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Show Friday, April 10. 2009 Page 3 StatesmanCampus News Briefs First annual Aggie Locks collects donated hair By BENJAMIN WOOD staff writer USU students walked away from theTSC International Lounge without their hair Thursday, part of a Service Week event to help in making wigs for cancer patients. The Aggie Locks event had 20 committed donors before the first cut was made, a number that organizer Jamila McFarland thought a success. When the clippers stopped at 2 p.m., more than 60 donations had been collected, nearly all of which trimmed on site. The event began with an introduction by USU First Lady Joyce Albrecht, who spoke on her experiences as both a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and as a patient. She was followed by Heidi Aschlimen, an Ogden-area teacher who recently lost, and regrew, her hair in treatment of her cancer. "It's not about what we look like, or how our hair went that day," Aschlimen said. "It's about reaching out and helping others." McFarland said the Aggie Locks idea came partly as a result of a conversation with Albrechl. Albrecht mentioned the importance of leaving a mark on the university and McFarland felt inspired to do something that would have a positive impact. She eventually . pitched the Aggie Locks idea to the Service Center, who included the event into the annual Service Week. "They were totally supportive/' McFarland said of the Service Center. Cache Valley stylists from Kutting Edge Salon, Kakoi Salon, Valhalla Salon and private stylists Katie Hess and Katie McNeal volunteered their services. Participating students received coupons to have their new hairdos styled after the event McFarland said. The donated hair will be sent to Wigs for Kids' and Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths. Donors had to say goodbye to a minimum eight inches of hair, which they did with a smile. Albrecht commended the donors on their service. "You are making a difference in the lives of every one of these cancer survivors," Albrecht said. The event was also planned as a way to raise awareness for cancer patients and treatment. Both Albrecht and Aschlimen spoke of their experiences being diagnosed, treated and subsequent recoveries dealing with the disease. "If you've never been around someone dealing with chemotherapy, it's a rough ordeal," Aschlimen said. "It's hard, not only on you, but on your family." Albrecht said, "I now appreciate each day more than ever." Aggie Locks was one of many events of the week encouraging service from students. Brett Healy, ASUSU service vice president, said this year's Service Week was a big Senator Bennett hosts conference MICHELLE, JUNIOR IN HORTICULTURE, donates her hair Thursday to Aggie Locks. Hair stylists were located in theTSC International Lounge and chopped off volunteers' hair to be used for wigs for cancer patients.This was Michelle's third time donating her hair. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photo ,.;;. .-... ., success. "It has been so good," Healy said. "The students have really come and helped us out." Healy said all of the activities this week, from the annual Blood Battle to Monday's mini-golf fundraiser, have had steady streams of students. The Orphanage Support Services Organization's orphanage project, held Monday and Tuesday, was a particular success. "We almost had too many students," Healy said. "We got a ton done." Service Week ends this year with an Extreme Room Makeover Show me the Scotsman CONTESTANTS EAT AS MANY SCOTSMAN DOGS AS POSSIBLE during the Scotsman Dog Eating Contest Wednesday in front of the Quick Stop in the TSC. Scott Klein, far left, was declared the Scotsman eating champion. BRIAN FRANCOM photo service project Saturday. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. in the stadium parking lot and any interested student is invited to help, Healy said. "Just bring yourself and some clothes to work in," Healy said. After the culmination of the week's activities there will still be a number of ongoing service events. Students can visit the Service Center on the third floor of the TSC for more information on current and upcoming projects. -b. c. wood@aggiernail. usu. edu Envision Cache Valley's steering committee got a glimpse of a possible future Wednesday afternoon after taking a survey in the Ballroom of the Taggart Student Center. Envision Cache Valley is a process where growth-related issues are explored based on ideas and opinions from the public. Christie M. Oostema. project manager of Envision Utah, said it was a project initiated by the regional council of Utah and Cache Valley who wanted the public's opinion for ideas on development. "We were asked to come in and facilitate a process thinking that if local leaders had a good sense of where the public was at and what their goals were for the future, they could really use that as a framework for starting on general plans," Oostema said. Some of the issues in the survey included private and public transportation, housing development, land and water conservation and road and highway development. Those surveyed included professors, students and residents of Cache Valley. Oostema gave a projected view of Cache Valley by the year 2040 based on recent trends in development and discussed ways those trends can change or stay the same. Oostema said the primary objective is to take the ideas and the trends from the public and create scenarios from that information. After the survey was taken, the workshop allowed students and residents to mark on maps where they would like to see new devel- opments or land preserved. Louis Hurst, graduate student in science in bioregional planning, said he came to the workshop at his own accord and liked looking at the ways Envision Cache Valley is planning for new developments. "I don't necessarily have strong opinions," Hurst said. "I'm kind of looking at how this compares to traditional planning techniques and how a group of citizens can analyze the landscape." Kevin Fayles, community relations manager for Envision Utah, said the surveys and maps help them to see the ideas of the citizens of Cache Valley. "The survey gives us a sense of some values and some priorities. Around the third week of May we'll go to open bouses and we'll share results," Fayles said. "We've had somewhere close to 60 maps and all of those maps give us information and lead to scenarios." Fayles said in addition to taking the online survey, students should go to planning commission and city council meetings and let their voice be heard. "Just get involved. This is your future. This is a chance for people to let elected officials know what is important to them." Fayles said. • Oostema also said students should let officials know what they would like to see happen to the future of Cache Valley. "1 think it's really important that they weigh in. A lot of times public processes are primarily attended by people who are older and this is really your future," Oostema said." We need to understand what people who will be here for decades and decades are hoping for." Envision Cache Valley has had workshops Utah Senator Bob Bennett and the Utah Rural Development Council host the 8th annual Rural Business Conference April 14 in Heber Valley, April 15 in Roosevelt and April 17 in Brigham City. The conference is co-sponsored by USU Extension. Conference sessions will address challenges and opportunities unique to each area and offer advice on accessing small business capital, increasing sales and reaching new markets. There will also be discussions on the economy, health care reform and other issues of national interest. For registration and other information, visit www.ruralutah.com. Because of generous donations from many sponsors, there is no cost to attend the conference, except for the cost of lunch provided by a local organization. Choralgroups present 'Voices' USU's Chamber Singers and the USU Chorale present the choral program "VOICES" Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in USU's 01 continued from page 1 Performance Hall. This is possible because the buses run on Under the direction natural gas, Erickson said. of Cory Evans, "VOICES" "USU is the flagship program in CNG, or features an eclectic blend alternative fuel, use in the region," Erickson of choral music and is highsaid. lighted by a guest appearAggie Shuttle Services is the only bus sysance of the local Beatles tem in the state of Utah that runs on natural cover band Get Back for gas. a collaboration with the Gordon Larsen, representative from choirs for a number of great Questar, said, "This is huge for the state, for the Beatles tunes. The USU choshuttle buses to be running on natural gas." ral groups are based in the Erickson said he was an advocate for public Department of Music in the transportation because of the opportunity it Caine School of the Arts. provides to sustain a better air quality. Tickets are $5, and free Cannon said, "Fifty people on the bus are 50 to USU students with ID and people not in cars. We don't want to be known are available at the CSA Box for pollution, we want to be known for producOffice by calling 797-8022, tivity." online at http://boxoffice. The factor that helps the buses to be more usu.edu, or at the door. environmentally friendly, is the same factor Evans is director of chothat depletes the cost of the system, Larsen ral activities in the music said. department, and is pleased "Natural gas saves from one-third and up to to feature Get Back in a one half of what regular gas costs," he said. return visit to campus. Erickson said they couldn't operate to the Evans said he intentionmagnitude they do without natural gas. ally designed a lighter "We run 10 buses and roughly 123,000 concert for April because miles a year and are able to run on a budget of the choral groups have $50,000 a year. That's pretty incredible and it's performed a number of seriall because of natural gas," he said. ous, major works, includEarley said the buses have helped to lift the ing "Carmina Burana" and burden of commuting to school. Beethoven's "Ninth." "They are really convenient. It makes it so "I thought it would be much easier. I live around Logan and it makes fun to have the band play a it so I don't have to drive," she said. "It's the few numbers on their own, best shuttle I've ridden on." then join us for a few of -beck. turner@aggiemail. usu. edu our favorite Beatles tunes," Evans said. Bus: Rider gets surprise Cache Valley envisions its future By MACKENZIE LOVE staff writer Campus & Community USU STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF discuss how they believe Cache Valley should be developed in years to come. Envision Cache Valley is a program that allows residents to voice their opinions on growth and development. RRJAN FRANCOM photo since February with more than 1,500 people involved. The workshop Wednesday was the last workshop but students can still voice their views through an online survey found at www. envisioncachevalley.com. -mackenzie.love@aggiemaiiusu.edu Guitar ensembles in spring concert Multiple guitar ensembles are featured in a spring concert at Utah State University Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall. The concert follows a long performance tradition in the guitar program in USU's department of music and the Caine School of the Arts. Tickets are $5, and free to USU students with ID and are available at the CSA Box Office by calling 797-8022, online at http://boxoffice. usu.edu, or at the door. "This is the 32nd year guitar ensembles have performed on the Utah State campus," said Mike Christiansen, guitar program head. "Much has changed over the years, but the program has developed a loyal following and the concerts are always popular with audience members, regardless of their musical taste." Two acoustic and two electric guitar ensembles are featured in the spring concert. IMCompiled from staff and media reports |