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Valley housing won’t take summer off BY PAUL CHRISTIANSEN staff writer

With the end of USU’s regular school year approaching, many students will be faced with the feat of looking for a new place to live. Some individuals will leave for the summer while others will stay in Cache Valley. In any case, local housing agencies — both on and off campus — don’t get the benefit of a summer vacation, said Whitney Milligan, director of Housing and Residence Life. Because so few students enroll in sum-� mer courses, the Housing Office sees the number of on-�campus residents decrease to almost 10 percent of normal occupancy. “Generally when summer is here, there are between 200 and 300 students still living on campus,� Milligan said. “During the year when they’re full, we have 2,800 students living in housing.� Still, just because many students leave Logan for the summer, Milligan said, that doesn’t mean the residence halls and dormitories go empty for months at a time. Much of campus housing is used for conferences for basketball camps, football camps, cheerleading camps and other youth groups. “They’re mostly high school-�age kids that come during the summer,� Milligan said. “They’re here for a couple of days and then they leave, then other groups

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VEHICLES PACK THE PARKING LOT near Continental Apartments. CURTIS RIPPLINGER photo

Valley residents hold vigil for marriage equality BY JESSICA SONDEREGGER Hard News Cafe

NEARLY 140 CACHE VALLEY RESIDENTS turned out for a vigil at the Old Cache County Courthouse in support of marriage equality. JESSICA SONDEREGGER photo

Shades of red decorated the steps of the historic Cache Country Courthouse as nearly 140 community members gathered in sup-� port of same-�sex marriage equality and equal rights. “We are here to take a stand for justice and equality,� said Pastor Paul Heins of Logan’s First Presbyterian Church. “You have been waiting long enough.� The candlelight vigil was part of the nationwide “Lighting Our Way to Justice� campaign, sponsored by Marriage Equality USA. The vigils came as the U.S. Supreme Court began arguments in two related cases over same-�sex marriage—the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a federal law defining marriage as between a man and a woman only; and California’s Proposition 8, passed in 2008 to outlaw same-�sex marriage. The local vigil was the work of three groups—the Logan chapter of PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and USU’s Allies on Campus and LIFE (Love Is For Everyone)—which put the event together to raise awareness within Cache Valley and localize a national issue. Amy Bailey, a member of the steering committee of Allies on Campus, said that

because constitutional challenges to both DOMA and Prop 8 have succeeded in lower federal courts, there is a definite chance that at least some of the provisions of these laws could be overturned. It’s time to extend civil rights to all couples and families across America, Bailey said. “Equality matters to me, because I want a wedding album for Chris,� she said, recog-� nizing her nephew as a key motivator in her push for marriage equality. Many supporters, including Cary Youmans, president of the local PFLAG branch, and LIFE President Kennedy Tripp, find hope in the outcomes of equal rights movements throughout the nation’s history. Referring to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, Youmans said the country is once again divided. “The issue is getting the whole country on the same page,� he said, “just as we had to on the issue of slavery.� It wasn’t just women or people of color who voiced opposition to discrimination, Tripp said. “Other people had to stand up and say, ‘I think this is wrong,’� he said. The gay rights and same-�sex marriage move-� ments are creating the same kind of societal support, he said. “I believe we are on the winning side,� Heins said. “My friends, we stand with you.�

North Korea ratchets up talk of war

BY CHICO HARLAN

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SEOUL — North Korea’s army said Thursday it had received approval for a “cutting edge� nuclear strike on the United States, adding that the situation on the Korean Peninsula had reached an explosive stage. The threat followed the North’s move Wednesday to ban South Korean workers from a joint industrial complex that has long stood as a symbol for the tenuous peace on the pen-� insula. South Korea’s defense minister said Seoul would con-� sider military action if the safety of workers is put at risk. Those moves, paired together, raised concerns in the region about the prospect for armed conflict amid uncer-� tainty on whether the North is blustering, bluffing, or rath-� er becoming more dangerous than it’s been since the Korean War. In recent weeks, North Korea has upped its hostile rheto-� ric while also pulling the plugs on its few lines of commu-� nication with South Korea, including at Kaesong Industrial Complex and a military hotline along the demilitarized

border. The statement issued Thursday followed up on a threat last month to launch pre-�emptive nuclear strikes on the United States and its allies, including South Korea. The North blamed Washington for its “hostile� policy and said its resentment toward the United States has reached an “irrepressible phase.� “The moment of explosion is approaching fast,� the North said. “No one can say a war will break out in Korea or not and whether it will break out today or tomorrow.� Some analysts say the North is using the threats as a way to raise tensions and pressure Seoul or Washington into negotiations. For new South Korean President Park Geun-� hye, the next days will be critical in determining the future of Kaesong, where North and South Koreans worked side by side until Wednesday. Experts said the North may be reluctant to close the Kaesong complex — located six miles north of the heavily fortified border. They said the North may instead hope to spark alarm from its richer neighbor, whose people typically view Pyongyang as a worrisome but far-�removed threat —

one unlikely to upend their own lives. But the North’s decision to ban entry presents an immedi-� ate and “serious� obstacle to the roughly 120 South Korean businesses that operate at Kaesong, a South Korean govern-� ment spokesman said. North Korea has tried in recent weeks to boost tensions on the peninsula, nullifying an armistice agreement, declar-� ing a “state of war� and vowing to produce new fissile mate-� rial for its nuclear weapons. But the Kaesong move marks an even more forceful step, showing the North’s willingness to meddle with — and potentially lose — a cash cow that gen-� erates between $20 million and $100 million annually for the authoritarian government, according to estimates from economists. The North banned entry to Kaesong at least once before, for a matter of days in 2009 during joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. But officials in Seoul and Washington say the situation on the peninsula is now more volatile, with the North controlled by a relatively

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The case for living with mom and dad BY QUENTIN FOTTRELL

MarketWatch (MCT) To Rep. Paul Ryan, col-� lege students forced to move back in with Mom and Dad are the poster children for the bad economy. But from a personal finance perspec-� tive, experts say returning home can be a triumph. “College graduates should

not have to live out their 20s in their childhood bed-� rooms staring up at fading Obama posters and wonder-� ing when they can move out and get going with life, “ Ryan said at the Republican National Convention last week. It’s a growing trend: There are more adult Americans age 34 or younger sleeping in their

childhood bedrooms now than at any other time in the past 30 years, studies show. Nearly one-�quarter of those ages 20 to 34 were living at home between 2007 and 2009, up from 17 percent in 1980, accord-� ing to a study released this month by Zhenchao Qian of Ohio State University. The rate is closer to one-�third for 25-� to 34-�year-�olds,

says Kim Parker, the lead researcher on another recent survey, “The Boomerang Generation.� But just because more young adults are moving in with their parents doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. Andi Cooper, 31, a com-� munications specialist from Ridgeland, Miss. who recently moved in with her parents, says people

shouldn’t feel sorry for her. “I’m extremely happy,� she says. And she’s not alone. Some 78 percent of those surveyed in the Pew study say they’re satisfied with their living arrangements and 77 percent feel upbeat about their future finances. “If there’s supposed to be a stigma attached to living with Mom and Dad through one’s late 20s or early 30s,

today’s boomerang genera-� tion didn’t get that memo,� Parker says. It may also be part of a larger cultural shift: People are also getting married later in life and flying the coop later, Qian says. To be sure, many young adults are living with their parents strictly because of

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Minor arrest records keep college students out of job market BY DESIREE STENNETT Orlando Sentinel (MCT)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Every year, thousands of college students across the nation leave home for the first time and make decisions with potential to affect their lives for years. Along with choosing career paths, taking classes and asserting their newfound freedom, some also end up with criminal charges on their records. A U.S. Department of Justice report released in June showed that students who have been arrested,

even for minor crimes, face extra obstacles in an already shaky job market. A criminal record “will keep many people from obtaining employment, even if they have paid their dues, are qualified for the job and are unlikely to re-� offend,� according to Amy L. Solomon, a senior adviser to the assistant attorney gen-� eral in the Office of Justice Programs, and author of the report. Her report pointed out that “the majority of employ-� ers indicate that they would ‘probably’ or ‘definitely’ not be willing to hire an appli-�

cant with a criminal record.� In October, one 20-�year-� old woman from Broward County, Fla., was visiting the University of Central Florida campus when she was caught holding an open can of beer and charged with misdemeanor underage drinking. Like her, many students have their first run-�in with law enforcement over relatively minor crimes. But even minor infractions could have implications later on. “You don’t want to have that mark on your record,� said University of Central

Florida police Chief Richard Beary. “With the job market as competitive as it is, even that misdemeanor arrest could have an impact on you depending on what position you’re trying to get.� Though it is unclear what proportion of the arrests made by university police involve students rather than members of the general pub-� lic, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report shows that thou-� sands of arrests are made on Florida college campuses each year. People who aren’t enrolled in schools are on campus for various sporting and social

events, and those arrested who are not students are often charged with theft and other property crimes. Cary Carlisle, a Pensacola, Fla., bail bondsman, has seen plenty of first-�time-� offender students come through his doors and said that, although the numbers are low, the experience usu-� ally forces those students to grow up fast. “It’s usually a pretty eye-�opening experience for them,� Carlisle said. “After a while the reality hits them, and all of them are usually scared because this is the first time they have had a

brush with the law.� In addition to the long-� term pitfalls, students also face short-�term consequenc-� es, university spokeswoman Zenaida Kotala said. After an arrest has been reported to the university, the student suspect must go before the Office of Student Conduct, which evaluates each case. The office’s student-�con-� duct board — made up of faculty, staff and students — holds hearings for suspected violators and levies sanc-� tions ranging from formal warnings to expulsion.

HOUSING: Summer vacation is anything but a few months off From page 1 come in. It’s really hectic and busy on the main campus, so we migrate all the summer students to the Student Living Center to keep them away from the madness.� Milligan said the Housing Office has found most USU summer students who choose to live on campus prefer to be kept away from the high school student groups housed in the Towers and other residence halls. “The main campus — especially central campus where Richards and Bullen and the towers are — gets crazy,� she said. Keeping some housing open is a monetary decision, Milligan said. In the summer, there isn’t enough demand to keep all campus housing open. But the summer conferenc-� ing time of year brings in much revenue to the campus and Housing Office. Space is filled by other types of tenants as well. “We also have summer citizens — senior citizens that come up mainly from Arizona and places where it’s really hot,� Milligan said. “They kind of replace the student popu-� lation during the summer.� These “summer citizens� are housed in Snow Hall and Merrill Hall, Milligan said. But larger off-�campus student housing complexes such as Old Farm also provide housing for this specific crowd of tenants. The number of housing staff members decreases in cor-� respondence to the number of students, Milligan said. Five housing resident assistants are hired during summer, a small comparison to the more than 60 RAs on staff during the regular school year. James Shepard, a current RA and an undeclared fresh-� man, said he plans to take the summer off and enjoy less responsibility. “There are definitely less residents,� Shepard said. “The schedule is also different, but the benefits and responsibili-� ties are fairly similar.� By taking the summer off, Shepard won’t be faced with the challenges that come with this year’s summer citizens. “Some of the summer citizens come every year to the extent that they are kind of a high-�maintenance group of people,� Milligan said. “For example, in Snow Hall there’s a group of people that has come for several years. They begin to think it’s just their building and they’re kind of territo-� rial. But in addition to the RAs that work over there, we hire a special summer citizen RA that works just with them.� This special type of RA will help coordinate activities to pull that community together, Milligan said. “They help make the experience positive, answer ques-� tions and address conflicts that occur,� she said. “It’s a lot more challenging to address a conflict there than with col-� lege kids.� Shepard said he was glad to not be responsible for the summer citizens. “I don’t think I’m cut out for taking care of the elderly as

SIGNS OUTSIDE BRENTWOOD AND THE CRESTWOODS signal the beginning of the summer rush to find housing for both the summer and fall semesters. Many apartment complexes have strict move-in policies that conflict with other student move-out dates. CURTIS RIPPLINGER photo

well as I am with handling youngsters,� Shepard said. Private property renters and landlords face similar situa-� tions during the summer. “I understand many students want to get away from the books for the summer,� said Bill Browne, a local indi-� vidual who rents a few apartments to students. “I try to not put them into too much of an obligation with a contract. Usually I have them sign a semester-�to-�semester contract. Browne said his system of operation has been beneficial for him. “If they want to stay through the summer, that’s great,� he said. “But if I have a place open up, it’s usually pretty easy to fill with someone who only wants a place to stay for the summer. I’ve had students come to me and say they didn’t

want to be close to the campus during the summer because they weren’t taking classes then. Sometimes they go back to on-�campus housing when school starts in the fall. Other times they decide they like being a little further away and doing their own thing.� It’s important to be flexible, both as a student and as a renter, Browne said. “These are college kids,� Browne said. “They’re trying to wrap their heads around a million things. You have to understand that because most of us have been in that posi-� tion at one time or another.�

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Korea: Talk of nuclear strike against US heats up From page 1 new leader, Kim Jong Un, and the South promising an immediate military counterstrike if pro-� voked. Kaesong, which opened in 2004, is the legacy of a far calmer period, when back to-�back liberal governments in Seoul thought economic engagement would open the North to become more affluent and peaceful. The complex is a bubble for capitalism, where South Korean firms — lured by tax breaks and low-�interest government loans — use North Korean laborers who earn between $2 and $3 per day. But the facility has proven only half-�successful, never becoming the transformative model for broader market-�economy reforms

that some South Korean offi-� cials once hoped for. The North Korean government takes back the bulk of the wages earned by its 50,000 workers. The facility, producing every-� thing from textiles to kitchen utensils, has instead become an DFUH V\PERO RI WKH VWUDQJH and tenuous peace between the Koreas. Although songs praising the ruling Kim family play on the factory loudspeakers, the electric-� ity, water and sewage systems all come from the South, as well as the technology and the meals for workers. Products are shipped back to the South, where they are then exported to Australia, China and various other coun-� tries. When the North on

Wednesday banned 179 South Koreans from making their daily cross-�border trip to the VLWH EHJLQQLQJ LWV EORFNDGH South Koreans were already at the complex, the South said. Many of those workers have so far elected to stay at the site so their companies can continue regular operations — at least for the short term. Near the complex is a city of 200,000 that depends almost entirely on the factory. If the North closes Kaesong, the city will all but collapse economi-� cally, potentially causing social unrest among citizens with direct knowledge about capital-� ism and South Korea’s relative wealth. “That would be huge burden

on North Korean authorities,� VDLG /LP (XO FKXO D SURIHV-� sor of North Korean studies at Kyungnam University who has written a book about Kaesong. The North’s anger is rooted in the international response to a long-�range rocket launch in December and an under-� ground nuclear test in February. Pyongyang said the moves were justified, but the United Nations punished them with tighter sanc-� tions. In addition, the North has criticized ongoing U.S.-�South Korean military drills that tem-� porarily brought nuclear-�capable stealth bombers to the peninsula. Yoonjung Seo contributed to this report.

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STUDENTS AT THE PI TAUS take turns giving and receiving pies in the face in the bottom floor of the Taggart Student Center on Wednesday. Students and passers-by could purchase pies at a nearby table. ALLISON MAXFIELD photo

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Nike pres to speak at alma mater USU

Utah State University welcomes Nike Brand President Charlie Denson as its commencement speaker for its 126th graduation ceremony. Denson will also receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony. Three other prominent individu-� als will also receive honorary doctor-� ates during the undergraduate cer-� emony May 4 at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan. “We are honored that Charlie Denson, a USU alum, has accepted our invitation to address our graduating students this year,� said USU President Stan L. Albrecht. “Commencement is a time for cel-� ebration and inspiration. His mes-� sage will resonate with our students and inspire them at this turning point in their lives.� Denson will receive an honorary doctorate along with Samuel Alba, retired United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Utah; Orrin Hatch, Utah senator and the most senior Republican in the United States Senate; and Mathana Santiwat, president of Bangkok University in Thailand. Albrecht said honorary degrees are one of the most important ways the university has to recognize people for the commitment and sacrifices they have made to make positive changes in the world. “All of these individuals have made their marks in a number of ways and in a number of fields, but all of them deserve honor for their passion and determination to serve others,� he said.

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FOLKS: Staying a mom and dad’s a great way to save From page 2 joblessness, low wages or high housing costs. About one-�third of 25-� to 34-�year-�olds say they moved back or never left because of the economy, the Pew report found, up from 11 SHUFHQW LQ %XW WKHUHªV D VLOYHU OLQLQJ too. Nearly half of these young adults say they have paid rent to their parents instead RI WR VRPH DQRQ\PRXV ODQGORUG DQG percent say they have helped with household expenses, the report found. And many college graduates in their 30s who still live at home to save money say they’re glad they avoided buying a home at the peak of the market. Cooper says she has a lot of friends who bought homes in their

V EHIRUH ÂŚ DQG DUH QRZ XQDEOH WR sell them because they have negative equity. Despite having a graduate degree in Wildlife Science and a well-â€?paid job, she says she never even considered buying a house. “I definitely feel blessed to have dodged that bullet,â€? she says. Moving back in with one’s parents may even make sense for those who can afford a place of their own, others say. “Living at home promotes saving,â€? says Sheldon Garon, a pro-â€? fessor of history at Princeton University and author of “Beyond Our Means: Why America Spends While the World Saves.â€? He says it could help students pay off the $1 trillion they now owe in student loans. “There has been a staggering increase in student debt in

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the last few years,� Garon says. “It may make a lot of sense for young people to trim their costs.� On a personal note, college graduates also reap the benefits of having two mature roommates who can give them valuable advice about planning their future. Qian says this is a critical time for many young people. Case in point: Jennifer Marcus, 26, a public-�relations executive and television blogger, works in New York and moved back to her childhood home in New Jersey last September. “They gave me emotional sup-� port after a really tough breakup,� she says. “I also switched jobs this year and my par-� ents were monumental in helping me with that decision.�

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Alcohol Screening Day is an event that occurs on various college cam-� puses nationwide, and Utah State University is taking part in the event. “Although alcohol use at USU is fairly low, with approximately 12 percent of students on campus who drink and four percent of them being binge drinkers, it doesn’t mean we are immune to the prob-� lems and consequences,� said USU Prevention Specialist Ryan Barfuss. The USU Health and Wellness Center and Reach Peers provide resources for students to gain awareness of their personal behav-� iors and the risks that follow. National Alcohol Screening Day is Thursday, April 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Stevenson Ballroom of the Taggart Student Center. Students will be able to fill out surveys and meet with coun-� selors to determine whether they are high or low risk drinkers. All meetings and questionnaires will be private and kept confidential. Attendees can also watch the movie “Treasures Lost: Making the Risks Real� and visit booths provided by the USU Health and Wellness Center and Counseling Center. The tables will include informa-� tion about college drinking, binge drinking and proper guidelines of alcohol use. Whether students drink or not, this is a beneficial event for every-� one, Barfuss said. For those who abstain from alcohol consumption, this is a great opportunity to use the information for friends or fami-� ly who participate in risky drinking behaviors. Students are encouraged to attend the event to learn about responsible drinking, how to lower the risk and how to get help for those in need. “It is very important for students to know the quantity and frequency of drinking that determines low risk or high risk behavior,� said Barfuss. “It is necessary to have tan-� gible guidelines for them to go by.�

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Hidden Cache Valley Beyond city limits: eateries feed the masses

BY CARLI SORENSON

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When cooking one’s own food gets old and the campus food gets a little bland, there are a number of eateries in Logan that are well known. However, by driving just a few minutes outside of town, there are less-�common options that provide not only classic food, but rich histories.

L.D.’s Cafe

L.D.’s Cafe, owned by L.D. Bowcutt, can be found at 39 W. Main St. in Richmond. L.D.’s Cafe started out as a feed store, became a furniture store, then transitioned to a funeral par-� lor. In 1959, it became the food stop it is today. In addition to being a res-� taurant, L.D.’s is a dispatch station for the volunteer fire department in Richmond. Bowcutt, who was brought up in the restaurant business, said he had no regrets about his chosen profession. “It’s been a wonderful life. Through the times, I’ve had opportunities to meet friends,� Bowcutt said. The restaurant contains photos and flags from people all over the world. Many people have created lasting friendships with Bowcutt and his wife. L.D.’s Cafe houses pool tables in the back room. Bowcutt is an excellent pool player himself, and said he has had people from Pocatello and Ogden come up just to com-� pete with him. “We made it interesting when we played pool,� he said. “We had spectators and they would sit around and watch

us. When you have talented pool players, it is kind of fun to watch.� Bowcutt, who has three daughters, said L.D.’s is a fam-� ily business. “It’s been a good lifestyle for me. I’m happy with myself,� he said. The Cafe has many regular customers, said waitress Lisa Smith. “Every day at about 7:30 or 8:30 we have a bunch of old guys that sit at the counter and have coffee,� she said. L.D.’s has a wide variety of food on the menu, from french fries to a salmon filet. Prices range from from $3.95 to $15.95. Callaway’s Bistro Head a little bit further back down the road into Smithfield and you can find Callaway’s Bistro on 54 N. Main Street. Callaway’s Bistro was start-� ed 15 years ago by Jackie and Bob Callaway. The Callaways came to Utah from California to take care of Jackie’s mom. When they moved, they rented the building which now hosts their restaurant. Bob is a contractor and made renova-� tions and improvements to the building after they purchased it. The original plan was to do pizza and have a takeout pizza option, but the business grew faster than they expected, Jackie said. “15 years ago, there weren’t that many restaurants in Utah,� Jackie said. “You only had Sizzler, the Grapevine, the Coppermill, the Village Inn, also Aggy’s.� When it comes to favorite items on the menu, Jackie said

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all their customers had a dif-� ferent picks. “There’s just so many favor-� ites,� she said. “Sometimes when we go to revamp the menu and if we even think about taking something off the menu, customers com-� plain.� Because of this, Callaway’s has a large menu, but all of their items are made fresh. “We make our own dough, we make our own sauces, so it’s not the premade stuff,� Jackie said. Callaway’s Bistro is also a favorite spot of USU President Stan Albrecht. “I can’t say that our pizza is

his favorite pizza, but he loves the Bob’s Special,� Jackie said. “Whenever he and his wife come stay in their Smithfield home, they come and get pizza.� Pasta dinners and sand-� wiches start at $8.95. An extra-�large pizza runs from $13.99 to $16.99. “Casual, fun, but still pro-� vide casual dining and still make it affordable,� Jackie said about the atmosphere of Callaways. “Our entire menu is available for takeout. We get a lot of families in here or just a lot of people on dates.�

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Adventure extends to all at Common Ground

BY CONNER COMEAU

staff writer

Cache Valley is known for its outdoor activities. From boating to hiking, there is something for every outdoor enthusiast to do. When the weather starts to get warm, outdoor organizations usually get ready for more activity. However, one Logan out-� door organization caters to a different crowd. Common Ground is a nonprofit outdoor organi-� zation based out of Logan. This year, it is celebrat-� ing its 20th anniversary. Started in 1993, Common Ground helps people with all types of disabilities enjoy different outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and river rafting. But it takes a lot of plan-� ning to put these types of programs on. “As a nonprofit organi-� zation, about 90 percent of our money is donated from the public and from private donors,� said Sammie MacFarlane, exec-� utive director of Common Ground. “We receive no government funding, so we rely heavily on dona-� tions.� Common Ground serves about 2,400 people per year. Because Common Ground is nonprofit, they rely on the help of volun-� teers. “Since we opened, we’ve had over 650 students from USU who have come on a regular basis

for Common Ground since 2001, and she said she loves it. “Before I started work-� ing at Common Ground, I did work with certain rehab services to help bring people with disabili-� ties on these trips,� Muller said. “I have been really impressed with this orga-� nization and the way that they’ve handled things. It feels really good helping people.� For some people at Common Ground, the thought of help people with disabilities is very important. “I have been director here for two years and it has been an awesome experience,� said Bryce Patten, program direc-� tor for Common Ground. “It is just amazing to see the smiles that we put on people’s faces.� Even though the orga-� nization has people come from all over the country, Patten said having the organization headquar-� tered in Logan gives the programs a hometown feel. “We’ve really enjoyed COMMON GROUND takes weekly canoeing trips to Benson Marina and First Dam. Photo courtesy of Common Ground. having most of our pro-� grams here in the Cache there can be more people Family Foundation, a pro-� good for this organiza-� to help volunteer for the Valley,� Patten said. than usual. gram providing resources tion.� programs,� MacFarlane “Being part of the com-� This year, Common to the visually impaired. Muller said 90 percent said. “Having lots of vol-� munity is just one way Ground is putting on a “Our destination trips of the people who come unteers really help makes that we have been able to special program to help are some of the most to Common Ground are the programs run a lot thrive.� celebrate their anniver-� popular that we put on,� under the poverty line, so smoother.� The organization helps sary. They are taking a said Lauri Muller, pro-� having low-�cost activities On average, there are plan more than 350 activi-� group of visually-�impaired grams manager. “We have is one way to let people six to eight volunteers ties a year. Some of those people on a bike ride a cycling event in July that with disabilities have a per program. There are include the Grand Canyon good time without spend-� special programs the orga-� around the Grand Canyon. we are really excited for. event in July and rafting nization puts on called This program is being We have a lot of people ing much money. See GROUND, Page 6 “Destination Trips,� where promoted by the Gibney coming, which is really Lauri has been working

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You’re  not  the  only  one  that  reads  The  Statesman  the big screen. Meyer must have some premedievery  chance  he  gets. I was impressed with the ideas tated tendencies toward love tripresented and the moral questions explored but rarely asked. “The Hostâ€? explores the world of utopias and dystopias. What makes a peaceful planet? Is a perfect world truly perfect? There was a plethora of questions about humanity and what it truly means. How do you act like a human if you’re not human? When do humans stop being human? The movie also delved into the science fiction situation of the battle of dual wills in one body. It was a unique type of alien invasion with powerful consequences. Every invasion calls for a revolution, and “The Hostâ€? put a twist on the typical invasion story. In order to combat the occupant, one of the characters uses memories of emotional experiences to influence the way the occupant feels. This distinctive method adds layers and complexity to the movie. Which is stronger, the invader or the host? What makes true symbiosis? The trailer painted the movie unfairly with a heavy romantic component, but it was probably to draw in the “Twilightâ€? crowd. The story was more intriguing and powerful than the trailer let on. I understand the reasons for the romance. It explored an unusual situation caused by the occupation, but it felt weird and out of place. The lover elements felt forced into the story, although the actors didn’t make the romantic parts too awkward. The most silly aspect of the movie was due to the so-called serious relationships. The most ridiculous part of the romance was the love triangle. Strictly speaking, two separate relationships developed, but both relationships used one body.

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GROUND: Nonprofit gives opportunities From page 5 trips in Arizona and Colorado. Patten said these types of activities are what help define the organization. “We are open to people of all disabili-� ties, and we want them to feel as comfortable as possible,� Patten said. “Having different programs allows to cater to different disabilities and to ulti-� mately have people come back.� Muller said one of the ultimate goals of the organization is to help promote rela-� tionship building among volunteers and participants. “We want to be able to have that life-� long relationship and keep it going,�

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FOOD: Classic food is tucked away from Logan From page 5 Pizza Plus Pizza Plus, located at 869 S, Main St. in Smithfield, is famous for their breadsticks. Supervisor Ashley Lazares called them phe-� nomenal. “We have pizza, hot wings, garlic bread and cinnamon twists,� Lazares said. Jeffrey Davenport, the owner of Pizza Plus, said the restaurant has good food and a great atmosphere. “We’ve been in the valley 14 years now,� he said. “It’s a family friendly environment and good value on the food.� Lazares said they hold birthday parties at Pizza Plus as well. The cost of Pizza Plus ranges from $3.49 for a small order of breadsticks to $19.99 for a 16-�inch specialty pie.

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USU Police always on the clock DERRICK SAUNDERS staff writer.

The officers of the USU Police Department employs some of the few campus workers who work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Campus police have been providing law enforcement services for the university since 1981. The campus police are certified state law enforce-� ment, and though they mainly cover the USU cam-� pus, they also give assistance to the Logan City Police Department. “Some students think that the only time we are around is when something nega-� tive happens,� said Officer Sutton Hanzalik. “We’re here to help.� Hanzalik is from California and was a student at Utah State in the early 1980s. He played running back for the football team, met his wife and earned a degree in physical education at USU. He said he and his fam-� ily moved back to Logan

from California because they felt like it was a good place to raise their two kids. Hanzalik has been working for the campus police for 10 years. He plans to move back to California after he retires. Officer Trevor Larson has been working in law enforce-� ment for five years, including three years at Dixie State before he and his wife moved back to Cache Valley, where they grew up. Larson said he didn’t always want to be a police officer growing up, but as he reached his later teens he liked the idea more and more. “I had a few influences that were in the FBI, and as I got older I became interested in law enforcement. I just decided to go for it and here I am,� he said. “It’s an interest-� ing job. It’s something new every day.� Both Larson and Hanzalik are patrol officers. They are the police in charge of patrol-� ling campus in vehicles and on foot. “We do a lot of building and foot patrols to make sure

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THE USU POLICE are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the week DELAYNE LOCKE photo.

Hanzalik said. “I’m out here to protect you. You should be happy I’m out here instead of annoyed.� “People don’t want to be told what to do,� Larson said. “We all want our freedoms. As officers, we understand that’s what people want, but there has to be some type of law or rule.� When asked about what dangers were most promi-� nent at USU, Hanzalik said fraud was the most common crime. “When you’re 18 or 19, and I know I was like this at

that time, you want to try and do it all on your own. That’s when you fall for it,� he said. He said at least five students have lost at least $2,000 in fraud cases. Larson said theft is anoth-� er big problem. “If you want something stolen, just leave it lying around,� he said. “We’ve seen so many cases where people turn their backs for just a minute and someone steals something.� Despite the negativity they sometimes face, Hanzalik

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NBC confirms Fallon to replace Leno BY JOE FLINT

NBC is making the move because it thinks Fallon will do better with young-� LOS ANGELES — er viewers in the years to Ending weeks of gossip come. and speculation, NBC This is not the first confirmed that Jimmy time NBC has announced Fallon will succeed Jay a plan to replace Leno. 13 In 2009, NBC put Conan Leno as host of “The Tonight Show� in the O’Brien in as host of “The spring of 2014. Tonight Show� only to Although Leno is still see ratings decline. Leno the most-�watched late-� quickly was reinstated as night television host, host of the franchise. People inside NBC are hoping history doesn’t repeat itself. Though Leno still delivers solid ratings,

he is not the force he once was. ABC this year moved its late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live� from after midnight to 11:30 p.m. ET and it has started to attract a younger audi-� ence. “We are purposefully making this change when Jay is No. 1, just as Jay replaced Johnny Carson when he was No. 1,� said NBCUniversal Chief Executive Steve Burke. “Jimmy Fallon is a unique talent and this is his time.�

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In a statement Leno congratulated Fallon and said, “I hope you’re as lucky as me and hold on to the job until you’re the old guy. If you need me, I’ll be at the garage.� NBC has not deter-� mined a specific date for the switch but Fallon will likely be showcased dur-� ing the network’s cover-� age of the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi Russia because there is a potentially large audience available.

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Page named WAC athlete of the week Freshman middle-�dis-� tance runner Briton Page was named WAC athlete of the week for March 25-�31. It is the second award in the past week for Page, who was also named the America First Credit Union athlete of the week. Page’s time of 1:49.64 in the men’s 800 meters was the fastest among all WAC runners this season.

Gymnastics trio headed to regionals Three members of the Utah State gymnastics team will be competing in the NCAA North Central Regional Championship in Columbus, Ohio, on April 6 at 5 p.m. Junior Paige Jones and sophomore Sarah Landes will compete in the all-� around competition, while freshman Stefanie Daley will compete in the bal-� ance beam event. Complied from staff and media reports

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Women’s lacrosse set for playoffs BY SEAN O’SULLIVAN staff writer

The average Utah State student might not know how well the women’s lacrosse team is performing this year, but the Aggies have earned recognition for the strides they’ve made in a short timeframe. “After this weekend we are power-�ranked at 21 in the nation, down from 13 because of our loss to the University of Utah,� said coach Travis Barrus, who joined the staff this season. The national rank-�

ing comes just one year removed from a very disap-� pointing first season. “I started the team last year, so it was kind of a whole building year,� said co-�captain and midfielder Madison Bell. “We only had one win last year compared to 6-�1 this year.� This season has been dif-� ferent, and the team knew it from its first game at the start of the season against Utah Valley University. “Our biggest win was our first one, a close one against UVU,� Bell said. Caitlin Foster, the other

co-�captain who anchors the defense, took a leadership role in the UVU game that she never had to before. “We didn’t have a coach at the time, and I actually stepped up and coached the team,� Foster said. “We lost to UVU last year, but we beat them this year.� One reason for the quick turnaround in success due to lacrosse being one of the fastest-�growing sports in the U.S. There are players from many states on the team, including Colorado, California and New Jersey. One other reason is the

team’s desire to compete. “There’s a lot of com-� mitment on the team right now, and that’s what I like,� Barrus said. “It’s tough because of class schedules to get everybody out to prac-� tice, but the commitment is there and that’s why we’re so successful, I think.� And the success has given the team a great attitude and a lot of confidence. Last season’s results are not on the player’s minds anymore. “I’d say we are doing extremely well, especially with how new our team is,� Bell said. “It’s almost

unimaginable how well we’re doing compared to last year.� The style the Aggies play also helps earn wins. They are able to adapt to the way the other team is playing and take advantage. “If they give us something on the fast break, we know what to do,� Barrus said. “If they force us to settle, we work the ball around and get shots.� The Aggies hope this sea-� son’s success will help build the team for the future.

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USU downs Idaho State on road BY USU MEDIA RELATIONS Utah State softball found its power at the plate on Wednesday against Idaho State, as USU blasted three homeruns en-�route to its sixth win of the season, 12-�4. Producing the three long balls were seniors, infielder Christine Thomsen, pitcher Mandy Harmon and sophomore infielder Nicole Arata. Junior Allison Lenzora went 3-�for-�4 from the plate with two doubles, scoring three runs to help fuel the Aggies’ offense. Utah State started hot as it was able to score two runs in the top of the first inning, as Lenzora successfully laid down a squeeze bunt for a base hit. Thomsen delivered the first runs of the game with a one-�out homerun over the centerfield fence, to put USU up 2-�0. USU added another run in the top of the third frame as Lenzora worked her way on base 7)2-36 /%0- '%2')037- swings at a pitch during a loss to New Mexico State over the weekend. The Aggies again after being hit by a improved to 6-28 this season after a win over Idaho State on Wednesday. DELAYNE LOCKE photo pitch. She promptly stole Bengals would get to the on four hits. Highlighting scored from third. with a single run in the second and advanced to ISU found its offense in action in the fourth was bottom half of the frame hard-�charging Aggies. third on a single from the bottom of the fourth a pinch hit double by to get on the board, trail-� Thomsen. Sophomore Utah State added innings as well, plating junior Kassandra Uchida ing 3-�1 at that point. outfielder Hailey Froton three more runs in the three runs to pull within that plated the first run USU blew the game scored Lenzora from top of the sixth as USU of the inning as freshman four runs of the visitors, open with a big fourth third with a ground out. 8-�4. It was the closest the See AGGIES, Page 9 pitcher Noelle Johnson inning, scoring five runs Idaho State responded

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A true sports fan embraces the game day environment, which is easier to simulate at sports bar or restaurant than from your couch. Think about it: At a sports bar, you’ve got basically everything your home offers and then some. It’s essentially tailgating without the stadium prices or pitfalls: big screen televisions, all the food fixings and the fandom that comes with large groups of people. When you’re at home on the couch, you miss out on the energy and unity that emerges amongst strangers as they share the joy of victory and agony of defeat. You’re able to proudly wear your teams colors for the world to see, rather than just your cat and the roommates you don’t even like. I don’t know about you, but the channel I want isn’t a part of my TV package that I’m paying an arm and a leg for half the time. At a sports bar, you’re all but guaranteed to find

Going to a live game is one of the most exciting experiences one can have, but unfortunately, those moments are rare. Normally we settle for watching a game at either a sports bar or at home. Watching the game the good oldfashioned way at home on the couch is preferable. The first reason you should favor your comfy old couch is because it’s cheaper. Even if you’re not extremely hungry, you’re inclined to order wings and a beer when you’re out. The second reason to be a homebody during the game caters to my specific needs and interests — and probably to the rest of the female population at USU. If I have a good-looking hunk of a man sitting next to me on that couch, I could probably care less about what game is on, let alone where we’re at. But I would much rather be on the couch. But all superficial interests aside, why wouldn’t you want to spend a few

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LAX: Significant improvement in team’s second season From page 8 “It’s a growing program,� Barrus said. “I really expect us to take it to that next level and get a lot of recruitment and get girls excited about playing next year.� But the plans for the future aren’t distracting the team from the present. The Aggies have one more regular season game against Denver University, and then

they will make their way to the playoffs. “I’m expecting us to do very well in the playoffs and play in the championship possibly against Utah and hopefully win a champion-� ship,� Bell said. The playoffs are the big-� gest part of the season, and the whole team is focused on that goal. “As far as this season goes, we’re heading to the play-�

offs,� Barrus said. “I think we have some challenges ahead of us, but I think we have a good chance.� The players hope their success can lead to more fans learning about and becoming interested in lacrosse. “It’s a really exciting game and it’s super fun to watch,� Foster said. “It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before.� The team will be having

a fundraiser at Fox’s Den Pizza on April 15 to help earn money to get to the playoffs. A certain percent-� age of the sales for the day go to the team. “Come get to know lacrosse and come support Utah State,� Bell said. – sean.osullivan@aggiemail. usu.edu Twitter: @seansy89

AGGIES: Hitting propels USU past ISU Bengals From page 8 deposited two homeruns in the inning. The first homer was produced by Arata who took a pitch and delivered it over the centerfield fence for a two-�run blast. Harmon wasted no time in adding

to the Aggies lead, as she drilled a line-�drive down the leftfield line and over the fence to push the Utah State lead out to 11-�4. USU added one more run in the top of the sev-� enth on a Lenzora double to right centerfield, that scored sophomore out-�

fielder Jolene Koons from second. Picking up the win in the circle for the Aggies was Johnson, who is now 3-�10 on the year as well as her squad improving to a 6-�28 overall record. Up next, Utah State will continue Western Athletic

Conference action with a three-�game home series with UTSA. Action is set to get underway with a Friday, April 5 double-� header. The opening pitch of Friday’s action is set to be delivered at 2 p.m.

threes have saved them in about every game. Spirit guardian: What more could you ask for than a Tim Tebow pep talk? Game analysis: Before we start the David and Goliath comparisons, note that Wichita State head coach Greg Marshall makes more than $1 million each year and flies around in a private jet. So the Shockers aren’t that much of a shock — heard enough of that yet? — to be here. As much as America would like to see the angry wheat stock mascot, aka Shocker, in the finals, Louisville has made me eat my words as the most impressive team of the tournament so far.

Michigan has always had the talent to be in the Final Four, falling into a four seed due to a late season slump. Syracuse came on at the right time now, but lacks a punch away from their defense. Trey Burke puts threes in from anywhere on the court if his team’s down at the end, and the Wolverines are a tough pack together.

with, and in a tournament of upsets, why not continue with the trend? As long as Michigan doesn’t call a timeout with none left and Kevin Ware doesn’t hobble out for the last shot.

Breaking down the Final Four Mark Hopkins Put the team on my back

Every year we start with 68 teams in the NCAA tournament and 68 million fans who fill out brackets thinking this year’s the one they get all the games right. Statistical experts, who can’t fill out a perfect bracket themselves yet still somehow predict, have listed “perfect bracket� odds at 128 billion to one. But now we’re down to the Final Four, a combo name clearly created at the very beginning of the English language, along with the Elite Eight and Sweet 16. Real predictions can actually be made at this point, with the better team winning — on most occasions. So men, how do you make back a few bucks on your bets? Ladies, how do you impress that boy down the hall with your in-depth knowledge? You’re in luck — keep reading for the “no-guarantees-it’sanybody’s guess� Final Four breakdown. Louisville vs. Wichita State Why Louisville’s here: Insane pressure defense that frazzles opponents into giving the ball away. Spirit guardian: Kevin Ware’s tibia and fibula six inches out of his leg. Why Wichita State’s here: Having beaten a one and two seed, the Shockers belong as the only team left from Kansas. Clutch, clutch

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Louisville 76, Wichita State 64 Michigan vs. Syracuse Why Michigan’s here: Anything to do with a trey. Three point shots. Three on the roster related to famous players. And of course, Trey freaking Burke, though he ruined his chances to play for the Jazz with this incredible tourney run. Spirit guardian: Alumnus Chris Webber should be on the bench to remind the team how many timeouts they have left and to not call them if they’re not available. Why Syracuse’s here: They’ve allowed an NCAA tournament record-low 183 points through four rounds due to their infamous zone, squeezing the points out like an orange, some might say. Spirit guardian: North Korean dictator Kim Jongun declares new demolition zones. The Syracuse zone demolishes their opponents’ offense. Game analysis:

Michigan 71, Syracuse 67 Louisville vs. Michigan Don’t tell Louisville to “break a leg� in this game. They’ve already broken enough. I’ve never liked the Cardinals to begin

Biased champion pick: Michigan – Mark is an obsessive Aggie fan who moonlights as an almost unbiased Statesman writer. He is majoring in business administration and preparing for medical school. Comment at m.hop@ aggiemail.usu.edu or his blog, www.spectrumagic. blogspot.com.

NEW CHALLENGER hours watching your favorite team in the comfort of your own home? It’s always a good time when a big group of your friends come over to hoot and holler at the TV. – daniellekmanley@gmail.com Twitter: @daniellekmanley

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Housing contract underlap is ridiculous Nearing the end of the school year with summer quickly approaching, students are getting ready to pack up their rooms and move to a new location. Some will be returning to their homes with their parents, whether in or out of state, while others will be relocating to just a different location in the valley where they will remain on their own. For people living on campus, students are to be out of their rooms on May 3, the last day of finals. With that installed move-out date, students are forced to pack up all of their belongings

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and clean their room and apartments in the midst of studying for the everlooming finals, creating additional stress. For those staying in the valley over summer vacation, some places are not allowing people to move in until May 7, creating a four-day period where the individual is left with nowhere to go, with all of their belongings in tow. It is a known fact that senior citizens will be coming to move into

some of the campus housing and other camps will be arriving to inhibit some of the area, and the housing agencies help and cooperation to work with all of the rearranging is appreciated. However, it seems as though there could be some slight improvement as to the communication held between the on and off campus housing agencies. Campus housing should provide students an extra day or two to pack up and move out after finals, rather than interfering with this testing week.

Off- campus housing should allow new inhabitants to move in a couple days sooner. If both housing agencies changed their move out and move in dates by two days, placing them on the same day, students would be benefit greatly as they would be able to move their belongings straight from one location to the next. Doing this would eliminate some of the finals week pressure, as well as an inconvenient four days where students have to find some place to stay.

Gay marriage: I don’t agree, but it’s your choice Supreme Court Should Delegalize All Marriage The Political Supreme Court Profundities heard oral argument on the Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) cases, respectively, on March 26 and 27. If you read the transcripts, it seems highly unlikely that there will be a broad, sweeping ruling such that gays will be marrying in Salt Lake later this year. However, it seems even more unlikely that gay marriage proponents will lose the case. The country has simply moved too far left too fast for that to be a real option. In the end, the court will do what it does best. It will make a limited ruling affirming the civil rights progress that has been made and allow the civil rights movement to continue propelling itself forward or fail as the American people see fit. The court is stuck in a dilemma. A slim majority of the justices were appointed by republican presidents and are not too fond of gay marriage or change of any kind. But at the same time, it has become clear through polling data, demographic data and international culture what the opinion of the future will be. The court relies on public trust for all of its power. Consequently, they have a vested interest in being viewed favorably by history. Preserving the power of the court is undeniably the single most salient reason behind Chief Justice John Robert’s support for Obamacare. The court is torn and they are searching for a solution, but they will never find it. In the end, the truly optimal solution that would make the most people happy is something that the court will never do: delegalize all marriage. Before you get upset, I will first explain exactly what I mean when I say that marriage should be delegalized. Marriage is comprised of two distinct components. There is a cultural or religious element to marriage and there is a legal element

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to marriage. Religions marry individuals. Cultures marry individuals. Individuals fall in love. They raise a family. They perform ceremonies and traditions. For many, God is an active participant. This religious side of marriage is completely irrelevant to the legal side of marriage. The legal aspects of marriage specifically relate to society’s interest in continuing and proliferating itself, in promoting healthy childrearing and in safeguarding the future generation. Society may have a legitimate interest in promoting cohabitation and the efficient usage of resources. But, we have a wall between church and state. Society has no business whatsoever in promoting marriage “under God.� There is no state interest in ensuring that marriage is marriage. There is no state interest in preserving marriage as a “sacred institution.� The state only has an interest in promoting specific behaviors associated with marriage and the state has no legitimate interest in intruding further into our privacy than is absolutely necessary to ensure that those specific state goals are being maximized. To delegalize the institution of marriage, then, does not mean to end marriage. It does not mean that we end the legal benefits associated with marriage. It simply means that we separate the religious and legal elements of marriage. Under the model I am proposing, the state would continue to grant all of the legal benefits of marriage that it currently grants, but they would be granted on the basis of specific rational criteria devoid of religious significance. Pastors would not be registered by the government. Churches or cultures with diverse customs could perform ceremonies consistent with the voice of their own conscience. The world I am proposing disentangles the state from our religious lives. It protects traditional marriage while tolerating differences in viewpoint at the same time. This is not just a gay issue. There are many individuals in society of diverse religious backgrounds who choose to cohabitate monogamously with a partner they love and cherish,

with whom they raise children in a stable, loving environment. Marriages performed in foreign countries are not recognized by our government when those individuals move to the United States. Gay marriage is not abhorrent to all religions. Hinduism and Buddhism have never had a problem with it. In many Native American religions two-sex individuals were revered and highly sought after as wives. They became shamans and spiritual leaders. Even Protestant Christian clergy are not unified on this issue. Right here in Logan we find an Episcopalian church that welcomes LGBT individuals with open arms. Numerous Christian churches voluntarily perform gay marriages in states where it has been legalized. For the law to pick out a specific religious definition of marriage and to hold it up above and beyond state interests, over the other religious definitions, is a face-value violation of the First Amendment prohibition of state endorsement of any religion. Conservatives beware. The cultural tide is turning and it is turning rapidly. The most recent Washington Post/ABC poll showed that gay marriage was supported by Americans at 56%38%, well outside of the margin of error. The government is very clearly interfering in the religions of non-Christians. The government is dictating the exercise of conscience. It is true that today, the government supports your view of marriage. It is true that today the government is blatantly endorsing Christianity. But the tides will not always be the same. Who can afford to allow the rules to be bent to their favor, when it forever sets the precedent that the rules may be bent? In the end, the best course of action is to ask the government to stay out of religion altogether. Do this today when the law favors you and you will have a leg on which to prop up the defense of your religion when later it is attacked. Do this today and you can avert a slippery slope that can lead only to disaster. In the wise words famously, albeit incorrectly, attributed to Voltaire, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.�

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Today is Thursday, April 4, 2013. Today’s issue of The Utah Statesman is published especially for Eric Breton, a sophomore majoring in animal science from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Almanac Today in History: Just after 6 p.m. on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-� story room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn. He was 39 years old.

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Classes Added by Petition Only (Charged $100 Late-�Add fee per class) No Dropping of Classes Permitted Entrepreneurship Week ASCE Rocky Mountain Student Conference Senior BFA Exhibition 3, Chase Fine Arts Center 10-�4 p.m. Stress Management and Wellness Workshop, TSC 310 B 10:30-�12 p.m. Group Meditation, TSC 335 12-�1 p.m. USU Yarncraft Guild, TSC Juniper Lounge 7-�9 p.m. 1.4 Billion Reasons: A Presentation on Extreme Poverty, TSC Ballroom 7 p.m. Caine Chamber Ensembles, Performance Hall 7:30-� 9 p.m. Project American Fork, HPER 114 8:30-�10:30 p.m.

FridayApril 5 Classes Added by Petition Only (Charged $100 Late-�Add fee per class) No Dropping of Classes Permitted Entrepreneurship Week ASCE Rocky Mountain Student Conference Senior BFA Exhibition 3, Chase Fine Arts Center 10-�4 p.m. Caine College of the Arts Awards, Chase Fine Arts 6-�7 p.m.

SaturdayApril 6 Classes Added by Petition Only (Charged $100 Late-�Add fee per class) No Dropping of Classes Permitted Saturdays at the Museum of Anthropology, Old Main 252 10-�4 p.m.

MondayApril 8 Summer Term Registration Begins(Tuition and Fee Payment Begin) Research Week New Faculty Researcher Luncheon, 11:30-�12:30 p.m. Biology Seminar: Glenda Yenni, Doctoral Disseratation Defense, BNR 202A 1:30 p.m. Navigating a Crisis of Faith Workshop, TSC 310 2-�3:30 p.m. Earth Week 2013, TSC Patio 3-�5 p.m. Thoughts-�Feelings-�Behaviors Workshop, TSC 310 B 5-�6:30 p.m.

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The Caine Chamber ensembles are performing the music of the renaissance, baroque and romantic eras peppered with music from the 20th century for all to enjoy on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall. This performance is free and open to the public. Utah State will be hosting the annual American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Rocky Mountain Student Conference April 4-�8. All events are open to the public. Friday, twelve schools will be setting up their concrete canoes on the Quad (TSC International Lounge if bad weather) from 1:30-�3 p.m. for the aesthet-� ics competition, and thirteen schools will be building steel bridges in the Fieldhouse from 12-�5p.m. Saturday there will be concrete canoe races at the Hyrum Reservoir beach area, 50 E 500 S, Hyrum UT. Come support USU. The American West Heritage Center will hold its annual spring festival, Baby Animal Days, on April 4-�6. The event will feature baby bears from Bear World, brought to you by the USU Charter Credit Union. Other activities include pony and train rides, wagon rides provided by Hardware Ranch, a candy cannon and, baby farm animals. Tickets to Baby Animal Days are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children age 3-�11. Bring a food item and receive a $1 discount on your admission price, up to $4 per family. All canned food collected during this event will be donated to the Cache Community Food Pantry. There will be a Jane Austen Spring Ball Dance Lesson for the “Hole in the Wall� on April 4. This is a free lesson in HPER 102 at 7 p.m. It’s the annual CCA Awards to reward students, faculty and staff for their excel-� lent work this year. This event is at 6 p.m. in the Morgan Theatre on April 5 and is free and open to the public. The College of Agriculture presents “United by the Land� on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Concert Hall. This unique concert event celebrates the achievements of the oldest college on USU’s campus. The event will explore the college’s ongoing work in addressing the challenges facing community, state, and

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nation in the 21st century. Bring family and friends to celebrate and learn more about the College of Agriculture’s rich Cache Valley heritage and its plans for its future. All education(k-�12)students and faculty are welcome to come here Jim Cangelosi speak on on April 9 frp, 6-�7 p.m. in LIB 154. He will speak on the legal rights and respon-� sibilities of educators.The focus will be on how teachers should equip themselves with the knowledge necessary to protect the secu-� rity of their faculty positions. It’s that time of year again for the annual spring concert “Brass Happenings� on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall when the Department of Music highlights the stu-� dents studying brass instruments. The USU Department of Theatre Arts is holding pre-�auditions for the spring 2014 production of “Tarzan� on April 11. Due to the vocal and physical demands of the show, including swinging from vines, casting is open to ALL USU students. Prepare 16 bars.

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