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Glover to speak at Commencement ceremony

By MEGAN ALLEN staff writer

On March 31, USU administrators announced actor and philanthropist Danny Glover as the 2010 Commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony on May 8.

He, along with four others, will be receiving honorary doctorate degrees.

Tim Vitale, assistant director of university Public Relations and Marketing, said the university has received a lot of negative comments from people all over the state about Glover.

“We heard that Glover had taken some controversial stances, but we didn’t expect the level of criticism,” Vitale said. “We haven’t received that kind of criticism in the past. It’s more than we are used to receiving.”

After local newspapers made the announcement, people started writing comments and letters to the editor.

“My opinion of Utah State just hit an all-time low,” one Herald Journal reader wrote.

“Utah State has lost a lot of esteem in my mind,” said Russ Larsen, a Smithfield resident, in a Herald Journal article.

Many people are upset about the

decision to bring Glover because of his political beliefs and acts of activism.

Gustavo Coronel, a former member of the Venezuelan congress, wrote a letter to USU President Stan Albrecht, expressing his frustration and disappointment in the university’s decision.

“Your recent announcement has been received by Venezuelan lovers of freedom and democracy with dismay,” he wrote. “Among these lovers of freedom are the thousands of Venezuelan university students who are currently leading the popular protests against dictator Hugo Chavez.”

Coronel said Glover is “a strong follower of Hugo Chavez.”

Glover has made many trips to Venezuela in the last few years to endorse the dictator, Coronel said.

During a 2007 trip, Chavez gave Glover $18 million to work on a movie that remains unfinished.

Even among the criticisms, USU administrators are standing by their decision to have Glover speak as well as awarding him an honorary doctorate.

Albrecht said, “Glover was chosen not because of his Hollywood achieve-

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DANNY GLOVER, philanthropist and actor, will receive an honorary doctorate from USU for giving the spring 2010 Commencement lecture. Though members of the community have shown concern that he is speaking, USU stands by its decision to have him speak. STATESMAN photo

ASUSU reflects on their successes

By CHELSEY GENSEL news senior writer

During the 2009-10 academic year, the ASUSU student government redesigned the internal structure of their organization, increased attendance at ASUSU-sponsored events and improved the Aggie Blue Leadership Conference open to students across campus. Throughout the year, debate, discussion and voting led to money saved and spent, and several changes

that affect campus as a whole.

ASUSU director Tiffany Evans said she felt like this year’s council’s two biggest impacts were the concept of a new recreation center and the “open hour,” a block of time when no classes will be scheduled, but things like convocation will. The open hour will take effect fall 2011 if it is finalized.

Evans said logistics are still being worked out. ASUSU President Tyler Tolson said he feels that open hour, which will mean no classes schedule at about mid-day Tuesday and Thursday,

will be something that will not have an immediate impact but will in the future.

She said these are things that will have a “lasting positive impact” on campus, even though this year’s council and student body won’t see the results.

“It’s an incredible opportunity for educational experiences and for building a sense of community,” she

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STAN ALBRECHT, USU president, meets with ASUSU officials to sort through issues presented during the 2009 to 2010 school year. Tiffany Evans, ASUSU director, said the biggest changes made this year were “open hour” and the new recreation center concept. TODD JONES photo

Inside This Issue

4/30/10 Part coffee house, part lounge, Citrus and Sage re-opens under new ownership after two years of closure.

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Possible conference realignment could affect WAC in upcoming years.

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Students petition for dance program

By JESSICA SWEAT staff writer

The word “dance” is a verb that many students at USU might not be exposed to. Dance is something that Krissy SmithFry refuses to let be forgotten.

Smith-Fry is lobbying that an academic dance program return to USU and, according to SmithFry, she is not alone.

“Last year, we had a petition signed and we received over 5,000 signatures,” Smith-Fry said. “So there is a lot of interest and support.”

In 2007, Smith-Fry founded two dance companies, Full Circle and Vilociti, to give students “who love the dance the opportunity to do so,” according to the club’s description on the ASUSU website.

With dance programs at surrounding universities, USU is the only university in Utah without a dance department.

USU Ballroom Dance Company President Chantel Knudson said, “I would definitely say we need one. Not only are we the only university without a program, but we are missing a cultural and aratistic side that a dance program would bring.”

This has not always been the case. USU had previously accommodated a dance program through the department of health, physical education and recreation. Juan Carlos-Claudio, visiting performer, is a USU dance alumni that graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in dance.

In regards to the absence of dance at USU, Claudio said, “It is really sad. Dance is an integral part of the human experience.

We need to have dance.”

Senior Makeda Trujilla, who is the former vice president of the Full Circle Dance Company, said his involvement with Full Circle improved his experience at USU. “I’ve seen unbelievable bonds made in new friendships, and I’ve seen how dancers have learned how to work through problems in very productive ways,” Trujillo said. “At performances, I have seen spectators brought to tears and burst in laughter.”

Trujillo said every dancer he has known would love the opportunity of dancing in college, whether through a class, a company or a major.

“It just something I know any dancer would be interested in,” Trujillo said.

If a program is instated, Smith-Fry believes it will draw in more prospective students.

Other benefits that she believes could potentially occur would be a theater and fine arts program.

With the Caine School of the Arts birth, Smith-Fry is hopeful for the future of her endeavors.

Smith-fry said, “We just keep pushing. We don’t let it rest and with Dr. Craig Jessop’s help, we really are making strides. I am not a person that responds to the word ‘no,’ so I just keep trying.”

Smith-fry said her largest obstacle is funding but will continue to push forward efforts as USU endures upcoming budget changes.

As for now, Smith-Fry will continue to direct her companies and share her passion for dance as she teaches at USU. – jessie.a.sweat@aggiemail.usu. edu

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Celebs&People CHICAGO (AP) – John Edwards’ mistress said on Thursday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that she doesn’t believe she destroyed the former presidential candidate’s marriage.

“It is not my experi- HUNTER ence that a third party wrecks a home,” Rielle Hunter told Winfrey.

“I believe the problems exist before a third party comes into the picture.”

“So you don’t think you wrecked his home?” Winfrey asked Hunter.

“I do not believe I wrecked his home,” Hunter said.

Machete attack preceded 3 NJ killings NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – She had been sexually assaulted, slashed with a machete and shot in the head, but as the young woman clung to life she could think only of one thing: Where are my friends?

“I remember an ambulance coming to pick me up and telling them I’m fine,” the woman testified Thursday in the first trial stemming from the killings of three friends in a Newark schoolyard. “I kept moving the breathing thing out of the way. I kept telling them, ‘There’s some kids back there at the wall, go find them.’”

Emergency responders found the three – Dashon Harvey and Iofemi Hightower, both 20, and 18-year-old Terrance “T.J.” Aeriel – slumped against a wall behind the school. Prosecutors say they were led down a flight of stairs, lined up and each shot in the back of the head.

The woman’s testimony Thursday represented her first public account of what happened near Mount Vernon School on a warm summer night in 2007. The woman, who was 19 at the time, is not being identified by The Associated Press because of sexual assault charges against some of the defendants.

Her identification of a picture of one of the suspects in the days after the slayings ultimately led to the capture of all six. The first defendant, Nicaraguan national Rodolfo Godinez, is on trial on murder, felony murder, robbery and weapons charges.

Anger over the slayings gave urgency to several anticrime measures that have been credited with helping lower Newark’s murder rate by nearly 40 percent from

RODOLFO GODINEZ is charged with the murder of three young people in a Newark schoolyard. AP photo

2006 to 2008.

During nearly three hours of testimony before a packed courtroom, the woman, wearing glasses and a light brown leather jacket over a gray blouse, described in a calm, measured tone the events of Aug. 4, 2007. It

Gulf oil spill could reach shore Thursday night

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Utah man accused in girls’ poisoning deaths LAYTON, Utah (AP) – Prosecutors in a Utah city will file negligent homicide charges against an exterminator who applied rodent poison that was later linked to the death of two young girls.

Assistant City Attorney Steve Garside says he expects to file charges Thursday against Cole Nocks, who worked for Bugman Pest and Lawn in Bountiful.

Four-year-old Rebecca Toone and her 15-month-old sister, Rachel, died in February after their yard in Layton was treated with poison-laced pellets used to kill rodents.

began with four friends, all of whom lived in Newark and were students at Delaware State University, assembling early in the evening to drive around, hang out and listen to music.

Parts of her testimony drew quiet gasps from a group of about three dozen friends and family members, while other parts drew chuckles, such as when she described Harvey doing a dance on the playground to music playing from her car radio.

Under direct examination by Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Thomas McTigue, the woman testified that the four were set upon by six men and boys, two of whom were in the school playground when the friends arrived and four more who arrived about 40 minutes later.

The two who were already there were sitting on a small set of bleachers drinking beer and didn’t seem threatening, she said. But that quickly changed when the others arrived.

As the friends sensed danger and tried to get in their car, they were ordered to lie on the ground.

“We all complied,” she said. “I was scared. I had never been robbed before. I hoped they’d just steal my car and keep moving. ... I didn’t think they’d start going crazy the way they did.”

Murmurs rose from the courtroom gallery as she described being sexually assaulted by at least two of the assailants as she lay on the ground next to the car. She said she could see feet moving on the other side of the car as her friends were led away to another location.

WORKERS LOAD OIL booms onto a crew boat to assist in the containment of oil from a leaking pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Louisiana in Venice, La., April 29. AP photo

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The edge of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was expected to reach the Mississippi River delta by Thursday night and a new technique to break up the oil a

mile underwater could be tried, officials said.

As of this morning, part of the slick was about 3 miles from the Louisiana shore, said National Oceanic

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Top 10 Signs Your Governor is Nuts 10. Signs a bill outlawing illegal immigration, and also legal immigration.

9. Keeps a tip jar on the desk 8.Claims to be governor of Margaritaville.

7.After meeting with Schwarzenegger, raves, “This guy is a genius!”

6. Last-minute iPhone calls to commute death sentences fail because he’s using AT&T. 5. Signs all legislation with his tongue.

4. Just ordered the deportation of guys named Scott or Todd.

3. Thinks Ricky Martin just needs to find the right girl.

2. Used immigration bill to kick George Lopez out of his time slot.

1. Even Rod Blagojevich thinks the dude is crooked.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – The Argentine presidency’s campaign against media criticism inspired a symbolic “people’s trial” Thursday against some of the nation’s leading journalists.

The event outside the government palace was led

by Hebe de Bonafini, an activist with close ties to President Cristina Fernandez and Nestor Kirchner, Fernandez’s husband and predecessor.

Bonafini said her group, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, intends to expose a younger generation to misdeeds by some journalists during the 1976-1983 dictatorship and to vindicate those members of the media who risked their lives to report about human rights abuses.

“This trial has to do with denouncing the sellouts, the accomplices, those who never said anything when we were imprisoned,” she told crowd of several hundred people. “What we don’t want is for the same journalists who lied then to keep doing it now.”

The event was publicized through anonymous posters around the capital that accused prominent journalists for the leading daily newspapers Clarin

Atmospheric Administration spokesman Charles Henry said. It’s too late to stop some of the spill from reaching the coast, but BP PLC said it might attempt to break up some of the oil spewing from a blown-out a mile under water.

The company also has asked the Department of Defense if it can help with better underwater equipment than is available commercially, said BP PLC chief operating officer Doug Suttles.

In addition, he said the company has been reviewing research on using chemical to break up the oil, which has been done before, but never at these depths. The well is almost a mile underwater off the Louisiana shore.

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mary Landry called it “a novel, absolutely novel idea.”

Meanwhile, Louisiana Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency and announced that BP had agreed to allow local fishermen to assist in the expected cleanup. Under the agreement, shrimpers and fisher-

men could be contracted by BP to help.

Jindal said the state was also training prison inmates to help clean up wildlife harmed by oil slicks moving toward shore.

The federal government sent in skimmers and booms Thursday. BP operated the rig that exploded and sank 50 miles offshore last week, which led to the spill, and is directing the cleanup and trying to stop the leak.

If the chemical technique is approved, work could start tonight, Suttles said.

“We want to pursue every technique we can find,” he said.

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Sally BriceO’Hara said at the White House that the government’s priority was to support BP as it fights to hold back the oil surging from the seabed in amounts much higher than previously estimated.

BP was operating the Deepwater Horizon, which was drilling in 5,000 feet of water about 40 miles offshore when it exploded last week.

Argentine journalists accused in ‘people’s trial’ and La Nacion, Sunday paper Perfil and magazine publisher Atlantida of acting as accomplices of rights abusers during the dictatorship. The dictatorship killed as many as 30,000 political opponents, including 98 journalists, according to Freedom Forum, the U.S.-based media freedom group.

Fernandez herself ratcheted up the rhetoric this week, saying some journalists “need to get an antirabies vaccine.”

Kirchner, while denying responsibility for the anonymous signs, urged union members to keep up the pressure for implementation of a law that would shake up the media industry, calling Clarin “the backbone” of his wife’s political opposition.

Grupo Clarin, one of Latin America’s largest media companies, would have to be sold off in pieces if courts approve the law.

Young pro-government activists also joined in, shouting down critical authors at Argentina’s international book fair.

Wednesday night, the Senate unanimously declared its “most energetic rejection of all acts of violence, intimidation, hostility and persecution

against the work of journalists and the media.”

Senators who support the first couple joined in the vote after rejecting a measure urging the president to make Bonafini call off her demonstration.

Deputies in the lower house failed to pass a similar resolution Thursday after hearing from some of the targeted journalists, who accused the presidency of fomenting hate.

“This is going to have to end with a death before the government does something about it,” said Joaquin Morales Sola, a political columnist for Clarin and now La Nacion.

Opposition lawmaker Patricia Bullrich said the president’s failure to stop Thursday’s event in the Plaza de Mayo “shows that the government is behind this campaign of public shaming and attacks against the press.”

Pro-government deputies accused their opponents of trying to do something that even Argentina’s dictators failed at – to remove the mothers’ group from the Plaza de Mayo, where they have marched for years demanding justice for their children abducted during the military regime.

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KARL ROVE came to a local Borders bookstore on Wednesday to sign and promote his new book, “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight.” Enthusiastic fans attended as well as a group of war protesters who congregated around the entrance of the bookstore. The war protesters held signs portraying their disapproval of the war in Iraq. STEVE SELLERS photo

Committee aims to create senior traditions

By CATHERINE MEIDELL assistant news editor

In honor of graduating seniors, USU’s development department, Alumni Center and ASUSU have combined their efforts to organize a Senior Breakfast and Senior Bingo Night to wish them well as they embark upon their future careers and experiences.

Breakfast will be served May 5 from 9-11 a.m. for seniors on the TSC Patio, but they must present their USU identification card.

Amber Neil, student giving chair for the development office, said that this year she and other member of the student giving board have made a point to work with students on involvement so their senior year is an unforgettable experience. She said she hopes the seniors will be eager to give back to USU later in life. Administrative board members have volunteered to serve the graduating seniors in order to give them thanks for their hard work, Neil said.

Administrators will serve pancakes, eggs and sausage, made available by University Catering.

“A big part of the breakfast is the administration wants to say, ‘Congratulations, we are proud of you,’” Neil said.

Tonya Davis, senior gift adviser, said universities across the country donate a week to congratulate their graduates, but USU has never done this. She said this is the beginning of USU’s attempt to give seniors something special. Neil said that this semester approximately 1,300 students are graduating and wants them to leave their years at USU on a good note.

In addition to breakfast, all seniors are invited to attend

Bingo Night, which will be held May 6 from 7-9 p.m. in the TSC Ballroom. Seniors are admitted for free and others must pay $5. Seven rounds of bingo will be played, and the winners will receive prizes, which two or three will be issued per round. Some of the prizes include an iPad, iPod, luggage, golf clubs, ASUSU paraphernalia and house appliances.

“We figure that after college their appliances probably don’t look too good,” Neil said.

Along with the bingo tournament and prizes, there will be food, a photobooth and a spray-on tattoo artist.

Neil said she and the senior event planning committee wanted to create events where seniors can feel relaxed and be surrounded by their close friends. They want the events to be a tribute to only the seniors, which is why anyone who isn’t a senior must pay. Another reason the event will be regulated to only let seniors in for free is because Neil wants it to be a tradition that freshmen, sophomores and juniors can look forward to.

Davis said, “The administration helped the freshmen move into the dorms in the fall, and that is the students’ beginning experience.

Underclassmen can look forward to administrators getting involved in the end experience as well.”

In the following years, Neil hopes to make the senior celebration three to four days, rather than two, and one year create an entire week full of activities dedicated to seniors.

Davis said, “We at Utah State have never taken the opportunity to wish our seniors well and send them off, because they’ve spent four years working hard, studying and paying tuition. I just think

they deserve some kind of well wishing.”

Another new sentiment will be bagels and juice provided while seniors wait before the graduation ceremony begins. Senior event

planning committees are trying to do as much for the seniors as possible with the current budget loss, Davis said.

– catherine.meidell@aggiemail.usu. edu

Seniors leave bike rack as parting gift Seniors have joined together to support their Senior Gift. The Senior Gift of 2010 is a covered bike rack that will be placed at the north end of the Natural Resources building. The new covered bike racks will provide space for 24 bicycles each and will help beautify the campus areas that are being restored.

Seniors have been extremely supportive of the gift; more students have donated this year than in previous years.

The goal set for the Senior Gift was to raise $5,000 and have 300 donors.

We are currently at $4,240 and 202 donors. We have $760 dollars left and are hoping that another 98 donors will contribute to achieve our goal. This year we set a goal of 300 donors to encourage students to donate any amount possible to support the gift. We continue to encourage students to donate so we can meet our goals and provide a great Senior Gift.

Senior Gift is a century-old tradition that allows the senior class to come together to support and improve Utah State University. Each donation given by a senior is an expression of gratitude toward Utah State University for the knowledge and experience they have gained. The Senior Gift dates back to 1909, when the lighted “A” on top of the Old Main tower was given. Since then many gifts have been given including beautiful clocks, scenic benches, the USU sign on 4th north and the new campus maps.

UCC to care for public land in the summer SENIOR BREAKFAST and bingo night is the beginning of USU’s attempt to make the seniors feel more appreciate for their hard work. STATESMAN photo

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ments but because he is a renowned and highly respected humanitarian known for his personal, hands-on efforts to help people throughout the world on issues that include hunger, housing for the poor, community safety, equal and fair wages for workers and meeting the health care needs of the under-served.”

While most USU students are aware of Glover’s visit, many have not noticed the controversy and are excited to have him come.

“I love Danny Glover, because I think he is a fantastic actor and humanitarian,” said Alexis Lopez, senior studying psychology. “Glover has spoken out many times for minority rights, and that is something I enjoy as a minority.”

Heather Brown, sophomore studying FCHD, also likes the idea of him coming.

“It’s about time someone pops this little bubble everyone in Cache Valley is living in,” she said.

Two weeks ago at a Service Employees

The Wellness Staff at Utah State University welcomes employees, students, and the community to enjoy upcoming classes and programs this summer.

The Wellness Program offers a stability ball class MWF 12-1 p.m., May 10 to June 4, $20 with USU ID and $40 for the community. A six-week Fitness Club runs May 17 to June 17 and again July 12 to August 19. Three classes are offered each session (MW 12-1 p.m., MW 5:15-6:15 p.m., and TTh 5:15-6:15 p.m.). Fees are $20 with USU ID, $40 community. The fee includes a Be Well t-shirt and coaching.

The popular “Lunchtime Yoga with Dennise” class is offered earlier this season. The class runs May 13 - June 17, from 12 to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Cost is $50 with USU ID and $65 community.

An additional class “Morning Yoga and Meditation with Dennise” is offered from 7 to 8 a.m., May 18 to June 22. ($50 with USU ID, $65 for community.)

Water Aerobics is offered June 7 to Aug. 20. The class meets MWF, 12 to 1 pm. Fees are $35 with USU ID and $45 for the community.

Go to the HPER pool to register. For more information on the USU Wellness Program, contact Caroline Shugart, employee wellness coordinator, (435) 797-0735; caroline.shugart@usu.edu or visit www.usu.edu/wellness.

International Union protest in Maryland, Glover crossed a line of police tape and was arrested after ignoring officers’ warnings to step back.

Many students see the arrest as a reason to cancel his trip to Logan. However, others disagree.

Trent Morrison, freshman in psychology, said, “I think getting arrested for standing up for something you believe in is admirable. Isn’t that something we should take from college?

Standing up and sticking to ourselves.”

May 8 isn’t Glover’s first visit to USU. About 15 years ago, he visited campus to give a presentation about poet Langston Hughes. His presentation was well-received, said Ross Peterson, university vice president for Advancement.

Peterson said he thinks Glover will be an excellent Commencement speaker and will have something to say about USU and the world outside of it.

Many people agree that just because he has

different beliefs, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have good things to say.

“When you have a speaker who marches to a little different drummer than some of the people, I think that’s a great educational experience,” Peterson said. “It doesn’t mean that you endorse everything they say or everything they’ve done in the past.”

Jordan Eck, a history major, said, “I think it’s sweet that he’s coming. It will bring some diversity to Cache Valley. It’s kind of like when Michael Moore spoke at UVU. Just because someone has different opinions doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be heard.”

Morrison said Glover’s political beliefs shouldn’t matter.

“He’s not going to force his ideas upon our graduates,” he said. “If he does ‘force’ someone to change, then they weren’t strong enough in their own beliefs.”

– megan.allen@aggiemail.usu.edu

The Utah Conservation Corps will launch a conservation field crew for summer 2010 that will be comprised of veterans. UCC is now seeking applications from veterans for the crew.

The program will focus on the transition from service in the military to service to public lands and local communities, said Sean Damitz, UCC director at Utah State University. Education and training will concentrate on gaining conservation skills while providing career development services for veterans interested in pursuing further employment opportunities with land management.

UCC is an organization dedicated to improving public lands and the communities surrounding them through partnership projects, service and education.

UCC has been a program in USU’s division of Student Services since January 2001.

UCC is currently recruiting veterans to serve on a four-person crew that will complete a number of natural resource conservation projects this summer.

Veterans on the crew will complete a 450-hour AmeriCorps term of service.

-Compiled from staff and media reports

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MAI project aids Ethiopia

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Barley developed by researchers at USU recently began its journey to Ethiopia where it will be planted as part of a humanitarian project led by Morrell Agro Industries (MAI), part of the Utah-based Morrell Family Charities.

The two barley varieties, Walker and Aquila, have traits that make them a good fit for growing conditions in Ethiopia, where changing climate and prolonged drought are causing crop failures and consequently, famine. Evan Maxfield, an agronomist with MAI, said the two barley varieties have shown great promise in Ethiopian test plots in drought-prone areas. Crops traditionally grown in Ethiopia have poor drought tolerance, so Maxfield and others sought out crops and varieties that were more likely to survive there.

“MAI introduced dry farming to Ethiopia in October 2008 when we planted barley, wheat, safflower and chick pea at the end of the rainy season,” Maxfield said. “The locals laughed at our dry-farming idea and said it would not work. In

February and March of 2009 we successfully harvested the firstever crops of these types grown there.”

Walker and Aquila are both six row barley varieties bred by scientists in the USU Small Grains Research program with support from the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station.

Both are available through the Utah Crop Improvement Association (UCIA), also based at USU, and while they are not widely grown in Utah both varieties have traits the made them interesting to MAI. Stan Young, director of the UCIA, said both develop seed heads early and produce heavier grains relative to many other varieties so growers will get an adequate harvest even in less than ideal conditions and with little or no input of fertilizer and pest control. They also produce stronger straw so plants resist lodging, or lying down in the field.

Walker and Aquila will be part of efforts by MAI to produce and distribute new crops that will empower Ethiopians to combat famine and improve their economic conditions, Maxfield said. He was part of a team financed by Morrell Family

Charities that visited Ethiopia in 2008 to assess local needs.

“The organization had been drawn to Ethiopia to help the community of Kersa Illala, and the people there indicated that they needed agricultural help as well as other humanitarian efforts,” Maxfield said. “The plan now includes teaching dairy practices, introducing improved nut and fruit trees, improving irrigation practices, developing family gardens and introducing drought-tolerant crops to address some of the area’s needs.”

The barley crop will be used to support the creation of a 300 cow dairy which USU students helped design and plan.

Morrell’s humanitarian activities in Ethiopia are spreading beyond the community where they began and MAI has begun a program for Peasant Farmers Associations to train people to use new plants and technologies.

In addition, the group is working with Ethiopian government agricultural researchers to test plant varieties that are new to the country in an effort to introduce crops that will help more of its citizens feed themselves and boost their economic stability.

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building a sense of community,” she said, add- dents during the upcoming year. ing that students may not remember a specific Another direct impact is the free legal counlecture or class, but extracurricular activisel provided to students through the Student ties such as debates, whether sponsored by a Advocate Vice President’s Office. The 2009-10 department or ASUSU, can be memorable.

Student Advocate, Tyler Haws, was able to She said it can sometimes be difficult for renegotiate the agreement with the attorneys student leaders who do not see immediate providing the counsel to better use student results from their work, when many things funds and better serve students. started in ASUSU Executive Council meetings The ASUSU Executive Council voted to can be a full-year or two-year project. authorize the expenditure of $23,103 from the “It’s a sign of a real leader, to have a vision,” Capital & Support (C&S) Fund, which, Evans Evans said. “The key is to realize what you said, is designed for “one-time projects that are doing will have an important impact on serve students.” This money is separate from students.” the ASUSU budget set prior to the start of each Evans emphasized that current student lead- fiscal year and typically holds about $54,000 ers are merely stewards for a period of time that each year’s council can use. It can be used that they are in office, and part of that tradifor specific events or purchases not covered by tion is sharing the governance over the student the ASUSU budget or each individual officer’s body with those who will govern before and budget. after.

The portion of the C&S Fund used by the She said students don’t often see what goes 2009-10 ASUSU Executive Council was for into the student activities and events ASUSU equipment for student events, such as chairs, puts on, giving them the impression that megaphones, fans and other electronic equipASUSU doesn’t do much. She said the job ment, as well as to fund free activities, like includes many hours of meetings and research keeping the Fieldhouse open in the summer. to communicate with everyone who needs to “I commend (this year’s officers) because be involved in making a change, aside from they weren’t afraid to use (the fund),” Evans just writing the bill and votsaid. “They were diligent in ing on it in one meeting. how they used it, but they “It’s a sign of a One of the larger, comrealized the purpose of that real leader to have plex changes made by this money and took action. a vision. The key year’s council has been Some other years, officers restructuring ASUSU. have been a little bit more is to realize what Several of the members reluctant to use it.” you are doing will made changes to their charIndividually, there was have an important ters – a document detailing more variation in how offiimpact on stutheir responsibilities, comcers used the funding allomittees they sit on, among cated to them. Reeder said dents.” others – and shifted some office increased atten– Tiffany Evans, her duties between offices. dance at major campus ASUSU director events they put on, such as “This year’s council was not afraid to disThe Howl and Mardi Gras, cuss the flaws of the organization,” 2009-10 and the additional revenue went toward fundProgramming Vice President Erin Reeder said, ing events for smaller clubs and organizations, “which led to some changes in structure and, revamping old traditions and updating the hopefully, in the way the next council decides power system used in the amphitheater on Old to do things, so that they can jump straight Main Hill. Reeder said her office had money into student affairs instead of sorting through left over that will go into a general fund and an internal mess.” gain interest for future use.

Evans said students have an enormous Other spending included the Classroom impact on USU as an institution, and that Improvement Fund, which the Academic impact is visible through students who take Center doled out to buy new equipment and initiative either by talking to student leaders refurbish classrooms throughout campus. or by becoming student leaders, who then Evans said the senators were very detailed in communicate with administration, faculty and outlining the projects to be done to make sure staff. that students would directly see the benefits.

Reeder said, “I am confident there is an Evans said one thing that set the 2009-10 officer for every woe, complaint, concern or ASUSU officers apart from other councils has request that any given student may have, and been the strong interpersonal skills of each it can be addressed and resolved. I would ask member. any student to tell us what their expectations “They left conflict and disagreements at the are, and we will meet them.” door, and that group could probably get along Although Reeder is no longer in office, with any other group,” she said.

Evans said she is looking forward to workTolson agreed that the council was able to ing with the new group of officers and would work as a team, despite differences in opinion, invite any student to visit the third floor in the and were able to accomplish more because of Taggart Student Center to see how they can get it. He said he felt like the officers he worked involved. with this year have raised the bar for future “Come up and play some ping pong, meet officers. some of the officers, see what they can do,” she In Tolson, one constant will remain between said. the 2009-10 ASUSU Executive Council and the Much of what ASUSU does involves plan2010-11 group. ning events and activities, but Evans said it Evans said she is excited to see the positive also involves tougher behind-the-scenes work, impact of a two-term student body president, such as asking questions and allocating money the first she’s seen at any school at any time. based on how the officers see student needs.

She said even the desire to serve again is someUsing money from Tier II tuition, the 2009thing that can be beneficial to the student 10 council funded more tutors for students as body. well as an additional intern in the Counseling – chelsey.gensel@aggiemail.usu.edu Center, both of which will directly impact stu-

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Buyer Beware Unaware home buyers live with meth-contamination

By STOREE POWELL features senior writer

An imperative aspect every student should be aware of when choosing somewhere to call home is the possibility of methamphetamine contamination, which can cause serious health problems. Meth-contaminated homes in Utah is an issue that seems to have little research, policy consistency or candidacy.

Joseph Mazzuca, CEO of Operations for the Meth Lab Cleanup Company (MLCC), who has 26 years of experience with hazardous materials training, regulatory compliance and project management, said, “The meth epidemic in Utah is moving toward the backburner, even though it is the most active state in the West with regard to contaminated properties. The situation in Utah is misinterpretations of rules and regulations by clean-up contractors, local health departments and the information given to the public is sometimes not in accordance with the regulations.”

According to Mazzuca, 99 percent of MLCC’s work in the western U.S. is in Utah. He receives six to eight phone calls a day from clients in Utah who have homes that have tested positive for meth residue.

Mazzuca said he knew of a young couple, clients of his, who bought a home in Utah and completely remodeled everything. After living in the home for three years, their dog got sick and died, and their 1-year-old child developed esophagus cancer by the age of 6. They then abandoned the home after living there for five years. After the mother and her newborn experienced diarrhea and vomited for two weeks, she called Mazzuca to see if the family’s sickness could be due to meth contamination.

“Testing proved there was meth contamination, which could have been associated with their illness, and had not been disclosed when they bought the home.” Mazzuca said. “They had lived there for five years and were sick all the time. Of course it was covered up all sweet and pretty for everyone – clas-

sic in Utah. I get these stories on daily basis, and I could tell them for weeks.”

Meth is dangerous because it attacks the nervous system, said Mark Stevens, a licensed environmental health scientist of Bear River Health Department.

“Meth produces a high by shortcircuiting the pleasure receptors of the brain, causing damage to those receptors, and they are difficult to be repaired, making for a long recovery,” Stevens said. “In children, where neurological systems are not fully developed, more serious damage can be done and may be permanent. The difference in individual physiology causes symptoms to vary greatly.”

According to the Idaho Meth Project website, the high damages brain cells that contain a natural feel-good chemical, a neurotransmitter called dopamine. This is what doctors call a “neurotoxic effect,” which, over time, reduces the amount of dopamine in your brain.

Also, the Idaho Meth Project website stated that meth increases heart rate, blood pressure and can irreversibly damage blood vessels in the brain, which can cause strokes. Other effects of meth include respiratory problems, irregular heartbeat, extreme anorexia, insomnia, tremors, convulsions, anxiety, paranoia, aggression and death.

Stevens said the research of health problems from meth is still an “area of developing science.”

Setting the standard Strangely, however, Utah increased the acceptable level of meth contamination from 0.1 to 1.0 micrograms per one hundred square centimeters. According to Stevens, the standard is determined by the Health Department Forensic Toxicology Bureau, which rely on health risk assessment studies. Stevens said there are not a great deal of studies and more research needs to be done.

Stevens said, “The state toxicologist determined the level was too low, and, in December, raised it to 1.0, 10 times greater. This is considered the proper decontamination standard. There will probably be additional health risk assessments done.”

A DECONTAMINATED HOME in Smithfield houses its new tenants. Many homeowners may be surprised to learn they live in a methamphetamine-contaminated space. Joseph Mazzuca, of the Meth Lab Cleanup Company, said Utah is the most active state in the West in regards to contaminated properties. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photo

Mazzuca said the new standard is a health-base standard as opposed to a technology-based standard, meaning what levels a person can be exposed to, which is impossible to do since there is little to no scientific data to show how these levels affect the health of humans.

According to Mazzuca, most regulated states use the technology-based standard to rule out speculation.

Mazzuca said, “Their reasoning is the lower level is a burden to the health department. They can’t afford it, they don’t have manpower – blah, blah, blah – even though they make tens of thousands of dollars a year from permits.”

He also said, “I’ve warned the Utah Health Department in writing and at meetings that the health-based standard is a huge mistake. I’ve seen people severely ill living in .156 levels.”

tion should not stick to the house if it has been certified.”

The testing, cleanup process and loss of property for owners of meth homes is costly, and the idea is to mitigate the loss for the owner. However, the issue of public safety and the right to know must be weighed into the scenario.

Unlike Utah, Idaho is creating an online database – http://healthandwelfare.idaho. gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=_dzn_ qW7pEQ%3d&tabid=183 – of any methlab homes, not including homes busted for meth use only, which can be just as dangerous.

Also, Stevens said he is not aware if Utah helps property owners pay for decontamination. This could leave little incentive for rental property owners to test and pay for cleanup.

certified in states that requires it, and it facilitates an accredited training program that is recognized by states that require training. It is the only accrediting program in the U.S. recognized in all states where training is required.

MLCC contracts with state and governing agencies throughout the U.S. to assist in regulatory development. The president and founder, Julie Mazzuca, has a master’s degree in hazardous waste management and spent 18 years with the DoD and DoE in the nuke environment before she started MLCC. Mazzuca said, “The certification test in Utah is lame. Anyone who can pay the $250 fee and pass the test with 80 percent can become certified.”

Also according to Mazzuca, Utah does not require decontamination contractors to be insured.

No public records

State certification for specialists

Discrepancies with meth testing

According to Stevens, Utah does not keep a list of certified decontaminated homes. Under Utah law, according to the Disclosure of Methamphetamine Contaminated Property Act of 2009, disclosure about meth contamination is not required once it has been properly decontaminated and removed from the Contaminated Property List. The public has no available record of what properties have been previously classified as meth-contaminated.

Stevens said the reason for this is because “the stigma of meth contamina-

In order to become a state certified decontamination specialist in Utah, according to the Utah Department of Health, the applicant must pay a fee, pass an exam with at least an 80 percent score and receive a certification by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration. The certification is effective for two years, and the recertification process requires current OSHA certification and re-examination, and is overseen by the Department of Environmental Quality.

According to Mazzuca, MLCC is

According to Stevens, meth is odorless and colorless. Meth can distribute itself like nicotine and tobacco tars, and can remain in dwellings for years.

Testing for meth can be expensive.

According to Stevens, it takes $150 for an extensive state certified specialist to test, but the health department has a do-it-yourself test for $50.

Stevens said, “These are not as scientific as hiring the health department. Self-testing has some dangers. We

- See METH, page 11

GENEVIEVE BORREGO, owner and manager of Citrus and Sage poses in front of the newly-opened shop. The coffee shop offers local coffee and a variety of teas. Citrus and Sage also has lounge areas and performances scheduled for its customers. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photos

Citrus and Sage brings the flavor to Logan New owner hopes to bring an atmosphere of music and art into town

By KELLYN ANDERSON staff writer

In a quaint house on 100 East and 100 North lies a coffee shop and gift house with plenty of small-town charm. Citrus and Sage Gift Gallery & Espresso Bar has reopened with lots of new changes after an almost twoyear absence. Genevieve Borrego, who owns the building, tried buying it two years ago when it was still running, but it was not the

right time. After waiting a couple of years, her time finally came.

“I was living in Colorado and I got a call asking if I wanted to rent the space and buy the business,” Borrego said.

Although she has changed a few things at Citrus and Sage, it still has that quiet, coffeeshop feel. Customers can relax on comfortable couches and read one of the many books for sale or sit at a table and read The New Yorker or National Geographic.

“I meet new people every day. People come

here from all walks of life,” Borrego said.

Aside from first-time customers just discovering the place, the shop has about 30 customers who come in regularly. Some come in every day, some only a few times a week, but they are missed if they do not appear. Borrego will call her regulars to make sure they are OK, if they do not come in.

The coffee shop has all the standard coffee drinks but has some unique creations, as well.

These drinks vary from the soy banana chai smoothie to the pixie, which contains orange

juice, soy milk and vanilla flavoring.

Also, when customers buy food, they are supporting two local businesses. Liz Falis makes cappuccino espresso brownies – her very own specialty – to sell in the shop. Jack Wise uses all-natural ingredients to make food that is almost entirely organic. Both Falis and Wise have their own business and expand their clientele by selling at Citrus and Sage.

- See COFFEE, page 6

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A goodbye and many thank-you’s before leaving USU

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aying goodbye is not pleasant. In fact, it is downright icky. I have never had a problem leaving Logan before, whether it be a summery hiatus or wintry diversion, because I have always known I would be back, but now that I am leaving USU for good, my stomach feels ickily unpleasant. As my final days dwindle, I have been struggling to distract my mind from the reality of my pending departure. By the time you read this column, dear readers, I will probably be gone.

Graduated. Outta here.

I remember, with exquisite clearness, my first day at Utah State.

My sister and brother-in-law, who were living in Pocatello, Idaho, at the time, unceremoniously dropped me off at my dormitory, like a person offhandedly dropping a letter into a blue mailbox.

Plop. Just like that. It did not help that everyone living on my floor had arrived a week previous to my arrival, and, therefore, were already bestest of friends. Plus, my roommate, who was apparently my second cousin, whom I had never before met, was inconsiderately gone for the weekend.

I was alone.

As I started to unpack my suitcases, I felt overwhelmed with

a swoosh of despair and panic.

How on Earth did I end up here?

I did not know a single soul at this silly school. I did not know a single soul in this silly town. What was I thinking?

Freak-out moment. Waah. I started to call family members and friends, in a desperate act to hear reassuring words, but no one answered their phones. Waah. I was not even in the mood to leave witty messages. Waah. My next step was, logically, to bawl into my feathery down pillow given to me by my cousin. Big, fat tears of sopping gush.

After a few hours basking in misery, I contemplated going to an opening social being thrown in the lounge of the fifth floor of VVT. I had seen a flier for it by the elevator advertising games and snacks. I really like to play games; I really like to eat snacks, but, my dear readers, I still stood frozen in front of my door, from the inside, for minutes and minutes, trying to gather the emotional strength needed to step outside of my comfort zone. It was seemingly impossible to put myself into the unknown. I was stuck.

Yet I did it. Thawing, opening and stepping through that door was a major turning point in my life.

One of the best things I have ever done. I met some great people. I had fun. My roommate, when she eventually showed up, became my best friend. Utah State turned out to be a magnificent choice in the life of Melissa K. Condie.

As I waited for the bus today and started thinking about this “goodbye” column, I became incredibly sentimental, especially as I thought about all the people I have met here. Every person I have come into contact at USU has impacted my life in a wondrous way. Every interaction has been significant.

Larry and Melissa, thank you for always greeting me so happily when you work in the UR Computer Lab. Yes, Melissa, you did have to kick me out once, but I admit it was my fault for speaking a little too excitedly on my cell phone. I am glad our friendship remains unaffected by my spazziness.

Subash, from Nepal, thank you for cooking some incredible hamburgers for taste-testers like me to taste. Bushra, from India, thank you for concocting some authentically fantastic Indian dishes for me to eat. Finnish girl with green hair, thank you for discussing the Sibelius violin concerto with me in

the cafeteria. Mikako, from Japan, thank you for playing tennis with me.

Dear readers, thank you for reading my column. Jon, thank you for encouraging me to write a column. Corie, thank you for texting me on Fridays in order to tell me what parts of my articles made you laugh hardest. Jacob, thank you for e-mailing me a tally of how many times you laughed per column. Family members, thank you for telling me that you needed a dictionary to understand my articles. You two Dominicans, whose names I have forgotten, who came to my recital, due to my column, and asked for my autograph, thank you for coming. Thank you, Ida, for reading one of my articles at an ASTA conference. Thank you random English teacher for having your students study one of my columns in your class. Lula, my 90year-old friend, thanks for reading my column regularly after participating in your water aerobics class. And red sweater boy, just so you know, when you wear a green sweater, it confuses me.

I love connecting to people.

Writing this column has helped me do that. You, my dear readers, have helped me realize that, though everyone has differences,

deep down inside, we are less different than we think. Kate sent me an e-mail regarding one of my columns, and I quote: “One column that struck a cord was the M&M story. I have totally had that happen where something trivial sets off the deepest emotions I’ve been harboring. Maybe that’s why I like your columns; you write about tangible stuff we can all relate to.”

See? I have never met Kate, but we have found common ground.

We do irrational things when we are upset.

Dear readers, I am about to step through another door. When a person starts feeling too comfortable in a place, it is probably a sign they need to leave. El Paso is a comfort zone. Logan is a comfort zone. It is time to move on.

Expand. Open the door. I have an entire life to turn the entire world into my comfort zone. Bring it on, and thanks for letting me share some of it with you.

Melissa Condie is a senior majoring in music education.

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A book for the road, and some ideas for summer Set thousands of years after its prequel, “Speaker for the Dead” by Orson Scott Card features a new planet, new society and new characters to supplement the familiar situation Ender Wiggin finds himself facing in “Ender’s Game.”

A new species – dubbed the “piggies,” the only seemingly intelligent species on the planet before it was colonized by humans – is being carefully studied, and researchers seem to be getting a grasp on their research, until one scientist is killed by the piggies.

As speaker for the dead, Ender decides to go to this far away planet and investigate, but what he finds upsets the balance of the entire planet and all of its species, human and piggy alike.

Card’s ability to wax philosophical without detracting from the thrill of the story is abundantly present in this book, and although it was difficult to get accustomed to a much different era, language and pace than is used in “Ender’s Game,” I found it both profound and exciting. It’s a decent book on its own but it is brilliant as a sequel – I know I wondered what happened to Ender at the end of

his debut in literature.

I chose this book specifically because it is a sequel to a book and not everyone is aware is part of a series. Other books like Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Grade B Finn” or “The Adventures of “Speaker for Tom Sawyer” have companion books or sequels.

Like Orson Scott Card’s collection of books based on the same premise as “Ender’s Game,” a series isn’t always books one, two and three of a set under one inclusive title.

It can be hard to tell if there are more and in what order to read them. Check the title pages or the back of the book or look it up on Wikipedia. It can take 30 seconds, when you’re online checking your Facebook anyway, so do a Google search and find out if there is a sequel, or several, to a book you liked.

Other more light, modern books, like “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” are also part

of a series, and it can never hurt to read or re-read old favorites like “The Chronicles of Narnia” or “Harry Potter.”

I’d like to leave you with some other summer reading suggestions that will entertain and relax as well as add something to the college experiin one way or another. the Dead” ence Some have been pulled from reading lists by professors, colleges or author’s recommendations and some are repeat offenders on the “I meant to read that, but ...” list, but I’ve read and endorse them all.

For the would-be philosopher, try “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse or “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. The books offer very different takes on religion and government and are worth considering. For the more modern approach, “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch offers a humbling and insightful reflection on living and dying – the two things everyone does.

For the adventurer or the romantic –

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because aren’t those similar enough when you really think about it? – I’d suggest “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Expect some archaic language and sentence structure in both of these, and expect to be well-rewarded if you stick with it.

The “Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald will satisfy the American classicist, or the cynic, in anyone and is well worth a second go if you read it in high school. Lesser known but equally valuable are “The Stranger” by Albert Camus and “The Chocolate War” by Robert Cormier. This last one is rough, so prepared to follow up with something fun and not so heavy.

I’d recommend authors like Meg Cabot, Marcus Zusak, Libba Bray and Phillippa Gregory. Try checking out the book version of a movie you’ve seen recently, and if you get stuck, I’ll be around all summer and am happy to make suggestions based on your preferences.

Contact me at chelsey.gensel@aggiemail. usu.edu

Coffee: New owner planning variety of events -continued from page 5 Selling food and coffee is just a small part of what Citrus community. Soon she will be starting yoga and meditation and Sage presents to the community. Borrego wants to create classes and plans to host a speed-dating event, poetry night an atmosphere where people can come and and jazz night. A book club meets one Tuesday enjoy their experience. When customers walks a month, and starting May 22 from 11 a.m. to in the store, not only do they see coffee and 4 p.m., she will be hosting a Psychic Fair, which “It’s a really couches but various artwork that fills the wall will continue once a month. One or two days a good place for space as well. Borrego allows local artists to week, Borrego will host High Tea at 4 p.m. and the community. display their work and sell it for a listed price. offer a wide range of classy teas at a discounted Logan needs Some of the art is donated to the store, and any price. more of that.” proceeds from those sales are donated to the “I want something that people can afford,” Leticia Borrego, Citrus she said.

Village Volunteers for India program. and Sage employee “One-hundred percent of any money The main event Borrego wants to start is received is donated. It’s a really good charity,” cupcake parties for kids. Parents can sign up Borrego said. and pay a small fee to have their kids come in Borrego’s sister Leticia, who helps Borrego run the shop, to decorate cupcakes any way they want. also believes that Citrus and Sage can make an impact in “This is the actual business I wanted to do,” Borrego said.

Logan.

For those looking for a good cup of coffee or just a place to “It’s a really good place for the community. Logan needs fit in, Citrus and Sage can be a haven for anyone. Open from more of that,” she said.

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Borrego welcomes Borrego is working to host a variety of events. A large anyone to come in and relax. space above the cafe is available to rent for all kinds of par“It just has a really good energy,” Borrego said. “Everybody ties, receptions and weddings. When the space is not rented loves it.” out, Borrego hopes to fill it with other events to bring in the – kellyn.anderson@aggiemail.usu.edu

A CUSTOMER MAKES A SELECTION at Citrus and Sage, reopened under new ownership after a two-year closure. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photo

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JEFF BRIDGES AND MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL STAR in “Crazy Heart,” a film about an aged country music star struggling to breathe new life into his career.

Country-heavy film stays true to spirit Though beloved by many, there is a large portion of the population that feels an involuntary flinch whenever they hear the twang of a guitar starting up the intro to a country song, which inevitably causes the radio station to be changed. And seeing how a typical country song usually lasts for three minutes, it’s understandable why some may avoid a full-length movie about country music. But it’s recommended that prejudice be put aside in order to experience the movie “Crazy Heart” and pay attention to the true story that resonates behind the acquired taste of country music.

The story of “Crazy Heart” begins with Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges), a roughly aged country music singer who is struggling to breathe life into his once-iconic musical career.

Though he may have been in demand years back, times have changed and Blake finds that his talent for song writing has run dry, and the only financial opportunities he has now are playing local concerts in bowling alleys and dirty bars scattered across the country.

What little money he does receive from these odd jobs eventually winds up slapped onto the counter at the bar in exchange for a double scotch on the rocks, or for a drink for the middle-aged groupie sit-

ting at the next musician. Once Jenny on top of the table. As the tumultuous tour Goodsell world with hit of music, alcorecords and hol and women music pouring continues, Blake out and money arrives in Santa pouring in, he is Fe for another now stunned by low-key perthe passage of formance and Grade B+ time and every is asked to do “Crazy Heart” difficulty that an interview for came along the local newswith it. Now paper. Though initially cau- aged and weary, he is unable, tious of the idea, he agrees or perhaps unaware of how, and reporter Jean Craddock to regain control and contin(Maggie Gyllenhaal) is given ues on; only existing a day the task to get to know Bad at a time that are filled with Blake, with the goal of giving packs of cigarettes, too many her readers an accurate por- bottles of whiskey and unretrayal of the famous country lenting emotional fatigue. But star and, hopefully, find the it doesn’t take long for the source of his musical inspira- audience to realize that Blake tion. As they get to know is, in fact, a complex and very each other, an unexpected compassionate person who is attraction and curiosity begins trying to make his way through to emerge and, over time, another transition that time develops to an emotion that has thrown at him. The task of allows them to break down delivering a performance that the barriers surrounding their requires the balance of the personal lives and invite each gruffness of an old man with other in. Blake finds new joy the hidden creamy center is with Jean and her 4-year-old incredibly delicate, but Jeff son, Buddy. Jean discovers Bridges is more than qualified that there is much more hid- for the challenge. His perforden beneath Blake’s rough mance of a vastly flawed man exterior than he has been is delivered flawlessly and is given credit for. all the proof one needs to At first introduction, Bad justify the presence of the Blake seems to be a rather Oscar statue that now resides transparent character that in Jeff Bridge’s home due to has experienced the typical this role. ups and downs of a famous “Crazy Heart” can be

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Victims inspire 5K run

By STOREE POWELL features senior writer

Since 1998, 5.4 million people have died in Congo, according to the International Rescue Committee, and this death toll surpasses any conflict since World War II. This news was enough to convince Missy Lambert and her family to do something to help the hundreds of thousands of Congo women who have been the victims of brutal sexual violence.

Lambert is a BYU graduate in psychology and has received her MFA in creative writing from Lesley University in Massachusetts. However, her international development minor as an undergraduate inspired her to live and work in Russia, Philippines, Marshall Islands, Brazil and Mozambique. Also as an undergraduate, Lambert founded the UNICEF student group at BYU. She has worked with a range of nonprofits and government agencies providing service and aid to those in need.

According to Lambert, one of the main factors in the violence is that various groups are competing for control of Congo’s rich coltan and other “conflict mineral” resources.

“Coltan is one of the main components used in producing cell phones and other electronic equipment ... so every time I make a phone call or turn on my computer, I have a sense of

being complicit in the Congo conflict,” Lambert said. “For several years I’ve been reading heart-wrenching reports from Congo and feeling so helpless. So when I discovered this organization, Run for Congo Women, my husband, Joe, and I decided that organizing a fundraiser 5K was a small, good thing we could do.”

Along with the help of her family, including USU history major senior Jesse Ward, Lambert is putting on a 5K fundraiser June 19 at Wheeler Farm in Murray.

Lambert said, “Rather than charging a registration fee, we are just asking runners and walkers to do their own fundraising. We’re finding local businesses to sponsor the race itself, so that 100 percent of the funds raised by participants can go to sponsor women in the Democratic Republic of Congo through Women for Women International.”

Ward said, “I’ve always had an interest in international affairs, and we all have an eye for service projects, not to mention I am her brother. We want to get people thinking about this.”

According to Ward, the Run for Congo Women organization is especially geared toward helping people set up their own races in support of Women for Women International.

Ward said, “We are looking for people to run, and businesses to sponsor them. This is based around being a responsi-

ble citizen. It would be a shame to not hop on with a cause like this and not believe there are people dying and being systematically raped. We, as Americans who have so much, can help

- See RUN, page 11

rather difficult to summarize because, like music, it requires the sensation of the senses to truly appreciate it fully. It isn’t glossed over or polished in any way; it stays true to the spirit of the story – life – being told and is visually corrosive and unforgiving as the main character. This movie has the broad potential of being able to become someone’s favorite film of all time, or possibly cause a previous country music hater to calm that involuntary flinch and pause to listen to what comes after that soft twang of the guitar.

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Statesman sports awards DAN FAWSON

STEVE CLARK

MATT SONNENBERG

ADAM NETTINA

TYLER HUSKINSON

LANDON HEMSLEY

The Utah Statesman sports staff is proud to announce their selections for this year’s covited Statesman Sports Awards.

Three columnists were asked to look back and select three athletes, game and moments they felt best represented the 2009/10 Aggie athletics year and write a short explanation. And the winners are –

important game of the year, but the BYU-USU men’s basketball game was far and away the most anticipated. As evidenced by the raucus in-game atmosphere, Aggie fans had been waiting FOREVER for the Cougars to visit the Spectrum. Nevada, NMSU and Boise State get the juices flowing in Logan, but public enemy No. 1 is, and always has been, BYU.

Male Athlete of the Year LH – Matt Hamilton – Hockey. Hamilton was the national leader in combined goals (37) and assists (65) for Division II ACHA hockey in 35 games played. His leadership led Utah State to an undefeated season at home, and most of freshman sensation Tyler Mistelbacher’s goals were assisted by Hamilton. A true team player and team leader – the Male Athlete of the Year.

AN – Men’s Basketball vs. BYU. For as much as I’d love to venerate the football team’s epic road win over Idaho, the obvious truth of the matter is that if I say anything other than the basketball game against BYU than I deserve to have my press pass revoked.

MS – Robert Turbin – Football. Nobody in a USU uniform this year had more of an impact than Robert Turbin this past season.

Every time he touched the ball it was a given that he was going to make something good happen. He could take over any game he played in, and, more often than not, that’s exactly what he did.

CJ – Clint Silcock – Track and Field. Robet Turbin and Matt Hamilton are great choices but could either of them jump over Andre The Giant without scraping a hair on his head? Doubt it.

This is why my male athlete of the year choice is Clint Silcock.

Silcock, junior exercise science major, tabbed the second best height in the NCAA competition this season on April 17 with an astonishing 7-5 height. Seriously, think about it, most doorways on campus are 7 feet tall. Could you clear that?

Female Athlete of the Year TS – Kim Quinn – Track and Field. Hands down female athlete of the year is cross country and track star Kim Quinn. She is an outstanding runner, an integral part of Utah State’s amazing running program, but she also comes with an impressive list of accomplishments. WAC Female Athlete of the Year, Utah State Female Athlete of the Year and my personal favorite athlete of the year, just to name a few.

DF – Kim Quinn – Track and Field. It’s distance runner Kim Quinn and, with all due respect to every other female athlete at USU, it’s really not that close. She set a school record in the 10,000 meters, was named the WAC Female Athlete of the Year and recently won USU’s Robins Award for Female Athlete of the Year.

Yeah, she wins.

MS – Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech. Many choices could fit in here, but the sense of vengeance surrounding this game, the national TV broadcast and the way it came down to the wire makes this an easy choice. Pooh Williams wore the Superman cape as well as anyone all season during this game and the Aggies held on for a 67-61 victory.

No. 1 Moment of the Year AN – Spectrum magic – The closing seconds of the winning effort on basketball against BYU. It was my first basketball game as a USU student, and my eardrums have never (and, dear God, I hope will never) recover.

LH – Mistelbacher’s last minute goal – After defeating Eastern Washington in Logan by a score of 2-1 two nights previous, USU went into OT on Nov. 21, 2009, against EWU. Locked up at five apiece, it took Tyler Mistelbacher fewer than two minutes of play to break away on his own, score the golden goal, win the game and send the crowd into hysteria. Mistelbacher’s scores put USU past EWU into third place in the regional rankings.

MS – “Winning Team/Losing Team” vs. BYU – BYU refused to come to the Spectrum last time they were due to, and, in their absence, the USU crowd learned a few new tricks. Dropping the winning team, losing team on the Cougars was nothing short of epic and a solid reminder as to who reigns supreme in basketball in the state of Utah.

KC – Bill on ESPN – Referred to as an “art,” Bill took free-throw distraction to another level. We weren’t the only ones to enjoy the sight of shirtless Bill when ESPN featured him on its “Not Top

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10.” He was an instant hit nationally. Some favorites costumes, also noted on ESPN, included cupid, hula dancer, snorkeler, pirate and Chippendale dancer.

TH – Tina Ferguson’s walkoff homerun – The moment of the year goes to freshman second baseman Tina Ferguson for her walk-off three-run homer with two outs against the San Jose Sate Spartans. The hit meant so much to a team that generally struggles to win.

SC – Closing seconds of BYU game – The No. 1 moment of the year has to be when 10,270 crazy USU basketball fans sent the undefeated, all-mighty Cougars from Brigham Young home with the harshest “Winning-Team Losing-Team” chant. The fans came early, stayed the whole game and were rewarded with one of the biggest wins of the year. “Winning-Team Losing-Team” is something that is highly anticipated toward the end of the second half, and you could literally feel the message of, “Go home Dave Rose!” ringing through the air.

TS – Silcock’s amazing jump – The most momentus moment that I witnessed this year was at the Aggies’ home track meet. Junior Clint Silcock cleared an insane height of 7-5 feet in the high jump.

And just to give you something to compare it to, Silcock could have jumped over Utah State basketball player Modou Niang, with plenty of room to spare.

DF – Gesture to Aggie legend – During halftime of the men’s basketball game against St. Mary’s, USU announced that it would name the field at Romney Stadium in honor of former Aggie great Merlin Olsen. A truly grand gesture directed toward Olsen, who passed away shortly after the ceremony, was long overdue. He has been the premiere name in Aggie athletics for 50 years and will certainly be missed.

CJ – Turbin’s record run – My moment of the year comes with another USU record setting effort – Robert Turbin’s 96-yard touchdown run against the University of Utah. Turbin’s run topped the previous school record, 95-yards, set by Percy Hanson in 1920 against Colorado Mines and ties the longest offensive play in school history, matching a Craig Bradshaw to Fred Fernandes 96-yard pass play vs. Arizona State in 1979. This picture about says it all.

SC – Amber White – Basketball. Amber White was the heart and soul leader of the women’s basketball team. She led the team in scoring and was the backbone of the team. Expect her to become an elite player in the conference next year as she will have a lot of support from the up-and-coming freshmen class.

Team of the Year AN – Men’s basketball. They had their struggles through December, but the way they bounced back in conference play speaks volumes to not only the team, but the support they received once the students returned to campus. Another WAC regular season title and NCAA tournament appearance certainly don’t hurt either.

KC – Hockey. Not only did hockey go undefeated at home this year, they also went 15-1 against in-state teams. Our own Matt Hamilton led the nation in scoring, and Mistelbacher made the top 10 for points. USU beat BYU six times over the course of the season, U of U four times, Weber three times and UVU twice.

TH – Utah State’s Team of the Year must be the men’s basketball team. Overcoming diversity, withstanding pressure and shinning on a national stage are my reasons why the team is the Team of the Year. Overcoming a dismal start to the season by winning 17 straight games and the regular season outright by three games surely deserves accolades.

Game of the Year DF – Men’s Basketball vs. BYU. This may not have been the most

ROBERT TURBIN (6) looks back as he approaches the goalline en route to his record setting 96-yard rushing touchdown. This play was Sports Editor Connor Jones’ moment of the year. CONNOR JONES photo

Conference realignment: Could the WAC be affected?

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s talks continue heating up all around the nation about conference realignment, one thing appears to be certain: Everybody is watching and waiting on the Big Ten Conference to make its move before anybody else jumps into action.

With the success of the Big Ten Network, as well as its rich tradition in college football and consistency among the nation’s top college basketball conferences, the Big Ten’s push for expansion makes it an appealing option to any team receiving an invitation to join.

A high-ranking source within USU

said that a 14-team conference is the likely goal for the Big Ten, but a possibility of expanding to 16 teams also exists. It is believed that the only scenario in which the Big Ten, which currently has 11 teams, would expand to a 12team conference would be if it could add Notre Dame. That scenario remains to be an unlikely one, due in part to Notre Dame’s exclusive television contract with NBC that would be nullified by the conference’s own TV con-

tracts.

Some of the most likely teams to have Big Ten invitations extended their directions are Missouri and Pittsburgh, with Rutgers as a possibility. Such moves would leave the current conferences, which those teams call home, in a scramble to replace them with the highest-profile programs available from the non-BCS conferences. On top of that, other conferences would look to expansion as a way of keeping up with the Big Ten. The most

notable, and probably intriguing of the expanding conference, would be the conference with the most direct relation and tradition to the Big Ten over the history of collegiate athletics, the Pac-10 conference.

The two conferences annually send their conference champion to compete in The Rose Bowl, known to many as “the grand-daddy of them all.”

If the Big Ten expands like it appears it will attempt to do, the Pac-10 will be under tremendous pressure to expand as well.

- See SWITCH-A-ROO, page 9

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World Cup is back!

By LANDON HEMSLEY sports senior writer

We have arrived at the end of the semester, and yet happiness is still 40 days away – at least for me.

On June 11, the world’s largest sporting event, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, will begin. More than one billion viewers around the world will tune in with high hopes only to see the eventual failure of their national selection. Only a truly blessed few million people will have the opportunity to see their national selection head to South Africa and return with the golden trophy that symbolizes global soccer dominance.

The World Cup’s draw has been out for quite some time. The 32 nations have been selected and set into round-robin groups, ordered from “A” to “H.” Each team in each group will play the other teams in their respective groups and will earn points – three for a win, one for a tie and zero for a loss. At the end of the round-robin, the two teams with the highest total point from each group advance into a single-elimination bracket, and the only undefeated team at the end will be the World Cup champion.

It’s anyone’s game – or is it?

My purpose today is to give you a preview and a prediction of which nations will have the best shot at advancing past the group stage. Picking the eventual winner on reason is impossible. This task is daunting, but at least it’s not as difficult as an NCAA bracket.

Let’s take it group by group.

Group A is fairly strong. Three quality teams – France, Mexico and Uruguay – accompany the host nation and should provide decent competition within the group. The only clear loser in this group is the host country, South Africa. South Africa is only in the World Cup by virtue of the fact that South Africa is hosting it and, therefore, gets an automatic bid to entry. Two other teams – Mexico and Uruguay – in group A earned their way to the top. France cheated its way in by way of Thierry Henry’s handball in the home-andhome elimination that turned into a goal and gave France their ticket

to the cup at Ireland’s expense.

FIFA did not disallow the goal and did not punish the officials for the blatant error that cost Ireland its chance at glory. France should not be in and Ireland should be. I’ll be upset if France advances too far.

I’ll say, however, that France and Mexico will advance out of the groups and into the elimination.

Group B has only one real contender: Argentina. Lionel Messi is a monster, and the Argentines worship soccer. The other teams in the group are Nigeria, South Korea and Greece. Although Greece won the 2004 Euro Cup at Portugal’s expense, the Greeks have struggled through a significant drop in efficiency and skill. Along with Argentina, I would call for Greece to advance but keep a close eye on Nigeria. The African club is no chew toy, and there’s plenty of margin for error.

Group C houses the US, England, Algeria and Slovenia.

This group draw was very favorable for the American squad. The only real contender along with the U.S. in this group is England, and the Americans shouldn’t have too much trouble advancing. Were the tournament played in Europe, I would worry, but the U.S. has historically done well outside of the old country in World Cup matches, so look for Landon Donovan and Jozy Altidore to put good offensive numbers. This year should be much different than the ‘06 cup that saw the US bow out after losing twice and drawing against the eventual champion, Italy. Be confident, American soccer fans. Your club has a real shot this time.

Group D is similar to group B in that only one clearly superior team is accompanied by three chipmunks who must squabble to advance. Germany, Euro 2008 runner-up to Spain and the third-place team in the ‘06 World Cup, will clearly advance. The other teams are Australia, Serbia and Ghana.

My heart yearns for the Socceroos to advance, but in the end, I think we’ll be looking at Germany and Ghana moving out of the group into the eliminations. Ghana fields a very competent team every four years, and they were definitely

not last in their qualifying group either.

Group E also facilitates easy prediction as the Netherlands will certainly advance. Accompanying the Dutch are Denmark, Japan and Cameroon. Given the limited knowledge I have of these clubs, I am inclined to say the Japanese will advance with the Dutch out of group E. Denmark fields a decent team, but Danish soccer is substandard in Europe, and the tiny nation rarely gives the world soccer legends to the degree of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, David Beckham and others. Cameroon is very likely to fizzle quickly.

Defending champion Italy is the clear frontrunner in group F. The Italians will be searching for their fifth world title, and the Azurri definitely have the talent to see it through. After that, it’s anyone’s game. New Zealand clinched a berth for the first time in a long time, but they’ll have to square up against Paraguay and Slovakia to make their way through. I would like to see New Zealand advance, but in the end, I think Slovakia will be too much for them.

And then, the group of death.

There usually is one group in every world cup from which any of the four teams could advance because they’re all so good. Five-time world champion Brazil sits along side a talent-loaded Portuguese squad for which expectations could not possibly be any higher. Accompanying them are North Korea and the Ivory Coast. Now, North Korea will probably get swept out quick, but the Ivory Coast has produced big-name talent in the Premier league – Chelsea’s Didier Drogba for example – and will definitely be anything but a pushover. I will make the eye-test predicition and call Brazil and Portugal to get out of this messy group, but if any of my predictions are uncertain, it’s this one for sure.

Finally, group H. The powerhouse of this group is defending Euro Cup champion Spain.

Alongside the Spanish are Chile, Honduras, and Switzerland.

Honduras had a terrific start to their qualification. They jumped out quickly ahead of the rest of the North American field but then

Switch-a-Roo: Could conference realignment affect the Aggies?

-continued from page 8

Enter the Mountain West Conference.

The Mountain West has built its reputation up to the level of several of the BCS conference in recent years, fueled primarily behind the University of Utah, TCU and BYU. Utah, having arguably the most success of any non-BCS team in all of college football since the BCS was created, is the apparent No. 1 option for the Pac-10, should they choose to follow the Big Ten down the road of expansion.

Their success in football, coupled with the size of the TV market they could bring to the table, make the Utes an appealing target for any expanding conference.

The other name mentioned along with Utah is Colorado, due in part to the Denver TV market they can bring to the table of an expanded Pac-10.

If Missouri does join the Big Ten and Colorado goes to the Pac-10, the Big XII conference would be left with just 10 teams and an immediate need to fill the voids vacated by Missouri and Colorado. The top suitor to join the Big XII at that point becomes TCU, leaving the Mountain West without its top two football programs.

The odd school out in the mix could indeed be Utah’s long-time rival BYU. With the Pac-10 looking for better TV revenue, the combination of Utah and Colorado brings in a substantially larger number of TV households into the conference than a combination of Utah and BYU. So where does this leave the Western Athletic Conference? The more important question could end up being about what will remain of the Mountain West if football powers Utah and TCU leave.

The Mountain West suddenly becomes a much less appealing option for a team like Boise State to accept an invitation to join if the caliber of teams has diminished so greatly. The end result

may more likely be the WAC looking to expand by making offers to several of the remaining teams in the Mountain West, such as San Diego State, UNLV and possibly BYU. A potential dream-scenario for the WAC would be to find a more fitting conference affiliation for Louisiana Tech, and add the remaining top teams from the Mountain West to form somewhat of a MWC/WAC dream team. The additions of BYU, UNLV, San Diego State and New Mexico would not only boost the football prowess of the WAC, but it would also afford the WAC the opportunity to split into a two-division football conference with a conference championship game. Not only that, but with the potential MWC additions added into a conference with the likes of Utah State and Nevada, the WAC could become a true power conference in basketball.

Much is still yet to happen with all matters associated to conference realignment, but given Utah State’s recent facilities upgrades, rising football program and continued success in basketball, it is safe to believe that the realignment will have a positive impact on Utah State athletically.

Matt Sonnenberg is a junior majoring in print journalism. Matt is an avid fan of Aggie athletics and can be found on the front row of every home football and basketball game. Leave your thoughts and comments at aggietownsquare.com

slowly drifted off to fall behind Mexico and the U.S. Don’t doubt them though. I pick Honduras and Spain to move out of group H and on to the elimination.

After the elimination, I believe choosing the eventual champion would be just as easy as trying to shoot a moving bullet at night blindfolded with your ears plugged. The field will be wide open, and only the team that peaks at the right time and gets the right calls from the right official will walk off the pitch with the most coveted trophy in all of sports. I don’t have the courage to be able to predict which team will top which after 90 short minutes of soccer, but I do know this – the World cup will be everything any sports fan could hope for.

So, while you’re lounging about on a warm summer’s day, take the time to paint your face, get your friends, bust out the barbecue and turn on the tube to enjoy the beautiful game played on the most prestigious stage. We’re only 40 days away, and this will be good.

Bank on it.

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Aggie track and field at Boise for border clash this weekend

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Utah State track and field will send the majority of its men and women’s teams to Boise, Idaho for the Border Clash meet against schools from Idaho and Utah, while some Aggie individuals will be competing at Oregon and Stanford meets.

“This is our final big weekend of the season and last tune-up before the WAC Championships,” said veteran USU head coach Gregg Gensel in reference to the Western Athletic Conference Championships May 12-15 at Ruston, La. “We’re also sending some individuals to some other meets this weekend to get some big meet experi-

ence and compete against some top competition.”

Most of the USU squads will be at Boise for the Border Clash meet, facing host Boise State and Northwest Nazarene for the “Idaho” teams, while the Aggies will join Weber State as the “Utah” contingent.

Action at BSU’s Ed Jacoby Track in Bronco Stadium gets underway Friday with the men’s javelin at 2:30 p.m., followed by the women’s hammer at 4 p.m. and the men’s hammer at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s action will begin with the women’s javelin and men’s pole vault at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude with the 4x400m relay at 3:50 p.m.

Additionally, sophomore distance runner

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Kim Quinn and senior hurdler Nick Karren Stratton finished second with a careerwill be competing at the Oregon Relays at best time of 10:24.08. Stratton’s time is the Historic Hayward Field at Eugene, Ore. second-best in the WAC and is 17th in the Karren enters the NCAA this season. weekend ranked No. 14 Strickland’s winin the nation in the 400m ning time of 8:42.97 is “This is our final big the second-fastest hurdles with a time of in weekend of the sea50.70 run last Saturday at the nation and leads the son and last tunethe Cal Brutus Hamilton WAC by over 15 seconds Invitational. in the event this season. up before the WAC A trio of USU distance Strickland was just shy of Championships.” runners will be in action his Utah State record of – Gregg Gensel, 8:42.71 set last year. at the Stanford Payton Jordan Invitational at McKenna is curhead coach Cobb Track & Angell rently No. 61 in the countrack and field try in the 10,000m with a Field at Stanford, Calif.

Senior Steve Strickland, time of 29:48.83, also at sophomore Brian McKenna and senior Erin Stanford, in the Stanford Invitational last Stratton will be in action. month.

Strickland and Stratton were named Following this weekend’s action, Utah Western Athletic Conference Male and State track and field teams will compete in Female Track Athlete of the Week, respecthe Mid Week Meet next week, with event tively, for their performances in the 3,000m location is to be determined and announced steeplechase Saturday at the Cal Brutus early in the week.

Hamilton Invitational.

Woods all wet at Quail Hollow

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Tiger Woods delivered a few memorable shots of his own Thursday at Quail Hollow on a pleasant day that produced birdies and eagles and plenty of excitement.

It’s just not what he had in mind.

He hit a tee shot into the water on the par3 17th that produced little reaction except to hold out his hand for another ball. He hit his next tee shot into the water and had to scramble for bogey. And he wound up with a 2-over 74 that left him nine shots behind Bo Van Pelt and ended his streak of 21 straight rounds at par or better.

“I hit a bunch of balls left, I hit a bunch of balls right, hit a few down the middle,” Woods said. “And that was about it.”

For everyone else – Masters champion Phil Mickelson included with his 70 – there was so much more.

Mickelson had a severe stomach ailment that forced him to withdraw from the pro-am Wednesday, and he started feeling it when he climbed the steep hill to the 15th green. He two-putted for birdie to reach 4 under for his round, only to three-putt from the fringe on the 17th and made another bogey from the trees on the 18th.

“I may have run out of energy there toward the end, but I hit some good shots and was able to shoot a decent round,” Mickelson said.

Van Pelt is using an old putter that he had refurbished, and he already got strong results in Hilton Head two weeks ago with a tie for third, his best finish of the year. The opening round of the Quail Hollow Championship was even better, as Van Pelt made birdie on all the par 5s and made it through the tough closing stretch with all pars.

Kenny Perry shot a 66 and didn’t let the finish ruin his day. After a flawless shot into 8 feet for eagle on the par-5 seventh, he hit his drive 35 yards short of the green on the par-4 eighth and had an open angle at the pin. But he didn’t commit to the delicate wedge, and the ball rolled back to his feet. That turned potential birdie – and the outright lead – into a bogey.

“One little blunder,” Perry said. “But it was a fun round of golf. It’s been a long time since I’ve played like that.”

Camilo Villegas played bogey-free for a 67, while the group at 68 featured a collection of players that included former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, Monday qualifier Billy Mayfair and Brad Faxon, who has made only two cuts this year while spending time working for NBC Sports.

“When you start trending like I did with a 74th-place finish last week, you could see this coming,” Faxon said, laughing.

Woods hasn’t played enough to detect any trends, although this would count as a step backward with his golf. He was coming off a tie for fourth in the Masters, his first competition in five months, in which he broke par all four rounds for the first time at Augusta National.

In his second tournament since his hiatus from being caught in a web of infidelity – the first one with tickets available to the general public – the applause was loud and genuine, with nothing remotely close to heckling.

Trouble was, Woods didn’t give thousands of fans who braved chilly morning weather much to applaud.

There was that opening birdie on the par-5 10th. There also were the two shots into the water, four shots into or close to the trees, and the wrong club on his last hole that sent the ball well over the ninth green for one last bogey.

It was his highest opening round at a regular PGA Tour event since he shot 75 at The Players Championship three years ago. Woods kept his cool on the golf course, but he was in no mood to find a fix when he was done with his round.

“I’m not going to the range today,” he said.

“Hell with it.”

It was a wasted opportunity, and Woods knew it. Quail Hollow is among the top courses on the PGA Tour – most players believe it’s as close as any to a major championship – yet there was little defense under warm sunshine and very little wind.

The course played to an average score of 73.25, with 14 players shooting in the 60s and 66 players at par or better.

Van Pelt would not have guessed that, certainly not from what he saw earlier in the week with the fairways firm and the greens running as fast as they ever have.

“The greens have so much slope and they’re so fast,” Van Pelt said. “You can hit it in there close and you’re just trying to two-putt. It’s pretty tricky around the hole. I just tried to take advantage of the opportunities I had, and this is one of those golf courses where if it’s going good, you’d better try to get it. Because it can jump up and grab you in a heartbeat.”

It did that to Woods.

The world’s No. 1 player returns Friday with hopes of sticking around. It has been five years since he missed a cut in a regular PGA Tour event.

TIGER WOODS tees off on the 11th hole during the first round of the Quail Hollow Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, April 29. AP photo

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Meth: Buyers and renters should take the time to have their homes tested -continued from page 5 encourage people to do it rather than nothing, but if you’re buying a home, we strongly recommend getting professionals.”

Mazzuca said, “Sampling is very difficult to do appropriately, even for an expert. Even just how you hold your fingers can alter the results.”

Mazzuca said many other professionals do not sample the heat system independently as does Meth Lab Cleanup Company; rather they combine this sample with others. The problem is that, on average, the heat system comes back 25 percent higher than the rest of the structure, according to Mazzuca.

MLCC does a formal preassessment and sampling, inspecting the entire structure, even looking for areas where chemicals may have been dumped.

Mazzuca said, “We conduct comprehensive sampling based on floor plans, set up and design of the house. We then wait for data to come in from our labs. We summarize the experiment and write a letter of recommendation. For those who are doing the sampling themselves, we have them send us a floor plan of the structure, and based on our experience, we do a sampling hypothesis to help those testing do a more accurate job.”

Cleaning methods According to Utah law R392-600-2(11), meth must be removed, not covered up.

Mazzuca said, “We never do partial decontamination. Also, we get rid of the ducts – period. Meth is not water soluble and is extremely resilient. It is almost indestructible.”

Every nonabsorbent thing must be cleaned, and things that are, such as carpet, must be thrown out.

Even the soil under and around the house must be cleaned. The MLCC, according to Mazzuca, sprays a mild detergent with surfactant on the dirt, allows it to sit and uses an extraction machine, like a carpet cleaner, to drag across the surface, rinsing and

vacumming the soil.

“We do not spray on any surface and walk away,” Mazzuca said. “There are certified specialists in Utah who claim they can neutralize meth molecules with a spray on, and walk away. This is not effective unless you’re using a very harsh corrosive, which defeats the purpose of trying to salvage structures by cleaning. I don’t know why these guys get away with it.”

The spray-on-and-walk-away chemicals are hazardous, according to Mazzuca.

“Some of these specialaists use homemade concoctions, claiming they can neutralize meth molecules,” he said. “This does not work.”

Also, he said specialists will sometimes put this spray into the HVAC system (heating-ventilation system), and by law, they can’t put anything in the system. “We know this does not work because we have tested after and it is positive.”

Mazzuca said landlords sometimes don’t want to pay for cleanup, so they will “encapsulate” the meth, like with painting. However, in most states, it is illegal to paint before decontamination because “it will come back through,” Mazzuca said. “Nothing will stop the migration of meth. We know that this will not pass the test.”

Sampling and recontamination According to Utah law R392-600-6, third-party sampling of a structure after decontamination to make sure it is clean is not required in Utah.

Stevens said, “We have oversight of those processes. We are very thorough. There is the danger of people believing properties remain contaminated after they are certified.”

The public seems to be leery of the ability of a structure to be decontaminated because of how many people get sick or remain sick even after the place is certified, which is possible, according to Mazzuca and Stevens. However, there are two pos-

sible scenarios.

If the cleaning was not done properly, like using a neutralizer spray, the premises were never clean to start with. If the tests are not done by a third party, it is possible for a specialist who cleaned and did the confirmation test to say the structure is decontaminated when it isn’t.

Secondly, Stevens said, a place can be recontaminated by letting meth users back in or people who have contaminated property, like furniture.

Stevens said, “This can create the misinterpretation that it wasn’t cleaned. This has to be a coordinated effort. The owners need to be aware of who is on the property. It’s important for everyone to be vigilant. Buyers, sellers, renters and landlords need to recognize the issue exists.”

Why the concealment Mazzuca referred to some of the reasons for the mystery of the meth situation in Utah.

“It is common for states to regulate certain issues with more of a janitorial class of regulations, especially when they don’t have the time or funds to perform the science that would dictate a more aggressive law,” he said. “There is not a lot of data available and nobody wants to pay to get it. These regs are as loose as they can be, and they are going to get worse if they have their way.”

If a property is posted as contaminated by the health department – Bear River Health Department for residents of Cache County – home may have to pay them a $400 permit fee associated with the investigation of the property, according to the Disclosure of Methamphetamine Contaminated Property Act of 2009.

Mazzuca said, “The regulations do not require us to report properties to them and not all counties require a permit, fee or anything in some cases. Of course they tell people they are supposed to report cases because once the property is posted, there is

no getting around the fee, which of course generates substantial revenue for them. The regulation only applies to properties previously identified and reported to them by law enforcement.”

Precautions students can take

Stevens said, “The health department encourages home buyers to spend a little to get their home tested, even renters, before they sign a lease.

Renters should interview landlords.”

Stevens said self-tests should be done on a hard surface and should include the furnace air return area. According to Stevens, absorbent surfaces are not good to do since the meth can penetrate them, and this could give a false negative result.

Students should be prepared to spend a lot if the test is positive and they want the premises cleaned. According to Mazzuca, the cost for the average decontamination in Utah is $4,000-$7,000.

Mazzuca said, “If you’re using someone off the state list, ask a lot of questions about training outside of state training. Talk with people who are qualified, not necessarily someone who the state calls a specialist.”

Mazzuca said he has never been sued but has been in court for expert testimony.

“I will do right thing no matter what, and I am not afraid to go to court,” he said.

Stevens said he is happy to answer questions or concerns. Contact him at 792-6570.

For a list of Utah certified decontamination specialists, visit http://www.superfund.utah.gov/ docs/ContractorList.pdf.

For Utah’s Renter’s rights, go to http://www. utcourts.gov/howto/landlord/#11.

For an independent watchdog list of contaminated homes, go to http://www.methhomealert. com/?state=Utah.

– storee.powell@aggiemail.usu.edu

Run: Educating and empowering women is key to community change -continued from page 7 them.”

Also, Ward said something Americans can take advantage of is their social networking.

He said, “We can find somebody out there in America who has more money than they need, meaning people have the inclination to help. They aren’t greedy. They just may have not been given the opportunity or been exposed to the fact they can share in good ways.”

The women in Congo are especially vulnerable to violence, abuse and exploitation because of the conflict, Lambert said, so they have a particular need for protection.

Lambert said, “When women are healthy, economically active

and given a voice, they display remarkable ability to change their communities. Educated women educate their children. Empowered women help create peaceful and stable communities. The development community knows that one of the best ways to jumpstart change at the community level is to educate and empower a woman.”

Anyone interested in running or walking the race can register for the event at saltlakerfcw.eventbrite.com. Registration is free, and after registering, participants will receive an e-mail with resources and information for them to do their own fundraising.

Anyone interested in donating money to Women for Women International can contact Lambert at missyjean124@hotmail.com

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and can visit womenforwomen.org for more information. Also, those interested are encouraged to join the Facebook group, “Salt Lake Run for Congo Women 5K Run/Walk,” whether they will participate. Lambert will be posting resources and updates on the situation in Congo, as well as information about relevant legislation and petitions.

Lambert said, “People living in Logan, Utah, are largely insulated from these harsh realities, like sex trafficking and gender-based violence, but they are part of everyday life for so many women.”

More information about the race is available at http://www. cacheclub.blogspot.com.

– storee.powell@aggiemail.usu.edu

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BREAKOUT STARS SHINE THIS SUMMER

BY LAREMY LEGEL FILM.COM

The first official day of summer isn’t until late June. Luckily for filmgoers, the summer movie season kicks off the first weekend of May. Why would anyone want to wait for the most boisterous offerings of the year?

Here are 25 films to look forward to as the temperature turns to sweltering. Don’t worry, movie theaters have air conditioning.

MAY “Iron Man 2� (May 7)

Robert Downey Jr. is back, and this time he’s joined by Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke and Don Cheadle. The previous iteration was the second biggest earner of 2008, second only to “The Dark Knight.� “Robin Hood� (May 14)

If you had to pick up the pieces from Kevin Costner’s 1991 version, you’d probably hope for talent the likes of Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott. This rendition of “Robin Hood� is set to open the Cannes Film Festival, a strong indication that Universal loves the finished product.

For everything movies, TV and gossip, visit Film.com.

“MacGruber� (May 21)

Generally speaking, “Saturday Night Live� creations go poorly. However, the trailers for “MacGruber� look promising.

First-time director Jorma Taccone has

proven comedy chops honed from his days with comedy troupe The Lonely Island. “Shrek Forever After� (May 21)

Three years have passed since “Shrek the Third� made us collectively realize the series was on its last legs. Mike Myers hopes to prove otherwise in search of the family dollar. “Sex and the City 2� (May 28)

After the first effort made nearly six times its production budget, Warner Bros. started sending out sequel contracts. Can Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw recapture the magic this time around? With demographic awareness skyrocketing, there’s little reason to bet against this franchise. “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time�

(May 28)

Jake Gyllenhaal brings the wildly popular video game to life with his take on Prince Dastan.

JUNE

“Marmaduke� (June 4)

Owen Wilson lends his voice to the comic strip dog, Marmaduke. The film is clearly aimed at families with young children, but will “Marmaduke� have anything relevant to say 56 years after the comic strip debuted? “Get Him to the Greek� (June 4)

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand first teamed up in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall� and Brand is back to reprise his role as hard rocker Aldous Snow. The results, based upon the trailer, seem to be pure mayhem, a la “The Hangover.�

“The A-Team� (June 11)

“Jonah Hex� (June 18)

The trailer features a tank, in mid-air, firing at an airplane. That’s almost the very definition of a summer action film.

Megan Fox and Josh Brolin bring a lively comic book adaptation to the big screen. The vibe? Western meets horror.

“The Karate Kid� (June 11)

“Knight & Day� (June 25)

Can’t get enough of those ’80s remakes? “Karate Kid� is looking to cash in on your childhood movie watching habits.

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz riding atop the same motorcycle, shooting at bad guys, cracking wise all the while. It could very well be this year’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.�

“Toy Story 3� (June 18)

Pixar only makes great movies. But is the contractually obligated “Toy Story 3� starting to push the limits of audience credulity? Can we really cheer for the gang to abandon Andy?

“Grown Ups� (June 25)

Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and Kevin James star in this “buddy reunion� comedy.

JULY “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse� (July 2)

“Predators� (July 9)

In “Eclipse,� Bella (Kristen Stewart) is finally forced to decide between warring vampires and werewolves. As “The Twilight Saga� remains hugely popular with fans, “Eclipse� will almost certainly vie for the summer box-office crown.

Two things to like about this sequel to the original “Predator�: 1. Robert Rodriguez came up with the concept and 2. Adrian Brody is the lead “tough� guy in the film.

“The Last Airbender� (July 2)

Secrecy surrounds M. Night Shymalan’s adaptation of The Nickelodeon Network’s Emmy-Winning children’s show. Only one thing is certain: M. Night really needs a summer hit.

“Despicable Me� (July 9)

Universal sets out to prove that Dreamworks and Pixar don’t have the monopoly on clever animation. “Inception� (July 16)

“The Matrix� meets Leonardo DiCaprio in Christopher Nolan’s topsy-turvy attempt at a

Best Picture win ‌ from the unlikely month of July. It’s so crazy it just might work. “Saltâ€? (July 23)

This film showcases Angelina Jolie doing what she does best: energetic action without a trace of remorse. A dash of political intrigue and espionage has been thrown in for good measure. “Ramona and Beezus� (July 23)

Beverly Cleary’s popular children’s book comes to life in a rare G-rated summer offering.

AUGUST “The Other Guys� (August 6)

latest to attempt to cash in on the 3-D craze.

Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell show what not being a hotshot policeman is all about.

“The Expendables� (August 13)

“Step Up 3-D� (August 6)

The “Step Up� franchise becomes the

Every action star ever minted, including Bruce Willis, Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Ludgren, Mickey Rourke and Arnold Schwarzenegger makes an

appearance. With that much muscle, who really needs plot? “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World� (August 13)

The potential sleeper hit of the summer from Edgar Wright (“Hot Fuzz�) and Michael Cera.

2010 SUMMER MOVIES

JADEN SMITH

If Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s spawn accomplishes anything even remotely interesting in “The Karate Kid� remake, critics and audiences alike will fawn over the talented 11-year-old. Judging by the previews, he’s done just that, holding his own alongside industry veteran Jackie Chan. Next up, expect the offers to roll in, and with a savvy show business Mom and Dad in tow, young Jaden looks primed for decades of success.

GEMMA ARTERTON

Many Bond girls never make it out from under the shadow of 007, but Gemma Arterton is proving to be the exception to the rule. She has already starred opposite Sam Worthington in March’s “Clash of the Titans,� and now “Prince of Persia� looks poised to make her a household name. The chameleonlike Arterton will be dashing around the dunes opposite Jake Gyllenhaal.

That’s a pretty nice step up from being dipped in oil and left on Bond’s bed as a cautionary tale, eh?

AZIZ ANSARI

Already one of the funniest comedians in Hollywood, Ansari’s show “Parks and Recreation� was just picked up for a third season by NBC. He also recently recorded an album entitled “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening,� which became a Comedy Central special. His summer bona fides? He’s on tap to host the MTV Movie Awards June 6, and has a brief (but funny) part in this summer’s “Get Him to the Greek.� Perhaps you remember him from last year’s “Funny People� as the outlandishly offensive Raaaaaaaandy. Either way, it all adds up to a sizzling summer momentum.

MICHAEL CERA

Michael Cera was already known for his stellar work in “Arrested Development� and “Superbad.� However, it’s high time the rest of the world took notice, and the comic book action vehicle “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World� should see to that. Director Edgar Wright is one of the buzziest young talents in the industry and his selection of Michael Cera can only be seen as a summer coronation. Mr. Cera, your stardom awaits. Don’t forget the little people!

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April 30 Today is Friday, April 30, 2010. Today’s issue of The Utah Statesman is published especially for Jocelyn Berlage, senior in history teaching, from Logan, Utah.

Almanac Today in History: In 1945, holed up in a bunker under his headquarters in Berlin, Adolf Hitler commits suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and shooting himself in the head. Soon after, Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied forces, ending Hitler’s dreams of a “1,000-year” Reich.

Weather Saturday’s Weather High: 39° Low: 33° Snow showers

Friday, April 30, 2010

-MFA Exhibition, Chase Fine Arts Center, all day.

-BFA Show, Twain Tippetts Hall, noon.

-Senate Candidate Debate, Sunburst Lounge, 12:30 p.m.

-Softball at New Mexico, 5 p.m.

-Science Unwrapped, ESLC Auditorium, 7 p.m.

-USU Band Spring Concert, Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

-Do Not Hit Golf Balls into Mexico, Caine Lyric Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

May 1

-MFA Exhibition, Chase Fine Arts Center, all day.

-Track at BOise States Border Clash, all day.

-BFA Show, Twain Tippetts Hall, noon.

-Softball at New Mexico State, 2 p.m.

-Do Not Hit Golf Balls into Mexico, Caine Lyric Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Monday

May 3 -Utah in the Union, all day.

-MFA Exhibition, Chase Fine Arts Center, all day.

-Men’s Golf at WAC Championships all day.

-Weber County Alumni Picnic, 6:30 p.m.

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This is the last regular Statesman of the academic school year. We’ll be back in the stands on Aug. 30, the first day of class fall semester 2010. In the meantime, check www.utahstatesman.com or www.aggietownsquare.com for regular news and happenings all summer long. Additionally, you can register to have the news delivered to your e-mail inbox. Have a safe and successful summer.

The psychology department is seeking individuals with pornography addiction to participate in a study assessing the effectiveness of a psychological treatment for this problem. The study will involve 15 hours of your time over six to nine months. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jesse Crosby at 797-8303.

If students are looking for a summer job, informational meetings are held regularly on campus.

Call Janelle at 505-363-7916 or Cody at 575-650-3421 for information on specific days.

April 26-30 is No Test Week.

USU Extension and the Final examinations are May 3-7 American West Heritage Center and Commencement will take are sponsoring a new class entitled place May 7-8.

Getting Back to Basics: Growing Fruits and Vegetables in the Home Garden. Registration is $60 and The Logan LDS Institute preswill be taught at the AWHC on ents the Latter-Day Voices Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting May and the Logan Institute 13. Call 753-6263 for more info.

Choir in their annual Spring The Wellness Staff at Utah Presentation, “The Restoration: State University welcomes employA Beginning,” on April 30 and ees, students and community May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Logan to enjoy upcoming classes and Institute. There is no cost, but programs this summer. To registickets are encouraged and avail- ter for classes, visit the Campus able at the Institute Bookstore.

Recreation/HPER Pool Service Desk. For more information on the USU Wellness Program, conCram Jam on May 3-5 starting tact Caroline Shugart, employee at 11 a.m. until food is gone in wellness coordinator, (435) 797the Institute Gym. Monday is 0735; caroline.shugart@usu.edu pancakes, Tuesday is chili and or visit www.usu.edu/wellness.

Wednesday is pizza.

Registration is currently underway for the Art Camp which will be held June 7-17 and Aug. 2-12 at U.S. Senate Candidate debate the Bullen Center in Logan. Art will be held April 30 at 12:30 Camp gives children ages 5-11 p.m. in the Sunburst Lounge. the opportunity to explore their Co-hosted by USU College creativity. Register by calling 435Republicans and ASUSU. Six 753-2970 or visit www.avaarts.org. candidates for Senate will be in Stokes Nature Center invites attendance. adults to “May Swenson’s Poetics of Natural Selection” on May 1 at 10 a.m. Dr. Paul Crumbley will introduce a local legend, May Swenson, and present readings from her notable nature writings.

For more info, call 435-755-3239.

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U.S. Senate debate

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