http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New blogs from stoneb on iComm Student Media Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:42:43 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:42:43 GMT byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) KickApps Feed Builder 2009-11-19T03:42:43Z 7 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=96698&sortType=recent 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Facebook-used-as-tool-to-affect-student-elections/BLOG/1501966/96698.html Students campaigning for a position on the Student Representative Council (SRC) took to the streets and quads last week encouraging students to vote.The elections for the Winter 2010 semester set a new high in voter turnout, with more than 3,700 students casting a vote. That more than doubles the number that turned out for the Winter 2009 election just a year ago. But the higher numbers may be due to more than just enthusiastic street contacting and door-knocking. Almost 1,000 students joined Facebook groups supporting the different candidates. This model of campaigning isn’t new to politics. President Barrack Obama’s Facebook page currently touts almost seven million supporters, and Ron Paul set records for gathering donations using the internet and social networking in the 2008 election. Paul gathered in $6 million in one 24 hour period according to USA Today. While campaigning on campus is strictly regulated to certain times, places and strategies, Facebook has been used by some students to voice their opposition to a certain candidate. This was evident in the creation of an anti-Brennan Magnusson Facebook group in the recent SRC election. Magnusson lost the closely contested race for a spot on the council to Tawny Tanner.Only 13 people joined the group, and the administrator, Jacob Barlow left the group after coming to terms with Magnusson. “I don’t think it’s had a negative effect,” Magnusson said. “I think it actually gained votes for me. I have no hard feelings for anyone in the group.”Magnusson also cited the previous semester’s election, in which the winner had fewer Facebook group members than her opponents, in saying he felt that overall, Facebook does not significantly impact election results. Instead, he feels, it depends more on face to face campaigning. Students campaigning for a position on the Student Representative Council (SRC) took to the streets and quads last week encouraging students to vote.The elections for the Winter 2010 semester set a new high in voter turnout, with more than 3,700 students casting a vote. That more than doubles the number that turned out for the Winter 2009 election just a year ago. But the higher numbers may be due to more than just enthusiastic street contacting and door-knocking. Almost 1,000 students joined Facebook groups supporting the different candidates. This model of campaigning isn’t new to politics. President Barrack Obama’s Facebook page currently touts almost seven million supporters, and Ron Paul set records for gathering donations using the internet and social networking in the 2008 election. Paul gathered in $6 million in one 24 hour period according to USA Today. While campaigning on campus is strictly regulated to certain times, places and strategies, Facebook has been used by some students to voice their opposition to a certain candidate. This was evident in the creation of an anti-Brennan Magnusson Facebook group in the recent SRC election. Magnusson lost the closely contested race for a spot on the council to Tawny Tanner.Only 13 people joined the group, and the administrator, Jacob Barlow left the group after coming to terms with Magnusson. “I don’t think it’s had a negative effect,” Magnusson said. “I think it actually gained votes for me. I have no hard feelings for anyone in the group.”Magnusson also cited the previous semester’s election, in which the winner had fewer Facebook group members than her opponents, in saying he felt that overall, Facebook does not significantly impact election results. Instead, he feels, it depends more on face to face campaigning. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:42:43 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Facebook-used-as-tool-to-affect-student-elections/BLOG/1501966/96698.html stoneb 2009-11-19T03:42:43Z CAMPUS GENERAL iComm Student Media Students campaigning for a position on the Student Representative Council (SRC) took to the streets and quads last week encouraging students to vote.The elections for the Winter 2010 semester set a new high in voter turnout, with more than 3,700 students casting a vote. That more than doubles the number that turned out for the Winter 2009 election just a year ago. But the higher numbers may be due to more than just enthusiastic street contacting and door-knocking. Almost 1,000 students joined Facebook groups supporting the different candidates. This model of campaigning isn’t new to politics. President Barrack Obama’s Facebook page currently touts almost seven million supporters, and Ron Paul set records for gathering donations using the internet and social networking in the 2008 election. Paul gathered in $6 million in one 24 hour period according to USA Today. While campaigning on campus is strictly regulated to certain times, places and strategies, Facebook has been used by some students to voice their opposition to a certain candidate. This was evident in the creation of an anti-Brennan Magnusson Facebook group in the recent SRC election. Magnusson lost the closely contested race for a spot on the council to Tawny Tanner.Only 13 people joined the group, and the administrator, Jacob Barlow left the group after coming to terms with Magnusson. “I don’t think it’s had a negative effect,” Magnusson said. “I think it actually gained votes for me. I have no hard feelings for anyone in the group.”Magnusson also cited the previous semester’s election, in which the winner had fewer Facebook group members than her opponents, in saying he felt that overall, Facebook does not significantly impact election results. Instead, he feels, it depends more on face to face campaigning. brennan magnusson, campus, elections, facebook, general, src, winter 2010 nonadult false Facebook used as tool to affect student elections text blog brennan magnusson,campus,elections,facebook,general,src,winter 2010 125 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 CAMPUS / GENERAL 0 1501966 12936064 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_A-Truly-Representative-Council/BLOG/1501961/96698.html  It seems fair to say that almost all BYU–Idaho students want this school to be better. Not because it isn’t good already, but because the great majority of students here believe the words that President Henry B. Eyring spoke specifically of BYU–I students: “They will be natural leaders…[they] will become legendary for their capacity to build the people around them and to add value wherever they serve.”That solemn prophecy requires faithful students with desires to serve and grow, and at the same time forcefully implies that they be given the opportunity to develop those leadership skills.And so, with the new Student Representative Council elected, a unique opportunity is placed before them. They take office having each promised during their campaigns to improve dialogue between the administration and the students, create more campus unity, as well as address a myriad of other specific issues that affect students, such as parking.At the same time, the new presidency inherits a rather dismal history of relations with the student body that put them in office. In a poll this semester by Scroll, only 39 percent actually even knew what SRC stood for. Far fewer knew who the president was, and it can then be easily assumed, what the council actually does to represent the students. There are many reasons for this estranged relationship. Most of it is inherent to the system. Currently, the SRC is composed of only three elected students. That equates to each of them representing well over 4,000 students each. That effect is reflected by the comments of students who have attended for years.“I have no idea what the SRC does,” said senior Megan Bellamy. Apathy is common among many. “I just don’t vote,” said junior Luke McCord. “The issues they address don’t affect my life.”Besides that, in order to be eligible to run for office, a student must have already been involved in SRC previously, and most students involved in SRC are friends of those who have previously been involved. This organization develops, naturally, its own culture, opinions and viewpoints. Is it any wonder that the student body feels so disconnected? Also for far too long, the most public appearance that the SRC has made after election week is over has been to be acknowledged by President Clark as being seated on the stand during Tuesday Devotionals. Other than their Web site, which is basically a complaint drop-box, SRC has made almost zero public report of its stewardship to the student body in recent memory. It is time for SRC to reform, and the new presidency has the great opportunity to make it happen. A new system of student representation must be instated that will provide not only what almost all the candidates promised in their campaigns, (better communication, more campus unity, etc.) but also will allow the students of BYU–I to begin fulfilling those prophecies that make the Spirit of Ricks vibrant, active and empowering. The newly elected SRC should organize elections for each of the six colleges that make up BYU–I. Students studying majors that fall under a given college would vote for students from their same college to represent them on the council in addition to a president of the whole school.If each college were allotted two representatives, that would mean that instead of a 4,000+-to-one ratio of representation, the ratio would drop to about 1,000-to-one, or about four times better than the current system.Not only would the ratio of representation be better, but campus would become more unified because those running for office would be representing their peers–the same people that they study and work with in classes and projects. Those elected would then bring their unique perspective and ideas for solutions that have been missing for so long from the council. It should be obvious that when students actually know the person who is running for office, they suddenly care much more deeply about the election and the issues at hand than if they have no previous connection other than a flyer and a poster. This will translate into more effective work that can be done in the SRC’s committees and projects. Instead of being limited to the relatively small group of students who currently volunteer, representatives could call on four times as many friends and acquaintances from their college to help with projects that their particular talents and expertise will best attend to. If this does not tend towards campus unity, developing future leaders and working to build a better BYU–I, what will? There may be those, perhaps those who have been previously involved with the SRC, who will say, “You just don’t understand how things work.” But let it be understood clearly: the “way things have worked” has not been working well at all. The job of representing students must be reformed in order to facilitate the fulfillment of students’ divinely stated destiny, and the opportunity is here now.  -Brett StoneCampus Editor   It seems fair to say that almost all BYU–Idaho students want this school to be better. Not because it isn’t good already, but because the great majority of students here believe the words that President Henry B. Eyring spoke specifically of BYU–I students: “They will be natural leaders…[they] will become legendary for their capacity to build the people around them and to add value wherever they serve.”That solemn prophecy requires faithful students with desires to serve and grow, and at the same time forcefully implies that they be given the opportunity to develop those leadership skills.And so, with the new Student Representative Council elected, a unique opportunity is placed before them. They take office having each promised during their campaigns to improve dialogue between the administration and the students, create more campus unity, as well as address a myriad of other specific issues that affect students, such as parking.At the same time, the new presidency inherits a rather dismal history of relations with the student body that put them in office. In a poll this semester by Scroll, only 39 percent actually even knew what SRC stood for. Far fewer knew who the president was, and it can then be easily assumed, what the council actually does to represent the students. There are many reasons for this estranged relationship. Most of it is inherent to the system. Currently, the SRC is composed of only three elected students. That equates to each of them representing well over 4,000 students each. That effect is reflected by the comments of students who have attended for years.“I have no idea what the SRC does,” said senior Megan Bellamy. Apathy is common among many. “I just don’t vote,” said junior Luke McCord. “The issues they address don’t affect my life.”Besides that, in order to be eligible to run for office, a student must have already been involved in SRC previously, and most students involved in SRC are friends of those who have previously been involved. This organization develops, naturally, its own culture, opinions and viewpoints. Is it any wonder that the student body feels so disconnected? Also for far too long, the most public appearance that the SRC has made after election week is over has been to be acknowledged by President Clark as being seated on the stand during Tuesday Devotionals. Other than their Web site, which is basically a complaint drop-box, SRC has made almost zero public report of its stewardship to the student body in recent memory. It is time for SRC to reform, and the new presidency has the great opportunity to make it happen. A new system of student representation must be instated that will provide not only what almost all the candidates promised in their campaigns, (better communication, more campus unity, etc.) but also will allow the students of BYU–I to begin fulfilling those prophecies that make the Spirit of Ricks vibrant, active and empowering. The newly elected SRC should organize elections for each of the six colleges that make up BYU–I. Students studying majors that fall under a given college would vote for students from their same college to represent them on the council in addition to a president of the whole school.If each college were allotted two representatives, that would mean that instead of a 4,000+-to-one ratio of representation, the ratio would drop to about 1,000-to-one, or about four times better than the current system.Not only would the ratio of representation be better, but campus would become more unified because those running for office would be representing their peers–the same people that they study and work with in classes and projects. Those elected would then bring their unique perspective and ideas for solutions that have been missing for so long from the council. It should be obvious that when students actually know the person who is running for office, they suddenly care much more deeply about the election and the issues at hand than if they have no previous connection other than a flyer and a poster. This will translate into more effective work that can be done in the SRC’s committees and projects. Instead of being limited to the relatively small group of students who currently volunteer, representatives could call on four times as many friends and acquaintances from their college to help with projects that their particular talents and expertise will best attend to. If this does not tend towards campus unity, developing future leaders and working to build a better BYU–I, what will? There may be those, perhaps those who have been previously involved with the SRC, who will say, “You just don’t understand how things work.” But let it be understood clearly: the “way things have worked” has not been working well at all. The job of representing students must be reformed in order to facilitate the fulfillment of students’ divinely stated destiny, and the opportunity is here now.  -Brett StoneCampus Editor  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:38:44 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_A-Truly-Representative-Council/BLOG/1501961/96698.html stoneb 2009-11-19T03:38:44Z OPINION GENERAL iComm Student Media  It seems fair to say that almost all BYU–Idaho students want this school to be better. Not because it isn’t good already, but because the great majority of students here believe the words that President Henry B. Eyring spoke specifically of BYU–I students: “They will be natural leaders…[they] will become legendary for their capacity to build the people around them and to add value wherever they serve.”That solemn prophecy requires faithful students with desires to serve and grow, and at the same time forcefully implies that they be given the opportunity to develop those leadership skills.And so, with the new Student Representative Council elected, a unique opportunity is placed before them. They take office having each promised during their campaigns to improve dialogue between the administration and the students, create more campus unity, as well as address a myriad of other specific issues that affect students, such as parking.At the same time, the new presidency inherits a rather dismal history of relations with the student body that put them in office. In a poll this semester by Scroll, only 39 percent actually even knew what SRC stood for. Far fewer knew who the president was, and it can then be easily assumed, what the council actually does to represent the students. There are many reasons for this estranged relationship. Most of it is inherent to the system. Currently, the SRC is composed of only three elected students. That equates to each of them representing well over 4,000 students each. That effect is reflected by the comments of students who have attended for years.“I have no idea what the SRC does,” said senior Megan Bellamy. Apathy is common among many. “I just don’t vote,” said junior Luke McCord. “The issues they address don’t affect my life.”Besides that, in order to be eligible to run for office, a student must have already been involved in SRC previously, and most students involved in SRC are friends of those who have previously been involved. This organization develops, naturally, its own culture, opinions and viewpoints. Is it any wonder that the student body feels so disconnected? Also for far too long, the most public appearance that the SRC has made after election week is over has been to be acknowledged by President Clark as being seated on the stand during Tuesday Devotionals. Other than their Web site, which is basically a complaint drop-box, SRC has made almost zero public report of its stewardship to the student body in recent memory. It is time for SRC to reform, and the new presidency has the great opportunity to make it happen. A new system of student representation must be instated that will provide not only what almost all the candidates promised in their campaigns, (better communication, more campus unity, etc.) but also will allow the students of BYU–I to begin fulfilling those prophecies that make the Spirit of Ricks vibrant, active and empowering. The newly elected SRC should organize elections for each of the six colleges that make up BYU–I. Students studying majors that fall under a given college would vote for students from their same college to represent them on the council in addition to a president of the whole school.If each college were allotted two representatives, that would mean that instead of a 4,000+-to-one ratio of representation, the ratio would drop to about 1,000-to-one, or about four times better than the current system.Not only would the ratio of representation be better, but campus would become more unified because those running for office would be representing their peers–the same people that they study and work with in classes and projects. Those elected would then bring their unique perspective and ideas for solutions that have been missing for so long from the council. It should be obvious that when students actually know the person who is running for office, they suddenly care much more deeply about the election and the issues at hand than if they have no previous connection other than a flyer and a poster. This will translate into more effective work that can be done in the SRC’s committees and projects. Instead of being limited to the relatively small group of students who currently volunteer, representatives could call on four times as many friends and acquaintances from their college to help with projects that their particular talents and expertise will best attend to. If this does not tend towards campus unity, developing future leaders and working to build a better BYU–I, what will? There may be those, perhaps those who have been previously involved with the SRC, who will say, “You just don’t understand how things work.” But let it be understood clearly: the “way things have worked” has not been working well at all. The job of representing students must be reformed in order to facilitate the fulfillment of students’ divinely stated destiny, and the opportunity is here now.  -Brett StoneCampus Editor  brett stone, donald kelly, elections, general, opinion, src, steven clark, tawny tanner, winter 2010 nonadult false A Truly Representative Council text blog brett stone,donald kelly,elections,general,opinion,src,steven clark,tawny tanner,winter 2010 93 1 5.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 2 OPINION / GENERAL 0 1501961 12936064 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Glass-Falls-in-MC/BLOG/1447097/96698.html   A student and a visitor were struck by glass from a large decorative plate that fell just outside the Crossroads main eating area on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at about 10 a.m., according to witnesses. “I heard this huge crash and looked over and two guys were covered in glass,” said Ralph Johnson, a junior who was nearby working with his IBC group. Johnson and others who were present said the two men, who asked that their names not be published, were bleeding from minor head and other injuries from the shattered glass that had fallen on them. Witnesses immediately called emergency services, which arrived on the scene shortly. The injuries were minor, although the belongings of the two men were covered in what witnesses described as up to two inches of shattered glass pieces.  The glass plate, one of several that had been installed the night before as part of ongoing construction in the Hyrum Manwaring Student Center, is believed to have shattered into small, hail-sized pieces before it fell.  Crew members from Oakland Construction, the company in charge of construction on the MC, arrived quickly on the scene to clean up the glass. During the clean-up, while workers were removing another glass panel, it almost fell as well.  As of Thursday, Oct. 22, officials from Oakland Construction said that they were still investigating what caused the accident. This is the first accident that has occurred during the construction of the M.C. that involved non-construction workers.  All remaining glass panels have been removed and the area is again open to use. Todd Huchendorf, general manager of BYU–Idaho Food Services, said, “I’m grateful they removed the glass.”        A student and a visitor were struck by glass from a large decorative plate that fell just outside the Crossroads main eating area on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at about 10 a.m., according to witnesses. “I heard this huge crash and looked over and two guys were covered in glass,” said Ralph Johnson, a junior who was nearby working with his IBC group. Johnson and others who were present said the two men, who asked that their names not be published, were bleeding from minor head and other injuries from the shattered glass that had fallen on them. Witnesses immediately called emergency services, which arrived on the scene shortly. The injuries were minor, although the belongings of the two men were covered in what witnesses described as up to two inches of shattered glass pieces.  The glass plate, one of several that had been installed the night before as part of ongoing construction in the Hyrum Manwaring Student Center, is believed to have shattered into small, hail-sized pieces before it fell.  Crew members from Oakland Construction, the company in charge of construction on the MC, arrived quickly on the scene to clean up the glass. During the clean-up, while workers were removing another glass panel, it almost fell as well.  As of Thursday, Oct. 22, officials from Oakland Construction said that they were still investigating what caused the accident. This is the first accident that has occurred during the construction of the M.C. that involved non-construction workers.  All remaining glass panels have been removed and the area is again open to use. Todd Huchendorf, general manager of BYU–Idaho Food Services, said, “I’m grateful they removed the glass.”      Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:04:35 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Glass-Falls-in-MC/BLOG/1447097/96698.html stoneb 2009-10-29T21:04:35Z CAMPUS GENERAL iComm Student Media   A student and a visitor were struck by glass from a large decorative plate that fell just outside the Crossroads main eating area on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at about 10 a.m., according to witnesses. “I heard this huge crash and looked over and two guys were covered in glass,” said Ralph Johnson, a junior who was nearby working with his IBC group. Johnson and others who were present said the two men, who asked that their names not be published, were bleeding from minor head and other injuries from the shattered glass that had fallen on them. Witnesses immediately called emergency services, which arrived on the scene shortly. The injuries were minor, although the belongings of the two men were covered in what witnesses described as up to two inches of shattered glass pieces.  The glass plate, one of several that had been installed the night before as part of ongoing construction in the Hyrum Manwaring Student Center, is believed to have shattered into small, hail-sized pieces before it fell.  Crew members from Oakland Construction, the company in charge of construction on the MC, arrived quickly on the scene to clean up the glass. During the clean-up, while workers were removing another glass panel, it almost fell as well.  As of Thursday, Oct. 22, officials from Oakland Construction said that they were still investigating what caused the accident. This is the first accident that has occurred during the construction of the M.C. that involved non-construction workers.  All remaining glass panels have been removed and the area is again open to use. Todd Huchendorf, general manager of BYU–Idaho Food Services, said, “I’m grateful they removed the glass.”      blood, campus, crossroads, general, glass, injuries, mc, oakland nonadult false Glass Falls in MC text blog blood,campus,crossroads,general,glass,injuries,mc,oakland 113 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 CAMPUS / GENERAL 0 1447097 12936064 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_The-Crossroads-management-explains-higher-prices/BLOG/1331027/96698.html   On Sept. 7, The Crossroads food plaza opened to the public, replacing the former food courts: The Nordic, The Galley, Jollyn’s and Tomassitos.  For some, this change has been positive; others disagree. Some students feel that the social environment has improved due to this change.  “It feels a lot more sociable. The environment is a lot homier.  Students come just to hang out,” said senior Devin Garner. It may help that the number of seats available for students to eat improved from 300 to 1300 seats, making it one of the largest food courts in Idaho. “The Church has invested a lot of money to make it what it is. Facilities like this on a campus are few and far between,” said Ryan Young, The Crossroads operations assistant.  The Crossroads has also sought to make the food healthier with a greater variety. The bread is made from scratch in the bakery, and students can find freshly baked cookies every afternoon. Besides more space and higher quality food, The Crossroads provides more job opportunities than the former eating facilities. It currently employs over 270 people, with the majority of those being students, making it the second largest student employer on campus. Most students, when asked how The Crossroads compared to the former restaurants commented on the price of the food.  The price for a meal ranges from about $5 to $10, the average being about $7 for a meal. Many freshmen that live in the campus dorms do not have kitchens so they eat the majority of their meals at The Crossroads. “I eat there three times a day, and I kind of have to. I can’t cook at my dorm and I don’t have enough time to go to other places,” said freshman Aldo Macias.  With an average of $7 a meal and at least two meals a day, the student can pay up to almost a $1,000 a semester on food. Many students have wondered what happened to the buffet. At one of the former eating facilities, students could buy an all you can eat buffet for about $7. “I spent $8 on this meal which I don’t think will fill me, and for a dollar less I could have had an all-you-can-eat buffet,” said sophomore Kyler Hudson.  The management said that many students would eat with their eyes when the buffet was offered. “There is a tremendous amount [of food]wasted with the buffet,” Young said. The Crossroads management said they have had many complaints about the food price increase but have decided upon these changes based on research of other retail restaurants and the increase of food prices. “Many customers don’t understand the cost associated in running a restaurant,” said General Manager Todd Huchendorf. “Our task is not to make money. Our goal is to provide the best price we can.” What may come as a surprise to some students is that many of the former eating facilities lost money.  “For many years food services has lost money or not been profitable. We broke even last month,” Young said. Ben Wiscombe and Chanae Landeen scroll staff     On Sept. 7, The Crossroads food plaza opened to the public, replacing the former food courts: The Nordic, The Galley, Jollyn’s and Tomassitos.  For some, this change has been positive; others disagree. Some students feel that the social environment has improved due to this change.  “It feels a lot more sociable. The environment is a lot homier.  Students come just to hang out,” said senior Devin Garner. It may help that the number of seats available for students to eat improved from 300 to 1300 seats, making it one of the largest food courts in Idaho. “The Church has invested a lot of money to make it what it is. Facilities like this on a campus are few and far between,” said Ryan Young, The Crossroads operations assistant.  The Crossroads has also sought to make the food healthier with a greater variety. The bread is made from scratch in the bakery, and students can find freshly baked cookies every afternoon. Besides more space and higher quality food, The Crossroads provides more job opportunities than the former eating facilities. It currently employs over 270 people, with the majority of those being students, making it the second largest student employer on campus. Most students, when asked how The Crossroads compared to the former restaurants commented on the price of the food.  The price for a meal ranges from about $5 to $10, the average being about $7 for a meal. Many freshmen that live in the campus dorms do not have kitchens so they eat the majority of their meals at The Crossroads. “I eat there three times a day, and I kind of have to. I can’t cook at my dorm and I don’t have enough time to go to other places,” said freshman Aldo Macias.  With an average of $7 a meal and at least two meals a day, the student can pay up to almost a $1,000 a semester on food. Many students have wondered what happened to the buffet. At one of the former eating facilities, students could buy an all you can eat buffet for about $7. “I spent $8 on this meal which I don’t think will fill me, and for a dollar less I could have had an all-you-can-eat buffet,” said sophomore Kyler Hudson.  The management said that many students would eat with their eyes when the buffet was offered. “There is a tremendous amount [of food]wasted with the buffet,” Young said. The Crossroads management said they have had many complaints about the food price increase but have decided upon these changes based on research of other retail restaurants and the increase of food prices. “Many customers don’t understand the cost associated in running a restaurant,” said General Manager Todd Huchendorf. “Our task is not to make money. Our goal is to provide the best price we can.” What may come as a surprise to some students is that many of the former eating facilities lost money.  “For many years food services has lost money or not been profitable. We broke even last month,” Young said. Ben Wiscombe and Chanae Landeen scroll staff   Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:54:23 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_The-Crossroads-management-explains-higher-prices/BLOG/1331027/96698.html stoneb 2009-10-20T22:54:23Z iComm Student Media   On Sept. 7, The Crossroads food plaza opened to the public, replacing the former food courts: The Nordic, The Galley, Jollyn’s and Tomassitos.  For some, this change has been positive; others disagree. Some students feel that the social environment has improved due to this change.  “It feels a lot more sociable. The environment is a lot homier.  Students come just to hang out,” said senior Devin Garner. It may help that the number of seats available for students to eat improved from 300 to 1300 seats, making it one of the largest food courts in Idaho. “The Church has invested a lot of money to make it what it is. Facilities like this on a campus are few and far between,” said Ryan Young, The Crossroads operations assistant.  The Crossroads has also sought to make the food healthier with a greater variety. The bread is made from scratch in the bakery, and students can find freshly baked cookies every afternoon. Besides more space and higher quality food, The Crossroads provides more job opportunities than the former eating facilities. It currently employs over 270 people, with the majority of those being students, making it the second largest student employer on campus. Most students, when asked how The Crossroads compared to the former restaurants commented on the price of the food.  The price for a meal ranges from about $5 to $10, the average being about $7 for a meal. Many freshmen that live in the campus dorms do not have kitchens so they eat the majority of their meals at The Crossroads. “I eat there three times a day, and I kind of have to. I can’t cook at my dorm and I don’t have enough time to go to other places,” said freshman Aldo Macias.  With an average of $7 a meal and at least two meals a day, the student can pay up to almost a $1,000 a semester on food. Many students have wondered what happened to the buffet. At one of the former eating facilities, students could buy an all you can eat buffet for about $7. “I spent $8 on this meal which I don’t think will fill me, and for a dollar less I could have had an all-you-can-eat buffet,” said sophomore Kyler Hudson.  The management said that many students would eat with their eyes when the buffet was offered. “There is a tremendous amount [of food]wasted with the buffet,” Young said. The Crossroads management said they have had many complaints about the food price increase but have decided upon these changes based on research of other retail restaurants and the increase of food prices. “Many customers don’t understand the cost associated in running a restaurant,” said General Manager Todd Huchendorf. “Our task is not to make money. Our goal is to provide the best price we can.” What may come as a surprise to some students is that many of the former eating facilities lost money.  “For many years food services has lost money or not been profitable. We broke even last month,” Young said. Ben Wiscombe and Chanae Landeen scroll staff   crossroads, food, prices nonadult false The Crossroads management explains higher prices text blog crossroads,food,prices 14 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 0 1331027 12936064 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Mr-Fix-it/BLOG/1270545/96698.html I love BYU–Idaho. I love the gardens, I love the rolling hills, I love the professors and I love the pretty girls. But as close as the school is to Zion, we haven’t gotten there quite yet. Since “re-thinking education” is one of our mottos, I thought it would be appropriate for me to share some of my ideas on what can be done to move us all closer to becoming a true “city on a hill.”First, parking is an issue that many students have become concerned with. While some view the opportunity to walk to class as a great way to fill their lungs, increase the blood flow to their brains and maybe even meet someone new, others admit the obvious fact that even the intrepid pioneers would have balked at walking two whole blocks up a hill in Rexburg. But no worries! A solution is possible. An IBC (integrated business core) group simply needs to rent “stretch” golf carts similar to the ones often parked near the Kimball Building and start a shuttle service ferrying students from the Spori to the Ricks and back. They could also include complimentary drinks and peanuts for the ride. Other students, on roller blades and long boards could grab the trailing towrope for the ride up the hill.Ahhh, but another problem is getting to campus in the first place and finding somewhere to park, you say. Again, a solution: just as the administration initiated the laptop initiative, a similar initiative should be enacted for mopeds. Mopeds take up less than half the space needed to park a car, cost thousands less to buy or fill with fuel and are better for the environment. What about winter? Training wheels will make taking corners a cinch. Brilliant!Now, let’s take it inside. The recently opened Crossroads offers seating for over 1,000, a stage for performances and it includes several venues with great food. But it lacks something essential: a Taco Bell. Yes, Napoleon, sadly there are some of us who love eating in the new building but don’t really want to pay four bucks for a “dang quesadilla”. For those of you who don’t know, that’s a tortilla with melted cheese. “Gosh!”Finally, in the classroom, I recently experienced an epiphany of Olympic proportions with regards to the genuine motive that brings us here to BYU–I. In English, that means, “I had a cool idea about how we can learn things better so we can use our knowledge to bless the world and fulfill prophecies given by inspired men about us.” After sweating, reading and re-reading, and getting a professor’s explanation, I finally figured out that an “orthorhombic interstice” is actually just a space inside a rectangular box where something can fit. That’s when it hit me. Nearly every concept we learn in college, be it in chemistry, nursing, trigonometry, music theory or economics, was discovered and/or described (at least partially) in another language, usually Greekor Latin. The concepts themselves are almost never very hard to grasp or understand. It’s just that they have an accent so thick that “it’s like they’re speaking another language or something!”So, along with getting the guys swimsuits that go down to their knees for the Hart Pool, my final humble suggestion for raising the bar at BYU–I would be to create a “Greek-Latin” Foundations course. Obviously, no student would finish this freshman or sophomore level course speaking like Aristotle or Ptolemy. But, with a semester’s experience of learning how the majority of the world’s founding thinkers thought, studied and wrote, students would spend more time thinking about the real concepts that we’re supposed to be learning instead of shaking their heads and saying, “It’s all Greek to me!” I submit that by simply making students more familiar with the alphabets, symbols and words of basic Greek and Latin that students would not only grasp their temporal subjects more efficiently, but their increased vocabulary would also enrich their spiritual understanding. Several General Authorities have commented on how the study of Greek and Latin have greatly enriched both their temporal and spiritual study. This includes our late and beloved prophet Gordon B. Hinckley, who said he once, “could have read you the Iliad and the Odyssey in the original Greek.” Most missionaries who have returned from a mission speaking a foreign language will also readily attest to the fact that in order to effectively teach people the gospel, it’s important to be able to communicate effectively in the language. Why would temporal learning be any different?Empowered by an understanding of the languages of the greats, students may not be able to get up the hill to the Ricks any faster, nor would they be able to shift the jet stream to turn Rexburg into a tropical oasis in January. But, they certainly would have some new phrases to yell as they spin out on the ice on their mopeds.  I love BYU–Idaho. I love the gardens, I love the rolling hills, I love the professors and I love the pretty girls. But as close as the school is to Zion, we haven’t gotten there quite yet. Since “re-thinking education” is one of our mottos, I thought it would be appropriate for me to share some of my ideas on what can be done to move us all closer to becoming a true “city on a hill.”First, parking is an issue that many students have become concerned with. While some view the opportunity to walk to class as a great way to fill their lungs, increase the blood flow to their brains and maybe even meet someone new, others admit the obvious fact that even the intrepid pioneers would have balked at walking two whole blocks up a hill in Rexburg. But no worries! A solution is possible. An IBC (integrated business core) group simply needs to rent “stretch” golf carts similar to the ones often parked near the Kimball Building and start a shuttle service ferrying students from the Spori to the Ricks and back. They could also include complimentary drinks and peanuts for the ride. Other students, on roller blades and long boards could grab the trailing towrope for the ride up the hill.Ahhh, but another problem is getting to campus in the first place and finding somewhere to park, you say. Again, a solution: just as the administration initiated the laptop initiative, a similar initiative should be enacted for mopeds. Mopeds take up less than half the space needed to park a car, cost thousands less to buy or fill with fuel and are better for the environment. What about winter? Training wheels will make taking corners a cinch. Brilliant!Now, let’s take it inside. The recently opened Crossroads offers seating for over 1,000, a stage for performances and it includes several venues with great food. But it lacks something essential: a Taco Bell. Yes, Napoleon, sadly there are some of us who love eating in the new building but don’t really want to pay four bucks for a “dang quesadilla”. For those of you who don’t know, that’s a tortilla with melted cheese. “Gosh!”Finally, in the classroom, I recently experienced an epiphany of Olympic proportions with regards to the genuine motive that brings us here to BYU–I. In English, that means, “I had a cool idea about how we can learn things better so we can use our knowledge to bless the world and fulfill prophecies given by inspired men about us.” After sweating, reading and re-reading, and getting a professor’s explanation, I finally figured out that an “orthorhombic interstice” is actually just a space inside a rectangular box where something can fit. That’s when it hit me. Nearly every concept we learn in college, be it in chemistry, nursing, trigonometry, music theory or economics, was discovered and/or described (at least partially) in another language, usually Greekor Latin. The concepts themselves are almost never very hard to grasp or understand. It’s just that they have an accent so thick that “it’s like they’re speaking another language or something!”So, along with getting the guys swimsuits that go down to their knees for the Hart Pool, my final humble suggestion for raising the bar at BYU–I would be to create a “Greek-Latin” Foundations course. Obviously, no student would finish this freshman or sophomore level course speaking like Aristotle or Ptolemy. But, with a semester’s experience of learning how the majority of the world’s founding thinkers thought, studied and wrote, students would spend more time thinking about the real concepts that we’re supposed to be learning instead of shaking their heads and saying, “It’s all Greek to me!” I submit that by simply making students more familiar with the alphabets, symbols and words of basic Greek and Latin that students would not only grasp their temporal subjects more efficiently, but their increased vocabulary would also enrich their spiritual understanding. Several General Authorities have commented on how the study of Greek and Latin have greatly enriched both their temporal and spiritual study. This includes our late and beloved prophet Gordon B. Hinckley, who said he once, “could have read you the Iliad and the Odyssey in the original Greek.” Most missionaries who have returned from a mission speaking a foreign language will also readily attest to the fact that in order to effectively teach people the gospel, it’s important to be able to communicate effectively in the language. Why would temporal learning be any different?Empowered by an understanding of the languages of the greats, students may not be able to get up the hill to the Ricks any faster, nor would they be able to shift the jet stream to turn Rexburg into a tropical oasis in January. But, they certainly would have some new phrases to yell as they spin out on the ice on their mopeds.  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:20:42 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Mr-Fix-it/BLOG/1270545/96698.html stoneb 2009-10-15T21:20:42Z OPINION iComm Student Media I love BYU–Idaho. I love the gardens, I love the rolling hills, I love the professors and I love the pretty girls. But as close as the school is to Zion, we haven’t gotten there quite yet. Since “re-thinking education” is one of our mottos, I thought it would be appropriate for me to share some of my ideas on what can be done to move us all closer to becoming a true “city on a hill.”First, parking is an issue that many students have become concerned with. While some view the opportunity to walk to class as a great way to fill their lungs, increase the blood flow to their brains and maybe even meet someone new, others admit the obvious fact that even the intrepid pioneers would have balked at walking two whole blocks up a hill in Rexburg. But no worries! A solution is possible. An IBC (integrated business core) group simply needs to rent “stretch” golf carts similar to the ones often parked near the Kimball Building and start a shuttle service ferrying students from the Spori to the Ricks and back. They could also include complimentary drinks and peanuts for the ride. Other students, on roller blades and long boards could grab the trailing towrope for the ride up the hill.Ahhh, but another problem is getting to campus in the first place and finding somewhere to park, you say. Again, a solution: just as the administration initiated the laptop initiative, a similar initiative should be enacted for mopeds. Mopeds take up less than half the space needed to park a car, cost thousands less to buy or fill with fuel and are better for the environment. What about winter? Training wheels will make taking corners a cinch. Brilliant!Now, let’s take it inside. The recently opened Crossroads offers seating for over 1,000, a stage for performances and it includes several venues with great food. But it lacks something essential: a Taco Bell. Yes, Napoleon, sadly there are some of us who love eating in the new building but don’t really want to pay four bucks for a “dang quesadilla”. For those of you who don’t know, that’s a tortilla with melted cheese. “Gosh!”Finally, in the classroom, I recently experienced an epiphany of Olympic proportions with regards to the genuine motive that brings us here to BYU–I. In English, that means, “I had a cool idea about how we can learn things better so we can use our knowledge to bless the world and fulfill prophecies given by inspired men about us.” After sweating, reading and re-reading, and getting a professor’s explanation, I finally figured out that an “orthorhombic interstice” is actually just a space inside a rectangular box where something can fit. That’s when it hit me. Nearly every concept we learn in college, be it in chemistry, nursing, trigonometry, music theory or economics, was discovered and/or described (at least partially) in another language, usually Greekor Latin. The concepts themselves are almost never very hard to grasp or understand. It’s just that they have an accent so thick that “it’s like they’re speaking another language or something!”So, along with getting the guys swimsuits that go down to their knees for the Hart Pool, my final humble suggestion for raising the bar at BYU–I would be to create a “Greek-Latin” Foundations course. Obviously, no student would finish this freshman or sophomore level course speaking like Aristotle or Ptolemy. But, with a semester’s experience of learning how the majority of the world’s founding thinkers thought, studied and wrote, students would spend more time thinking about the real concepts that we’re supposed to be learning instead of shaking their heads and saying, “It’s all Greek to me!” I submit that by simply making students more familiar with the alphabets, symbols and words of basic Greek and Latin that students would not only grasp their temporal subjects more efficiently, but their increased vocabulary would also enrich their spiritual understanding. Several General Authorities have commented on how the study of Greek and Latin have greatly enriched both their temporal and spiritual study. This includes our late and beloved prophet Gordon B. Hinckley, who said he once, “could have read you the Iliad and the Odyssey in the original Greek.” Most missionaries who have returned from a mission speaking a foreign language will also readily attest to the fact that in order to effectively teach people the gospel, it’s important to be able to communicate effectively in the language. Why would temporal learning be any different?Empowered by an understanding of the languages of the greats, students may not be able to get up the hill to the Ricks any faster, nor would they be able to shift the jet stream to turn Rexburg into a tropical oasis in January. But, they certainly would have some new phrases to yell as they spin out on the ice on their mopeds.  opinion nonadult false Mr. Fix-it text blog opinion 74 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 1 OPINION 0 1270545 12936064 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Parking-around-Campus-The-Whole-Enchilada/BLOG/813156/96698.html by Brett Stone, Campus EditorWith all the changes in parking regulations that have taken place on and around campus at the start of a new semester, some might feel like a driver’s ed student trying to learn to parallel park.Students and faculty at Brigham Young University – Idaho are returning to three different sets of changes for parking on and around campus.1.     Extending parking areas requiring an “A” or “B” permit to some streets surrounding campus.2.     “University” permits sold by the City of Rexburg are now required for parking on many city streets around campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.3.     “Residential” permits sold by the City of Rexburg are required for parking on many city streets that are in residential areas close to campus.Streets like West 450 S. and S. Center Street that run in front of the Taylor Chapel now require a “B” parking permit. This permit, $10 from the University Parking Office, is the same that most students buy to park in university parking lots on campus.Further out from the center of campus, city streets that have been used for parking on for free now require a small red and white permit that hangs from the rear-view mirror of a vehicle. The university permits, issued by the City of Rexburg, cost $15 per semester or $35 per year.Reactions to these changes have been varied.Some students expressed suspicion.“I just want to know why they are doing this, because it seems like they are doing it just to make a quick buck,” said Cody Pettersen, a sophomore studying business management.Some thought that a different solution could be more effective.“Why not just put in meters?” said Adam Blaylock a junior studying political science. “Then you would only pay for it when you need it.”Others felt that the changes were minor in the larger scheme of things.“Lots of times people get frustrated, but for the price of the parking permits here its definitely worth it, especially compared to U of I,” said Ben Holland, a sophomore studying sociology and a transfer student from the University of Idaho.The Rexburg City Council, which oversaw the planning and implementing of the new law, expressed a strong hope that the regulations will be beneficial for everyone.City Council President Christopher Mann said that the city had several reasons for making the changes. Working closely with university officials, the City Council researched other college-towns’ parking regulations such as Provo, Utah, Laramie, Wyoming, Logan, Utah and more.“This is not a unique solution, as it has been tried in other communities with similar sized schools with an effective outcome,” said city clerk Blair D. Kay. President Mann also responded to criticism by some that the city had ulterior motives for the new regulations.“Something had to be done,” Mann said. “We were fearing for the safety of the students. Our goal is not to make money.”The funds collected from the sale of permits go to the city’s general fund. “It’s less than a drop in a bucket,” Mann said. “Our police budget is over 2.2 million.” As of Thursday, Sept. 11, all residential and university permits were all sold out. Included in the new regulations are regulations on how vehicles should be parked. Along many streets, drivers are now required to back in the diagonal space. However, Scroll observed on Thursday, Sept. 10 that less than 25 percent of  the 49 vehicles parked between the Snow building and the corner of Second S. and First E. near the Kirkham, were parked correctly. Captain Lewis of the Rexburg City Police Department said that while police will eventually issue tickets for improperly parking, “We’re trying to give them time to adjust.”Long time residents of Rexburg have praised the new residential permits (green tags that hang from the rear-view mirror). Bernie Jensen has lived on College Avenue, which runs from in front of the Spori building to Main Street for 41 years. “I’m all for it,” said Jensen of the new regulation. “Before it’s been a real problem.” He mentioned how difficult it was for family to visit when the street in front of his home had no place for them to park. For more information visit www.byui.edu/DriveorWalk. by Brett Stone, Campus EditorWith all the changes in parking regulations that have taken place on and around campus at the start of a new semester, some might feel like a driver’s ed student trying to learn to parallel park.Students and faculty at Brigham Young University – Idaho are returning to three different sets of changes for parking on and around campus.1.     Extending parking areas requiring an “A” or “B” permit to some streets surrounding campus.2.     “University” permits sold by the City of Rexburg are now required for parking on many city streets around campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.3.     “Residential” permits sold by the City of Rexburg are required for parking on many city streets that are in residential areas close to campus.Streets like West 450 S. and S. Center Street that run in front of the Taylor Chapel now require a “B” parking permit. This permit, $10 from the University Parking Office, is the same that most students buy to park in university parking lots on campus.Further out from the center of campus, city streets that have been used for parking on for free now require a small red and white permit that hangs from the rear-view mirror of a vehicle. The university permits, issued by the City of Rexburg, cost $15 per semester or $35 per year.Reactions to these changes have been varied.Some students expressed suspicion.“I just want to know why they are doing this, because it seems like they are doing it just to make a quick buck,” said Cody Pettersen, a sophomore studying business management.Some thought that a different solution could be more effective.“Why not just put in meters?” said Adam Blaylock a junior studying political science. “Then you would only pay for it when you need it.”Others felt that the changes were minor in the larger scheme of things.“Lots of times people get frustrated, but for the price of the parking permits here its definitely worth it, especially compared to U of I,” said Ben Holland, a sophomore studying sociology and a transfer student from the University of Idaho.The Rexburg City Council, which oversaw the planning and implementing of the new law, expressed a strong hope that the regulations will be beneficial for everyone.City Council President Christopher Mann said that the city had several reasons for making the changes. Working closely with university officials, the City Council researched other college-towns’ parking regulations such as Provo, Utah, Laramie, Wyoming, Logan, Utah and more.“This is not a unique solution, as it has been tried in other communities with similar sized schools with an effective outcome,” said city clerk Blair D. Kay. President Mann also responded to criticism by some that the city had ulterior motives for the new regulations.“Something had to be done,” Mann said. “We were fearing for the safety of the students. Our goal is not to make money.”The funds collected from the sale of permits go to the city’s general fund. “It’s less than a drop in a bucket,” Mann said. “Our police budget is over 2.2 million.” As of Thursday, Sept. 11, all residential and university permits were all sold out. Included in the new regulations are regulations on how vehicles should be parked. Along many streets, drivers are now required to back in the diagonal space. However, Scroll observed on Thursday, Sept. 10 that less than 25 percent of  the 49 vehicles parked between the Snow building and the corner of Second S. and First E. near the Kirkham, were parked correctly. Captain Lewis of the Rexburg City Police Department said that while police will eventually issue tickets for improperly parking, “We’re trying to give them time to adjust.”Long time residents of Rexburg have praised the new residential permits (green tags that hang from the rear-view mirror). Bernie Jensen has lived on College Avenue, which runs from in front of the Spori building to Main Street for 41 years. “I’m all for it,” said Jensen of the new regulation. “Before it’s been a real problem.” He mentioned how difficult it was for family to visit when the street in front of his home had no place for them to park. For more information visit www.byui.edu/DriveorWalk. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:49:31 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Parking-around-Campus-The-Whole-Enchilada/BLOG/813156/96698.html stoneb 2009-09-24T00:49:31Z iComm Student Media by Brett Stone, Campus EditorWith all the changes in parking regulations that have taken place on and around campus at the start of a new semester, some might feel like a driver’s ed student trying to learn to parallel park.Students and faculty at Brigham Young University – Idaho are returning to three different sets of changes for parking on and around campus.1.     Extending parking areas requiring an “A” or “B” permit to some streets surrounding campus.2.     “University” permits sold by the City of Rexburg are now required for parking on many city streets around campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.3.     “Residential” permits sold by the City of Rexburg are required for parking on many city streets that are in residential areas close to campus.Streets like West 450 S. and S. Center Street that run in front of the Taylor Chapel now require a “B” parking permit. This permit, $10 from the University Parking Office, is the same that most students buy to park in university parking lots on campus.Further out from the center of campus, city streets that have been used for parking on for free now require a small red and white permit that hangs from the rear-view mirror of a vehicle. The university permits, issued by the City of Rexburg, cost $15 per semester or $35 per year.Reactions to these changes have been varied.Some students expressed suspicion.“I just want to know why they are doing this, because it seems like they are doing it just to make a quick buck,” said Cody Pettersen, a sophomore studying business management.Some thought that a different solution could be more effective.“Why not just put in meters?” said Adam Blaylock a junior studying political science. “Then you would only pay for it when you need it.”Others felt that the changes were minor in the larger scheme of things.“Lots of times people get frustrated, but for the price of the parking permits here its definitely worth it, especially compared to U of I,” said Ben Holland, a sophomore studying sociology and a transfer student from the University of Idaho.The Rexburg City Council, which oversaw the planning and implementing of the new law, expressed a strong hope that the regulations will be beneficial for everyone.City Council President Christopher Mann said that the city had several reasons for making the changes. Working closely with university officials, the City Council researched other college-towns’ parking regulations such as Provo, Utah, Laramie, Wyoming, Logan, Utah and more.“This is not a unique solution, as it has been tried in other communities with similar sized schools with an effective outcome,” said city clerk Blair D. Kay. President Mann also responded to criticism by some that the city had ulterior motives for the new regulations.“Something had to be done,” Mann said. “We were fearing for the safety of the students. Our goal is not to make money.”The funds collected from the sale of permits go to the city’s general fund. “It’s less than a drop in a bucket,” Mann said. “Our police budget is over 2.2 million.” As of Thursday, Sept. 11, all residential and university permits were all sold out. Included in the new regulations are regulations on how vehicles should be parked. Along many streets, drivers are now required to back in the diagonal space. However, Scroll observed on Thursday, Sept. 10 that less than 25 percent of  the 49 vehicles parked between the Snow building and the corner of Second S. and First E. near the Kirkham, were parked correctly. Captain Lewis of the Rexburg City Police Department said that while police will eventually issue tickets for improperly parking, “We’re trying to give them time to adjust.”Long time residents of Rexburg have praised the new residential permits (green tags that hang from the rear-view mirror). Bernie Jensen has lived on College Avenue, which runs from in front of the Spori building to Main Street for 41 years. “I’m all for it,” said Jensen of the new regulation. “Before it’s been a real problem.” He mentioned how difficult it was for family to visit when the street in front of his home had no place for them to park. For more information visit www.byui.edu/DriveorWalk. nonadult false Parking around Campus: The Whole Enchilada text blog 98 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 5 0 813156 12936064 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Problems-Connecting-with-Campus-Network/BLOG/813144/96698.html   BYU–Idaho has been experiencing large numbers of students trying to access its Internet network without much success since the beginning of the semester. “This is the worst thing that has happened in my time here,” said junior Jeremy John, one of BYU–I’s computer help desk technicians.The help center, located under the David O. McKay Library, has been flooded with students looking for help with accessing the wireless network and problems with the recent email upgrade, on top of the usual problems, according to John and other help desk technicians. Because of the incredible number of students coming to the help desk, John says, the center hasn’t even been able to keep track of how many students have come for help.“Our shelves are full of laptops to work on,” John said. Because of the magnitude of the problems, he and other help-desk technicians have had to start turning some students away.Having upgraded the network over the course of two years, campus employees said they did not had enough time to test the new network server before it was bombarded by students and faculty at the start of the fall semester.  Jugganaikloo Spalding, chief technology officer of BYU–Idaho Information Technology, said that until this semester campus employees had no idea that the network had a problem.John explained that while visiting the help desk easily solves most problems students experience with email access, the wireless network problem is slightly more complicated. “The DHCP server that manages the wireless network is not handling the IP addresses the way it’s supposed to,” John said. He says that university officials have estimated that around 30 percent of students who attempt to connect will not? be able to. Since the discovery of this weakness in the network, employees have been working night and day to solve the problem. Working with BYU–I’s network vendor, Spalding hopes to have Internet problems ironed out within the next couple of days. Preferred Internet browsers for the network were suggested: Internet Explorer and Firefox.Even with all the problems, many students seem to be keeping a positive outlook on the situation. “It’s a minor inconvenience,” said junior Russell Christensen, who came in to the computer help desk for help with connecting his laptop to the wireless network. “What can you do? Just roll with the punches.”      BYU–Idaho has been experiencing large numbers of students trying to access its Internet network without much success since the beginning of the semester. “This is the worst thing that has happened in my time here,” said junior Jeremy John, one of BYU–I’s computer help desk technicians.The help center, located under the David O. McKay Library, has been flooded with students looking for help with accessing the wireless network and problems with the recent email upgrade, on top of the usual problems, according to John and other help desk technicians. Because of the incredible number of students coming to the help desk, John says, the center hasn’t even been able to keep track of how many students have come for help.“Our shelves are full of laptops to work on,” John said. Because of the magnitude of the problems, he and other help-desk technicians have had to start turning some students away.Having upgraded the network over the course of two years, campus employees said they did not had enough time to test the new network server before it was bombarded by students and faculty at the start of the fall semester.  Jugganaikloo Spalding, chief technology officer of BYU–Idaho Information Technology, said that until this semester campus employees had no idea that the network had a problem.John explained that while visiting the help desk easily solves most problems students experience with email access, the wireless network problem is slightly more complicated. “The DHCP server that manages the wireless network is not handling the IP addresses the way it’s supposed to,” John said. He says that university officials have estimated that around 30 percent of students who attempt to connect will not? be able to. Since the discovery of this weakness in the network, employees have been working night and day to solve the problem. Working with BYU–I’s network vendor, Spalding hopes to have Internet problems ironed out within the next couple of days. Preferred Internet browsers for the network were suggested: Internet Explorer and Firefox.Even with all the problems, many students seem to be keeping a positive outlook on the situation. “It’s a minor inconvenience,” said junior Russell Christensen, who came in to the computer help desk for help with connecting his laptop to the wireless network. “What can you do? Just roll with the punches.”    Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:45:39 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Problems-Connecting-with-Campus-Network/BLOG/813144/96698.html stoneb 2009-09-24T00:45:39Z iComm Student Media   BYU–Idaho has been experiencing large numbers of students trying to access its Internet network without much success since the beginning of the semester. “This is the worst thing that has happened in my time here,” said junior Jeremy John, one of BYU–I’s computer help desk technicians.The help center, located under the David O. McKay Library, has been flooded with students looking for help with accessing the wireless network and problems with the recent email upgrade, on top of the usual problems, according to John and other help desk technicians. Because of the incredible number of students coming to the help desk, John says, the center hasn’t even been able to keep track of how many students have come for help.“Our shelves are full of laptops to work on,” John said. Because of the magnitude of the problems, he and other help-desk technicians have had to start turning some students away.Having upgraded the network over the course of two years, campus employees said they did not had enough time to test the new network server before it was bombarded by students and faculty at the start of the fall semester.  Jugganaikloo Spalding, chief technology officer of BYU–Idaho Information Technology, said that until this semester campus employees had no idea that the network had a problem.John explained that while visiting the help desk easily solves most problems students experience with email access, the wireless network problem is slightly more complicated. “The DHCP server that manages the wireless network is not handling the IP addresses the way it’s supposed to,” John said. He says that university officials have estimated that around 30 percent of students who attempt to connect will not? be able to. Since the discovery of this weakness in the network, employees have been working night and day to solve the problem. Working with BYU–I’s network vendor, Spalding hopes to have Internet problems ironed out within the next couple of days. Preferred Internet browsers for the network were suggested: Internet Explorer and Firefox.Even with all the problems, many students seem to be keeping a positive outlook on the situation. “It’s a minor inconvenience,” said junior Russell Christensen, who came in to the computer help desk for help with connecting his laptop to the wireless network. “What can you do? Just roll with the punches.”    nonadult false Problems Connecting with Campus Network text blog 43 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12936064&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 1 0 813144 12936064 Member 0