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Show o r i e n t a t i o'n MONDAY • AUGUST 20 • 2007 Tips to get hooked up A5 i s s u e This photo's obtrusive angle of Dr. Moody suggests thafsomething is not quite right," Internet options abundant 1 Jason Adkins News writer When students moved into a new apartment several years ago, they didn't have to worry about how they would update their MySpace and Facebook profiles. It's all changed now as students need to figure out what Internet provider to sign up for when they choose a new place to live. Internet for some is included with the rent or is provided by the landlord for a small fee. Most of the time, you and your roommates have to decide on your own on what Internet service you will go with. For those who want a super-fast connection, fiber optic service is'offered through the UTOPIA network in portions of Orem and Lindon, or iProvo, which is available throughout Provo. There are several providers to choose from on both networks including Mstar and Nuvont. AT&T and XMission offer Internet service only on the UTOPIA network. All of these services generally charge $40 per month for a standard service, which is a connection with at least a 10 megabit connection up or down. If you can't get fiber, Comcast and Qwest could be the right option. Comcast is the dominant VS5? cable company in the area and Qwest leads for local phone service. Both companies are offering great deals to entice customers to switch over, in some cases only $20 a month. The downside of these offers is that a great price for Internet requires customers to sign up for cable TV in the case of Comcast and local phone service to get the best prices from Qwest. To be fair, the bundles aren't a bad option if you just want to deal with one company. Beware with Qwest though, because you do have to sign a two-year contract. Comcast doesn't require a contract per se, but you lose spacial pricing if you drop one of the services in the bundle. A lesser-known option for Internet is wireless and satellite service. Generally these are for people who can't get Internet service from anywhere else. The service can be spotty and is generally slow. Students should be cautious of using wireless through their landlords. Connections can be slow since it is shared and if you want to use the Internet to download video or music, spend the money to get your own connection. Remember that choosing an Internet service requires some research, and look at the fine print before making a final decision. / Photo by Jason Pyles Get more at the movies than just popcorn Watch and learn in UVSC'sfilmclasses with Rick Moody Jason Pyles Life writer Imagine if you had regular homework assignments to watch movies. If this sounds too good to be true, keep reading; it's a possibility. I have found such classes at UVSC that require this kind of homework. But before reading further, you should know two things: First, as a movie lover and currently enrolled student, this article unavoidably has a favorable bias. And second, don't be fooled: The film classes and their instructors are not easy. Within the Theater department dwells Rick Moody, UVSC's film program coordinator. Moody has a doctorate in film theory, history, and criticism, and quite possibly, experience in stand-up comedy. I make particular mention of Moody because, ironically, he is the kind of teacher who only exists in the movies, which seems fitting. Moody's students tend to deem him unforgettable. Whether it's his "theme clothing" that's coordinated monthly or his inexplicable, third-person references to himself as "Daddy," Moody's teaching style is always colorful, eccentric, entertaining and effective. His humor while teaching film is only surpassed by his knowledge of it. Each of the film classes offered in UVSC's Theater department is taught by Moody; although, there are two other capable adjunct professors who teach "Intro to Film" only. I recommend beginning with "Intro to Film" because it basically teaches how movies are made. Moody's course is divided into eight elements of film, including general filmmaking, screenplay, production design, cinematography, editing, sound, acting and directing. Each of these elements is dissected and examined by screening relatively recent movies that exemplify the techniques discussed UVSC Fa Co-ed " \M CHEER a Try-Out UNIVERSITY! BLANKET Saturday August 25 FREE UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY BLANKET AND CARRY BAG* WITH NEW C0DEGREEN STUDENT ACCOUNT. There are many reasons to look very seriously at opening a Codegreen Student Account at Zions Bank. Maybe its our free online banking, free bill pay, free unlimited check writing or of course, maybe it's a free Visa3 Debit Card. Or for some students maybe you'd like to open a Free Codegeen Checking Account because, well, you miss your mom and need a blanky to keep you company. Activities Center Noon-6pm Please visit www.wolverinegreen.com and click on "Spirit Squad" for all try-out requirements or call 863-8630 Whatever your reason, Zions Bank has all your student needs taken care of. To sign up for the Codegreen Student Banking Package, just stop by a Zions Bank branch, visit zionscodegreen.com or call 1-800-789-BANK. CENDCR in class. The class watches titles such as Jurassic Park (1993), The Ring (2002), The Fugitive (1993) and Field Of Dreams (1989). I would note that, in the English department, Jans Wager teaches "Critical Introduction to Cinema Studies," which places greater emphasis on theory and is essentially a more advanced version of the Theater department's "Intro to Film" class. Of Wager, Moody said, "Jans is very good and well published — an expert in films noir ... " Moody also teaches "Film History," parts one and two. These classes are especially challenging but just as interesting as the aforementioned classes. Both classes alternate between American cinematic history and international cinematic history for each decade. "Film History I" begins with the birth of the motion picture industry, circa 1896. Overall, the class spans up through the 1930s. ZIONS BANK5 MEMBER FDIC Scholarship Opportunities Available "Film History II" begins with the 1940s and covers up to the present. Both "Film History" classes require the viewing of films from each decade (international and domestic). The classes described above are for anyone who wishes to develop a well-rounded knowledge of cinema. In addition, for lovers of science fiction, Moody is also teaching a "Special Topics in Film Studies" class this fall semester that focuses specifically on sci-fi. And occasionally, if you watch for it, he teaches a "Race, Class and Gender in Film" class, which I've heard is intriguing. If you love movies and you enjoy equally entertaining professors, then I recommend any one of these classes. Just remember: You will have to study ... this isn't like in the movies. Oh, and if you like movies, read "Watch unlimited movies free of charge" on Al. |