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In brief Cease-fire between Isreal and Hammas An open-ended cease fire has been agreed to by Israel and Gaza on Tuesday. The deal was mediated by Egypt and brings an end to the nearly two month flare of violence. 2,104 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, most of them civilians, while another 11,000 were injured. The United Nations said that 17,000 buildings were destroyed or severely damaged and there are 475,000 people displaced within the region. 64 Israeli soldiers and seven civilians were killed on the Israeli side. Both Hamas, the militant group that governs Gaza, and Israel claim victory from the cease-fire.
Update on Ukraine Pro-Russian rebels advanced to the Ukrainian port of Novoazovsk on Wednesday, however Ukrainian forces still say that they maintain total control of the area. Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, said that he received intelligence that units of the Russian army were operating inside the Ukraine. Russia denied that it was supporting the rebels on the ground. The UN reported that since midApril at least 2,119 people have been killed in Ukraine and another 5,043 have been injured. Ukranian authorities in Kiev claimed that Russia was bringing troops in to the Crimean Peninsula which Russia annexed earlier this year.
Nigerian school closings In an attempt to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus Nigeria has closed all of it’s schools until Oct. 13. Schools were supposed to begin on monday. Five people have died in Nigeria from Ebola while 1,400 have died in West Africa. The current outbreak is the largest ever as it has affected 2,615 people in West Africa alone.
On Wednesday Time Warner Cable experienced an internet blackout that reached 11.4 million residential customers. The amount of people affected totaled 80 percent of the companies residential subscribers. The issue happened during a routine morning network maintenance procedure. TWC said that the issue was “mostly fixed.” TWC is in the process of merging with Comcast in a deal worth $45 billion.
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Court’s decision looming 4By Jeffrey Dahdah news editor
On October sixth the United States Supreme Court will vote on whether or not they hear, Herbert vs Kitchen, a same-sex marriage suit from Utah. In November of 2004 citizens in Utah voted in Constitutional Amendment 3, which defines marriage as a union between strictly a man and a woman, into the state constitution. Almost 10 years later on March 25, 2013 six plaintiffs –Derek Kitchen, Moudi Sbeity, Laurie Wood, Kody Partridge, Karen Archer and Kate Call– sued the state for not allowing them to marry their respective partners. “I think there are many people that would have stepped up if they could have, but they didn’t have that luxury,” Partridge said. “We felt very fortunate that we could join the suit on amendment three and we are pleased with where we are today.” On Dec. 20 judge Robert Shelby ruled amendment three was in violation of the United State’s guarantee of equal protection in the US District Court for Utah. For 17 days, until Gov. Gary Herbert and the state appealed the decision, same-sex marriage was legal in Utah. “We had several students that were able to get married during the time that it was legal in Utah,” said Brooke Lambert, Utah State’s programing coordinator for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied, or LGBTQA, students. “It’s been awesome other than them trying to figure out things like taxes and other things because initially Utah was trying to say that they still weren’t married and there were a lot of issues there.” The case then went to the 10th District Court of Appeals in Denver, where the decision
Jeffrey Dahdah photo MOUDI SBEITY AND DEREK KITCHEN are two of the plantiffs in Utah’s samesex marriage case. The two got married in Dec. of 2013.
was upheld on June 25. “I am disappointed with the decision from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in regards to same-sex marriage,” Herbert said. “I believe states have the right to determine their
laws regarding marriage. I am grateful the Court issued a stay to allow time to analyze the decision and our options. But as I have always said, all Utahns deserve clarity and finality regarding same-sex marriage
and that will only come from the Supreme Court.” The Supreme Court will now get to choose between three different same-sex marriage suits, including Herbert vs. Kitchen, to hear when they
resume. “We just hope that the Supreme Court will take the case that it sees fit,” Sbeity said. “We don’t know if it’s going to be our case or not, but we trust that they will choose the best case.” It was a sentiment Wood echoed. “We really want the Supreme Court to do something and take a case and we really want it to be the best case,” she said. “I have no imagination to think about what that even would be like.” However, the plaintiffs are not bitter towards the state for fighting the decision all the way to the Supreme Court. “I think that it’s easy to assume that we might be resentful of the state for arguing and appealing the decision to the supreme court, we actually have a different perspective,” Kitchen said. “For us we are somewhat grateful that they are willing to push the conversation forward.” The plaintiffs are just happy they can be married in their home state. “We love Utah, it’s ourhome, we didn’t want to be married anywhere else,” Wood said. “We’re so happy that we were married in our state andour state is at some point going to recognize marriage.” The main argument against same-sex marriage is the argument for individual state’s rights. In 2004 all but two counties, Summit and Grand, voted for amendment three, including 75 percent of Cache County. “I think it’s ironic honestly, just because of the conservativeness of the state,” Lambert said. “Obviously we’re a very Republican state and I believe I read a study the other day that said 60 percent of Republicans still don’t support marriage equality.”
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CAPS operating in the red 4By Manda Perkins assistant news editor
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For the first time since opening its doors, Counseling and Psychological Services is experiencing financial difficulty. “The cost to maintain the office has become increasingly overbearing,” said CAPS Director David Bush. “Several factors come into play; providing insurance benefits to all employees as mandated by the Affordable Care Act, the cost of accreditation and a change in phone service are several of the reasons the office has found it increasingly hard to balance the books.” According to the office’s financial summary, CAPS operated with a $769,073.05 budget last fiscal year, which was used to pay the salaries of eight licensed psychologists and support staff, fund scholarships for graduate students and provide free services and several other functions. “That’s just inadequate funding for the number of
people who work here to try to do all the programs we do for students,” Bush said. Bush said CAPS is usually able to break even, but the financial stress of hosting two accreditation professionals last year was enough to put them in the red. Bush said without the additional help of tier two funding, he will have to consider losing a graduate student position. “Not only is the job really relevant to their career, it allows them to serve other students,” he said. “Our graduate students are with us 20 hours a week so if we lost one of them, it would be a real blow to our program.” But he won’t be letting go of the doctoral associateship position without a fight; it’s too valuable to the CAPS office and to the students of the university. “That’s one of my goals this year as director, is to have a way to pay for the additional cost of insurance and not lose our training slots because we love having students here and we want to take advantage of these training opportunities,” he
said. Bush doesn’t blame the university for the financial struggle; other offices on campus are also experiencing the stress of funds stretched too thin. He said James Morales, vice president of Student Services, has been very supportive in helping produce more funding. “There’s no question that the services, programs and support CAPS provides for students are critically important, so we do make every effort to ensure it is funded as best as we can,” Morales said. “We’re looking at multiple ways to do that.” “We need to sit down with our financial liaison and come up with a more realistic budget,” Bush said. “It’s just a matter of trying to find a funding source.” A possible source could be through RegionalCampuses and Distance Education. Bush said a plan is in the works to make CAPS services more acces
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Meghann Nixon photo CAPS SERVICES STILL VALUED by students as it has a high approval rate.
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Mikayla Kapp photos MORE THAN 100 CLUBS and orginations, both on and off campus, participated in Utah State Universities annual day on the quad. The event is meant to encourage student involement.
USU/SA plans for the year 4By Manda Perkins assistant news editor
With a new school year in front of them, the Utah State University Student Association have a chance to fulfill the promises made while campaigning for their elected positions. With this year’s theme being, “Never Before,” USUSA President Doug Fiefia said members of the Executive Council have their separate goals, but collectively, “plan on having a year that has never happened before.” Two major initiatives that will be pursued by the council is sexual assault prevention and awareness, a nationwide initiative, and college affordability. “We have extensive game plans for each,” Fiefia said in an email to the Utah Statesman. Plans for both initiatives are still in the works and Fiefia said he will release more details as they develop. One of Fiefia’s personal goals for his presidency is to create a council of presidents and leaders from campus organizations to receive feedback and address the issues students encounter. He also plans to raise more money for scholarships.
Fiefia has also set up a sponsorship tier allowing outside businesses to sponsor USUSA as a way to fund initiatives, scholarships and USUSA events. He said, thus far, the initiative has been successful, raising $29,000. Businesses who elect to sponsor USUSA will be provided the occasional space in the Taggart Student Center for booths and tabeling. “We worked really hard to change the TSC policy to allow for this,” Fiefia said. “The companies still have to keep TSC rules and guidelines but they are allowed through the USUSA Sponsorship Tier system to have a table in the TSC.” Casey Saxton, student advocate vice president, said with his elected position he plans to ensure students are aware that they have an advocate in student government working to protect their interests. He plans to spearhead a “mini-marketing campaign,” using Twitter and other forms of social media to raise student awareness of the issues affecting them. Saxton also plans to regularly publish a column in the Utah Statesman highlighting issues or questions raised by students and responses from USU faculty and staff address-
ing those concerns. He said he’s aware this tactic may make him a little less popular with some members of university staff, but addressing student issues and concerns is a main priority this term. “I’m not going to be afraid to ask questions or question status quo because I think the first step to understanding an issue is understanding why it’s an issue,” he said. “It makes people uncomfortable when you’re asking questions, but they need to be asked.” Saxton said he does not plan to pursue the campus-wide smoking ban that his former, Daryn Frischknecht, advocated for last year. “I think there’s only a couple places on campus where it is an issue,” he said. “I’ve had several students approach me and they were upset that that was a possibility and, to be honest, it’s not a really big problem. Also, it’s not something that President Albrecht seems to openly support.” Prog ra m m i ng Vice President Zoe Fairbairn said her goal for this year is to ensure students are aware of campus events, while planning events that would appeal to a wider variety of students. “We plan to provide events that are relevant to non-traditional students, as we are
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Mikayla Kapp Photo USU/SA PRESIDENT DOUG FIEFIA is going into his second term.
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From Page 1 sible to students living away from Logan’s main campus. This means piloting online training courses, versus the traditional face-to-face sessions. “There’s some fun and experimental things we’re doing, making use of computer technology, to serve a broader number of students this year,” he said. Bush estimates CAPS serves over 1,000 students a year through workshops, individual counseling, group counseling or couples counseling. By October of a new school year the office sees heavy traffic, but still manages to help participating students. All services are free to students taking six or more credits at Utah State University. It’s important for students to be healthy emotionally if they are to succeed academically, Bush said. “The reason we even exist is to make sure that the social and emotional part of a student’s experience adds to their academic success. If a student is coping with severe emotional challenges, whether it’s
aware that there hasn’t always been some in the past,” she said. “As an office, this is what we want to see. We want people to look back at the end of the year and know that we put our best efforts into making successful events happen.” Fairbairn said she plans to accomplish this goal by evaluating student satisfaction through surveys, maintaining an open-door policy, budgeting appropriately and using past events and events held at other schools as benchmarks. Whitney Fletcher, public relations director for the Executive Council, said her goal is to find the most effective way to inform students of events, clubs and programs. With the student association’s recent name change, Fletcher’s personal goal is to create a campus campaign highlighting the change, which includes a revamp the USUSA website. “I love USU and couldn’t ask for a better opportunity than being able to promote all of the incredible events we have to offer to our students,” Fletcher said in an email. The other members of the Executive Council did not return requests for comment.
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depression, anxiety...then they’re not going to perform as well in the classroom,” he said. “Our mission is to do everything possible to be sure every part of a student’s experience in and out the classroom will make them successful in life.” For the past five years, CAPS has received an average of 95-96 percent approval rating from students, stating they either agree or strongly agree their services have been helpful. Although money is tight, Bush is confident in the services the office provides to help students achieve a healthier state of mind. “I can’t imagine a campus where we have a better group of students to work with,” he said. “I love the atmosphere on campus and in our office. Even though there are challenges, I think, relatively speaking, we have a great operation.” — manda.perkins@hotmail.com Twitter: @perkins_manda
• USU Police responded to a skateboard problem at the Aggie Terrace. Upon arrival police contacted three skateboarders who had been riding the elevator to the top and skateboarding to the bottom of the terrace. Police had previously warned two of the skateboarders and so their skateboards were impounded. The third individual was issued a warning. Sunday, Aug. 17 • USU Police assisted 2 new students with a flat tire at the west exit area of Aggie Terrace. • USU Police responded to an emergency phone alarm on the north side of the Living & Learning Center. Police arrived to find the alarm not activated. Police found no one in the area needing assistance and tested the phone, finding it working properly.
Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911
• USU accompanied the Resident Director of the Living Learning Community (LLC) to one of the building on a report that some individuals had been consuming alcohol the night before in the University housing unit. Individuals were advised of the potential consequences if this type of activity continues. • Police responded to a report of two dogs that had cornered a bobcat in the USU Coal yard area. On arrival, it was determined that it was not a bobcat, but a feral cat. The dogs were captured by Logan City Animal Control and the cat ran away before it could be captured. The two dogs were impounded for running at large. Wednesday, Aug.20 • USU Police responded to the Animal Science building in four minutes for an elevator alarm. Upon arriving at the elevator it was discovered that the elevator was under construction and was set off by mistake.
• USU Police responded to a house party in the basement of Valley View Tower. Approximately 35 individuals were having an unauthorized gathering with loud music. No alcohol or drugs were detected. The individuals were informed of the house rules and the area was cleared out. Thursday, Aug. 21
• A student reported that his bike was stolen from the west side of the Student Center. Upon further investigation, the Officer determined that the student had parked his bike on the east side of the building. The bike was found.
• A student reported that a passenger in her vehicle dented another parked vehicle with her door. Police documented the accident.
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Ice cream man tours campus with new wheels 4By Scott E Hall staff writer
Kylee Larsen photos Open for business , The Aggie Creamery bike parks outside the TSC east entrance. Senior Adam Cook looks for potential ice cream patrons (above). Utah State employee Susan Turner purchases a halfpint of Aggie Ice Cream from the Aggie Creamery bike vendor for $3 (left).
Murdermystery changes life outlook Kasey Van Dyke Good Reads
I can only vaguely remember my first day of kindergarten. My dad came with me and sat amidst a sea of young moms with equally tremulous 5-year-olds. All parties involved, from the children to the parents to the teacher, were partly excited and partly terrified of what this meant - change, growth, new experience and ultimately, a step into the world. “Big Little Lies” is another step into the world, specifically the occasionally deadly world of parenthood. Written by Liane Moriarty, ‘Big Little Lies’ is a seriously unique work of fiction that reminds me stylistically of Chuck Palahniuk at times. It follows the investigation of the murder of one of the new moms at school. Set in Australia, ‘Big Little Lies’ shows a different side of the culture of clean-cut, suburban families.
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I screamed, you screamed and now, finally, Aggie Creamery is bringing its famous ice cream to where the students are. For the first time the Aggie Creamery has a bike vendor who sells ice cream across campus. For many students this is basically proverbial manna from ice cream heaven. Although the bike is usually found near the Taggart Student Center parking lot, it is expected to make appearances in other parts of campus for advertising and promotion. Steve Shelton, Aggie Creamery business coordinator, said Aggie Creamery also plans on using it to sell Aggie Ice Cream at certain Utah State University events. “We’re really excited about it,” Shelton said. “There are a few events coming up we hope we can capitalize on.” The bike’s portable freezer can carry 200 ice cream cups. It carries their top-selling flavors including favorites like cookie dough, cookies and cream and their signature flavor, Aggie Blue Mint, for $3 each. “We really want to do it as a way to take ice cream to people who wouldn’t normally get across campus,” said David Irish, manager of Aggie Creamery. “It’s important to us that we help get that ice cream to those people. It’s publicity and it gets our name out there, but we already have a great name. It’s just that now the ice cream is in an area where perhaps their classes might be.” That’s how it worked out for Jaron Hadley, a senior majoring in finance economics. “I go to Aggie Ice Cream once or twice a semester because I’m not up this side of campus very often,” Hadley said. “Since this is more main campus, it definitely gives me a greater oppor-
tunity to partake. I love Aggie Blue Mint.” Adam Cook, a senior majoring in human movement science, works as an Aggie Ice Cream bike vendor and gets to see the reaction of student consumers firsthand. “It’s really nice to have the ice cream at an easier convenience for the students,” Cook said. “We’re bringing it to them. They’ll be able to just quickly grab some in between classes.” Cook said his being on the go doesn’t mean you can’t stop him for ice cream with a wave or a holler. “I’m just happy to help anyone out if they want ice cream,” he said. Irish said he expects a greater demand for on-campus ice cream with classes back in session. “We look forward to next week when students are back and people are moving around campus,” Irish said. “There will be a lot more people here and we’ll have a better opportunity to sell ice cream.” For Shelton, the new vending method is a bit of a throwback. “It’s pretty old fashioned; there’s some nostalgia to it,” he said. “We hope we spread a little happiness to people out there. People will be more so [while] enjoying their ice cream.” Melissa Jolley, a sophomore majoring in music education, said the card-reader on the ice cream cart is an added bonus. “It’s awesome,” she said. “It takes cards, too, which is great because people like me don’t always carry cash.” Irish said the bike will be in business as long as possible; as far as the weather permits. He said he plans on bringing the bike back when winter is over. — scottehall3@gmail.com
Awareness, education needed about mental illness 4By Hillary Newton staff writer
Editor’s note: Part one in a series on mental illness Medical conditions are often noticeable. Walking down the street, one can spot those affected with bad eyesight, or amputees, even someone afflicted with asthma or allergies. But medical conditions can be habitually concealed as well. Anxiety, depression, phobias and other various emotions are often hidden due to a stigma against emotional and behavior disorders. However, these emotions are found in humans all around the world and connect both the medical and psychological fields. Over the past few months, between media and recent events, mental illness and the need for awareness has come to light. The recent death of actor Robin Williams caused a spread of conversation regarding suicide and depression. Psychiatrist Thomas Szasz wrote “The Case Against Suicide Depression” in 1986. In this article, published by American Psychologist, he explained there is no ability to to predict who will take their own life. As a renowned psychiatrist, he gave insight on how to help prevent suicide, remove stereotypes against the mental health field and explain the liability involved if a patient does commit suicide. Annette Kleinhenz, a registered nurse in Indiana, said she sees a need to raise awareness, address and educate people. “Honoring the memory of one who sought opportunities to make us think and laugh, spreading good in the world, we can remember Robin Williams by committing to rally around those who struggle with mental illness, offering respect, support and connectedness,” Kleinhenz said. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five teenagers deal with some form of depression or anxiety, and one in three adults face mental health issues. Depression is more common than out of the ordinary, contrary to popular belief. This statistic reinforces the desire of Kleinhenz and many others to educate the ignorant, change prejudice and create more sensitivity in regards to mental
health. Utah State University has many counseling and psychological services provided to help in this education and awareness. David Bush, director of the USU Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and licensed psychologist, understands emotions as part of every human’s life. “If we sense that our emotions are signals - depression, anxiety, fear, or on the positive side, joy and curiosity - then we recognize that those signals are essential and motivates you to action,” Bush said. One purpose of CAPS is to help students and staff become more self-aware and educated in responding to these signals. Bush suggested listening to these emotions individually. An educated, individualized response will allow anyone to change behavior and react in a positive manner. “These emotions direct actions just as hunger, thirst or sexual drive,” Bush said. “If you have a dialogue with yourself about those emotions, and respect them, that is when it becomes a signal to change.” Within the counseling and psychological department there are resources such as pamphlets, group therapy, individual counseling and health fairs available throughout the school year. Any student taking six or more credits qualifies to take part of the services offered. The department works with a variety of students with depression, stress, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders or compulsive habits. Not many students know about the free therapy groups or counseling services. Madison Johnson, a freshman at USU, said she didn’t know about the department located in the TSC. “I think it’s wonderful because we really need to raise awareness,” Johnson said. “I have family members with severe depression, and lost a few friends to suicide and we need to see signs before it gets to that point.” Students can make an appointment with any of the licensed psychologists, doctoral interns or practicum students when desired. There are also undergraduate peers who teach group classes on relaxation, stress management, communication
skills and effective relationships. These classes can be for those dealing with personal issues, students who have family or friends with issues or anyone who simply wants to better understand mental health and wellness. The USU Counseling and Psychological Services are located in the TSC on the 3rd
floor. (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. -5 p.m.) Visit www. nami.org to find additional local support groups. Read the Statesman on Thursday, September 4, for the second and final part in this series. — hinewton13@gmail.com
Stock photo ACTOR ROBIN WILLIAMS DIED August 11 of apparent suicide. His death spurred a national dialogue on mental illness and suicide. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, one in three adults face mental health issues.
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Students think outside the box for summer housing 4By Miranda Lorenc staff writer
Many students chose to spend the summer at home or in apartments and dorms in Logan. However, some of those without summer housing plans found themselves sleeping in more untraditional places. “For part of the summer I stayed in a super old Fleetwood Jamboree Motorhome,” - said Trevor Olsen, a senior t double majoring in internae tional business and finance. o The motorhome belonged - to the sister and brother-inlaw of Olsen’s friend, who lent it out to them for part of the e summer. The space was small; . with two beds, there was only . enough room for some of their y personal belongings, clothes for both men and small path through it all. p “I told people the reason I did it is for the experience and to save on rent. It sounds - cooler,” Olsen said on why he stayed in the motorhome, and later on the floor of his friend’s - place. “The real reason is that e I just didn’t plan for summer - housing until it was too late. I didn’t have enough money t when apartments were havk ing people sign up for housing d and by the time I had money, I had nowhere to go.” Planning ahead can be helpy ful in finding a place to stay for the summer months beg tween school. In February and March, many housing offices ; give the choice to reserve the e room you want before the rush e to find housing. Jackie Dan. iels, a sophomore in music therapy from Idaho, planned far in advance for her summer e living arrangements in Logan. , “I started hunting for a place e to live months before I had to move,” Daniels said. “The t competition was intense.” t It can be hard scheduling - so far ahead. Unexpected circumstances arise sometimes that change original plans, as in the case of Kelcie Carter, a e senior in family consumer and e human development.
Nick Carpenter photo illustration Hammocking, couch surfing and LIVING IN TRAILERS are alternative housing options and, for some students, solutions to summer rent.
“I did not jump on the early bandwagon to find summer housing as I had alternate plans not to be in Logan this summer,” Carter said. “Towards the end of April, plans changed and I received an internship which I chose to stay and participate in.” Couch surfing, camping, staying in a car, hammocking or staying in a trailer are all ways to get by without having to rent out a place. Carter, who travels between Salt Lake City
Mystery From Page 4 To me, one of the most interesting things about ‘Big Little Lies’ is that it opens on the most dramatic part of the story: a fight and a murder. After reeling you in with the intensity, Moriarty backs up and shows all the events leading up to it. Madeline,
and Logan each week, spent little time in a rented apartment. “When I am in town all I need is a place to shower, eat and sleep,” Carter said. “Other than that I am on the go. This isn’t the first summer an opportunity had unexpectedly occurred that allowed me to stay in town. I had an idea of what I could do and some friends I could stay with that would help me get by.” Olsen got creative with his
one of the main moms of the story, picks a fight with the implied villain, Renata. Was “Ama-belle,” as Renata says, actually choked and by whom? Every chapter keeps you guessing and builds until you feel such an intense anxiety that you’re skipping pages just to figure out what’s happening. Aside from being just plain entertaining to read, “Big Little Lies” also addresses some heavy topics from the underworld of suburbia. The tro-
living arrangements as well. After he returned the motorhome to his friend’s sister, Olsen spent the rest of the summer couch surfing, while his friend took over someone’s apartment contract. Most of his belongings were kept in the back seat and trunk of his car, and he ate out when he could so he could save space on food storage. To keep clean, he used a friend’s shower everyday. “It was fun and it will be a good story, but I would rath-
phy couple who seems to have everything is secretly throwing punches. A single mom wasn’t just a hussy who got pregnant, but rather the victim of a sexual assault. And the free spirit who will fight any battle for any underdog can’t seem to win against her ex-husband’s new wife, who happens to have a daughter in the same kindergarten class. Everyone has stuff. No one is perfect. No painting is without its imperfections. No symphony can be per-
er have my own space,” Olsen said. “It is definitely stressful not having a place to live.” Carter did much of the same: staying with friends, using their utilities to keep clean and storing her belongings in her car. “I have found that people are very generous, kind, uplifting and motivating,” she said. “They have so willingly opened their living area and have allowed me to spend a few nights crashing on the
formed without a wrong note. And no one can get away with zero flaws in life. That is the beauty of “Big Little Lies”; it is an honest and open look into the secret parts of life that we so much want to keep hidden. It shows that no matter what, we can’t keep our demons inside forever and only an exorcism of these will provide the peace we desperately seek. I can’t say that I’m the most wellread person in the world. However, I have read a fair amount and I can say
couch, using a spare bed or offering an extra room.” For Carter, it was a good experience. “I have felt incredibly blessed for the friendships and relationships I have made this summer in getting to know so many new and wonderful people,” she said. “I hope in return I can pay it forward and help someone who may be in need in the future.”
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the list of books that were both fun to read AND truly changed my outlook on life is a short one. “Big Little Lies” makes the list.
— Kasey Van Dyke is a five-year sophomore because she can’t just make up her mind about a major. Currently she wants to do space things in the future and is studying physics. That may change next week. She enjoys Diet Coke and South Park. Contact her at kaseyvandyke2@gmail.com.
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Aggie football season kicks off Sunday 4By Logan Jones sports editor
Utah State football kicks off the 2014 season Sunday against Tennessee at 5 p.m. The highly anticipated return of both starting quarterback Chuckie Keeton and starting running back Joe Hill will begin on the road in front of 100,000 sports fans in Neyland stadium. “First of all, you know that the coverage you’re going to get is nationwide,” said head coach Matt Wells in Monday’s press conference to open the 2014 season. “We’re going to be in a lot of living rooms. There are going to be a lot of programs wrapping up their preparation on Sunday. We’re going to be on every TV set in every football complex in America. Every college football team is going to be watching us.” The Aggies have an all-time record of 1-16 against SEC programs, but the expectations for USU football and its Heisman-hopeful quarterback have sports fans wondering just what this edition of Aggie football can do—and if Utah State can burst into the national spotlight. “To be able to play in that atmosphere, in front of that audience is just an opportunity more than anything to expose our program and show the country what we’ve done,” Wells said. “This is a brand new team, I’ve said that all along. It’s a brand new team, expecta-
tions continue to remain high and we want that. It’s just another opportunity to go do it.” With star defenders Zach Vigil and Kyle Fackrell returning to anchor a stout Aggie defense and a revitalized offensive attack, the possibilities for USU this season seem limitless. Wells is well-aware of the hype, but knows the true test for his team will be on full display Sunday. “The thing is, in any opener there’s always uncertainty,” Wells said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re playing at home, on the road or against any opponent, they have the same questions as we do about certain kids. We’ll see what kids show up, where the venue and the stage doesn’t phase them. The team that has less of those happening probably has a better chance of winning.” Central to the storyline of this year’s football team is the Heisman campaign for dual-threat quarterback Keeton. Last season, Keeton threw for nearly 1,400 yards and notched 18 touchdown passes in just five games before a knee injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season. After his time studying the game from a new perspective, coach Wells believes Keeton will display an even greater understanding of the game. “I think he’s a little bit further ahead mentally in our offense,” Wells said. “I think he’s playing faster and everything he does presnap is a little more advanced. He feels a little more comfortable in
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Aggie football players huddle up in preparation for their season opener Sunday against the Tennessee Volunteers’ young squad.
everything that we’re doing.” Of course, Keeton’s arm and a talented new group of wide receivers only mean more room to run for Hill, who will also be making his first in-game appearance after suffering a knee injury last year. “During our first scrimmage, just going out there and getting tackled and everything took away the mental part of it,” Hill said. “I got hit a couple times and I’ve felt great after that. My knee feels 100 percent now, I can really say that.” Hill hopes to do his damage with
the running game to keep Tennessee’s defense honest, opening up the field for USU’s talented wideouts. “The wide receivers are really dangerous and the running backs have worked really hard,” Hill said. “We’re all just going to combine and lead behind Chuckie Keeton, let him lead and work together.” Senior linebacker Vigil admits the trip to Tennessee’s massive stadium is a potential obstacle for the Aggies, but a proper mindset
will keep his team from getting overly-rattled. “When it’s game time, as soon as you walk out there, you’re going to see a sea of orange and take that in and put it away,” Vigil said, “because when you’re out there on the field and all you have is each other, that’s what you have to focus on when you’re out there.” With football season days away and a team always striving for excellence, Vigil adds the Aggies have no doubts about what they’re capable of in the coming months.
“We could win every game,” Vigil said. “Again, that goes back to execution. We have the talent to do it, that’s God willing that everybody stays healthy, but that’s our expectation. We want to win every single game we play. Whether that’s to happen or not, that’s to be determined, but we have the talent here and the guys who care enough about the program to execute.”
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New facility named in honor of Aggie legend 4By Emily Duke copy editor
The Utah State women’s volleyball team found a new home at Kirby Court in the newly finished Wayne Estes Center. The building will serve as a competition facility for volleyball as well as practice space for both men’s and women’s basketball. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the facility on Wednesday May 14. The general public was invited to come walk around the 32,000 square foot, 9.7 million dollar facility. “Some of our student-athletes viewed this facility just the other day and were absolutely blown away,” said USU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes the day of the grand opening. “What sets this facility apart is its functionality as both a first-class basketball practice and elite volleyball competition venue. The facility includes two regulation sized basketball courts, a regulation volleyball court, and seating for 1,400 fans. Office spaces for volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball coaching staffs are also
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located in the building. The Center was named for Wayne Estes, who played for USU from 1963 to 1965. Estes was an All-American and still holds the spot of third-leading scorer in school history with 2,001 points. Estes played his final game as an Aggie on Feb. 8, 1965 in the Nelson Fieldhouse. He reached the 2,000 point mark during the game when he scored the final basket of the game, giving him 2,001 career
points. Following the game Estes and his friends stopped when the came across a car accident. While walking back to the car the 6’6” basketball player brushed a downed powerline and was fatally electrocuted. The lobby of the building includes a visual tribute to Estes complete with stats, pictures and an interactive video board where visitors can learn more about his story. “It is very rare that a building is
named after an undergraduate, but Wayne was a very rare and special individual,” said Jim Laub, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cache Valley Electric at the grand opening. “In today’s culture you often read athletes quoted as saying, ‘I am not a role model.’ In my opinion, these athletes are dead wrong. Any recognizable athlete is a role model and it is up to each individual to determine if they are a good or a negative role model. Wayne Es-
tes epitomizes what a positive role model is.” Finkbeiner said the coaches and people involved with the project want the story of Wayne Estes to remain an underlying theme in everything they accomplish there. “The story of Wayne Estes has to underline it,” Finkbeiner said. “What it means to all of those coaches and what that young man did years ago in his life. It’s just a really special workplace for us because of the name Estes and what’s come along with it.” Previous to the Wayne Estes Center being built, Utah State volleyball played their matches and held practices in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum along with both basketball teams which provided a challenge for scheduling. “It’s been a logistical nightmare the last two years that I’ve been here with especially preseason practice time of just lack of floor space in August and September when you have volleyball team, men’s basketball and women’s basketball all relying on one premium court in the Spectrum,” said Jerry Finkbeiner, head coach of the women’s basketball team. “Now that we have the Estes Center we can rotate around
through all three programs and always have a practice sight that’s within reach of just walking out of our office or walking out of the locker room.” In past years the teams have practiced in the Health Physical Education and Recreation building, or HPER, as well of local high school gyms and LDS church buildings. The teams will rotate practice spaces this year between the Wayne Estes Center and the Spectrum. “It’s still the same number of teams, it’s still three teams and two gyms we just don’t have to use the PE facility anymore,” said Grayson DuBose, head volleyball coach at USU. “So the convenience of being able to have this here has really alleviated a lot of stress.” The athletes who will utilize the facility are also excited about the convenience it will provide. “No longer will we have to start our winter practices in the film room in the Spectrum and walk over to the HPER,” said sophomore men’s basketball player Jalen Moore at the grand opening. “We can just walk right into this new building and get our practice going.
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Aggies set for Utah State Invitational 4By Logan Jones
Mexico, head coach Grayson Dubose and his roster of veteran athletes have their own ex Utah State volleyball will pectations for the season. play its first competitive match “Our goal is to compete at a on Kirby Court in the brand high level,” DuBose said. “They new Wayne Estes Center on Fri- pay me a lot of money to win day at 7 p.m., when they take volleyball matches, so we want on Idaho State in the Aggies’ to win as many as we can. We first match of the Utah State think we can compete, and we think we can be one of the top Invitational. teams in the conference.” USU will The Aggies also welcome the two other Grayson DuBose finished 2013 season teams to the Head coach with a 13-7 weekend-long conference invitational, record and an facing Oreoverall record gon State on of 20-11. Saturday at “This year 10 a.m. and our goals closing out are to win the tournathe mounment against tain west of Saint Mary’s course, and at 7 p.m. we want to go The invitato the NCAA tional marks tournament,” the start of said senior the Aggies’ second season in the Mountain outside hitter Rachel Orr. “I West Conference. Picked in a think just if we play like we preseason poll to finish in know we can, and if we can third place behind peren- stay focused and do our best, nial conference champions then we can come out on top.” . Colorado State and New Orr is one of five seniors re-
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turning to the USU’s roster this season, and hopes the team’s chemistry will provide the lift needed to be successful in a notoriously competitive conference. “We like to say that we are sisters,” Orr said, “and I feel like that is definitely true, because we care about each other on and off of the court.” Dubose also noted his team’s cohesion as an advantage. “We have a really nice team,” DuBose said. “The kids get along, they like each other, they compete hard every day, they get after it, so that’s a big positive for us.” The team will take on a challenging schedule this season, a calculated risk made to better USU’s chances of an NCAA tournament bid. With a tournament appearance in their sights, the Aggies look forward to settling some unfinished business against conference powerhouse Colorado State next month, after failing to finish off the Rams in a fiveset thriller in the Spectrum last year. “You’ve got to beat Colorado State and you’ve got to beat New Mexico,” DuBose said.
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Aggie Volleyball plays in the Utah State Invitational this weekend in the brand new Wayne Estes Center.
“Those are the top big dogs in our conference and we’ve got to show that we can compete with those guys by doing it, not just talking about it.” Junior standout Elle Brainard, joined by seniors Ashlan Rodgers-Court, Paige Neves
and Kaitlyn VanHoff, make up the core of a team looking to advance an already storied program at Utah State. “We are going to be good,” DuBose said. “We are fun to watch, we’re exciting. We have the best crowd in the country
Women’s soccer plays first home game Sunday 4By Kalen Taylor assistant sports editor
d Utah State University’s women’s soccer kicks toff its home opener this Sunday with a game against Nebraska-Omaha at the Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Field at 1 p.m. USU is currently .0-2-0 looking to rebound after a 0-2 loss at Misusouri State a week ago. Utah State has started the season 0-2 for the first time since 2005. The Aggie women are hoping to turn the season around and keep their home winning streak alive—they have won their last six home openers. The Omaha Mavs started off the season with a 2-0 victory over Incarnate Word. The Mavs visit Logan with 1-0-0 record and will aim to snap the Aggies home winning dstreak. s Last season the Aggies went 10-7-5 overall twhile posting a 5-3-2 record in conference play. eIt was their first year playing in the newly reconstructed Mountain West Conference. They ad-vanced to the semifinals of the conference tour-nament last year where they ultimately fell to San rDiego State, who went on to win the conference l . -
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Can Chuckie win the Heisman? He has a chance. He is already under the nation’s watch. Austin Ward from ESPN.com recently wrote an article on Keeton, calling him a “dark horse candidate” to win the Heisman. Ward wrote, “The real measuring stick is coming up Sunday night against Tennessee. A win could spring the Aggies into the national conversation and maybe restore the spotlight on Keeton.” What if Utah State goes into Tennessee this Sunday and upsets Tennessee in convincing fashion? After that, the only lose-able games that pop off the schedule are against Wake Forest, at BYU, and at Boise State, all of which are winnable. The last team to go undefeated in the Mountain West and destroy almost all their opponents was the University
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of Utah back in 2004. That year, Alex Smith (Utah’s quarterback) finished just behind Aaron Rodgers in the Heisman voting. If he could come that close, then why not Chuckie? —Sean Cassity
Senior Chuckie Keeton’s notorious injury last football season threw his chances for the Heisman trophy into jeopardy. After sitting out for over half of last year, this season will determine how much his injury damaged his prospects for the trophy and whether he can recover enough to still compete. ESPN.com writes that he has thown himself into his rehab program and fully recovered. If Keeton’s previous record serves as any indication, he will
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be the 2014 MWC preseason defensive player of the year. Aggie standouts Jennifer Flynn, Larson-Leavitt and Rose were each named to the All Mountain West Team for the 2013 season. Two other Aggies, Lexie Henrie and Mari Miyashiro, were named to the Mountain West All Tournament Team. To go along with these awards, 17 Aggies earned Academic All Mountain West Honors and 13 were selected as Mountain West Scholar Athletes. USU has 17 letterwinners returning and seven starters from the 2013 season. Complimenting the returning players are a group of Kylee Larsen photo nine new freshman who add to the depth of the team. Five freshmen title. have already seen action on the field this year. This year, senior defenders Brooke Lar- “The nice thing about our team right now is son-Leavitt and Taryn Rose were named to the we’re deep,” said 12 year head coach Heather 2014 first team MWC preseason all conference Cairns, the winningest soccer coach in school histeam. Sophomore Jayne Robison was named to the second team. Taryn Rose was also selected to jSee SOCCER, Page 9
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge gone viral Videos from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge have been blowing up our Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram feeds like nothing we’ve ever seen. From former President George W. Bush to W W E wrestler An Editorial Opinion Triple H to Utah State administrators, we’ve seen them all, and we think this phenomenon is great for a few reasons. Although it’s easy to be annoyed when post after post consists of the same thing, we feel that the cause behind this trend has not been lost in translation. A press release from the ALS Association stated yesterday that the organization has received more than $94.3 million in the last month, which is incredible when compared to the $2.7 million it received in the same time period last year. As we understand it, the ice bucket challenge states that those who are challenged must either donate to charity or pour a bucket of ice water on themselves, fully-dressed, within 24 hours. We hope all those who are posting videos are donat-
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Photo courtesy of Nathan Laursen UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last Friday during a retreat at the USU Bear Lake Training Center. Their challenge was issued by the Weber State Student Association and they in turn challenged the four Student Services VPs, the USU Spirit Squad, Colorado State Student Association and Dixie State Student Association.
ing even though they aren’t required to because if they’re not, they’re basically telling the world, “I’d rather pour a bucket of ice water over my head than donate to charity.” We hope that trends like this
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American Cancer Society and CAPSA. What we do as a student body can be the undercurrent of a wave that sweeps the nation. We hope you remember that throughout the year, even after the ice bucket trend is over.
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Is there anything sadder than the killing of children? Of course not, and no one should be surprised at the shock, distress and outrage in Israel after the bodies of three missing teenagers were found (June 30). The boys, kidnapped more than two weeks (prior), were apparently shot and then partially buried in an open field near the West Bank village of Halhul. What kind of world, what kind of politics, can possibly justify the abduction of teenagers in the name of ideology or nationalism or religion or whatever it turns out was the motivation for this gruesome act? If, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggests, the kidnappings were the work of Hamas, they should serve as a stark reminder that the militant
Islamic organization has not changed its ways. Since its founding during the first intifada in 1987, Hamas has been responsible for countless civilian deaths, and its leaders — notwithstanding their recent reconciliation with the Palestinian Authority — have not evolved substantially since then. Hamas has not officially endorsed a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or promised to renounce violence or acknowledged Israel’s right to exist. It’s unclear as yet what its role was, if any, in these most recent events, but its top officials loudly celebrated the kidnappings. Hamas obviously cannot be a meaningful partner in the search for peace as long as it remains committed to violence and rejectionism. At the same time, the killing of the Israeli boys must not become a pretext for further withdrawal from the
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ailing peace process. If anything, the events of the last two weeks are a heartrending reminder of the high price of disengagement. “Hamas will pay,” Netanyahu vowed after the boys’ bodies were found, and indeed, the crackdown is already underway. But Israel must behave carefully and responsibly rather than emotionally. Of course it must defend its citizens
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against enemies. But Netanyahu must also display the evidence he says he has that Hamas orchestrated the killings. He must minimize civilian casualties and not engage in the collective punishment of people who have done no wrong. He must not undermine those Palestinian leaders, such as President Mahmoud Abbas, who say and do the right things. Israel — as well as
the Palestinians — must find reasons to come back to the negotiating table rather than seeking excuses to walk away. This conflict, like other conflicts around the world, has killed many innocent children. Some are Israeli children who have died at the hands of terrorists. Others are Palestinian children who have become collateral damage in repeated Is-
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continue, and that as a university, we can initiate similar trends. Here at USU every year we have fundraisers through service clubs and organizations that give students an opportunity to donate to charities like the
raeli assaults on Hamas and other groups. The tragedy for parents, for neighbors, for communities is real either way. The latest deaths must not become a justification for an escalation of violence, for the continued death of innocents or for yet another downward spiral in the depressing and destabilizing war that so often seems to be moving in exactly the wrong direction.
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produce against major teams like upcoming opponent Tennessee in order to get national recognition. A win against Tennessee would definitely put Keeton into the spotlight, but a loss may give him little or no chance at the Heisman. If everything goes perfectly, it might just be enough to win him the most prized award in college football. — Brooke Bell
From Page 7 make a remarkable comeback. He has the dedication, the mindset, and the ability to put himself back in the running. His perseverance proves him a worthy candidate. The Heisman Trust will be hard pressed to find a more dedicated, hard-working, and deserving recipient. Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Volunteers will give him a chance to prove it. — Olivia Webb Listen, I like Chuckie Keeton as much as the next guy, unless the next guy is the guy who made the Chuckie For Heisman twitter account. I’m just a little more realistic I guess. I think that Keeton is one of most talented quarterbacks in college football this year, but he could be the best quarterback since Yale’s Klint Frank –the first quarterback to win the Heisman– and he still wouldn’t win. The problem is the conference he plays in. If you are naive enough to think that there is a level playing field in college football then you probably don’t want to keep reading this. Not a single person from the Mountain West has ever won the Heisman. Also the last time a player from a non-power conference won it was in 1990, which pains me because that player was BYU’s own Ty Detmer. The way things are set up a single loss for Utah State or numbers that don’t compare to Barry Sanders in 1988 equal no Heisman for USU QB1. — Jeffrey Dahdah Following last season’s knee injury, Chuckie Keeton has regrouped and refueled, and has a new fire burning in him. Keeton has all the needed credentials and a team that is ready, willing and able to add the necessary fuel to the fire. But will he actually be able to come out on top? He is one of the most athletic dual-threat college quarterbacks out there and he is coming back stronger than ever. He has run the Aggie offense for four years and knows all its ins and outs. There is no one better equipped to lead Utah State University to victory, and maybe even lead himself to the Heisman. Yes, Keeton has serious potential to win, but it will be no easy task. In order to be even considered for the award, Keeton must win close to, if not all, of his games. He must
First off, I love watching Chuckie Keeton play football. Every time he steps on the field he brings with him the potential to make big plays and light up the opposing team, but can Keeton win the Heisman trophy this season? He’s an amazing athlete playing on a good team but let’s put our Aggie love (or bias?) aside for a minute and be real—no he can’t. Nothing against Mr. Keeton, but there is simply too much going against him. Being on a team in the Mountain West Conference brings with it unconquerable stereotypes that are simply too much for even an amazing Quarterback like Keeton to overcome. Yes he’s getting lots of Heisman attention and ESPN is showing him plenty of love, but it will take an absolutely immaculate season from him and the team for there to be even the smallest of hopes for a Utah State Heisman Trophy winner, not to mention the need for an unlikely meltdown by some very big names. Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, Brett Hundley and Todd Gurley all play for more recognizable teams who will surely have more opportunities to shine in the national spotlight. He’d need a perfect team record, close to a hundred touchdown passes, zero interceptions and nearly every other major conference team in college football to be eliminated from competition due to NCAA violations to have a realistic opportunity to win. it’s not going to happen. — Taylor Orton
Soccer From Page 7 tory. “That means it’s more competition day in and day out at practice. We’re going to play the best players and the best players who click. It’s really enhanced our competitive environment at training and I think that’s going to be a benefit to us and we’ll see the results on the field.” Historically, USU has done well within its conference. In eight years in the WAC, they won three titles outright in 2012, 2011 and 2008,
jured. Imagine if he would have continued his season last year. the Tennessee game on Sunday will be a good test for his potential this season. He can win the Heisman if Utah State football has one of their best seasons this year. — Laura Miego Is it possible? Yes. But there is also a chance the Transformers movies finally end. Everything little thing would have to fall in place. I have no doubt Chuckie will continue his torrid pace from last year, but he has to stay healthy and the team has to have the best year in school history. The Aggies have to go undefeated or lose just one game in a schedule that has their four toughest games on the road. If that happens, and that’s a big if, then huge star quarterbacks like Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, Brett Hundley and Bryce Petty will have to plummet out of the race to leave the door open for Keeton. The last time someone from outside the major conferences won the heisman was 1990. Recent quarterback hopefuls outside the power five conferences like Colt Brennan (Hawaii), Kellen Moore (Boise State), and Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois) all failed to finish better than third. Chuckie wasn’t included on the heisman odds list from Bovada that went as far down as to 100 to 1 odds. So let’s be unbiased and realistic, it isn’t going to happen. Just enjoy that we have the most exciting player in college football. — Calvin Makelky
Can Chuckie Keeton win the Heisman trophy? I believe that he can. Everyone knows that he had a knee injury that prevented him from finishing up his junior year of football, but just because he was out doesn’t mean his record was forgotten. Five games into his junior year, CBSSports.com named him to its top ten candidates for the Heisman trophy. He was ranked second in the nation with 17 completed touchdown passes, 22nd in the nation in passing efficiency, and second for points responsible (22.8) in the Mountain West. These are just some of his achievements before he got in-
Chuckie Keeton is one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in college football this year. ESPN named Keeton an early dark horse candidate to win the Heisman Trophy. He is in his senior season which means he should be the best he’s ever been. So what? He still won’t win the Heisman. If Keeton stays healthy all season long he has the talent to put up the numbers needed to win the heisman—the fact of the matter is, the Heisman Trophy has become a popularity poll, not an award for the best player in college football. Utah State is a great university but it doesn’t garner the national media spotlight necessary to have a player win an award of this caliber. More media coverage at larger universities gives the upper hand to the players at those universities. Whether you think it’s fair or not, it would be next to impossible, no matter how well Chuckie plays or how good he is, for him to win the Heisman in 2014. — Kalen Taylor
tied for first in 2010 and took second three other years. The Aggies placed fifth last year in their first season as a Mountain West team. In the 2014 season Utah State has been selected to finish fifth in the MWC according to preseason coaches polls. Despite what the polls are saying Cairns seems to believe the Aggies have what it takes to win. “Our expectations are to do well and win conference, we want to give ourselves a shot to win the conference tournament and represent our conference in the NCAA tournament.” Cairns said. On Sept. 5 USU will finish off a
two game home stand by playing Idaho State at 4 p.m. They will then play two away games before coming home on Sept. 19 and 21 to take on the University of Utah and UC Riverside. Conference play will start on Sept. 26 at Colorado College, the preseason favorite to win the Mountain West. MWC games will continue until October 31 when Utah State wraps up its season at Boise State. The conference tournament will be held Nov. 4-8 in San Diego, California.Cairns — kalen.s.taylor@gmail.com Twitter: @kalen_taylor
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Marriage From Page 1 However Lambert said she has already seen differences from the case on campus. “I think it gives our students who identify as LGBT and it gives faculty and staff that identify as LGBT a little bit more validation in their relationships,” she said. Wood has been pleased with the smoothness of the case as compared to similar cases in other
Estes From Page 6 All student-athletes who will be using this building will benefit from it being here. This will help us get the extra work we need to improve our individual skills to help us succeed.” Finkbeiner said having the
states. “One of the things that I really like about this state as compared to some of the other things I’ve read and seen is that it hasn’t turned at all ugly,” she said. “I don’t think there is big riffs that are going to be hard to mend or anything.” It was an observation Partridge shared. “I think there has been a certain level of respect given by even those who disagree with the suit,” she said. Though it’s not clear if the
Wayne Estes Center on campus also increases the value of the school on a recruiting stage. “We have another place that athletes can practice and we have a place that we can show in our recruiting world that if you come to Utah State you have state-ofthe-art facility and a practice site.” Finkbeiner said. “It’s a place that stacks up very well with everyone that we play against and recruit against.” Finkbeiner also said having in-
Supreme Court will take Utah’s case, they will most likely take a same-sex marriage case and make a decision one way or the other. “Ideally whatever the decision is we move forward from it,” Lambert said. “I would hope that there wouldn’t be any conflict on either side regardless of what the outcome is. I would hope that we would be able to move forward with that decision as a campus community.”
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dividual offices has helped with recruiting and running the day-today parts of the job. “Our work capacity has doubled, tripled as far as what we can put out now with the technology here, with office space, with privacy for recruiting phone calls, desk space,” Finkbeiner said. “That’s been the biggest difference with our coaching staff, has been the ability to get work done and not be interrupted.”
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Monday Sunny
Saturday, Aug. 30
• Labor Day - No class
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