BYU Honor Code in the Spotlight
Kaitlyn Rowbotham
National/Community News Editor
krow94@hotmail.com
BYU is famous for a lot of things, the football, producing Jimmer, and the thing that they are in the spotlight for this week: the honor code.
Brittany Molina was at school Tuesday when a man walked by and handed her a note, and then walked away without a word.
"I don't even know who it was, to be honest," Brittany said Wednesday. "He gave me the note and he walked away in a second."
At first she thought it was a love note from a shy secret admirer so she opened it, and got a shock when she read the contents.
The note read: You many want to consider that what you’re wearing has a negative effect on men (and women) around you. Many people come to this university because they feel safe, morally as well as physically, here. They expect others to abide by the Honor Code that we all agreed on. Please consider your commitment to the Honor Code (which you agreed to) when dressing each day. Thank you.
"At first I was a little upset, and I … felt bad about myself. I didn't mean to offend anyone. That isn't what I was trying to do at all," Molina said.
Brittany posted a picture of her dress on Twitter and is getting a lot of laughs and support from many and has no plans to change her dress.
Dilon Osterland wrote: "completely out of line, when I think of the Honor Code, I think that if you can wear it to church, it should be okay. Her outfit is totally fine, his reaction is not."
Kristen Yates Wender said: "according to the university rules, her outfit is not Honor Code appropriate. It looks like it is a couple of inches above her knee. It doesn't matter if she's wearing leggings or tights."
BYU’s Honor Code call for students to dress modestly, but Molina thinks the man may have taken it a bit too far by giving her the note. “I really don’t think it was the best thing he could have done, “she said.
Update on Modest Dress Story:
The BYU student who got an anonymous note on Valentine’s Day about the length of her skirt is now going to be a model for Chris and Kate’s, a Utah based clothing business that specializes in modest outfits.
Last week, a photo of Brittany Molina in the condemned outfit and the note she received went viral, prompting discussion about modesty all over the internet.
"She looked darling and we thought what she was wearing was cute and we couldn't believe anyone would have that kind of reaction to what she was wearing," said Cristin Pulsipher, owner of the company.
Chris and Kate’s makes modest skirts and skirt extenders and the company thinks Brittany is a perfect spokeswoman. This week, the company will start making skirts named for their new star.
Posted 2/21/12
National/Community News Editor
krow94@hotmail.com
BYU is famous for a lot of things, the football, producing Jimmer, and the thing that they are in the spotlight for this week: the honor code.
Brittany Molina was at school Tuesday when a man walked by and handed her a note, and then walked away without a word.
"I don't even know who it was, to be honest," Brittany said Wednesday. "He gave me the note and he walked away in a second."
At first she thought it was a love note from a shy secret admirer so she opened it, and got a shock when she read the contents.
The note read: You many want to consider that what you’re wearing has a negative effect on men (and women) around you. Many people come to this university because they feel safe, morally as well as physically, here. They expect others to abide by the Honor Code that we all agreed on. Please consider your commitment to the Honor Code (which you agreed to) when dressing each day. Thank you.
"At first I was a little upset, and I … felt bad about myself. I didn't mean to offend anyone. That isn't what I was trying to do at all," Molina said.
Brittany posted a picture of her dress on Twitter and is getting a lot of laughs and support from many and has no plans to change her dress.
Dilon Osterland wrote: "completely out of line, when I think of the Honor Code, I think that if you can wear it to church, it should be okay. Her outfit is totally fine, his reaction is not."
Kristen Yates Wender said: "according to the university rules, her outfit is not Honor Code appropriate. It looks like it is a couple of inches above her knee. It doesn't matter if she's wearing leggings or tights."
BYU’s Honor Code call for students to dress modestly, but Molina thinks the man may have taken it a bit too far by giving her the note. “I really don’t think it was the best thing he could have done, “she said.
Update on Modest Dress Story:
The BYU student who got an anonymous note on Valentine’s Day about the length of her skirt is now going to be a model for Chris and Kate’s, a Utah based clothing business that specializes in modest outfits.
Last week, a photo of Brittany Molina in the condemned outfit and the note she received went viral, prompting discussion about modesty all over the internet.
"She looked darling and we thought what she was wearing was cute and we couldn't believe anyone would have that kind of reaction to what she was wearing," said Cristin Pulsipher, owner of the company.
Chris and Kate’s makes modest skirts and skirt extenders and the company thinks Brittany is a perfect spokeswoman. This week, the company will start making skirts named for their new star.
Posted 2/21/12
Should Residents Have to Pay to Keep Streets Lit?
Photo Credit: Google
Kaitlyn Rowbotham
National/Community News Editor
krow94@hotmail.com
"A couple of years ago when our general fund was tight," said City Council member Soren Simonsen, "we ended up having to forgo replacing some lights that were burned out or that were damaged or otherwise not functioning. And that's created a lot of concern."
In the summer of 2010, Salt Lake leaders voted to let some street lights burn out. If they went out for any reason the city would not put them back on in order to save money in the city budget. The city saved almost a half a million dollars with this policy.
However, some are upset about this policy, which will only change if Salt Lake residents pay for it. City Council members will discuss a new street lighting fee of $2.29 every month tonight at their meeting. The money would go to replace bulbs in many spots on “mid-block” areas. Many residents wonder why they should have to pay a fee to be able to see the street plainly at night.
“For us to be able to walk on the streets, our own streets that we want to enjoy, and then they want to tax us for it as well to light it up, it makes no sense to me,” said Salt Lake City resident Sarah Hughes
Not everyone is upset, however. The fee is small, and it may be worth it to keep the lights on, thus making the streets of Salt Lake safer.
"Honestly if it's just a small amount to get lights for the Sugarhouse area, I don't see a problem with it," said Matthew Hansen, another resident.
If approved, the street light fee would appear on homeowners' utility bills.
Posted 2/14/12
National/Community News Editor
krow94@hotmail.com
"A couple of years ago when our general fund was tight," said City Council member Soren Simonsen, "we ended up having to forgo replacing some lights that were burned out or that were damaged or otherwise not functioning. And that's created a lot of concern."
In the summer of 2010, Salt Lake leaders voted to let some street lights burn out. If they went out for any reason the city would not put them back on in order to save money in the city budget. The city saved almost a half a million dollars with this policy.
However, some are upset about this policy, which will only change if Salt Lake residents pay for it. City Council members will discuss a new street lighting fee of $2.29 every month tonight at their meeting. The money would go to replace bulbs in many spots on “mid-block” areas. Many residents wonder why they should have to pay a fee to be able to see the street plainly at night.
“For us to be able to walk on the streets, our own streets that we want to enjoy, and then they want to tax us for it as well to light it up, it makes no sense to me,” said Salt Lake City resident Sarah Hughes
Not everyone is upset, however. The fee is small, and it may be worth it to keep the lights on, thus making the streets of Salt Lake safer.
"Honestly if it's just a small amount to get lights for the Sugarhouse area, I don't see a problem with it," said Matthew Hansen, another resident.
If approved, the street light fee would appear on homeowners' utility bills.
Posted 2/14/12
FREE and In Person
Mike Lee
Ninjaturtle442@gmail.com
Lacrosse/Basketball
Friday February 10, 2012 will be the start to a great weekend. The Dew tour is this weekend which includes some of the most intense competitions in snow sports and great entertainment for all that attends due to the level of skill that is there. It’s an awesome place to be and check out the latest and greatest tricks and people in the world of snow, for more information on the Dew Tour check out the web site.
But the Dew tour is not the most interesting thing going on this weekend. Accompanying the Dew Tour is Hip Hop sensation Mac Miller playing a FREE concert Friday after the games are over at 8. He will be there loud and live for people to enjoy. It’s a Free concert so there is no way anyone should be able to say no. “It’s not very often you get to see someone like Mac Miller; cause who wants to come play in Utah?” Said Senior Cameron Walsh. All this takes place Friday the 10th up in Ogden address Utah Historic 25th St., Downtown Ogden.
He will be performing all the songs he can in the two hours he has. May include Frick park Market, All around the world, Knock Knock, Nikes on my Feet, BDE, Donald Trump amongst many others that he has sang. The crowd will be great coming from the Dew tour and the music will be magical so get on up to Ogden and enjoy yourself. “It will be worth the hour drive I’m sure, I’m so freakin excited” said senior Matt Michaeli.
Posted 2/10/12
Ninjaturtle442@gmail.com
Lacrosse/Basketball
Friday February 10, 2012 will be the start to a great weekend. The Dew tour is this weekend which includes some of the most intense competitions in snow sports and great entertainment for all that attends due to the level of skill that is there. It’s an awesome place to be and check out the latest and greatest tricks and people in the world of snow, for more information on the Dew Tour check out the web site.
But the Dew tour is not the most interesting thing going on this weekend. Accompanying the Dew Tour is Hip Hop sensation Mac Miller playing a FREE concert Friday after the games are over at 8. He will be there loud and live for people to enjoy. It’s a Free concert so there is no way anyone should be able to say no. “It’s not very often you get to see someone like Mac Miller; cause who wants to come play in Utah?” Said Senior Cameron Walsh. All this takes place Friday the 10th up in Ogden address Utah Historic 25th St., Downtown Ogden.
He will be performing all the songs he can in the two hours he has. May include Frick park Market, All around the world, Knock Knock, Nikes on my Feet, BDE, Donald Trump amongst many others that he has sang. The crowd will be great coming from the Dew tour and the music will be magical so get on up to Ogden and enjoy yourself. “It will be worth the hour drive I’m sure, I’m so freakin excited” said senior Matt Michaeli.
Posted 2/10/12
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Roy Bomb Plot Foiled
Whitney Shurtleff
Dates&Dances Editor
elshurt@gmail.com
When we were in elementary school we learned the valuable lesson: don’t tattle on other kids. But, when exactly is this acceptable? What if someone has a plot to bomb the school? Bailey Gerhardt, a sophomore at Roy High, thought this was an appropriate time. I think everyone else would agree.
Bailey had received a text from Dallin Morgan, another student at Roy, which said "If I told you to stay home on a certain day, would you?" Further messages described a malicious plan to get revenge on the world. This turned into an eerie text conversation that ended up being the boys’ demise. She told the police about the messages on Thursday, and they started questioning students. She said Dallin and Josh Hogan, the other student involved, had talked about the events of the Columbine shooting on multiple occasions. Josh had even gone through the trouble of flying to Colorado to “check it out.” Gerhardt characterized the boy as an angry person recently dumped by a girlfriend.
The two boys were planning their take down for months. The boys had created maps of the school and the school security system. They had pen markings indicating cameras and their blind spots. The plan included a device that was going to “cause as much harm as possible to the students and faculty” at the high school.
Morgan was booked into Weber County Jail Friday morning. He will appear in court next Friday. The police are still looking into the case and trying to figure out the finer details. The investigation is expected to take several weeks. Police aren't sure what the students' motive may have been.
Dates&Dances Editor
elshurt@gmail.com
When we were in elementary school we learned the valuable lesson: don’t tattle on other kids. But, when exactly is this acceptable? What if someone has a plot to bomb the school? Bailey Gerhardt, a sophomore at Roy High, thought this was an appropriate time. I think everyone else would agree.
Bailey had received a text from Dallin Morgan, another student at Roy, which said "If I told you to stay home on a certain day, would you?" Further messages described a malicious plan to get revenge on the world. This turned into an eerie text conversation that ended up being the boys’ demise. She told the police about the messages on Thursday, and they started questioning students. She said Dallin and Josh Hogan, the other student involved, had talked about the events of the Columbine shooting on multiple occasions. Josh had even gone through the trouble of flying to Colorado to “check it out.” Gerhardt characterized the boy as an angry person recently dumped by a girlfriend.
The two boys were planning their take down for months. The boys had created maps of the school and the school security system. They had pen markings indicating cameras and their blind spots. The plan included a device that was going to “cause as much harm as possible to the students and faculty” at the high school.
Morgan was booked into Weber County Jail Friday morning. He will appear in court next Friday. The police are still looking into the case and trying to figure out the finer details. The investigation is expected to take several weeks. Police aren't sure what the students' motive may have been.
Stay Behind the Yellow Line
Kaylen Thomas
Seasons Editor
Krazee_kay@hotmail.com
Most all of us teens have been on UTA’s light rail system TRAX at least once. For the past 12 years, UTA has provided more than 13 million rides to Utahans and visitors. While TRAX provides access between downtown business and residential areas, not everything about TRAX is peachy. In 2011 alone UTA saw 21 accidents involving TRAX, frontrunner, and UTA Busses. There have already been two accidents in 2012. This has caused UTA to launch a major safety campaign to create awareness of the dangers in riding TRAX trains. Other states such as Colorado also have a light rail system, but they have less accidents. Below is a chart of states’ with light rail systems and their accident rate. While Utah isn’t the worst it could be much better:
Comparison of UTA and other light rail systems over 4 years
City Miles of track Deaths Injuries
Salt Lake City 40 7 84
Denver 72 3 22
Minneapolis 26.5 5 45
Santa Clara Valley 80 8 39
Sacramento 72 5 88
Portland 95 7 162
These accidents are easily avoidable if you just follow UTA’s rules.
* Look
* Listen
* Stand behind the yellow line on the platforms
* Hold onto children
* Remove headphones.
* Never go around lowered gates in order to beat a train
UTA isn’t asking for much, the least you could do is pay attention and save your life.
For more information click here: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=18116303
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=18990220&title=uta-calling-for-safety-in-person-during-commute
Seasons Editor
Krazee_kay@hotmail.com
Most all of us teens have been on UTA’s light rail system TRAX at least once. For the past 12 years, UTA has provided more than 13 million rides to Utahans and visitors. While TRAX provides access between downtown business and residential areas, not everything about TRAX is peachy. In 2011 alone UTA saw 21 accidents involving TRAX, frontrunner, and UTA Busses. There have already been two accidents in 2012. This has caused UTA to launch a major safety campaign to create awareness of the dangers in riding TRAX trains. Other states such as Colorado also have a light rail system, but they have less accidents. Below is a chart of states’ with light rail systems and their accident rate. While Utah isn’t the worst it could be much better:
Comparison of UTA and other light rail systems over 4 years
City Miles of track Deaths Injuries
Salt Lake City 40 7 84
Denver 72 3 22
Minneapolis 26.5 5 45
Santa Clara Valley 80 8 39
Sacramento 72 5 88
Portland 95 7 162
These accidents are easily avoidable if you just follow UTA’s rules.
* Look
* Listen
* Stand behind the yellow line on the platforms
* Hold onto children
* Remove headphones.
* Never go around lowered gates in order to beat a train
UTA isn’t asking for much, the least you could do is pay attention and save your life.
For more information click here: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=18116303
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=18990220&title=uta-calling-for-safety-in-person-during-commute
The Old is New
Sydney Klingler
sydney.klingler@gmail.com
Swimming/Track & Field Editor
The Utah National History Museum has relocated to its custom Rio Tinto Center. This change was made official on November 18, 2011 and had at least 3,000 visitors daily over the December holiday break. The new center is filled with years upon years of history in forms of dinosaur bones, gems, Native American galleries, and many other exhibits. Open daily from 10:00 in the morning to 5:00 PM and through 9:00 PM on Wednesdays, the museum offers many different experiences ideal for smartphone users, curious children, history novice, or any other interested being. Admission for 13-24 year olds and Seniors is $7, 3-12 year olds is $6, Adults is $9, and anyone 2 years and under is free. Well what are you waiting for? Go treat the history junky in your life to a day they are sure to remember!
Click here to see a sneek peek of the Natural History Museum: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18089450
sydney.klingler@gmail.com
Swimming/Track & Field Editor
The Utah National History Museum has relocated to its custom Rio Tinto Center. This change was made official on November 18, 2011 and had at least 3,000 visitors daily over the December holiday break. The new center is filled with years upon years of history in forms of dinosaur bones, gems, Native American galleries, and many other exhibits. Open daily from 10:00 in the morning to 5:00 PM and through 9:00 PM on Wednesdays, the museum offers many different experiences ideal for smartphone users, curious children, history novice, or any other interested being. Admission for 13-24 year olds and Seniors is $7, 3-12 year olds is $6, Adults is $9, and anyone 2 years and under is free. Well what are you waiting for? Go treat the history junky in your life to a day they are sure to remember!
Click here to see a sneek peek of the Natural History Museum: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18089450
