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Show A&E Opinion Sports Page -I Page 5 Page 6 Go to hell Harry rocks! Hosting the world Rob Zombie biings the horror genre back from the dead in his stylishsmart "Devil's Rejects." Eric Vogeler discusses the positive attributes of the teenage wizard's literary exploits. Global Challenge volleyball tournament comes to Salt Lake City. Jniversity o fU t a h ' s I n d e p e n d e n t S t u d e n t Voice Today's weather Sunny 89/63 SEE MORE ON Since PAGTJT 1890 MER UTAH CHRONICLE Mr. Smith goes to Blingville W e d n e s d a y , July 27, 2005 Vol. 115 No. 20 Former Ute signs big-time contract with the 49ers Joe Beatty Chronicle Sports Editor Former Ute quarterback Alex Smith parlayed his status as the No. i pick in the NFL draft into one of the richest rookie contracts in NFL history. Agreeing to terms on Monday, Smith signed a six-year contract worth up to $57 million Tuesday. The deal allows Smith to report to 4oer camp on time when San Francisco opens its practices on Thursday. "Now it's time for me to go earn this money and prove that I deserve this money," Smith told the Associated Press. "The primary goal is to get on the field. I don't think this team is paying me this money to sit on the sideline." Smith's deal will average s8.2 million each year, substantially more than last year's No. i pick, Eli Manning's $7.5 million average. Agent Tom Condon represents both players. It has been a whirlwind ride for Smith, who started the 2003 season as a backup to Brett Elliott. After a broken hand sidelined Elliott, Smith took over as starter and helped the Utes to heights never seen by Utah football before. Smith was 21-1 as a starter for the Utes, leading them to a Fiesta Bowl victory in his junior season. Smith was named one of the Heisman Trophy finalists, and decided to forgo his senior season to go pro. In April, Smith made good on that decision, getting selected by the rebuilding 4oers with the first overall pick. Now the real work begins. Smith will be given the feigns of a team that finished 2-14 last season, falling to the basement in the NFC West. Smith is expected to take the starting job, but will face competition from incumbent Tim Rattay. The Niners will be led by first-year head coach Mike Nolan, who comes to the Bay area after a stint as Baltimore's defensive coordinator. After extensive workouts with Smith and Cal's Aaron Rodgers, Nolan went with Smith at No. 1. Travis LaTendresse, one of Smith's favorite targets the last two seasons, praised his former quarterback's good fortune. "Signing for that much money is going to mean he can take care of his family and play the game he loves," La- Tendresse said. "Good things come to those who work hard, and Alex is one of the hardest workers I know." Success could be slow to come to a franchise used to Super Bowls, as the talent cupboard is not fully stocked. If the current roster stays as is, Smith will be throwing to unproven Brandon Lloyd, Arnaz Battle and Rashaun Woods at receiver. The Niners also signed veteran Johnnie Morton to compete for time. The Utes made history this summer when Smith and fellow Ute Andrew Bogut became the first players from the same school to both go No.i in the NFL and NBA draft in the same year. The Associated Press contributed to this story. jbeatty@ chronicle.utah.edu Former Utah quarterback Alex Smith gives Utah fans high fives last November in Laramle, Wyo., after defeating the Cowboys 45-28. Smith signed a $49.5 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Monday. Leaders of the U unite ASUU-funded United Leadership Conference convenes in Park City student group had the opportu" nity to stand up and share what he or she could contribute to At this year's United Lead- the campus, as well as what he ership Conference, held last or she could do to work better weekend, the U's student gov- with each other. ernment provided an opportuGarrett Clark was able to nity to unite the diverse stu- save ASUU thousands of doldent groups on campus. lars by inviting only a limited This year's United Leader- number of influential student ship Conference, sponsored groups, instead of anyone who and paid for by the Associat- wanted to come. ed Students of the University Invited groups included the of Utah, was held at the Park Union Programming Council, City Marriott this past Friday, The Daily Utah Chronicle, LDSand the attendees were in good SA, Greek Council, the Bencompany. nion Center, Student Alumni "I think some of the most Association, Residence Halls impressive students on cam- Association, LGSU and the pus, who are pretty dedicated Married Students Association. to their student groups, came," The International Student said Garrett Clark, director of Council was invited, but they did not come because they campus relations for ASUU. To break the ice" between were all out of town. groups at the conference, Clark The conference cost a total put student groups from differ- of $2,400—noticeably less then ent backgrounds together dur- last year's conference, which ing dinner so they could get to cost a around $6,ooo-$7,ooo, know each other. and previous conferences "Normally we don't get a which cost even more. chance at all to interact with Though he thought the conmembers of LDSSA, it was ference went well, Garrett really cool," said Bonnie Ow- Clark suggested that groups ens, co-president of the Les- spend more time talking one bian Gay Student Union, who on one, instead of just as a got the opportunity to talk to whole group. members of LDSSA and plan This year's conference was a possible service project for held before school started as this year. opposed to half way through "We won't agree on ev- Fall Semester. erything, but there are many "We hope that by doing it things we can collaborate on," in July rather than October, said Institute Council member student groups will be on the Todd Clark who thought the same page when school starts," conference and his meeting Garrett Clark said. with LGSU went well. ccallister@ chronicle.utah.edu During the conference every Catherine Callister '-' ":~ Chronicle Writer Tate Law, center, shows students how to record audio from the sound room for their class movie called "Ted PI." Law Is one of three Instructors for the Intro to Video class taught by Shy Hop Studios in Salt Lake City. U teams up with productions company to teach kids filmmaking Dustin Gardiner Chronicle Writer Sky Hop Studios student Connor Thronson, 11, records part of the music track for the Intro to Video class project "Ted PI." A room in a downtown film production company is abuzz as class starts at Spy Hop Productions for a group of 7to 18-year-olds. The group is called from their computers where they have already started editing their weekly film project. After calling roll, their instructor, Jarrett Reich, outlines what the students must accomplish in order to finish the movie they are making on time. The class is a part of the summer Continuing Education Youth Program spon- sored by the U. Spy Hop Productions has teamed up with the U to create a series of summer classes for children and teenagers age 7 to 18 to get involved in multimedia production. The class, entitled Intro to Video, gives students the opportunity to create an original movie from the basic story concept to the final editing touches. During the course, students learn how to film, edit and record audio for their film. Spy Hop Executive Director and Co-Founder Rick Wray believes that although See FILMMAKING Page 3 ASUU student Supreme Court looks for three nominees Patrick Muir Chronicle Asst. News Editor Student Body President Ali Hasnain is looking for three students to nominate to the student supreme court. The court is the third branch in the Associated Students of the University of Utah and is made up of seven justices. Once appointed, the student will stay in office until they resign or graduate. "It's a priority of this administration to make sure anyone interested has this opportunity," Hasnain said The court meets on an asneeded basis throughout the school year. Last year they met five times. "Our busiest time is during elections, in February," said Justice Jessica Peterson. "It's not a very heavy commitment at all." The court hears appeals dealing with student groups such as Greek Council or the Residence Halls Association. "We never really see any of those (groups), nobody seems to take it that far," Peterson said. Last year, the court ruled on two appeals both dealing with the student elections. Each justice receives $20 a meeting and a maximum of a $100 a semester. To apply, students are asked to fill out an application and write a letter of intent describing why they would like the position. Students will then have an interview with Hasnain. He will then appoint those he chooses and the Student Senate will vote on the nominatioa "I want to have all the nomination done in the next two weeks," Hasnain said. Students can pick up applications in the ASUU office located in the Union. pmuir@chronicle.utah.edu Justice Jon Hatch, left, and Cheif Justice April Heiselt listen to People Incorporated Presidential Candidate Taylor Morgan appeal his parties campaign violation Feb. 22 In the Union. ASUU is currently looking for students to fill three supreme court justice openings with the position beginning in Fall Semester. |