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Automotive Program nationally ranked top 20 Kelli Burke-Gabossi, staff writer Kelli Burke-Gabossi Next budget cut could cripple CEU Devin Bybee, managing editor Devin Bybee Tuition waivers cause stir at CEU Ryan Ware, news editor Ryan Ware
Lady Eagles continue to struggle in season Devin Latu, sports writer Saturday’s game against the Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans (CNCC), ended exactly as expected… In a victory for the Lady Eagles. The women looked like they really had things together in Saturday’s game, despite a last minute run by the Spartans. Problem with All-Star voting Nate Davis, sports editor The NBA All-Star game is set to take place Feb.12 in Arlington, Texas at Cowboy Stadium, but if you ask me, something’s rotten in the state of Denmark…er Texas. From the coast of Africa to the court of CEU
Vander Joaquim Shala Pitchforth, sports writer
Standing at a towering six foot ten inches tall, Vander Joaquim is all business on the basketball court. Considering his skill, it may be a huge surprise to many to hear that Vander has been playing basketball for only seven years.
Before playing basketball, Joaquim enjoyed other sports, such as soccer. He grew up not really having an interest in the sport that would eventually bring him from Angola, Africa to Price, Utah. Basketball did not come natural to him. Joaquim says, “No, I was terrible! But I had a coach who helped me.” He also stated that when he first started to play, he wasn’t very tall for his age and that advantage shot up later.
Joaquim is originally from Luanda, Angola which is located on the Coast of Africa. Vander has been in America for three and a half years now, and says that at times he does really miss home. Comparing his hometown to Price, Utah, is like comparing apples to oranges. Luanda has a very hot, humid climate and a population of almost five million. Staying in Price is significantly different while it is covered in snow and has a small-town feel. Joaquim has made the best of the culture-shock situation and is able to face everyday with a positive attitude and humor.
English is his second language. While this could discourage some, Joaquim works very hard in school and enjoys meeting new people of all kinds.
In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies. His favorite type of movies to watch are action because he states, “They’re the only ones that keep me awake.” He also thoroughly enjoys swimming and can be seen at times at the Price Wave Pool, towering over the waves.
While walking around campus there is no doubt that Vander Joaquim is a post player and the “big man” on the court. Teammate Terrance Joyner stated that not only is Vander great under the basket but that, “he has very soft hands and great range on his jump shot. He can defend under the basket and then jump out and shoot a three.” Joaquim is definitely a good man to have around, on and off the court.
His advice to other young boys who want to become college athletes is, “Make sure to work hard in school, and practice hard in basketball too.”
Eagles snap four-game losing streak Nathan Davis, sports editor The College of Eastern Utah men’s basketball team snapped its longest losing streak of the season against Colorado Northwestern Community College last weekend in Price. The win against CNCC was preceded by road loses against the College of Southern Idaho, and North Idaho College.
Lefties are immigrating into the public spotlight Carlie Miller, staff writer (Part two of a two-part series)
The making of “1776” from scenery, costumes, lines
CEU Theatre department cast 26 students and faculty
in “1776”, the largest production in the last three years Exactly one month from when rehearsals began, College of Eastern Utah’s Theatre Department opens its production of 1776 with a mixture of students, faculty, staff and community members making up the cast. It opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 in the Geary Theatre. Sun Center helps Haiti SUN Center leader Natte Thomas could not sleep at night after hearing about the Haiti tragedy. She was up all night for several nights when she decided that she had to do something to help. SUN Center sets records
Completes 5,479 volunteer hours = $110,949.75 College of Eastern Utah Serving Utah’s Network Center continued to set records as they completed 5,479 hours of service in the community involving 1,286 volunteers fall semester, reported its director Kathy Murray. The monetary worth of service to the community is $110, 949.75.
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