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Show Monday, April 11, 2011 Page 5 AggieLif• irtiso ; Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesm .com- The teacher is now the one performing By MARIAH NOBLE staff writer "People feel uncomfortable about the topics surrounding sexual assault and I think that is part of the reason it is one of the most under-reported crimes," Zaleski said. She said if victims knew of the community and peer support available, it might be easier for them to come forward and to get help. Zaleski said she thinks it is important for the community to confront the issues and not to "turn a blind eye." "(The event) sends many messages to victims and to the community in general," Zaleski said. "It won't solve all our problems with sexual assault and violence, but it will hopefully make it easier for everyone to deal with because this is an issue that affects everyone." Zaleski said she hopes, at the very least, everyone will become more aware and edu- The walls of USU's Performance Hall will ring with music Monday night as members of the faculty quintet Logan Canyon Winds perform their annual spring concert. The concert will also feature five students who were selected to play alongside their professors for the last number. Nicholas Morrison, senior associate dean for the Caine College of the Arts and clarinet professor, was one of the founders of the 19 year-old group. "The nice thing about this group is collaboration and learning from your peers," Morrison said. "Because of this group, I've had seven or eight more teachers. It's an opportunity to learn from each other and grow as a musician." Morrison said because of the group, his listening skills are continually improving. "Someone once said that genius is 90 percent perspiration and 10 percent inspiration," Morrison said. "I think that making good music is 90 percent listening and 10 percent playing. And I don't mean listening to CDs. I mean listening to other people who are playing along with you." Carolyn Bodily, a professor who teaches bassoon at USU, said she has also changed as a result of being part of the group for the last 19 years. "I'm much more willing to stand up for the way I think something should be played now than I used to be," Bodily said. "The dynamics of the group change anytime personnel changes. It's been fun to get to know (new members) in a chamber setting." Steve Park, who teaches french horn at the university and is the band director at Kaysville Junior High, said he enjoys being with the other members of the group, too. "I enjoy the personalities of the other members," Park said. "I like the fact that all of the members of the quintet are strong players and that we can play quality, challenging music." Morrison said inviting students to come play in the concert has added to the already rewarding experience. "I'm particularly proud of our spring concert," Morrison said. "We get to mentor a student through what is probably his first professional performance. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it to me to see that student perform in that setting." Jack Goodrich, a senior in music performance, is one of the students who will be playing with the group. He has been playing the clarinet for nine years but also plays four other instruments. "It's an awesome experience and a great opportunity," Goodrich said. "I'm grateful to have the opportunity to play with them. They are excellent musicians and awesome teachers." The group has a uniqueness that most small ensembles lack, Park said. I See PUMPS, page 7 I See WINDS, page 6 PARTICIPANTS FROM LAST YEAR'S event walk around campus wearing high heels. Walk A Mile In Her Shoes attempts to raise awareness for rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Statesman file photo 11 tbe s oe By NATASHA BODILY staff writer Chad Knowles is looking forward to walking around campus in high heels, but he is not excited about the sore feet afterwards. The seventh-annual fundraising event at USU, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will allow students the chance to raise awareness and help to prevent and eliminate rape, sexual assault and gender violence while walking a mile in high heels. The event will take place April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., "I think it's important that we as men feel like we know what it's like to be in a girl's position. Knowing that if you're walking somewhere in a dark place, you never know what could happen," said Knowles, a junior in business finance. "We do need to raise awareness and when people see guys walking around in heels, hopefully it will prevent them from doing it themselves in the future," Knowles said. Knowles said he had not heard of the event until he saw heel-wearing men parading around campus a year ago. Marinda Zaleski, a senior in social work, interns for Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence (SAAVI) and said Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was started by Californian Frank Baird. "It started out as a couple of guys walking around a local park and has now turned into a world-wide event raising millions of dollars toward the prevention and education for all and the support for those dealing with sexual assault and violence," she said. Zaleski said she thinks there are many reasons students should get involved. "This event is so unique. You won't get a chance to experience it anywhere else around the area," she said. She said it is a fun event that allows people to approach a difficult topic. The men behind the modern-day pony express By APRIL ASHLAND staff writer In the main hallway of the TSC, two men sit in a small room filled with paper, boxes and mail, with smiles on their faces. These two are Kevin Johnson and Allen Wolcott, Utah State University's very own postal workers. Johnson and Wolcott do not work for the U.S. Postal Service, but for the university in a subsidized post office. "The university owns the contract for the office, but we adhere to postal rules and regulations," Johnson said. The post office is located between the Quickstop and the Bookstore on the first floor of the TSC, and Wolcott and Johnson are there every weekday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Johnson said, although sometimes the two arrive early. Johnson has worked at the office for 11 years in July. He said he has wanted to be a mailman since he was in first grade. "My teacher set up a post office in our class, and I was the postmaster," he said. "Ever since then, I've wanted to work at a post office." Johnson said he was born and raised in Cache Valley and worked for a medical billing company before he came to USU 11 years ago. Wolcott, who Johnson said has been at the university 15 years, was out of the office on a spring break trip and could not be reached for comment. Johnson said he and Wolcott work at the office every day the university is open and they genuinely like what they do. Johnson said he likes talking to the different people that come by, and many come back every year or every summer. "We're kind of like the beauty shop — people talk to us a lot. Some students even have come back and brought their babies," Johnson said. Johnson said the post office in the TSC is more than a regular post office. The office is not only for regular mail, but also takes and gives mail to the United Parcel Service (UPS). The TSC post office is open even when the post-office in town is not, Johnson said, because it follows a university schedule. "We get a percentage of what we sell back in money, so it I See POSTAL, page 6 Grad Fair POST OF MONO 8:00 -NEXT DAY GUAR MUST BE IN BY 12 -DROP BOX FOR I KEVIN JOHNSON HELPS a customer at the post office located in the TSC. The post office is separate from every post offices and follows university hours. ARMEN HOVSEPYAN photo April 12 9 cm-4pm TSC Ballroom If you are unable to attend the Grad Fair order online at AggieGear.com w April 11, 2011 US U sE W University SAVE CAMPU(' |