UVU Review, 2011-09-26

              i0 UVU REVIEW ONLINE SUMMER 2011 DEAN'S LIST IS AVAILABLE NOW WWW.UVUREVIEW.COM ' O li N " V K I Silence about violence is violence Banned Book Week condones the act of censorship LIFE B7 T1 sm m-r- -m r-- L " ' "- " - - Physician assisted suicides continues to be a hot topic - today. BY TIFFANY FRANDSEN Witnessing a person's final breath is said to be one of life's most intimate experiences. These moments are equally as emotionally touching as when they have been chosen and scheduled by the dying person. UVU students and faculty had the opportunity on Sept. 19 to watch "How to Die in Oregon," a documentary covering the Death with Dignity Act in Oregon as part of this year's Ethics Awareness Week. Directed and produced by Peter D. Richardson, the expose follows the journey of different families and individuals struggling with the decision of whether or not to Many backgrounds, many stories.. .one American spirit BY HENRY CERVERA As the U.S. celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the UVU community is highlighting the importance of celebrating Latino culture. "Many Backgrounds, Many Stories. ..One American Spirit" is being played in remembrance of contributions the Hispanic community has made in the U.S. "It's definitely important that we celebrate the 'His-panos' since we interact with Latinos every day. It's good for us to know what Latinos are doing to build the country," said Brandon Carr, a Communications student from Park City, Utah. According to the last demographics provided by the Office of Institutional Research in 2010, the number of Hispanic students attending UVU represents 6.5 percent of the total student population. :' .-a bp.- I! 1$M! i V purposefully end their lives. Following the screening, Richardson participated in a Q&A session with Nancy Rushforth, professor of Integrated Studies at UVU; Peggy Battin, Philosophy professor from the University of Utah; J. Mark 01-sen, Philosophy professor at UVU and Michael Popich, Philosophy professor from Westminster College. Blake Griffiths, a junior studying Economics and Finance, felt a negative reaction toward the act, but his stance wavered while he watched the real life stories of Cody, Randy and others. Other audience members' resolve was strengthened, as well. Lisa Williamson, UVU academic adviser, already felt the decision to live and "The Hispanic Heritage Month represents a recognition to the hard work and diversity the immigrant community has brought to the country," said Jesler Molina, an international student from Caracas, Venezuela and Political Science major at UVU. Hispanic students bring diversity to the UVU campus not only because most of them speak Spanish, but also because they are all from different countries and backgrounds. Some Hispanic students were born in the U.S. and have never left the country, while others emigrated here with their family at a young age and many came here to study as international students from one of the 21 Spanish speaking countries. "Not long ago, I was celebrating the independence of my country, Mexico, and I thought about how much it would help Americans to know more about our culture, history, and the di- EEHEW M1 li It nte sifflft die lies with the individual. After watching the film, she felt more committed to simi-. lar legislature being passed in Utah. The controversy surrounding the Death with Dignity Act is seen as a moral issue with religion being brought in at every turn. The act allows adults with sound mind to choose the timing of their own death after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.Oregon was the first state inside the U.S. to enact a law protecting the right to choose death. According to Oregon's official government website, 96 patients were prescribed medicine to die and 59 of those patients ingested and died from the medicine, accounting for If' TV cr. Ja? w I Latinos at UVU honor Hispanic Heritage Week on campus. verse situations that Latino countries live day-by-day," said Freddy Basulto, a Marketing student. Many students are not aware of this celebration established in 1968. The celebration was started as a Hispanic Heritage Week by , - v y, 0,. A -ft f - ( ' i U 0 it U PHOTO COURTESY OF SIOCILXCHNG (i n only .002 percent of total deaths in Oregon in 2010. Since the law was passed in 1997, there have been 525 deaths under the Death with Dignity Act. With such low numbers of actual usage under the law, it is "having the option that remains important," Battin said. There are regulations set to discourage abuse, including a process of two separate diagnoses, an application and a prescription for the medicine that terminates life. "We need to think about, talk about tough topics," Williamson said. "That's what university education is all about: being exposed to new ideas, new people, new belief systems and other ways of being in the world." If t r V it ;r!. HEHRV CEHVERAUVU REVIEW President Lyndon Johnson and was later expanded as a 30-day celebration period by President Ronald Reagan.The reason this celebration covers two months of Spirit A5 mi V IHH II Fine Arts Center BY JEFF JACOBSEN Asst. Life Editor School of the Arts administrators will join faculty and student representatives Monday, Sept. 26 to hold a press conference-style meeting where anyone can come to learn the truth about the proposed Fine Arts Center. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in GT 416. With the growth that UVU has experienced recently, many students are wondering what the next addition to campus will be. Those involved with programs in the School of the Arts believe that the Fine Arts Center should be high on the list of priorities since facilities available on campus are insufficient for their needs. Some performing groups too large for the space provided in campus venues are forced to perform at local venues like Timpview High School and the Covey Center for the Arts. What most people don't realize, though, is that the decision about what to build next is hardly as easy as choosing a building from a list. Superflu Reach out and save lives Author Julie Hersh conveys the seriousness cf scicide and the steps to help ethers cot BY SPENCER HEALEY Julie Hersh was certain her life was over. She was so certain she had nothing left to offer her children, her husband, and her community that she drove her car into the garage and let the engine run for an hour and a half. Her suicide attempt failed however, but only r ' because the ga " " I was so greatly helped by people who said a kind word, v: Julie Hersh rage was well ventilated. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, to an audience of students, educators, and mental health professionals at UVU, Julie K. Hersh, author of "Struck by Living", recounted . her suicide attempt. The event titled "Protecting Mental Health in a Hectic World" was held in the Rngan Theater and featured a speech by Hersh followed by a question & answer session with the audience. A moment of silence was observed in memorial of the four UVU students who committed suicide in the past year. Four empty chairs ous speculation and rumors have been spread about the methods that the Facilities Planning Department uses to guide the university as it expands to fit the growing student population. The Monday meeting is intended to dispel negative rumors about the new building, encourage interdepartmental cooperation and let the campus population know what they can do to expedite the arrival of this building. According to Erin Haskell, UVUSA senator over the School of the Arts, the arrival of the Fine Arts Center is likely to put a spotlight on UVU that will attract plenty of community attention, as well as "shape the history of the university." HI CE E ARTS TER MEETI :g Monday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in GT416 were placed on the stage at the theater, each chair at- tached to a separate white balloon representing one of the lost students. Following the event the balloons were released by Hersh, faculty members, and students in the UVU courtyard. Hersh battled with depression since her freshman year at Notre Dame University and has survived three failed suicide attempts in her life. A shock therapy procedure called Electro Convulsive Therapy helped her come out of her depressive state, but Hersh 's speech focused mainly on maintaining mental health through healthy living."We live in a quick-fix culture. People want a procedure, people want medication that's going to make them well. They're not really willing to do the hard work to change their lives." Hersh said. "We should Lives A5,