"We have what we quietly a previous committee meeting, New tech- refer to as 'research rock stars,'" by author Clayton Christensen: nologies Albrecht said. in a presentation at the Utah Capitol on Monday.
'Td like to just emphasize that we are yours," said USU President Stan Albrecht said to legislators on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. "And so I hope you will join with us in celebrating what we do together in serving the people of Utah."
The land-grant mission of USU allows it to reach out to thousands of people across the state, Albrecht said. He used an analogy of a three-legged stool to talk about the learning, discovery and engagement roles of the university.
Albrecht said he is particularly excited about the new technologies used in teaching and learning around the state, using online courses and interactive video conferencing.
Currently, USU offers 385 online courses, and one in five USU students take at least one class online. The interactive video conferencing courses,
"The university with a bright are He gave the example of
future is the university that both draws on historical strengths and embraces new technologies, and we feel that Utah State University does that really well."
Online courses are taken by many nontraditional students who go back to school, Albrecht said, citing examples of specific students from around the state and country, as well as soldiers taking courses from Iraq.
"This tells you, I think very clearly, that we're dealing with a very different demo-
Author encourages a society with class
BY CAITLIN MOFFIT staff writer
What started as a side project for author Jordan Christy, quickly turned into what she said was a life changing experience.
"I mentioned something to my husband about how ridiculous it was that the headlines were about Paris Hilton," Christy said. "And it sparked something."
After researching literary agents and publishers, Christy said she found an agent who liked her book idea. Six months later, Christy's book was published. That was two years ago. Christy, author of bestseller "How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World," spoke to USU students Wednesday in the TSC Ballroom about being confident and classy.
"Having class or showing class are synonymous to each other," Christy said during her speech. "Integrity and being
classy go hand in hand, too."
Christy said work ethic, language and friends are three ways to "spot class a mile away."
"A little wo.r.k ethic goes a long way," she said.
Marie Squyres, ASUSU Arts and Lectures director, said she contacted Christy and asked her to speak. Squyres said she wants to get a variety of speakers for the university.
"I had read her book and felt that it was down to earth," Squyres said.
"It was like talking to your best friend, and it was applicable to guys, too. Jordan Christy talks about values that we are losing in society. Her whole book is about reaffirming core values over media values."
Christy said her book is a "modern-day etiquette book."
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Candidate says Utah lands are way to prosperity
BY STEVE KENT news editor
The U.S. is in big economic trouble, and the nation needs strong governors to reverse trends of irresponsible government spending, said Utah gubernatorial candidate Morgan Philpot in a campaign speech at the Logan Library on Feb. 1.
Philpot said if left unchecked, federal and state spending would lead to "European-style socialism" and financial ruin.
"You've heard we're the best-managed state in the nation. So what?" Philpot said. "So we're the third-to-the-last car on a train speeding toward a cliff, and we're excited because our car looks so orderly and nice."
Philpot, a Republican, served as a representative in the state Legislature from 2001-2004. Philpot ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and lost to Democrat Jim Matheson.
Philpot said he and his staff considered another run for Congress, and they thought he had a good chance of winning the 2nd Congressional District.
After legislators failed to pass a balanced budget amendment in 2011, Philpot said he
decided he could do more to help rein in government spending as governor.
"I could go back to Washington, D.C., and beat my head against a brick wall and
probably accomplish nothing. Because D.C. is that broken," Philpot said.
Philpot said Utah needs a governor who is willing to stand up to the federal government and what he saw as unjust federal control of lands within the state. The state has billions of dollars in economic resources in the form of land assets, currently controlled by federal agencies, Philpot said.
"Lands are the key in Utah to getting back our economic prosperity," Philpot said.
The designation of the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument prevented the start of "one of the purest, cleanest coal gassification projects in Southern Utah," projected to make $2 billion in state revenue, he said.
"It was taken away, just like that," he said. "One project - $2 billion. We have over a trillion in revenue sitting in these lands, that if we were able to control them and access them responsibly as a state, we could fund education without having to worry about the outcry of 'no more money."'
Philpot said 67 percent of Utah is controlled by the federal government.
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JORDAN CHRISTY, AUTHOR of "How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World: The Art of Living with Style, Class, and Grace," spoke to students Wednesday. She discussed the importance of good etiquette and how to stay classy in today's society. She was invited by the Arts and Lectures committee and the Kappa Delta sorority. CODY GOCHNOUR photo
MORGAN PHILPOT PRESENTED a speech at the Logan Library on Thursday as part of his campaign to be the next Utah governor.
Photo courtesy Google Images
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Albrecht shares goals and achievements of the university with state officials
Karl White, director of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management at USU, which, with the Center for Persons With Disabilities, serves more than 4,000 people combined.
Citing 12 National Science Foundation award winners, Albrecht said it is unique to have so many researchers at a university the size of USU receiving that award.
Albrecht introduced what he said is the latest innovation to USU and played a video clip of USU students chanting "I believe that we will win" at the beginning of a football game.
"Getting to a bowl game is our latest innovation we're excited about," he said.
State Sen. Steve Urquhart, here knows, I'm looking for dedication, I'm looking for improvement in the system."
R-St. George, chair of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, said, "I'm very proud of what you're doing. I'm proud of our institutions. I'm really enjoy-
Albrecht and presidents from other colleges and universities across the state each had an opportunity to present to the sub''
I'm
very proud of what you're doing. I'm proud of your institutions."
-Utah Sen. Steve Urquhart
in July. A base budget is essentially the same as the previous budget without one-time funds set aside which the appropriations committees use to build their new budget, said state Sen. Lyle Hillyard, R-Logan, in a podcast posted on SenateSite.com on Monday.
Albrecht cited a story he heard from a faculty member who recently visited Brazil and had a conversation on the plane ride home.
According to Albrecht, the faculty member said, "We were talking, and he just finally, casually tossed out, 1 'Everyone knows that America is in decline. So, the Brazilian school system is in the process of changing its English language requirements to Chinese."'
Albrecht
and how he encouraged her to write the book. Christy suggested men read "The Art of Manliness," which is similar to her book but written for men. "I think guys are just really honest. Things are always black and whife with them," she said. Christy saidili.cr erience of becoming a best-selling author was "humbling." She said she never expected it to reach across cultures, but "it's a message that resonates with people."
MEMBERS OF THE KAPPA DELTA SORORITY pose with author Jordan
a Kappa Delta alumna, talked about her book, which she refers to
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Philpot
"Our governors, in times past, have behaved like geographic-area administrators for the federal go\t~tnment," Philpot said.'"They are not. We are a sovereign state. That is our land - stolen from us."
The school and institutional trust lands inside federally controlled land are not enough, Philpot said. Likewise, payments in lit!u of taxes, or money the state receives from the federal government to offset the lost revenue a state might suffer because it can't collect taxes on federally controlled land are "a measly pittance of what we should be getting," he said.
In 2010, Gov. Gary Herbert signed House Bill 143, authorizing Utah to take control of federal land, according a The New York Times article.
Michael Lyons, interim head of the department of political science, said some members of the Utah Legislature believe a part of the legislation that allowed Utah to join the U.S. - the Enabling Act of 1894 - requires the federal government to dispose of lands it currently controls inside state boundaries.
"I just don't think that's an accurate reading of Section 9," Lyons said. "I think they're taking it out of context."
Lyons said the enabling act states even after Utah gained statehood, the federal government would continue to own a substantial amount of the land inside Utah boundaries.
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prior to the creation of the state of Utah," Lyons said. "The Enabling Act delineates tracts ofland formerly in national government control that are ceded to the state of Utah then it says, 'But all the other federal land is ours and Utah has no claim to it."'
Philpot said the land inside Utah boundaries should belong to Utah, and the current administration hasn't gone far enough in enforcing the 2010 legislation.
You've heard we're the best-managed state in the nation. So what?
- Morgan Philpot, Utah gubernatorial candidate
Philpot said in a hypothetical scenario, reclaiming the lands via eminent domain and barring state roads from access by Bureau of Land Management officials could be an effective solution.
When questioned by the audience, Philpot said he would not be under obligation to rec\,gnize a federal injunction or a summons to the Supreme Court.
"(The federal government) taking our lands is not constitutional," Philpot said. "It is our right to expect that they be returned. If they're going to send troops out to Utah, fine, they can have the land. But they've lost the battle, because America in the West will not accept that. But that's how far we're going to have to push it."
Dave Aston, a graduate student studying political science, said he hadn't heard an approach like Philpot's before he attended the speech, but he remains skeptical of the candidate's plan to nullify federal land management in Utah.
Aston said he thought Philpot's idea of state sovereignty was interesting, because political sovereignty left the states, and the U.S. became more of a national identity long ago. Dan Alley, a junior studying sociology, said he also found the speech interesting.
"I think he's a good guy with a lot of gall," Alley said. "He's honest and straightforward with his ideas. He doesn't beat around the bush. He's got a lot of ideas that would surely be different and raise a lot of questions."
- steve.kent@aggiemail.usu.edu
Women engineers host networking event
BY CAITLIN MOFFITT staff writer
The College of Engineering's annual event
"Evening With Industry" provided students an opportunity to mingle and network with potential employers Wednesday.
The Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi - an engineering honors society - and USU Career Services hosted the event.
"This is the third year SWE and Career Services have co-sponsored the event," said Melissa Scheaffer, associate director of Career Services.
Lauren Berrett, a senior studying mechanical engineering and a member of SWE, was in charge of organizing the event.
"The evening includes an informal networking, which is an opportunity for students to hand out resumes," Berrett said.
"The ·engineering students who attended the dinner selected the company they wanted to sit with."
The purpose of the event was to help provide employer contacts and prepare students with networking experience, Schaefer said.
Career Services worked one on one with students to ensure their resumes marketed their skills,
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"In a world of online applications, this is a way for students to get their foot in the door and to establish a relationship with someone in the hiring process," Scheafer said. "The first time an employer sees your application shouldn't be the first time they see your name."
During the event students were able to ask questions of engineers that work in the industry, Berrett said. "They will get a better understanding of what it's like to transition from college to the real world," Berrett said.
Bethany Green, an employer from Williams Energy, said she supports
nomination fight in general - about as much as a Sin City breeze disturbs the real estate mogul's legendary hair. But he managed to create a stir of a different sort, at least for a day.
Romney said he was glad to get the support, but he seemed almost bemused to be caught up in the Trumpian drama.
"There are some things you just can't imagine happening. This is one of them," Romney said with a smile, looking out at the reporters and cameras jammed into the lobby ofthe hotel complex that bears Trump's name. The real estate mogul had entered to applause, with Romney and his wife, Ann, at his side
"Mitt is tough, he's smart, he's sharp and he's not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country we all love," Trump said. He vigorously shook Romney's hand and said, "Go out and get 'em. You can do it."
But the endorsement was just the finale for a puzzling chain of events that began Wednesday when Trump's office announced he would be flying to Las Vegas for a "major announcement" related to the presidential contest. Trump had announced last spring he would not run for the Republican nomina-
events like Evening with Industry because "it's a good experience to get face-to-face contact."
Green said she thinks networking opportunities are important for all students, not just those majoring in engineering.
"So much is online now, but networking events are good to get experience,"
tion but had hinted as recently as last month that he might run for president as an independent.
What would he say in Las Vegas? Gingrich advisers suggested Trump had sent "signals" that he planned endorse the fo~mer House speaker. The Gingrich team began leaking word ofan impending endorsement to news organizations including The Associated Press.
Nope. Reporters learned Thursday that Trump would be endorsing Romney instead.
Earlier, on a tour of a Las Vegas manufacturing facility, Gingrich made clear he had gotten the message.
"No," the former House speaker replied when asked ifhe was expecting Trump's endorsement. He added that he was amazed at the attention Trump was getting.
Romney hasn't always been Trump's man.
In an interview with CNN last April, Trump dismissed Romney as a "small business guy" and suggested Bain Capital, the venture capital firm where Romney made his millions, had bankrupted companies and destroyed jobs.
"He'd buy companies, he'd close companies, he'd get rid of jobs," Trump said.
Romney, for his part, turned down an invitation to participate in a presidential debate that Trump planned to moderate in Iowa in December, leading Trump to cancel the event. And while Romney, like most of the GOP hopefuls, visited Trump at his office in Manhattan to discuss campaign strategy, he slipped in and out of the building without speaking to reporters.
she said. Scheafer said about 130 engineering students attended the event, which featured 50 employers representing 17 companies.
"Last year, there were only eight companies that came," said Berrett, who was responsible for recruiting the employers.
"I sent 150 letters to different companies and heard back from these 17."
Scheafer said local and regional companies represented a range of local and nationwide opportunities.
"Lauren (Berrett) really promoted and delegated the planning process," said Shayli Elliott, a biological engineering major. "But I helped sell tickets to get as many people to come to the event."
Wendy Merkley, a graduate student who attended, said she thought it was a good opportunity to prepare for the future.
"I think it's a good experience because it gives you an opportunity to talk to employers about what they like about their job and what it's like working for a certain company," she said. "It's more intimate, so you can really talk to the employers about their jobs."
Scheafer said the university will host a career
Campus & Community USU choirs prepare for 1980s concert
The combined choirs of the USU Music Department will present That Totally Awesome '80s Concert Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Concert Hall located in the Chase Fine Arts Center.
"It's certainly not a typical evening of scholarly music from longgone composers," said Cory Evans, director of choral activities at USU. "The songs will have the audience longing for the days ofleg warmers, boom boxes and mullets."
That Totally Awesome '80s Concert is a follow-up to last year's That '70s Concert, also presented by the USU choirs.
See the Caine College of the Arts website for ticket information.
National eyes on USU student section
USU is nominated for "Best Under-the-Radar College Basketball Atmosphere" presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the sports company Intersport announced Jan. 30.
The "Best Under-the-Radar" competition will find the craziest, loudest, most unique, tradition-rich game-day atmospheres that are lesser-known nationally. Nine other schools are nominated and the winner will have an in-depth feature presented during the "GEICO Best of College Basketball" special that airs March 25 at 3 p.m. (EST) on CBS Sports.
"The Aggies' student section leads the Utah State faithful in providing one of the most intimidating home-court advantages in college basketball," the Intersport press release said. "Bellowing chants and ruthless intensity are the norm when the Aggies take the floor at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum."
Watch the Aggie fans in action and vote for the "Best Under the Radar" award on Facebook (facebook.com/Best9fC0UegeBasketball). To support USU or watch highlights from any of the participating schools, visit the website. Fans can share their vote with their friends on Facebook.
Voting opened Jan. 30 and ends Wednesday, Feb. 15 at noon (EST). Museum observes Valentine's Day
The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at USU will celebrate Valentine's Day in a unique and interactive way. The art displayed at the museum is offered as symbolic "gifts" starting Feb. 1. "This activity is something we are excited about because it gives our museum guests a rare opportunity to interact with the artwork we have while displaying their own feelings or reactions to the artwork for the rest of the public to see," said Casey T. Allen, the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art registrar and webmaster. "People can use a certain painting or photograph to express their feelings for someone else."
Trump has played an unusually prominent role in the presidential contest since last spring, when he mused publicly about joining the Republican field.
On Thursday, Romney said he was honored to receive the endorsement, but hoped even more to win the support of Nevada voters. The state holds presidential caucuses Saturday.
Trump, for his part, called Gingrich "a wonderful person" but said he had decided to endorse Romney two weeks ago.
"He's a friend of mine, I like him a lot. I respect him a lot. But this is the way I went," Trump said.
Trump said China policy was a key factor in his decision to back Romney. Trump has often accused China of manipulating its currency and "cheating" the U.S. -a theme Romney has echoed on the campaign trail.
Trump, a multimillionaire and host of a reality show where he famously proclaims ''You're fired,'' said he wasn't worried that his endorsement would hurt Romney, another wealthy businessman whose opponents have criticized as out-of touch.
"I really think he does connect, and he's starting to connect really well,'' Trump said.
Democrats, for their part, signaled they believe Trump's endorsement of Romney could work against him. The campaign sent out video of the endorsement event on the president's Twitter feed, with no added comment.
Rival candidate Rick Santorum said of the Trump endorsement, with no small amount of sarcasm: "I can't imagine Donald Trump being hypocritical. That would be totally out of character for Donald Trump."
From Feb. l-18, museum visitors are invited to select artwork at the museum as a symbolic Valentine's Day gift for their sweethearts, friends or family. Visitors may write a personal message on heart-shaped Post-it notes to be placed next to the artwork they select. Visitors can search for artwork together or select artwork in advance and send their Valentine on a search through the museum for the gift. Throughout the month of February, visitors can see which pieces of art others have chosen to give. Examples of visitor-selected gifts will also be posted to the museum's Facebook page.
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Landscape operations help _prevent injuries
BY DREW VAN DYKE stctff writer
Not all USU students are asleep at 3 a.m.
Some surrender to latenight cravings at the local Rancherito's, referred to by ' many as Beto's. Others are on break during graveyard shifts at work. Several may even be engaged in early morning cram sessions for an upcoming exam.
While many students' sleep schedules are determined by drowsiness, grades or ~ppetite - Drew R<>ska's span of shut-eye is determined by the weather, he said.
Roska, a senior majoring in special education, is one of 24 long-term employees who work for landscape operations to remove snow and ice on campus during the winter months.
"When it snows during the night, the University Police call us at 3 a.m.," Roska said. "We have to be in at 4 a.m. and work until the snow is cleared from all of the sidewalks."
After being contacted in the event of a late-night snowstorm, the landscape operations crew uses a combination of mechanized equipment and shovels to remove snow and ice before students and faculty arrive around 7 a.m.
'Tm a morning guy anyway, $0 I don't mind getting up early," Roska said. "It goes pretty quick, because we have a great crew."
Because the crew members work during early morning hours, they are often subjected to severe wind chill and temperatures well below freezing.
"This work is not for the
faint of heart," Roska said.
Though Roska and his colleagues are responsible for the major walkways on campus, there are additional employees who assist in removing snow and ice.
"Equipment operators are responsible for roads and parking lots, and facilities maintenance personnel take care of sidewalks leading up to the building entrances," said Jim Huppi, landscape architect and landscape manager for USU.
On occasion, additional part-time employees are also contacted to assist in hand shoveling.
"This year, we usually have personnel available 18 hours a day," Huppi said.
When early morning storms are not in the forecast, Roska said he works daytime hours to remove snow and ice between late afternoon and evening. An additional crew arrives on site each day at 6 a.m. to address icy spots that may have developed overnight.
Despite an efficient routine of frequent ice removal and upkeep, USU Facilities and the landscape operations team occasionally encounter obstacles.
"If a storm begins during the day or late afternoon, the snow gets walked on before we can finish and turns into ice," Huppi said. "We also have to go a lot slower, because there are people on the sidewalks."
In times of intense snowfall and wind, recently shoveled walkways can also become icy moments later.
"In a perfect world, it would stop snowing at 3 o'clock in the morning, so when we got here at 4 a.m., we could shovel and be LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS EMPLOYEES
Dr. Jim Davis, executive pathways. Because sidewalks
CURTIS RIPPLJNGER photo done by the time everybody their outstretched hands, Dulin said ice-related gets here," Roska said. injuring their wrists, injuries can also be prevent"Unfortunately, this is not a forearms or elbows," said ed by selecting appropriate perfect world."
As the Facilities team director of Student Health, on north-facing sides are works to do its best, stu- Wellness, and Recreation. sheltered from the sun, they dents and faculty members "Others hurt their knee or typically develop the most can also take preca1,1tions to twist their ankle when they ice. Outdoor stairways can avoid injuries from slipping are falling." also be dangerous due to on the ice.
While some ice-related narrow ledges and chan-
"The reality is, every- incidents are unavoidable, neled paths of water, he said one has to take some measures can be taken to "The Old Main steps are responsibility for their own prevent serious injury, he a constant problem area," walking," said Joe Dulin, said. Roska said. "The ground risk manager for USU Risk Both Davis and :Dulin isn't absorbing any of the Management Services. "But said it's important to where melting water, and it has a when you live in a climate shoes with good traction created an icy patch on the like ours, sometimes people and non-slick soles on bottom landing. I always slip and fall." particularly icy days. To have to hit that one up with
Dulin said there is an ensure stability on the ice a decent amount of salt." average of three "signifi- and prevent further damage If \!naddressed icy areas cant" ice-related falls each to his knees, Davis said he are discovered on campus, year in which bone fractures wears Yaktrax, a traction students and faculty occur. attachment that conforms to can contact the facilities
"Many people fall on most shoes. customer service office to
report the location, Dulin said.
Although there has been minimal snowfall and few injuries this year, the snow and ice-removal crews continually strive to become better, he said. "We take (falls) very seriously," Dulin said. "We have an interdepartmental meeting every (autumn) to talk about snow and ice removal across campus. When someone does fall and get hurt, we take it personally."
- drew.vandyke@aggiemail. usu edu
Alumni illustrate success offine arts program
BY MACKENZI VAN ENGELENHOVEN
features senior writer
Lily Toy Hong decided she wanted to be a children's book illustrator in the second grade.
"I didn't dare tell anyone," she said. "At the time, it seemed really impossible."
So after graduation, rather than pursue a career as an illustrator, she moved to Hawaii, and later worked on a degree in commercial art at Utah Technical College.
Then, she transferred to USU and began studying fine arts. Hong said she discovered that her long-time passion for books and illustration could become a profession. Her first book "How the Ox Star Fell From Heaven" began as a school assignment for one of her courses at USU and was later published after being named a finalist in a contest by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
She said she then went on to publish several successful picture books based on Chinese mythology, including "Two of Everything" and "The Empress and the Sill-worm."
"My stories came from Chinese mythology," she said. "And my style came out of mr, love for line and shape."
Hong !S one of several children's book illustrators to come out of the fine arts program at USU. The program, in the 1980s, under the direction of John Anderson and Glen Edwards, turned out a series of authors and illustrators of picture books who are now at the forefront of the field.
Another graduate Mark Buehner said he was inspired to pursue the industry after taking a class in children's book illustration at USU.
"I loved the USU program, because it had the mentality that you could make a career out of art," he said. "And I decided that I wanted to be part of a program with that mindset."
After graduation, Buehner moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., with his wife, where he said he struggled to find freelance work as an artist.
While working, he remembered his illustration class and how much he had enjoyed it and started showing his portfolios to agencies and authors.
Buehner said he eventually met a team of
writing a book about a dog who rode in a taxi and were looking for an illustrator.
Buehner completed several sample illustrations and the book was sent off to publishers.
"Once I did the first book, I was hooked," he said. "I loved it and loved the artistic freedom that came with the work." Since publishing "The Adventures ofTaxi
Dog," Buehner has gone on to publish more than 20 popular children's books and now frequently collaborates with this wife,
"It wasn't instant success or money," he
"But it worked out really well for me. I get to do something I love and have something fun to show for it."
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LILY TOY HONG IS ONE OF SEVERAL CHILDREN'S BOOK illustrators to come out ofUSU's fine arts program. Alumnuses Mark Buehner and Kevin Hawkes have gone on to illustrate books since graduating, as well. Photo courtesy of Uly Toy Hong authors
Carolyn.
said.
Another alumni of the USU fine arts program is Kevin Hawkes, who has illustrated dozens of books for both children and young adults. His chapter-book collaborations include work with award-winning author Eva Ibbotson, Hawkes said. "I love the art program at USU, because
BOOKS,
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Children's book illustrators
there was so much practical work for us," Hawkes said. "A lot of illustrators were brought in to do painting demonstrations, and it gave me a vision of doing it as well."
Hawke's break in the industry came after graduation, while working in a bookstore in Boston, where he spent his lunch breaks studying picture books, he said.
"A sales rep from major publishers came to the bookstore and ended up seeing my work," Hawkes said. "He took it back to New York, and my first book came out of that."
Though many art students worry about getting jobs in their field after graduation, Hong, Buehner and Hawkes are all examples of the breadth of possibilities artists can find jobs in, as well as the success that can come from art.
"Everyone in the industry has some quirky break," Hawkes said. "But if you're working hard and putting yourself out there, things will come together for you."
Buehner said there is an emphasis on the importance for young artists to spend their time studying to develop their own unique style and striving to always improve. ·
''Always strive to be the best you can be and exceed expectation," he said. "Don't let yourself become complacent. That way it stays fresh and exciting for you. Art and illustration can be tough professions, but I think that people that really are persistent and just keep going for it will make it."
"It's all about making your work so good it can't be resisted," Hawkes said. "I know it's hard to get in, but I have a firm belief that ifyou have amazing work, publishers will want it. They are looking and wanting to discover the next great talent. If you have that talent, you will make it."
Dreaming of a budget-friendly vacation
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The day begins like any other. A seemingly ordinary man, Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington), checks into a hotel and eats a fine meal.
The day quickly becomes abnormal when Nick steps outside his room to look at the view, which happens to be 21 stories above the ground, and the only space he has to stand on is an 18-inch ledge.
A crowd quickly gathers below, and before long, police have sealed off the
"Man on a Ledge" Grade: A area, and the only question everyone has is, "Who is the man on the ledge?" Head detective Jack Dougherty (Edward Burns) is the first to talk with Nick. Nick quickly tells him he
wants to talk with Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) as his negotiator. Mercer arrives on the scene and eventually discovers this man on a ledge is Nick Cassidy, an ex-cop accused of stealing a $40-million diamond who escaped from Sing Sing Prison and a 25-year sentence.
Meanwhile, Nick's brother, Joey (Jamie Bell), and Joey's girlfriend, Angela (Genesis Rodriguez), prepare to steal the famous diamond Nick was accused of taking.
"Man on a Ledge" is a bril-
liantly planned and intense heist movie, but one in which the audience never sees the planning occur.
I love "The Italian Job" and the Ocean's trilogy, where the planning is a part of the movie, but it's nice to see the heist unfold, leaving the audience to piece together how the it was masterminded.
This movie is a riveting thriller in which things may or may not be as they seem. The story is full of twists an<l turns, and it keeps the audience on their toes. All the· main characters
in "Man on a Ledge" are multi-dimensional. They all have histories, experiences that allow them to relate to each other and with the audience, and some of those experiences are explored in depth through interactions and flashbacks.
There's enough comedy to keep the story moving.
Many of the comedic elements come from Joey and Angela in their thieving adventures, since they are not professionals. Worthington is known for his roles in movies, such as Perseus in "Clash of the
Titans," Jake Sully in "Avatar" and Marcus Wright in "Terminator Salvation," but his name is still unfamiliar to many. Whether you know who he is or not, know that he's a versatile actor who delivers once again in "Man on a Ledge." Banks stands out like a sore thumb as a beautiful, although tough woman deal· ing with a group of male police officers, reminiscent of her role as Lara Brennan in "The Next Three Days." Her next big role will require lots of makeup and will be hardly recognizable as Effie Trinket in "Hunger Games." Bell plays a similar character to others he's played in his prior movies, like "Jumper," "The Eagle," and "The Adventures of Tinlin," but don't let that deter you. I enjoy his roles as an intelligent supporting character that is interesting enough to make the audience curious about his past, and "Man on a Ledge" gives Bell a chance to explore a slightly different role and still allow for intrigue.
This was Director Asger Leth's first feature film. His past in documentaries is different than most; they are in-your-face, conflicting and exciting. A prime example is his previous work, "Ghosts of Cite Soleil," an intense, in-depth look at young gang leaders in Haiti inspired by American rap music. This background helps give the fictional thriller "Man on a Ledge" a different feel than other thrillers. The music was well done. The score. was ominous and multi-layered for most of the movie - perfect for a thriller of this magnitude. Henry Jackman, who composed the music for "Puss in Boots" and "X-Men: First Class," seemed to draw from his background working with Hans Zimmer and his past in classical and electronica music.
My favorite type of heist movies are the ones where I can believe the heist can actually be pulled off, and "Man on a Ledge" is certainly one of those. If you appreciate heist movies, you will be happy with "Man on a Ledge."
- Spencer Palmer is a graduate student working towara an MBA with a recent bachelor's in mechanical engineering. He enjoys watching all sorts of movies. Email him at spencer.palmer@aggiemail. usu.edu
MEN'S BASKETBALL
SOPHOMORE GUARD PRESTON MEDLIN shoots over Nevada defenders in the Jan. 7 loss. CODY GOCHNOUR photo
Utah State
BY CURTIS LUNDSTROM staff writer
Senior Ashlee Brown recorded a double-double with 30 points and 14 rebounds as the Utah State women's basketball team pulled off a come-from-behind win against San Jose State 78-73 Thursday. "(Ashlee) led our team physically and emotionally," said head coach Raegan Pebley. "She played very tough. Players have courage to make plays because of the confidence and leadership from her."
It was a close first half as neither team was able to pull away. Each time the Spartans started to build a lead, the Aggies answered and kept it close. San Jose led by six on three different occasions and Utah State's biggest lead came at 34-31 with a minute left before the break. The teams picked up where they left off to start the second half before the Spartans went on a 9-2 run with 17 minutes left. After a layup from Ta'rea Cunnigan, the Aggies trailed by seven. The deficit grew to 12 before USU was able to slow the Spartans offense
They stayed confident and knew what they needed to do."
- head coach Raegan Pebley, USU' women's basketball
Aggies lose to Wolf Pack 53-52 in final seconds for second loss to Nevada this season
BY TYLER HUSKINSON assistant sports editor
Sophomore guard Deonte Burton scored 13 points, bul: it was an offbalance 3-pointer with 11 seconds left that gave Nevada a 53-52 win at the Lawlor Events Center on Thursday.
The Aggies (12-11, 4-4 WAC) have suffered several close losses this season - especially on the roadand this one might have stung the most.
"That's a tough loss - as tough as it gets," said USU head coach Stew Morrill. "Our guys played their hearts out and battled. We pound them on the boards; the game plan was well executed. Our triangleand-2 bothered them."
Morrill said he played several different defenses well.
"We got the pace of the game where we wanted it," Morrill said. "We got them standing around a lot not knowing what to do. It was exactly what we had hoped to do coming in."
Neither team was able to find its offense in the first half, but Nevada held a 19-18 lead heading into halftime_ Nevada (19-3, 8-0 WAC) finished the game shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 33 percent from the 3-point line.
Junior forward Malik Story led the Wolf Pack with 18 points and four rebounds.
USU out-rebounded Nevada 34-28 and junior forward Kyisean Reed led the Aggies with 10 boards. The Aggies came up with 18 offensive rebounds, which translated to nine second-chance points. In a game that saw 14 lead changes and four ties, USU built a seven-point lead six minutes into the second half. Senior guard Brockeith Pane, who finished with 12 points and five assists, made a layup and hit a free throw to give USU a 36-29 lead with 13:42 to play.
run. , "It started on defense," said junior forward Morgan Grim. "We got a lot of rebounds, and it pushed the break.
Nevada senior forward Dario Hunt, who averages nearly a doubledouble every game, finished with two points and five rebounds.
"The monster really took him out of it at the start of the game," Grim said_ "He didn't really look to score a lot, so that helped. We kept him off the boards, so that was pretty good. I thought we were physical with him like we needed to be. It's a good step forward."
Nevada quickly erased the lead on a pair of 3's from Burton, and Patrick Nyeko quickly erased the lead one minute later. But USU maintained the lead over the next 12 minutes, until Story hit his fourth 3-pointer of the game to give Nevada a 49-48 lead with four minutes to play.
Reed took the lead back for USU on a layup with 2:51,to play, and Pane extended the lead 52-50 with 2:11 to play on a 10-foot jumper, but that would be the last field goal the Aggies would score, as Nevada's defense took over_
"The one stat that haunts me is the turnovers," Morrill said. "Sixteen turnovers in a game like that is far too many. Credit (Nevada). We had a heck of a time scoring against them. They're athletic and quick and caused us fits. We struggled at that start."
USU had a chance to extend its lead before Burton's clutch 3-pointer, but Nevada sophomore forward Devonte Elliot blocked Ben Clifford's shot attempt with 27 seconds left.
Despite the road woes, USU remains optimistic.
"We're 10 points away from being 7-1," Grim said. "Some of them are going to come your way and some of them aren't. Hopefully they come at the end of the season."
Sophomore guard Preston Medlin led USU with 15 points and hit one of his three 3-pointers as part of the - ty.d.hus@aggiemail.usu.edu
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down. Brown ignited a Utah State run with a free throw and four minutes later the Aggies outscored the Spartans 12-2 to close to within one. Brown had five points during the stretch. The Spartans responded with a run of their own and pushed the lead back to seven with under four minutes to play.
Pebley said the Aggies kept their confidence. "We tried to keep focus on the task at hand," Pebley said. "They stayed confident and knew what they needed to do. They trusted the extra pass and hustled."
In a half full of runs, the Aggies charged back and took their first lead of the second half on a 3-pointer from junior guard Devyn Christensen at 72-71. Christensen was one of three USU players in double figures with 17 points_ Senior forward Maddy Plunkett added 13.
Utah State finished shooting 36.9 percent from the field and converted 23-37 free-throw attempts for 62.2 percent. Brown made 16-23 attempts - both game highs - and pulled down 10 offensive rebounds.
The Aggies improved to 14-6 overall with the win and 5-1 in WAC play. The Spartans dropped to 8-13 and 3-3 in the WAC.
Utah State concludes its three-game road trip with a visit to Hawaii on Saturday, Feb. 4.
"The biggest challenge is travel," Pebley said. "We will stay focused on what we're going to Hawaii for, and we'll prepare and recover and work toward our goal."
Before their game Thursday the Wahine held a 7-13 record, including a 3-2 mark in WAC play_ Sophomore • See WOMEN, Page 10
JUNIOR GUARD DEVYN CHRISTENSEN pulls up in a game against Fresno State earlier this season. The Aggies are now 6-1 in the WAC. KIMBERLY SHORTS photo
Super Bowl XLVI for dummies
The Super Bowl is much more than a football gamethere's the parties, the food, the halftime show. With so much else going on, it's easy to get distracted from the game. In the next 500 or so words I'm going to break down the two teams playing this year, so even someone who doesn't like football can get more out of the game. Here's my simple guide, devoid of sports jargon and confusing statistics.
The Super Bowl is being played in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. It will be televised on NBC. The New York Giants are playing the New England Patriots. The two teams aren't strangers; they met four years ago in the Super
Bowl. In 2008, the Patriots entered the game with a perfect record; they didn't lose a game all season.
The Giants won that game and dashed New England's dreams of a perfect season. There are no perfect records on the line this year, but the matchup is a big one. New England head coach Bill Belichick will tie the record for most Super Bowls coached. Now I'll break down the teams. New England will be wearing their blue jerseys. They are anchored by star quarterback Tom Brady. Brady is a hall-of-fame-caliber player. He has won three previous Super Bowls, going back to 2002. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound
quarrerback has thrown the ball 449 yards this season. He is second in the NFL in the total amount of yards this season.
The two teams look fairly well matched on offense, but a slight edge can be given to the Patriots at tight end. The tight end position is a hybrid of an offensive lineman and wide receiver. Basically, they are blockers who can also catch the ball.
The Patriots run their offense with multiple tight
ends on the field. Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez are their two featured ends and are probably the best in the NFL at their position. Good news for the Giants, Gronkowski is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, which may limit his productivity.
The New York Giants will be wearing white jerseys. Their quarterback Eli Manning had NFL history even before he was born. He is the son of Archie Manning, who played for the New Orleans saints. He is also the younger brother of Peyton Manning, who is the hall-of-fame-caliber quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts.
Eli Manning has stepped outside of the family dynasty
and is making a name for himself. He's a pretty good player, too, but between the two quarterbacks, the edge goes to Brady.
The Giants are better at catching the ball. The tandem of Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks at the wide receiver position has been a huge factor all season long. Nicks has four touchdowns in the playoffs - only four other players have reached that mark.
If all the pieces come together, the Patriots may have the edge defensively. In the regular-season they struggled to limit teams, but since Patrick Chung and Brandon Spikes returned to the field, they have been much more effective.
When the two teams are
compared
2012 champion is too difficult to pick
seemingly out the back door.
Bowl
Jimmy Kimmel had just done a comedy spot about how much
it costs to buy ad space during the Super Bowl and did a whole bit about "wasting $2 million of Fox's money," just before making his game prediction inside the stadium. His pick was a shocker, as he went with the Patriots. The Jumbotron behind him flashed "Really?" and he reconfirmed he was going with the New England underdog, led by some scrappy newcomer named Tom Brady over the overwhelmingly favored St. Louis Rams. It was as bold and odd as his quirky sense of humor, and what was even more strange, he was right - the Patriots hung on, despite Kurt Warner's 365 passing yards, and pulled off a miracle championship win off of Adam Vinateri's foot. At the time I couldn't have been happier. I'm from L.A., home of the former Los Angeles Rams before one-sided owner Georgia Frontier didn't see eye to eye with SoCal and snuck the team to St. Louis
The Rams' organization left a bad taste in my mouth, along with my family and friends who suddenly had no football team to support, and we were ecstatic when a "nobody" quarterback who was drafted after 198 other prospects kept the Warner, Frontier and the returning champions quiet. For a brief moment I was a Pats fan.
It's been a decade of dominant footballs times, near misses, alleged taping of games and a wild pass that seems to glue itself to David Tyree's helmet, and tides have turned. In a few short years, the charming underdog has become the perennial favorite and facing a team praying for a "New York miracle" in Indianapolis on Sunday.
The correlations between that game in 2002 and Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday
are pretty uncanny, the most namely of such is the pairing of a high-octane, nearly unstoppable offense and an ever-questioned quarterback who has something to prove in an effort to lift him to elite status.
In all my years of priding myself on being an expert analyst and a master predictor - at least in my head - this may be the toughest pick I have ever laid out.
Stats, players and matchups don't determine the winner in this case; it simply comes down to who the football gods back up at the right time. It comes down to the heart, the spectacle and which story makes more sense to come true. Is it time for the Patriots, who are pseudo-lacking their best offensive threat in Rob Gronkowski, to reclaim a throne that has been theirs for most of the last decade, or an all-around deceptively dangerous team, on all sides of the ball, who believe beyond all odds they can slay the giant because they've done it twice in the last four years?
I went through all the numbers and couldn't make a pick, outlined every scenario and couldn't make a pick; I even
flipped a coin and didn't feel comfortable. I'm close to picking Madonna to win the thing. My only real argument is that it's been 10 years since the game-changing Patriots made their mark, and it's only natural that it comes full circle, because that's just how sports work.
It's in that respect I am looking for the Giants to make the right move at the right time and give Brady night terrors from here to retirement.
Giants 31, Patriots 24 I may be wrong in this game, but only one claim is true: After an exuberantly exciting season, the NFL has officially survived the lockout. Football heals all wounds.
- Steve Schwartzman is a junior majoring in communication studies. He has had just about every job in sports writing, including biogs, analysis, statistics and fantasy football tips, but especially loves making bold picks. Think you can outpick Steve? Let him know: steve.schwartzman@aggiemail.usu. edu.
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The Utah State men's tennis team took to the Sports Academy courts in hopes of capturing its first win of the season Thursday night but fell short against the Montana State Bobcats 3-4.
The Aggies started off strong, winning two doubles matches to gain the first point.
the Aggies looked to maintain their momentum in singles action, but the Bobcats were not ready to back down. Singles action proved to be more of a challenge for the young Aggie team, as the Bobcats refused to hand over any matches easily.
"We were expecting them not to back down," said assistant coach Bryan Marchant. "They are a believing team."
Posluny battled back against Montana's Nik.las Brandes in the No I singles, after losing the first set 6-7 in a tie breaker. Hitting his shots and keeping his intensity high, Poslusny beat Brandes in the second.
The third set brought more problems than successes for Poslusny. The native German was issued a code violation when he smashed his racket onto the court after getting down love-30, 4-5.
The resulting penalty point was awarded to Brandes, giving him a chance to win the match with a love-40 advantage After an unforced error from Poslusny at love-40, Posluny fired a ball into the side of the court and earned USU its second code violation. The point penalty was transferred to fellow Aggie player Wearmouth's Montana opponent Diego Campos, playing the No.4 singles position.
Wearmouth struggled against Campos and lost the first set 7-5. Wearmouth was up five games to none in the second set when his opponent found a groove with his forehands and serves and hit his marks. The second set went into a tie breaker, and Wearmouth won the second set 6-7 to level the playing field.
Trouble struck in the third when Campos' left leg cramped at 3-1. After a medical time out, Campos stepped gingerly but maintained his level of play.
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-Curran Wearmouth, lJSU'men's tennis
away - nothing fancy, just put the ball away," Wearmouth said about his game plan against the injured Bobcat. Wearmouth battled for more than three hours, fighting his own cramping legs and injured left arm. In the end, the marathon match went to Montana State. Marchant said Wearmouth played like a seasoned vet and not the incoming freshman he is.
"He was cramping, too ,and played a tough match - played through the pain," Marchant said of Wearmouth. "He played smart, just didn't get it done."
Wearmouth said his opponent's ability to dominate the game frustrated his own style of tennis.
"(Campos) was solid on both sides, and I really tried to exploit him with my inside-out forehand," Wearmouth said. "He went up 6-0 in the tie break - started thumping forehands out of nowhere; it was frustrating - fc;lt like I went away from my game for a little while there ." In the No. 3 and No. 5 singles positions, the Aggie players held
strong to defeat the Bobcats. Fritz defeated MSU's Albert Fuentes 6-3, 6-2 in No. 3 singles. Junior Lenny Whiting defeated. Prithiv Sivasubrainium in a threeset battle, 6-7, 6-4, 6-1 in No. 5 singles. Senior Nate Ballam fought but ended up
and Racquet Club in Logan. - mega.bodi@aggiemail.usu.edu
Doubles 1. Sven Poslusny/Marcus Fritz (USU) def. Diego Campos/Alberto Fuentes (MSU), 8-2
Club has its first Teddy Bear Toss at its game against Northern Arizona University at 7 p.m. at the Eccles Ice Center
"Our goal is for every fan in attendance to have a stuffed animal that they can donate to children in the hospital ," said hockey club President Bryce Scherschel. "We're really trying to get the word out so kids in the hospitals can have a brighter Valentine's Day."
Spectators are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to throw onto the ice after the first Aggie goal. All the teddy bears tossed will be donated by the club players to sick children in local hospitals
The event was made popular by the Western Hockey Leagues and Scherschel said he hopes to bring the same giving attitude to Logan.
"The school and community have been incredibly supportive of us over the years, and we feel we haven't done enough to show our gratitude " Scherschel said. "Doing an event like this is a step in the right direction for our team."
Signing day success
BY TAVIN STUCKI sports editor
Signing day - arguably the most important day for the near future of any college football program.
This year Utah State coaches competed with some BCS schools for prospects, something head coach Gary Andersen hasn't dealt with much during his time in Logan.
"Overall it was highly competitive," Andersen said. "The level of competition went up again for us, and it's continued to do that every single year."
Despite recruiting battles with various BCS programs, as well as University of Utah and Brigham Young University, Andersen's staff signed 15 new recruits
Among them is former Jordan High School star and Snow College offensive lineman Bill Vavau, who helped the Badgers to a victory in the Tops of the Mountains Bowl
New Recruits
last season.
Glendale Community College's Patrick Ward is another O-lineman who signed with Utah State. The 6-foot-4 270-pound Phoenix native chose to play football in Logan over enrolling at Washington State and Purdue.
The Aggies picked a couple of defenders out of Florida: linebacker Delray Hamilton of Hallandale Beach, Fla., and wide receiver Bruce "Jojo" Natson, who formerly played with current Aggie wide out Travis Reynolds at Boyd Anderson High School in Oakland Park, Fla.
"We ventured out - again, had some success in Florida," Andersen said. "That was great to see. We are very happy with those two young men."
BYU quarterback Riley Nelson's younger brother D,J. who verbally committed during fall 2011, also signed. The 5-foot-9 Utah 4A MVP said he was swayed to play at USU because of the opportunity to
play quarterback.
"It's a great day, it kind of went how we thought it would," Andersen said. "This recruiting schedule went all the way down to the last minute Did we get everybody that we wanted? No."
Andersen lost the recruiting battle for Snow defensive lineman and captain Tenny Palepoi to Utah. The 2,95-pounder also had a scholarship offer from BYU. Former Logan High quarterback Jeff Manning will suit up for USU next season after returning from his LOS mission, as will Sky View defensive lineman Eric Berntson and Bountiful linebacker Travis Parrish. "It is a solid class in the state of Utah," Andersen said, "especially if you look at the returning missionaries that are back " - tavin.stucki@aggiemail.usu. edu
FOOTBALL RECRUITING
Name Andrew Chen Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Exp Hometown (Last School) OT 6-3 245 FR HS West Hills, Calif. (Chaminade College Prep)
Jeff Manning QB 6-5 180 Travis Parrish LB 6-3 195 Class FR FR FR
Former Walk-Ons Now On Scholarship Exp HS HS HS Hometown (Last School) Smithfield, Utah (Sky View HS) Logan, Utah (Logan HS) Bountiful, Utah (Bountiful HS)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Exp Hometown (Last School)
McKade Brady S 5-11 183 SR 2L Cove, Utah (S~ View HS/BYU) Jefferson Court LB 6-2 220 SO SQ Alta, Utah (Alta HS/BYU) B.J Larsen DL 6-5 265 SO IL Logan, Utah (Logan HS) Brad Theurer TE 6-3 233 JR 2L Logan, Utah (Logan
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Acoustic music On Friday, Feb. 3 popular
Feb. 3 singer/songwriter JessieJo Kerr will perform at Pier
Saturday
Feb. 4 Bring a Teddy Bear with you and after the AGGIES score
•> Free Seminar: Reinvent, Redefine, the first goal we will throw
Recreate- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Eccles the bears onto the ice. All Conference Center 207 Teddy Bears will be given to
•> Annual Art Guild Warehouse Show- hospitalized and sick children here in Cache Valley for Noon to 4 p.m. FAC 102 Valentines Day.
•> Chinese New Year Show- 6 to 7:30 p.m On Saturday, Feb. 4, Eccles Conference Center Auditorium Guitarist/vocalist Christina
- 216 Johnson will perform at
•> Aggie Game Nights- 7 to 11:55 p.m. Pier 49 San Francisco Style
ENGR201 Sourdough Pizza from 6-8
•> USU Gymnastics vs. Wisconsin- p.m. Saturday. Christina Whitewater- 7 p.m: Spectrum is a USU student who is in
•> Co-Ed 6 on 6 Volleyball Tournament the top tier choral group, -All Day HPER Building 203, 213 The Chamber Singers. This
•> Forgotten Photographs of the Union promises to be a great show. There will be no cover charge, Pacific- All Day Library but tips are appreciated.
•> Bang! Thwack! Plop! Comics- 10 to 5 Beaver Mountain is p.m. Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of having a rail jam this Art Saturday, Feb. 4. The
•> Marion R. Hyde exhibit- 10 to 5 p.m. event is being held to raise Tippets Exhibit Halt funds for a program called
•> Fragments of Terror- 10 to 5 p.m. Nora Provide, which is a nonprofit Eccles Harrison Museum of Art organization providing relief
•> Eierience Ancient Greece- 10 to 4 to disaster areas across the p.m. useum of Anthropology globe. The Proceeds from
•> Chinese New Year Show- 6 to this event will be going to 7:30 p.m. Eccles Conference Center help Haiti get back onto their Auditorium 216 feet. More information can be found at www.Provide4life.
•> USU Hockey vs. Northern AZ- 7 p.m. org. Eccles Ice Center Common Ground hosts
You Need to Know: ice fishing on Monday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. Cost is $3. We will be ice fishing at Hyrum Dam. Common Ground is a non-profit organization that provides outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. To sign up for this activity, request transportation or to learn about other activities, call 713-0288.
The Bridger Folk Music Society presents a concert with autoharp player, singer and songwriter Bryan Bowers on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2012 at 7 p.m. at a private home in Logan. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling Ron or Lisa at 435-881-3261 or 435-757-5420. Seating is limited, so advance purchase is recommended. The Bridger Folk Music Society also presents a concert with singer and songwriter percussionist Christopher Williams on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at 7:30 pm at Crumb Brothers Bakery, 291 S. 300 West in Logan, UT. Tickets are $13 and are available by calling 435-757-3468.
Live Music at Caffe Ibis featuring Devon Bartlett. His music is lyrically based around love, harmony, growth, and · heart. His charm will put a smile on your face. Acoustic. Friday 4:45-6:45 p.m. 52 Federal Ave., Logan. Also Live Music at Caffe Ibis featuring Withered Soul. Tim Pearce and Co. back at the Ibis. Lets show them some love. Sign up for our library website usability survey. Survey begins Feb. 1, and ends Feb. 29. Email hannah.kim@ usu.edu to sign up for time slots; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - should only last 45 minutes, and you get a $10 Smith's gift card.
