UVSC College Times, 2002-01-10

              VOLUME 30 ISSUE 31 WHAT'S INSIDE Calendar-Battle of the bands is coming up and much more. Page 2 See our daily updated calendar at netXnew.net J VALLEY WEATHER TODAY: Parly Cloudy High 30 Low 15 UlfSC BASKETBALL Catch the action at home tills wp.Rk 23V end. See more cn Page 8. EL BUEN PANO EN EL A RCA SE VENDE I f I ' J. I " k '-y High 36 Low 23 J i : i x III ! ; X l J I J Saturday V J VJ J J AJr J ; - . 1 ff GET FIRED UP! b V-L Check out the activities for I homecoming week. See more on Page 8. (g Don you 'mow why I pulled you over? Is there anything worse than Betting a ticket in Utah? See more on Page 6. A Plugged in... with Andrew Crowley Man Arrested With Weapons in Luggage CHICAGO (AP) - A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday after security screeners at Midway Airport found four pocket knives, a box cutter, two flares and a bottle of lighter fluid in his carry-on bag. Sgt. Robert Cargie said police did not know why the man had the items in his possession. The man was not immediately charged. Arizona Terror Suspected Indicted PHOENIX (AP) - Federal officials released a new indictment Monday accusing a man taken into custody in the government's terror probe of using a false identity in his successful 1998 request for asylum. A federal grand jury in California indicted Malek Seif last week on two counts of making false statements to federal officials. A federal grand jury in Arizona has charged Seif with 41 counts of making false statements, Social Security fraud and mail fraud. Passengar Punches Flight Attendant LOS ANGELES (AP) - A passenger on a flight about to depart from Los Angeles International Airport was arrested after he punched a flight attendant and opened the plane's rear door, authorities said. The attendant was treated for minor injuries. No one else was hurt. Girl Says She Saw Hockey Beating By Hockey Father CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) A 12-year-old testified Monday that she watched as one hockey father pummeled another, then saw the beaten man lying motionless. Rachel Labarge was the first of several children expected to take the stand in the manslaughter trial of Thomas Junta. Junta is accused of beating Michael Costin to death after the two argued over rough play at their sons' hockey practice. Junta said he was defending himself. In a police interview after the fight that was played Monday, the 270-pound Junta described himself and the 160-pound Costin as "two dopey guys"arguing. Pittsburgh Cops Want End to Feds PITTSBURGH (AP) - City officials are seeking to end federal oversight of the police department, saying procedures have been overhauled since officers were accused of violating suspects' civil rights. Susan Malie, an attorney for the city, said Monday that the city hopes to have a consent decree with the Justice Department lifted in April. V. i Vote on today's H we too rich in U America?" Vote at www.netxnews.net and see immediate poll I results. Yes, it's true. Your On Campus Hosts, Matt Eastin and Brittney Wiscombe interviewed the campus construction crew. You won't believe what they found. See their report on Campus Camble. daily on the hour III .M null ! r,, w mm m i By Jonothan Manyne OF THE NETXNEWS STAFF It's bathing suit weather at UVSC; some are even dressing for a formal event, and a few more are taking the time to show off their talents. What is causing all the commotion on campus? It is time for the yearly Miss UVSC Scholarship Pageant. Seven of UVSC's finest will be competing Tuesday, January 15th for the coveted crown of Miss UVSC. The Miss UVSC pageant began in 1981 when UVSC was still Utah Technical College. Since that time it has evolved with the school. The pageant provides young women between the ages of 17-24 with the opportunity to compete for scholarships that will help them continue their education and also send the to the state competition to compete for the title of Miss Utah. The goal of the pageant is to recognize women at UVSC and support and encourage their role at UVSC and in the surrounding community. The pageant also puts at large amount of stress on promoting volunteer opportunities for all that wish to participate. There are four categories that each contestant must compete in to win the title of Miss UVSC which are talent, personal Interview, evening wear, and physical fitness in a swimsuit. During the talent portion of the competition, contestants must display a talent so that the judges may see their ability to perform and prepare. Judges will score each talent perfor mance on interpretive ability, technical skill and stage presence. The personal interview is also an important aspect of the pageant. This interview gives judges further insight into each contestant and their ability to express and distinguish their beliefs. Since Miss UVSC will be representing the school in many aspects it is important that they come across as articulate and confident. Since 1990 each contestant has been allowed to choose a personal platform, which they will promote as Miss UVSC. During this personal interview they may be asked to expound on that platform for the judges and the audience. Evening wear and physical fitness in a swimsuit, these two categories may seem superficial to many that oppose pageants, but according to rageant coordinators "first impression" in an important part of being Miss UVSC, and how each contestant carries themselves, as they will be representing the school. During these two portions of the pageant contestants are judges on good physical fitness and health, overall "first impression," sense of confidence, stage presence and personality. Contestants will also have to answer on stage questions during the evening wear portion of the competition. Nicole Shaw the reigning Miss UVSC will be giving up her title this Tuesday. During the past year Nicole promoted seat belt safety. Nicole is also responsible for choosing this year's pageant theme: "Fired up ft,. Mr -v. Fill PMH Nicole Shaw will step down as Miss UVSC on Tuesday, January 15, 2001. Wrist Bands for Olympic Concert By AP Writer OF THE ASSOCIATE PRESS SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Following one night of people waiting outside in the cold for a shot at free tickets for Olympic concerts and medals presentations, organizers have changed the process. The first wave of patrons lined up at Smith's Tix stores across Salt Lake Valley to get wristbands when the stores opened Monday. The wristbands entitle them to return Thursday for a random draw to determine the order in which they may select up to four free tickets from the first Courtesy Photo Dave Matthews band will be performing during the Olympics at the Medal Plaza. f--v 1 . '1 Andrew CieenKitXNtws UVSC students who participated In the Outdoor Recreation's green river trip last summer paddled one hundred miles and perservered through treacherous rapids. 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