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Show T Mtzus Campus Homestuck: More young adults live at home by choice or by need fry Dawn Kennally Forum staff writer Editors note: Names have been changed to X protect privacy. Ever since Jan Harmon, age 23, moved back home after over a year on her own, she has found herself noticeably depressed. Even her and close friends have noticed. She doesnt come from a broken or battered home, and her family is quite reasonable to live with. Ever since I moved back home to save money and concentrate more on school, I have felt a deep loss, said Jan, and what I have lost is my freedom. Jan admits her parents are very understanding and have not burdened her with too many questions or demands, but she also admits that when she was on her own going to work and school full time and she did much better supporting herself academically and felt much more in control of her life. For the first time since the 5th grade I got all As on my report card, and had a better outlook on myself and where I was going, said Jan. Now I am tired of it all and have lost enthusiasm for my work, for school, and look forward to moving out co-work- ers again, which will probably be after I finish school in the summer. Other adults who live at home and never left seem less likely to share Jans outlook. One of these young adults is Jeff Dobkins, 26. He has lived at home his entire life. Why? I cant afford to pay for rent when Im trying to pay for school, car, and other bills, he said. Besides, Im only home to sleep since I both work and go to school full time, so it really doesnt bother me. Jeff said he probably would have moved out if he wasnt going to school at all and if finances had allowed. He said his parents and younger siblings dont bother him too much since hes never around, and he has been able to catch up on his bills, make double payments on his car, and build up a savings account. When does Jeff plan to move out? When I get married, which will be soon. I really admire a friend of mine who lived at home after getting a degree and was saving all of his money, Jeff said. He paid everything with cash because he had no expenses, so when he did get married at 27, he was able to immediately buy a house with all the furnishings and have a terrific honeymoon. Just think, he went into a marriage with no bills, the only payment he had was his house, and he just sold that with a 30 increase and is building a new one. Still other young adults are forced to move back home. Some lose their jobs, get divorced, or have some other financial trauma in their lives and have nowhere else to go. Take Angie Stills, who has a daughter and was living with a man who bailed out on her. Angie is 25 years old and has moved back in with her single mom, Jackie. . Its been quite an adjustment, and we do butt heads a lot, Jackie said. I got used to living on my own too, and now my daughter and granddaughter whom I deeply love and would never turn away are living in this cramped condo. Its been tough on me too, Angie said, but if my mom wasnt there to take me in, I would have literally been on the street. Angie is now pursuing an associate degree so she can start a life of her own and wont have to depend on someone else for support. What Utah and the rest of the nation are experiencing is a growing number of adults living in the family home. It could be because people are waiting longer to get mar O ried or it could be because of the economy. According to statistics from the 1990 U.S. Census, 30 percent of unmarried people ages 25 to 29 are still living in the family home. More shocking is that one in four adults between the ages of 30 and 34 also live with parents. This is a growing trend. No longer does a high school grad move out with his buddies into a bachelor pad and wait tables while going to school its too expensive and impractical. Higher education is becoming more of a priority people need a if stable a want degree they job these days. Now not even a bachelors degree will to do they need at least a masters degree to even their foot in the door, which means more time in school and hence a more time in the family nest. Some adults living at home are apologetic or embarrassed about their current situation. Some claim its only temporary until school is finished, or until they get back on their feet; but when that time comes, a lot still havent moved on. It becomes a comfort zone for some and for others it is a light prison sentence. For those adults still roosting in the family nest, take heart youre not alone. Feast on the delights of the Shakespeare Festival by Kathryn S. Smith Forum staff writer Where can you eat with your fingers and drama at the same time? watch high-claThe Utah Shakespearean Festival promises both. Tickets are still available for the Shakespeare Festival. Dr. Patricia Truxler Coleman, who teaches Shakespeare classes at Westminster, said, They (tickets) are going fast. She said this is the fifth time a college group will go to the Festival. The tour will leave Tuesday, July 13, 1993, and will return Saturday, July 17. Transportation can be arranged. You can get one hour of credit in May ss term for going to the Festival. The cost is $196. A $10 deposit is required, which is refundable before Jan. 15. One hundred dollars is due at the end of January, and the balance is due in April. The cost includes the best seats in the house for all plays, a Renaissance feast with entertainment, admission to all associated activities, a back-stag- e tour, costume events, the Green Show and housing. Housing will be in the dorm apartments at Southern Utah University (SUU). Each room includes a kitchenette where meals can be prepared. The feast will take place on Tuesday evening. A barbecue for the group is planned for another night. If you dont Zitting for Governor?ence. .to. an Continued from page 3 of angry wasps during an attack. The citi- zens will become an angry horde and every citizen can be a member under Zittings administration. The fiercest creature in the jungle is the tiny wasp. Those officials have been made to look pretty by journalistic prostitutes, like Floridas unique orchid called the violent stench. They stink so bad, they even make the honeybees sick! I checked the Field Guide to Orchids of 'forth America and I cant find any refer- - wmiwi (liip orchid named the violent stench Petty, yes. but Zitting is rutthing for governor, he needs some credibility, An application for membership in the Board of Assistant Governors is part of the brochure. I think youve read enough of Zittings prose the gist of the application is that if you mail $30 to a post-offic- e box, trial membership on you receive a 30-da-y PSIs Board of Assistant Governors and all the rights and privileges that go with that membership. It also serves as an application for employment in a choice of positions at $15 per hour following the general election. I called Zitting several times and left a messages on his machine, he failed to return my calls I talked to Debbie Dujanovic, consumer reporter for KTVX Channel 4, who originally broke the story on Zitting. She wonders whether Zitting actually wants to be governor or if he just wants to make money. She is continuing her investigation, but she said, I wonder if he deserves any more air time? feel like cooking, of course, you can go out on the town before the plays. The plays will include Shakespeares Timon of Athens, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Richard II. Our Town, by Thornton Wilder will conclude the plays. lYior to departure, there will be two orientation meetings to talk about the plays and other points of interest in Cedar City. Families are welcome; however, please no children under five. If you are interested in going to the Shakespearean Festival, leave a note in Truxler Colemans mailbox in the Arts and Sciences building. She will get in touch with you. NEED A My opinion is that Zitting is very angry with the system. His intention to create jobs may be good; he may sincerely believe that he can. I dont think he realizes that he cant create jobs by having people pay $30 to make $15 per hour to solicit others to pay $30 to make $15 per hour. Sooner or later hell run out of people. He writes about the Constitution in his brochure, but his own plan for a fourth branch of government would require a Constitutional amendment. He rants about L.A.-style- d cops, yet he calls the police on others at every opportunity. He called them on me and he called them on the Channel 4 news staff. Copies of the brochure are available in the Fomm office. The Consumer Protection Agency is continuing to investigate Zitting and the Public Service Institute. Zitting has absolutely no chance of becoming governor. The brochure may be just a little joke played by Zitting; who knows. Ill report any further developments in the case of the tiny wasp versus the journalistic prostitutes and corrupt rulers. RIDE??? See the professional who has the experience with programs designed for the college crowd ONLY! Dont waste your CRAM time; call for an appointment today! KurtDecoria Sales & Leasing 264-300- 0 Larry H. Miller Chevrolet 5650 So. State Street November 3, 1992 forum Page 5 |