The Northern Light January 14, 2014 Issue

THENORTHERNLIGHT January 14, 2014

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Family of UAA graduate say he is unwillingly admitted to Providence news@thenorthernlight.org Family and friends of former UAA Aviation and Technology graduate Bret Bohn say he is being held against his will and forcibly medicated at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

According to Bohn’s family, hospital officials are planning to transfer him to Johns Hopkins Medical Research Facility in Baltimore, Md., against his will.

Bohn, a hunting and fishing guide, developed sleeping problems while hunting in late September through early October.

Upon his return home, Bohn told his parents he had not slept in several days, so they took him to the emergency room at Providence Hospital. There, Bohn was examined and released with

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a prescription for the drug prednisone.

Still sleepless, Bohn decided to remain in Anchorage, despite a scheduled hunt in Kodiak Oct. 13.

Shortly after his initial hospital visit, Bohn experienced a seizure. He was taken back to the Providence emergency room, where he was admitted. By this time, Bohn had not slept for 11 days, and he experienced three more seizures in the hospital.

Though Bohn was still experiencing complications, he was slated for release Oct. 23. But when family and friends went to pick him up that day, they were told he needed to remain in the hospital’s care.

Doctors informed Bohn’s parents Dec. 23 that they believed he had a rare form of encephalitis, and he needed to

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be transferred to a facility that could better treat him.

According to Bohn’s family, hospital officials said they wanted to transfer him to Johns Hopkins Research Facility because Bohn does not have insurance, and the research facility is the only place that accepted his

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Lieutenant governor candidates rendezvous at early public forum

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One thing many share in common on Jan. 1 is the struggle to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Find tips to keep them going strong on Page 3.

Religion on campus

By Nita Mauigoa

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Photo by Evan Erickson

Candidates for Alaska lieutenant governor — Craig Fleener, Bob Williams and Hollis French ­­— field questions from moderator Rhonda McBride at the downtown Anchorage YWCA.

By Evan Erickson

eerickson@thenorthernlight.org “What do you think was the best idea ever hatched in Alaska politics?” KTVA-TV’s Rhonda McBride asked the three Alaska lieutenant governor candidates seated in front of her at last Tuesday’s public forum held in the downtown Anchorage YWCA. “I brought a copy with me. It’s the Alaska state constitution. It’s an act of genius,” answered State Sen. Hollis French, D-Anchorage, waving a pocket-sized edition of the document in the air. “We don’t have elected judges here. We have appointed judges. We have a strong right to privacy. We have common ownership of our mineral wealth.”

French, a democrat, has served in the Alaska Senate since 2003. He had been eyeing the governorship but in October announced he would be running for lieutenant governor in support of candidate Byron Mallott.

Gubernatorial running mates are made official after the August primary election.

Craig Fleener, who also fielded questions from McBride, will be running in support of former Valdez mayor Bill Walker as an independent and will not be listed on the primary ballot. Fleener, who is Athabascan and was raised in Fort Yukon, resigned from his position of Fish and Game deputy commissioner shortly before announcing his candidacy.

Palmer schoolteacher Bob Williams, who organized Tuesday’s event, is running for lieutenant governor as a democrat also. He cited decreased education funding as inspiration for his candidacy. Williams was recognized State Teacher of the

Year for Alaska in 2009.

When McBride asked all three candidates to imagine they were teachers grading the performance of Governor Parnell it was D for French, C-minus for Fleener and F for Williams.

In their grading French and Williams attacked Parnell’s decision not to extend Medicaid in the state and the controversial SB 21 oil tax bill.

“There is absolutely no evidence that changing the tax rate is changing the level of production, so it’s just another example of something that’s wildly inaccurate, misleading and partisan,” Williams said.

All three candidates expressed a strong desire to have a close working relationship with the governor if elected. The lieutenant governor oversees the Division of Elections and certifies state regulations among other duties.

The two republican candidates, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan and State Sen. Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage, were not able to attend, but name placards and water glasses were left out on the table just in case.

Several UAA students were among the 40 or so attendees, including president of UAA College Democrats Ceezar Martinson.

“I was impressed with all three candidates. I wish the republican candidates could’ve made it and given their perspectives on where the state is at currently,” Martinson said.

McBride, who has moderated similar events in the past, thought the participation of Sullivan and McGuire would have made for a more balanced discussion.

Current Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell is seeking the GOP nomination to run against Mark Begich for his seat in the U.S. Senate.

The pathway to religious enlightenment is like a Dr. Seuss Limerick: One could find it here, one could find it there, one could find it anywhere — even at UAA. Religion isn’t for everyone, but for students looking for a dose of soul food on campus, there are options through registered religious clubs and organizations.

Geomatics student Anne Rowland, point of contact for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship said the club — which is part of a larger, internationally recognized program — strives to connect with students by hosting regular Bible study sessions and worship nights.

She said the club’s vision is to build community and friendship through helping people learn about Jesus and their potentials to be world-changers.

Rowland said club members handed out gift-wrapped toilet paper to students in the residence halls for the Christmas holiday.

“They were so excited, and the reactions were hilarious,” Rowland said.

This semester the club will put together medical kits to send to countries in Africa.

Some of the clubs listed on UAA’s official Student Clubs and Organization page, such as the Latter Day Saints Student Association, say they are in the middle of transition and are actively establishing regular times and dates for meetings.

The site also lists the Cardinal Newman Club, a Catholic club “whose mission is to reach

out to both Catholics and nonCatholics on campus and promote a sense of campus spiritual unity.” Their meeting times and dates are available on their club page.

The International Youth Fellowship page states the club’s mission is to develop leaders of the next generation who possess humility, strong leadership and mutual understanding through global fellowship. They meet regularly at 5 p.m. Mondays in the Lyla Richards Conference Room in the Student Union.

“You don’t have to wait until after school to worship or make a difference,” Rowland said.

Those looking to start a religious club or organization on campus or for a complete list of existing registered clubs can visit http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ clubs/.

UAF selected for unmanned aircraft systems research

By Suhaila Brunelle

news@thenorthernlight.org Congress directed the Federal Aviation Administration to modernize the National Airspace System in 2012. This modernization initiative included research and testing to integrate the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, into United States airspace. facebook.com/northernlightuaa

In early 2013, the FAA announced calls for proposals regarding UAS test sites to qualified entities, including state governments and universities, and received approximately 50 entries.

Together with the National Aeronautic and Space Administration and Department of Defense, the FAA has selected six facilities for research in compliance with congressional direction, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks FAA spokesperson Less Dorr said Fairbanks was chosen because of geographic diversity and the wide range of test site locations in seven climatic zones.

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tion, or ACUASI, submitted the proposal and will be heading the research.

Bruce Clevenston, a drone pilot with ACUASI, said UAS are useful tools in search-and-rescue tasks, highresolution local mapping, wildlife survey and methane concentration definition.

Unmanned aircraft systems have been operational in National Airspace since the early 1990s, with most of their use being in boarder control and security operations.

However, there are very few regulations concerning

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02 NEWS Seawolves, Nanooks aircraft to remain under ‘Ravn Alaska’

By Tim Brown

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Last year the University of Alaska received a publicity “lift” from Era Alaska. The airline announced Thursday that it will retire the Era brand to rein in “Ravn Alaska.”

One of Era Alaska’s commuter aircraft received a UAA- and UAF-themed paint job in July.

The paint scheme was conceived in hopes of increasing University of Alaska’s visibility around the state.

The brand change will not affect the livery of the UAthemed turboprop unveiled last year, according to Steve Smith, director of sales and marketing at Ravn Alaska.

“The change will only result in a change of signage. The logo will change as soon as we are granted Alaska Department of Transportation approval, which we anticipate within a week.

Then we can start answering the

phones as Ravn Alaska,” Smith says.

The airline does not anticipate repainting any of its aircraft for another five years.

Only the logo will be repainted on Bombardier Dash-8 and Beechcraft 1900 aircraft, while smaller aircraft serving bush communities will be re-stickered to resemble the change.

Jessica Hamline, University Advancement senior public relations specialist, said Advancement is not aware of any plans to change the UAA/UAF plane.

“We are of course grateful for the partnership,” Hamline says.

The “Ravn” brand name is a stylistic shortening of “raven.”

Photo by Tim Brown

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the use of UAS. According to the Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System Roadmap, “The FAA is working to develop regulations, policy, procedures, guidance material, and training requirements to support safe and efficient use of UAS operations into national airspace.”

According to the FAA Roadmap, proposals for the commercial use of UAS include security awareness, disaster response including search and support to rescuers, communications and broadcast including news/sporting event coverage, cargo transport, spectral and thermal analy-

sis, critical infrastructure modeling including power facilities, ports and pipelines, commercial photography, aerial mapping, charting and advertising.

Clevenston said, “Unmanned aircraft are useful tools when you have a person with a goal and a ground control system.”

Other test sites include the State of Nevada, New York’s Grilffliss International Airport, North Dakota Department of Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christie and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will also have testing facilities in Oregon and Hawaii.

BOHN: Family attempts to bring their son home

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Several of Bohn’s family members were allowed a short visit on Christmas Day, but visitation has since been denied.

Bohn’s family alleges that Providence went to court and stripped them of their power of attorney and guardianship rights without their knowledge.

Bohn and his family have repeatedly asked for a transfer to another local hospital for a second opinion, but hospital officials have also declined this request.

Calls were made to Providence Hospital, but they denied having a patient named Bret Bohn in their care.

Bohn’s mother, Lorraine Phillips, says the family has hired a lawyer to fight for Bohn’s rights.

“We are still continuing to fight for Bret as he remains captive in Providence Hospital in Anchorage, and it’s almost 90 days. Today (Jan. 12) is his birthday, although that’s not a big concern because we have not seen him since Dec. 25. He is being held in isolation at Providence Hospital, and we continue this fight to get him out through the judicial system. Bret is an adult who has had his rights stripped away.”

Bohn’s family and friends attended a court hearing Jan.

6. Providence Alaska Medical Center attorneys were also present at the hearing.

Phillips says her son has no confirmed diagnosis, and all of the tests for suspected conditions have come back negative.

Phillips also says only one close friend has seen Bohn since Dec. 25, and that visit only lasted a few seconds. Phillips also stated that Providence is still planning on transferring Bohn to Maryland.

Bohn’s friend Koreen Lamoreux said, “Today (Jan. 12) is Bret’s birthday, and no one gets to see him.

He missed Thanksgiving, and no one got to see him. He missed Christmas, and no one got to see him. And now it’s his birthday, and no one gets to see him.

I don’t see how anyone who has his best interest at heart can deny him visitation and leave him solitary.”

Bohn was born and raised in Alaska and graduated from West High School with honors. He has two degrees from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Before being admitted into the hospital, Bohn worked as a hunting and fishing guide. During the Christmas Day visit, Bohn’s father stated his son said he would just like a breath of fresh air and a good night’s sleep.

WEEKLY BUZZ Polar vortex causes extreme cold in Lower 48

Schools were cancelled and grocery store shelves were cleared in preparation for what was being called the “polar hurricane.” Twenty-six states were under extreme weather watches as a polar vortex moved through the Lower 48 states. From the Great Lakes to the Deep South, people prepared to stay warm, as windshield temperatures were reported in some areas to be -40 degrees.

Mary Kay Letourneau back in jail

Mary Kay Letourneau, the infamous teacher who was imprisoned in the early 1990s for having a sexual relationship with a sixth-grade student, whom she later married in 2005, is back in jail. Letourneau failed to appear in court on a suspended license violation. Bail is set at $5,000.

Airfare wars heat up in Alaska

The New Year brought good news to many Alaskans looking for an outof-state adventure. A round-trip ticket from Anchorage to San Diego will cost $378 on U.S. Airways, and an Anchorage flight to Portland is $398. Those feeling lucky can also fly to Vegas on an Alaska Air round-trip ticket for $396.

Alaska slated to see slight job growth in 2014

According to a recent report, Alaska will see a small increase in job availability, 0.4 percent to be exact. While some government jobs will decrease, jobs in health care, energy and lodging are expected to see an increase.

California priest found dead in clergy house

Rev. Eric Freed, a priest in Eureka, Calif., was found dead behind a rectory Jan. 1. His autopsy shows he was beaten with a wood stake and a metal pipe. Gary Lee Bullock, 44, of Humboldt County, was charged with murder and an allegation of torture. Bullock, who was released from jail hours before the murder, is being held on bond at $1.2 million.

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FEATURES Nurturing a stressed mind

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By Nita Mauigoa

features@thenorthernlight.org For students seeking to nurture their over-processed brains, there are easily accessible places in town to “escape from it all” in a healthy manner — at least for an hour.

The Alaska Institute of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy/Oriental Healing Arts Center offers free community tai chi and meditation classes Saturdays and Sundays from 9-10 a.m.

Susette Jenkins, a “lao shi” (“teacher” in Mandarin Chinese) at the center, said tai chi is a Chinese form of slow, meditative physical exercise designed for balance and health.

Jenkins, who has been teaching for seven years, said tai chi helps correct posture and strengthens the body by optimally using its energy.

She said by learning proper breathing techniques, one’s overall social and mental health could improve. By breathing through the chest, the lungs are not fully used and the breathing is more like hypoventilating, which constricts blood vessels and decreases overall oxygen delivery to cells in body.

Jenkins said rather than being tense and clamming up during times of stress, breathing properly through the abdomen helps one learn how to be open, relaxed and communicate better socially. Oxygen also flows properly to the brain, which decreased stress levels.

The way you walk and carry yourself improves as well.

“I used to be very rigid and stomp. Now I’m more soft and graceful. Tai chi has had a significant impact on my life,” Jenkins said.

The center offers a myriad of classes, such as free juicing seminars and in-depth tai chi lessons. They also offer healing services, such as acupuncture.

Visit http://www.akinstitute.com for more information.

Students who would prefer another form of meditation with less movement can check out Meditate in Alaska.The group meets Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. at the Namaste Yoga Studio.

Rick Zelinsky, UAA saxophone instructor and Yamaha performing artist, teaches there. He says though they accept $8 donations per class, they will not turn away those who cannot pay.

Zelinsky said the group is a branch of the Kadampa Mediation Center in Seattle. He said the meditation they teach is New Kadampa, a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that originated in India more than 2,500 years ago.

Buddhism is often mistaken for a major religion. Zelinsky said the benefits from Buddhist teachings are something universal that anyone can embrace through meditation.

“Some people may think meditation is a selfish act, but it’s all about learning to control your mind and increasing our capacity to help others,” Zelinsky said.

Meditation produces balance, harmony and a clear mind, among other effects.

Zelinsky said he teaches people to look past short-term gratification, like alcohol or junk food, and strive toward happier lives.

For more information about Meditate in Alaska, visit http://meditateinalaska.org.

Photos courtesy of Susette Jenkins

Lao Shi Susette Jenkins says she has been teaching tai chi for more than seven years.

Locals practicing Wu-style tai chi in Beijing Park, China, where Susette Jenkins studied. Jenkins brings her experience from China to student in Alaska.

How to follow through on new New Year’s fitness resolutions

By Valerie Hudson

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New Year’s resolutions are a staple for many Americans this holiday season, Losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions each year, according to the University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Psychology.

Health food sales have surely risen and the gyms are packed with those trying to shed unwanted pounds in the upcoming year. Considering all the motivation for healthier living in the New Year, the question becomes how to continue the progress beyond the month of January. The following are a few tips on how to keep your New Year’s fitness resolutions alive throughout the year.

1. Plan ahead.

Before implementing any lifestyle change, it is important to assess your current status, where you’d like to be and the steps required to get to that destination.

There are many different factors to consider before beginning a weight loss journey. The first of which is to assess the current physical state with a health care professional and determine what type of exercise program is best for the your current condition.

A consideration for an individual with joint problems like arthritis — which, contrary to popular belief, can affect young people — would be a program with decreased impact on the joints. Water aerobics is a wonderful way to get an effective cardio workout without as much joint stress that other workouts create. The second consideration is other commitments.

When will there be time to work out with consideration of other life priorities? This may require waking up a little earlier than usual in order to sneak in a quick workout before classes. Another approach is to stop by the gym for an hour after classes instead of heading straight home.

In the event that the aforementioned options do not work, Harvard School of Public Health proposes another option. If one’s schedule is too busy to allow an hour block for working out, the Harvard School of Public Health suggests scheduling six 10-minute workout breaks throughout the day.

The bottom line is it doesn’t matter how or when the workouts occur, it’s just imperative that they happen!

2. Drink the appropriat amount of water for your body type.

Although water is well-known for its dietary benefits many don’t make it a specific goal in their dieting journeys. There are two main accepted methods to determining how much water one should drink in a day.

The first is the age-old “drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day.” This method is great and will definitely give a baseline of hydration.

Over the years this method has changed. The second method of obtaining proper hydration is customized to the individual’s body. This method suggests individuals drink one-half of ones’ body weight in ounces of water per day according to Yuri Elkaim, a food and fitness writer for U.S. News & World Report.

Either method chosen can be a great challenge initially. One must be aware of the nearest restroom at any given moment. One way to drink a given volume of water is to put the total amount of water into water bottles at the beginning of the day and carry them all day until the water is gone. One will be motivated to drink the water quicker in order to have less water weight to lug around throughout the day.

3. Aim to work out for 30-plus minutes five or more days a week.

This is the recommended amount order to stay healthy, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. The HSPU also states the 30 minutes five or more days a week rcommendation is for an healthy adult — therefore if the goal is to drop a few pounds, it may take more than the 30 minutes to accomplish that goal.

For those who are new to working out, 30 minutes is a great initial goal. While this is a good starting point, one may attempt to increase the amount of time out if the weight is not falling off at a the desired level.

However, caution must be exercised. Be aware of the difference between not seeing the weight disappear and overworking oneself. Periodic reevaluations of the plan should be in order to make adjustments and work toward the objective safely. An injury may create a setback because, depending upon the severity, a physician may require a break from working out entirely until the injury is healed.

Courses offered by the UAA Physical Education Department are another way to get a good workout and stay accountable. The department offers a wide variety of classes, including aerobic walking, kickboxing and water aerobics. Each class meets twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes and is worth one credit hour.

4. Have a clear, motivating factor.

Clear motivation will encourage you to start the workout and carry you through the hard times of dieting.

The motivator may be a workout partner, a pet that needs to be walked or an unflattering before picture. The before picture needs to be visible, especially in times of weakness when there is the desire to do something other than head to the gym.

For example, if it is difficult to get out of bed in the morning to go to the gym, tape the before picture to the alarm clock, your bathroom mirror or the back of your front door. Keep the motivation visible so getting out of

New Year’s Fitness Tips 1. Plan ahead 2. Drink water 3. Work out at least 30 minutes daily 4. Have motivation 5. Vary the foods you eat 6. Keep fitness activities fresh 7. Remember: Rome wasn’t built in a day!

8. Sleep 9. Remain positive 10. Reward yourself

bed and to the gym is a priority.

5. Vary the foods you eat.

The main problem with many fad diets is they require the consumption of the same foods day in and day out.

But why? There is a wide variety of wonderful health foods out there. A food item that once tasted not-sogreat can be turned into a wonderful, delicious meal by experimenting with different ingredients and preparation methods.

Although health food can be pricey, there are affordable options like fruit and veggie sales. Quinoa is a great health grain, but it may take a little getting used to when transitioning from regular grains like rice or pasta.

6. Switch up your fitness activities.

Similar to eating the same foods over and over, the same fitness activity can become boring and lead to justifying a workout skip day. Instead of skipping a workout, try a fitness class at a local health club. Many of the classes are an hour long and can be a great way to try a variety of workouts in a one-package bundle, depending on what gym membership one has.

7. Keep in mind that Rome wasn’t built in a day.

If all through 2013 you ate nothing but junk and didn’t work out (save for the run from the warm building to the car is the workout), it’s unlikely you’ll become a healthy food guru or fitness junkie overnight. Aim to accomplish five smaller, more manageable goals each day that work toward the overall picture of the desired outcome — whether it is waking up earlier to eat a healthy breakfast or to hit the gym.

8. Get a sufficient amount of sleep.

Being a college student and juggling classes along with other responsibilities leaves one feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Thus it becomes very tempting to add extra productivity hours to each day by cutting back on sleep. But don’t cut back on sleeping, because it is key for weight loss.

The reason for this is simple: When an individual is tired, he or she is more likely to convince themself that skipping one workout won’t really hurt anything.

Although this is true and won’t ensure fitness failure, it is the fork in the road that detemines whether the fitness changes enacted will stick or not.

Another thing to consider is that a workout intensity level will be diminished when going to the gym tired in comparison to going in well-rested.

9. Remain positive, even when you slip up!

It’s important to remain realistic. There will be cravings for foods that are considered “unhealthy” and “not good” because these foods are delicious. The key is to strive for balance between being human and creating a better you. When a poor choice is made, don’t be tempted to go hog wild for the entire day or week. Isolate the unhealthy choice to just that: a unhealthy choice. Then move forward with the healthier living journey.

10. Reward yourself with something other than junk food.

While on this fitness journey, it is important to see not only what comes ahead but also celebrate the progress made. As part of planning, set goal markers along the way, such as 10-pound increments. When these markers are reached, have a mini celebration, such as a spa treatment, a mani/pedi or a new outfit that shows off the success you have already achieved.

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Preemptive optimism

Graphic by Casey Kleeb / TNL archives

By Evan Dodd Contributor

When we last left off I was having some sort of stressinduced breakdown in the business lab and undoubtedly alarming everyone within a 10-foot radius. Luckily I’ve had nearly a month to recuperate, which has made me lazier than a heavily medicated sloth. Between the Christmas food, the weeklong Doctor Who binge and the complete lack of motivation to complete anything remotely academic, I’ve somehow managed to become less prepared than ever for the upcoming semester.

I’m choosing to ignore my enrollment in unnecessarily difficult math and science courses and will instead focus on the positive — because, honestly, the reality is just a bit too unpleasant to deal with right now.

So in the spirit of starting fresh with a new semester, I’ll momentarily fake some optimism and highlight some of the moments I’m most looking forward to this semester — not because I want to parade the potential fun I’m going to have this semester, but so that written records of optimism exist when I’ve decided life is nothing but homework and pain in about three weeks.

Firstly, for every moment I spend hating the cold and darkness of the desolate fall semester, I spend an equal amount of time in frenzied anticipation of spring. As someone who is outdoorsy beyond reason, spring marks the part of the year when I’m finally able to go outside without immediately wanting to die.

So to make a preemptive strike against the eternal monotony of my coursework, I’ve preloaded an Alyeska gift card so I can spend every Friday (and most Tuesdays, considering I only have one class that day) on the slopes. Though after the card runs out, I’ll have to get creative with my outdoor activities and find some new ways to adventure without actually spending money.

For example, I’ve made the questionable decision to go camping in Homer in February.

Is that a smart decision? Who knows. The best I can do is to avoid using the phrase “pry it from my cold, dead fingers” between now and then, just in case the universe has a morbid sense of humor.

In a similar vein, a friend has convinced me that we should drive to Canada for spring break. Never mind the fact that my car consists of foreign-made plastic, a great deal of luck and

Orange rhymes with duct tape. Never mind the fact that the Alaska-adjacent portion of Canada is essentially a freakishly familiar-looking barren wasteland. I’ll even overlook the fact that we’re going to have nowhere to sleep, that the road conditions are going to be apocalyptic at best and the fact that my Kia can only play music via CDs — and only if you close your eyes and concentrate.

Here’s the thing. When you have absolutely no expectations of anything going right, the results never tend to be disappointing. The worst that can happen is that the memory of the trip doesn’t become funny until years down the road.

Next, apparently I get to attend my first wedding in the next few weeks. Having never actually witnessed two people tie the knot, I have to piece together the details from various TV weddings I’ve seen. Judging by what I’ve seen, I’m anticipating an all-out brawl between in-laws, a luau-style pig roast and drunken relatives joyously stomping on wine glasses. And to be fully honest here, I’ll be highly disappointed if I don’t get to see at least one of those events happen.

(Note: Though I’ve definitely seen time travel factor in to at least three different wedding episodes of my favorite shows, I’ve been assured this does not happen frequently in real life.)

Finally, to finish my semester off with a bang — or at the very least a muffled thump — I’ll be attending Sasquatch Music Festival for the second year in a row.

Granted, I don’t actually have a way to get there, and I’m traveling with a frighteningly bearded man who insists on being called “Mastodon Jackson.” But somehow I feel like it’s going to work out. Honestly the worst-case scenario is that we’re stranded in a cow pasture surrounded by 50,000 hipsters with no way to get home. Believe me, I’ve had worse summers.

So here we are, one last dying gasp of optimism before the cruel reality of college returns.

No books ordered, no groceries purchased and not even a slight understanding of the courses I’m about to take. Somehow I get the feeling it’s going to be a memorable semester.

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Getting back in the swing of things

By Klax Zlubzecon

Translated by George Hyde George cannot sleep.

No, I’m serious. I’m taking advantage of the fact that he’s up at 3:30 in the morning unable to sleep in order to have him translate this into writing. But the holiday break has done something terrible to my host.

He’s been sleeping later. Over the break, he’s become something of a nocturnal animal, forgoing the morning entirely to wake up at noon (or later) and go to bed early the next day.

He’s grown heavier as well. He’s already quite heavy as it is, and I know that the holidays are hard on some humans’ calorie intakes, but the man cannot take care of himself in the slightest — over the holidays, at least.

I’m happy that he was able to spend time with his family, but he needs this semester to start already. I need this semester to start already, for his sake and mine.

First, though, we need some preparations. And it wouldn’t be a Slug article if I didn’t give some tips to make your race less moronic.

As I mentioned before, I’ve been trying to get George on a better collegiate sleep schedule (and I’m probably not helping by forcing him to type at the moment). It’s going to be very tempting for him to sleep in until the semester starts. But I’m not going to let him (or you) make that mistake.

So start setting your alarm clocks as soon as possible so you can get used to the sleep schedule you need for your college classes. Poor sleep habits are going to have a huge negative impact on your grades, and you don’t want them to start poorly.

First impressions are always important, after all.

Next, get your books and syllabi sorted out.

If you’re smart (and George is anything but, of course), you will have checked up on this stuff earlier in the break. Campus is open at the time of writing, but remember that the Bookstore won’t always have what you need. Amazon is your friend.

After that, use any time you have left to walk around campus and learn the locations of your classes. It’ll always help to learn in advance.

Sadly, this article isn’t getting published until after classes begin, so I should be giving some tips

regarding what to do at this stage.

As I said before, know the way to your classes.

If you’re reading this and still have no idea where your classes are, drop this paper and find them immediately.

(Note to my editors and employers: I swear this is the last time I will use the phrase “drop this paper” in an article. Please don’t do anything rash.)

While I’m on the subject of initiative, you should be hydrated for your classes as well.

George wrote an in-depth article on where to find free water on campus, but I’ll cut to the chase: the best spots are the Natural Science Building’s Brita station, the water fountains in the Administration Building, the Cuddy Cafeteria and the Student Union’s Subway. Keeping yourself hydrated will help your focus, which is especially important at this early stage in the semester.

And as for food, don’t subsist on the Information Desk snacks like George does when he’s strapped for cash. Find healthier alternatives. The Fireside Cafe (in the middle of that ConocoPhillips-Admin-Arts triad of buildings) serves up some nice paninis and soup, and again, the Cuddy Cafeteria and Subway are safe bets for delicious and (somewhat) healthy eating. Like water, food is equally important and helps with focus. Just learn from George’s example to take it in moderation.

So that’s sleep, books, directions and dining.

With these four elements of power, your hero’s journey to the end of the semester should be easy.

Well, easier than it would be without those elements.

So maintain your focus, and buckle your seatbelts. This semester could be bumpy. And on your way to your first few classes, never forget: RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. EMBRACE THE SEAWOLF SLUG.

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Winter break photo contest winners

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners: Go to the Student Life and

Leadership Office in Student Union Room 218 and ask for Sarah to claim their prizes.

Katherine Taylor

“Flying into San Diego (my old duty station when I was still in the Navy) to spend time with my best friend, whom I joined the Navy with in 2008, before she left for an eightmonth deployment.”

Ksenia Polikakhina

New York City, view of Jersey City from Manhattan

Esther Wee

Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority members Autumn Sperry, Holly Linder, Katelyn Sloan, Kaela Rae Concepcion and Maddison Rachow participate in Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Honorable Mentions

Photo by Ammon Swenson

“This was taken in Eagle River on Dec. 16 around 10:30 p.m. while camping in a public-use yurt. The temperature was around -10 (degrees), and I was standing right on the river.”

Photo by Joshua Desjardin

“My father is a captain in the U.S. Army and deployed there (Guantánamo Bay), and I had the rare opportunity to visit him during Christmas break. Being invited to Guantánamo Bay is a very rare opportunity, and I took the opportunity.”

AE

& 06 Hot new games to look out for this spring

By George Hyde

THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 14, 2014

gchyde@thenorthernlight.org

A new year and a new generation is upon the gaming industry, and gaming enthusiasts remain enthralled by the winds of change.

2014 will see many new and interesting ideas spring forth in the world of video gaming, and the release lineup for the forthcoming months will see the recently released consoles (and ambitious PCs) really flex their muscles. For those willing to venture into uncharted lands and see what their new hardware can do, the following list of upcoming titles should not disappoint.

“BROKEN AGE” Developer: Double Fine Productions Publisher: Double Fine Productions Platforms: Android, iOS, Ouya, PC Release Date: January (Act I), April-May (Act II)

This is the famed “Double Fine Adventure” project that became the Kickstarter success story of 2012, and its development cycle has been ... well, troubled, to say the least. The developer has burned through the million dollars it raised and is looking for other sources of revenue to fund the project. However, it still looks like an interesting endeavor, telling the stories of two different characters from two different time periods as they journey through similar-themed adventures. In addition, Double Fine has an incredible track record as the developers of games like “Psychonauts” and “Brutal Legend,” and it’s normally pretty hard to go wrong with them.

“BRAVELY DEFAULT” Developer: Silicon Studio Publisher: Nintendo Platform: 3DS Release Date: Feb. 7

Having already been released in Japan to critical acclaim and commercial success, “Bravely Default” is currently being localized for a Western release. The title is developed

by Silicon Knights, a relatively unknown indie studio from Japan, known by Americans only for the obscure hit, “3D Dot Game Heroes.” “Bravely Default” appears to be a welcome return for the studio, being a spiritual successor of sorts to the older entries in the “Final Fantasy” series. At times, it almost appears as a parody of “Final Fantasy,” celebrating its tropes while also humorously pointing out their flaws. For fans of oldschool Japanese RPGs, “Bravely Default” should be a no-brainer.

“THIEF” Developer: Eidos Montreal Publisher: Square Enix Platform: PS3, PS4, 360, XBO, PC Release Date: Feb. 25

“Thief” as a series has a high pedigree to maintain, being considered by many to be the greatest series of stealth titles gaming has had to offer. Fans will be lucky to know that the latest reboot is in good hands, being developed by Eidos Montreal, who rebooted the renowned “Deus Ex” franchise back in 2011 with their exceptional stealth-RPG “Human Revolution.” The developer has a lot to prove yet, but fans are optimistic that this latest entry will live up to the greatness of the original “Thief” games.

“TITANFALL” Developer: Respawn Entertainment Publisher: Electronic Arts Platform: 360, XBO, PC Release Date: March 11

As the first game from newborn developer Respawn Entertainment, “Titanfall” has a lot to prove. After all, many members of Respawn are former members of Infinity Ward, the famed developer of “Call of Duty.” “Titanfall” looks to be similar to that other franchise but adds interesting sci-fi landscapes to give it its own feel. The main difference between this and other shooters will be the eponymous Titans, giant mechs that players can pilot.

There has been much talk about the balance between the Titans and the pilots fighting on their own, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the game as a result. Still, Xbox and PC owners will be hard-pressed to ignore this multiplayer title.

“INFAMOUS: SECOND SON” Developer: Sucker Punch Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Platform: PS4 Release Date: March 21

“Second Son” takes place many years after the original two “Infamous” titles, in a time where superheroes are outlawed and shunned. It’s a setting audiences have seen in many superhero tales, but the characters of “Second Son” appear to have a sense of levity and fun that will keep the story likable. The game play is similar to the other games in the series, and it appears that “Second Son” will be a powerhouse showcase for the PlayStation 4’s graphical capabilities. Whether it will be seen as the PS4’s must-have system-seller remains unknown at this point, but those who own the system should look forward to this title.

CREATIVE CORNER

The Creative Corner is dedicated to displaying the artistic works of students around UAA. For a chance to have your writing, drawing, painting, photography or other art form featured, submit your piece to creative@thenorthernlight.org.

“Centipede,” a mixed-media sculpture by Danielle Larsen, who constructed the piece from found objects.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Love him or hate him, Daniel Tosh is coming

Tosh.0 promotional photo by Matthias Clamer

By Kelly Ireland

arts@thenorthernlight.org Daniel Tosh, comedian, actor, writer, executive producer, “Tosh.0” host and all-around funny guy, is paying a visit to Alaska in March. Tosh brings with him a comedy that is both self-deprecating and offensive.

Tosh began his career after graduating from college. In just a few short years he was landing gigs on shows such as the “Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

It wasn’t long before Comedy Central took notice and was airing his stand-up.

Tosh has his own brand of comedy many would think has gone too far with his racist, homophobic and sexist remarks. Tosh said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, “I’m not a misogynistic and racist person, but I do find those jokes funny, so I say them.”

Tosh has taken a lot of flak for his commentary on his show and in his stand-up nonetheless.

One such incident occurred after a show at the Laugh Factory in L.A. in 2012 where a woman in the audience said, “Actually, rape jokes are never funny.”

The reason for her comment was after Tosh said, “All rape jokes are funny.”

Tosh defended the statement as a George Carlin-type argument that all topics can be funny.

“The point I was making before I was heckled is there are awful things in the world but you can still make jokes about them. #deadbabies,” Tosh said on a Twitter post.

According to the woman’s blog Tosh responded to her comment about rape jokes not being funny with, “Wouldn’t it be funny if that girl got raped by, like, five guys right now?”

However, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada said that’s not how Tosh responded. Masada says Tosh responded with something along the lines of, “Well, it sounds like she’s been raped by five guys.”

Tosh posted an apology on Twitter and said, “All the out-ofcontext misquotes aside, I’d like to sincerely apologize.”

Despite the controversy, many still enjoy Daniel Tosh’s comedy.

“He’s hilarious,” said business management major Zach Sterling.

“Most of his stuff is rated R.” Tosh’s comedy tries to shock and offend the audience as many comedians do. But Tosh takes it the extra mile in what Entertainment Weekly describes as “envelope-pushing.” “(Tosh is) crude at time but still funny. Especially his show — he says some crazy stuff — but it’s what some people were thinking, and we all know he’s joking,” said accounting major Cole Younger, who describes Tosh’s humor as “perfect for our generation.”

Tosh breaks the boundaries of comedy by telling stories that leave the audience questioning who he is in real life.

He says some of the most offensive things anyone has heard in the most playful and unserious manner possible, despite one of his stand-up’s titles being “Completely Serious.”

“I was watching the Country Music Channel the other day and I fell asleep and I woke up racist.

I was like, ‘Oh, that explains the holes in my linens,’” Tosh said in “Completely Serious.” This joke is just one of the many he has made in his stand-up comedy shows.

Tosh also has a somewhat socially awkward demeanor in his stand-up that most can relate to. He has a complete lack of filter that makes for all the more hilarity. His social awkwardness on stage makes Tosh so genuine and honestly adorable to watch, even as he’s spewing obscene things. It really adds to the audience’s surprise in reaction to what Tosh has to say.

Whether you love him or hate him, Tosh is on his way to Alaska.

Daniel Tosh will appear at at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. March 8 the at Atwood Concert Hall. Tickets are sold out.

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OPINION

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EDITOR’S OPINION

AK follows national trend with minimum wage increase proposals

By Ashley Snyder

editor@thenorthernlight.org Last year a group of balloters from the Alaska Needs a Raise (ANR) campaign sought to get a minimum wage increase onto the ballot. In late June 2013 they received the okay to go ahead from Alaska Lt. Gov. Meade Treadwell, permitting them to collect the required 31,169 signatures to get the measure on the ballot. The initiative would increase minimum wage to $8.75 on Jan. 1, 2015, $9.75 on Jan. 1, 2016, and then, according to the ANR website, “adjust it by the change in the Anchorage Consumer Price Index (CPI), or one dollar over the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, annually.”

The current minimum wage in the state of Alaska is $7.75. The federal minimum is $7.50, making Alaska above the average. While Alaska does have a higher cost of living, which could lead some to believe this offsets the higher than average minimum, we do not have state income tax. Add the dividend on top of that and it might seem like Alaska is stable enough that it doesn’t really need a statewide minimum wage increase.

So realistically is this something that Alaska really needs, or is it just following the national trend? The idea of a minimum wage increase has been sparking up all around the U.S. this past year and will become a major issue of discussion for 2014.

Let’s look at the numbers. A full-time (40 hours/week) person making $7.75 has an annual income of $16,120. According to the ANR campaign, this is $8,000 below the federal poverty threshold for a family of three in Alaska ($24,410) and more than $13,000 below the federal poverty threshold for a family of four ($29,940).

For students, however, this statistic is increased significantly due to many working only part time (20 hours/week). Because UAA is considered a non-traditional campus and, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, over 43 percent of students are over the age of 25, it can be assumed that a large portion of this population is going to school, working, and trying to sustain a family. Working at $7.25 part time has an annual income of only $7,740; over $16,000 below the federal poverty threshold for a family of three and over $29,000 for a family of four. Even adding in a hefty PFD doesn’t help those numbers.

So even though Alaska is indeed following the national trend, it is something that the state actually needs. While increasing the minimum wage to a single dollar every year isn’t going to bridge that drastic gap in one year or even five years, it will still

allow for minimum wage workers to have some extra cushion room to support their families. Even for those without families, the extra income may decrease the need to take out as many student loans, decreasing the amount of loan money and interest they will have to pay off after graduation, and helping them out in the long run.

As of Nov. 10, 2013, the group has collected over 25,000 signatures. They still have five more months to garner the appropriate amount of signatures to get the minimum wage increase on the ballot. Judging by how many they have received so far, it wouldn’t be surprising at all if it made it on the ballot with plenty of signatures to spare.

Graphic by Jenna! Roosdett

OPINION

Please do not contribute your PFD to ‘Pick Click Give’ campaign If you love Alaska, do not contribute to “Pick Click Give.” If you have already contributed, please ask for your donation back from Heather Beaty via hbeaty@ pickclickgive.org or 888-785-4438. Mail can be sent to United Way of Anchorage, 701 West 8th Ave. Suite 230, Anchorage 99501.

Instead, give directly to the charity of your choice.

Alaskans are being made fools of by the “Pick Click Give” campaign. You are very generous and good but the intent behind “Pick Click Give” is only to take the focus off how corrupt Alaska Permanent Fund Board is.

The background of the legislation that became “Pick Click Give” is that I was allowed paid ads in Catholic Anchor regarding Alaska Permanent Fund Board Confirmation Committee (APFBCC) in September 2007, for the first time. After that, I observed in horror HB 166 introduced by then-representative Bill Thomas “gain traction” and pass the entire 60-member Alaska Legislature becoming Alaska Statute 43.23.062 in 2008. What

an insult to Alaskans! We are being asked to pay for non-profits with our paltry dividend while Alaska Legislature has not cleaned up the corrupt Alaska Permanent Fund Board. Our APFBCC continues to have small ads in Catholic Anchor monthly.

This year the propaganda for “Pick Click Give” is incessant with posters and billboards everywhere, as well as constant radio and TV ads. We believe the amount that is collected from “Pick Click Give” is about equal to the cost of the advertising propaganda that is bombarding us daily.

K-12 education has been flat-lined for the last four years so that the Base Student Allocation has not been increased. Therefore, teachers will not get salary increases and class sizes will go up. To my knowledge, State of Alaska has about $16 billion in reserves plus the current $49 billion Alaska Permanent Fund. Yet, we are not paying adequately for our children’s education.

We must create accountability in Alaska Permanent

Fund that all of us own as Alaskans. We would like to start a non-profit to review Alaska Permanent Fund Board’s investments but need an attorney and/or a CPA to do so. Please let me know if you can help.

It has already been announced that your Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend will be double in October 2014, right before we go to the polls to elect the governor for the next four years. The governor is the only level of accountability of Alaska Permanent Fund Board because he/she appoints the board members.

Tell your friends and neighbors not to support “Pick Click Give.” Ask your legislators why they enacted this legislation rather than requiring that Alaska Permanent Fund Board be confirmed by them. Confirmation is a first step in creating accountability of our $49 billion fund. Let’s make the issue of cleaning up Alaska Permanent Fund Board predominant in the 2014 gubernatorial election.

-Theresa Obermeyer, non-degree seeking student

PEOPLE

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HOTTEST TOPICS FROM 2013 Is a smoke-free campus the right move for UAA?

Donte Powell

Ryan Buchholdt

Justice Major

UAA Facilities, Business Manager

Personally, I don’t smoke. It is a public campus. We have to give leeway to those people who do want to smoke. To ban smoking completely might be a little extreme.

I think it would have a positive impact. In our Facilities Department, we have looked at different ways to keep people from smoking from the doors. I’m happy to see that a group of students and faculty are spearheading this.

What do you feel is the most foolish way to spend a PFD?

Daniela Princz

Shilo Nease

Nursing Major

Dental Hygiene Major

The most foolish way to spend your PFD is also the best way: shoes.

No foolish way to me. Go to the strip club!

Make it rain.

What role should the U.S. have in the disposal of Syria’s chemical weapons?

Taichiro Ward

Psychology Major I don’t think the United States should interfere with other worldly affairs and worry more about our own economic downturn before we worry about others.

Audrey Martinez

Medical Assisting Major I don’t believe the U.S. should have a major role in disposal of Syria’s chemical weapons. We shouldn’t have to be the one to protect the world.

What are your thoughts about football team, the Washington Redskins?

Forest Masters

Jean Rojas

Computer Science Major

Finance Major

I do agree the name is racist. In the 1960s, I understand there was an effort to change the trademark, but I believe the name is more dynamic now than it was 30 years ago.

Football is great. I personally prefer baseball or basketball. I definitely see how the name would be offensive, but they are not trying to offend anyone.

Should some revenue from the new sports arena go to academic programs?

Jonathan Carrasco

Secondary Education Grad Student I think any revenue should be split between the sports complex and academic departments. The sports complex needs to be maintained, and a lot of academic departments need money.

Jeff Brion

Theater and Music Major I believe that if there is any money left after the complex is finished and it brings in enough money to maintain its expenses, the revenue should go to the academic programs so we can better accommodate the students here.

What are your feelings about the U.S. government shutdown?

David Clark

Undeclared Major As in all government operations, it’s all a big power struggle between people with opposing viewpoints.

Demietrius Preston Undeclared Major

Can’t we all just get along?

How do you think the finale of “Breaking Bad” will play out?

Armin Abdihodzic, Ph.D.

Mitchell Tacata

I think it will conclude with Walter dying from cancer. Jesse is going be totally fine. He is going to find the right thing to do. I mean, it was explained at the beginning that Walter has cancer, so it puts the series within a certain time frame. I don’t really know which way they are going to take it.

Walter is going to be fine but wind up split completely from family.

Stacey Lucason

Ashleigh Gaines

Associate Professor of Music

Accounting Major

What is worse, drinking alcohol or texting while driving?

Philosophy Major

Drinking alcohol impairs you the whole time, but I’d hope you can put your phone down; you can’t get insta-sober.

Psychology Major

I think all of these are bad: drinking and texting while driving. They all endanger someone’s life and alter judgment.

Hottest Topics Questions, photos and Comments compiled bY MoHagani Adamu, photos and Comments from “breaking bad” question by Tim Brown

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