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Show The Signpost Page 12 Planetarium Get Euerything continued from page 2 You need, now! Back-to-class shopping shouldn't be a hassle. Everything you need is right here waiting for you... We're Here For You! WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY bookstore, weber. edu Spring Orientation Issue Hours M-Th 7:30am- 5:30pm • Fri 7:30am- 4:30pm still learning how to make it all work." Proctor said he has been working with WSU student Joshua Barney on concepts for two new shows. "Josh brings some really great artistic skill to the table and is helping me learn 3-D rendering software," Proctor said. "We will produce many of our new shows completely in-house — this requires skill in 3-D rendering, audio/video editing, research and presentation." Proctor said he loves the fulldome capabilities of the new system. He said the renovation was a long process, but it was worth it. "1 really enjoy the creative process that goes into each presentation," Proctor said. "Through my artworks and technical ability, I am able to entertain and educate others. I'm proud of what I do here. I know that my contributions are making an impact on the minds of the next generation of scientists." TheOtt Planetarium entertains several kindergarten-throughnth-grade field trips. Palen said the kids come mostly during the springtime. The planetarium is also used for the astronomy classes taught on campus. WSU has received money to install new audience seating and carpet, but Palen said those renovations will not begin until summer. "We're so excited we can barely stand ourselves," Palen said about the renovation. "It's a huge, huge improvement from the system we had." You can reach reporter Natalie Clemens by calling 626-7/2 /. Venue Anguish haunts those who smoke. continued from page 3 Lilian Ramirez works as an art gallery attendant and said she sees many people, from students to families, come into the gallery. The first-year student and psychology major said she draws a bit and would like to take a few art classes in the future. "Some of these tilings make you want to take photographs, or learn to work with prints a lot better," Ramirez said of the workplace inspiration. Students aren't only spectators at the gallery; many have their work featured in two yearly exhibits at the end of spring semesters. The WSU annual Student Art Exhibition and the BFA Exhibition showcase student artwork. "I think it's very important for students to be able to see their work in a professional setting," Jacobs said, "not just in a classroom." He noted that having their works displayed in the gallery is for students often a step beyond having it around the hallways of the art building. "It's in a professional setting," Jacobs said. "They have to have the work prepared to be displayed professionally. They have the public coming in, in particular to look at artwork. So, I think that experience is valuable to the students." You can reach reporter Maria Villasenor by calling 626-7614. |