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Schafer Tower stands between snow-covered trees in front of Bracken Library during snowfall on Jan. 5. Anticipation of the storm led to the dorms being opened a day early in order for students to move in before the snowstorm.

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Senior quarterback Keith Wenning attempts to throw the ball downfield against Arkansas State on Jan. 5 during tbe GoDaddy Bowl at Ladd-Pebbles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Ball State students get day off for first time in 7 years, subzero temperatures with windchill could be deadly

In final seconds of GoDaddy Bowl, Arkansas State ends Ball State’s season by blocking field goal

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or the first time in seven years, Ball State President Jo Ann Gora closed a campus notorious for staying open when other state universities have not.

An Arctic cold front was expected to drop temperatures to a frigid -37 with wind chill according to the National Weather Service, and prompted Gora to make the decision Sunday mid-afternoon.

“As most folks know, we are expecting heavy accumulations of snow [Sunday], but it is the predictions of extreme cold [today] that are especially troubling,” Gora wrote in an email to university officers.

It can take no more than 10 minutes for frostbite to take effect on uncovered skin with -40 windchill, according to the weather service, so officials have warned that people should take extreme caution against weather-related injuries.

all State fell to Arkansas State 20-23 in the GoDaddy Bowl, the final game of the season for head coach Pete Lembo’s team.

After six straight passes to open the game, Ball State handed the ball to junior running back Jahwan Edwards, who broke a 22-yard gain that sparked his team. The Cardinals pushed the ball down the field, utilizing Edwards as the primary threat.

After a 5-yard offside penalty on Arkansas State gave Ball State the ball on its opponent’s 9-yard line, senior quarterback Keith Wenning found junior wide receiver Willie Snead on a quick slant and fought his way into the end zone to give Ball State a 7-0 lead.

After Ball State was forced to punt from its own 1-yard line, the Red Wolves pushed the ball deep into Ball State territory before being stopped on the 24.

Arkansas State’s senior kicker Brian Davis hit a 41yard field goal to cut Ball State’s lead to 7-3.

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VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) — Eerily empty buses lumbered through the streets, police weighed down with body armor warily watched pedestrians near a fast-food restaurant and members of Cossack units stood guard at bus stops.

Volgograd was an ominous and jittery city Tuesday after two suicide bombings in two days (Dec. 29 and 30) killed 34 people.

Volgograd authorities canceled mass events for New Year’s Eve, one of Russia’s most popular holidays, and asked residents not to set off fireworks.

All movie theaters were closed until Thursday.

“People are afraid it will happen again. They’re trying not to go outside if they don’t have to,” said 20-year-old Yulia Kuzmina, a student. “We get a feeling that a war has started.”

That is a worry that extends far beyond Volgograd.

Although there has been no claim of responsibility for the bombing of the city’s main railway station and a trolley bus, suspicion has fallen on Islamist insurgents, whose leader ordered his adherents over the summer to do all they could to derail the Winter Olympics, which start Feb. 7 in the Russian resort city of Sochi.

Olympic organizers have introduced some of the most extensive identity checks and other security measures ever seen at an international sporting event. But even if security at the Games is tight, many analysts suggest that the Volgograd bombings show how public transit in Sochi and sites surrounding the sports venues are vulnerable.

BAGHDAD (AP) — The city center of Iraq’s Fallujah has fallen completely into the hands of fighters from the al-Qaida-linked Islamic State in Iraq and Levant, police said Saturday; yet another victory for the hardline group that has made waves across the region in recent days (on Jan. 4).

Fallujah, along with the capital of Anbar province, Ramadi, was a stronghold of Sunni insurgents during the U.S.-led war.

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DENVER (AP) — The nation’s first recreational pot industry opened in Colorado on Wednesday (Jan. 1), kicking off a marijuana experiment that will be watched closely around the world. Already, it is attracting people from across the country.

Less than a year ago, James Aaron Ramsey was serving a brief jail sentence for pot possession.

On Wednesday, the 28-year-old, having driven from Missouri, was among the first to legally buy weed.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court granted a law license Thursday (Jan. 2) to a man who has lived in the U.S. illegally for two decades, a ruling that advocates hope will open the door to millions of immigrants seeking to enter other professions such as medicine, nursing and accounting.

The unanimous decision means Sergio Garcia, who attended law school and passed the state bar exam while working in a grocery store and on farms, can begin practicing law immediately.

ATLANTA (AP) — Target said Friday (Dec. 27) that debit-card PINs were among the financial information stolen from millions of customers who shopped at the retailer earlier this month.

The company said the stolen personal identification numbers were encrypted.

40 million credit and debit cards used at Target stores between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15 were compromised.

Security experts say it’s the second-largest theft of card accounts in U.S. history.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — With a single star studded on each shoulder of his immaculate dress blues, Brig.

Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair waited his turn to go through the metal detectors at the federal courthouse in Fort Bragg, just like everyone else.

The 51-year-old general is believed to be the highest-ranking U.S. Army officer ever charged with sexual assault.

Sinclair has pleaded not guilty to eight criminal charges including forcible sodomy, indecent acts and violating orders.

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WEDNESDAY Conference play begins against Akron for James Whitford and his men’s basketball team.

THURSDAY Coming off a loss, a road game against Eastern Michigan meets the women’s baksetball team.

SATURDAY Looking for its first win this season, the men’s volleyball team faces Sacred Heart.

FOOTBALL: Several missed oppurtunities add up in close season-ending defeat

The Ball State defense attempts to bring down the Arkansas ball runner.

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Senior wide reciever Jamill Smith is brought down by Arkansas defense.

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Ball State fans cheer after a touchdown at the Go Daddy Bowl Game in Mobile, Ala. on Jan 5. Ball State was tied with Arkansas State moving into the half with a score of 10 - 10.

On the next drive, Ball State converted a fourth and one from the Arkansas State’s 36 when Wenning found Snead for a 6-yard reception. Senior kicker Scott Secor would hit a 26-yard field goal to extend Ball State’s lead to 10-3 in the second quarter.

During the possession, Wenning became the first Ball State quarterback to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a season.

The Red Wolves responded by using its running game and scored on a 1-yard run to tie the game at 10 with 48 seconds

left before halftime.

Arkansas State added a field goal on its first drive of the third quarter to have a lead.

After Ball State failed on a fake punt, its opponent kicked another field goal to extend the lead to 16-10 in the third quarter.

Ball State began the fourth quarter by driving downfield, using a 15-yard pass interference penalty to gain momentum. On third and six, Wenning was nearly intercepted and Ball State was forced to kick a 37yard field goal to cut the lead to 13-16.

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First match nerves hit freshman National champions bring loss for new outside attacker POLASKI ASST. SPORTS EDITOR | DAVID @DavidPolaski

For one freshman outside attacker, his first match Saturday night was against likely the most difficult opponent of the season.

Ball State’s Brendan Surane made his collegiate debut under the bright lights of Worthen Arena, in the city that had the first men’s volleyball team, facing two-time defending national champion UC Irvine — ranked first in the country.

Regular season stages don’t get much bigger. The combined factors could be enough to make a seasoned veteran’s blood run cold, much less a rookie.

“I was definitely a little nervous,” Surane said. “This is the No. 1 team in the nation and in the past, during high school, I watched these guys on TV playing for the national championship.”

Ball State was swept in the match, and Surane looked like a raw player going up against one of the top teams in the nation.

At times, he was caught out of position on defense, watching attacks hit the court just feet away from him. His mouth sealed shut, he would slowly look up with a look lacking sat-

isfaction on his face, knowing he could do better.

It was a different feeling than what he’s used to as he dominated his opponents when he was younger.

But now, with one start under his belt, Surane said he knew what stuck out the most in his first match.

“How different it is coming from the high school level and club, and suddenly you’re playing UC Irvine,” he said.

“It was a great experience though, lot to learn from and a lot to build off of.”

Although he struggled at times, the player showed flashes of why he was the only freshman to receive playing time against UC Irvine.

Surane recorded three kills in the first set. His first came when Ball State was leading 11-8. It extended the lead to four, the largest lead Ball State would have in any set all night. After UC Irvine took the lead, another kill from him tied the match.

Not a bad start for a player who was feeling “a little nervous.”

“I’d like to see him in more ideal situation, more one on one scenarios,” Ball State head coach Joel Walton said.

“He picked up a few too many errors attacking and missed a few serves, but he’s got a lot better volleyball in him... He’s a freshman, and we’ll see him get a lot better.”

Those one-on-one scenarios were hard to come by as Surane

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sion, Wenning was intercepted on third and seven by Qushaun Lee, who returned it to Ball State’s 8 yard. Three plays later, Ball State’s Eric Patterson intercepted Arkansas quarterback Fredi Knighten.

With the ball on the one, Wenning handed the ball to Edwards who went up the middle for a touchdown, giving his team a 20-16 lead.

Just about a minute later, Knighten threw a 19-yard touchdown to retake the lead 23-20 with 32 seconds left.

After Ball State moved down the field, Secor’s field goal was blocked with time expiring.

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WHAT HAPPENED DURING WINTER BREAK

MEN’S BASKETBALL Dec. 17 L 53-91 at Marquette Dec. 21 L 58-66 at Southern Illinois Dec. 30 L 68-73 at James Madison Friday W 94-58 vs. Oakland City

BRENDAN SURANE, OUTSIDE ATTACKER

First match stats for Surane: • 3 sets played • 6 kills • 6 errors • 14 attack attempts • 3 service errors • 2 block assists usually faced blocking walls consisting of two opponents.

Six of his 14 attacks ended as errors, with two more being either blocked or deflected.

For every positive, there was a learning experience he’ll take into the next match.

Each kill he couldn’t prevent stood as a reminder of the level of competition he faces now. After leading his team as a senior at Providence Catholic High School, he’s a freshman again, trying to get up to speed with the collegiate game.

On defense, Surane was leaping to block attacks from some of the most dangerous offensive players in the country, ones that he watched just a year or two ago.

“It was really surreal and different to be able to say, ‘I saw that guy win a national championship,’” he said.

“Now, he’s across the net from me, and I’m trying to block him.”

And it’s only the first match.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Dec. 14 L 51-71 at Wyoming Dec. 17 L 67-105 vs. Louisville Dec. 21 W 67-63 at Northern Kentucky Dec. 29 W 83-75 at IPFW Saturday L 78-87 at Akron GYMNASTICS: Saturday W 189.00-188.95 at Illinois State MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Saturday L 0-3 vs. UC Irvine DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Freshman outside attacker Brendan Surane jumps to block the ball from UC Irvine player Zach La Cavera at Worthen Arena on Jan. 4. Surane had six kills and six errors in his career debut.

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STORM: Temperatures may break record | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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Members of the Muncie Sanitary District enjoy pizza, soda and water supplied by Mayor Dennis Tyler. The 130 person crew worked from noon until 11 p.m. and expected to be back plowing the streets at 7 a.m. Dec. 6.

Muncie Mayor gives back to workers clearing streets Tyler donated pizza, soda for employees working long hours CHAPMAN STAFF REPORTER | LAUREN lachapman@bsu.edu

Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler showed his appreciation to the city’s sanitation and snowplow workers who were out in force Sunday working to keep the city functioning.

Sunday night, Mayor Dennis Tyler sent over pizza, soda and bottles of water to the 130 employees of the Muncie Sanitary District, shortly before declaring a winter weather emergency.

“If we can survive the ice storm, we can handle this,” Nikki Grigsby, district administrator of the Muncie Sanitary District said referencing Indiana’s ice storm 4 year prior.

While the city’s Department of Public Works had its own crew out before noon, the sanitary district was sent out by Tyler at noon and were expected to be working well into the night to clear roads with plows and to keep sewers flowing according to the superintendent of sanitation, Phil Reagon.

Crews are split up into maps that spread out in city limits, but combating the speed of snowfall prevented crews from making a lot of headway, Tim Gibson field manager for sewer maintenance said.

“With it snowing as fast as it is, we’ve been trying to get one

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The crew of the Muncie Sanitary District greeted each other as they sit down to a pizza dinner in their break room. The entire operation ran as many as 55 trucks Sunday and today to try and clear the streets of Muncie.

done and move on to the other one, and then come back and straighten up again, because it keeps snowing,” Gibson said.

The city keeps in constant contact with the sanitary district.

The snow has taken a toll on city functions, including garbage collection.

“Trash pick-up has been cancelled for Monday and Tuesday,” Grigsby said. “In the beginning, it was cancelled because of the wind chill, but instead of trash pick up, we’ll be plowing. If you can’t get down the street, you can’t get to the containers. We’ll be out as long as it takes.”

Hugs were exchanged as the 130 member crew filed in for what Grigsby called a very short dinner break before heading back out into the snow.

“It’s pretty rough out there,” Reagon said. “It’s bad everywhere.”

SNOWSTORM WHAT

130 people are working to clear streets and keep the city functioning. Mayor Dennis Tyler provided pizza, soda and bottles of water for those employees that are expected to work well into the night.

SO WHAT

Delaware County board of commissioners and Muncie mayor Dennis Tyler declared a state of emergency Sunday to allow snowplow workers to clear streets without the interference of traffic.

WHAT’S NEXT

People are advised to stay off the roads unless driving to work or have an emergency.

Any vehicle blocking or stranded on roadways will be removed from the roads.

Buses will not run today and university parking will not ticket students for leaving their cars on campus until 7 a.m. Tuesday, when campus reopens. Dining will operate as normal.

David Call, a broadcast meteorology associate professor, said the extreme cold has the potential to break a 20-year record.

“This could be one of the coldest air masses to affect Indiana and the Midwest since January 1994,” Call said. “Some areas could have blizzard-like conditions coupled with extreme cold.

“This is not going to be fun.”

Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler agreed with Ball State’s choice to cancel classes.

Tyler, along with the Delaware County commissioners, declared a state of emergency for all of Delaware County on Sunday.

Residents were instructed to stay off roads except when traveling for work or emergencies.

The order was put into effect to clear the roads of traffic and make work for snow plows and emergency crews easier.

“Any vehicle blocking or stranded on roadways will be removed from the road as deemed necessary,” the order said.

Tyler also opened Muncie City Hall and fire stations as a refuge for those who need protection from the cold. The Jar Community Church provided several dozen donuts for the makeshift shelter.

Officer Sherry Barr said this is the first time the police department and city have done something like this.

If people seeking help need extended shelter, Barr said the police can arrange a living

DN PHOTO LAUREN CHAPMAN

Sidewalk plows work to clear snow behind Noyer Complex.

Sidewalk brushes and street plows worked to clear the snow from university sidewalks.

JANUARY LOWS

STATEWIDE RESPONSE

Indianapolis’ top three lowest temperatures in January were -27, -25, and -22 degrees. Today’s temperature is expected to be a low of -15 degrees.

• Gov. Mike Pence ordered 100 Indiana National Guard members statewide to help with cold weather emergencies.

• Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has closed all government offices due to severe weather.

• Essential personnel are to report to work to ensure public safety and critical services are available.

• 30 counties in Indiana are asking residents to stay off roads, 19 have issued travel watches and 22 have issued travel advisories.

• Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard urged people to stay inside.

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situation through one of the county township trustees.

Business in the Village also was affected by the snow and cold, ruining for many a day that could have been filled with party and celebration as people watched the Cardinals play in the GoDaddy Bowl.

Scotty’s Brewhouse closed at 3 p.m. Sunday, hours ahead of kickoff.

Alex Carahan, a Pizza Hut server, said as the weather got increasingly worse Sunday, a

rising number of people called for pizza deliveries — a spike attributed to both the bad weather and the bowl game.

Brian Burke, owner of Greek’s Pizzeria in the Village, responded to the weather by extending delivery times from the usual 30 minutes to an hour and a half. “[We want to] make sure everybody gets it hot and fresh, but they may have to wait,” he said. “You don’t want to put people’s safety in front of making money.”

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Ball State group SNOWBALL FIGHTS: NOT ONLY FOR KIDS Students play games in heavy snowfall, plan to brave cold today to enjoy day off picks search firm | looking to find Gora replacement KAYLA CRANDALL STAFF REPORTER kjcrandall@bsu.edu

16-member team to chose candidates for new president PODNAR CHIEF REPORTER | RACHEL rmpodnar@bsu.edu The same search firm that brought President Jo Ann Gora to the university in 2004 will aid in the search for her replacement.

Joan Todd, executive director of public relations, confirmed that the firm conducting the search is Baker and Associates from Marietta, Ga. The university signed a contract with the firm for $150,000.

Baker and Associates was selected out of nine search firms that responded to a Ball State request sent out Nov. 1.

Todd said the university has put together a 16-member Ball State presidential search committee to work with Baker and Associates. “[The Ball State committee] will primarily research the candidates, some will be brought forward by search committee,” she said.

The committee, which is comprised of trustees, administration and representatives from other areas of the university, will meet for the first time Friday to set criteria for the search firm to use when finding candidates.

Todd said as far as she knows, only one student will have input in the decision for the next president — Kyle Pierce, the student member of the Board of Trustees.

Pierce, a sophomore political science major, said because it is a closed search, he is not able to comment on his status

ABOUT THE SEARCH WHO

Baker and Associates WHAT

Agency working to find presidential candidates WHEN

Baker and Associates worked with the university to bring President Jo Ann Gora to Ball State as the only student involved in the selection process. A closed search means the search committee will not reveal the candidates and other areas of the search process. Todd said the criteria the committee decides upon are not likely to be released to the public.

This selection process is the second time Ball State has done a closed search. The first resulted in Gora’s hire.

Gora defended the closed search process during a press conference in December.

“In the end, you want the best candidate pool possible, and a closed search is ultimately the best way to get that,” she said. “In the end, it is the Board of Trustees who select the president, so their opinion is what matters.”

Gora said the other candidates that competed with her were almost all sitting presidents or chancellors at other universities, and they may have been dissuaded from applying if their applications were known to the public.

Board of Trustee President Hollis Hughes previously told the Daily News he hopes to find a candidate who is ready to step up to the full responsibilities without an interim president and hopes to have a candidate hired by Fall Semester.

Dressing up Frog Baby and building snowmen are typical Ball State student antics when snow hits the campus, but some students got creative with their winter games.

Before the Arctic temperatures hit, students on top of the parking garage

by Bracken Library took advantage of the snow by throwing snowballs at unsuspecting pedestrians.

“They try and throw snowballs back at us; it’s all in fun and fair game,” says Brian Bordner, a freshman news broadcast major.

The group of four students did not discriminate except for people who asked not to be hit, and most people laughed when they got hit.

They estimated that they hit around 30-40 people walking below.

“It’s a snowy day in Muncie, might as well take advantage of it,” says Samantha Gasinski, a freshman pre-nursing major.

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closed, they plan on drinking hot chocolate, watching Netflix and sledding in McCulloch Park.

One snowman outside Studebaker West ended up taller than the students who were making it.

“It’s going to be seven feet tall, it’s six tall without the head,” says Jordan Carpenter, a sophomore telecommunications major.

With everyone else making snowmen and sculptures, this group wanted to go beyond the normal, small snowman.

The middle of the snowman alone took multiple students to put on top of the massive base.

“That piece has to weigh 150 pounds, at least,” says James Foster, a junior meteorology major.

The students were excited for cancelled classes and were moderately concerned about getting frostbite with the upcoming cold temperatures.

“As long as I don’t die from the cold, we’re going to be doing this tomorrow,” Carpenter said.

INDIANAPOLIS SNOWFALL

The amount of snow that falls in Indianapolis varries greatly each year. Here is a look at the last 10 years. In inches

50

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SOURCE: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admiistration

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ABOVE: A student walks past Bracken Library during the afternoon Sunday.

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ABOVE: Sophomore creative writing and telecommunications major Anna Bowman and sophomore integrated studies major Anna Wiegand make a PacMan in the snow. Students made snowmen and had snowball fights on Jan. 5 in front of the DeHority Complex.

BELOW: Snow falls on Beneficence during the winter storm on Monday. Classes were canceled for today due to the predicted subzero temperatures.

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Putting a name to certain things only normalizes it — thus the word “twerking� is the first to go. While it has been under many unmentionable names in the past, let’s put this dog down. Have we learned nothing from the VMAs? Honestly, the moonwalk is a cooler dance move than this. Let’s leave the rumpshaking to professionals like Shakira and, like most possibly dangerous stunts, not attempt it at home.

Maybe if it were more aptly deemed a “butt seizure,� then less people would readily embrace it.

Also, it is not Obamacare — it’s called the Affordable Care Act. Whether you agree or disagree, don’t sound uneducated when debating the pros and cons. By the way, you may want to mark the ACA in your calendar or it could hurt you tax time next spring. There will be more than a $90 fine or 1 percent of yearly income that will come out of your taxes if you don’t have health coverage and haven’t signed up on healthcare.gov by March 31.

Finally, YOLO needs to die. And if the phrase is taken as fact, it will not rise again.

Selfies have had a golden year in 2013, and it’s nothing to be proud of. It was named word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, so take a minute to bow your head in shame.

Social media has sadly misled users to believe what they had for breakfast is of striking interest to the world. And everyone has that Facebook friend who enlisted their 300-plus friends as their tireless therapist with a constant stream of dramatic posts.

Etiquette needs to enter the realm of social media, and that starts this year. If you wouldn’t do it in real life, such as hand out wallet-sized photos of your face to everyone you know, then think twice on the Internet. The old mirror and phone gig needs to end because if I accidently hit one more person with the bathroom door when I walk into a selfie session, phones will be shattered.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 -- Get advice from another professional, respectfully. Household matters need attention. Allow time to reduce shipping costs. Offer your experience to a person who’s feeling sad. Drop all snark. Gather with friends and relax in the glow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 -- Allow yourself to be persuaded. Upgrade workplace technology. Listen to experience.You’ve got the talent, now do the homework over the next two days. Release information to the media later.Your reputation grows.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 -Gather support from loved ones. Learn something new on a road trip. Focus on making money today and tomorrow.

Accept a challenge with little or no expense. Find easy ways to cut costs.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 -- You’re especially hot right now. Enjoy your time in the spotlight and make things happen.You have the power and the discipline.Your message gets across.

Devote yourself to personal time with special people.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 -- An obnoxious person has a good idea.Your winning’s not all due to luck.

Working at home gets profitable. Collect an old debt. Today and tomorrow you’re in the spotlight. A gift opens blocked communications. Friends appreciate you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 -- Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 -Others speak well of you. Hold yourself Hire an expert who sees further than to high standards. Conserve resources you can. Inquire among your friends. without worrying about money. Quick You’ll be more persuasive by doing action raises your status. Think about what you promised. New opportuniit. Learn from experience. Move on to ties open soon, but there are still bara new level. riers. Postpone travel. Everyone wins.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 -- More detours or complications slow the action. Play fair and profit. Confer with your team. Accept a promise.

Incorporate creative ideas into the plan for a possible increase in income. Stick to the budget like glue.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 -- Invest in your career. Talk about the practical demands of your plan, and options. Research the background info.

Meet a deadline. A loved one shows the way. Heed a cautious person’s warning.

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 -Keep your promises. An old piece gets a new look. Fantasies may have to be delayed (but not abandoned). Replenish reserves, and replace something that’s worn out. Rethink practical issues.

Improve communications. Find excuses for laughter.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 -- Someone’s impressed.Your heart is in your work. Handle basics first. Get the word out. Develop a practical message format. Talk about how you feel.

Review the situation. Get together with loved ones and play.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 -Compromise in a power struggle. First, get clear on applicable rules. Pay bills today and tomorrow. This adds even more to your status. Increase your equity. Wait to see what develops before choosing direction.

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Last year’s lineup of movies, music and TV has left some pretty big shoes to fill for 2014. Last year saw Sandra Bullock floating in space, a Netflix comedy-drama about a women’s prison, pop geniuses releasing albums and Beyoncé changing the game by releasing a secret album with 14 songs and 17 music videos.

Can 2014 compare with its upcoming releases?

MOVIES

TV SHOWS “GIRLS” JAN. 12

In its two seasons, “Girls” has captivated me. I’ve made sure I have HBO GO just for this show. Lena Dunham created a show that connects with people. Following the difficult and awkward lives of four friends in New York, every college student should watch this. It’s fresh, honest and blunt. Catch up before the new season, and see why I’m obsessed.

“SHAMELESS” JAN. 12

Returning for its fourth season, “Shameless” will jump back into the lives of the Gallagher family, a Chicago family living in poverty. The first three seasons were exceptionally funny and captivating. William H. Macy and Emily Rossum do an extraordinary job with the comedy-drama, but the real star is Joan Cusack. Can someone get this woman an Emmy?

“THE FOSTERS”JAN. 13

Call me a softy, but I love a good family drama. I never got into shows with teenage pregnancies or lying teenagers, but ABC hit the spot with this series, focusing on a lesbian couple who takes in two foster kids on top of the three they already have.

It’s heartbreaking. It’s inspiring. It’s corny. It’s a pretty great show.

“LOOKING” JAN. 19

“Looking” is the new HBO series that will follow a group of gay men living in San Francisco. That’s all I know — that’s all I need to know. HBO has a had huge successes with a lot of its series, and this one is looking to be a new hit. It seems to follow in the footsteps of “Girls,” therefore I have to give it a try.

“GAME OF THRONES” APRIL 2

It’s another HBO great, and I watched the first two seasons in less than three days. The show draws in audiences and has them rooting for their favorite characters, until they die — after all, a lot of deaths happen in this show. The story follows the lives of different people trying to take over the throne and rule based off the fantasy series of the same name. The series showcases heartbreak, sex, betrayal and strong character development.

“ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK”

Premiering in summer of 2013, the Netflix original drew in audiences everywhere. Revolving around the inmates of a woman’s prison, OITNB gave me everything I needed.

It quickly became one of my favorite shows of all time. The second season may not have a release date, but if it follows a trend, I’ll be in a prison coma come summertime.

“I, FRANKENSTEIN” JAN. 24

Color me intrigued for this movie. I’ve seen the trailer multiple times over break as I spent most of my time at Showplace 12.

The first time I saw the trailer, I was not excited and I was mostly bored. But as I saw the trailer at every single movie, it grew on me. It looks fun, action packed and who doesn’t want to see Aaron Eckhart (“Thank You for Smoking”) raise hell as Frankenstein’s monster?

“THE LEGO MOVIE” FEB. 7

Batman. Wizards. Abraham Lincoln.

Legos? The trailer had me at Lego Batman making butt jokes. Who doesn’t need a good laugh every once in a while? I’ll make this my only kid movie worth seeing this year. Who cares about the story? Morgan Freeman is in it.

“THE OTHER WOMAN” APRIL 25

Call me whatever you want, but I love a good chick flick, especially ones where women band together to take down a womanizing man who treats them like garbage. In this movie, three women (Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton) work together to take down the one thing they have in common: the same boyfriend. It looks funny, sexy and full of terrible puns. It’s going to be great.

“NEIGHBORS” MAY 9

I’ll see anything with Seth Rogen. I even suffered through “The Guilt Trip.” But it looks as if he is returning to his roots, taking on Zac Efron in a battle to control the neighborhood. The trailer is enough to know the movie will be raunchy enough to satisfy my hard R rating movie needs.

If you haven’t yet, go watch the restricted trailer. It’s worth it.

“X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST” MAY 23

Labeled as “this year’s ‘Argo,’” this film is the one I am most excited about. A group of old overweight men take on Nazis to steal back already stolen art. It’s as if someone took all the blood, guts and Tarantino out of “Inglourious Basterds” and made this movie just for me. It looks witty, action packed and has an all star cast. I mean, John Goodman fights Nazis. What more do we need?

I’m nervous about this one. Hollywood has taken one of my favorite comic book stories of all time and put it into movie form. Already, I’ve noticed the terrible decisions to make Wolverine the main character, yet again, and to reduce the strong female roles in the movie. I’ll see it, and hopefully, I’ll like it. As long as it’s better than “X-Men: First Class” I’ll be satisfied. It’s not much of a standard, though.

“THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL” MARCH 7

“THE FAULT IN OUR STARS” JUNE 6

“THE MONUMENTS MEN” FEB. 7

I know two things about this movie: a concierge and a lobby boy are on the run from the cops, and it was written and directed by Wes Anderson. Do we need to know any more?

“NOAH” MARCH 28

Two of everything. Elephants, tigers, bears and movie tickets, please. Director Darren Aronofsky, the man who brought us “Black Swan,” “Requiem for a Dream” and “Pi,” brings us the story of Noah and the ark with a little style to it — combining an apocalypse, an army of men, a storm, more animals than the Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Emma Watson. I need to see this twice.

I’ll be bringing multiple boxes of tissues to this one. From the book

by Indy author John Green, the movie will follow the story of two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group. If it’s anything like the book, it will make audiences laugh and cry. The tagline, “One Sick Love Story,” still troubles me, but I have high, high hopes for this movie.

MUSIC “FADING WEST” BY SWITCHFOOT JAN. 14

A documentary, which will accompany Switchfoot’s ninth studio album, follows the band as the members travel to multiple surfing destinations. Switchfoot is already on tour to promote the album. Check out more info on the tour and album on the band’s website.

“X” BY CHRIS BROWN UNSCHEDULED

“X” is Chris Brown’s sixth studio album. He started recording it in 2012, and he said this album is moving away from pop — he’s going for the “Quincy Jones approach.” It will be a double album, with 10 songs on each.

MÖTLEY CRÜE UNSCHEDULED

Mötley Crüe has been a staple in rock music since the ’80s.

Although in recent years, the band focused more on touring and live events instead of releasing new music. However, that changes this year. The band has announced one final album and tour before breaking up.

“AFTER THE DISCO” BY BROKEN BELLS JAN. 14

Broken Bells is made up of Brian Burton and The Shins’ James Mercer. The former is most recognizable as Danger Mouse and the other half of Gnarls Barkley.

Burton had great success working with The Black Keys, Beck and Norah Jones. The most interesting song from “After the Disco” has to be “Holding on For Life,” as it is based on an alien encounter that Mercer and Burton supposedly had.

ED SHEERAN FEB. 17

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to release his second studio album. After achieving international acclaim for his first, he wrote a few songs for Taylor Swift and One Direction before headlining his own tour. Rick Rubin produced it and Sheeran recorded the new album in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles.

ADELE UNSCHEDULED

Adele went to London to lay down vocals for her third album, according to The Independent, a British newspaper.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS UNSCHEDULED

The California rockers are still touring to promote its last album, “I’m with You” from 2011, but have talked about getting back into the studio soon for another album. With bassist Flea in the supergroup Atoms For Peace, the band slated early this year as the start time for recording.

SOUNDGARDEN UNSCHEDULED

Another ’90s powerhouse band is making a new album for the new year. Although details are a bit foggy, bassist Ben Shepherd said the band plans to start recording after its “King Animal” tour 71371 concludes.

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