November 1, 2011

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

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Last Monday evening, nine separate incidents of car burglaries were reported in UAA’s Residential parking lots.

By Teresa Kennedy Assistant News Editor

A male student was assaulted before entering the Student Union last Thursday morning around 10:00 a.m. The student’s name has not been released by the University Police Department. The victim was not seriously injured; the attacker struck him in the neck as he passed and then continued on his way. While friends may horseplay around in this matter, the student and the assailant were strangers. “Talking to the victim, it definitely wasn’t playing around,” said UPD Deputy Chief Brad Munn. UPD searched the Student Union and adjoining buildings following the assault but did not locate the assailant. “We’re not sure if he’s still on campus or not, but that’s why we put out the campus wide alert urging people to be careful,” Munn said. Munn did confirm that witnesses were present but that no one stayed to give their report to the officers that arrived on the scene. The intent of the assault is still unknown. The assailant did not take money nor threaten the

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UAA campus sees Thawing rise in break in out cold and assault crimes murder

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The average Alaskan resident who attends UAA full time pays a minimum of $806.00 in student fees each year. If a student attends college for four years, that total grows to $3,224.00. This amount is made up of smaller amounts such as $108.00 for the Athletic fee, a $96.00 fee for the Health center and a $10.00 fee for the Concert Board. But with many students taking five years to complete their degree, it adds an additional $806.00, bringing student fees to a staggering 4,030.00 by the end of a five-year college career. “All I know is that with all of that

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Nine reported vehicle break-ins and one assault last week deemed unusual

victim in any way. An email sent out to the Anchorage campus community described the attacker as a “white male between 6’–6’2” with short blonde facial hair and “buzz cut”

“We usually get them sporadically every now and then, but it’s unusual to have so many all at once.” -Detective Virginia Jakasha hair, and was wearing blue jeans and a black hooded jacket.” The assault occurred in the midst an ongoing investigation into several car break-ins that occurred in the UAA Residential parking lots this last week. The break-ins occurred between the evening of Monday, Oct. 24 and ended sometime Tuesday morning. Nine separate individuals have come forward to report break-ins into their vehicles so far. Detective Virginia Jaksha, who is leading the breakin investigation, says the

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circumstances are unusual. “We usually get them sporadically every now and then,” Jaksha explained, “but it’s not normal to have so many all at once.” In an attempt to catch the student behind the car thefts, UPD is patrolling the housing parking lots. But at this time, the best thing for students to do is to keep their iPods and wallets inside the house. “Make sure your cars are locked, don’t keep any valuables in them,” Jaksha advised students. When considering both the high amount of break-ins and the recent assault, the UAA campus might seem unsafe to students at the moment. But Jaksha is not overly concerned at this point. “It’s unusual for right now, but I don’t think that necessarily means there’s an increase in the overall crime rate,” Jaksha said. UPD is asking anyone who sees someone matching the description of the assailant, or who may information regarding the car burglaries to come forward. UPD can be reached at 786-1120 or through their office in Eugene Short Hall on UAA campus.

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cases in Alaska By Alden Lee

Assistant Features Editor

The case had grown cold. It was a discouraging inevitability. Sitka Police spent hours combing the area around the crime scene, collecting scattered clothing, traces of blood and hair, even the victim’s jewelry. The body had been found, buried naked beneath a fallen tree near a bike trail the victim had walked down just two mornings earlier. Police uncovered a short-sleeved blouse, a dark green letterman jacket, and a single sock. The cause of death was established: sexual assault followed by asphyxiation from a wad of mud and leaves forced down the throat. A man came forward claiming to be the murderer, with a detailmatching confession that made him a believable suspect. Yet for all the evidence collected in the case of 17-year-old Jessica Baggen’s murder on March 4, 1996, further discrepancies remained. There was no physical proof linking Richard Bingham, a 35-year-old college janitor, as the killer. A jury eventually found him not SEE COLD CASE PAGE 5

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Alaska-based soldiers headed home FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The withdrawal of almost all U.S. Forces in Iraq means that hundreds of Alaskabased military personnel will be coming home. The Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner says President Obama’s announcement last week will result in the end of the conflict for 550 soldiers at military bases in Alaska. Thousands of personnel from Alaska military installations have served in Iraq during the course of the war, which began in March 2003. The News-Miner says Alaska-based soldiers still in Iraq include those from the 168th Air Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base and some Guard members from Eielson. The 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Wainwright, also is in Iraq as part of an aviation task force that includes more than 500 soldiers from six Lower 48 units.

2nd man charged in deadly Anchorage bar fight

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Police have charged a second man with murder in a deadly Anchorage bar shooting. The Anchorage Daily News reports 31-year-old Ryan Laulu was charged Friday in the Oct. 10 shooting outside J.J.’s Lounge in east Anchorage. Two men were killed and two others were wounded. The newspaper cites court documents in which police allege Laulu admitted to shooting Ka Meng Chang as he ran across Muldoon Road toward the bar. Chang’s body was found lying in the busy street. Lee Chee Chang, the victim’s brother, is accused of shooting 35-year-old Emelio Ramirez in the bar’s parking lot. Ramirez had called Laulu to the bar to retrieve his firearm.

Miracle baby emerges from Turkish quake rubble ERCIS, Turkey (AP) — After 48 hours, a miracle emerged from the rubble: a 2-week-old baby girl brought out half-naked but alive from the wreckage of an apartment building toppled by Turkey’s devastating earthquake. Rescue workers erupted in cheers and applause Tuesday at sight of the infant — and again hours later when her mother and grandmother were pulled out, their survival a ray of joy on an otherwise grim day. The death toll from Sunday’s 7.2-magnitude quake climbed to at least 459 as desperate survivors fought over aid and blocked aid shipments. A powerful aftershock ignited widespread panic that turned into a prison riot in a nearby provincial city. With thousands of quake survivors facing a third night out in the open in near-freezing temperatures, Turkey set aside its national pride and said it would accept international aid offers, even from Israel, with which it has had strained relations.

ICE officer ordered held in Arizona pot case

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal deportation officer accused of leading authorities on a high-speed desert chase as he threw bundles of marijuana from his government truck was ordered Tuesday to remain behind bars by a judge who said the officer “took an oath and ignored it.” Jason Alistair Lowery, 34, is a flight risk and danger to the community, and should remain imprisoned, federal magistrate Edward Voss said at a hearing. Lowery was a deportation officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement before his Oct. 18 arrest. If convicted of all counts, Lowery could face 10 years to life in prison. Lowery was under surveillance by state police and federal agents last week when authorities say he picked up a load of marijuana in his government-issued truck during a sting operation. A 45-minute chase at speeds up to 110 mph ended when the truck rolled just south of Sacaton, about 40 miles outside of Phoenix.

Local teacher claims national award

Lisa Wardle honored by “A Day Made Better” teaching program By Taylor Guetschow Contributor

Nationwide, the 2009-2010 school year required $1.3 billion more in classroom supplies and materials than what teachers received in funding. This extra $1.3 billion came out of teacher’s pockets, parental support, and PTAs. The average teacher spends $356 out of pocket in supplies and resources, according to the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA). NSSEA also reported that 92 percent of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies, while 85 percent spend their money on instructional materials. Yet teachers are not standing entirely alone. Office Max has created a non-profit organization called “A Day Made Better,” partnering up with the Adopt-AClassroom organization. These groups are working to raise funds for teachers by working with principals around the country to locate outstanding teachers, and surprising them with a $1,000 donation from Office Max and “A Day Made Better” award. 1,000 teachers are chosen each year for the award based on a passion for teaching, innovation in the classroom, and dedication to the profession and the success of their students. Most of the teachers work at Title I schools, where at least 40 percent of the students meet the federal assistance criteria.

The charities report that on average teachers spend $1,000 of their own money in the classroom, and they are working to erase this expense. They have donated $4.5 million in grants and supplies since 2007, helping over 66,000 classrooms every year through donations given by Adopt-AClassroom. This year, Karen Orfitelli, from Whaley School, and Lisa Wardle, from Russian Jack Elementary, were Alaskans honored for their dedication. Across the country, schools set up assemblies for the surprise award presentation. At Russian Jack Elementary, the award presentation was an extremely secretive operation, and only the administrative assistant and principal knew about the award. Students in kindergarten as well as first, second and third graders gathered to learn about bus safety. Wardle, a third grade teacher and the school photographer, began preparing to take photos when it became clear something else was going to take place at the end of the safety presentation. Wardle, reflecting on the moment, said she turned five or six shades of red and kept asking herself if this was really happening when she realized she was the focus of the special presentation. The school cheered Wardle on, including Wardle’s own 18 third graders who were excited to have

their teacher and class recognized. Wardle was presented with a certificate from “A Day Made Better” and a massive box of supplies, which included a desk chair, printer, camera, wall decorations, calculators, a label maker, and other basic classroom supplies. Wardle was not the only one to receive gifts. “A Day Made Better” also presents the school with three or four shopping carts full of supplies. Adopt-A-Classroom gave teachers tote bags with supplies that varied depending on the grade. Weeks after the presentation, Wardle and her students are still dealing with the aftermath of the award. “I don’t know where to put it all!” Wardle said, after catching the students discussing how many of them they think can fit in the box once it is finally empty. Wardle estimated she usually spends roughly $800 out of her pocket on supplies for her classroom. The government offers teachers a $250 tax deduction for school supplies, which still leaves many teachers short. The money Wardle puts into the classroom is important for her and her classroom environment, since she says it gives them the tools to be successful. “It’s worth it, its builds their self-esteem, and builds their character,” Wardle said.

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money, I could potentially be taking extra classes and graduating sooner,” said civil engineering major Sean McNulty. In the USUAA elections set for Nov. 8 and 9, not only will students be able to vote for new representation, they will have the opportunity to weigh in on whether or not UAA adds another mandatory fee, the green fee. The green fee would be a three-dollar fee for students enrolled in three or more credits at all UAA campuses. Interested students could then partner with a faculty or staff member to submit a project to the designated board and potentially receive funding from this accumulated fund. These projects would be required to focus on sustainability but could vary in method. The green fee funds would be managed by USUAA bylaws and any funding not used for a project would roll over into the next funding period. UAF has already seen notable success with a similar program known as SIREN. The SIREN fee is an annual $20.00 per student fee that was put into effect in the fall of 2009. These funds were used to finance a solar panel project that ultimately replaced 4.5 percent of UAF’s 2009 energy expenditure. The green fee is being put forth by USUAA Senator Johnnie E. Templeton and House Speaker Daniel Ribuffo as an effort to promote sustainability here on the UAA campus. “I myself am paying for college, but I feel like this is a chance to excel. I am ok with paying three dollars so that someone else, or myself in the future, may succeed further in college,” said Ribuffo. 20,559 students are currently enrolled with UAA. If the fee were to be enacted, the first year alone would generate a pool of roughly $61,677. The money would then be allocated to innovative students and overseeing faculty members’ projects. Though no such project currently exists, Ribuffo feels confident that once the money is in place student-teacher teams will take advantage of it. “Having a pool of money for ‘sustainability’ exclusively, will encourage students to actually flush ideas out and turn them into actions,” said Ribuffo. Many students question the validity of such a fund when the money will be coming out of student pockets. “There are so many groups on campus already trying to make UAA more sustainable,” said USUAA student Senator and Chairmen of student affairs Alejandra Buitrago. “People should pull resources from them before creating a whole new pot of income for projects that we don’t even know if people want to do.” Students will vote next week on USUAA representation and the fate of the green fee. Booths will be located in the Student Union building.

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Kachemak campus introduces outdoor courses to students

KBC adds new classes to spring schedule

By John Budnik

“We’re focused on getting Contributor people comfortable with the Winter camping and telemark outdoors and safety,” said T.J. skiing are among the new courses Miller, an assistant professor set for the 2012 spring semester at UAA who teaches outdoor at the Kachemak Bay Campus education. (KBC), located in Homer. This One goal of the program will be the first year that KBC is for students to become “a will be offering outdoor classes, competent second to a skilled though attempts have been made leader.” According to Miller, that in the past. goal entails shaping foundational “This is a pilot program,” said safety skills and developing good Carol Swartz, campus director of decision-making. KBC. “There aren’t that many For outdoor classes at UAA, opportunities here most equipment at UAA to take is provided these classes.” except for Swartz believes the personal it is up to students clothing to show interest appropriate in order to expand for the class. the program. She Students have also said she has to provide their received help from own food for faculty at UAA’s winter camping main campus in through KBC, -Carol Swartz, Campus but Anchorage to get sleeping Director of KBC bags and tents the program going at KBC. will be rented Students who enroll in telemark from UAA’s Outdoor Leadership skiing will be taking two field department. However, students trips to Ohlson Mountain near at KBC take telemark skiing will Homer and Anchorage’s Hilltop have to provide their own skis. ski area. Winter camping will Outdoor Leadership is a minor also travel to Ohlson Mountain for students can complete at UAA. an overnight camping trip. Both Other classes that are part of outdoor classes will be taught by the minor include backpacking, Adjunct Professor Libby Bushell. canoeing, river rafting, sea Bushell is the executive kayaking, rock climbing, ice director and lead instructor for climbing, skiing, crevasse rescue, the Homer Wilderness Leaders water safety and an assortment of and has international outdoor leadership courses. experience. Outdoor education is an interest “She’s climbed mountains all spreading to other campuses like over the place like Mexico and KBC and, according to Miller, France,” said Swartz. each outdoor class he has taught Outdoor classes are not entirely has had full enrollment. Outdoor about play, however. Along with students come from various being outdoors, both classes backgrounds in skill level and at KBC will spend time in the outdoor experience. classroom learning about safety “We’re really a part of this,” and risk management. said Swartz. “We’re able to According to Swartz, KBC do this with collaboration with will follow closely in the steps UAA’s Outdoor and Recreational of the classes taught out of the departments and T.J. Miller.” main campus of UAA. For most Miller’s reason for getting beginning outdoor classes, safety interested in this particular field is an important highlight in the might also inspire students to do curriculum. the same.

This is a pilot program. There aren’t that many opportunities here at UAA to take these classes.”

Methods questioned in naming Anchorage fifth dangerous city By Jonathon Taylor

Parker said the“uniqueness of each locatio” includes how police Earlier this month when departments report and view Forbes released its list of the most different crimes. dangerous cities in the nation, “Here in Anchorage, if a person Anchorage came in at number five. woke up from a night of drinking Now questions are being raised with friends or something, and about the validity of the report and thought, ‘I feel like I had sex’ whether the methodology used to and reported it to the police, we create it was flawed. would investigate and pursue that Forbes used data from the claim as a rape,” he explained FBI’s Uniform Crime Report “In a place like New York, they’d (UCR) statistics released on Oct. probably say, ‘Too bad.’” 3 to compile its report. Cities Additionally, the UCR relies were ranked based upon the on police departments voluntarily average number of violent crimes reporting the data (rape, murder, “Not aggravated all cities assault, and “Here in Anchorage, participate,” robbery) said the D3 if a person woke committed per analysis, and 100,000 people. up from a night of some data is Take Detroit, drinking with friends incomplete for instance. For instance, or something, and The Michigan when searching city has been thought, ‘I feel like I for data for devastated by had sex’ and reported Springfield, the economic Illinois, several it to the police, we downturn and of the fields was named the would investigate in the table most dangerous and pursue that claim generated are city in the blank. as a rape. In a place report. But Springfield an analysis like New York, they’d was ranked by detroithub. probably say, ‘Too at number com’s Data three in the bad.” Driven Detroit, Forbes report, -APD Spokesman Lt. and or D3, seems to Police Dave Parker Chief Robert indicate Forbes may have been Williams off the mark. wasn’t pleased. D3 pointed out that, while “I don’t want to point fingers Forbes may rank Detroit as the at anyone else,” Williams told the most dangerous city according to Springfield State Journal Register 2010 data, in 2009, Forbes also on Oct. 4, “but I’ll tell you that we ranked Detroit as the 12th safest have a very strict interpretation as city in the nation. to how we report our crimes We “Is it possible that in the span of continue each year to compare only two years, Detroit went from apples to apples, and we see a being the twelfth safest city to the downward trend I respectfully most dangerous?” D3 questioned. dispute those statistics, as well as The Anchorage Police the methodology.” Department isn’t too happy about The D3 analysis also noted the report, either. the unique methodology of the “It’s like comparing apples to report Forbes used a different oranges,” said APD Spokesman method of measuring the size of Lt. Dave Parker. the Detroit metropolitan area than According to the FBI website, it did the other cities in the top 10, the UCR program was developed potentially undermining the city’s in 1929 in order to create an supposed number one ranking accurate database of nationwide As APD Deputy Chief Steve crime statistics The goal was to Smith , “Crime on Decline, [The create a place where cities, states, Northern Light, Oct. 18] the crime and other localities could look rate in Anchorage is dropping. back over the years and see how Parker said the reason is they were doing when it came to two-fold: better enforcement and cutting crime rates, Parker said investigation, and more jail time However, on the UCR website, and better sentencing Somewhat the FBI explicitly warns against similar to Rudy Giuliani and the using the data to rank and compare New York City crime rate in the cities, counties, and states 1990s, Parker said the crackdown “Data users should not rank on crime – particularly illegal locales because there are many drugs – is making the city safer factors that cause the nature He just wants the statistics to be and type of crime to vary from used properly. place to place,” the guidelines D3’s analysis agrees read “UCR statistics include “We cannot be defensive only jurisdictional population about the issues we face,” their figures along with reported report concludes “We must be crime, clearance, or arrest data. proactive. We just want the data, Rankings ignore the uniqueness and the analysis, to be accurate.” of each locale.”

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$100 bet gets Calif. man stuck in child swing set VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) -- A 21-yearold Northern California man was left hanging at a playground swing set overnight after he got stuck in the diaper-like seat for nine hours. Vallejo police say the man made a $100 bet with his friends that he could fit into a child’s swing at Blue Rock Springs Park on Friday night. With the help of liquid laundry detergent, he managed to slide his legs into the seat. Authorities say that’s when he got stuck - and his friends took off. A groundskeeper found the man screaming for help the next morning. Firefighters cut the chains off the swing and took him to the hospital, where a cast cutter was used to remove the seat. The man’s name has not been released.

Bounty of brew for Brazilian jail holding police

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Brazilian police say they are trying to find out why 2,600 cans of beer were delivered to a jail holding police officers charged with crimes. The Rio de Janeiro radio station BandNews FM reports the beer was delivered Sunday to the prison in a northern suburb of the city. Police inspector Waldyr Soares Filho tells the O Globo newspaper that officials are investigating the person who allowed the alcohol into the facility. He says he does not believe it was meant to be used for a party, but doesn’t offer an alternative explanation. Local newspapers last month published photos of a party at the same jail thrown by an officer charged with 16 murders. The man later escaped.

Performance artist gives birth in NYC art gallery

NEW YORK (AP) -- A performance artist who said giving birth is the “highest form of art” has delivered a baby boy - inside a New York City art gallery Marni Kotak gave birth at 10:17 a.m. on Tuesday, the Microscope Gallery in Brooklyn said in a brief statement, adding that everyone was recuperating on Wednesday. It said the baby was 21 inches long and weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. The gallery did not say how many people attended the birth or offer other details. A video of the birth will be added to the gallery’s upcoming exhibition. The 36-year-old artist had set up a home-birth center at the gallery, turning the space into a brightly decorated bedroom with ocean blue walls and photo-imprinted pillows. During “The Birth of Baby X” durational piece, which began Oct. 8, Kotak spent as much time at the gallery as possible talking to visitors about motherhood, art and other issues. She said those who left their contact information would be notified when she went into labor. She expected about 15 people to attend.

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A little help from a friend Dogs lend services and therapy to Anchorage PAWS program

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A fuzzy friend. A colorful companion. A pampered pal. To most, a pet is someone who is always there to provide a lending paw, a furry comfort, a companion that will always be there; it’s a lifelong commitment. But there are also pets that come into some peoples’ lives to serve another important purpose. These critters are service animals and therapy pets. They provide people in need with hope and guidance. Around Anchorage, programs offer therapy pets and service animals when needed. Alaska Assistance Dogs, created by Carole Shay and her husband Dodd Shay in 2001, trains and provides service animals to people around Anchorage, Eagle River, and Wasilla. The Shays themselves required training, and were taught by the best. “We are all trained by Dr. Bonnie Bergin, the person who started service dogs,” said Carole. “With her guidance we were able to get started and bring help to the blind and mentally disabled who need the extra help.” Puppies are trained from a young age, learning over 80 commands, before they are able to be out on their own with the disabled. The Shays also provide dogs to Providence Hospital’s Pet Assisted Wellness Service (PAWS) program. The hospital takes the dogs and allows use of them to patients in the hospital who need them most. The PAWS program also provides patients with therapy pets. Most psychologists believe that therapy pets have positive health effects, including lowering blood pressure and easing

depression. Volunteers are allowed to sign up to bring their pets in when requested. In 2010, over 824 volunteers did so and even more are expected this year. Mike Lewis, dog blogger for the Anchorage Daily News,

“I just love knowing that the dog I spent so much time training can do that for people. I’m addicted to the feeling and can’t get enough of it.”

-Mike Lewis PAWS volunteer and dog blogger

volunteers every year at PAWS with his two Yorkies, Eddie and Jillie. “I heard about the therapy dog program at Providence Alaska Medical Center, and I decided to check it out. Immediately, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for,” said Lewis. Lewis has shared many of his heartwarming experiences over his dog blog, but the feeling of happiness and pride in helping others stands out every time. “It is so rewarding to me. I haven’t had a single visit that I didn’t feel good about. Oh, there might be one patient or resident who isn’t into it, but there’s always 4-5 more who I can tell we cheer up,” said Lewis. “I just love knowing that the dog I spent so much time training can do that for people. I’m addicted to the feeling and can’t get enough of it.” The PAWS program not only provides therapy pets to patients at

the hospital, but also to UAA students. With the stress of schoolwork, combined with dark days, and for some, homesickness, depression is a big issue on campus. Debra Lovaas, director of University Housing, Dining and Conference Services, is in charge of approving or denying students for therapy pets. Lovaas has seen many attempt to beat the system, claiming they are in need of a therapy pet but end up not really needing them for health reasons. As a result, a strict process has been enacted so that only those who really need the therapy pets can qualify to get them. “The student must first seek assistance through disability support services for therapy animals,” said Lovaas. “They then work with Residence Life. Housing works with the student upon final approval that the therapy animal is a continued and essential part of on-going therapy.” After gaining permission, the animal, whether it is a cat, a small dog, or even a gerbil, is then allowed into the dorms. Students can keep the therapy animal for the duration of their therapy. Service animals do not have any restrictions. If a student is legally blind or mentally handicapped and needs the assistance of a service animal, it is required by law for the school to allow it. “When students need to take service animals into classrooms we do provide faculty notification. Typically there are a handful of students who request and use service animals in classrooms in any given semester,” said Kaela Parks, director of Disability Support Services. Students can be spotted around campus with service dogs bearing red vests to show their status as a service dog.

There is such a large market for filtered water because of suspected contamination of municipal water, the taste associated with certain ions in the water and because of trace minerals that can impact your health over time. Every city’s water is different, however, and therefore citizens of different metropolises have different concerns. Anchorage municipal water has added chlorine and fluorine. According to Deanna Crump of SGS Environmental Inc., an independent lab commissioned by Anchorage for water testing, Anchorage passes all EPA standards with flying colors. Adding fluorine to municipal water was recommended by Dr. Richard Foulkes in 1973 through a 1900 page research paper. He could have just said that it should be added to drinking water to aide in the prevention of cavities. Too bad 19 years later, he found out that his research assistants hadn’t been totally honest and falsified data. Whoops. After all, only 2% of Europe has water with added fluorine, according to healingdaily.com. Regardless, we still know that fluorine is good for your dental health, in appropriate amounts. There is such a level of fluorine consumption called fluorosis (only during childhood), where too much fluorine in your diet will make your teeth stained with yellow stripes for life. Some high-end filters claim the ability to filter out fluorine. Anchorage Waste Water Utility (AWWU) fluorinates their water at 0.7 parts per million, the recommended level by the American Water Works Association and required by an Anchorage mandate. At this level,

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By Kate Lindsley

fluorosis is highly unlikely to happen, even in infants. No harm, no foul. Sometimes, dangerous minerals enter the water supply such as arsenic or lead. Poisoning of these chemicals can lead to mind-boggling symptoms like confusion, dizziness, memory loss, vomiting and drowsiness. Don’t confuse these with symptoms of a hangover. However, you can sleep peacefully knowing that AWWU (the business that regulates most of the municipal water of Anchorage) states that traces of lead in our water is so low that it is often non-detectable, and that levels of arsenic meet EPA standards. However, if your pipes have lead solder, amounts of lead could leech from there are therefore would not be detected by standard measurements of city water. This would be the main reason I’d recommend a water filter. There are quite a few water filters on the market. They range from ones that filter using sand, carbon, a screen, ion absorption, ceramic plates, UV light and reverse osmosis. Some filters use a combination of all of the above. There are filters that attach to your faucet, installed in your fridge, stored inside your fridge or even mangled into water bottles. The engineering behind filtering water is complex and darn lucrative. It’s almost worth getting a minor in.

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PB&J: Spread it around

To combat food insecurity in Anchorage, PSB 212 (Humanities) Human Services club is collecting ealthUAA Science Build (nursing) peanut butter and jelly donations BMH By Nola Irwin Contributor during breaks. LRC This fall marks the sixth annual UAA Parking Services is RH (counseling and health) Ton in Ten peanut butter and jelly offering students with outstanding food drive. The drive begins Nov. parking tickets the chance to pay 7Parking and ends Nov. Services 17. Ira Rosnel, a them in peanut butter and jelly. humanities professor ESH at UAA, is Three regular sized jars of peanut the founder of the drive. The drive butter and jelly can clear your AHS has been steadily growing since name of a $35 parking ticket. its beginning in 2005. Tickets that have late fees can be “It’s Bookstore about helping people,” paid with six jars PB or J. The says professor Rosnel, who is offer lasts the duration of the food University Center hopeful this year will be record- drive. breaking. Rosnel has designed a class Student Life Hunger is a national problem. around the food drive. The class is Club Council In 2010, 48.8 million Americans called Interventions with Families lived in food insecure homes. in Crisis, and earns students one ENGR Hunger issues are especially upper division Humanities credit. present on ADM college campuses, According to Rosnel, students in where some students have to the class explore hunger in Alaska niversity Center (wolfcard) decide between dropping a and community involvement in class and missing a few meals. respect to its management as Aviation Center Rosnel’s advice on student hunger a social responsibility. Rosnel is to Diesel never pass up a free meal. says that Humanities majors are Auto Technology One such opportunity will be happening at the Student Union on Nov. 7, where volunteers will be handing out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Donations can be made in barrels stationed all over UAA’s campus. Barrels are assigned according to university department. After collection, the content of each barrel is weighed. The winning department is awarded the Peanut Butter Cup, a trophy complete with an engraving of the winner’s names. Last year the financial aid department took home the Peanut Butter Cup after their barrel weighed in at 780 pounds. The peanut butter and jelly donations are distributed among agencies on campus and around Anchorage. Last year the UAA Student Health and Counseling distributed 450 bags of food to students. The PB and J food drive also successfully raised donations for the Commons, who do not provide food for students living on campus

different because they are not only thinking about theory, they are thinking about action. In the class, students get hands on experience on carrying out an effective food drive. The class meets five times a semester and plan all aspects of the Ton in Ten peanut butter and jelly food drive. Students work hand in hand with local agencies to dispense donations. Volunteer Locations positions for the Barrel initiative are open, including advertising,, food barrel distribution and collection, sandwich makers and food boxers.

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COLD CASE: relying on the public’s help Cold Case Unit targets unsolved murder cases while the Homicide Reward Fund sets a $20,000 incentive for tips and leads CONTINUED FROM COVER

guilty. The actual location more than half a decade after the of Baggen’s sexual assault original case had come up empty and killing could not be fully handed. The delay was due to the determined either; it was possible ever-growing list of cold cases she had been taken from the bike given to the unit. With limited trail and her body returned and CCU staff and available resources, buried once the deed was done. many of the files have to be put on Substantial suspects dwindled hiatus. as the investigation progressed. “It’s a very demanding Eventually, process,” leads dried up said Gallen. and the hunt “There are for Baggen’s only three of killer slowly us working on froze over in all of these old the small town cases; things of Sitka. progress at a Fifteen slow rate. We years later, the rely greatly case is in the on new tips to hands of the help us move Alaska State forward.” - Karen Foster, Homicide Trooper’s Karen Reward Fund Foster, Cold Case the Unit. Baggen’s mother of murder is recently solved one of 99 unsolved homicides cold case victim Bonnie Craig, is registered by the Alaska Bureau hoping to increase the number of of Investigation, a number the these tips for the CCU. Cold Case Unit hopes to reduce. Following her daughter’s death The CCU is a division of the in 1994, Foster established a nonState Troopers that looks into profit reward fund called “Family these unsolved murder cases. and Friends of Bonnie Craig” to Because the manpower and find Craig’s killer. Many Alaskan resources don’t exist for active residents contributed money to the duty officers to pursue cold case cause, but when the murderer was files, and a high level of dedication finally identified and convicted and experience is needed, the in July 2011, the funds were no CCU is comprised of retired longer needed for Craig’s case. law enforcement personnel. The Foster decided to use the money to current members are retired build up public interest and bring trooper Jim Gallen, retired APD in tips for other unsolved Alaska Captain Bill Gifford, and retired murders, through the Homicide trooper James Stogsdill. Reward Fund. The three work together on The fund will target four the 19 cold cases currently being specific cold cases. According to investigated, sharing any new Mark Weissler, a member of the information and tips that are Homicide Reward Fund’s board, received and collaborating on these four cases were chosen as research. the most likely to benefit from “We’ll go back through the tips and public interest. He said reports, reevaluate interviews, up to $20,000 would be rewarded search through evidence,” said for any information leading to the Gallen. “We’re looking for arrest or conviction of the killers. anything that could have been “Let’s get these terrible missed the first time around.” murders solved so [the victims’] The CCU investigators have to families and communities can review large numbers of detective heal,” Foster said in a September notes, patrol reports, photographs, press statement for the Homicide electronic information, laboratory Reward Fund. “Someone out documents, crime scene drawings there has information; that piece and diagrams, witness lead sheets, to the puzzle that law enforcement and suspect bios—most often for needs. Everyone deserves justice.” cases decades old that relied on A small, worn-down memorial outdated technology. still adorns the footbridge in “It is a long-term commitment Totem Park near the spot Baggen’s to pick up one of these cases and body had been discovered 15 pursue it,” said CCU Supervisor years ago. It stands as a memento Lieutenant Craig Allen. to the unsolved murder cases in Generally a case is brought to Sitka, Anchorage, and all across the CCU after it goes untouched the state of Alaska. for two years, but these unsolved If you have any information mysteries can often remain regarding these or other cold shelved for much longer. In the cases, please contact the Alaska case of Baggen’s 1996 murder, State Troopers Cold Case Unit at CCU members didn’t reopen the 907-269-5611. investigation until Sep. 2007,

“Let’s get these terrible murders solved so [the victims’] families and communities can heal. Everyone deserves justice.”

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Name: Jessica Baggen Age: 17 Date: March 4, 1996 Case: Last seen

walking home at 1:30 a.m. through Totem Park in Sitka, she was raped and suffocated to death. Her body was buried underneath a fallen tree.

Name: Shelley Connoly Age: 16 Date: Jan. 6, 1978 Case: Last seen

talking with four men inside Chilkoot Charlie’s. Her body was found Jan. 7 beside the railroad tracks just south of McHugh Creek.

Name: Eileen Wafer Age: 14 Date: June 10, 1982 Case: Last seen

babysitting her brothers at their Haines home, she was coaxed out of the apartment after the boys had been put to sleep. She was murdered and hidden in some bushes along the beach frontage of Portage Cove.

Name: Ann Saephan Age: 15 Date: Nov. 8, 2003 Case: Last seen

sitting in a car with some friends in the parking lot of the Space Station Video Arcade on Spenard Road, gunfire erupted from another vehicle, killing Saephan. The unknown gunman fled on foot.

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The Northern Light

Balancing our industry and our animals These days mankind seems to lose sight of the future and only think of ways to make a quick buck. Instead of that limited approach, we should be focusing on the longevity of our planet and how we’re going to keep our grandchildren fed. Things such as fishing and mining affect every part of life, whether it’s for humans or for animals. Fishing in Alaska is one of our most profitable resources. It is also the downfall of our marine ecosystem. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game the seafood industry contributes $5.8 billion and 78,500 jobs to the Alaskan economy. With such an abundant resource, there should be enough fish for everybody, including animals. That doesn’t seem to be the case. Steller sea lions, like those in the Aleutian Islands in western Alaska, have had a population drop of almost 90 percent since the 1970s according to the Humane Society. In 1997, the population was so low that they became listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Not coincidentally, the amount of trawling for ground fish, such as cod, has increased in and around the natural habitat of the sea lions. In turn, many believe that this is causing the Steller sea

lions to starve to death. Federal Authorities have a solution, a proposal to shut down fishing for cod and mackerel on 131,00 square miles along the Aleutian chain. That will take some jobs away, but not all. It will allow for the sea lions to get their fill, but not stop crab fisherman from doing their job. Another sea related issue is oil spills. Not only is the burning of fossil fuels melting holes in our atmosphere, it also puts our immediate sealife in danger. On Oct. 5, on a stormy New Zealand night, the cargo ship Rena ran into a GRAPHIC BY NICK FOOTE/TNL coral reef that is the home of thousands of sea creatures from plankton to whales. Rena contained 1,700 tons

of oil and 200 tons of diesel fuel, which now is

spilling over the Bay of Plenty. New Zealand is the sea bird capitol of the world and with an oil spill polluting the

waters there, there is little to no chance for the birds to all make it through. When oil seeps into feathers and birds preen and ingest the toxic chemicals causing suffering. Along with the oil the Rena is also carrying 1300 containers of ferro-silicon, a hazardous substance that is flammable if it makes contact with water. Now hazardous chemicals floating in the water are dangerous for not just animals but humans as well. If the tanker were to split open the damage could be catastrophic. These two recent events show that we need to find a way to allow animals and industry to coexist. In Alaska, we seem to have found a short-term solution for the sea lions. And although the U.S. has some of the strictest drilling regulations in the world, we are obviously not immune to oil spills. Even with our relatively strict state regulations on drilling and pollution, we must act cautiously. We need to have a dialogue about our long term goals as a state. So many current projects hold both our animals and our industries in the balance.

OUR MISTAKE On the October 25 issue of The Northern Light, the story on page 6, “German Club in Full Swing at UAA” was written by Amanda Brush, not Amanda Knapp.

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Occupy Wall Street is a protest of last resort

By Brett Frazer Contributor

Occupy Wall Street (OWS) is one of the most widespread protest movements in recent memory. What began as a few dozen people leaning cardboard signs against makeshift tents in Zuccotti Park has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon. Tens of thousands of protestors in cities all over the world are occupying various financial districts and public parks, and curious journalists follow. Yet these journalists seem to be confused, what exactly are these protests all about? The signs at any given protest feature a mélange of political and social messages, but there are three consistently cited observations about the OWS protestors; (1) they lack cohesive policy demands, (2) they reject a traditional organizational hierarchy, and (3) they refuse to engage with our already-existing representative democracy. In the mainstream media, these observations have largely been framed as criticisms, often coupled with pejorative

characterizations of the protestors themselves. However, criticizing the movement based on the aforementioned observations is misguided, and neglects the fundamental reasons behind OWS. There are very serious systemic problems with America’s political machine. House Republicans held our economy hostage during the debt-ceiling negotiations, ultimately resulting in the downgrading of U.S. debt. The Supreme Court believes corporations and unions are people. The President’s naivety has alienated him from Democrats and Republicans alike. The Congressional approval rating is at an all-time low of 9%. In short, Washington is broken. American citizens are sick of it, and so they have taken to the streets. Criticizing OWS for lacking cohesive policy or refusing to engage with politicians misses the point. OWS is not about ramming policy, which would ultimately be dismantled by Congress anyway, through a broken political system. Expecting prudence and pragmatism from our elected representatives, now more than ever,

seems unrealistic. OWS is a response to this political disarray. The protestors in OWS are profoundly dissatisfied with the status quo, and they feel like representative democracy has let them down.

“When Congress can’t figure out what they’re doing, should we really be surprised that OWS hasn’t quite established a cohesive policy?” -John Mouracade, Chair of the UAA Philosophy Department

Rather than sink into a catatonic malaise and drowning themselves in cynicism, the protestors are actively voicing their frustrations. They may not share a unified picture of a political utopia, but they all agree that the current state of affairs is unacceptable. John Mouracade, Chair of the UAA

Philosophy Department, visited New York and observed the protests. “When Congress can’t figure out what they’re doing, should we really be surprised that OWS hasn’t quite established a cohesive policy?” Mouracade said. Our country’s political woes are directly linked to our dilapidated and dysfunctional economy. Growth is negligible, unemployment is rampant, and things don’t seem to be improving. Criticizing the OWS protestors for being unemployed completely misses the point. Of course a substantial number of them are unemployed. Unemployment is close to 10 percent for people under 25 with a college degree. When one in ten recent college graduates can’t find work, and Washington is rendered useless by petulant politicking and feckless gesturing, protesting seems like a reasonable response. Despite the lack of actual policy proposals, OWS has actually been relatively consistent in promoting one message: our Nation’s policies ought to represent the views of average Americans just as much as corporations and the richest Americans. The effective tax rate for General Electric in

2010 was 7 percent. Hedge fund managers report most of their earnings as long-term capital gains, and are taxed at around 17 percent. Meanwhile, recent college graduates are burdened with insurmountable debt incurred from the ballooning cost of education, and they face few, if any, job prospects. Clearly, our economic policies aren’t adequately representing the 99 percent of us who aren’t rich enough to pay for college outof-pocket or report our earnings as capital gains. If our elected representatives, beholden to special interests and bombarded with lobbyists, won’t listen, then where can we turn? Wall Street is symbolic of where powerful economic interests overlap. It was on Wall Street that investment banks completely forwent risk management and gambled with other people’s money. It was on Wall Street that those banks, despite their irresponsibility, were bailed out by the government. Wall Street represents the one percent of America that has most of the wealth, and most of the political bargaining power. I am the 99 percent, and I say occupy away.

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Despite reports, the 99% are getting richer too Occupy Wall Street protesters fail to see the progress the entire country has made as a result of dynamic capitalism By Daniel McDonald Contributor

Every revolutionary movement needs a clear enemy. The French revolutionaries had the monarchy, while the Bolsheviks had the Tsarist aristocracy. Not to be outdone by those who came before them, the Occupy Wall Street movement has targeted the banks, modern hygiene, and the top one percent of income earners. Consequently, the most widely disseminated claim of the protesters is that one percent of the population own 38 percent of the wealth. This is often said with a great deal of self-assuredness, as if it were the coup de grâce of free-market capitalism. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released a report which found “that from 1979 to 2007, average inflationadjusted after-tax income grew by 275 percent for the [top] one

percent… And for the three-fifths of people in the middle of the income scale, the growth… was just under 40 percent,” The New York Times reported. While it is true that the top income earners had a larger share of the pie than they have in the past, this ignores the fact that everyone is better off. If given a choice between taking a quarter of a pie and half of a pie, your answer would depend on the size of the pie. Wealth has grown, as evidenced by the fact that every income group saw a gain over the past 30 years; it’ not a fixed pie. Just because your neighbor has become wealthier does not mean some poor schlub out there has become poorer. To make things worse, the CBO report uses household income as a measurement, which is associated with two problems. The first is that there are less people per household today than there were in 1979, meaning that per capita income has grown at a greater

rate than household income. Secondly, there are 39 million people in the bottom 20 percent of households and 64 million people in the top 20 percent. It shouldn’t be any wonder that an added 25 million people results in a greater household income disparity.

Just because your neighbor has become wealthier does not mean some poor schlub out there has become poorer. An additional error in accepting the CBO report at face value is that it doesn’t take into account actual flesh and blood people. The report says nothing about what happened to actual income earners in the top one percent; instead, it only tells us how much money is required to qualify for

the top bracket. Therefore, all we can take away from the report is that the top earners in 2007 earned more than the top earners in 1979. The problem is that most of the top income earners of 1979 are not the same people as those in 2007. A great deal of income mobility exists. The Department of the Treasury tracks information on individuals, and according to their data, 80 percent of millionaires are first generation. Additionally, of those in the very highest income group in 1996, 75 percent were in a lower bracket by 2005. Meanwhile, 86 percent of those in the poorest fifth in 1979 rose into a higher bracket by 1988 (15 percent of which reached the top bracket). Moreover, these numbers don’t tell us anything about the strides in the standard of living the poor now enjoy relative to the 1970s. According to the Census Bureau, of Americans officially designated as poor, 99 percent have electricity, running water, flushing toilets, and a refrigerator.

95 percent have a television, 88 percent a telephone, 71 percent a car, and 70 percent airconditioning. In 1970 for example, only 36 percent of all households (poor and rich alike) had air-conditioning. Many protesters can be seen using the latest iPhone, a technology that didn’t even exist a decade ago. In absolute terms, Americans today are far better off materially than they have ever been. Of course these facts do nothing to alleviate the poor job market; they are only useful in realizing that capitalism is a dynamic system that allows people to rise and fall. Nobody is in favor of private gains and socialized losses; we all have a right to be angry. But all this class warfare targeted at the wealthy is a lot of nonsense. Instead, we should be taking aim at the source of the problem, Washington D.C.

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Audio F’ile blazes with local talent By Heather Hamilton A&E Editor

When the words “local concert” or “local show” are thrown around, the first two genres of music that come to mind in Alaska are probably metal and something between folk and really tame rock. But what about hip hop? Despite its prevelance in pop culture, it doesn’t have much of a presence in Alaska’s local scene; you almost never hear of a hip hop show going down. “Hip hop here has been predominately underground,” said Teeka Ballas, the editor of F-Magazine. “I’d really like to celebrate the fact that it doesn’t have to be that way.” F-Magazine, a local art magazine published monthly, is a large supporter and promoter of the local art scene, which includes music and dance. Ballas, a UAA journalism alumni, came up with the idea to feature rarely heard musical genres in Alaska and included downloadable audio mixes from these artists. Hip hop was first. “Quarterly we’re going to have these Audio F’ile music mixes,” said Ballas. “It’ll be a different genre every time; the next one is going to be more of the acoustictype genre.” F-Magazine partnered with Tap Root to showcase local talents they uncovered, and on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, the first ever Audio F’ile was born. “At first, it was hard to find any artist, and then it was more than we could handle for only one night,” said Hannah Colver, another journalism student at

UAA. She fills multiple roles at F-Magazine alongside Ballas, and played a big part in planning Audio F’ile. J Roam, one of the artists and DJs of the night, attributes this to the lack of an open “scene” for hip hop artists in Alaska. J Roam has been part of multiple groups since he first started making music a decade ago. He explained that each time his band began to find their niche in the local scene, his fellow members would move down to the Lower 48 to further explore their careers as mucisians. The same goes for most hip hop artists in the state. “A lot of people early on, who were trying to make hip hop happen, realized that there was slim to nothing here, and moved out of state to pursue,” said J Roam “that’s why it ceased to exist for a long time; it didn’t even cease to exist because it never began.” Despite this, he continues to press on and have fun with his craft. He doesn’t hold much hope for the rest of the performers he met at Audio F’ile, however. “I don’t know of a time when there have been this many local hip hop groups together on one stage,” said J Roam. “I would not be surprised if, after tonight, given a year, half of these groups will have moved out of state to pursue music. I’m not trying to nay say or anything; hopefully they’ll stick around and make a scene, but I’m just not optimistic.” Despite the relawtively “underground” status of the local hip hop scene, AKUMATU (an Iñupiaq rapper

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based in Anchorage) has seen an impressive degree of exposure. She performed at Stockholm STOFF! Fringe Fest 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday, Aug. 27. AKU-MATU, who opened Audio F’ile, raps about her heritage. She weaves stories about the disappearing ice and the polar bears’ plight, and raps about how her mother was taken from her village and taught in the Lower 48. Where she was punished for speaking her native language. When performing, AKU-MATU wears articles of traditional clothing, further exposing her audiences to the Iñupiaq culture. Other artists that performed at Audio F’ile included Alaska Thunder Funk, A-Damn!, Smack Diesel, AK Collective, Real Day Connection and Irony Krause. The duo Irony Krause from Soldotna were especially well received. When they began performing, fans immediately took to the dance floor. Their set was cut short in the interest of keeping the program flowing. But when the next act wasn’t quite ready to go on stage, the crowd’s demand for them brought the two rappers back for another few songs. All the artists showed pride in their community, glorifying their home in Alaska through their lyrics. Perhaps with the exposure that F-Magazine and Tap Root provided them through Audio F’ile, and networking with one another, J Roam’s fears of losing the groups to more booming communities in the Lower 48 won’t be realized.

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By Kenzie Masson Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon lost his life in a shocking 15-car pile-up at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 16. Shortly after the race began that Sunday, two cars touched tires and a pileup ensued. As Wheldon approached the accident, he went over another car and spun into the air, causing the open cockpit to collide directly with the fence. The cause of death was listed as blunt trauma to the head. Wheldon’s death is the first fatality in IndyCar in five years, after Paul Dana died in 2006. Several concerns have been discussed about racing at the Las Vegas track. IndyCar drivers, still in shock, were keeping quiet about Wheldon’s death. They showed support for the family by contributing to memorial arrangements. In response to the accident, IndyCar has established a trust fund and a memorial website for Wheldon. An investigation started by IndyCar the week of Wheldon’s death will hopefully lead to improved safety measures. Formula One and the Automobile Competition Committee of the US are involved, although not officially, in the investigation as well. Randy Bernard, CEO of IndyCar, stressed the importance of these investigations and that he’s 100 percent committed to understanding everything about this crash and making sure that an incident like it never happens again. There were concerns even before the race began at the Las Vegas track. The cars cannot race

side-by-side (because of the openwheel design used in the IndyCar) on the banking or the wide turns at Las Vegas without extreme risk, and any contact between two cars can cause a huge collision. However the collision has launched a big question: should IndyCar have enclosed cockpits? The Unlimited Air National Guard Series switched to enclosed cockpits for their hydroplanes, which are high-speed boats that race on water, and have saved lives in the sport. If IndyCar took the same concept from the hydroplanes cockpit structure and applied it to their cockpits, it could drastically improve the safety of the cars. With an open cockpit in the hydroplanes, the sport saw 14 fatalities. Since their mandatory switch to an enclosed cockpit in 1989, there has only been one fatality. It is not a change that could happen overnight, but the idea has the potential to save lives in the future. IndyCar is currently in the process of designing a new car with a sleek design and a different look that will supposedly have improved safety features, however it still has an open cockpit. Everything should be considered regarding the safety of IndyCar especially after the death of Wheldon, but it should be given some time. With the additional 14 injuries that occurred from the same crash, everyone should take some time to reflect. There are still many emotions throughout IndyCar between the committee, competitors, and fans alike. Bernard and IndyCar have stated that they are less concerned at the moment with the safety of the Las Vegas track and more with supporting Wheldon’s family.

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Fuudo (left) and Latif (right) go head to head in the packed Las Vegas, NV convention hall for the finals of EVO Championship Series’ Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition tournament in July of this year.

Earning six-figure salaries for gaming The rise of “e-sports” offers video game enthusiasts alternative career options By Leroy Polk

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Professions generally materialize when there is a need or want for them in a basic supply and demand ratio, and the multi-million dollar video game industry is no exception. With so much interest and income, it’s only natural that the video game industry expands its appeal. Enter the world of professional video game players. It used to be common belief that games were just for nerds to enjoy in private. While this is still true for some, many have endeavored to earn a living by way of playing video games. Professional video gaming is a more recent permutation when it comes to gaming as a career, along with the proliferation of televised card tournaments such as ESPN’s “World Series of Poker.” As electronic games evolve, people have devoted their lives to achieving excellence, in hopes of avoiding “real jobs.” A professional gamer is someone that not only has skill, but also dedication to make the game their primary source of income, developing games into “e-sports,” or electronic sports. Some may see comparisons between video games and sports to be reaching, but the financial disparity between the two is shrinking. At the height of his career, Korean “Starcraft” player Lim Yo Hwan made almost $400,000 a year. Chances are slim for players to become e-sport pros in Alaska. Venues aren’t proportionally large enough to fund the professional gamer lifestyle, or to make more substantial money than pocket change. If Alaskan players get interested, the only option is to go out of state, such as UAA student Michael Phang Chung Kye, who recently attended two tournaments in the Lower 48. “Just the big ones though. In major gaming areas like California, Texas or New York, they have smaller tournaments every weekend,” Kye said. Professional “Starcraft” players in action exhibit sportslike physicality. In order to reach 300 APM, or “actions per minute,”

an acute mixture of speed and precision is required. The best players are able to interact with the game 300 times in a minute, or 5 times in a second. E-sports have begun to mirror almost all aspects of high-level professional sports. In terms of athletes, teams, sponsors, championships and even broadcasting, e-sports have a correlation to their real-world counterparts. Known athletes spring up in various genres of games, much like brand-name pros do in their respective sports. The only difference is, instead of baseball, basketball or football, there are are first person shooters (FPS), fighters, and real time strategy (RTS) games. An analogy could be: Kobe Bryant is to basketball, as Daigo Umehara is to “Street Fighter.” Players rise to fame due to the same aspects that athletes are known for, such as skill, popularity or showmanship. Team play is also important to pro gaming for uniting different games into competitive leagues. Teams monitor rosters and even engage in drafts in an attempt to gain the best players for themselves in order to win, and make money. The more successful a team is, the more sponsors want to put their logos on the team’s clothes, booths, computers, etc. “For some fighting gamers and especially for first person shooters, you can be sponsored kind of like an athlete would in a sport. Your travel and rooming fees would be taken care of if that was the case,” Kye said. In addition to prizes awarded for victories, these sponsorships are often what fund player wallets, and big names are on board. From “Pepsi” sponsoring a wellknown European Counter Strike team, Team NoA, to Samsungbased “Starcraft 2” team Samsung KHAN, name brands are taking notice of professional e-sports as a mostly unexploited market for advertising. Even the Korean Air-Force has its own “Starcraft’ team, so that those serving their mandatory military duty can

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Batman is back to bring justice to the super prison By Bryan Dunagan Contributor

The Bat Signal fills the night sky and you, the ultimate detective, are racing towards it. But then a gang of misfits is beating up a prisoner. The marker is right there, leading to the next juicy bit of story, but, the prisoner’s cries are filling your head, and your internal want for justice is exploding. What do you do? That pretty much sums up the entire “Arkham City” experience. There are innumerable things to do, and they all pop up at once to distract you from what you’re doing. The “mayor” of the super-prison Arkham City, Hugo Strange, has discovered Bruce Wayne’s secret, and has taken him captive. Now, Batman has to find out how to stop Strange, help the Joker, enlist

Mr. Freeze’s talents and save Catwoman. The gameplay remains the same as in 2009’s “Arkham Asylum,” except now the entire world is open for exploration. You have your run and jump function, as well as a better glide function that allows you to cover tons of ground. But the real treat is the Bat Claw. Its ever-present ability to grapple onto most places allows you to zip up to a building and then leap off of it, land on a rail, hang down and choke some guy out. This is pretty amazing, and never gets old. Arkham City is a pretty big place, minus the annoyingly large chunk that takes most of the map and is marked ‘restricted.’ This wouldn’t be so bad if you could grapple off of it, but you can’t, and seeing how it’s in the middle of the map, it gets in the way.

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The part that everyone wants to know is whether or not Catwoman is worth playing. Yes, she is; it’s pretty fun to break up the pace a bit and have the sassy Catwoman make flirty wisecracks to Poison Ivy. Also, males, her walk is fun to look at. “Arkham City” is one of those games that’s fantastic, but has a small annoying flaw that is just infuriating enough to make you almost rage quit because of how it disturbs the flow for so much of the game. Still, the voice acting is fantastic, and the gameplay is just as great. A sequel to this sequel will be very much appreciated. GAME: “Batman: Arkham City” MAKER: Rocksteady RELEASE DATE: October 18

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Viking’s Blood a kick in the mouth Mead is an old and respectable drink, but some meads throw class and sophistication to the wind By Heather Hamilton A&E Editor

Viking’s Blood isn’t a mead to be taken lightly. It boasts a deep and rich gold color that flirts with bronze, resembling a darker honey. Unfortunately, the nose doesn’t even hint at the supposed honey flavor. Other than a vague impression of sweetness, it gives nothing away. The first sip is a kick in the mouth; the sweetness is so prevalent and rich, that at first it’s a bit obnoxious. The honey of the mead is tastable, but the sweetness almost overpowers the distinct flavor of the honey. As you let the mead slide towards the back of your tongue, the sweetness all but disappears, and the flavor of straight-up alcohol seeps into your mouth. Other meads, such as Celestial Meads’ Desire, have a similar quality, but are typically much more muted and sophisticated. The taste of alcohol lingers even after you have swallowed the mead, and it is at this point that a hint of the sweetness returns, as a muffled aftertaste. A few

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more sips of the Viking’s Blood acclimates your taste buds to the varying sensations it provides, but never quite allows you to recover from the initial sip. Once you’re accustomed to the quick change in flavor qualities, and your mouth is partially numbed to the barrage of sweetness, the

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Dear Lord. This week we have yet another generic pop artist that sounds like Boyz II Men, Maroon Five, Ke$ha, Michael Jackson, or any boy band from the ‘90s. He also just happens to be the lead singer of Fall Out Boy. What? That’s right, Patrick Stump’s album, “Soul Punk,” is almost the sincerest form of flattery. It has all the elements of ‘80s and ‘90s pop, with modern day sensibilities. There is some talent behind this, however, as evidenced in the track, “Dance Miserably.” He shows that he can hold a note while displaying variations, and still manage not to completely blow it. The album is mostly throwaway, unless you need something to play at a party, or something to cruise to, or something to check the subs on your car. Okay, that’s maybe not being entirely fair, but there is only marginal redeeming value. It’s catchy, and the production is great, but lyrically it’s a bag of hammers in a pancake house. The one track that will make you ponder the fate of humanity is

“Run Dry.” It starts with the line: “One more shot/and I’m quitting forever/cross my heart/cross my fingers.” Basically, he can’t remember what he did last night, and then he tries, and realizes that he woke up with a cornucopia of STDs and goes back for more. The chorus is a 5 step process of self destruction and human suffering, but its dang catchy. Somehow the album holds a kind of cohesion, and manages to finish surprisingly well. The album is pretty much all trashy, but it serves a purpose of good background noise. And Patrick Stump is the male Ke$ha. It actually happened. We now have two people in the music industry who would like to say that they have narcolepsy to get into someone’s pants. ALBUM: “Soul Punk” ARTIST: Patrick Stump RECORD LABEL: Island Records RELEASE DATE: October 25th

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continue to play. Another important aspect of sports is the spectator side. Only a tiny fraction of Americans play pro football, but millions watch it. All of the most popular e-sports genres have large championship tournaments in which the best players in the country, or the world, are decided. This summer, the Evo Championship Series was held in Las Vegas, where players from around the world gathered to compete in various fighting games for cash prizes upwards of $25,000. At the first ever International DOTA 2 Championship, the grand prize was a whopping $1 million (split six-ways amongst the victorious Ukraine team); second place was $250,000. In Korea, e-sports have their own television networks that play nothing but e-sports 24-7, with names such as Ongamenet Starleague covering live “Starcraft” games, televised in stadiums in front of hundreds of thousands of spectators. Domestically, competitive gaming has become a spectator sport as well, with e-sport events streamed online in real-time from around the world, complete

with American commentators. Through streaming, it is possible to enjoy e-sports without leaving Alaska. UAA senior Stuart Smith never misses a pro “Starcraft” game, tuning in even to imported all-Korean streams to keep up with the season. “Whether you’re a sick nerd baller who appreciates high-level play, or a first-time viewer who just appreciates the visuals and clash of armies, ‘Starcraft’ is just like any other professional sport,” Smith said. At MLG Orlando, an event held in September by Major League Gaming, the live stream reported 180,000 unique views from all around the world, figures that MLG co-founder Sundance DiGiovanni described on their site as, “truly elevating the global presence of e-sports, placing MLG viewing in the same ballpark as traditional TV viewing numbers.” Not only is the dream of playing video games for a living becoming a reality, but with the increase in notoriety the e-sport medium is achieving through fans and spectators, the lines between this ambition and an otherwise “normal” career is becoming more and more blurry, and the definition of “sport” a lot broader.

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Mario Gill is known for being on the basketball team and is often found on the court whether it’s Mario Gill shoots at practice or from the three point in a game. Off line. the court, he’s a smooth talking, fun, out-going guy who knows everyone’s name. In the gym, he’s determined and focused, but when he’s not “on the clock,” he loves to have fun, relax and listen to music. The 21-year-old hails from Portland, Oregon and has played for Wilson High School. In 2008, he was named Portland Interscholastic League’s Player of the Year, and also participated in the Les Schwab Northwest Shootout. After high school, he played two seasons at Eastern Arizona College. As a freshman, he shot 83 percent from the free throw line. Sophomore year, Gill had an overall shooting percentage of 45 and 39 percent from the threepoint range. Gill is a 6’2” guard and is UAA’s third leading scorer and second leading rebounder. He earned Honorable Mention at

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the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and shot .463, GNAC best, from the three-point range. After averaging 22 points and 8.5 rebounds in UAA’s two games, he was named into the NCAA West Regional Championships AllTournament Team. Last year, Gill was one of two players who started in all 34 games and scored into the double digits 20 times. His career highs include 24 points in 2011 against BYU-Hawaii and 11 rebounds against Saint Martins. In three games, Gill had four assists, most recently against Seattle Pacific, and two blocks against Western Washington. An Interview with TNL How long have you been playing basketball? I’ve been playing ever since I was little. I don’t know thy exact age, but ever since I can remember. What made you want to play? My love for it is just like, a competitive atmosphere and big games and just the emotions that come with the games. I just love it. How was your offseason? I worked on a lot of things. I don’t get to showcase that much in games, like little things like remembering to box out, remembering the defensive stance

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and certain offensive abilities I need to work on. Did you do anything fun outside of basketball? Yeah, I got to spend a lot of time with my family. What are some of your strengths and weaknesses on the court? Strengths for me would probably be shooting communication and weaknesses would probably be- sometimes I have these mental errors when I’m in the game I just blank out and forget what I’m doing. What’s one of your favorite memories from the game? I’d say that, I don’t know, (laughs). I have a lot… Probably in junior college my last game sophomore year, I hit a three to win a game.

What’s one of your most embarrassing moments on the court? (Laughs) My most embarrassing, also in junior college, I got fouled on three and had to make all three free throws to make overtime, I missed the first one… I was so embarrassed. We ended up losing the game. What’s your favorite song or artist to listen to before a game? I have so many! I’d have to say Nas is definitely one of them though. What are some of your hobbies off the court? I like listening to music a lot so I’m all about different genres of music. I also like buying CD’s which is kinda’ weird cause everyone has iPods and downloads now but if it’s a good album I like

B5 to buy it. Who’s your favorite athlete and why? Oh gosh, I’m a huge Dwayne Wade fan, all time Michael Jordan but active Dwayne Wade. He’s the man. He’s relentless when he get’s on the court. He can’t shoot the three that well but when he comes off the ball screen just lights out you know? He turns that corner and you might get dunked on. What are your plans after senior year? After I get my degree in criminal justice, I want to be a police officer but I just want to see where it takes me, that’s what I’m really looking forward to.

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BILLINGS, Mont. –Jackie Matthisen slammed 15 kills and made 14 digs Thursday to lead Alaska Anchorage to a 25-19, 25-23, 25-20 sweep of Montana State Billings in Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball action at Alterowitz Gymnasium. The regionally 9th-ranked Seawolves (15-6, 11-2 GNAC) also got big nights from libero Quincy Haught and right-side hitter Ariel Austin to win for the 11th time in 12 matches and keep pace with Seattle Pacific – their opponent on Oct. 22 – in the league title rice. MSUB (9-14, 3-11) was led by 13 kills from outside hitter Monica Grimsrud, but the hosts were out-hit .257 and outblocked 12-4 as UAA swept the season series for the second straight year. It was another historic night for Matthisen as the senior from East Anchorage High School moved into third place on the program’s alltime kills list with 1,036, surpassing Brianne McCabe (1,024 from 199902). Her double-double marked her team-leading 10th this season and was the 30th of her three-year career. For the first two sets it was Austin who carried the Seawolf offense, however, tallying seven of her nine kills in those frames. The Colorado native posted UAA’s top hitting percent for the second straight night at .400, while tallying career-highs of three solo and seven total blocks. The Seawolves led virtually the entire match, fending off a late Yellowjacket rally in the second when Robyn Burton earned one of her seven kills on set point. Matthisen then took over in the third with 10 kills on .571 hitting. Haught had 21 digs for the second time in three matches, tying her own mark for the most in a 3-setter by a Seawolf this year, while Nikkie Viotto added 11 digs and four kills. On Oct. 29 Alaska Anchorage’s Matthisen blasted 27 kills and helped her team to a hot start, but it would not be enough as 24th-ranked Seattle Pacific rallied for a 18-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-23 victory in a showdown for first place in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball standings. The loss snapped a four-match winning streak for Seawolves (15-7, 11-3 GNAC), while the Falcons (19-5,

13-2) won their sixth straight. UAA entered at No. 9 in the West Region poll, and SPU at No. 3. SPU outside hitter Lindsey Wodrich had 22 kills, 12 digs and four blocks, and libero Anna Herold made 31 digs for the home team on Senior Day at Royal Brougham Pavilion. The Falcons also got nine kills and nine total blocks from Nikki Lowell as they dominated in team blocking, 16-7. The Seawolves looked sharp early, getting an incredible 11 kills on 20 attempts with no errors (.550) from Matthisen in the first set. Setter Kimya Jafroudi also had 14 of her careerhigh 52 assists in the opening frame. UAA could not hold onto its momentum, however, with SPU scoring six of the final eight points to earn the second set. The Falcons used a 5-0 run midway through the third to take command of that set, and took an early advantage in the fourth. After calling timeout down 1915, the Seawolves rallied to knot the score at 20 on consecutive kills from Viotto, Matthisen and Burton. After forging another tie at 22, however, the Seawolves committed a service error to fall behind for the final time. Matthisen saved one match point with her final kill before Wodrich converted the clinching kill. Burton finished with 12 kills and three blocks, while Viotto and rightside hitter Austin tallied nine kills apiece. Matthisen’s 27 kills were one shy of her career-high and the most for a Seawolf this year. She also made 14 digs to earn her 11th doubledouble of 2011. Along the back row, sophomore libero Haught was also one short of a career-best with 24 digs, while sophomore defensive specialist Siobhan Johansen made a careerhigh 15 digs. The teams split the regular-season series after UAA’s 3-1 victory in Anchorage on Sept. 29. The Seawolves have four matches remaining as they chase a third straight NCAA berth, beginning Nov. 3 at home against Northwest Nazarene. UAA will be trying to avenge one of its three league losses when it hosts the Crusaders for a 7 p.m. first serve at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex.

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TNL YOUR STARS THIS WEEK BY STELLA WILDER The coming week is likely to see rivalries heat up, partnerships solidify, and battles between conflicting parties reach a fever pitch. It may well be that people are going to get hurt as a result. Many will have good reason to lie low and protect themselves -- and their friends and families; others will be just as motivated to enter the fray. A small minority is likely to take advantage of the week’s developments in ways that have not been anticipated and it is these people who have the most to gain at this time. Fear is to be avoided this week, for fear can only serve to put one at a disadvantage. Neither should anyone be cavalier or reckless about what is going on, for this can be just as dangerous if not more so. Those who can see things for what they are, and maintain a balanced, careful perspective, can win in the end this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Anyone who thinks you can be fooled this week is making a serious mistake; you are far more in tune than you are given credit for. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) You may find yourself surrounded by those whom you do not respect and yet you need them,

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just the same. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may be able to break with routine this week in order to address a quickly developing issue concerning a family member. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You and a rival can come to a temporary agreement, avoiding real danger on several fronts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) The simpler you behave, the better. Trying to be more than you are, or trying to deceive anyone, can only backfire. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are the one that others are looking to as an example -- but can you turn that into personal gain? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Take your cue from another who has been in your shoes in the past. Now is not the time to ignore signals you receive from reliable sources. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) You’re likely to have that fighting spirit this week that can turn things in your favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You’ll want to take what another has done and alter it slightly to suit your own unique circumstances. (March 6-March 20) The truth is nothing to fear this week – especially when you are the one who has been wronged. Justice will come.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) If you are following in another’s footsteps, you may want to ask yourself why and consider forging a path that is your own. (April 5-April 19) Anything that seems too good to be true very likely is and you’ll want to find your thrills elsewhere. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Are you really prepared to face the challenge that your number one rival is planning to offer? You may want to play a different game. (May 6-May 20) The week is likely to progress in a way that demands more from you than you are used to giving -- but you have it in you. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Though others may be getting very far entirely on their own, your instincts tell you that you were best to join forces with another. (June 7-June 20) You can rise to the occasion this week and do things in a manner that impresses all Solution for those around you. 10/25 edition

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CANCER (June 21-July 7) Inspiration can be found almost anywhere this week, but you must be receptive to it and trust that it will, indeed, work its magic. (July 8-July 22) That which takes shape in the most unusual way this week is certainly for you. You want nothing to do with the ordinary. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Scheduling will prove most important this week, but once you lay out the whens and the wheres things should progress almost automatically. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) Now is the time to speak up in support of someone who has lost his or her way temporarily.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You are likely to find yourself responsible for more than you had bargained for this week, but you and only you can deliver the goods. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) Someone in charge is likely to hold you in high esteem after your talents are put on display. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Those things that happen to others can serve as valuable lessons for you, and you can avoid the worst of what has befallen those around you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) You’re in the mood for an adventure, but not danger. One needn’t lead to the other.

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