Jeff Newbold, a Utah State Masters in Accounting student, is completing his second semester of the program and has taken out almost $ 10,000 in federal loans.

Newbold said he received scholarship money but small costs along the way have added up.  This fall, Newbold and thousands of other Utah graduates will enter the job world with thousands of dollars in debt and little or no job security.

“I have been told my whole life that if I go to school and work hard, I will have a job ready for me.  After looking at internships and different possibilities, I worry it could be years and years before I pay off my debts.  I guess I have to find a job first,” said Newbold.

National reports recently revealed our country’s student debt has surpassed U.S. consumer debt.  Many speculate that student debt could be the cause of our next housing market crisis due to college graduates being strapped down with debt.

But Utah students acquire the least of amount of debt compared to students in the rest of the country. Utah ranks 50th in the nation for average student debt and total college debt, according to the Project on Student Debt, an initiative of the nonprofit Institute for College and Success.

Nationally, 66 percent of students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2010 had accrued student loan debt, data show. The average debt amassed per student is $25,000, a 5 percent increase over the year before. In total, the amount of student borrowing surpassed $100 billion for the first time in 2010, according to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Only 44 percent of Utah students had loan debt upon graduation in 2010, and the average amount per student was $15,509.

The cost of attendance at Universities this year averaged out to be between $14,000 and $15,000.

At Utah State University, administrators have noticed a spike in the amount of money students borrow for school.  Income accounting at the University of Utah reports that the percent of students taking out loans has only slightly increased, while the total amount of loans has increased more significantly.

One factor in the increase is the federal government’s increased lending limits over the past few years, he said. For example, limits for federal loans have more than doubled in the past five years.  The recession has also forced students into taking out larger loans.

Kristen Johnson, who works in incoming of accounting at Utah Valley University, explained that many students are drastically increasing the amount of their loans due to the poor economy.

“Students build debt with the hope of job options after finishing their bachelor degree.  When there is no job, they work towards masters degrees that require even more debt,” said Johnson.

Jeff Varner, director of income accounting at Brigham Young University, pointed out that state of Utah still has room to improve in reducing student debt.

“Utah has low student debt due to a number of reasons.  We have some of the more affordable college educations but also have successful programs that allow kids to work while studying.  The combination of better career planning combined with work options can continue to reduce the amount of student debt,” said Varner.

by Jessica Morgan
Jessica Long
Salt Lake City, Utah ▪ jessicalonginteriors@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science, Communication with minor in Design, August 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
AMB Design, Salt Lake City, Utah                                                                                    Intern/Associate Designer, July 5, 2011 – Current
•    Began as intern, which led to a permanent employment offer.
•    Developed packaged proposal for prospective client that led to $200,000 revenue for firm.
•    Facilitated in design of $2 million project.
•    Created sustainable client and vendor relationships.
•    Managed income accounting and balanced QuickBooks.
•    Knowledge of AutoCAD and Illustrator.
•    Expert in pillow fluffing.
•    Created interior design mood boards for existing client jobs.
•    Considerable freedom in communicating with clients, making design and purchase decisions, and budgeting projects.

Redfish Realty
Design Consultant, January 2012 – Current
•    Individually hired to create and design the interior and exterior of a home from the ground up on a .25-acre parcel of land.
•    Given full control to select everything inside and outside of the home within budget, so the home will be ready to re-sell for profit.

Dr. Justin F. Thulin, M.D., Salt Lake City, Utah
Dermatology Front Office, September 2007 – Current
•    Successfully bill for and collect insurance payments.
•    Start new patient files and enter relevant information.
•    Keep front office running smoothly while doctor sees patients.
•    Maintain good relationships with patients.
•    Proficient knowledge of Raintree Software.
•    Received a 10% pay raise annually.

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY
Christmas Box House Service Project, Peru, summer 2006. Ballet West Volunteer, pianist. Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation Volunteer.

REFERENCES AVALIABLE UPON REQUEST.

By Daniel Paniagua

According to Tristan DiCristifano, regional manager of Linx, summer sales jobs have become the new “trendy job” for young men.

On Saturday, Linx, a door-to-door satellite and Internet sales company, hosted their early season seminar.  According to their website, Linx is becoming the largest DISH network retailer and has recruited over 600 salesmen for the summer of 2012.

“I am 23 years old and I am making six figures in just a summer,” said DiCristifano, “door-to-door sales jobs are exploding here in Utah. Why? Because you make great money and everyone is starting to discover that.”

During the seminar there were many young men and few young women that seemed to be eager and excited about their new upcoming sales opportunities.  However, there were a few in the seminar congregation who were not. James Pan, an attendee, found the seminar to be quite upsetting. He explained how his own experience of door-to-door sales in the previous year has lead him to believe that the compensation is not as high as Linx promises.

“It’s a scam; they just want you to make sales so the people at the top can make more money,” said Pan. “They will promise you thousands of dollars before you sell and when the paycheck comes, it is not even close to what they promised.”

Some attendees had different concerns when it came to spending an entire summer knowing doors.

During the seminar, 22-year-old Daryl Jay, an attendee, outwardly expressed his concern to the managers of Linx.

“I just hope that it can be a fun job and knocking doors won’t be the only thing you do for an entire summer,” said Jay

According to various opinions such as 20-year-old Jordan Greenwood, a previous summer salesmen, not a lot of people would finish a summer selling if there were no incentives.

Linx, like many other summer sales companies, host annual weeklong cruises for all the top salesmen and saleswomen of the year.

“I am definitely going to sell this summer again. The Linx cruise was the highlight of my year,” said Ryan Stewart, a former salesman of Linx. “I’m not missing another opportunity to have fun and make a lot of money.”

After the seminar, several first year salesmen and saleswomen investigators spoke with the managers of Linx. The most common question that was asked was, “what is the catch?” One of the Linx managers, Aaron Shaw admitted that the job is not for everyone because some still find the knocking hours to be long and a difficult obstacle to overcome.

by Aodhan Hayter

Disney isn’t exactly known for turning out live-action sci-fi thrillers, so harboring a fair amount of skepticism for their latest production “John Carter” is forgivable. Maybe you’re apprehensions would be quelled to know it was at the direction of Andrew Stanton, who cut his writing and directing teeth on Pixar productions such as “A Bugs Life,” “Monsters Inc,” “Finding Nemo” and “Wall-E”, or maybe not.

If you’re willing to take the risk you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a compelling story that is just different enough to keep you interested but with enough classic elements to keep the sci-fi weirdness from alienating a more traditional audience.

Based on a series of novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, “John Carter” is the name of the main character of the story. A 19^th century Virginia gentleman who, while prospecting in the Arizona desert, is mysteriously transported to the alien planet of Barsoom.

John Carter is played by Taylor Kitsch, who is best known for his portrayal of the high school football hero Tim Riggins on the popular TV show “Friday Night Lights.” Although Taylor’s acting sometimes leaves you wanting, you can be thankful that the storyline pushes through the somewhat drab dialogue and leaves you with the raw but tasteful action that makes the movie enjoyable.

Sans the interplanetary locale and alien life forms, the basic story is reminiscent of the Greek epics and in classic form a hero emerges. Top notch special effects bring the story to life and portray a beautiful and believable world in which the film takes place.
John Carter was a pleasant and unexpected surprise from Disney. The resurrection of Burroughs classic novel was not in vain and won’t be a disappointment to viewers. If your tired of cookie cutter sci-fi and action flicks John Carter could be your breath of fresh air.

by Aodhan Hayter

SALT LAKE CITY – “A lot of people don’t take his writing seriously,” said Ken Sanders as he addressed the audience in the Gould Auditorium at University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriot Library Sunday.

The writing Sanders is referring to is that of Edward Abbey. Considered by many to be the “Thoreau of the American Wes,” Abbey is author of works such as “desert Solitaire” and “The Monkey Wrench Gang.” Much of the content of these two works were inspired by the time he spent living in Utah as a seasonal park ranger at what was, at the time, Arches National Monument and is now Arches National Park

This special connection to Utah and a few fortunate turns of fate, like a generous donation of Abbey first edition books from an Abbey collector, Eric Hvolboll, have brought Abbey’s works back to Utah in the form of a rare book exhibit titled: “Brave Cowboy”: An Edward Abbey Retrospective,” displayed at the University of Utah’s, J. Willard Marriot Library.

But abbey’s significance encompasses more than just his literary works, according to Sanders. His writings are said to have inspired the birth of the radical environmental movement that sprang up during the 1980s and continues on today. Abbey’s disdain for what he would call “the totalitarian techno-industrial state” is the central theme of what is considered his most popular fictional work, “The Monkey Wrench Gang.”

“He just wrote what he thought,” said Caleb White, an attendee of the event who has read some of Abbey’s works..

From the packed auditorium to the busy exhibit, attendees of the event seemed to take Abbey’s writing very seriously, With the global warming debate and environmental issues becoming more mainstream, Abbey enthusiasts tend to think his works may be more relevant than ever

I haven’t read a lot of his books, but I think he has some good points,” said Sarah Jackson, a student, when asked if she agreed with Abbey’s views on environmental activism.

In fact, it seemed as though most attendees of the event were drawn to Abbey’s writings by his views on environmental activism.

“It’s up to us, the citizens of  this state to do something,” said Sanders while talking about local environmental issues.

Sanders then went onto explain that while Abbey’s idea of environmental activism is still relevant, the course of action has to be changed somewhat. Sanders points out that Abbey’s vision of blowing up dams and sabotaging Industrial equipment is more likely to land you in federal prison than actually have a lasting positive effect on the environment. Therefore activism has to take on public policy and opinion, not just vigilante environmental justice.

While the correct form of environmental activism may be up for debate, Sanders casts little doubt about the effect Abbey’s writings on the subject have had. From spawning what would become the radical environmentalist movement, to his ability to capture the essence of the West in his writing, Abbey has had a lasting effect on both the literary and environmental disciplines.

Abbey died in 1989 at the age of 62. The “Brave Cowboy”: An Edward Abbey Retrospective is free and open to the public. The exhibit is located at the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library, free and open to the public. The exhibit is located at the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library, Special Collections Gallery, Level 4. It’s available for viewing during regular library hours.

by Brent Flory

SALT LAKE CITY-At 10:10 AM on Tuesday, April 17, around 30 students were sitting in Mom’s Café on the first level of the Marriott Library preparing to drop, cover and hold in preparation for the statewide earthquake drill.  The workers of the café even closed up shop in order to join in the largest-ever building evacuation at the University of Utah.

The reason for the drill is in preparation for the next major earthquake predicted to shake the Wasatch front.  The Wasatch fault has a major earthquake every 350 to 400 years and the last one was 350 years ago.  Local government is urging Utahans now to get prepared.

The clock struck 10:15 and the students in the café dropped, covered and held on as instructed.  After a minute the students in the Library evacuated out of the west entrance library doors and walked over with umbrellas in hand to their designated Evacuation Assembly Point (EAP) in the lot west of Rice-Eccles Stadium.  The stadium was just one of nine EAPs on campus, where volunteers provided students with 72-hour survival kits and a card to enter a contest to win an iPad 2 for their participation.

The rain poured but that didn’t stop hundreds of students from gathering west of the stadium.  According to Fox 13 News, an estimated 40,000 university students and faculty participated in the drill.  Dallin Billings, a senior communications major, was happy to participate.

“We’ve all witnessed the amount of damage from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and recent tornado destruction in Texas… disaster could happen anytime and you want to be ready for it,” Billings said.

Along with the thousands of students and faculty who participated, many groups and organizations around campus volunteered their time to make the drill a success.  Cindy Harling, of the University Counseling Center and one of the staff members working the EAP in the stadium lot, feels the campus-wide drill was a great way to create awareness.

“We want students to understand of the situation… we live in an earthquake zone, you might want to be prepared.  The students seem to be really into it and are becoming more aware of what they can do to be ready for crisis,” said Harling.

University of Utah students weren’t the only ones in Utah preparing for the predicted earthquake.  According to the ShakeOut’s website, over 940,000 Utahans participated making it the largest emergency drill in the state of Utah.  Patrick Miller, a Utah student, happened to be at work during the ShakeOut.

“Sure enough, at 10:15, they had everyone in my office drop to the ground and cover themselves.  Something that I hadn’t done since elementary school”

 Miller said after the drill his work provided him with a “be ready” pamphlet, containing helpful readiness information linking to the website http://bereadyutah.gov.

Utahans are being encouraged by the state Government to have an emergency preparedness kit.  If disaster were to strike, many could be left without access to food or water for weeks.  It is vital to be prepared now.

by Brent Flory

SALT LAKE CITY-“Get involved in politics,” said Carrie Brooks.

This is the message heard by students, faculty and employees who were in attendance at showing of the short film “The Story of Broke” last Wednesday as part of the Green Bag Lunch Series at the University of Utah.  Brooks is an accountant for the Marriott Library and a green advisor at the U.

“Get who you want in office.  They are the ones who make the decisions for us if we don’t get who we want,” she said.

Brooks was echoing the words of the film by Annie Leonard, the author of the book, The Story of Stuff and environmentalist who has spent nearly two decades investigating environmental health and justice issues.  The Story of Broke argues that if the government would do a better job of spending the nation’s tax dollars, this would free up funds to plan for a better financial future.  Leonard suggests that rather than spending $726 billion a year on the military for unnecessary fighter planes and wars with no end, the money could be better used towards social security or educational programs.

“We are cutting programs that people need.  We don’t have to cut Medicare or Social Security.  If we spend money on other things, it ends up costing tax payers more money,” said Jan Robertson who attended the event.

The film also discusses tax breaks and subsidies that benefit large corporations allowing for streets that lead nowhere except to the newest shopping center.  Leonard says the large subsidies could amount to billions of dollars to be used toward paying off national debt or to provide solar power to U.S homes.

When asked her thoughts on the short film by Leonard, Brooks completely agrees.  “ We’ve taken capitalism out of it.  We shouldn’t be bailing out companies,” she said.

She isn’t the only one who feels the government could spend less money on major corporations.  David Maxfield, senior library specialist, attended the film showing and is very irritated with the nation’s current economic status.

“It’s very frustrating because this country isn’t broke.  There are cuts that need to be made…think of all the jobs that could be created if the government were to invest in recycling and going green,” said Maxfield, referring to the number of employees that would be needed to gather recycling bins on a weekly basis.

Although the film focused on suggested improvements for the government, the overall message of the event was to encourage the community to get involved.  The University of Utah Green Committee is dedicated to implementing green initiatives. The committee is responsible for the many recycling bins found in every building throughout campus. Former Utah student and current web developer for the library, Amanda Crittenden first got involved with the green committee while a student.

“ I got involved because I wanted to make a difference and stand for something positive.  I have learned so much from simply getting involved,” Crittenden said.

Those involved with the green project at the U truly believe in moving toward sustainability.  More information can be found online at http://sustainability.utah.edu/green-teams/computing.php.

By Daniel Paniagua

SPANISH FORK, Utah – On Saturday, over 75,000 young adults crowded the Krishna temple in Spanish Fork for the annual Festival of Colors.

“There were so many people there that I couldn’t move,” said Kathryn Lowry, “I’ve never been anywhere in my life where there were so many people in one place”.

According to various college students such as 20-year-old Kaitlin Thomas from BYU, Festival of Colors, otherwise known as Holi, has become an annual event that “everyone” attends every year.

“Everyone that I pretty much know goes… It is an event that all my friends and I look forward to,” says college student, Thomas, “I mean, who doesn’t like colored powder thrown at them?”

Most young adults would agree with Thomas, however, there are those who were skeptical of the “fun” behind colored powder being tossed. Twenty-two-year old Richard Loveridge felt somewhat hesitant to participate in the festival but soon came to realize why it is such a “popular” event.

“At first I was a bit skeptical about the whole throwing colors around in a field but I soon came to realize what the hype was all about,” said Loveridge, “It was fun!”

While many young adults go to throw brightly colored powder at one another, there are those who come for the Indian food and bands like Jai Uttal and the Queen of Hearts Orchestra, The Mayapuris and The Kirtaniya Vibrations.

Daryl Jay Lenhart, 23-year-old from the Salt Lake area brought his family for the first time and intends to bring them back the following years to come.

“The food was incredible, we had spiced mangos and vegetable curries,” said Lenhart, “the bands were actually very good as well, in fact my family and I spent the majority of the time eating and dancing. Throwing colored powder was fun but the food and music was the highlight of the festival.”

After the Festival of Colors ended, the participants carefully entered the car and “anxiously waited in endless traffic to go home and take a shower” according to Loveridge. This year, the Krishnas had planned and made arrangements to host a larger crowd than last year’s event. However, some of the participants were not sure if they had planned for quite large enough of a crowd.

“The traffic was miserable,” said Lenhart, “I waited for more than an hour before I could actually move my car.”

Spanish Fork is now the biggest Holi festival in the Western Hemisphere according to ISKCON News. Another Festival of Colors will take place at the Krishna temple in Salt Lake City on April 14^th, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

MY STORIES:

• Poll : Federal Deficit Top Election Issue for US Voters
• The Dirty War that Few Americans Know About
• Utah Ranks 50th in Student Debt

MY RESUME:

Education

• University of Utah, B.A in Strategic Communications expected December 2012
• University of San Francisco, Certificate of Advanced Online Marketing Strategies
• University of Utah, Integrated Marketing Masters Certificate
• Olympus High School, August 2004 – June 2007

Work Experience

• outfitYOURS.com-  Co-owner and founder – 2010 to present
  Head of all marketing and customer satisfaction.  Currently owned and managed by my brother and I.  The company has quadrupled warehouse size and currently has 5 employees.

• Keller Williams Realty – Real estate agent – 2009 to 2010

Effectively acquired new clients and sold several homes through short sale.

Davis lawn care – 2004

ABOUT ME:

I am Thayne Davis and am 21 years old. I  will be graduating in Dec. 2012 and will continue to work at outfitYOURS.com which I began with my brother in 2010.  Our small online company has grown to five employees and is growing quickly.

MY STORIES:

• Green Committee Holds Showing of Short Film
• New Poll Reveals Importance of National Budget in Upcoming Election
• University of Utah Participates in the Great ShakeOut

MY RESUME:

Senior Mass Communications student at the University of Utah.  Emphasis in Strategic Communication.  Experienced in Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Marketing, Recruiting and Customer Service.

Experience

Advocate, Apple Inc; Salt Lake City, UT—January 2011-Present

Assist Recruiter in hiring process for student jobs by driving traffic to company website, increasing the number of perspective candidate applications and encouraging students to attend information sessions.  This is achieved through tabling events on University of Utah campus and working with department advisors on campus to create awareness.  During the interview process, responsible for greeting candidates and introducing them to the conductor of the interview.

At-Home-Advisor, Apple Inc; Salt Lake City, UT—May 2011-Present

Provide customer service by answering phones and providing expert technical support to customers, reaching Apple’s standard of excellence.

General Manager, 5 Buck Pizza; Sandy, UT —August 2009-April 2011

Oversaw performance of employees and instructed on customer service and sales techniques.  Developed a weekly work schedule and ordered inventory on a weekly basis.

Language Instructor, Brigham Young University: Missionary Training Center; Provo, UT —January 2008-September 2009

Instructed classes to speak Latvian, covering grammar, vocabulary, verb conjugations and conversation. Instructed on teaching methods including communication skills, listening skills and conversing effectively in the Latvian language.  Also translated Latvian grammar and vocabulary manual from English to Latvian.

International Volunteer, Latvia, October 2005-October 2007

Studied and became fluent in the Latvian Language.  Oversaw performance of 25 missionaries, collecting statistics on performance and developed plans for improvement.  Taught free English classes as a service to Latvians who wanted to learn English as a second language.  Volunteered at homeless shelters, hospitals, parks and with local Government, performing numerous service projects throughout a two-year period.

Other Experience

Integrated Marketing Communications

Developed an Integrated Marketing Communications(IMC) plan for the 2009 calendar year for Keepsake Photo Engraving LLC, a local business in Orem, UT.  Suggested tactical recommendations to be implemented that included: advertising, public relations, internet marketing and personal selling techniques.  A copy of complete marketing plan is available upon request.

Education

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT — BA-Mass Communication, expected graduation date-May 2013

Skills

Mac OS X, iOS, Microsoft Office

ABOUT ME:

I am a current senior at the U studying Mass Communication.  I have lived in Salt Lake City for 3 years but originally from Canton, Ohio.  I am a die-hard Cleveland sports fan and have become well acquainted with the phrase “there’s always next year.” I also enjoy music, playing guitar, golf and anything technology.

I work for Apple as an At-Home-Advisor and I’ve spent the semester as an intern for Apple’s College Adovcate Program, recruiting Utah students for available positions.  After graduation, I plan on pursuing a career with Apple, hoping to someday be a part of their Marketing Department.

My Stories

• Disney Surprises Viewers
• Ken Sanders Remembers The Original Monkey Wrencher
• Pre-K Schools Operate With Little Oversight

About Me:

The first thing you may want to know about me is how to pronounce my first name, Aodhan. You wouldn’t be the first to wonder the correct pronunciation, which is simply AI – d eh n, it’s Celtic in origin, but now onto more important things.

I am 21-years-old and in my last undergraduate semester at the University of Utah. My degree will be a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication. I completed my Associates of Science degree while in high school and was able to garner a scholarship to attend the University of Utah. I’m contemplating furthering my education with a law degree, but have yet to make that decision.

I’ve lived in Utah for around nine years, having lived in Washington State and Montana previously. I’m an avid outdoors enthusiast with my main interests being snowboarding and cycling. I’ve worked in the outdoor and alternative sports industry with companies such as backcountry.com and Zumiez inc. My personal experience and knowledge of the industries really helped me excel with these companies.

I’m very excited to be graduating and look forward to further developing my skills professionally.

Resume:

MY STORIES:

• University to host Olympic remembrance exhibition
• Legacy of radical environmental activist and author is showcased in exhibit
• Controversy arising over Utah mall code of conduct

MY STORIES:

• In class headline
• Out of class headline
• Enterprise headline

MY RESUME: 

Professional Experience

Communications Director             Murray, UT

Senator Orrin Hatch Election Cmte            2011-Current

As Communications Director, I am responsible for all written content that is dispersed online, by mail, and through the press.  I have direct input into all campaign messaging including advertisements, press releases and social media. I work with a team of consultants to develop and implement campaign communications strategy.

• Research and development of messaging
• Social Media management and strategy
• Develop working relationships with local and national press
• Coordinate team of volunteers to disperse campaign messaging

Volunteer Coordinator/Community Outreach Coordinator            Alpine, UT

Mike Lee for United States Senate Campaign             2009-2010

I joined the campaign in November 2009 and was tasked to manage all volunteer tasks and activities in the Utah County area. I sourced and trained a team of key coordinators and area leaders to coordinate GOTV efforts statewide.  I worked with and reported directly to the campaign manager.

• Instrumental in securing the statewide election for Senator Mike Lee.
• Responsible for second largest county in the state- won by 2500 votes.
• Assisted with Social Media and campaign messaging in order to keep supporters informed.
• Planned, organized and implemented fundraising, volunteer training and political rallies.
• Built relationships with community leaders including state legislators, county commissioners, mayors and other organizational leaders

Public Relations Associate             Lindon, UT

For Every Body, LLC            2009- 2010

Worked with department manager on all aspects of company PR.  Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employer or client.  Posted international and national press releases.  Managed press inquiries.  Helped launch new company division and products-primary source of growth was generated from the PR efforts.

• Initiated PR and marketing for company’s first celebrity licensed products
• Maintained social media and blog sites.
• Increased company’s visibility on the Internet and in national publications.

Education

Political Science (BS 2012)            Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Communications (BS 2012)            Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Campaign Management (Minor 2012)            Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Personal Skills

Proficiency:  MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, etc.

ABOUT ME:

Born to highly educated parents, completing college was always a high priority for me.  Faced with the decision to have my second child or finish my degree, I chose the former with the intention of getting back to school when my youngest child started school full time.  In the summer of 2010, I walked into the first classroom I had been in almost 12 years.

I am currently completing a double major in political science and communications with a minor in campaign management.  My expected graduation date will be Fall of 2012.  Already having real world experience in the fields of political campaigns and public relations, has been extremely helpful in completing my coursework.  Working full time on a major political campaign, as a communications director and being a single mom to three, has poised a challenge, but will ultimately result in a better lifestyle for my family.

MY STORIES:

• $250,000 Awarded to the Moran Eye Center
• Marriott Library Hopes to Facilitate Environmental Awareness with Edward Abbey Exhibit
• City Creek Center Helping Small Businesses Downtown

MY RESUME:

B.S. Mass Communication – December 2012                                                             University of Utah -Salt Lake City, Utah

Florence University of the Arts – Florence, Italy – Fall 2011                                             

ISA Study Abroad

• Studying language, culinary art and cultural communication.
•  Increased sense of global perspective and quickly acclimated to new environment, culture and types of people.

The Gap  2009-Present – Salt Lake City, Utah

Visual Merchandiser & Sales Associate

• Successfully created visual displays that showcase current styles and trends.
•  Work on commission, which enables me to set goals for myself.
• Expanded my communication skills by working with a team of over 40 people. Gave presentations to my store and district manager.
• Assisted with shipment orders, processing incoming merchandise in an organized and efficient manner.
• Developed acute customer-service skills by selling product and store credit card.
• Increased skills in working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

International Studies Abroad – January 2012-Present – Salt Lake City, Utah

Global Ambassador

• Give presentations in classrooms and at college fairs to promote ISA and studying abroad.
• Advise students who are interested in studying abroad.
• Create booths at Internship Fairs and Study Abroad Fairs on campus.
• Increased my organizational and communicational skills by having to correspond with many different students, professors and study abroad advisors.

Parkview Elementary  – 2008-2009 – West Valley City, Utah

First Grade Classroom Assistant 

• Assisted teachers in daily educational programs and enrichment activities.
• Developed effective, age-appropriate communication techniques.
• Improved leadership abilities and motivational communication.

ABOUT ME:

I am originally from South Burlington, Vermont and moved to Utah when I was a junior in high school. I am now a junior at the University of Utah study Mass Communication. After I graduate in December of 2012, I hope to get a job in the event management field.

During the fall semester of 2011, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy where I lived and traveld for four months. Once returning home I became a Global Ambassador for International Studies Abroad. With this position, I advise future study abroad students and advertise for the company on campus.

I was recently offered an internship for the summer of 2012 working for an event planning company, White Ginger Events. I hope this will be the beginning of my many endeavors working in event management.

MY STORIES:

• In class headline
• Out of class headline
• Enterprise headline

MY RESUME:

ABOUT ME:

2096 respondents answered questions about online use in a UCLA survey.

The Center for Communication Policy at the University of California evaluated what users do online, how they use and trust the Internet, how the Internet affects communication patterns and what social and psychological effects ensue.
‘’Historically, Americans have been quite concerned about their privacy,”says Jeffery Cole, the director of the center for communication policy at the University of California.
“But those concerns focused on government intrusion in their lives. Concerns about privacy are quite different and focus directly on perceptions of private companies collecting information and tracking our movements on the Internet,” added Cole The center organized the World Internet Project, and the National Science Foundation is the sponsor of the project. The report is part of a multilayer study of how the Internet is affecting American behavior and attitudes.
It shows that:
•    More than two-thirds of Americans have some type of access to the Internet.
•     More than 54.6 percent use email.
•     51.7 percent of Internet users make purchases online.
•    Nearly two-thirds of users (66 percent) and nearly half of nonusers (49.3 percent) believe that new communication techniques have made the world a better place.

There were 2,096 respondents to the study and the respondents were Internet users and nonusers.

Story by Megan Hulet
The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is their ability to act.
In high school, Jimmy Haws was not the popular jock, nor was he the bookworm.  Haws said, “I was the crazy kid, the class clown.”
Dan Lopez, a good friend of Haws since elementary school said, “Jimmy is a good hard worker.  He likes to laugh and always cracks jokes.  He is a little crazy. “
Haws struggled with weight issues during his teen years and said classmates often made fun of him.  He said, “I was pretty much the butt of every joke.  I tried to laugh about it…I knew those kids just wanted to look good in front of their friends.”
Haws wasn’t happy with his life.  He said, “I felt like crap every day.” He recounted a story of when he first started to change his life around. “I remember coming home every day from school feeling so tired and fatigued.  Just walking was tiresome.  I kept thinking to myself, ‘Man, I wish I were fit.’’’
“One day I decided I would start running.  I picked a route and would run a little ways and each day I would go farther than the day before.”  The training process was grueling, but Haws said that it was nice to come home each day from a run feeling so tired, but he felt like he had accomplished something great and wanted more.
Haws started running in 2005. He got into running triathlons by 2006.  Haws said, “I saw my brother do a triathlon and I just thought that was cool.  Then I did one and became addicted.”
Haws has competed in dozens of races since he first started.  Some of the races include:  Salt Lake Marathon/10K/5k, Icebreaker Triathlon, Turkey Trot, Freedom Half Marathon, Red Rock Half Marathon, Utah Lake Century Epic Race (111 miles of biking) and the Utah Valley marathon.
One of the great motivators for Haws to start running was his brother. He said, “I looked up to my older brother a lot.  He was a super athlete and smart at everything.  He helped me strengthen myself.”

Although running is a very prominent part in Haw’s life, there is a great deal more to him.  Haws is very involved in the community, where he is part of the Big Brother’s program.
Haws has even shared his love of running with his ‘little brother.’ They both ran together in the Butch Cassidy 10K run.  When asked what the main thing was that he has taken from the Big Brother program he said, “It has taught me how valuable kids are.  How they grow, how they look up to you and the example you need to be for them.”
Jessica Rex, a good friend of Haws said, “Jimmy is a hard worker.  He is very sincere and he cares about people.  He would do anything for anyone.”
Haws is also a family man.  He lives at home where he takes care of his mom and sister.  Haws said, “I am trying to help out with the family now that dad is gone.  It has helped me to realize the importance of family.”
Mary Haws, his sister, said, “He is basically amazing.  I look up to him so much.”
Haws said, “Never hold back.  Strive for excellence.  Never think that you’re mediocre.  Never stop.  Life is a struggle and it is going to be hard.  Improve every day and always look forward to the next day and think of things you can do better.”

Story by Justin Bailey

LeConte Stewart’s granddaughter stopped midsentence, overcome by emotion. More than two decades after her grandfather’s passing, she still has a tendency to tear up when talking about him and his work.
Standing in a semi-secluded corner of the Utah Museum of Fine Art, where an exhibit devoted to the artwork of Stewart entitled “LeConte Stewart: Depression Era Art” is displayed, it’s easy to see how she could feel a twinge of nostalgia.
The largest-ever exhibition of Stewart’s work, the show was put together by the UMFA in conjunction with the LDS Church History Museum.
Suzie Sutherland is Stewart’s granddaughter. She went to see the exhibit in part because she knows a show of this magnitude was something that never would have happened if LeConte were still alive. “He was sort-of quirky… People were always trying to put together big shows for his work, but (he would just tell them) to ‘Go to hell!’ He was always telling people to go to hell.” Sutherland said with a laugh.
This social clumsiness is seemingly common to gifted artists. Sutherland called it the “artist temperament.” Fine artists tend to speak to people through their work, rather than with their words. “He was kind-of crusty, but he felt really deeply about people, and you could tell,” said Sutherland.
Looking at Stewart’s work, you can see the social change he was trying to effect. His paintings, etchings, and drawings are depictions of everyday life during the great depression, a time when almost everyone was struggling mightily just to survive. It’s a poignant aesthetic given the state of today’s national economy.
Referring to a painting of an old shop, forced to close it’s doors due to the depression, Karen Kone, an attendee of the exhibit said, “there may not be boarded up windows today like there was back then, but it’s that same feeling. (It makes you wonder if) people are still out there riding the rails.”
That type of nostalgia may not seem very uplifting, but it can still work to inspire hope. “He always smelled like turpentine,” said Sutherland, “As soon as I walked into the room and smelled the turpentine, I could tell ‘grandpa’s been here.’” He was always working, creating; trying to show people what was going on in the world. It’s a tribute to the core American values that got the nation through its worst economic downturn in history. As show attendee Mike Mabey said, “Hard work, perseverance, struggle and triumph; that’s what being alive is all about.”
22 years after his death, LeConte Stewart’s voice is still being heard. Not in a sound bite or a quote, but through the statements made in his artwork.
Standing in the middle of the museum, surrounded by her grandfather’s paintings and drawings, with tears beginning to well in her eyes, Sutherland said, “I can still feel his presence…”

“LeConte Stewart: Depression Era Art” is on display now and runs through January 15. For more information visit umfa.utah.edu or call the museum at 801-581-7332.