"USU on verge of financial crisis" was the headline that hit Utah State University last Wednesday. With our economic crisis full fledge we are seeing more cuts and more affects around the nation, it is starting to hit home. Our university greatly and also our community. The legislature and the governor are currently in a battle to see how much of a budget cut higher education should get. With the legislative session coming soon the students need to get together and let the legislature know how these budget cuts will affect them personally.
Government relations are a big part of any major corporation, which is why USU has its own representative that deals with federal and state relations, has a student organization called the Government Relations Council (GRC) and offers a lobbying internship in spring semester. Every spring these three organizations get together, with the president of the school, to decide what to lobby in the upcoming legislative session. Then they rally their forces, with as many students as possible, to let the legislature know that USU is important and have students that care. Last year this group was able to get text free text books which helped all students in lowering their cost to further their education. This year USU's major concern is obviously budget cuts and how much it is going to affect faculty and students. We are looking at a potential of 600 jobs lost, bigger class sizes, departments combining and higher tuition costs.
With GRC and the lobbying groups combined, they currently could have about 40 people on capital hill at the end of January to represent USU, with about 14,000 students currently enrolled in the school, 40 people aren't going to tell other people that the students care. These organizations have done the work, setting up what to talk about, giving the necessary training, making connections, arranging times and transportation to go to Salt Lake. Students need to get involved, join the fight to help our beloved university. The group goes down about five times during the legislative session, they discuss what is going on that discuss what is going on that day in legislation, what the goal is for the students. Once there USU will make a stand, with well dressed, well mannered, respectable knowledgeable students. Letting the Legislature know that we don't want these budget cuts that will affect our education and the community we live in. Join the group, represent USU in its time of need. It ill give you experience, confidence, a new group of friends and could potentially save the university that you are obtaining your higher education from.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Rock Haus
LOGAN - The Rock Haus in Logan is a hidden treasure of the community. Logan canyon has some of the best rock climbing in the world, naturally there is a rock climbing gym close by. The Rock Haus is a 12,000 sq ft. climbing gym, with bouldering and roped rock climbing. This gym creates a perfect atmosphere for beginners or advanced climbers and everyone in between.
Our society today enjoys becoming healthy by eating well and working out in a variety of ways. Rock climbing is considered one of the best work outs, it push’s you to your limit and requires every muscle in your body creating the ultimate work out. In addition it is fun, once you walk in and see the climbing walls you get a rush thinking of how make it to the top. After completing one rout you will want to conquer the whole gym.
“It’s a great place to start” according to the Rock Haus staff. They have the equipment for every age, if we were to take pictures of everyone that came to the Rock Haus for a week we would see a wide array of people from a father climbing with his five year old daughter to college students on dates and others tackling the hardest rout or a family with an array of ages of children going at it for the first time. This is a great place to come, try something new, get a work out and have a great time.
For children with a passion for rock climbing and are willing to work hard, parents look into the new The Rock Haus Youth Climbing team for ages 8 to 18. They practice bi weekly and are involved in USA climbing competitions. The Rock Haus also strives to give back to the community; most recently they helped a struggling family with unexpected medical bills. They hosted a rock climbing competition; all the money went to the family. Rock Haus staff has a passion for rock climbing and want to share their knowledge. So if you want a good work out, willing to try something knew, hoping to challenge your family or roommates check out the Rock Haus.
For more information on the Rock Haus check out their website at www.rockhausgym.com
Our society today enjoys becoming healthy by eating well and working out in a variety of ways. Rock climbing is considered one of the best work outs, it push’s you to your limit and requires every muscle in your body creating the ultimate work out. In addition it is fun, once you walk in and see the climbing walls you get a rush thinking of how make it to the top. After completing one rout you will want to conquer the whole gym.
“It’s a great place to start” according to the Rock Haus staff. They have the equipment for every age, if we were to take pictures of everyone that came to the Rock Haus for a week we would see a wide array of people from a father climbing with his five year old daughter to college students on dates and others tackling the hardest rout or a family with an array of ages of children going at it for the first time. This is a great place to come, try something new, get a work out and have a great time.
For children with a passion for rock climbing and are willing to work hard, parents look into the new The Rock Haus Youth Climbing team for ages 8 to 18. They practice bi weekly and are involved in USA climbing competitions. The Rock Haus also strives to give back to the community; most recently they helped a struggling family with unexpected medical bills. They hosted a rock climbing competition; all the money went to the family. Rock Haus staff has a passion for rock climbing and want to share their knowledge. So if you want a good work out, willing to try something knew, hoping to challenge your family or roommates check out the Rock Haus.
For more information on the Rock Haus check out their website at www.rockhausgym.com
Utah State Debate Team
LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University (USU) has a team that is turning heads around the country, but gets little attention back at home. The USU Debate team this year was comprised of eleven people, one amazing coach and limited founds.
Utah State is in the Northwest Forensic Conference, over the course of a season they will compete against a variety of schools and travel across the west. This year the team traveled to Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington State for different competitions each time making a good impression. Other teams fear and praise USU; coaches enjoy the team for being hard working, competitive, knowledgeable and respectable. Challengers fear some of their competitors from USU but know they will have good and challenging rounds.
Majority of Universities fund their debate teams, their coaches get paid, their members get scholarships, all traveling is paid for and all fee’s for competitions are paid for. At USU they are lucky they have a coach that loves his work and is dedicated to his students. Dr. Tom Worthen pays for basically everything, with minimal help from the school, and members don’t have to pay anything. Worthen has been coaching for 30 years at different universities and has been at USU for five years. Most teams have numbers ranging from ten to forty; USU had 11 team members this year. Worthen always says “Our team is quality not quantity.” He couldn’t be more right.
The most recent competition was in Bellingham Washington at Western Washington University. This is the competition everyone prepares for; it is the final conference tournament and the last tournament before nationals. Competition is high; competitors have been practicing all year on their speech’s and debate skills. Two days of intense competition, hoping you won your debate rounds and praying you won’t mess up on your speech. Third day is finals, everyone that came out as the best compete a few more times. Results are in; USU comes in on top once again. Since it is the end of the season conference champions are awarded for doing the best all season. USU was awarded the highest award in the conference, being honored as a Gold Metal School. A dedicated coach and dedicated students will strive for the same honor next year, as for now this year was a major success.
Utah State is in the Northwest Forensic Conference, over the course of a season they will compete against a variety of schools and travel across the west. This year the team traveled to Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington State for different competitions each time making a good impression. Other teams fear and praise USU; coaches enjoy the team for being hard working, competitive, knowledgeable and respectable. Challengers fear some of their competitors from USU but know they will have good and challenging rounds.
Majority of Universities fund their debate teams, their coaches get paid, their members get scholarships, all traveling is paid for and all fee’s for competitions are paid for. At USU they are lucky they have a coach that loves his work and is dedicated to his students. Dr. Tom Worthen pays for basically everything, with minimal help from the school, and members don’t have to pay anything. Worthen has been coaching for 30 years at different universities and has been at USU for five years. Most teams have numbers ranging from ten to forty; USU had 11 team members this year. Worthen always says “Our team is quality not quantity.” He couldn’t be more right.
The most recent competition was in Bellingham Washington at Western Washington University. This is the competition everyone prepares for; it is the final conference tournament and the last tournament before nationals. Competition is high; competitors have been practicing all year on their speech’s and debate skills. Two days of intense competition, hoping you won your debate rounds and praying you won’t mess up on your speech. Third day is finals, everyone that came out as the best compete a few more times. Results are in; USU comes in on top once again. Since it is the end of the season conference champions are awarded for doing the best all season. USU was awarded the highest award in the conference, being honored as a Gold Metal School. A dedicated coach and dedicated students will strive for the same honor next year, as for now this year was a major success.
Great Harvest
LOGAN – Logan has a plentiful array of dining areas. Some “chain” restaurants and others are locally grown. Great Harvest is considered a franchise but the minute you walk in the door you’ll feel like home. With amazing bread, delectable sweets and incredible sandwiches be prepared to make many visits.
James is the owner of the Great Harvest in Logan, since it is a franchise it came with standards but James added his own touch and made it a home town favorite. There are approximately 26 different kinds of bread made in the store; bakers arrive early in the morning so every day you get the freshest bread possible. The variety ranges from wheat bread to raspberry blueberry bread and many other options in between. When you walk in you’ll be greeted with a free, warm, slice of bread.
People fall in love with the sweets, a sweets baker comes in early in the morning to bake the important cookies, sweet rolls, brownies, fruit bars, muffins and scones. These delectable treats will have you hooked. The home town favorite is the sweet roll, with or with out nuts, you will get a sweet roll the size of your two hands for less than two dollars. In need of a chocolate fix, check out the brownies, options include white chocolate, milk chocolate or nuts. They are huge and divine; don’t forget your milk on the way out.
When you need an incredible sandwich, look no farther. James, his wife and the staff created amazing sandwiches that have customers coming back for more. The sandwiches are unique made with fresh bread and local ingredients. There are some regulars that come in everyday to get the same sandwich because they can’t get enough. You’ll have an option of six different unique sandwiches, half or whole, chips or carrots for a reasonable price.
The staff is friendly; you can tell they love their job. They are willing to do anything for you, make your gift basket extra special, wrap 300 cookies for you or what ever else you could possibly need. You’ll meet many locals with unique stories in the welcoming environment; don’t forget to look at the local art while you’re eating and watch others pass the store through the big windows. Once you come in, you’ll turn into family and will want to always come back.
James is the owner of the Great Harvest in Logan, since it is a franchise it came with standards but James added his own touch and made it a home town favorite. There are approximately 26 different kinds of bread made in the store; bakers arrive early in the morning so every day you get the freshest bread possible. The variety ranges from wheat bread to raspberry blueberry bread and many other options in between. When you walk in you’ll be greeted with a free, warm, slice of bread.
People fall in love with the sweets, a sweets baker comes in early in the morning to bake the important cookies, sweet rolls, brownies, fruit bars, muffins and scones. These delectable treats will have you hooked. The home town favorite is the sweet roll, with or with out nuts, you will get a sweet roll the size of your two hands for less than two dollars. In need of a chocolate fix, check out the brownies, options include white chocolate, milk chocolate or nuts. They are huge and divine; don’t forget your milk on the way out.
When you need an incredible sandwich, look no farther. James, his wife and the staff created amazing sandwiches that have customers coming back for more. The sandwiches are unique made with fresh bread and local ingredients. There are some regulars that come in everyday to get the same sandwich because they can’t get enough. You’ll have an option of six different unique sandwiches, half or whole, chips or carrots for a reasonable price.
The staff is friendly; you can tell they love their job. They are willing to do anything for you, make your gift basket extra special, wrap 300 cookies for you or what ever else you could possibly need. You’ll meet many locals with unique stories in the welcoming environment; don’t forget to look at the local art while you’re eating and watch others pass the store through the big windows. Once you come in, you’ll turn into family and will want to always come back.
CAPSA
It is estimated that 2 million to 4 million U.S. women are assaulted by a domestic partner every year, twelve million women (25% of the female population) will be abused in their lifetime and with 6,117 domestic violence calls in one year from Logan alone, it is a blessing that we have one Community Abuse Prevention Service Agency (CAPSA) here locally. CAPSA is a non profit organization dedicated to preventing abuse in Logan. They have a 24-hr crisis help line, education courses, a safe house, and a facility with therapists and social workers.
April is sexual assault awareness month, CAPSA partners with locals to promote their efforts in educating the community on stopping abuse. To start off the month CAPSA and Utah State University team to host “Walk a Mile In Her Shoes.” Gentlemen from the community come grab a pair of high heels and walk a one mile course around the university to kick off awareness month. Next a 5K “Run from Violence” & 1 Mile Walk is hosted by CAPSA. This gives everyone to get out and stretch their legs in the spring weather for a great cause. Finally on June 1st a golf tournament is held for sponsors. Sponsors, depending on the size of their donation, will receive a golf game, lunch, name/logo on a sign and an ad in the Herald Journal. You can also come for lunch or just golf, all proceeds go to CAPSA.
CAPSA is one of the fastest growing non-profit organizations in Cache Valley. Starting out with a hotline to help victims of abuse in 1976 by Marsha Rawlins from her home went to 1996 when major expansion was needed after progressing steadily including the founding of Somebody’s Attic, safe houses and hiring the first staff members. In 2004 a new shelter was built after the community helped build funds for the expansion, the shelter includes eight separate rooms/beds for 32 adults, cribs, two large living rooms and two kitchens. Now they run a 24 hour hotline, an emergency shelter, 4 educational support groups, and an active volunteer program. From July 2006 to June 2007 CAPSA sheltered 371 individuals, 5500 crisis calls, 400 rape related calls and 12,000 volunteer hours.
Thankfully the founders of CAPSA persisted through tough times; the community caught on and helped all they could. Today CAPSA takes donations to provide people that are struggling to create a better life. With your donations and support we could make Cache Valley domestic violence free.
For more information visit us at www.capsa.org
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Written by Amber Neil
April is sexual assault awareness month, CAPSA partners with locals to promote their efforts in educating the community on stopping abuse. To start off the month CAPSA and Utah State University team to host “Walk a Mile In Her Shoes.” Gentlemen from the community come grab a pair of high heels and walk a one mile course around the university to kick off awareness month. Next a 5K “Run from Violence” & 1 Mile Walk is hosted by CAPSA. This gives everyone to get out and stretch their legs in the spring weather for a great cause. Finally on June 1st a golf tournament is held for sponsors. Sponsors, depending on the size of their donation, will receive a golf game, lunch, name/logo on a sign and an ad in the Herald Journal. You can also come for lunch or just golf, all proceeds go to CAPSA.
CAPSA is one of the fastest growing non-profit organizations in Cache Valley. Starting out with a hotline to help victims of abuse in 1976 by Marsha Rawlins from her home went to 1996 when major expansion was needed after progressing steadily including the founding of Somebody’s Attic, safe houses and hiring the first staff members. In 2004 a new shelter was built after the community helped build funds for the expansion, the shelter includes eight separate rooms/beds for 32 adults, cribs, two large living rooms and two kitchens. Now they run a 24 hour hotline, an emergency shelter, 4 educational support groups, and an active volunteer program. From July 2006 to June 2007 CAPSA sheltered 371 individuals, 5500 crisis calls, 400 rape related calls and 12,000 volunteer hours.
Thankfully the founders of CAPSA persisted through tough times; the community caught on and helped all they could. Today CAPSA takes donations to provide people that are struggling to create a better life. With your donations and support we could make Cache Valley domestic violence free.
For more information visit us at www.capsa.org
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Written by Amber Neil
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