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Show NEWS Not for profit: The impact the humanities have on society By Jarom Moore Asst. New Writer As early as 1850 there have been Liberal Arts departments in schools of higher education, as well as pressure to close them. To a near-capacity crowd in the Ragan theater, Martha Nussbaum spoke about the need for the Liberal Arts in order to maintain a democratic society. The speech was part of the Presidential Lecture series and was held on Friday, April 15. Nussbaum' s presentation was entitled, "Not for Profit: Why Democracy needs the Humanities," and it focused on the increasing the number of schools choosing technical programs over Humanities and Fine Arts. The thought processes behind these cuts are aimed at focusing on moneymaking degrees, but according to Nussbaum, it is a shortsighted view. The counterpoint to creating a high profit is the cost to democratic societies. She asked the question about what makes a success- Douthat continued tional sources with long histories and high profits will survive, along with "hyperlocal" news outlets that cover very niche markets. But Douthat expressed concern for the loss of "regional" news sources who can't compete with either national or local outlets. In an interview with the UVU Review, Douthat was also able to comment on the current prominence of LDS politicians in the race for the Republican nomination for presidential candidacy. Both Mitt Romney, governor of Massachusetts and Jon Huntsman, former governor of Utah and current ambassador to China, are both potential candidates, though Romne is thought to be the ful society. The old thought process, which she said is used in America and most countries, is to have a high gross domestic product. The problem with those societies is that they don't create a successful line of government. If this continues and there are only technical skills being developed then America will ity to think objectively about issues and question authority to steer it in the right direction. The next is the ability to see oneself or a nation as a whole, not just as individuals. This includes looking into other countries and cultures and seeing what they do well and poorly. "Knowledge does not guarantee good behavior," Nussbaum said. "But ignorance guarantees bad behaviors." The last is to put, oneself into others shoes; and with that she said that there needs to be a culture of sympathy. This brings about her main point that these are all done by developing Humanities programs. "If we don't insist Gilbert Cisneros/UVU Review on Humanities and produce human beings that Fine Arts they will go away," are robotic, ignore equality Nussbaum said. and promote denseness, acShe concluded by askcording to Nussbaum. ing what a good citizen is "Art is the great enemy of and asked that these Liberal obtuseness," Nussbaum said. Arts programs are part of the She also gave three quali- health of democracy moving ties of good citizens. The first forward. was living a Socratic life, which means having the abil- front-runner by Douthat. "Romney is a fascinating figure because he is technically the front-runner for the Republican nomination, but he is an incredibly weak front runner who nobody seems to like," Douthat said. Romney signed into law the healthcare bill for his state that was used essentially as a blueprint for the recent national healthcare bill, a law that "Republicans love to hate," according to Douthat. Huntsman, on the other hand, does not seem to have a niche to fill as a candidate. "The idea of [Huntsman] running in 2012 seems sort of strange," Douthat said. "It's not clear where he fits." Huntsman has seemed more liberal on issues like civil unions and climate change, countering the conservatism of the tea parties, according to Douthat. Because Romeny is the front-runner, it isn't obvious why the party would turn to another relatively liberal LDS former governor and businessman like Romney. It is possible that Huntsman's name being floated now may just be a strategy for keeping voters aware of him for 2016, according to Douthat. If either candidate gets the nomination, their LDS faith could be a problem, as it was for Romney in 2008. "A lot of Americans just sort of think of Mormonism as weird in a way that they don't think of Presbyterianism or Catholicism," he said. Utah Valley Uniuersity Ceramics Firtiessettss Association 2011 Annual Mother ' s Day sal e •74; f A3 mmer f e classroom By Danni Freeman News Writer Summer semester can be a great time to take classes. Not only does it offer a way to speed up graduation, but there are people on campus which can make it a more relaxing atmosphere. On top of this there is also a great variety of classes offered that can be fun, educational and sometimes very unique. Here are some interesting options to consider. Desert Natural History BIOL490R/ GEOL495R Catherine Stephen, T. Heath Ogden, Daniel Stephen and Renee Van Buren The deserts of southern Utah are a popular summertime destination. This class will give students the opportunity to spend time exploring this area while providing them with information about different aspects on desert life. The course is co-taught by several professors from the science department, each of whom will be able to provide facts about their areas of interest. This class will meet twice on campus (May 10 and 12) followed by two weeks spent at the Capitol Reef Field Station. Paint Your Own Car CRT 100R Norman Cox or Lonnie Wilson It is always a bonus to have something to show for a class other than a grade. This class promises students a way to show off all their hard work. For this course, students can bring in their own cars and use proper techniques learned in class to paint them. Writing Natural History ENGL 486R Scott Hatch Prerequisites: ENG 1010 or 2020 This class combines the love of being in nature with reading and writing. Curriculum includes reading select works from authors such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Edward Abbey, as well as writing and reviewing manuscripts written by classmates. This class also includes two overnight field trips: one in the lower desert country and one in the higher alpine country. These trips will allow students to study in a natural setting and explore how we fit into it. Hip Hop Dance 1 DANC 1519 Chelsea Ellis Not looking forward to sitting at a desk all summer? This class will get students up and moving using popular music to explore different hip hop styles and moves. This class not only provides a great way to get some exercise, but will also teach some new moves for those summer dance parties. From Mozart to Michael HUM 2020 Steven Hall Music has long been a distinguishing point in the defining of a society or culture. Certain ideals and viewpoints can be seen through the styles and lyrics. This course will look at the intellectual history of the Western world and how these transitions can be seen through the music of the time, from the early 1600s to today. This course offers a great way to fill a humanities distribution credit. Group Guitar 1 MUSC 1170 Justin Leslie One of the most popular summertime activities is the late night campfires, and nothing goes along with a campfire quite like the sound of an acoustic guitar. This class teaches students the basics of popular guitar playing styles that can provide a great start for developing this talent. The Self/The Other PHIL 492R/ HUM 320R Alex Caldiero and Wayne Hanewicz r • ei 4. .. TO L libi a e" A person can be broken down into two parts: "The self," the known or central personality and identity, and "the other." the unknown or subconscious part of oneself. This class will explore how these two notions work together or how they conflict by looking at music and text along with several theories and philosophies. This class promises to be a mind-opening experience, so students should come prepared to ask themselves if they are really ready to know this information or if they'd rather live in peaceful ignorance of these ideas. 11/ April 18th g, 19th, 9am to 6pm Gunther Trades Building, Room GT340 Ll T I-1 VALLEY Department of L]VU ART & VISUAL [INIVFRSITY COMMUNICATIONS Photos courtesy of stock.xchnge |