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Show Thursday, September 12, 2002 University Journal Page 4 Security Continued from Page 1 suecessful result, especially after the insecurities following the Sept. 1 1 terrorist attacks. We at the airport have lived widi it every minute, every day, Millett said. 1 think everyone has been touched by it, but I think few have lived it like we have in die aviation industry. Fliers arent the only people affected by die change in flying since last year. A attendant's job flight has changed description said Grodi, a flight Jay completely, attend:uit for United Airlines. He said he has only been trained for security and how to handle a but said flight hijacking, attendants in general are really good in calming people down in and hi being customer-orientedie event of hysteria. We become really good at th it because we have to calm ourselves down first, Grodi said. Adopting to new security standards, die airport has adopted a 300-foperimeter prohibiting all vehicles from parking near the building. This area is now restrved for drop-of- f only parking. New explosive defection and trace detection systems are also in force at die airport, and Millett said die increase in technological advances helps fliers feel more comfortable. I think every step we take makes us more secure," Millett said. There are people who will always be afraid to fly, but we wont see them because they wont be at die airport. Two fliers admitted they altered die way they packed by leaving tweezers and scissors at home. Kadileen Hester, a homemaker from Denver, said she usually but packs them in her carrv-oleft those items in her checked bag and considerably lightened d n her load. Rudy Biltucci from City said he also left Nov tho--- e York items completely and brought as little as possible in case security officials had to go through his luggage. Guard was The National stationed in the airport for months after the Sept. 1 1 attacks but have left die airport earlier in the year despite an increase in the national security level on Tuesday. Millett said she believes fliers appreciate the increased security and appreciate the airports more create to efforts lanes more to and get checkpoints fliers through more quickly. Security officials now work not only to detect contraband but also to recognize unjust behavior such as inappropriate joking, Millett said. She said it is important to remind people that even diougli diey are in Las Vegas, they need to switch gears and become more serious at die airport and leave die joking at the door. Its important diat passengers work together with die airport to or inappropriate report said. Millett behavior, suspicious She said its a usual occurrence when people come in upset about parking or losing money in die city and lash out with jokes about bombs. Other ways to remain safe and include aviat preparing enough time to navigate die airport, having a photo I D. icady, and bringing minimum luggage. Don't bring anything weird because itll be taken away and that 11 ceitainly slow you down, d Millett said. The airport has a staff of about 10,000 people, 1,000 of which are aviation oriented. The other 9,000 employees are in positions in odier areas such as post office, concessions and custodial staff. All 10,000 employees have badges and have undergone background checks. After Sept. 11, Millett said all employees had an additional background check and were fingerprinted something they had never done before. Millett said die airport was lucky to not lose any staff members concerns during economic airports across die nation faced. She said McCarran was one of die first airports to rebound after die terrorist attacks; the airport is now back up to 95 percent of its flier volume. We have a destination where people want to go, Millett said. The airport gains 60 percent of its income from sources, including gaming and advertising. The airport has 1,308 slots, which generated over $28 million in revenue last year. Millett described die airport as a high piece of advertising real estate for Las Vegas hotels and said advertising significantly helps generate McCarran's revenue. non-aviatio- SOT Sept. 1 1 sMeinfts oiffi) aoi: posters convey students feelings on anniversary of attacks through this space in such a rush, theres not much time for them to stop and look and so theres not enough time to convey a lengthy message. Students in Brimmers class, however, were not only under time restrictions, but also were limited to using only black and white type for their posters. The By JACKIE ANDRUS UNIVERSITY JOURNAL work. Its like when a client comes in and wants the project done by tomorrow. The students had to work quickly. That work first included brainstorming and exploring ideas. Students discussed in class the events surrounding Sept. 1 1 , their feelings nearing the one-yea- r anniversary, and possible ways to convey those feelings. The Student perspectives of Sept. 11 are memorialized in posters hanging in the Centrum Arenas hallway that connects to the Sharwan Smith Center. The posters not only convey students feelings in a quick and efficient medium, but also are attempts to resolve the problems associated with the terrorist attacks. c P J The posters are part of Art 0 k 3210, a graphics class taught by Henry Brimmer, professor of art. Graphic design is about communication at a different o y; level, Brimmer said. Unlike artists, the problems we try to resolve are not internal. This i E R 0 s project was chosen because of the events that happened around rHA RltV one year ago. Tire posters strike an emotional note and are a small memorial to the events surrounding Sept. 11, Brimmer said. ELIZABETH MILLER UNIVERSITY JOURNAL Students were asked to convey their feelings on a poster that Jennifer Carroll, a senior English major from Ft. would get the attention of Lauderdale, Fla., scans the art posters on display in people walking through the the Centrum. The Art Department designed the posters 'Uv irUe to commemorate Sept. The communication medium Brimmer teaches in his classes is called typography, a method of using only type to convey a message. The function of a poster is to communicate a message fast and stop the audience, Brimmer said. People walk 11. posters were then reproduced in a quick job at Kinkos copy center for $6, Brimmer said. The project was similar to what goes on in the real world, Brimmer said. The students only had one week to completed gallery. Convo to examine rights Pear Continued from Page Philip Rothchild, then thumbnail sketches, discussed the rough drawings, and handed in a final copy the next day. Only a handful of the posters from die class were chosen to be exhibited in the hallway, die area that has been designated as a graphic arts The major requirement was that die poster had to be 95 percent type, said Todd Seipert, a senior art major from Cedar City. The first idea I came up with was the one I went with, which is interesting because usually its the 25th or 30th idea, not the first one. Seiperts poster has Sept printed vertically in white type on the left side of the poster. The 11, Seipert said, is representative of the twin towers, and the type at the bottom of the page reflects Seiperts own feelings. The project was great, Seipert said. The time restraints werent bad either because I like to do tilings quickly and get them done. 3Esir: area. students a By ALISON DAY 1 and expertise. Rodney Decker, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said Williams is a enthusiastic In commemoration of the events of dynamic, speaker. Sept. 11, students will have Williams said he plans to the opportunity to learn discuss things like civil more about the countrys and National Security liberty, wire tapping and the at Individual Rights tip program, which he said uses utility workers, truck Convocation today. drivers and others who may J.D. Williams, professor of have access to peoples political science at the on to. ..report homes University of Utah, will trace activities. and critically examine the suspicious In the latter part of his major events of Sept. 1 1 with the Bush administration and speech, Williams said he Williams will attempt to identify how the administration has attempted to deal with further tlireats what is so great about America and the tasks that we must now bear, of terrorism. Williams is known for his passion namely liberty and die Constitution. UNIVERSITY JOURNAL stockbroker from Boston, Mass., agreed. If somethings gonna happen, its gonna happen. You cant stop your life, he said. Wood said the extent of security on Sept. 1 1 was never a factor as he planned his trip. Security doesnt make no difference in the Marine Corps, he said. Ive been in combat situations. It happened, and if it happens again nobody on earth could stop it. Kurtis said during his time at McCarran International Airport, he hasnt noticed a difference in the level of security. I havent really noticed anything different he said. Thus far, the only security-wise- , difference is the media. It's all been pretty hyped up because of the media. More Affordable Than You Might Think! 1. Cheese Enchilada 2. Taco Chile Relleno 4. Taquitos 3- - Burrito 6. Bean Tostada 5. Bean 7. 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