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Show Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 StatesmanCampus News Sociology: Movie changed some Briefs student's views of death penalty Campus & Community I continued from page 1 their general views about the death sentence. Sebastian Hoth, a student who attended the screening, said he liked the film and how it showed the reasons for the death penalty as well as showing the processes involved with a trial involving the death penalty. Students had the chance to discuss the film afterwards. The discussion centered on what the students felt the movie did not adequately answer, or clarifying information about the death penalty. "It's disproportionately visited on people of color, on poor people, on people who don't have access to resources," Bailey said. "I think it's highly unlikely that, for example, executives at BP are going to be brought up on death penalty charges for the 11 oil rig workers who were killed in the explosion last spring." According to the film, there have been approximately 1,100 executions since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976 and that during that same time period 130 people who had been sentenced to death were later proven innocent. According to the movie, the other option currently available at this time is a life sentence without the chance of parole. Some of the students felt that option was a far better one, while others felt that it was not harsh enough. The film also stated that the appeals process takes many years and most people on death row will likely die of other causes before their sentence is carried out and they are executed. "I didn't know it took that long," said Madison Cassita. "I'm a little more confused as to what I'd choose." Some students said the movie had changed their views on the death sentence, while others said it gave them more information, but it did not change their beliefs, Casey Petersen said he didn't feel the film had changed his views on the death sentence at all, but that it had provided with more information with which he could make a more informed decision. For more information on the documentary "No Tomorrow,"a synopsis of the film and its release date visit http://www.pbs.org/noTHE SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT HELD a screening of "No Tomorrow," a docutomorrow/. mentary about the death penalty that focuses in on the murder and trial of Ria Bejarano. — randall.henry@aggiemail.usu.edu Page 3 Professors Amy Bailey and Peggy Petrzelka, pictured above, put on the screening. The documentary will be aired in 2011 on PBS. JOSHUA BUTTS photo Stroll through art, students sell their pieces MU apologizesfor scoreboard message BYU has issued the following statement concerning a message that appeared on the Marriott Center scoreboard following the BYU-Utah State men's basketball game on Wednesday evening. As a university, we apologize for the inappropriate message that was briefly posted on the BYU scoreboard at the end of the Utah State-BYU men's basketball game. BYU's athletic director Tom Holmoe also has apologized to Utah State's athletic director, Scott Barnes. As Tom explained to him, the university is extremely sorry for this message, which does not reflect the sentiment of BYU Athletics or the university. Athletics does not operate the scoreboard in the Marriott Center; instead, this is handled by the university's IT department. In this incident, the usual person was not at work because of a family emergency. The student employee filling in took the liberty of putting up what he thought was a humorous message. This matter has been addressed with the student, who regrets his action. Oquirrh Bucket to be retired from UT With the recent changes in conference affiliation among schools in the state of Utah, and the differing schedules between those in-state schools, officials from the four original schools have agreed to retire the Old Oquirrh Bucket. With all the recent changes in conference affiliation among schools in the state of Utah, and the differing schedules between those in-state schools, officials from the four original schools (BYU, Utah, Utah State, Weber State) have agreed to retire the Old Oquirrh Bucket for the foreseeable future. Over the past 37 years, Utah has won the bucket 14 times, followed by Utah State and Brigham Young with nine victories, and Weber State with four. None of the other schools have ever won the award. The Old Oquirrh Bucket, which was won by Utah State in 2010, will be donated to the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. Lecture on Maya and Guatemala STUDENT ART WORK WAS displayed this week for the annual print sale.This year a Gallery Stroll was held to display USU student's artwork.The sale will continue through the weekend. Prints can be viewed at the Fine Arts Building galleries. MAKAELA HERRAN photo PoliceBiotter Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 Friday, November 5, 2010 were no injuries to report. Tuesday, November 9, 2005 • USU Police observed that a male student was let in by a female through a side door of the USU Spectrum during the USU vs. GCU basketball game. USU Police took the individuals' information and escorted them out of the building. Monday, November 8, 2010 • USU Police responded to the Stadium Parking Lot to report on a large black dog in the area. Police searched the area, but could not find the animal. • USU Police responded to the report of a traffic offense that caused damage to a grassy island near Merrill Hall. Police are investigating. Saturday, November 6, 2010 • USU Police responded to Merrill Hall for a report of underage drinking. One subject was issued a citation for Minor in Possession of Alcohol. • USU police was dispatched to the HPER Field on a report of a vehicle parked on the northwest corner of the field . USU police made contact and issued a warning to the driver. • Police responded to a traffic accident that occurred in the southwest stadium parking lot. A golf cart hit a parked vehicle. There • USU Police responded to a fire alarm at Davis Hall. A student burned some popcorn and it set off the alarm. The alarm was reset. • Police are investigating a theft report that occurred in the Junction. • USU Police received a report of a suspicious incident that occurred at the USU Equestrian Arena in Wellsville. The complainant received a fraudulent notice stating it was from the USU Police of a failure to report an incident. USU Police investigated and found that a friend of the complainant was playing a practical joke on them. • USU Police are investigating a report of an attempted sexual assault that occurred near the USU Spectrum Sunday evening. The suspect is 6'3" white male with slender build and wearing a dark ball cap, sweatshirt and jeans. • USU Police recieved a report of recorded threats against a USU Student through their Facebook site from another individual. USU Police are investigating. Wednesday, November 10, 2010 • USU Police responded to the Mountain View Tower after the west elevator became stuck, trapping a USU Student and resident of the tower in the elevator. Police arrived and were able to get to the elevator moving again, thus releasing the student from the enclosed elevator. • USU Police received a report of a man wearing a mask, who frightened some children as they were walking home from school near 1200 E. 1000 N. Police are investigating. 3 Compiled by Megan Bainum and Catherine Meidell A guest speaker is the featured guest at Utah State University's Museum of Anthropology Saturday, Nov. 20. The museum will host Utah Humanities Council speaker Michael Plyler in its Saturdays at the Museum series. In a slide illustrated presentation, Plyler will examine the cultural erosion of the highland Maya of Guatemala, descendants of the pyramid builders of such classic Maya sites as Tikal, Palenque, Caracol and others. Plyler's presentation begins at 1 p.m. in the museum. Activities for children are provided throughout the day. The Maya are extraordinary for many reasons, event organizers said. A continuously existing culture for 4,500 years, the culture was the first to develop the mathematical concept of zero. Their accurate astronomical measurements allowed them to calculate the path of Venus with an error of 14 seconds a year and to create a calendar projected 30,000 years into the future with an error of less than three minutes. The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. In addition to its Saturday program hours, the Museum of Anthropology is open to USU students and members of the public six days a week, with regular hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. 11 Compile d from staff and media reports |