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Show WWW.HUREVIEW.COM VOLUMELII. ISSUE 28 APRIL 2,2012 irtrtill EVIEW THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE With child as a wolverine BY CHELSEA HUNTER Staff Writer Expecting a baby can be a scary thing for any woman, and added stress is imminent while also attending school. People may think that everyone is courteous and helpful to pregnant women on campus, but according to "Students for life of America," 46 percent of abortions are performed on college-aged women. So what can be done to make going to school and carrying a baby an easier task for women? Some women, depending on their situation, might be self-conscious that people may treat them differently. But Stephanie Albach, Vice President of University Relations, said she has only seen "courtesy and positive attitudes" from fellow students and professors. "Teacher's aren't always lenient. It changes from teacher to teacher," said Morgan Alvari at Campus Connection. Like most professors at UVU, Marketing Professor, Deborah Baird, does not have any special policy or exceptions for pregnant women, besides arranging for make-up work if they are absent, just as she would do with any of her students. Bonnie Andersen, assistant physics professor, said, "[as an employee at UVU] we have two weeks of birth leave. We can take more time off after that, but it has to come out of our sick leave, personal time or time off without pay. I would like to see increased birth leave and ANDREA WHATCOTT/UVU REVIEW WITH CHILD A4 Julie Nance and Kelsee Coombs collected donations benefiting mothers. Helping babies and mothers in need BY EMILY STEPHENSON Staff Writer Volunteers stood at the entrances of stores next to a large banner, which proudly displayed their motto, "Save the World! One Small Tummy at a Time," while giving out candy and fliers informing shoppers of the dire need for baby items at their local food bank. Over 55 volunteers dispersed themselves throughout Utah County at four Smith's Grocery store locations for UVU's Applied Behavioral Science Club's, Baby Care Cupboard. "I am so grateful to the many people and programs that helped me and my children," said Jennifer Brown, a volunteer supervisor for the Baby Care Cupboard. "I was in the women's shelter last year with my two small children. I am in a much better place. I have secured safe housing, and I was wanting to give back." Many of the volunteers and people involved are just like Brown, women who have been in tough situations and now have the opportunity to BY CLAY NEVILLE Staff Writer Yes, students can still have sex, but UVU will no longer provide the condoms to keep it safe. UVU's Health and Wellness center has stopped offering its students access to contraceptives as of March 1, 2012. After much discussion regarding the government possibly cutting funding for contraceptives , contracep- give back. "There are a lot of people in organizations that do food drives, but they don't gather baby items," said Julie Nance, director of the event. "This hits home to me because I have been a single mom for several years and I know how expensive it can be." The food bank manager expressed that donations do not stay put for long on their shelves. "He said they last about six weeks, and I was shocked," Nance said. Last fall, the Baby Care Cupboard received $7,000 dollars in donations. After a day of gathering donations. the items collected weighed in at 2,537 pounds. The group proudly reached their goal of $8,000. Nance sent out an email with the results to the volunteers expressing her gratitude to those involved. Baby Care Cupboard's next event will be this coming fall. If you would like to volunteer or assist with the Baby Care Cupboard, contact the UVU Applied Behavioral Science Club. Scholarships can pay the way No sexual safety on campus Reduced condom availablity for students on campus EMILY STEPHENSON/UVU REVIEW BY MITI PRATT tives have been made unavailable to the student body. The Wellness Center is nonprofit, but the 2011 - 2012 Student Affairs Operating Budget shows that an allocated amount of $613,888 goes to Student Health Services, which is one of the largest portions of the operating budget. The director of the SHS department, William Erb, had this statement regarding why this service has been stopped: "The Mission of Student Health Services is to provide services and education that will promote and ensure health within the student body. Staff Writer The provision of education and prophylactics has been a part of SHS for many years. Many forms of birth control are available at SHS upon request. SHS is continually reviewing each service we offer to students in an effort to maximize the impact of our goal to promote health." However, when students went to the SHS office a week after this statement was made to see if they could get condoms, they were turned away and told that the service is no longer offered. One employee at the center, who asked to remain ERIC GONZALEZ/UVU REVIEW SEXUAL SAFETY A3 Obtaining a secondary education degree is not always a given for every student with a desire to attend. Some students have been able to save money for a long time in preparation for college while others are fortunate to have parents or other relatives that have the means to pay for their schooling. For many, with tuition costs on the rise across the United States, paying for school can be a real burden. According to the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, in 2010 there were 199, UVU offers a wide range of scholarships that can pay for school and its expenses. SCHOLARSHIPS A3 V MAGAZINE SPORTS OPINION LIFE The hills are alive Michael McPherson Death of the Bunnell Clothesline Project Find tips for exploring the hills around our Valley. V1 Track and field athlete turns casual talent into college career. B1 UVU traditions fall by the wayside as the campus continues to expand. A8 Silence gets clotheslined: Students unite against sexual assault and domestic violence to create a safe zone for victims. B6 ALSO INSIDE ■ Mormon studies conference addresses former believers. A3 ■ 'How to Succeed' was a smashing success. B4 |