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Show . •',-:•• Sli '<"• *» academic advising process in the College of HASS. He said he has talked to a lot of students who've had to delay graduation because they didn't know which courses they needed to take, so he wants to improve semester-by-semester graduation planning. If possible, he'd also like get more advisers in the office. Because he's a double major, McChesney says he's been with the College of HASS all the way. According to McChesney, his international experience in leadership, including serving in other university positions, will make the difference. President Cam Lee says he has the enthusiasm to best represent the students at USU. If elected, Lee said getting more on-campus jobs and raising minimum wage at the university would be his top priorities. "When students have jobs off campus, that is where their priorities go instead of academics," Lee said. "I feel if students have good jobs oh campus they will stay on campus and use the resources campus has to offer." ilie biggest problem facing USU is a lack of funding and recognition, Lee said. \ "To receive funding we need to gqt recognition on a national and global level," he said. "How do Ivy League schools get funding? They know the big people who run the wOrld. USU needs to develop relationships both on a student level and an administration level." Noah Riley says his direct experience with ASUSU and presidential responsibilities gives him an edge. Riley's platform includes plans to make student government more accessible to students by moving the organization's offices to the second floor of the TSC. "That way it's a lot more visible to students and easier for them to get involved with the clubs and things they are interested in," Riley said. "It will also make officers more accountable." Low enrollment is the biggest problem Riley sees facing USU. With enrollment down, Riley said funding and programs get cut. Riley said ASUSU s job is keeping the students who are here happy. "I want to make ASUSU more student-focused by strengthening the programs we do have," he said. Ag Senator Michael Sharp/mkhaehharp@ccusu.edu PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE CAM LEE celebrates after making it past the primaries Friday. Lee and Noah Riley advanced in the presidential race. ASUSU elections end Wednesday afternoon. Student Advocate Education Senator ASUSU Josh Schultz says his age and experience as a married student gives him the edge in this office. If elected, he said he would make himself more visible and available for students to voice their concerns. He would also work with the Executive VP to get more Shaun Kjar said interaction people on Capitol Hill lobbying for with current Diversity VP Josh funding. Wood, as well as his being president of CSCO is what makes him Stephanie Pitcher says her qualified for the position. Kjar experience on LDSSA and the said his main push would be train Traditions Committee demonand develop the leaders of clubs strate her willinginess to get • and campus organizations. involved. Pitcher said she would work to create a successful book Asked to define diversity, exchange system, "something we Kjar said: "I've taken the libdesperately need." She also said erty of making up my own word she would like to see1 scholarship - uunique"-ification, which is amounts raised in proportion to unifying of the unique. You can tuition increases. break it down into multi-cultural or gender uniqueness, but what it comes down it to is everyone has Diversity VP something unique about them. Keith Wilson says he has been That's what true diversity is." working with "all kinds of diverse people" since he was young. Engineering Senator Wilson has lived in or traveled to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and As the president of Engineers Mexico. He said, if elected, he without Borders, John Sapp says would create a self-subscribed ehe has the leadership abilities mail list to keep students connect- needed to get thing's done for the ed and informed about ASUSU College of Engineering. and other campus happenings. Sapp said his plan is to get a Wilson said he defines diversity as copy machine in the Engineering "everything." Building and a sandwich machine on the third floor. He wants to "From where you live to your expand the existing mentoring interests to what shoes wear. program, working with faculty Everyone has potential and it's a and students to start a collegematter of achieving that potenwide newsletter and find a way tial," he said. Logan Ipsen said he plans to continue the traditions that have been represented for so long as well as implement new and innovative ideas that will benefit the students throughout the College of Agriculture. Ipsen said what sets him apart the most is his national experience. Ipsen said he has been able to meet representatives from other universities across the nation who compare and compete with Utah State. Brynn Campbell said she really wants to try to serve the college the best she can through increased interdepartmental involvement. Campbell has served on the Agricultural Counsel and said through working hard with the senators she knows what it takes. Campbell she is willing to serve the college in any way she can even if she is not elected. to get the ISBN numbers for the books needed for classes so that students can order online more easily. Adam Fowles said he has been around a couple years in the program and experienced a few things that he'd like to help newer students avoid. Fowles plans to work better with the advising office to tidy up the process and clarify graduation'requirements. Fowles said his many years experience as an RA with USU helped him develop the interpersonal skills needed to work better with students, faculty and administration. TVent Duffy said he wants to improve the College of Education by increasing the involvement of student government, enhance student faculty relations, advertise more by having enthusiastic council and renovate the HPER building. Duffy said he has been at Utah State for three years and has gained experience with the processes of the education program through his opportunity to serve on the education counsel as vice president. Autumn Newson said although she and Duffy both have served on the education council, she sees herself with a competitive edge through experience. Newson said because she is a little bit older she has had more experience working with people in the community and children with ADHD and autism which gives her an advantage. Newson is back in school after a four-year leave of absence and said she is here with a slightly different perspective. HASS Senator Athletics VP Chris Steele says he wants to increase the activity of groups within the College of HASS on campus and in the community as a whole. Steele said it's his experience that sets him apart from his opponent. He was the public relations chair for the College of HASS. He said he knows how things work and how to get things done. Peter McChesney said his biggest goal is to improve the Tracey Torman said she wants to promote two things: better use of school resources and more fan/ athlete and coach interaction. She wants to have a day on the quad devoted to athletics. She said she is qualified for this position because other three year's experience working with ELECTIONS • ELECTIONS see page 7 4 Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 Blotter fee News from the Campus & Community Friday, Feb. 24, 2006 • Police placed a warning notice on a bike that was parked in an improper location. If the bike is not moved it will be impounded. • Police responded to the C-l parking lot on a disorderly conduct incident. An individual was cited for his conduct. • USU Police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the basement of the Family Life building. Upon arrival police found two male individuals in a classroom with the lights off. Both individuals were asked to leave the building. • Police were dispatched to remove an animal from the roadway after it had been hit by an unknown vehicle. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 • USU Police responded to the Aggie Bull sculpture after it was reported that individuals had been seen climbing on top of it. The individuals were located in the area and told not to climb on the bull. • USU Police responded to the Ag Science building after a USU employee had noticed a suspicious package sitting on the outside steps. Upon arrival, police found a volcano replica with vinegar and baking soda as the lava. Police disposed of the volcano. • A female reported being touched in the buttocks area during the Mardi Gras activity. Police are investigating. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 • Police received a report of a welfare check. Police searched parking lots for a male individual's vehicle after his spouse reported he had not returned home on time. The individual returned home shortly after the report was initiated. No further action taken was taken by police. Wednesday, March 1, 2006 • USU Police were advised of an individual in the Hub who appeared to be sick. When Police arrived it was discovered the individual was very intoxicated. The individual was cited for public intoxication and released to friends. • Police responded to Old Main Hill in two minutes for a report of person with a shepherd's crock yelling at students. Police searched the area and no one was found matching the description. No further action was taken by police. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006 Thursday, March 2,2006 • Police responded to the exit booth at the B Premium parking lot on a property damage report. A vehicle exiting the parking lot did not stop and struck the gate arm, bending the gate arm. Police are attempting to locate the vehicle and driver. • Police responded on a delayed report of a theft at Richards Hall in late October of 2005. Resident saw several male individuals remove a clavichord from the building. Police are investigating at this time. Compiled by Aaron Folk. All police blotters can be found at www.utah statesman.com Briefs Wampus & Communi\ Science Council to host songwriting contest If you're feeling creative this spring break Jot down those lyrics and tunes that are running through your head and sign up for the USU Science Council's March 23 Science of Sound Songwriting Competition. Held in conjunction with USU Science Week March 20-24, the contest is open to all Utah State University students. Students who wish to enter the contest should submit a registration form with their printed lyrics and a $5 registration fee to Taggart Student Center room 326 by March 21. The first 20 contest entrants will have the opportunity to perform their songs during the Science of Sound competition March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom. Additional entrants will be placed on a waiting list to replace any members of the first group who are unable to perform. The evening's performances are free and open to the public. "This competition is a fun way to get students from the whole university involved and showcase some serious talent while we're at it," said Tim Peterson, College of Science senator. "Plus, we're hooking the first-place winner up with a new guitar from KSM Guitars, so play your cards right and you'll be lugging that bad boy home." Contest winners will be selected at the March 23 performance by a panel ofjudges, using a point system based on such criteria as lyrics, technique, presentation, audience response, clarity and rhythm. Utah increases math, science requirements SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah's graduation requirements for English, science and math are getting tougher, and some educators worry it may come at the expense of art, music and dance classes. Students will have to take one more year of English, math and science to graduate, beginning with the class of 2011. State legislators pushed for the change to boost the state's lagging test scores. The Utah Board of Education voted Friday to require four years of English and three years each of math and science. Some school districts already make their students take that many classes, so the effects would vary. The state now requires three years of language arts, two of math and two of science for graduation. The board also passed a resolution saying it will not let the new standards hurt students' ability to participate in other classes. The resolution failed to ease arts supporters' angst. "This1 decision was forced by the Legislature," said Shirley Ririe, representing the Utah Arts Council and arts groups who take outreach programs to public schools. "Its consequences are far-reaching, and damaging to our valuable arts courses and teachers. It's very disappointing. USU is confident after USTAR passes LOGAN - Utah State University administrators are confident that the Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) initiative, which was passed by the Utah legislature on Wednesday, March 1, will translate into long-term economic benefits for the state. "The state's investment in university research will result in new discoveries, high-tech companies and high-paying jobs," said Stan Albrecht, president of Utah State University. "We are extremely pleased by the passage of USTAR." Senate Bill 75, the USTAR bill sponsored by Senator Al Mansell, is designed to help Utah keep pace in scientific research and technological advancement — directly translating to a stronger economy, high-paying jobs, increased tax revenue and better quality of life. Conservative projections developed by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research suggest that in 30 years the USTAR investment will create 123,400 new jobs in the state of Utah and generate $5 billion in new tax revenues. ^Compiled from staff and media reports |