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Show November 2009 DIVERSE continued from Page 34 publication, artistic presentation and technology transfer; and through community engagement." On the other hand, BYU's mission is much simpler: "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." BYU is committed to fostering an educational system within standards far more strict than other private religious institutions such as Notre Dame and Gonzaga. Nonetheless, many BYU studentsflourishunder such rigorous rules. Furthermore, like the U, BYU has about 15 percent non-white students. John Francis, the U's senior associate vice president for academic affairs, said that at the U, "you have options to explore based on the different religion you bring to school... you can celebrate your faith but also encounter people from all over." BYU Academic Vice President John Tanner seemed much less inclined.to take a stance on relative strengths and THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE weaknesses of the two schools. "We share a common interest in providing students with an excellent education—one as a fine public university and the other as a major private university," Tanner said. Which is the better school? Oh, what a silly question to ask a Ute. Utah supports diversity and tolerance that's not available at BYU. This allows for an environment where there is an opportunity for knowledge at every turn, not simply in the classroom or ward house. No student at the U has ever had to spend time at the doctor's office obtaining a "beard waiver" when he could be studying. The U boasts 79 research centers, whereas BYU has 46, some of which sport titles such as Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies and the Joseph Fielding Smith Institute for Latter-day Saint History. Although I obviously prefer the U to the BYU, BYU is, without a doubt, the Harvard of Provo. 35 / / Rivalry Guide EARN YOUR MASTERS DEGREE AT WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY letters@ chronicle.utah.edu twitter.com/thechrony Advance Your Career Increase Your Earning Potential Further Your Education Returning February 4 & 5 | PEKING ACROBATS | Tickets on sale December 4 Master of Accounting Master of Athletic Training Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Master of Criminal Justice Master of Education Master of English Master of Health Administration 1 Master of Nursing weber.edu/graduateprograms |