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Show THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2002 UNIVERSITY JOURNAL CAMPUS NEWS Ferre crowned BY CYNTHIA KIRKHAM SENIOR STAFF WRITER Rob Ferre, a junior communication major from Salt Lake City, was crowned Mr. SUU at the second annual Mr. SUU pageant after a competition that Steadman had the crowd wincing with pain and laughing with his stand-up turned interpretive dance act. He danced to Celine Dion’s “It’s All . Coming Back to Me Now” in a frilly leotard with a attendant, and Josh Seumalu, 2 communication only reason anyone should do it. “Bye, Bye, Bye.” Ferre said this is the second time he has that the participants were having fun. For their its competitors are men. Instead of showcasing their best, most respectable talents, for example, the 10 contestants just tried to get a laugh out of the audience. Performances opening number, the men came out with umbrellas and danced to “It’s Raining Men” by the Weather Girls. The missed-step cancan line at the end of the number couldn’t be mistaken for anything but a bunch of SUU students trying to in the talent portion of the competition ranged from get some laughs. Laughs were also delegates that SUU is the most recognized secondary school in Utah outcome of the interview and Afro wigs to ‘wore a suit made of amusing uses of duct tape, and magic” was for participating in the pageant, Ferre introduced as a “non-talent” it 'was clear that humor was the will receive a $50 cash prize and have the pleasure of reigning over Mardi SUU pageant. ontestants were Ferre’s act consisted of “magic” that included holding judged on their assembly and members of the communication department, the ‘was introduced and another passed. Laura Parson was sworn Because of budget cuts, the communication department is unable in as a service and to give Power 91 the multicultural delegate by a money it needs to $1781.24 for 29 provide its services at state competition in theatre arts and dance major from Sandy, 1st attendant, after 10 of 30 possible tissue. being announced at Tuesday’s pageant. points. Jason Pelrov ;ch Salt Lake City. Richard Wittwer, associate professor of tech/automotives and Fee raising guidelines recommended BY MARY HAMMON proposed change before raising fees. to fund a three-day seminar sponsored by In addition, the recommendation also asked that “policy makers and administration represent honestly” where funds are raised and disbursed. The the College of Business and Technology senators that would teach students about appropriate dress for job interviews and successful resume writing. Sen. Andrea Dover said the seminar will SENIOR STAFF WRITER recommendation concerning increases in student fees to SUUSA President Ryan Richey in its meeting Tuesday night. The recommendation, game to send to sports outlets in Salt Lake City and Las $1,709 for 18 students to attend a dance competition at Arizona State University in March. SUU will enter two numbers choreographed by students in the money will be used to promote SUU and give respective fields. that the administration perric can “tighten the belt” and ask for students’ opinions on the el explaining the role and authority of the university’s curriculum committee in its meeting Monday afternoon. According to the proposal, the committee, composed of two faculty members from each college, manages the general education core classes and monitors how individual majors compare nationally. Representatives from the Faculty Senate, Library and Registrar’s Office are also part of the committee in a non-voting capacity. The proposal empowers the committee to accept or reject classes to help establish a standard of quality. Some of the deans said the language event. They are Jarom Hlebasko, a freshman computer science major from Cedar City; Jacob Najera, a senior business major from El Paso, Texas; Connie Lameman, a sophomore computer information systems major from Montezuma Creek, from Cedar City; and Brett Hymas, a freshman from Centerville, Utah. The students were chosen as exemplary people who have faced adversity in life. The Paraolympic Games cauldron will be lit by four flame runners during the Paralympics “Journey Cedar High School, Heather Alldredge from Cedar Middle School and Kendra Riedl from Cedar High School. The runners were chosen as the result of an essay writing contest. Cedar City Mayor Jerry Sherratt will speak at the the same conference failed earlier this event which will include a parade of 80 flags representing those countries that have athletes the dean and events include two video collages and musical the game, but it will department had numbers. also have the added benefit of recruiting,” Tiffany Carter Maxfield said. The senate passed a bill asking for $390 H DEANS’ COUNCIL: The Deans’ Council tabled a proposal “1 p.m. at the Canyon View High School Auditorium. celebrating the games’ arrival in Salt Lake City. Five SUU students will be keynote speakers at the competing in this year’s Paraolympic Games. Other ‘was too broad and ambiguous. However. Interim Provost Carl Templin said the proposal “needed more discussion” before it is accepted by the Deans’ Council. Monday afternoon. 2002 Paraolympic Winter Games on March 2, at month, but Carter said role tabled commiittee in its meeting A Cedar City celebration will take place for the “The main purpose of the bill is to broadcast Committee Deans tabled the proposal explaining the role and authority of the university’s curriculum speak at Paraolympic ceremony from Canyon View High School, Melissa Hoyle from asking for $1,234 for experience in their The recommendation asked Students to introduced a new bill ceramics conference in Missouri. A bill communication majors four criteria before increasing student fees. further investigation. Sen. Tiffany Carter requesting $340 for students to attend a sponsor of the bill, said the administration be guided by the Volume,” was tabled for of Fire.” The flame runners in Cedar City are Jordan Pruitt competition. Sen. Derric Maxfield, proposed student fees,” which are not covered by supplemental funding such as Pell Grants or scholarships. Senators supported Richey’s proposal that SUU school activities and functions. The new bill, “Pump Up Utah; Michelle Dye, a freshman theatre arts major Vegas. been given concerning investigate how the university The Senate also allocated $657.25 to HSS The senate passed a bill requesting Journal. The students will broadcast the women’s game live on Power 91 and tape the men’s senators, said that “insufficient information has painful task, and seniors are going into a difficult job market,’ ” she said. advancement. ?f,’: g:l?_lg_s Power 91 and the University sponsored by all “Job hunting is a very daunting and students’ work. Maxfield said the journal, part of his campaign platform, 'was not a “glorified newsletter” and would be a professional product available for students interested in graduate school and professional of the men and women’s games The SUUSA Senate sent a be an opportunity for seniors to better prepare for life after graduation. senators to publish an academic journal of tournament in Indiana. The students received $750 to provide feels justified asking the assembly for money because it will benefit Club was given portion was worth Continent Conference basketball station manager, said he The Skills USA-VICA from Salt Lake City, and Richey T. Steadman, a sophomore market and a bill requesting funds to send three communication majors to the Mid- Cal Rollins, Power 91 the students. Mobile DJ equipment allows Power 91 to and sticking his tongue through a seminar to prepare students for the job equipment. Hills and Dan Alvord, passed unanimously. members to attend a Humanities and Social Sciences journal, a purchase the 2002,” a bill 2nd attendant, Mr. SUU Rob Ferre, a junior broadcast major The senate also allocated funds for a DJ equipment. Power 91 is instead asking the assembly for $400 for the mobile DJ equipment only. portions of the pageant. Each the recommendation. Richey will present it to SUU President Steven D. Bension. Journal) for automation and mobile Jason Petrovich, Ann <l <in evening wear The senate unanimously voted in favor of assembly for $3,199 (incorrectly reported as $6,398 in Monday’s sponsored by Delegates Sand ability in the Zopening number, Ztalent and interview upkeep and technology in tuition instead of fees. before spring break by Delegates Tuesday’s meeting and one new bill Competition Zhumor, personality recommendation supported adding money needed for maintenance, departmental The bill “Power Up,” introduced member of the Judicial Council. “Vocational Skills part of the Mr. H SUUSA SENATE: Recommendations for changing student fees was sent to President Ryan Richey for approval at Tuesday night’s meeting. The proposal gives recommendations that the administration would Jollow before increasing Jees. job offer. Those who do well at the state level go on to compete in the After discussing the bill with the A new member was added to the C and O Assembly delegation at most important (left) a communication major from St. George, state competition come back with a Miranda Marquit, Evan Wilcock and Alvord, was withdrawn by the sponsoring delegates. BY BECCA LISH JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Ferre wore a kilt. Although having fun was the motive Josh Seumalu, Wittwer also said that nearly all SUU students who compete at the sponsors decided not to ask the portion. Steadman potato, drinking a glass of water he said. v S, Skeills Comp etition 2002 was passed evening wear up his fingers, dropping a rubbing elbows with professionals,” national competition. Tuesday’s meeting acrobatics and corny songs with the word “dance.” When Ferre’s talent of “Polish at the state competition. “Our students will literally be of the USA-VISCA to attend the Vocational unanimously at an important performance Skills USA-VICA adviser, told the Laura Parson was sworn in as a delegate for the Earth Club at Tuesday’s meeting and a bill for $1,781 that will allow 29 members ‘With each portion of the pageant it was obvious pageant in more respects than simply the fact that suusA ASSEMBLY: chair as a partner. Seumalu performed a dance routine to *NSYNC’s competed in the pageant, and having fun is the major from St. George, was second runner-up. The Mr. SUU pageant isn’t a typical beauty Assembly allocates money for competition Mr. SUU left the audience laughing. Richey Steadman, a theatre and dance performance major from Sandy, was named first AGE 3 The council will review the proposal again in its next meeting. Suzanne Larson, director of the contributed more funds to support the students. The senate will vote to ratify new chief justice Joe B. Wright in its The Paraolympic Games is a competition for athletes with disabilities, and takes place at the same location as the Olympic Games. The Paraolympic Games will take place in Salt Lake City, March 7-16. meeting next week. Mardi Gras in town tomorrow BY STACEE YOUNG OF THE JOURNAL STAFF Mardi Gras was celebrated Feb. 12 in New Orleans, but SUU will commemorate the annual party tomorrow night. The celebration begins at 8 p.m. with Matt Chad, a chainsaw juggler. This is one of several Mardi Gras tradition in the United States in 1699 on a Mississippi River island, but the origin of the celebration goes back to second-century Rome. According to mardigras.neworleans.com, a 40- day fast during Lent was preceded by a large feast that lasted several days. Participants would give themselves up to madness, dressing in masks and outlandish clothing. They considered all pleasures honors program, also submitted a activities during an evening of proposal to the deans suggesting the parties and fun. There will also formation of an honors council. Deans will also discuss moving the honors program, currently administered by the dean of the be authentic Cajun food celebrated by the consisting of gumbo, crawfish French in New Orleans until the Spanish conquered the city in the late 1700s and College of Humanities and Social Sciences, to the Provost’s Office. Staffing for the program and jambalaya. “We’'re trying to bring a different culture to Cedar City that you don’t usually see, Rebecca Fisher, a senior family and consumer science major from Boulder, Utah, and activities vice president Larson and a secretary. Larson said the committee | - assistant, said. Other Mardi Gras activities ‘would help administer include karaoke, casino tables the program and and a mask-making table. There coordinate with students will also be live bands and 2 in scholarship performance by Acclamation. applications. Rob Ferre, the newly-crowned According to Larson’s l“lfl“mrscm Mr. SUU, and his attendants will proposal, 88 students also perform. enrolled in the program this Mardi Gras will end at 2 am. spring. ‘with a dance that begins at 11 p.m. Tickets for all activities g amion are $5 per person. currently consists of French settlers began the acceptable. Mardi Gras was banned the celebration. The ban was not lifted until 1823, when the American government reinstated the celebration. Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday,” and is celebrated on that day of the week. It takes place between Feb. 3 and March 9, depending on when Lent is, always 47 days before Easter Sunday. Mardi Gras colors are purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. |