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Show Thursday, October 24, 1996 Biology professor at Snow receives Achievement Award By Deaii ODriscoll Paul Gardner, Associate Professor of Biology at Snow College, has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in the classroom. Gardner has been selected as a member of the Project Kaleidoscope Faculty for the 2 1 st Century (F21). He is the only higher education faculty member in the state of Utah to be selected for this honor. Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) is an informal alliance of individuals, institutions, and organizations Members of the F2 1 network serve as catalysts for reform in science, value. Cannon remarked that the Book Cliffs area is beautiful and criss-crossby roads, rich in natural resources. He agreed that preservation and economic development should not be a partisan issue, but that policy must be easily understood and interpreted to education. The candidates were asked to define their differences. Cannon, touting himself as a Reagan Republican wanted to cut or eliminate several departments, eliminate debt and lower tax pressures on the American family. Orton be implementable. ci teacher-of-th- 1996. societal problems correlate to higher education. Although Cannon wants to completely eliminate the Dept, of Education, believing that local leaders can do a better job, he supported G.I. Bill and student loans as great methods for assisting people obtain a higher - local and national level. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Rick White, nominated Paul for this program. He said, Paul has been creative and has shown a lot of initiative in working here. He has won several more students in science and mathematics. As a member of the Class of 1996, Gardner will join approximately 350 faculty and mentors at the National Assembly in Kansas City, Missouri, October 1) through on your promises. Orton encouraged people to communicate write letters, call, come in. D.C. is not the repository of all wisdom in the Universe. Let us know when you agree...disagree. '1 he fact is that only 1 12 of vot-s contact their representatives! Cannon agreed with his opponent, mathematics, engineering, and technology education, at both the e year awards, honors that were bestowed on him by the students. In recommending Dr. Gardner, Vice President White highlighted the reforms currently underway at Snow College to attract and retain Orton, Cannon (Continued from page prom ised to put the people of Utah ahead of politics, not wavering for party or special interest pressures. Derrcll Small, a sophomore at Snow College asked what citizens can do when you dont follow dedicated to strengthening the nations undergraduate science and mathematics community. 11-1- 3, Page Messenger-Enterpris- e Professor Paul Gardner works with student in first lab this quarter. successful practices being developed by peers. PKAL has a vision that makes college campuses happy to take part. PKALs vision of what works are programs that: are experimental, hands-o- n and steeped in investigation from the first courses for all students courses for through upper-lev- In its workshops, PKAL challenges faculty to think beyond the majors; question of ownership and respond promote learning that is perto what works in other settings and sonally meaningful to students, consider how they m ight adapt, for makes connections to other fields, their own students, some of the is embedded in the context of its el own history and rationale, and suggests practical applications related to the student's experience; and take place in a community where faculty are committed equally to teaching and to their own intellectual vitality, where faculty see students as learning partners, and where students collaborate with one another and gain confidence in their abilities. Story Hour to begin at Library and added that representatives need to more effectively get information to the voter. Proper role of government: Orton claimed that government should not be a dictator, rather a tool and facilitator to identify common goals and resources; it should then empower states and local governments. Cannon sees the federal government as exceeding its 10th Amendment bound-a- t ies. Were destroying families by taxing so heavily. Taking money out of our pockets and running it through Washington wastes We dont need the federal government telling us what we reed." Land use was the next subject to be addressed, and the Book Cliffs Initiative was a specific example used; Orton claimed that his National Conservation Area program would identify resources and the best use for that area; he be- the Endowment for the Arts budgets. Cannon remarked that a lot of good has been done by these programs, but it is time to be phasing that funding out and turning it over to local businesses and indi- viduals to continue those programs. Orton agreed; When look at choosing between cutting food programs like WIC and food stamps, while on the other hand keeping funding for the arts, regretfully, would have to cut funding for the arts. We can and ought to be doing more to raise funds for 1 I Ryan Simrn, a Snow College student from Sanpete asked under what conditions would each candidate consider raising taxes. Cannon stated that in a time of war, one might not have a choice. But he believes that there is room to cut spending without hurting anyone. Orton said that he didnt believe Americans are under-taxeI believe we need to get to a then debate the priorities and look at taxation." Tianna Hill, another student from Sanpete asked about budget cuts on poor and elderly while leaving corporate welfare in place. Orton said, We simply cannot balance the budget on the backs of the poor; I propose closing loopholes on corporate welfare; but lets clearly define that corporate welfare does not include Impact Aid or Economic Development funds, or the SBA. Cannon said, Corporate welfare is the first place to cut. Funds for advanced technology programs and the industry go to companies who spend millions on lobbyists to keep those funds god. the arts ourselves. Other questions included candidates positions on solutions to juvenile crime, budget and national debt, creation of national monument, economic values distinct from party affiliation, and insuring states rights. Candidates each had one minute to summarize; Orton used his time to report on why he ran in the first place six years ago to balance the budget. He indicated his success in implementing a fie year freeze on discretionary spending, which has helped in creating a 132 billion dollar savings over that five years. We hae to find ways to balance the budget and reform entitlement spending." Cannon reminded people of Ronald Reagan's words that America was once a shining city America on a hill, now fallen semi-conduct- or ing. Diana Major-Spence- r, dean of Humanities at Snow asked about has been great in education, learning and freedom. Go eminent doesnt make America make America great. ..People great. We need leadership in government which can restore powers to the people. Then America can be great again. 40. Ephraim Public Library is enfor their Au- lieves his rolling program balances habitumn Story Hour, to begin Octo- tat and environmental concerns ber 21. with economic development Story hour will be held at 9:30 for children ages 3 and 4; and. at 10:15 for children ages 5 and 6. Parents may sign their children up at the library. This story hour is being sponsored by McDonalds. Coupons for fries will be available to children who participate. 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