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BYU Daily News for October 6, 2008 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:11:00 GMT BYU Daily News for October 6, 2008 http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69681 nn.byu.edu:2008:69681 Cougars coast to win over Utah State Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT The BYU football team beat Utah State 34-14 http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69655 nn.byu.edu:2008:69655 Cougars fall one spot in national polls Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT Coming off a 34-14 victory at Utah State, BYU dropped one spot in the national polls, going from No. 7 to No. 8 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and from No. 8 to No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69662 nn.byu.edu:2008:69662 Collie, Cougars feel let down in Logan Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT BYU players and coaches said all the right things following the surprisingly hard-fought 34-14 victory in Logan. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69663 nn.byu.edu:2008:69663 Cougs put Utah on ice Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT After three minutes of a hockey game between BYU and Utah, a score in the net followed by 12 more pucks making it past the Ute goalie led to one more bragging right for the Cougars. BYU hockey dominated and destroyed Utah in a 13-4 win Friday. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69664 nn.byu.edu:2008:69664 General Conference: Priesthood Session Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT Elder Scott, President Uchtdorf and others speak during the Priesthood session of General Conference. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69666 nn.byu.edu:2008:69666 General Conference: Saturday Afternoon Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT Elders Wirthlin, Holland, Christofferson, Bednar and others speak at General Conference. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69668 nn.byu.edu:2008:69668 Law, religion symposium opens Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT The history of religious freedom in China and the country's current state of religious freedom was the topic of Dr. Zhuo Xinping, director of the Institute of World Religions of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, who opened the symposium Sunday evening. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69676 nn.byu.edu:2008:69676 Y entrepreneurs bring ideas to life Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT Students received honors and thousands of dollars for their small businesses at the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Friday. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69677 nn.byu.edu:2008:69677 House OKs $700 billion bailout plan Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT The much talked about $700 billion bailout bill was passed early Friday afternoon by the House after two weeks of revisions and changes. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69656 nn.byu.edu:2008:69656 President Monson: Live life and love one another today Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT President Monson said, as they've looked back and realized they should have better appreciated times in their lives. Members of the church were encouraged to show their love to friends and family members. President Monson said kind words will never be regretted, and expressions of affection are not wasted. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69657 nn.byu.edu:2008:69657 Oct. 6, 2008 Letters to the Editor Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69658 nn.byu.edu:2008:69658 Third-party politics; looking for Mr. (or Mrs.) Right Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT A BYU student gives his opinion about life and politics, the libertarian way. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69659 nn.byu.edu:2008:69659 Cougs can't quite cut it on road trip Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT The No. 21 BYU women's volleyball team dropped two matches over the weekend, against New Mexico (25-22, 25-19, 25-17) Thursday night and TCU (25-22, 25-28, 25-25) Saturday afternoon, moving the Cougars to 9-5 overall and 2-3 in the Mountain West Conference. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69660 nn.byu.edu:2008:69660 Conference weekend kind to Cougars Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT The BYU women's cross country team spent conference weekend splitting up into two squads and competing in brisk weather at the Utah Valley Invitational and the Bill Dellinger Invitational in Oregon. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69661 nn.byu.edu:2008:69661 Cougs dump Utes in SLC Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Recording its biggest win since 2005, the BYU women's soccer team dominated rival Utah in Salt Lake City, annihilating the Utes 5-0 Saturday night. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69665 nn.byu.edu:2008:69665 General Conference: Saturday Morning Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT President Uchtdorf, Monson, Elder Oaks, Perry and others speak at General Conference. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69667 nn.byu.edu:2008:69667 General Conference: Sunday Morning Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT President Eyring, Elder Hales, Ballard and others speak at General Conference. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69669 nn.byu.edu:2008:69669 General Conference: Sunday Afternoon Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT President Packer, Monson, Elders Nelson, Cook and others speak at General Conference. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69670 nn.byu.edu:2008:69670 Alcohol problems occur in sober Utah Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Utah may have the lowest alcohol consumption rate among college students in the nation, but those who do suffer from an alcohol or drug addiction are faced with various solutions as well as problems. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69671 nn.byu.edu:2008:69671 Bloggers unite to help injured mother, father Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Stephanie Nielson of Mesa, Ariz., is the 27-year-old author of the popular blog the 'Nie Nie Dialogues,' which chronicles her life as a young mother of four. Her blog started out as a way to keep connected with her friends and family and it soon gained popularity receiving almost 2000 hits a day in August. When she and her husband Christian were severely injured in a plane crash, the blogging world took notice. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69672 nn.byu.edu:2008:69672 Spanish Fork wind farm brings alternative energy Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Spanish Fork is the recipient of the freshest breeze in sustainable energy: wind power. Monday marks the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the Spanish Fork Wind Project. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69673 nn.byu.edu:2008:69673 Stephen Covey headlines at conference Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Stephen Covey spoke Friday at a multi-school Honor Code and CES conference. Covey is best known for his work with the Franklin Covey organization and his best-selling book, 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.' http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69674 nn.byu.edu:2008:69674 Tantara Records: Sending music from BYU to the world Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Nashville, New York and Los Angeles are not the only music-producing cities in the nation. The School of Music at BYU also produces a lot of music. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69675 nn.byu.edu:2008:69675 BYU joins national day of testing for depression Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT BYU will participate in the 18th annual National Depression Screening Day on October 9th. With various locations throughout campus, including the Wilkinson Center and the Student Athlete Center. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69678 nn.byu.edu:2008:69678 Ratings site turns to high schools Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Ratemyteachers.com, the high school equivalent of the Web site college students' use, has acquired over 8 million student and parent opinions. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69679 nn.byu.edu:2008:69679 Homecoming week to start off wtih a variety of activites Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT A variety of activities in Brigham Square are scheduled throughout the week in honor of Homecoming. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69680 nn.byu.edu:2008:69680 When the Injury Bug Bites, Sports Medicine Staff Works to Get Athletes Back on Field Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:11:00 GMT We all grimace when we see replays of a basketball player landing on an opponent's foot and the ankle twisting in ways it shouldn't or an offensive lineman's knee bending the opposite direction when another player falls on his leg. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69645 nn.byu.edu:2008:69645 BYU Needs to Contain Borel, Turbin Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:11:00 GMT Despite what the rankings show when No. 8 BYU travels to Utah State Saturday, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall cautions anyone who may think this game will be a breeze for the Cougars. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69648 nn.byu.edu:2008:69648 Cougars Try to Avoid Upset Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:11:00 GMT With four wins and one week off under its belt, the BYU football team is more than ready to get on with the rest of its season. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69649 nn.byu.edu:2008:69649 Utah Legislators Seek Bill to Tighten Abortion Laws Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT Some conservative Utah legislators announced Tuesday their intent to sponsor bills being drafted for 2009 that would make it more difficult to perform an abortion in Utah. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69644 nn.byu.edu:2008:69644 The Comeback: The Other Side of Sports Injuries Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT After being picked as the MWC newcomer of the year, freshman Mary Martha Abell was ready to start the season with a bang. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69646 nn.byu.edu:2008:69646 George Q. Crew Fires Up the Crowd Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT Every home football game starts with a bang. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69647 nn.byu.edu:2008:69647 Women Ready to Divide and Conquer Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT The No. 23 BYU women's cross country team hopes to prove him wrong with a victorory this weekend with some of the team at the Utah Valley Invitational at UVU and the rest at the Bill Dellinger Invitational in Eugene, Ore. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69650 nn.byu.edu:2008:69650 BYU Daily News for October 3, 2008 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:10:00 GMT BYU Daily News for October 3, 2008 http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69652 nn.byu.edu:2008:69652 Faculty Members to Share Talent in Many Languages Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:13:00 GMT Ruth Christensen, a part-time faculty member in the School of Music, will perform a mezzo-soprano recital Oct. 2 in the Madsen Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the free recital. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69633 nn.byu.edu:2008:69633 L'Oreal Kicks off Marketing Competition Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:11:00 GMT For the last 17 years, tens of thousands of students from nearly 40 students battle and brawl all in the name of beauty. L'Oreal USA hosts the annual L'Oreal Brandstorm competition for undergraduate students. This year, the make-up and hair product company kicked off its competition at BYU Oct. 1 at the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69632 nn.byu.edu:2008:69632 Companies Looking to Keep Interns Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:25:00 GMT According to a recent survey released by CareerBuilder.com, 59 percent of companies who hire interns will at-tempt to keep them as full-time employees upon graduation. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69631 nn.byu.edu:2008:69631 Women's Volleyball Ready to Break Four-way Tie Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:08:00 GMT The BYU women's volleyball team added another win this past weekend at home against Air Force, and is hoping to add two more 'W's' on the road against New Mexico today and TCU on Saturday. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69630 nn.byu.edu:2008:69630 Cougs Ready for Friday Night Battle in Logan Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:07:00 GMT High school football generally reigns supreme on Friday nights, but this week BYU and Utah State will try to steal the show to kick off the weekend. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69629 nn.byu.edu:2008:69629 Former BYU Kicker Runs for Congress Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:54:00 GMT Ten years after kicking the game-winning field goal in the Freedom Bowl, a former BYU football player and let-terman now takes to the political field, running for U.S. Congress as a Utah Republican. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69628 nn.byu.edu:2008:69628 Payson Man Charged with Sexual Abuse Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:52:00 GMT Provo police booked a Payson man in county jail on Friday on 24 counts of aggravated sexual abuse and three counts of weapons possession. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69627 nn.byu.edu:2008:69627 Cell Phones Find Cold Welcome in Utah Classrooms Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:49:00 GMT Cell phones are becoming a greater disruption in public schools and BYU classrooms as students keep themselves glued to technology. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69626 nn.byu.edu:2008:69626 Survivor: BYU Museum Offers Dating Options for Students Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT The Museum of Peoples and Cultures takes the stressful element of planning dates out of the equation. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69638 nn.byu.edu:2008:69638 Annual Acoustic Explosion Draws Music Lovers Together Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT Eager students with enthusiastic screams added to the adrenaline of the performers and got the night off on the right track at Wednesday night's Acoustic Explosion. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69639 nn.byu.edu:2008:69639 Jon Schmidt Aims to Raise Funds for UVU's Winter Guard Team Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT To raise money for UVU's Winter Guard team to travel to the winter guard world championship this spring, pianist Jon Schmidt will perform at UVU, Monday at 7 p.m. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69642 nn.byu.edu:2008:69642 Leavitt to Speak at Law and Religion Symposium Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Michael O. Leavitt will be addressing government officials, educators, law professionals and clergymen from over 40 countries at this year's Law and Religion Symposium. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69643 nn.byu.edu:2008:69643 Mass of Provo Bicyclists Pedal for Awareness, Fun Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT Critical Mass, a bicycling event originally founded to raise awareness for bikers, occurs one Friday a month in more than 300 cities worldwide. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69637 nn.byu.edu:2008:69637 U.S. and Canada's Health Care Compared Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT Antonia Maioni compared health care in the United States and Canada at the annual Palmer lecture series recently. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69640 nn.byu.edu:2008:69640 Former Student Returns to Perform 007 Cello Concert Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT This Friday, Oct. 3, the Russian, romantic songs that make up the 007 theme will be performed by cellist Nathan Jasinski, BYU graduate and cello professor at East Kentucky University. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69641 nn.byu.edu:2008:69641 Gallery Stroll Presents Art for the Walking Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:10:00 GMT Once again shops, cafes, galleries and studios will open their doors to the public and display works of art as part of the monthly Gallery Stroll event. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69636 nn.byu.edu:2008:69636 Basic teachings ready us for the future Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT Elder Robert R. Suener of the Quorum of the Seventy spoke at Tuesday's devotional. He focused on how to be prepared for the future by finding life's kernels of truth. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69603 nn.byu.edu:2008:69603 The million-dollar chip: Doritos offers big prize Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT In 2007, Doritos announced their 'Crash the Super Bowl' campaign, which allowed fans and consumers to create a Doritos ad that was aired during the Super Bowl. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69604 nn.byu.edu:2008:69604 Bye week offers team a chance to relax Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT On game days in Provo, LaVell Edwards Stadium welcomes over 64,000 fans through its gates to cheer on the No. 8 Cougars. However, this past Saturday, BYU players and coaches found themselves in a more domestic arena. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69608 nn.byu.edu:2008:69608 BYU golf team clinches fourth place at tourney Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT After two rounds at the Husky Invitational that fell below expectations, the BYU men's golf team persevered to clench an impressive fourth place finish Tuesday. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69609 nn.byu.edu:2008:69609 Obama's tire theory draws mixed reactions Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT At a town hall meeting in Ohio, Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama said, 'If everybody in America inflated their tires to the proper level, we would actually probably save more oil than all the oil we'd get from John McCain drilling.' In July Obama made a similar statement which drew criticism from his Republican opponents. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69610 nn.byu.edu:2008:69610 Utah seeing rise in cohabitation Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT The number of same sex couples living together in Utah has increased, according to the American Community Survey, an extension of the U.S. Census. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69611 nn.byu.edu:2008:69611 Juvenile courts pay back public Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT Utah's juvenile courts are working hard and paying back the community, according to the 2007 'Report Card to the Community,' released last week. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69612 nn.byu.edu:2008:69612 Former BYU student returns to sign books Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT 'Bone Soup,' a light-hearted children's tale, is on the shelves in time for Halloween and a former BYU student is the author and illustrator behind the story. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69613 nn.byu.edu:2008:69613 Classic films screening in HBLL Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT This fall, the film series will be shown bi-weekly. Last week, 'Stagecoach' was screened and will be followed on Oct. 17 by 'Charge of the Light Brigade,' one of the biggest adventure films of the 1930s. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69614 nn.byu.edu:2008:69614 Letters to the DU Editor for Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69605 nn.byu.edu:2008:69605 Making the dream home a reality Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT To help couples like Daniel and Susy Semmens achieve their goals of home ownership, the Utah Housing Corporation recently released $350 million in mortgage funds. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69602 nn.byu.edu:2008:69602 Opposing Viewpoints: The Second Amendment Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Writers from the College Democrats and Republicans give their opinion on the Seconf Amendment. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69606 nn.byu.edu:2008:69606 Viewpoint: Yet another knock against the BCS Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT DU sports editor Sean Walker speaks up about the national ranking systems. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69607 nn.byu.edu:2008:69607 BYU professors publish family law resources Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Two BYU law professors put family first as they publish studies and law resources about family law and the conditions of the day. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69615 nn.byu.edu:2008:69615 Jazz Showcase to Broaden Perspective of Music Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT The jazz showcase will be premiering three of BYU's jazz ensembles: BYU Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band and Synthesis. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69621 nn.byu.edu:2008:69621 Math Grads Return for Lecture Series Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT BYU alumni are returning to campus for a lecture series aimed to teach students the opportunities that are available with a math degree. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69622 nn.byu.edu:2008:69622 Tips Help with Experience of Attending Conference Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT Although millions of people will be able to watch the five General Conference sessions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this weekend, only a fraction will be able to attend it live at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69619 nn.byu.edu:2008:69619 Traditions Add Zest to General Conference Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT Just like any other aspect of LDS culture, General Conference has developed specific traditions which many BYU students and faculty enjoy. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69620 nn.byu.edu:2008:69620 MBA students gain experience in Dubai Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT Led by two scholarship recipients, a group of MBA students and faculty found success this summer on the Marriott School of Management's first trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69624 nn.byu.edu:2008:69624 Eternal Love Story Moves from Broadway to Orem Stage Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMT Through Nov. 22, the Hale Center Theater in Orem presents Elton John and Tim Rice's 'Aida.' Evening per-formances start at 7:30 and ticket prices range from $13.50-$17.50, depending on night and seat location. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69588 nn.byu.edu:2008:69588 Musicians Prepare to Unveil Work Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:27:00 GMT A unique, once-a-year opportunity to listen to four of BYU's instrumental ensembles under one roof has arrived. The Instrumental Showcase features the symphonic band, symphony orchestra, wind symphony and phil-harmonic orchestra http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69587 nn.byu.edu:2008:69587 Flexibility is Key at Career Fair Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:24:00 GMT Every year, the BYU Career Center organizes the Career Fair, bringing more than 150 companies that are search-ing for interns, volunteers and students to fill their paid positions. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69586 nn.byu.edu:2008:69586 Statehouse Links to LDS History Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:21:00 GMT Fillmore offers a rare glimpse to visitors into Utah's territorial history in a small building designed by the architect of the Salt Lake Temple. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69585 nn.byu.edu:2008:69585 Cougars Struggle to Stay Out of Basement on Road Swing Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:11:00 GMT Coming off a sixth-place finish in New Mexico and with hardly enough time to digest the peanuts from the plane ride, BYU's men's golf team hit the green in Washington on Monday for the Husky Invitational. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69583 nn.byu.edu:2008:69583 Despite Proximity, Some Jazzmen Know Little About BYU Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:02:00 GMT Carlos Boozer is a two-time NBA All-Star and has played in the last two Olympic Summer Games, but the Utah Jazz's star forward is miffed he's never been asked to visit Brigham Young University. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69582 nn.byu.edu:2008:69582 BYU Students Lobby for Barack in Neighboring Swing State Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:57:00 GMT With the 2008 presidential election just over a month away, members of BYU Students for Barack Obama head to Colorado to lobby on behalf of the Democratic Party, hoping to influence the outcome in one of this year's crucial swing states. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69581 nn.byu.edu:2008:69581 Political Machinations: BYU Engineers Discuss Debate Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT After Friday's presidential debate, some BYU students wonder whether the candidates have specific blueprints for change or if they are merely building whatever vehicle they need to win. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69580 nn.byu.edu:2008:69580 Forging Links Through Career Fair Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:41:00 GMT With Career Fair just around the corner, the pressure among students to impress potential employers is building. To ease the pressure, advisers Jason Ratliff and Scott Greenhalgh from Career Placement Services offered tips to prepare and present yourself well. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69579 nn.byu.edu:2008:69579 Utah Agencies Seek Transportation Efficiency Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:34:00 GMT The state of Utah and cities such as Provo are looking for ways to cut vehicle costs in the wake of Gov. Jon Huntsman's call to reduce energy expenses 20 percent by 2015. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69578 nn.byu.edu:2008:69578 Blame Disputed for Failed Economic Package Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:28:00 GMT The House voted to reject the $700 billion dollar bailout plan 228-205, the New York Times reported Monday. While lawmakers try to solve the problem, Americans dispute who is responsible for the financial crisis. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69577 nn.byu.edu:2008:69577 New Cars Show Off Intelligence Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:22:00 GMT Wednesday marks the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford's Model T. Even today, Americans recognize the old 'Tin Lizzy' as the original classic car. However, today's cars are smaller, faster and get much better gas mileage. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69576 nn.byu.edu:2008:69576 Universe Claims National Honors Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:14:00 GMT The Daily Universe was recently recognized by The National Newspaper Association in the 2008 Better News-paper and Better Newspaper Advertising Contests with more than a dozen national awards. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69575 nn.byu.edu:2008:69575 Gain valuable experience through becoming a tutor Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:10:00 GMT BYU's Tutoring Services, through the Center for Service and Learning provides the perfect opportunity to fulfill this need. Tutors volunteer their time to provide free peer-to-peer tutoring for other BYU students struggling in any particular topic. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69599 nn.byu.edu:2008:69599 Outreach program rewarding for volunteers and students Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:09:00 GMT TOPS, an acronym representing Tutor Outreach to Provo Schools, is a program on campus which provides an opportunity for BYU students to tutor children K-12 throughout Provo School District. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69600 nn.byu.edu:2008:69600 Sego Arts Festival hosts local artists, filmmakers, designers Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:09:00 GMT On Set. 26-27 the Sego Arts Foundation hosted the 3rd annual Sego Festival. Over the weekend local artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers took over downtown Provo and the Rock Castle Amphitheatre to show off their talents. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69598 nn.byu.edu:2008:69598 Sego Arts Festival hosts local artists, filmmakers, designers Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:09:00 GMT On Set. 26-27 the Sego Arts Foundation hosted the 3rd annual Sego Festival. Over the weekend local artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers took over downtown Provo and the Rock Castle Amphitheatre to show off their talents. http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/69598 nn.byu.edu:2008:69598