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Show - - - -------- - THE CAMPUS Rentals temporarily shut-down equipment. Most of the equipment had been lost or stolen, or just not returned. A lot of it was antiquated, and we decided SENIOR STAFF WRITER we would either have to do a major To break up the ho-hum monotony of overhaul or shut it down." The new, improved equipment rental everyday life, many SUU students enjoy program should be back in full swing just taking advantage of the topography of in time for next year's spring equinox. southern Utah. "Once the new University Center is Camping, mountain biking and other completed and we acquire the proper outdoor sports can offer a refreshing funds," said Forman, "we hope to move alternative to class. These activities can also become expensive. .-------- - - - - . the outdoor rental service Until last sum mer, SUU into a larger area in the student activities offered a 'We hope to current bookstore, along with cost effective way for move the the game room and fitness students to participate in center." outdoor rental "We want to expand the outdoor sports. For aU who may have service into service, not only with new "d equipment, but with a wondered what happened to l 1 broader variety of equipment the little comer in the fitness arger area, s~ center where you could plan . Craig Forman, as well," said Forman. "We a camping trip for under $20, -director of. hope to eventua ll y expand to according to Craig Forman, d. • . • housing canoes and kayaks, director of student activities, stu ent activities even cross country skis and there are many reasons why mountai n bikes. the rental equipment "Primarily, we are driven business has fizzled. by what finances will allow. We have According to Forman, the facility closed some paraphernalia stored, but essentially down at the end of spring quarter and we will have to by all new equipment," he didn't re-open in the fall because space said. had become a major issue. The program is a self-sustaining "We hired on a new staff member, and auxiliary, but proper funding will need to be initially acquired, according to Forman. needed the space for an office," Forman "We feel we have a great location and said. Although, space was not the only that this is a good service for the problem, according to Forman, "We had students," said Forman. "We just need to play it by ear, and see what we can do." come to a crossroads regarding the By JENNIFER DURCAN a Seeing the world th.rough different eyes Lisa Davis, a ;unior pre-med major from Beaver is trying out a dyslexia simulation apparatus in order to understand life with dyslexia. This simulation was just one of many that students could try at the Rubicon Club Carnival last Wednesday in the student center. The Rubicon Club is for students on campus with disabilities. This club allows them to support each other and share common experiences. Dinner helps prepare for Native American Week Taking a STAB at bowling Darrell Osterhoudt, a junior and a biology ma;or from Las Vegas, N ev., was n enthusiastic participant in STAB's bowling activity at Alpine Lanes Friday night. The student activitiy board also sponsored a lip-synch contest. I The SUU Multicultural Center held its annual fucnd raiser Wednesday in preparation for Native American Week which is set to run April 8-13. Those who attended the fund raiser enioyed Nava;o tacos and Native American entertainment. Events of the week include the Indian Queen Scholarship pageant and pow-wow sessions. Peterson Zah, former president of the Navaio Nation, will also be addressing Convogoers on April 18. The Cedar City Arts Committee and 10 of Utah's contemporary Navajo basket weavers are sponsoring an exhibit in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery that will run through April 26 entitled "Willow Stories: Contemporary Nava;o Baskets." Admission is free to anyone who wishes to view the exhibit. |