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Engineers prepare for week of events

BY ALLEE EVENSEN features editor In tandem with international engineering week, USU's College of Engineering will hold its own energythemed week Feb. 21-25.

Candace Clark, a member of the engineering council, said the energy theme was chosen,becauseitissomething everybody can relate to, not just engineers.

"When you think of engineers you think of nerdy,

smart, unsocial people, but this has a lot more to offer everyone," Clark said.

She said engineers are sometimes stereotyped to have a certain reputation.

Events that involve and inform the community change this perception, she said.

Everybody uses energy and technology in different ways, including through transportation and in buildings, Clark said.

USU alumnus Ron Jibson,

president and CEO of Questar Gas, will start the week with a keynote speech at the college's annual awards luncheon Feb. 21, said engineering Sen. Riley Bradshaw.

Traditionally the college has held a dinner instead of a lunch, but, in order to boost attendance, the engineering council created a mid-day event last year and significantly lowered the price of tickets, he said.

The council saw a huge improvement in attendance

because of the changes, which prompted organizers to hold a luncheon again this year, Bradshaw said. To meet the standard set by last year's keynote speaker, former astronaut and Apollo 13 flight controller Sy Liebergot, Bradshaw said the council chose Jibson because he's familiar with the field of energy.

"He's stayed really in touch with the university and kept himself involved;' Bradshaw said.

At the luncheon, students from each engineering discipline will compete for an overall outstanding engineering student award.

The winning student receives the college's nomination for a Robin's Award at the end of the semester.

Kathy Bayn, an adviser to the engineering council who largely planned the events for the week, said this year the entries for the outstanding

DURING THE 2011 ENGINEERING WEEK, male engineering majors participated in the Nerdy Man competition. This year, the Engineering Council wants to show the importance of engineering majors and break the nerdy stereotype by showing the impact they have on everyday life. File photo

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Hockey team raises money for nationals

BY MEREDITH KINNEY sports senior writer The USU hockey team is heading into the final game of its season with a record of27-l, an invitation to the American Collegiate Hockey National Championship in Fort Myers, Fla., and one big goal.

"I think this team has a good chance of winning the whole thing," said director of campus recreation Scott Wamsley. "There are some tough teams out there, but the makeup and character of this team seems to be really good."

The Aggies have the best record in their division and beat Brigham Young University last weekend by a score of20-0.

USU hockey club president Bryce Scherschel said the trip to nationals is much more than a hockey game.

"We want to go to nationals so we can successfully represent Utah State and bring a national title back to Logan," Scherschel said. "As much as it is about the players' personal goals, it's about bringing a championship back for the school."

When the Aggies received the invitation to the tournament Monday night, Scherschel said the team was excited. That was before the costs were weighed.

"The reality is it's $25,000," Scherschel said.

"Seeing as how we're taking 25 players, plus personnel, it was perhaps unrealistic to expect a bill less than that amount."

Ifit comes up with the money, the team will travel to Fort Myers, Fla., to play against some of the best college hockey teams in the nation, March 12-18.

Wamsley said he recognizes the financial burden it places on the players.

"It's an expensive trip," he said. "The boys have put in some extra money."

Wamsley said the players have put in $2,400 in addition to the team fees they paid at the beginning Today: Lots of the season.

USU head coach Jon Eccles said the sum was more photos something he tried to prepare the team for. from the Soul "We've prepared them throughout the year, sayFood dinner ing, 'If we make it, it's going to be a lot of money,"' and show: Eccles said.

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the Aggies came together to solve the dilemma.

"Because our players come from a variety of backgrounds," Scherschel said, "we felt it was in the best interest of the players to fund-raise the money."

The players have been pounding pavement, talking to local businesses and asking for contributions.

That, along with small donations and the help of a hockey booster club has helped the team put a dent in the cost.

"They're getting out in the community and seeing what we can raise," Eccles said. "The community has been very good to us in the past."

The Aggies have already raised $7,900 but are working toward the additional $17,000 needed.

Eccles said he feels the work the men are putting in will benefit them not only through the funds raised but will also give them an opportunity to network with Cache Valley business owners.

"Hopefully it will help the boys become closer and tighter with the community," Eccles said.

Connection with the community is something Scherschel said he values.

"The recent theme in our locker room has been 'positive image,' and we're looking to carry that mission statement to nationals," Scherschel said.

As a USU hockey player, Scherschel said he

wants the team to be involved in the community.

"It's a matter of reaffirming and maintaining our stance in the community and around the university that we are an organization committed to upholding the values that make Utah State and Cache Valley the great place it is," Scherschel said.

Scherschel said he has faith the community will be willing to help out the team.

"A community's strength lies in the amount of gratuity the community is willing to put back into itself," Scherschel said. "As a team, we would love for our community to justify that statement. We feel blessed to be a part of the fabric of the university and of Cache Valley."

Scherschel said he believes the community is willing to support the team.

"We are confident that our fellow students and citizens have the resources to aid us in our trip," Scherschel said.

Scherschel said he feels the trip is much more about the team than the individual players.

"It's about representing the emblem on the front of the jersey," Scherschel said, "not the name on the back."

- meredith.kinney@aggiemail.usu.edu

THE USU HOCKEY TEAM has earned an automatic berth to the national tournament in Florida.

However, players must raise $25,000 as a team in order to attend. KIMBERLY SHORTS photo

Body Image Fair encourages empowerment

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BY ROUCHELLE BROCKMAN news senior writer "Enter here, exit empowered" was the message conveyed to dozens of students at the 2012 Body Image Fair, encouraging women to stop thinking in terms of"imperfect" and focus on thinking, "I'm perfect."

The fair, organized by the Student Health and Wellness Center and Counseling and Psychological Services, took place Wednesday and aimed to promote eating disorder awareness and "different ways to love yourself," said Ashlee Clark, a psychology graduate student who helped organize the fair.

The main feature of the fair was a interactive display, titled "Enter Here, Exit Empowered." Participants walked through a pathway with posters asking various questions about body image, such as "How would gaining five pounds make you feel?"

Facts were also displayed regarding

media distortions ofthe ideal female body. The exhibit finished with a I display featuring positive affirmations, tips for health in various aspects of life and an area where participants could

pledge to "stop fat talk."

"We wanted to ask gut-wrenching, personal questions that we can't ask face to face," said Brooke Parker, the Student Health and Wellness Center's registered dietitian and one of the fair's co-directors. "We also want to develop a sense of camaraderie - that no one is struggling with this alone."

Leslie Anderson, a senior majoring in nutrition and dietetics who helped organize the display, said that although people who come through the exhibit may not actually have an eating disorder, they may still be contributing to the culture of a negative body image.

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Friday, Feb. 11, 2012

Briefs Film raises awareness of dating violence Campus & Community

ASUSU appointed positions open Applications for ASUSU appointed officer positions are now available for pick-up in the Student Involvement Office on the third floor of the Taggart Student Center Room 326. All applications for these positions are due Monday, March 5, at 12 p.m.

The positions open to apply for include administrative assistant, public relations director, Activities director, Arts and Lectures director and Traditions director.

Those who apply will sign up to interview March 6 and interviews will be conducted March 7-8. All applicants must have a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA to be considered and take at least 12 credits of USU courses.

BY CAITLIN MOFFITT

staff writer To help raise awareness of violence against women, USU's Center for Women and Gender held a screening of the film, "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops."

Shown in the TSC Auditorium on Wednesday, the film was followed by a discussion with Jamie Huber, the program coordinator of the Center for Women and Gender.

"This film is part of the

V-Day campaign," Huber said. "We registered with the organization and they gave us rights to their productions.

This movie is particularly moving because ofthe different cultures shown."

"V-Day: Until the Violence Stops" is described, according to vday.org, as a "powerful film that documents how 'The Vagina Monologues' grew into an international grassroots movement, called V-Day, to stop violence against women

Former USU piano professor honored Pianist and teacher Betty R. Beecher has been a vibrant contributor to northern Utah's musical community for many years, both at USU and in the community.

"It's certainly time we held an event in her honor," said Dennis Hirst, a former student of Beecher and a faculty member in the piano program in the Department of Music at USU. A musical tribute honoring Beecher will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in USU's Performance Hall.

The evening features performances

by USU music faculty and students, both current and former of professor Beecher.

Beecher completed bachelor and master's degrees at Utah State University, and served as full-time piano faculty from 1972-1998.

"I imagine that I have worked with thousands of piano students since I started teaching when I was 15," Beecher said.

The catalyst for the musical tribute to B~echer came in August 201 l, when Florence Griffin Butler contacted professor Hirst. Butler wanted to honor Beecher's musical achievements and contributions.

Butler and her late husband, Dail, both USU alums, gifted money to restore a Steinway concert grand piano. During the Feb. 21 event, the restored piano will be unveiled, used in the performance and dedicated in Beecher's honor.

The piano will serve students and faculty of USU in the Chase Fine Arts Center.

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Mardi Gras comes to USU museum The worldwide traditions of Mardi Gras and Carnival are celebrated at the next Saturdays at the Museum activity at USU. Provided by the Museum of Anthropology, activities take place Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mardi Gras 1s not only an epic celebration for the people of New Orleans, but an event that has rich cultural ties to many countries, the museum's event organizers said.

They invite everyone for presentations about how different countries experience their own versions of Mardi Gras and Carnival through parades, dancing, music and more.

Museum visitors can make a mask and beaded necklace so everyone will "look fabulous for this exciting celebration." Visitors are also invited to wear purple, green and gold and learn about what these colors represent.

Community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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JAMIE HUBER, PROGRAM COORDINATOR of the Center for Women and Gender, led a discussion with audience members after a screening of "V-Day: Until the Violence Stops."

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"The Vagina Monologues," a play written by activist Eve Ensler, opened in 1994.

According to the V-day website, "After every performance, Ensler found women waiting to share their own stories of survival ... she divined that the performances could be a mechanism for moving people to act to end violence."

Ensler and a group of women decided to establish V-Day on Valentine's Day in 1998. The mission ofV-Day is to end violence against women and girls.

"V-Day could become a movement - a catalyst to stop violence," Ensler said in the film.

The film highlighted the experiences of different women who told stori~ about violence in their lives. The film also showed how violence affects women in a variety of cultures, including stories about women in the Philippines, Hill City, S.D., and Rift Valley, Kenya.

"I thought the film was very touching," said Ann Austin, director of the Center for Women and Gender. "It was touching because of the subject matter and the bravery ofthe women and the men who supported them."

In the film, Ensler said for women to make a difference, their actions have to be extraordinary.

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nary by talking about it," she said.

Huber said the purpose of the campaign is to focus on women and not attack men while doing so.

"There are other people being violated, and that needs to be heard," she said. "Violence against women does affect men, too."

Huber has been involved with the V-Day campaign for six years and began her involvement while she was at Southern lliinois University Carbondale.

"I started working with the organization in 2006, volunteering and raising awareness on the campus," Huber said. "Then for the IO-year anniversary, I took over the organization of the productions, the monologues and film screenings. Now, I continue to volunteer."

Huber said next year, for the 15th anniversary ofV-Day, the organization has planned a campaign, called "One Billion and Rising."

According to vday.org, the goal of the campaign is to get 1 billion people to rise up and demand an end to violence against women.

Huber said the center works closely with Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information (SAAVI) and the Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency (CAPSA).

"We partner to do events.

The grant project is the major thing we are doing," Huber said. "The center has a lecture and film series, and the spring semester tends to be busier than the fall semester. We pretty much have something every week to raise awareness about issues related to gender and women."

Huber said other groups have been building on V-Day. Other efforts organized in relation to raising awareness for women included "The Vagina Monologues" and "Take Back The Night."

"Violence against women is interconnected to the objectification of women in media," Huber said. "Our student group and other clubs are trying to change that. We have students that have groups promoting healthy relationships and healthy sexuality discussion.

The center supports and sponsors those."

Austin said the center is concerned about raising awareness about violence against gays, lesbians and transsexuals.

"We're trying to raise awareness and help people understand how pervasive of a problem it is," Austin said.

Huber said students interested in getting involved with the V-Day campaign should talk to her or to members of Love 1s for Everyone (LIFE) on the third floor of the TSC.

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AFSA closes week with banquet and performance

BY JULIA STOCK

staff writer The African Student Association hosts its annual African Banquet, bringing African Week to a close, Friday at 7 p.m. in the TSC Ballroom.

Ami Meite, an officer for the African Student Association, said the banquet will include dinner, poetry readings and dance performances.

"The banquet gives a chance to the international African students to show their culture and gives a chance to the campus and community to relate to African students and gives them a chance to experience African culture; Meitesaid.

The event is open to the public.

Tickets are $10 for students with ID, $15 for non-students and $5 for children.

All proceeds from the banquet will go to UNICEF for financial aid in Somalia, which recently suffered a famine.

"We gave the chance to all of our members to select a country which they thought would benefit most. We discussed every country and decided that a fundraiser for Somalia would be appropriate," Meite said. "At the time of our decision, there was a severe famine.

We thought that this was a severe situation that needed immediate attention."

Matthew McGee, social chair for AFSA, said even though the famine is over, the country still needs help.

"The famine is technically over

now, but we're sending money there for relief and support for people to buy the things they need, such as food, toiletries, shelter, health support and houses," he said.

As part of the func!raising effort, AFSA members made 3-inch African huts that will be sold at the banquet for $1 each.

"They are exactly like the huts you would see in African villages, except they are just small," Meite said. "We are using them as centerpieces for the tables in the ballroom."

The banquet will include a variety of performances and a fashion show.

Meile said there will be dances from the Ivory Coast, Zambia, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Cameroon and the Congo. Somalian poetry will be read, because Somalia is known as "the land of the poets."

There will be a play and the West African dance class on campus will also perform, she said.

Meile said the fashion show showcases clothes from all over Africa.• 'This is to show the similarities and the differences between countries in the African continent," she said.

Anthony "TJ" Pratt, a junior studying music education, said he has performed at the banquet in the past and it's a good event to attend.

"It is one of those experiences that you just have to be at to understand and explain," he said. "It's not like an Aggie

athletic event that we have several times during the semester."

Jordan Hunt, a junior studying liberal arts, said he's planning to attend the event.

"I love the diversity of events we have here, and I hope to see that diversity grow;' Hunt said. "The diversity of events - some that might only appeal to small groups of people - provide enrichment for our campus. It's in1portant to me to see new ideas, so I try to

attend as many events as I can."

McGee said this is a great event to attend, and everyone is welcome and should bring others with them.

"One person can make a difference," McGee said. "It's a lot more fun, a lot more festive and meaningful if we come together as a community to make a difference. That way it shows that we're standing for something."

- julia11n13stock@aggiemail.usu.edu

MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION held a hair braiding event to collect money to donate to famine victims m Somalia. Money raised at Friday's banquet will also be donated. KJMBERLY SHORTS photo

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Engineering Week features expo, quiz bowl and pageant student award were competitive. "(This was) one of the closest races we've seen in a number ofyears.

Everybody was a standout in their field," she said.

Tuesday's events will also include an energy display in which entertainment media will be powered by student-built bike-pedal generators, Bayn said.

Each ofthe clubs within the engineering disciplines have planned small events and contests to be held during the week, Bayn said.

Activities include the Beta Quiz Bowl hosted by the engineering honors society, a paper rocket contest facilitated by the mechanical engineering students and a build-your-own "ghetto blaster" contest, a competition in which students •) From Page 1

build their own speakers, judged by the electrical engineering students, she said.

She said the week is a chance for students to bring what they're learning in the classroom to real-life situations and involve the community in their projects.

Thursday night, the council will hold its second annual community expo, in which engineering students will display projects they've been working on throughout the year, Bayn said.

The event will include contests for children, displays and a chance for attendees to see the university's "spider goats," which are genetically modified to produce spider silk in their milk, she said.

"We wanted to engage the community mort; and showcase what students

are doing and also get younger, high school- to middle school-age students to think about careers in science and engineering," Bradshaw said.

There will be a number oflocal engineering firms represented at the expo to give current and prospective students ideas for future job prospects, Bradshaw said.

"This is what engineering is, not just the research university side," he said.

"A high school student comes here and looks around at all this stuff and can meet an actual employer from a company here in the valley and see, 'This is what I would do after school.' Having the industry side here is an improvement from last year."

This year, Bayn said the college

hopes to break its record of 400 people who attended last year's expo. She said events like this are key to informing the public about what engineers actually do.

"They don't drive trains, they do fun things that affect everybody," Bayn said.

Thursday will also include the Miss Engineering pageant, an event that has been tradition for more than 20 years, Bayn said. The categories for the pageant are evening wear, business attire and nerd, she said.

"It is interesting to see the stereotype of women engineers being geeky or nerdy," Barn said. "They are also very bright."

- allee.evensen@aggiemail.usu.edu

Fair helps women recognize importance of positive self-image exhibit being made portable so it could be taken to high schools and middle schools throughout Cache Valley.

"The fair is targeted mainly at women in their 20s," Anderson said. "But these are issues women of all ages face."

The fair also included different booths from the dietetics program, the SAAVI office and other Cache Valley organizations aimed at promoting healthy life choices, from preventing anorexia to sexual health.

The fair culminated the end ofa weeklong on-campus campaign to raise awareness about such choices.

Earlier in the week, the Housing and Residence

Life office organized events, such as scale smashing and speed dating. Housing also organized "no-weigh Wednesday" and a guilty jean donation - students were encouraged to donate jeans they do not fit into but have kept because they feel guilty for not fitting into them, Parker said.

Apart from raising awareness on campus, the fair also fits into the National Eating Disorders Association's Awareness Week, which runs from Feb. 26 to March 3, Parker said. · According to the association's website, its mission is to "campaign for prevention, improved access to quality treatment and increased research funding to

better understand and treat eating disorders."

Through the awareness week, the association seeks to educate the estimated 10 million women and 1 million men who suffer from eating disorders in the U.S., and the millions more at risk, about the dangers of the condition, the website states.

"I think (the fair) helps people recognize the importance of their own bodies," said Scott Harward, a junior majoring in international business. "There is a lot of pressure to be healthy, which leads to a lot of undue pressure on looking good."

- rouchellebrockman@gmail.com

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Students realize true passions through research

BY MACKENZI VAN ENGELENHOVEN features senior writer

Though most students dread doing research, others seek it out.

Research is a major part of the lives of students who participate in USU's undergraduate research program.

"Undergraduate research is all about discovery," said Scott Bates, associate vice president of graduate and undergraduate research. "It's about identifying unanswered questions and solving them. What the program is really about (is) getting students outside of their classrooms to do the stuff that connects their coursework together and builds skills that everyone is demanding. It gives them a chance to become real scholars."

The undergraduate research program encourages students to work outside the classroom on projects they feel passionate about.

Through the Office of Undergraduate Research, a student can be paired with professors working on research the student find interesting, or the student can carry out his or her own project with a professor as a mentor.

"We want undergraduates to have the kind of opportunities that a research institution like USU can provide," Bates said. "We can provide our students these resources and skill sets that cannot be offered

MITCH DABLING, A JUNIOR is majoring in civil engmeermg demonstrates the latest model of a notched labyrinth as part of his undergraduate research at the Utah Water Research Laboratory. CODY GOCHNOUR photo

at other universities."

USU has the second-oldest undergraduate research program and one of the most prestigious programs in the nation, Bates said.

The goal of the undergraduate research office is to help students find projects that interest them, and help them obtain funding for their work, he said.

"We have projects for every

interest," Bates said. "Once students find something they're interested in, the next step is to find a mentor. Our office can help with that and help students connect with mentors and organizations that will support and help them." aTraditional classrooms can be great," said Kristina Sorensen, an undergraduate researcher majoring in applied mathematics. "But they

don't always have a lot of real-world application."

Sorensen said undergraduate research opened doors that helped her discover a passion for academia.

"I always knew I loved music, and I loved math, but I could never find a way to merge them together," the senior said.

A year ago, Sorensen said she

joined the research project of Professor Tim Doyle, in which he uses ultrasound technology to examine cancer pathologies.

"I absolutely love the work I'm doing," she said. "You get to be so much more creative than you do in the classroom."

Passion was not all Sorensen found through undergraduate research, she said she also found a mentor she could work closely with and learn from.

"It has been amazing to work with a professor who has encouraged and believed in me and my ability to conduct this research," she said.

Neal Hengge, a sophomore majoring in biological engineering, said he found a way to apply his interests to research, when he joined a project focusing on microbiology and using bacteria to produce products that can be useful to industry and society.

"It's a huge problem in the world today," he said. "Oil reserves are going to run dry. Our research is creating an energy source that could possibly be a solution to this."

Hengge said the strong undergraduate research program at USU was a factor in his decision to enroll.

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Great food, service - that's a fact, jack I grew up in ea:.tern Pen"'a(;1. 4( lt a Philadelphia and70ut~wo hours from New York City. When it comes to delis, putta hops and places to find a klller sandwich, back East, we know our stuff. I've been in Cache Valley for almost three years, and I've found a few places that make a decent sandwich, but it's been slightly hard to find a reliable plate to order hoagie, sub or grinder.

A while ago I was going to write about Logan's Heroes sandwich shop, but after practically being made fun of by the two surly women behind the counter, one of whom was making my sub, I decided to forgo the review.

I'll ne.v.~ teW.cll o Log.m~ Heroes again, because I'll never be desperat~ enough for a sub that I'd be willing to put up with such sub-par service. Who would've thought you could get so chastised for asking someone to put turkey and pepperoni on the same sandwich?

Anyway, this review isn't about that, it's about the excellent service and fantastic food I received at Jack's Wood-Fired Oven. Jack's is located between 200 and 300 North on Main Street in Logan.

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Apparently when Jack's first opened, the owner and his wife were running the place on their own, so they closed the shop during off-peak hours in order to take a break. I can't say I blame them. l'llowadays, they keep the same hours but evidently for different reasons. Jack's is open for lunch and dinner and closes for a few hours in between.

During those between hours, the restaurant is available for private, catered parties. Maybe, someday when I have friends, I'll give that a try. For now, I usually go into eateries by myself - it's easier to enjoy food that way.

For about $11, I ordered my usual Dr Pepper and a mouthwatering fire-toasted sandwich, called the 01' Bessie, that was made on wonderful homebaked focaccia bread. When I hear 01' Bessie, I think beef,

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The best part about this grinder - which, from what I've been told, is called such because the toasted bread, or hard crust, takes a lot of chewing, or grinding - was that it didn't scrape up the inside of my mouth. Nothing ruins a good meal like a little bit

of hemoglobin in your mayo.

No, this grinder was just right.

The outside of the bread was the perfect toasted texture, while the bread itself was soft and fluffy - without a doubt, fresh baked.

Directly behind the counter at Jack's is the wood-fired oven that gives the place its namesake. As my sandwich baked in the oven, I saw the cook loading logs into the inferno. The oven not only makes for high-quality fare, it also adds to the character of the restaurant.

My sandwich was excellent.

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It wasn't reminiscent of something I would get back home in Pennsylvania, but I'm actually happy about that. The 01' Bessie, and I'm sure the other sandwiches that Jack's offers, had a character all its own - it was a sandwich from the West, if you will. I can now say not only can you get a solid load of tasty ingredients slapped between two pieces of bread back East, you can also get a great sandwich right here in Logan, too.

As for Jack's pizzas and "tizzas" - Jack's signature dessert pizzas - I have yet to give one a try, but, as I ate my grinder, I was able to sneak a few peeks at what they look like. Of the artisan pies, there are personal and full size. The cheesy, doughy discs are served piping hot, on a wooden tray.

It was certainly clear to me that I need to come back to Jack's Wood-Fire Oven again and again.

During lunch service, Jack's is a cafe-style eatery in which guests order at the front counter and choose a table to sit at.

When the food is ready, a server delivers it. For dinner, I was told Jack's is more like a casual sitdown, full-service restaurant.

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More than 40 businesses from Utah and across the U.S. participated in the annual Summer Jobs Fair in the International Lounge on Feb. 14, offering a variety of job openings for students who are looking for work this summer.

The fair gave students a chance to find jobs and internships in many fields such as retail, satellite television sales, summer camps, hotels and resorts, campus employment and LDS employment.

"I like how most of the jobs offer internships," said USU student Eric Kunzler. 'Tm a business administration major, and a lot of jobs like Camp Hunt and Bear World offer internships, so that's interesting for me."

Camp Hunt is a Boy Scouts of America camp located on the west shore of Bear Lake near Garden City; and Yellowstone Bear World is a drive-thru safari park in Rexburg, Idaho, near Yellowstone National Park.

"We are offering summer internships," said Frank Asbell, the representative from Bear World at the fair. "We have people doing things like diet and food prep, health and safety checks, exhibit maintenance, guiding the tours, animal education."

Bear World was not the only park-related business at the fair.

Representatives from the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and the Jackson Trading Company also attended.

Jackson Trading Company is a familyowned company that operates two retails stores - Jackson Trading Company in Jackson, Wyo., and Firehole Trading Company in West Yellowstone, Mont.

"We sell anything from souvenirs to artwork and photography," said Richard Wright, Jackson Trading Company representative. "We're looking for seasonal employment; a lot of people come out for the summer. We see a lot of customers, so we do a lot of customer service-type work."

Wright said Jackson Trading Company's office currently employees 10-12 staff members, but during the summer it can have up to 40 employees. The Jackson store is minutes from the Tetons in Grand Teton National Park, and the West Yellowstone store is about 20 miles away from Yellowstone National Park, he said.

For students who would like to work

near a national park but would rather stay in Utah, Ponderosa Ranch Resort near Zion National Park is an option.

"We are a full-service resort with all of the different areas of work - recreation, dining, housekeeping, lodging and office," said Kourtney Millard, recreation manager for the ranch. "We do offer employee housing - it's free. It's kind of dorm style. We are on the opposite side of the park from Springdale, the tourist town."

In addition to jobs in retail and resort maintenance, other businesses at the fair were offering jobs in sales positions.

Representatives from five different pest control companies were present.

"Our goal is to give college students an opportunity to make good money during the summer," said Andrew Israelsen of Pointe Pest Control.

Israelsen was operating one of the company's two booths with colleague Shane Huish.

"There's bugs - there's bugs everywhere - and there's always going to be bugs," Israelsen said. "I think the cool thing about our company is that it's a service that people really need and a service that they can afford."

Jesse Rennay of ProGuard Pest control, which services the Las Vegas area and California, said he and coworker Derek Jensen feel the great need for pest control is what makes the business so successful.

"The reason why I think we've got the best market is because everyone in the Vegas area and California needs pest control," Rennay said. "Pest control versus

any other type of sale is just great because people switch over constantly. It's not like they are in a six-year contract or anything like that."

"It's definitely something that is needed," Jensen said. "When you go and knock on someone's door, you're not going to be selling something that they don't need. They appreciate the service."

Other opportunities involved the sale of satellite dish services. Kelly Electronics, located in Providence, is an authorized Dish Network and DirecTV retailer that covers a SO-mile radius, including parts ofldaho and the Bear Lake vicinity.

"A lot of people are stuck here over the summer taking classes," said Kelly Daniels of Kelly Electronics. "We offer an opportunity for those individuals that are experienced and have gone through programs to capitalize on their skills."

Aside from sales jobs, work opportunities in summer camps are also available.

A representative from the Girl Scouts of Utah was looking for employees for Camp Cloud Rim in Park City and Trefoil Ranch in Provo Canyon. Despite assumptions that the Girl Scouts are an all-female organization, Carolyn Johnstone of the Trefoil Ranch said the organization does indeed hire male workers.

"We do accept male applicants for positions such as kitchen staff, health supervision and life guarding," Johnstone said.

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THE SUMMER JOBS FAIR took place in the TSC International Lounge and offered students the opportunity to meet with various companies for internship and job opportunities.

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'The Rock' is a smash in Journey 2' In regard to Valentine's Day, even though it has now passed, here is some advice for men on how to attract women from Mr. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson himself, as given in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island."

1. Don't follow your instincts.

2. Be open and sensitive.

3. Show off the "peck pop of love."

In the film, Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) is a troubled teenager struggling to fit in in a new town and trying to cope with his stepfather, Hank (Dwayne Johnson).

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An enthusiastic helicopter pilot, Gabato (Luis Guzman) snatches the opportunity to make a few extra bucks.

However, Hank and Sean are skeptical, since the helicopter looks worn down and battered.

Sean's opinion of the helicopter quickly changes when Gabato's daughter, Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens) appears. Kailani tries to deter her father, but to no avail, especially with Sean's insistence of using Gabato's services.

They all get to the island through a series of unfortunate events and begin searching for Alexander.

Once they find Alexander, Hank discovers the island is sinking, which begins the real journey, the journey of escape that can only be solved by getting into the head of Jules Verne.

This is a solid B movie.

There's not much depth, and the movie moves at a fast pace. The computer graphics animation of the various creatures wasn't very impressive, but is sufficient for this film It's definitely an adventure movie geared toward children. If you liked "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (2008), you'll like "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island."

This may be a sequel, but you don't have to have

watched the previous movie is different from his roles to enjoy this one. in previous movies, such as Getting back briefly to Jacopo in "The Count of the Valentine's Day theme, Monte Cristo," and Lou in Sean and Kailani's interac- "Anger Management."

The music, composed by tions once again prove that one of the best ways to get Andrew Lockington, · has a a girl is to be stranded in a captivating blend of orchestough life or death situation tra with interesting piano together. accompaniments. It's omiAlthough Hutcherson is nous, mysterious, and advena whole six years older than turous all at the same time, when he starred in "Journey reminiscent of his previous to the Center of the Earth," experience with "Journey to he smoothly comprises his the Center of the Earth" and role as a true Vernian (some- "City of Ember." one who believes Jules Even in today's world much Verne's books are based on is still unexplored. There are fact). He's all muscled up plenty of mysteries left in the and ready to go for the high- world. ly anticipated "The Hunger If you're up for a casual Games." adventure, see this film.

Johnson, forever known as "The Rock" in the world of - Spencer Palmer is a graduprofessional wrestling, but ate student working toward also known for his roles an MBA with a recent bachein "Fast Five," and "The lor's in mechanical engineerScorpion King," continues ing. He enjoys watching all building his acting resume in sorts of movies. Email him at the world of family movies. spencer.palmer@aggiemail.

Surprisingly, and impressive- usu.edu ly he plays the ukulele and sings 11 What a Wonderful World" in one segment of the movie and during the end credits.

Caine steals the show with his clever comments and absent mindedness. He and Johnson have a battle of wits throughout the film, which makes for a lot of humor. It's easy to see he had a lot of fun creating this film. If you don't know who Michael Caine is, please go see "Batman "Secondhand Begins," Lions," or "The Muppet Christmas Carol" to get a sampling of his work.

Guzman provides most of the obvious humor for the movie. His role as a father willing to do whatever it takes to help his daughter

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I m going to start with a little bit of _h?~esty. M_o~t of _the outdoor a~tivities I par~icipate m ar~ on bike, commuting. 1 love it, ~on t get me wro~g. I have a few friends ~hat wo~k at JUSt}he place wh1;,re _an mexpenenced outdoors~an hke myself_ can learn _about things to _d? ~o _get m touch w1t_h natur~, even tf it ts iust everr once in a "':'hile.

These friends are Hailey and Paul, and they work for the Outdoor Recreation Proram. The ORP is mostly kn?wn or rental. gear a~d the o~cas1ona~ group trip, but in actuahty there 1s so much more that they hav~ to ?ffer.

If you re like me, you p~obab]y h~ve a pretty casual relat1onsh1p with the outdoors and may not know how to organize a fun trip all by yourself !f ~ou wanted t<? take one. Just thi_nking ?f forgetting to pack s_omet~mg I_ might ne~d makes me a little bit anxious. The first place you can look is the _ORP. This place has ";'ay more than JUSt gea~ rentals.

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in nature a little bit. Roughly 40 students came from about 10 different countries, most of which were somewhat impoverished. These students had led predominantly urban lives and Brian, the program coordinator, told about how their faces and demeanor changed so much just by seeing what else there is to see. They came to know a little bit more about the region they were living in and saw the beautiful Tetons.

Most of them had probably never been in any kind of setting where you could stand on the edge of a cliff and look at the amazing view and the valley below.

The look of joy on their faces in the photographs I saw truly embodied the attitude and sense of accomplishment these students felt once they were able to experience something a little out of the ordinary for them.

This isn't to say they'. or any of us, have to beco~e granola eating, Nalgene-wielding, backpacking, Chacowearing, expert mountaineers. But it does mean we can easily take advantage of an opportunity to have

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Even now, another trip is being planned for this spring break. As of Wednesday, the ORP had 44 open slots for people to join them on a six-day trip to Moab that includes river rafting, hiking and participation in a vegetation restoration program.

Even if you are an experienced outdoor adventurist, you could still learn a little something on this trip.

There will be such a wide variety of things to do during the day and plenty of chances to get to know a lot of people on a whole new level.

My ~r~ends _talke~ about their very speci'.1c sat1sfac~1on _they get from slapping t~e rapid wi th Y?Ur paddle and splashing_ somebody m the face, th~ opportunity to m~et people and enioy the camaraderie, or the large group meals a~ the end of the day.

Undoubtedly, 1t was the ch_ance to watch someone do something they had never done before and l~arn mo_re about them~elves that dn~es Hailey, Paul and Brian to keep doing these trips. . .

Many _of us novices o:ten exper~ence a bit of_ apprehension or ~nx1ety when trying to plan these kinds of outings, and ~hese guys still f~~I those same fee_lings. Only now 1t _s not about making sure all _of_ their own bags are packed, but 1t 1s the excitement to see others enjoying a bit of the good ol' outdoors.

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Fair offers internships and networking working on the research project," he said.

"Now it's what I'm looking at specializing in in the future." .

Hengge said he encourages students to be interested in what they're doing and talk to other professors. He said research can be a chance for students to focus their interests and engage with other students and professionals who have similar interests.

Bates said there are also numerous opportunities for students to share their work, such as through the "Research on Capitol Hill" program and by publishing papers in the USU undergraduate research journal, called Discover.

"For me, it's really exciting," said Allison Fife, a freshman majoring in history and economics. "Sometimes I feel like my project is solving a mystery."

Fife is an example of how undergraduate research can extend beyond the sciences, which most typically think undergraduate research projects fall into.

Fife's project focuses on researching the background of Peter Van der Pas, a Dutch man who donated a large collection of rare From Page 3

books to USU. 'Tm learning all about this man's life, and then trying to place it in a broader historical context and see what we can learn from a man who experienced huge world events like World War II," she said.

For students interested in getting involved in undergraduate research, Bates said he encourages them to connect and talk to their professors, both about how they can join their projects or about their own interests for research. He encourages students to get involved in the undergraduate research program to develop skills that will make them valuable employees and scholars in the future.

"Everyone is afraid of the word research, but we could just as easily call it undergr~duate discovery because it's the same thing," Bates said. "The work students do can lead to publication, further study, and jobs. It's something on your resume that will really set you apart."

- m.van9l1@aggiemail.usu.edu

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Jack's pizza won't chastise your food choices Jack's, there is also a selection of bottied gourmet soda's and homemade soft drinks, which shows they care about quality, fresh flavors.

After sitting at my table for a while, I began to feel like I was eating in a resort town restaurant, such as Jackson, Wyo., Moab, Utah, or Telluride, Co. In other words, Jack's doesn't have the feel of just another pizza or sandwich joint - the place has a good vibe.

I give Jack's Wood-Fired Oven an A-plus for delightful and attentive service with a genuine smile, along with great-tasting,

fresh food. As for the homemade mustard with its whole-cracked mustard seeds, I thought it was great. I'll be back, Jack.

- D. Whitney Smith is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Utah five years ago. After 17 years experience waiting tables at a total of 23 restaurants, he decided to hang up his server apron and enroll at USU. Have suggestions for a restaurant to review? Email him at dan.whitney.smith@aggiemail.usu.edu

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The Utah State women's basketball team pulled off the come-from-behind win Thursday, beating Nevada 84-72.

Junior guard Devyn Christensen led all scorers with a seasonhigh 27 points. "(Christensen) played fearlessly," said USU head coach Raegan Pebley. "She was an amazing leader out there. She helped us keep our confidence and played a really smart defensive game in the second half."

Senior forward Ashlee Brown added a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Aggies.

Forward Kayla Williams who sat out the first meeting between the teams this season - scored five of Nevada's first 13 points as the Wolf Pack jumped out to a 13-4 lead in the first three minutes. The senior forward finished with 18 points.

Brown paced the Aggies in the first half with eight points, but the Aggie defense was unable to stop Nevada and trailed by as many as 10 in the first half. USU fought back and took a 32-30 lead on a 3-pointer

by Christensen, but the Wolf Pack closed the half on a 16-4 run to take a 46-36 lead into halftime.

"Nevada came out hot," Pebley said. "We weren't doing things defensively that we needed to. We needed more poise and patience on offense.

We didn't have a good transition defense."

Nevada's momentum continued at the start of the second half as Williams scored on backto-back possessions to start the second half. Senior guard Kate Kevorken added a 3-pointer as the Wolf Pack led by as many as 13 in the second half.

Down 10 with 12 minutes to play, Utah State went to work and chipped away at the deficit.

Brown scored three points during a 7-0 run by the Aggies, and USU pulled within three, but Nevada responded and pushed the lead back to eight on an old-fashioned 3-point play from Arielle Wideman.

The Aggies didn't quit, though.

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In a second half full of runs, Christensen led an 11-4 run over a stretch of four minutes.

Christensen hit a pair of free throws to pull the Aggies within one, but Wideman answered at

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BY CURTIS LUNDSTROM staff writer The Utah State women's basketball team will complete its two-game road trip with a visit to conference-leader Fresno State on Saturday.

The Bulldogs hold a 10-0 conference record after a win vs Idaho Thursday night. The first time the two teams met this season, Fresno State left Logan with a 90-67 win as the USU defense struggled to contain the Bulldogs' offense.

Sophomore Ki-Ki Moore is ranked No. 3 in the WAC in scoring at 16.9 points per game and finished with 23 points in the win over Idaho.

Sophomore guard Taylor Thompson added 15 points in the win.

The Bulldogs lead the WAC in scoring offense at 78.9 points per game, as well as scoring defense. Fresno State has allowed 57.5 points per game for an average margin of vie-

tory of 21.4 points - best in the WAC. "It's going to be an absolute battle," Pebley said. "We're on enemy territory and they're confident. It's going to be a war."

Four Bulldogs rank in the top five in the WAC in steals. Thompson leads the WAC with 3.5 steals per game, Moore averages 3, and guards Blakely Goldberg and Rosie Moult each

average more than two steals per game. As a team, Fresno State averages 14 steals per game.

"We'll have to do a great job of defending on-ball penetration," Pebley said. "They are great defenders. It's not just about stopping them, but about scoring yourself."

The Bulldogs have won 10 straight games dating back to their last loss, a 73-71 setback to UNLV on Jan. 6.

Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m.

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Busting the Gauchos Bracket

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SOPHOMORE GUARD PRESTON MEDLIN shoots a layup in the game against Montana Tech, which the Aggies won 70-58.

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After outlasting the Montana Tech Orediggers at home Tuesday, the USU men's basketball team gears up for the University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos as part of the ESPN BracketBusters Saturday.

Head coach Stew Morrill and the men's basketball program have a long history with UC Santa Barbara, dating back to USU's membership in the Big West Conference.

"It's a renewal of an old rivalry that was a good rivalry," Morrill said. "We have tons of respect for UC Santa Barbara, and Bob Williams is a really good coach and a really good guy.

We may not have got the featured televised game, but we got a really good opponent, and we have a ton of respect for them."

USU has already hosted Santa Barbara in a BracketBuster game, and the Aggies defeated the Gauchos 72-59 during the 2007-08 season.

Santa Barbara is currently tied for second place in the Big West with California State University, Fullerton.

USU is 0-1 on the season against the Big West, as it suffered a 65-57 loss on the road to Pacifc.

Morrill said the matchup should be fairly equal based on similar schedule strengths, in reference to rating percentage index, between USU and UC Santa Barbara.

"The fact that we're not in one of the marquee games and we're still drawing a really good opponent who's right at the top of their league - right behind Long Beach State - tells you that they look at a lot of comparative RPI's," Morrill said. "I thought we got a tough draw.

They probably think the same thing because we are at home. That's the nature of BracketBuster, you're going to get a pretty good opponent."

USU struggled to get the victory over Montana Tech, and Morrill was not pleased.

"We have to be tougher physically and mentally," he said. "That's about what it boils down to."

The Gauchos may also prove to be a tougher team than the Orediggers.

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- Stew Morrill, head coach, USU men's basketball

"I think we just need to come out with a lot more energy and come out prepared," said USU sophomore guard Preston Medlin.

Medlin currently leads the Aggies in scoring with 15 points per game, and senior guard Brockieth Pane averages 12 points and four assists per game.

UC Santa Barbara's back court carries most of the scoring responsibilities.

Senior guard Orlando Johnson leads the Gauchos at just under 20 points per game, and fellow senior James Nunnally averages 15 points per game.

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My Prelinctions, I mean, predictions His name is Jeremy Lin, and he plays basketball.

I start things off like this because there is no way I could possibly sum up a play on his name that hasn't already surfaced in the past two weeks.

Now, you may not know a lot about Lin, if you don't pay much attention to national sports. I'll sum it up for you. He is a 23-year old Asian-American basketball player from Palo Alto, Calif., who plays for the New York Knicks. There is an important catch here, though.

His game is ill. Like, crazy ill.

The newly found hard-court sensation wasn't even on the Knicks full roster - slumming along in the NBA Developmental League - only a couple weeks ago and was only brought up to fill spots lost due to injury. And what has he done since?

Hold on to your hat, because it gets downright nutty. Lin has averaged over 27 points in his first five career starts, including a beyond breakout game, dropping a cool 38 points on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Top that off with an average of 8.8 assists a game and sealing the deal with a last-second 3-point shot to beat the Toronto Raptors. And we have - not even near arguably - quite a story for the stand-up son of Gie-Ming and Shirley Lin. In all of this raucous of excitement and basketball craze, the journalist inside of me can only wonder what comes next. This is why I am taking the risk of predicting Lin's performance in his next three games. I call them my "prelinctions."

Monday - New York Knicks vs. New Jersey Nets This game will be a new scenario for Lin as his first rematch as a starter. He started off his run against Deron Williams and the nasty Nets just over a week ago and dropped 25, 7 assists and five rebounds top kickoff the nationwide "Linsanity Tour."

This time things will be different for Lin, though. In fact, they will be better. The Knicks have their big men back at the helm to open up the court, coupled with Lin's first experience dealing with a loss as a well-known player. No holds barred. Expect the playmaker to make

plays as he keeps the hype rolling, triple-double style even.

Prelinction: 29 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds. Knicks win by 11.

- Steve Schwartzman is a junior majoring in communication studies. He has had just about every job in sports writing, including biogs, analysis, statistics and fantasy football tips, but especially loves making bold picks. Think you can outpick Steve? Let him know: steve. schwartzman@aggiemail.usu.edu.

Friday - New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Hornets Now, this causes quite a conundrum for the Lin experts out there. You see, the Hornets pose no strong defensive threat for Lin, with no real push at point guard, and two main big men who don't really gather the greatest defense at the rim, which is where Lin has done most of his bidding.

The issue at hand is the return of Carmelo Anthony, who has been the main scorer for New York in the past year. Lucky for the Knicks, Lin is as good a facilitator as he is a scorer. Welcome to double-double country.

Prelinction: 18 points, 14 assists, Knicks win by 12.

Sunday - New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks The Mavericks only have one true point guard in Jason Kidd, but have the throng of big men who can keep Anthony and Amare Stoudemire quite subdued.

This ought to give Lin a little room to shine, especially in the early going.

Here's the kicker though. The Knicks will lose this game, their first loss in eight games as some impressive step-up defense by Dallas will tone down the hype as the game winds down. Big points, small result.

Prelinction: 31 points, 7 assists, Knicks lose by six.

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Though I didn't know him well, he was a great man.

Like most who read this column, I had no idea who he was until recently.

I met Earl during the summer of 2011, just over six short months ago. I had just been hired as the sports editor at The Utah Statesman and assigned myself as the football beat writer, which of course wouldn't take effect until school resumed in the fall. I was living in Logan and working my life away at minimum wage for ridiculous hours to afford another semester or two at this wonderful university.

As to not let my writing skills deteriorate to the point of disrepair, I wrote freelance · articles for the Smithfield Sun online journal. One possible assignment was to write a profile feature story on a man named Earl Lindley.

I knew nothing about this man whom I had an opportunity to profile, but a quick Internet search told me he was a Utah State University graduate who had a short but storied career in the Canadian Football League.

I love sports and was excited to learn there was a retired professional athlete who lived just a short drive away from my apartment. I quickly emailed my editor and claimed the assignment before anyone else had a chance.

I looked up the number and called the Lindley residence. Earl's wife Marilyn answered, and in one of the sweetest grandmother voices I've ever heard, she invited me to their home to talk with both her and her husband.

In the well-kept Smithfield home, I felt nothing but welcome from the second I pulled into the driveway to the minute I left, with a plateful of goodies that I was instructed to share with my roommates.

I spoke with both Marilyn and Earl about his time playing multiple sports at USU. Earl "the horse" Lindley told stories of his time playing tough, both offense and defense, for head coach John Ronning's football team as a teammate to LaVell Edwards and David Kragthorpe - men whose names I knew well. He shared with me conversations he had with reporters back East who refused to believe a boy from Utah could lead the nation in scoring.

He told stories of how he turned down a chance to play with the Chicago Bears in the NFL, because he didn't want

to play on Sundays and interrupt his religious worship. He humbly shared with me how he helped Edmonton win their first ever Grey Cup - the CFL's Super Bowl - in his first season with the team in 1954.

Earl "the pearl" helped the Eskimo-s win three straight championships before his career was cut short in 1957 by a shoulder injury.

Earl and Marilyn traded off every few sentences - often in the middle of a thought in telling me the story of how they were married during a bye week so as not to interrupt football practices during the autumn of his sophomore season.

In the same narrative fashion, they shared with me how Earl's right hand was crippled in an accident when he was young. I asked Earl if it was difficult for him to play with only five working fingers, but he frankly replied it never bothered him, because all he ever remembered was being a southpaw.

One of Marilyn's more memorable stories took place after the Eskimos won one of their Grey Cups. All the players wives were given fancy fur coats, but Marilyn elected to stand out and choose a different color and style than the other women.

The happy couple shared stories of their children and grandchildren. I was happy to hear that Aggie football player Brad Theurer, who was then a third- or fourth-string tight end, was among their incredibly athletic progeny.

USU volleyball player Nicole Gneiting also belonged to the family - if only by marriage.

In the short time I spent with the Lindleys, I felt as if I had known them for years from all the stories they .;hared with me. When I learned earlier this week that Earl died, I was shocked. He didn't seem sickly or unwell by any stretch of the imagination; rather, he was full of life and light.

I am sad to know he passed away, but I am happy to have met one of the greatest men to ever call themselves an Aggie. Earl is one of the men of which our very own school song celebrates.

In the sense of loving the spot where the sagebrush grows, he is the truest Scotsman whose story I am honored to tell.

Rest in peace, Earl. Thank you for what you have done for Utah State University.

- Tavin Stucki is a sophomore majoring in journalism and is the sports editor at The Statesman. He is an avid Aggie fan and has been since birth. Follow him on twitter at @stuckiaggies and send any comments to tavin.stucki@ aggiemail.usu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2012

The end of the road

BY MEREDITH KINNEY

sports senior writer Utah State athletics lost a legend Monday. Former Utah State athlete Earl Lindley passed away in his Smithfield home.

At USU Lindley was a standout in two sports. His athletic successes garnered him many honors.

Playing with the likes of LaVeil Edwards and David Kragthorpe, Lindley excelled on the football field. As a senior, in 1953, he led the entire nation in scoring with 81 points in one season.

Lindley played on both sides of the ball, offensively as a half back and defensively as a lineman, under head USU coach John Roning.

He also lettered twice for the Utah State basketball team in 1952 and 1953.

After graduating from Utah State, Lindley was drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Bears, but he told the Smithfield Sun he made the decision to play in the Canadian Football League, because he didn't want to play on Sundays.

In Canada, Lindley helped the Edmonton Eskimos to three straight Gray Cup wins from 1954-1956.

A shoulder injury ended Lindley's football career, but he continued to build his resume with teaching and coaching gigs, first in Canada and then back in the U.S. He taught high school health and physical education in Edmonton, Alberta, before moving back to the U.S. Lindley became the backfield coach for Brigham Young University, serving on the staff of former teammate Edwards for seven years before moving back to Cache Valley.

In 2010, Lindley was inducted into the Utah State Athletics Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Utah Sports Hall of Fame.

Lindley married his wife Marilyn during his sophomore year at Utah State.

The two were married for 60 years.

AGGIE GREAT EARL LINDLEY passed away in his Smithfield home Monday. Lindley led the nation in scoring during his football career at USU. Photo courtesy of USU Athletic Media Relations

Lindley and his wife have four sons and one daughter. He also has 24 grandchildren, including current Utah State football tight end Brad Thuerer.

- meredith.kinney@aggiemail.usu.edu

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Wolf Pack can't stop second-half Aggie run into her own hands. "(Brown) had some great finishes," Pebley said.

"She had some great and-ones, had some great offensive board put-backs and worked hard and hustled."

USU closed the game on a 15-0 run over final five minutes, as turnovers plagued Nevada. Brown put the Aggies ahead for good at 73-72, and Christensen pushed the lead to double-digits two minutes later on a three-point play.

The Utah State defense closed it out from there to complete the comeback and improve to 6-0 on the road in conference play.

USU out-rebounded Nevada 35-32 and outscored the Wolf Pack 42-36 in paint. The Aggies also forced 15 turnovers, which led to 27 points.

"It was a total gut-check win," Pebley said. "It was amazing."

The Aggies improved to 17-7 overall this season with the win, including 8-2 in WAC play. Nevada fell to 5-19 and 1-8 in the WAC.

- curtis.lundstrom@aggiemail.usu.edu FRESHMAN ELISE NELSON dribbles past New Mexico State defenders in a game earlier this season. CURTIS RIPPLJNGER photo

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sports editor Longtime Western Athletic Conference commissioner Karl Benson is calling is quits.

Benson was hired to replace Wright Waters as commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference, effective April l, as Waters announced his retirement last year.

"It has been a privilege to serve the WAC," Benson said in a press release, "and to share in the many successes of our member schools and student-athletes over the past 18 years."

Benson was hired April 1994 as the WAC's fifth commissioner and has seen the conference go through a variety of changes in the game of conference realignment, expanding the conference on several occasions. Three WAC football teams under Benson's administration played in BCS bowl games.

New Mexico State President and WAC Chair Barbara Couture said a committee will be formed in the next few weeks to begin the process of finding Benson's replacement.

"We will be looking for leadership that will continue to positively position the WAC as one of the nation's top conferences, both academically and athletically, in this time of conference realignment," Couture said.

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