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Show :••} Your Life Craig Karges... empowered by Page B3. Academic Freedom Your Sports Arc the Wolverines f I as good as we say ' " America's pastimes. Page A4. UTAH VALLEY STATE THE COLLEGE TIMES EL BUEN PANO EN EL ARCA exclusive D.L.C. D.O.A. State closes the book on new library Why did academic freedom cost UVSC $37 million? MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005 College Tinaes Team Coverage Shawii Mansell, John Ditzler, and Richie Wilcox With a series of controversial articles recently published in the Daily Herald, and the Utah legislature in session, pressure is closing in from a multiplicity of sources for UVSC to conform to "community values." Multiple sources have confirmed that members of the Utah legislature are upset at UVSC as a whole because of a recently perceived "liberal trend" within the college that seems to have offended many in Utah County. UVSC's recent production of "The Vagina Monologues," mock gambling at UVSC's annual all-nighter, and an English class entitled Queer Theory, all coming so close on the heels of Michael Moore's visit last fall, have drawn the ire of some community members and leaders, including influential donors and state legislators. Commenting on the Daily Herald's string of articles that covered the above-mentioned activities on campus, President Sederburg said, "We had five days in a row...in which I think we got a bum rap. I think it was just sensationalism." He added, "But I can't underestimate the challenges we face in the loss of support, just in that series of a week or something, especially with our legislators... because were on the defensive now with the Digital Learning Center and a variety of things," The Digital Learning Center (DLC), costing over an estimated 30 million dollars, is central to Sederburg's plans for the college. When the Capital Facilities Subcommittee made their list of recommendations, the DLC was absent. Marlon Snow, a member of the board of Regents, spoke to the College Times with the condition that he was not speaking as a regent, but rather as a community member. Snow said that the failure to secure funding for the DLC was a result of UVSC's recent controversial activities. VOLUME 33* ISSUE! "Thelibrary...you had to put it on hold this year," Snow said. When asked specifically if he thought that was a result the legislature's disapproval of UVSC activities Snow said," I do, yes I do." In a recent Faculty Senate meeting, a representative of UVSC administration told the group that "officially" UVSC didn't get funding for its proposed DLC this legislative session because Utah roads were a bigger priority, but "unofficially" UVSC didn't get the DLC because of controversial events like Michael Moore, the Vagina Monologues and the Queer Theory course. Two sources speaking on condition of anonymity have said that directly before the Daily Herald's series of articles highlighting controversial activities on campus, the DLC seemed to be very high on the list of priorities for both the Board of Regents and the legislature. After the Daily Herald's exposure, the push for the DLC seemed to lose steam. Senators Curtis Bramble and John Valentine didn't attribute the DLC not being funded to legislative retaliation. "I haven't heard anybody against the Digital Learning Center, I've heard concerns that UVSC is adequately reflecting community standards," Valentine said. Bramble said the Utah County Delegation fought for the DLC. "We are all united in pushing hard to get it this year." Valentine, who is President of the Utah State Senate, admitted that some legislators as well as several constituents are concerned about UVSC. "I feel that UVSC is a strong institution, but it is getting harder and harder to defend against things like the gambling class, sexual orientation class, [and] the Michael Moore situation." Senator Valentine said, "I am having a hard time convincing some of my colleagues, even in Utah County, that the school is going in the right direc-* tion." "DLC" cont'd on page A3 Is UVSC being punished for its politics? Be it a Nelly concert or a class on queer literature, some community members are concerned over the moral direction of the school. Grazin critiques European Union Summer job fair but I am the most fertile and active one." Assistant News Editor In his presentation, Grazin A former member of the shed light on . many new USSR Supreme Soviet, and angles within the European current Vice President of the Union. He spoke of when it Law Academy in Nord Es- was first formed, and how it Moroni Maldonado tonia, Igor Grazin, spoke at seemed that there were dozNews Writer UVSC last Thursday morn- ens of Unions forming. ing. He joked that someone said This Feb. 15, many job hunDr. Grazin gave a presenta- "oops and signed us up for gry students will be at UVSC tion called "The Dissolution the European Nation." He in the Hall of Flags. Thirty or of the European Union?" in says that perhaps if he would more employers will line up the Library Center. have known, and had the to give students the opportuDr. Grazin holds doctor- power when invited to join, nity they need to earn money. ates in Philosophy, Law, and he would have said, "Thank Anywhere from Armor Pest Legal Sciences, has been you, but no thank you." For Control to Zion Ponderosa awarded many prestigious now, Estonia has found that Resort will be here waiting titles from schools around the there are certain rules that for students to take the initiaUnited States, and formerly need to be followed to be a tive toward a brighter sumheld many positions includ- part of the E.U. mer. .. ing General Counsel to the For example, during the Students can come and get a President of Estonia. winter in Estonia, the rivers step ahead of the employment Grazin spoke of the Europe- are frozen over and wolves search. "Come with an idea an Union and the effect it has come down to prey on the of what you want to choose, had on Europe, and his pre- sheep being raised by farmcome and try them all out," dictions of where the Union ers. Hence, February was said Gary Gardner, a counwill be in the future. As the always the wolf hunt. Ironiselor at UVSC's Career & author of many articles and cally enough, wolves are a Student Employment ("The books in English, Russian, protected species in the E.U. Job Place"...and more!). and German, Dr. Grazin pre- "This was one of ourfirstred Tyler, Colleen Mather, and Andy HqpVNetXNews sented his ideas with a hum- flags," said Grazin. Keith Luc* the Business Conble, yet sincere knowledge of Dr. Grazin also pointed out Dr. Igor Grazin, Vice President of the Law Academy in tributors, said that "Your colEstonia. that although the European Nord, Estonia spoke at UVSC last week concerning the lege and summer work expe"I might not be the most European Union and the effect it has had on Europe, and on rience should be enjoyable. "Grazin" cont'd on page A3 his native Estonia. influential writer in Estonia, Consider employment that Autumn Nielson to heat things up offers travel and adventure. Through these experiences, you can meet people and go places that may open your eyes to a new world of possibilities." They have also advised that this can be an opportunity for employers to see who the students are. The extra effort can become a window of many new adventures. Summer jobs can get students the much-needed work experience that future careers will demand. Taking a step now can help students avoid having to choose from very few options. Don't forget to come down to the Summer Jobs Fair, Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hall of Flags. For more information regarding the Summer Jobs Fair, visit the Career & Student Employment office in AD 113, or online at http;// www.uvsc.edu/cse. |