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Show CampusNews Page 2 Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 Briefs Engineers spend most time on school work Campus & Community Ceramics Guild holds annual sale The USU Ceramics Guild holds its annual holiday sale in the Ceramic Studio, located in room 123 of the Fine Arts Visual, Dec. 8-10. "The holiday sale is an excellent opportunity to see the best work being produced by undergraduate, graduate and community education ceramics students," said Scott McClellan, a USU ceramics student. "It is a wonderful chance to meet the artists in person and find out how they create their work." Patrons will have the opportunity to browse a wide range of both functional and decorative pottery, meet the artists and purchase affordable art. Items at the sale will include everything from practical domestic wares such as mugs, plates, bowls and teapots, to sculptural vases, wall hangings and more. Proceeds raised from the holiday sale are used to promote education of the ceramic arts through the financial support of the USU Potter's Guild. The sale runs from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 8 and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10. Cash and checks will be accepted. An opening reception will be held by USU Ceramics Guild members Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. in FAV 123. The reception is free and open to the public. Locals host valley's first MMA event Cache Valley's first mixed martial arts fight series, the Cache Valley Clash, is being put on by locals Travis Chambers and Rulon Gardner. The event will features fighters from the Rocky Mountains to California to Payson to Boise. MMA (like UFC), is the world's fastest growing sport. The series will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 hosted by Rulon Gardner, Olympic gold medalist. Following the fight, an afterparty will be hosted by NevaSleep Entertainment. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online before they sell out, as limited seats are available. Tickets are available on the Cache Valley Clash website. Tickets are $15 for students, $20 general admission, and $40 for VIP seats. VIPs will receive free drinks, dinner from Texas Roadhouse and their choice of a ringside of balcony seat. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with fights going from 7-10:30. The afterparty will go until 12:30 a.m. The event will be held at Castle Manor, 170 W. 3900 North, Logan. BY AMBER MURDOCH staff writer A recent survey revealed the average engineering major studies about 20 hours per week during their senior year of college, while taking the least amount of time for outside activities compared to business and social science majors, who studied about 14 hours per week. Senior and mechanical engineering major Adam Norris said he actually considers 19-20 hours a good week. "Just the other weekend I spent over 25 hours between Friday and Sunday finishing up a project," Norris said. "I then had around 10 hours of other homework to finish up, and that was just the weekend. Most days I put in an average of 5 hours of homework or study time, but that varies drastically week to week — usually at an increase, rather than a decrease." According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, 42 percent of engineering majors reported spending at least 20 hours per week, if not more, studying. According to the study, from most to least after engineering the order went as follows: physical sciences, life sciences, arts and humanities, education and social sciences, with business majors reportedly studying the least. One in five business students claimed to spend 20 hours or more studying in an average week, according to the study. Raysa Suazo, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, said she dedicates 15-25 hours in a week to studying, and she finds the field of engineering rewarding. The field gives her the confidence of knowing she is capable of solving problems in engineering and life in general, she said. "I started studying engineering because I like challenges, and I also like to solve problems and find answers," Suazo said. According to national rankings, USU's aerospace engineering program placed second in the nation for receiving research funding, as well as having the second-oldest undergraduate research program in the nation, behind Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "I love USU," said Candace Clark, a senior majoring in biological engineering, "I especially love USU engineering." Suazo said, "I have enjoyed studying engineering at USU. Professors are always concerned and (make sure) I am learning, and they always help me with any questions I may have." Norris said he wishes the classes for some of the core engineering courses weren't so large, but he likes how they are taught by professors rather than graduate students and he feels USU has a good program. Beside studying the most, engineering students were found to spend the least amount of time on non-curricular activities such as work, family and other interests. While Norris said this was partially true for him, he said he spends a significant amount of time at work, with his family and engaged in other activities. "I feel pressure to make sure I have a well-balanced educational experience," Norris said. "Many engineers will graduate from this university and others — and I feel I need a way to set myself apart from them." The survey also stated although engineering students spend the most time studying, 22 percent said they often go to class without all of their homework completed, compared to the 14 to 16 percent of seniors in other majors. "Occasionally, I will go to class without completing my homework," Clark said. "Often it's a case of too many things due at the same time. If I'm unable to finish all of it, I usually try to get at least something done on my assignments." "What matters is the different approaches that you use to solve the problems assigned," Suazo said, "the key to solving (the problem of incomplete assignments) is a strict organization of your time." Norris said sometimes he can't physically finish everything, but he sacrifices his sleep and gets the job done. "I've always had at least one job and have been involved in research labs and service clubs," he said. "There have been at least two semesters where I averaged between four and five hours of sleep for the duration of the semester just to get everything done." "Schoolwork does take up a lot of time. I've been lucky to find jobs that correspond to my major, which helps to cement concepts and ideas I've learned in class while providing income and work experience," Clark said. "It is hard to fit in other activities outside of school, but most engineering students become very adept at time management so they can fit in other activities." Clark also said engineering has been rewarding to study. "I've gained scientific and technical knowledge," Clark said, "but I've also learned time management and problem solving skills that will continue to help me in my future." – amber.murdoch@aggiemail.usu.edu ENGINEERING STUDENTS STEPHEN MERKLEY and Lenny Delaluz spend their night studying in the Engineering Building Results of a recent study show engineering students spend an average of 20 hours a week on homework and projects, the most of any student. Students in business and social sciences spend the least time on school work. CODY GOCHNOUR photo Rocking around the Artist's Block Festival of Trees back for holidays USU is gearing up for the annual Festival of Trees. The event will take place the week of Dec. 5-9, and plans are in order to make it bigger and better than its predecessors. The event, sponsored by the Associated Students of Utah State University, will be held in the TSC Lounges. Activities and refreshments will be offered everyday throughout the week. Free holiday treats will be served in the lounges each day starting at 11:30 a.m. and going until they are gone. Holiday movies will be played Tuesday afternoon. On Thursday at 8 p.m., the music group Eclipse will be performing in the TSC ballroom, with refreshments to follow. "We are excited to bring back a favorite tradition and enhance the experience this year with activities and treats for those who attend the Festival of Trees. Our goal is to provide a better holiday for those who are not as fortunate as many of us," said ASUSU Traditions Director. ClarifyCorrect The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as possible. If you find something you would like clarified or find in error, please contact the editor at 797 1742, - statesman@aggiemail.usu.edu or come in to TSC 105. lCompiled from staff and media reports F DRAGON PERFORMS AT THE GRAND OPENING of the Artist's Block Cafe and Bakery in the Fine Arts Building, F Dragon performed Wednesday afternoon.The band is comprised junior Blake Thomas, freshman Quinton Cannon, senior Samuel Abbott and sophomore Dan Fields.To inform students of the new cafe, USU Dining Services and the Caine College of the Arts held events and performances throughout the week.The cafe, located at the bottom of the ramp between the FAC and FAV wings, is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday, I 0 a.m. to midnight. KATRINA ANNE PERKINS photo From Page 1 Pikes keep national charter, may still face consequences the suspension lifted, he said he expects lots of new recruits to join the fraternity in the spring. "We're looking at big recruitment numbers for next semester, because a lot of the guys who wanted to join really want to come back," Thomas said. Thomas said the suspension from Greek Council, which prevents the fraternity from using USU facilities for organized events, won't affect recruitment too much. "Technically since our chapter is off of the university property, we are still allowed to recruit through our own house," Thomas said. "Most of our events already take place at the house, so that ideally won't be too big of a hit to our recruitment process." James Morales, vice president of student services, said Greek Council has not come to a final decision regarding the fraternity's suspension from the council. "The final decision has not yet been made, because there's an ongoing process that needs to be finalized," Morales said. No date has been set for when the investigation will end, Morales said, but it will end as soon as possible. He said he doesn't want to drag the process out in order to allow everyone to move on. "It's good for us to bring some closure for the Pi Kappa Alphas and for the university — for everyone involved," Morales said. Morales said the university suspension and the national organization suspension were not interrelated. "There's different processes and different organizations that are looking at this," Morales said. "While the university appreciates the actions that the nationals took to recognize there was a need to suspend the fraternity for a certain period of time, that really has no bearing on what we do or what Greek Council does." – chris.w.lee@aggiemail.usu.edu |