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Show A Historic art can enrich library visit By WESTON MONKS wmonkssjujournal.com SUUs Gerald R. Sherratt Library will be displaying nieces from Utahs traveling exhibit: Early Utah Masterpieces which will be displayed now through Oct. 29, 2008. The exhibit features pieces dating back to the late 19th century from artists all over Utah. Exhibit coordinator Laura Durham said the exhibit was originally started to support Utah artists by buying their paintings. All the pieces are from artists with Utah connections that were either purchased or donated, she said. This exhibit is one of five other traveling exhibits that are currently on display around Utah, Durham said. Utah Arts Council Executive Director Margaret Hunt said the exhibit gives people a chance to see Utahs art even if they dont have a formal gallery nearby. We do this so people particularly in more rural areas can have access to art, she said. Its the peoples collection. Hunt said some of the pieces in the exhibit were among the first ever purchased by the state. One of the pieces in the exhibit, Black Rock by J.T. Harwood, was the first painting ever purchased by the state, she said. Jestine Cervera, a freshman undeclared major from Henderson, Nev., said she enjoyed the exhibit. SUU from students participate in different activities to unwind classes and other responsibilities. Students have found different ways to take it easy, such as finding a relaxing spot, playing on the computer, playing Nintendo games, cleaning, going up to the mountains, being at home or taking care of their children. If eai Students find activities to relax By ASHLEY BUSH FOR THE JOURNAL A students schedule is a busy one; between classes, studying, homework, social activities, work and friends it is important for students to find ways to take a break at the end of the day. Home is a sanctuary for Amanda a freshman psychology Galassi, major from Brentwood, Calif. I normally do all my homework at school, then when I go home I dont have to worry about it, Galassi said. That way I have time todo everything else I want to do at home. Galassi said she finds solace at home in cooking, talking to friends and family and creating things out of clay. Some students areas on campus serve as a better haven for relaxation, such as the large rock located near the steps by the Electronic Learning Center. This is my dont wanna go home spot, said Dalrie Faught, a freshman theatre arts major from Mesquite, Nev., as she lay on the rock. The idea of finding restfulness on a rock is difficult, but as Kittle Montilla, a junior theatre arts major from Ithaca, N.Y., said, the rock is surprisingly comfortable. You can get internet access from here, and it is a great place to chat, nap, do homework and putz around on the computer, she said. For other students, specific location is less important. For Whitney Weaver, a senior psychology major from Morgan, said it is the activity that allows her to unwind, especially if that activity is something to distract from the usual buzz of work. I relax by filling out surveys on MySpace, Weaver said Computer activities are a good way to postpone more important things, allowing a break from the stresses of everyday, Weaver said. Sometimes video games provide a temporary release, said Tana Fackrell, a sophomore psychology major from Morgan. I like to play NBA, it helps me relax, she said. A relaxation habit students may wish they had is that of cleaning. Shelyse Carlin, a junior criminal justice major from Morgan, said she finds that cleaning helps her not only calm down, but also lets her accomplish things. For a few students such as Chad Jones, a senior outdoor recreation major from Sevier, the pressures of life allow very little time for typical relaxation. I cant even remember the last time I relaxed, Jones said. After several moments of thought, Jones said he unwinds during one of his more pleasant jobs of cutting firewood in the forest. Being up in the mountains lets me get some exercise, and its nice to get out in the fresh air. Jones said. Sometimes the roles are reversed, and relaxers can become stressful. This is true for Colby Park, a sophomore finance major from Nephi, about his young family. I like to play with my child and take them to the park, Park said. But that sometimes feels like a lot of work. There are many different methods of relaxing for SUU students, but at the end of the day you have to do what makes you feel comfortable, said Karisa Rosander, a freshman music major from Hurricane. When youre relaxing you need to try not to think about things, Rosander said. Just stay in the present, dont worry about the lulure or the past. Its something to look at other than books, she said. She said she enjoys the change of scenery in the Library and noticed the art changes. I like that they rotate them, she said. I come to the Library a lot to study and its nice to see something new. Cervera said she thought they could do something similar with campus events or new books as they are brought to the library. They could do something like posting lists of new books and what theyre about, or they could rotate lists of new things going around campus, she said. The Library is a really good way to reach out to students. The exhibit appeals to students outside of SUU as well Ben Brown, a student at George Wythe University, uses the Library to study. Its nice to take a break from studying to walk around and look at them, he said. It beats looking at a blank wall. Brown said he enjoys the variety the paintings offer. Some of the paintings are really cool, he said. He said two of his favorite paintings were River Scene, Zion by H L.A. Culmer, and Prayer by George Taggart. Lucas Reynolds, a student at George Wythe University, comes to the library often and enjoys the paintings. I really like the exhibit, he said. For more on this story, go to suunews.com. y I t DANA BELL UNIVERSITY JOURNAL ThepaintingDragonLandDwarf Aspens is part of the Early Utah Masterpieces in the Gerald R. Sherratt Library. Womens center plans activities By ASHLEY LARSON alarsonsuujournal.com SUUs Center for Women and Families is assigned to assist all people but especially victims of sexual assault and rape. Women and Center for Families Assistant Nicole Lee, a junior sociology major from Big Bear, Calif., said the center is becoming a growth project. The Center for Women and Families isnt just about somewhere to go if youve been sexually assaulted or raped, Lee said. Its also just a center to celebrate women and their diversity and families and their power. Center for Women and Families volunteer Austin Bozzelli, a junior political science major from Las Vegas, and employee Ashlie Meredith, a junior English major from Las Vegas, work on the computer in the center. The Center will sponsor the Walk a Mile in her Shoes event Friday which is an opportunity for men to put on high heels and experience what its like to be female, Lee said. for Women and Center Student Director Families Debbie Hunt said the center needs businesses to sponsor the Take Back the Night March event on Oct. 24, which fights against sexual assault. We have enlisted community businesses with letters and asked them to either march with us or put up the fliers in their businesses, Hunt said. Were going to walk by businesses from the University Boulevard to the old part of Main right through the campus. Hunt said the Center for Women and Families welcomes anyone interested. We just want to let people know were open, the lights are on, and we have new goals to support women on campus and to support those families, Hunt said. Were trying to reach as many as we can. Women and for Center Austin Assistant Families Bozzelli, a junior political science major from Las Vegas, is helping to plan the Take Back The Night. Take Back the Night is an event for rape victims, families and any kind of sympathizers, Bozzelli said. "Were going to do it at night because night is typically a dangerous time for women. Its like were were taking it champions back and we won't be afraid. Bozzelli said there will be a pledge-signin- g taking place at the event. Weve got a basic document that well have dropped off and See WOMEN, Page B5 |