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Show - I THE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL• SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22., 19?7 THE CAMPUS .l I Forensics squad shines in San Diego Senate mulls judicial tneasure a national champion is a full-time job.;' he said. The 24 students on the forensics team attend squad business meetings every Tuesday, and during the JOURNAL STAFF WRITER week, work in small groups or individually with the coach. "Forensics teaches critical thinking, public New members increased the team's numbers as well speaking, organization and information processing as it's chances this year, according to West. Of the 24 skills as well as confidence and the importance of fair squad members, only seven are returning members. competition," said Terry West, director of SUU's "We have a lot of transfer students from junior forensics program. colleges, as well as freshmen and a few new members Last weekend, the forensics team competed at the that have been at SUU for awhile. They heard good Aztec Tournament at San Diego State University, things about our forensics team placing third in overall and decided to participate," said sweepstakes among the 26 colleges West. and unive'rsities from six states. West said he welcomes Among the stellar performances interested students to join the were the team of Stacie Stapley team. Students are welcome to and Kasey Reardon winning the contact him in his office, 108 E in junior policy debate title, while the General Classrooms Building, Kristen Kemerer won firsts in or call him at 586-5452. extemporaneous speaking and "The difference in this year's informative speaking, along with a team and last year's team is fourth place finish in persuasive immense. We have a lot of speaking. Kemerer is a senior from potential, 11 said senior Sara Salt Lake City, Stapley a Herrmann. "We're really excited sophomore from St. George and about the potential of the team on Reardon a frosh from Cedar City. the national level." Next, the squad travels this Hopes are high for the team's weekend to Colorado Springs, success said West. "We have Colo., for the Pikes Peak people who are strong in all events Invitational. and because of this, we've been The forensics team has an able to put together a team that opportunity to become one of the can reach finals in both debate and premier forensics programs in the individual events. There aren't country, said West. The team more than half a dozen schools in expects to compete in 15-20 the country who can do that," he tournaments this year, including said. national competitions. "Becoming SUV Forensics Director Terry West By JODI BAILEY By RUSSELL KENNEDY JOURNAL STAFF WRITER One week after filling the remaining student judicial counci l vacancy, the SUUSA Senate took definitive steps at expanding the role of the council with the introduction of senate resolution #002-97. The resolution calls for the creation of an "official grievance board" which will "assist students with various grievances in conjunction with Clubs and Organizations, and student elections." Co-sponsored by Arts, Letters, and Humanities Senators Amy Jo Tyler and Robert Reynard, the resolution is targeted at more judicial council involvement in student government. Speaking in favor of the resolution Reynard said, "this (resolution) should also help alleviate problems such as those during last year's (student body) elections." The resolution names the judicial council as the "main grievance board in elections." but will not replace the traditional elections committee or elections chair. SUUSA Chief Justice Todd Peterson hailed the proposed changes as "progressive" adding that the judicial council meets weekly at 5 p.m. Monday in the Student Conference Room in the Sharwan Smith Center. The m eetings are open to students who are also appealing parking tickets or other grievances. The senate is expected to vote on the measure at next week's meeting at 6 p.m . in the Student Conference Room of the Sharwan Center. Flu shots available here; $7 By BRANDON RHODES JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Gretchen Bippes, a freshman theatre ma;or from Salt Lake City, gets her flu shot from m edical assistant Slade Sitton. Once again it's time for SUV students to roll up their sleeves for the well-being of the university. Hard work isn 't the reason for the need to bare arms, but rather for getting a flu shot. Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that attacks the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. It affects people of all ages, causing everything from fevers to chills and headaches to muscle aches. Despite the fact that most people recover within a few days, some flu strains can lead to pneumonia and possible hospitalization which can last up to two weeks. For students, that type of school disruption can be highly detrimental. "We want to prevent students from losing time due to illness," said Kay Messerly, director of health services and certified registered nurse. The flu is more violent than a cold, she said, and is much more dangerous. Even though the flu isn't usually a major problem for healthy individuals, students still need to get a vaccine. "Wh y take the risk?" she said. According to Messerly, major outbreaks of influenza are not caused by the cold weather, but rather how people react to it. With lower temperatures, people tend to stay inside which can expose them to an abnormal amount of illness-causing bacteria. "People huddle together to stay warm, but when they do, everyone shares each other's germs," Messerly said. , .. . ' The flu vaccine doesn't actually give a person the flu . Instead, it contains a dead form of the virus which allows the immune system to produce antibodies and develop immunities. As with any vaccine, the flu vaccine may not protect 100 percent of all susceptible individuals. Although everyone should get a vaccine, Messerly said it is more urgent for some. "Anyone who is elderly or whose health is compromised by a disability or chronic disease such as diabetes should get the vaccine," Messerly said. On the other hand, for pregnant women in their first trimester, people suffering from a fever or other active infections and students allergic to eggs the vaccination is not recommended. Another concern students might have is side effects from the vaccine. Tenderness near the injection site, mild fever, chills, and headaches are the most common reactions according to Messerly. The effects usually last for one to two days. So, what can students do to keep themselves from getting the flu? "The most important thing students can do is wash their hands; do it often and do it well. Also, stay away from people who are sick," Messerly said. Flu shots are available at Student Health Services from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The clinic is also open from 10 a.m . to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Although the cost for an immunization shot is $7, Messerly said it's money well spent. "It isn't that much to keep yourself healthy." |