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Show NEWS JULY 1, 2013 BURGLARY from Al in a single car, stopping at five separate student housing complexes in Orem as well as several apartments in Provo. Upon arrival at each complex, the group members split to commit separate burglaries. The targeted cars had electronics, money, or charger cords visible in plain sight. The vandalisms were quick and happened within minutes of each other. Police stated that a few students had their windows broken, but some students left their windows down or doors unlocked. Amanda Hollman, a UVU senior, was one of the victims of the burglaries. "I was woken up by my neighbor telling me that my car was broken into. When I went outside, my window was shattered and there was glass everywhere," said Hollman "With my part time job, I can't afford good insurance, so I had to pay for the window out of my own pocket. I spent $167 to replace the window, but fortunately nothing was stolen from my car." Blood left on pieces of shattered glass at the crime scenes led detectives to the identification of several suspects. However, due to the crimes being part of an open investigation, restitution will not be immediately available to the victims. Auto burglaries increase in the summer due to school being out and car windows being left open. There have been 78 reported auto burglaries in Orem since April 1. Although burglaries can happen anywhere, student housing complexes often make easy targets for car thieves. "Student apartments are targeted because there are a large number of cars in a parking lot at night. Many complexes around here have underground parking which is a major target for auto burglars. The darkness also helps burglars hide and make a MEDICAL from Al sions Funding Program, in particular, is also planning to help increase the number of future medical professionals in Utah and keep costs down to improve the growth of the career within the state. The Medical Admissions Funding Program—which was promoted by John Valentine and takes effect on July 1, 2013—will help raise the quantity of students admitted to the University of Utah School of Medicine. The numbers will grow from 40 to a total of 122 students annually. The program will also receive $10 million from the Education Fund to help support the growth. The program will also offer 40 extra admissions to those students that can prove a strong connection to Utah. The Medicine Admission Committee will determine the criteria on how to choose these extra admissions to make their decision. By these changes, Governor Herbert, recognized the signifi- A3 RIGHTS from Al 66 Students should hide their electronics... if they must be left in the car, otherwise take them inside. NICK THOMAS Orem police Department PP quick getaway," said Detective Nick Thomas of the Orem Police Department. Vandalisms on UVU campus have decreased significantly over the past three years according to UVU police. The decrease in theft can be attributed to an improved surveillance system and increased monitoring of parking lots and tunnels. Police officers urge students to be vigilant about how they leave their cars when they park. Burglaries happen every day, but there are things an individual can do to decrease their chance of being a victim. "Write down the serial number to all of your electronics. When a device is stolen, we utilize a database to track the item using its serial number," Detective Thomas explained. "Students should hide their electronics [including chargers] if they must be left in the car, otherwise take them inside. Lock your doors, don't leave your windows rolled down, park in a well-lit area, and don't be afraid to report anything suspicious," Victims of car burglaries are encouraged to contact their local police department. cance of keeping the costs down for medical school but at the same time, offer a high quality education for the students. The Children's and Families' Cancer Research Facility, which was also signed off by the governor, is meant to help adults and children in their fights against cancer. This organization has become an important part of the economic and technological development of the state, making their expansion an important part of the state's growth. With 2000 employees, every year they handle a budget of $70 million in annual cancer research, according to the resolution given to the government. The third bill signed at the event was the Cytomegalovirus Public health initiative, which will amend the Utah Health Code. The initiative, which is geared mainly towards women, will create an education program that will aid in understanding the dangers of the virus and how it can be prevented. Specific policies on campus can threaten the free speech of students. LAURA FOX/UVU REVIEW subjective terms. Majeed explained that while he could understand what the school was trying to say in the policies, the language was far too flexible to adequately protect students and staff at the university. "When you leave it that broad and that open-ended, it essentially leaves it open to interpretation, and—in any given case—in the hands of the wrong administrator or in the hands of the wrong student you can end up claiming sexual harassment against somebody for an innocuous kind of speech," said Majeed. In a statement issued by the university, the administration stood by the policies, wording, and processes in which they were arrived at. "Policy making at UVU is a collaborative process that includes input from state legal counsel, and its policies are maintained in compliance with federal and state laws," began the statement. "UVU believes the policies in question are fair and provide students, employees, and the general public with a clear understanding of the policies of the university concerning those issues, without impeding anyone's rights." Aside from the two "red light rankings," Majeed pointed out that there were many other policies that had caught the attention and concern of FIRE. These other policies, which had earned the less-severe grade of a "yellow light," didn't constitute a substantial intrusion on the rights of students, but could potentially cause problems. While many of the policies suffered from the same loose language that earned the other the red light, one of them concerned the students' right to peaceful assemblies. As it stands, any peaceful assembly at UVU needs to be planned through the offices of the Vice President for Student Services. The assemblies can only take place at predetermined locations, chosen from a list provided by the administration. Majeed explained that, typical of yellow light policies, it was more of a minor concern since the policy is only a slight intrusion on students' rights, but it could cause problems for students looking to utilize that freedom. "You would think that at a public university, students peacefully assembling on campus to speak out, to demonstrate, to protest—what have you— would be not just protected but encouraged by the administration. I would think you want an active and caring student body when it comes to the issues of the day," said Majeed. All of the questionable policies at UVU are highlighted on FIRE's website at thefire.org . They've also made information available to help educate students about their rights as well as general patterns and policies about free speech. Among their services, FIRE offers to review any cases where students have had their speech censored or punished. Society agrees: nobody cares about Wii U By KresLynn Knouse Assistant News Editor @kreslynn Our last issue featured two articles about the release of the Xbox One and Playstation 4, but did anyone notice one console missing from our reviews? Of course not. The Wii U was released in November boasting improved graphics, a new tablet-like controller, and a sequel to the critically acclaimed Super Mario Brothers Wii game. The Wii U suffered sales so abysmal, that the CEO of Nintendo took responsibility and apologized to the public. In an interview with CNBC, Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata, described the company's weak marketing efforts and lack of utilization of the system's technology. "We are to blame. We relaxed our marketing efforts, so the consumers today still cannot understand what's so good and unique about the Wii U," explained Iwata. "Because we're always trying to be unique, it takes some energies on our side to help people understand the real attractions about whatever we are doing." Although the Wii U has made its way into some households, the majority of Americans remain unconvinced of its benefits. Two months after its release, the original Wii system sold around 435,000 units in the United States. In a devastating comparison, the Wii U sold around 57,000 consoles, an 87% drop in sales compared to its predecessor. We may expect to see some kind of Wii-U revamp this fall, perhaps as a placeholder for your new Xbox One or Playstation. Baby Boomers' retirement opens doors for future employment Fresh opportunities are on the job market as the older generation makes way for the new By Juan Whiting Reporter juanclayton@gmail.com Governor Gary R. Herbert PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.U1AHSTORIES.COM The Utah job market is looking better than ever with more than 477,000 jobs opening up as baby boomers start retiring and businesses continue to thrive, according to a study by Georgetown University, Many students are already aware of the increased attention that Utah is getting from the business world, but the study further shows that all of this economic hype may add more motivation for students to finish their college education as more than 66% of these jobs will require postsecondary education or training. Companies in Utah rely heavily on this large pool of strong, innovative, student population to stay competitive. UVU is adopting new strategies in order to provide students with the opportunities they need to compete in the growing job market. "One thing UVU is ramping up is collecting better data about employers and our students and so we are using surveys from past students, advisory boards, and are in the process of creating a career council with faculty and advisors," said Michael J. Snapp, director of the Career Development Center. "We want to have a more holistic approach to helping students." The goal is to leverage UVU students by actually getting them out into the job market, meeting employers and getting the experience they need—whether that is through the experiential education offered at UVU or through internships. Snapp reminds students that UVU is not a placement agency and that at the end of the day it is the student's responsibility for succeeding in the application and interview process. UVU offers the tools, resources, and most importantly the exposure to companies so that students are able to make the transition from school to work much more comfortably. "It is easy to get caught up in school. I didn't start looking for a job until my senior year of college," said Tyler Nelson, employer relations coordinator at UVU. The philosophy at UVU is that preparing to use the education gained at the university in future employment is as important as the education itself. Having the foresight to network and prepare for interviews can be very beneficial in future job searching. "These baby boomers aren't retiring from entry level jobs but it's really a shift all around," said Nelson. He further explained that as people move up into those senior positions left behind by baby boomers, it leaves entry-level positions and sometimes internships open for students. Both Nelson and Snapp agree that preparation is crucial and the bottom line is that the freshmen and sophomores who start looking to get into these positions before they become seniors will have the upper hand when they graduate. |