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Show A 2 ' News MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 . THE COLLEGE TIMES THE COLLEGE TIMES In the Community .?" 3 Executive . Sections EleanorCfeverly-Takahashl Editor in chief SpencerShell Kwed-tor Jennie Nicholls Astistant Her* editor JaCkWaters Managing editor Robert Hayden Anntontweiw editor Robbln Anthony office™ •)og& Jored Magill opinvns ed<ux Brent Surrlner M w LukeHlckman uteed<t& Art & Production Chad Hunt AwtaniUferftior Ben Webster sponsed-tor Mark Johnston Photo editor MattBeaudln Auluont Spans editor Brandon Schelin isaddeagWf Jessica Peterson SpecotSeaions editor Merlnda Pearce sponsdtagitv Carol Acevedo utedevgnet ••' AmyThaut copytdnot Jason Pyles copyaj,tor • Jason Adkins Webmanagei COHTACTUS: Student Media BOO W. University Patkway O r m UT, 84057 TEL-(8O1)063-B688' FAX: (801) 863-8601 E-MAIL anihonrot&uvjcedu The College Times is a sludeni opcroicd newspaper which is published once a wceK during Fall and Spring semesters. Views expressed do not necessarilyreflectthe views of The College Times or UVSC. Cost: First Issue i'frec. each tuitliiionat SI On Campus Mental health expert sheds "light" on trauma victims Sarah Brimhall News writer Students of mental • health as well as professionals in the field heard from a well-known specialist in the treatment of psychological abuse and trauma, in a seminar sponsored t>y UVSC conferences and workshops. On Oct. 18, Dr. Bill Tollefson, Ph.D., came to UVSC to present "Lessons In Light," a seminar focused on the path a victim takes to survive trauma and abuse of any type. Tollefson described the process for psychological trauma recovery from the theoretical viewpoint and from principles of incorporation therapy, that he developed himself. Incorporation therapy has prov^efrto-be very effective in helping those with trauma; based dissociative identity disorders. The principles of this therapy were discussed through the articulation of the six stages of the unfolding process for surviving. Participants were taught the rapid reduction technique (RRT) developed by Tollefson to teach survivors how to take back the power they lost during their trauma and find wholeness within the self. The technique is brief, taking approximately five minutes. Participants learned how to perform the RRT and were able to experience its healing properties within themselves while observing a live demonstration. Dr. Tollefson has traveled around the country lecturing and training professionals in his theories and treatment methods for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociative disorders and trauma. He is also the center director of the Women's Institute for Incorporation Therapy located in Hollywood, Fla. Women who suffer from symptoms of depression, grief, self harm, PTSD, and many other disorders are able to stay anywhere ' •••' • United Way of Utah County trains volunteers to assist with income tax preparation $ My Jennie Nicholls Assistant News editor The United Way of Utah County is currently recruiting and training volunteers for their volunteer income tax assistance program for low-income families and individuals in the area, starting mid-January and ending mid-April. The program needs three types of volunteers: intake specialists, tax preparers and educators. Each position has training available through on-site classes as well as online. All three positions create valuable opportunities and real applica- tion of skills students will learn in the classroom. Tax preparers and intake specialists will work with the actual figures and numbers and are required to pass a certification exam. Decent math skills are preferred for tax preparers especially. Students majoring in accounting may find this volunteer position a way to gain some practical experience. Educators and social work students would find the educator and intake specialist roles a good place to gain experience in their academic arena, as they would be the volunteers working face-to-face with the fami- lies in need. Educators will be given lesson plans and materials to perform their duties to instruct those in need of tax information. "Since the program is from mid-January to midApril, it is perfect for students to volunteer for the spring semester," said Bill Holsterstrom, president and CEO of United Way of Utah County. "It gives students the ability to make a difference and to connect to people and [have] experiences they would never had the chance to experience." According to United Way, last year, the program's volunteers helped Utah families get $4.6 million back on their ir|come tax returns and hope that kind of success will continue. On average, the, United Way figures thatrevery volunteer hour of service in the tax preparation program brings approximately $ 1,000 back into Utah families' pockets. Volunteers interested in the income tax assistance program may contact the United Way of Utah County by calling (801) 374-2588 or by visiting the Web site www.unitedwayuc.org with search keyword 'tax.' Police Blotter S e p t . 2 5 : FIRE A L A R M UVSC police responded to a fire alarm in the Computer Science building. An emergency generator that was being tested had filled a mechanical room with smoke. O c t . 3 : M E D I C A L A 34-year-old female collapsed in the Liberal Arts building. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. S e p t . 2 6 : M E D I C A L A 56-year-old male reportedly suffered from a seizure. The patient was evaluated and released on scene by Orem paramedics. O c t . 5: G A S LEAK UVSC and Orem emergency personnel responded to the MATC on a report of a gas leak. Upon their arrival, it was discovered that two gas burners had been turned on in the kitchen and the pilot lights were blown out. The building was evacuated and locked down until the initial investigation could be completed. S e p t . 2 7 : ASSAULT A 28-year-old mate was arrested for an assault in which he grabbed a 20-year-old female and would not release her. The male has a court appearance scheduled for Oct. 26. S e p t . 2 8 : T H E F T A UVSC police officer responded to Southern Utah University where an employee was in possession of stolen property that belonged to UVSC. The UVSC officer worked closely with SUU police for three days and was ultimately able to recover the stolen property. The SUU employee was charged with two counts of theft, $300-$ 1,000 in property, and will be arraigned in the Orem Court on Oct. 29. Oct. 3: FIGHT Two 21-year-old females were issued citations after getting into a fight while watching a game behind the Education building. Kristina Kopsel of Provo was charged with Assault and Kari Weiss of Provo was charged with Disorderly Conduct. Both are scheduled for an initial court appearance on Nov. 5, 2007. O c t . 1 0 : M E D I C A L A 13-year-old male fell and broke his arm while rollerblading down 800 South. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation. O c t . 1 1 : A G E N C Y ASSIST UVSC Police responded to Hampton Inn to assist Orem Police with a suicidal female. The intoxicated woman was taken into protective custody and transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for further treatment. O c t , 1 4 : FALSE I N F O A 17-year-old male was charged with giving false information to a Police officer after asking the officer for a ride. The juvenile provided the officer with a name of a person who turned out to have a warrant. When the officer advised the juvenile he had a warrant for his arrest, the juvenile stated that he gave him a false name. Further investigation determined the juvenile lied because he was supposed to be on house arrest and was in violation of his probation. See MENTAL HEALTH • AS Nationwide UVSC Contemporary Dance Ensemble performs Resilire Dance Guild. Seven dance students from the contemNews writer porary dance ensemble acComing soon; an oppor- companied Trujilio to New tunity to see a dance pro- York in September to pergram recently presented in form the piece. Thirty-four other dance troupes from New York City. the United States, Canada and Europe participated in the event. "This opportunity fulis a study in filled the objective of our vylse, propagation, president's community of 'faction ... played engaged learning initiaagainst a dissonant, tive," Trujillo said. "The jffi§strridden score students were able to ex•v"-w Karen Anne Web perience workshops from master teachers, view current works of internationally' acclaimed choreogf^ of UVSC's raphers and perform in a 'Cjohtemporary dance en- professional setting. It was se;mbJe under the direction a very significant learning '(^'Erofessor Doris Trujillo experience." $11 perform her original "Resilire" will be perfcttb'reographic work "Re- formed at the contemposilire," during the second rary dance ensemble's conweek of November. cert, Nov. 8-10, nightly at ^Resilire" is "a study in 7:30 in the Ragan Theater. impulse, propagation and Tickets may be acquired at reaction [...] played against Campus Connection, or by a dissonant, angst-ridden contacting (801) 863-8797. score," and possesses a The contemporary "darker energy," according dance ensemble is a preto Karen Anne Web of Salt professional modern dance Shaker Magazine. program, and a relatively The piece was recently new addition to UVSC. performed at the American The dancers performing Dance Guild 51st Perfor- "Resilire" are: Wilson mance Festival, held at the Domingues of Portugal, Hudson Guild Theater in Rebecca Scott, Kari Jo PhilNew York City last Septem- lips, Laura Ward, Lindsee ber. It was selected for the Togerson, Shanna Blackfestival through a review burn and Kelsey Birch, all process by the American from Utah. Christine Shell • ; Tax prep^ation volunteers •. Copy Web n t t i |