Campus and community briefs
City council approves garbage-rate increase
The cost of using a 60-gallon garbage can is going up after the Logan Municipal Council voted 3-2 to increase the monthly fee.
Logan Environmental Division director Issa Hamud asked the council for the rate increase to make the cost of the 60-gallon can more proportional with the cost of 90-gallon cans.
Councilman Steve Thompson said the smaller garbage can is optimal for senior citizens who do not produce much garbage. Thompson suggested a special senior discount be given to those who would qualify.
Thompson and Tami Pyfer were the two council members voting against the rate increase.
Fees for the 60-gallon garbage can will increase from $6.55 per month to $7.80 a month in Logan and from $7.15 to $8.40 in the county.
USU to host debate on affirmative action
All students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the affirmative action debate Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom.
The debate is sponsored by ASUSU Campus Diversity and the Office of Student Services. Representatives from Aggies for the Education of Affirmative Action and the USU College Republicans will be presenting arguments during the debate for and against affirmative action. The debate will be mediated by Vice President for Student Services Juan Franco.
Wildlife biologist exam comes to USU
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is offering its wildlife biologist exam at Utah State University in Logan on Jan. 31.
Offering the exam outside of Wyoming will eliminate the need for people interested in biologist positions with the WGFD to travel to Cheyenne where the exam has been traditionally offered, said Bea Pepper, WGFD Wildlife Division administrative assistant.
“This approach should also help the Game and Fish Department expand its potential candidate pool to prepare for increased openings in the future,” she said.
Applicants must have a combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology or closely related field. Individuals who will complete their degree by the spring of this year may also take the exam. When selecting permanent positions, WGFD will give preference to those applicants with a minimum of two years relevant work experience or a master’s degree.
Anyone interested in taking the exam should call (307) 777-4579 by Tuesday. Subject material and suggested reading are available from the WGFD Web site http://gf.state.wy.us.
Utah State Pridefest set for February
A ground-breaking documentary about gay youth in America, a look at gay subtexts in a popular mainstream film, and an appearance by Frank DeCaro (Comedy Central’s The Daily Show) will highlight the fifth annual Pridefest of Utah State University’s Gay and Lesbian Student Resource Center.
The festival, which runs Feb. 9 to 14, is sponsored by Cache Valley community members as well as USU gay and lesbian alumni. This year’s offerings represent “Something Queer in Everything I See,” a theme emphasizing the prominent cultural impact of the gay and lesbian communities, said Cy Martz, a student majoring in public relations and festival coordinator.
“We want to let people know that gay culture affects everybody’s life, whether they recognize it or not,” Martz said.
All events for Pridefest 5 will be held in the Taggart Student Center Auditorium.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The cost will be $3 for matinee documentaries and $5 for feature films. Festival passes also can be purchased for $25 for all screenings or $30 which includes the DeCaro show. Student discounts also are available.
More information and a complete festival schedule can be found at www.usu.edu/pride/pridefest5 or by calling Cy Martz, 730-1178.