Utah Valley University Student Newspapers | 2005-09-26 | Page 2

your new/ A2 Ihi/ week in utah ycillei) /ept./ocL • Photography Exhibit in Library (thru 9/30) • Sept 27: Regions of the Mind, Woodbury Art Gallery, (thru 9/30) • Intramural Camping Challenge Student Center, TBA • Aida, Scera Center for the Arts, 7:30 PM • The Maize at Thanksgiving Point •Youth Activism Summit, University of Utah, register @ www.upnet.org MONDAY* SEPTEMBER 26*2005 DLC one UVSC Distance Education offers helping hand to hurricane victims step closer John Ditzler and Land Grant Colleges to provide a chance to continue education for tho%2 affected From DLC • A1 The department of Distance by the situation. "This opportunity allows The new figures would add Education is offering aid to up to five times the size of victims of Hurricane Katrina students to stay in school and the current library, offering in the form of education. not have to relocate their life 140 computers, compared to Students affected by the af- again," said Farah Chasethe 57 it currently hosts. The termath of the hurricane can Dunn, the Marketing and circulating volumes would seek to continue their learn- Public Relations Coordinaincrease from 100,000 to ing through the help of vir- tor for Distance Education at UVSC. "We are excited 300,000, and it would have 70 tual learning. to welcome students from There is a broad selection of group study rooms, in contrast throughout our country to the over 150 television or online to the four that are now availvirtual hallways of UVSC. courses provided by UVSC. able in the library. Although We also appreciate the faculthe additional space will be This opportunity is also exty and staff who are making most welcome by students, tended to any students in the this possible and welcome there are no plans to enlarge National Guard who are aidour new 'Wolverines' with the current study space until ing in the disaster stricken open arms." states. the DLC is funded. More than 600 students are The department of Dis• Students may have to curb currently registered throughtheir enthusiasm, however, tance Education at UVSC is because even if everything working with the National out the United States, and goes according to plan, the Association of Universities many more are anticipated to school will not get its answer back until after the state legislator convenes in March of 2006. If the money is then awarded to the school, the design and construction John Ditzler phase will go into effect, and Executive Editor the student government and The University of Utah will administration are estimatbe hosting a Youth Activism ing that the new DLC will Summit put on by the Utah not be open until fall of 2009. From PANEL *A1 Progressive Network (UPThe proposed sight for the new Digital Learning Center ethical? Is society becoming NET) October 1 and 2. "This summit will be a fanwill be East of the LA build- desensitized to images portrayed in the media, especialtastic way for high school ing, placing it right on top of ly in regards to violence? and college-aged students parking lot L. Lisa Jones, a freshmen said, to build community around Currently, UVSC ranks last in library square feet per stu- "The panel discussion was in- Gommon issues," said Thomdent of all of Utah's state uni- teresting, and I didn't realize as Nelson student organizer versities and colleges, with how much the media affects for the summit. Individual workshops will 2.17 square feet. The current our society. I think that we need to speak out if advertisecover diverse topics such as library was originally built to meet the needs of the school's ments offend us." Katie Johns, a freshmen 8,800 students in 1992. The number of students since then said, "I am very glad UVSC has grown to 23,000 attend- offers these types of panels ing this year, and projections during ethics week. I never expect the school to have knew the media had such a From CONSTITUTION-A1 48,500 students attending by big effect in our lives. It can be so harmful." an amendment that was 2022. At the panel discussion, passed this year, stating that Though the thought of the pew Digital Learning Center these questions were asked to all publicly funded schools is very welcome, the matter create an atmosphere for in- must have a day in honor of of what students will do in dividuals to form an opinion. and dedicated to educating the meantime is still unclear. One specific answer to the students about the U.S. ConWith long lines to gain access main question of "What are stitution. to computer labs, and lim- ethical alternatives to media So on Monday Septemited accessibility to rooms for portrayals of gender roles" ber 19, UVSC invited three study groups a problem now, was not reached. However, speakers to the school's first the 2009 projected finish date several different opinions and Constitution Day. From 9new ideas were brought up. seems a long way off. 9:50 a.m. Congressman Rob Executive Editor Ethics panel discusses how media deals with gender Courtesy Photo/Red Cross In the wake of Katrina's destruction UVSC is reaching ouf to displaced students through Distance Education. respond. So far, UVSC has been the only school in Utah to respond with aid to students seeking a normal life by resuming or beginning their education. For more information contact Farah ChaseDunn at 801-863-8041. U of U hosts Youth Activism Summit zine writing, stenciling (otherwise know a graffiti artwork), slam poetry, gender justice, immigrantrights,and opinion page power. "In addition to the workshops," says Nelson, "there will be free music and food, including acoustic music during lunch, a DJ for the evening of the 1st, a screening of the documentary 'The Education of Shelby Knox', and an open mic night on the 2nd for activists to share their work." When youth activists register for the summit at www. upnet.org, they are emailed an itinerary of the events. Once registered, activists are asked to respond to the email and list which workshops they are interested in. "Food has been donated to the Youth Activism Summit by local businesses," says Nelson, "and will befreeon a first-come, first-serve basis." Events celebrate, debate Constitution Bishop (R-UT), member of the House of Representatives, gave a speech entitled "Practical Politics in Governing." From 12-12:50 p.m. Daniel S. Medwed, Associate Professor of Law, spoke about constitutional and legal issues surrounding the death penalty. From 2-2:50 p.m. the keynote speaker Associate Chief Justice Michael Wilkins of the Utah Supreme Court concluded the day with a speech titled "The United States Constitution in a Time of Crisis: What would Ben Franklin Think?" In a speech addressed to those who would take their liberty for granted and fail to remember the importance of the document that defines our nation, Chief Justice Wilkins said, "Our liberty is protected only by our own willingness to use and protect it." the college time/ Editor-in-Chief Ryan Meeks Executive Editor John Ditzler Copy Editor Valerie Porter Layout Editor Jessica Ellsworth Your News Editor Errin Julkunen Your Opinions Editor Joe Vogel Your Life Editor Michelle Lee Sports Editor Morgan Vance Special Sections Editor Pete Walters Photo Editor Chad Clark Office Manager Robbin Anthony Advisor Brent Sumner Contact us: Student Media 800 W. 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