UVSC's College Times

Woe is the plight of the investment banker and the free market capitalist stricken by the economic crisis of late, according to sentiments expressed by audience members in attendance at a speech given by U.S. Senator Bob Bennett last week. Comprised mostly of Septuagenarian women decked in tweed, floral prints and brightly colored sweaters, the audience of about 20 was invited to meet with Bennett in SC 206a on Wednesday, Oct.

UVU Precinct: 14 (84058) U.S. REPRESENTATIVE (DISTRICT 3) REPUBLICAN - Jason Chaffetz "The best hope for the United States of America, our families, and our future is to return to the core Republican conservative principles of FISCAL DISCIPLINE, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, and STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY?I am driven by what is right, guided by the Constitution, and committed to integrity and personal responsibility.

The United States National Debt Clock in Times Square has recently run out of digits to display the nation's increasing debt. The clock can no longer accommodate the amount of money that America is borrowing. The digital dollar sign has been replaced with the numeral one necessary for the roughly $10.

To a packed crowd of students, faculty and local residents, Eric Porter, president of UVU's Gay-Straight Alliance, tearfully stressed his point. "To say that a homosexual couple can't raise a child, or that one that is single cannot raise a loving family is completely false.

In an effort to stimulate blood donation among Utah college students, in addition to meet record-high demand, the American Red Cross has teamed up with UVU volunteers and pitted them against the similarly equipped Weber State in an epic "Blood Battle" between the state's two newest universities to see which will donate more blood.

The documentary "This Divided State," created around Michael Moore's infamous visit to UVU, shows a young professor posing hard and forceful questions to Sean Hannity. Because he speaks against Hannity's beliefs, the professor is quickly quieted, ignored and even booed by the crowd before he can finish his sentence.

Thousands of Utah County voters turned up to cast their early voting ballots on campus Oct. 21 through 31. The endeavor turned out to be a success due to the short wait time, convenient location, and friendly election official staff. "We had a fantastic turnout at our on-campus early voting location," said Trevor Tooke, UVUSA Executive Vice President.

With the election just around the corner, we should look at some lessons Hollywood has taught us before we cast our ballots. Election - Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is an overachieving high school student who is running unopposed for Student Body President.

With the presidential race in full swing, it seems like every other commercial is either one candidate criticizing the other for faults in their plans, inconsistencies in policy, or even questioning each other's motives. Propaganda is heavy on both sides through e-mail, posters, rallies, and even goes on during official debates between the candidates themselves to the extent that it's impossible to take anything said at face value.

Oct. 8 - MEDICAL - UVU police and Orem Paramedics responded to the roundabout where a woman had fallen and possibly broken her ankle. The woman was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation. Oct. 8 - MEDICAL - UVU police and Orem Paramedics responded to the P.

This should be a new tradition in political elections. Forget debates, speeches and rallies; what really matters is whose life makes the better comic book. If you are on the fence or feel like you need that connection with one of the two major candidates in order to cast your ballot, then take a look at IDW Publishing's Presidential Material comic books.

The sound of a gong, then silence, a whistle blows, and more silence, a loud ringing of a bell, more silence. Each of these sounds is an auditory reminder of the violence that occurs daily in our community. The gong, played every 10 to 12 seconds, indicated that a woman in the United States had just been assaulted.

After last year's success, UVU will be hosting a Graduate School Fair, to be held in the Grande Ballroom in the Student Center. The fair begins Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. and will continue until 3 p.m. The Graduate School Fair provides an opportunity for students to prepare now for their future educational goals.

This year's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration will focus on civil rights. The Commemoration Advisory Board is now accepting proposals for the celebration. The primary focus for the proposals should be able to expand into civil rights issues. Accepted proposals will be incorporated into the Martin Luther King Jr.

Now more than ever, teachers are feeling pressure nationwide to emphasize basic literacy skills to counteract the stunting effects of growing up in what can only be described as Generation Text, which have taken a firm hold on formal academic writing skills by the time students have reached middle-school age.

When facing the problems of student life, sometimes help is needed. Knowing where to go for help makes finding a solution easier. UVU has an ombuds program to help students with any problem. Ashley Robertson, UVU ombuds, said that the most important right students have is access to an ombuds.

Earning the respect of many people and being known as "pretty, but tough" are what UVU student Cambry Kaylor has accomplished. After a tragic horse-vaulting accident, Cambry Kaylor was left paralyzed from the waist down. However, through determination and hard work, she has learned to walk again.

President Dieter F. Ucthdorf of the presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at UVU's McKay Events Center Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. He will address students as well as all who are interested. His topic will be "Success in Globalizing the World.

The Utah Fire and Rescue Academy has a new team member. It comes in the form of a 1986 FMC fire engine that the Layton City Fire Department donated on the 13th of this month. When Layton's Fire Department recently purchased new firefighting equipment, they decided to donate the sleek red machine to the Emergency Services Department at UVU instead of selling it to another fire department in the area.

Campus Briefs: UVU instructor wins award - Linda P. Walton, advisor of the UVU student public relations firm and president of The Walton Group, Inc., a public relations firm in Provo, received the Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Network (WBA) Athena Award, a national award for women leaders.