UVSC College Times, 2004-09-13

              UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE 1 i 4 i i ii i '1 WW ( EL BUEN PANO EN EL ARCA SE VENDE X wVi VOLUME 33 ISSUE 6 c 1 UVSC Volleyball had a busy weekend. Check it out on page 13. . -. . .. . .... , ; I n ii it i What does it take to be a true scholar? We ask one on page 12. The spirit of Aloha on page 7. Ten to the hour, every hour, UVXNews brings you the latest. 1 www i-'kh- ! 'nil The new monthly mag that gives it to you straight. n 1 '(TlfT1 JuLIUJULI V V, Director Michael Moore has agreed to an offer made by ASUVSC to bring him to campus for a speaking engagement in October. Ooiitrouorsio! dircoto plans for UVSC uisi By Shawn Mansell Your News Editor Award-winning documentar-ian and bestselling author Michael Moore is headed for UVSC. The controversial media figure is slated to speak on campus October 20th. The decision to invite Moore wasn't unanimous. "The student council was split," ASUVSC President Jim Bassi said. The final call was made by ASUVSC academics Vice President Joe Vogel. "I fully support Joe. He is capable of making those decisions," Bassi said. Bassi explained that there seem to be two common complaints with the choice to host Moore. "People worry about it representing only one side (of the political spectrum). And they complain about the cost." While he wouldn't divulge the price tag Moore's time had attached to it, Bassi ball parked the cost at between $20,000 and $50,000. The school's annual speaker budget is $50,000. "I don't know of a speaker costing us more than $10,000," Bassi said. "I don't think we have ever paid anyone this much to come speak on campus." Phil Clegg, director of student life and leadership recalled Olympic speed skater charging $16,000 for her campus appearance. Academics, writers and other would-be college speakers usually contact schools through their agents or publicists Clegg explained. "His agent sent us an email and I forwarded it to Joe (Vogel)," Bassi said shedding further "1 Photo Illustration by Vegor PedersenNetXNews light on the process. The details haven't been completely ironed out, but both Bassi and Vogel expect the event to be free for students but not for the general public . "We plan on charging the public between $3 and $5," Bassi said. "We will get at least some of it money back," Vogel said. Jim Bassi offered advice for those concerned that Moore's presence would signal a political bias. "As a higher educational institution we need to be bringing on speakers who represent all sorts of different view points." Clegg voiced a similar opinion. "College is all about being exposed to different perspectives. You should hear what people have to say and then decide which values you do or don't, share with them." The administration hasn't offered tod many objections. "They have been supportive," Clegg said. "President Sederburg hasn't mentioned it directly, but he has hinted at it," Bassi said. v o MICHAEL MOORS '" "tf; ' ll t' ,.,!!, n j - i 7" HCTURil zoo LutHfi nu wn The DVD release of Fahrenheit 91 1 is scheduled for Oct 5. 3 Company cuts UUSC big GtiGGti By Sam Garfield News Writer Foryears, the UVSC student body has been providing a capable workforce for the businesses of Utah Valley. Now one of those businesses, Vector Marketing, is giving something back. The campus relations manager for Vector Marketing, Annie Krill, presented UVSC with a check for $ 1 ,000 in a special meeting last Tuesday. The check was given to UVSC in celebration of an outstanding salesman and one of UVSC's own, Adam Johnson. Johnson was one of five top sellers in Vector's . twelve state region. J ' ' -..At,'.. -K , j ' 1 Andy HuntNetXNews Vector Marketing presented UVSC with a check for $ 1 000 in appreciation for providing the company with some of their best employees over the years Within five months of working for Vector, Johnson was able to become one of the top five salesmen in Vector's central division, which includes 12 states. "His ability to set a higher standard for his peers while building upon his personal experience is why we 1 H iff ms. ""N TO Hill mm mm By Shawn Mansell Your News Editor UVSC's Communications department has added a respected journalist and writer to their teaching roster. Scott Carrier, whose freelance radio reports have made him one of NPR's favorite sons, is co-teaching a radio production class with Mike Wisland. If department chair Phil Gordon has his way Carrier will do more than add insight on recording interviews or give hints on gauging equipment. "I've made no secret that I'd love to have this guy teach here full-time," Gordon said. Gordon played a pivotal role in recruiting Carrier to UVSC. "I think his wife is tired of him parachuting into war zones," he said. Scott Carrier doesn't disagree with Gordon's analysis. "My wife," was the answer Carrier gave when asked what brought him to UVSC. He also mentioned treasured friendships he shares with faculty members Scott Abbott, Sam Rushforth and Alex Caldiero. "I'm in Alex's gang," Carrier said. The worldwide web is full of gushing reviews of Carrier's interviews and essays. "Maybe I need to tjp md