UVSC College Times, 2002-07-22

              W W M EL BUEN PANO EN EL ARCA SE VENDE MONDAY JULY 22, 2002 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 2 CAMPUS CALENDAR See the best uvsc calendar on the planet at netXnews.net O VALLEY WEATHER iinrv A. TODAY: Partly Cloudy High 95" Low 66 Tr WEDNESDAY: 4 Partly Cloudy TVl High 93 Low 68 J TO a THURSDAY: MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TAKES 3RD AT NATIONALS Men's volleyball had an incredible season. See more on page 7 CAMPING OUT AND MOOCHING OFF THE STATE The great purpose of the 60-hour rule See more on page 4 t x n MrAC ilLVVO n e t NetXNcws is your student produced news source for breaking news and calendar events visit NetXNews.net NEWS BRIEFS Accused American Taliban Pleads Guilty John Walker Lindh pled guilty on Monday to charges that he aligned himself with the Taliban. President Bush approved the parameters of the deal last week. Lindh"s lawyers had planned to argue Lindh 's statements during his capture should be thrown out because he was not informed of his rights. Instead Lindh entered his plea and describe how he had carried two grenades and a rifle during his service for the Taliban. The plea saved Lindh from life in prison but he still faces the next twenty years behind bars. Gore Comes to Utah The former Vice President Al Gore was in to Utah. Last Tuesday Gore was in town for a Democratic fund raiser and to speak to a travel agent group. Gore came to give a paid speech before the National Business Travelers Association, said Democratic Party executive director Todd Taylor. Tuesday morning Gore appeared at a private Utah Democratic Party fund-raiser to which 50 people w ere invited to at $1000 per person. The Breakfast speech was held in the Grand American Hotel in Sal Lake. Gore was not paid by the Democratic Party for his fund raising appearance nor did they pay any of his expenses, Taylor said. Greenspan Optimistic Alan Greenspan told congress on Tuesday that the economy will continue to be affected by last years recession and will continue to feel the fallout from investors' and consumers' loss of confidence in corporate America, but the Federal Reserve chairman also said the economy is on the road to full recovery. Greenspan told the Senate Banking Committee, "the effects of the recent difficulties will linger for a bit longer but as they wear off, and absent significant further adverse shock, the U.S. economy is posed to resume a pattern of sustained growth." He said he expected the economy to grow this year between 3.50 percent and 3.75 when measured from the fourth quarter. That is stronger than February's forecast of 2.5 to 3 percent. Trade Canter will not be as Tall On Tuesday officials unveiled proposed plans to rebuild the World Trade Center. The plans call for replacing the towers with a cluster of buildings that are much shorter than the towers which were 1 10 stories high. The possible designs do include memorials, office space and cultural centers. All of the proposed designs include substantial memorial to the victims of the attack and four of the plans would keep the ground clear where the towers once stood. Bush Gives Plan to Congress President Bush submitted to congress the nation's comprehensive strategy for confronting terrorism within U.S. borders. He called the protection of America from terrorists "our most urgent national priority." Bush said the plan for a House Select committee on Homeland Security "lays out clear lines of authority and clearresponsibilities-responsibilities for federal employees and for governors and mayors and community and business leaders and the American citizens." He said that with a picture of those responsibilities money and man powaer can be directed to meeting them. The presidents overall strategy is to create a new cabinet-level department to implement the plan. at Legislature changes definition of a resident student in Utah i p j Logan HountPapiA V EPh32m Q Jl ' Moab edarCiy Bkndiig George 3Ll 2 THE LAW NOW REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS. C SaiLakfi Civ By Michael Strong OF THE NETXNFWS STAFF When people feel unwelcome in their communities, they move. If an individual no longer feels welcome in their school, they drop out. On Friday, May third of this year, the Legislature changed the definition of what a resident student in Utah is. The law now requires one year of continuous residency in Utah and completion of 60 semester credit hours at a Utah institution of higher education. To earn 60 semester credits in Utah you would have to live here for two years. That is an additional year for nonresidents to qualify as resident students. Why would the Board of Regents want to redefine resi dency requirements to include an extra year? "They wanted to generate revenue for the state so the State Legislature decided that by making it harder for nonresidents to go to school they would make more money..." stated Ryan Vogel, Student Body President. For many out of state scholars, this is the difference between attaining their dreams of a higher education, or dropping out to get a second job. "I think they're out of control," stated UVSC student Rachel Gardner in response to the new law. "I think it's tragic." Gardner stated, when 3he discovered that UVSC students were going home to their native states, The Legislature's decision has caused many people to reconsider attending Utah Valley State College. Admissions may drop because of Public Law 53B-8-102. "It really is troubling that they feel like they're forced to drop out and go home," stated Vice President of Academics, Brad Cook. An institution of higher learning should expose attendees to new material, different ideas and cultural diversity. If out of state students are pushed away; Utah schools will be left without the excitement that contrary ideas spawn. "They talk a lot about diversity on campus, but when it actually comjs to funding it, they're not willing to do it," stated Vorel. This law could benefit students, too. The money earned could help stabilize tuition rates. Last year, Utah Valley State College experienced a 19.5 increase in tuition. If nothing changes, the school may face an additional increase next year. "I don't think it really mat- "New Law" continued on page 3 Graphic by Gordon Peterson UVSC President ranked among the top six finalists By Kelsey Haddow OF THE NETXNEWS STAFF civits lEiis oti;e m: NctXNcv !.idoti:etiiie; .net ir; Don 't forget, you can see NetXNews broadcast daily on the campus monitors every hour on the hour. Visit our web site at www. netxnews. net and get daily updates of campus happenings, calendar events, and s campus life. ':;! On Friday July 12, 2002 Nevada Board of Regents announced that it has narrowed its search down to the top six finalists to preside over its newest colleges. UVSC President Kerry Romesburg was ranked among the top six. Nevada State College at Henderson is scheduled to open this fall, for the first time. Romesburg came to UVSC fourteen years ago, and has been instrumental in helping the school reach four-year status. Romesburg also has been a strong advocate for UVSC to be given university status. "Pres. Romesburg has been approached often about jobs in other places during his time here at UVSC. He has entertained those opportunity several times. It comes as no surprise that other institutions want him, and to have had him for 14 years is very unique, most college presidents only last 4-5 years," stated Derek Hall, Director of College Relations. UVSC Student Body President, Ryan Vogel is hopeful that Romesburg will stay at UVSC, but if he were to leave "It would be a huge loss if we lost Romesburg because of his influence on the state level, and his vision at the institutional level," state Vogel. According to articles in the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News, there would be a significant pay increase with the new position. Romesburg's current salary is $145,000, and the position of President at the new college in Nevada would pay between $165,000 and $200,000 a year. It is unlikely though that Romesburg would leave simply for a pay increase. "The job at Nevada State College interests him, mainly because he can start from ground zero. We would hate to lose him," stated Hall. Brad Cook, when asked about the potential job offer for Romesburg stated, "We clearly have a president that is one of the best if not in the state, in the country. President Romesburg has had such a impact of the evolution of UVSC. No one wants to see him leave." State test on hold to save money and refine questions By Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The state's Utah Basic Skills Competency Test has been put on hold to save money and refine the test, which has been attacked as being too subjective, too difficult or too easy. The test is part of the Utah Performance Assessment System for Students, a series of tests and assessments mandated by the state Legislature in 1999. The goal is to raise student achievement by holding schools accountable. The basic skills test consists of three 90-minute sections in reading, math and language arts. "When the test is finished, you need to be geared up for the fact that it is going to be controversial," Steven Laing, state superintendent of public education, told a committee of legislators and educators Tuesday. "There needs to be general consensus on what basic skills are." By delaying implementation of the test by one year, the state saves $629,000. School officials will use the extra time to refine the test into something the greater part of the community can feel comfortable with, Laing said. A pilot version of the test has been administered to Utah high school students. Another pilot test, which doesn't count toward whether students graduate, will be given to 10th graders next year. After the test is implemented, students who fail it will have up until the 12th grade to retake it. If students are unable to pass the test, they will receive a certificate of completion from high school rather than a diploma. The consequence of failing the test concerns some legislators, who contend the test is too hard. State Sen. Carlene Walker, R-Salt Lake City, said the pilot version inaccurately assesses minimum competency. "I didn't want this to be a discouraging and defeating process for the 10th grader who took it," Walker said. "I am so relieved that we are not going forward with this." 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