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Show UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Aggies take a win Page 7 Logan, Utah • Campus Voice Since 1902 www.utahstatesman.com Career Fair ends as win-win situation BY A A R O N FALK News Editor An estimated 1,500 students and representatives from about 180 employers filled the second floor of the TSC Wednesday for USU s l6th-annual Career Fair. Employers screened potential applicants for jobs with businesses ranging from the IRS to the Idahoan, during what officials hope is a win-win situation for both parties. Shane Larsen, a hiring coordinator for SkyWest Airlines, said his company was looking to fill pilot, flight attendant, mechanic and customer service positions. However, Larsen said, he was directing most of the focus toward the company's internship program. "Most of the jobs that people want are offered internally," he said. "An internship is the most strategic way for advancement." SkyWest, an independent airline that contracts with Delta, has not been affected its growth. According to a by Delta's bankruptcy, report released earlier this Larsen said. Even though year by the governor's office, all contracts are void after job growth in Utah is higha company files Chapter 11 er than the national averBankruptcy, Larsen said age. In 2005, job growth in Delta has already renewed Utah was up 3.5 percent, its agreements with compared to a national rate SkyWest, so hiring within of 1.6. According to the the company has not sufreport, more than 43,000 fered. new jobs were created last "We're a regional comyear. pany," he said. "That has Patrick Grewe, a senior allowed us to get more business and to continue hiring during this difficult time for • CAREER FAIR the airline industry." see page 4 SkyWest is not alone in S(ott Ericksvn/serickson&c. usu. edv STUDENTS GATHER in the TSC Sunburst Lounge for Wednesday's Career Fair. Shouting out Presidential debate becomes discussion rather than debate among candidates BY ALISON BAUCH Staff Writer Fifteen Utah State University professors will be honored for their influence in students' lives during a banquet March 31. Top Prof Night is an annual event that is sponsored by the service-oriented group, Mortar Board, which is the national college senior honor society. "[Members nominate instructors] who really connected with them on a personal level, have given them opportunities they didn't even expect or inspired their lives in some way," said Kate Ramirez, alumni chair of Mortar Board and chairperson of Top Prof Night. Each year, Mortar Board chooses 50 new members _ ___ who are in i feel it is a tremendous the top 35 percent of honor that you as one the junior person would have had class to be members ( that much of an affect during their person's life." senior year. "If we vonta Manuel-Dupont get more then 50 Professor applicants, then we narrow it with the other activities and involvement," Ramirez said. One of the activities that takes place is Top Prof Night , where members can nominate an instruc- i tor who has influenced their life, whether in; school or life in general, she said. They are ; then able to present the award to their pro- ' fessor during the banquet. ; Professor Sonia Manuel-Dupont has ; been nominated numerous times, and said . BY AARON FALK News Editor Nothing was debated during the first in a series of ASUSU presidential debates Wednesday in the TSC. Instead, the four candidates spoke cordially through megaphones, rarely disagreeing as they answered questions from students, current ASUSU members and members of this year's elections committee. With primary voting closing Friday afternoon, Zach Ames, Laurel Evans, Cam Lee and Noah Riley used the time to explain their platforms for change to the crowd of students. While there was no debate on the importance of each issue, candidates placed different emphasis for their platforms. "I was disappointed with some of the candidates who answered questions vaguely," Eddie Norton, a sophomore majoring in accounting, said. "If you're president, you've got to have answers ... This really swayed my vote." Ames said he would try to create a separate patio for smokers. Lee said he would work to increase the number of student jobs. Evans said she would try to extend computer lab and library hours. Riley said his main goal, if elected, would be to increase exposure of ASUSU by moving the organization's offices from the third to the second floor of the TSC. Previous ASUSU administrations have • Photos by Michael Shorp/mldiaekharp-SxLusu.etJu NOAH RILEY ZACH AMES Low voting statistics from past years urge students to participate same statistics. "We want more students to vote this year. Not just for If P. Diddy had his way, the • student body president, but for majority of students at Utah all the positions," said Holly State University would no lon- Scott, ASUSU public relations ger be breathing. director. With an ever-declining perStephanie Smith, a sophocentage of students participat- more majoring in family, ing in ASUSU elections, Sean consumer and human developPuffy Combs' "Vote or Die" ment, helped on a campaign mantra seems to be falling on last year and said she thinks deaf ears in Logan. it is important for students to Voting turn-out has not vote. been high in the past, accord"It is their one chance a ing to ASUSU voting statisyear to get their voice heard," tics. Last year, 15 percent of she said. "You can and should the student body voted for the vote for someone who you position of USU student body think will be able to take care president. In 2004, 21 percent of problems at USU." voted, in 2003 it was 19 perWith primary elections for cent and in 2002, 20 percent next year's student governof the student body voted dur- ment at Utah State University ing elections, according to the ending Friday afternoon, stuBY CANDACE MABEY Staff Writer PROFESSORS see page 3 > DEBATE see page 3 Professors honored for influence on students dents are encouraged to vote before it's too late. "[Voting for ASUSU elections is] easy, important and accessible," said Scott, who is heading the ASUSU elections committee. "Now is a great time for all of the students at USU to get involved and vote." Tyler Neal, a recreation resource management student on the ASUSU elections committee, said he also thinks it is important for students to vote. "ASUSU actually does make a difference. If we don't vote, we have no right to say if they've done a good job or bad job for the school," Neal said. Another student, Megan •VOTING see page 3 Upcoming ASUSU election events • Last day of Primay Elections, polls close today at 1:30 p.m. • Primary Election Annoucement, today International Lounge, 2 p.m. • Final Elections, Monday, polls open 7:30 a.m. • Presidential debate, Tuesday, TSC Patio, 12:30 p.m. • Last day of Final Elections, Wednesday Polls close 4:30 p.m. Adapting to life in Logan simple for Muslim students BY MARIE MACKAY Assistant News Editor Each Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., a group of Muslims gather in a small red brick house to pray. Although in Utah their numbers may seem small, these individuals are members of the second largest religion in the world: Islam. There are currently 1.3 billion Muslims scattered throughout the globe, about 21 percent of the world's population, according to adherants.com. About 60 Muslims are living in Cache Valley according to Asiful Ghani, a junior majoring in computer engineering from Bangladesh. For many Muslims who come to Utah, whether for education, employment or other reasons, Logan is generally a place they say they feel comfortable, despite slight misconceptions. "Once I came to Logan, the people are a lot more friendly and open," Ghani said. "When I compare [Logan] to other cities, • MUSLIMS see page 4 . • |