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Show your campu/ MONDAY'OCTOBER 3*2005 compu/ brief/ A5 Students demands for better vending machines not ignored Volunteer Opportunities Orem City needs volunteers to help with their outdoor projects. Contact Cody Fowler at 724-3566 or cjfowler@orem. org. Melissa Matheney Your Campus Editor July marked an important change to the U VSC campus. The decision was made to switch all Coke product machines to Pepsi products, but with this change came many complications. The new glass front soda machines began to break down, creating confusion among the student body. The problem began with the manufacturer. Because the machines were brand new, not all of the bugs had been worked out yet. The machines pick up solid containers just fine, but any of the plastic bottles creates a malfunction in the machine. To help resolve this issue, the vending staff is putting in more bottles like Sobe, energy drinks, and juices, and taking out more plastic bottled beverages. Each new machine cost Pepsi around $4,000. but the time in maintenance has had Pepsi wondering if the new machines were worth it. Pepsi comes to UVSC at least once a week to fix and maintain the machines. UVSC became a kind of test market for the new machines. Because of all of the problems with the new equipment, Pepsi is currently working to replace all of the malfunctioning vending machines. "I want to let people know we are not ignoring this mess." Paul said. "We are working on fixing it." The machines are also designed to reject student's money if the equipment is out of order. If students do need a refund, they should contact the dining services office located near the cafeteria. The problems with the new equipment are not limited to the Orem campus. All locations associated with UVSC, including the charter high school located near campus, are having problems. The operating manager has been moving around the machines on campus in order to try and accommodate as many students as possi- Crisis Line of Utah County is looking for volunteers to help callers find long-term solutions to their immediate situations through information, intervention and referrals to other community agencies. Training is provided. A fourmonth commitment is desired. Please call Katie Aston at 226-4433 for more information. Family Support and Treatment Center provides counseling. respite and therapy for victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Volunteers are needed for the 24-hour Crisis Nursery, which is a safe place for children whose parents are in crisis or stressful situations. For more information, contact Lexey at 229-1181. March of Dimes needs volunteers to help with special events. WalkAmerica Coordinator, and office help. If interested call 801-746-5540. Intramural/Extramural upcoming events Wednesday, October 5 and Friday, October 7, Intramurals will be holding Xbox Night. It is an opportunity to meet new people and have fun. Both nights are open for anyone who, would like to play from 5-9 p.m. Prizes will be included for the nights' top winners. Games will include: ESPN Football, Baseball. Basketball and Halo. Chad Clark/NetXNews UVSC Students vending machine frustrations are being blamed on me new glass front Pepsi machines. The operating manager is currently working to solve the issues with the machines. ble. The LA building has recently received two new machines due to the number of students who pass through it. However, in order to give the LA building two new machines. Paul had to take them from the Gunther Trades building. Students should realize that all machines will be replaced in their original buildings in order to better please all of the student body. Three new machines should arrive on campus next week. The positive side to the campus' new machines is the variety now provided. Paul estimated the variety to be in the fortys. In addition to Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, and water are the favored drinks on campus. The machines will be including more of these particular options because of the recent increase in interest. Paul is willing to include other varieties at request from students. If you have a request for a new vending machine favorite, contact Jim Paul at (801) 863-7417. The last request consisted of Gold Fish crackers, which are now selling over a couple of cases a week. Rubber ducky / a y / m*t<*ckd the college lime/" You live in 1'rovn. she lives in Orem. With a UTAfc'dPass, you can conned to school and O:K-1I other. To get yours, slop by ihc (.umpus Connection in the Snulcni i.emcr. 1-888-RIOE'UTA www.rideuta.com I-.J ! Voice/: If the College Times had a sex or gossip column, would you read it? Your Campus Desk' "Yeah, I'd probably read it. 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