http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?mediaType=blog&quantity=25&as=96698&sortType=recent Most Recent blogs on iComm Student Media Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:38:00 GMT Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:38:00 GMT byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-06-02T19:38:00Z 970 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=96698&includeBlog=on&sortType=recent 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Study-finds-college-students-to-show-less-empathy-than-previous-generations/BLOG/2370992/96698.html This is my response to the article on this URL: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100528/sc_livescience/todayscollegestudentslackempathy Are today’s college students less capable of feeling empathetic towards others, much less act upon those feelings?  Nearly 72  studies conducted on college students between 1979 and 2009 indicate, not likely.   What exactly is empathy?  It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.  Sara Konrath, one of the specialists in the study that yielded these findings, is an affiliate with the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry and a researcher at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research.  She described our generation, known as “ generation me”, as “one of the most self-centered, narcissistic, competitive, confident and individualistic in recent history,” I’ve noticed my generation to be almost completely oblivious to others.  I call it tunnel vision.  Something typical with our age group, (which I believe was supposed to end around high school senior year) is our tendency to do stupid things without considering the consequences of our choices.  this is especially true regarding consequences that affect others, and not ourselves.  If that’s not enough, the bulk of our generation has lost a sense of accountability for our own actions.  Case in point: when students take out their anger on tow truck drivers after their car gets towed under legitimate and reasonable circumstances. I’m not talking about rash decisions like drinking, driving at unsafe speeds, or shoplifting.  I’m talking about things like leaving your trash in a classroom, a complete or partial disregard for rules//regulations, scratching up someone’s car without leaving your contact information, not de-icing your windows on your car cause you’re late to class (then wondering how that pedestrian came out of nowhere)…well, the list goes on.  The point is that I find the claims in this article to be accurate.  How about the students on the BYU campuses?  Are they doing better?  When I got stranded in one of Colorado’s nastiest blizzards, and ended up in  Boulder, the university students I interacted with were extremely generous.  I stopped one guy in an attempt to locate a hotel just in case my friend Andrea never got back to me.  At this point in time, it was snowing mildly, and the bulk of the storm was yet to come.  He made a few calls to some friends to see if anyone could house me for the night. I was given a place to chill and met quite a few people, until I finally got a hold of my friend.  Long story short, the students there were very welcoming, and they made the BYU-I student body look cold and unwelcoming.  The next two days there were extremely pleasant, and the sledding was fun.  Is Boulder above average?  Why isn’t Rexburg? In our defense, what are they basing these findings on?  What is considered “unfortunate”?  What about the context of “feeling sorrowful for others because of their misfortunes”?  What about our generation?  Many would argue that our society has become weaker in terms of dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and hardships. Does having no sorrow for a 300 pound woman who had a poor diet make you less empathetic?  Should we feel terrible for a drunk driver, who barely survived hitting a tree on a BAC of 0.17? Quite honestly, I don’t.  Does that make me less empathetic?  I think it’s better a drunk driver cause his own injuries and/or death as opposed to injuring or killing someone else.  This makes me look less empathetic.  Then again, does it?  Is it right to sympathize with  someone who chose to get drunk and put others at great risk? Most would agree with their findings.  Regardless of possible inaccuracies of the report, it doesn’t negate the findings.  What do you think?  Has society changed? Are we an indication of a turn in another direction?   This is my response to the article on this URL: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100528/sc_livescience/todayscollegestudentslackempathy Are today’s college students less capable of feeling empathetic towards others, much less act upon those feelings?  Nearly 72  studies conducted on college students between 1979 and 2009 indicate, not likely.   What exactly is empathy?  It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.  Sara Konrath, one of the specialists in the study that yielded these findings, is an affiliate with the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry and a researcher at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research.  She described our generation, known as “ generation me”, as “one of the most self-centered, narcissistic, competitive, confident and individualistic in recent history,” I’ve noticed my generation to be almost completely oblivious to others.  I call it tunnel vision.  Something typical with our age group, (which I believe was supposed to end around high school senior year) is our tendency to do stupid things without considering the consequences of our choices.  this is especially true regarding consequences that affect others, and not ourselves.  If that’s not enough, the bulk of our generation has lost a sense of accountability for our own actions.  Case in point: when students take out their anger on tow truck drivers after their car gets towed under legitimate and reasonable circumstances. I’m not talking about rash decisions like drinking, driving at unsafe speeds, or shoplifting.  I’m talking about things like leaving your trash in a classroom, a complete or partial disregard for rules//regulations, scratching up someone’s car without leaving your contact information, not de-icing your windows on your car cause you’re late to class (then wondering how that pedestrian came out of nowhere)…well, the list goes on.  The point is that I find the claims in this article to be accurate.  How about the students on the BYU campuses?  Are they doing better?  When I got stranded in one of Colorado’s nastiest blizzards, and ended up in  Boulder, the university students I interacted with were extremely generous.  I stopped one guy in an attempt to locate a hotel just in case my friend Andrea never got back to me.  At this point in time, it was snowing mildly, and the bulk of the storm was yet to come.  He made a few calls to some friends to see if anyone could house me for the night. I was given a place to chill and met quite a few people, until I finally got a hold of my friend.  Long story short, the students there were very welcoming, and they made the BYU-I student body look cold and unwelcoming.  The next two days there were extremely pleasant, and the sledding was fun.  Is Boulder above average?  Why isn’t Rexburg? In our defense, what are they basing these findings on?  What is considered “unfortunate”?  What about the context of “feeling sorrowful for others because of their misfortunes”?  What about our generation?  Many would argue that our society has become weaker in terms of dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and hardships. Does having no sorrow for a 300 pound woman who had a poor diet make you less empathetic?  Should we feel terrible for a drunk driver, who barely survived hitting a tree on a BAC of 0.17? Quite honestly, I don’t.  Does that make me less empathetic?  I think it’s better a drunk driver cause his own injuries and/or death as opposed to injuring or killing someone else.  This makes me look less empathetic.  Then again, does it?  Is it right to sympathize with  someone who chose to get drunk and put others at great risk? Most would agree with their findings.  Regardless of possible inaccuracies of the report, it doesn’t negate the findings.  What do you think?  Has society changed? Are we an indication of a turn in another direction?   Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:38:00 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Study-finds-college-students-to-show-less-empathy-than-previous-generations/BLOG/2370992/96698.html vvhosyourdaddy 2010-06-02T19:38:00Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media This is my response to the article on this URL: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100528/sc_livescience/todayscollegestudentslackempathy Are today’s college students less capable of feeling empathetic towards others, much less act upon those feelings?  Nearly 72  studies conducted on college students between 1979 and 2009 indicate, not likely.   What exactly is empathy?  It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.  Sara Konrath, one of the specialists in the study that yielded these findings, is an affiliate with the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry and a researcher at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research.  She described our generation, known as “ generation me”, as “one of the most self-centered, narcissistic, competitive, confident and individualistic in recent history,” I’ve noticed my generation to be almost completely oblivious to others.  I call it tunnel vision.  Something typical with our age group, (which I believe was supposed to end around high school senior year) is our tendency to do stupid things without considering the consequences of our choices.  this is especially true regarding consequences that affect others, and not ourselves.  If that’s not enough, the bulk of our generation has lost a sense of accountability for our own actions.  Case in point: when students take out their anger on tow truck drivers after their car gets towed under legitimate and reasonable circumstances. I’m not talking about rash decisions like drinking, driving at unsafe speeds, or shoplifting.  I’m talking about things like leaving your trash in a classroom, a complete or partial disregard for rules//regulations, scratching up someone’s car without leaving your contact information, not de-icing your windows on your car cause you’re late to class (then wondering how that pedestrian came out of nowhere)…well, the list goes on.  The point is that I find the claims in this article to be accurate.  How about the students on the BYU campuses?  Are they doing better?  When I got stranded in one of Colorado’s nastiest blizzards, and ended up in  Boulder, the university students I interacted with were extremely generous.  I stopped one guy in an attempt to locate a hotel just in case my friend Andrea never got back to me.  At this point in time, it was snowing mildly, and the bulk of the storm was yet to come.  He made a few calls to some friends to see if anyone could house me for the night. I was given a place to chill and met quite a few people, until I finally got a hold of my friend.  Long story short, the students there were very welcoming, and they made the BYU-I student body look cold and unwelcoming.  The next two days there were extremely pleasant, and the sledding was fun.  Is Boulder above average?  Why isn’t Rexburg? In our defense, what are they basing these findings on?  What is considered “unfortunate”?  What about the context of “feeling sorrowful for others because of their misfortunes”?  What about our generation?  Many would argue that our society has become weaker in terms of dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and hardships. Does having no sorrow for a 300 pound woman who had a poor diet make you less empathetic?  Should we feel terrible for a drunk driver, who barely survived hitting a tree on a BAC of 0.17? Quite honestly, I don’t.  Does that make me less empathetic?  I think it’s better a drunk driver cause his own injuries and/or death as opposed to injuring or killing someone else.  This makes me look less empathetic.  Then again, does it?  Is it right to sympathize with  someone who chose to get drunk and put others at great risk? Most would agree with their findings.  Regardless of possible inaccuracies of the report, it doesn’t negate the findings.  What do you think?  Has society changed? Are we an indication of a turn in another direction?   empathy, opinion, scroll nonadult false Study finds college students to show less empathy than previous generations text blog empathy,opinion,scroll 32 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7588180&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2370992 7588180 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Music-Troupe-brings-back-the-1960s/BLOG/2342688/96698.html The BYU Young Ambassadors presented the New Music Makers to the Hart Auditorium May 14. “I see it on KBYU-TV all the time,” said Lane Ward, a Rexburg resident.The New Music Makers featured music from the 1960s to today. Audience members sang, clapped, danced and even snapped along to show tunes. Familiar radio songs from Michael Bublé and Sara Bareilles were also sung. “If they could get Kevin Bacon to tour with them I think I would have a heart attack,” said Haeli Johnson, a junior studying communication. She was excited to see the Young Ambassadors perform a song from “Footloose.”The Young Ambassadors are a troupe of singers, actors, musicians and a small group of technicians. The group contains 26 singers, 10 musicians and 9 technicians. The audience included many students and community members, some who had experienced the Young Ambassadors before.There have been over 1,200 Young Ambassadors since the program was founded. The New Music Makers is a celebration of the program’s 40th anniversary since it started A photo slideshow was shown throughout the performance. Pictures of past members and their many travels with the Young Ambassador program were shown. Alumni from the Young Ambassadors have gone on to perform in Broadway shows such as “Aida,” “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia” and “Footloose.” One member, Sharlene Wells Hawkes,  had won Miss America in 1985. Janie Thompson founded the program. The Young Ambassadors’ first international performance was at the Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan. The Ambassadors have traveled across the globe performing in 68 countries over 40 years. Past spectators include the King and Queen of Jordan.Kay Kindorf, a Rexburg resident, attended Friday night’s performance with her husband, Ken. Kindorf “danced the Charleston” with Thompson’s performing group 52 years ago. The group did not have a name at the time   and would perform for wards around the area. “This was back when BYU only had branches,” Ken Kindorf said. The show then concluded with their final performance; a hymn that is familiar to the student body and the community, “I Am a Child of God.” Afterwards the audience gave the Young Ambassadors a standing ovation.“All the best adjectives could be used [to describe the Young Ambassadors],” said Cleone Jones, a Rexburg resident. “This place[ the John W. Hart] should have been full.” The BYU Young Ambassadors presented the New Music Makers to the Hart Auditorium May 14. “I see it on KBYU-TV all the time,” said Lane Ward, a Rexburg resident.The New Music Makers featured music from the 1960s to today. Audience members sang, clapped, danced and even snapped along to show tunes. Familiar radio songs from Michael Bublé and Sara Bareilles were also sung. “If they could get Kevin Bacon to tour with them I think I would have a heart attack,” said Haeli Johnson, a junior studying communication. She was excited to see the Young Ambassadors perform a song from “Footloose.”The Young Ambassadors are a troupe of singers, actors, musicians and a small group of technicians. The group contains 26 singers, 10 musicians and 9 technicians. The audience included many students and community members, some who had experienced the Young Ambassadors before.There have been over 1,200 Young Ambassadors since the program was founded. The New Music Makers is a celebration of the program’s 40th anniversary since it started A photo slideshow was shown throughout the performance. Pictures of past members and their many travels with the Young Ambassador program were shown. Alumni from the Young Ambassadors have gone on to perform in Broadway shows such as “Aida,” “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia” and “Footloose.” One member, Sharlene Wells Hawkes,  had won Miss America in 1985. Janie Thompson founded the program. The Young Ambassadors’ first international performance was at the Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan. The Ambassadors have traveled across the globe performing in 68 countries over 40 years. Past spectators include the King and Queen of Jordan.Kay Kindorf, a Rexburg resident, attended Friday night’s performance with her husband, Ken. Kindorf “danced the Charleston” with Thompson’s performing group 52 years ago. The group did not have a name at the time   and would perform for wards around the area. “This was back when BYU only had branches,” Ken Kindorf said. The show then concluded with their final performance; a hymn that is familiar to the student body and the community, “I Am a Child of God.” Afterwards the audience gave the Young Ambassadors a standing ovation.“All the best adjectives could be used [to describe the Young Ambassadors],” said Cleone Jones, a Rexburg resident. “This place[ the John W. Hart] should have been full.” Tue, 18 May 2010 02:38:18 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Music-Troupe-brings-back-the-1960s/BLOG/2342688/96698.html jezkadanger 2010-05-18T02:38:18Z Scroll Art&Entertainment iComm Student Media The BYU Young Ambassadors presented the New Music Makers to the Hart Auditorium May 14. “I see it on KBYU-TV all the time,” said Lane Ward, a Rexburg resident.The New Music Makers featured music from the 1960s to today. Audience members sang, clapped, danced and even snapped along to show tunes. Familiar radio songs from Michael Bublé and Sara Bareilles were also sung. “If they could get Kevin Bacon to tour with them I think I would have a heart attack,” said Haeli Johnson, a junior studying communication. She was excited to see the Young Ambassadors perform a song from “Footloose.”The Young Ambassadors are a troupe of singers, actors, musicians and a small group of technicians. The group contains 26 singers, 10 musicians and 9 technicians. The audience included many students and community members, some who had experienced the Young Ambassadors before.There have been over 1,200 Young Ambassadors since the program was founded. The New Music Makers is a celebration of the program’s 40th anniversary since it started A photo slideshow was shown throughout the performance. Pictures of past members and their many travels with the Young Ambassador program were shown. Alumni from the Young Ambassadors have gone on to perform in Broadway shows such as “Aida,” “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia” and “Footloose.” One member, Sharlene Wells Hawkes,  had won Miss America in 1985. Janie Thompson founded the program. The Young Ambassadors’ first international performance was at the Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan. The Ambassadors have traveled across the globe performing in 68 countries over 40 years. Past spectators include the King and Queen of Jordan.Kay Kindorf, a Rexburg resident, attended Friday night’s performance with her husband, Ken. Kindorf “danced the Charleston” with Thompson’s performing group 52 years ago. The group did not have a name at the time   and would perform for wards around the area. “This was back when BYU only had branches,” Ken Kindorf said. The show then concluded with their final performance; a hymn that is familiar to the student body and the community, “I Am a Child of God.” Afterwards the audience gave the Young Ambassadors a standing ovation.“All the best adjectives could be used [to describe the Young Ambassadors],” said Cleone Jones, a Rexburg resident. “This place[ the John W. Hart] should have been full.” art&entertainment, scroll nonadult false Music Troupe brings back the 1960s text blog art&entertainment,scroll 30 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899734&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 Scroll / Art&Entertainment 0 2342688 12899734 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Unplugging-from-iPods/BLOG/2342682/96698.html According to techcrunch.com, a technology blog, in the first five years following the launch of the Ipod over 100 million have been sold. Fox News recently surveyed 1,200 undergrad students on what was “in.” Nearly three-quarters, or 73 percent of students surveyed said iPods were “in” — more than any other item in a list that also included text messaging, barhopping and downloading music.Between all the business that come with being a full-time student, somehow college aged kids are squeezing in iPod time. Some use them to keep tabs on the Dow Jones and others for Perez Hilton updates.Dylan Hoffman, a sophomore studying exercise science, said he spends a total of two hours per day listening to his iPod. “I don’t think listening to my iPod inhibits me from talking to people as much as it inhibits others from talking to me,” Hoffman said.However over the past few years there have been several reports of accidents here on campus where someone was wearing their iPodAbram Langston, a freshman studying mechanical engineering, said he owns an iPod, but does not listen to it on campus because he does not want to go through the hassle of putting it on and off within the 15 minutes intervals of class. He prefers interacting with people to cutting them off with his iPod.  “It is better to know what is going on around me than to be cut off,” Langston said.ReAna Dutton, a junior studying music therapy, said listening to music on her iPod is a way to focus and shut off the environment around her and relieve stress on the mind. She turns it off if she has to talk to someone. “Listening to the iPod all the time is as bad as playing video games all day long,” Dutton said. “While modern technological advancements can enhance the work of the Lord, we must be careful not to fall victim to their destructive side. We must guard against becoming so attached to digital devices that we become detached from God [and friends],” said Elder Scott D. Whiting in the March 2010 Ensign. According to techcrunch.com, a technology blog, in the first five years following the launch of the Ipod over 100 million have been sold. Fox News recently surveyed 1,200 undergrad students on what was “in.” Nearly three-quarters, or 73 percent of students surveyed said iPods were “in” — more than any other item in a list that also included text messaging, barhopping and downloading music.Between all the business that come with being a full-time student, somehow college aged kids are squeezing in iPod time. Some use them to keep tabs on the Dow Jones and others for Perez Hilton updates.Dylan Hoffman, a sophomore studying exercise science, said he spends a total of two hours per day listening to his iPod. “I don’t think listening to my iPod inhibits me from talking to people as much as it inhibits others from talking to me,” Hoffman said.However over the past few years there have been several reports of accidents here on campus where someone was wearing their iPodAbram Langston, a freshman studying mechanical engineering, said he owns an iPod, but does not listen to it on campus because he does not want to go through the hassle of putting it on and off within the 15 minutes intervals of class. He prefers interacting with people to cutting them off with his iPod.  “It is better to know what is going on around me than to be cut off,” Langston said.ReAna Dutton, a junior studying music therapy, said listening to music on her iPod is a way to focus and shut off the environment around her and relieve stress on the mind. She turns it off if she has to talk to someone. “Listening to the iPod all the time is as bad as playing video games all day long,” Dutton said. “While modern technological advancements can enhance the work of the Lord, we must be careful not to fall victim to their destructive side. We must guard against becoming so attached to digital devices that we become detached from God [and friends],” said Elder Scott D. Whiting in the March 2010 Ensign. Tue, 18 May 2010 02:34:29 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Unplugging-from-iPods/BLOG/2342682/96698.html jezkadanger 2010-05-18T02:34:29Z Scroll LifeStyle iComm Student Media According to techcrunch.com, a technology blog, in the first five years following the launch of the Ipod over 100 million have been sold. Fox News recently surveyed 1,200 undergrad students on what was “in.” Nearly three-quarters, or 73 percent of students surveyed said iPods were “in” — more than any other item in a list that also included text messaging, barhopping and downloading music.Between all the business that come with being a full-time student, somehow college aged kids are squeezing in iPod time. Some use them to keep tabs on the Dow Jones and others for Perez Hilton updates.Dylan Hoffman, a sophomore studying exercise science, said he spends a total of two hours per day listening to his iPod. “I don’t think listening to my iPod inhibits me from talking to people as much as it inhibits others from talking to me,” Hoffman said.However over the past few years there have been several reports of accidents here on campus where someone was wearing their iPodAbram Langston, a freshman studying mechanical engineering, said he owns an iPod, but does not listen to it on campus because he does not want to go through the hassle of putting it on and off within the 15 minutes intervals of class. He prefers interacting with people to cutting them off with his iPod.  “It is better to know what is going on around me than to be cut off,” Langston said.ReAna Dutton, a junior studying music therapy, said listening to music on her iPod is a way to focus and shut off the environment around her and relieve stress on the mind. She turns it off if she has to talk to someone. “Listening to the iPod all the time is as bad as playing video games all day long,” Dutton said. “While modern technological advancements can enhance the work of the Lord, we must be careful not to fall victim to their destructive side. We must guard against becoming so attached to digital devices that we become detached from God [and friends],” said Elder Scott D. Whiting in the March 2010 Ensign. lifestyle, scroll nonadult false Unplugging from iPods text blog lifestyle,scroll 32 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899734&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / LifeStyle 0 2342682 12899734 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Mac-vs-PC-The-saga-continues/BLOG/2342670/96698.html Mac vs PC ads compete on the airwaves and most viewers can relate to the battle between the “Mac” guy played by Justin Long and the “PC guy” played by John Hodgman.  Consumers have compared PCs and Macs since the early 1990’s. The questions of power, value, quality and flexibility have been the interest of computer buyers for over two decades.Brian Howard, a professor in the communication department, said that they use Macs because of their software. Adobe Suite, a program generally used by communication majors, was originally designed for Macs and Final Cut Pro is only available on Macs. “I like my MacBook Pro, but it’s a matter of choice,” Howard saidHe said the systems are not as isolated from each other as they once were and “Windows 7 looks a lot more like a Mac [than previous Microsoft operating systems.] Either one [works for communications]. I like a Mac for the software. I’ve used both systems for a long time. Mac is a little more stable.”  A Mac’s stability comes from Apple’s supervised production of their software for specific hardware. Windows is designed to fit on nearly any computer configuration, Apple’s OSX is designed specifically for Intel chips and select Nvidia and ATI graphics cards. Any other options are not available on a Mac.Macs can be more appealing to artists. “It goes back to the history of PCs and Macs,” said Brian Atkinson, a professor in the art department. “Adobe wasn’t originally available for Windows — it was a Mac product. . . . Mac catered to the artist community. Because Mac embraced the artist, the artists stuck with it. Today it’s just personal preference.” These professors said it is a matter of preference. Apple chooses to supervise which hardware their operating system is available for so they can tailor the software for a specific hardware. In turn they can make the hardware more aesthetic and the overall product has a high stability. “Macs have a more aesthetic appeal,” Atkinson said. “They make them look appealing. PCs are very functional; when I see a PC I get the feeling that they don’t give a lot of attention to how they are going to look on your desk. Macs are sexier.”Microsoft has tailored their software to fit an open market of hardware products. Because of this, Windows is less stable but is available for any hardware configuration — even Apple products. As a result, companies can tailor a PC to fit their needs; they are not forced to purchase a large Nvidia card when they purchase a large processor. Many options — processor brands, the newest graphics cards, excessive amounts of RAM and hard drive storage space, as well as a selection of motherboards and cooling options — are available to PC consumers. The real answer to PC vs Mac is the same as business vs art; freedom vs control; and flexibility vs stability. Each consumer runs a different set of programs and has a different vision for what his or her computer should be. It is really a matter of preference. Mac vs PC ads compete on the airwaves and most viewers can relate to the battle between the “Mac” guy played by Justin Long and the “PC guy” played by John Hodgman.  Consumers have compared PCs and Macs since the early 1990’s. The questions of power, value, quality and flexibility have been the interest of computer buyers for over two decades.Brian Howard, a professor in the communication department, said that they use Macs because of their software. Adobe Suite, a program generally used by communication majors, was originally designed for Macs and Final Cut Pro is only available on Macs. “I like my MacBook Pro, but it’s a matter of choice,” Howard saidHe said the systems are not as isolated from each other as they once were and “Windows 7 looks a lot more like a Mac [than previous Microsoft operating systems.] Either one [works for communications]. I like a Mac for the software. I’ve used both systems for a long time. Mac is a little more stable.”  A Mac’s stability comes from Apple’s supervised production of their software for specific hardware. Windows is designed to fit on nearly any computer configuration, Apple’s OSX is designed specifically for Intel chips and select Nvidia and ATI graphics cards. Any other options are not available on a Mac.Macs can be more appealing to artists. “It goes back to the history of PCs and Macs,” said Brian Atkinson, a professor in the art department. “Adobe wasn’t originally available for Windows — it was a Mac product. . . . Mac catered to the artist community. Because Mac embraced the artist, the artists stuck with it. Today it’s just personal preference.” These professors said it is a matter of preference. Apple chooses to supervise which hardware their operating system is available for so they can tailor the software for a specific hardware. In turn they can make the hardware more aesthetic and the overall product has a high stability. “Macs have a more aesthetic appeal,” Atkinson said. “They make them look appealing. PCs are very functional; when I see a PC I get the feeling that they don’t give a lot of attention to how they are going to look on your desk. Macs are sexier.”Microsoft has tailored their software to fit an open market of hardware products. Because of this, Windows is less stable but is available for any hardware configuration — even Apple products. As a result, companies can tailor a PC to fit their needs; they are not forced to purchase a large Nvidia card when they purchase a large processor. Many options — processor brands, the newest graphics cards, excessive amounts of RAM and hard drive storage space, as well as a selection of motherboards and cooling options — are available to PC consumers. The real answer to PC vs Mac is the same as business vs art; freedom vs control; and flexibility vs stability. Each consumer runs a different set of programs and has a different vision for what his or her computer should be. It is really a matter of preference. Tue, 18 May 2010 02:32:24 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Mac-vs-PC-The-saga-continues/BLOG/2342670/96698.html jezkadanger 2010-05-18T02:32:24Z Scroll LifeStyle iComm Student Media Mac vs PC ads compete on the airwaves and most viewers can relate to the battle between the “Mac” guy played by Justin Long and the “PC guy” played by John Hodgman.  Consumers have compared PCs and Macs since the early 1990’s. The questions of power, value, quality and flexibility have been the interest of computer buyers for over two decades.Brian Howard, a professor in the communication department, said that they use Macs because of their software. Adobe Suite, a program generally used by communication majors, was originally designed for Macs and Final Cut Pro is only available on Macs. “I like my MacBook Pro, but it’s a matter of choice,” Howard saidHe said the systems are not as isolated from each other as they once were and “Windows 7 looks a lot more like a Mac [than previous Microsoft operating systems.] Either one [works for communications]. I like a Mac for the software. I’ve used both systems for a long time. Mac is a little more stable.”  A Mac’s stability comes from Apple’s supervised production of their software for specific hardware. Windows is designed to fit on nearly any computer configuration, Apple’s OSX is designed specifically for Intel chips and select Nvidia and ATI graphics cards. Any other options are not available on a Mac.Macs can be more appealing to artists. “It goes back to the history of PCs and Macs,” said Brian Atkinson, a professor in the art department. “Adobe wasn’t originally available for Windows — it was a Mac product. . . . Mac catered to the artist community. Because Mac embraced the artist, the artists stuck with it. Today it’s just personal preference.” These professors said it is a matter of preference. Apple chooses to supervise which hardware their operating system is available for so they can tailor the software for a specific hardware. In turn they can make the hardware more aesthetic and the overall product has a high stability. “Macs have a more aesthetic appeal,” Atkinson said. “They make them look appealing. PCs are very functional; when I see a PC I get the feeling that they don’t give a lot of attention to how they are going to look on your desk. Macs are sexier.”Microsoft has tailored their software to fit an open market of hardware products. Because of this, Windows is less stable but is available for any hardware configuration — even Apple products. As a result, companies can tailor a PC to fit their needs; they are not forced to purchase a large Nvidia card when they purchase a large processor. Many options — processor brands, the newest graphics cards, excessive amounts of RAM and hard drive storage space, as well as a selection of motherboards and cooling options — are available to PC consumers. The real answer to PC vs Mac is the same as business vs art; freedom vs control; and flexibility vs stability. Each consumer runs a different set of programs and has a different vision for what his or her computer should be. It is really a matter of preference. lifestyle, scroll nonadult false Mac vs PC : The saga continues text blog lifestyle,scroll 34 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899734&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / LifeStyle 0 2342670 12899734 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Acoustic-Cafe-provides-student-entertainment/BLOG/2342655/96698.html The Crossroads hosted more than 15 musicians at Acoustic Café on Saturday May 14. “I say props to the music scene at BYU-I. The students here have so much talent and it’s great they have a way to show it,” said Travis Price, a sophomore studying psychology, who has been playing the guitar since high school. Along with his partner, Alyssa Lemmon, a freshman studying art, Price was one of the many performers in Saturday’s event. Together they played an arrangement of “Blackbird,” a song originally by the Beatles. The two met not too long ago in a dance class when they learned that they shared an acoustic interest, and the rest is history. Taking advantage of further events soon to take place, Lemmon said she and Price plan to play in the Disney-themed “Magic Moments,” which will take place on Friday, June 4 in the Kirkham Auditorium. Other students who shared their talents were Alison Eckersell, freshman studying history, and Christine Wilson, a freshman studying math education. The two are roommates and enjoy playing music in their apartment. When the realization came that harmonizing together was a promising combination, they decided to try out. The two performed “A Voice Calling Out,” a Bethany Dillon song. There are nine promised upcoming programs, the next being Broadway Review on May 19. Students can check the university calendar for information concerning tryouts, and for the times and places of these musical shows. The Crossroads hosted more than 15 musicians at Acoustic Café on Saturday May 14. “I say props to the music scene at BYU-I. The students here have so much talent and it’s great they have a way to show it,” said Travis Price, a sophomore studying psychology, who has been playing the guitar since high school. Along with his partner, Alyssa Lemmon, a freshman studying art, Price was one of the many performers in Saturday’s event. Together they played an arrangement of “Blackbird,” a song originally by the Beatles. The two met not too long ago in a dance class when they learned that they shared an acoustic interest, and the rest is history. Taking advantage of further events soon to take place, Lemmon said she and Price plan to play in the Disney-themed “Magic Moments,” which will take place on Friday, June 4 in the Kirkham Auditorium. Other students who shared their talents were Alison Eckersell, freshman studying history, and Christine Wilson, a freshman studying math education. The two are roommates and enjoy playing music in their apartment. When the realization came that harmonizing together was a promising combination, they decided to try out. The two performed “A Voice Calling Out,” a Bethany Dillon song. There are nine promised upcoming programs, the next being Broadway Review on May 19. Students can check the university calendar for information concerning tryouts, and for the times and places of these musical shows. Tue, 18 May 2010 02:25:28 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Acoustic-Cafe-provides-student-entertainment/BLOG/2342655/96698.html jezkadanger 2010-05-18T02:25:28Z Scroll Art&Entertainment iComm Student Media The Crossroads hosted more than 15 musicians at Acoustic Café on Saturday May 14. “I say props to the music scene at BYU-I. The students here have so much talent and it’s great they have a way to show it,” said Travis Price, a sophomore studying psychology, who has been playing the guitar since high school. Along with his partner, Alyssa Lemmon, a freshman studying art, Price was one of the many performers in Saturday’s event. Together they played an arrangement of “Blackbird,” a song originally by the Beatles. The two met not too long ago in a dance class when they learned that they shared an acoustic interest, and the rest is history. Taking advantage of further events soon to take place, Lemmon said she and Price plan to play in the Disney-themed “Magic Moments,” which will take place on Friday, June 4 in the Kirkham Auditorium. Other students who shared their talents were Alison Eckersell, freshman studying history, and Christine Wilson, a freshman studying math education. The two are roommates and enjoy playing music in their apartment. When the realization came that harmonizing together was a promising combination, they decided to try out. The two performed “A Voice Calling Out,” a Bethany Dillon song. There are nine promised upcoming programs, the next being Broadway Review on May 19. Students can check the university calendar for information concerning tryouts, and for the times and places of these musical shows. art&entertainment, scroll nonadult false Acoustic Cafe provides student entertainment text blog art&entertainment,scroll 34 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899734&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 Scroll / Art&Entertainment 0 2342655 12899734 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Be-respectful-turn-off-your-phones/BLOG/2334337/96698.html   After ending our discussion on the Holy Ghost and having students share past spiritual experiences, my Doctrine and Covenants teacher asked a question which had me and the rest of the class going to a new chapter in the Book of Mormon. Once the sound of flipping pages died down, my teacher started the discussion by asking the question again.  A comment was made, the Spirit was guiding the discussion, and then all of a sudden, without warning, “dummmm da da da dummmm dooodly dooodly dooo” — the awful cry of a cell phone shot through the room. The perpetrator hurriedly sifted through her purse to hush the annoying sound, as the rest of the class waited for the interruption to pass.  My teacher tried to keep the Spirit in the room by continuing the discussion, but his plans were foiled as the tune began again. I will admit that it is sometimes hard to stay awake when you are going over things you have learned over and over since Primary; however, the Spirit was in class that day and the discussion was keeping everyone involved.  Needless to say the cell phone interruption was not welcome. Later that day in my science class, the guy sitting next to me must have been having a very important conversation because he had to pull out his phone and text every eight seconds. I’m pretty sure he did not get anything out of class that day.  Then during English class, my teacher was in the middle of expounding part of a short story. Suddenly she went silent.  My teacher furrowed her eyebrows and directed her attention to a girl at the opposite end of the room. My teacher simply asked, “Are you texting?” The answer that followed was so profound, it could be compared to the Gettysburg Address: “Ummmm no, I uhhh, well I was… just ………………. sending a message.” My teacher did not try to decipher the reply and instead picked up the discussion where she had left off.   I could be wrong, but the last time I checked, sending a message is pretty much the same thing as texting.  I know that I have no room to chastise on proper etiquette when it comes to cell phones. I frequently check messages and text during conversations and dates, which is a big “no no.”  However, I have found that cell phones irk me to no end when they disrupt my learning.  Please, turn off your cell phones when you get to class; I don’t want to have to give you the death glare when it starts ringing.  Be respectful to our wonderful teachers and to the other students in your classes.  We are here to learn; let’s not be here to endure; let’s not be here to just go to class and text a friend about how boring it is.  If you are going to be in class, be there. Sometimes you won’t love all of your classes, but I was once told that when you are having a hard time “learn to love what you do.”  Love class and show respect by turning off your cell phones.     After ending our discussion on the Holy Ghost and having students share past spiritual experiences, my Doctrine and Covenants teacher asked a question which had me and the rest of the class going to a new chapter in the Book of Mormon. Once the sound of flipping pages died down, my teacher started the discussion by asking the question again.  A comment was made, the Spirit was guiding the discussion, and then all of a sudden, without warning, “dummmm da da da dummmm dooodly dooodly dooo” — the awful cry of a cell phone shot through the room. The perpetrator hurriedly sifted through her purse to hush the annoying sound, as the rest of the class waited for the interruption to pass.  My teacher tried to keep the Spirit in the room by continuing the discussion, but his plans were foiled as the tune began again. I will admit that it is sometimes hard to stay awake when you are going over things you have learned over and over since Primary; however, the Spirit was in class that day and the discussion was keeping everyone involved.  Needless to say the cell phone interruption was not welcome. Later that day in my science class, the guy sitting next to me must have been having a very important conversation because he had to pull out his phone and text every eight seconds. I’m pretty sure he did not get anything out of class that day.  Then during English class, my teacher was in the middle of expounding part of a short story. Suddenly she went silent.  My teacher furrowed her eyebrows and directed her attention to a girl at the opposite end of the room. My teacher simply asked, “Are you texting?” The answer that followed was so profound, it could be compared to the Gettysburg Address: “Ummmm no, I uhhh, well I was… just ………………. sending a message.” My teacher did not try to decipher the reply and instead picked up the discussion where she had left off.   I could be wrong, but the last time I checked, sending a message is pretty much the same thing as texting.  I know that I have no room to chastise on proper etiquette when it comes to cell phones. I frequently check messages and text during conversations and dates, which is a big “no no.”  However, I have found that cell phones irk me to no end when they disrupt my learning.  Please, turn off your cell phones when you get to class; I don’t want to have to give you the death glare when it starts ringing.  Be respectful to our wonderful teachers and to the other students in your classes.  We are here to learn; let’s not be here to endure; let’s not be here to just go to class and text a friend about how boring it is.  If you are going to be in class, be there. Sometimes you won’t love all of your classes, but I was once told that when you are having a hard time “learn to love what you do.”  Love class and show respect by turning off your cell phones.   Tue, 11 May 2010 22:15:00 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Be-respectful-turn-off-your-phones/BLOG/2334337/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-05-11T22:15:00Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media   After ending our discussion on the Holy Ghost and having students share past spiritual experiences, my Doctrine and Covenants teacher asked a question which had me and the rest of the class going to a new chapter in the Book of Mormon. Once the sound of flipping pages died down, my teacher started the discussion by asking the question again.  A comment was made, the Spirit was guiding the discussion, and then all of a sudden, without warning, “dummmm da da da dummmm dooodly dooodly dooo” — the awful cry of a cell phone shot through the room. The perpetrator hurriedly sifted through her purse to hush the annoying sound, as the rest of the class waited for the interruption to pass.  My teacher tried to keep the Spirit in the room by continuing the discussion, but his plans were foiled as the tune began again. I will admit that it is sometimes hard to stay awake when you are going over things you have learned over and over since Primary; however, the Spirit was in class that day and the discussion was keeping everyone involved.  Needless to say the cell phone interruption was not welcome. Later that day in my science class, the guy sitting next to me must have been having a very important conversation because he had to pull out his phone and text every eight seconds. I’m pretty sure he did not get anything out of class that day.  Then during English class, my teacher was in the middle of expounding part of a short story. Suddenly she went silent.  My teacher furrowed her eyebrows and directed her attention to a girl at the opposite end of the room. My teacher simply asked, “Are you texting?” The answer that followed was so profound, it could be compared to the Gettysburg Address: “Ummmm no, I uhhh, well I was… just ………………. sending a message.” My teacher did not try to decipher the reply and instead picked up the discussion where she had left off.   I could be wrong, but the last time I checked, sending a message is pretty much the same thing as texting.  I know that I have no room to chastise on proper etiquette when it comes to cell phones. I frequently check messages and text during conversations and dates, which is a big “no no.”  However, I have found that cell phones irk me to no end when they disrupt my learning.  Please, turn off your cell phones when you get to class; I don’t want to have to give you the death glare when it starts ringing.  Be respectful to our wonderful teachers and to the other students in your classes.  We are here to learn; let’s not be here to endure; let’s not be here to just go to class and text a friend about how boring it is.  If you are going to be in class, be there. Sometimes you won’t love all of your classes, but I was once told that when you are having a hard time “learn to love what you do.”  Love class and show respect by turning off your cell phones.   opinion, scroll nonadult false Be respectful, turn off your phones text blog opinion,scroll 32 1 3.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2334337 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Student-lifeguards-try-out-to-protect-lives/BLOG/2334331/96698.html   In order to get a job as a lifeguard at BYU-Idaho, applicants must go through tryouts that determine whether they are the best for the job.    “Tryouts are at the beginning of the semester and they take the people with the highest scores,” said Colby Gray, a junior studying exercise science. Gray said that tryouts consist of three different stations: the CPR station, the submerged unconscious victim station and the spinal station. Tryouts also include two pass or fail tests that require the students to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool at 16 feet deep.  Lifeguards are also required to swim 500 yards in less than 12 minutes. Gray said that when he tried out, around 40 people tried out for only three spots. BYU-I provides lifeguard training and testing during tryouts through the Red Cross. According to www.redcross.org, “Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow started the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps in 1914 in order to reduce the number of lives lost as a result of drowning. Today, the Red Cross continues to offer the highest quality of training standards and program materials.”  “We usually work between nine to 13 hours a week,” Gray said. Gray is also a volunteer at St. Anthony hospital, as an emergency medical technician. Gray said that he is able to provide basic life support. “We’re the ones who show up when people get hurt on the dunes and call 911,” Gray said. Jori Neibaur, a senior studying health science, said that students have to try out one semester then try out again for another semester, before they are considered as a permanent employee. “When I got on staff, there were only three open spots[for the semester],” Neibaur said. Neibaur is a lifeguard instructor, which means she is also one of the testers during tryouts. “I really enjoy the environment here, it’s a job that you can keep throughout your college career,” Neibaur said. Neibaur has been lifeguarding on campus for seven semesters and she was a swim coach for kids ages 5 to 18 in high school. “It’s not a matter of can you do it right or wrong — it’s a matter of, can you do it better than everyone else,” Neibaur said.     In order to get a job as a lifeguard at BYU-Idaho, applicants must go through tryouts that determine whether they are the best for the job.    “Tryouts are at the beginning of the semester and they take the people with the highest scores,” said Colby Gray, a junior studying exercise science. Gray said that tryouts consist of three different stations: the CPR station, the submerged unconscious victim station and the spinal station. Tryouts also include two pass or fail tests that require the students to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool at 16 feet deep.  Lifeguards are also required to swim 500 yards in less than 12 minutes. Gray said that when he tried out, around 40 people tried out for only three spots. BYU-I provides lifeguard training and testing during tryouts through the Red Cross. According to www.redcross.org, “Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow started the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps in 1914 in order to reduce the number of lives lost as a result of drowning. Today, the Red Cross continues to offer the highest quality of training standards and program materials.”  “We usually work between nine to 13 hours a week,” Gray said. Gray is also a volunteer at St. Anthony hospital, as an emergency medical technician. Gray said that he is able to provide basic life support. “We’re the ones who show up when people get hurt on the dunes and call 911,” Gray said. Jori Neibaur, a senior studying health science, said that students have to try out one semester then try out again for another semester, before they are considered as a permanent employee. “When I got on staff, there were only three open spots[for the semester],” Neibaur said. Neibaur is a lifeguard instructor, which means she is also one of the testers during tryouts. “I really enjoy the environment here, it’s a job that you can keep throughout your college career,” Neibaur said. Neibaur has been lifeguarding on campus for seven semesters and she was a swim coach for kids ages 5 to 18 in high school. “It’s not a matter of can you do it right or wrong — it’s a matter of, can you do it better than everyone else,” Neibaur said.   Tue, 11 May 2010 22:11:47 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Student-lifeguards-try-out-to-protect-lives/BLOG/2334331/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-05-11T22:11:47Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media   In order to get a job as a lifeguard at BYU-Idaho, applicants must go through tryouts that determine whether they are the best for the job.    “Tryouts are at the beginning of the semester and they take the people with the highest scores,” said Colby Gray, a junior studying exercise science. Gray said that tryouts consist of three different stations: the CPR station, the submerged unconscious victim station and the spinal station. Tryouts also include two pass or fail tests that require the students to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool at 16 feet deep.  Lifeguards are also required to swim 500 yards in less than 12 minutes. Gray said that when he tried out, around 40 people tried out for only three spots. BYU-I provides lifeguard training and testing during tryouts through the Red Cross. According to www.redcross.org, “Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow started the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps in 1914 in order to reduce the number of lives lost as a result of drowning. Today, the Red Cross continues to offer the highest quality of training standards and program materials.”  “We usually work between nine to 13 hours a week,” Gray said. Gray is also a volunteer at St. Anthony hospital, as an emergency medical technician. Gray said that he is able to provide basic life support. “We’re the ones who show up when people get hurt on the dunes and call 911,” Gray said. Jori Neibaur, a senior studying health science, said that students have to try out one semester then try out again for another semester, before they are considered as a permanent employee. “When I got on staff, there were only three open spots[for the semester],” Neibaur said. Neibaur is a lifeguard instructor, which means she is also one of the testers during tryouts. “I really enjoy the environment here, it’s a job that you can keep throughout your college career,” Neibaur said. Neibaur has been lifeguarding on campus for seven semesters and she was a swim coach for kids ages 5 to 18 in high school. “It’s not a matter of can you do it right or wrong — it’s a matter of, can you do it better than everyone else,” Neibaur said.   campus, scroll nonadult false Student lifeguards try out to protect lives text blog campus,scroll 37 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2334331 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_SRC-is-preparing-for-fall-recycling-trial/BLOG/2334330/96698.html   The Student Representative Council has been working with the facility management organization to implement a recycling trial on campus this fall.  “We do minimal recycling right now. We want to push that to a new level,” said Doug Watson, building and grounds manager. Before the semester-long trial started being seriously discussed, a trial week of recycling was held in the Joseph Fielding Smith Building and Eliza R. Snow Buildings, chosen for their traffic and size.  Before the week-long trial started the SRC’s approach to recycling consisted of three phases–phase one: sort garbage, phase two: trial week (marketing), and phase three: analyze and present data.  Based on the data gathered during the week-long trial, 54 percent of all the garbage on campus could be recycled, and during that week, about 20 percent of the recyclables were recycled.  “The whole goal is a break-even program,” said Eric Conrad, physical facilities operations director. “If we can break even we can do this [recycling] campus wide.” At this point in time it is uncertain if implementing recycling on campus will save or cost money. “We will start a trial in the fall semester in select buildings. The goal is to get recycling on campus. More than white paper–we want to expand to include metals, plastic and glass,” said Steven Clark, a senior studying accounting.  Steven Clark was the SRC vice president last semester and he is now an SRC committee member involved with the recycling project.  “The more I have been involved with it, the more I have come to appreciate recycling,” Clark said. The select buildings that will participate in the recycling trial during the Fall 2010 semester are the John W. Hart, Jacob Spori, Eliza R. Snow, Thomas E. Ricks, and Joseph Fielding Smith Buildings, the dorms and the David O. McKay Library.   “A lot of students from places like California, Florida, Washington and other places that do more recycling, have come to us with input; they want to see more recycling on campus,” Clark said.  Clark and other SRC members take the opinions of students to the administration, hold meetings together, discuss the opinions of the students, and set goals to implement changes.   “I think the coolest thing is seeing the small and big changes that are possible when the students share their voice and choose to get involved,” Clark said. The SRC has goals for improvements in recycling; the voice of the student body was heard and in the fall, plans will be implemented and information will be gathered to measure results.  “God made us stewards of the earth and we shouldn’t abuse that privilege,” said Helen Ontiveros, a sophomore studying music education.  Helen said that she is from Oregon and recycling is a big thing. “[Recycling] is a way for us to take care of what God’s given us,” said Ontiveros.     The Student Representative Council has been working with the facility management organization to implement a recycling trial on campus this fall.  “We do minimal recycling right now. We want to push that to a new level,” said Doug Watson, building and grounds manager. Before the semester-long trial started being seriously discussed, a trial week of recycling was held in the Joseph Fielding Smith Building and Eliza R. Snow Buildings, chosen for their traffic and size.  Before the week-long trial started the SRC’s approach to recycling consisted of three phases–phase one: sort garbage, phase two: trial week (marketing), and phase three: analyze and present data.  Based on the data gathered during the week-long trial, 54 percent of all the garbage on campus could be recycled, and during that week, about 20 percent of the recyclables were recycled.  “The whole goal is a break-even program,” said Eric Conrad, physical facilities operations director. “If we can break even we can do this [recycling] campus wide.” At this point in time it is uncertain if implementing recycling on campus will save or cost money. “We will start a trial in the fall semester in select buildings. The goal is to get recycling on campus. More than white paper–we want to expand to include metals, plastic and glass,” said Steven Clark, a senior studying accounting.  Steven Clark was the SRC vice president last semester and he is now an SRC committee member involved with the recycling project.  “The more I have been involved with it, the more I have come to appreciate recycling,” Clark said. The select buildings that will participate in the recycling trial during the Fall 2010 semester are the John W. Hart, Jacob Spori, Eliza R. Snow, Thomas E. Ricks, and Joseph Fielding Smith Buildings, the dorms and the David O. McKay Library.   “A lot of students from places like California, Florida, Washington and other places that do more recycling, have come to us with input; they want to see more recycling on campus,” Clark said.  Clark and other SRC members take the opinions of students to the administration, hold meetings together, discuss the opinions of the students, and set goals to implement changes.   “I think the coolest thing is seeing the small and big changes that are possible when the students share their voice and choose to get involved,” Clark said. The SRC has goals for improvements in recycling; the voice of the student body was heard and in the fall, plans will be implemented and information will be gathered to measure results.  “God made us stewards of the earth and we shouldn’t abuse that privilege,” said Helen Ontiveros, a sophomore studying music education.  Helen said that she is from Oregon and recycling is a big thing. “[Recycling] is a way for us to take care of what God’s given us,” said Ontiveros.   Tue, 11 May 2010 22:09:21 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_SRC-is-preparing-for-fall-recycling-trial/BLOG/2334330/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-05-11T22:09:21Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media   The Student Representative Council has been working with the facility management organization to implement a recycling trial on campus this fall.  “We do minimal recycling right now. We want to push that to a new level,” said Doug Watson, building and grounds manager. Before the semester-long trial started being seriously discussed, a trial week of recycling was held in the Joseph Fielding Smith Building and Eliza R. Snow Buildings, chosen for their traffic and size.  Before the week-long trial started the SRC’s approach to recycling consisted of three phases–phase one: sort garbage, phase two: trial week (marketing), and phase three: analyze and present data.  Based on the data gathered during the week-long trial, 54 percent of all the garbage on campus could be recycled, and during that week, about 20 percent of the recyclables were recycled.  “The whole goal is a break-even program,” said Eric Conrad, physical facilities operations director. “If we can break even we can do this [recycling] campus wide.” At this point in time it is uncertain if implementing recycling on campus will save or cost money. “We will start a trial in the fall semester in select buildings. The goal is to get recycling on campus. More than white paper–we want to expand to include metals, plastic and glass,” said Steven Clark, a senior studying accounting.  Steven Clark was the SRC vice president last semester and he is now an SRC committee member involved with the recycling project.  “The more I have been involved with it, the more I have come to appreciate recycling,” Clark said. The select buildings that will participate in the recycling trial during the Fall 2010 semester are the John W. Hart, Jacob Spori, Eliza R. Snow, Thomas E. Ricks, and Joseph Fielding Smith Buildings, the dorms and the David O. McKay Library.   “A lot of students from places like California, Florida, Washington and other places that do more recycling, have come to us with input; they want to see more recycling on campus,” Clark said.  Clark and other SRC members take the opinions of students to the administration, hold meetings together, discuss the opinions of the students, and set goals to implement changes.   “I think the coolest thing is seeing the small and big changes that are possible when the students share their voice and choose to get involved,” Clark said. The SRC has goals for improvements in recycling; the voice of the student body was heard and in the fall, plans will be implemented and information will be gathered to measure results.  “God made us stewards of the earth and we shouldn’t abuse that privilege,” said Helen Ontiveros, a sophomore studying music education.  Helen said that she is from Oregon and recycling is a big thing. “[Recycling] is a way for us to take care of what God’s given us,” said Ontiveros.   campus, scroll nonadult false SRC is preparing for fall recycling trial text blog campus,scroll 30 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2334330 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_I-Feel-Violated/BLOG/2311460/96698.html What? A parking permit for the street! What is happening to the sweet Rexburg I love? When my husband, children, and I moved away last summer only to return this April to a totally changed town, and not all good changes either! Because housing is so hard to find at a reasonable price and still be close to campus, we moved to an apartment complex on Pioneer Rd. It is on the outskirts of town and far from campus. I walked to class for 4 days, each time it took me 45 minutes. So in order not to have to pay for a parking ticket I have to walk for 90 minutes per day. Then today I drove to class only to find that they actually had signs for how to park our cars. I feel like this whole situation is discriminatory on the students who don't live close to school! I always parked on the street and made sure to arrive early enough to find a spot. Now they want us to pay and not only that, PARK a certain way? I'm really questioning the motives behind this! Can't anyone stand up and take back some of our freedoms? I know its not extreme, but I don't like my freedoms being taken away from me bit by bit. Does anyone else feel this is unfair? What? A parking permit for the street! What is happening to the sweet Rexburg I love? When my husband, children, and I moved away last summer only to return this April to a totally changed town, and not all good changes either! Because housing is so hard to find at a reasonable price and still be close to campus, we moved to an apartment complex on Pioneer Rd. It is on the outskirts of town and far from campus. I walked to class for 4 days, each time it took me 45 minutes. So in order not to have to pay for a parking ticket I have to walk for 90 minutes per day. Then today I drove to class only to find that they actually had signs for how to park our cars. I feel like this whole situation is discriminatory on the students who don't live close to school! I always parked on the street and made sure to arrive early enough to find a spot. Now they want us to pay and not only that, PARK a certain way? I'm really questioning the motives behind this! Can't anyone stand up and take back some of our freedoms? I know its not extreme, but I don't like my freedoms being taken away from me bit by bit. Does anyone else feel this is unfair? Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:44:10 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_I-Feel-Violated/BLOG/2311460/96698.html byuistudent2829 2010-04-23T17:44:10Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media What? A parking permit for the street! What is happening to the sweet Rexburg I love? When my husband, children, and I moved away last summer only to return this April to a totally changed town, and not all good changes either! Because housing is so hard to find at a reasonable price and still be close to campus, we moved to an apartment complex on Pioneer Rd. It is on the outskirts of town and far from campus. I walked to class for 4 days, each time it took me 45 minutes. So in order not to have to pay for a parking ticket I have to walk for 90 minutes per day. Then today I drove to class only to find that they actually had signs for how to park our cars. I feel like this whole situation is discriminatory on the students who don't live close to school! I always parked on the street and made sure to arrive early enough to find a spot. Now they want us to pay and not only that, PARK a certain way? I'm really questioning the motives behind this! Can't anyone stand up and take back some of our freedoms? I know its not extreme, but I don't like my freedoms being taken away from me bit by bit. Does anyone else feel this is unfair? opinion, scroll nonadult false I Feel Violated text blog opinion,scroll 84 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=22495481&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 1 Scroll / Opinion 0 2311460 22495481 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_My-time-in-Jerusalem/BLOG/2304086/96698.html Every day I open my eyes and the Holy City is there to greet them.  The Dome of the Rock, the Mt. of Olives, and the Garden Tomb, unchanged from one year to the next, teach me lessons that can’t be forgotten.Each semester dozens of students from all walks of life leave the Idaho, Provo, and Hawaii campuses to study abroad in Jerusalem.  There is no place quite like Jerusalem, it is an ancient city, a holy city.  From my first moments here I realized this.  I also came to understand that we as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not the only ones in the world who feel strongly about what we believe.  This became apparent to me my first morning here, when I was awakened at dawn by the call to prayer of the Muslims.  It was shortly after this first experience that we ventured into the city, where we visited some of the most holy sites in this land; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock.  Although these sites are important and sacred to many people, I have found that it’s the people that matter.  I was able to feel the dedication of Christians worldwide when I participated in the Triumphal Entry and services on Easter Sunday, these are people with strong faith in Christ, they know that He is their Savior.  I came to better understand the Jews one Friday night when I was able to welcome in the Sabbath with them at the Western Wall; it was there that I saw their joy in being able to worship freely. I am touched when I think of the many Muslim bus drivers I’ve seen who pull out their prayer mat and pray each time we stop for a few moments, their dedication and faith had strengthened my own.  These lessons are not the only ones I have learned, the students I am with never cease to buoy me up and show me the way.  One can imagine that after three and a half months of living in close proximity with 82 students that things could get silly, and they sometimes do.  However, I cannot count the times I have rounded a corner here at our beloved center and seen one or two students reading the scriptures, praying, or writing in a journal, their insights and the examples amaze me.  President Hinckley often told us that we, this generation, were good kids, my testimony of that has been strengthened because of the examples of my fellow students.I can say that I have traveled the world after this experience, I’ve seen from Egypt to the Galilee; and from Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea.  But, I have learned one very important lesson; it doesn’t matter where you are in this world, whether it be Rexburg or Jerusalem, if we look around us, we will find the good, our faith will grow.  I am grateful for this experience, I am glad that I came, I am blessed to have rubbed shoulders with the wonderful people of this world who love God and love their fellow men, these are lessons I will never forget. Every day I open my eyes and the Holy City is there to greet them.  The Dome of the Rock, the Mt. of Olives, and the Garden Tomb, unchanged from one year to the next, teach me lessons that can’t be forgotten.Each semester dozens of students from all walks of life leave the Idaho, Provo, and Hawaii campuses to study abroad in Jerusalem.  There is no place quite like Jerusalem, it is an ancient city, a holy city.  From my first moments here I realized this.  I also came to understand that we as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not the only ones in the world who feel strongly about what we believe.  This became apparent to me my first morning here, when I was awakened at dawn by the call to prayer of the Muslims.  It was shortly after this first experience that we ventured into the city, where we visited some of the most holy sites in this land; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock.  Although these sites are important and sacred to many people, I have found that it’s the people that matter.  I was able to feel the dedication of Christians worldwide when I participated in the Triumphal Entry and services on Easter Sunday, these are people with strong faith in Christ, they know that He is their Savior.  I came to better understand the Jews one Friday night when I was able to welcome in the Sabbath with them at the Western Wall; it was there that I saw their joy in being able to worship freely. I am touched when I think of the many Muslim bus drivers I’ve seen who pull out their prayer mat and pray each time we stop for a few moments, their dedication and faith had strengthened my own.  These lessons are not the only ones I have learned, the students I am with never cease to buoy me up and show me the way.  One can imagine that after three and a half months of living in close proximity with 82 students that things could get silly, and they sometimes do.  However, I cannot count the times I have rounded a corner here at our beloved center and seen one or two students reading the scriptures, praying, or writing in a journal, their insights and the examples amaze me.  President Hinckley often told us that we, this generation, were good kids, my testimony of that has been strengthened because of the examples of my fellow students.I can say that I have traveled the world after this experience, I’ve seen from Egypt to the Galilee; and from Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea.  But, I have learned one very important lesson; it doesn’t matter where you are in this world, whether it be Rexburg or Jerusalem, if we look around us, we will find the good, our faith will grow.  I am grateful for this experience, I am glad that I came, I am blessed to have rubbed shoulders with the wonderful people of this world who love God and love their fellow men, these are lessons I will never forget. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:58:27 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_My-time-in-Jerusalem/BLOG/2304086/96698.html mboren 2010-04-18T14:58:27Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media Every day I open my eyes and the Holy City is there to greet them.  The Dome of the Rock, the Mt. of Olives, and the Garden Tomb, unchanged from one year to the next, teach me lessons that can’t be forgotten.Each semester dozens of students from all walks of life leave the Idaho, Provo, and Hawaii campuses to study abroad in Jerusalem.  There is no place quite like Jerusalem, it is an ancient city, a holy city.  From my first moments here I realized this.  I also came to understand that we as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not the only ones in the world who feel strongly about what we believe.  This became apparent to me my first morning here, when I was awakened at dawn by the call to prayer of the Muslims.  It was shortly after this first experience that we ventured into the city, where we visited some of the most holy sites in this land; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock.  Although these sites are important and sacred to many people, I have found that it’s the people that matter.  I was able to feel the dedication of Christians worldwide when I participated in the Triumphal Entry and services on Easter Sunday, these are people with strong faith in Christ, they know that He is their Savior.  I came to better understand the Jews one Friday night when I was able to welcome in the Sabbath with them at the Western Wall; it was there that I saw their joy in being able to worship freely. I am touched when I think of the many Muslim bus drivers I’ve seen who pull out their prayer mat and pray each time we stop for a few moments, their dedication and faith had strengthened my own.  These lessons are not the only ones I have learned, the students I am with never cease to buoy me up and show me the way.  One can imagine that after three and a half months of living in close proximity with 82 students that things could get silly, and they sometimes do.  However, I cannot count the times I have rounded a corner here at our beloved center and seen one or two students reading the scriptures, praying, or writing in a journal, their insights and the examples amaze me.  President Hinckley often told us that we, this generation, were good kids, my testimony of that has been strengthened because of the examples of my fellow students.I can say that I have traveled the world after this experience, I’ve seen from Egypt to the Galilee; and from Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea.  But, I have learned one very important lesson; it doesn’t matter where you are in this world, whether it be Rexburg or Jerusalem, if we look around us, we will find the good, our faith will grow.  I am grateful for this experience, I am glad that I came, I am blessed to have rubbed shoulders with the wonderful people of this world who love God and love their fellow men, these are lessons I will never forget. opinion, scroll nonadult false My time in Jerusalem text blog opinion,scroll 57 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7466003&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_8513571_96698_7466003_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2304086 7466003 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Mark-Nygrens-10-Tips-for-Investing/BLOG/2291313/96698.html Professor Nygren's passed on these valuable tips to his Business 101 class. Don't just take his word for it. Decide how this advice can fit in with your financial needs and goals. You won't be disappointed. 1. "Pay the Lord 10% first:" Tithing should be the first expense for all income. Get in the habit and the windows of Heaven will be opened. 2. "Pay yourself 10% second:" You work too hard to give everyone else the money you earn without keeping any for yourself. 3. "Set financial goals:" Plan ahead for major expenses like buying a home, a car, and even retirement. 4. "Save now:" Americans save almost 0% of their income on average. You never know when you are going to need extra cash for a rainy day.  5. "Start now:" Time is on your side, especially when you’re young. Let interest work for you instead of against you. 6. "Diversify:" Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Consider no-load mutual funds or index funds. Manage your own assets. Stocks for long term investments, bonds and money markets for mid to short term. 7. "It's your money:" No one cares about your money more than you. Watch out for commissions and investment scams. Use the web to research for yourself instead of relying on someone else to invest your money. 8. "Save on taxes:" 401(k)s and IRAs are tax deferred while ROTH IRAs are tax free. 9. "Get Lucky:" Don't gamble or take big risks, because only a few people get lucky and everyone else gets burned. Monitor your assets and make adjustments as needed. 10."Stay put:" There are only three things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and market volatility. Markets go down and markets come back up. In the past, those who have kept their money in the market have come out on top even after the market drops.   Professor Nygren's passed on these valuable tips to his Business 101 class. Don't just take his word for it. Decide how this advice can fit in with your financial needs and goals. You won't be disappointed. 1. "Pay the Lord 10% first:" Tithing should be the first expense for all income. Get in the habit and the windows of Heaven will be opened. 2. "Pay yourself 10% second:" You work too hard to give everyone else the money you earn without keeping any for yourself. 3. "Set financial goals:" Plan ahead for major expenses like buying a home, a car, and even retirement. 4. "Save now:" Americans save almost 0% of their income on average. You never know when you are going to need extra cash for a rainy day.  5. "Start now:" Time is on your side, especially when you’re young. Let interest work for you instead of against you. 6. "Diversify:" Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Consider no-load mutual funds or index funds. Manage your own assets. Stocks for long term investments, bonds and money markets for mid to short term. 7. "It's your money:" No one cares about your money more than you. Watch out for commissions and investment scams. Use the web to research for yourself instead of relying on someone else to invest your money. 8. "Save on taxes:" 401(k)s and IRAs are tax deferred while ROTH IRAs are tax free. 9. "Get Lucky:" Don't gamble or take big risks, because only a few people get lucky and everyone else gets burned. Monitor your assets and make adjustments as needed. 10."Stay put:" There are only three things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and market volatility. Markets go down and markets come back up. In the past, those who have kept their money in the market have come out on top even after the market drops.   Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:30:57 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Mark-Nygrens-10-Tips-for-Investing/BLOG/2291313/96698.html Paul_Freeman 2010-04-08T15:30:57Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media Professor Nygren's passed on these valuable tips to his Business 101 class. Don't just take his word for it. Decide how this advice can fit in with your financial needs and goals. You won't be disappointed. 1. "Pay the Lord 10% first:" Tithing should be the first expense for all income. Get in the habit and the windows of Heaven will be opened. 2. "Pay yourself 10% second:" You work too hard to give everyone else the money you earn without keeping any for yourself. 3. "Set financial goals:" Plan ahead for major expenses like buying a home, a car, and even retirement. 4. "Save now:" Americans save almost 0% of their income on average. You never know when you are going to need extra cash for a rainy day.  5. "Start now:" Time is on your side, especially when you’re young. Let interest work for you instead of against you. 6. "Diversify:" Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Consider no-load mutual funds or index funds. Manage your own assets. Stocks for long term investments, bonds and money markets for mid to short term. 7. "It's your money:" No one cares about your money more than you. Watch out for commissions and investment scams. Use the web to research for yourself instead of relying on someone else to invest your money. 8. "Save on taxes:" 401(k)s and IRAs are tax deferred while ROTH IRAs are tax free. 9. "Get Lucky:" Don't gamble or take big risks, because only a few people get lucky and everyone else gets burned. Monitor your assets and make adjustments as needed. 10."Stay put:" There are only three things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and market volatility. Markets go down and markets come back up. In the past, those who have kept their money in the market have come out on top even after the market drops.   bonds, business, finance, market, money, mutual funds, opinion, saving, scroll, stocks, wealth nonadult false Mark Nygren's 10 Tips for Investing text blog bonds,business,finance,market,money,mutual funds,opinion,saving,scroll,stocks,wealth 68 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7543409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_3748848_96698_7543409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2291313 7543409 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_David-Packard-A-Vice-President/BLOG/2284812/96698.html David Packard is a seemingly normal guy.His demeanor would never reveal his schedule because he never seems busy. However, Packard is an editor for a newspaper, an executive secretary in his church, a member of his school's student represtative council and a future vice president in the same organization.Packard hails from Gilbert, Arizona. He is a 24 year old communication major at Brigham Young University-Idaho.He was just elected one of the two vice presidents for the student body.David has his fears, much like many other people would."[The SRC's] vision is the same as the administration," said Packard. "My fear is that student's don't catch the same vision."Though he has his fears, he looks to the positive."We're going in a great direction," Packard said. "I am most excited for the unity in the Presidency. The last presidency left a great foundation."Packard will begin his term in the summer. David Packard is a seemingly normal guy.His demeanor would never reveal his schedule because he never seems busy. However, Packard is an editor for a newspaper, an executive secretary in his church, a member of his school's student represtative council and a future vice president in the same organization.Packard hails from Gilbert, Arizona. He is a 24 year old communication major at Brigham Young University-Idaho.He was just elected one of the two vice presidents for the student body.David has his fears, much like many other people would."[The SRC's] vision is the same as the administration," said Packard. "My fear is that student's don't catch the same vision."Though he has his fears, he looks to the positive."We're going in a great direction," Packard said. "I am most excited for the unity in the Presidency. The last presidency left a great foundation."Packard will begin his term in the summer. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:46:47 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_David-Packard-A-Vice-President/BLOG/2284812/96698.html Ferg 2010-04-05T21:46:47Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media David Packard is a seemingly normal guy.His demeanor would never reveal his schedule because he never seems busy. However, Packard is an editor for a newspaper, an executive secretary in his church, a member of his school's student represtative council and a future vice president in the same organization.Packard hails from Gilbert, Arizona. He is a 24 year old communication major at Brigham Young University-Idaho.He was just elected one of the two vice presidents for the student body.David has his fears, much like many other people would."[The SRC's] vision is the same as the administration," said Packard. "My fear is that student's don't catch the same vision."Though he has his fears, he looks to the positive."We're going in a great direction," Packard said. "I am most excited for the unity in the Presidency. The last presidency left a great foundation."Packard will begin his term in the summer. campus, scroll nonadult false David Packard: A Vice President text blog campus,scroll 90 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7406692&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_4810129_96698_7406692_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2284812 7406692 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Kelly-gives-final-address/BLOG/2284796/96698.html Donald Kelly gave his Final Address on Tuesday, March 23rd on a special on I~NEWS.Kelly geared his talk to the "small minority of students who questioned the SRC's effectiveness."The rest of the speech was about the major accomplishments of the Student Representative Council.Some of the achievments that Kelly mentioned included placing a handicap door in the John Taylor building, working with the city on resolving issues on towing and booting and have helped improve the internship program on campus.Kelly then addressed the idea of how the SRC works."I have been asked over and over again, 'How much power does the SRC have?'," said Kelly. "My typical answer has been that the SRC has no power. In any democracy, the power comes from the voice of the people."Kelly then referenced some of the projects, including new recycling programs, that the students presented to the SRC.The whole talk can be found on WWW.BYUICOMM.NET Donald Kelly gave his Final Address on Tuesday, March 23rd on a special on I~NEWS.Kelly geared his talk to the "small minority of students who questioned the SRC's effectiveness."The rest of the speech was about the major accomplishments of the Student Representative Council.Some of the achievments that Kelly mentioned included placing a handicap door in the John Taylor building, working with the city on resolving issues on towing and booting and have helped improve the internship program on campus.Kelly then addressed the idea of how the SRC works."I have been asked over and over again, 'How much power does the SRC have?'," said Kelly. "My typical answer has been that the SRC has no power. In any democracy, the power comes from the voice of the people."Kelly then referenced some of the projects, including new recycling programs, that the students presented to the SRC.The whole talk can be found on WWW.BYUICOMM.NET Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:37:23 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Kelly-gives-final-address/BLOG/2284796/96698.html Ferg 2010-04-05T21:37:23Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media Donald Kelly gave his Final Address on Tuesday, March 23rd on a special on I~NEWS.Kelly geared his talk to the "small minority of students who questioned the SRC's effectiveness."The rest of the speech was about the major accomplishments of the Student Representative Council.Some of the achievments that Kelly mentioned included placing a handicap door in the John Taylor building, working with the city on resolving issues on towing and booting and have helped improve the internship program on campus.Kelly then addressed the idea of how the SRC works."I have been asked over and over again, 'How much power does the SRC have?'," said Kelly. "My typical answer has been that the SRC has no power. In any democracy, the power comes from the voice of the people."Kelly then referenced some of the projects, including new recycling programs, that the students presented to the SRC.The whole talk can be found on WWW.BYUICOMM.NET campus, scroll nonadult false Kelly gives final address text blog campus,scroll 85 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7406692&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_4810129_96698_7406692_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2284796 7406692 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Meet-the-Presidency-on-INEWS/BLOG/2284775/96698.html The new SRC presdiency appeared on I~NEWS for a special "Meet the Presidency" spot on the show.There were many questions that were asked, including "What is the SRC going to do to help the students next semester?"In response to this question, Marc LeFevre, the upcoming SRC president for the Summer semester, said "There are several projects on our plate that are currently being worked on. One is the new registration system. It seems that it is not very user friendly for students."There are many projects that they are working on, including the student insurance plans.Lefvre said that they are working to expand options for students with student insurance plans.The new presidency does not intend to take a "winner take all" stance with their new positions."We hope to continue the momentum that the current presidency has," said LeFevre. The new SRC presdiency appeared on I~NEWS for a special "Meet the Presidency" spot on the show.There were many questions that were asked, including "What is the SRC going to do to help the students next semester?"In response to this question, Marc LeFevre, the upcoming SRC president for the Summer semester, said "There are several projects on our plate that are currently being worked on. One is the new registration system. It seems that it is not very user friendly for students."There are many projects that they are working on, including the student insurance plans.Lefvre said that they are working to expand options for students with student insurance plans.The new presidency does not intend to take a "winner take all" stance with their new positions."We hope to continue the momentum that the current presidency has," said LeFevre. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:21:33 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Meet-the-Presidency-on-INEWS/BLOG/2284775/96698.html Ferg 2010-04-05T21:21:33Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media The new SRC presdiency appeared on I~NEWS for a special "Meet the Presidency" spot on the show.There were many questions that were asked, including "What is the SRC going to do to help the students next semester?"In response to this question, Marc LeFevre, the upcoming SRC president for the Summer semester, said "There are several projects on our plate that are currently being worked on. One is the new registration system. It seems that it is not very user friendly for students."There are many projects that they are working on, including the student insurance plans.Lefvre said that they are working to expand options for students with student insurance plans.The new presidency does not intend to take a "winner take all" stance with their new positions."We hope to continue the momentum that the current presidency has," said LeFevre. campus, scroll nonadult false Meet the Presidency on I~NEWS text blog campus,scroll 80 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7406692&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_4810129_96698_7406692_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2284775 7406692 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Parking/BLOG/2284492/96698.html I really do wish the SRC was something other than a figurehead that the Administration at this school can point to when students complain that no one listens to them, but the are not. They are useless. The only thing they have done that I am aware of is to start a recyling drive. I don't think I'm in the minority when I say that recyling is not one of the things that I think is a priority issue. Recyling is good - hug a tree and blah blah blah. But to spend so much time and effort on setting up recyling when there are real issues that effect students every day as they go to school just shows what a useless entity the SRC really is.I'm sorry, but for any student that has a car there is one issue that has been a problem for years that has recently been made even worse - the parking issue. The administration has been aware of the problem for years and has done nothing - I first came here when this was still Ricks College, and even back then there were parking issues (especially arround the north side of campus and next to the Clark and Smith buildings). Now years later and a HUGE increase of students later, the administration still sticks their head in the sand and does nothing as the problem grows even worse. The recent changes with the city ordinances with parking on the streets arround campus has taken many parking spots away even while enrollment rises yet again. The administration's response? A new website "Drive or Walk" that encourages students who live close to campus not to drive to class. If I were to suggest a solution like this to a problem in one of my Business classes I would not only fail the assignment, I would be laughed out of class. But evidently since we are privledged to come to school here, the fact that there is a real problem with parking is something we should just ignore/put up with as part of the price we must pay or something.One of the things mentioned on the "walk or drive" site is that administration is aware of the lack of parking (especially on the north side of campus) and that there is not room to build a parking lot on the north side of campus. They then go on to say that "Given the high cost and the fact that several parking lots on campus are underutilized, the university has chosen to not build a parking garage at this time."As far as some parking lots being underutilized, yes there is one that is. The one way up on top of the hill that no one wants to park at since you have to walk a long way to get to even the closest building. Hmm - I wonder why that one doesn't get used? Maybe that parking lot would be used if there was some sort of bus service to the other side of campus like they have at ISU in Pocatello, but we don't have that here. If that parking lot is such a good place to park, why don't we take away all the "A" parking spaces for 2 weeks in January and Febuary and have all the administration have to fight for a spot with all the students and we will see how fast that parking lot STILL will not fill up.According to BYU-Idaho's site there are 3,821 parking spaces available on campus - which basically means that when they finish the new auditorium and have an event that fills it to capacity, every single parking space on campus will have to be used - and that is IF every single car averages 4 people in it. Sounds like good planning to me!The administration also says that they have no room or no place to put additional parking on the north side of campus. I hate to even mention it since I remember when Ricks College had a really good football team, but isn't there a unused outdoor football field and track just sitting there and only being used occasionally by runners? Runners that could use the fieldhouse in the Hart Building? There is also a nice big quad on the north side of the Spori building between the Kirkham and the Snow buildings, that while it may look nice, does not really serve much of a purpose for most of the year other than being a bunch of sidewalk for the groundspeople to keep clear of snow. Seems to me that there are a few diffent places on the north side of campus that would give us additional parking. The Administration just thinks that keeping their heads in the sand is easier. I really do wish the SRC was something other than a figurehead that the Administration at this school can point to when students complain that no one listens to them, but the are not. They are useless. The only thing they have done that I am aware of is to start a recyling drive. I don't think I'm in the minority when I say that recyling is not one of the things that I think is a priority issue. Recyling is good - hug a tree and blah blah blah. But to spend so much time and effort on setting up recyling when there are real issues that effect students every day as they go to school just shows what a useless entity the SRC really is.I'm sorry, but for any student that has a car there is one issue that has been a problem for years that has recently been made even worse - the parking issue. The administration has been aware of the problem for years and has done nothing - I first came here when this was still Ricks College, and even back then there were parking issues (especially arround the north side of campus and next to the Clark and Smith buildings). Now years later and a HUGE increase of students later, the administration still sticks their head in the sand and does nothing as the problem grows even worse. The recent changes with the city ordinances with parking on the streets arround campus has taken many parking spots away even while enrollment rises yet again. The administration's response? A new website "Drive or Walk" that encourages students who live close to campus not to drive to class. If I were to suggest a solution like this to a problem in one of my Business classes I would not only fail the assignment, I would be laughed out of class. But evidently since we are privledged to come to school here, the fact that there is a real problem with parking is something we should just ignore/put up with as part of the price we must pay or something.One of the things mentioned on the "walk or drive" site is that administration is aware of the lack of parking (especially on the north side of campus) and that there is not room to build a parking lot on the north side of campus. They then go on to say that "Given the high cost and the fact that several parking lots on campus are underutilized, the university has chosen to not build a parking garage at this time."As far as some parking lots being underutilized, yes there is one that is. The one way up on top of the hill that no one wants to park at since you have to walk a long way to get to even the closest building. Hmm - I wonder why that one doesn't get used? Maybe that parking lot would be used if there was some sort of bus service to the other side of campus like they have at ISU in Pocatello, but we don't have that here. If that parking lot is such a good place to park, why don't we take away all the "A" parking spaces for 2 weeks in January and Febuary and have all the administration have to fight for a spot with all the students and we will see how fast that parking lot STILL will not fill up.According to BYU-Idaho's site there are 3,821 parking spaces available on campus - which basically means that when they finish the new auditorium and have an event that fills it to capacity, every single parking space on campus will have to be used - and that is IF every single car averages 4 people in it. Sounds like good planning to me!The administration also says that they have no room or no place to put additional parking on the north side of campus. I hate to even mention it since I remember when Ricks College had a really good football team, but isn't there a unused outdoor football field and track just sitting there and only being used occasionally by runners? Runners that could use the fieldhouse in the Hart Building? There is also a nice big quad on the north side of the Spori building between the Kirkham and the Snow buildings, that while it may look nice, does not really serve much of a purpose for most of the year other than being a bunch of sidewalk for the groundspeople to keep clear of snow. Seems to me that there are a few diffent places on the north side of campus that would give us additional parking. The Administration just thinks that keeping their heads in the sand is easier. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:08:22 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Parking/BLOG/2284492/96698.html GaryBarber 2010-04-05T17:08:22Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media I really do wish the SRC was something other than a figurehead that the Administration at this school can point to when students complain that no one listens to them, but the are not. They are useless. The only thing they have done that I am aware of is to start a recyling drive. I don't think I'm in the minority when I say that recyling is not one of the things that I think is a priority issue. Recyling is good - hug a tree and blah blah blah. But to spend so much time and effort on setting up recyling when there are real issues that effect students every day as they go to school just shows what a useless entity the SRC really is.I'm sorry, but for any student that has a car there is one issue that has been a problem for years that has recently been made even worse - the parking issue. The administration has been aware of the problem for years and has done nothing - I first came here when this was still Ricks College, and even back then there were parking issues (especially arround the north side of campus and next to the Clark and Smith buildings). Now years later and a HUGE increase of students later, the administration still sticks their head in the sand and does nothing as the problem grows even worse. The recent changes with the city ordinances with parking on the streets arround campus has taken many parking spots away even while enrollment rises yet again. The administration's response? A new website "Drive or Walk" that encourages students who live close to campus not to drive to class. If I were to suggest a solution like this to a problem in one of my Business classes I would not only fail the assignment, I would be laughed out of class. But evidently since we are privledged to come to school here, the fact that there is a real problem with parking is something we should just ignore/put up with as part of the price we must pay or something.One of the things mentioned on the "walk or drive" site is that administration is aware of the lack of parking (especially on the north side of campus) and that there is not room to build a parking lot on the north side of campus. They then go on to say that "Given the high cost and the fact that several parking lots on campus are underutilized, the university has chosen to not build a parking garage at this time."As far as some parking lots being underutilized, yes there is one that is. The one way up on top of the hill that no one wants to park at since you have to walk a long way to get to even the closest building. Hmm - I wonder why that one doesn't get used? Maybe that parking lot would be used if there was some sort of bus service to the other side of campus like they have at ISU in Pocatello, but we don't have that here. If that parking lot is such a good place to park, why don't we take away all the "A" parking spaces for 2 weeks in January and Febuary and have all the administration have to fight for a spot with all the students and we will see how fast that parking lot STILL will not fill up.According to BYU-Idaho's site there are 3,821 parking spaces available on campus - which basically means that when they finish the new auditorium and have an event that fills it to capacity, every single parking space on campus will have to be used - and that is IF every single car averages 4 people in it. Sounds like good planning to me!The administration also says that they have no room or no place to put additional parking on the north side of campus. I hate to even mention it since I remember when Ricks College had a really good football team, but isn't there a unused outdoor football field and track just sitting there and only being used occasionally by runners? Runners that could use the fieldhouse in the Hart Building? There is also a nice big quad on the north side of the Spori building between the Kirkham and the Snow buildings, that while it may look nice, does not really serve much of a purpose for most of the year other than being a bunch of sidewalk for the groundspeople to keep clear of snow. Seems to me that there are a few diffent places on the north side of campus that would give us additional parking. The Administration just thinks that keeping their heads in the sand is easier. opinion, scroll nonadult false Parking text blog opinion,scroll 69 1 4.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7738309&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_4373711_96698_7738309_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2284492 7738309 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Young-Adults-will-Pick-Up-the-Brunt-of-Health-Care-Reform/BLOG/2275160/96698.html   Over the next four years there will be many changes in the way that insurance companies do business. With pre existing conditions and no limits on payout caps, these companies are going to have to find other ways to keep there revenue coming in.  “Health care reform will be putting strains on every insurance company who chooses to opt into the federal governments pool of providers due to the new regulations,” says Harry Mandly of Intermountain Health Care.  “Health Care Reform will give every American the opportunity to acquire health coverage through private companies or through government subsidized programs but it will cut the profits of these corporations.”  Many analysts have predicted that these companies will make up losses by increasing the premiums of the new generations by 17 percent while providing the same services to those who are currently paying for the same coverage.  Although the major changes for coverage restrictions won’t take effect until 2014, insurance companies have already announced increases throughout the country.  Other changes taking place will be tougher negotiations with providers who say they will be more conservative when deciding to have tests done and feel that this may lead to missed and undiagnosed problems in certain cases.  Supporters of health care reform feel that it will actually make better doctors because they will rely more upon their own skills rather than testing to find problems and disease.  Regardless of how you feel about the Health Care Reform Bill it will affect the way you receive treatment and pay for it.  Insurance professionals recommend that every person spend time getting familiar with what the changes are and do a little research about the company they plan to use for health insurance.  Even though the government will have more oversight and control it will fall upon each individual to get it right for their own situation. You can learn more by going to www.healthreform.gov     Over the next four years there will be many changes in the way that insurance companies do business. With pre existing conditions and no limits on payout caps, these companies are going to have to find other ways to keep there revenue coming in.  “Health care reform will be putting strains on every insurance company who chooses to opt into the federal governments pool of providers due to the new regulations,” says Harry Mandly of Intermountain Health Care.  “Health Care Reform will give every American the opportunity to acquire health coverage through private companies or through government subsidized programs but it will cut the profits of these corporations.”  Many analysts have predicted that these companies will make up losses by increasing the premiums of the new generations by 17 percent while providing the same services to those who are currently paying for the same coverage.  Although the major changes for coverage restrictions won’t take effect until 2014, insurance companies have already announced increases throughout the country.  Other changes taking place will be tougher negotiations with providers who say they will be more conservative when deciding to have tests done and feel that this may lead to missed and undiagnosed problems in certain cases.  Supporters of health care reform feel that it will actually make better doctors because they will rely more upon their own skills rather than testing to find problems and disease.  Regardless of how you feel about the Health Care Reform Bill it will affect the way you receive treatment and pay for it.  Insurance professionals recommend that every person spend time getting familiar with what the changes are and do a little research about the company they plan to use for health insurance.  Even though the government will have more oversight and control it will fall upon each individual to get it right for their own situation. You can learn more by going to www.healthreform.gov   Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:01:37 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Young-Adults-will-Pick-Up-the-Brunt-of-Health-Care-Reform/BLOG/2275160/96698.html haddy69 2010-03-31T00:01:37Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media   Over the next four years there will be many changes in the way that insurance companies do business. With pre existing conditions and no limits on payout caps, these companies are going to have to find other ways to keep there revenue coming in.  “Health care reform will be putting strains on every insurance company who chooses to opt into the federal governments pool of providers due to the new regulations,” says Harry Mandly of Intermountain Health Care.  “Health Care Reform will give every American the opportunity to acquire health coverage through private companies or through government subsidized programs but it will cut the profits of these corporations.”  Many analysts have predicted that these companies will make up losses by increasing the premiums of the new generations by 17 percent while providing the same services to those who are currently paying for the same coverage.  Although the major changes for coverage restrictions won’t take effect until 2014, insurance companies have already announced increases throughout the country.  Other changes taking place will be tougher negotiations with providers who say they will be more conservative when deciding to have tests done and feel that this may lead to missed and undiagnosed problems in certain cases.  Supporters of health care reform feel that it will actually make better doctors because they will rely more upon their own skills rather than testing to find problems and disease.  Regardless of how you feel about the Health Care Reform Bill it will affect the way you receive treatment and pay for it.  Insurance professionals recommend that every person spend time getting familiar with what the changes are and do a little research about the company they plan to use for health insurance.  Even though the government will have more oversight and control it will fall upon each individual to get it right for their own situation. You can learn more by going to www.healthreform.gov   opinion, scroll nonadult false Young Adults will Pick Up the Brunt of Health Care Reform text blog opinion,scroll 56 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=20898469&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2275160 20898469 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Medicaid-Puts-Squeeze-On-Local-Businesses/BLOG/2275159/96698.html   Idaho Medicaid is out of money and has sent out IOU notices to health care providers announcing a 60 to 90 day delay of payments.  “We already take 30 percent less from Medicaid compared to other reimbursements and now they want us to wait another 60 days to pay us,” says Dr. William Esplin, medical director for UVCHS. “I just don’t know how they expect us to survive”.  Medicaid is the states program for uninsured and low-income citizens in Idaho. With the economy failing to increase revenue for the state it has chosen to make cuts where it can.  Idaho ranks 47 in the nation for efficiency of their Medicaid program according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office in 2007. The report identified specific problems with the states ability to disperse funds and replenish the coffers of its Medicaid program.  “The states Medicaid program is run by the Department of Health and Welfare and has strict guidelines for reimbursements”, says Ken Anderson who runs the Idaho Falls office for health and welfare. “When the money runs out we just can’t pay. The delay for payments realistically should only be about three weeks but we know it will be a burden for providers.”  The state has come under fire by the United States Government in 2008 when it was revealed that it is the last state to holdout Medicaid enrollment by providers. The only way to enroll is by filling out paperwork and having an interview with a department of health and welfare caseworker. “It is demeaning and embarrassing to people who have no other choice, ”says Bob Hodgen of UVCHS, who has been an advocate for underserved people in our area for the last seven years.  Idaho stands firm on their decision to delay payment but says it will consider complaints on a case-by-case basis.     Idaho Medicaid is out of money and has sent out IOU notices to health care providers announcing a 60 to 90 day delay of payments.  “We already take 30 percent less from Medicaid compared to other reimbursements and now they want us to wait another 60 days to pay us,” says Dr. William Esplin, medical director for UVCHS. “I just don’t know how they expect us to survive”.  Medicaid is the states program for uninsured and low-income citizens in Idaho. With the economy failing to increase revenue for the state it has chosen to make cuts where it can.  Idaho ranks 47 in the nation for efficiency of their Medicaid program according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office in 2007. The report identified specific problems with the states ability to disperse funds and replenish the coffers of its Medicaid program.  “The states Medicaid program is run by the Department of Health and Welfare and has strict guidelines for reimbursements”, says Ken Anderson who runs the Idaho Falls office for health and welfare. “When the money runs out we just can’t pay. The delay for payments realistically should only be about three weeks but we know it will be a burden for providers.”  The state has come under fire by the United States Government in 2008 when it was revealed that it is the last state to holdout Medicaid enrollment by providers. The only way to enroll is by filling out paperwork and having an interview with a department of health and welfare caseworker. “It is demeaning and embarrassing to people who have no other choice, ”says Bob Hodgen of UVCHS, who has been an advocate for underserved people in our area for the last seven years.  Idaho stands firm on their decision to delay payment but says it will consider complaints on a case-by-case basis.   Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:58:00 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Medicaid-Puts-Squeeze-On-Local-Businesses/BLOG/2275159/96698.html haddy69 2010-03-30T23:58:00Z iComm Student Media   Idaho Medicaid is out of money and has sent out IOU notices to health care providers announcing a 60 to 90 day delay of payments.  “We already take 30 percent less from Medicaid compared to other reimbursements and now they want us to wait another 60 days to pay us,” says Dr. William Esplin, medical director for UVCHS. “I just don’t know how they expect us to survive”.  Medicaid is the states program for uninsured and low-income citizens in Idaho. With the economy failing to increase revenue for the state it has chosen to make cuts where it can.  Idaho ranks 47 in the nation for efficiency of their Medicaid program according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office in 2007. The report identified specific problems with the states ability to disperse funds and replenish the coffers of its Medicaid program.  “The states Medicaid program is run by the Department of Health and Welfare and has strict guidelines for reimbursements”, says Ken Anderson who runs the Idaho Falls office for health and welfare. “When the money runs out we just can’t pay. The delay for payments realistically should only be about three weeks but we know it will be a burden for providers.”  The state has come under fire by the United States Government in 2008 when it was revealed that it is the last state to holdout Medicaid enrollment by providers. The only way to enroll is by filling out paperwork and having an interview with a department of health and welfare caseworker. “It is demeaning and embarrassing to people who have no other choice, ”says Bob Hodgen of UVCHS, who has been an advocate for underserved people in our area for the last seven years.  Idaho stands firm on their decision to delay payment but says it will consider complaints on a case-by-case basis.   nonadult false Medicaid Puts Squeeze On Local Businesses text blog 38 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=20898469&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 0 2275159 20898469 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Meth-Becomes-Drug-of-Choice/BLOG/2275153/96698.html   During a forum, sponsored by Madison Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, information was given by the Idaho State Police Department that tells a story about how Meth has taken over the lives of many young people in the state. Officer Steven Davis, an Idaho State Drug Enforcement Officer, painted a desperate picture of how the state faces an epidemic when dealing with the addictive factors of methamphetamines and the destructive power it has within the families of an addict. “I have never seen anything as horrific and caused more destruction to families and lives than Meth,” says Davis.  Meth is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant that was used in World War II. It was given to soldiers to increase their alertness. It is unknown how many of these men came home addicted to the drug but it is estimated to have been in the tens of thousands. Meth is considered more addictive than heroin and possibly the most addictive drug to have ever hit the streets in our time. The drug was listed as controlled in 1971 but that has done little to curb the use in the United States.  In 2008 over 52 percent of all inmates in the state of Idaho were incarcerated due to the use of methamphetamines directly or indirectly through crimes committed to sustain their habits. The state of Idaho spends an estimated $500,000.00 each year to help addicts receive treatment but officer Davis believes this is a very conservative number. He also says that statistics show only 6 percent of addicts actually get off the drug which is very high estimate according to his own experience.  Officer Davis described how young people, who become addicted to this drug, would resort to almost any measure of crime in order to feed the habit. Idaho ranks number 4th in the nation for use of this drug among 17 – 24 year olds and it is fast closing the gap to becoming number one.  80 percent of all child placements by Idaho Health and Welfare are due to drugs with Meth being the most common. “We have to begin to understand how serious Meth addiction has become in our state. It does not matter who you are or how much money you make or what church you belong to. Meth does not discriminate,” says Davis.  Ferrin Martindale, a parent from Newdale, brought his 13-year-old son to learn about the problem and asked, “What can I do as a father to keep my kids from using this drug?” Officer Davis responded by saying, “You are already doing it by bringing your son with you and listening to what this drug does to the lives of our young people.”  The Idaho State police have been promoting a campaign called “Not Even Once” meaning do not try Meth even once because, for many, once is all it takes to become addicted and destroy your life.  The project offers information to parents and children that tells tale after tale of how this drug has destroyed people in this state and gives advice and hotline numbers to call if you have questions or concerns.  Everyone in the community is encouraged to educate him or herself about this problem and get involved if they suspect or know of someone who is suffering from this addiction by going to www.idahomethproject.org .     During a forum, sponsored by Madison Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, information was given by the Idaho State Police Department that tells a story about how Meth has taken over the lives of many young people in the state. Officer Steven Davis, an Idaho State Drug Enforcement Officer, painted a desperate picture of how the state faces an epidemic when dealing with the addictive factors of methamphetamines and the destructive power it has within the families of an addict. “I have never seen anything as horrific and caused more destruction to families and lives than Meth,” says Davis.  Meth is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant that was used in World War II. It was given to soldiers to increase their alertness. It is unknown how many of these men came home addicted to the drug but it is estimated to have been in the tens of thousands. Meth is considered more addictive than heroin and possibly the most addictive drug to have ever hit the streets in our time. The drug was listed as controlled in 1971 but that has done little to curb the use in the United States.  In 2008 over 52 percent of all inmates in the state of Idaho were incarcerated due to the use of methamphetamines directly or indirectly through crimes committed to sustain their habits. The state of Idaho spends an estimated $500,000.00 each year to help addicts receive treatment but officer Davis believes this is a very conservative number. He also says that statistics show only 6 percent of addicts actually get off the drug which is very high estimate according to his own experience.  Officer Davis described how young people, who become addicted to this drug, would resort to almost any measure of crime in order to feed the habit. Idaho ranks number 4th in the nation for use of this drug among 17 – 24 year olds and it is fast closing the gap to becoming number one.  80 percent of all child placements by Idaho Health and Welfare are due to drugs with Meth being the most common. “We have to begin to understand how serious Meth addiction has become in our state. It does not matter who you are or how much money you make or what church you belong to. Meth does not discriminate,” says Davis.  Ferrin Martindale, a parent from Newdale, brought his 13-year-old son to learn about the problem and asked, “What can I do as a father to keep my kids from using this drug?” Officer Davis responded by saying, “You are already doing it by bringing your son with you and listening to what this drug does to the lives of our young people.”  The Idaho State police have been promoting a campaign called “Not Even Once” meaning do not try Meth even once because, for many, once is all it takes to become addicted and destroy your life.  The project offers information to parents and children that tells tale after tale of how this drug has destroyed people in this state and gives advice and hotline numbers to call if you have questions or concerns.  Everyone in the community is encouraged to educate him or herself about this problem and get involved if they suspect or know of someone who is suffering from this addiction by going to www.idahomethproject.org .   Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:55:13 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Meth-Becomes-Drug-of-Choice/BLOG/2275153/96698.html haddy69 2010-03-30T23:55:13Z I~News Human Interest iComm Student Media   During a forum, sponsored by Madison Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, information was given by the Idaho State Police Department that tells a story about how Meth has taken over the lives of many young people in the state. Officer Steven Davis, an Idaho State Drug Enforcement Officer, painted a desperate picture of how the state faces an epidemic when dealing with the addictive factors of methamphetamines and the destructive power it has within the families of an addict. “I have never seen anything as horrific and caused more destruction to families and lives than Meth,” says Davis.  Meth is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant that was used in World War II. It was given to soldiers to increase their alertness. It is unknown how many of these men came home addicted to the drug but it is estimated to have been in the tens of thousands. Meth is considered more addictive than heroin and possibly the most addictive drug to have ever hit the streets in our time. The drug was listed as controlled in 1971 but that has done little to curb the use in the United States.  In 2008 over 52 percent of all inmates in the state of Idaho were incarcerated due to the use of methamphetamines directly or indirectly through crimes committed to sustain their habits. The state of Idaho spends an estimated $500,000.00 each year to help addicts receive treatment but officer Davis believes this is a very conservative number. He also says that statistics show only 6 percent of addicts actually get off the drug which is very high estimate according to his own experience.  Officer Davis described how young people, who become addicted to this drug, would resort to almost any measure of crime in order to feed the habit. Idaho ranks number 4th in the nation for use of this drug among 17 – 24 year olds and it is fast closing the gap to becoming number one.  80 percent of all child placements by Idaho Health and Welfare are due to drugs with Meth being the most common. “We have to begin to understand how serious Meth addiction has become in our state. It does not matter who you are or how much money you make or what church you belong to. Meth does not discriminate,” says Davis.  Ferrin Martindale, a parent from Newdale, brought his 13-year-old son to learn about the problem and asked, “What can I do as a father to keep my kids from using this drug?” Officer Davis responded by saying, “You are already doing it by bringing your son with you and listening to what this drug does to the lives of our young people.”  The Idaho State police have been promoting a campaign called “Not Even Once” meaning do not try Meth even once because, for many, once is all it takes to become addicted and destroy your life.  The project offers information to parents and children that tells tale after tale of how this drug has destroyed people in this state and gives advice and hotline numbers to call if you have questions or concerns.  Everyone in the community is encouraged to educate him or herself about this problem and get involved if they suspect or know of someone who is suffering from this addiction by going to www.idahomethproject.org .   human interest, i~news nonadult false Meth Becomes Drug of Choice text blog human interest,i~news 48 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=20898469&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 0 I~News / Human Interest 0 2275153 20898469 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Tips-from-Rodney-Hawes/BLOG/2271807/96698.html Here are some tips that Rodney Hawes gave during his 2 p.m. keynote address at the Newel K. Whitney Summit:       Personally look after your business. Don’t be overly impressed by financial projections made by computers. Startups always cost more, take more capital than originally planned and take longer than originally planned. The success of every deal comes down to the management. Do not assume that someone has good financial judgment even if they’re perfect Mormons. If it’s too good to be true, avoid it. Rewards of startups rarely go to the ones who start them. Always control the check book. If you want to know what’s going on, follow the cash. Discover mistakes, admit them and then fix them. Customers come first. Give honest service. Persistence and patience pay off. Don’t burn bridges. Never be rude. Keep a file of names, addresses, companies that you have met or known. (networking!) Remember that the money you earn isn’t really yours.     Here are some tips that Rodney Hawes gave during his 2 p.m. keynote address at the Newel K. Whitney Summit:       Personally look after your business. Don’t be overly impressed by financial projections made by computers. Startups always cost more, take more capital than originally planned and take longer than originally planned. The success of every deal comes down to the management. Do not assume that someone has good financial judgment even if they’re perfect Mormons. If it’s too good to be true, avoid it. Rewards of startups rarely go to the ones who start them. Always control the check book. If you want to know what’s going on, follow the cash. Discover mistakes, admit them and then fix them. Customers come first. Give honest service. Persistence and patience pay off. Don’t burn bridges. Never be rude. Keep a file of names, addresses, companies that you have met or known. (networking!) Remember that the money you earn isn’t really yours.     Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:38:59 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Tips-from-Rodney-Hawes/BLOG/2271807/96698.html Miley 2010-03-28T03:38:59Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media Here are some tips that Rodney Hawes gave during his 2 p.m. keynote address at the Newel K. Whitney Summit:       Personally look after your business. Don’t be overly impressed by financial projections made by computers. Startups always cost more, take more capital than originally planned and take longer than originally planned. The success of every deal comes down to the management. Do not assume that someone has good financial judgment even if they’re perfect Mormons. If it’s too good to be true, avoid it. Rewards of startups rarely go to the ones who start them. Always control the check book. If you want to know what’s going on, follow the cash. Discover mistakes, admit them and then fix them. Customers come first. Give honest service. Persistence and patience pay off. Don’t burn bridges. Never be rude. Keep a file of names, addresses, companies that you have met or known. (networking!) Remember that the money you earn isn’t really yours.     hawes rodney hawes newel, k., opinion, scroll, summit summit keynote tips, whitney nonadult false Tips from Rodney Hawes text blog hawes rodney hawes newel,k.,opinion,scroll,summit summit keynote tips,whitney 66 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19013813&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 1 Scroll / Opinion 0 2271807 19013813 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Athlete-spends-a-lifetime-to-find-perfect-shoes/BLOG/2269401/96698.html James Eaton, a freshman studying engineering, remembers football being a family staple, as a young boy in 
Velcro shoes.“Football was my family sport,” Eaton said. “My whole life I was brought up watching and loving football. I remember when I was a little kid it was always my dream to be a professional tight end in the NFL, so I’d always talk about that and tell everybody that I was going to be a professional.”From the year he first officially set forth on his journey to the NFL, Eaton’s shoes — having grown 4 sizes since then — have expanded along with his growing athletic and leadership abilities. “The reason I like football is because it was a way for me to step up and be a leader and show people how to do things,” Eaton said. Mastering the field and helping others do the same has been “a dream come true,” Eaton said. But peer pressure from a best friend and a love of sports were enough to convince Eaton to untie his cleats for a while and try out the shoes God gave him, in the swimming pool. “I started swimming in eighth grade and swam all through high school,” Eaton said. “Then I went on my mission and I really missed it. [I] came home … and really just wanted to get back into swimming shape and so I went out for the swim team here as well.”Before attending BYU-Idaho, Eaton developed a passion for football, swimming, shot put, and discus, wearing out the soles of his cleats, and shot put and discus shoes. Eaton also developed a desire to cheerlead. “I’d always kind of thought about doing it and I never really had the opportunity,” Eaton said. Earlier this semester the cheer coach here at BYU-Idaho noticed Eaton watching one of the practices and asked if he wanted to join. Eaton said he would, on one condition. “The only condition is that you have to teach me how to do a back flip and a back hand spring,” Eaton said. Eaton makes sure he has the correct shoes for the sports he plays so he doesn’t roll his ankles or hurt his knees, or so he can grip the grass or have more momentum. Just having picked up cheerleading three weeks ago, though, he wears his New Balances simply because they are white. “My whole life I was just trying all kinds of different shoes,” Eaton said. “It started out with the Velcro ones when I was a little kid and as I got older I just tried a bunch of different shoes. … I’m the kind of person where, once I find [a brand of shoe] I like, I just kind of stick with it.”Eaton seems to try sports the way he tries out shoes. He tries them all on and once he finds one that fits, he sticks with it, wearing it out until it fits him just the way
it should. James Eaton, a freshman studying engineering, remembers football being a family staple, as a young boy in 
Velcro shoes.“Football was my family sport,” Eaton said. “My whole life I was brought up watching and loving football. I remember when I was a little kid it was always my dream to be a professional tight end in the NFL, so I’d always talk about that and tell everybody that I was going to be a professional.”From the year he first officially set forth on his journey to the NFL, Eaton’s shoes — having grown 4 sizes since then — have expanded along with his growing athletic and leadership abilities. “The reason I like football is because it was a way for me to step up and be a leader and show people how to do things,” Eaton said. Mastering the field and helping others do the same has been “a dream come true,” Eaton said. But peer pressure from a best friend and a love of sports were enough to convince Eaton to untie his cleats for a while and try out the shoes God gave him, in the swimming pool. “I started swimming in eighth grade and swam all through high school,” Eaton said. “Then I went on my mission and I really missed it. [I] came home … and really just wanted to get back into swimming shape and so I went out for the swim team here as well.”Before attending BYU-Idaho, Eaton developed a passion for football, swimming, shot put, and discus, wearing out the soles of his cleats, and shot put and discus shoes. Eaton also developed a desire to cheerlead. “I’d always kind of thought about doing it and I never really had the opportunity,” Eaton said. Earlier this semester the cheer coach here at BYU-Idaho noticed Eaton watching one of the practices and asked if he wanted to join. Eaton said he would, on one condition. “The only condition is that you have to teach me how to do a back flip and a back hand spring,” Eaton said. Eaton makes sure he has the correct shoes for the sports he plays so he doesn’t roll his ankles or hurt his knees, or so he can grip the grass or have more momentum. Just having picked up cheerleading three weeks ago, though, he wears his New Balances simply because they are white. “My whole life I was just trying all kinds of different shoes,” Eaton said. “It started out with the Velcro ones when I was a little kid and as I got older I just tried a bunch of different shoes. … I’m the kind of person where, once I find [a brand of shoe] I like, I just kind of stick with it.”Eaton seems to try sports the way he tries out shoes. He tries them all on and once he finds one that fits, he sticks with it, wearing it out until it fits him just the way
it should. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:07:37 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Athlete-spends-a-lifetime-to-find-perfect-shoes/BLOG/2269401/96698.html rachelh9 2010-03-25T22:07:37Z Scroll Sports iComm Student Media James Eaton, a freshman studying engineering, remembers football being a family staple, as a young boy in 
Velcro shoes.“Football was my family sport,” Eaton said. “My whole life I was brought up watching and loving football. I remember when I was a little kid it was always my dream to be a professional tight end in the NFL, so I’d always talk about that and tell everybody that I was going to be a professional.”From the year he first officially set forth on his journey to the NFL, Eaton’s shoes — having grown 4 sizes since then — have expanded along with his growing athletic and leadership abilities. “The reason I like football is because it was a way for me to step up and be a leader and show people how to do things,” Eaton said. Mastering the field and helping others do the same has been “a dream come true,” Eaton said. But peer pressure from a best friend and a love of sports were enough to convince Eaton to untie his cleats for a while and try out the shoes God gave him, in the swimming pool. “I started swimming in eighth grade and swam all through high school,” Eaton said. “Then I went on my mission and I really missed it. [I] came home … and really just wanted to get back into swimming shape and so I went out for the swim team here as well.”Before attending BYU-Idaho, Eaton developed a passion for football, swimming, shot put, and discus, wearing out the soles of his cleats, and shot put and discus shoes. Eaton also developed a desire to cheerlead. “I’d always kind of thought about doing it and I never really had the opportunity,” Eaton said. Earlier this semester the cheer coach here at BYU-Idaho noticed Eaton watching one of the practices and asked if he wanted to join. Eaton said he would, on one condition. “The only condition is that you have to teach me how to do a back flip and a back hand spring,” Eaton said. Eaton makes sure he has the correct shoes for the sports he plays so he doesn’t roll his ankles or hurt his knees, or so he can grip the grass or have more momentum. Just having picked up cheerleading three weeks ago, though, he wears his New Balances simply because they are white. “My whole life I was just trying all kinds of different shoes,” Eaton said. “It started out with the Velcro ones when I was a little kid and as I got older I just tried a bunch of different shoes. … I’m the kind of person where, once I find [a brand of shoe] I like, I just kind of stick with it.”Eaton seems to try sports the way he tries out shoes. He tries them all on and once he finds one that fits, he sticks with it, wearing it out until it fits him just the way
it should. cheerleading, eaton, football, james, scroll, shoes, sports, swimming nonadult false Athlete spends a lifetime to find perfect shoes text blog cheerleading,eaton,football,james,scroll,shoes,sports,swimming 64 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 Scroll / Sports 0 2269401 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Fitness-offers-Hi-Lo-intensity-aerobics-class/BLOG/2269398/96698.html Of the many free exercise classes that students can choose from, one that offers a different kind of workout is the Hi-Lo class.   Hi-Lo is an aerobics class that gets its name from the varying levels of intensity experienced during the workout.  “It’s speeding up your heart rate and slowing it down throughout [the workout],” said Laura Warren, a junior studying exercise science, who instructs the class. Hi-Lo offers a workout that’s unique to the other classes available in the John W. Hart Building.  “The other classes focus on stretching and muscles,” Warren said. In contrast, Hi-Lo focuses on cardiovascular endurance, “and I throw in strength training moves,” Warren said. Warren teaches the students basic combinations of moves that are similar to dance moves.  “I like it because I’m geared toward dance,” Warren said. Warren then speeds up and slows down the pace. She also challenges the students to make bigger or smaller movements depending on the level of intensity they desire. One of Warren’s focuses in the class is to create levels of intensity that work for her students.  “I’ve had pregnant people come to my class, and I can do lower moderation for those [people],” Warren said.  Marissa Thompson, a freshman studying art, attended the Hi-Lo class.  “I like how she didn’t push you to do things that were harder than you could do and how you could do it at your level, but then you still could get a good workout,” Thompson said. Warren’s other focus is working out the whole body.  “I like to do all the different muscle groups,” Warren said, “[I] make sure we’re doing our arms, legs and core[s].” Hi-Lo is a good class for students who are looking for an aerobic workout that will get them moving.  “It makes me work out harder than I would otherwise,” Thompson said. Warren emphasized the aerobic aspect of the class.  “It’s basically just an aerobics class … and people don’t realize [it is],” Warren said.  The Hi-Lo class is held on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Hart 234. Of the many free exercise classes that students can choose from, one that offers a different kind of workout is the Hi-Lo class.   Hi-Lo is an aerobics class that gets its name from the varying levels of intensity experienced during the workout.  “It’s speeding up your heart rate and slowing it down throughout [the workout],” said Laura Warren, a junior studying exercise science, who instructs the class. Hi-Lo offers a workout that’s unique to the other classes available in the John W. Hart Building.  “The other classes focus on stretching and muscles,” Warren said. In contrast, Hi-Lo focuses on cardiovascular endurance, “and I throw in strength training moves,” Warren said. Warren teaches the students basic combinations of moves that are similar to dance moves.  “I like it because I’m geared toward dance,” Warren said. Warren then speeds up and slows down the pace. She also challenges the students to make bigger or smaller movements depending on the level of intensity they desire. One of Warren’s focuses in the class is to create levels of intensity that work for her students.  “I’ve had pregnant people come to my class, and I can do lower moderation for those [people],” Warren said.  Marissa Thompson, a freshman studying art, attended the Hi-Lo class.  “I like how she didn’t push you to do things that were harder than you could do and how you could do it at your level, but then you still could get a good workout,” Thompson said. Warren’s other focus is working out the whole body.  “I like to do all the different muscle groups,” Warren said, “[I] make sure we’re doing our arms, legs and core[s].” Hi-Lo is a good class for students who are looking for an aerobic workout that will get them moving.  “It makes me work out harder than I would otherwise,” Thompson said. Warren emphasized the aerobic aspect of the class.  “It’s basically just an aerobics class … and people don’t realize [it is],” Warren said.  The Hi-Lo class is held on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Hart 234. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:02:33 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Fitness-offers-Hi-Lo-intensity-aerobics-class/BLOG/2269398/96698.html lauraw2 2010-03-25T22:02:33Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media Of the many free exercise classes that students can choose from, one that offers a different kind of workout is the Hi-Lo class.   Hi-Lo is an aerobics class that gets its name from the varying levels of intensity experienced during the workout.  “It’s speeding up your heart rate and slowing it down throughout [the workout],” said Laura Warren, a junior studying exercise science, who instructs the class. Hi-Lo offers a workout that’s unique to the other classes available in the John W. Hart Building.  “The other classes focus on stretching and muscles,” Warren said. In contrast, Hi-Lo focuses on cardiovascular endurance, “and I throw in strength training moves,” Warren said. Warren teaches the students basic combinations of moves that are similar to dance moves.  “I like it because I’m geared toward dance,” Warren said. Warren then speeds up and slows down the pace. She also challenges the students to make bigger or smaller movements depending on the level of intensity they desire. One of Warren’s focuses in the class is to create levels of intensity that work for her students.  “I’ve had pregnant people come to my class, and I can do lower moderation for those [people],” Warren said.  Marissa Thompson, a freshman studying art, attended the Hi-Lo class.  “I like how she didn’t push you to do things that were harder than you could do and how you could do it at your level, but then you still could get a good workout,” Thompson said. Warren’s other focus is working out the whole body.  “I like to do all the different muscle groups,” Warren said, “[I] make sure we’re doing our arms, legs and core[s].” Hi-Lo is a good class for students who are looking for an aerobic workout that will get them moving.  “It makes me work out harder than I would otherwise,” Thompson said. Warren emphasized the aerobic aspect of the class.  “It’s basically just an aerobics class … and people don’t realize [it is],” Warren said.  The Hi-Lo class is held on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Hart 234. byu-idaho, classes, fitness, hart, opinion, scroll, sports nonadult false Fitness offers Hi-Lo intensity aerobics class text blog byu-idaho,classes,fitness,hart,opinion,scroll,sports 74 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19295928&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2269398 19295928 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Gender-differences-respected-in-athletics/BLOG/2269397/96698.html Two dodgeball teams go head to head in their pursuit for victory. The tension is high.  As the men launch balls at each other, the few girls on the team stay in the back.For young boys and girls, it is popular to play on the coed county soccer or basketball team, but from the teen years on up, coed is not as common. The fact of the matter is boys and girls are different. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, “Boys tend to have more fat-free mass than girls. Because most sports include propelling objects, or overcoming resistance of mass, boys have the advantage in sports.”With the differences between men and women, some women still feel the pressure of playing on a coed team.“I’d way rather play with girls. Guys just get into this zone and you just have to get out of their way,” said Tiffany Young, a sophomore studying communication, who plays on a competitive girls’ basketball team.Men and women alike have experienced what it is like to play coed. “The guys are more overbearing so girls just don’t mess with it; they usually just do what they are told,” said Chase Williams, a senior studying exercise physiology.Despite the differences, BYU-Idaho’s intramural sports make the rules as safe and coed-friendly as possible. RecSports defines coed as half and half of 
each gender.In basketball, guys are not allowed to guard girls at all and vice versa. In summer sports such as lacrosse, men and women play together, but tactics like checking are completely thrown out. RecSports also incorporates coed into soccer, softball, volleyball, futsal, Ultimate Frisbee and more. Although both male and female athletes have talent, they are trained differently and play differently.“I was on a dodgeball team and a girl complained about the ball hurting too much, so we had to switch to a lighter, less painful ball,” said Tanner Crossley, a senior studying health science. “The guys were throwing out their arms because of the new balls. It just changed the whole dynamic of the game.”Not only is the intensity of the game different between boys and girls, but the interaction is different as well. “Girls’ basketball is more teamwork, and we like to run plays. Guys are more individual and like to take it to the hoop,” Young said.In essence, men and women have different bodies and different tactics. Combining them into a coed structure can be stressful or enjoyable, depending on those participating. Two dodgeball teams go head to head in their pursuit for victory. The tension is high.  As the men launch balls at each other, the few girls on the team stay in the back.For young boys and girls, it is popular to play on the coed county soccer or basketball team, but from the teen years on up, coed is not as common. The fact of the matter is boys and girls are different. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, “Boys tend to have more fat-free mass than girls. Because most sports include propelling objects, or overcoming resistance of mass, boys have the advantage in sports.”With the differences between men and women, some women still feel the pressure of playing on a coed team.“I’d way rather play with girls. Guys just get into this zone and you just have to get out of their way,” said Tiffany Young, a sophomore studying communication, who plays on a competitive girls’ basketball team.Men and women alike have experienced what it is like to play coed. “The guys are more overbearing so girls just don’t mess with it; they usually just do what they are told,” said Chase Williams, a senior studying exercise physiology.Despite the differences, BYU-Idaho’s intramural sports make the rules as safe and coed-friendly as possible. RecSports defines coed as half and half of 
each gender.In basketball, guys are not allowed to guard girls at all and vice versa. In summer sports such as lacrosse, men and women play together, but tactics like checking are completely thrown out. RecSports also incorporates coed into soccer, softball, volleyball, futsal, Ultimate Frisbee and more. Although both male and female athletes have talent, they are trained differently and play differently.“I was on a dodgeball team and a girl complained about the ball hurting too much, so we had to switch to a lighter, less painful ball,” said Tanner Crossley, a senior studying health science. “The guys were throwing out their arms because of the new balls. It just changed the whole dynamic of the game.”Not only is the intensity of the game different between boys and girls, but the interaction is different as well. “Girls’ basketball is more teamwork, and we like to run plays. Guys are more individual and like to take it to the hoop,” Young said.In essence, men and women have different bodies and different tactics. Combining them into a coed structure can be stressful or enjoyable, depending on those participating. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:01:32 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Gender-differences-respected-in-athletics/BLOG/2269397/96698.html maram 2010-03-25T22:01:32Z Scroll Sports iComm Student Media Two dodgeball teams go head to head in their pursuit for victory. The tension is high.  As the men launch balls at each other, the few girls on the team stay in the back.For young boys and girls, it is popular to play on the coed county soccer or basketball team, but from the teen years on up, coed is not as common. The fact of the matter is boys and girls are different. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, “Boys tend to have more fat-free mass than girls. Because most sports include propelling objects, or overcoming resistance of mass, boys have the advantage in sports.”With the differences between men and women, some women still feel the pressure of playing on a coed team.“I’d way rather play with girls. Guys just get into this zone and you just have to get out of their way,” said Tiffany Young, a sophomore studying communication, who plays on a competitive girls’ basketball team.Men and women alike have experienced what it is like to play coed. “The guys are more overbearing so girls just don’t mess with it; they usually just do what they are told,” said Chase Williams, a senior studying exercise physiology.Despite the differences, BYU-Idaho’s intramural sports make the rules as safe and coed-friendly as possible. RecSports defines coed as half and half of 
each gender.In basketball, guys are not allowed to guard girls at all and vice versa. In summer sports such as lacrosse, men and women play together, but tactics like checking are completely thrown out. RecSports also incorporates coed into soccer, softball, volleyball, futsal, Ultimate Frisbee and more. Although both male and female athletes have talent, they are trained differently and play differently.“I was on a dodgeball team and a girl complained about the ball hurting too much, so we had to switch to a lighter, less painful ball,” said Tanner Crossley, a senior studying health science. “The guys were throwing out their arms because of the new balls. It just changed the whole dynamic of the game.”Not only is the intensity of the game different between boys and girls, but the interaction is different as well. “Girls’ basketball is more teamwork, and we like to run plays. Guys are more individual and like to take it to the hoop,” Young said.In essence, men and women have different bodies and different tactics. Combining them into a coed structure can be stressful or enjoyable, depending on those participating. 2010, athletics, byu-idaho, scroll, sports, winter nonadult false Gender differences respected in athletics text blog 2010,athletics,byu-idaho,scroll,sports,winter 63 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19295883&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / Sports 0 2269397 19295883 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Women-find-athletic-men-more-attractive/BLOG/2269396/96698.html   For some students, this may not be a surprise, but after research by Scroll among 65 women on BYU-Idaho’s campus, it is evident that women at BYU-I prefer dating (and marrying) athletic men by a large margin.  “He [the guy I date/marry] has to be athletic because it’s a sign of success,” said Brianna Malone, a freshman studying communication.  Malone’s reasoning is that playing sports gives a person more opportunities to practice being social.  “When you’re in sports you learn how to work well with people and play with others,” Malone said.  Malone also considered the way that sports shape a person’s personality.  “Guys that have played sports growing up are more confident in everything,” Malone said. Some women may have a specific idea of what athleticism is for a man.  “On Thanksgiving, he should go in the morning and play football with the guys,” Malone said. “That’s my idea of what a guy should do.” Many women agree that family is a big influence in how they view athletic men.  “It’s a matter of your upbringing: where … and how you were raised,” said Karen Richards, a senior studying elementary education. Some women expressed agreement with Richards.  “I grew up in a football family,” said Morgan Thompson, a sophomore studying elementary education. “If you can’t throw a football and you’re a dude: huge turn-off.”   Most girls feel that it is important for men to make efforts to stay in shape throughout their lives, but not all women have athleticism as a priority in their eternal companion. “I care about his health, but I don’t care if he plays sports,” Richards said. “I don’t enjoy playing sports and I rarely enjoy watching them.”  Richards feels that sports aren’t the only way to be social.  “There is a variety of activities that you could be involved in that teach you the same skills,” Richards said. Richards’ family didn’t emphasize a love of sports, nor discourage them.  “My family does non-contact sports,” Richards said. “But my two brothers … play everything you can think of.” Overall, Richards concluded that sports don’t necessarily give a man everything.  “I’m not against sports,” Richards said. “But I wouldn’t not date a guy because he’s not athletic.” Generally, women on this campus agree they want men that match their own level of dedication to athletics.  “He can be as athletic as I am,” said Lindsey Howell, a freshman studying humanities. Most of the girls polled agree with Howell’s view.     For some students, this may not be a surprise, but after research by Scroll among 65 women on BYU-Idaho’s campus, it is evident that women at BYU-I prefer dating (and marrying) athletic men by a large margin.  “He [the guy I date/marry] has to be athletic because it’s a sign of success,” said Brianna Malone, a freshman studying communication.  Malone’s reasoning is that playing sports gives a person more opportunities to practice being social.  “When you’re in sports you learn how to work well with people and play with others,” Malone said.  Malone also considered the way that sports shape a person’s personality.  “Guys that have played sports growing up are more confident in everything,” Malone said. Some women may have a specific idea of what athleticism is for a man.  “On Thanksgiving, he should go in the morning and play football with the guys,” Malone said. “That’s my idea of what a guy should do.” Many women agree that family is a big influence in how they view athletic men.  “It’s a matter of your upbringing: where … and how you were raised,” said Karen Richards, a senior studying elementary education. Some women expressed agreement with Richards.  “I grew up in a football family,” said Morgan Thompson, a sophomore studying elementary education. “If you can’t throw a football and you’re a dude: huge turn-off.”   Most girls feel that it is important for men to make efforts to stay in shape throughout their lives, but not all women have athleticism as a priority in their eternal companion. “I care about his health, but I don’t care if he plays sports,” Richards said. “I don’t enjoy playing sports and I rarely enjoy watching them.”  Richards feels that sports aren’t the only way to be social.  “There is a variety of activities that you could be involved in that teach you the same skills,” Richards said. Richards’ family didn’t emphasize a love of sports, nor discourage them.  “My family does non-contact sports,” Richards said. “But my two brothers … play everything you can think of.” Overall, Richards concluded that sports don’t necessarily give a man everything.  “I’m not against sports,” Richards said. “But I wouldn’t not date a guy because he’s not athletic.” Generally, women on this campus agree they want men that match their own level of dedication to athletics.  “He can be as athletic as I am,” said Lindsey Howell, a freshman studying humanities. Most of the girls polled agree with Howell’s view.   Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:59:42 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Women-find-athletic-men-more-attractive/BLOG/2269396/96698.html lauraw2 2010-03-25T21:59:42Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media   For some students, this may not be a surprise, but after research by Scroll among 65 women on BYU-Idaho’s campus, it is evident that women at BYU-I prefer dating (and marrying) athletic men by a large margin.  “He [the guy I date/marry] has to be athletic because it’s a sign of success,” said Brianna Malone, a freshman studying communication.  Malone’s reasoning is that playing sports gives a person more opportunities to practice being social.  “When you’re in sports you learn how to work well with people and play with others,” Malone said.  Malone also considered the way that sports shape a person’s personality.  “Guys that have played sports growing up are more confident in everything,” Malone said. Some women may have a specific idea of what athleticism is for a man.  “On Thanksgiving, he should go in the morning and play football with the guys,” Malone said. “That’s my idea of what a guy should do.” Many women agree that family is a big influence in how they view athletic men.  “It’s a matter of your upbringing: where … and how you were raised,” said Karen Richards, a senior studying elementary education. Some women expressed agreement with Richards.  “I grew up in a football family,” said Morgan Thompson, a sophomore studying elementary education. “If you can’t throw a football and you’re a dude: huge turn-off.”   Most girls feel that it is important for men to make efforts to stay in shape throughout their lives, but not all women have athleticism as a priority in their eternal companion. “I care about his health, but I don’t care if he plays sports,” Richards said. “I don’t enjoy playing sports and I rarely enjoy watching them.”  Richards feels that sports aren’t the only way to be social.  “There is a variety of activities that you could be involved in that teach you the same skills,” Richards said. Richards’ family didn’t emphasize a love of sports, nor discourage them.  “My family does non-contact sports,” Richards said. “But my two brothers … play everything you can think of.” Overall, Richards concluded that sports don’t necessarily give a man everything.  “I’m not against sports,” Richards said. “But I wouldn’t not date a guy because he’s not athletic.” Generally, women on this campus agree they want men that match their own level of dedication to athletics.  “He can be as athletic as I am,” said Lindsey Howell, a freshman studying humanities. Most of the girls polled agree with Howell’s view.   athletics, byu-idaho, opinion, scroll, sports nonadult false Women find athletic men more attractive text blog athletics,byu-idaho,opinion,scroll,sports 81 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19295928&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2269396 19295928 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Business-Summit/BLOG/2267823/96698.html I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed Rodney Hawes' talk on Thursday. The aspect I enjoyed the most was 'Remembering to Make a Difference' (funny enough, that's the name of his talk.  This talk encourages us to make a difference no matter how much we don't have, how incapable we are, or what our status is. Remember, there is NO UNIMPORTANT people in the world. People on teams do play a role and if one of the roles lack, we all do.   I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed Rodney Hawes' talk on Thursday. The aspect I enjoyed the most was 'Remembering to Make a Difference' (funny enough, that's the name of his talk.  This talk encourages us to make a difference no matter how much we don't have, how incapable we are, or what our status is. Remember, there is NO UNIMPORTANT people in the world. People on teams do play a role and if one of the roles lack, we all do.   Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:16:51 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Business-Summit/BLOG/2267823/96698.html rbucker 2010-03-24T21:16:51Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed Rodney Hawes' talk on Thursday. The aspect I enjoyed the most was 'Remembering to Make a Difference' (funny enough, that's the name of his talk.  This talk encourages us to make a difference no matter how much we don't have, how incapable we are, or what our status is. Remember, there is NO UNIMPORTANT people in the world. People on teams do play a role and if one of the roles lack, we all do.   opinion, scroll nonadult false Business Summit text blog opinion,scroll 50 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=21493759&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2267823 21493759 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_2010-Forum-with-Roney-Hawes/BLOG/2267766/96698.html Rodney Hawes proclaimed many important lessons and facts at the Newel K. Whitney Summit last week, but one truth was incredibly piercing to me.  He stated that there are no unimportant people in any organization. He relayed the story of a page turner during a piano recital.  Hawes said if the young girl wasn't there to turn the pages, the performer wouldn't be nearly as able to play such a beautiful piece of music.  Every person is needed; every person is valuable.  Hawes also stated there are many people who work in the trenches and they have the gift of common sense.  We could all learn a lot from each of them.  We need to keep our minds open and look for meaning in all things and all people.  We'll get a lot more done this way. Rodney Hawes proclaimed many important lessons and facts at the Newel K. Whitney Summit last week, but one truth was incredibly piercing to me.  He stated that there are no unimportant people in any organization. He relayed the story of a page turner during a piano recital.  Hawes said if the young girl wasn't there to turn the pages, the performer wouldn't be nearly as able to play such a beautiful piece of music.  Every person is needed; every person is valuable.  Hawes also stated there are many people who work in the trenches and they have the gift of common sense.  We could all learn a lot from each of them.  We need to keep our minds open and look for meaning in all things and all people.  We'll get a lot more done this way. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:12:10 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_2010-Forum-with-Roney-Hawes/BLOG/2267766/96698.html jhunt23 2010-03-24T20:12:10Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media Rodney Hawes proclaimed many important lessons and facts at the Newel K. Whitney Summit last week, but one truth was incredibly piercing to me.  He stated that there are no unimportant people in any organization. He relayed the story of a page turner during a piano recital.  Hawes said if the young girl wasn't there to turn the pages, the performer wouldn't be nearly as able to play such a beautiful piece of music.  Every person is needed; every person is valuable.  Hawes also stated there are many people who work in the trenches and they have the gift of common sense.  We could all learn a lot from each of them.  We need to keep our minds open and look for meaning in all things and all people.  We'll get a lot more done this way. opinion, scroll nonadult false 2010 Forum with Roney Hawes text blog opinion,scroll 53 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7583823&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_4137894_96698_7583823_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2267766 7583823 Member 0