The Utah Statesman, April 25, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Understanding Muslim views of the US Pollster debunks Muslim myths

BY NATASHA BODILY assistant features editor

A conversation about U.S. relations with the Muslim world was re-examined Tuesday night as an expert on Muslim populations spoke at USU.

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Ahmed Younis, senior analyst of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, addressed students and faculty on the topic, "Who really speaks for the Muslim world?" He debunked theories about Muslims' views of America, including the idea that Muslims hate Americans and believe 9/11 was justified.

Younis recently helped direct a Gallup survey of more than 1 billion Muslims and examined the data to discover how the Islamic voice compares with the views of many Americans. Younis said most Americans would be s~rised by the answers.

In asking Muslims what they admire most about America, the number one response was technological advances, followed by freedom, democracy and participatory government. When Americans were asked the same question, they answered with freedom, democracy and participatory government first, and technology second.

The first question Younis presented was: "Why do they hate us?" He first defined 'they' as those of Muslim faith and 'us' as Americans.

Younis said there are 1.4 billion Muslims in the world and 22 countries in the Arab League. He asked to audience to name five of the 22 - the first answer that came back was Iran, which he clarified is not an Arabic country.

After 9/11, Younis said as senior analyst with the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, he helped poll Muslims from all over the world on whether they thought the attacks were justified. He wrote

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Student Employment and Career Services

BY CATHERINE BENNITT editor

in chief

Student Employment and Career Services will operate under one roof after the Student Employment Office moves from the TSC to the ground level of the University Inn on May 15.

The job posting board hanging in the Taggart Student Center outside the Student Employment Office was removed April 13 in preparation for the move, but students can still go online to view on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities, said Paula Johnson, Student Employment specialist.

"We are the only institution that had Student Employment in Financial Aid," said Donna Crow, director of Career Services. "And the only reason we did that is for work-study."

Crow proposed the move to Student Services in November and is calling the combination of Student Employ~ent and Career Services a "one-stop shop" for students' employment needs.

THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE in the University Inn will house the Student Employment Office, starting May 15 The move will provide a "onestop shop" for employment needs, according to Donna Crow, director of Career Services. DE.l.AYNE LOCKE photo

"All we are doing is bring- college are all in one place, and ing it all together full circle," this creates a smooth transition Crow said. "The most common for students as they prepare to response I hear from students is, graduate. Career Services can 'That makes sense."' also help students get jobs while The reason it makes sense, they're in college by helping to Crow said, is because services perfect their resumes, she said. for employment during and after "Sometimes I would see

students because they would swing by here and say there was a graphic design job they applied to, " Crow said "And when I asked about their past experience, they said they didn't have any."

Combining the offices will help students understand what it takes to get a job and ultimately make them more successful in their employment goals, she said. Johnson said the conjunction of the two offices will bring more traffic to Career Services and help expose their respective offerings to the student body. Brenda Bohm, Student Employment staff assistant, will make the move with Johnson. Crow said Career Services employees have created office space to accommodate the addition.

In establishing an all-encompassing job-seeking experience, Johnson said the online elements of both offices are combining, too. Job listings that appear on Career Aggie - Career Services'

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Blackboard nears end, Canvas to fill role

BY ERIC JUNGBLUT staff writer

Signs around campus have warned of it, and next semester it will happen. USU will join other public colleges and universities in Utah by dropping Blackboard Vista as its primary learning management system (LMS). It will be replaced by Canvas, a product of the Sandy, Utah-based software company lnstructure.

Blackboard's license with Utah schools expires July 1. Rather than renew its license with Blackboard, a multi-million dollar software company that in 2006 bought out the company that created Vista WebCT. The Utah Education Network opted to instead find a new LMS for its public schools.

"In 2009, we started looking around and started realizing that this was coming," said Neal Legler, and instructional designer for USU. ''We started looking around at all of our different options. In 2010, the whole state put out a proposal for vendors to submit bids for licensing new systems."

After the July l deadline, USU teachers and students won't be able to access the site, Legler said.

Teachers have had the past year to retrieve content from Blackboard and are being encouraged to remove any remaining content before the July 1 shutdown, Legler said. Any information that is not transferred to Canvas or to their own computers will be lost once the July l deadline passes. According to Legler, several companies put in bids for the UEN license. These included Pearson, MoodleRooms, Agilix, Desire2Learn and Instructure. Blackboard was also in the run-

ning, putting in a bid for its newest LMS, Blackboard Learn. Legler said Blackboard Learn was completely different from the version of Blackboard USU runs now and would have been just as big a change as ifUEN were to switch to a brand new LMS.

"We went through this process of saying, 'Well, if we have to make this radical change anyway, let's look and see what's out there and see what we can get that might fit us better,"' he said.

Focus groups of instructors narrowed the final choices to Canvas, Desire2Learn and Blackboard. Canvas was the most appealing choice, having received input in its design from USU during its creation. Canvas also bundled features such as text message notifications in with its package while Blackboard charged extra for such features. Legler said instructors were impressed by how quickly Canvas support technicians responded to • See USU, Page 2

Fewer young people visiting national parks

BY BRIANNA BODILY staff writer

National parks are seeing a decrease in attendance and it may, in part, be caused by the rise of technology, said Christopher Gezon, acting chief of interpretation for Zion National Park.

"I think the way people visit a place has changed. There are people out there that if they see a picture online it's like, 'Okay, well that's what it looks like. I don't need to go now,"' Gezon said. "If they go to Google Earth and stand on Angel's Landing, then they think they know what it looks like."

He said he sees this particular response most often in the nation's youth.

"I think that the younger generation - because

of their access and their inherent comfort with technology - seek out those alternatives rather than spend a thousand dollars

Yosemite and Zion, may have less appeal to younger generations, according to Christopher Gezon, acting chief of interpretation for Zion National Park. CODY GOCHNOUR photo

visitorship at Zion National Laurel Mallonee, a senior almost. It's a combination

resident, also believes technology is to blame for the low numbers. He said the sense of entitlement the Park, con~ucte_d in 2006 studying social work, said of everything: smelling the by the Umvemty of Idaho, she feels bad for people who trees, feeling the sun on showed that the park's visi- choose digital outdoors over your face, and hearing the to hop in a plane, fly across the country, and experience the Grand Canyon personally," Gezon said. "They are comfortable visiting these places digitally."

Studies have shown that youth visitor numbers have gone down. A survey of

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tors between the ages of 16 tlie real thing. wind and birds. It appeals and 36 make up 22 percent "They're missing the to every sense. It's not just a of total summer attendance. whole point of it," Mallonee visual thing."

In contrast, 44 percent of said. "Nature isn't just Damon Andreasen, a

younger generations are developing is caused by the immediate access technology provides.

instantly get information, we can instantly get things, we can instantly get foodmakes it difficult for kids to enjoy the outside because there isn't any immediate stimulation," Andreasen said. "Outdoors, you have to work to have fun."

Young people aren't the only citizens choosing other destinations to spend their vacation time. The National Park Service's most recent statistical abstract showed visits to U.S. national parks decreased 1.5 percent from 2009 to 2010. Over the same period, visits to parks in Utah increased 2.5 percent overall, but visits to Zion decreased 2.5 percent. Gezon said he is worried this is an indication of an overall declining interest in the nation's population.

"It's something we talk about internally quite a bit. If no one cares, then these places will disappear. They will not exist without strong support and a commitment from the population,"

Gezon said. "It's a uniquely American idea, and is something that will disappear without support." Andreasen said the loss of national parks would be detrimental to society.

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Younis said 93 percent of the polled Muslims did not feel 9/11 was justified, and most respondents gave religion as the reason for feeling so. Most of the remaining 7 percent who chose yes did so because of politics, he said.

"So why do they hate us?" Younis asked rhetorically. "They don't. So, what is the issue?"

Younis continued by pointing out the main reasons some Muslims disagree with Americans.

Some Muslims may believe the U.S. tries to exercise political domination over other areas of the world, he said.

Political domination is "the perception that we as individuals think we are dominant," resulting in oppression of other cultures, he said.

Another cause for conflict is cultural disrespect, which Younis said is the disrespect of "the set of rights that are inalienable to us."

For example, Americans often disagree with Islamic cultures about the role women should play in society, Younis said.

Finally, he said, many Muslims believe America promotes conflict.

"There is a perception that the United States is a catalyst for war and instability," Younis said.

One of the problems America has, Younis said, can be thought of as a "branding" problem, when Americans promote false stereotypes. This problem isn't purely American, he said, but it can cause conflict within and across cultures.

"If you seriously think you're mainstreamed," Younis said, specifically to Mormon students, "Mormons have big brand problems. It becomes problematic when young people start to believe it," he said.

Younis said many Muslims do not believe violent reactions are justified even in the face of offensive actions, such as the burning of the Quran.

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He explained that burning of the Quran is merely, "burning a copy of the Quran."

"The Quran is in our hearts. Unless you are burning my heart, you are not burning the Quran," he said.

"Islam calls for every person's religious freedom. The faith does not allow the oppres sion of non-Muslims," he said.

To close his lecture, Younis said, "I respect you, and I love you."

To help alleviate conflict, he said audience members should not think of their differences but should instead see themselves as leaders.

Younis is one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world, according to The Royal Islamic Strategic Centre. He has worked

Attendee Carlie Morrison, a senior majoring in marketing and economics, said she thought Younis' speech was refreshing.

"He did amazing at taking a very tense issue and making it less so," she said. "I liked (Younis') perspective. Islam is such an ancient religion. I liked that he bridged the gap between the culture and the religion."

Morrison said Younis''speech helped her understand the degree to which religion can play a role in culture.

"The religion is not that big of a deal. One thing I realized is they are not that different," Morrison said. "I wish I could share my experience more. They wear different clothing, speak a different language and· have a different religion, but they value the same thing."

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"All of the schools came together and cast their votes over which LMS they liked better, and Canvas just won out," he said. "There was a bit of a split between Blackboard and Desire2Learn, but Canvas was the one that everyone agreed that they could go with."

Canvas is mare modern, Legler said, and it was designed with newer technology. Blackboard is a repurposed and updated version of older software, he added.

"Anything like Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle and related were all developed on 1990s technology," Legler said. "They were all built on '90s web technology and were just being repurposed or built on some more. We were attracted to the fact that Canvas was a platform that was developed with the same technology stack as the Facebooks and Twitters and the like."

Canvas can connect users to social networking websites such as Facebook and Linkedln, automatically sends email updates to students, is mobile phone friendly, ha~ mobile applications in development and is an open source platform. These modern features helped Canvas gain the attention of Utah schools, according to Legler. ·

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Lack of exposure to nature may impact Americans' health

Natural environments help balance out the negative side effects of technology.

"They've found quite a connection in research (between) the increase of ADHD and the lack of getting outside and into nature," Andreasen said. "It's (from) being outside that kids learn. If you want to see the view, you have to hike to the top. If you want to be warm, you have to build the campfire. You want to actually get out and experience those things."

He said the nation's decline in outdoor involvement is already manifesting itself in the health of U.S. residents.

"Increases like children's diabetes, the general problems with obesity and just lack of health.

We're also seeing an increase in depression and anxiety," Andreasen said. "There sure seems to be a high correlation between the lack of being outside, in nature, and the increase of these things."

Mallonee, who works with children, said it concerns her when she sees an individual discard physical activity, outside involvement, and social experience to embrace a digital lifestyle.

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spends using electronic devices.

"Our family is limited on the days we are allowed to get on those systems, outside of work. We don't have cable television or satellite and we only watch movies as a family," Andreasen said.

Comparing his children to friends who don't have these restrictions, Andreasen said he's already seen a difference.

"There's a lot more physical coordination. My kids are involved in more community sports and athletics," Andreasen said. "They aren't only playing soccer; their imagination seems a little better. They don't have to hav~. their video games to have fun.

David Miller, the support services supervisor for the UintahCache National Forest Service, said although national attendance is dropping, to his knowledge, numbers of visitors in the local ranger district haven't changed. He said he isn't worried about

Campus & Community USU hosts vaccine training program

A three-week course in vaccine manufacturing, the second of its kind to take place at USU, will host 18 scientists from around the world.

The program is part of the World Health Organization's initiative to train developing countries in influenza vaccine manufacturing techniques. This training is part of a worldwide effort to fight a global flu pandemic.

Funding for the program comes from the Department of Health and Human Services' Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Attendees of this year's training come from Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, South Africa and Vietnam.

"They are not living in the real world. Sometimes technology is comforting. It's a safe place to go to distract yourself from other things," Mallonee said. "But I think if you (engage in technol• ogy) too much, you lose touch with other stuff."

Andreasen has sometimes noticed a lack of initiative in the rising generation that he believes is connected to technological interference.

"What I've seen working with

youth and college students is that they aren't very goal-oriented anymore," Andreasen said. "It's that lack of connection - we expect great paying jobs without effort, we expect things given to us with no work involved."

the local Forest Service losing funding.

"Numbers are something I have to keep track of for my job," Miller said. "And for every car that stops, there's probably 10 more that don't."

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Offices combine to find jobs for students

job-posting site that offers long-term employment - will be present in a link listed near Student Employment's oncampus and off-campus jobs.

"Another advantage is that (students) will have more success," Crow said. "It's the early student population we want to get to."

Crow said if students can recognize the tools available in Career Services early on, they will benefit more from them in the long run. The younger student population at USU uses Student Employment's job boards, and, by moving the boards near Career Services, these students can form a relationship with both offices right when they begin at USU.

According to the proposal requesting Student Employment be moved to Career Services, the partnership could increase the job opportunities available to students. The combined offices will work together to manage the local employment fairs they each take part in.

"I think that if (students are) not given the proper information, finding the new location could be a little bit of a problem," said Kareena Hudson, a junior majoring in electrical engineering. "I think that it's a good idea and provides for easier access to all employment and career opportunities."

Crow said students will receive an email notifying them of the change and posters will be posted around campus.

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PoliceBlotter

Sunday, April 15

• USU Police responded to a report of a suspicious odor in Building B of the Living and Learning Community. The complainant was contacted and stated they had told the occupants of the room to turn the music down and detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. Upon officer arrival, no one would answer the door. The officer was informed that several individuals had left the apartment prior to officer's arrival.

Monday, April 16

• USU Police were stopped by a concerned employee about a dog that had been observed locked in a vehicle for more than three hours. USU Police contacted Animal Control and were advised that this is considered animal neglect at a minimum, but could also be considered animal abuse. Police removed the dog from the vehicle, since the owner could not be located. Police are investigating.

• USU Police responded to a report of someone possibly having smoked in an office in Old Main.

• Student Services informed USU Police that someone is posting 3-inch-by-5-inch cards around campus soliciting the sale of prescription drugs.

Tuesday, April 17

• USU Police responded to a fire alarm at Davis Hall. Police, representatives of the fire marshal and Facilities arrived and found that a resident was cooking on the stove and food was dripping on the coils. The burning food set off the smoke detector in the entryway. The area was cleared and the alarm was reset.

• USU Police explained the skateboarding policy to two individuals who were skateboarding by Tanner Fountain. The individuals left the area.

• Several students painted a chariot for the char- · iot race on the sidewalk behind Building B in the Living Learning Community. The spray paint is on the sidewalk, and the resident director wanted the paint and old bike parts cleaned up. The individuals were instructed to clean up the mess.

• Officers responded to Merrill Hall for a suspicious-odor incident. Officers located either marijuana or tobacco ashes in the sink in the common area bathroom. Police are investigating.

• USU Police assisted a resident assistant of Merrill Hall with a parking problem. A resident's friend keeps parking in the RA's parking spot. The vehicle had already received a citation from the parking staff earlier in the day. The individual was warned, and he moved his vehicle out of the lot.

Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911

Wednesday, April 18

• USU Police received a bicycle from the Aggie Shuttle that had been left on the rack for about three days.

• USU Police responded to a call about a stray boxer-mix dog. The dog was captured after some assistance by Logan City Animal Control, North Logan Animal Control and North Park Police. USU Police impounded the dog.

• USU Police responded to the Cashier's Office in the Student Center to investigate a check-fraud case. Police are investigating.

• USU Police responded to a two-car accident with no injuries in the Premium Blue parking lot.

Thursday, April 19

• USU Police were called to assist an ill student. The student needed a ride to the emergency room from the Student Health Center.

• USU Police responded to the Tanner Fountain for a complaint of a person skateboarding around the area. The student was located and advised of the policy.

by Steve Kent

"We are excited to bring a second group of international trainees to USU," said Kenneth White, interim director of USU's Center for Integrated Biosystems.

Two USU faculty members, Kamal Rashid and Bart Tarbet, received a multi-year grant from BARDA to lead the program. Both professors have extensive experience in bioprocessing/ biotechnology education and vaccine development.

Museum honors

American soldiers

USU's Museum of Anthropology invites veterans and members of the community to join the museum in its reflection on the reality of the American soldier this week at its "Saturdays at the Museum" activity.

Two temporary exhibits assembled by the Museum of Anthropology and USU's Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, "Humanity Behind the Uniform" and "Emotion on Canvas," highlight the experiences and emotions of soldiers.

"Humanity Behind the Uniform" is an exhibit assembled in partnership with USU Special Collections and Archives, Hyrum City Museum and Hill Aerospace museum.

For the "Saturdays at the Museum" event, the exhibits will be open from IO a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, a panel of veterans will share their experiences from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., followed by a ceremony, "Let Us Not Forget," to honor all veterans at 2 p.m. Utah veterans and their families are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony "Our museum staff has put a lot of effort into this day because we feel that it's important that people understand that soldiers are people just like us," said Amanda Arthur, museum assistant.

Educator, author to speak at USU

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services presents "A Night with Erin Gruwell: The Freedom Writers Diary" at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the TSC Ballroom.

Gruwell has earned an awardwinning reputation for her steadfast commitment to the future of education. In January 2007, Paramount Pictures released "Freedom Writers," starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank as Gruwell. The film is based on "The Freedom Writers Diary," the New York Times bestseller that chronicled Gruwell's extraordinary journey with 150 high school students who had been written off by the education system.

"She is a dedicated teacher who put forth her own money to give her students a better education," said Becky Checketts, USU education senator.

Admission is free and all attendees are asked to bring one can of food to donate to the local food bank.

The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as possible. If you find something you would like clarified or find in error, please contact the editor at 797-1742. statesman@aggiemail.usu.edu or come in to TSC 105.

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Illustrator began under USU professor

BY ALLEE EVENSEN features editor

A teacher, an artist and a speaker with a selfproclaimed "overactive imagination," Kevin Wasden graduated from USU with a liberal arts degree in 1995.

After working a number of jobs that included gorilla suits and being an office manager, Wasden chased one of his biggest dreams and began to illustrate the Hazzardous Universe, a book series targeted toward young readers. Currently, he teaches art classes in his "studio" at the DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts in Ogden, Utah.

The Utah Statesman recently caught up with Wasden for a Q-and-A. He reflected on his future, classroom and his Aggie roots.

US: When did you first begin illustrating?

KW: My first "official" illustration job began in 1995. I was asked by a friend to create a logo for a book project being published by Dr. Prent Klag, who at the time was director of USU's Edith Bowen Laboratory School. Dr. Klag apparently liked the logo enough that he enlisted me to illustrate a number of books for Utah State University over the course the followmg year.

US: How did this turn into a career?

KW: During this time, my wife was accepted into the Long Island University physician assistant program, so we packed up and moved to Brooklyn, New York. We could not afford for both of us to attend school, so I postponed my education while she completed hers. I was lucky enough to continue illustrating for USU and Dr. Klag for the first few months that we lived in New York. When the job was finished, I had to find work in New York City. Luckily, a private art instructor from whom I was taking lessons, suggested I meet a friend of his who was an artist's representative. She looked over my early work and said she saw potential but that there was nothing strong enough for her to show. I thought my illustration career was over before it began, but then she took down a book from her self - an Amelia Bedelia book, I believe - then she taped paper over the illustrations without letting look at them and asked me to illustrate the book my way. I remember spreading the art on the table and watching as the agent analyzed and silently critiqued. my work. Then she turned to me and said, "OK, I 'will represent you." Simple as that. It was a huge moment for me.

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Swing teacher leaves legacy among students

BY KRISTI LAMBERT ' staff writer

A desperate man, broken arm, star, Superman, flamingo and lasso all have one thing in common: They are western swing dancing moves. Clark Knapp has been involved with the Country Swing Club and has taught the Western swing courses offered at USU since spring 2009.

"The club started with 100 members," Knapp said. "It has really exploded, especially the past three or four years, it's just really: boomed, When I first came here, I think we had 400 members, and this last year we have over 900."

Knapp's older brother, Clint Knapp, began the Country Swing Club in 2003. Country dancing nights used to be held at Club NVO. However, because of diminishing space due to_ the growing popularity, Clint said he went to the. Cache Valley Fun Park with his busin~ss proposition to move country dancing to its venue.

"My motivation was to hook everyone up in the club and get them in for free," Clint said. "I also wanted to help out the Fun Park at the same time and build the ,;:ommunity."

Clint said Fun Park operators ,gave him a month to see if the endeavor would be successful, Eventuc\lly, he said people transferred their dancing to the Fun Park and consequenl:Iy put Club NVO out of business. Clark Knapp came to USU in fall 2008 and graduated last December with a marketing degree.

He said he currently works for a family business, Coupon Calendars. With almost four years of instruction under his belt, he said this may be one of his last semesters teaching at USU.

'Tm ready to move on from the seen~," Clark Knapp said. "But I'm never done teaching I think with every job you get a little complacent."

By Clark Knapp's recommendation, student Tyson Johnson will likely take over the position in the fall. Though Clark said he may return in the spring to -teach one final semester.

Shelby Mall, a freshman majoring in early childhood education, took Knapp's beginning Western swing class this semester.

"He's just a goofy guy," Mall said. "He tells really funny stories, and he's laid back.The great thing about country dancing is. anyone can do it. I stink at dancing, and I'm not graceful at all, and I don't have any rhythm, but even I can do it."

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STUDENTS LEARN TO SWING DANCE in Clark Knapp's class. Dance partners gather every Tuesday and Thursday to learn moves like the starfish, flamingo and lasso. DELAYNE LOCKE photo

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Swing instructor will leave USU after teaching for three years

junior majoring in computer majoring in agriculture com- don't even know why they're He said newcomers should science. "He's very clear and munications from Blanding, there, because they don't know to dance without any knows how to explain moves said he took a beginning dance. You have the other preconceived ideas of what really well. I try to teach Western swing class in ones who sit by the stools, will happen. people what Clark has taught spring 2009, and this semes- and you've got the bandana- "Honestly those are some me, and it's never the same. ter he is in the intermediate boy club." of the funniest nights I've It's always so much more course. Sargeant said country had dancing," Clark said. simple with Clark." "I look for things that dancing is a social event "When I go out to dance just

Sargeant, who is currently make me happy and dancing that can present dating to dance, and I don't care in Clark Knapp's intermedi- is one of them," Royer said. opportunities. who with, because you don't ate course, never considered "It's just fun - the company, "That's my one place I have any expectations. So himself as a country dancer, the exercise, the music - go to get dates," he said. "It when you go dancing with but said he's come to enjoy it. what's not to like?" makes it easy to talk to a girl expectations and those aren't "I hated country music Royer said he's a regular and get her number, impress met, then that's when you before I started going coun- at the Cache Valley Fun Park her with some dance moves leave disappointed." try dancing - still don't on Monday and Wednesday and sweep her off her feet Above all, Knapp said, the like it that much," Sargeant nights for country dancing. - literally." key to a fun dance is wearing said. "However, country Dancing goes from 9 p.m. Clark Knapp said seven a smile. dancing is not hard to learn. to 1 a.m. The first 75 club now-married couples ini- "There's another big It's simple, fun and easy. It is members get in free, and tially met in his dance class thing, and I will tell you this fun to go meet cute girls." subsequent members pay $2. and later tied the knot. goes along as just a principle

The Western swing class Nonmembers pay $4. "It's always fun to see of life," Clark said. "Nobody covers country swing, line "Everyone has their terri- their relationships develop," wants to dance with somedances, the box waltz, two tory at the Fun Park," Knapp Clark said. "When I ask them one who looks like they're step, cowboy cha-cha and a said. "It's been that way to switch partners, they'll dead or if they are unhappy. variety oflifts. Everything for quite awhile. You've got be in the corner trying to So whether or not the girl has a Western fl vor to it, fOwboy corner, where all the hide, and they won't switch has been asked (to dance) Knapp said. rugged cowboys wear their anymore. I've seen them get throughout the night, she

"If somebody dances, hats. Sometimes they'll show the number after class. Then, has to look upbeat and happy it will boost their own up drunk, and they always all of the sudden, they'll hold to be there." confidence and help them smell like smoke when they hands when they walk in and in all aspects of their life, I come in. Then you've got the walk out together. The next - kristi.j.lambert@aggibelieve," Knapp said. other people who just sit by thing you know, they've got a email. usu.edu Teddy Royer, a sophomore the wall and don't move. I ring."

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life, as a whole, as a personal extended DVD movie - one where we can share all of the commentary, bloopers and special features that our everyday living brings into play. Why do I bring this up, -you ask? Well, this concept came to mind as I was bouncing around ideas for my final column of the school year - if you are keeping track it's this one - and in doing so fell upon a list of column ideas I have had throughout the year Then this thought came to mind: "Aye carumba. These are my deleted scenes."

That is what I decided to share with you today, my personal deleted scenes. These are actual column ideas I have had throughout the year that, for some reason or another, didn't quite make the cut.

The Calm Before the Exam: Early in Fall Semester, I had an idea for documenting the morning before an examyou know, that weird, numb, "Schindler's List"-style aura one experiences hours before a test. The problem was I had the hardest time working it as a comedy. It was much more fitting as a tragedy. In a lot of ways it was a lot like a Sean Bean movie; something is always missing, someone is always betraying someone and, for who knows what reason, Sean Bean always ends up dead. I just couldn't find a way to gather laughs from that.

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Steve's Top 10 List of Top 10 Lists: A quick glance at my work in the last two years has proven my love for creating "best of" lists, so why not have a countdown of lists that I would personally enjoy compiling? Heck, I could upstage David Letterman with that caliber of work. Unfortunately this never made it to page. Quite honestly, I couldn't make up my darn mind. Would I rather see a list of my favorite Capri Sun flavors or simply a countdown of things that would be awesome if they were created made really, really huge? This columnist may be quick with words, but he is no good at making a constructive decision. It was safest this one stayed in the vault.

Steve's "Bring Back Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" Twitter Campaign: This never actually occurred as I realized quite quickly and rather cathartically that people have no respect for long-winded hashtags. It turns out the general public likes to keep it simple. They should bring back "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" though. That program made my sides split faster than "My Wife and Kids" and "In Living Color" possibly could have combined, even if both of those shows featured Wayans brothers. That Story About the Time I Sat in Gum at the Movie Theater: This would have essentially been about the

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time I sat in gum at the movie theatre, but we were short on funding so I did a piece on parting my hair instead. Steve's First Slacklining Experience: It just wasn't worth the risk, with my weak ankles and all. Why Harry Potter Gives Children False Hope in Brooms: I am not even a little bit kidding when I say I actually had this column completely finished before backing out because I was too nervous about passers by pelting me with fake magic beans and a Daniel Radcliffe poster from "Seventeen" magazine. If I've learned anything from the journalism industry it is never to anger a wizard cult. They got grit, and several sharp objects. True story. My Life in a Children's Book:

'Astrological Whipping Boy' not among festival's best shorts

Shorts allow filmmakers to illustrate a point in a relatively small period of time - generally one to 30 minutes.

The collection of shorts from this year's Logan Film Festival included many from USU students, and they all did a good job. Having crews from USU may have helped to build the size of the audiences as well.

The first short I viewed was "The Astrological Whipping Boy." Thomas is a seemingly

•) From Page 4 ordinary, although annoyingly innocent guy who is injured after falling out of a tree. He seeks physical therapy, and

in the process, discovers an attractive young woman. Misunderstandings follow, especially when his friend gets involved. There's a theme of homosexual inquiry throughout that got stale quickly. The script is simple. The acting was poor. It's simply not worth your time.

Another short, "Summer Housing," was a quick insightful look into the various shelters and dwellings of college

age men and women living and working in Jackson Hole, Wyo., during the summer months.

The film kept a good pace, not spending too much time on a particular method of living for too long, but it made sure that each type was fully covered in its description.

As silly as it was, "Dork Knight" was my favorite short because I laughed a lot. After getting fired from one job after another, Kate's friend

decides to set Kate up as a "paid friend." As can be expected, all sorts of nerdy guys sign up for Kate's services.

As can be guessed by this predictable story, Kate ends up falling for one of the dorks, and chaos ensues at the proper time.

It was a cute tale overall.

The variety of activities the geeks forced Kate through kept me laughing. The funniest one for me was the fanta-

sy date in which Darth Vader hit on Princess Leia, which is wrong on so many levels. Funny, educational, or pathetic, shorts should be taken with a grain of salt.

- Spencer Palmer is a graduate student working toward an MBA with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He's a movie fanatic. Email him at spencer.palmer@aggiemail.usu.edu

Children's book illustrator met wife, found career path at USU

USU? The second project is KW: Currently I am working Technosaurs, a comic book KW: I had many wonder- on what I would consider my series that I initially created as ful experiences at USU. I favorite two projects ever. I a web comic back in 2006. had probably the coolest rank them as such because Originally, I published student job ever at the Eccles they are both personal projects one page per week online and Conference Center and was that have found some success began to gain a substantial able to meet Edward James (in). The first is Hazzardous following. It was truly a labor Olmos when he presented there Universe, a book series for oflove, which means I enjoyed one evening. I was able to dress young readers by Julie Wright every second of it, but didn't up in a gorilla suit and play and myself. The Hazzardous make a dime. After completing Twister at a publicity event for Universe series began way two issues, I was forced to put the College of Education. I even back in 1993, soon after I was the project on hiatus while I survived riding in a golf cart married. I began sketching a focused on the paying side of straight down Old Main Hill. strip called "Out ofOrbit" that my career. However, I could The best memory I have, featured two bumbling aliens never let the project disappear of course, was meeting my named Mosh and Gygak. into oblivion. I have continued wife. She was running out the I held onto my sketches developing the storyline and back door of her dorm room until 2007, when I committed am pleased to announce that as I happened to be passing. I the cardinal sin of telling a the comic has been picked up had no idea she was actually writer I had a really great by Visionary Comics ~nd will being chased by another guy idea and asking her to write be released this summer with in the midst of a water fight. it for me. Luckily for me, the wider distribution. Hopefully She stopped abruptly as she writer was Julie Wright, and this time around it won't just burst through the door, leaned I had managed to catch her be a labor oflove. against the door frame calmly attention with some of my art as if nothing crazy was hap- at a local convention. We went US: Do you want to illustrate pening, smiled and struck up a on to develop the Hazzardous full time, or would you like to conversation. Somehow, before Universe book series based continue to teach? the other guy discovered her on my sketches. The series hiding spot, we had set up a is published by Covenant KW: It took me years to date and I was hooked. Communications and we are arrange my life so I could currently working on the third teach. I honestly love working US: What projects are you book. with youth and teaching working on now? students to draw, to paint, to

see, and to imagine. While I continue to illustrate, I have no desire to leave teaching, ever. But, I'll never give up illustration either. In fact, I think illustration helps me be a better educator, and teaching helps me be a better artist.

US: Where do you see your art taking you in the next 10 years?

KW: I have a few book projects on the back burner that I want to tackle within the next few years. One is a science-fiction piece that takes place in the 1800s in Ogden that I'm really excited about. I also hope to continue to develop my skills in the classroom.

US: What's your True Aggie Status?

KW: This is one of those questions I have avoided for years. Normally when asked, I try desperately to change the subject in order to avoid abject humiliation so, how about them Jazz?

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Despite a stellar pitching performance by junior starter Mandy Harmon, the Utah State softball team lost a heartbreaking, 1-0, game to border-rival Idaho State in Pocatello on Tuesday. With the defeat, the Aggies fall to 15-31 overall, while the Bengals imrpove to 10-33 this season. Harmon is now 7-15 this season, while Idaho State starter Amanda Fitzsimmons is now 9-10 this year. , Both pitchers started out strong with the Aggies getting two baserunners in the first two innings. The Bengals struck first in the bottom of the second inning. With one out, Courtney Dial singled up the middle. She moved to third on a double to deep leftfield by Katee Wiley. Dial scored on an error by •)See USU, Page 9 something rmind? a letter to editor. meto it to sports@ usu.edu.

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BY TYLER HUSKINSON assistant sports editor

Football games are won and lost in the trenches, where the offensive and defensive lines battle every snap. It's where the game begins and games are changed.

This season, USU returns several proven starters to the offensive line, while losing several key players on the defensive line.

Molina-Sanchez, and junior right guard Eric Schultz will be called upon to pass protect much more next season.

we'll be able to pass well."

Molina-Sanchez moved from left tackle to right tackle, and Schultz moved to Sanchez and Schultz. Despite the inexperience, USU offensive line coach TJ Woods is optimistic.

"Now that we're a spread offense, it's huge, because we're probably going to be running 50 percent of the time and passing 50 ·percent of the time," Larsen said of , pass protection. "That's been our main focus this en'tire spring ball. Last year it was running, and obviously last year we had a great running season. Hopefully we can bring it all back together and right guard.

"The right side is where we have most of our experience and it shows a lot," Larsen said. "We can go to that side if we need it."

The left side of the offensive line is still fairly inexperienced. Junior left guard Jamie Markosian ~as seen playing time the past couple seasons but not as · much as Larsen, Molina-

Seniors, center Tyler Larsen and right tackle Oscar TENNIS

"Jamie Markosian is doing a good job for us;" Woods said. "He's been a backup for us the last couple of years and has seen time. We're excited about him and his progress."

The left tackle position is the one still up for gr~bs and could belong to anybody when the season begins.

kind of up in the air," Woods said. "We're looking for somebody that wants to come in and win it.

"Kevin Whimpey and Logan Malobifo'ou have got some things they need to improve on. I'm really looking for one of those guys to s'tep up and be the guy."

Freshman Logan Malohifo'ou is atop t~e depth chart right Last season USU's front five allowed 18 sacks, for a • See AGS, Page 10 •

Young USU tennis club qualifies for nationals

BY MEGAN BODILY staff writer

It was two years ago that the Utah State tennis club began. Now the club is gaining statewide attention.for qualifying for the nationals for the first time.

Co-president Mike Sheffield is excited about the rapid ptogress of the · club.

"We did great," Sheffield said. "Last year we took ninth, and this year we took second," Sheffield said. "It's fantastic, we are probably the best team in the state now."

Participating in the United States Tennis Association's program Tennis on Campus, the tennis club hosted and competed in the Rocky Mountain Regionals on March 9 and 10. The tournament.held in Salt Lake City is the closest regional tournament that determines which team gains entry into the national to'urnament. The club played against 18 other teams, all looking to go to the USTA's national tournament held in Cary, N.C.

Dividing the club into two separately competing teams gave more members a chance to play. The upper-level Team Alpha placed second, just behind No. 8 nationally ranked University of Colorado.

Team Alpha members Chris Lloyd, Sheffield, Felix Birman, Hannah Phillips, Hilary Wright, Caleb Camp !3-nd 'Kyle Winmill played singles, doubles and mixed doubles for the tournament.

The co-presidents, Lloyd and Sheffield, found their club in a posi- , tion Lloyd said they never imagined it 'Yould be in - qualifying for nationals but not being able to go.

"I think we were pretty confident that our Alpha team would qualify for nationals," Lloyd said. "We prepared well for it. I think there is a little disappointment that we cannot financially afford it."

As a new team in the program, USU has to prove itself against teams that have been around for much longer.

"It's fun that° we are so new," Sheffield said. "A lot of the teams we

compete against have been around for years. We are just getting it going and figuring things out. Hopefully next year we will qualify for the (national) tournament again." , As a freshman and first-year member, Phillips was part of the national qualifying tea(Jl and said she's surprised by the success the team has had.

"I expected it to be not very serious. I didn't think we would actually be competing,'1 Phillips said. "I thought it would be fun to play with a lot of different players. It was really exciting, exhilarating actually, (to play in regionals). Just being part of that team - together - -it was cool to get to know the players better: Phillips said she doesn't mind paying to play the sport she loves.

"It's been·interesting not to have (as much) university support," Phillips said. "Everytliing we do, we have to fund ourselves, so it means a lot more; because we actually work for the things we do get to do.", With plar.ers from all over the world, · including Japan and South Korea, the

tennis club has accumulated a dynamic array of high-level members, Lloyd sai<g "(Sheffield) and I are very pleased with how the club has progressed," Lloyd said. "I feel that it will get better and better."

Birman, a transfer student from Indiana University, said he came to USU looking for a better medical program and joined the tennis club to get back into the sport after a three-year hiatus.

"Three years ago, I was rearended by lady going 50 mph when I was stopped," Birman said. "I had nine vertebrae in my back out of place."

Before the accident, Birman said be was recruited by multiple universities, including West Point, but the accident ended his college tennis aspirations. Lloyd said Birman's style brings excitement to the matches.

"(Birman) has been a great asset to the team," Lloyd said. "He's very animated and energetic, and it's a great tool and weapon. It's kind oflike have John McEnroe on the team."

- mega.bodi@aggiemail.usu.edu

Millsap, Jefferson help Jazz clinch No. 8 seed

SALT LAKE CITY - Paul Millsap scored 26 points and Al Jefferson went on a personal 8-0 fourth-quarter run as the Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns 100-88 Tuesday night to secure a Western Conference playoff spot.

The victory halted Utah's seven-game losing streak to the Suns, dating to March 2010.

Jared Dudley and Michael Redd scored 15 apiece for • Phoenix, and Hakim Warrick had 12 for the Suns, who were without forward Channing Frye because of a shoulder injury.

The Suns won the season series but can't catch the Jazz with just one game remaining. Utah can still claim the No. 7 seed if Denver loses its final two games.

The Suns trailed 85-80 when Jefferson scored eight straight to put the game out of reach.

Jefferson flllished with 18 points and 16 rebounds and is headed back to the playoffs for the first time since his 2005 rookie season. He raised his right index finger skyward then punched the air as the final buzzer sounded. Jefferson called Tuesday's game the biggest of his career. He didn't disappoint, spinning on the baseline for a dunk

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then making an 18-footer to start his personal run late in the fourth. He also had two of Utah's eight blocked shots.

The Jazz return to the playoffs after missing out last year in a season that saw Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan abruptly resign Feb. 10, 2011 and the team trade superstar point guard Deron Williams two weeks later.

They did it despite being two games under .500 after a March 14 loss at Phoenix, playing lineups jumbled by injuries and by giving their under-21 players plenty of playing time.

Utah also has played seven overtime games, including a double-overtime loss to Toronto, triple-overtime win over Dallas and quadrupleovertime loss in Atlanta. Seventeen other games have been decided by five points or fewer.

The Jazz go into the playoffs with seven of their 14 players age 26 or younger, including four who are 21 or younger - Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter and Alec Burks.

Though young, they are on a roll. Tuesday's win was their fourth straight and they close out the regular season Thursday at home against a Portland team they already have beaten three times.

Phoenix's regular-season finale at home against San Antonio on Wednesday could be Steve Nash's final game for the Suns. The two-time NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star will become a free agent this summer and is reportedly seeking a three-year deal.

The Jazz led by 10 points early in the third quarter after Jefferson's 17-foot jumper and were still ahead 58-50 on a dunk by Millsap following Hayward's steal.

Jefferson headed to the locker room with 7:30 left in the quarter to get two stitches above his left eye following a collision with Hakim Warrick.

But he was back four minutes later just as Favors was picking up his fourth personal.

Consecutive buckets by Warrick, Dudley and Nash got the Suns to 67-66, only to see rookie Alec Burks hit a 3-pointer and make a fastbreak layup.

Utah took a 73-68 lead into the fourth.

The Jazz led 49-42 at halftime thanks to a 34-20 advantage on points in the paint, 20-8 edge on the fast break and 8-3 edge in blocked shots - including five by Favors.

Three-point shooting by Shannon Brown and Redd kept the Suns close early.

USU shutout by Idaho State Bengals, Harmon

USU senior infielder Tatem Day on a ball hit by Shaundee Garrett. ISU took the 1-0 lead

• after two innings.

• In the top of the third inning, Utah State

• " got its first hit of the game with a single by Day. She moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by freshman designated player Jolene Koons and went to third on a wild pitch.

The Aggies left Day stranded on third, however.

USU threatened again in the top of the fourth inning with a lead off double to left by sophomore outfielder Kassandra Uchida.

After moving to third on a sacrifice, sophomore infielder Allison Lenzora walked to put runners on first and third.

The Aggies were not able to capitalize on the baserunners as the Bengals fought their way out of the inning.

The Aggies had a similar situation in the top of the fifth inning, leaving two runners on base. Koons and junior infielder Christine Thomsen both reached on one-out hits.

Bengal starter Fitzimmons was able to get a fielder's choice and a fly out to end the threat.

Thomsen ended the game 2 for 4 w~ double. The Aggies also got hits from Uchida, Koons and Day. Freshman Hailey Proton made a diving catch in center in the fifth inning to prevent the Bengals from plating anymore runs.

Both team's will board busses and face each other on Wednesday, April 25 in Logan, Utah, at 4 p.m., which is a make up game after a rain out last week.

Following Wednesday's action, the Aggies will look to climb up the WAC standings in a three-game weekend series with New Mexico

State.

Action in Las Cruces, N.M., opens with a: game Friday, April 27 and will conclude wit~ a doubleheader on Saturday, April 28. : Friday's game will be televised through : AggieVision and will be available to fans on• Altitude Sports or ESPN3.com. ,: Altitude Sports can be found on Comcast~ Ch. 61/DirectTv Ch. 681/Dish Network Ch. : 410 in Cache Valley.- Contact local listings m: for more information. :

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Ags have big focus on pass protection

total loss of 92 yards and 23 quarterback hurries, pass protection has improved for the Aggies since spring practices began.

"You can see the quarterback is a lot more comfortable sitting in the pocket," Larsen said. "Even Chuckie - he tends to be a scrambler, but he's really comfortable with us. I haven't seen that many scrambles each practice or scrimmage. We're a lot more stout. We're not getting pushed back into the quarterback."

The greater ability to protect the quarterback can be partly attributed to increased strength and size.

"I think that the guys are stronger," Woods said. "I think they are bigger, which is a huge positive. I like our physicality right now. I think we are coming off the ball and doing some good things. I'd like to see it be more consistent, but it's a good thing right now."

USU lost a total of 12 players to graduation last season, and five of those players were on the defensive side. Two of those defensive positions were defensive ends Levi Koskan and Quinn Garner.

"We have a lot of new players that don't have much experience," USU senior defensive end Al Lapuaho said. "There are only three

that have legit experience, and the rest are young. It's rough. It's baptism by fire for those guys. They'll get it eventually."

Lapuaho is one of two seniors on the defensive line, and nose guard Havea Lasike is the other. Aside from junior defensive end Connor Williams, the remainder of the depth chart is filled with freshman.

"We have great talent with us, but we have to fight for consistency every day," USU defensive line coach Frank Maile said. "To say that anyone is sticking out, Connor Williams is the most consistent on my D line. We're taking steps forward. I'm excited for the talent in my group and they'll move forward.''

Regardless of youthfreshman Travis Seefeldt is listed No. 1 at the nose guard position - Maile said someone will have to step up.

"One thing I try to emphasize to these young kids - if you do the math, someone is going

really any time for them to grow up and mature. They've got to do it now."

USU's defense finished the season with 15 total takeaways - 11 fumble recoveries and four interceptions - and the Aggies hope that number increases this season.

"Last

we had at least three every game. I feel like we can do that and even more at Utah State."

For the young defense, it's only a matter of time before players gain confidence through experience, Lapuaho said.

"With our youthfulness, our players need to get a little taste of a real game," Lapuaho said. "Once they get that taste of their first D-I game, they'll know they can do things with confidence." - ty.d.hus@aggiemail.usu.edu

.Catch the UEFA 2012 fever

Finally, school is just about done, which means it's almost summer. With summer of course comes lazy afternoons and evenings watching baseball. This summer though, we get something even better - The UEFA turo Cup in Poland and Ukraine. June 8 to July 1, 24 days, 16 teams, two host countries - one European champion. lniesta, Xavi, Gomez, Ozil, Ribery, Evra, Robben,, Ronalda, Nani,Buffon, van Persie and Rooney - after the suspension - are just a handful of players that will be gracing the Polish and Ukrainian stadiums this summer.

If you didn't recognize. any of those names, don't worry and just keep reading. By the end of July they'll •be as familiar as Kobe, LeBron, Jeter or Manning. While it's not quite the. World Cup, the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament -· a.k.a. Euro Cup or European Cup - in Poland and Ukraine is going to be the most exciting, breatht·aking and intense competition sports fans are going, to see until the FIFA World Cup in 2014. ,

Eiffel Tower, Big Ben or Venice - you like mythology - Greece couldn't be better - you like their uniforms, or, for you gals, because you think their players are attrac:tive, it really doesn't matter, just watch.

You won't regret it. And if none. of the above options help you choose a team, here's a rundown of all 16.

1. Spain is good. Really good. If you are a front~ runner and want to pick a team that is a shoe-in for the final - i.e. Yankees, Lakers, Patriots, Chelsea or Manchester United fans - then Spain is the way to go. They won the last Eu~o Cup in 2008. They won the World Cup in 2010, and they have the best club team in the world - Barcelona. If you don't know what a club team is, don't worry. Just know that they're really good, · and I really nope they lose.

power, then look no further than Denmark and Sweden. Scandinavian teams are always solid and have won a championship or two.

5. The teams from the frosty Eastern European region are always the great unknown. This year, representing that region will be Russia, the Czech Republic, and Croatia - Ukraine and Poland don't count, since they "Yere already mentioned~ Sometimes they're great, and. sometimes they are just awful. You really never know. If you decide to support them, get ready for a rollercoaster ride.

For all you doubters out there that are snickering at the thought of a soccer tournament trumping the tournament. gener?lly do World Series, NBA Finals, pretty we!I. So, don t count Super Bowl, Stanley Cui:, out U_kraine or Polandand even March Madness, especially Poland: ~hese I say just give it a go. two teams trad1t1onally

2. Teams that host the

6. Ireland and GreeceI'm not really sure what to think of these two teams. I guess If you like "Far and Away," great accents, and ale then the Irish are right for you. Greece did win the European Cup in 2004. I still don't know how they did. Since then, though, they've done nothing. They certainly have the most exciting names, though, of any team including: Papastathopoulos Konstantopoulos, Zaradoukas, Spyropoulos, Fetfatzidis and Groyejnsipilis - and I only made one of those up.

7. Portugal, England, France and Italy - all four are traditional powers that have struggled recently. If you don1t want to go with Spain, Germany or the Netherlands, but you don't want a real big underdog, then pick one of these four. They could easily win the tournament or go out in the first round.

3. If you don't want to pick Spain because you're not a frontrunner or don't like the Spanish, but you want a really solid squad, then Germany or the Netherlands is right for you. Germany ALWAYS does well in tournaments. So, they're a safe bet at least for the semi-finals. The Dutch are usually solid, too, but they also have issues with choking in big games.

4. If you're looking for some blond-haired and blue-eyed Scandinavian

While you might not aren t your top European enjoy the occasioaal teams - although '.oland sometimes too occasional w?s, pretty good in the - flopping and use of the m1?- 70s - but they are magic spray, I guarantee go_ing to pull of gome surthat once you choose a prise_ upsets. If you. ?re team to support and start looking for an_ exciting watching you won't. be underd<:>g, go with Poland able to stop watching, ana or Ukraine. you can catch every single match on TV, compliments of our friends at ESPN. Just pick one of the' 16 countries to support - Poland, Greec·e, Russia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Croatia, Ukraine, Sweden, France or England -: and you'll be ready to go. Whether you support them because your greatgreat-great grandma wets from there - Cl.le Denmark - you like their food - all you Italian lovers - they· have beautiful scenery .:_• ·

As for me, I will be supporting England and hoping to avoid another disapp~intment. Miracles can happen So choose your team, get the snacks ready, take a seat and let some great soccer begin.

- Spencer Wright is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism. He loves English soccer and hopes to live long enough to see the Cubs win a World Series. Send any comments to eliason.wright3@aggiemail. usu.ed1+

parks

The most unfortunate part about winter in Utah is more people are less likely to endure the cold to enjoy the gorgeous mountain scenery. When temperatures are below freezing, it's much more appealing to sit next to a heater wrapped in a blanket than hike through a snow bank in the Uintahs.

You would think Utahns would be rocking back and forth, anxious to get to Moab, Bryce Canyon and Zion's when trees start budding. We live in and near some of the most mysterious and spectacular landscapes in the U.S. Sadly, the attendance in Utah national and state parks is decreasing as it is throughout the country. And this decrease has nothing to do with the weather.

Our generation lives on screens - television, iPads, iPods, iPhones, laptops, netbooks, Kindles and so forth. It seems many of us would rather see the outdoors through images on our iPhones than look up and see nature right in front of us. We aren't sure why, but this can't be good. One day we hope everyone can get over the phenomena of technology, even become bored by it, and enjoy a spontaneous hike. Memories aren't made on Facebook. They are made through recreation. It's unnerving to think what digital contraptions have done to our lives. We are sure too many people have looked at Internet photos of the places they've always wanted to see in person and called it good. Why spend the time leaving your bedroom when you can see the mountains from your bedroom window, or better yet, your laptop? We have this insane misperception that we get the same effect from nature by exploring it second hand. This is entirely false, and we hope everyone realizes it.

We have less than two weeks until we are freed from another semester or schoolyear at USU. If you are staying in Logan tnis summer, take an hour or two to venture up one of the several canyons bordering Cache Valley. The views are breathtaking, and once you make yourself explore local nature, you'll understand why everyone talks about the aesthetics of our surroundings. The same goes for those leaving the valley. Take time to support our state and national parks this summer, because if attendance keeps declining, so will their funding. When this happens, I'm sure we will all regret what little time we spent enjoying the therapeutic outdoors.

Cache Valley home to bad customer service

How much does the average northern Utahn have to be paid per hour in order to give a hoot about how he or she treats paying customers on the other side of the counter? Why is it that when I go into a store, a restaurant, a USU office, or even when I'm out driving around town, more and more I'm beginning to feel like Cache Valley isn't home to a lot of nice people? This is quite likely the final column I'll ever write for The Utah Statesman, and I'm going to use this opportunity the way I've used past opportunities such as this - I'm going to complain about people who tick me off - and, in the process, upset anyone who possesses any of the characteristics I'm about to discuss. Essentially, there is a throng of individuals around here who stand behind counters, jockeying cash registers, answering phones and supposedly providing customer service to the paying patrons who, with their business, keep these surly people employed in the first place. Where I come from back East, near Philadelphia, many people would argue we are abrasive, confrontational and overly direct; however, the irony is every time I go back to Pennsylvania to visit family, I am reminded of what courtesy, kindness and brotherly love feels like. Regardless of whether a convenience store employee back East makes minimum wage or $15 an hour, he or she stands there for at least eight hours a day with a smile and a nod, more than happy to please each and every customer who walks through the door. Here in beautiful Cache Valley - I'm serious, I really do love the natural, non-human surroundings in Utah -I actually get caught off guard when a cashier even looks at me, let alone begrudgingly makes the effort to say something. I've lost count of how many times I've been given the impression that I'm ruining a person's day by forcing them to punch a few icons on the touchscreen cash register and recite a total cost, take my money and make change. I know it's a pain in the butt to have to work so hard, but you can quit playing with your iPhone for 15 seconds to • See SOAP BOX, Page 12

It's time to leave, and I'm taking you with me

I can still remember waiting in the Living Learning Center elevator with a shopping cart full of my life. Bags of clothes, sheets and my family's old cookware were hanging over the sides of the cart as I pushed it to Room E102. I remember immediately bonding with my roommate. I also remember that she made me cry a few months later and moved. I remember the first time I saw a mysterious boy - who is now my husband - walking out of the Marketplace. We kissed on the Block A and liked watching USU's hockey team crush everyone they played. I remember the first time I walked down the daunting hall of The Statesman Office.

Since that first August day I spent in my empty dorm room, recognizing how alone I felt in a city where I didn't have a single friend, I've felt that I belonged. Maybe it's the history I see in the campus buildings and the towering trees, or maybe it's the nearby mountains that change so distinctly with the seasons. Somehow, I was connected. I remember the sick feeling I felt when the Aggies were down by two points in the

final 10 seconds of a basketball game. After four years at USU, I can't walk 100 feet without seeing someone I know, and that makes me feel more at home than I felt at any point during my childhood in Reno. I've failed and succeeded, loved and lost. I'm sure I speak for almost every senior when I say, leaving Cache Valley isn't easy. But perceptions change. The all-powerful student body president I looked at in awe as a freshman, is now just some kid I sit next' to in U.S. history class. Sometimes, I don't understand what our student leaders are talking about, and often, I don't think they know what they are talking about either.

At Day on the Quad, some hotshot was mulling around in the crowd with a sloppy grin, telling random people to go to his party. As an 18-year-old, I would have gone. This time around, I laughed out loud and rolled my eyes.

If I'm ever unfortunate enough to take a course with a self-pronounced class clownthe guy I would have laughed hysterically at a few years ago -I will try desperately to get

into another class. It's absurd that any punk could be so egotistical as to test a professor in a college setting - especially to publicly complain about a measly homework assignment. My Aggie pride started to dwindle this semester as I watched our basketball crowd go from a powerhouse to a group of whining children, especially after the crowd decreased in size and fans decided to quit cheering altogether at the beginning of a game. Perhaps this means I've officially lost my cool factor.

Being a newspaper editor in a sleepy town like Logan is a battle. When the highlight of the crime report is a group of smart-alee sophomores mounting the bull statue in their birthday suits, you know you're in See FAREWELL, Page 12

Leave candidates' wives out of it

If you are already sick of the drama and constant campaigning for the upcoming presidential election, then it is time to take a political aspirin and brace yourself, because the party is just getting started. As much as I personally love this game, there are a few instances I believe American citizens and the media take it one step too far - personal attacks on the candidates' family members.

Being the wife of a presidential candidate looks like one of the hardest positions to occupy. These women are beat to death by the media, hear harsh comments from constituents and work endlessly to push along a campaign for their husbands. It is a position that - no matter what political party you affiliate with - commands a certain degree of respect.

In the last few weeks, there has been heated attention over a comment made by Democratic strategist Hillary Rosen about Ann Romney, the inevitable Republican nominee's wife. She said that Ann was not qualified to speak for women about the economy, due to "never having worked a day in her life."

Of course this was immediately followed with a variety of upset Republican

responses, particularly from housewives. One of these responses was a poster that emerged on Facebook with the title, "Liberal Logic 101," at the top, and the following text over a picture of Ann said, "Married in 1968. Lived in a dingy basement apartment while her husband finished his education. Stay-athome mom who raised five children while finishing her own undergraduate education by taking night courses. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Obviously a spoiled, rich, white woman who never worked a day in her life," with the final note concerning liberals, "Yes, they really are that stupid."

Rosen's comment did not shock me, nor did the viral Facebook responses via the mentioned poster, blog posts and status updates. I have heard equally or worse biting comments about Sarah Palin,

Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and other female figures in the political hot seat. I find it unfortunate these comments did not shock me. Petty politics are commonplace.

After the negative comment about Ann Romney, I saw a lot of online bashing about President Obama and his comments about the choice his wife made to work outside the home. After defending Michelle Obama in a few different discussions, I was immediately ripped up for my comments and labeled a housewife hater. I am a Democrat, and I think that Ann Romney is a wonderful, phenomenal woman who has done incredible things in her lifetime. I also do not think she represents the general face of American women for many reasons, including the fact that her husband is running for President of the United States. Is Ann an expert on the economy? No. But are most of us? Nope. Let's cut the overgeneralizations from both sides of the political spectrum and focus on the policy issues that matter most. While it is easy to use the logic that if someone subjects See MUSINGS, Page 12

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overgrown self-pride and deluded sense of entitlement for eight hours, then perhaps you should · look for some other minimumwage job that doesn't require you to talk to people. In the meantime, I'm afraid I'll have to rain on your parade and inform you that contrary to indigenous ideology, customer service does in fact require you to serve customers. I recently wrote about this in my award-winning restaurant review. I went to a restaurant I had never been to and ordered food, expecting it to be delivered to my table so I could eat it inside the restaurant - this is actually what I do every time I go to a restaurant, and I've never had a problem in the past. Instead, my food was assumptively wrapped in a takeout bag, and

when I expressed confusion, the woman behind the counter proceeded to argue with me. Rather than reciprocating the discourtesy, I took my food, drove home and ate it semicold. What is it around here that gives people the idea it's OK to argue with paying customers? What makes this scenario even more ridiculous is the fact that someone wrote a response to my review and criticized me for expecting my "every whim" to be catered to. She said I should've been sympathetic rather than judgmental. This is exactly the kind of attitude that perpetuates this culture of incivility and rudeness. How dare I have the gall to so whimsically expect to eat the food I paid for inside the restaurant I bought it in? How can I be so selfish and uncompassionate? Maybe next time I should just start writing reviews about restaurants with drivethrus. At least that way I'd be exposed to fewer opportunities to be offended. In the six years I've lived in Utah, I've become more and more bitter, which is unfortunate, because I used to be a happy-go-lucky kind of guy. On that note, I'll segue into the second half of this customer-care

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Obviously a person's significant other is a large part of who they are, and, consequently, they submit themselves indirectly to public scrutiny. That being said, there is a respectful and dignified way to convey our feelings .to the opposition without belittling attacks. for our varying life choices. In the case of our presidential c~mdidates' wives, they are American women with energy and drive. They were educated at Ivy League schools and are mothers who ultimately want the best for their children. Whether they choose to work outside of the home or not is really none of our business, and their lives do not belong in political dialogue. Before we are so quick to criticize, let's remember what the big issues are and stop being petty.

- Tyra Simmons is a senior majoring in sociology. This is the last of her series of columns for The Statesman. Comments may be sent to ·statesmanoffice@aggiemail.usu.edu. Let's focus a bit more on what we have in common and share civil dialogue and respect

•)From FAREWELL, Page 11 trouble. At the same time, living in Cache Valley means safety. ,It's easy to

Eyes wide open? Not hardly

Laptop open, eyes closed: concern turns to fear

BY SANDRA G. BOODMAN Special to The Washington Post.

WASHINGTON - Liisa Ecola lay on the sofa in the living room of her Capitol Hill home counting the hours until she could see a specialist who, she fervently hoped, would tell her why she could no longer keep her eyes open.

For several months, the 42-year-old transportation policy researcher for Rand had been squinting, even in the dark. Her puzzled optometrist had suggested she consult a neuro-ophthalmologist, a doctor who specializes in diseases of the eye originating

in the central nervous system.

Ecola had waited weeks to get an appointment, which was scheduled for Dec. IS, 2010. But the day before, Ecola recalled, "I opened my laptop and my eyes snapped shut." To her horror, she discovered that her eyes would stay open only for a few minutes at a time.

Panicked, she called the specialist to confirm the appointment, only to discover that she wouldn't be seeing him at all. The office had no record of her.

"I was really scared," said Ecola, who called it the lowest moment in her quest for a diagnosis. "I was convinced I had a brain

BY RACHAEL LARIMORE (c)

Nothing in American office culture is more overrated than the lunch hour - the idea that it's best to take an hour, get out of the office, and forget all that stress waiting for you back at your desk. I

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where I could lay a placemat and coaster - voila, a built-in dining area. It works so well that I'm eating my lunch at my desk as I write this. Recently, my Slate colleague Rachael Levy wrote that we should embrace the French practice of taking long, leisurely lunches (LUNCH, moved Tuesday). Two-hour lunches might be fine in France, where the work week is all the way down to what 28 hours? But here in America, where we strive to keep the wheels of the world economy turning, a lot of us work at least 40 hours a week. A handy chart from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that working Americans with kids spend more time working than anything else, even sleeping.

Everything we might prefer to working is crammed into one- or two-hour slices: an hour to eat and drink, an hour devoted to "caring for others." If you're an office worker with a few kids, you first must wake up and endure a mad scramble to get everyone dressed and out the door - that's an hour or two of non-quality family time. Then there's the commute. If it's 30 minutes each way, that's another hour wasted.

tumor." Her problem turned out to be far less serious and far more easily treated. The following day she lucked into an appointment with another specialist, who explained the odd constellation of symptoms that had left her unable to leave her house.

For several years, Ecola

had suffered an unexplained, intermittent facial tic, in which she scrunched up her face as if she were tasting something awful. Because it seemed linked to stress, Ecola consulted a behavioral therapist in an effort to banish it through habit reversal training - using relaxation exercises and making a conscious effort to stop the tic. Until early 2010, the treatment usually worked, and Ecola seemed able to control it.

That summer, as the tic worsened, she also noticed a frequent unusual tightness in her face, as though "a string was tied in a circle through my eyebrows, cheeks and jaw, and someone was gently pulling it." By the end of the day, her face ached.

so shiny, but then I noticed I was squinting at night," Ecola recalled. But it was her nearly nonstop yawning that attracted the most attention. Although she wasn't tired, Ecola yawned as often as 200 times per day. She yawned through meetings at work and at dinner with her husband. Friends and co-workers, and sometimes perfect strangers, asked her whether she was getting enough sleep; she assured them she was. Ecola was particularly mortified when a candidate for a high-level job apologized for boring her.

She decided to see whether acupuncture might reduce the squinting or yawning while she waited

the acupuncturist suggested she keep a log and notice if something seemed to trigger the yawning

to see the neuro-opthalmologist recommended by her optometrist. if no one was on the other end. When she got tired of the phone, she sang Christmas carols, since it was November. Crushed and upset when told there was no record of her appointment, Ecola explained her plight to the receptionist and begged for help. After conferring with the doctor, Ecola was told she should call a neurologist specializing in movement disorders.

After six failed treatments, But after several weeks, Ecola noticed, her coping strategies were becoming less successful. She was leaving work early -a full day in the office was too exhausting.

A few months later, she got a huge new computer monitor at work and noticed she was squinting when she looked at it. Her eyes seemed more light-sensitive than usual. "I figured it was just or squinting. A few weeks later, after having trouble keeping her eyes open during a meeting, Ecola dropped by a friend's office at work and discovered that the squinting diminished dramatically once she began talking. Worried that she would look crazy if she talked to herself, she began walking to the Metro with her cellphone clapped to her ear, chattering away even

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And then you work for eight or nine hours. If you take an hour for lunch, that's just another hour that you're not spending at home with your spouse and kids or at the gym. It's another hour that you're paying the sitter. With lunch, an office drone could leave home at 8 a.m. and not get home until 6:30 p.m. When are you supposed to cook dinner? How are you supposed to get to Little League on time? I love my job, and I love my co-workers. I really do. But I spend more time with them from Monday through Friday than I do with my husband or children. And even though I'm interacting with my colleagues by phone and via email - I work from my home in Ohio - my work day is intense and all-encompassing. I really don't see the benefit of extending it by an hour just so I can break for lunch. Here are the things I get to do because I usually cram my work day into the American average of eight to 8&fracl2; hours: I can read books or play a couple of extra games of Wii with my 5-year-old before my childcare arrives. I can mow

through some housework so that at 9 p.m., when the kids are in bed and all is quiet, I can have a conversation or watch a movie with my husband, instead of fighting about whose turn it is to empty the dishwasher. I can get my work done in time to haul my 8-year-old to swimteam practice. When all goes well and news isn't breaking or broken, I can knock off on Friday night in time to grab a burger out and still have everyone in front of the TV for family movie night at a decent hour. Yes, there are a few times a year I indulge in lunch at a restaurant with a friend, and it's a treat. Or maybe I take an hour and get my dentist appointment out of the way, or make a trip to Target - to cross something off my to-do list so I don't have to do it on the wee}<end. But most days, you'll find me sitting contentedly at my desk, catching up on my reading or working on a project. Got a problem with that? Give me a break.

Rachael Larimore is Slate's managing editor.

Google to offer new online storage plan

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25GB for $2.49 a month, 100GB for $4.99 a month or I terabyte for $49.99 a month. Those who upgrade their accounts also will get bumped up to 25GB of storage in Gmail. The pricing tier could be a blow to Dropbox, which offers

Ecola said she felt certain that the neuro-ophthalmologist would diagnose the problem but terrified that he would

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Check it out! Take a look at this cartoon the only thing missing is the punch line, the big finish, the gag! Here are the ones supplied by readers of The Statesman. We post those on our website, www.utahstatesman.com, as soon as we get them and folks can vote for their fave! Winner will receive a Winger's gift certificatel Here are the gags received for this week's cartoon:

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