UVSC College Times, 2001-10-08

              EL BUEN PANO EN EL ARCA SE VENDE VOLUME 30 ISSUE 17 QUOTE OF THE DAY A 0 Kaylin's Shopping Axiom- If you like it and can afford it, it won't be available when you want it. If you like it and can have it immediately, it won't be affordable. 1 ' ) . Ay mj BY AND FOR THE STUDENTS OF UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE Terrorism is a big concern for many, is it irrational? pg 4 I ...I - ,,. , , ,, .A Ali Roberts gets scholar athlete of the month, pg 8 i . i, NETXNEWS Nominate someone for the NetXNews "Distinguished Student Servant Award" starting TODAY. Go 10 www.netxnews.net to cast your vote!!!! Top three will be announced 10122 in THE COLLEGE TIMES. VALLEY WEATHER TODAY: Sunny High 74 Low 52 e e Tuesday: Sunny High 73 Low 51 Wednesday: Sunny High 72 Low 50 Dime O DTD By DANIELLE WHITE Of THE NETXNEWS Ethic:, the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation; of moral principles or values; a theory or system of moral values; the principles of conduct governing an individual or group, (source: Webster's Colliegiate Dictionary). Richly woven is the tapestry of time. With every intricate stitch is a moment captured and immortalized.It is the token tool of which history is made, retold, re-visited and UVSC has been weaving a richly colored tapestry since its beginnings as Utah Technical College in 1941. As it becomes increasingly recognized as a solidified four-year institution offering a plethora of bachelor programs, one of its precious pearls may be the nationally renowned Ethics and Values program. Established by Dr. Elaine Englehardt, assistant vice president of academic affairs and assistant honors philosophy professor, in 1986 the program has gained significant momentum and become an intrical, perhaps even essential part of UVSC core curriculum. It has received a half dozen prestigious grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities that enabled the program to be disseminated into all educational disciplines and majors the college offers it even implemented such a system into the K-12 school districts within UVSC radius. Perhaps, one of its most pivotal turning points was in Spring when the Ethics Across trie Curriculum was presented with a prestigious award for educational excellence. The program was up against Ivy League schools such as Duke for the award. "It's quite an accomplishment," Englehardt said "We're so proud of the program." Dr. David Keller, center director for the study of ethics and assistant professor of philosophy helped co-found Ethics Across the Curriculum and since his tenure has taken it to increasing heights its growth rapidly reaching leaps and bounds. "UVSC has a national reputation for ethics," Keller said. "No one here has any idea how people see us.... we're well-respected throughout the higher education arena." Each year he aides in coordinating "Ethics Week" on campus with additional professors in the Humanities and Philosophy Department. Distinguished and often celebrated educators from universities across the country come to UVSC and speak on a myriad of subjects ranging from religion, sex, the environment, multi-culturalism, and the media, posing probing ethical dilemmas and encourage intellectual thought. "We want to teach them (the students) to argue rationally," Englehardt said. "We're preparing them to be highly functioning, contributing members of society." Albiet, it is akin to a Murphy's Law "there must "history" continued on pg. 3 A V FILE PHOTO Last week students congregated to hear Professors ot Ethics. u3PJFT SAL By ESETA HAVEA OF THE NETXNEWS What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and-the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pike - Those big colorful 'Hirsche Smiles' donation boxes you've seen around campus since August, were emptied to the Quad last week for a two day thrift sale, from Oct. 3-4. "The donations are from the UVSC students and faculty. Students on our committee also gathered clothes at their apartment complexes and asked their families for donations," Jason Judd, assistant service director, said. The ASUVSC Service Committee whom conducts this thrift sale yearly, said all donations and proceeds go directly to The Hirsche Smiles Foundation. Established in 1993, Michael Chandler and Dr. Blayne Hirsche set up The Hirsche Smiles Foundation, primarily to perform surgeries on children in third world countries with cleft pallets, and other facial deformities, so they could smile. But it's main focus doesn't stop Dr. Hirsche, whom works closely with UVSC's health programs, from treating people's deformities of all ages, "to help make life more livable," Julie Musselman, a nurse professor on campus, said. Dr. Hirsche whose originally from Alberta, Canada, but resides in Provo has made 10 team trips to countries in South and Central America, helping children who don't have the resources to receive the care they need. "There is higher incidence for cleft lips and other birth defects, but there is little opportunity to have it repaired, due to poverty oh lack of facilities, and doctors that do that type of work,"Muss!eman said. And with hundreds of surgeries already performed by 'Hirsche Smiles,' it further goes the extra mile by providing humanitarian aid through educational welfare services programs, supplying school materials for school children in Central and South America, and promoting health education. "This makes it possible for children to receive the needed surgery that they otherwise may not be able to obtain." Musselman say "It makes a big difference." Musselman also stated, "Hirsche Smiles is very much appreciative of UVSC's help and involvement, and that all the donated money will go into "Thrift sale" continued on pg. 3 5 .... . i ,VJ O .11 'j -k i . ,v ,,, nr V I mm ZimmCi I It- ...V A ANDREW GREEN, NETXNEWS Students from different organizations gathered In the quad last Wednesday and Thursday to walk the catwalk and faslon off some of the clothes for sale. The money raised was donated to The Hirsche Smile Foundation. Ethics in Mormonism By CHARLOTTE EADS OF THE NETXNEWS STAFF Dr. Brian Birch, Ph.D., was only five minutes into his speech on "Religion in American Discourse" Wednesday afternoon. I was sitting quietly on the back row of the Ragan Theater next to my good friend Ethan, taking in the lecture. Suddenly lights began flashing and an irritating buzzing sounded it was the fire alarm. Feeling no panic - I didn't smell smoke - I slowly closed my notebook and gathered my things, looking around at the other bewildered spectators. No one else moved a muscle other than to observe their neighbors' reactions. Everyone just sat there, believing it was a prank and that someone would get rid of the annoying eeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeee clamoring in our ears. Just as students were standing up, a man came in through the back entry and, with his arms, motioned for us to exit the auditorium. A man's voice came over the speakers. "This is a fire alarm. Please exit the building. The exits are at the back of the theater." The rest of his message was lost in the sudden noise made by 80 or so confused ethics week-goers rushing to leave the room and the loud alarm. Students filed outside and stood in the sun, waiting for someone to tell us what was going on. Eventually we were informed it was a false alarm and that the speakers would finish their speeches once everyone was seated. After a few not-so-funny puns about what had happened, Dr. Birch resumed his discourse and everyone settled down to hear what he had to say. After he had finished, Michael Minch began his talk on "Mormonism and Americanism." His remarks were fascinating. He spoke about things that are common to both Americans and Mormons, such as "Ethics" continued on pg. 3 Looking for a career I Ol i V 1 ir..i 1L?I f v A,- i 14) ANDREW GREEN NETXNEWS On Thursday October 4 students on campus had a prime opportunity to find full-time employment at the Career Fair. The event was sponsored by the Career and Student Employment Center. Over 60 companies were on hand telling students about opportunities available. The Career Center Is located in Ad-lli. s x r-j i ' ULiLiL Calendar Get ideas for that hot date this week. The who, what, when, and where of UVSC. Page 2 Opinions Why do students have to be so poor? A question that seems to go unan- swered. Page 4 Life It was a time for dancing, prancing, and fashioning off the latest in thrift wear. Page 7 1 " iU Sports Sam Atoa was blessed with his 100th win of his career. The womens volleyball just keeps getting better and better. Page 8 f JfrV Nfc- I mm