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UAA junior Ivy O’Guinn broke the school record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:10.60 on Friday April 19 at the annual Mt. SAC Relays and Bryan Clay Invitational. Runners Ruth Keino and Grace Morgan also beat school records on Friday.
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29 days of survival Talent show energizes Confucius Institute Author to present ‘Hearts of Courage,’ the story of the 1943 Gillam Alaska plane crash, in UAA lecture
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Students of all ages from all over the state come together to celebrate the Chinese culture through the talent show hosted by UAA’s Confucius Institute. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN TIPPETS
The site of the 1943 Gillam plane crash, about 30 miles southeast of Ketchikan still remains today. Four passengers survived the plane crash and lived secluded in the Alaskan winter for 29 days before rescue.
By Nita Mauigoa
true story of the 1943 Gillam plane crash, about 30 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Famous bush pilot Harold “Thrill `em, spill The date was Jan. 5, 1943. The scene was set `em, no kill `em” Gillam, along with five others, deep in rugged Alaska wilderness in subzero tem- including John Tippets’ father, Joseph Tippets, peratures. Six people found themwere en route to Annette Island selves injured and stranded. Next the crash. The story tells “It’s an Alaskan, before to them was the horrid sight of the how the remaining survivors plane crash they all had just sur- aviation, endured 29 days before their reswinter-survival, vived. cue. Who got out and made it home? faith, prayers“It’s an Alaskan, aviation, Author John Tippets is giving a answered, love winter-survival, faith, prayersfree presentation at the UAA Book- story.” answered, love story,” John said. store May 3 from 2-4:30 p.m. His John lends his voice to tell his -John Tippets father book, “Hearts of Courage,” is the Joseph’s account of the features2@thenorthernlight.org
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By Jacob Holley-Kline Staff Reporter
Since its inception, the UAA Confucius Institute has been on a mission to bridge the cultural gap between Alaska and China. While that gap seems large at times, the upcoming third annual Chinese Talent Show plans to diminish it April 26. “The people at UAA may not realize how important Chinese culture is,” administrative assistant Jiqing Wang said. “We want to promote a program that can increase (interest) in Chinese culture.” The Confucius Institute opened in 2008, and 20 people joined in that first year. The first talent show was held the following year, and more
than 200 people have joined since then. “Each year, more and more students join us,” Wang said. The talent show welcomes all talents relating to Chinese culture, including Chinese dance, calligraphy, poetry and music. The show welcomes college, high school, middle school and elementary school students to perform. “(We have) students from far away, not just Anchorage,” Chinese instructor Jiajia Ru said. “We try our best to support them.” Participating schools outside of Anchorage include the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Sitka High School. In addition to paying for airfare for students from Sitka and Fairbanks, the
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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
Tanaina future dependent upon UAA By Keldon Irwin
news@thenorthernlight.org The Tanaina Childhood Development Center has been a part of the UAA community since 1979. Tanaina board president Charlie Tyrrell said Tanaina is a non-profit organization that functions entirely independently from UAA, excluding the university subsidizing their rent, electricity, water and a few other services. They currently serve up to 60 students during the academic year, caring for children between 18 months and five-years old, yet their wait list has over 100 names on it. They increase their roster to over 80 children during the summer. Executive Director Helen Coe and Tyrrell would both like to see the institution serve over 100 students. Considering the influences of the tentative UAA Master Plan and the future development of the Wells Fargo Sports Complex, Tanaina administration and board members are unsure of the nonprofit’s future. This is primarily because Tanaina is located downstairs in the Student Union, just below the indoor entrance to the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Coe expressed concern regarding the future of the center, because its location is set to be moved soon according to the UAA Master Plan.
Members of the Tanaina staff and board are also concerned about the near future of the center because the proposed sports complex renovations might pose a danger for the children of Tanaina. According to Tyrrell, the future location of the center is undecided. Tyrrell said both Chancellor Tom Case and Vice Chancellor William “Bill” Spindle have looked him in the eye and said they support Tanaina’s partnership with UAA, so he is not concerned. When asked when the renovation may happen, Spindle said the university does not currently have the funds to remodel the complex. However, he said he will support Tanaina through a Wells Fargo renovation. “We would like to see them reach a new level,” Spindle said. He then said he would like to see Tanaina working more with early childhood education courses on campus allowing more internship and job opportunities for students who are pursuing a degree in that field. According to the most recent UAA Master Plan Coe provided for the center, dated March 28, 2012, the new facilities are large enough to permit an additional 24 toddlers. “It is tragic when a UAA student can’t finish a semester because of childcare,” Tyrrell said. Coe said she would like to be able to pay teachers better, because the institu-
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The Tanaina Childhood Development Center is slated to be relocated, according to the current UAA Master Plan.
tion does not pay competitively in comparison to other daycares in town. While they do offer teachers partially subsidized tuition, they are not given any benefits. She said she has had people turn down teaching jobs at Tanaina because the pay is not competitive. Tyrrell and Coe both said increased student capacity could create possibilities for better compensation. Coe said the current facilities do not allow for accreditations that could greatly benefit Tanaina.
She hopes the new facility will allow for these requirements to be met. She would also like to be able to offer teachers $15-20 an hour to stay competitive with job market wages. An increased budget would also allow for more teachers with bachelor’s degrees. Tyrrell and board vice president Jennifer Meyer will be re-initiating the relationship between Tanaina and USUAA, UAA student government, next semester. They also plan to request scholarships for exceptional UAA student’s childcare
USUAA election brings results, interesting write-ins President and vice president elect share their immediate top plans for USUAA By J. Almendarez
editor@thenorthernlight.org Results are in for the 2013 student government election. Andrew Lessig and Andrew Lemish are the new Union of Students at the University of Alaska Anchorage president and vice president. They won the election by 33 votes over second place candidates Max Bullock and Johnnie Templeton. 510 people voted in the election. Lessig said he waited for unofficial results to be posted at 5 p.m. Friday. The results were posted early, and he ran to the USUAA office from the spine of the school to see if he’d won. His immediate reaction following the result posting was a sense of relief. “There’s been such a big lead-up to this,” he said. Andrew “Drew” Lemish said he was initially hesitant to look at the results alone, so he grabbed friends from the Greek Life office to check the result with him. “I was surprised, I guess. I knew it was going to be close,” he said. Current USUAA President Alejandra Buitrago will officially swear Lessig into office April 26. Afterward, Lessig will swear in Vice President Lemish and any new senators. Lessig said he has been meeting with previous USUAA presidents and vice presidents for advice and all have provided helpful insight to the job. While he is already preparing to take on presidential roles — such as prepping for the Planning and Budget Advisory Committee this week, where he can make suggestions about how university funds are allocated — he’d like to kick off his legislative focus on student activities this summer. He said some students have already approached him about installing a Frisbee golf course on campus. He said he thinks that’s a great summer project to get started on.
Lemish said one of his first primary focuses is going to be adding to the University of Alaska discrimination policy. He said while sexual orientation is protected by university policy, sexual identity is not. He also said he will be working with other senators throughout the summer to rewrite the USUAA constitution. He said it has not been updated in a very long time, and many USUAA members want to see the constitution amended to reflect the organization’s present and long term needs. On that note, Lessig recommended those with concerns about the university to contact him for problem solving. Even if the concern is about something USUAA does not have a direct influence on, Lessig said senators can always advocate for student concerns regardless. The only candidate to formally apply for USUAA Senator was Terri Lynn Draeger, who received 449 votes. Stephen Warta, Johnny Paoletti, Dan Munoz, Jackie Odena and Russell Fay are write-in candidates who received enough votes to take seats as senators. . Concert Board Candidate Sofia Fouquet received 455 votes and write-in Garren Volper collected 24 votes. Both will be able to fill the two available seats on the board. There were no candidates or write-ins with sufficient votes for Media Board members. Notable write-ins for various positions this year included Chuck Norris, Darth Vader, Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse, Stan Shunpike, The Doctor and Donna Noble, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Yogi the Bear and Seymour Butts. Lessig said there are always notable write-ins, but all candidates must also be enrolled in at least six credit hours to be eligible for a senator seat. He also said it is not uncommon for USUAA elections to have interesting write-in candidates.
Notable write-ins for various positions this year included: Chuck Norris, Darth Vader, Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse, Stan Shunpike, The Doctor and Donna Noble, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Yogi the Bear and Seymour Butts
WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEK? TUESDAY, APR 23
WEDNESDAY, APR 24
SATURDAY, APR 27
8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library
SUNDAY, APR 28 8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library
MONDAY, APR 29
8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Last day of classes 9:00am: Textbook Buyback at the UAA Campus Bookstore 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Juried Student Show'; Daily Den Morning 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 5:30pm: Free workout class 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening
THURSDAY, APR 25
7:30am: Arc Gallery: 'Contemplate Death' by Garry Kaulitz 8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Juried Student Show'; Daily Den Morning 12:00pm: Indigenous Values Gathering: Sense of humor; VALIC retirement seminar 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 4:00pm: Commons Market: fresh groceries on campus; FTC Open Lab 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 8:00pm: UAA vs. Harvard Debate: 'This House would repeal the Second Amendment'
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National Wear Denim Day 7:30am: Arc Gallery: 'Contemplate Death' by Garry Kaulitz 8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library 9:00am: 13th Annual Campus Litter Cleanup; FTC presents 'ePortfolio Webinar Series' 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Juried Student Show'; FTC Open Lab; FTC presents 'MOOC Webinar'; Daily Den Morning; Open forum with assistant vice chancellor of Alumni Relations finalist 11:00am: Mini One-Stop on campus 11:30am: Free pasta lunch 12:00pm: VALIC retirement seminar 1:00pm: 'Trashed' movie screening 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 2:30pm: Ice Cream Survey 3:00pm: Open forum with assistant vice chancellor of Alumni Relations finalist 5:00pm: 'Reflections on surviving an Alaska childhood' 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 7:30pm: Community Cinema presented by Student Activities
FRIDAY, APR 26
Deadline to apply for spring 2013 graduation 7:30am: Arc Gallery: 'Contemplate Death' by Garry Kaulitz 8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library 9:00am: Third Alaska Chinese Talent Show 9:30am: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competitio 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Juried Student Show' 1:00pm: Club Council Meeting 2:00pm: Care Team informational workshop 4:00pm: Golden Key meeting 8:00pm: AudioDome: Tiny Miracles
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7:30am: Arc Gallery: 'Contemplate Death' by Garry Kaulitz 8:00am:'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Juried Student Show'; Graduate Shout-Out; Daily Den Morning 11:00am: Mini One-Stop on campus 11:30am: Free pasta lunch 12:00pm: EcoChic sustainability fashion show 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 2:30pm: FTC Open Lab 4:00pm: Commons Market: fresh groceries on campus 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening
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MOVIE REVIEW
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GAME REVIEW
‘Oblivion,’ a disappointment ‘Evoland’: A nostalgic, yet unnecessary game By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org
‘Tis the summer of dystopian sci-fi movies. The pitcher is known for throwing curveballs, and first up to bat is Tom Cruise’s “Oblivion.” While it doesn’t strike out, it also doesn’t knock anything out of the ballpark. An alien race blows up Earth’s moon and sends the world into a series of natural disasters. Once most of the human race is wiped out, the invasion happens. The humans win, but Earth is no longer habitable, and they are forced to leave. About 50 years later, Jack Harper’s (Cruise, “Jack Reacher”) job is to repair security drones that protect hydroelectric plants, which convert Earth’s water into energy to be used on the new human colonies on Titan, one of Saturn’s moons. But when Jack discovers a human survivor in cryosleep, and later a colony of human survivors, he begins to question the validity of his mission and the story of what really happened to destroy the Earth all those years ago. At first look, “Oblivion” appears to have genuine potential to be an incredible story. Unfortunately, it drags. Every time it seems like the movie is beginning to wind down, another half hour appears out of nowhere. Some of those events are important and enjoyable, but they could be condensed and repackaged to better serve the overall story. The movie is also painfully predictable. Even without seeing the trailer, it’s easy to guess what’ll happen later on, simply due to dialogue. Jack Harper says he wishes he could remain in a certain place for the rest of his life, and eventually he does — though there’s no telling how long that life may or may not be. The same thing happens with other characters. If they say something even slightly profound, the audience knows to expect the event in the future. One of the movie’s greatest sins is its misuse of Morgan Freeman (“Olympus Has Fallen”). This man is more likable, more popular
and a far better actor than Cruise. Attaching his name to a movie is a sure-fire way to promote an epic sensation in a movie, but in order to give moviegoers their money’s worth, Freeman has to actually be on the screen for a large portion of the movie. Don’t misunderstand, Freeman’s character is good — great, even — but he isn’t on screen enough for viewers to fully appreciate him. His character has so much potential, but viewers are lucky if he appears for more than seven minutes of the total movie. In a two-hour film, this is inexcusable. Despite this, the worst and most frustrating part of the movie is the only major plot point not given away in the trailer, so it won’t be discussed here. Viewers take heed, the plot ultimately goes in a different direction than the trailer suggests, and for once, that’s actually a bummer. “Oblivion” isn’t horrible, though. It’s worth a Sunday matinee showing, but don’t spend more than $7 on a ticket.
Release Date: April 19, 2013 Run Time: 126 minutes Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko
By George Hyde Volunteer
Throughout the many years of gaming history, the RPG genre has gone through many phases. From “Zelda” to “Final Fantasy,” gamers have a lot of great memories and “Evoland” will likely evoke similar ones. Unfortunately, it also brings back just as many frustrating memories as it does good ones. The premise is intriguing. The temporarily nameless hero begins only with colorless, 8-bit graphics and works his way up to modern graphics expectations. The hero discovers things such as movement keys, color, higher resolutions, 3-D rendering, a name (which is left up to the player), an experience system and other features until the gameplay mimics the most complex RPGs of today. The unlockables are evocative of games such as “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” “Final Fantasy VII” and even the “Diablo” series. The game often makes selfaware jokes and references to these games, and these work well to deliver a lot of laughs. There are some brilliantly funny moments here for old-school RPG fans. Unfortunately, the game is
extremely short. This may not seem like too much of a downside, but this means the game evolves through these phases too quickly to appreciate each step. The end result feels more like a collection of game tech demos rather than a complete experience. Also, these phases feature the worst the RPG genre has to offer, from repetitive grinding to archaic puzzles to an absurdly steep spike in difficulty later on. Everything that made games like “Final Fantasy” and “Diablo” flawed is preserved in “Evoland.” The game feels repetitive, even with its short length. Furthermore, the price-to-brevity ratio of this game raises the question, “Why does this game need to exist?” If players want to quell nostalgia for their old favorites, they’d be better off playing the classics — or at least cheaper, better homage works, such as “3-D Dot Game Heroes” or “Cthulhu Saves the World.” Those who really, really need a taste of video game history might get some enjoyment out of this, but others are better off finding a different vehicle for a trip down memory lane.
Game: Evoland Developer: Shiro Games Platform: PC Genre: RPG
DRINK REVIEW
Zombie Zin offers an undead perspective on a very human wine
By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org
The zombie apocalypse is upon us, and the only way to get out alive is to act like the enemy. You must shamble as they shamble, groan as they groan and drink what they drink — which, for the more sophisticated undead out there, is apparently a zinfandel. Zombie Zin, which comes from the Chateau Diana winery in California, is a deep red wine that looks almost purple. It has a rich and musky scent that reminds the nose of warm fruit juice left out on a humid day. The scent isn’t unpleasant, but none of the flavors supposedly in the wine are discernible from the taste. The tip tastes sweet, but not overbearingly so. The fruits and flavors aren’t easy to pick out on palate, but the richness of blackberry manages to muscle its way to the forefront. The middle of the sip reveals a flavor that meshes with the musky scent.
The barely detectable blackberry is muted once again and more earthy flavors take its place. Zombies clearly don’t possess the same standards that normal humans do, or else they’d know that tasting individual flavors is half the fun of drinking wine. But when the majority of someone’s diet is comprised of brains and human flesh, the subtleties of finer wines might be lost anyway. Uninfected humans might find that substituting the brains with darker meats, such as a roast or barbecued meats, or even rich soups and stews, help the wine become more enjoyable.
Drink: Zombie Zin Winery: Chateau Diana ABV: 13.7%
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A&E OPINION
Making up stories increases the heartbreak of tragedy By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org
If there is one thing that is completely and utterly deplorable, it’s taking a massive tragedy and creating lies about it. Hours after the Boston Marathon tragedy April 15, Photoshopped images and videos began circulating across the Internet, especially on Facebook. One image was of a little girl who was allegedly killed in the explosions while running on behalf of Sandy Hook Elementary. Was a little girl really running for the memory of other children? Absolutely not. Instead, an eight-year-old boy was killed while watching the race with his family. His mother was also injured and
consequently had surgery because of a head injury. Other than the image circulated with a little girl running, there were no reports of a little girl dying. Was this tragedy not bad enough? Do people honestly feel the need to embellish and worsen matters by publishing fake stories with images of children? “Family Guy” isn’t known for being tasteful, but even creator Seth MacFarlane calls an Internet hoax involving the show deplorable. Someone mashed two clips from a March episode into a sequence that blatantly suggests the main character, Peter Griffin, bombed the Boston Marathon. In the real episode, the character merely ran over several runners to win.
As previously stated, “Family Guy” isn’t the most sensitive TV program around, but rearranging clips out of context and claiming the episode “predicted” the bombing is both horrific and utterly repulsive. It can be hard to accept sometimes, but coincidences do happen. Conspiracy theories can also be fun — like the one saying aliens built the pyramids and the Egyptian government is hiding the evidence — but taking a genuinely awful event and making it seem worse is horrible. “Family Guy” didn’t predict the Boston Marathon bombing. A little girl didn’t die in the bombing either. But a little boy was killed and his mother was hospitalized. Isn’t that ter-
rible enough? These happenings are heartbreaking as is. Why on earth do people feel like it’s their job to spread rumors to make events worse? If you want to make the world a better place, act like one of those marathon runners who ran to a nearby Blood Bank location and donate your blood to save a life. When you discover that children have been murdered, send families cards and flowers. Consider donating money to help families give their children proper funerals — they don’t come cheap. I’m sure it would mean the world to some families to know people in their corner are praying or even just thinking of them. If you want to make a difference, misinforming the public is not the way to go.
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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
TALENT: Spreading chinese culture through visual learning practice
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Confucius Institute also pays for lodging. The show will take place in two sessions in the Student Union Den and attendance for students and the public is free of charge. The morning session begins at 9:00 a.m. and will feature UAA, UAF, Bartlett High School and Sitka High School. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 p.m. and will feature Begich Middle School, Scenic Park Elementary and Yen Wulin Alaska Chinese School. Awards will be presented for both sections
followed by group photos and free lunch. John Stalvey, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Confucius Institute Director Annie Ping Zeng are making opening remarks for both sessions. The Confucius Institute is still looking for volunteers to help with the proceedings. Volunteers will be provided with free bagged lunches.
Those interested in volunteering for the Chinese Talent Show can contact the Confucius Institute at 907-786-1760.
Individuals of all natonalities are invited to attend the Confucius Institute’s Chinese Talent Show to learn about the Chinese culture and enjoy talents from all over the state.
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ALBUM REVIEW
Aussie band growls out a new album
PHOTO COURTESY OF SPACESHIPNEWS.COM
By Oliver Petraitis KRUA Music Manager
What do beards, feedback, and vocal static have in common? They’re all fuzzy. Straight from Australia, The Growl’s new 11-song album “What Would Christ Do?” is a hazy, bluesy indie rock album that lives up to its ambitiously growling title. The Growl achieves a sound that is very similar to the fuzziness of older Black Keys records, but with a more sophisticated production style and occasional electronic influences unexpectedly sauntering in. The album is ripe with opposites. Songs like “Eleven,” “Cleaver Lever” and “John the Revelator” are pipe-busting, harmonica-wailing, reverb-rocking knockouts that contort the face of front man Cam Avery. Songs like “Fee Fi Fo Fum,” which features some Venice-style accordion and stripped-down folklore banjo, and “In The Belly Of The Beast”
slow to a mal-tempered crawl. Both tracks have a distinct Tom Waits-like sound. Then the band jumps headlong into grimy experimental noise on “NIYWTLWOE.” “More” is a melodious slow-goer that is both hollow in spirit but full in soul. On the whole, the album is full of surprises. The prevailing grungy sound kicks down the door, and the electronic instrumentation turns heads toward these newcomers. The Growl has set themselves up for future success with this album. Album: “What Would Christ Do?” Artist: The Growl Release Date: April 11, 2013
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SURVIVAL: Hope and courage
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE ordeal as one of the four survivors who were rescued. The book is packed with historical photos, including images of the crash site still there today. Rebecca Goodrich, owner of Ghostwriters, a professional resource organization for authors, worked closely with John for a number of years and knows the story well. She coordinated John’s visit with Rachel Epstein, events coordinator for the bookstore. “The survivors thought they were somewhere else very close to help, and they weren’t. After a certain amount of time, no one was looking for them,” Goodrich said. Goodrich said the story is “flat-out spectacular and says a lot about the survivors involved” because they were able to endure harsh winter weather with lack of food, very little game to hunt and few supplies. “It’s a beautiful book with great photos from the ‘40s. It’s a part of Alaska’s history about Alaska’s people,” Epstein said.
She said it is an important story for students to hear as they reflect on their own lives. John has collected information about the crash from museums, newspapers, and first hand accounts from his father. One special piece he still has is a letter his father Joseph wrote his mother, Alta Tippets, on New Year’s Eve before the crash. Joseph wrote, “Alta, I miss you and love you! I thank God for having you as my wife, and, needless to say, I haven’t been able to get you and Johnny out of my thoughts. God speed our quick reunion, and I hope I beat this letter to you!” John said his father’s faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his love for his wife and children is what helped keep him alive. How exactly did Joseph and the other passengers survive for a month in the wilderness? The details will be divulged in the presentation May 3.
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Rescuers search for remaining members of the plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness.
Crash survivor Joseph Tippets and his wife, Alta Tippets, pose happily together during Christmas in 1942, just before the plane crash in January..
Tippets now shares his father’s story of survival all over the country.
The importance of stamina
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Seawolf By Vicente Capala
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Unequal stamina is an issue for some people during sex. This problem typically revolves around males in relationships. The female orgasm is more difficult to trigger than the average male’s, so many females tend to last far longer than their male partners. This can make it seem like partners experience unequal amounts of pleasure. It also poses a problem for females who are trying to reach orgasm before or at the same time as their partner. When a male reaches ejaculation, the penis becomes tender and is rendered immobile for a relatively long refractory period — so if the male orgasms first, it’s difficult for him to reciprocally see his partner through to orgasm. So how can a male gain extra minutes during sex? The solutions are simple. Put your partner’s needs first, practice controlling your increased arousal and wear specialized condoms. When putting your partner’s needs first, always ask yourself, “Will this benefit us both?” If the answer is yes, find a way to pleasure your partner without getting yourself ahead of the race. A male’s goal should be to bring her to the most sensual and gratifying state of mind. Taking things slow during sex is a
reliable route to achieve this state of mind. Foreplay is the most valuable weapon out there to gain time for males and speed time for females. Whisper sensual words. Tease your partner’s body. Sexual arousal is partly a psychological creation, so always remember to keep the female ahead in the race — because if only one person crosses the finish line, nobody wins. While keeping her needs ahead of yours, you may find yourself wanting to dive into more passionate displays of penetration. The force must be used with the utmost control — for if not maintained, the force could just splatter all over the both of you. One easy way to keep yourself in check is to focus on calm breathing as you plow forward. Do not maintain the same position for too long. Changing positions between you and your partner can also alleviate impending ejaculation. Going back to foreplay is always an option too. Another good option to increase stamina is wearing a desensitizing condom. These condoms are lubricated with enough numbing agents to allow the male appendage to become less affected by friction during intercourse The only problem with this option however is that you must find a happy medium to sustain an erection. Because the penis is numbed, male arousal becomes focused on the passion of the sex. Don’t worry though — the agents do not take away all of your senses. Now that you know a couple of tricks to last longer in bed, try timing yourself. You may even find yourself rolling from one night into the next afternoon.
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Creamy, dreamy avocado pasta
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arts2@thenorthernlight.org Avocados are a controversial, heavily debated food in the diet world. The “pro and con” lists seem to go on forever. Whether they truly do have the potential to improve your eyesight, prevent breast cancer or just go straight to your hips, two things are certain: They are the butter of the fruit world and they taste great. Those who discriminate restaurant menu items by valuing avocado-inclusive over the less delicious avocado-less dishes, take note. A new way to include it in your diet without breaking the bank is coming right up. Welcome to carbohydrate heaven. All of the ingredients needed for this dish can be found at Fred Meyer. Be sure to choose only ripe avocados, especially if you don’t have a blender. This recipe requires virtually pureeing them. First, fill a medium-sized saucepan halfway with water, add 1 tablespoon olive oil (or a dash of salt) and bring to a boil. While the water is heating up, slice two large avocados into manageably sized pieces and set aside. Mince two cloves of garlic and set aside. Finely chop about a good pinch-sized amount of fresh basil and set aside. Be careful here, and don’t underestimate the potency of basil. A little
goes a long way. When the water starts to boil, put noodles in the saucepan — more or less, depending on your disposition toward noodles. Slightly reduce heat. While the noodles cook, combine the sliced avocado, basil, garlic, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil in a blender or bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then mush or puree until the avocadoes are a creamy, saucelike consistency and set aside. Once the noodles have reached an al dente state of softness, drain in a colander over the sink, lightly rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process, and set aside. In a large bowl combine noodles, and avocado sauce. I tried mixing with a spatula, but after a failed attempt, I gave up, rewashed my hands and went for it the good ol’ fashioned way: mixing it with my hands. This was messy but much more productive. My one caution with this dish is that it is extremely rich because of the avocado. I found the natural acidity of fresh tomatoes creates a nice buffer for the overwhelmingly creamy aspects of the sauce, but adding tomatoes as a bonus ingredient is up to you. Once the noodles are fully coated in sauce, place on a plate, garnish with Parmesan cheese, a basil leaf and whatever else strikes your fancy. Enjoy!
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Proper dental hygiene is both necessary for your social career and very necessary for the health of your teeth. Regardless of your stance in the fluorinated versus unfluorinated argument, the physical act of brushing teeth removes plaque and can help break down tartar. Dental plaque is the secretion left by pesky bacteria festering inside the human mouth. Try not to think about that for too long, because you will always have bacteria inside your mouth no matter how much you swish with mouthwash. In fact, some bacteria in your mouth belong there and are competitively helpful to charge out the bad bacteria. However, no method of dental hygiene can truly differentiate between these, so when you brush, you aim to eliminate both kinds of bacteria equally — and that’s OK. Multiple studies have shown that those who brushed, flossed and had more consistent dental hygiene had lower C-reactive protein levels and lower levels of other inflammation biomarkers (signals for biological processes). Basically, those who reported higher levels of hygiene had fewer signs of inflammation. While this link needs to be further explored in the science world, there are more concrete connections. For example, many factors play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. One of those factors is dental hygiene. As mentioned before, dental hygiene primarily targets bacteria. Left to their own devices, bacteria wriggle in and around teeth and can make their way to the bloodstream. These bacteria can lead to atherogenesis. For once, this word is actually as scary as it sounds. It’s the deterioration of the walls of arteries, and deposits of fatty material, which creates plaque in the arteries. These are two big factors
that play into heart disease. The link is neither definitive nor causal, but recent studies unanimously suggest a strong correlation. Taking two minutes out of your morning and night routine to polish those pearly whites can’t hurt. Some side effects may include: a brighter smile, more positive dental visits, better breath and less pain. If you don’t already brush your teeth morning and night, consider switching for more than just your social status. Studies have linked it to less whole-body pain (via lower levels of cycling inflammation biomarkers) and lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. It’s pretty incredible that something as small as brushing your teeth daily can help stave off this heart-wrenching disease. Have a question on health, nutrition, or life in general? Email gurukate@ thenorthernlight.org
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Orange rhymes with Television zombie creeps into real life By Evan Dodd Contributor
They’re all around me — lurking in the shadows, following me on the street, groaning softly as they shuffle mindlessly from class to class. I can feel them even now, their bloodshot eyes watching me hungrily as I write what may be my last column. I’m talking, of course, about the zombies. Let me back up. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a bit of a TV junkie. It’s not uncommon to see me stumbling through the shelves at Blockbuster, jonesing for my fix. Netflix has even placed me on some sort of watch list for abusing their services and hogging all the bandwidth on campus. My addiction reached a new low this summer as I finished the final episode of “Lost” and discovered a massive island-shaped hole in my life. It’s been dark, guys. I’m barely hanging on and I’m coping by hiding less than subtle “Lost” references in every column I’ve ever written. Seriously, go back and check; my insanity is pretty plain to see. But finally, after months of horrifying television withdrawals I’ve finally found my new drug: “The Walking Dead.” For those of you who don’t know, it’s basically “Lost” with 90 percent more zombies and 100 percent less polar bears. For those who don’t understand that comparison because you’ve never seen “Lost,” I can’t help you. I’m actually a little late to the zombie party, evidenced by the show being three seasons deep, but this just gave me an excuse to embark on a horrifying binge. My life ground to a screeching halt this weekend as I feverishly devoured every single episode the Internet had to offer. I didn’t eat. I didn’t sleep. My contacts super-glued themselves to my eyeballs as my body forgot how to blink. As the hours started flying by with the dizzying intensity of a jet turbine, I began to feel my sanity slipping. I would wake up in weird places, missing my phone and occasionally articles of clothing, with handfuls of ludicrous fan theories scrawled upon napkins.
The show was everything I have been looking for: complex characters, unanswered questions and people complaining about Georgia. Through all the chaos and lack of sleep and after months of searching, I had found something to cure my addiction. I had found finally found the solution. I had arrived at zombie nirvana. And it worked for a while. For a brief weekend, I felt whole again. But soon the familiar questions came crashing back — questions like, “Why won’t the writers kill that guy off?” “How can I wait until the next season?” and the always terrifying “Wait, what day is it?!” So the old sickness has come back with a vengeance. Only this time, instead of just seeing smoke monsters and polar bears at every turn, I’m also seeing zombies. Guy who refuses to shower in my economics class? Zombie. Roommates who haven’t been seen in months? Zombies. Haggard engineering students frantically rethinking their degree path? Zom — well, you get the idea. The point is that I’m seeing them all around me. Yesterday was laundry day, and I spent my time mapping out the nearest exits in case of an attack. I even envisioned using a fire extinguisher to repel the masses. Even as I sit in front of the TV, non-blinking and grunting in pain as I see my favorite character eviscerated by a hoard of the undead, I realize that even I’m turning into one of them. My irrational thirst for television is beginning to resemble their insatiable need for brains, and I’ve begun slowly shuffling from room to room to avoid waking my roommates during my 4 a.m. zombie marathon. The worst has finally happened. Somewhere in the torrential downpour of Netflix streaming, I must have been bitten. I fear I may not last long enough to complete my finals, or more importantly, finish the third season of “The Walking Dead.” My time is short, and I can feel my concentration slipping away with every subsequent episode. It may be time to consider getting some sleep.
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Brittney Griner handles newly publicized sexuality with ease By Mark Hoffman Contributor
“Announced” isn’t the word for it. “Revealed” makes it sound like a secret. “Acknowledged,” maybe? Freshly crowned No. 1 overall WNBA Draft pick, Brittney Griner, made headlines last week when she acknowledged in an interview with USA Today that she is gay. In our current sports media environment, every story seems to require a press conference or grandiose announcement of some kind — or at the very least, a tweet. And while Griner’s reveal certainly made headlines, it was not for reasons that one might assume. Rather than a Magic Johnson/HIV type announcement or a LeBron/Decision type of moment, Griner casually discussed her sexual orientation this week in a series of inter-
views. During a pre-draft interview with USA Today, Griner discussed her orientation while explaining how her parents always supported her and instilled in her an invaluable message: “Be who you are.” “I hadn’t come out completely,” Griner said. “It was kind of like, you know … I just hadn’t said it. My dad and my mom have always told me, ‘Be who you are.’ At the time, they probably weren’t sure what I was interpreting that as.” Later in the week, Griner explained to Sports Illustrated that she has always been com-
fortable with her sexual orientation and does not fear being open about it. “I wouldn’t say I was hiding or anything like that. I’ve always been open about who I am and my sexuality,” Griner said. “If I can show that I’m out and I’m fine and everything’s OK, then hopefully the younger generation will definitely feel the same way.” As numerous interviews of the same ilk followed suit, something was starting to become abundantly clear regarding this story: It doesn’t matter. It definitely matters that a -Brittney Griner high-profile athlete is happy to be so candid about her sexual orientation. In fact, it’s refreshing.
“I wouldn’t say I was hiding or anything like that. I’ve always been open about who I am and my sexuality.”
As most professional sports still tend to be awkward about gay and lesbian participants, it is nice to see someone — man or woman — bring it out into the light. Griner alluded that she hopes her openness allows for a younger generation to feel the same way she does — that it is OK to be gay. That it doesn’t matter what your sexual orientation is, you should feel like you can be open to talk about it no matter what sport you play. Or what job you have. Or which city you live in. The comfort and ease with which Griner discussed her sexual orientation is the real “revelation” of this story, not that she finally “came out.” It feels like a step in the right direction. After all, understanding is necessary to reach equality. And when everyone’s sexuality is treated equally, it is a lot easier to “be who you are.”
UAA coach search down to 4 By Keon McMillan Staff Reporter
After a “rigorous search process” headed by Director Steve Cobb, the UAA Athletics Department has nailed its coaching choices down to four men: Chris Brown, Michael Corbett, Gary Heenan, and Damon Whitten. Each candidate has spent several years coaching hockey at various schools across the nation, with Whitten actually serving as an assistant coach for the Seawolves from 2006-2008. To make the decision on who will oversee the club next year, UAA is holding public forums for alumni and fans. These forums allow them to meet the coaches and have their questions answered. This isn’t the first time the school has done a public forum to select a coach. According to Cobb, it probably won’t be the last, so long as it yields a good turnout. He thinks the format works well for both parties. “It’s an opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves and tell their story,” said Cobb.
All of the candidates have their own separate forum. The meetings are taking place at the Lucy Cuddy Dining Room on campus. There’s a 6:30-7:00 p.m. session for Seawolf Hockey alumni and a 7:00-7:30 p.m. session for the general public. Michael Corbett’s event has already occurred. However, three remain: Damon Whitten’s is April 24, Chris Brown’s is April 29 and Gary Heenan’s is May 1. It’s tough to gauge how much of an impact the forums will have on the final decision. “When you’re trying to evaluate candidates you get all the information you can get before you make a decision,” said Cobb. “At the end of the day, this will be some more information to see how the candidates respond to the situation, and how they respond to the alums.” Cobb described this as being “just another step” in their evaluation process, but he doesn’t expect that process to last too much longer. He believes the team will have a new head coach within a week after the last candidate’s forum is completed.
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SPORTS BRIEFS Fossman named men’s MVP for ’12-13 ANCHORAGE — Junior Kyle Fossman was chosen the Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball team’s Most Valuable Player as the Seawolves honored their 2012-13 squad at their yearend banquet at The Petroleum Club. Fossman, a 6-foot, 180-pound guard, was a First Team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference selection after leading the Seawolves in six categories, including scoring (14.8 ppg), three-point percentage (.445), free-throw percentage (.854) and steals (1.2 spg). Fossman also took home the Jim Hajdukovich Award – presented to the player who best displays physical toughness, endurance and court awareness – with his 36.2 minutes per game ranking No. 3 on UAA’s all-time list. Multiple honors also went to senior center Liam Gibcus, who received the Best Defensive Player award, the Bob Zundel Rebounders Award – for the player who best displays the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership toward teammates, coaches, referees, opponents, media and fans – and the Academic Achievement award. The Most Improved Plyer award went to redshirt freshman Christian Leckband, who averaged 6.4 points per game and shot 43 percent from three-point range. All three seniors took home awards as center Chris Weitzel earned the nod for Most Inspirational Player. The Gresham, Ore., product overcame multiple knee surgeries – including one for a torn ACL just last winter – to contribute in 12 games late in the season. The MVP, Most Improved, Best Defensive and Most Inspirational awards were determined by a team vote.
Horn, King share women’s MVP honor ANCHORAGE — Seniors Alysa Horn and Sasha King were named co-Most Valuable Players as the Alaska Anchorage women’s basketball team celebrated its 2012-13 season with its annual team banquet at the Petroleum Club. Horn, a 6-foot forward from Kodiak, was the sixthleading scorer and secondleading rebounder in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, averaging 15.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game as UAA went 17-10 overall and rallied for a third-place tie in the league standings. King was one of just three players in NCAA Div. II to average at least 15 points and five assists per game in 201213, ranking 5th nationally with 5.9 apg. Also a Second Team All-GNAC pick, she led the league in steals (2.9 spg) and three-pointers per game (2.6). The Most Improved Player award went to redshirt freshman Jessica Madison. The guard from Port Angeles, Wash., was chosen GNAC Freshman of the Year after averaging 9.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. All three seniors received awards as Anchorage native Jordan Martin (East HS) earned the Most Inspirational Player honor for the third straight season. In her fifth season with the program, she had her finest individual campaign, averaging 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 21 contests.
UAA jumps to 12th in Director’s Cup CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following the completion of the NCAA Division II Winter Championships season, the University of Alaska Anchorage ranks 12th in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings, putting the Seawolves among the top 4 percent of all D-II institutions.
Cody Parker topped a field of 35 competitors in the javelin Saturday in Southern California.
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sports@thenorthernlight.org The Seawolf men’s and women’s track and field team headed down the coast last week for three meets in California. The squad left The Golden State having taken down five UAA school records. Senior distance runners Susan Tanui and Ruth Keino, junior middle distance runner Ivy O’Guinn, sophomore sprinter Grace Morgan, and sophomore javelin thrower Cody Parker now hold top positions in the record books. Tanui got the ball rolling by snapping the school record in the 10,000 meters. Her time of 34 minutes, 19.08 seconds came in the first day of competition at the Mt. SAC
Relays. Including her automatic qualifying time in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, the Kenyan now has two spots locked in at the NCAA Championships. O’Guinn, Keino, and Morgan picked up where Tanui left off by setting their records in the second day of competition at the Mt. SAC Relays and Bryan Clay Invitational. O’Guinn’s performance came in the 800 meters. She posted a time of 2 minutes, 10.60 seconds, and is now even closer to having a place at the NCAA Championships. Keino’s event was the 5,000 meters. She got through the distance in 16 minutes, 20.87 seconds. For her, it’s just an improvement on a personal best — the senior already held the school record. Morgan is in the same boat as Keino:
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Her time of 24.34 in the 200-meter only strengthens her grasp of the UAA record. More importantly, it earns her a provisional placement at the NCAA Championships. The weekend was bookended by Parker, who continued the record setting trend in the final day of competition at the Beach Invitational. Parker launched his javelin 234 feet, four inches. The throw broke more than a school record: it claimed him the GNAC record and was the farthest toss in Div. II this year. Needless to say, Parker will be making the trip to the NCAA Championships. And if this pattern continues, he’ll be joined by many of his teammates. The team is staying put in Anchorage until May 4 when they travel to Eagle Rock, Calif., for the Occidental Invitational.
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics released the latest rankings on April 11, marking the two-third point in the 2012-13 campaign. The rankings – which quantify the national success of all 300 NCAA Div. II programs – will be finalized following the final national competitions in June. UAA and Great Northwest Athletic Conference rival Western Washington (11th) are tops among the 36 D-II West Region programs, while it marks the fourth straight year that the Seawolves rank in the top 20 following winter competition. The Seawolves were ranked 17th following the fall championships.
Briefs compiled by Thomas McIntyre from GoSeawolves.com and the Associated Press
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The hassle that is graduation By TNL Staff
Graduation is a hassle. Those who have already graduated know this, those that are graduating are starting to know this, and those that haven’t and plan on graduating will soon know it. The biggest hurdle is getting to graduation in the first place — spending four, five, ten years planning classes around busy work, life, and family schedules. It is hard finding time to do hundreds of readings, homework assignments, 10-plus page papers and other projects. The other dilemma with getting to graduation is figuring out what classes a student needs to take and when. Some majors don’t offer required courses every year. Sometimes it’s every other year. Students truly need to plan ahead and work with an adviser within their department to figure out when these essential classes will occur. Beyond finishing up those final classes with passing grades, there are even more things a student must do before receiving his or her shiny diploma. The first thing is remembering to register for graduation. The first deadline is about two months into the semester. If a student does not register before this deadline, their name will not be included in the program at graduation. To get all this way and not be recognized in the program can be very upsetting to families who are looking forward to grabbing handfuls of programs and pointing out their graduate’s name to everyone who will listen. Just because the first deadline is missed, there is still another period lasting a few weeks after the first deadline that still allows graduates to walk. Besides fliers around campus and a small note on the calendar, there is no warning sent to every potentially graduating student to make them
aware of these deadlines. Whether a student registers during the first deadline or the second deadline, both require a fee of $50. After thousands of dollars put into tuition and other various fees, they want another $50. After shelling out another $50 for the graduation fee, a student has to next shell out some more money for a cap, gown, and tassel, which equates to about $40 if bought from UAA’s Bookstore. If a student wants to get super fancy and buy a frame to proudly display his or her diploma in a future office, that alone will add another $150 at least. Next is remembering to RSVP for the commencement ceremony. According to the graduation FAQ students will receive an invitation to RSVP to the ceremony about six weeks prior to the event. This means students will have to continually check their email and cross their fingers hoping that the invite doesn’t go to spam. Finally, after it is all said and done, all that is left is walking the stage without falling on your face in front of the audience of hundreds of friends and families and collecting your diploma. Congratulations, graduates. You earned it.
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The rose that grew from the concrete
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A popular lament at this university is that it has no community — that students are here because they have grown up in Anchorage and it’s just too expensive to leave or go to Alaska Pacific University. While many people and organizations on campus are working hard to change that perspective, the process to generate school spirit is ongoing. But in light of the death of Mabil “Mo” Duir, the UAA community finally came together. Over 300 people attended his memorial and hundreds filtered in and out of the benefit concert held in his honor. One person at the concert was overheard saying, “I’ve never seen more people at a UAA event.” But the outpouring of support didn’t stop there. People opened their wallets to donate over $6,000 to the “Doing it for Duir” fund, which benefits Duir’s funeral, will pay his mother’s fare to Anchorage and will help his family in rural Africa make an investment to help supplement the money Mo will no longer be able to provide for them. In addition to monetary support, the University of Alaska Anchorage is working with Senator Mark Begich to contact U.S. and Ethiopian embassies to streamline Mo’s mom’s travel visa to get her to Anchorage. Even more than two weeks after the tragedy, social media sites are crowded with people reminiscing their favorite moments with Mo and offering each other support. The phrase, “Doing it for Duir,” cropped up almost immediately after his death. During the memorial service, Mo’s best friend, Max Bulock, said the phrase was meant to remind people of the generous spirit Mo had — how he comforted people, helped people and cheered them up without question. Regardless if people knew Mo or not, the qualities he demonstrated daily should stand as a reminder of who all of us want to be. The best lessons in life are the ones hardest learned. And the lesson learned from “the rose that grew from concrete” is don’t wait and don’t hesitate. Don’t wait to buy your mom flowers. Don’t hesitate to hug a friend having a bad day. Don’t wait to tell a professor how much their guidance has helped you. Don’t hesitate to do something so difficult is seems pointless to begin. Mo wouldn’t have and neither should you.
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The coming week is likely to present numerous opportunities for individuals to do what others have done before -- but this time, the rewards are likely to be greater than ever before. There is, of course, an advantage to following in the footsteps others have laid down: Their mistakes can be lessons to all who come after them, and their triumphs can provide inspiration. What each individual must do this week is think of the greater good -- for those whose purposes are bigger than themselves will have the advantage. A generosity of spirit can go a long way at this time. New strategies and tactics can be combined with those that are tried and true, and the people who really apply themselves will find themselves paving a new way entirely -- even if they had sworn only to do what had been done before. It's an interesting week in which the old and the new are intermingled freely.
AQUARIUS Jan 20 // Feb 19
(Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll be reunited with someone this week -- even if only over the phone or the Internet. A face-to-face meeting can be arranged. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -Mind your manners this week; you don't want to do something that is going to be easily misinterpreted.
(Feb. 19-March 5) -- A long-awaited meeting may be more down-to-earth than expected -- but it can certainly provide you with a surprising reward. (March 6-March 20) -- That which is easily attained is not for you this week; you're in the mood to earn what you get the old-fashioned way.
Aries
Mar 21 // Apr 19
May 21 // June 20
July 21 // Aug 22
Libra
Sept 23 // Oct 23
Sagittarius Nov 23 // Dec 21
Cancer
June 21 // July 22
Virgo
Aug 23 // Sept 22
(Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You've been distracting yourself with all manner of things that are more fun than that which you have to do. Delay no further! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to share openly what you have learned over the past few weeks or months.
(Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're waiting on a piece of information that is proving much more stubborn than you expected. Use the time to plan carefully. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll be moving forward this week into territory that offers both opportunity and a certain amount of danger.
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Scorpio
Oct 24 // Nov 22
Capricorn Dec 22 // Jan 19
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(Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have quite a story to tell, and there are plenty of people who want to hear it. You may have to tell it more than once! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find it hard to resist passing judgment on a situation that is not of your making, but entirely out of your control.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Going about a thing one step at a time may be necessary, but it's likely to drive you to distraction! You want to move much more quickly. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You have to offer something this week that no one else can -- and yet everyone wants his or her share of it!
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Apr 20 // May 20
(July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's time for you to do this week what you have known has had to be done for quite some time. There are no more excuses to offer! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -You will enjoy the rest and relaxation you get this week in part because it will come to you so rarely and unexpectedly.
(Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- If it's information you're after, you only have to ask and you will receive it. Whether or not it will be helpful is a different question. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -You're likely to get a tough assignment this week; you can get it done!
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Taurus
(May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to decide with ease what you should be doing with yourself this week; all options present positives and negatives. (June 7-June 20) -- There is nothing new to experience this week, perhaps, but you can make the familiar all the more important.
(June 21-July 7) -- You may have to go over some of the same ground again and again this week to be sure that those in your care understand all of the rules. (July 8-July 22) -- An environmental change, whether subtle or not, will have a dramatic effect and far-reaching consequences.
Leo
Feb 20 // Mar 20
(March 21-April 4) -- You may come upon an obstacle that is not only quite stubborn, but also very difficult to wrap your head around. Be persistent. (April 5-April 19) -That which comes your way today may require some personal interpretation before its meaning is fully appreciated.
(April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to find that those around you are more willing to sign on if you are completely honest about what is involved. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is not the time to try to "put one over" on anyone; be honest, up-front and willing to tell all.
Gemini
PISCES
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