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Former engineering dean sues UAA

photo courtesy of Philip Hall/ University of Alaska Anchorage

The former dean of the College of Engineering, Tien-Chien Jen, stands in front of UAA’s new Engineering and Industry Building that is currently under construction.

By Evan Erickson

eerickson@thenorthernlight.org

Tien-Chien Jen, whose abrupt resignation in May as dean of the College of Engineering had some scratching their chins, has filed a civil suit against the university, claiming he was wrongfully terminated.

The 17-page complaint filed in Anchorage Superior Court June 24 asserts that Jen was denied procedural due process after being called to a meeting in the office of Provost Elisha “Bear” Baker on May 8.

The complaint states that in the meeting the former dean was accused of committing or intended to commit fraud by seeking dual reimbursement for travel expenses between UAA and the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, his previous employer.

It also states that Jen had reimbursed UWM at the time of the accusation.

The due process issues arise from claims that Jen was not told beforehand what the meeting concerned, was not given written allegations before or during the meeting, and that “the meeting was conducted in a threatening atmosphere.”

The complaint later says the presence of a University Police Department officer “at ... or in the vicinity of the meeting” created a punitive atmosphere heightened because of a family history of victimization by the Communist Party in his native Taiwan.

It also says that after ten-

dering his resignation, Jen was immediately removed from campus with an “armed escort.”

In his written resignation, Jen forfeited his job as COE dean as well as a tenured position as professor of mechanical engineering, though he claims the university did not disclose this to him at the meeting. This amounts to a breach of contract according to the complaint.

Jen also maintains the university broke its promise to not intentionally “cause any injury to plaintiff’s reputation and community standing,” in a public email sent by the provost to faculty and staff May 13. The email said the dean’s resignation was agreed upon following a discussion between Baker and Jen regarding “some matters of concern.”

Lastly, a claim of relief for “retaliation” is made, concerning an incident two weeks prior to the meeting in which Jen “prevented the provost from dismissing another faculty member of Taiwanese descent,” after a civil engineering senior asserted the faculty member had spoken inappropriately to her.

Jen is seeking over $1 million in damages against the university for past, present and future lost income, as well as pain, humiliation, suffering and loss.

He also seeks an injunction restoring him to the position of dean, or alternatively of tenured professor of engineering.

The suit was moved by an attorney for UAA to U.S. District Court on July 23 and information regarding a possible trial was not immediately available.

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Choosing a major, less pressure than expected

By Valerie Hudson

features@thenorthernlight.org

photo by jenna! roosdett

Alpha Sigma Sigma sorority members table at Campus Kick-Off 2012.

Why clubs are important

By George Hyde

gchyde@thenorthernlight.org Where do you see yourself after you get your degree?

You’ve probably been asked this many, many times, but humor me for a minute. Really think about this.

You want to be in a highly respected position, right? I know you do. If you’re anything like me, you want to have a fruitful career in something you’re really interested in, then cap it all off sitting in an expensive library, a glass of wine in one hand, a copy of a complicated philosophical study in the other, with Mozart playing in the background and a fire going in the fireplace. Oh, and a fez. And a bathrobe. And an expensive chair.

On second thought, maybe that’s just my dream. But that’s not the point.

The point is, if you want to get into your dream position, you are going to need connections. And I’m going to tell you where you are most certainly going to find connections: in a club.

There are clubs for just about anything at UAA. World culture.

Engineering. Gaming. Politics.

Languages. Music. Filmmaking.

Anime appreciation. And I even hear of a reading and writing club in the works.

So don’t lounge around in your residence hall or catch the bus straight home. Instead, after classes, find a group to join.

Find one within your program of

choice, and find another one that suits your interests.

Not only is this a fantastic chance to meet new friends, and not only does this strengthen the UAA community as a whole, but it also gives you connections. Chances are, you’ll meet a person who knows a person who knows a person who might be able to land you a job once you get your degree. And that’s an important connection to have, especially in today’s competitive job landscape.

Start by heading to UAA Life at http://uaa.alaska.edu/life, and sign in with your UAA student email credentials if you’ve received them yet. Browse through the clubs and mentally pick out a few that you like.

Then, head to Campus KickOff, which is happening outside the Rasmuson Hall and Lucy Cuddy Hall (check out the campus map on Page 6 of this issue) on Aug. 23. Many different clubs will have booths, often with activities and snacks. It’s a fun time, and it introduces you to many of the clubs firsthand.

Many of them will probably have some form of sign-in sheet; give them some way to contact you, and they’ll fill you in on meeting information.

And after all that, above all else, have fun meeting new people. This is an important part of your collegiate career, so do it. You’ll thank yourself later, when you’re sitting next to that fireplace with that glass of wine and that fez.

Freshman year of college is a clear, definitive moment when one leaves an old life behind to better him- or herself through education. But it can also be a stressful, confusing and downright scary step with the many decisions that fall onto an individual.

Questions pertaining to major selection top the list of many college-goers’ decisions to be made.

What major should be chosen? If a firm decision can’t be made, what should the plan be when signing up for classes? How bad is it to switch majors — financially or even to a future employer?

“Last spring the university changed the title of undeclared major to ‘exploratory major’ in order to help students realize that it can be advantageous to explore different majors and oneself during the first year of college before making a final decision.

The main objective is to try and help students understand when they first come to college that it’s OK to be unsure — however, it is also important to invest the time in the exploration process,” said Joanne Von Pronay, senior professional academic adviser at the Advising and Testing Center.

If a student decides to come into college as an exploratory major, it is safest to sign up for prerequisite requirement classes that are similar among most majors offered at UAA. This time can also be used to take lower-level courses in departments that may interest the student. If one is lucky these lower-level classes could be counted toward the final major decided on.

During this time it is also advised to explore one’s values, strengths, skills, abilities and goals in

regards to what is a desired job field for the individual student.

Advising and Testing offers a tool to assist students find their majors. It is called “My Major Discovery” and can be found at http://www.uaa. alaska.edu/my-major-discovery.

My Major Discovery is a unique program that allows students to access tools, assessment and information helpful in selecting majors and investigating career choices.

So how bad is it to one’s future career if he or she declares a major and decides that it’s just not the right fit and would like to switch?

“While it’s ideal to declare by the end of sophomore year, employers won’t be able to see how many times a student switches majors, unless that student volunteers that information. So it’s not the end of the world if a student finds the need to switch,” said Career Services Center Director Diane Kozak. “Although students get nervous to switch for fear of looking bad, the only way to remedy this is to meet with people in the field students find themselves interested in.”

There are two programs offered through the UAA Career Services Center that can help students do just that. The first is applying for an internship, which is generally geared toward juniors in college. But there also is a system called “job shadowing” that allows students to meet and talk to individuals in their career fields they may be interested in.

At the end of the day the major one chooses is an important decision that students should take seriously but need not rush.

Take the time to research and figure out what major best suits you and who you want to be in the future.

“Last spring the university changed the title of undeclared major to ‘exploratory major’ in order to help students realize that it can be advantageous to explore different majors and oneself during the first year of college before making a final decision. The main objective is to try and help students understand when they first come to college that it’s OK to be unsure — however, it is also important to invest the time in the exploration process.” joanne von pronay

Guilt-free beverages for students on the go

By Valerie Hudson

features@thenorthernlight.org

Coming into college, one of the first warnings given is to beware of the “freshman 15.” The term refers to the amount of weight students are said to gain during the first year of college.

Personally, it was the “freshman-15-plus-some” — but it was not until mid-junior year that it finally dawned on me: The extra weight wasn’t coming from food, per se, but also the beverages I was consuming. A 16-ounce white chocolate mocha in the morning without whip cream from Starbucks ran me about 430 calories. A midday energy drink from the gas station would run an average of 30 grams of sugar per serving, and then I would end the day with soda, which was loaded with even more sugar and about 150 calories per can.

After adding together one day of beverage calories alone, I quickly realized that a great place to start would be reducing the calories from beverages.

In the morning, skip the mocha, lattes and frappes that are loaded with sugar and opt instead for a skinny cafe mocha. At only 140 calories for a 16-ounce cup, this warm, comforting drink definitely gives the pick-me-up of a traditional mocha.

The flavor is admittedly a little bittersweet, but add

a packet of Splenda, Truvia or another sugar alternative and this drink will do the trick.

By noon students are often on the run and looking for something cool and refreshing to drink before dashing off to their next classes or study groups. Unsweetened iced green tea lemonade is a good way to quench one’s midday thirst. Sweeten this with a preferred kind of sweetener and one has a delicious drink on the go. The combination of green tea and lemonade creates a flavorful midday treat — not to mention the added health benefits of the green tea.

Once evening hits, it’s easy to reach for a soda.

Instead, reach for a flavored sparkling water or mix a club soda with either a powder or liquid drink flavoring. Either one of these drink options will give one all the flavor of a soda without the additional junk commonly found in today’s soft drinks.

While none of these choices are as healthy as drinking simple water, they are a step in the right direction from their calorie- and sugar-packed alternatives. These simple changes can mean the difference between gaining the “freshman 15” and the “freshman 15-plus-some.” So the next time you are thirsty and looking for something to quench your thirst, try one of these calorie-saving options.

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Advice from

UA President

Pat Gamble

courtesy of the office of the president

1. Take your college education seriously … it is the major portal to the rest of your life.

2. Forget high school. This is the real world, and it needs your undivided attention. Your high school lifestyle is over … let it go right now.

3. You can do it. Tens and tens of thousands of college graduates who were just like you are the living proof.

4. Rule No. 1: Attend class without fail as if your future life depended on it … because it does.

5. Learn how to tolerate and respect others, how to appreciate what they bring to your own personal growth. You are now in the real world, where it’s not about what you want.

6. Slow down. Think a lot … it’s a great way to open your mind by closing your mouth.

Filling the freezer

By Evan Dodd Contributor

There exists a foolproof loophole in the standard of journalistic integrity that this column generally tries to live up to: fishing stories.

The beauty of a fishing story is that everyone wants to believe it so badly, that not only will spectators ignore the various inconsistencies, but will even go as far as to heckle anyone who dares question how you managed to haul in a world record catch yet somehow lack even the most basic evidence to prove it. It’s so absurd that even questioning a fishing story somehow makes you the bad guy, rather than the barefaced liar spewing nonsense about made-up sturgeon to impress the gullible crowd around him.

My point is that this weekend we went dip netting.

We left Anchorage like a bat out of hell to avoid what must have been a low-grade hurricane in hopes of snagging the last overpriced camp site on the Kenai Peninsula.

The trip went without incident, excluding the extra 45 minutes we spent cruising past some sort of industrial fertilizer plants on the outskirts of Nikiski before we began to realize that nothing looked remotely familiar.

So we slept in a parking lot, made the early morning Safeway run like every other person on the peninsula and found a spot on the beach to leave the truck that hopefully wouldn’t end up submerged by the end of the day.

(We later discovered that while my truck had survived, the godforsaken white Toyota behind us had made a valiant attempt at becoming a submersible.)

The entire concept of dip netting really is absurd: a group of hundreds of fisherman, whose only jobs consist of standing in water, holding a net and occasionally walking back to the beach to club dinner and throw it in a bag.

Even more absurd is the fact that I don’t see everyone I know on the shore — especially because it’s a right reserved specifically for Alaskans and the hardest part is guessing which of your 25 salmon you actually

meant to keep.

All in all we spent 11 hours in the water — a fact backed up by the demonic red glow (and albino sunglasses outline) that emanated from my face for the following week — and came away with far more fish than we wanted to drag back across the beach in our coolers.

Our gleeful exhaustion started to kick in about halfway through filleting the salmon, thus explaining why a few of them looked like we had taken a rusty chainsaw to a pile of highway meat. The German tourists next to us didn’t seem to mind, however, as one of them kept asking to pose with a salmon carcass for a picture.

At this point we made the questionable decision to drive all the way back to Hope at midnight to camp, which ultimately resulted in us sleeping in a soggy marsh, and me trying to eat black beans in the dark armed with nothing but a dull knife.

I won’t sugarcoat it; I spent way too much money on the trip. The sheer volume of gas we burned would have caused Al Gore to wake up screaming in the middle of the night for the next few months, and it didn’t help that my phone tried to swallow a vast quantity of ocean and quickly ceased to be a phone.

However, there’s no price tag for Alaska adventure, especially when you come back with a cooler full of food that can help you avoid the nine months of ramen that await all college students.

Not every column has a central message or grand takeaway I wish to impart upon the masses.

That being said, if you’re not dip netting, if it’s really too hard to stand-chest deep in water with a net and occasionally return to the beach to fill the fish cooler and empty the beer cooler, then you’re essentially squandering your Alaskan-ness.

Honestly, there are scores of Texans and Montanans that would love to have the opportunity. Don’t let another year pass you by without giving it a shot.

So as the final weeks of summer wind to a close and I finish blundering my way through my last summer class, I’ll be nursing a sunburn, eating an inordinate amount of salmon and planning the next adventure.

7. Thoroughly understand the meaning of the word “consequences.” It’s the hard-nosed companion to the words “responsibility” and “choices.” The three are never far apart.

8. Don’t try to go it alone. You will have ups and downs. Share them all liberally with family, friends.

This university is here for your success, and we will be with you every step you take.

9. You are finally a college student. Love it. Have a great time. You will be making lifelong friends.

You will remember these great days after you graduate for the rest of your life. Make them count.

School: Here we go again

SEAWOLF

SLUG

By Klax Zlubzecon

Translated by George Hyde Here I am, sitting on George’s head as he types my thoughts. It’s 1:42 in the morning, and neither he nor I can sleep. I’m feeling this odd sense of deja vu. This was how my last beginning-of-thesemester article started, wasn’t it?

Oh, I’m sorry. Some of you have probably never read The Northern Light before. Perhaps I should introduce myself.

My name is Klax Zlubzecon, and I am an alien brain parasite slug. No really, I am. I was sent by the great Slug Empire to scout for life-inhabiting planets, and I crash-landed here. I managed to hop onto the head of a reporter of this newspaper, and after a while, I wanted to vent my opinions of planet Earth. The editors at the paper were surprisingly okay with this — considering that, you know, I’m a mind-sucking alien and all — and that’s how an alien brain slug landed a job at a collegiate student newspaper.

Bet you’re never going to read that sentence anywhere else.

So now that I have introduced myself, let me give some advice so you can have a great time at this wonderful and very strange campus.

First piece of advice: Do not mention the words “sports center” to anyone unless you want to start an argument.

Second piece of advice: DO NOT MENTION THE WORDS “SPORTS CENTER” TO ANYONE UNLESS YOU WANT TO START AN ARGUMENT. Third piece of advice: Get involved on campus. My pet translator wrote an article about joining clubs that I’d highly recommend checking out. You’re doing no good to yourself by sitting in your residence hall and watching Netflix all day, which is something that my translator admittedly does. Get up, find a group that you’re interested

in joining and join it. If you’re lucky, said group might even pay you for some work — groups like, say, oh, I don’t know, The Northern Light (nudge nudge, wink wink).

Fourth piece of advice: Do not be fooled by how easy classes are at first. This is something you should already know if you were in high school, but it applies doubly now. Classes here are going to whip you around unless you know what you are doing. You are going to need to study and study a lot, and with very few exceptions, there are no such things as “easy credits.” We at UAA expect you to take your education seriously, and if we as an alien empire have any hope of enslaving you humans at any point, we expect you to be serious as well.

Fifth piece of advice: Have fun. I know that sounds like it flies in the face of everything my servant just typed in the above paragraph, but you’re here to find something that you love doing and learn about it. That’s the entire point. Learn how to do something that you want to do for the rest of your life. Yeah, some classes are going to be a drag, but take them with a song in your heart and a skip in your step, knowing they’re important to what you dream of doing. Just about everything my translator does at UAA is in service to what he loves doing, and the same should be true for you.

Sixth piece of advice: Plan well. Have your adviser on speed-dial. Ask about what classes to take in what order and sign up for next semester’s classes as early as possible. You’ll be able to tell from the rampant advertising campaigns that UAA wants you out in four years, and while my translator recently wrote an opinion piece questioning the realism of those campaigns, you should still be planning your collegiate course in a way that gets you out as expediently as possible. Getting out more quickly means getting a job more quickly — at least, as quick as it gets in today’s economy — and getting a job more quickly means you’re doing what you love more quickly, as well as earning some fat cheddar more quickly to pay your bills more quickly. I don’t know if you can tell from that last sentence, but getting out more quickly is a good idea.

Seventh piece of advice: Quality over expedience. On second thought, if said quickness comes at the cost of grades or quality work, take the time and make it count.

In fact, I’ll just make that my eighth piece of advice. Make your time at UAA count. Your memories are going to last as long as you do, or at least until more slugs arrive on earth and suck on more brains. College is important no matter which way you look at it, so make your time here count. You’ll be a better person in the long run.

And finally, my ninth and last piece of advice, and the way I end every one of my articles: RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. EMBRACE THE SEAWOLF SLUG.

PEOPLE

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HOT TOPIC

What advice would you give incoming freshmen at UAA?

photo by george hyde

Lisa K. Terwilliger

CARE Team Coordinator

“There are many people and resources on UAA’s campus that are able to support your progress and success. Ask how to connect with these resources early in your time here. You will be surprised at how much help you will get!”

photo courtesy of dawn dooley

Dawn P. Dooley

Associate Dean of Students

“Find a place on campus where you feel like you belong. Get involved or get a job on campus. Be a student leader in the Student Union, Residence Life or Student Life & Leadership. If you get connected on campus, you will open the doors to an amazing college experience.”

photo courtesy of maria bonifacio

Maria Bonifacio

Associate Director of Residence Life

“Try everything! Don’t just sit in your room if you live on campus, or go straight home if you are a commuter. Stay on campus. Get involved!”

Hot Topic Question and Comments compiled bY GEORGE HYDE

Map by Jenna! Roosdett

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Reggie Watts at Campus Kick-Off

By Kelly Ireland

arts@thenorthernlight.org

photo by Wendy Lynch Redfern

MUSIC REVIEW

For last year’s Campus KickOff comedy show, UAA Concert Board brought up Nick Offerman, who packed a full house at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. This year Concert Board has selected comedian and musician Reggie Watts to headline the comedy show.

Watts has a larger-than-life afro and a comedy style that is completely his own, a mixture of stand-up and improvised performances.

“Reggie Watts is an exciting avant-garde artist. We’ve been courting him for a while, now. The stars aligned in such a way that we could maximize his accessibility to students and work with his busy schedule,” said former Concert Board chair and UAA alumna Sofia Fouquet.

Watts currently appears on the show “Comedy Bang!

Bang!” and has made appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” For College Humor he performed a song titled “What About Blowjobs.” He also works with Michael Cera, Tim & Eric and Sarah Silverman on “Jash,” a YouTube comedy channel.

Before Reggie Watts started doing comedy, he briefly attended the Art Institute of Seattle.

While there, he was part of several bands before he decided to go to Cornish College of the Arts to study jazz. From there he was the lead for the musical

group known as Maktub. After that Watts started doing solo music. It wasn’t long before he started to add comedy into his music, and thus his career in comedy had begun.

“When I think of Reggie, I think of the most creative way to make me laugh. The man is a genius,” said non-degree seeking student Brian Benavente.

By 2006 Watts was performing on television, movies and in live performances. His live performances consist of a mix between his stand-up and his comedic songs. The songs are created using his voice, a looper and keyboard. Many are improvised. Watts began to receive national attention for his comedy style when he went on tour on the “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” tour, put on by Conan O’Brien.

Watts’ energy and fro will likely fill the Williamson to its full capacity and continue to make the comedy show one of the go-to events at Campus Kick-Off.

Reggie Watts will be performing at the Campus Kick-Off comedy show on Aug. 23 for free at 7:30 p.m. in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.

The performance is open to UAA students, staff and faculty only. One guest per person will be allowed only if space is available. The show is presented by UAA Concert Board and is first-come firstserved for admission. Valid UAA ID is needed for admission.

Sam Smith’s debut impresses

By Wright Franklin

KRUA 88.1 FM Music Manager There are certain voices in music that are immediately recognizable.

These voices are unique without being annoying or laughable. One can hear them playing on a stereo across the street or in the aisle at a grocery store and simply say, “Hey, that’s (insert singer here)!”

Sam Smith is fast becoming one of those inescapably distinct voices. His impeccably strong debut album, “In The Lonely Hour” was dropped earlier this year in May. Almost two months later, it is still charting on both the iTunes top singles and top albums.

After opening with the bouncy single, “Money On My Mind”, the album immediately jumps into the string intro and quiet guitar of “Good Thing.” The transition between the first two tracks alone showcases Smith’s dynamic range of styles and emotions that fill “In The Lonely Hour.”

“I had a dream I was mugged outside your house,” he sings.

Described by Smith as “a diary of a lonely 21-year-old,” the album is an open letter to an unrequited love.

The true standout moments on this album are when Smith wanders into his upper range. The pureness of his voice conveys the heartbreaking lyr-

ics so well that this album is at its best in times true to its title: when one is walking home from a party alone or can’t sleep at 3 a.m. Songs such as “Leave Your Lover,” “Like I Can” and “Not In That Way” just convey those spaces so well. One can hear the emptiness, the longing and the hope that a certain someone is going to text back.

Aside from the inevitable reality that most of the radio singles (See: “La La La”) are going to grow obnoxious as they are overplayed — the price of success — there is not too much negative to say about “In The Lonely Hour.”

For a debut record, it does all the right things. It is relatable. It avoids monotony. It has just the right number of fast-paced and slower songs. It has its singles as well as more personal tracks. Most importantly, it is unique.

Sam Smith will now face a promising career — and after a debut like this, the world will be watching to see where he goes next.

Album: “In The Lonely Hour” Artist: Sam Smith Release Date: May 26, 2014 Genre: Pop, soul, R&B Label: Capitol Records

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘Guardians’ is an excellent space opera

By George Hyde

gchyde@thenorthernlight.org “Guardians of the Galaxy” is an odd turn for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Recent films in the continuity have starred A-list heroes in thoughtful and intense episodes, each bringing a certain “wham” factor to the continuity. But now, Marvel has released a breather movie with a more comedic edge and more C- and D-list heroes that not many have heard of. It’s also barely a superhero film, instead leaning toward sci-fi in general.

It’s a pretty wild turn, but it maintains that same level of high quality that audiences have come to expect from recent Marvel films, so perhaps it’s not all bad.

The film begins with Peter Quill (Chris Pratt, “The Lego Movie”) getting abducted by space pirates as a child in the year 1988. It cuts to 26 years later, where he’s adopted the name “Star-Lord” — a name that only he recognizes — and is attempting to steal an odd artifact. He soon finds that many others are searching for the artifact, and after a few skirmishes he finds himself with the aid of several other intergalactic criminals: an assassin, a psychopath, a genetically-mutated raccoon and a humanoid tree creature. Together, they must prevent the artifact from falling into the wrong hands.

It feels as if “Guardians” is the first true “Star Wars” film that fans have been awaiting for more than 30 years. It has the same kind of structure: likable characters with shady backstories, a dark figure pull-

ing all of the strings (which some may recognize from the post-credits stinger from “The Avengers”), an air of mysticism and even a Mos Eisley-esque wretched hive of scum and villainy. It’s a refreshing and pure return to form for the sci-fi film genre. And while darker sci-fi films have their place, I hope more films follow suit and move away from cynicism towards enjoyability.

Add in the Marvel formula of fantastically-written characters, an underlying sense of humor (which is certainly more amplified here than in any other Marvel film), and continuous teases toward future films, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is poised to continue being one of the best sci-fi franchises around. Oh, and of course, there’s a legendary cameo after the credits that I won’t dare spoil.

Audiences who miss the old “Star Wars” days, where sci-fi films were more soft and light than they were hard and dark, will really enjoy the film. Audiences who want more Marvel will also enjoy the film.

Audiences who just generally want a fun and lighthearted ride with some surprising weight will enjoy the film as well. In fact, most audiences in general will enjoy “Guardians of the Galaxy,” so it’s definitely worth checking out.

Film: “Guardians of the Galaxy” Release Date: Aug. 1, 2014 Director: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista

FOREIGN FILM FANATIC

‘A Most Wanted Man’ is a fitting swan song

By Jacob Holley-Kline arts2@thenorthernlight.org

Lauded spy novelist John le Carré’s “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” made it to the big screen in 2011 and brought veteran actor Gary Oldman’s talent and skill to the forefront once again. Now, the consummate Philip Seymour Hoffman gets to strut his stuff in, sadly, his final starring role. “A Most Wanted Man” proves that Hoffman was in top form before his unexpected passing.

A Chechen immigrant, Issa (Grigoriy Dobrygin, “4 Days in May”), turns up battered and bruised in Hamburg and attempts to lay claim to his father’s fortune.

World-weary intelligence officer Gunther Bachmann (Philip Seymour Hoffman, “God’s Pocket”) catches wind of his entrance and suspects him to be the center of an international terror plot.

It’s immensely bizarre to watch Hoffman on-screen: He’s as great here as he ever was, subtle and subdued, looking like he wears the world on his shoulders, but he won’t lead another movie again.

His death adds a measure of poignancy to an already poignant performance. “A Most Wanted

Man” is a fitting send-off for him.

But the movie doesn’t exist solely for Hoffman’s sake. The cast, made up of Nina Hoss (“Barbara”), Willem Dafoe (“Out of the Furnace”), Rachel Weisz (“About Time”) and Robin Wright (“The Congress”), is excellent all around. Each actor brings depth to his or her character, enriching the film’s already-rich world.

Like, “Tinker, Tailor,” “A Most Wanted Man” is complex without being convoluted. The pieces fall into place slowly and naturally and such an unhurried pace would be boring if not aided by director Anton Corbijn’s deft eye. Each scene is as melancholy as the prose the director is translating.

Putting le Carré novels together on-screen is no easy task, and “A Most Wanted Man” is as effortless as they come. But this is not a “Bourne” or a “Bond” movie. It’s slow and meditative, focusing on how a job like international intelligence can affect already heavyhearted officers and spies.

And affect them it does. As the story and the characters unravel, it’s hard not to feel anxious for what’s around the next corner. If the viewer is willing to be patient, taking a peek is more than worth it.

Title: “A Most Wanted Man” Director: Anton Corbijn Release date: July 25, 2014 Genre: Thriller Country: United Kingdom

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FOREIGN FILM FANATIC: BEGINNER’S GUIDE

A brief introduction to world cinema

By Jacob Holley-Kline

East Asia

Middle East

Latin America

“Motherland Hotel”

“Los Olvidados”

Europe

arts2@thenorthernlight.org

World cinema is a tricky landscape to navigate. Almost every country around the world has a great movie to its name and knowing where to start is almost impossible. Here are three important movies from each region to get you started.

Just know this list is only a starting point and is not in any way definitive.

Africa “Tokyo Story”

(Mexico, 1950)

(Italy, 1948)

Often regarded as director Yasujiro Ozu’s masterpiece and one of the best films of all time, “Tokyo Story” follows an old couple to Tokyo as they visit their children and grandchildren, but it’s clear their loved ones have no time for them.

The endlessly melancholy and often shocking “Motherland Hotel” finds the lonely owner of an inn obsessing over a long departed guest, obsessions that begin tearing his life apart. Shot in near monotone colors, “Motherland” is best served on a cold, rainy day.

Decried by the Mexican government for its frank portrayal of poverty, “Los Olvidados” documents the misfortunes of a group of children in a Mexican slum.

Much like its contemporary, “The Bicycle Thieves,” “Olvidados” is unrelenting in its realism.

After a man’s bike is stolen, he and his son go searching for it and the thieves who stole it.

Initially hated by Italian critics upon its release, “The Bicycle Thieves” has gone onto be considered a masterwork of the influential Italian neorealism movement, which is characterized by stories about the poor and working class.

“Pather Panchali”

“The Color of Paradise”

“Nine Queens”

“The Seventh Seal”

Two con artists meet almost coincidentally and decide to start a major scam together. Rightfully lauded as a classic of Argentine cinema, “Nine Queens” is a twisty, deadpan caper. For a heart-pounding good time, “Queens” is one to watch.

The premise is simple: A crusader returns home amidst the Black Plague pandemic and meets death, who he challenges to a game of chess. Awash with symbolism, “The Seventh Seal” put Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman on the world stage and still today holds up as a masterpiece.

(Japan, 1953)

“Chronicle of the Years of Embers”

(Turkey, 1986)

“The Bicycle Thieves”

(Algeria, 1975)

Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival, “Chronicle of the Year of Embers” follows a peasant’s migration across Algeria amidst a rebel uprising against colonial rule. Stunning in its scope, “Embers” deserves to be rediscovered.

(Bengali, 1955)

“Sankofa”

(Burkina Faso, 1993)

A vain American model on a shoot in Ghana is transported back in time and becomes a house servant to brutal plantation owners. One of the starkest and most brutal portrayals of slavery on film, “Sankofa” is a must-watch for everyone.

“Moolaade”

(Senegal, 2004)

In Colle’s village in Burkina Faso, young girls are forced to endure genital mutilation. She decides to shelter six young girls facing the ceremony. This unflinching political statement is rightfully lauded for its realism, but it isn’t for the faint of heart.

Apu and his sister, Durga, live harsh, poverty-stricken lives in the village of Nichindipur. Their struggles are documented with humanity and dignity. Honest and heartbreaking, “Pather Panchali” rightfully put Indian cinema on the world map.

(Iran, 1999)

An ashamed father picks up his son, the blind boy Mohammad, for the summer. They return to their village and, despite his blindness, Mohammad falls in love with the beauty of his hometown. Viewers might want tissues nearby for this inspirational crowd-pleaser.

“Raise the Red Lantern”

“The Return to Homs”

The recently bereaved Songlian marries into a wealthy warlord’s family, becoming the third concubine to a tumultuous lineage. This meticulously composed opus is impossibly beautiful, richly colorful and emotionally devastating. It’s a feast for the eyes and the mind.

Filmed over three years, “Homs” follows Syrian national football team goalie Basset and his friend Ossama as they navigate the Syrian Civil War in their hometown. “Homs” is heart-rending at every turn. By the end, Basset and Ossama are fighting for their freedom.

(China, 1991)

(Syria, 2013)

(Argentina, 2000)

“City of God” (Brazil, 2002)

Crime rules in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, and the innocent are caught in the crossfire.

Two young boys take wildly different paths: Rocket becomes a photographer while his brother, Goose, takes up the drug dealing life. “City of God” is an unsparing tour-de-force that moves as much as it shocks.

(Sweden, 1957)

“Nostalghia”

(Russia/Italy, 1983)

After meeting a crazed man who imprisoned his family for seven years, a Russian poet sees the logic in the man’s act and dreams of his own homeland and wife. Working more in dreams than reality, “Nostalghia” is one of Tarkovsky’s best works and a great example of Russian cinema.

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Alaska State Fair’s concert lineup announced

Alaska State Fair 2014

Concert Schedule

KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND | AUG 21, 7 P.M. SEETHER | AUG 22, 7 P.M. THOMPSON SQUARE | AUG 23, 7 P.M. BACHMAN AND TURNER WITH BLUE ÖYSTER CULT | AUG 24, 6 P.M. MICHAEL W. SMITH | AUG 25, 7 P.M. BRETT ELDREDGE | AUG 27, 7 TESLA | AUG 26, 7 P.M. THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS | AUG 28, 7 THREE DAYS GRACE | AUG 29, 7 DUCK DYNASTY: AN EVENING WITH THE ROBERTSONS | AUG 30, 7 FLO RIDA | AUG 31, 6 PENTATONIX | SEPT 1, 3

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By Kelly Ireland

arts@thenorthernlight.org

KC & the Sunshine Band

Straight from the ‘70s, the R&B/funk group KC and the Sunshine Band will appear at the Alaska State Fair.

They will play at the Borealis Theatre on Aug. 21 for a groovy show. KC and the Sunshine Band is best known for the hits “Get Down Tonight,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” and “That’s the Way (I Like It),” all of which peaked No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, in addition to two other songs that have made the top of the chart. General admission tickets are $30 and reserved tickets are $45.

Seether

With all of its albums making the Billboard 200, this alternative metal group is ready to rock Alaska.

Seether is most known for “Broken,” “Remedy,” “Country Song,” “Fake It” and “Tonight.” The group recently released its album “Isolate and Medicate,” with the single “Words as Weapons” currently No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart. General admission tickets are $30 and reserved tickets are $55.

Thompson Square

Country singing couple Keifer and Shawna Thompson have some serious talent and chemistry. Their mostplayed song, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” was the most-heard song on country radio in 2011 and has also gone double platinum. The group has also most recently been awarded Top New Vocal Duo/Group and Top Vocal Duo at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2013.

General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $45.

Bachman & Turner with Blue Öyster Cult

Rock duo Bachman & Turner, formerly known as Bachman-Turner Overdrive, alongside rock group Blue Öyster Cult will be playing on Aug. 24. While Bach-

man & Turner were still Bachman-Turner Overdrive, the group received 120 platinum, gold and silver awards and graced the Billboard Hot 100 multiple times with the songs “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Taking Care of Business,” “Hey You,” “My Wheels Won’t Turn” and “Looking Out for #1.”

Blue Öyster Cult also has quite the track record, being named one of “the greatest hard rock bands of all time”

by VH1. The group also had hits including “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and “Burnin’ For You.” General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $65.

Michael W. Smith

Christian music artist Michael W. Smith has sold over 15 million albums during his career. He has won three Grammy Awards — one for Best Gospel Performance in 1984, another for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1995 with “I’ll Lead You Home” and Best Pop/Contemporary Album in 2002 for his album “Worship Again.” In his 30 years in the music industry, Michael W. Smith has released more than 20 studio albums. General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $55.

TESLA

Multi-platinum group TESLA has been around for more than 25 years with its blues rock/hard rock sound.

The group is most known for the song “Signs,” which peaked on the Billboard 100 at No. 8. Other hits include “Little Suzi,” “Love Song,” “The Way It Is” and “What You Give.” General admission tickets are $25 and reserved tickets are $45.

The All-American Rejects

Quintessential 2000s pop punk/rock band The AllAmerican Rejects have four studio albums: “The AllAmerican Rejects” that went gold, “Move Along” that went double platinum in the United States, “When the World Comes Down” that also went gold, and “Kids in the Street.” The group has six hits including “I Wanna,” “Gives You Hell,” “It Ends Tonight,” “Move Along,” “Dirty Little Secret” and “Swing, Swing.” General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $55.

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace, has sold over 6 million records with its self-titled platinum album, “Three Days Grace,” and platinum-selling album “One-X,” in addition to gold-selling album “Life Starts Now” and the most recently released “Transit of Venus.” Three Days Grace has also been named Rock Artist of the Year by Billboard magazine in 2007. The band’s biggest hit is the song “Pain,” which peaked Billboard Hot 100 at No. 44.

The group also has many other hits to make the chart including “(I Hate) Everything About You,” “Just Like You,” “Home,” “Animal I Have Become,” “Never Too Late” and “Break.” General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $55.

Duck Dynasty: An Evening with the Robertsons

Stars of the A&E hit show “Duck Dynasty” Phil Robertson, Miss Kay, Uncle Si, Jep and Alan Robertson will be paying a visit to the Alaska State Fair for Q&A and entertainment. “Duck Dynasty” is the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history. The show boasts over 11.8 million viewers. General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $75.

Flo Rida

Flo Rida is famous for his songs “Whistle,” “Good Feeling,” “Club Can’t Handle Me,” “Right Round,” “Sugar,” “Low” and more. “Low” won the People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Hip-Hop Song in 2009 and his song “Wild Ones” won Best Rap/Hip-Hop Dance Track at the International Dance Music Awards in 2013.

General admission tickets are $40 and reserved tickets are $75.

Pentatonix

Pop a cappella group Pentatonix won season three of NBC’s “The Sing-Off” in 2011. The group has released three albums. Most Pentatonix songs are covers of other popular songs, including “Gangnam Style,” “Royals, “Say Something” and “Happy.” General admission tickets are $25 and reserved tickets are $45.

Admission into the Alaska State Fair grounds is $7 for kids ages 6-12, $11 for adults ages 13-64 and $7 for seniors 65 and over. Cost for daily parking is $5. Ticket prices for each concert vary. For more information and to buy tickets visit http:// alaskastatefair.org/concerts/. Tickets can be purchased in the fairgrounds outside the Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre. Valid ID is required to get into drinking areas at the concert.

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UAA offers sporting events on campus

By Travis Dowling

sports@thenorthernlight.org

Alaska Airlines Center grand opening events Courtesy of UAA Sports Information via goseawolves.com

The newest arena in town — the Alaska Airlines Center – is opening! A state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, the Alaska Airlines Center will be a game changer for the University of Alaska Anchorage and a great asset to the community. The UAA Department of Athletics, along with various other groups, will host a 10-day-long Grand Opening celebration to showcase the new facility in all its glory. Come join in this monumental step for UAA, and be a part of the firstever series of

Thursday, Sept. 4

Golden Ticket VIP Event

4-7 p.m., free, must have Golden Ticket to attend

Meet at the Alaska Airlines Center for a special event just for ‘Golden Ticket’ holders. Attendees will enjoy a VIP treatment, including a preview tasting of the Varsity Sports Grill menu and exclusive access to restricted areas of the Alaska Airlines Center. Golden Ticket holders also get a special swag bag full of goodies.

Golden Ticket holders must present their tickets for admission.

Friday, Sept. 5

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting/ SpringHill Suites Invitational Volleyball Tournament 4-7 p.m.

Free/open to the public

Join the Alaska Airlines Center for its grand opening and ribbon cutting, along with special ‘backstage’ tours of the facility.

At 7 p.m., the Seawolf Volleyball team takes the court to face LIUPost in the annual SpringHill Suites Invitational.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Youth Sports Day & Spirit Run

Run begins at 10 a.m., Spirit Run, registration: free for UAA students; $5 for general public

The UAA Spirit Run will wind through campus, starting and ending at the Alaska Airlines Center. Runners are encouraged to dress in green and gold. Food and refreshments will be provided following the event.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Taste of Alaska Charity Event

5-8 p.m., Admission: $10, plus a can of food

Join the Alaska Airlines Center for an evening of delicious dishes from around the state. Local vendors and restaurants will share favorite dishes, along with live chef demos and music.

Thursday, Sept. 11

“Service Before Self” 6-9 p.m., admission: free, open to the public

“Service Before Self” is an evening dedicated to Alaska first responders and military. In honor of 9/11, the event will include a silent auction featuring the art of first responders and military, as well as a blood drive held throughout the day.

Friday, Sept. 12

Drive-In Movie & Food Truck Rodeo

Presented by the Alaska Airlines Center and Bear Tooth Theatre Pub 5 p.m.-midnight, admission: free

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The University of Alaska Anchorage offers students free tickets to any of the UAA sporting events on campus. UAA athletic events participate in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association and Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference for volleyball, basketball, track and field and many more sporting events.

Last academic year the UAA hockey team finished with a historic season. The Seawolves qualified for the WCHA tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In addition to the successful year by the team, two of the star players signed professional contracts. Goalie Rob Gunderson signed a contract for a try-out and was part of the playoff run with the Alaska Aces on their way to the Kelly Cup. Senior captain Matt Bailey signed a two-year contract with the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks.

In the 2014-15 season, coach Matt Thomas looks to continue the success from the prior year and added a total of eight freshmen to the roster.

The defense line additions are Tanner Johnson and Jarrett Brown; forward additions are Austin Azurdia, Anthony Conti, Matt Anholt and Tad Kozun; and goalie additions include Oliver Mantha and Jared D’Amico.

Some key games for the Seawolf hockey team include the Kendall Hockey Classic at the Sullivan Arena. The participants are UAA, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Maine, and University of Wisconsin.

Another key series is against Ferris State, who ended the Seawolves’ historic season last year. The first series against Ferris State will be

on Nov. 13 and 14 in Big Rapids, Michigan, and UAA will host Ferris State on Jan. 8 and 9 at the Sullivan Arena.

The in-state rivalry for the Governor’s Cup against the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks starts Jan. 16 and 17 in Fairbanks and concludes in Anchorage on March 6 and 7. Last season both teams split the four-game series with two wins apiece, and UAF won the Governor’s Cup in a shootout.

The Seawolves also contend in the GNAC in basketball. Incoming freshmen for the women’s basketball team include forward Sierra Afoa (Dimond HS, Anchorage), forward Hannah Wandersee (Kodiak), guard Jerica Nelson (Kodiak) and forward Leah Bonner (Nampa, Idaho).

The men’s basketball team welcomes three freshman this year guard Damien Fulp (Colony HS, Palmer), forward Kaildou Diouf (Germany) and forward Brain Pearson (Elko, Nevada).

The Seawolf volleyball team will be the first team to open the new Alaska Airlines Center when they host the Spring Suites Invitational on Sept. 5.

The incoming freshmen for the Seawolves are Leah Swiss, a standout player from Dimond High in Anchorage, and Kristi Farley from Las Vegas, Nevada. The Seawolf Volleyball team finished the 2013 campaign losing to BYU-Hawaii in the NCAA Divisional II West Regional Championships.

In addition, UAA also competes in gymnastics, track and field, skiing and cross-country.

To stay up-to-date with Seawolf athletics coverage follow The Northern Light on social media, in print every Tuesday on stands around campus and throughout the community, and on The Northern Light website at http://www.thenorthernlight.org.

First-time winners take Crow Pass

The Alaska Airlines Center is excited to bring back the nostalgia of the drive-in movie with the style of the 21st century. The movie starts at 9 p.m., and local food trucks will serve from 5 p.m. until midnight.

Saturday, Sept. 13

The Alabama Shakes

Presented by the UAA Concert Board with support from Alaska Airlines 7:30 p.m., general admission: $49.50 (on sale now); student admission: $28 (on sale Aug. 20) — Must purchase at Alaska Airlines Center Box Office

See the Alaska debut of the Grammy Award-winning Alabama Shakes at the Alaska Airlines Center. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Howlapalooza

Anchorage’s new local music and art festival 1-11 p.m., fickets: free from 1-6 p.m., $10 after 7 p.m., $5 for UAA students — Alaska Airlines Box Office

The Howlapalooza Music and Arts Festival will feature over 30 local musicians and over 10 hours of music, performances, food, art, and more. All ages welcome.

The women’s winner, Christy Marvin, makes her way to the top of Crow Pass the morning of July 26 on her way to the second-fastest time in race.

Courtesy of Sam Wasson/UAA Athletics

By Travis Dowling

sports@thenorthernlight.org

Crow Pass is an event produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage Athletic Association and Millers Booster Club. The race is about 24 miles along the Crow Pass Trail. It starts just north of Girdwood and ends at the Eagle River Nature Center. There is a

total gradient of 5,959 feet and a peak elevation of 3,888 feet.

Allan Spangler won the men’s event in 3 hours, 1 minute and 44 seconds to post the fifth-fastest time in the race’s 30-year history.

Silas Talbot finished in second place with a time of 3:06:50 in his first Crow Pass race.

Third-place winner Matt Shyrok also finished in under the 3-hour mark with 3:09:26.

Christy Marvin won the women’s event, just missing the 24-year-old race record held by nine-time Crow Pass champion Nancy Pease by 24 seconds.

Marvin outraced 36 other women, finishing with a time of 3:26:44.

Second-place finisher Jessica Vetch posted a time of 3:49:59. Third place went to UAA alumna Jaime Bronga with a time of 3:52:04.

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2014 GCI Shootout brackets Courtesy of UAA Sports Information via goseawolves.com

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Anchorage has unveiled the pairings for the 2014 GCI Great Alaska Shootout, with seven games slated for national television on CBS Sports Network.

This year’s Shootout is scheduled for Nov. 25-29 at the Alaska Airlines Center, starting with women’s first-round action on Tuesday night and concluding with the men’s championship on Saturday. Host UAA will open against Yale on the women’s side and Pacific on the men’s side to begin their respective tournaments.

Long Beach State and Boise State kick off the women’s action at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by Yale against UAA. Women’s consolation and championship games are slated for 2:30 and 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The 37th annual men’s Shootout begins with all four first-round games on CBS Sports Network on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Host UAA will take on Pacific in the opener at 7:30 p.m.

AST/11:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, followed by Missouri State vs. Colorado State at 10 p.m. AST/2 a.m. EST. Thanksgiving matchups will be Rice against Mercer — fresh off a 2014 NCAA Tournament upset of Duke — at 5:30 p.m.

AST/9:30 p.m. EST, followed by Washington State vs. UC Santa Barbara at 8 p.m. AST/Midnight EST. CBS Sports Network will also air both Friday semifinals as well as Saturday’s championship game at 7:30 p.m.

AST/11:30 p.m. EST. The GCI Great Alaska Shootout is the longest-running regular-season college basketball tournament in the nation, taking place every Thanksgiving in Anchorage since 1978. This will be the inaugural tournament held at UAA’s brand-new, 5,000-seat Alaska Airlines Center.

Here is a quick look at the 2014 fields:

Long Beach State

Nickname: 49ers Location: Long Beach, California Website: LongBeachState.com Conference: Big West 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 17-15/8-8 (6th) 2014 Postseason: None Head Coach: Jody Wynn, 6th season Previous Shootout Appearances: None

Yale

Nickname: Bulldogs Location: New Haven, Connecticut Website: YaleBulldogs.com Conference: Ivy League 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 13-15/7-7 (4th) 2014 Postseason: None Head Coach: Chris Gobrecht, 10th season Previous Shootout Appearances: 1985

MEN Alaska Anchorage

Nickname: Seawolves Location: Anchorage, Alaska Website: GoSeawolves.com onference: Great Northwest Athletic (GNAC) 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 17-13/10-8 (t-4th) 2014 Postseason: None Head Coach: Rusty Osborne, 11th season Previous Shootout Appearances: All (35-73)

Colorado State

Nickname: Rams Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Website: CSURams.com Conference: Mountain West 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 16-16/7-11 (t-8th) 2014 Postseason: None

Head Coach: Larry Eustachy, 3rd season Previous Shootout Appearances: None

Mercer

Nickname: Bears Location: Macon, Georgia Website: MercerBears.com Conference: Atlantic Sun 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 27-9/14-4 (t-1st) 2014 Postseason: NCAA 3rd Round Head Coach: Bob Hoffman, 7th season Previous Shootout Appearances: None

Missouri State

Nickname: Bears Location: Springfield, Missouri Website: MissouriStateBears.com Conference: Missouri Valley 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 20-13/9-9 (t-4th) 2014 Postseason: CIT 1st Rd. Head Coach: Paul Lusk, 4th season Previous Shootout Appearances: None

UC Santa Barbara

Nickname: Gauchos Location: Santa Barbara, California Website: UCSBGauchos.com Conference: Big West 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 21-9/12-4 (2nd) 2014 Postseason: None Head Coach: Bob Williams, 17th season Previous Shootout Appearances: None

Washington State

Nickname: Cougars Location: Pullman, Washington Website: WSUCougars.com Conference: Pacific-12 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 10-21/3-15 (11th) 2014 Postseason: None Head Coach: Ernie Kent, 1st season Previous Shootout Appearances: 1981, 2009 (champions)

2014 GCI GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT

Pacific

Nickname: Tigers Location: Stockton, California Website: PacificTigers.com Conference: West Coast 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 18-16/6-12 (t-8th) 2014 Postseason: CIT Semifinals Head Coach: Ron Verlin, 2nd season Previous Shootout Appearances: 1979, 2003, 2006

Rice

Nickname: Owls Location: Houston, Texas Website: RiceOwls.com Conference: Conference-USA 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 7-23/2-14 (16th) 2014 Postseason: None Head Coach: Mike Rhoades, 1st season Previous Shootout Appearances: None

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Women’s Schedule Tuesday, Nov. 25 First Round

• 6 p.m. — Long Beach State vs.

Boise State • 8 p.m. — Yale vs. Alaska Anchorage

Wednesday, Nov. 26

• 2:30 p.m. — LBSU/BSU loser vs.

Yale/UAA loser (3rd place) • 5 p.m. — LBSU/BSU winner vs.

Yale/UAA winner (Championship)

Men’s Schedule Wednesday, Nov. 26 First Round

• 7:30 p.m. (Game 1) — Pacific vs. Alaska Anchorage (CBSSN) • 10 p.m. (Game 2) — Missouri State vs. Colorado State (CBSSN) • Thursday, Nov. 27 — First Round • 5:30 p.m. (Game 3) — Rice vs. Mercer (CBSSN) • 8 p.m. (Game 4) — Washington State vs. UC Santa Barbara (CBSSN)

WOMEN Alaska Anchorage

Nickname: Seawolves Location: Anchorage, Alaska Website: GoSeawolves.com Conference: Great Northwest Athletic (GNAC) 2013-14 Overall/Conf.

Record (Place): 19-9/12-6 (t-3rd) 2014 Postseason: NCAA 1st Round Head Coach: Ryan McCarthy, 3rd season Previous Shootout Appearances (Titles): All (1990, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

Boise State

Nickname: Broncos Location: Boise, Idaho Website: BroncoSports.com Conference: Mountain West 2013-14 Overall/Conf. Record (Place): 18-14/12-6 (t-3rd) 2014 Postseason: WBI Quarterfinals Head Coach: Gordy Presnell, 10th season Previous Shootout Appearances: 1990

Friday, Nov. 28 Consolation Semifinals & Semifinals

• • • • •

• Noon (Game 5) — Pacific/UAA loser vs. Mo. St./CSU loser • 2 p.m. (Game 6) — Rice/ Mercer loser vs.

WSU/UCSB loser • 5:30 p.m.

(Game 7) — Pacific/UAA winner vs.

Mo. St./CSU winner (CBSSN*) • 8 p.m. (Game 8) — Rice/Mercer winner vs. WSU/ UCSB winner (CBSSN*) Saturday, Nov. 29 Noon (Game 9) — Game 5 loser vs.

Game 6 loser (7th/8th place) 2 p.m. (Game 10) — Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner (4th/6th place) 5 p.m. (Game 11) — Game 7 loser vs.

Game 8 loser (3rd/5th place) 7:30 p.m. (Game 12) — Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner (Championship — CBSSN)

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