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Show A2 NEWS Seeking to achieve peace and justice INFORMATION The Peace and Justice club promotes the values in its name Courtesy of the Peace and Justice Club By Paula Rogel Staff Writer Among the many academic clubs on campus, the Peace and Justice Club stands out as an inclusive group of students who share a common interest in promoting or protesting current social issues, whatever the need may be. The club was started in the fall of 2010 with the hope of learning and sharing ideas about social justice issues that are becoming persistently more significant to the peace of our world. "Many students find their busy schedules of school, work and personal life are deficient of affiliation with and contribution to something important, something greater than self-interest," said Club Chair Greg Haddock. According to Haddock, this group of students does more than just affiliate themselves with the issues, they act on the problems they see around them and seek ways to achieve peace and justice. In light of the recent shootings at a political meet-and- Police Beat advised twice not to drive the vehicle. Jan. 18, 2011 7:43 p.m. - By Lex Bourgeous News Writer Jan. 6, 2011: 4:22 p.m. Officer observed a vehicle traveling with both airbags deployed. The officer initiated a traffic stop. The officer found the vehicle to be unsafe to drive and had the vehicle towed to the owner's residence. Owner has been Some of the people working for custodial services found some pornographic pictures on a computer that was in the honor services office in the LC. The computer was frozen on a photo that appeared to have been downloaded from a camera phone. The computer was taken into custody until officers could run a program to copy the computer. Jan. 19, 2011 12:38 p.m. -Officer responded to lot D on report of suspicious circumstances. Officer found greet in Tucson, Ariz., the club's mission statement is profound. "We believe a devotion to the values of peace and justice can transcend political differences. Our goal is to promote these values in our neighborhoods, schools and communities." Members of the organization consider the best course of action to be one of localized service, education and social and political action. "The Peace and Justice Club is one of several student clubs on campus that provides opportunities for students to learn and actively participate in making the world a better place," Haddock said. Some of the activities planned for this semester ina vehicle with the door left open. The vehicle was intact and nothing out of the ordinary was found. The owner was contacted and a message left. Officer secured the door. No action followed. 4:10 p.m. - A traffic stop was made for an equipment violation and failure to signal while turning left. During the stop, it was found that the driver had a warrant for his arrest. He was transported to Utah County Jail. 11:15 p.m. - During a traffic stop, the officer noticed a male in the back seat of the vehicle laying on the seat without a seatbelt on. The officer asked for the male's identification due to the seatbelt violation. During the investigation, it was found that the male had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to Utah County Jail. UVUCALENDER OFEVENTS Tuesday, Feb. 1 -Technology career fair, Between CS and GT Bldgs, 10 a.m. —2 p.m. -Improv comedy club open practice, LA 127, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 -Free breakfast, Alumni Center, 8-10 a.m. -"She Stoops to Conquer" returns, Noorda Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 -"She Stoops to Conquer," Noorda Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 -Physicians assistant application workshop, SC 213b, 12-1 p.m. -Improv comedy club open Practice, LA 127, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 -Free breakfast, Alumni Center, 8-10 a.m. -Pre-Health personal statements workshop, SC 213a, 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 -New York Times global review, International Center (WB 147), 12-1 p.m. -UVU cheer kids camp, Activities Center, 5-8 P.m. Friday, Feb. 11 -UVU wrestling vs. Air Force, Activities Center, 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 -UVU Women's basketball vs. Texas-Pan American, UCCU Center, 4:30- 6:30 p.m. -UVU dance team "Dance Intensive," Grande Ballroom, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. -UVU Men's basketball vs. Texas-Pan American, UCCU Center, 7-10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 -Valentines Day Tuesday, Feb. 15 -Improv comedy club open Practice, LA 127, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 -Free breakfast, Alumni Center, 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 -New York Times Global Review, International Center WB 147, Noon-1 p.m. -Women's Basketball vs. South Dakota, UCCU Center, 4:30 p.m. -Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota, UCCU Center, 7-10 p.m. -Fundraiser for Food and Care Coalition, Grande Ballroom, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 -Sterling Gray's Birthday clude a hygiene item drive, a video survey project that will archive opinions within the school and community about the concepts of peace and justice, documentary film nights, participation in a community garden, attendance at legislative sessions and weekly meetings with discussions and guest lectures. Jennifer Reynolds, a secondary advisor to the organization, created a Facebook page for the club and invites everyone "left and right, inbetween and undecided," to join them. Learn more about the club by visiting its Facebook page or its blog, uvupeace. blogspot.com. Jan. 20, 2011: 1:45 p.m. - Officer dispatched to a hit and run accident. Both vehicles were present. The officer talked to the owner of the vehicle that was supposedly hit. It was found that there was no damage. No other action was taken. 11:02 p.m. - During a traffic stop for a traffic violation, it was found that the driver had two warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to Utah County Jail and booked on the warrants. Jan. 21, 2011: 1:11 p.m. - Officer responded to a complaint of a male who had a dog in the school to attract women and ask for phone numbers. In contacting the male, it was found there was a statewide warrant out of Utah County. The male was taken into custody and transported to Utah County Jail. mum ippogi, EL 2 One of many news signs on campus. Jake Buntjer/UVU Review Signs continued Corbin Design, a company look should be up by the fall from Michigan that was hired semester. to help with the signs, initiThere will be signs for the ated the term of wayfinding. different buildings as well as They use the tag line, "People with the parking. The exterior get lost. We fix that." building signs will blend with "We are trying to get peo- the architectural design that is ple where they need to go," already in place. said Mike Maughan, the DiMost of the exterior signs rector of University Events. will point out what the build"The last thing we want is for ing name is with different people to get frustrated when materials than the bronze curwalking around." rently used. They will all be The signs were built for a new style that will be more pedestrian traffic, especially appealing to students, accordfor those new to the campus. ing to Maughan. This means either new stuThe parking signs will be dents, parents or just the pub- easier to read in the dark and lic. help people know where they "It was done for first-time are late in the night. They will users," Maughan said. also help students with more These signs have more in- than just where they are. formation on them compared "Parking will have updatto the signs they replaced, if ed illuminated signs to show any were there at all. They full lots and say, 'Go to Lot were produced that way to L' ," Maughan said. The funding for the projsave space and reduce clutter. The new signs are a ect came from the Board of brighter green than the deep Trustees with their approval. green that is on the logo or Along with the ease that the basketball jerseys, but it is the project is set up to proa color that is in the school's vide, the signs are also about color pallet. Maughan said the overall look of the school, that the colors used were as well as branding the name chosen so that they might not of UVU. become dated as the signs are "We want people to know expected to be around for a they are on campus, that they long time. are at UVU," Maughan said. The signs that went up on The idea around the new the interior over the semes- signs has been around for ter break is just one part of quite a while, as far back as the whole plan. 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