OCR Text |
Show Monday, September 18,2006 'age 11 The Signpost continued from front DEBT OR ALMS The legislation will be debated bill like this would be. It's about i the WSU Student Senate meeting giving all the students fair londay, Sept. 18, and Wahlstrom representation." Wahltrom commented further laid he hopes to have all the details about the electoral process. forked out by Oct. 2. "We, in the student "It's to prevent bias "in the government, are looking for elections," East said. "Other student involvement in the senators believe it's a worse issue electoral process and increased than I do, but this is a guideline to prevent the bias. Bias of one voter participation at Weber party over another has become a State," Wahlstrom said. "It jroblem in the elections process. doesn't necessarily mean bias, Party A1 was the majority, so 'Party just better involvement. Seven V got some unfair representation and one-half percent was what it was last year in the WSU £when grievances came up." Astowhat"partyA"and"partyB" presidential elections, and that [refer to, both East and Wahlstrom is simply appalling." More coverage of this legislation \ declined to comment further. "I jumped on board because will be available in the coming fl care more about the legislation weeks. \ man I thought I would," East j said. "I didn't realize the actual You can leave a message for reporter By James Elmer ^ramifications of not having a James Elmer by calling 626-7655. - sr. news reporter The Signpost Debt ruling might change how people pay tithing Saints Institute of Religion across the street from Weber State University campus, said although LDS church leaders counsel their members to get their debt under control, he puts charitable contributions first on his priority list, calling upon his faith for support. before charitable financial "If you pay your tithing first donations. before anything, the Lord will T h provide a way for you to get out In an age when most people are continued from front of debt," he said. "You should do seeking balance in their everyday the best you can to get out The new building will be a a tiered classroom that will lives, A New York judge ruled the of debt, but always three-story structure that will accommodate nearly 200 people. first place they should look is their and foremost, house the communication, This classroom is designed to checkbooks. pay your The ruling, English, foreign language and allow featured writers, speakers, tithing." was poets and films to be presented which other departments. WSU by The combining of the to both students and the made Judge Robert Freshman community. humanities PaulWebster, "The new Littlefield, into one "Right now the heart Jr. of the * who lives in building will building U S Brigham City be right at the is to help of campus consists heart of the and attends the the similar of low, rectangular, campus and •' Brigham City disciplines almost every Sixth Ward, agreed and faculty in rather decrepit student on with Sion, but them interact, , . . . . campus will added that there are work together buildings With have courses also other ways of and combine there," numbers for names not yet reached being charitable. resources. Phillips said. theUtahlegislature, T • h e that have outlived "It's important to pay your "The new butcould potentially tithing," he said. "But charity goes "building would building will impact people of all beyond tithing, though." have modern their usefulness." welcome faiths who wish to make technology He made reference to other students and a charitable financial donation installed and e x e m p 1 i fy forms of charitable donations, - June Phillips would provide but are in the process of filing e d u c a t i o n which range from serving as Dean of the College of high-tech bankruptcy. in the 21st unpaid clergy or leaders, to resources Arts and Humanities century; right Many religions ask their giving donations to thrift stores for both followers to give 10 percent and donating time to distribute professors and students. now the heart of our campus of their income to their Bankruptcy church through donations and food to various local food centers Presently, some professors have consists of low, rectangular, rather decrepit buildings with sponsored by the LDS church. to cart projectors into different Court for the tithing. numbers for names that have classrooms. While some leaders of the LDS Northern District Weber State Univeristy In the plans for the building, outlived their usefulness." of New York, ruled that in freshman David Sion, who faith declined to comment about lere will be a writing center, You can leave a message for reporter matters of bankruptcy, credit attends classes at the Church the controversial topic, some 3iscipline-specific labs and Amber Hail by calling 626-7655. debt should be made first priority of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Judge encourages paying off debt before donating to churches indicated they would follow the ruling while others indicated they would counsel their members to continue to pay their charitable donations, calling upon theii "faith in God" to support then counsel if the legislation was passed into law in Utah. The policy of the LDS church, according to Jeferey Clayton, area chairman of public relations for the LDS Church's Bountiful region, has always been to not go into debt for something unless it is necessary for everyday comfortable living, whether it be a vehicle, a home, medical necessities, etc. He added that the church members need to remain charitable without putting a pinch on their pocketbooks by purchasing other items. Clayton acknowledged that it has been a long-standing practice in LDS culture to not discontinue paying your charitable financial contributions while still paying off credit debt. He declined to comment further without consultation and further review of the original ruling, A ruling such as this may eventually require a ruling from LDS church headquarters to give their clergy, leaders and counselors a unified policy with which they can counsel their followers. You can leave a message fot reporter James Elmer by calling 626-7655. THE PIE A Month Without Violence. Imagine It! Violence Awareness Month 2006 October 4 Presentation "Personal Safety, Cyber Safety, & Dating Violence on a College Campus" by Sgt. Robin Helton, WSU Police. 1:00 PM UB 348 October 10 Film "Spouse Abuse: A Global Perspective" 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM SSC South Lobby October 13 Film "No One Would Tell" Starring Candace Cameron & Fred Savage 6:00 PM @ Davis Campus October 1 18 Presentation "But I Thought He Loved Me, But I Thought She Cared: About Men and Women and the Warning Signs of Dating Violence."11:00 AM UB 347 & 348 Film "Quiet Storm Project: Youth/Teen Dating Violence Prevention." 1:00 PM SSC South Lobby October 19 Book Group Discussion "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin De Becker. Led by Dr. Dianna Rangel, WSU Counseling & Psychological Services. Services for Women Students is purchasing a limited number of books, if you are interested in participating the books will be made available on September 18th on a first come first serve basis. 1:00 PM UB 348 Film Encore Presentation ""No One Would Tell" Starring Candace Cameron & Fred Savage. 2:00 PM SSC South Lobby Delivers anywhere on campus. Purchase Orders Welcome Specialty Pizzas Pull-A-Parts (Breadsticks) Baked Subs Zappis (Calzones) Chef & Caesar Salads B u ff a I o Wings 'Best Pizza" Baked Manicotti 801-627-1920 42OO Harrison Blvd. s 11/03 Off I I I I I Any 14" or Larger Pizza. • Only otte couuuti pei viur. No reptoducttom allowed Not v^lld wttti othtn o " « t . ditCouiiK or oKnttt S3.QQ off eouporn. Offer valid W1U1 coupon only.|| October 27 Coffee & Conversation Presents "In Love" A short film followed by discussion. Led by Lindsey MacDonald, WSU Services for Women Students. Noon SSC South Lobby ! October 2-31 Service Project to benefit Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter. If you trick us with a donation of paper towels, facial tissue, toilet tissue or garbage bags, and we will give you a treat! All Donations need to | be dropped off at SSC 150 at Services For Women Students between 7:30-4:30. For more information contact Services For Women Students @ 626-6090 WOULD YOU LIKE TO RETIRE BY THE TIME YOU GRADUATE? NO Investment • NO Buying • NO Selling • Just Referring Simply refer people you know to join the Free Card Matrix membership and benefit for life! Free to join, Free to promote, No buying, No selling Just referring and making money Call Today and Change Your Life Forever! 1(888) 686-4433 www.imaginemoremoney.com |