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Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013

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The USU Art Guild held its annual Halloween art auction in the Chase Fine Arts Center to Wednesday night. Pieces normally selling for three times the price paid at the auction are donated by professionals and students to generate revenue for the art department, according Holland Larsen, a previous Art Guild president. The auction is the guild’s main event and takes a lot of time and effort. They don’t receive funding from the university, so the art auction provides money for supplies and activities that will be used throughout the year, Larsen said. Undergraduate artists, as well as graduate students, can donate their work in the same auction, she said, adding local artists are highly encouraged to donate their work because it helps boost the auction a lot. Aspiring artists can submit their work regardless of whether or not they’re asked to, said Brandon Christensen, a senior studying drawing and painting.

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An iPad, iPad mini and flatscreen TV are incentives for students to participate in USU/SA’s myVoice campaign Nov. 4-8. The campaign is meant to encourage students to get in the habit of using the myVoice feature in communicating with the university when they encounter problems, according to USU student association president Doug Fiefia. There will be activities throughout the day on campus as well as a prize drawing for students who submit suggestions during the days of the campaign. Officers said they hope communication will continue through the site even after the campaign is over. “The myVoice feature is a really neat opportunity for students to have a say,” said Casey Saxton, USU/SA public relations and marketing director. “We really encourage them to use it. Hopefully after seeing student leaders advocating on their behalf, they will use that for the rest of their time at Utah State.” James Morales, vice president of student services, said this program gets to the heart of an issue all administrators face: identifying the needs of students. “There’s no way that I can possibly know all of the concerns that these 30,000 students have,” Morales said. “Now we have the tools to tap into what our student body is concerned about.” Daryn Frischknecht, the student advocate vice president, said one objective the website has is to make it easier for students to let leaders know what issues they’re

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Get Social Follow us on Facebok The Utah Statesman Christensen donated three paintings this year. To submit, the artist must show up ahead of time and get their piece tagged by a member of the guild. “I donate my work because I know where all the money will go,” Christensen said. “Even though I won’t be here next semester, I like that the money from my piece will help the program to fund art supplies for different projects and field trips for art students and that’s important.” Community members from Logan and Salt Lake make the trip to the university to bid on the pieces, she said. The event is successful each year because Logan provides a lot of support for the department. It is a way for members of the department, regardless of their emphases, to support each other, Larsen

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having without physically coming to an office to talk. “I would still love for students to come into my office and voice their concerns face-to-face, but I can’t expect that from students,” Frischknecht said. “I plan on doing the exact same things this way as I would if a student came into my office. I’m looking at all the concerns the exact same.” Morales said the online system

Get Social Follow us on Twitter @UtahStatesman could also help with reporting issues that often get overlooked. Morales said he has supported the idea from the beginning. He said he has asked USU/SA officers for copies of emails received through the site so he can be aware of all the issues. “The most important thing I want students to know is that this is their vehicle for communicating,” Morales said. “We will read these emails. This matters to us, and action will happen in positive ways if they utilize this. If they don’t use it, then things can’t change.” Fiefia said all concerns are important to the officers, but he asks for patience from students waiting for answers. “I think just with this campaign going on and the amount of concerns and suggestions we will be seeing, it will take some time to get through all of them,”

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Madeline Payne photo MAYORAL CONTENDERS CRAIG PETERSEN AND RANDY WATTS each share their views at the Logan mayoral debate Wednesday during Common Hour. The event was hosted by various campus political organizations.

Pair of valley politicians compete for student vote, answer questions 4By Danielle Manley

assistant news editor Logan city mayoral candidates arrived on Wednesday at the Eccles Conference Center to answer questions from USU students. The debate was sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha — the political science honor society — USU College Democrats, College Republicans and the Government Relations Council. Questions were asked from a panel made of Student Advocate Vice President Daryn Frischknecht, Utah Public Radio news coordinator Matt Jensen and USU political science professor Damon Cann. Questions ranged from topics about the new water treatment center, parking, air quality, the downtown economy and traffic congestion. The candidates were given 90 seconds on their first answer and 30 seconds for a rebuttal answer. “People say, ‘Gee, a third term, why?’” said Logan mayor Randy Watts. “Accountability. The bottom line is I have a list of things

that I’ve been ingrained into that I staff and vice-provost. want to see done.” When asked what the most Watts has served as mayor for pressing issue facing Logan was, eight years. Previously, he owned they both answered with the and operated J.R. Construction new water treatment facility. The for 14 years, was vice-president Environmental Protection Agency of Sunshine Terrace Board of has required the city to change its Directors and was a member of water system — a project estimatthe USU Board ed to cost $111 of Trustees. million. In the Know “I’m running “If it’s (not) broken, why for third term • Election day change it?” because I’m in Watts said. the throat of this is Nov. 5. County coundiscussion with • Visit cilman and senators and the loganutah.org to governor,” Watts mayoral candidate Craig find the nearest said. “We might Petersen doesn’t get $70 million polling place. think the city from state. This is broken. He is the biggest sinwants to make it gle impact that more efficient. this valley will “It’s not broken,” Petersen said. see as far as dollars and it will “It’s whether we’re getting the affect every resident. It will be maximum number of miles out of costly no matter how we do it.” our vehicles.” Petersen agreed the treatment Petersen has been on the city facility is the number one issue council for 18 years and recently facing the city and the valley. retired as a professor at USU. He “The key is that we make sure served as the president’s chief of we do it right,” Petersen said. “Use

the right technology and finance it right.” Watts said the facility will be costly to maintain after it is built. A question was asked about concerns with traffic congestion. The candidates disagreed on how to fix the issue. “The problem with traffic congestion is we’re too little, too late,” Petersen said. “There are things that should have been done 10 years ago.” Petersen mentioned changing busy roads around Main Street to one way streets. But he said the problem with Main Street is that it’s not under the city’s control — it’s under the state’s. “Let’s just talk about the bigger picture,” Watts said. “The city of Logan is still small, 50,000. It’s money, everything is dollars. Sure we want to do more, but it’s only when the dollars can roll in.” He suggested maybe when the population doubles, the city could afford to accomplish more expensive traffic projects.

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Ag building atrium named for alum 4By Manda Perkins staff writer

The atrium of the Agricultural Sciences building was dedicated Wednesday afternoon to the man who initiated USU’s dairy program, the late George B. Caine. According to Ken White, dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, the George B. Caine Atrium has been more than appropriately named. “He was a very important part of the history of this college and this campus,” White said. “Because this atrium is the focal point of the building, it was fitting to have this place named after him.” As well as serving as head of his pioneered department until his retirement in 1955, Caine started the George B. Caine Dairy Teaching and Research Center. Noelle Cockett, executive vice president and provost, said because

of the dairy, faculty, students and visitors can enjoy research opportunities and training here locally. “It is one of the gems that we have in our college of agriculture and specifically in the program of veterinary sciences,” Cockett said. “This is another very fitting recognition for a man who has given so much… I can’t think of a better tribute than naming this atrium the George B. Caine Atrium.” Kolby Talbot, a senior and the recipient of the George B. Caine Dairy Scholarship, said he has spent a lot of time at the dairy and in its classrooms, and believes in the dairy’s technologies and its ability to advance student learning. “I sometimes wonder if people realize how important running a successful dairy farm is for the well-being of the world population,” Talbot said. “I know that George B. Caine knew of this

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A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT speaks about the importance of George Caine’s contribution to the university.

importance, and through his generous donations, scholarships and mountains of dollars donated, students here at Utah State University have been able to gain an understanding of this concept.” Manon Caine Russell, Caine’s daughter who is also a patron of USU, thanked all in attendance for

the honor. “Dad was never as happy as he was when he was here teaching,” she said. “He loved you all. This was just his thing, and I’ve often thought as I got older that I don’t know if anyone enjoyed their work more than my father.”

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Heidi Bruner photo BRENT CARPENTER is dressed up for Halloween and gives his trademark smile and wave on Wednesday on the TSC Patio. Carpenter, a local bicycling celebrity, hands out magazines and copies of the Utah Statesman around campus.

Voice From Page 1 Fiefia said. “We will read through all of them and make sure everyone’s concerns and suggestions are resolved. Just please, please, please be patient with us.” Fiefia said the site is a resource for a variety of students. “It’s a way for them to come to us if they have an issue and don’t know how to approach it, or if they’ve

already approached their professors, deans or administrators and don’t feel like they’ve gotten results,” Fiefia said. Morales said he and his staff are ready and willing to work with these student leaders to improve the university and the experience for students at USU. “My division is ready,” Morales said. “I hope that across campus others are also ready and willing to do that.” – m.noble@aggiemail.usu.edu

said. “The event is important because our faculty members are artists as well as teachers,” Larsen said. “They don’t just teach about art, they actually create it and some even show it around the world. To have their work in the auction is huge for us.” The guild brings in visiting artists and provides a forum for past students to meet up, said Ben Davis, current Art Guild president. The guild serves art student alumni and allows for a networking community where members can discuss job opportunities and sell their work as well as different types of art supplies. “Money donated in the auction is used for things like field trips and art supplies,” Davis said. “It really just depends on what The Art Guild wants to spend it on.” There are a number of interesting items donated each year. Not only can artists submit their work, but they can donate other things that might be useful to their peers as well, Larsen said. “This year, we had a local artist donate a ton of gold-plated frames that would normally be highly expensive, but since they were donated in our auction, people can buy these frames at a price that’s affordable for them,” Larsen said. “We usually raise around $1,200 per auction and it all goes to support our cause. It’s really just a fun way to make money and support the art community.” “It’s a time for us to earn money and come together because that doesn’t happen very often,” she said.

Nicole Stacy photo PAINTING AND DRAWING PROFESSOR CHRIS TERRY gives a speech at the USU Art Guild Halloween auction Wednesday night. The auction benefits the guild, which receives no university funding. Below, a sculptural piece up for auction.

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Rested Aggies prepare for Hawaii at home 4By Curtis Lundstrom sports editor

It’s been two weeks since the Utah State football team took the field against New Mexico, but the Aggies are looking to come out fresh off their bye week when they host 0-7 Hawaii at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Romney Stadium. “Don’t look at the record. Don’t believe it. All you’ve got to do is flip on the tape,” said USU head coach Matt Wells. “These guys play hard. I think it’s a great testament to coach (Norm) Chow and their staff in the way their players play and the culture he’s creating there. I’m very impressed with that. I’ve got a lot of respect for him in that area because these kids play hard, they play down to the wire.” Hawaii is ranked 21st nationally in offense, averaging 299.3 passing yards per game. Quarterback Sean Schroeder has thrown for 1,486 yards and 13 touchdowns after taking over for the injured Taylor Graham earlier this season. The ground game has struggled this season and is ranked among the worst in the country, averaging 75.3 yards per game and five touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, the Warriors have given up 35.3 points per game and 466.1 yards per game to their

opponents. But despite how Hawaii looks on paper, Wells said the Aggies aren’t overlooking the Warriors. “I expect them to come in here and be very well prepared,” Wells said. “I expect them to come in and play very hard. We have to match their intensity from our end. I don’t have any doubt that we will and we’ll be ready Saturday. It will be a good game in Romney Stadium and we’re looking forward to it.” The Aggie defense defense has continued its dominance from last season and currently ranks 19th in the country in total defense, having given up 345.1 yards per game, and is 22nd nationally allowing 20.0 points per game. Offensively, USU is ranked in the top 40 in both points and yards per game. The Aggies are averaging 35.5 points per game, good for 36th nationally, and 461.6 yards per game, which is 38th best in the country. Running back Joey DeMartino heads a USU rushing attack ranked 29th with an average of 208.3 yards per game. When USU takes the field Saturday, quarterback Darell Garretson will get his second start as an Aggie. The freshman threw for 144 yards and a touchdown in a 45-10 win

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Ashley Flygare photo MEMBERS OF THE USU OFFENSIVE LINE hold thier position prior to the ball being snapped during the Aggies’ loss to Boise State on Oct. 12 at Romney Stadium. The Aggies host Hawaii at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

An insider’s look at the Hawaii Warriors The Utah Statesman interviewed Joey Ramirez, sports editor of the University of Hawaii’s student newspaper, Ka Leo O Hawaii, on Wednesday for an insider’s look at the Rainbow Warriors. Ut a h St ate sma n: Sometimes records can be deceiving, and USU head coach Matt Wells feels Hawaii is an example of that. The Warriors have had a rough season so far. What is the morale of the team like at this point in the season? Joey Ramirez: At this point, Hawaii’s morale is pretty low. Coming into this season, there was plenty of hope with quarterback Taylor Graham eligible after sitting out due to transfer rules and head coach Norm Chow looking to improve upon last season’s 3-9 record. The year started off with three losses in which the Rainbow Warriors weren’t even com-

petitive, and now they’ve suffered through four straight close defeats. Many of the fans are calling for Chow’s job, and the players are obviously upset with the very real possibility of going 0-12 this season. US: Hawaii’s past four games have all been close losses. What do the Warriors need to do to get over the hump and notch their first win? JR: Hawaii needs its defense to regain its early season form in order to finally notch one in the win column. Quarterback Sean Schroeder, who replaced Graham due to injury, is playing the best football in his life after a disastrous 2012 campaign in which the fans turned on

him. Schroeder has thrown for 12 touchdowns in his past four games and the ‘Bows averaged 32.2 points per matchup. Unfortunately for UH, it has allowed at least 30 points in each contest this season, and there has been a notable dropoff in defensive production recently whereas the early struggles were due to a stagnant offense constantly giving its opponent the ball. US: The Warriors have a highly-ranked passing attack while the ground game has struggled a bit. How much of that is by design and scheme, and how much of that is due to playing in shootouts with opponents? JR: When he first took the reigns as head coach, Chow preached the need

for a pro-style run-first attack as opposed to the previous run-and-shoot system. In last week’s game against Colorado State, the Rainbow Warriors totaled just 32 yards on 29 carries. Much of run game’s struggles are due to the ‘Bows always playing catch-up since they’ve trailed by at least 18 points in each game. Howeve r, UH needs at least s o m e form of rushing threat just to maintain a balance. Schroeder might be playing well, but it’s a bad sign that Hawaii hasn’t had a 100-yard rusher since Oct. 2012. US: Many people, including fans, coaches and analysts, are of the opinion that the trip to Hawaii

takes its toll on teams and is a large part of why teams often struggle playing in the islands. Flipping that around, do players and coaches at Hawaii feel at a disadvantage having to make that trip week-in and week-out? JR: Though they prefer not to label it as a “disa d v a n t a g e ”, UH players and coaches acknowledge that there is an added degree of difficulty when playing on the road. The time change is something that can throw players off since it will be only 10 a.m. here in the islands at kickoff. In addition, the weariness that comes with having to f ly more miles than any other team in the nation also kicks

in, especially around this time in the season. Also not to be overlooked is the climate, since players will have to adjust to the cold that is unfamiliar when practicing during 85-degree weather. US: What is your prediction and analysis for Saturday’s game? JR: Though Hawaii has the talent level to potentially make this one close, there are too many variables to be thinking about an upset. With all momentum against them heading into a road game against a solid team, the Rainbow Warriors will likely fall with a score around 42-31. The passing attack can keep the ‘Bows in the game if the defense can rally, but it will more than likely be another week without victory for Hawaii.

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• Classes Added by Petition Only (Charged $100 late fee) • No withdrawing from classes permitted • Halloween Special-Scary Things about College and What to do about Them, TSC 315A 10-11 a.m. • Beef Taste Test, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fear No Weevil, TSC International Lounge 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • The Art of Happiness, TSC 310B 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Volleyball vs. Wyoming, Spectrum 7-9 p.m. • Theater Production-A Catered Affair, Caine Lyric Theatre 7:30-10 p.m.

• Women’s Soccer vs. Boise State, 3-6 p.m. • Turning Academic Anxiety into Academic Energy, TSC 335 3-4 p.m. • Museum & Music, Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art 4-5 p.m. • Blue Goes Green Student Grant Applications Available, TSC All Day • USU Hockey vs. U of U, Eccles Ice Sheet 7 p.m. • Men’s Basketball vs. Adams State, Spectrum 7-9 p.m. • Theater Production-A Catered Affair, Caine Lyric Theatre 7:30-10 p.m.

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Saturday Nov. 2 • USU Men’s Rugby Tournament, HPER Field All Day • Family 1st Saturdays at the Museum of Anthropology, Old Main 252 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Football vs. Hawaii, Romney Stadium 2-5 p.m. • Theater Production-A Catered Affair Matinee, Caine Lyric Theatre 2-4:30 p.m. • Volleyball vs. Colorado State, Spectrum 7-9 p.m. • Theater Production-A Catered Affair, Caine Lyric Theatre 7:30-10 p.m.

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