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Show The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice Since 1890 The Daily Utah Chronicle ©2005 www.dailyutahchronicle.com Vol.114 No. 125 Thursday, March 24, 2005 Expert says U.S. troops lacked cultural training wrong house. "They break down the door, run in the houses, throw the man on the The losses that Americans and ground, the women and children are Iraqis have suffered in the aftermath howling in the corner while people of the war have been "awful," but it scream in English and nobody can didn't have to be this way, said Ju- speak Arabic," Kipper said. "Those dith Kipper, an expert on U.S. policy are innocent people. How do they feel about the Americans when they in the Middle East. "To this day, there has been no leave that house to go for the new training, no cultural sensitization," house?" Kipper said before the Dumke AuKipper said soldier training needs ditorium filled with U students, fac- to improve and the U.S. government ulty and community members. needs to realize its Iraq War afterKipper said one of the biggest math plan was less than perfect. problems yet to be dealt with is the "[Soldiers] need information, they fact that there are no addresses in need training and they need someIraq. To this day, she said, soldiers body deep inside our government break down doors looking for "bad guys" only to find they are at the SEE MID EAST PAGE 3 Steve Gehrke Asst. News Editor Hospital student employees feel having one UCard is inconvenient Patrick Muir News Reporter Sienna Faux and her new baby River participated in a new testing process at the U Hospital Wednesday that checks newborns for 36 different metabolic diseases. The Legislature recently approved funding to allow the Utah Department of Health to apply the test statewide. Hospitals to increase testing to detect disorders in newborns Catherine Callister News Reporter Since October 2003, babies born at Shriners and U hospitals have been receiving 36 blood tests that can save hundreds of lives. Starting January 2006, all Utah hospitals will administer the tests that help doctors diagnose and treat metabolic disorders. The Legislature passed a bill this session granting funds for the Utah Department of Health to begin the new tests. "The expansion of newborn screening is a major advancement in children's health care in Utah," said Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. The metabolic diseases that hospitals test for can have serious irreversible effects if children are not put on a special diet or medication as soon as possible. "Diagnosing and treating these conditions will help us prevent irreversible brain damage, permanent disabilities and possibly death," said Nicola Longo, a doctor who treats babies with metabolic disorders. These disorders are fairly easy to treat if caught early. Once diagnosed, disorders are no longer a serious problem. Currently, Utah screens for only four metabolic disorders, which is relativity low when compared to the rest of the United States. Utah has one of the largest birth rates per capita and performs few genetic tests, according to Teresa Jenkins, a representative of ARUP. The lab teamed up with the U hospital to run a pilot program of the metabolic testing. River's father Joe Faux comforts his new daughter while a nurse prepares to get blood samples from River for her metabolic disease test. The four tests hospitals currently administer allow doctors to treat Currently, all babies born in Utah about 21 babies a year for metabolic are pricked in the heel within 48 disorders. With the addition of the hours of birth to get a blood sample. new tests, the Utah Department of The blood is then tested for abnor- Health will help an additional 15 to malities. 20 Utah infants every year. Even though more hospitals in But before hospitals can start givthe future will screen for 32 more ing the tests, there is a lot of work disorders, infants axe not required to be done. to give any additional blood. "Before we can add the 32 new "The baby is not going to suffer tests, we need to upgrade our commore. He's not going to give more blood," Longo said. SEETEST PAGE 3 rofile The talent next door Violence left behind Will Sartain is a local nobody whose music makes him a somebody The triumph of an African refugee music endeavors, ranging from fan-favorite Redd Tape, now renamed The Tremula, to his popular solo work, to a kitschy little collaboration called The Buttery Muffins), there would be little to distinguish Sartain from a sea of modest 20-some- Eryn Green A&E Editor Ryan Oliver Hansen News Reporter of Namibia. Although born in Namibia, Mazila identifies himself with the Caprivian people, a minority group in northeast While his future friends were sipping Namibia seeking independence from the Starbucks coffee, studying for a mid- Namibian government. term, or perhaps running on a treadmill The conflict between the Caprivians listening to the latest Mariah Carey song, and the Namibian government led to the Eustace Mazila, a U senior in political uprooting of Mazila's life—he had to flee science, was confronting the worst deal his homeland, live in a refugee camp for life has to offer—death, disease, violence a year and cross the globe to the United and political instability. States to find asylum. He has not seen his In 2000, Mazila was living in a refugee family in more than five years. camp in Botswana, Africa, after fleeing bloody conflict from his native country SEE R E F U G E E PAGE 3 For student employees at the U hospital, having one UCard for both school and work is more than annoying, it's an inconvenience that gets them in trouble and takes away privileges. Jesse Merkley, 22, a pre-med student and employee of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is required to use his UCard at work for time punches, gaining access through secured doors and as an identification card. "The problem is that it's inconvenient to have only one card," he said. "I try to leave it in my car so I remember to take it to work, but sometimes if I use it the previous evening or earlier in the day to go to the Field House or swim, I forget it in my bag. Then I get in trouble at work," Merkley said. According to Lisa Arbon-Tagge, manger of the UCard, the UCard is designed to make life more convenient for students and employees. "The idea is everyone has one card that does everything on campus," she said. Merkley said the card wouldn't allow him access to free newspapers on campus. A required electronic wafer, which allows access into highly secured areas, prevents him from being able to stick his UCard into bin slots to get a paper out of the many Campus thing college kids. Which is just how Sartain wants it. "[Flattery] doesn't really do anything for me because I know it's not important/' Sartain said. Will Sartain is something of a normal guy. He lives in something of a renovated attic space above an old Westside Liberty house SEE S A R T A I N PAGE 4 with an assortment of unassuming family members and friends. He loves ping-pong. He loves his mom. He plays his fair share of kickball. He listens to a lot of music. In fact, were it not for Sartain's deity-like reputation amongst Salt Lake City scenesters (which the downto-earth artist is largely oblivious to: "I'm really not that popular," Sartain insists) and his undeniable talent as a musician (Sartain has been a part Leia Bell, Salt Lake City's own nationally recognized artist, created the of a handful of significant local album art for Will Sartain's upcoming Listening Booth. Will Sartain CD Release Parties A&E F i t , March 2 5 with Tolchock Trio and Red Bennies at Kllby Court (741 5.330 West) page 4 What's up, doc? Eustace Mazila, a refugee from the southern African country Namibia, Is currently a senior studying political science with a minor In history. Mazila came to the U.S. seeking asylum from hostility in his home country. Readership displays on campus. The hospital is working to make wafers unnecessary by installing a new alarm and access system. "The C*CURE 8000 system will make the wafer go away, but probably not soon," Arbon-Tagge said. Merkley is not the only student employee who feels inconvenienced under the current UCard system. Jade McMullin, 25, was stopped at work 10 times in one day when he forgot his UCard after using it earlier. Employees at the U hospital are required to stop anyone not wearing the UCard identification badge. Abron-Tagge said the process is necessary and added, "With an extra card, the hospital would be at risk....from a security standpoint, why would you want two cards?" The high security standards protect the hospital from legal action. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, passed in 1996, upholds strict rules for hospitals that, if broken, can result in major lawsuits against the hospital. McMullin recognized the need for security, but said he believes that can be achieved under a twocard system. "It's good for security, but it's also a waste of time," McMullin said. "Why can't we have a student card for student life and an employee card for work?" pmuir@ chronicle.utah.edu Aaron Allen sings the praises of studentfilmsand documentaries—just don't ask him to hit those high notes. Opinion Sat, March 26 with The Tremula and Magstatlc at Urban Lounge (241S. 500 East) page 6 Mail bag From Terri Schiavo to the Ten Commandments, The Chronicle ruffled some feathers and you let us know. Tickets are $5 at the door, parties start at 7 p.m. page 7 The Kentucky menace Look back at the recent beatings the Utes have taken from Ashley Judd's alma mater. |