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Show Page The Forum Letter from the Editor It 2 September 24, 2002 Tuesday was an at Westminster College this week. For a few students, a brunch with President Michael Bassis on Tuesday was an encourag- Intetdcnominational Bible Study 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Nunemaker Place up-and-do- Wednesday Key Bank Cultural Diversity Series Opening Panel Discussion, Introduction to Diversity in Pop 9 Culture p.m. in Gore Auditorium 7-- Thursday Campus Ministry, Theology & Psychology of Relationships: an open discussion Noon -- 12:50 p.m. in Converse 210 Thursday Music Club Film, 8 p.m. in Jewett ing look into the future of Westminster College. Bassis discussed his experience in the realm of higher education and briefly explained how that experience will help to develop an academic signature at Westminster. He also discussed the continuing expansion of the school, an expansion that will see advancements in nearly every Shrek, and Pizza aspect Friday International Film Series, Converse 202 7 p.m. in Converse 202 Westminster Theatre Society Opening Social 5:30 p.m. in the amphitheater Monday, September 30, 2002 Ellipsis Reading and Reception 7:30 - 9 p.m. in Jewett Conservatory of the campus. Although I knew that work was being done on the Jewett Center for the Performing Arts and a new Health and Wellness Center, I was glad to hear about opportunities for similar improvements on the science buildings a concern of a few of the students at the brunch. Bassis also explained the fundraising process that funds the new buildings, - Interdenominational Bible Study 6:30 - 7:25 p.m. in Nunemaker Place Jeremy Graduate Open House 5:30 - 8 p.m. in Gore Auditorium A. Matthew Gaschk Production Manager Cecily Ellis Business Manager Heather Bodrero Photo Editor Jonathan Newman Johnson Staff Writer ll1 Editor faced by the (on Wednesday), Fogo said. It is not as though Fogo did not enjoy the musical it had been the selection sixties, we would have gone outside and boogied, he said.), but rather the inconvenience of trying to teach or learn, for that matter with such an unnecessary distraction. Hopefully in the future, events such as this will be planned with the entire student body in mind. (If -- Thanks, Matthew Gaschk non-traditio- nal students that Westminster College has historically used as an excuse for lackluster student support of athletics and other activities. Through three hours of his MPC class, Fred Fogo American Life Back to Normal Wednesday, October 2, 2002 - Wednesday evening produced a much less exciting look at Westminster College. Many students take night classes at Westminster so they can work during the day to pay their hefty tuition bills. These same students were likely a little more than annoyed to find that their professors had to compete with the music being played in Tanner Plaza for FallFest on Wednesday night. For many of the traditional students, this would probably not be a problem. But instead, it is an issue heard the blaring music while he was instructing his class. These are adult graduate students. They come here and expect a quality educational experience. They didnt get it OPINION: Tuesday, October 1, 2002 IT fHtii- clarifying for the students why the Gore expansion was completed so quickly while the other expansions have taken more time. While this information was heartening to me, V- Staff Writers Kelii Coppens Jessica Faulkner Todd Fichter Jeremy A. Johnson Jason Long Matt Luers Steve Peterson Andy Sullivan Melissa Walker Advisor Fred Fogo The Forum is published every Tuesday. We encourage students, faculty, staff and other readers to write letters. Address all letters to: The Forum, Westminster College, 1840 the editor at S. 1300 E., Salt Lake City UT 84105. You can also forumwcslc.edu. Only signed letters will be accepted. The Forum reserves the right to edit all submissions. Views expressed are those of the writers, and are not to be considered those of the Forum, ASWC, the faculty, staff or administration. on the loss picks at the scab and makes it bleed again. Instead of picking at the scab lets let it heal by looking forward and seeing what lies ahead. With the first year memorial past the nation has started to show strong signs of ... what more September could be said dian what has already been said, and as for the World Trade Center, theres not much more to say normalcy. in that area either. There are President Bush has to proposals to rebuild the Trade work for his approval ratings Center; which brings me to the again. Politicians continue the original idea for this column. game of the elephant vs. the intention was My original jackass. And speaking of the about write to proposed sports, national pastimes such World the Trade new plans for as sports and entertainment are Center. This intention soon as popular as ever. In fact who its crumble under to began won the game is as hyped-u- p own weight as I began poundas the hunt for Osama or the six the details the of out ing war against terrorism, although all which can of you proposals, I do think most of us are a tad check out for yourself at curious as to whether or not www.renewnyc.com. Then the Saddams Iraq will be blown to idea came to mind; maybe we . kibble and bits yet again! have had enough of September With these and many more 1 1 and the World Trade Center for awhile. Its not healthy to dwell on a tragedy of this magnitude, or any tragedy for that matter, for an extended period of time. This doesnt mean we should forget what happened; not that we ever could forget, especially those who lived thorough it. What I mean is that dwelling m behavior patterns resetting themselves I think we as a nation are sending the message that life goes on and we are going along with it. Even though life, for the majority, will never be the same as it was before the attacks. The beauty of life is what the future holds; the promise of what lies ahead. Losses are losses. We cant take them back, but we can gain a new perspective on life from those losses. The sting may still be felt from time to time, and thoughts of that dreadful day may still be fresh in our minds, but hope comes from looking ahead to a future of memories yet to be made. |