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Show news 9.07.2009 FISCAL from* A1 •-I Receive campus emergency updates, event invites and other important campus announcements via text message. Haw to Opt in: . •" i ; : " - ' • • 1: • ! 1. Visit uvu.edu and click the 'Opt in' button i - • i( ; S'i'^' ' .V ' ' . 2. Follow the instructions 3. Stay safe and connected to campus! panels, the "specter of socialism" and what Forbes sees as Obama's cartoon view of free enterprise and romanticized fantasy of Western Europe. Forbes and Eakin both shared many suggestions to mend economic conditions in the United States. "Capitalism is a moral system," Forbes said. "There are positive ways of dealing with health care and social security, and one is to not underestimate the American people. Remember the 1980s after the economic malaise of the 1970s. Under Reagan, we recovered very quickly. Right now we need not one Reagan, but ten thousand Mini-Reagans." Many times Forbes and Eakin decried Obama's propositions on health care and energy concerns, stating that government interference with these industries would result in a stranglehold on innovation. "When you read Obama, when you listen to him, he talks about sustainability - which is the opposite of innovation" said Forbes. In light of the current recession, Forbes and Eakin both advocated the shrink of government influence, citing in particular the economic crisis of 1920. "Although it was much more severe in its beginnings than what we now refer to as The Great Depression, by cutting spending and taxes, the government ended that particular financial storm so quickly that we barely remember it," said Eakin. With the presence of a large right-wing constituency came many of the buzzwords made familiar by clips from Town Hall Meetings across the country. The oft-used connection between Death Panels and Nazi ideology was present. The implication of Washington as a dark entity was invoked several times by presenters and audience alike. Many times Forbes and Eakin were forced to pause in their remarks, due to spontaneous applause from the audience, which was elicited by even the most basic phraseology in the conservative litany. When Jackson France, a UVU student and small business owner,, asked about the best way for young people to get their voices heard on the issue of tax reform, Forbes' remarked "an enemy of the Obama state" the crowd began hooting and clapping in agreement. When Eakin was asked what President Obama's health care plan meant for the next generation, his immediate and concise statement, "You're toast," generated a much larger and louder response than the economist's subsequent elaboration. However, not all who were present at the forum were impressed with the conversational content. Some felt thai Forbes and Eakin were guilt)' of an accusation that they levied against President Obama - e.g. speaking merely in platitudes. One UVU student, an unidentified Political Science major, said of the pair's comments, "I understand more why you're saying what you're saying than I do about what you're saying." The remark was not met with any notable applause. have to be somewhat careful" But not all students feel that the campaign is helping. "If they really want us to be healthy, why not only offer healthy food?" said Jessica Burnham, a junior at UVU. Jamba Juice, known for its blended beverages and juices with added boosts of vitamins or protein, will be opening near the end of September in the PE building in an attempt to provide more healthy options on campus. However, the high prices of these drinks as well as the fruit and vegetable packages sold on campus may prove a deterrent for many students, and Dining Services knows this. "Obviously we are pushing fruits and veggies but getting college students to purchase them isn't always easy and subsidizing is not in the budget on campus right now," noted Grubbs. It all depends on sales this semester. "We are hoping that this campaign will be a positive start for students and employees to choose healthier options. Our hope is to build upon what we have." r1 Campus Police - 801.863.5555 UTAH VALLEY UHIVEK5ITY LJVU^SA STUOENT uvu review. ASSOCIATION HEALTH from • A1 UVU. "It is the junk food that is the biggest seller." Though Dining Services has offered things'like brown rice in the past, they were forced to stop because it was all going to waste. "Basically," said Grubbs, "they cannot lose money in Dining Services so they De facto Palestinian statehood AARON WOOD News Writer The Palestinian Authority has recently stated its intentions to form a de facto Palestinian state with or without the cooperation of Israel within two years. In a newly released 65page document, significant changes to the Palestinian economy -- which is currently being strangled by Israeli polices — and the construction of an international airport in the Jordan Valley are just two of the things outlined as being necessary for the move toward Palestinian statehood. Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said, "We must confront the whole world with the reality that Palestinians are united and steadfast in their determination to remain on their homeland, end the occupation and achieve their freedom and independence." Among other things, Palestinians are seeking a sovereign state, which would include the West Bank and the Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as its capital. Coming at a time when the Obama administration PERU from • A1 conditions. "Our goal is to make enough room for everyone who wants to participate," Bingham said. "Over the years, we've had many, many participants come home and get right back in line to go again the following summer. If we can provide this kind of an experience, one that is really life-changing, we I is trying to bring Israelis, Palestinians and other Arab leaders to the negotiating table in hopes of working out a peace deal, the logistics of such a plan have been and continue to be complex. Palestinian President Mahmoud [ Abbas is quick to point ! out that these desires are • not demands but simply •obligations that Israel must .meet according to international law. When asked about the plan, Crystal Busenbark, a student at UVU and President of the Peace and Justice club said, "We have the Internationa] Court of Justice, we have the United Nations, however, we are not seeing any progress on the ground. I think it's a great idea." However, Fayyad believes that this plan for independent statehood must be implemented within two years, regardless of any progress in peace negotiations. The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, has also called on the U.N. Security Council to recognize a Palestinian state by a certain deadline, even if both sides have not reached an agreement. want to make it accessible to everyone." With plans to accommodate 300 youth in 2010, AYS will expand its reach of service to Africa, Belize, and Brazil for a total of 16 expeditions with plans to return to Peru, Tonga, and Fiji. For more information about Alliance for Youth Service' or to register for a 2010 trip, go to www. ays.org or call (435) 6746600. |