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Show Page 3 StatesmanCampus News Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 Storyteller for all ages Briefs Campus & Community By MELISSA MCROBERTS staff writer RACHEL H E D M A N tells stories from grape picking to a love story at the Museum of Anthropology on Saturday. Those attending were also able to attend workshops about how to tell stories. Storyteller Rachel Hedman entertained families this week with multi-cultural tales from around the world as USU's Museum of Anthropology welcomed children and family members of all ages to the department's weekly cultural event on Saturday. Following the story telling, a workshop was held to provide children with more information about the countries and cultures in which her stories took place. Hedman's stories included grape picking at vineyards in Fresno, Calif., King Midas and his lust for gold, a queen's desire to bear children from Norse mythology and a love story from ancient Iraq. Each story portrayed symbolism and taught moral lessons. Hedman also incorporated singing into one of her PATRICK ODEN photo stories. She said she wanted the children to understand everyone around the world can make a difference with their actions and, even if a culture or tradition is different from their own, they should embrace it and learn to accept the differences. "I hope you now understand more about the different cultures of the world," Hedman said after her performance. "My workshops can show you how you can tell multicultural tales too." The workshops provided the children in attendance with props and examples from Hedman's stories to provide a way for children to gain a hands-on example of the story. The event lasted for four hours. Hedman competed in story telling in high school, about 13 years ago, and thus began her story telling career. Hedman said, however, her mother argues that she's been telling stories since she opened her mouth. "I wanted a career that involved story telling, so I ended up getting a degree in communications," Hedman said. Each Saturday, the department of anthropology hosts a different activity for members of the college and community, said Amanda Woolston, an intern for the museum. She said each event offers a new culture or experience to learn about. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The Museum of Anthropology opened in 1962, Woolston said, and has undergone various changes throughout the years. The museum showcases ancient artifacts from North America and other regions of the world. It is located in Old Main Room 252. Group tours are available and can be arranged ahead of time, Woolston said. For more information about the museum, contact Sara Lundberg at 797-7545. -melissa.mcroberls@aggiemail.usu.edu Talk about tuition increase has begun By ALISON BAUGH assistant news editor The process of deciding how much student tuition will increase next year began last night as USU President Stan Albrecht talked with ASUSU. "This is a first conversation," Albrecht said. The state was awfully good to USU last year, Albrecht said, and he said he wasn't sure the response will be the same this year. The state sets Tier I tuition, which won't be decided until after the revenue reports are published on Feb. 15. It will be after this that the university can fully look at what funds are needed and where the money will come from, Albrecht said. 'Despite the unpredictable outcome of Tier I, Albrecht said he has looked at what needs to be funded and said he wants to keep the increase as low as possible. He asked ASUSU members to consider a one to three percent increase. "That would be lower since we've started," Albrecht said. The increases in the past seven years have ranged from 3.5 to 6.25, Albrecht showed in a power point. This would equal about $50 per full-time, residential undergraduate student. The main needs this increase would cover are the budget deficit, library funds, student initiatives, broad initiatives and IT support, Albrecht said. After seeing the largest student enrollment in the history of the school last semester, Albrecht said he hopes the increase will continue. If it does, a one percent increase would cover the needs addressed by Albrecht. "I'm committed to keeping (the increase) as low as possible," AJbrecht The Utah State Courts has launched a newly-designed Web site at www.utcourts.gov. The Web site not only has a new look, but improved navigation as well. The amount of information posted on the court's Web site has been steadily increasing since the Web site was first launched in 1997," said Utah State Court Administrator Dan Becker. "The new Web site design makes it easier for court users to quickly find the information they are looking for and electronically access a variety of court services." The updated Web site has been designed to deliver information in a clearer and cleaner format. The changes in appearance—including color and layout—and navigation have made the site more inviting and friendlier to use. Navigational changes include a more prominent placement of often-used services and information, including live and on-demand audio of appellate court arguments, opinions issued by the appellate courts, self-represented litigant services and information, and court cases. A juror information link is available online and allows citizens contacted for jury service to qualify online. Materials and services of special interest to the legal community, the media, and educators are also prominently displayed on the Web site. The state court's Web site averages in excess of one million visitors per year. Huntsman's words on new presidency USU PRESIDENT S T A N A L B R E C H T talks with ASUSU members about the proposed Tier II tuition increases for next year. The process took its first step at the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday. CAMERON PETERSON photo said. Albrecht presented what the university has done with the funds in the past seven years. These included permanent faculty and advisers, academic support to enhance the library, advising, supplemental instruction. Rhetoric Associates, operating budgets, student services and student initiatives. ASUSU members are turning to the students to see what they would like done with Tier II tuition money. Nick West, Hass senator and chair of Tier II tuition committee, said the committee is having students fill out surveys. He handed out 1,000 surveys between the ASUSU members, and students can also fill out the survey online at www. surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CfmG wTgWq2L43qlcNF8GGw_3d_3d. The committee will take the suggestions into.consideration for the student initiatives part of Tier II tuition. Meetings between ASUSU and Albrecht will continue through the semester, and students will be able to voice their opinions. -alison.baugh@aggiemail.usu.edu Monson named as 16th LDS president SALT LAKE CITY (AP)- Thomas S. Monson, a leader who became known for his folksy storytelling as he ascended through church ranks, was introduced Monday as the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Monson, 80, succeeds Gordon B. Hinckley, who died last month at age 97. Out of respect for the deceased president, the Mormon church never names a successor until after funeral services. Hinckley was buried Saturday. The church relies on a pattern of apostolic succession in selecting a new president. Since the early part of the 20th century, the position has always passed to the most-senior member of its Council of Twelve Apostles, the second-tier of church leadership. Monson was formally chosen Sunday and ordained in a private ceremony inside the Salt Lake Temple. Monson said he was prepared to follow Hinckley, and intends to travel the world to be among church members and to continue Hinckley's legacy of building small temples in places where the church is growing. "It's not difficult because he blazed the trail," Mpnson said at a news conference. "I worked with him for so long — 44 years. We knew each other New Web site for Utah State Court so well. I knew and testify afresh that life. he was the Lord's prophet." As president, Monson will shepLatter-day Saints know Monson herd a growing church with 13 million as a compassionate storyteller whose members in 160 countries. Of those, parables recount the stories of about 5.7 million are in the United individuals resolving their struggles States. One-third of church members through faith. live in Utah. As a senior church leader, Monson Monson, a Navy World War II vethas served as an international envoy eran, is a graduate of the University for the church and supervised the of Utah and holds a master's degree expansion of humanitarian programs. in business administration from the He's also known for forming ecumeni- church-owned Brigham Young Univercal partnership with other faiths — an sity in Provo. effort Monson said he planned to Professionally, he worked for the continue as church president. church's secular businesses, includ"I think it's important that we ing the Deseret Morning News and eliminate the weakness of one standthe Deseret News Press. He was also ing alone and substitute for it the the representative who served on strength of people working together," the boards of other church-owned he said. businesses, including KSL-TV and Beneficial Life Insurance Co. Monson was named to the Council of Twelve Apostles in October 1963 at He has been married to Frances the age of 36, after serving as a local Beverly Johnson since 1948. The church bishop and as director of the couple has three children, eight church's Canadian missionary activigrandchildren and four great-grand- • ties in Toronto. children. He went on to serve as counselor to Monson named as his two top Hinckley and two previous presidents advisers First Counselor Henry B. Eyin the church's highest leadership . ring, 74, and Second Counselor Dieter circle; the First Presidency. F. Uchtdorf. He is the youngest man to hold the Eyring previously served as presidency since Spencer W. Kimball, Hinckley's second counselor. who was 78 when named president in Uchtdorf and Monson have known 1973. Mormon presidents serve for . each other since the 1980s. He was a ^ DIETER UCHTDORF, right, listens to Thomas S. Monson, the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Utter-day Saints, during a news conference Monday, Monson replaces Gordon B. Hinckley who died Sunday, Jan. 27, at age 97. Uchtdorf, of Czechoslovakia, is Monson's second counselor. AP photo regional church leader in Germany when Monson was working as an envoy to nations behind the Iron Curtain and dedicated a Mormon temple in Freiberg, then part of East Germany. . Governor Jon Huntsman issued the following on Monday: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an important part of our Capitol city and our. great State. It is good to know that after the death of its tremendous long-time leader, President Gordon B. Hinckley, the LDS Church will continue in the capable hands of President Thomas S. Monson and his able counselors, President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. "I look forward to continuing my association with President Monson as he takes this new role. He is a compassionate leader who is committed to bettering his community, our nation and the world. "As home to the LDS Church headquarters, the State of Utah has the good fortune of working with an organization so uniquely focused on service and humanitarian efforts and we will continue this association with this next generation of leadership." Chocolate festival tastefor everyone Join your friends and neighbors for a delicious and worthwhile evening at the 21st annual Valentine Chocolate Festival on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bullen Center, 43 South Main in Logan. Tickets are $5.00 per person and will be available at the door. A fund-raiser for Logan Planned Parenthood, the Chocolate Festival gives the public a chance to taste and vote for their favorite chocolate creations donated by local chefs, professional and amateur alike. You can even take one of these tantalizing treats homel A silent auction of all entries begins at 6:30 p.m. and live auction of the winning creations follows at 8. Other valuable items, donated by local merchants will also be auctioned and raffled off throughout the evening. Adventurous chefs may enter desserts in the following categories: cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, chocolates. For those delicacies that transcend these definitions, we have reserved a special category called "potpourri." Entry forms and more information can be found on our website at www.thechocolatefestival.org. HCompiled from staff and media reports |