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Show NEWS Al MIKESWAN/UVU REVIEW Pageant from Al of my uterus," she said. "It's sick." Nielson is currently spearheading a movement to create a new format of beauty pageant which would not exclude married or single parents from competing. A petition is circulating the campus and a committee to explore alternative pageant options is being formed. Some disagree with Nielson's accusations that the current Miss UVU pageant's guidelines are unjustly discriminatory. Dean of Students Dr. Bob Rasmussen points to the Miss UVU pageant's affiliation with the Miss America pageant saying, in order to participate in the Miss Utah and Miss America pageants, the university must adhere to their guidelines. Director of Student Leadership and Activities, Phil Clegg, said, "If we want to play in their sandbox, we accept their rules." He and Rasmussen don't feel their organizations are discriminating against single moms because scholarships with diverse ranges of restrictions on gender, race and background are offered at UVU. "To say that we are just picking people to discriminate against is just flat out wrong," Rasmussen said. "We have scholarships all over the board that have criteria on where you live and what degree you are seeking and ethnicity." Some of the supporters of Nielson's movement share her disdain for the current pageant guidelines, despite the fact that many scholarships have similar guidelines. Dr. William W. Cobb, Jr., Professor of History, Population from Al hallways for the faculty," Holland said. One of the solutions for the growth comes from technology based classes. Hybrid classes, half in classroom half online, rose from 405 to 785 students, live interactive classes rose 43 percent and internet classes are up 12 feels the criteria are unfair. "Simply because you can name 20 others that do the same thing," said Cobb, "doesn't seem to be a reason to continue with one that I think discriminates against single parents." Coordinator of the Women's Success Center, Peggy Pasin, feels the guidelines are unfair and supports the idea of moving towards an alternate pageant format. "Honor those women on campus who would like the opportunity to participate in the pageant but have been prevented from doing so by the rules of the Miss America organization," Pasin said. Rasmussen believes that if it weren't for the opportunity of being involved with the prestigious Miss America pageant, however, the beauty pageant format would be eliminated from the university altogether. New scholarship funds are currently hard to come by and the most immediate need for new scholarships exists in Academics. They're judging me on the fact that I am a single mom. -Steffani Nielson Eliminating pageants altogether is not Nielson's goal; she participated in pageants before her marriage. Nielson has voiced her current concerns with Mrs. Utah America 2011 Carol Guest who, according to Nielson, was a single mother. Nielson also had a dinner with current Miss Utah Danica Olsen. At this year's Miss UVU pageant event, Miss Utah and Miss UVU 2011 Camille Echols expressed support for Nielson's cause. "Pageants are a celebration of womanhood," Echols said. "The more women we can strengthen, the better." Others, however, including Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen 2012 Jessica percent, overall tech-based classes are up to 16 percent of total student population. School administration said that they won't be able to keep growing at this pace with these classes so they are looking to get more buildings to accommodate the growth. Administration is looking for help from the state to get a new classroom building To advertise with the UVU Review contact Robbin Anthony @ 801-8638688 or robbina@uvu.edu Richards feel that the commitment to pageants is too much for those with conflicting priorities. Former Miss UVU attendant Kaydee Brown, a senior studying elementary education, said the pageant is "too hard to do with other attachments." She added her thoughts about married women and mothers competing, as well. "I think people like that have better things to do than to prance around on the stage," Brown said. The time commitment for Olsen would indeed be demanding Some requirements of being Miss Utah include a sabbatical from school and a stipulation to have no job for the year. Nielson feels that she would be up to the commitment, however, and that she should at least be given the chance. "I've committed to being a parent for the rest of my life, and you think I can't commit to a pageant for a year?" Nielson said. Nielson is gathering people, especially single mothers, to join her cause. Last week she drafted and sent a letter to President Holland explaining her concerns and intentions. A response is expected soon, as Rasmussen and Clegg confirmed the letter had been received and reviewed. Rasmussen doesn't consider himself or the university an obstacle to Nielson's overall goals. Cobb has offered to be a faculty advisor for the planned committee. "Her heart and her energy are in the right place," Cobb said. It seems that praise for her efforts has come from all sides as Rasmussen also complements her. "I champion students for taking initiative," Rasmussen said. "I think it's fantastic that she's reaching out." Nielson lights up when she thinks about her cause and others are taking notice. Students on campus have come up to her in the halls and have asked, "You're that single mom, right?" She responds, "Yes I am, I'm proud of it." put into place. Holland called it a "bread and butter" classroom and offices building that will be 250,000 square feet. It will be around four stories and will be built north of the library. This won't start being built until after the science building has finished and pending state approval. AQUi YAHORA La literatura Espanola una ventana al mundo BY LIDIA ABANTO News Writer El mundo de la literatura espariola es el medio por el cual los estudiantes de UVU, pueden aproximarse mas en el aprendizaje de la historia y los cambios sociales. "La clase de literatura habla de las rakes del hispano de hoy, este es un curso que nos permite conocer los cambios sociales en las comunidades. Igualmente, saber como estas comunidades se adaptaron en la sociedad es importante" expreso. Jess Bourgeous estudiante. La encargada de enseriar el curso de literatura medieval en UVU es la Doctora Oriana Reyes, quien se desempefla como profesora de literatura y gramatica espariola. Reyes es sociologa, Doctora en literatura, y escritora. Igualmente, escritora del libro "La Mitologia de mi abuela". "La literatura es la posibilidad de saber, como se formaron los valores en la sociedad. Este es un medio por el cual, los estudiantes pueden entender la mentalidad latina. No es solo aprender el lenguaje es tambien entender la cultura", Dijo Reyes. El curso de literatura medieval es un medio por el cual los estudiantes pueden vivir experiencias fascinantes. "Lo mas emocionante en la literatura espariola es que puedo compararla con la literatura americana. Yo soy un nirio de corazon, a mi me gusta Don Juan Manuel, me encantan los cuentos cortos que dejan enserianzas de la vida", expreso Bowdrie Clawson Pero mas alla de vivir una experiencia personal, la literatura crea conciencia del mundo de hoy en la sociedad. "En la clase de literatura espariola tambien puedo aprender la historia del mundo. Mi libro favorito es el Mio Cid, me llama la atencion el mensaje de vida de este libro; la lealtad del personaje y el deseo de servir a su pals, me cautivaron", manifesto Justin Nicoll. La doctora Reyes es una profesora que aplica la metodologia didactica, con el fin de hacer mas divertida y faciles las clases. Su forma y estilo pedagogico ayudan a los estudiantes a aprender y desarrollar el pensamiento critic°. "Puedo decirles que les enserio la "chismologia historica" de una forma divertida, he logrado encontrar la manera sabrosa de enseriarles la literatura a mis alumnos" enfatizo Reyes. New center for constitutional studies BY LINDSEY NELSON News Writer President Matthew Holland has officially announced that UVU will now be home to a new Center for Constitutional Studies, thanks to a $1 million donation from anonymous sources. In a time of political and economic instability both nationally and internationally, the center will be an invaluable academic resource. Rick Griffin, J.D., Ph.D., LL.M., an associate professor with an extensive background in multidisciplinary constitutional studies, has been named director of the center. According to Griffin, the center is not a policy or partisan-driven institution, it's an academic unit. However, student clubs, with or without political agendas, are very welcome. Griffin hopes to open up the entire student body to the area of constitutional study. "We forget that the constitution is the fundamental law and political blueprint of our nation," Griffin said. "We are all subject to and protected by the constitution and so it makes sense that at least some of our students should be dedicated to learning more about this important document." Student and faculty alike will benefit from the numerous sources of information made available by the center. Spring semester 2011, lectures from high-profile scholars are expected with open forums for discussion of constitutional importance. Through the center, Griffin would like to arrange some tours for students and alumni, in order to participate in and visit governmental and constitutional sites throughout the country. The permanent location of the center is currently under consideration, due to the spatial concerns on campus that many students may have observed. The university is starting the center from scratch, but the ball is rolling. "It's going to be a lot of work getting it going, but I really believe we could end up with one of the best undergraduate programs in the country," Griffin said. Griffin has studied at the University of Mississippi, the University of Cambridge, Brigham Young University, and the University of California in Berkley. His education is comprehensive, covering everything from constitu- tional law, educational law, constitutional history and legal history, among others. Griffin jokes that he likes dual emphases because they allow him to "study more." 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