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Autism rates increase

History professor discusses Civil War JAMES NEAL

jneal@unca.edu Contributor

Four men and a 13-year-old boy kneel shivering in the snow and chill January wind of the Appalachians amidst five fresh corpses. An elderly man, denied even the right to pray before dying, lies among the dead. Three more prisoners await their execution, without the chance for a trial. The victims’ families discovered their bodies in shallow graves the next day. Some of them had been exhumed and partially eaten by wild pigs. Murdered in 1863 by Confederate soldiers from the 64th North Carolina Regiment after two other prisoners escaped, historians say the victims of what would become

known as the Shelton Laurel Massacre possibly never participated in the raid for which they were arrested. The Confederates, commanded by Lt. Col. James Keith, learned of the men’s potential involvement after torturing Laurel Valley locals for information. According to historical records, an investigation by Gov. Zebulon B. Vance later proved that only five of the men were guilty. Sheltered from the Civil War’s major battles, Western North Carolina suffered only the occasional skirmish within the area of Madison and Buncombe counties. Daniel Pierce, chair of UNCA’s history department, commented on the lack of major fighting. A Civil War era Union SEE SOUTH ON PAGE 2

SGA addresses tuition and fees SHANEE SIMHONI

ssimhoni@unca.edu Political Correspondent

SGA senators and executives voted on a proposal for tuition and fee changes that would affect students for the 201516 and 2016-17 school years. A tuition increase was up for debate, as well as five categories of general fee increases: education and technology, athletics, student activity, student health and transportation and safety fees. “The university has listed its priorities,” said James Whalen, SGA

president. “It’s our job to list the student priorities, and how much the student priorities are going to cost.” Whalen said SGA does not decide tuition and fees, but provides the fee committee and the tuition committee with recommendations for the next two years. “We’re looking strictly at what the student priority list is, and not which departments we like,” Whalen said. “For me, college affordability is the number one issue that almost every student faces.” SEE SGA ON PAGE 2

VALERIE McMURRAY vrmcmurr@unca.edu Asst. News Editor

Autism spectrum disorders are increasingly prevalent in the United States, although it is unclear whether spectrum disorders are affecting more individuals every year or if rising rates are attributable to improving awareness and better means of diagPhoto by June Bunch - Contributor nosis. Bicycles hang from the ceiling at the Asheville Bicycle Recyclery. “Today we’re realizing that starting to diagnose at an earlier age when you start seeing the signs is very important because the sooner that you do receive JUNE BUNCH cost. The shop sells new rante said. services for your child, kbunch@unca.edu Onlookers nodded in parts for little more than the better the outcome can Contributor they pay to stock them, in agreement. be,” said Juliette Heim, a No inch of space goes case someone can’t salresource specialist for the Hidden treasures such wasted. Ceilings hang bi- vage anything used. Autism Society of North as frames and spokes “We round it to the nearcycle rims, walls hitch hanCarolina. emerge from shadows clutdlebars and floors weigh est 50 cents. If a tube costs Heim is also a parent tered with tires worn from down with frames. A desk $2.43, we sell it for $2.50,” advocate - her son Logan miles and memories. In the in the corner provides tags said Joseph Crawley, a was diagnosed 10 years Asheville Bicycle ReCyto begin claiming used- founder of the shop. ago. She is currently one lery, bike-related desires As a nonprofit, any monbike parts. of just 18 such counselors reside at a finger’s reach, Customers come to learn ey made sustains the shop statewide who must guide often at no cost. skills such as changing and keeps shelves stocked, families through the diagCyclist wanderers find tires or fixing frames main- a system which ensures nosis process and beyond. the shop hidden behind the ly employing used parts. volunteers have enough “We’re getting more and French Broad Food Co-op They service everything tools to give patrons access more calls all the time,” piled with bikes, swarmed themselves and keep the to everything at once. she said. “We’re receiving with people and painted-in Patrons use these tools bikes after tweaking them. many more calls from peobicycle outlines and store “All this stuff’s been do- to fit various used parts tople that are older. Teenaghours written on a gigantic nated,” said Nathan Sand- gether, at least in theory. ers are getting diagnosed garage door. Oftentimes, volunteers ers, a volunteer for four all of a sudden. We are Upon entering, a sign years, pointing toward the use creativity to fix used receiving calls from adults above the tool table reads, many rows of bike frames parts too hard to restore who have gone online and “Build a bike from recytagged and ready to be using traditional methods. taken a self-evaluation. We cled parts, use funny lookThe shop volunteers call worked on. need more programs for ing tools, share.” Sanders, a Florida na- the learning environment adults. We’ve been so busy Tools shine in kids’ tive, said he began volun- unique and challenging. dealing with younger chilhands, who seem unaccusteering at the shop after “Sometimes you really dren and that population.” tomed to wielding wrenchconvincing himself bikes have to stare at things and Individuals benefit from es or chain checkers. Tire could save the world, mak- figure something weird behavior therapy and othpumps stand tall, worn, reing everyone healthier out to make things work er intervention strategies. spected. Hex keys fall and while eliminating exhaust again,” Crawley said. Heim’s son Logan received disappear, clanking someCrawley began making from vehicles. speech and music therapies where unseen. “It’s an obsession,” he things work in late 2001. as well as help for social Dominique Amarante, He and his friend Michael said. skills. a frequent patron, skims Pointing to used-bike Adams started the shop in Care is costly, and peothrough tire protectors parts, Sanders said the shop a shed after returning to ple who can’t pay out of while newcomers walk lets them go free of charge Asheville from a bike trip pocket often must go witharound, dazed. in exchange for work across the country. out. “It’s one of the coolest trade. New parts, however, things in Asheville,” AmaSEE BIKES ON PAGE 2 SEE AUTISM ON PAGE 2

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Species face worldwide dramatic decrease in population MICHAELA HALL mhall3@unca.edu Contributor

A recent study released by the World Wildlife Fund reported a 52 percent decrease in average species populations worldwide between 1970 and 2010. Wildlife throughout the world has been more than cut in half. David Gillette, an environmental studies professor at UNC Asheville, said

it is a relevant problem, and often overlooked, since people tend to miss the big picture. “People are happy when they see things in the same condition they saw them in when they were young, not realizing it was a lot different,” Gillette said. According to a pamphlet issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, local animals, such as several species of Eastern and Mid-

western bats, are suffering great losses. Scientists estimate more than a million bats have died from a disease called white-nose syndrome, causing the most dramatic decline in North American wildlife in 100 years. Susan Cameron, who works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service doing terrestrial species listing and recovery, said the non-native syndrome,

first documented in New York, was more than likely brought to the United States by people via clothing, then spread among bats. Cameron said this loss could potentially cause a ripple effect. “Bats are incredibly important predators of night-flying insects, so that can impact things like insect abundance,” Cameron said. “Once we had millions of little brown bats in

the Northeast eating lots of insects – what does it mean to suddenly remove those?” One student said she joined Active Students for a Healthy Environment, UNC Asheville’s oldest environmental organization, to help make changes locally. Lauren Martin of Maypack, New York, said the group is open to all students and is a great way to make

others aware of issues and take action. Martin said the group meets on a weekly basis and also does proactive work such as river cleanups. They also plan to have a table set up during UNC Asheville’s Greenfest to help raise awareness for local issues. “Something I really believe strongly in is eating food that is locally grown SEE SPECIES ON PAGE 2

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“It’s something the government needs to look closely at,” Heim said. “They need to not look at today, they need to see how this is going to impact us in the future. They’re going to be the ones who have to pay to take care of these people who are now adults. It’s going to cost more money in the long run if they don’t get the skills that they need to learn when they’re younger.” In North Carolina, there is still a gap in resources available to all diagnosed individuals. For instance, unlike other states, North Carolina does not provide health insurance to people on the autism spectrum. “With each test comes another test. So it’s an ongoing problem,” Heim said. “Some people do reach out to their church or family members that may be able to help. But many people have no option but

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cap sits on a nearby desk in Pierce’s office. The hat, and his ability to speak indepth on the war, without reference materials, hint at his enthusiasm. He specializes in the history of the South. “Not much happened in Western North Carolina,” he said. “You didn’t have very many military engagements. No big battles, no big movements of troops.” Pierce said the region was split between Union and Confederate loyalties. Neighbor fought neighbor and practices like bushwhacking, where Unionists would hide in the woods, then ambush and kill Confederate officials, were common. Dressed in an outdoors vest, he looks ready to go on a winter hike through the woods himself. “You had shifting loyalties, really. Some people were very enthusiastic with supporting the

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not to go to the doctor and it ends right there.” More people on the spectrum are also attending university than ever before. About 12 percent of the U.S. college population is registered as disabled, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Universities are shifting from providing individual support to disabled students to creating programs that are accessible for everyone from the outset. Government support is also essential to communities dealing with rising rates of autism spectrum disorders. “Today students that are entering college are students that were born well after the Americans with Disability Act was passed in 1990,” said Joshua Kaufman, assistant director of disability and learning support at UNC Asheville.

Confederacy early in the war, but then people were conscripted into the army and didn’t want to go,” he said. “Then you had a lot of what we called outliers, who were hiding out and evading the draft. You also had people who deserted and then came to the mountains to hide.” Pierce explained how Confederate authorities in Madison County attempted to pressure the families of deserters and outliers. “They controlled the supply of salt,” he said. “If you didn’t have salt, you couldn’t preserve meat. That’s how you preserved it. You salted and smoked it.” A large concentration of Union sympathizers lived in the northern part of Madison County, and Confederate officials focused their efforts there. The region was also home to a substantial number of outliers and deserters. “A large number of men

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For the student activity fee, SGA members voted on a $22 increase for the first year and no increase the second year, resulting in a $744 fee the next two years. This increase would work toward creating more students jobs and raising the average $8.50/ hour wage for on-campus jobs. “There are not a whole lot of ways to afford college,” Whalen said. “There are scholarships, there’s financial aid. We know for a lot of students, financial aid does not come through and there are not enough scholarship dollars.” SGA members voted to

increase the athletics fee $54 for the first year and an additional $38 the second year, resulting in a fee of $784 for the first year and $822 the second year. This increase is a partial cut from the originally proposed $55 increase each year. “I don’t think athletics need to be increased, considering it’s the largest fee for the smallest percentage of students,” said Sen. Connor Siegmeister. “Some people need ways to get through college, if athletics is their means, we need to respect that.” said Sen. Jae Slaughter. The athletics fee in-

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and doesn’t have an impact on the environment,” Martin said. It’s important in terms of environmental sustainability to know where food is 2 from, and to make chang-

es to support the environment, she said. A pamphlet from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, “Why Save Endangered Species,” offers an incentive to remember

“So opposed to 15 years ago when disability accommodations were only available when students were in high school, students today are coming up having had those resources in place from the time that they were born. That’s allowing students to be successful at a much higher rate and increasing the number of students with disabilities at the college level,” he said. With budget cuts occurring since 2008, UNC system schools have lost a significant amount of funding needed to provide students like those on the spectrum with special resources. These can include assistive technology, personnel who act as note-takers, and personalized living and study environments with fewer distractions. At UNCA, 5 to 6 percent of the student population is registered with the accessibility office. Kaufman says that the actual number of students who would qualify with

some kind of disability is more likely twice that many - 12 percent, just like the national average. That estimate is based on everyday observations of students who exhibit behaviors reminiscent of spectrum disorders. The smaller size of the school is both a help and hindrance to its disabled population. “While on the one hand, students are able to receive more individualized attention here, we don’t have some of the resources and programs that are available at larger schools,” Kaufman said. “So the students who receive individual support here generally are those who seek out that support.” Elia Storto, 23, was in fifth grade when her parents enrolled her in Veritas Christian Academy in Fletcher, NC. The private school, which serves about 350 students in all, works to incorporate high-functioning autistic children into mainstream settings. Children on the

from that area had gone across the mountain to Kentucky and joined the Union army and others were sympathetic,” Pierce said. Pierce told the story of how locals retaliated against Confederate attempts to control the salt supply. A group of Union sympathizers marched on Marshall, where they raided the town stores. During the raid, they entered the home of Col. Lawrence Allen, a local Confederate commander and allegedly stole quilts from the beds of his children, who were suffering from scarlet fever. The children died shortly after, and some historians claim Allen blamed the raiders for their deaths. Elements of the battle-worn 64th were sent to capture the Unionists. The massacre that followed, according to Pierce, was one of the Civil War’s worst atrocities, and it continues to resonate with people today, especially in the Madison County area. Pierce provided a number of examples of the

massacre appearing in today’s media. Ron Rash, a popular North Carolina writer who sets his works in the Appalachians, mentions the massacre in his book The World Made Straight, and Charles Frazier used the event for inspiration when writing Cold Mountain. Both films earned movie deals. “A couple years ago, the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, which is a summer stock company at Mars Hill College, did an original play on the Shelton Laurel Massacre,” Pierce said. “They did it in Asheville and they did at their regular theater, but they also took it to the old school in Madison County and a lot of people whose ancestors were massacred, a number of them were named Shelton, came and it was a very moving type of thing.” Troy Kickler, founding director of the North Carolina History Project, suggested Victims: A True Story of the Civil War, a book that covers the Shelton Laurel Massacre, for academic reading.

crease would go toward meeting mandates set by the NCAA and BSC for a division 1 school. SGA members voted to cut the proposed $12 education and technology fee increase entirely, leaving it at $473 each year. This fee increase would add Wi-Fi to the quad and outdoor classrooms, a commodity the majority of the student senate deemed unnecessary. “The one thing I did have a problem with was the education technology fee. Internet or Wi-Fi on the quad kind of seems like a luxury to me,” said Sen. Leslie Frempong. “As long as you have Wi-Fi inside the buildings — in the classroom, in the library — that should be enough.”

Cumulatively, the aforementioned proposed fee increases for the 2015-16 school year would be $86, but when combined with the $86 decrease in debt service fees, there will be no fee increases for next year and a $38 fee increase for the 2016-2017 school year from the athletics fee. SGA members voted for the proposed 5 percent tuition hike, increasing instate tuition by $183 the first year and an additional $192 the second year, and out-of-state tuition by $926 the first year and an additional $973 the second year. “A lot of the teachers get better offers and leave our school,” said Sen. Kathy Frantz. “We want teachers that stay here and want to be here.”

— no creature exists in a vacuum. Every living thing is part of an intricate biosphere and even the smallest actions can have detrimental effects. “There are kind of three main things that are leading to loss of species. One is habitat loss, that’s the biggest one,” Professor Gillette said. “So in other

words, whether it’s deforestation or whether it’s polluted water, when you alter the natural habitat, species that are evolved to live there can’t anymore.“ Gillette said the other two causes are invasions of non-native species, often brought in by humans, and the over-harvest of natural resources.

spectrum are paired with neurotypical students for one-on-one interaction in the academy’s School Within a School program. Tuition for the School Within a School program can cost anywhere from $3,500 to $15,000, on top of the academy’s regular tuition, depending on how much support the student needs. By seventh grade, Storto began caring for autistic children her own age. She sees herself as a mentor for children like Alex, 10, one of the two boys she now provides caregiving and companionship. For Alex, being considered high-functioning means he has a few standout qualities that distinguish him from neurotypical children. Storto said he is very particular in his preferences for food and activities and he generally refuses new things she suggests to him. Alex’s differences from neurotypical children are noticeable enough that playing with others at the

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park can be a struggle when children bully him. Storto says kids like Alex usually won’t stand up for themselves in these situations. “He’ll just sit there and put his head down and listen,” she said. Storto said she wishes for more people to get involved in the daily life of someone on the spectrum – it would make the community stronger and individuals would suffer less from isolation. Storto’s best friend, James, was a Veritas Christian Academy student she befriended in the classroom. They still go to the movies, Asheville Tourists games, and hang out weekly. “He is very smart and knew answers to almost anything in school,” she said. “It’s very frustrating for them to know that they think differently and to wonder why they can’t just be normal, why it had to be them who was born this way,” she says. “It’s hard for me to see that.”

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They moved the ReCyclery quite a few times before finding its current home. “We first moved from the shed in Woodfin,” Crawley said, counting his fingers to review the number of times the shop has relocated. There was the Asheville Community Resource Center, a basement on Hillside, the Phil Mechanic building, a space by the river and finally the location downtown. He said after seven years of residing downtown, he planned to stay put. Years passed behind the co-op, and countless numbers of volunteers came and went, said Zoe Siegler, a volunteer for seven years. Siegler began volunteering through Warren Wilson College and felt like she found her “place,” she said. “I’ll come home and be all giddy about bikes and can’t sleep,” she said, glancing lovingly at a shop bike she recently fixed. Siegler and Sanders make up only a portion of the ReCyclery’s long-term volunteers. Many patrons merely intend to build their own bikes and wind up volunteering as a hobby. The open structure of the program invites them in, at least in the cases of Sieglar and Sanders. According to Crawley, “We are a lot more loose in structure than I think most of the programs are.” He said the staff seldom holds meetings and there are few rules. Volunteer work is an atypical way to run a bike

recycling program, but the easygoing nature of their shop works. People come and go, and help remains steady. “I have a skill and I like sharing it because any day can be a memorable experience,” Siegler said. Volunteers express satisfaction when inexperienced patrons ask for help. They see many people coming through who haven’t ever learned to use basic tools like wrenches or bolts. It gives the workers a sense of pride, Siegler said. “I can help you fix it yourself,” she tells them, walking the visitors through the steps. She said pretty soon they are finding a wrench and fixing their bikes. Sure, some of the parts need extra love, but volunteers always rise to the challenge. They agree the added work is worth the cause. “Our whole point is to empower the community,” Sanders said. A number of people the shop assists can’t afford retail priced bicycles, according to Sanders. So they build bikes for themselves and pay with volunteering hours. “Usually I make people work between two and four hours for their bike. We sell bikes cheap, so I kind of estimate how much we would sell it for,” Sanders said. Crawley said the team works together to ensure no matter what the circumstance, customers can leave with a bike. “Just show up,” Sanders said.

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Concert Review

Jerry DePizzo, O.A.R. saxophonist, displayed his talent during the show at The Orange Peel on Nov.11.

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Alternative rock band electriﬁes crowd at The Orange Peel AMANDA CLINE acline@unca.ed Staff Writer

Despite the approach of winter and the drop of temperatures, concertgoers came out to shake off the cold and dance to the blend of rock, reggae and jazz as O.A.R. brought their Rockville LP Tour to The Orange Peel. To get the jams started,

Andy Grammer opened by showcasing his one-man band skills. Accompanied by electronic gear to help give his talent a little extra flavor, the fun beat box, bass layering paired with acoustic guitar had the audience moving and dancing in agreement. Grammer kept the energy alive and performed his hit single “Keep Your Head Up,” and off his

newest record, “Honey I’m Good.” Grammer finished his set. The dancers paused, their feet tapping. “Asheville, I love you,” he said. Kicking off the set with “The Wanderer,” O.A.R. came to the stage boasting a full sound. The saxophone and bass guitar had the audience bouncing to the music.

“It’s off this new record called the Rockville LP. This one is Richard’s most favorite ever,” Marc Roberge, lead singer, said. Saxophonist Jerry DePizzo took charge of the stage in the saxophone dominant song, “Anyway.” O.A.R.’s harmonies floated through the air to soothe the audience’s ears. Roberge reminded every-

one why they were there. “Music saves our lives,” Roberge said. In anticipation of the show coming to an end, audience members shouted song titles in hopes of theirs being played. To keep the show going, O.A.R. pleased the audience with their hit “Shatter,” followed with “Favorite Song” from their new album.

Shouts of songs titles kept coming from the hungry audience. The most requested was the bands upbeat hit,“That Was a Crazy Game of Poker.” The band was happy to oblige and fed the audience one last song. The audience and band sang together, “How ‘bout a revolution?” to the bluesy reggae-esque jam, ending the show on a high note.

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The Canadian supergroup, The New Pornographers, entertained a packed house at The Orange Peel.

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Canadian indie rock band bares soul for Asheville crowd JUNE BUNCH

kbunch@unca.edu Contributor

With the full moon beaming outside and neon keyboards glowing inside The Orange Peel walls, The New Pornographers surged the night with power pop and innovative instrumentation. “Since I was a child, just grew up wild,” sang Carl Newman, the coy, freckle faced front man. The Canadian supergroup crowded the stage with heavy synthesizer and drumbeats, all syncing to bouncing heads and tapping feet. Neko Case, the fierce, redheaded vocalist kept her lyrics on a music stand and charmed her way through a chorus, staring at her microphone like a lover inspecting lips to be kissed. The artists performed much of their latest album, Brill Bruisers, before playing a double encore. Their consistency of energy swayed in waves depending on the number. Altogether, the show felt raw and playful. Spotlights swam around the crowd. Shining silhouettes transformed fully readable faces. Every expression caught in light was glued to the stage. The power chords vibrated the floor and Case’s controlled vocal range coasted from extreme highs to lows. “I liked the band when

I was 14,” said fan Delaney Mills. “So it’s cool to see them still doing their thing.” Newman, often with eyes closed, whipped through harmonies with Case. Between songs, he said with a joking tone and lisp, he considered moving to Asheville. The crowd roared. Vocalists fed off of each other’s tones until the last note. After finishing their hit “Mass Romantic,” John Collins, the bassist, stretched his playing fingers and reached for a sip of Stella. They were all Stella drinkers except for Newman, a red wine man. Band members grabbed their glasses and finished their set. Dan Bejar, one of the guitarists, stood to the side of the stage, shirt and face sweaty and glowing as he viewed the coming encore off-stage. “It’s nice to watch,” Bejar said. “It’s a lot calmer on this side.” Bejar bobbed his shaggy haired head to the encore as a bearded, friendly old man walked forward, modestly holding a band picture and marker. “Would you sign this,” said Richard Ehrhart, a Weaverville fan. Ehrhart was a collector of band signatures. He began gathering signed artist photos in 2007 and found his way to The Orange Peel along with other venues to

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Blaine Thurier plays the melodica with The New Pornographers on Nov. 5. add new musicians to his ever-growing collection. “You’ll see me here a lot of times,” he said before thanking Bejar and disap-

pearing into the crowd. After the house lights glared, the crowd scattered out. Ehrhart stuck around. He didn’t wait long before

band members trickled out and happily signed. He said he lived to connect with music. “If I don’t show up, I

won’t get anything, but if I do, I might get their autograph,” Ehrhart said. “And I’ll wait and wait and wait.”

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Izzy Daniels, sophomore new media student at UNCA, contemplates future opportunities in animation beyond graduation.

Student discusses turning down Disney opportunity CALLIE JENNINGS cjenning@unca.edu Staff Writer

Wish upon a star and your dream will come true, or so they say. For Isabella Daniels, a 19-year-old sophomore at UNC Asheville, her wish did come true, no stars necessary, but she chose not to follow it. For Daniels, working and learning at Disney will always be a life goal – her obsession began at an early age, she said. She struggled with anxiety as a child, even going through a period of physical illness after the Sept. 11 attacks. She visited the nurse’s office so frequently that school administrators told her to stop coming altogether. “I think it was because we lived near an airport, and that can be kind of stressful for a first grader,” Daniels said. To cope, and to keep her sanity after staying enclosed at home for days at a time, Daniels said she stayed awake at night watching Disney films. Daniels said she remembers every detail from her childhood regarding Dis-

ney – waking up on Saturday mornings to watch DuckTales, arguing with her mother about dressing as Ariel from The Little Mermaid and playing with countless stuffed animals, all cherished characters from movies. Daniels said Disney seemed to consume her life. A self-proclaimed storyteller, it became clear to her that she wanted to pursue becoming a Disney animator. Everything seemed to click together – her love for Disney, her passion for creating and artistic ability. The Disney College Program once seemed like the perfect way to network with animators. “But it was not what I thought it was going to be,” Daniels said. After going through the application process, Daniels eagerly awaited a phone call. Days passed, then weeks. Ultimately, Daniels said, they found her an extremely qualified candidate. After acceptance into the program, Daniels said she took the time to find Facebook pages dedicated to her group of accepted

students. She hoped to connect with some of her fellow classmates and interns. “I joined five Facebook pages, but these kids were mean and hardcore partiers. I was not about having to live with people like that. At first I thought it was an option for me to be a resident assistant down there but then I found out they don’t even have those, which scares me even more,” she said. She ended up turning down the opportunity to intern at Disney. “There are many reasons I’m choosing not to go,” she said. “I actually would have no chance at all to network with anybody important in the animation world out there,” Daniels said. “I kept calling them and asked if I could help out with the Animation Academy at MGM Studios. They put me in contact with them, and then they told me I couldn’t help them at all but wished me luck in trying to befriend them,” Daniels said. All of that doesn’t account for all the student loans that she would have to pay back or social anx-

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Izzy Daniels’ chalk self-portrait.

iety she would encounter, she said. Caleb Thomas, 22-yearold junior at Western Carolina University, like Daniels, always loved Disney movies and the company itself. He was accepted to the Disney College Program and, unlike Daniels, he took the position. “I stayed in my internship for four months. While in the program I didn’t really notice a lot of partying. Disney does throw a lot of gatherings for their interns though, and there’s a lot of time that you can spend with your fellows living in the same apartment com-

plexes,” Thomas said. Thomas elected not to take any courses through the program but rather just work as an intern. “I did not want to be an animator for Disney, but my love of Disney grew since working for the company,” Thomas said. “If you don’t take anything else from the internship, you’ll at least come out knowing that magic can be created at any age if you just believe in your dreams.” Daniels, an art student, said leaving during the spring semester would have put her extremely far behind schedule for graduation. “I still plan to own Disney. I really like experimental animation and classical 2D character animation – like Aladdin or Tarzan. I also recently got into rotoscoping, I want to bring Disney back into making classic animated movies. That’s what Disney is all about.” Daniels’ boss, Mills Hall Community Director Robin Hamilton, said Daniels is quiet and reserved at times but also a hard worker.

“Anything artistic – painting, drawing – she’s really passionate about that. She really thrives,” Hamilton said. Hamilton said Daniels brings her creative skills into her job position as a resident assistant in Mills Hall. She recreated Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and 101 Dalmatians for her bulletin boards and sketched chalk characters at building-wide programs, and Daniels never seems to stop thinking of characters and storylines. In regard to Daniels’ choice to turn a Disney internship away, she said, “I think it is wise and is smart to realize what you can and cannot do.” Hamilton said if Daniels decided to reapply for the Disney program, she would be more confident and comfortable both mentally and financially. “Don’t live with regrets, that’s what I told her. Don’t see it as a mistake for not going. Just see it as a choice that you have made for yourself, because you are most important first,” Hamilton said.

Dirty Heads brings unique sound to The Orange Peel TINA LANGFORD

clangfor@unca.edu Staff Writer

Dirty Heads melodically overtook The Orange Peel last Wednesday with their hip-hop infused, ska-punk style songs. Performing hit classics from their albums past and new airs from their album Sound of Change released earlier this year, the performers kept the audience intrigued with their track lineup and mesmerizing stage effects. A crowd full of red-eyed and beer-thirsty hippies filled the venue’s floor, eagerly awaiting Dirty Heads after an outstanding opening performance from Rome, their guest star and

front man of Sublime. Lead vocalist Jared “Dirty J” Watson and vocalist/guitarist Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell finally appeared, with their musicians quickly following, and the crowd cheered with excitement and admiration until the first tapping of the drumstick sounded. Once the concert began, it was obvious that not only were energy levels high, but the performers were eager to impress. Bushnell slightly but stiffly hunched his shoulders through nearly half of the show, making it more apparent the audiences enthusiasm was overwhelming, but not hindering their performance in the slightest.

Concert Review Usually having a style more comparable with Sublime, and more of a light-rock and reggae feel, Watson and Bushnell maintained a more prevalent hip-hop influence throughout the show. “Burn Slow,” produced by Rome and featuring rapper Tech N9ne on the album, is one of the group’s most hip-hop styled songs, and it was by far one of the crowd’s favorites that night as arms were highest and shouts were loudest during this piece. With Watson’s strong lyrical ability and fluid

rap style, beats dropping hard and periodically, and always at the perfect moment, it wasn’t long before the Peel’s hollow-like floors were jumping with the audience. Flashes of smiling and singing faces filled the space as blue and purple lights brought the music to life. With obviously fake smoke fogging the view of the stage, the smell of marijuana somehow permeated the air. With the enormous, audience-sized ceiling fan swirling overhead, along with the cesspool of body

heat and alcohol blankets, the reggae infusions of the group gave a sense of island bliss and relaxation. “I had a great time dancing and singing along to the lyrics,” said Anna Lee Warasila, a student at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and avid fan of the group. “It’s not often you find a group that sounds the same in person as they do on track,” Warasila said. “But they were great to see live.” The most impactful moment of the show was when their guest performer, Rome, hopped on stage for the performance of the group’s most popular song yet, “Lay Me Down.” As the audience screamed

with excitement, Dirty J stood in awe, covering his smile with the inside of his elbow, shyly containing his excitement from the song’s success and how overjoyed and involved the crowd seemed at that moment. Watson and Bushnell founded Dirty Heads out of Huntington Beach, Calif., in the late ‘90s when they were in college. Ending with their latest single “Medusa,” Dirty Heads left The Orange Peel with a bang, literally. This track is filled with hard-hitting beats and a commanding aura. With a powerful tempo and strong hip-hop influence, they left an outstanding impression on what is to come from the group.

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Beat from the Street By Larisa Karr - lakarr@unca.edu - Contributor

Many stories lurk throughout Asheville, whether they be behind the Vaudevillian jazz-folk played by buskers around Pritchard Park, the colorful businesses decorated with funky, hand-made crafts or the laughter echoing from a patio as locals and tourists alike enjoy delicious beer.

Sydney Maisano Atlanta native

What do you study at UNC Asheville?

“I’m still technically undeclared but I’m an intended sociology major with a women, gender and sexuality studies minor.” Tell me a little bit about your style: “I wear a lot of darker colors and an obscene amount of band shirts and blazers. It’s getting cold and I just need to layer because I’m a baby.”

If you had to cite an inspiration for how you dress, who/what would you say?

“I don’t really know, to be honest. I’m sure I take subconsciously from a bunch of different places, but nobody really specifically.” Describe your style in three words: “Lazy. Dark. Boots.”

Beck Martens Charlotte native

What do you study at UNCA? “I’m a sociology and women, gender and sexuality studies double-major and a psychology minor.” Tell me about your style: “I like mixing masculine and feminine stuff and f**king with it. I usually wear makeup like black lipstick. That’s my thing. I feel like it queers up my lips.” Photos by Larisa Karr

Beck Martens, left, and Sydney Maisano discuss their styles.

Grove Park Inn hosts competition HOLDEN MESK

hmesk@unca.edu Contributor

With colder weather settling on Asheville, the Grove Park Inn prepares to display winners of the 22nd annual National Gingerbread House Competition. “It’s kind of a madhouse,” said Leann Swims, a Grove Park Inn sales associate of five years. “People are all over the place looking at all the houses. During Christmas the winner of the competition gets to go to New York City to be on ‘Good Morning America.’” Contestants from all across the country flock to the resort for the competition and the increased holiday traffic used to crowd the halls of the 101-yearold resort, Swims said. “Now that there’s a parking fee it’s not nearly as wall-to-wall as before,” she said. “A big portion of the parking fee goes directly to charity.” The 55,000 square feet hotel opened in 1913 by Edwin Wiley Grove and still stands today as a top resort within the Asheville area, according to Grove Park Inn officials. Elaborately crafted gingerbread houses littered with pretzel sticks, gumdrops and more serve as the main draw to the hotel during the holidays. Tight deadlines to finish the edible houses push contes-

tants to the brink of their creative potential. “The overall experience was very stressful, but also incredibly enjoyable,” said Carly Owens, a 2011 and 2012 teen category winner of the competition. “As a design major, it was a good way to take art and explore it in an unconventional medium. By competing I also got the chance to meet famous individuals from the food, art and journalism industries.” Owens said it was a major honor to win two years in a row and that seeing the reaction her designs evoked in people was the most satisfying aspect of participating in the competition. “I used to go to the Grove Park Inn every year when I was younger for the competition,” said Claire Shadomy, a 21-year-old UNC Asheville student. “I’ve continued to keep going even though I’m an adult. It’s a big tradition with my family that I don’t want to let go of.” The tradition of the competition adds to Asheville’s holiday tourism of more than 10,000 tourists who come to town during December alone, according to the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The Christmas season is meant to be magical and that couldn’t be attained without the power of the creative mind,” Owens said.

If you could go back to a particular era, which one would you choose? “I would rather be in my 20s in the ‘90s. I feel that would be way better for style.” If you had to describe your style in three words, what would you say? “Queer. Non-binary. Fantastic.”

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Adrian Etheridge creates artistic illusions with her photography as part of her studies at UNCA.

Photo Illustration by Adrian Etheridge - Contriubtor

Track and ﬁeld star shifts focus to life beyond athletics ASHIKA RAVAL

araval@unca.edu Sports Editor

Demonstrating versatility both on the track and in academics, Adrian Etheridge, senior distance runner, challenges the stereotype of a college student. As a part of UNC Asheville’s cross country team since her freshman year, Etheridge finished her final UNCA cross country race at the Southeast Regional, with a personal record of 23:13. Now Etheridge will finish up her track and field career at UNCA training and competing in distances anywhere between 800 to 10,000 meters. “When it comes to racing she is one of the people I look to being with me, to be pushing me and me pushing her -- working together and kicking butt,” said Erin Dalton, junior distance runner. “She has always been mentally tough when it comes to

racing, and just takes it one at a time. She is one of my best examples of a leader.” Starting around age four, Etheridge says she always found herself running, doing events such as the 50yard dash and long jump. With both of her parents and many of her family members being competitive racers, Etheridge describes running as something that simply runs in her family. As an art major with a concentration in photography, Etheridge says not only does she have to balance being a student athlete, but also keeping up with her photography portfolio and working on her future career. “It’s harder in college just because it’s more of a job. Days when you have long runs and where you can just be out on the trail with the team are when you really remember why you love running,” Etheridge said. “Sometimes I don’t want to get up at 5 a.m. to go running when I’ve been

Photo Illustration by Adrian Etheridge - Contriubtor

Etheridge, an art student with a concentration in photography, created a self-portrait. in the studio for hours, but usually it’s a stress release. Making the Big South All-Academic team this

year, Etheridge succeeds in balancing school and running. Recently engaged to Jeremy Gower, junior

UNCA student, as well as continuing her own personal photography business, Etheridge says even though she hasn’t had a traditional college experience, she loves the one she has. “Being a part of Adrian’s life is a lot like standing in the eye of a hurricane. It is like watching synchronized chaos happen all around you as Adrian goes from here to there, works on this, then this other thing, and still achieves all that is expected of her,” Gower said. Three years ago, Etheridge started working with a local high school photo club, setting up different photo shoots to engage and interest students in photography. “Unless you’re in an art program, you don’t have as many opportunities at a high school level to become a part of photography. It’s really trying to get people to know about art so that maybe they will pursue that career in college,”

Etheridge said. “Science and math are kind of taking over – especially when it comes to education in the U.S., and arts are kind of falling behind. After graduating, Etheridge plans to continue running marathons, as well as spend a lot of time with photography -- advocating for artists around the world as well as spreading awareness of photography. “I personally think that art is a really great way to not only spread other people’s stories, but using that to create a better sense of humanity in people,” Etheridge said. “I really like the idea of creating a sense of humanity in that everybody has their own personality and that they aren’t necessarily just identified by where they live. That’s what I want to use my photography for, specifically focusing on artists in each of their respective communities.”

Tennis season closes with win at Wofford invitational JOHN ARMSTRONG jarmstr1@unca.edu Staff Writer

The UNC Asheville men’s tennis team finished their fall season on a high at the Wofford invitational tournament last weekend with two Bulldogs winning their singles bracket, and two doubles teams making it to the finals. John Schubel, senior captain, won his flight in the black singles and Thomas “Rusty” Panoulas, a junior, won his flight in the gold singles. Schubel said the team began to realize its full potential when each play-

er returned for the year. “This is our best fall season I have seen in my years being here,” Schubel said. In their previous season, the men fought hard against conference teams but fell short of victories. “We got counted out because we didn’t have a great season last year. It was a transition period, but we definitely made an impact in the fall,” Schubel said. The Bulldogs surprised many of the conference opponents in this past tournament especially with Panoulas’ win in the singles. In his first match

against a Longwood opponent, Panoulas won two sets after losing the first. “The next match was against a guy from Presbyterian, and he’s number one for them and I beat him two weeks in a row,” Panoulas said. Despite playing with an injury, Panoulas went on to win his final match against Wofford. “I was injured and couldn’t serve, so I had to overcome my injury,” Panoulas said. “It’s going to be a big challenge for me to stay healthy and being safe next semester.” Panoulas is not the only player battling an injury.

Alex Croker, a junior, sprained his ankle during the last tournament at Winthrop and finished third in his flight. He sat out this tournament but continues to do all he can to become healthy again. “We’ve been playing against other conference players in the tournament, and we have gained a lot of confidence and have worried a lot of teams,” Croker said. According to Schubel, anything short of winning a conference tournament will be a disappointment for the team. Last season, the team ran into problems decid-

ing pairings for doubles matches. “Last year, we were trying to figure out the pairs, but finally this year we have the pairs set up and we are as a unit on the court,” Panoulas said. Croker and Brett Landau, junior, performed the best out of the double pairings, winning all-conference last year. Croker said he wants them to try and get it again this season in addition to trying to be ranked for doubles in the NCAA. “I believe Brett and I only lost one doubles match this fall,” Croker said.

According to Schubel, a player’s mindset has an important factor in their performance. “When you’re on the court and start freaking out, it’s hard to perform well. You really have to make sure that you keep your head for you, and your team,” Schubel said. Schubel said Tom Hand, head coach, kept the team focused on the things they can control, which helps with performance. “You just have to stay competitive and never give up,” Panoulas said. The Bulldogs host the conference tournament this spring.

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Shonese Jones, a senior guard from Brevard, angles to shoot the ball during a game.

Basketball star strives to stay humble ASHIKA RAVAL

araval@unca.edu Sports Editor

Finishing off last season as the leading scorer for UNC Asheville’s women’s basketball team, Shonese Jones plans to spend her senior season with similar success, while continuing to keep her feet on the ground. Jones started playing basketball around the age of four, and says she spent a lot of time just having fun and shooting granny shots. “I played on my church league when I was six, and when I started seventh grade everyone was like, ‘Yeah you know Shonese is gonna make the team,’ and things like that,” Jones said. “I like to stay humble so I just thought, ‘We’ll see what happens,’ but then tryouts came and I killed it. It was exciting for me because it was my first time playing competitive ball.” After middle school, Jones immediately made the varsity basketball team at Brevard High. She finished her high school career with a total of 2,112 points – making her Brevard’s all-time leader in career points for both boys and girls. “I just love the game. I like playing. I like scoring and I like putting the

ball in the basket. People knew how good I was and it boosted me up to the point where I thought, ‘I need to put the team on my back and win for us’,” Jones said. “It’s about the team. One player can’t win the game, they can make a difference in the game, but they can’t win it.” During Jones’ last years of high school, multiple universities tried to recruit her for their team, but when she tore her ACL many schools began to drop their offers. “I chose UNCA because at the time Coach Blose stayed consistent with me. I was losing a lot of offers, but UNCA was one of the schools that stayed with me. I mean it was kind of crazy, I thought, ‘it’s like you have a good player but when they get injured you just drop ‘em like that’,” Jones said. “I stuck with UNCA because they wanted to get to know me, not just playing basketball but on a personal level, too. They knew what they were going to get out of me.” Jones made UNCA’s decision worthwhile finishing her freshman year with a 15.6 scoring average -- earning the title of Big South Freshman of the Week multiple times. “Throughout the years you win multiple awards

and stuff, and yeah I did want them, but if I can put an impression on my school that will last forever, then that’s fine with me,” Jones said. Entering her senior year, Jones says she’s glad she can look back and know she reached her ultimate goal of making a lasting impact on the team. “Shonese has had an impact on the program since she stepped foot on the campus three and a half years ago,” said Brenda Kirkpatrick, head coach of women’s team. “I mean there’s a lot to be said about scoring and all the accolades. But what you want at the end of the day is to be a great teammate and for your teammates to say they love you. Obviously she can put the ball in the basket and that’s what we rely on her to do.” Not feeling any pressure at this point, Jones says she knows what she needs to do and what’s expected from her. She plans to stay consistent with scoring and skills she’s good at, but also making improvements where she can, like on her defensive stance. “Shonese has grown as a player in several ways. Not only is she more defensive orientated, but she’s become a better leader,” said Brittany Gwyn, senior

guard. “Shonese would do what she had to do, and not really have much to say. Over these years she’s increased her communication, and her drive to want to get better every day.” Playing with Jones for over three years, Gwyn says they have grown together both on and off the court. “This has been one of the best squads I’ve been on. Since we have all our players back this year our chemistry is automatically there,” Jones said. “Now that they know we are a veteran team, we have to prove something and do something. We are just too good of a team to not show up and back up what we’re saying.” Jones says without a familial team vibe, success can’t happen. It isn’t about having just one good player – every player has a role to fill. “We know that it’s not an individual game and coach always tells us, ‘you’re not playing for yourself.’ That’s selfish, we have to be selfless and play for the team,” Jones said. “Usually on the stats you see one or two players who are always scoring, but we want our names spread out across the stats sheet. We have a deep bench and we need to show it.”

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Women’s basketball fails to capture first victory HARRISON SLAUGHTER

jslaught@unca.edu Staff Writer

The UNC Asheville women’s basketball team dropped their home opener, 81-68, due to a balanced offensive attack by Eastern Tennessee State University. “We prepared for this game by focusing on keeping them off the glass on second chance points. Obviously tonight they were on fire and shot 50 percent,” said Brenda Kirkpatrick, head coach. “We really focused on rebounding and defense.” ETSU had an early lead until Asheville was able to make a small run mostly in part by the hot shooting of Tianna Knuckles, who had

19 points by halftime. ETSU and UNCA spent most of the first half trading buckets and went into the locker room tied at halftime. “Tianna had a great first half. We had some kids who came in and played pretty good defense, but all around we just have to get better defensively,” Kirkpatrick said. “I wouldn’t really point to any one individual who stood out because anytime a team scores 81 points there aren’t many standouts.” Early in the second half, ETSU went on a 9-0 run to establish a lead they would not relinquish for the rest of the game. ETSU led by as many as 15 in the second half, with the Bulldogs cutting the lead to 7 points

with less than 3 minutes left -- the closest the Bulldogs would get to recapturing the lead. Asheville outrebounded ETSU by a margin of 60-55. Asheville also held an advantage in bench scoring 35-15. “We took care of the ball for the most part. Only 14 turnovers against an athletic team is something I’m proud of,” Kirkpatrick said. “We did out rebound them, which is something I thought if we did then we would win the game. We didn’t because they just shot the ball so well. Rebounding and being able to play multiple people was a good takeaway from the game and just really working on our defense and getting better.”

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The Blue Banner’s View #Students must keep focus, drive beyond graduation

GRACE RAPER

graper@unca.edu Editor-in-Chief

As the calendar date for graduation grows closer and closer to the big day, seniors face the terrifying reality of entering the “real world.” With horror stories about the economy and job market, the fear bubbling in minds of those walking across the stage on Dec. 13 is justifiable. Yet, they continue to walk anyway. As of 2013, 7 percent of college graduates remained unemployed as compared to the 17 percent of high school gradu-

ates. The myth that higher education doesn’t pay off shouldn’t deter soon-tobe graduates from making their way in the world. According to a study by Georgetown Public Policy Institute, the biggest factor for unemployment stems from a graduate’s choice of major. Hard sciences remain the top choice for employment after completing a college degree, with degrees in the arts hovering at a 9.8 percent unemployment rate. The study also showed unemployment rates for graduates in education, engineering and health stayed lower due to a stable or growing industry or occupation. Still, the market for those, like students at UNC Asheville, who received a liberal arts education, pays off in the long run. A study published by Association of American

Colleges & Universities explored how liberal arts students make up an important societal demographic, “…the extent to which degree holders in humanities and social sciences are flocking to a

family of social services and education professions that may pay less well than some other fields, (e.g., engineering or business management), but that are necessary to the health of our communities and to

the quality of our educational systems.” Students graduating in December can’t let their fear of becoming another statistic scare them when the statistics can be warped by those trying to manipulate them in the first place. The importance of a college education doesn’t just come with the piece of paper handed to you at graduation, but instead with the journey of enlightenment and self-discovery many young adults find themselves embarking on during their college years. After graduating, young adults need to take a step back and realize that it is OK not to know what the next step is, whether it may be continuing their education at a higher level or entering the work force. Instead, the real fear students should consider comes in the form of getting gridlocked in a dead

end cycle because they were too afraid to take the next step at all. The path of life provides plenty twists and turns, and while students in 2014 will graduate with more debt than ever before, they can’t allow themselves to lose focus of the goals they cultivated in college. In the immortal words of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, “It’s a dangerous business going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” Though the familiar halls and the comfort of a classroom no longer may fit into your life, the world still remains large and open for the taking. Graduates cannot let the fear of failing keep them from at least stepping out of their doors and discovering life beyond academics.

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Between the Signs A.V. SHERK

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Aries March 21 - April 20 Don’t be afraid to dig deeper in the days to come. Allies may not be all they seem and a little investigation could save you a lot of time and energy in the near future.

Leo July 23 - Aug. 22 Balance your domestic demands with a decent amount of some solo time in the days to come. Preen and clean yourself up because romance may become a major theme soon.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 It’s time to set up some clear and well-defined boundaries this week. Knowing when to say “no” makes it far more satisfying when you decide to say “yes.”

Taurus April 21 - May 21 A test of your commitment and questions for your life path are major issues for you in the remaining days of Scorpio. Judge for yourself what is worth your time and effort.

Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 It may be time to distance yourself from the non-productive members of your friend circles and buddy-up with worthwhile worker bee partners.

Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 Look around at your commitments, it’s time to ask what you truly acquire from the arrangement. It’s time to decide what you’re giving up and what you’re getting out of your life.

Gemini May 22 - June 21 Structure and routine, while boring, will expedite the growth you’re working toward. Look for partners which compliment you, instead of a carbon copy.

Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Simplify your life this week. Release complex or exhausting tasks which drain you unnecessarily. Place one foot in front of the other and take one day at a time.

Aquarius Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 It’s time to be professional, Aquarius, but don’t panic over sacrificing your individualism just yet - where there’s a will there’s a way. Time to catalogue your dreams and create your future reality.

Cancer June 22 - July 22 Maturity is your watchword this week. Tackle heavy subjects and see if your long-term goals truly align with your present lifestyle.

Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 22 As Scorpio wraps up, you may feel focused on a deep-seated need for structure and organization. Don’t let a lack of recognition rattle you. Earn their respect with your ambition and ability to dig into deeper issues.

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Pisces Feb. 20 - March 20 Your long-term aspirations deserve more action than lip service. You may feel the weight of prolific planning, but soften the blow by setting aside savings for exciting adventures or wishlist items.

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