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Show March 13, 3 - The Forum 2001 START CENTER, from page have been almost everything," DeWitt said. DeWitt works with the students with special needs throughout their college life. They meet twice a semester and make sure everything is working out for them. Students must keep all information up to date. "We are providing current accommodations and so documentation needs to be current." DeWitt said. ADA was established July 26, 1990. Since then, the number of students with disabilities gets bigger every year nation wide. "Students may feel attracted to small campuses because it is easier to get around and fit in, which may be why Westminster is so attractive," DeWitt said. Westminster has a disability resource committee that looks at requests for the college as a whole. They meet once a month to monitor what is happening. Susan Heath is the ADA coordinator and chair. They look at the request and decide if it will be helpful for the entire college, which means looking at what a request would be used for in the future. DeWitt said that the college has responded as fast as possible to all requests and ' , nothing has taken a long time to receive. "If a student has a problem we encourage them to come in to the start center and talk to one of us about it. Any disabilities information is confidential and separate from academic record," DeWitt said. Students can also lpok on the . Westminster home page by clicking home, resources. Start Center and then disabilities. They can find information on the four different types and the rules and regulations that must be , . . met to qualify. , . Student Apsbadofs Wanted Remember all the fun you had at freshman Orientation? : Now it's your turn to make it memorable for new freshman this fall. , ... . . . Southern Utah Provides Over 15 Areas for Camping this Summer 1 - Applications are due Friday, March 16 and can be found in the Start Center or Student Life Office. Applicants will be interviewed from March 19-2- 8. Cecily Ellis FORUM Writer campgrounds offer many activities and are open year round. In the warmer months, a variety of ranger-guide- d programs are offered including guided walks, talks and evening programs at the amphitheater. There are many historical sites in the area, which provide insight into what life was like for the early settlers of the region. Bicycles are allowed on the main roads, and fishing is permitted on the Fremont River with a valid Utah fishing license. There are three campgrounds in Capitol Valley, Cedar Mesa and Fruita. Both Cathedral Valley and Cedar Mesa offer primitive camping with pit toilets, picnic tables and fire grates at no charge. There is no water at these sites. The Fruita Campground offers 71 sites with picnic tables, restrooms and water for a $10 fee. Overnight backcountry camping requires a free permit that can be obtained at the visitor center. The entrance fee at the park is $4 and covers a vehicle for seven days. Canyonlands National Park is another beautiful landscape in Southern Utah. Countless canyons and mesas formed by years of erosion by the Colorado River and its tributaries grace the park. According to the National Park Service,- "Most visits to Canyonlands, involve camping along the trails, roads and rivers found here." The park is broken up into four districts-th- e Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. Travel between these areas takes two to six hours by car. The entrance fee is $5 for an individual and $10 per vehicle fpr seven days. Additional permits are required for biking, boating and backpackThe ing trips. Squaw Flat and Willow Flat Campgrounds e, are both open all year and sites are available on a d basis. Squaw Flat is in the Needles District and has 26 sites, three of which can be reserved by a group, available with bathrooms, fire grates, picnic tables and water for $10 per night. Willow Flat is located in the Island in the Sky District and has 12 sites available for $5 per night. Vault toilets are provided but water is not available. Primitive backcountry sites are available in each district and permits are required. One of Utah's most famous parks lies just north of the Utah-Arizoborder. Zion National Park is filled with amazing trails for hiking, climbing, even horseback riding; trails range from short walks to challenging journeys. Though the weather is somewhat unpredictable The sun is finally peeking out from behind the clouds, and it seems that any day now spring will have officially sprung; there's no better time to go camping! In fact, spring is one of the best times to get out and enjoy all that Utah has to offer. The temperatures are comfortable, the flowers begin to bloom, and with five national parks and numerous other monuments and recreation areas, there is no shortage of places to enjoy. Utah boasts around 15 designated areas that are owned by the National Parks Service. Each carries a distinct flavor and ' charm of the surrounding landscape. Many offer the choice of an overnight stay. . Arches National Park is located about four hours southeast from Salt Lake and is a short drive from Moab. One of Utah's most popular destinations. Arches provides the opportunity for a plethora of activities from rockclimbing to mountain biking. There are over 2,000 arches that grace the scenery of this National Park and numerous trails for one to explore. Devil's Garden on a campground has 52 campsites available year-roun- d first-combasis with the exception of two group sites that can be reserved. Flush toilets and water are available spring through fall. The campground usuh ally fills every day between through October. The fee for an individual is $5 for seven days and $10 for seven days for a vehicle. A permit is required for entry into the Fiery Furnace area, the price of which varies. A ' Local Passport is available for $25 per year and provides access not only to Arches, but also to Canyonlands, ' Hovenweep and Natural Bridges. Also four hours from Salt Lake is Bryce Canyon National Park. Open throughout the year, it is a case for thousands of limestone, sandstone and stone spires, fins and cliffs called "hoodoos." The colorful fixtures provide a dramatic backdrop for hiking and even crosscountry skiing and showshoeing. Both Spring and Fall bring variable weather with days of either sun or snow, so layered clothing is recommended. There are two campgrounds in the park. The North Campground is open all year and sites are available on a basis. Restrooms are provided, and showers are dose by. The Sunset Campground is open from May to October also on a basis with See CAMPING, page restrooms and nearby showers. One group site is available by reservation only. An alternative to camping is the Bryce 3.6-6- . has which Canyon Lodge 114 rooms and a dining room. Twenty dollars will cover one private vehicle for seven days. The park 2001 i also has a shuttle that provides transportation to each viewpoint every 10 to 15 minutes. Fifteen dollars pays for a shuttle ride into f3 7 the park. Anyone planning Jzv an overnight stay in the s 4i 4 . backcountry will need to (S tf a is that $5 purchase permit good for 14 days. An annu-- , al pass is also available for $30 and permits one vehicle and its passengers and can . also be used on the Bryce Main Shuttle. Canyon i f i Lakz, U7 Capitol Reef National 01-3QS-7I- 371 Park is located on Utah south-centrFlighway 24 in wnw.NA'Tti?e.co Utah. Its park and Reef-Cathedr- i- - ile al - e, first-serv- ed mid-Marc- , first-com- first-serve- , , , TIME, from page 2 Examining the fear and terror all these people lived under, he shows how easy it is for human to cross lines of morality that they didn't think they could cross. Miller makes us aware that these emotions are present within all of us. "We need to remember the humans suffering that took place," says Westminster student and cast member, lam Shane. "I think this will be a good way for people to do that." Shane plays Shmuel, an electrician, who gives Fania advice about how to survive. Vought feels that "art is the best way to explore the Holocaust'We need to explore and look into why the Holocaust happened. The events that transpired during the Holocaust are so disturbing and emotionally grotesque it is impossible for us to understand what really happened. 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