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Quidditch, a hit downtown By George Hyde Staff Reporter
Quidditch started out as a fictional sport in the Harry Potter universe, looking like a fusion of football, soccer and broomstick riding. Though muggles — non-magical folk — can’t fly on broomsticks, this isn’t keeping real-life people from experiencing the joy of this unique sport. For the uninitiated, each team has seven players — three chasers, who carry the quaffle (a soccer ball) to a hoop at the end of each side of the field to score points; two beaters, who use bludgers (dodgeballs) to knock other players “off their brooms” and force them to recover; one keeper, who acts as a sort of goalie for the hoops; and a seeker, who attempts to catch the golden snitch (a person in yellow with a tennis ball in a sock, reminiscent of flag football). The game ends once the snitch is caught. The team who caught the snitch earns thirty points, and the team with the highest amounts of points wins. Even though they can’t fly, players must still “ride” their brooms, or at least refrain from using their non-dominant hand. Although there are official brooms made for the sport, muggle players normally use simple household brooms, or even a large stick, to dismount from when a bludger hits them. Anchorage has its own Quidditch team called Alaska Quidditch, headed by co-captains Nithya Thiru and Melissa Williams. “It all started with some friends at the university,” Thiru said. “Then friends brought more friends, then we got involved with the community, and it just evolved and evolved into the official IQA team it is today.” IQA refers to the International Quidditch Association, which is composed of over 1,000 teams around the world, though mainly in the United States and Canada. Teams are divided into three levels: high school, collegiate and community. Alaska Quidditch is officially registered into this association. Alaska Quidditch gathers every Wednesday in the summer at the Park Strip, and they occasionally hold special events, such as the “Aurors vs. Death Eaters” game they held at last year’s Campus Kick-Off. They do have an event planned for UAA’s Homecoming week, but it’s still in the works. And like any good sports team, there’s a sense of great camaraderie among the players. “The most important part is that it brings people together to have a good time,” Thiru said. “Even people new to it can join the fun, and we’re very open. There’s a real sense of community.” PHOTO BY TIM BROWN
Radiologic technology student Annalise Delos Santos strides across Delaney Park Strip Wednesday evening during a Quidditch match. Quidditch is a field sport adapted from the “Harry Potter” universe.
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Dandelions are among Get tested, nature’s healthy gifts be a hero
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UAA fights HIV through National HIV Testing Day
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Dandelions can make a healthy addition to salads
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Features@thenorthernlight.org Who said all weeds were bad? Health professionals who specialize in natural medicines say dandelions and other common plant life sprouting around Alaska are packed with health benefits and healing properties. facebook.com/northernlightuaa
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“Dandelion leaf is something I use. It is a good diuretic. The root is real good for the liver,” Dr. Torrey Smith, naturopathic doctor at Avante Medical Center, said. Smith, who also teaches a course on alternative medicines at UAA, divulged other fruits and herbs found locally, that he uses with his patients.
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While students explore their sexuality with multiple partners and unsafe sex, a health journal from PubMed Central says college has become the perfect place for HIV to fester. College students are a medically high-risk group. Whether it’s sexually transmitted diseases or the lack of health insurance, college students can’t afford to care for their health. Fortunately, policies are changing. Universities are
offering health insurances of their own, as well as free state testing for diseases like HIV and AIDS in order to change these students’ minds about the value of HIV testing. During a health conference in January, Marianne Johnston-Petty, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) for the University of Alaska Anchorage, suggested that the student health center should take part in the National HIV Testing day to promote awareness and prevention of HIV & AIDS. Nearly six months later,
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Student loan interest rates double By Evan Erickson Staff Reporter
Students taking on loans this fall will see their federally subsidized student loan interest rates jump from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent because of congressional immobility. Subsidized Stafford loans are those on which the government pays interest while a student is enrolled at least half-time and during the six-month grace period following school. These loans are need-based and granted to low to middle-income undergraduate students. According to the Congressional Budget Office, these loans will account for 26.2 percent of all new loans issued in 2013. The CBO claims the rate doubling could reduce spending by $3.7 billion over 10 years. Others are concerned that the increase creates an unfair burden. The total national student loan debt hovers around $1 trillion dollars. According to a 2012 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, student loan debt has now surpassed both the total credit card and auto loan debt in The United States. The same study says approximately 37 million borrowers have an average loan balance of $24,301. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 6.8 million federal student loan borrowers have now defaulted on what amounts to $85 billion in debt. To be in default with federal loans means the payer is at least 270 days behind on payments. There is no simple reason why these debts have become unmanageable for so many Americans, but simple measures can be taken. Prior to 2010, the federal government guaranteed loans made by private lenders. These loans were made under the Federal Family Education Loan program, a product of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Corporations like Sallie Mae, the largest private loan provider in the country, used private capital to finance FFEL loans while the government paid billions in subsidies and insured private lenders against default. This arrangement lent itself to abuse. Sallie Mae and other private lenders came under fire for allegations that they deliberately overcharged the U.S. government and may have even encouraged defaulted loans. Former Sallie Mae employee Mike Zihara said in a 2009 PBS segment that Sallie Mae collectors were coached to deceive borrowers into letting their pay-
ments balloon. He said if the borrower were ultimately unable to pay, the taxpayer would cover the bill. In the midst of the 2007-08 financial crisis, FFEL loans accounted for 80 percent of new federal student loans. As many of these corporations became unstable, educational institutions leaned toward direct loans from the government, such as Stafford, PLUS and Perkins options. New FFEL loans were ultimately eliminated as part of President Obama’s Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, though private lenders continue to reap profits and government subsidies from outstanding FFEL debt that remains. Now that the government no longer guarantees loans through private lenders and only issues direct loans, Congress must agree on how these loans will be issued. The doubled subsidized loan interest rates effective July 1 is because of a longstanding lack of consensus among lawmakers. The previous 3.4 percent interest rate is part of a four-year reduction, which started in 2007 under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. In 2012 both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama supported an additional 1-year extension of the 3.4 percent rate. The latest extension has expired, and it remains to be seen whether Congress can agree on a new interest rate structure in the coming months. Some are downplaying the effects of 6.8 percent interest rates on subsidized loans, saying that it only equates to an additional $20 per month or $1,000 over the life of the loan. The problem is that many of those who take out subsidized Stafford loans are low-income students. If a borrower is already close to defaulting, a small payment increase could be a death knell. Time magazine calculated that those who borrow the maximum in subsidized loans, $23,000, would pay an additional $5,000 over a 10-year payment plan and $11,000 over a 20-year plan. Whether victim to predatory private lenders or victim to their own lack of financial experience, student borrowers are drowning in debt. Many schools do little to educate students about borrowing. The U.S. Department of Education in 2009 identified 218 schools and universities with default rates greater than 30 percent. What does it look like to live with the threat of default? Jay Hall, 26 years old, earned his degree in 2006. Despite this, he has been attending the University of Alaska Anchorage since the fall 2010. He continues to
attend school so his student loan debt remains in deferment — meaning payments are temporarily halted. When he was 19, Hall took out a $58,000 Lehman Brothers student loan for a technical school in Orlando, FL to train as an audio engineer. By 2007 Jay was paying $500 per month and found it impossible to make ends meet. After returning to Alaska his loan had switched hands and was owned by Wells Fargo. Hall figured out that he could defer his loan as long as he was enrolled at UAA. If he doesn’t stay enrolled, he faces those same $500 payments. Because of interest, his total debt is back where he started: at around $58,000. Within a few weeks of failing to enroll for the Spring 2013 semester at UAA, Wells Fargo contacted Mr. Hall and informed him that he was 2-3 payments behind and could be at risk of defaulting. Hall hopes through hard work doing professional sound he might one day be able to tackle these payments. What sets student loan debt apart from other types of debt is that it it nearly impossible to have student loan debts, federal or private, forgiven or discharged through bankruptcy. In extremely rare cases it is possible when “undue hardship” can be proven. Some believe lenders acted recklessly in issuing loans, so borrowers should have access to forms of relief like bankruptcy. Sonya Stein, Director of Student Financial Assistance at UAA, says students need to be in touch with their lenders and educate themselves about payment options. Stein stresses that with research, students can pay a sizeable amount of their costs through scholarships. Need-based programs like the Alaska Advantage Grant and the federal Pell Grant have recently seen increased allocations. Since fall 2012, $2,466,000 has been disbursed as Alaska Advantage Grants and $16,067,059 as Pell Grants. Stein believes this sets Alaska apart from other states in the nation. “Being someone who over-borrowed myself, that’s where I get some of my passion for what I do,” Stein said. In 2011 UAA had a loan default rate of 8.2 percent for students in a 2-year cohort, meaning those who entered repayment during fiscal year 2011 and defaulted in either FY 2011 or FY 2012. The national default rate for 2010, the latest available, was 9.1 percent.
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Keeping up with construction
TOP: The Beatrice McDonald Building is officially out of commission for the next year or so as a complete remodel begins. LEFT: Several handicap parking spots have opened in front of the Wells Fargo Sports Complex and the Seawolf Shuttle stop is able to be used again. LEFT BOTTOM: The Allied Health Sciences Building is still receiving a facelift but will be open an ready for students for the fall semester. BELOW: UAA’s ROTC program installed a new pullup area on the back trails. RIGHT BOTTOM: With the Science building finally complete it became time to decorate the outside with some art and geological rocks.
For more updates on construction on campus visit UAA’s construction blog at http://uaaconstruction.blogspot.com/
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HERBS: getting acquainted with local grown goodness
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He said dried raspberry leaves are a great astringent herb used to tonify tissues in the uterus during the third trimester of pregnancy and also to tonify other internal organs. He uses bilberry, a tart blueberry with anti-diabetic properties, also good for the eyes and circulation problems. “We work with the body’s ability to heal rather than taking over it. We emphasize on diagnosis,” Smith said about naturopathic treatment. Smith likened the concept to a pebble cast into a clear pond, creating many ripples. People are often too busy treating each “ripple” with various medications versus finding out the simplicity of what created it in the first place. Herbs and plants are used to treat specific ailments. There are countless herbs and plants and several uses. Some knowledge can be picked up from books, some from the people of the land. Gilbert “Buz” Daney, manager of the Southcentral Foundation Traditional Healing Clinic, provided a traditional,
indigenous aspect on plant life in Alaska. “We understand traditional healing goes back 10,000 years plus so we’ve come from that perspective. A lot of science has been applied to pure survival for such a long time so the experts are the people,” Daney said. Daney, who also teaches courses in Human Services at UAA, said that there is a healing garden at the clinic where “custom owners” or patients, can learn about the plants that their ancestors have used. He did clarify that the clinic does not prescribe the plants to custom owners. The healing garden reflects a statement of the clinic, that all herbs, plants and even weeds in Alaska serve a purpose.
The healing garden reflects a statement of the clinic, that all herbs, plants and even weeds in Alaska serve a purpose.
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Pansies are also among the array of edible herbs and plants.
Among the blue bells, plump berries and devil’s club stands the bright fireweed, a weed as common as dandelions in Alaska. “The dwarf fireweed is an edible and is a medicine. There are uses for the blossoms just as they are for tea and jams. The leaves are used for salad,” Daney said. The garden, which has mostly indigenous plants, includes wormwood sage known as “stink weed.” Daney said it is used externally for mosquito bites, eczema and wounds. It can also be used internally as a tonic. There is also the angelica, a plant, Daney said, that is used for women’s medicine. “We share respect with nature. As you go out and gather, you’re not going out with a lawn mower. We just take what we need,” Daney said. “We really talk and sing to the plants. We communicate and
ask permission. We start with a prayer and then we reciprocate.” Dr. Ted Mala, director of the Southcentral Foundation Traditional Healing Clinic said many UAA students come to the clinic to learn. These include graduate and first year medical students. Daney said the clinic enjoys collaboration with the Alaska Botanical Garden, a great local resource. Julianne McGuinness, the executive director for the Alaska Botanical Garden said they offer a variety of learning opportunities to the public to better understand the world of plants and herbs. The Garden contains over 1,100 varieties of annual and perennial plants known to grow in southcentral Alaska. For health professionals like Smith Daney and Mala, connecting with the goodness of herbs and plants is about living the fullest potential of life. Smith said often people are too bogged down with their busy lives to get in touch with their bodies and what nature has to offer. It’s a reminder that perhaps people should stop and smell the roses, or in some cases, the dandelions.
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HIV: Who is at risk? CONTINUED FROM COVER
the Student Health and Counseling Center, or SHCC, offered a National HIV Testing day, which was open to students June 27. Georgia DeKeyser, Interim Director and ANP said, “The SHCC did 546 HIV tests from August 2012 to June 2013.” More people came in through 11 months than days in a year, which proves college students are becoming more proactive when it concerns their health. The test takes a few drops of blood, saliva or urine to search for any sign of HIV. The main indicator for the virus is a raised number of antibodies in a healthy body. The appearance of antibodies means the body is trying to fight off a virus or bacteria, even if the person appears in good shape from the outside. Everyone is at risk for HIV and AIDS. A brochure from the SHCC says, “No matter who you are, this test is for you.” This virus doesn’t care about age, sex, race or sexual orientation. The issue is when people who need to be treated don’t know they have HIV to begin with. Much like Typhoid Mary, who was the figurehead of the typhoid fever outbreak in the early 1900s, “healthy carriers” of HIV don’t usually show any noticeable symptoms. Mary Mallon began spreading typhoid through her cooking services between 1900-1908 and 19101915, and nearly 50 people became ill. In the end, if Typhoid Mary put down her cooking utensils, she would have saved the patients that
she had originally infected with typhoid fever. Yet, contrary to the outbreak of Typhoid Fever, HIV isn’t obtained through eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Instead, it’s spread through blood-to-blood contact, sharing needles or sexual contact. According to http://aids.gov, a website used to promote awareness for the prevention of HIV and AIDS, “one out of five living with HIV, are unaware of their infection.” This website also states that every nine and a half minutes, a person is contaminated with HIV. Consequentially, this person may or may not receive AIDS, if they are treated early enough. Modern medicine has made HIV manageable and livable. In the United States, medical professionals have found ways to delay the inevitable. With supplements and pills, infected people can live normal lives until their immune systems give out completely. A recent study from Emory University Center for Aids research, shows that with the right medical treatments and health provisions, a person diagnosed with HIV can live at least for 24 more years. The lifespan nearly tripled comparison to a study from 1993. No matter the results of the test, knowing is far better than contaminating loved ones or complete strangers. While saving others the consequencesHIV, getting tested is the first step to becoming a hero.
For health questions, concerns, or STD testing the UAA Health and Counseling Center, located in Rasmuson Hall. It is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during the summer.
The great apartment hunt of ‘13 Orange rhymes with By Evan Dodd Contributor
Apartment hunting is a pain. It’s hard to justify spending countless hours searching through misspelled advertisements to find the mythical landlord who will screw tenants out of slightly less money than the next guy. Granted, there are some basic strategies I’ve found avoid wasting time on the search. Omitting any listings that contain the suffix “-view” seems to significantly lower the number of crack dens I mistakenly call, and listings that use the word “spacious” to describe something less than 800 square feet are dismissed as a poor attempt at a joke. Even the phrase
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“move in now” — which only makes the owners seem uncomfortably desperate — has become a reason to pass on the ad, as most of the results seem to want you to move in before you can discover the major problems with the unit. As some have probably guessed, I’m having a bit of trouble finding a place to live for the fall semester. Two off-campus roommates have already fallen through, and the only apartment owners who respond to my calls seem to be shady at best. At one point I got my hopes up upon finding what seemed to be a spectacular deal, only to have my dreams crushed once I learned of the year-long waiting list to get in. Though I’m being very careful not to sound desperate, I’m just afraid I’ll end up back in the circus of misery that is campus housing. Full disclosure: In the past two years I’ve had emotionally unstable roommates, a horrible rodent infestation and three separate incidents of flooding. I’d very much like to believe that campus housing isn’t all that bad, but I’ve yet to see any evidence to the contrary. That’s not to say that most of the offcampus options that I’ve explored haven’t been equally horrible. In fact, I think I might actually cheer if I found an apartment without carpet that seems to have played host to a horrific oil spill. Surprisingly, the best-looking apartment
I’ve found was a two-bedroom unit in Muldoon, which would have been ideal assuming that my life’s ambition was to live in a well-maintained trailer. It’s becoming obvious that the main problem is my “Goldilocks-esque” attitude towards apartment hunting. I’m not convinced that it’s too much to ask to find a place that is somewhere between an unattainable Hillside mansion and a poorly cleaned meth lab with a mold problem. Unfortunately my potential roommates have not shared my expectations, considering I’ve narrowly avoided signing a lease for a Mountain View shack and a $2500 Ocean View duplex — apparently my hesitation toward “-views” is justified. As it currently stands, I’ll be randomly placed within another Main Apartment Complex room or Templewood apartment at the start of fall semester — a fate I’d very much like to avoid. Unfortunately my 65-hour work schedule limits the time I have to scope out possible apartments. This wouldn’t normally be an issue, but my severe aversion to all forms of campus housing has placed me in an uncomfortable position for the summer. Currently my only options are to commute from Wasilla, which involves an inordinate amount of gas expenditures; take my chances with a mystery apartment somewhere within the vast laby-
rinth of Anchorage; or take a fifth shot at campus housing, which will hopefully break my losing streak of 0-5. Though I’m trying to remain optimistic, my options are bleak at best. So this is where you come in. As loyal readers who’ve (probably) read at least one of my columns, I’m sure you’ve all wondered what it would be like to live with an overflowing vat of humor such as myself. This, dear readers, is your chance. If you’d like to engage in charity and lease an apartment with me, please send me an email ASAP so I can avoid another random assignment. And for those of you who wouldn’t mind me living on your floors but are too lazy to email, just leave a pack of bacon and a pitcher of Red Stripe on the counter — I’ll find my way there. If anyone would like to give me a place to live, I promise to occasionally wear pants, make a genuine attempt to be social and to limit my Taylor Swift singa-longs to the shower. Hopefully a brave soul will volunteer to house me before my next column two weeks from now. Until then, however, it looks like I’ve got to get back to work.
Pop ‘til you drop Rockin’ out with vibrant colours as the sun is away
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Fashion Events
Attend the 5th Annual Clare to Clare, a fashion show for a cause, Saturday, July 27th, held at the Dena’ina Center. Clare to Clare is a fashion show benefit for The Clare House. Clare House provides temporary, emergency 24-hour shelter for women with children and expectant mothers over 18. Residents receive daily meals and referrals for child care, substance abuse/mental health, affordable permanent housing, employment and continuing educational opportunities.
“In the game of color, never step too far out of your comfort zone, but never be too afraid to take a pop of faith.” -Ruddy Abam
By Ruddy Abam Volunteer
The past few weeks have been glorious sunshine and cheerful smiles. But lately, the familiar “true Alaskan” summer gloom has set in. The lack of sun causes many people to have little motivation to dress their best. However, this is the perfect time to pull out bold colors to mix and match into any wardrobe. If you are drawn to black and grays, pair those neutrals with a bright, cozy scarf or a colorful jacket. Most people have at least one white tee as a staple item in their closets. Dress up the tee with a colorful pair of pants or jeans, a jacket and some loafers or Toms-brand shoes. There are several different types of pants to consider: cigarette pants, harem pants and even cropped guachos when chosen wisely. Whether sunny or cloudy, brightly colored pants are a constant trend. Explore trends such as bold, high-waisted wide legs or to vivid cropped legs. Piece those bright pants with that basic white tee — or a simple, chic top — which balances out the ensemble. Don’t forget to finish off with sexy pumps, simple sandals or shoes. If your closets are overflowing with pants, jeans, shoes and much more— so it’s not very difficult to find a style in a hot color to accentuate your personality. Always remember to pair bright colors with neutrals and other brights, bringing a burst of color to your wardrobe. You might be confused and scared about how to put pieces together and match them so that you look fabulous instead of like a fashion faux pas. While keeping the Alaskan climate in mind, the colorpopping trend can never go wrong. Worst that could happen is that you become the best-dressed person in the room. If you’re new to the color pop, your first try doesn’t have to be incredibly bold. Start slow with a bright scarf, shoes and accessories. Women can choose a red or orange lipstick and loud eye color. Keep the rest of the face neutral in order to stay balanced. Men can try bright pants or shirts and consider a hat and jacket. You cannot go wrong with this summer trend!
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Submit and become the FASHION FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Email fashion@thenorthernlight.org SUBJECT: Fashion Feature of the Week Please include:
- Your name and phone contact - What inspires your style - A chic photo of you showing your style - What you are wearing in the photo for those interested in purchasing
Au revoir, et restez chic, Ruddy
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Exploring the Alaskan faith revolution and crime report, which may lead victimized believers to believe their gods, goddesses or deities betrayed them
By Megan Marquis
staff@thenorthernlight.org Deacon Mick Fornelli of Saint Patrick’s Parish believes faith is evident in Alaska. Although it may be hard to find at times, he says, “When there are two elderly people who have been married 70, 80 years, who hold hands and pray together ... to see that love exemplified is a tremendous statement of faith.” But the chances of finding a couple that have been married for over 70 years is becoming slim. As the divorce rate is increasing among the newer generations, this particular “statement of faith” seems to be changing into something much more difficult to find. Like a stone in a river, Alaska’s faith appears to be dwindling with the ages. According to a 2010 Association of Religion Data Archives, or ARDA, report, Alaska’s religious adherent rate has dropped 0.4 percent over the past decade. Despite the increasing population, this report also shows members of various mainstream religions have simply lost their original foundation of faith and have been recorded as unclaimed, ever since. Some of the reasons for this decline could be stated in the antagonizing statistics of Alaska’s suicide rate, domestic violence
“To see that love exemplified is a tremendous statement of faith,” Deacon Mick Fornelli of Saint Patrick’s Parish says of enduring couples who hold hands and pray together. - Deacon Mick Fornelli Saint Patrick’s Parish
to determine the safety of an area. This suggests about one in 165 people have been victims of murder, rape or assault in 2011. However not all crimes go reported. Even so, Alaskans have found ways to cope with the harsh crime, domestic violence and high suicide rates. As a reform Christian minister, Joel Kiekintveld believes “everybody has faith in something in the world. It may not look like it on graphs and charts, but I feel like faith is growing.” The denominational category with the largest percentage of adherents, according to ARDA, is that describing people who do not claim traditional religion. Though, while searching for other methods of faith, people all over the world have discovered alternatives to following any sort of organized religious body. People may choose to have faith in themselves rather than they can’t see. No matter what faith people have, be it categorized, or unlabeled, Faith exists in many different shapes, colors, and forms. Sure, it can be personal, or even publically displayed. Either way, what to believe is entirely up to the believer.
— thus destroying any grounds for their initial belief. In 2011, the Disaster Center reported Alaska’s violent crime index was more than double the national average. Consistent with neighborhood scout, a website used
Black salt packs a bold twist No matter what faith people have, be it categorized or unlabeled, faith exists in many different shapes, colors, and forms.
By Nita Mauigoa Features Editor
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In ancient Hawaiian myth, Pele, the goddess of fire, raged with passion through her molten lava. Pele’s sister, Namakaokaha’i, goddess of the seas, had an opposing calm and cool spirit. Fate has melded Pele and Namaka’s elements into “Hiwa Kai” artisan black sea salt — a fusion of natural island sea salt and volcanic activated charcoal. Hiwa Kai is not a traditional salt, but it packs an alluring modern twist. It has a bold, black luster and a hint of smoky, charcoal-like flavor. If you are bored and seek adventure in the kitchen, black salt lends an edge.
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To fuse that spark, Hiwa Kai can be found at local stores such as Fred Myer, the Natural Pantry and Allen and Petersen. This gourmet salt adds a great finish to grilled, seared or roasted meats such as steak or salmon. It is also a complintary garnish to salads and grilled or roasted vegetables. Hiwa Kai’s stark black color and haunting aroma delivers a stunning presentation guests will be talking about when they leave gatherings.
Wicked Shrimp Ingredients • 1 pound of large raw shrimp (bag) • Green and red bell peppers, in chunks • Pineapple chunks • Olive oil • Pepper • Black salt • Limes Directions: String shrimp, bell peppers and pineapple on shish kabob sticks. Brush with olive oil. Fire the grill and cook. Finish with black salt and pepper. Serve with slices of fresh lime.
Purple Haze mocktail Ingredients • Chilled martini glass rimmed with black salt • Black currant crush • Sprite • Seltzer soda • Lime juice • Crushed ice
Directions: Chill cocktail glasses, rimmed with black salt. Add all remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake, pour and serve! Black salt pops on this homage to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze.”
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Recipe courtesy of Truffles Cafe
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘The Lone Ranger’: Can great acting make up for a mess of a script? By George Hyde Staff Reporter
The Lone Ranger is an American icon. The mask, the hat and the simple uttering of “Hi ho Silver, away!” are as American as our flag. So, does Gore Verbinski, director of the famous “Pirates of the Caribbean” saga, do the American legend justice? Well, kind of. Armie Hammer (“Mirror Mirror”) plays John Reid, a lawyer on his way to Colby, Texas, to bring justice to the Wild West. He joins his older brother, a Texas Ranger, on a hunt for the outlaw Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner, “Armageddon”). However, every member of Reid’s posse is savagely killed. John miraculously survives and lives on as the Lone Range with his Native sidekick Tonto, who was abandoned by his tribe (Johnny Depp, “Dark Shadows”) in a quest to bring Butch to justice. Both Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp own the two main roles — Depp even contributed to the character’s design and make them as enjoyable as could possibly be. Hammer’s performance as the Ranger is confident, idealistic and charming, while Tonto, in true Depp fashion, is as out there, humorous and strangely wise as audiences would expect. The two get
along fantastically well, and the pair is immediately likable. However, the rest of the film is shrouded in mediocrity. The overall plot is overblown as most big-budget action films are, and the script, save for a few humorous moments from the Ranger and Tonto, is blandly written. The film is terribly bloated, clocking in at over two and a half hours, with much of it being blatant exposition and poor attempts to give back stories to characters viewers are already very familiar with. There are vast swathes of boring throughout the movie as it attempts to explain what’s going on, even though audiences already know about it. As great as the two main leads are, they can’t make up for the poorly done film surrounding them. For the Depp fans out there, it’s maybe worth waiting until it hits Netflix, but average moviegoers are better off renting something like “True Grit” instead. Film: The Lone Ranger Starring: Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Director: Gore Verbinski Release Date: July 3, 2013
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DRINK REVIEW
Summer drinks just below par By Casey Kleeb
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Honeydew, cucumber and mint cooler
Directions: Peel and chop one honeydew melon and half a cucumber. Puree the melon and cucumber together with and one cup of fresh mint leaves in a blender until smooth. This may have to be done in increments, unless the blender is large. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher — this is very important. Next, add half a cup of fresh lime juice and the other half of the sliced cucumber. Chill for 30 minutes. Stir well, and then serve over ice, garnished with lime slices. A splash of gin is optional. This cooler might have been different had I owned a finemesh sieve, but the taste would have been the same. Though bluntly, this drink was not as good as it sounds. The honeydew flavor was looking forward to the most, seemed to be a pushover to the cucumber and mint, which both played the lead role in the flavor. That said, this drink has potential. After learning from experience, I advise cutting down the mint to 3/4 cup and using only a fourth of a cucumber. The drink would also benefit from using a different, more flavorful member of the melon family, like watermelon or cantaloupe. All in all, the idea is there, but the execution of the drink was not.
Drink: Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Cooler Hands-on Time: 15 min. Total Time: 50 min. Serves 8
Pineapple, lime and coconut spritzer
Directions: Combine three cups pineapple juice, two cups coconut water and a half-cup of fresh lime juice in a large pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes. Just before serving, add two cups of club soda. Pour over ice and garnish with pineapple. A splash of rum is optional. Pineapple and coconut are a perfect combination on a hot summer day. This bright drink is a tart refresher for the tongue, but it has its downfalls. When the drink first hits the tongue, all that can be tasted is lime. Then the spritzy undertone comes in, followed by a hint of pineapple. While the flavor of this drink was unexpected, it was rejuvenating and light. Two culprits bring the drink down. Firstly, the recipe called for way too much lime juice. I would recommend adding the lime juice to taste. Secondly, coconut water has a similar taste to dirt. Sure, it is healthy, but it doesn’t inspire the sweet taste of coconut. It’s just dirt-like. Therefore, I don’t think the coconut water is a good ingredient for this drink. This drink is definitely worth a repeat with a different coconut flavoring, like coconut snow cone syrup or coconut rum — just anything but coconut water.
Ingredients for the pineapple, lime and coconut spritzer include pineapple juice, club soda, coconut water and lime juice.
Drink: Pineapple, Lime, and Coconut Spritzer Hands-on Time: 10 min. Total Time: 45 min. Serves 8
Both recipes courtesy of July 2013’s issue of Real Simple magazine.
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QUIDDITCH: Even muggles can get in on the broomstick action
TOP LEFT: Quidditch players usually straddle a broomstick, but improvised equipment didn’t hamper Andrew Steinkruger’s abilities. LEFT: Alaska Qudditch players compete at Delaney Park, Wednesday. The sport is played with broomsticks. ABOVE: Alaska Quidditch players brandish broomsticks at Delany Park, Wednesday. TOP RIGHT: Maxwell Sloan (left) races against Chance Atwood (right) in a game of Quidditch at Delaney Park. BELOW: Alaskans in high spirits play Quidditch on a cloudy Wednesday at Delaney Park. PHOTOS BY TIM BROWN
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‘The Last of Us’: A brutal tale The Campus Kick-Off kerfuffle of humanity and survival
By George Hyde Staff Reporter
Campus Kick-Off is a time of celebration. Clubs and organizations all around campus will have booths and activities for both newcomers and campus veterans alike. For students taking six or more credits this semester, there’s a free barbeque, sports, sales, comedy routines and a walk-in movie on the Cuddy Quad. Last year’s showing of “The Avengers” was a big hit, and rightfully so — it was a movie that got viewers hyped for celebration. A tale of legendary heroes rising against the odds to conquer the most daunting of obstacles was very fitting for a crowd that was ready to surmount the challenges of tests and studies.
If you have any Campus KickOff suggestions, including good movies to show, let Student Life and Leadership know about it at 907-786-1215, or email uaa_kickoff@uaa.alaska.edu. At first, this year’s walk-in movie was going to be “Iron Man 3,” which is fitting considering that it’s, for all intents and purposes, a direct continuation of the story of “The Avengers.” However, not everyone enjoyed “Iron Man 3,” and some called for a more universally acclaimed hit — some suggested “Star Trek: Into Darkness” — and the committee behind the kick-off listened. But maybe people should have been careful what they wished for. Th official film is still to be decided, but it has been rumored to be “Warm Bodies,” a romantic comedy that retells the tragic story of “Romeo and Juliet” through the lens of a zombie apocalypse. Although it was a hit with audiences, its ad campaigns seem to attract the “Twilight” crowd more than anybody else — which, considering “Twilight’s” less than favorable perception, isn’t the best choice to draw in new students. However, there is something to be said about survivors of a postpandemic world fighting the good fight and finding love in the most unlikely of places. Still, even if its themes work on an empathetic level, there’s still that meddling reputation that paranormal romantic films have. But if people won’t attract an audience, what will? The movie should be something popular, adventurous and spectacular to look at. It should cling to themes that will get students hyped for the semester. But it should also serve as a climax to the summer vacation that every student on campus has enjoyed. If you have any Campus Kick-Off suggestions, including good movies to show, let Student Life and Leadership know about it at 907-786-1215, or email uaa_kickoff@uaa.alaska.edu. In the meantime, I’ll still hold out for “Django Unchained” to be shown.
Art Exhibition “Circuit”
By George Hyde Staff Reporter
Last year, Telltale Games’ “The Walking Dead” adventure game shook the video game landscape with its somber story and poignant father-daughter focus. Now, Naughty Dog, the developers of franchises such as “Jak and Daxter” and “Uncharted,” are hoping to make lightning strike twice and give the theme of love and survival the triple-A treatment with “The Last of Us.” Do they succeed? Yes. Yes, they do. The game begins twenty years since the infection broke out, and grizzled survivor Joel is living relatively peacefully under martial law in a quarantine zone in Boston. An old friend tasks him with delivering a package to a rebel group known as the Fireflies. The package is 14-year-old girl named Ellie. From here, Joel and Ellie must fight and survive in a cross-country trip in order to bring the girl to safety. The story in “The Last of Us” is by no means bad. In fact, it’s fantastically told, with some very dark and tragic moments woven in between some excellent character development. But in “The Walking Dead,” players could form their own stories. That game executed moral choice mechanics very well, to the point where each choice led more and more toward the depressing theme of inevitable fate. “The Last of Us” contains no such moral choices. The theme is not of inevitability, but rather of how far a man will go to protect the ones he loves. And while this theme isn’t as powerful, it does lend itself much better to the game mechanics. Players have a multitude of ways to solve each
problem the game presents, like in “Deus Ex.” The game’s “moral choices,” if they can even be called that, lie in the gameplay alone. Will Joel sneak past the scavengers searching the room across from him, or will he use force to disperse them? The inventory supplies, which are very scarce, must be considered when making a decision, and sometimes it’s easier — but crueler, in Ellie’s eyes — to kill everything in sight. The player feels the weight of each bullet lost. The gameplay is a delicate balancing act, and in the hands of the player, it’s very engaging. The game’s atmosphere is incredible as well. The post-apocalyptic world looks eerily beautiful, with plant life growing through sidewalks and buildings. The fungal zombies, inspired by the real life Cordyceps fungus, are more frightening than most other video game zombies. The infected Clickers, which are blind and use echolocation with a distinctive clicking sound, are frightening and will make players dread that horrible clicking for years to come. While the story isn’t as compelling on its own as “The Walking Dead,” the game more than makes up for it. “The Last of Us” proves that gameplay can reinforce a narrative in a more powerful way than most people think. The combination of stealth, brutal action and survival horror makes it a game like nothing else before it. This is not an experience to be missed. Game: The Last of Us Developer: Naughty Dog Platform: PS3 Genre: Survival Horror
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Art exhibition “Circuit” Location: UAA Student Union Gallery Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM Show Dates: July 10th to July 31st Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 5:00-7:00PM Admission: Free The Student Union Gallery presents Circuit, an exhibit focusing on the figure with recent works by Becky Orcutt. Becky Orcutt’s self-portrait won Best in Show in the 2012 No Big Heads National Self-Portrait Exhibition, which was then juried into the Compassion Exhibit at Harvard University. She has received the National Merit Award in 2D Art in the Annual National Fine Arts Competition (2010-2012), in addition to receiving the WA Governor’s Choice Award and Jury’s selection award in 2011. For more information on this exhibition, visit http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/sll/ activities/gallery.cfm and click on Circuit or contact the Gallery at 786-1052 or 786-1219 or email gallery@uaa.alaska.edu
Planetarium: ‘The Search for Life’ Location: ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building Room 220 Date: Friday, July 12, 2013 at 6:30-7:30 PM Admission: $5 for adults, $5 for UAA students $5 for children For as long as humans have contemplated the cosmos, we have wondered if we are alone. Narrated by Harrison Ford and created in collaboration with NASA, the American Museum of Natural History’s “The Search for Life: Are We Alone?” explores this intriguing question, taking visitors on a fascinating journey through time and space. Breathtaking visualizations based on cuttingedge scientific data will transform your view of the universe to reveal countless worlds that may harbor life. From the depths of the oceans to the outer reaches of the cosmos, “The Search for Life” explores the links between life on Earth and the potential for life on other planets. “The Search for Life” is an hour in length, featuring a 25-minute show followed by a live tour of the night sky and/or the solar system. Ticket reservations are available exclusively at UAATix.com. Remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the door on the day of the show. The planetarium will open for seating 30 minutes before the start of each show. You must be in the theater 10 minutes before the show starts. Reserved seats will be released after this time to stand-by customers. There is no entry after the show begins. For more information and tickets visit the Planetarium’s website at http:// www.uaa.alaska.edu/planetarium/
Tracks and Treks: Alaskan Authors George Harbeson, Marguerita Mcma nus, and Tam Linsey Location: UAA Campus Bookstore Date: Friday July 12, 2013 at 4:00-6:00 PM Admission: Free George Harbeson; Homesteaders in the Headlights Marguerita McManus: Sew & Quilt in Comfort and Crazy Shortcut Quilts, and Tam Linsey: Botanicaust and You Can Eat This! (Cookbook). Come together to read and discuss their books, works in progress and their deep connections to Alaska. This event is free and open to the public. Because of UAA construction, there is free parking for bookstore events in the South Lot, the West Campus Central Lot (behind Rasmuson Hall), the Sports Lot (to the right on Seawolf Drive, after Spirit Drive) and the Sports NW Lot (to the right of Seawolf Drive, across from West Campus Central). For more information contact Rachel at (907) 786-4782, repstein2@uaa.alaska. edu or see http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes with Gary Freeburg Location: UAA Campus Bookstore Date: Wed, July 17, 1:00–3PM Admission: Free Gary Freeburg is a photographer extraordinaire and author of Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and shares stories about living with volcanoes, Katmai and Alaska geology. For 22 years, he lived and worked in Alaska as a Professor of Art at the University of Alaska, Kenai Peninsula College where he directed the art program and curated 153 exhibitions in the campus art gallery that now bears his name. This event is free and open to the public. Also, there is free parking for all UAA Campus Bookstore events in the South Lot, the West Campus Central Lot (behind Rasumson Hall), the Sports Lot (to the right on Seawolf Drive, after Spirit Drive) and the Sports NW Lot ( to the right of Seawolf Drive, across from West Campus Central). For more information contact Rachel at (907) 786-4782, repstein2@uaa.alaska. edu or see http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/
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Seawolves named Academic AllAmericans TOWSON, Md. — Alaska Anchorage seniors Alfred Kangogo and Ruth Keino became the fourth and fifth Seawolves to be named to the Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Men’s and Women’s Track/Cross Country Teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Kangogo (Nursing, 3.37) and Keino (Nursing, 3.34) earned Second Team and Third Team honors, respectively. A two-sport student-athlete in cross country and track & field, Kangogo (Eldoret, Kenya) concluded his collegiate career this winter with UAA’s inaugural season of indoor track & field. Kangogo qualified for the NCAAs as a member of the distance medley, after producing All-Region and All-Conference honors. Throughout his time at UAA, Kangogo furnished four All-America accolades; one in cross country and three in track & field — all in the 1500 meters. A local of Kapcheno, Kenya, Keino also finished her time with the Green & Gold, competing for the final time this spring in outdoor track & field. Keino produced two All-America awards, helping UAA to a program-best seventh-place finish at the NCAAs. Overall, Keino sports seven All-America honors from the two sports.
Indianapolis aims to become top center for cricket INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Midwestern city best known for its basketball and auto racing is gearing up for a proper game of cricket — the ball-and-bat sport most Americans know only from British films or by surfing through international sports channels. Indianapolis is spending $6 million to equip one of its parks with a premier cricket field, known as a pitch, and space for Gaelic football, rugby, hurling and other sports mainly popular overseas. Mayor Greg Ballard hopes his World Sports Park project brings international exposure to Indiana’s capital and helps local companies attract talented overseas workers by offering them a home for their favorite games. “I don’t think there’s any city that’s trying to put all these pieces together, but there’s always a first-mover advantage for those who try to do it right,” he said. “These are global sports and they’ll give us more visibility in the global marketplace.” Cities across the country are jockeying for any advantage they can find to boost economic development, and sports is an easy target. The NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball pump millions into local economies in the cities that host them.
Ramirez, Rangers agree to minor league contract ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Manny Ramirez is apparently cutting his long dreadlocks for another shot at the major leagues. The Texas Rangers said last week they had agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the 41-year-old slugger, who hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2011 with Tampa Bay. Rangers’ general manager Jon Daniels said part of the deal was Ramirez, twice suspended for testing positive for banned drugs, agreeing to cut his hair and “comply with our minor league rules on appearance and discipline.” Ramirez will be a designated hitter whenever he is activated. He played for three months in Taiwan before leaving the Rhinos on June 20. “It’s kind of a no-risk flier,” said Daniels, indicating there was no time frame for him to be called up to the majors. “We like giving guys second chances. We know on and off the field the good and bad in Manny’s career. But we’re inclined to give him an opportunity here.” Ramirez hit .352 with eight homers and 43 RBIs for the Rhinos. The team tried to keep the 12-time All-Star, but he wanted to return to his family in New York.
Briefs compiled from GoSeawolves.com and Associated Press by Thomas McIntyre.
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Shootout 13: Checking out the slow-burning Denver Pioneers By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor
The Great Alaska Shootout has transitioned from showcasing major powers like Duke and Kentucky to mid-major powers like Murray State and Belmont. This year’s field is made up of low-key potential Madness disruptors, with one of them being the Denver Pioneers. The Pioneers finished their final season in the WAC on a low note. After a 16-2 run in conference play, they were upset in the first round of the WAC tournament by 2012 Shootout participants, Texas State. Rather than capturing a bid in the NCAAs, Denver was sent east where they lost to Maryland in the second round of the NIT. The end result doesn’t reflect the journey. The Pioneers were top 20 in three pointers made per game and steals per game in 2012-13. They were also eighth in assists per game and 13th in field goal percentage. What head coach Joe Scott does to opposing teams is comparable to water boarding. His brand of basketball is extremely measured and gradual. They break down the opposition with volume punches, as opposed to lunging haymakers. The Pioneers pretty much play the way everyone thought the San Antonio Spurs played before that myth was busted in the NBA Finals.
By stat wizard Ken Pomery’s calculations, Scott has coached the slowest team in the nation five times. Casual fans aren’t flocking to see the Pioneers’ methodical attack, but it’s an effective system. Denver’s window for success is far from shut. They’ll lose a veteran sharpshooter in Chase Hallam; however, junior Chris Udofia, and sophomore’s Brett Olson and Royce O’Neale are slated to return. The Udofia/Olson/O’Neale trio made up the top three in points (all three were doubledigit scorers) and assists on the team. Udofia stands out as the most intriguing Pioneer. He’s a versatile forward who plays every inch of the floor. His fast hands swiped 1.6 steals per game and swatted 2.3 blocks per game over the course of last season. The Pioneers have drawn a first round clash with Harvard in the 2013 Shootout. It’s questionable seeding, as those are two of the three strongest teams coming to Anchorage. On the bright side, it guarantees a great Thanksgiving matchup. And don’t get it confused: the Denver Pioneers can beat Harvard. They can also be the team Shootout attendees learn about in November before the rest of the nation realizes them in March.
Ten things: Summer sports edition By Thomas McIntyre
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For sports fans, the summer is made up of extreme peaks and valleys. One day it’s the NBA Draft, the next day it’s a San Diego Padres doubleheader. These are my thoughts on ten of the stories that are holding us over until the X Games start.
4. Former Butler coach, Brad Stevens, inked a six-year deal to head the Boston Celtics’ bench. It’s a progressive and risk-averse hire. Stevens is driven by advanced metrics, which is a refreshing trait for a basketball coach. He’s young (36) and has immense upside. If he works out, the Celtics pulled of a big coup. If he doesn’t, the Celtics can eat the contract and will have no qualms about going in the gutter for a season or two. I’m a Stevens-backer. He’s a wunderkind. However, I pray he doesn’t plan on bringing that dreadful Butler motion offense to the league with him. That’d be a suicide mission.
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1. If you’re not watching baseball, I don’t blame you. But please take a minute to explore the right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Yasiel Puig. Spend extra time learning how to say his name. Some people (me) are ready to call Puig the best player in baseball history. The dude is a five-tool wrecking ball. Through 27 games, his batting average is .443, he has 22 runs, eight homeruns, 18 RBIs and a 1.218 OPS. Naturally, Puig may not be showcased at the MLB All-Star Game because baseball is the sport of dinosaurs. The holier than thou purists want no part of the most exciting thing to happen to the game since Curt Schilling retired. 2. Raul Ibanez has 21 homeruns. At age 41 and in his 17th year of professional baseball, he is on pace to set a career-high in single season bombs. Ibanez would be the first player to hit 30 homeruns after turning 40. Ted Williams was close with 29, but old Teddy was no Ibanez. There’s surely some complex algorithm that explains the weird success Ibanez is having, but I’d rather chalk it up to baseball making no sense. 3. While we’re on the topic of baseball being an unexplainable and perplexing game, how about Bartolo Colon? Colon went 5-0 and had a 1.75 ERA in the month of June, which was good enough to earn him the AL Pitcher of the Month award. What makes this so great is that Colon got away with receiving stem cell treatment a couple years ago. After the reports came out, I imagine league officials said, “Yeah, go ahead, Bartolo, get all the stem cell treatments you want.” Now the 40-year-old is a legitimate con-
5. Can’t bring up the Celtics without mentioning the monster deal they struck with the Brooklyn Nets. Jason Terry, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce for Keith Bogans, Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace, and first-round picks in 2014, 2016, and 2018. That trade is breathtaking. My favorite part of this masterpiece is that Bogans is getting $5 million strictly as a means to make the trade work salary-wise. It does not suck to be Keith Bogans (anymore). I think the Nets “won” the deal. Even though they’re about to owe almost $100 million in taxes for a team that will most likely lose in the second round of the playoffs. 6. My last NBA note is on the subject of teams plummeting next year for a top pick in the loaded 2014 draft. I fully condone it. As a fan of the tanking Philadelphia 76ers,
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I can’t wait to watch them throw games in late-March. The NBA is not about keeping your head above water; it’s about drowning yourself, then blasting out of the pool with a superstar player in tow. 7. Hoop freaks should can the WNBA jokes and watch Elena Delle Donne play. The rookie out of Delaware is doing her best Kevin Durant impression for the Chicago Sky. 8. Seth Jones — son of the distinct-looking former NBA player Popeye Jones – was picked fourth in the NHL draft. I’d like to see more basketball players send their kids to the hockey rink. Or even the tennis court. Share the wealth, if you get my drift. 9. I think there’s an outside chance that Aaron Hernandez is guilty. If he does walk, his lawyer is going to represent half of the NFL by the end of the year. 10. NFL training camps start in three weeks.
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Media coverage causes jury system malfunction EDITORIAL
TNL Staff
Many cases throughout the U.S. history have caused shock and upset as jury members decide the fate of those standing accused of heinous crimes like kidnap, rape, and murder. But only those within the community who were directly affected and it spread within a limited capacity via local newspapers. Now with the media covering hot cases and giving viewers all over the world minute by minute updates on what’s happening, some people become so enthralled in cases they have emotional attachments even if they have no real life attachments. These attachments along with the media coverage makes it extremely hard for a jury member of these hot cases to objectively do their job of convicting or freeing an individual without any emotional connection, for fear of backlash from the community. Examples can be clearly seen through a few of the most widely covered cases in the past few years. The Casey Anthony case was one of the most shocking. Despite large amounts of evidence pointing straight at Anthony for the death of her two-year-old daughter Kaylee Anthony, the jury found her not guilty on any counts. This enraged people all over the U.S. and Anthony was forced to hide when she was set free. In a way she is forced into a prison, but just not the kind of prison that would have given her daughter justice. There was also the collateral damage as many of the jury members also had to go into hiding after receiving numerous death threats for letting Anthony walk. Then we come to Jodi Arias, a woman who was accused of stabbing her boyfriend, Travis Alexander, over 27
times, shooting him in the face, and finally slashing his throat. Her antics on-camera while incarcerated enraged thousands who devoted weeks and even months to watching her. In some interviews she stated “no jury would convict me” and how her relationship with Alexander was “fatal attraction.” Fortunately after months of witnesses, testimonies, and evidence, the jury took only 15 hours to determine her guilty, and less than three to find it an especially cruel murder. However the real head turner came when the jury was deciding her fate, life or death. The jury came back after only a day of deliberating and declared that they could not come to a unanimous decision and ended in a hung jury. Later interviews with a few jury members showed mixed emotions towards Arias and a few felt that they could just not give her death. Many say they fell victim to her ‘pretty face,’ others feel that the four out of eight members who could not give her death lied when they said that they could on the initial interviews. Either way, the case was put in limbo as the prosecution scrambles to get a new jury and start the penalty phase all over again. We won’t be hearing again about Ms. Arias for several months. If the case ends up with a hung jury again, then it goes to the judge to sentence her but the option of death for Alexander’s especially cruel murder 100 percent off the table. Now, one of the major cases of the moment is George Zimmerman’s, a man accused of killing a supposedly unarmed teenager, Treyvon Martin. The facts in this case are so convoluted due to the extravagant media coverage it is almost hard to really determine what happened, but the only thing that people seem to care about is that Martin was black. Evidence shows he was on drugs at the time of the incident and constantly talked about, and took part in, drugs and violence. However most of those
who are really passionate about this case believe that it was only racial profiling of Martin by Zimmerman that was involved and nothing else. Zimmerman was obviously beaten as shown by photographic proof, but then he did disobey the 911 dispatcher and followed Martin. This case received a jury of six women, specified as five white and one Hispanic. The hope is that this jury can look away from the racial issue and look purely at the facts. But there is the potential backlash from the community that would pretty much torch and pitchfork the jury if they found Zimmerman not guilty purely on the fact that many in the general population feel race was the contending factor. We cannot limit the media coverage of cases like this, but there has to be something that can be done to protect jury members from the potential repercussions. To guard them from people all over the world who want to raise hell because of their decision to convict or not convict. These people are ordinary citizens who just happened to be chosen for these cases, but they have to live in the fear that if they make the wrong decision they will no longer be safe in their own communities because everyone knows who they are. They can no longer look at the facts and must take into account what waits for them after their decision is made. It is the simplest form of self-preservation and it makes for a flawed jury system and the media scrutiny can be blamed.
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