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Show OBMDEVI S' " 4 V 4 y lv$eiM v 1 sli trtH "I ? f f ,, i4'( 'fej N f s$ir f .r. - A,"'' - - ' ' 0 Jeff Bell and Chris Brinkerhoff developed four week program. " 4 ...i . : X v f1 4 a M t-- x r .4 , ",, rj- 1A i'Ar f .i-- ! 'ti XLT. V ,. '4,j J i 'V- -rL ,..wwrr ' - ' 1 . v x v wi' HEiaSIhf 'prrsr- - && .yafert-t- a, if. itzg8& on Recycling buckets placed in all resident rooms for a cleaner campus environment. yasvfisiffijnD 9srrA!Hffii3? Tlie environmental consciousness of students can rest easier now that Westminster has taken strides toward a more effective recycling system on campus. The new system attempts to make recycling simpler and more convenient for students. One change includes putting recycling buckets in each resident room on campus. Once the bucket is full, students may empty it into the bins located inside the recycling closets on each floor. One concern students It i had about the former system wasnt a bin for paper something Westminster students use a lot of in the resident halls. The new system welcomes paper, plastic, aluminum, and Styrofoam. And theres no longer a need to separate. This means the nearest recycling bin is fair game for any recyclables students may have. ASWC President Chris Office for helping us fund this new program. Students are encouraged to make note of the changes and take advantage of them. 17 rs t fmi utilizing wireless access at public places needs to be paid for. I am grateful at Westminster that there are so many places to access a computer and the Internet, said freshman Marc Guirly, but sometimes I love to go somewhere and use my laptop to get my work done. Maybe its the change of scenery that gets me going. program for students who wish to learn about the prevention of alcohol and other substances. This program, however, is not designed to counsel addicts, nor is it for addicts. Jeff screens all potential mem- - hers; he refers those who are addicted to a counseling center. We try to focus on the prevention of drugs and alcohol, said Brinkerhoff Peer Mentors for Balanced Lifestyles gives Westminster students the opportunity to discuss the effects of drugs and alcohol with their peers. Professors and other faculty do not take part in any of the discussions. The program is four weeks long and meets once a week. If you know anyone, or yourself, that may need some help or information about drugs or alcohol, and are interested in this program you can contact Chris Brinkerhoff at cbd0407westminster-college.ed- u or Jeff Bell at jbellwestminstercollege. edu. Bells office is located in the basement of Shaw. ,WltlhKdSitef!HjsP.;i nSauEB8rrinjr.M .i. We are grateful for contribu- tions from the Presidents Westminster freshman Kylie Johnston agreed.Often, all I want to dents to buy a laptop, only to find out that, in addition, four-wee- improve recycling and environmentalism on campus. Students will benefit from free wireless internet. It may be frustrating for stu- Peer Mentors for Balanced Lifestyles is a program for students designed to help prevent the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Developed last year by Westminster counselor Jeff Bell and student Chris Brinkerhoff, the program will soon begin its second year at Westminster. Wre spent the last few years organizing the program, we are excited to see it finally take shape, said Brinkerhoff. Peer Mentors for Balk anced Lifestyles is a Wharton said, ASWC is proud of Chris Brinkerhof and the Westminster Action Networks initiative to qod GMsoiM i&trrcfqsjssE, 2005 Program PEr&ntes Heatthly Lifestyles & i t t. i Sefitem&cx 7, do is head down to a coffee shop and search the Internet, said Johnston. Then, I find out that I can only do that if I pay $2.50 an hour! Its such a waste of money. The most frustrating thing about having to pay for Internet use at a public place is that I work Im typing a paper, or just searching for inforbest-whfth- er mation - somewhere outside of home or school, said Kaitlyn Matthews. Thats just how Ive always been. What these three stu- - dents had in common, in addition to a shared frustration, was that they had all either heard of XMissions free network or had experienced it for themselves already. XMission, the largest Internet network company in Utah, began its free wireless network a few 5 ears ago. The Salt Lake Roasting Company, Beehive Tea Room, Brewvies, Brighton ski resort and Treasure Mountain Inn, located on Main Street in Park City, were among the first public places to have the free accessibility. I remember walking into the Beehive one time, and being shocked that I didnt have to pay, said Matthews. Thats one place where I seem to get a lot of work done on my computer. What may excite students even more is that XMission has recently expanded their free cover-- , age area all over Salt Lake City. Since installing 802-poun- d the wireless network at the Main Library during fall 2003, the company has en more and has partnered with businesses in the downtown area as well as locations in Park City, Brighton and Alta ski resorts. Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the Salt Lake City Library, XMission set out to make one slight expanded ev improvement enhancing the available Internet network, said the companys Web site (www.xmission. com). Most notably, XMission has extended wireless use on Main Street. When I first heard that the Internet would be accessible free on Main Street downtown, I was overjoyed! said Westminster student Marjorie Kelp. Not only do I work down there, but I love simply relaxing at the Gallivan Center. For some reason, I seem to get more schoolwork done when I am outside in that area. This is not only a breakthrough in Salt Lake City, or a rare case that a netvv ork company would offer its services freely to the public, but it is a helpful money break for students. In addition to paying for Westminster College tuition, I need money to eat! said Guirly. I dont have the money to be paying for things like accessing airwaves that are flowing all around me right this moment. For a complete list of locations that carry free wireless access, visit the companys Web site. |