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Show [WE A6 APRIL 15, 2013 A first Halloween A change in the anti-discrimination policy By Kate Ayer Life Writer katelind.m.ayer@gmail.com April 1, 2013 Nearly a year after the oncampus harassment of a gay student in March 2012, UVU has amended its anti-discrimination policy to list sexual orientation as a protected status. By Tiffany Thatcher Former Life Editor dancertiff@gmail.com Nov. 4, 2012 When people come from other countries, Halloween is one of the things they may be excited to see since it is an American holiday. Naturally, Halloween be- comes a part of their experiences as international students. Christine Chipala is a UVU student from Malawi, Africa, enjoys Halloween, but doesn't understand it. "Halloween is weird because I don't get why people dress around looking scary and all," Chipala said. Chipala had watched Halloween festivities before she moved to the U.S., so it wasn't a surprise, but she chooses not to celebrate it. Unlike Chipala, student Silvia Holovat embraces Halloween with enthusiasm. "Halloween is amazing for me— children, adults and pets using costumes on the streets and at the universities was great," Holovat said. "We don't celebrate Halloween in Argentina, but it is one of my favorite holidays here." The change, which took place Jan. 2013, was an effort championed by Tom Hawkins, UVU family studies major and co-chair of UVU Spectrum, also known as the Gay/Straight Alliance. The effort put forth by the administration to change Policy 165 was spurred in 2012 when Hawkins, who at the time was running for vice president of clubs, received numerous hateful emails regarding his sexual orientation. One anonymous student sent an email saying, "Because of Tom Hawkins' sexuality his judgment is impaired, and biased." After reading the hate mail, Hawkins said, "My initial reaction was to quit the race... However, I quickly decided to...turn a negative situation into a positive one." Students, faculty, staff and the administration rallied behind Hawkins in the cause of equality. End of the world By Cheyenn Clayburn Assistant Life Editor bowlet_3@hotmail.com Nov. 12, 2012 As December looms closer, a question arises on many students' minds: Will the world end on December 21? According to the theory that when the Mayan calendar ends, the world will come to an end suggests that it will. The Mayan calendar comes from the pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza. This pyramid has four stairways, each with 91 steps and a platform on top adding to a total of 365 steps which equals the number of days in our modern calendar. The Mayan calendar is believed to have a close correlation with our modern-day calendar. The Mayan calendar is believed to end on the date that correlates with our December 21, 2012. So the question is, do people really believe that world is going to end in December? According to many UVU students, the possibility appears to be slim. ROOMMATE WANTED 1 bedroom, 2 bed, fully furnished living space. Well-fenced with great security system. Access to cafeteria and recreational area. Free meals and utilities, but phone privileges restricted. Residents subject to mail search and monitored visits. Contract minimum 2 days. No pets. No smoking. No shoelaces. Fines and fees not included. Must have DUI conviction. ADDRESS: CELL 13B DRIVE_SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER |