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Show 5 UTAP1STATESMAN MONDAY JAN. 31,2005 BOOTING Modeling matrimony From Page 7 Jennifer Wheatley/;envvheat/y@cc.usu.ec/u THE BRIDAL FAIRE, held at the Taggart Student Center on Saturday, featured wedding gowns, tuxedos and bridesmaid's dresses for the 2005 season. Ashley Karren, left, models a wedding gown on the runway for Leven's. The fair also featured videographers, photographers and florists. property" David said. Low said this case is based on whether or not the ordinance is constitutional. Logan City did not have representation at the hearing, although city attorney David Church was present. Church said the city wouldn't concede the ordinance was unconstitutional. "You, your city, has been affected without being heard," Judge Low said to Church. Low requested the plaintiffs to draft a motion to be submitted to the court by Feb. 21 and Church to have within 10 days of that filing tofilea brief on behalf of the city by March 14, with the defendants filing - if they chose - by March 31. "I want this fully and fairly briefed," Low said. "I'm just trying to make this fair." Millet said feels good about the procedure and the completion of this hearing. He said, "this case is important because it if indicative of the judge in favor," of the Millet's case. David said the case went well. "[This was an] excellent opportunity to educate the judge and council on an area of the law that doesn't normally come up," he said. Les Essig, Associated Students of USU president, said he was disappointed that the city did not have representation. "I'm impressed with the Judge's decision," Essig said. "The city ordinance is unconstitutional." -kcashton @cc. usu. edu ALBRECHT From Page 7 funding. "I wouldn't worry at all about that," he said. In a speech following his appointment, Albrecht said, "We must find ways to insure that no student who is prepared and who desires the opportunity for a Utah State University education is turned away or denied that opportunity for financial reasons." Albrecht said there is "wiggle room" in the numbers used to estimate tuition increases, and, he said, the university is taking a proactive approach to minimize increases. "We're not just waiting for the stars to align," he said. "We're looking at some other things we may be able to do." In the next three to four weeks, Albrecht said he would be prepared to reveal more accurate numbers. With enrollment of Idaho students down more than 50 percent, House Bill 331, which makes residency requirements more difficult, is another item of concern for Albrecht "Clearly House Bill 331 has impacted Utah State in the negative" he said. "If we increasingly become a Utah university then I think it limits somewhat the issues of diversity that are important to this university." Still, Albrecht is doubtful the bill would be repealed, as Rep. Jeff Alexander, R-Provo, who sponsored the bill, now sits atop the Legislature in a senior leadership position. "I don't think we'll see House Bill 331 repealed," Albrecht said. "I think what we can see is a willingness on the part of some of our good friends in the Legislature to find ways to blunt some of the most negative impacts on Utah State." Academics When AJbrecht was named Hall's successor as president of the university, he quoted Isaac Newton in his speech: "If I have seen farther - it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Four years after finishing No. 2 in the national search that named Hall president, Albrecht said he is better prepared today for the position and is looking forward to the years ahead. "I think President Hall pointed us in the right direction and I think we're at a point now to go much further," he said. "It's going to be an exciting time over the next two or three years to see that happen" Academics, which include higher admissions standards, will continue to come first, Albrecht said, but students interested in being a part of the USU experience will not be turned away. By utilizing campus extensions and continuing education program, Albrecht said he hopes to have a better prepared student body in Logan. "We were in a situation, when I became provost, where Utah State had almost embarrassing low retention rates," he said. "One of the reasons was there were a number of students being admitted that weren't ready. John Zsirayijzsiray@cc.usu.edu "We were bringing them in, taking their tuition dollars, and sending them back out the door at the end of the semester." Over the past four years, retention fates have jumped from 61 to 75 percent, Albrecht said, and improving the quality of the Logan campus will continue to be a priority. "There really are ways for Utah State University to have a Logan campus that is high academic quality, Research I, lots of really exciting things going on" he said, '"but at the same time, students in other places having access to a Utah State experience in another way." Extending collaboration between USU and the University of Utah is another item on Albrecht's agenda; a partnership he said will "help drive the economic engine of the state of Utah." Tuesday morning, when Albrecht official takes over, his first act as president will be a breakfast meeting with students in leadership positions. "I hope that's more than just a symbolic expression " he said. "It's going to be an open-door policy and we're going to work as closely as we can to make this a quality' experience for our students." After all, Albrecht said, "students are the reason we are here." ~acf@cc.usu.edu Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 tioljce news from the Campns & • USU Police responded to a delayed report of a student who injured his head while walking under an arm gate in the B parking lot east of the Parking Terrace. The student went to the University Health Services and received seven stitches due to the injury. Oampns & (Innimiinifa mM Fry Street Quartet announces new CD The Fry Street Quartet, the faculty string quartet in residence in the department of music at Utah State University, announces the release of a new CD, "Voices of Modernism and the String Quartet." The project combines music that spans string quartet music repertoire - from 1700 to 2000 - with some of the most up-to-date recording technology. "Voices of Modernism and the String Quartet" is a two-CD set that features the music of Beethoven, Stravinsky, Rorem and J. Mark Scearce. It was recorded using a variety of new technologies, including IsoMike, a technique developed by Ray Kimber of Kimber Cable. Developed in the Ogden area, IsoMike technology offers a new way of recording hard-to-record music such as orchestras, jazz bands, choirs, pipe organs, pianos, harps, ensembles and quartets, the IsoMike Web site states. Selections include Beethoven's "String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, no. 5" (1800) and "String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132" (1825), as well as Igor Stravinsky's "Three Pieces for String Quartet" (1914), Ned Rorems "String Quartet no 4" (1994) and J. Mark Scearce's "String Quartet 1" (Y2K) (2000). "Voices of Modernism and the String Quartet" is available through the Fry Street Quartet's Web site (http://www.frystreetquartetxom/). Members of the quartet thank Eric Smigel, Terril Neely, Ray Kimber and Sergio Bernal for assistance in producing the CD. Members of the Fry Street Quartet include Jessica Guideri, violin; Rebecca McFaul, violin; Russell Fallstad, viola; and Anne Francis, cello. 'Laramie Project' judged among best Blotter Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 Briefs • USU Police responded to Old Main Hill on an individual hit her head while sledding down the hill. The injured party's head hit a tail light of a vehicle that was parked at the bottom of the hill. Logan City paramedics transported the individual to the Logan Regional Hospital for observation. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 • USU Police responded to the R-3 parking lot on a threats complaint. An • USU Police observed suspicious vehiindividual threatened to damage anoth- cles driving recklessly in the Parking er individual's vehicle after they had a Terrace. Police made contact with three verbal altercation. Police are investigat- vehicles and ^ve individuals. The indiing. •. . . . • . . , . , . . . viduals were warned and released • Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 - Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2005 • tJSU Police responded to Old Main Hill on a person who was injured while sledding down the hill. The injured party was jumping over a hill and injured his left femur. Logan City paramedics transported the individual to the Logan Regional Hospital for observation. • USU Poh'ce and Logan City Police responded to Mountain View Tower on an animal cruelty report. Three geese were discovered dead and placed on toilets in a bathroom on the second floor. Police are investigating. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 .., V v . ^ • A parking gate was reported stolen from the C-l parking lot between the Merrill Library and the Business ;. . Building. It was later located on Hwy 91 at about 800 East. It was damaged v beyond repair. ; ^ > l ; ^ ' ; r ^ •"'¥?>> • USU Police responded to a kitchen fire in Merrill Hall. A burner had been left on and dishes were stacked on top of it. A plastic cutting board caught fire. The residents put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. No injuries were reported. Monday, Jan. 24, 2005 j^ K • USU Poh'ce responded to the Fine Arts loading dock on a person that was sleeping in the bushes. Police made contact with the individual and informed him that he could not sleep ; on the university campus. ; •; Compiled by Katie Ashton. AH police blotters can be found at www.utali statesman.com Utah State University's fall semester production of "The Laramie Project" was judged to be among the region's best and was invited by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival to be presented at the American College Theater Festival Region VIII conference in Arizona. The announcement was made in a letter to Utah State President Kermit L. Hall by region chair Richard Bugg. Utah State University's production was presented by Utah State Theatre and was directed by faculty member Kevin Doyle. Approximately 200 plays were entered in the regional competition, and only nine schools were invited to bring a full production to the regional conference. "The Laramie Project" will be adjudicated by the KCACTF national team for consideration of participation at the national festival in Washington, D.C. This years Region VIII conference will be held on the campuses of Phoenix College and Glendale Community College in Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 8-12. More than 1,200 students and faculty are expected to attend. Money management classes offered Utah State University Extension offers "Take Charge of Your Money" financial management classes. The six-week series runs Feb. 9 through March 23 on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Weekly presentations from guest speakers will follow with a question and answer session. Topics include organizing financial paperwork, setting financial goals, budgeting, credit, identity theft, living better on less, money attitudes, investing for retirement, estate planning and insurance. Classes are held in the multipurpose room in the Cache County Administration Building at 179 North Main St. in Logan. Cost for the series is $40 and includes workshop materials, light refreshments, a binder, handouts and dinner at USU on Feb. 23. A spouse or partner may attend for an additional $10. Participants will receive a $20 refund at the end of the series for attending five out of six workshops. For registration information, contact Adrie Roberts, Cache County Extension family and consumer sciences agent at 435-752-6263. COMPILED (JY STATFSMAN STAFF |