October 31, 2013 combined by Susan Polster

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Miles apart, Coach Vando’s wife battles cancer in Brazil Chris Barney

staff writer c.barney@eaglemail.ceu.edu

On a street in South Brazil, Coach Becheli (Vando) heard a woman’s voice call after him. He was new to the city, and surprise fell on his face as he turned. It was Mariana Gornati, whom he had met 8 years earlier while coaching professional basketball in Sao Paulo. An encounter like this would often go

without consequence, but this was the beginning of a relationship that would take him to the United States, Brazil, and back again. “We started going out, dating and the rest is history.” That was in 2004. By 2005, the two were engaged, and marriage followed on Jan. 6, 2007. So why isn’t she with him in Price now? Since moving to Price in 2008, the couple visited Brazil each summer. Coach Vando returns to scout prospective players and visit their families. Because health care is

more accessible in their native country, on each return trip, the couple takes advantage and conducts their routine doctor’s checkups. In summer 2011, the routine results didn’t come back the way they had hoped. Mariana’s gynecologist diagnosed her with uterine cancer in its early stages. Surgery was performed to remove the malignant cells, and the Becheli’s thought that was the end of the cancer. In 2013 the cancer returned. Mariana completed the semester at USU Eastern

and headed for Brazil once again, this time without her husband. With no other treatment options, the Bechelis opted for radiation to kill the cancer. Since April 2013, Coach Vando has lived alone in Price, with his wife a five-hour time difference away. The two talk daily to help each other make it through the lonely months. The two aspire to have their first child at the termination of the radiation. Coach Vando waits with anticipation until his wife see Vando page 3

Jaywalkers beware... you are in danger of getting a ticket

Livin' it up at the Hotel California

Ashley Stilson

editor-in-chief a.stilson@eaglemail.ceu.edu

Hotel California performs for USU Eastern Eagles

photo courtesy Tyson Chappell

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of USU Eastern the band “Hotel California” came to Price to perform their “Tribute to the Eagles.” This concert was the culminating event of a week of celebration. Students, faculty and staff, alumni and members of the community to come together to share a wonderful night and commemorate this great college.

Hurst heads to Ohio portant and most fulfilling aspect of his job. “When it comes to recruiting, the ambassador team is really our greatest asset because they are actual students here,” explained Hurst. “It wasn’t too long ago that they were in the shoes of the prospective student trying to determine what school they would go to. They can relate a lot better than we can to prospective students.” His new job description is a little different. “I will be helping first generation students, students with low income, or students with a registered disability to persist through

Kevin Hurst, the advisor for the USU Eastern ambassador team and admissions advisor, left Oct 26 for Zanesville, Ohio, to start his new job, and his new life. “I was a successful candidate to be the director of student support services at Zane State College,” says Hurst. At Utah State University Eastern, Hurst was an admissions advisor in enrollment services, as well as the advisor for the ambassador team. At least in description, his job was straight forward. Promote the school and recruit students to attend Eastern. Being advisor to the ambassador team was what he considered to be the most im-

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Coach Vando

Cold weather brings frosted windows, foggy windshields and slick roads. These conditions make it challenging for drivers to spot pedestrians. That’s why it is imperative that pedestrians use crosswalks and warning lights placed around campus. It is also important to note that city and campus police can and will give tickets for jaywalking. On the morning of September 11, a vehicle hit a pedestrian on 400 north near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint Institute buildings. The pedestrian was using a crosswalk, but the windshield of the vehicle was fogged and the driver didn’t see the pedestrian until the last minute. The injuries to the pedestrian and the vehicle were minor, but the incident is a reminder to everyone on campus to be careful crossing the roads. The Utah Legislature defines the duties of pedestrians and drivers. When traffic-control

Adding classes will cost you some money USU Eastern students must be registered for classes they are attending according to university policy. However, they can still add classes after the Sept. 16 deadline, according to Noelle E. Cockett, USU executive vice president and provost. Officially, the last day to add classes for fall semester was Sept. 16. If a student was dropped for nonpayment (the purge), he or she must re-register by that date. After the Sept. 16 deadline, the only way for a student to add a class is to complete a petition

for a late add form. The petition must include a valid reason as to why the student did not register before the deadline and must be approved by an associate dean or higher. Students whose petitions for a late add are granted will be assessed an additional $20 per course “late add” fee for a USU Eastern course. A USU Logan student will be assessed an additional $100 per course. Online and upper-division courses at USU Eastern are see Classes page 3

signals are not in place or operation, drivers are required to slow down or stop if necessary when a pedestrian is crossing a crosswalk and is halfway through the lane the driver is located in. The driver must also slow down or stop if a pedestrian is approaching the lane. Pedestrians are instructed not to suddenly leave a curb and run or walk into the path of a vehicle, according to Utah Code 41-6a-1002. Crosswalks and warning lights were placed on campus with the sole purpose of keeping people safe. However, it is difficult to keep people safe when pedestrians refuse to take advantage of the safety precautions available. Many choose to jaywalk and are increas their chances of getting in an accident. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2006, 21 percent of pedestrian fatalities occurred in roadways where crosswalks were available, but the pedestrian wasn’t using it. The most hazardous time for a pedestrian to be on the road is between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. and even more so on the

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Curwen named Sessions’ Residential Hall director

as the drums. After high school, Curwen decided to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to the Philippines. He spent two years of his life there and made many friends. On his mission he became proficient in the language of Tagalog. He states that serving his mission was one of his biggest achievements. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but one that has changed me in many different ways for the better.” After serving a mission, he returned home and started making

Shadayah Jones staff writer s.jones@eaglemail.ceu.edu

Among the new faces at USU Eastern, the new Sessions Residential Hall director, Eric Curwen, is one of them. A student since spring 2012, and currently working on his bachelor’s degree in business administration, Curwen put a lot of hard work and time into making Price, Utah, heaven on Earth. He is from Tooele, Utah, where he grew up with his family and friends. While in high school, Curwen was in the band where he played percussion, better known

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One Judge Bunnell, one Gibby, one 75th anniversary

There is only one Judge Boyd Bunnell, one Gibby and one 75th anniversary of Utah State University Eastern. The college celebrated its Diamond Jubilee Oct. 21-28 with plays, presentations, talks, concerts, luncheons, authors, art, awards and athletic competition. For those fortunate enough to hear the retired Seventh District Court judge speak at the school’s anniversary luncheon on Oct. 24, they learned, first-hand, about the origin of Gibby. Bunnell, one of the first students of the college, talked about his role in the hauling of the hefty rock 74 years ago from a nearby lot where Carbon High School stands today.

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He joked about being ditched by his older brother, Louis, who forgot he had a heavy date that night, as he described it, and asked him if he would take on the weighty task in his place. He agreed to do it and later around midnight, with the help of a few classmates, he chained and lifted the ancient boulder from its resting place; but not easily. The trusty truck initially reared up against the weight of the stubborn stone until some of his more substantial classmates were able to eventually bring the front tires back to earth by standing on the front bumper. With sketchy traction, it was slow going as they zigged and zagged their way to campus. He talked about the initial tepid reac-

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tion to the rock by administrators. He described the various campus locations of the boulder that led to its present place outside the student center. He said the painting of the rock initially began as a reward to winners of tug-o-wars and other battles between the freshman and sophomores that usually regressed into a mud fight. Today, he said, anyone can paint the rock at any time, noting that he’s seen it change two or three times over the past two weeks alone. He talked about the rock art that adorns the cliffs of nearby canyons, noting how timeless it is and how Gibby is a lot like that. And after all of these years, he said, it still serves a purpose. Exactly what that purpose is may be

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open to as many interpretations as the thousand layers of paint that coat it, but who knows, he said, maybe one day a world-renowned artist can claim the rock as his or her very first canvas. Few would disagree that rocks have special meaning in Carbon County. For the region’s rich mining heritage, rock is a means to an end when mining the coal from deep within. And thanks, in part, to Bunnell, one bold little boulder has become a means of communication and recollection. In one form or another, that ordinary rock continues to help students, faculty, friends and others express themselves in uncommon ways and celebrate innumerable milestones. see Gibby page 3

Monday

• Gallery East exhibit • Zombie Drug • Catching Fire • Affordable Care Act • The Real Inspector Hound •pages 4-5

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Judge Boyd Bunnell

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• Harley Earl spotlight • NJCAA polls • Women’s basketball • Return of Derrick Rose • Player highlights •page 6-7

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For the underqualified, overqualified and everything in between Shantel Hardy

staff writer s.hardy@aggiemail.usu.edu We all know that paying for college is no easy task. College can be expensive. There are many costs: tuition, food, housing and, of course, fun money. Oh, how we all know how difficult it is to get the money to pay for responsibilities and pleasures. USU Eastern students, have I got news for you. In Price, Utah, there are jobs available. You just need to know how to get them. Start out with an agenda and list your personal interests, your need for income and your resume. Also, I would advise taking into account any talents, capabilities or certifications you might have. These are some steps you can take to landing a job. Never forget to listen to peers, teachers, friends, parents, etc. They can give you vital

advice and aid you in your “I want to make billions” process. Here are some tips for finding and obtaining a job in or close to Price: Do a web search. Google is your friend. If you know what field you would like to work in, go to the search bar and type in “nursing jobs in Price, Utah.” You are bound to click link after link but it gives you a better chance at finding the job that is right for you, and it’s a start, right? The following websites will help you search the Price area for jobs. Give them a look: utah.jobs.topusajobs.com jobs.utah.gov snagajob.com Go to establishments and apply. Although you might not get the job you absolutely desire, if you see “NOW HIRING” and it’s something you are capable of doing, go for it. Keep in mind that there is no harm in

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My Dear Watson, I auditioned for the school play but wasn’t cast. I’m really upset about this and don’t know what to do. Is there anything I can do to make myself feel better about this? Blue and Distressed Dear Blue, Having a let down like that can be extremely disconcerting and can leave you feeling very upset. Just remember one thing, not everyone gets cast. In every walk of life, there are going to be people who succeed and people who have to try again. Did you know that

Oprah Winfrey was fired from one of her first jobs merely because they believed her “unfit for TV?” Oprah is now one of the most famous TV personalities in the world today. What would have happened if she had given up? Just remember that you should never give up. If you didn’t get cast for this play, try out for the next one. You may not have fit a character for this particular production, but there are so many different characters out there. You are bound to be perfect for one of them. Keep your head up and continue trying! Sincerely, Watson

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let one bad interview or not-so-great resume kill your spirits. This may sound cheesy, but no one else is like you and I know you have got what it takes to be the best at what you do. So go do it! There are tons of things you can do to find a job. You just need the motivation to go out and search, even if it takes you days, weeks or months. You can’t give up hope. You have to take the initiative and fight for what you want. So, students, get out there and start making “the big bucks”. Even if it’s on ly $7. 5 0 an hour—one hour will buy you two meals from McDonalds.

applying, even if the place you apply doesn’t have any job openings at the moment, you still have a chance to work there when there is an opening.Make friends in the field you wish to work. Having friends in high places can be beneficial. “Kiss butt.” Let’s be honest, every one kisses up when they want something. So pucker up. It never hurts to be extremely nice. Like I have said, this will only benefit you. Work hard. When you are given an opportunity to work, don’t take it for granted. There are people out there who are willing to fight for your job. Put on your happy face and wear a positive attitude; you will have a better experience and show your employers you are right for the job. Keep your chin up. When you don’t get the job, keep trying to find one. There are multiple jobs available and are yours for the taking, as long as you give it a chance. Don’t

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What we should be thankful for mess with the USA! I love them and can never thank them enough for all they do. So, we should all be thankful to the men and women in our armed forces. We should be thankful for food to eat and potable water; to us these are things we don’t even think about. There are so many places in this world that don’t have these simple requirements. So many people around the world die because of disease-infected water or because of starvation/malnutrition. It shouldn’t be this way… but it is. We should all be thankful for these simple requirements that allow us to live until the next day; we live in a truly blessed land, it allows us to grow strong and healthy like no place on earth. We should be thankful for family. It’s funny because a few years back, my family and I didn’t get along, not at all. I would bitchn-moan about something and my family would set me straight on it; I hated them for it. I always thought they were wrong about everything, but they weren’t. I always thought they didn’t like me, when in fact they didn’t like me, they loved me instead. To show everyone how amazing my family is, I have a story to tell. About six months ago, my living situation started to change; I

James Justice

staff writer j.justice@eaglemail.ceu.edu In this season of thanksgiving, I am writing a piece about what we should be thankful for. We, as citizens of the United States, have so much to be thankful for. This country is the greatest in the world, we have our faults, but we’re still the best. We should be thankful for good health; I thank the lord every night for this. I know some of you are thinking, “But James, you have advanced MS.” Yes, true. But, today I’m able to walk, today I’m able to eat food and keep it down, today I’m able to think and have a clear mind. We all have things to deal with in our lives, some more severe than others, but we should all be thankful for our good health. We should be thankful for our men and women in the military. I know that some are anti-military and, while I think you’re wrong, I respect your decision. Now, my ability to respectfully disagree with you comes via the sacrifice and protection that we’re offered through the military. Our military is the best trained in the world. It protects us and our interests, it serves us, and it lets people around the world know that they really can’t

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How many pumpkins can you find?

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could no longer do the work I was assigned, people were being rude and abusing me. So, at the age of 33, I decided to move back in with my parents. Now, my parents are poor, but good people. And while I’ve been living here, they have bent over backwards to help me in any way possible; only family has been there for me when things in my life have gotten really hard. At the time of my divorce, my family was there; at my diagnoses of MS, my family was there; when I decided to return to get my education, my family was there. I’m so thankful for my family and the amazing people they are. This is my short list of the things I’m very thankful for. Of course, my list includes many other things, but for the scope of this article I know it fulfills. I want everyone to sit down and write the things you’re really thankful for, not things like cars, TVs, Playstations or clothing. But, things that help you. You will have incredible memories that will last a lifetime. And do not forget to thank the people in your life that help you each and everyday of your daily life.

The Eagle layout staff has buried several pumpkins throughout this issue. If you can find them all, e-mail Susan Polster at susan.polster@usu.edu. If you guess the correct number you will win a spooky surprise!

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Bread N’ Soup @ 5 p.m.

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Halloween Eagle Newspaper Published

The Big Game @ 7 p.m. Halloween Dance @ 9 p.m.

Volleyball @ 1 p.m National Deviled Egg Day

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Green Team @ 3 p.m Intramurals

Student Success Workshop @ 11:30 a.m.

Casino Night @ 7 p.m. Masquerade Ball @ 7:30 p.m.

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Forget-Me-Not Day

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Green Team @ 3 p.m. Intramural Soccer

14 Sixth Eagle Newspaper Published The Real Inspector Hound @ 7 p.m.

15 Criminal Justice Fall Ball @ 7 p.m. The Real Inspector Hound @ 7 p.m. Basketball @ 7:30 p.m. Sean Bott @ 9 p.m.

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Natalie Greenhalgh new director for Aaron Jones Hall Shadayah Jones staff writer s.jones@eaglemail.ceu.edu

The residential staff welcomes a new member to their team, Natalie Greenhalgh, the new hall director of Aaron Jones. She grew up in Price and decided to come back to her hometown so her husband could get his degree in nursing. While they were growing up, they both attended several sporting events and had a love for this college so it is a great opportunity for her to come back and work at the campus she loves so much. Greenhalgh was born and raised in Price with four older siblings. She graduated from Carbon High School in 2005 and came to The College of Eastern Utah and earned her associate of business degree in 2007. After graduating from CEU, she transferred to University of Utah where she pursued her bachelor’s degree in finance. She was married in 2008 and graduated with her bachelors in 2009. In March

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2010 she had her first child, Jantz, and their second child, Kezlee, in December 2012. “The days that my two beautiful children were born

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have been the best days of my life. There is nothing more precious than the sight of new life.” Growing up she has had a lot of opportunities to serve others which has brought a great sense of achievement in her life because she was able to bless other people’s lives and influence them for the

better. She would not be able to do this without the help of her father, who was the biggest influence for good in her life. Greenhalgh states, “He taught me from a young age to be a hard worker and to go after your dreams. He encouraged me to get an education and to be the best person I can be.” She says that the best thing about being the hall director of Aaron Jones is interacting with people and getting to know each student living on campus and seeing the diversity with each student. “Gaining friendships and trust is a high priority in my life and I have been able to accomplish this as a hall director,” she says. As a new member of the residential life staff, Greenhalgh hopes to encourage a positive attitude on campus. She hopes to increase the retention and bring more students to the halls. By doing this, she hopes to allow USU Eastern students to have a better experience while pursuing their educations.

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college towards earning a degree, or transferring to an institution where they can earn a four-year degree,” he says. Although different, he is still excited because in his new job, he will still get to work with students and help them be successful, which is what he loves most about working in higher education. There are advantages with changing positions. “I won’t have to travel as much, so that will be nice. I will spend more time with my family in the evenings and the weekends,” says Hurst, “and I will still get to plan some activities for students, which is something I enjoy.” Aside from quality family time, the position offers an increase in pay, as well as the title of director, which is a step up from his position at Eastern.

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He says, “The position feels right, and I think it’s a great opportunity.” With Hurst leaving, the obvious concern is what will happen with the ambassador team, and who will replace him as admissions advisor now that he is gone. Kristian Olson will take over as advisor of the ambassador team. “We have a really strong ambassador team. We have great leaders on the team. To be an ambassador, it takes a certain caliber of individual who is outgoing, friendly, mindful of others, can make personal connections and relationships,” says Hurst, “and so I don’t see the transition being a problem just because of the strong individuals on the team. Plus I feel like Kristian is a strong leader and he has had experience advising ambassador teams before, so that should make

for a smooth transition.” As far as his other position, he won’t be replaced immediately. For the present, at least until next semester, enrollment services will hire two temporary satellite recruiters who live on the Wasatch Front. The main concern is to ensure that there are sufficient representatives from USU Eastern to attend the High School Tour, which is an agreement among the colleges in Utah to visit high schools around the state. These temporary positions will replace Hurst’s full time position until next semester at which point the school will be looking for a full time admissions advisor. What Hurst will miss most is advising the ambassadors, but he feels like the team is in good hands, and the new position in Ohio is where he needs to be.

hall director is different from the RA position, Curwen loves it. He says that the best thing about being a hall director is free housing, but he also loves being involved on campus. “Helping students, leaders and making friends is one of my favorite things to do at college. It is the perfect job for me.” Curwen has a lot of new and exciting ideas to bring to residential life on campus and many new goals for the upcoming year. “I hope to bring a fun experience for the RAs, and also want to help the students have a great experience

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as well. My goal is to make the resident halls ‘the place to live.’” Preparing for his future and getting ready to start his family, Curwen plans to continue working hard and accept whatever comes his way. Throughout his life, he has had great experiences and great people who have shaped his life. His parents played a huge part in this, especially his dad. “He has shaped the way I live, think and work. He and my mom both have been a great help in shaping my life for the better.”

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This year’s winners were: first place was won by Gina Sitterud, second place went to Kiosha Rassmusen, and third place was awarded to Mayra Chavez. All the judges commented how talented and creative all the contestants were with their models, said the instructors.

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under the USU Logan policy with students accessed the $100 per course “late add” fee. An instructor’s signature will not guarantee that a student will be added, even if the student has been attending the class, according to an email from Cockett. Cockett lists some of the valid reasons for adding classes after the cutoff date are: internships, co-op work experience, PE 1900 (club sports), addition of credits to a variable-credit course, direct section swap (e.g., switch from one section of USU 1320 to another section), and MSL or AS courses

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plans for school. Because of one of his friends, Curwen decided to come to USU Eastern for the low tuition and the great stories he was hearing. While at USU Eastern, Curwen met the girl of his dreams, Melanie Rhodes, and they were married in April 2013, the best day of Curwen’s life so far he said. Melanie and Curwen are expecting their first child, a baby boy. Last year he was a resident adviser over Tucker Hall and interviewed to become a hall director for 2013-2014. Although

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to take precautions and use crosswalks or intersections whenever possible and wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross the street,” said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland. The NHTSA recommends pedestrians keep alert at all times and refrain from using electronic devices that could distract from crossing a busy road. They advise never to assume

a driver will see a pedestrian. The NHTSA also advises drivers to look out for pedestrians everywhere and slow down and be prepared to stop when approaching a crosswalk. Using the crosswalks is not difficult and it tremendously decreases the chances of getting in an accident. Don’t become an accident. Safe crossing everyone.

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The messages they paint on its surface come and go. But despite the f leeting lives of t he messengers, Gibby

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and registration atjan.young@ usu.edu. Questions regarding this policy from USU Logan students should be directed to John Mortensen, assistant vice president for enrollment services and retention, at john.mortensen@ usu.edu. “Another reason for the policy is to try to finalize enrollment numbers by the third week of classes. The official enrollment numbers from Day 15 of classes are reported to the Board of Regents. It all goes back to the policy that all students who are attending must be registered.”

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weekends during those times. In 2010, the NHTSA reports 4,280 pedestrian fatalities. On average, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic crashes. Almost 30 percent of pedestrian fatalities occurred between 8 p.m. and midnight. “Most people are pedestrians at some point in their day-that’s why we’re reminding the public

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for which students are recruited after the semester begins. She wrote that the deadlines for the last day to add are different for classes that do not conform to the full-semester calendar. To add a USU Eastern class, fill out the late add form and return to Jan Young, Records Office, USU Eastern. The Academic Appeals committee will review the form and notify the student of their decision. Questions regarding this policy from USU Eastern students should be directed to Jan Young, director of academic records

st ead fast ly rema i ns, sol id as Gibraltar, its namesake. There is comfort in that and will likely be just as reassur-

ing to those toasting the college’s 100 th anniversary in 25 short years from now. Happy anniversary Gibby.

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will be back in his arms. “She will return Dec. 16. The point is, we are trying to have a baby. She wants to be a mother real, real bad. That’s our fight right now. While she undergoes the chemotherapy she feels terrible for days following each shot.” In Brazil, the Becheli family pays $250 per month for 100 percent health coverage. In comparison to their insurance here, the family’s Brazilian health insurance is “so much cheaper.” Even with the cost of flights and living separately, sending Mariana to Brazil is more costeffective for the family. Mariana’s doctor, Daniela Gouveia, played for Vando at the university level years ago in Sao Paolo. Since her playing days, Dr. Gouveia has become a trusted

cancer specialist. Dr. Gouveia’s promise to Vando, “I promise you I’m going to take care of her” brought him enough comfort to part with his wife for the months that would follow. “She takes care of Mariana like her sister.” So far, the treatment issued by Dr. Gouveia has worked well. Only one more shot is needed, followed by a re-evaluation to see if Mariana is fertile. “It’s hard to be in Utah and not be a mother. I will turn 45, and she is 33. We gotta have our baby as soon as we can. Some people think we are divorced because she is not with me.” Despite the trials of chemotherapy, Mariana manages to continue her schoolwork. She is enrolled in the master’s program of education online through Utah

State University in Logan with an endorsement in ESL. “It’s a lot of work,” she says. Mariana considers Price her second home. She began taking classes at the college when she joined her husband here, and learned English while working in the cafeteria. That helped her overcome her fear of speaking, and today, both are adept Englishspeakers. She completed her bachelor’s degree, with a 4.0 GPA. She has been recognized by USU for her academic achievement. It appears the future will be bright for the happy couple, there is after all, light at the end of the tunnel. Dec. 16, Mariana will return to Price. The long wait will finally be over, just in time for Scenic West Athletic Conference play for Coach Vando.

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Campus Equity Week 2013

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The magnificent beauty of Carbon and Emery counties through a photographer’s lens Local outdoor enthusiast shows a different perspective of two counties The photographs of local photographer, Johnny Dunn, will be featured in an exhibit, “Our Big Backyard: Enjoying Life in Castle Country” in the final art exhibit of fall semester. Dunn’s images capture the joys of recreation, adventure sports and the outdoors in Carbon and Emery counties.

photo courtesy USU Eastern Art Department

Those who have fished at Joe’s Valley Reservoir have never seen a perspective of a rod and reel like Johnny Dunn’s lens recorded. His work is on exhibit at Gallery East from Nov. 11 through Dec. 6.

How the Affordable Health Care Act improves the lives of American women Kathleen Sebelius Secretary of Health and Human Services

Today, we join our White House colleagues in celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness month; and almost four weeks into the launch of the Health Insurance

Marketplace, I’m reminded of the tremendous impact the Affordable Care Act has on the lives of American women. As the president said, the law is much more than just a website - it’s affordable, quality health insurance made available to everyone. Through the Marketplace, 18.6

million uninsured women have new opportunities for affordable, accessible coverage. And if you’re one of the 85 percent of Americans who already have insurance, today you have stronger coverage and more choices than ever before. Important preventive services are now available to women at no additional cost. These include an annual well woman visit, screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer; certain contraceptive methods; smokingcessation treatment and services; breastfeeding support and equipment; screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic violence; immunizations; and many more. Thanks to the health care law, more than 47 million women have guaranteed access to preventive

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services without cost-sharing. These preventive services are critical to keeping women healthy. For example, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States, after lung cancer. But when breast cancer is caught early and treated, survival rates can be near 100 percent. The Affordable Care Act also protects women’s access to quality health care. No one can be denied health insurance coverage because of a preexisting health condition, such as breast cancer, pregnancy, depression or being a victim of domestic violence. And there are no more annual and lifetime dollar limits on coverage. Today, health plans in the marketplace offer a comprehensive

while the Ukraine reports 20,000. Both numbers are alarming given the majority Laboratory Information System, a DEA are young first-time opiate users. database system that collects scientifically Photos showing the effects of Krokodil verified data, identified two cases in 2004. use are horrific and not for those with a Closes 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26th The DEA’s fact sheet states that no at weak stomach. The soft tissue damage others exhibits have been officially identi- done by this drug leaves blackened finfied as desomorphine since 2004. One of gertips, green rotting skin that appears to the things the forensic laboratory needs be falling off the victim’s bones. to confirm a Krokodil case is a sample Krokodil can be cooked up in someof the drug that was being used. one’s home just as easily as meth, but the Officially confirmed cases are small mortality rates December are high. 1st Sunday, in number, however, there have still been Opiates are extremely and Serving Dinner 5:00 p.m. -addictive 6:30 p.m. unconfirmed reports of deaths caused by Krokodil use. The narcotics strike force the road to recovery is there and there agent we spoke to said that one of the are methods of treatment to help during two suspected cases reported in Utah an extremely difficult withdrawal period. involved a USU student, before press time Medical and psychological experts feel we unable to obtain further confirmation that just overcoming the addiction is not of the details surrounding this incident. enough. Treatment for the underlying Reports show that in Russia at least a cause of use in the first place is just as 100,000 users injected the drug in 2011, important if not more so.

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In addition to the annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival and Tumbleweeds year-round free film screenings, Utah Film Circuit brings the excitement of Tumbleweeds screenings throughout the state of Utah for children, youth and families. Traveling Tumbleweeds is proud to present an outstanding selection of animated, documentary, and live-action films from around the world. Please visit www.utahfilmcenter.org for more info.

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staff writer n.watson@aggiemail.usu.edu Suzanne Collins wows readers with plot twists, character development and emotional chaos in book two of three, “Catching Fire.” Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are once again thrown into a love-hate relationship. While still dealing with the emotional side effects of last year’s Hunger Games, they must pretend to be deeply in love to protect what they hold dear. Family. President Snow makes this point clear. Katniss’s ability to cheat the outcome of the Games has caused uprisings. And uprisings lead to revolutions. He threatens that if Katniss cannot convince the world she is madly in love with Peeta, friends will be tortured and family members will be executed. If Katniss cannot get this spark under control, chaos will ensue. However, Katniss is still torn between “loving” Peeta and having a relationship with her hunting partner Gale. Katniss confides in her mentor, Haymitch. He explains that this love with Peeta is permanent. Because Katniss and Peeta won the Games, they will be mentors to future tributes. This will continue for the rest of their lives. They will be on TV every year at the Hunger Games and publically displayed. They must pretend to be in love forever, if they want to protect their families. They must fake “happily ever after” together. In the midst of being emotionally torn, Katniss and Peeta are forced to go to all 12 districts to attend ceremonies. First, they travel to District 11. During Peeta’s speech, he promises two families they will receive one month of his winnings every year, for the rest of his life in repayment of their children helping him in the Games. Katniss expresses her gratitude for the district’s help, as well. The plan to calm the rebellion back fires. The crowd answers by putting three fingers to their lips, and raising their hands in the air; a sign of gratitude and unity, before the Capital took over and forbid this action. Peacekeepers shoot at the crowd. Three people are killed. In the rest of the districts Peeta and Katniss are given scripted speeches. It was not Katniss’s intention to fan the flame of rebellion. They must try to correct this mistake.

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package of 10 essential health benefits, including maternity care. An estimated 8.7 million American women currently purchasing individual insurance will gain coverage for maternity services, and most women will no longer need a referral from a primary care provider to obtain obstetrical or gynecological services. Cost has also been a significant barrier to care for many women. According to one study, in 2010, one third of women spent 10 percent or more of their income on premiums and out of pocket costs. For low-income women, that situation is much worse – over half of women who make $11,490 per year or less spend at least $1,149 a year on care. But through the marketplace 6 out of 10 uninsured individuals can get coverage for

$100 or less. This year, as in every year, women will make important decisions for themselves and their families about health care. They can apply for coverage in several ways through the marketplace: online at Healthcare.gov; over the phone by calling the 24/7 customer service center (1-800318-2596, TTY 1-855-889-4325); working with a trained person in their local community (Find Local Help); or by submitting a paper application by mail. The six-month enrollment period has just begun. And unlike a sale on Black Friday, coverage will not run out; it will not get more expensive. Sign up by Dec. 15, 2013 for coverage starting as early as Jan. 1, 2014. Open enrollment continues until March 31, 2014.

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The “Zombie Drug” used on the street as an inexpensive heroine substitute, literally rots the skin and other soft tissues of the body from the inside out, giving the skin both the look and feel of green, rough scales and usually results in limb amputation and/or death. The DEA released a fact sheet in October 2013 on Desomorphine, better known by its street names Krokodil and Crocodil, a morphine derivative 10 times more potent than morphine. Desomorphine is classified in the same opiate family as heroin, oxycodone and codeine. Although there have been reports of suspected “Krokodil” drug use cases in Utah, Arizona, Oklahoma and Illinois, it

Attendance is free of charge and Gallery East is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed weekends and holidays. For more information, contact curator Noel Carmack at 435.613.5241 or email him at noel.carmack@usu.edu.

drug” no hoax Hunger Games sequel

Sunday, December is difficult1st to say exactly how many cases Angel McRae Serving Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 there really are.p.m. The National Forensic

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A reception and gallery talk by photographer Johnny Dunn will be on Friday, Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. Students and the community are invited to meet the artist and get his perspective of his images shown that evening.

As a last effort, Katniss and Peeta announce they are going to get married. It isn’t enough. The president is not pleased. Districts are still rebelling. It is too late. Finally, Katniss is allowed to return home. But things have changed. There are extra guards, more Peacekeepers, and the law is strictly being enforced. Gale is caught illegally hunting. He is whipped more than 20 times. Katniss’ love for Gale is rekindled. She tells him about the rebellion. Districts are battling Peacekeepers. Gale wants to do the same, but Katniss convinces him District 12 is too weak. Once again it is time for the Hunger Games. Because it has been 75 years since the revolution, this year’s Games are extra special. Tributes will be chosen from victors who have won previous Games. Katniss is devastated. She is the only female from her district to ever win. This is the president’s way of eliminating the rebellion. If he can kill Katniss, the girl on fire, he can smother the rebellion. And once again she is trapped in an area with Peeta and 22 other tributes, competing for her life. This time, she decides she is going to compete for Peeta’s life. “Catching Fire” captures readers’ attention with meaningful characters and interesting plot twists. The movie, Catching Fire, will be released in theaters on Nov. 22, 2013.

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Trick-or-Treat for Food Students trade the Halloween rite of passage of collecting candy to collecting food

Emma Rowley

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Trick-or-Treat for Food volunteers Sarah Olsen, Dixon Woodruff and Elise Vogel.

New assistant manager at campus Kate Tresner

staff writer k.tresner@eaglemail.ceu.edu There’s a new face in the USU Eastern campus store. April Buscarini, Eastern alumni returned after several years to fill the new assistant manager position.

manager, Susan Leonard. “My favorite thing about the campus store is the people I work with and the environment I work in. Susan is a great person to work for. And I enjoy doing projects with the two cashiers, Lauren Smith and Candace Reid. They are all fun to be around and there is never a boring moment when we are working together.”

Buscarini is from Price and Buscarini claims that her is a graduate of Carbon High School. She earned her asso- favorite customer is Duane ciate’s degree at USU Eastern Hanson, a custodian. “Almost every day he in Decemcomes into b e r 2 010, t h e c a mpu s so she’s no store to get a stranger to soda. When he the school, or purchases his the campus soda he always store. While has to tell us attending the a joke before un iversit y, leaving. It’s she worked something I at the camnow look forpus stor e, ward to.” h old i ng a general poSh e a l s o sition. Now describes the she’s back, most annoying but this time April Buscarini part about the as the assistant manager. She is in charge campus store. “When customof making sure that the campus ers come into the campus store, store receives all of the neces- the first thing I hear is the sensor go off. It’s only to make the sary supplies. employees aware that they are Before she returned, she in the store. But sometimes moved onto Dixie State, where we get a customer that will say, she got engaged after attend- ‘I’m not stealing anything,’ or ing for one semester. She met they stop right on the sensor her fiancé, Jordan Buscarini, and it keeps beeping because in Price before moving. They they don’t move, thinking they continued to date even though did something wrong. So for he lived in Price and she lived the future, the sensor does not mean you are stealing or you in St. George. did something wrong. It is for us After Jordan proposed, they who work at the campus store.” moved back to Price together. The campus store is open Jordan earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from Monday through Friday from SUU, and is now a sports broad- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed caster for USU Eastern on the on weekends and holidays. Its radio, and during live games. He inventory has recently changed, also is an announcer for com- with the addition of new Tmunity events. Together they shirts and hats that come in are bringing great things to the a variety of colors and styles. Buscarini invites customcommunity and the university. ers to stop in the campus Buscarini chose to work at store. “We are always getthe campus store over other jobs ting new things in so stop because of the campus store on by and see what’s new.”

There comes a time in a person’s life when they realize that people do not appreciate them walking around in costumes asking for candy. This is something that is hard for most people to give up. At USU Eastern though, you can get your trick-or-treating fix without having parents worry about your ability to lead a productive life. You can have your Halloween fun by helping the SUN Center with Trick-or-Treat for Food. Trick-or-Treat for Food is where students go from house to house asking

for food donations to take to the Carbon County Food Bank. This year, 21 volunteers met for Trickor-Treat for Food on Oct. 25, 2013 at 5 p.m. Sarah Olsen was in charge and was pleased with the results. “I think that the Trick-or-Treat for Food activity is a fantastic way for the college to reach out to the community. The students get the opportunity both to have fun ‘trick-or-treating,’ and to gather food for the food bank. The people donating food have the opportunity to contribute to the community as well. And of course the people who will receive the food benefit. It’s a win all around.” Olsen had planned three routes for

the college to go to collect food, and the Carbon High School FCCLA club did two routes. The college volunteers brought in over 500 pounds of food to the food bank. If you missed this year’s Trick-orTreating for Food, be on the look-out for upcoming opportunities. November is full of food drive opportunities. Every Monday in November, USUE hosts the annual Bread ‘N’ Soup Night where all the proceeds goes toward the food bank. Also the LDS Institute is hosting a Food Drive on Nov. 4th. Unfortunately none of the food drives in November involve dressing up, but all donations still go to the Carbon County Food Bank.

With three weeks of rehearsals, theatre department readies for “The Real Inspector Hound” Play opens Nov. 14 on the Geary Theatre stage Eastern Utah Theatre’s second production “The Real Inspector Hound” follows two theatre critics who are watching a ludicrous setup of a country house murder mystery, in the style of a whodunit. By chance, they become involved in the action causing a series of events that parallel the play they are watching. Directed by Corey Ewan, Ph.D., the short, one-act play by Tom Stoppard opens three weeks after Zombie Prom closed, with a “brisk” rehearsal period that will put the college actors through their paces as they ready for the Nov. 14 opening night. Hound tells the story of two feuding theatre critics, Moon and Birdboot, the first is a pompous and vindictive second stringer, the second, a stuffy philanderer, who are swept into the whodunit they are viewing. In the tradition of Agatha Christie melodramas, fog envelops a group of people trapped in isolated Muldoon manor with a body hidden under a sofa, the arrival of a suspicious young man

connected to the ladies in the house and the arrival of an inspector from Scotland Yard. As mists rise around these potential victims, Moon and Birdboot become dangerously implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman. The cast is comprised of Eastern Utah Theatre veterans Braden Nelson, Josh Bone and Joshua-David Zelasko, as well as talented freshman, Mackylin Rowe from Liberty Preparatory Academy, Jennifer Thomas of Granger High School, Josie Slade from Orem High School and Lesly Gaona from Pinevivew High School. According to Ewan, this production will be presented in a more intimate setting so you will want to get there early to get a seat for what the New York Times has referred to as, “zanily, crazily funny,” and the New York Post said was, “comedy satire of delightful quality.” The play is presented in the Geary Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23.

by special arrangements with Samuel French

In consideration of others no one under the age of six will be admitted into the production.

SUN Center provides service for college, community

On the second floor of the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center you can see the SUN Involvement Center banner hanging from the railing covered with student signatures. The SUN Center is the service group on campus where its leaders, called SCILs, look for service opportunities to better our campus and community. If you see a need on campus, come to the SUN Center, located on the second floor of the JLSC, to find the resources to make a difference. If you are interested in a certain major, come to the SUN Center. There will be opportunities for you to get experiences doing service in the area of your major. Or if you are just bored, come to the SUN Center. There is always something fun going on. “Sometimes I worry we are too loud. There will be a movie playing, a card game going and everyone is laughing. I love it!” says MaKayla Chadwick, SUN Center Motivational VP. Everyone is welcome, and there is always candy available to snack on. Do not let midterms get you down. Come and do some meaningful service and help make the campus and your community a better place, says Emma Rowley.

Some members of the SUN Center organization include Kevin Brassaw, Brett Cook and Michael Perry.

I need help . . .

the statement that saved a USU Eastern student’s life

Angel McRae

staff writer a.mcrae@aggiemail.usu.edu “I need help” was the statement that began a much needed journey of healing and hope rescuing Sam from his decision to commit suicide. (The name of the USU Eastern student has been changed). Sam grew up in a verbal and physically abusive home where at 12, Sam was sexually molested by his father. At 14, Sam was raped for the first time by a friend and again at 16 by another friend. He married at 17, only to suffer repeated rape and severe mental abuse. His abusers were stereo typically not someone who would ever commit such a terrible crime, at least not in the eyes of those around them. Sam’s abusers preyed on his weaknesses instead of being there in time of need or as a protection against such actions. He said, “For years I carried the blame, guilt and shame for what others had done to me.” Unfortunately for Sam, this guilt and shame became a weight too heavy to bear and crushed his self-esteem. “I guess it started out slowly, I already felt pretty worthless be-

cause of what had happened to me years earlier, although at the time I didn’t realize that was the root of why I felt the way I did,” he said. Sam did the usual things that those who are entertaining the idea of suicide do. “I guess in a way I had to justify to myself why it was OK to end things. I started talking really bad about myself to others.” Sam took medication for depression and was not seeing a psychologist or a counselor. Taking medication alone can be effective for some, but in other cases, not seeking profession help in treating depression can disguise the underlying problem, allowing depression to fester and grow like an untreated infection. Over time, Sam’s body had changed and the medication that had been prescribed was no longer working as it should have been. Sam and his family missed the signs that something was wrong until it was almost too late. He said, “Just getting out of bed for the day was a major accomplishment even if all I did was sit on the couch.” Being around people would trigger panic and anxiety attacks that only made things worse for Sam. Realizing that something was wrong, Sam went to the doctor to

discuss why he was experiencing such a prolonged period of low feelings of self-worth and having thoughts of suicide. “It was at that appointment that I asked for help. I told my doctor, I can’t do this anymore. I am done. I really just don’t want to live anymore,” he said. His doctor referred him to a psychologist and also made adjustments to Sam’s medications. The psychologist said, “on a scale of one to ten, Sam was at an eight for risk of actually committing suicide. The only reason he was not rated a ten was because the decision of how to go about actually ending life had not been planned out yet.” Sam’s psychologist asked for permission to speak with his spouse and enlist her assistance in helping Sam through this difficult time. His spouse and family made sure Sam was never left alone, all medications were put under lock and key in addition to all firearms being stored at another family member’s home until the doctor, psychologist and Sam’s family agreed that the crisis he had been facing was indeed over. Sam said, “Without the help, love and support of those around me I wouldn’t be here today. I would have killed myself.” Reaching out

and getting the help that is needed is such an important step in healing a broken, battered and an abusive past no matter what age the abuse began or how long it lasted. Darrin Brandt, director of USU Eastern’s counseling and disability resource center said, “Huge emotional upheaval needs to be taken seriously and making sure the ball is not dropped when someone is hurting bad. Connecting people in crisis to resources like doctors and therapists is important.” Sam allowed us to share a part of the journey that was experienced on the road to healing and once again finding hope, joy and purpose for living. Not all who experience depression or have thoughts and feelings of committing suicide will have had the same experiences that began Sam’s downward spiraling journey. If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide, don’t leave them alone. Be sure that any firearms, alcohol, medications and sharp objects are not accessible. Either you or the person in crisis should call the U.S. National Suicide Prevent Lifeline at 900273-TALK (8255). Be sure to also seek help from medical or mental health professionals.

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Four out of six SWAC teams in NJCAA poll; USU Eastern struggles with competition David Osborne Jr. sports writer d.osborne@aggiemail.edu

USU Eastern puts the ball back over the net against North Idaho College.

The return of basketball’s Derrick Rose

Life of Harley Earl Rachel Scoggins sports writer evertellme?@eaglemail.edu

Harley Earl is a 5 foot, 5 inch shooting guard for USU Eastern. She is from Corinne, Utah, a small town in Northern Utah located near the banks of Bear River. It is about 10 miles west of Brigham City. It is a three-hour drive from Price to Corinne, Earl attended Box Elder High School and graduated in a class of 400 students. In high school she played basketball and participated in track where she threw the javelin. Earl has a younger brother, Landon, who is 10. He was adopted when she was nine and she absolutely, without a doubt adores him. He plays basketball, football, baseball

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The Golden Eagles volleyball team may play in the toughest region in the NJCAA. According to the most recent poll, four out of the six teams in Region 18 are ranked in the Top 20, two in the Top 10. Recently the team played two of those top ranked teams on the road before returning home to play the only other team that is un-ranked in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. The team started their weekend road trip taking on the College of Southern Idaho, currently ranked eighth in the nation. In the first set, USU Eastern was not much of a match for CSI but in the last two sets the Golden Eagles were able to challenge the home team. CSI won in three sets; 14-25, 22-25, 21-25. The Golden Eagles played a sound game with only 11 errors while forcing CSI into 17 errors; however, the Golden Eagles were unable to capitalize getting only 25 kills while allowing CSI 49. Several different players stood out for the team throughout the game, Carly Dalton led in points and kills with 8.5 and 8 respectively, Paige Peterson had 10 assists and 8 digs although Lauren Karn led in the later set with 10 digs. Two days after facing CSI in Twin Falls, USU Eastern drove up to Coeur d’Alene Idaho, to face North Idaho College as the last part of their road trip. NIC is currently 16 in the nation. USU Eastern

played another solid game but that was still not quite enough for them to over take NIC, losing in three sets; 20-25, 20-25, 20-25. The Golden Eagles once again cut down on their errors with only 15 throughout the three sets while getting 25 kills. NIC had 20 errors but still managed 41 kills. Dalton along with Amanda Freestone led the team in points with nine apiece, with eight of Dalton’s points coming from kills. Peterson also shared the lead in assists with Masi Steele, both recording 11 on the stat sheet. After three weekends on the road, the Golden Eagles finally got to play at home in the BunnellDmitrich Athletic Center to take on Colorado Northwestern Community College. The Golden Eagles were able to make quick work of the Spartans winning in three sets; 12-25, 18-25, 20-25. The team capitalized, getting 33 kills compared to their 13 errors, while CNCC had 27 kills but 26 errors. Dalton once again led in several different categories of the box score for the Golden Eagles, scoring 9.5 points and recording 9 kills. Peterson led for the third weekend in a row in the assist category with 14. Karn shared apart of the lead in the dig category with Koralys Gonzalez who both recorded 14 digs. The team will finish out their season in the BDAC against Snow College, ranked 15, on Nov. 1 and Salt Lake Community College, ranked 7, on Nov. 2. On Nov. 8 and 9, the Golden Eagles will play in the Region 18 tournament playing either Snow or NIC in the first round.

and the drums. Her parents are Colby and Stacie Earl. They travel everywhere for their selfemployed business of building playhouses and photography. Harley loves USU Eastern because of how it’s a small town and it has that small town feel. She feels that coming to Price and attending USU Eastern was a good choice as a freshman because the classrooms are small and the teachers are willing to help you with any questions you have. Playing on the women’s basketball team she has met new friends who are now some of her best BFFs and helped her adjust to the new lifestyle. “Playing basketball my freshmen year also helped me to transition to college life.” Most of us know that our see Earl page 7

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April 28, 2012: Derrick Rose crashed to the floor grabbing his left knee. Tearing his ACL put him and the Chicago Bulls at risk. This was huge for the Bulls; not having your star player for the rest of the season makes it pretty hard to win. May 2012: After a few weeks and pre-surgery rehabilitation, Rose underwent knee surgery. Bull’s physician Dr. Brian Cole, says Rose knee “looked great” during surgery. August 14, Rose returns to the basketball court and not saying he was cleared to do everything that he can, but he was able to do stationary things, like shots, etc. November 2012: Rose was cleared to play and start cutting. This was one of the biggest steps for Rose, cutting is a huge factor for him because that involves the

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knee. For a player like Rose, was athletic and use speed, being able to shift weights, at a nick of time is critical for him. Rose said, “Right now cutting is the hardest thing in the world right now to do. I’m scared of it. And right when I think I get that out of my system, I think I’ll be pretty close where I have to prove to them that I’m ready to play. Hopefully it (doesn’t) take the whole year.” December 2012: Rose finally started cutting and getting into a running habit. That is one thing for him but, hitting the floor for the first time is unreal. Most people thought Rose was going to play in the games faster than they expected him too, but that was not the case for him. With new faces coming in for the Bulls, his return to practice was critical to help his team develop. Also developing timing and taking the baby steps to the offense. Confidence is a huge thing for Rose and his knee. Rose

was going to basketball activities and rehabbing as hard as he can to get the confidence in his knee back. January 2013: Coach Thibodeau announced Rose was back to fullcontact practices which is huge for Rose. It means he can drive to the lane and he can get bumped, play hard defense, get screened. Basically, it means he can actually play basketball now. April 2013: Sources say that Rose is “completely healthy.” If that is true, why didn’t he start playing in any games? Rose states, “I’m not a selfish guy at all, but having this injury and knowing what I had to go through and being smart, this is something I had to be selfish with. I couldn’t worry about anyone else but myself and my health, it was hard, and one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to go through in my life.” He continues, “After surgery when you start running, when you have an injury like this, there are stages you have to go through.

I’m still going through my stages. I’m not done yet. This is the most I ever worked on my craft and most focused I’ve ever been in my NBA career.” October 2013: Rose finally returned to play against the Indiana Pacers. He had nine assists, was 4-7 from the 3-point range and had 32 points and a win. In the preseason he has been incredible, averaging 20.71 points, five assist and 3.3 rebounds per game. On top of that, he is shooting 44.4 percent from deep. As my father always tells me, “he’s back.”

Caroline Gnan Ficher

Number: 22

Number: 15

Position: Guard

Position: Shooting Guard

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Major: Undecided

Major: Nutrition

Hero and Why: Josh Van Weezep, He’s just a great guy

Hero: God

Something most people don’t know about you: I have so many shoes, I can wear a different pair of shoes everyday Why did you come to USU Eastern: To play basketball

Something most people don’t know about you: I love Beyonce

Favorite thing about USU Eastern: Basketball & pool in Sessions Hall

Favorite thing about USU Eastern: People

Favorite thing about your sport: Dunking

Favorite thing about your sport: Teamwork

Plans after USU Eastern: Continue playing basketball

Plans after USU Eastern: Play professional basketball

Why did you come to USU Eastern: Coach Vando recruited me

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freshmen year of college is the scariest and the most beneficial time of our lives. It is where we learn what we need for future careers and it is where we are able to make friendships that will last. Now a sophomore, she is involved with student government where she is the diversity representative. “Being in student government has helped me to be more involved with the school and the students.” The best part she says about being involved in student government is that she is able to meet new students and work with them. She also feels that being in student government

is like having a job, everyday she is helping and planning new events for the college students. She is a lso playing basketball again this year. She loves the girls on the team and the opportunity she has to play basketball on a college level. She feels that the games the team has played so far have been interesting and fun. Also with this new season, many games will be played out of the state of Utah, which means that there will be a lot of hours spent on the road traveling. “The bus trips will be long, but hopefully fun and not too boring.”

Team photo of the 2013 women’s basketball team.

photo by Tyson Chappell

Coach’s new game plan may set records Jordan Weihing

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ead Women’s Basketball Coach Dave Paur says, “We are going to do something no women’s team has ever done… If we’re hot…we are going to set records.” Those are some bold claims. What makes Coach Paur so confident? The secret weapon is a strategy used by Grinnell College in Iowa. Grinnell’s strategy is basically to shoot the ball every 7-14 seconds and half of the shots being three pointers. Coach Paur’s idea is to trade twos for t Every time the opponents hit a two, the Eagles are going hit a three and send three rebounders for second chance opportunities. Coach Paur said,

“If I am going to lose, it’s going to be 100-90…. everybody says women’s basketball is boring. We aren’t going to be boring.” This strategy requires a fast-paced game. What happens when you play half court teams such as Snow or North Idaho who love to slow things down on the offensive by waiting for up to 10 passes until they take a shot? Paur’s reply, “For us to shoot every 7-14 seconds our opponents need to shoot every 7-14 seconds.” How are the Lady Eagles going to get their opponents to play at their fast pace? They are going to full court press them after made and missed shots. On top of that they are going to double team the ball and have three players act as interceptors, whose main purpose will be to play the passing lanes and create turnovers. Coach Paur’s goal is for 25 or more turnovers per game.

Playing this kind of defense can cause some lay-ups at times but Coach Paur said, “If somebody scores, you don’t care… you’re going to push the ball down the floor and shoot it, and you’re going to keep doing it…good teams are going to score. Therefore, you might lose 100-90, but I’m tired of losing 65-60.” Coach Paur is aware that this type of high tempo offense and defense is obviously going to wear out his players so he has prepared substitution rotations. Every 45 seconds to one minute and 30 seconds, he is going to substitute players and not just one player, but the entire team. This will continually keep fresh legs on the court and put a lot of pressure on the opponents. Paur said, “In the last couple years of my coaching, I’m going to do something no coach has ever done.” Let’s see if this season we can see our Lady Eagles break some records.

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