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Local News
| BYU's Kennedy Center Facing Major Overhaul |
| BYU's David M. Kennedy Center for International
Studies is facing major changes after a review questioned the
academic rigor of some of its programs. The review suggests that two
of the center's undergraduate programs be terminated, along with a
master's degree and a program on developing nations. The center's
director, Don Holsinger, a tenured professor, has also been told that
his contract will not be renewed. But some faculty criticize the
review, claiming that it is a biased and detrimental to the
University, and the center is leading a petition to urge the
University to ignore its recommendations. |
| Member's Homes Damaged in Tongan Cyclone |
| A cyclone that hit the island kingdom of Tonga
Monday and Tuesday last week has damaged the homes of some members,
but left all members and LDS missionaries safe, reports the
Associated Press. But while 60 to 70 percent of buildings in the
affected areas were destroyed or damaged, The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints reports that none of its church buildings have
been affected. |
| BYU To Discourage Use of R-rated Film Clips in Classes |
| History students at BYU won't be viewing clips from
"Saving Private Ryan" and "Schindler's List" after a draft of a
formal recommendation was forwarded to President Merrill Bateman that
discourages the use of R-rated movies for teaching. The decision to
end the use of historically based movies that have inappropriate
language, violence or nudity could be made by May. |
| Olympic Commemorative Pins Bemuse Some |
| In an article in it's Religion section on
Saturday, the Salt Lake Tribune asks why the designs of some
commemorative and collectible Olympic pins were approved, while other
designs were not accepted by the Salt Lake Olympic licensing group.
The Tribune article questions whether certain pins present cultural
aspects of Utah culture or instead depict its predominant religion. |
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