FEBRUARY 2005
ARTS & LIFE
ART
Providence
artist Kay Homan paints the West's beauty
In the upstairs of a rustic red brick farm
house nestled in the shadows of the Bear River Mountains,
Kay Homan works on her western paintings. During the
2004 Festival of the American West, Homan's paintings
won the People's Choice Award. / By Shauna Leavitt
BOOKS
Albrecht
gets his own copy of Connections summer book, 'When
the Emperor Was Divine'
President Stan Albrecht will join next fall's incoming
freshmen in reading about a controversial chapter in
American and Utah history.
FEATURES
Chicago
student's gone country . . . and knows both ends of
a horse
When Utah State University senior Rachel Allen came
to USU five years ago, she was what her mom called a
"city girl." But when the city girl met a
country boy everything changed. Now Allen is doing things
she never would have imagined, such as artificially
inseminating horses. / By Tamber Weston
A
'routine' interview is followed by a suicide attempt,
and the reporter asks, 'Why?'
Steve was clean from drugs and alcohol for nine months
when I met him. I thought his turnaround would be a
success story. / Melissa Dymock
'Decompresson'
workshop offered in conjunction of ' The Vagina Monologues'
In conjunction with the performance
of "The Vagina Monologues," a writing workshop
will be held Thursday, Feb. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. in
RWEST 214. / press release
Triplets
multiply the happiness of Hyde Park's Harris family
Raising two boys under the age of 5 is rightfully overwhelming,
but for Elizabeth Harris of Hyde Park, the job was nothing
to lose sleep over. However, the day she realized she
was pregnant with triplets must have been somewhat more
unsettling. / By Lexie Kite
Well-traveled
pilot, family move to Mendon for location, atmosphere
As an airline pilot, Gary DeSpain has seen a lot. But
when it came time find a new home, he and his family
chose Mendon, Utah, over countless other choices. /
By Bryan Hinton
Cache
Valley TV host Doug Smith stumbled into job that suits
him best
A handwritten message on the Valley Channel wall reads,
"I won't be ignored DOUG, love your biggest fan."
Doug Smith laughs about the inside joke, referring to
the movie Fatal Attraction, at Logan's local
television channel. "You're never really big until
you have a stalker," he said. "That's when
people notice you." / By Seth Quillen
Wellsville
student juggles scholarship and beauty school
Corrie Blackham, 18, was chosen as Mountain Crest High
School's Sterling Scholar for the Family and Consumer
Science category in mid-December of last year. /
By Jeremy Wilkins
Adoption
brings joy to those who cannot have children of their
own
Steve and Tera Sweat made their
family complete by adopting four children: Akirra, Jarell,
Dawson and Alyssa. / Kelli Dodgen
MOVIES
Emotionally
powerful 'Million Dollar Baby' some of Eastwood's best
work
Sports have a strange ability to bridge emotions, and
as the director and producer of Million Dollar Baby,
Clint Eastwood captures what is arguably the most barbaric
of sports, boxing. / By Jared Ocana
JCOM
film series focuses on the press
The department of journalism and communication at Utah
State University will screen a series of films focusing
on the press, TV news and the role and responsibilities
of the mass media in American society.
MUSIC
CD
review: Armor for Sleep breathes new life into emo with
tunes about the newly dead
Two years since Armor for Sleep's debut release, the
band's new album What to Do When You Are Dead resuscitates
the all but dead hardcore/emo music scene. / By
Casandra Woodcox
WILD ART
A
Chocolate Stonehenge? Why not -- it's the Valentine
Pro-Am. Photos by Jared Ocana
Scenes
from a meltdown: Photos of USU's last-second loss to
Pacific by Josh Russell
A
photo essay of Mardi Gras at USU by Josh Russell
Images
of the frosty campus at USU and Bear Lake by Jared Ocana
BUSINESS
BIZ FEATURES
The
times, they are a-changin' in Richmond
When Jed's Burger Bar, now known as Big-J's, opened
its doors for business in 1959, what we call a 'combo
meal' today (a burger, fries, & a soda) would've cost
you 45 cents back then. / By Joey Hislop
Providence's
Old Rock Church needs protection, owner says
In the heart of town, on the corner of Center and Main
stands the oldest inhabitable building in Providence,
known as the Old Rock Church. / By Shauna Leavitt
BUSINESS NEWS
'Downtown'
for North Logan is on the horizon
The North Logan City Center is planned to be built somewhere
between 1800 and 2200 North and 200 and 400 East. /
By Jen Pulham
Richmond
landmark to get new home
For nearly 46 years Big J's restaurant in Richmond has
served locals from its small roadside location. Times
have now changed and so will they. / By Joey Hislop
NEWS
ACROSS BRIDGERLAND
'Messy'
First Amendment better than speech codes, Idaho editor
says
Americans don't really believe in freedom of speech
as a First Amendment guarantee, said Roger Plothow during
a Media and Society lecture. / By Denise Albiston
Stan
Albrecht veered from veterinary plans to role as Head
Aggie
Stan Albrecht never planned on becoming a university
president. As a young boy, he wanted to become a veterinarian.
/ By Megan Roe
USU
employees, students react quickly to chemical spill
A bottle of pyridine fell and broke in a chemistry stockroom,
causing the evacuation of between 150 and 200 people
from the Eccles Science and Learning Center buildling
at USU on Jan. 24. / By Jeremy Wilkins
Idaho
newspaper publisher to examine the press, warts and
all
The JCOM department at USU will host Idaho
newspaper publisher Roger Plothow for a Media &
Society Lecture this month on the First Amendment and
role of newspapers in community life.
LOCAL NEWS
UDOT
asks Richmond how to spend 'enhancement' funds for U.S.
91
In its Feb. 15 meeting, the City Council was addressed
by Brad Humphries, project manager for the Utah Department
of Transportation's widening of U.S. Highway 91. Humphries
asked the council for ideas on how to use federal funds
given to the project. / By Joey Hislop
Preliminary
hearing for Duhadway set for March 18
Carl Fletcher Duhadway, 19, of Logan, appeared before
1st District Judge Gordon J. Low Thursday afternoon
and was scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 10 a.m.
March 18. / By Jeremy Wilkins
North
Logan considers adding more liquor licenses
The Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday night
and discussed a possible increase of liquor licenses.
/ By Jen Pulham
Wellsville
P&Z gives initial approval to Trailside subdivision
A public hearing was held to receive input on a preliminary
plat for the Trailside subdivision Wednesday night.
/ By Jeremy Wilkins
Water
restrictions frustrate Trenton residents
The moratorium on water hook-ups is a cause for concern
for some town residents, say Planning and Zoning commissioners.
/ By Mikaylie Kartchner
Smithfield
council unhappy with county's mosquito 'bite'
Tension was high in Wednesday's council meeting as members
claimed the county "deceived" them when presenting the
Cache Mosquito Abatement District initiative. /
By Ash Schiller
Paradise
council makes plans to build horse arena
The City Council began tentative plans Thursday to construct
a 206-foot riding arena next to the city cemetery. The
plan stems from a local 4-H Club asking the council
for help to construct the arena. / By Jon Cox
Millville
plans tennis court, worries about traffic
The City Council discussed how to cover costs for building
a new tennis court in a park to be built on the north
side of town and the possibility of a major increase
of traffic on 450 North on Thursday. / By Joseph
Sheppard
Nibley
looks favorably on development and commercial rezones
After years of taking a back seat, commercial development
could start to move to the forefront. At City Council
meeting Thursday night, roughly half the time was spent
discussing rezoning properties for commercial use. Overall
the council favored the types of proposed development.
/ By Kevin Nielsen
Smithfield
wades into storm-water management
Everyone I've talked to is just dreading this," City
Manager James Gass said of the implementation of the
storm water management program. / By Ash Schiller
Wellsville
continues to work on changes in water laws
More was heard and spoken of a proposed code change
Wednesday night which would require the transferring
of water to the city upon annexation or subdividing
of property. / By Jeremy Wilkins
Mendon
struggles with water issues
A third lot split in a week was delayed in Mendon due
to an insufficient amount of water on new plats. /
By Bryan Hinton
Hyrum
postpones vote on funding mosquito abatement district
The City Council met Thursday and discussed the needs
of funding for the Cache Mosquito Abatement District.
Each member of the district is asking to give a grant
of one dollar per citizen to the district for the fund.
Each of the surrounding areas in Cache County are members
of the district except for Logan, Mendon and Trenton.
/ By Emma Tippetts
No
more smoking in Hyde Park's parks, council decrees
The City Council voted to prohibit tobacco in all parks
and recreational areas owned or leased by the city Tuesday
night. / By Lexie Kite
Newton's
library is Cleo Griffin's dream made real
"This is a great town to live in because
they're very caring people, it's a real sports town,
but when these kids grow up they're going to read,"
said Griffin. / By Chris Johnsen
Paradise family narrowly escapes CO poisoning
Had their 4-year-old daughter had not been
sick that night, a family of four may have never woken
up. / By Jon Cox
Hyrum
OKs subdivision, amends code
A two-lot mini-subdivision for a new retirement park
was approved by the Planning Commission Thursday night.
/ By Emma Tippetts
Millville
P&Z approves three homes
The planning commission gave zoning clearance for three
new houses and approved a new committee member on Thursday.
/ By Joseph Sheppard
Mendon
puts off vote on drinking water impact fee
The City Council delayed a vote on a drinking water
system impact fee in order to clear up an issue dealing
with fee adjustments. / By Bryan Hinton
Smithfield
puts cemetery plot sales 'on hold' for now
Mayor Ray Winn has put a stop on cemetery plot sales
in response to the onslaught of individuals trying to
purchase plots before fees are raised. / By Ash
Schiller
Curious
about sheriff's duties? Come to the Citizens Academy
The Sheriff's Office will have the ninth annual Citizens
Academy starting Feb. 23. / By Mikaylie Kartchner
Wellsville
works on future water needs
A proposed water code which would require a certain
amount of water to be transferred to the city upon annexation
and/or subdividing was discussed Wednesday night. /
By Jeremy Wilkins
River
Heights ups the penalty for reconnecting shut-off utilities
A resolution to increase the fee for water reinstatement
was passed by the City Council Tuesday. / By Lindsay
Kite
Westates
Construction sues Providence to recover impact fees
Westates Construction filed a lawsuit against the City
of Providence claiming it had been overcharged $42,000
for park and road impact fees on the Deer Creek Village
Apartment Homes complex. / By Shauna Leavitt
No
more parking, standing or loading in Champ Drive roundabout
Signs posted around the Champ Drive roundabout are forcing
students to find a new place to catch a ride to and
from Utah State University. / By Tamber Weston
Hyrum
family will move rather than give up dogs
The eight members of the Garner family try to go about
their daily business of feeding the birds, and learning
to yo-yo, while knowing two members of their family
have to leave -- or the whole family has to. / By
Emma Tippetts
Funding
cuts would sting Newton if state sales tax replaces
RAPZ
Parks and recreation funding could decrease dramatically
if Utah's RAPZ tax (Recreation Arts Parks Zoos) is replaced
by a uniform state sales tax. / By Chris Johnsen
North
Logan approves location for UP&L's power line
North Logan seems to be quickly losing options in a
fight against Utah Power & Light. In the City Council
meeting Thursday, Mayor Val Potter invited Scott Wyatt,
attorney and state representative, to discuss alternatives
to the proposed installation of the 138,000-volt overhead
power line that will cost $1.3 million for a two-mile
distance. / By Jen Pulham
Nibley
approves Planned Unit Development after public hearing
A public hearing for the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
on 250 West took up the majority of the City Council
meeting Thursday night as citizens and the council discussed
the essence of PUDs. / By Kevin Nielsen
Millville
decides to cross North River Bridge when it comes to
it, for repairs
Discussion on the possibility of rehabilitating the
North River Bridge and the swearing in of a new planning
commission member and board of adjustment member took
place at the City Council meeting Thursday. / By
Joseph Sheppard
Trenton
bumps water fee complaints higher up the pipeline
Mayor Perry Spackman suggested the town adopt a non-use
fee for water meters at City Council meeting Thursday
night. / By Mikaylie Kartchner
Richmond
P&Z approves Borg rezone from ag to commercial
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing
Tuesday night to decide whether or not to rezone a 1-acre
piece of land alongside U.S. Highway 91. / By Joey
Hislop
Paradise
seeks legal solution for water license woes
The City Council prepared for the worst Wednesday
night, as a court battle seems imminent over several
city water licenses. / By Jon Cox
Wellsville
considers city engineer applicants
The engineering firms of AQUA, Bush and Gudgell, Jones
and Associates, Cache Landmark and J-U-B were interviewed
by the City Council Wednesday night in the city office.
/ By Jeremy Wilkins
Hyde
Park discusses taking away smokers' rights
"I think it is a good idea because
smoking offends people," Councilman David Suisse said.
"I think we are seeing this ordinance passed more and
more often across the nation because it is a good idea."
/ By Lexie Kite
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
NEWS
USU
cites culture, not Harvard president's claim of innate
differences, for lack of female full professors
"Women may be more likely to become discouraged
with the field because there is less social support
and fewer role models," says investigator Ronda
Callister. / By Megan Roe
'Insider'
chronicles smokers' addictions, shows USU a victim's
brain
Philip Morris has been telling Congress for more than
40 years that people smoke because "nicotine tastes
good." But a former research scientist of the company
is telling a different story. "Nicotine has no
taste," reports Victor DeNoble. / By Tamber
Weston
DNA,
the Book of Mormon, and a quiet night
There were no snide comments or fights even though campus
police were in full force. / By Trevor Brasfield
OPINION
An
Aggie's letter from Iraq No. 14: Unexpected stay leads
to 'hurry up and wait'
We were moments away from loading our bags, right along
with everyone else from HHC, 2-162, onto trucks and
moving to Camp Taji, when the order came down for us
to stay put "for now." /
By David J. Jenkins
An
Aggie's letter from Iraq No. 13: Some quick and appreciative
thoughts as they shut down the Internet cafe
Our move must be eminent, for as I sit here composing
this "Greeting." I was informed that the computer
technicians are on their way to dismantle the Internet
cafe. / By David J. Jenkins
An
Aggie's letter from Iraq No. 12: Birth of a new Iraq
had its difficulties, but the child has a bright future
The last couple of weeks have been intense, strange,
interesting and exciting. We have been honored with
being a part of a historical event, and helping smooth
along the creation of a free Iraq. The seed has been
planted and it may take time to take root and grow,
but the process has begun. /
By David J. Jenkins
SPORTS
Utah
State beats UC Irvine, Nelson named to all-century team
The Aggies improved to 21-7 overall
and 12-5 in the Big West conference while the Anteaters
fell to 6-10. / By Jerome le Carrou
Men's
basketball team beats Long Beach for 20th victory of
season
Senior Spencer Nelson recorded his eighth double-double
as he led the Utah State Aggies with 16 points and 11
rebounds in a 68-52 victory against the Long beach State
49ers Thursday night in the Spectrum. / By Jerome
le Carrou
Aird
scores 19 as Aggies take over fifth place in Big West
Ali Aird led the Aggies with a game-high 19 points and
six rebounds in a 71-55 victory over the UC Riverside
Highlanders Thursday night in the Spectrum. / By
Jerome le Carrou
Aggies
grab second place in Big West with 77-57 drubbing of
Cal State Northridge
Jaycee Carroll led the Aggies
with 22 points in a 77-57 victory Thursday night in
the Spectrum against the Cal State Northridge Matadors.
/ By Jerome le Carrou
Women's
basketball team falls to UC Santa Barbara, 67-59, before
hitting road
The Utah State Aggies lost 67-59 to UC Santa Barbara
Saturday afternoon in the Spectrum to finish out a four-game
home stand 2-2. / By Jerom e le Carrou
Aggie
women win nail-biter against Cal Poly
Ali Aiird led the Aggies with 12
points in a 57-52 victory Thursday over the Cal Poly
Mustangs. The Aggies improved to 11-8 for the season
and 6-4 in conference play. / By Jerome le Carrou
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