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‘Uncovering’ is the next step to advancing human and civil rights Student success is honored in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.

UAA revs up for healthy sexuality week

By Nita Mauigoa

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jandra Buitrago UAA student body president said as she addressed a room packed with student leaders.

In opening remarks, Mike McCormick, assistant director of Student Activities, touched on civil advancements and encouraged students to “go and do the history” as he linked the leadership qualities Martin Luther King Jr. had with those of today’s student leaders.

Kinky, routine, awkward or pleasurable — people use all sorts of words to describe their sex lives. But when was the last time you heard someone other than a health professional use the description “healthy”?

The Student Health and Counseling Center will host Healthy Sexuality week from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14. The center has a schedule packed with events like “Sexy Jeopardy,” a game where students can compete for prizes such as gift cards to local restaurants and movies. The SHCC will also offer free STI screenings to students eligible for services on Feb. 8, “Know Your Status” day.

“It isn’t all about sex,” Betty Bang, UAA family nurse practitioner, said. There will be a Healthy Sexuality fair with booths of campus and local organizations. Some booths will

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Honorees mingle with friends and family while celebrating success at the 19th annual MLK Jr. Luncheon

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Assistant Features Editor Faculty, staff, family and friends honored faculty- and staff-nominated student leaders at the 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Student Appreciation Luncheon Jan. 25.

Students who were recognized have

made positive contributions to our institution through a variety of leadership roles in student organizations, numerous departments and the community, while balancing the demands of school and work. They are those who have excelled above expectations and have touched the lives of many.

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UAA One-Stop services now open on campus Assistant Features Editor A shiny new kiosk is planted smack dab in the middle of the Student Union.

What is it?

It is the new Campus Enrollment Services One-Stop kiosk, which conveniently offers services students can also find at the One-Stop in the University Center.

Eric Pedersen, associate vice chancellor for Enrollment Services, said kiosk services include registration for classes, information about financial aid awards, admissions status and basic information on student bills.

Students are also encouraged to ask any other questions they may have.

There is something students need to be aware of, however.

“Right now, it is in the experimental and testing phase,” Pedersen said. “We will evaluate and begin to do more advertising on when and where (the kiosk will be) for the future.”

Pedersen emphasized that the kiosk itself is not the experiment. Right now Enrollment Services is evaluating factors such as traffic flow, times, locations and finding out what works best for staff and

Assistant director of Student Information Jennifer DePesa helps culinary arts student Jaccob Huntley-Lahunum with registration questions at the campus One-Stop Kiosk.

students.

For example, as of now there is only one staff member at the kiosk. With 20 people lined up, the wait could be a pain.

Also, the kiosk could be in the Student Union one day, but might work better in the Gorsuch Commons the next day.

Director of Student Information, Mike Smith plans on moving the kiosk to the front of the bookstore next because he believes the Internet connection may be better there.

Smith said students appreciate that they can turn in add/drop forms or financial aid appeals signed by professors and advisors

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The sky bridge connecting the Science Building, central garage and Social Sciences Building reopened Monday after being closed since the beginning of the semester.

Chris Turletes, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Campus Services, said the spine was also upgraded to be aligned with new city building codes that must be met when renovating a structure.

“We had to do some seismic upgrades on the spine structural steel, so that’s what the closure was about,” he said.

The upgrade essentially replaced and repaired structural steel braces supporting the spine, which was originally built in the late 1970s or early 1980s.

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The fire alarm systems and doors at each end of the sky bridges were also replaced.

Turletes said renovations taking place in the SSB were part of the university’s Master Plan for a three-phase upgrade, which was completed in December.

Some of the most recent SSB construction focused on upgrading the bathrooms, installing a new elevator and redoing the stairwells.

“There was some extra work that followed on after the completion of the renovation of the Science Building that the Municipality (of Anchorage) asked us to take care of in the spine, and that’s what they’ve been working on,” John Faunce, facilities, planning and construction director, said.

He said the work was complete in the Science Building in December,

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but the contractor still had “punch list” items for the contractor to complete.

Punch list items are small tasks needing to be completed during the final inspection of a project, such as paint touch ups and ensuring light switches work.

Faunce said the SSB is the first of the older buildings on campus that’s completely renovated.

For more information about the university’s Master Plan, visit http:// uaamasterplan2012. blogspot.com/.

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ONE-STOP: New on-campus services CONTINUED FROM COVER

Assistant director of Student Information Jennifer DePesa helps culinary arts student, Jaccob Huntley-Lahunum with registration questions at the campus One-Stop Kiosk.

right on campus.

“On campus, they’ve already got a parking spot, so if they have to come to the UC, they have to come back and fight traffic to get a parking spot again,” Smith said.

“Everyone I’ve helped has been super excited and almost all of them have asked, ‘Can you do this more?’”

Smith continued.

“Enrollment services is committed to doing this. We are in it for the long run,” Pedersen said.

For more information on the new campus Enrollment Services One-Stop kiosk, call Enrollment Services, call 786-1430.

Assistant director of Student Information Jennifer DePesa helps biology student, Megan JaQuish with class registrations at the campus One-Stop kiosk.

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SEXUALITY: Scheduled UAA events for healthy sexuality

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be about tattoos and piercing, pus last year. healthy body image and healthy Every now and then, there are relationships. people who feel uncomfortable On “Safe Sex Valentine” day, about open discussion. Bang said Feb. 14, students can make free when the center held the “I Love valentines for a friend, loved one Female Orgasms” discussion, or themselves. there was a man who was very “Savage Love Live,” spon- irate about it. sored by Student “He said that the Activities, will be discussion should be at the Wendy Wilbetween a priest and “We want liamson auditorium, a couple,” Bang said. people to where sex colum“And I said, orgasm have correct nist Dan Savage will doesn’t have to boldly answer quesinvolve intercourse.” information, tions about sex and Bang said that durbecause relationships. ing a discussion she incorrect “‘Dear Abby in held with students, an extreme sense’ most of them felt they information is is the best way to did not have adequate what kills.” describe it,” Daphne -Betty Bang sex education in their Brashear, Student adult lives, apart from Activities program the curriculum taught coordinator, said. in high schools. She described “People know him as a sex Healthy Sexuality week as “fun columnist, but he is much more education.” than that,” Mike McCormick, “We want people to have corassistant director of Student rect information,” Bang continActivities, said. “He has given ued, “because incorrect informaincredible information on living tion is what kills.” stronger more fulfilling lives.”

Healthy Sexuality week has For more information on specific garnered much positive feedback events and schedules during Healthy through the years. Bang said 150 Sexuality week, call the SHCC at students participated in the free 907-786-4040.

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The UAA Integrated Suicide Prevention Initiative BRIEFBRIEF BRIEF

By Kirrily Schwarz Contributor

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With suicide rates of collegeaged students in Alaska continuing to soar, the UAA Integrated Suicide Prevention Initiative, or ISPI, is springing into action.

ISPI hosted a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training yesterday to educate students about suicide prevention and mental health promotion.

“If you look at the State of Alaska, our suicide rates are nearly five times what the national average is for collegeaged students,” Heather Chord, a graduate research assistant at ISPI, said. “There are a couple of theories out there to explain this, but none of them are definitive yet.”Chord said long, cold and dark winters certainly play a role in the high rate.

“Our winters are especially hard for people, but suicide is usually the result of a combination of circumstances, not one single thing,” she said.

“Gatekeeper Training” teaches students how to recog-

nise common signs of suicide risk, such as substance abuse, withdrawing from friends and family, using negative speech, dramatic mood changes and oversleeping or insomnia.

Training also helps students understand mental illnesses and know how to intervene.

A key principle that will be promoted is that students do not need to be afraid of talking about suicide.

“We focus on speaking directly about suicide,” Chord said.

“One of the biggest fears people have is that if they ask someone (if they are feeling suicidal), they’ll put the idea in their friend’s head. But research shows that’s not actually true.

People are more responsive to a concerned approach.”

Training is not about turning students into mental health clinicians. Rather, the goal is simple.

“The message we want to impart is that resources are available, help is available and help is really effective,” Chord said.

For information about the next training session, contact ISPI at 907-786-6381.

Chronic disease topics up for two-part lecture series

By Jacob Holley-Kline Contributor

Throughout the world, chronic diseases are rampant, and medical interventions seem to be the only treatment for many.

Just last year, over 1 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States.

According to the American Cancer Society website, half a million of those cases proved to be fatal.

Lyn Freeman, author of “Mosby’s Complementary and Alternative Medi-

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cine: a Research-Based Approach,” will be revealing alternatives in her UAA Bookstore presentation “Evidence-Based Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention and Recovery: Time-Saving Strategies for Busy People.”

The presentation will focus on simple and healthy meals to make that help prevent chronic diseases.

“Everything is documented from her research,” Rachel Epstein, Bookstore Special Events Coordinator, said. “This can really help you prolong your life.”

Freeman earned her doctorate in psychology with an emphasis on mind-body therapies such as meditation, relaxation and imagery.

She was featured later that year at a UAA Bookstore showcase of faculty authors. In 2008, Freeman and Mind Matters Research were awarded a grant from the National Institute of Health and the National Cancer Institute.

“Her husband was diagnosed with stage four cancer,” Epstein said, “so she’s quite passionate about the subject for personal and professional reasons.”

This personal experience has made bFreeman more compassionate, “(That compassion) is a part of her,” Epstein said.Freeman’s compassionate approach to interpersonal care is free for students and the public to experience.

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Lyn Freeman will be presenting from 5-7 p.m. today at the Bookstore. The event is free for students and the public.

The second free lecture is from 5-6 p.m.

Feb. 26 and will be at the Bookstore.

Which is a better breakfast: Eggs or cereal?

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By Kate Lindsley Contributor

Many factors influence whether eggs or cereal makes the better breakfast decision. How are the eggs prepared? What do you eat with the eggs? Are you eating Captain Crunch’s Crunch Berries or homemade granola?

Eggs have a bad rap for being a factor in heart disease. This was shown in a landmark study way back when, but the study was funded by the cereal people. Is this a conflict of interest in this battle for the best breakfast? Perhaps.

Eggs do have high levels of cholesterol, but a very small portion of the population’s blood is affected by dietary cholesterol. The rest of us have blood lipid levels that are primarily affected by our consumption of saturated fat, which is the fat that your body converts to cholesterol.

Eggs are not exempt from containing saturated fat. Each egg contains two grams of it, or approximately 8 percent of the total recommended daily value. However, the harms of saturated fat can be partially avoided by the consumption of plant grains. Therefore, if you pair your morning egg with a slice of whole grain bread, you can help prevent your blood lipid profile from skyrocketing — unless you’re one of the unlucky people who is affected by dietary cholesterol. If so, limit your egg consumption.

Cereal for breakfast can be a good option. The less processed it is, the better. Less processing means more whole grains and a more filling product. A good rule of thumb when shopping for breakfast cereals is to look at the amount of fiber. The higher the fiber, the less processed the product is. If you still can’t decide between two favorites, look at the potassium content. Choose the cereal with higher levels of potassium, as this is also a sign of less processing.

Each breakfast option has advantages based on your schedule for the day. For example, if you are starting a day where you will be using your brain a lot and possibly doing a lot of exercise, choose eggs. They’ll help power you through to lunch without hitting a hunger wall.

However, if your day looks fair-

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ly relaxed, such as some errands and household chores or some meetings with friends, choose cereal. The odds are that once you get hungry midmorning, you’ll have time to start snacking on fruit.

The choice also depends on your preferences. For example, quite a few people

simply don’t like the taste of eggs. On their demanding days, I’d recommend a high-protein breakfast such as Greek yogurt with honey and tablespoon of peanut butter on toast on the side.

For people who don’t like cereal options, limit yourself to two or fewer

eggs per day, no more than four to five days per week. On the days when you eat eggs, limit your saturated fat and cholesterol consumption in your other meals for the day.

Balance and variety are key strategies to maintaining a healthy diet.

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How to overcome classic ‘trust issues’

By Vicente Capala Multimedia Editor

Trust is one of the basic foundations for having a strong connection with a partner. It is a valued act between two people, and once that trust is broken, people begin to question whether they should restore the same amount of trust in the relationship as was before.

Many people would like to think that they can truly restore trust in a person who has broken it, but that person’s wrongs almost always become a gnawing thought in the back of their mind: Could he or she could possibly break it again?

Trust is slow to build and easy to break. But here are some tips for becoming a person of second chances or being more understanding of the mistake made. It might be obvious that your trust may not ever be the same again, but you can always try.

I always give every person I meet the benefit of the doubt. It is generally how I’ve come to be so understanding of people’s mistakes. When trusting a person who won’t do you harm, an expectation is often created that paints them as perfect human beings.

Truthfully, your partner is imperfect. He or she may attract other people as well. That’s just how it is. But being in an agreed monogamous relationship means that partners will not see other men or women.

Don’t get into a relationship if you already have doubts. That will put you on an emotional rollercoaster and could possibly result in one or both people involved developing trust issues in future relationships. To be exclusive to someone implies trust, unless you weren’t serious about it in the first place. Having doubts in the beginning makes it that much more difficult to make it work.

Try not to be too skeptical. Don’t take assumptions made from things that seem a little sketchy as fact. But don’t let things pass by you unnoticed, of course. Take those thoughts into account, but don’t let too much skepticism lead you to aggressive, uncomfortable behavior.

Never look through a partner’s phone, Facebook, MSN, Skype and other messaging service histories for the purpose of digging up dirt. You most likely wouldn’t feel comfortable if your partner looked through your messages without your permission, even if you had no incriminating exchanges. Your partner deserves the same respect.

The second reason is that if you did find something incriminating, you are likely to fall down in a spiral of skepticism, leading you to want more information.

And if you do end up believing that your partner has broken your trust, then confront him or her and ask to be

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shown their messages, rather than becoming a snoop of their social media.

Skeptical attitudes are difficult to hold back, but it can lead you to many outrageous fictional accusations.

It can also lead you to performing acts that are looked down upon, like breaking the windows of someone’s car.

When questionable behavior can’t be rationalized any longer, it is best to calmly talk your problems out with him or her.

If your boyfriend or girlfriend ends up being the scum that he or she promised you not to be, make him or

her feel terrible only in the most calm and level headed demeanor. Guilt tripping is a great payback when presented in an informal manner.

But if you do have a relationship with a shaky past and are willing to build broken trust again, don’t be afraid to give it that second chance. But remember, second chances only come once.

Place that second wind of trust on someone after evaluating every possible reason why you should and what benefit would come from it. If the answers aren’t reasonable, it’s best to let it go.

Mental mayhem in the new semester

By Evan Dodd Contributor

I had a beautiful schedule worked out for this semester that maximized the efficiency of my time and thrust me headlong into my degree path. Seriously, this thing was like some sort of hybrid cross between the Magna Carta and the “Dark Knight” trilogy; something to be revered by historians for centuries to come.

Unfortunately, that schedule died a horrible and prolonged death. You see, I often don’t deal well with stress — which is putting it lightly, considering I can hear my own agitated heartbeat as I write this column.

The panic started to set in when it was revealed five minutes into my trigonometry course that calculators are not allowed on exams.

And that panic might have dissipated had I not found myself in an upper division economics course surrounded by seniors with IQs that far exceed my own. Three seconds after the class begins, we were neck-deep in a philosophical discussion regarding the role of utilitarianism in the world economy.

All the while, I’m in the back having a full-blown panic attack.

This was about the time that I began to have a mental breakdown. I’m talking a nuclear, “Oh God, someone forgot to push the button,“ implosion of insanity. I assure you, it sounds far more glamorous than it is.

I foolishly fought through the rising levels of crazy and went to my business computers course. I sat in a dazed panic in the back of the room, praying that the professor would sense my plight and sympathize with me.

He did not.

Instead he chose to call on me, which forced me to reveal that I was using all of my concentration to remember the second verse to “Sympathy” by the Goo Goo Dolls. As much as I like to pretend that ‘90s alternative is the solution to all of life’s problems, it would appear that this is not the case.

Anyway, long story short, I ended up back at my dorm frozen with panic and chose the only reasonable course of action to beat the stress.

I took all of my clothes off, dropped all of my classes, cooked two entire packs of bacon and watched “Psych” for a good three hours or so. Really, it was the only logical choice, given my situation.

Pro-tip: Don’t cook bacon naked.

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I can’t even describe the feeling of ultimate freedom I experienced after dropping all of my academic obligations. If it weren’t for the fact that I need you all to keep attending to ensure someone reads these columns, I would highly recommend it.

Luckily I had a startling breakthrough realization about midway through my third straight hour of psychic buddy cop comedy and had the good sense to re-enroll myself into better courses before the government decided to pocket my scholarship money.

Now I’m taking classes that are slightly less trig-y and slightly more conducive to me not hating my life for this entire semester.

This is a concept that seems surprisingly peaceful and freeing.

So I guess I could say that I’ve made some progress this week. Hopefully this was my one mental Armageddon for the year and it will be the smoothest of sailing from here on out.

Granted, I think we all know that won’t actually happen. I’ve already scheduled my next “mid-college crisis” for sometime after 5 p.m. next Wednesday, but at least I have a stable schedule at the moment.

With the exception of finding another job, passing all my classes, planning my future and somehow managing to stay sane, I feel like I’m pretty much set for the rest of this semester.

So with all of that in the bag, I’m really only left with one burning question: Does anyone have any bacon I can borrow?

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MLK: Annual luncheon honors student leadership at UAA CONTINUED FROM COVER Keynote speaker Kenji Yoshino, a New York University law professor, touched on topics from his book, “Covering: The Hidden Assault on our Civil Rights.”

He described “covering” as the concept of groups or individuals masking their minority differences to fit into the mainstream image. He shared his personal experiences with students and urged them to take a closer look at the topic.

Yoshino said the topic of covering is “close to his heart” in an interview.

Guests applauded as the honorees stood up for recognition.

The lot was diverse and seemed to echo the sentiments of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Some honorees were as young as 17 years old. Some had grandchildren. Attire varied from hoodies to business suits.

There were familiar faces and many who are the ones “standing behind the curtains.”

What are the secrets behind the balancing act of a leader?

“I just do it,” said Ashleigh Gaines, president of the Black Student Union.

“Do it correctly the first time so you don’t have to do it again.

Do it with grace, poise and elegance,” she said.

Shortly after the luncheon, Gaines was ready to dive back into work as she plans events for Black History Month, among several other duties.

“I am a firm believer that it takes everyone to help bring about change. Without these strong ties, I wouldn’t have been able to fulfill these many roles,” Miriama Aumavai, Pacific Islander Organization president, said.

Aumavai is also the executive director of the local Polynesian Community Center, is graduating this May and has a wedding coming up this summer.

The youngest guest, Esaiah Aumavae, came to support his mother, Miriama Aumavae, as she accepted her award.

Her deep-rooted ties to her family, friends and culture are her fire, her drive.

She said a quote that best describes her is by philosopher and activist Cornel West who said, “You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people. You can’t save the people if you don’t serve the people.”

“I feel what makes a great leader is someone who is willing to love and serve the people.

Once you accomplish these two then you can truly make a difference in your community,” she said.

Chancellor Tom Case said, “I believe history suggests that our work will never be done.

We have to continue to fight ... keep the fight, keep on marching ahead.”

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Keynote speaker Kenji Yoshino discusses minorities’ struggles with having to assimilate into mainstream culture.

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About 300 attendees gather in the Student Union Cafeteria to commemorate Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s legacy of fighting for human and civil rights.

Dorachos, are great fit COLLEGE for Superbowl weekend Cooking in

Dorachos INGREDIENTS Doritos, ground beef, lettuce, block of cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Dorachos on Superbowl Sunday are the ultimate nacho platter.

It’s not healthy in the slightest, but sometimes it’s OK to let loose a little.

Dorachos were a sometimes treat when I was growing up because visiting relatives didn’t like regular tortilla chips.

When making their nachos, they used Dorito chips instead and, while it’s the unhealthiest dinner imaginable, it is delicious.

Brown a pound of ground beef over medium heat until all the pink is gone.

While doing this, have your kitchen helper shred some cheddar onto a plate. Preshredded cheese works too, but it is more expensive.

Once the beef is browned, drain most of the grease from the pan, but leave a small amount in the bottom. Pour one or two tablespoons of taco seasoning into the pan, depending on how strong you want the flavor, and mix well.

The leftover grease will help evenly distribute the seasoning. Remove the pan from the heat and begin preheating the oven to 300 degrees.

Layer the bottom of a baking pan with Doritos. Nacho cheese flavored Doritos are standard, but try other flavors to for

extra adventure.

Then, evenly distribute the cooked ground beef on top. Then sprinkle your preferred amount of shredded cheese over the beef. Once the oven is heated, put the baking pan in and set the timer for five minutes. This will adequately melt the cheese but keep the chips from getting soggy.

While the Dorachos are baking, wash and shred five or six big leaves of lettuce onto a plate, and take out the salsa and sour cream.

When the oven beeps, remove the baking pan and use a spatula to immediately plate them. Top the meal with the shredded lettuce and your preferred amount of salsa and sour cream.

Guacamole and olives are a nice touch, too.

Tomatoes could dress it up as well, but if the salsa is heavy in tomatoes, then extra may not be necessary.

Dorachos are not an everyday dinner, and I don’t recommend eating them often, because they are unhealthy as can be. But, for the big game and possibly a group of friends watching it with you, it’s the ultimate snack food.

Pair it with a beer and tell your nagging conscience to be quiet so you can have a little fun once in a while.

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A&E Opinion: Guess 2013 Oscar picks to win a few tix

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Ladies and gents, the Oscars are coming!

The Academy’s picks for the best of the best in movies will be announced, and devoted fans everywhere will stomp their feet, throw popcorn at the screen and complain for a week as their favorite nominees are passed over for awards — at least I will be.

I can’t call an Oscar win to save my life. Or maybe it’s because the Academy and I consistently disagree about what deserves a win. In any case, I act like a two-year old when I call it wrong, and plenty of other people treat the Oscars with the same passion a football fan treats the Super Bowl.

Nonetheless, here are my 10 favorite categories and my picks for each one.

If you’d like to get in on the fun, look above to this piece for the entire list of categories and nominees.

Choose one winner for each category and turn it back in to the TNL office in Room 113 of the Student Union by Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

Those guessing the most correct winners will snag free movie tickets.

If there are other contestants with the same number of wins, they get a pair too!

TNL staff and volunteers are not eligible.

Here’s hoping I call a few right this year or have matured from my popcorn-flinging fiasco of last year, at least.

Behold, my favorite categories: Best Picture: “Life of Pi” - I’d love for “Les Mis” to win, but I don’t think it will. “Life of Pi” seems a bit more realistic and deserves it.

Best Actor: Denzel Washington - “Flight” was, in my opinion, fantastic, and most of that came from Washington’s performance.

Best Actress: Jessica Chastain - “Zero Dark Thirty” isn’t a movie I’m fond of, but her acting was top-notch and pretty emotional. Props.

Best Supporting Actor: Robert De Niro - No words are needed.

Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway - I have never cried while listening to “I Dreamed a Dream,” and she is so tragic in “Les Mis” that I tear up every time.

Solid win in my book.

Best Animated Feature Film: “Wreck-It Ralph” “ParaNorman” is to be commended for its inclusion

of an openly gay supporting character, but “Wreck-It Ralph” was fun, full of nerd references from old-school games that adults can relate to and also quite touching.

It deserves an Oscar nod.

Best Costume Design: “Mirror Mirror” - The costumes are bold, bright, imaginative and plentiful. They help transport you to a fairytale world and remind you not to take it too seriously.

Best Director: Ang Lee - “Life of Pi” was too amazing for him not to be recognized for. This film is truly the best as far as directing goes, and Ang Lee is a genius.

Best Music (Original Score): “Skyfall” - No particular reason. I just like this one the most.

Best Music (Original Song): “Safe and Sound” - I know, I know, this one wasn’t even nominated, but it should have been. How can a song this soothing, sad and strangely hopeful be overlooked? I get chills every time I hear it. I’m sure “Pi’s Lullaby” from “Life of Pi” will probably win, but please tell me I’m not the only one to think it’s an injustice that “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” from “Ted” got a nomination when “Safe and Sound” from “The Hunger Games” didn’t?!

The 85th Academy Awards ceremony will show on ABC Feb. 24.

Free concert tickets bring karaoke divas out of the woodwork No money? No problem. KRUA hosts upcoming competitive events awarding free concert tickets to winners.

By Nicole Luchaco Voulnteer

If tuning in to UAA’s college radio station KRUA 88.1 FM is not a part of your daily routine, you’re missing out.

Starting Feb. 4, KRUA will begin a series of epic events that will dole out free tickets to upcoming concerts.

That’s right, free tickets. All you have to do is tune in or show up.

The first of these events is Monday from 1-3 p.m., and the Student Union cafeteria is the place to be.

Upon arrival, you will find a flock of UAA students singing their hearts out in a karaoke battle for a chance to win one of two pairs of free tickets to see folk-pop heartthrob Mat Kearney’s upcoming concert.

There will be four winners total.

First place will receive one coveted pair of tickets.

Second and third place winners will

each receive a gift card. but are underage and consequently canAnd the charismatic “people’s choice” not partake of karaoke in the bar scene,” winner will claim the second pair of tick- said Pleas. ets.

Individuals who want to participate “There will most likely be screen should contact KRUA volunteer coordiprompters, but we are looking for a real nator Jay Baldwin via telephone or email performance here,” and provide KRUA station mantheir name and ager Audri Pleas said. “Because if someone really two favorite “Because if someone knows their stuff, they songs that they really knows their will be perstuff, they could get could get up there with forming at the up there with some some Rick James or Celine event.

Rick James or Celine “We are Dion and absolutely Dion, and absolutely kill it!” looking for kill it!” about six to The winners will -Audri Pleas eight contesbe judged on their KRUA station manager tants to really performance, spirit, put on a show,” creativity, judgeBaldwin said. swooning capabilities and overall pizThis will be classic competitive karazazz. oke at its best, complete with a panel of If you have ever dreamed of being a judges. karaoke diva, this is your time to shine.

There will be three judges, two from “This will be a really great event for KRUA’s staff and a guest judge who has all of those students who love karaoke yet to be revealed.

In addition to the panel, there will be a voting box to determine the “people’s choice” winner.

“We have done eating contests, radio giveaways, etc., but we’ve never really gotten to see anyone earn their tickets.

We thought that this would be a cool alternative,” said Pleas.

“We want them to pick their own songs because we don’t want to hinder their creativity by pre-selecting the music,” she said.

In addition to the karaoke competition, KRUA will be giving away a pair of Mat Kearney concert tickets to lucky callers on air Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. and the day of the concert, Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m.

Anyone who is daring enough to sign up needs to contact Baldwin by Feb. 1 at noon.

He can be reached at 907-786-6808 or uaa_krua6@uaa.alaska.edu.

For more information about these events, visit: http://www.kruaradio.org

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Savage Love returns to UAA for Healthy Sexuality Week

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Dan Savage, international sex columnist and founder of the “It Gets Better” project, is returning to UAA for his fourth “Savage Love Live” performance.

His lecture will be featured during Healthy Sexualities week.

Savage first came to UAA in 2009, and his lecture about relationships and sexuality was so popular that Student Activities brought him back in 2010.

“He came two years in a row, took a year off, and people were begging for him to come again. So we had him again and now again,” Michael McCormick, assistant director of Student Activities, said.

“The year we didn’t bring him back, we got hounded by students saying, ‘Where’s Dan Savage? We need Dan back.’”

Savage’s “Savage Love” column answers questions about love, relationships and sexuality.

The column is printed in over 70 newspapers around the world.

At the UAA event, Savage will be taking questions from the audience and answering them, like his column in but live format.

“You could ask him on a card and get that question answered. Or if you aren’t embarrassed, you could raise your hand and be called,” McCormick said. “And it’s really funny. I mean, people are doubled over laughing.”

McCormick believes that Dan’s way of integrating humor into his talks helps his audiences relate to the topics.

“It kind of takes the edge off it,” he said. “Sometimes you laugh at yourself.”

He also believes that the root of Sav-

age’s lectures is important for students.

“The basic core is human dignity, being truthful, being moral, being straightforward and upfront about what you want, what your desires and expectations are,” he said. “We know that what he will share with students might be profound, even life-saving. And that’s hard to beat.”

“I think some people would really benefit from a healthy relationship lecture,” Logan Mariscal, business admin istration and management sophomore, said.

“In my senior year of high school I came out as bi, so I was really confused and didn’t really have a guide or answers.”

Mariscal has not been to any of the previous lectures Savage has given on campus, but he is considering this one.

English senior Younger Oliver is thinking of going as well.

“Not only is he entertaining, but he can have a positive impact on anyone that is going through a rough time,” she said.

“I probably wouldn’t be brave enough to ask a question, but I think that it would be interesting to listen to conversations about relationships in general.

I could probably use some of the advice given.”

While many admire Savage’s work, others criticize him for supposed racist, misogynist and transphobic views expressed in his talks and columns.

Many also view him as a bully for his alleged anti-Christian remarks at a Seattle high school journalism conference in April 2012.

“I haven’t heard of that,” McCormick said of the controversy around Savage.

According to McCormick, there was a similar situation regarding Arun Gandhi, a guest speaker at a previous Martin Luther King Student Appreciation Lun-

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cheon. McCormick and his team of program coordinators were alerted to a possible controversy surrounding the speaker involving anti-Semitism.

“We went to the source of where the remarks came from. We looked at the comments in the context that they were made. We called a rabbi in town and talked with him, talked with members of the staff who are Jewish and in the end, decided that it still warranted him being here. We personally found that he wasn’t anti-Semitic,” he said.

McCormick explained that, when Student Activities is alerted about something potentially offensive in advance, steps like these are the norm.

If there is anyone on campus who feels that Savage is a poor choice as a speaker for similar reasons, McCormick hasn’t been made aware of their concerns.

“We haven’t heard from those people.

I know I haven’t,” he said.

McCormick went on to say that if there is anyone who would like to address the issue with him, Student Activities would like to hear from them in regards to future events.

He also invites them to come to the talk and address Savage directly.

Dan Savage’s “Savage Love Live” lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.

Tickets for students are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.

Tickets for the general public are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are on sale now and have sold out in past years.

DRINK REVIEW

No-heat-o Mojito, worth the effort

By Kate Lindsley Contributor

The No-heat-o Mojito virgin drink is not a simple mocktail. Its sweet flavor will appeal to both those under and over the drinking age. Despite its minor complexities, a focused attention to detail is well worth the delicious result.

First, make a simple syrup by mixing 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar. Heat this over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, which typically takes no more than two to three minutes.

Fill a Mason jar 3/4 full with cubed ice. Juice one and a half limes into the Mason jar. Roll no more than 1 tablespoon of mint leaves around between your fingers to release the oils and flavor, then add to the drink. Add 2 tablespoons of canned crushed pineapple with about a tablespoon of the liquid in the can. Finally, add a quarter cup of the syrup and top off with water or sparkling soda.

Cover the Mason jar with the lid and shake. When you drink the mocktail, the ice should filter out the mint leaves, but if you still aren’t keen on the possibility of

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eating mint leaves, strain the liquid before you drink it.

The beverage is well suited for a summer occasion, and even more apt for a beach atmosphere.

The taste was sweet from the sugar, tangy and tart from the lime and refreshing from the mint. The flavors as a whole melded together for a cohesive and pleasant flavor.

The mint and ice cool the drink as the scents excite the nose.

The Mason jar is the true star of the show. The recipe mixologists needed to improvise as they were without a true cocktail shaker.

The lid allows for expert control

in shaking throughout the drink, a job normally left to a stir straw.

This drink is a fine substitution for its alcoholic counterpart. The only thing lacking is a true taste of mint, which could be overcome by the addition of extra mint sprigs.

Overall, it is a fun drink with refreshing flavor.

Drink: No-heat-o Mojito Recipe by: Michelle Roy Ingredients: Lime, water, sugar, cubed ice, mint leaves

MOVIE REVIEW

Schwarzenegger’s ‘Last Stand,” a fun homage to the 1980s

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

In the 1980s, action flicks were a dime a dozen. Excessive violence, highly unlikely circumstances, bulky men and pretty women ruled the screen. And, by divine action movie formula, every great flick in the genre had at least one obscenely big gun, such as a Gatling gun or rocket launcher, for the situation. It was like clockwork.

“The Last Stand,” directed by Kim Jee-woon, pays its respects to the movies of old, and while there are some lows, it does its job well.

Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger, “The Expendables 2”) is the sheriff of Sommerton Junction, a small town near the border of Mexico.

It’s the weekend of a big football game, so while half the town is away, Ray and his band of inept officers are left to watch the tumbleweeds. Meanwhile, drug kingpin Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Norlega, “Blackthorn”) escapes from an FBI prisoner convoy and is speeding down towards the border at 200 mph in a stolen vehicle.

When Ray starts to see signs of trouble in his town and hears about the escape, he must pull out all of his tricks

to keep Gabriel from crossing the border and escaping capture.

“The Last Stand” isn’t just an action flick. It’s also a comedy. While both genres are adequately represented, they aren’t necessarily meshed in all the right ways.

Situations meant to be funny lead into serious ones that make the jokes of the previous scene seem out of place and less amusing.

Situations meant to be serious sometimes come off comical, and the value of the moment is sometimes lost.

Possibly the worst part is when the characters set up a joke but don’t end it. When Officer Figuerola (Luis Guzmán, “Departure Date”) puts on a sword and defends his choice to Sheriff Owen by saying, “You never know,” he needs to finish the joke by at least trying to use the sword later on.

He doesn’t.

Another less than awesome trend in the movie is its extreme reliance on coincidence.

Coincidentally, half the town is out supporting its local football team for the one weekend where explosions are happening. Coincidentally, the villain has been driving racecars all his life and can handle speeds of 200 mph for hours on end. There just so happened to be a modified Corvette ZR1, which can reach speeds of 200 mph, on display in a Los Angeles car show immediately before Cortez’s escape, and his lackeys are able to steal it for him. There are plenty more on top of that as well.

While each coincidence is set up appropriately, you can see what its purpose is immediately, and the plot

ends up feeling cheap.

Another issue is that Schwarzenegger isn’t in the movie enough.

He’s barely in the first half, only popping in whenever we need to be reminded that this is supposed to be his comeback role. By the middle he becomes more of the focal point, but by the end, his role as a badass is properly realized.

The people who go to see this movie are going to see Schwarzenegger back in action, not the movie itself. The audience is drawn to him and his name, so unless the rest of the movie is going to be amazing on its own, the whole thing needs to revolve around him.

This film doesn’t do that until it’s nearly too late.

The cons are surprisingly equal to the small good things, like genuine character development in multiple people (a wonderful surprise).

Little to no CGI is detectable, which makes the authenticity if the 1980s action flick ring true.

There is an excess of violence and gore without edging into horror genres, lots of guns and even a welltimed car chase.

The formula is lovingly met and honored, and the action icon audiences want to see is eventually given his appropriate moment of glory.

If you’re on the fence about whether you want to see the movie, join the club.

Even though Schwarzenegger did well in his comeback role, the movie is less than extraordinary, and it may truly end up being his last stand.

08 A&E Toro y Moi: Bull and Me is growing up

By Audri Pleas

KRUA Station Manager Toro y Moi has mellowed out since he started his career in 2009. The album “Anything in Return” is an electronic melodic calamity of synthesizers and drum kits. The third LP from singer and producer Chazwick Bundick, one of the founding fathers of the 80s-orientated chillwave genre, forces listeners to mentally transport themselves to the days when cassette tapes were preferred and colorful knee-high socks were adored.

The album focuses on a failed romance in transition and all the gushy retrospects that come with the territory. But Bundick leaves it void of unnecessary emotional rants and takes on a mature, laissez-faire approach.

Toro y Moi’s previous two albums, 2010’s “Causers of This” and 2011’s “Underneath the Pine,” were dependant on heavy glo-fi, another electronic subgenre, and psychedelic samples. However, “Anything in Return” is a cohesive mix that is riddled with sentimental lyrics.

The lead track, “Say That,” is reminiscent of the swingbeat era that occurred in the early 90s.

The low-fi effects mesh seamlessly with the upbeat tempo of the piano that laces through the song.

“High Living” features subtle undertones provided by a rhythmic bass section during the intro, similar to Los Angeles-based band Fitz and the Tantrums. On top of the inclusion of string instruments, it is very groovy and low key. This track is somewhat of a boy anthem about wining and dining some-

body special. Subsequently, it has the ability to make someone feel like an honorary member of the 1960s actor group the Rat Pack.

Another notable track is “So Many Details,” which was released two months ago as a single. The song encompasses scenarios of wanting to be with someone while the feeling isn’t reciprocated. With lyrics such as “You send my life/Into somewhere /I can’t describe/So many details,” puts emphasis on Bundick’s reluctance to see the relationship fall apart.

“Anything in Return” is a well-thought album that fits together. “Say That,” “High Living” and “So Many Details” may be the three standout tracks, but the other songs are great for living room chilling. This album is a quality listen for any night, whether you go club hopping or embark on a long road trip.

Check out Toro y Moi’s video for “So Many Details” at http:// bit.ly/SV6Ioc/.

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Player choice has been an interesting trend in the gaming industry over the years. It’s been seen as both a blessing (in cases like “Mass Effect” or “Spec Ops: The Line”) and a curse (in cases like “inFamous”), but rarely has any game literally moved me to tears. “The Walking Dead” is one such game.

Most people probably know “The Walking Dead” as a popular TV show based on the comic series by Robert Kirkman. If you’re a fan of the TV show that wants to jump into this game, know that it has more to do with the comic than it does the TV show. And if you’re in the middle of the TV show or comics, rest assured that there are no spoilers in the game for either.

“The Walking Dead” is a point-and-click adventure game

by Telltale Games, the developers who brought properties such as “Sam and Max,” “Homestar Runner” and “Back to the Future” to the adventure game scene.

However, it’s important to note that this is not an action game. If you’re looking for a fun zombie-killing romp along the lines of “Left 4 Dead” or “Dead Rising,” look elsewhere. The main focus of this game is narrative, not action.

And what a narrative. Like its source material, this game has twists, turns, humor, sorrow and even heartbreaking moments. The game puts you in the role of Lee Everett, a criminal on his way to prison when his police escort crashes into a zombie. He seeks shelter in a nearby house, where he finds the emotional heart of the tale: a young girl named Clementine.

Together, Lee and Clem must travel through waves of zombies and face humanity’s darkest and toughest side in order to survive and find someplace safe.

Along the way, the duo

encounters a lot of fantastic characters, some recognizable to fans of the “Walking Dead” mythos and some brand new.

Over the course of the game, Lee must make crucial choices regarding who to trust and whose side he’s really on. For instance, refuse or forget to find heart medication for a grumpy survivor, and he may leave you for dead later when you need his help. Although the overarching story remains the same for every playthrough, how you get there is entirely up to you, and like “Mass Effect,” every player will probably get something different from the experience.

There isn’t much to speak of as far as actual gameplay concerns. A few simple puzzles and quick-time events make up the actual gameplay, and they aren’t very difficult. The easy gameplay isn’t nearly as engaging as the story.So don’t play this game for the puzzles. Play this game for the heart-wrenching narrative it tells. This game is at the pinnacle of interactive storytelling. If you enjoy games like the “Mass Effect” series or previous Lucasarts or Telltale adventure games, this will probably be your thing.

Game: ‘The Walking Dead’ Developer: Telltale Games Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac

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OPINION

EDITORIAL

What if our society had the same attitude toward suicide that we currently have toward abortion?

By Rebecca L. Stapleford Contributor

TNL Staff Being afraid of the dark is not a childhood fear — not in Alaska and not in any city.

Because lurking just beyond one’s sight, a moose could be wondering why a puny human is sloshing through its turf, a dangerous person could be lurking with a weapon and the worst intentions, or a patch of ice could be waiting to render someone unconscious with a bad fall.

For most students, chances are that neither of these things will happen to him or her.

But, to be honest, it’s possible.

About 700-1,000 moose call Anchorage home, according to an Alaska Dispatch article published in May. Reported rape in this city rose to an all-time high from 264 incidents in 2010 to 283 in 2011,

according to The FBI’s Uniform Crime Report data. That’s the highest it’s been in 30 years.

The number of slips and falls on campus may never be known because not all are reported.

And while we cannot live in fear or prevent all accidents from happening, people should be able to expect that this university provide a safe environment.

For the most part, it does.

Last year, the university debuted an emergency text messaging system for students to provide them with campus updates.

The University Police Department is also available everyday at all hours.

There are even emergency call boxes located throughout the campus.

But UAA fails in one area: efficient outdoor lighting.

Any student who has been on

campus after sundown knows that outdoor lighting can range from being adequate to nearly nonexistent.

But rather than complain about bruises and scary encounters to friends, students should find their voice.

At the official UAA Master Plan blog, students can make suggestions about how to improve this university.

Campus officials can’t act upon all suggestions immediately, but this safety issue warrants a long-term investment from everyone at UAA. Officials can’t make improvements about lighting or any other issue unless they know it’s a problem.

They may even take up your suggestion as a solution.

Take part of the conversation about this campus at http://uaamasterplan2012.blogspot.com/.

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Recently, Planned Parenthood, dropped the phrase “prochoice” from its vocabulary but made their commitment to that philosophy clear with a new PR campaign, “You’re not in her Shoes.” It’s designed to convince someone on the fence about abortion that any attempt to dissuade one is insensitive at best and judgmental at worst because one does not know what a woman may be experiencing.

The philosophy underlying this view is clear—abortion is viewed as an individual choice only a woman can make because it concerns her body, her life and her future. Such a view completely ignores the fact that the unborn child’s body will be broken, life will be destroyed, and future will be taken. But for the sake of this argument, let’s focus on the woman and her choice.

Let me postulate a reality where physician assisted suicide is legal for all cases for anyone mentally competent.

If the “You’re Not in Their Shoes Campaign” is applied to this scenario, then supporters have no right to speak against it, especially if they haven’t been suicidal.

Suicide is primarily seen as an individual right because it primarily concerns an individual’s body, their life, and their future.

Such a reality strikes most people as absurd, but I am just taking our current attitudes toward abortion and applying them to suicide.

It is very easy to be insensitive to someone facing a moral crisis, such as an unplanned pregnancy or suicide, and it’s better to help someone face

those issues when one has experienced them.

However, this does not mean that those who have not experienced these circumstances have no say in these matters.

Although some people would argue that my comparison of abortion and suicide is flawed because suicide is often the result of mental illness, that is already addressed in my alternative reality that requires a mental health screening for people, not mandatory for abortions.

Women who are not mentally ill but are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy may only have a few weeks to make a lifealtering choice. That does not lend itself to rational decisionmaking.

Under such pressure, many women can make decisions they regret later.

Suicide forever ends a life and so does abortion. But the closest similarity between the two is that people who see death as a solution to life’s problems do them.

What can we as society do in the face of such despair?

Shrugging off deadly decisions made by despairing individuals because “we’re not in their shoes,” and neglecting to provide resources to help and encourage them to choose life, speaks to the apathy in our society.

We have the obligation to show those who are struggling that death is not the answer to their problems.

This obligation, as a just society, needs to be reflected in our laws so all human life is protected. Failure to do so is not compassionate or progressive in any way.

It is merely cold, indifferent and uncaring.

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Loren Leman, 10th Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, recounts his memories of when the territory of Alaska created a preliminary constitution for its statehood at The National Society of Leadership and Success’ first membership induction ceremony. NSLS is the largest organization on campus with 230 members. Leman gave the crowd advice about leadership and commitment, reminding them, “Sometimes standing strong comes with a price.”

Welcome to our new People page!

Welcome to our new People page!

While The Northern Light strives to give UAA complete coverage, it is impossible for us to be everwhere at once. But we’d love to swing by your event and snap a few photos for our People page.

You’ll also notice our calander below. In an effort to inform people more about what willl be happening throughout the week on campus, we have added this new addition as well!

To request a spot in this section, contact us at 907-783-1434.

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English senior Elyse Bowler promenades with Mike James, during a Contra dance lesson Wednesday night in the Student Union Cafeteria. Brian DeMarcus, co-coordinator for dance at the 24th annual Folk Festival, said the lesson combined contra dancing, which originates from England and France, with square dancing from the southern states in America. Student Activities sponsored the event.

WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEK? TUESDAY, JAN 29

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10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody'; Kimura Gallery: 'jabberwocking: the drawings of karen bondarchuk'; Daily Den Morning 12:00pm: Indigenous Values Gathering 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 4:00pm: Commons Market: fresh groceries on campus; FTC Open Lab 5:00pm: CANCELLED: Passport Series 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 7:00pm: Men's Basketball: UAA vs. Central Washington

7:00pm: Men's Basketball: UAA vs. Northwest Nazarene 7:07pm: Hockey: UAA vs. Colorado College 7:30pm: 'Music for a While: A Song Recital'

MONDAY, FEB 4 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody' 10:00am: Kimura Gallery: 'jabberwocking: the drawings of karen bondarchuk' 10:00am: Fidelity representative on campus 10:00am: Daily Den Morning 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 5:00pm: Eowyn Ivy presents 'Snow Child' 5:30pm: Free workout class 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening

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9:00am: FTC Open Lab 10:00am: Kimura Gallery: 'jabberwocking: the drawings of karen bondarchuk'; Daily Den Morning 11:00am: Civil Rights Resource Fair; Student Involvement Fair 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 5:00pm: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody' Opening Reception 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 7:30pm: Community Cinema presented by Student Activities

9:00am: DEADLINE for Student Showcase submissions 10:00am: Kimura Gallery: 'jabberwocking: the drawings of karen bondarchuk' 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody' 1:00pm: Club Council Meeting 3:00pm: USUAA Student Government Assembly 7:00pm: Neuroscientist Lise Eliot discusses mysteries of the baby brain 7:07pm: Hockey: UAA vs. Colorado College 11:59pm: Deadline for submitting to Understory 2013

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9:00am: Advising Resources & Support for Faculty 10:00am: Kimura Gallery: 'jabberwocking: the drawings of karen bondarchuk'; Daily Den Morning 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 2:30pm: FTC Open Lab 4:00pm: Commons Market: fresh groceries on campus 5:00pm: Dr. Lyn Freeman presents 'Evidence-Based Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention and Recovery, Part 1' 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 7:00pm: Cabin Fever Debates: Introductory session

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SPORTS

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013

Seawolves go 1-1 in back-to-back meets PHOTOS COURTESY SAM WASSON/UAA ATHLETICS

By Keon McMillan Volunteer

The Seawolves pulled off a win despite a close scoring margin in Friday’s gymnastics meet against the Seattle Pacific Falcons. Freshman gymnast M’rcy Matsunami was a stunner in this one, leading the ‘Wolves to a 191.675-191.575 victory.

Great overall performances from Falcons’ sophomores Sydney Clark and Shannon Escarra — who took second and third — weren’t enough to edge the home team.

Matsunami scored a staggering 38.675, which was the meet’s high-score.

That number placed her in the parallel bars and balance beam and was good enough to get her first in the vault.

Emily Petersen represented as an upperclassman and had a career night, placing in two events.

Her performance helped get the Seawolves their first win in 38 meets against their innerdivision rivals.

Senior Corrine Wise delivered on both the floor exercise and vault, scoring a 9.775 in each event. Freshman Stefany

SPORTS BRIEFS

Mayor KJ tells Seattle ‘Don’t celebrate too early’ SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had a stern warning for Seattle SuperSonics fans who are excited about the prospect of the NBA returning to the Puget Sound next season.

“Don’t celebrate too early,” he said.

In front of a cheering City Hall crowd filled with fans and public officials, Johnson introduced the first part of his four-step plan to keep the Sacramento Kings in California’s capital city.

The three-time NBA All-Star turned mayor unveiled 20 local investors who have pledged at least $1 million each to be part of a group that would buy the franchise. Johnson said the major partner he hopes will anchor the last-ditch deal to keep the Kings from moving to Seattle will be revealed soon.

“We’ve been here before,” Johnson said. “Our backs have been against the wall. They told us it wasn’t going to happen. But each and every step along the way, as long as there is time on the clock, our community always finds a way to stand up for itself.”

Unlike the last two years, Sacramento is up against a group that already has signed agreements to acquire the Kings and build a new arena for the franchise.

Freshman gymnast M’rcy Matsunami sours off the vault during Friday night’s competition against SPU.

Bryan was also a key player on the floor, putting up an individual score of 9.525.

However, it was the floor exercise that turned into the team’s Achilles heel in their 192.225-191.200 loss Saturday night.

“I feel like we did well, but we just always seemed to get crushed on floor,” said Bryan.

“We could have done better — SPU is definitely a beatable team.”

The Seawolves will look to add another win when they welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles to town. The meet takes place at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Wells Fargo Sports Complex

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Freshman gymnast Kayli Davies performs on the floor against SPU during Friday night’s competition.

Previewing the Seawolves’ matchup

NFL lifts suspension of Saints coach Sean Payton NEW YORK (AP) Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints.

Payton’s season-long suspension for his role in the Saints’ bounty program was lifted

by NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, nearly two weeks earlier than expected.

Payton, along with assistant head coach Joe Vitt, general manager Mickey Loomis, and four players including Jonathan Vilma, was suspended after an investigation found the club had a performance pool offering cash rewards for key plays, including big hits. The player suspensions eventually were overturned.

“I clearly recognize that mistakes were made, which led to league violations,” Payton said in a statement. “Furthermore, I have assured the commissioner a more diligent protocol will be followed.”

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Junior Jordan Kwas scores the only point against the Wisconsin Badgers during Saturday night’s away game. The ‘Wolves were beat 2-1. They take on the Colorado College Tigers this weekend.

The expectations were high for the incoming class.

By Thomas McIntyre If coach Shyiak was right about one guy, Sports Editor it was the left-handed forward from Saskatchewan, Canada, Blake Tatchell.

The Seawolves will clash with the ColTatchell came into last weekend’s double orado College Tigers Friday and Saturday dip against Wisconsin as the team’s lead night. point man, with four goals and nine assists.

This is an important set of He certainly looks like a games. They are opportunipiece the program can build ties for the green and gold to The Seawolves around. salvage what has turned into a Another one of the rooktake on the disappointing season of hockie investments showed some Colorado ey. returns in the Seawolves’ The club finished last sea- College Tigers Jan. 18 tie against Minneson with a record of 10-25-2. this weekend sota State.

This year’s team will have to Freshman forward Bobat 7:07 p.m. turn it on if they’re going to at

by Murphy, who’s a homeat the Sullivan least match that win total. town product, knocked in a A reason for the Seawolves’ Arena. clutch game-tying goal with rocky campaign could be how less than three minutes to much youth is on the roster. play in regulation.

The team added eight new The results haven’t been freshmen over the offseason and had no everything they hoped and planned for, but intentions of letting them learn from the there’s a lot to be gained from young guns bench. getting time on the ice. Developing these Before the year kicked off, head coach players now could lead to success in the Dave Shyiak said that he thought the rook- future. ies would compete for starting jobs.

Despite the youth movement, this is still

a team led mostly by upperclassmen.

Junior forward Matt Bailey, and senior forwards Jordan Kwas and Alex Gellert are all top five in points for the ‘Wolves.

There have been holes in the Seawolves’ defense, but they’ve specialized in penalty killing. In that department, the team ranks ninth overall in the nation.

For the Seawolves to come out victorious this weekend, those holes in the defense will have to close.The Tigers’ boast a foursome of double-digit goal scorers.

Senior forwards Rylan Schwartz and William Rapuzzi — who have both topped the 30-point mark this season — spearhead the Tigers’ attack.

As great as those two have been, their Tigers are still hovering around the bottom half of the WCHA. Handling that Tigers offense will be a challenge, but the Seawolves are looking at two winnable games this weekend.

Next week the Seawolves will hit the road to Houghton, Michigan where they’ll take on the Michigan Tech Huskies.

They are back home Feb. 15 and 16 in tilts against Nebraska Omaha.

As always, those games are at the Sullivan Arena and the puck drops at 7:07 p.m.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) A young man who testified at a child sex abuse trial last summer that former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky tickled and grabbed him in a campus shower in 1998 sued him, his charity and the university.

The man, previously described as Victim 6 in court papers, filed the federal lawsuit in Philadelphia as John Doe 6, claiming that Sandusky’s behavior was “ratified” by The Second Mile charity and Penn State and that the organizations acted with reckless indifference to his rights. He is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.

The lawsuit alleges that Penn State intentionally didn’t oversee Sandusky properly and failed to report him to authorities when he was suspected of abusing children, allowing him to commit “his criminally outrageous and depraved acts.”

It claims Penn State and The Second Mile “turned a blind eye to Sandusky’s sexual exploitation” of children and “fostered a culture and/or code of silence” that kept abuse allegations from being reported.

The lawsuit says Sandusky used The Second Mile, which he founded in the 1970s, as a “`hunting ground’ for victims of his perverted desire to sexually abuse minor boys.” The charity, in an email from official David Woodle, said it would respond to the lawsuit “through the legal process.”

Penn State declined to comment. Messages left for Sandusky’s civil lawyers in New Jersey were not immediately returned.

Briefs compiled from GoSeawolves. com and the Associated Press

by Thomas McIntyre.

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Dissecting Super Bowl XLVII SUPER BOWL

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ILLUSTRATION BY NICK FOOTE

By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor

The narratives surrounding this matchup run deeper than Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh. Outside of the bro-down, we’re looking at a pair of filthy quarterbacks, an evolved 49ers offense, two violent defenses, Ray Lewis’ insane warrior spirit and more.

From a statistical standpoint, the 49ers have this game sewed up. For example, they finished the season fifth and second in the Football Outsiders’ offensive and defensive efficiency ratings. The Ravens came in at 13 and 19. However, if games were played on paper, the Ravens would be 1-2 in the playoffs.

The 49ers and Ravens are known for their respective defenses, but in a surprising twist, my most compelling factor in Sunday’s game has nothing to do with that side of the ball. This is like the time “Lost” did that crazy thing no one was expecting.

Instead, I’m going with the two guys under center.

I wrote about the 49ers and their dominance back in the Sept. 25 issue of TNL. Most of that story holds up fine, but there’s one part that holds up about as well as anything the nu metal genre produced between 1998 and 2002.

I’m talking about the Alex Smith section.

Alex Smith, 49ers quarterback, died in week nine, while Alex Smith, 49ers clipboard holder, was born.

Smith involuntarily took a step back so the offense could take a step forward.

With Smith concussed, Colin Kaepernick laid claim to the starting job. In doing so, he unlocked a whole new chapter of the 49ers’ playbook. They stopped having to rely on shot plays to pick up big gains through the air, and their running game became twice as scary.

Kaepernick spent his college career orchestrating head coach Chris Ault’s pistol offense at Nevada. He’s now doing the same thing in San Francisco.

Kaepernick’s ability in the pistol offense has allowed the 49ers to add a read-option wrinkle to their ground attack. Basically, Kaepernick takes the snap, scans the defense, and decides whether to hand the ball off or to

keep it for himself. It’s simple in theory, but making the correct reads and capitalizing off of them can have a high learning curve.

A gazelle doesn’t move as fast and beautifully as Kaepernick does. Yet, the plays he makes with his arm are equally as impressive as the ones he makes with his legs.

A former baseball pitcher, Kaepernick was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2009. It was either pitch for the Cubs or get abused by 250-pound linebackers every Sunday; he made the right choice.

No. 7’s arm strength only has one equivalent in the NFL. At times it can even work against him. He likes to put heat on every ball he throws, which can upset open wide receivers going across the middle. Despite that — and the occasional happy feet in the pocket — he’s been fantastic at getting the football where it needs to go.

Oh yeah, the one guy with an arm as powerful as Kaepernick’s? That’d be Joe Flacco.

Flacco is a stud. He probably won’t steal Tom Brady’s UGG sponsorship out from under him, but he will outplay him in AFC Championship Games.

Flacco’s composure is off the charts. A mediocre regular season didn’t detour him from exploding in the playoffs. His postseason numbers are sick: 853 yards, eight touchdowns, zero interceptions and over nine yards an attempt.

Nobody throws the long ball better than Flacco, and the Ravens aren’t afraid to let him loose. Although, if the 49ers keep safeties deep, he’s proven he can cut teams up in the middle with darts to Anquan Boldin and Dennis Pitta.

But you can bet on a few deep strikes to Torrey Smith. “Torrey Smith fly routes” are the new “Joey Galloway deep post routes.” I could sit and watch Smith run fly’s in an empty practice facility. Speed really does kill.

Kaepernick and Flacco are two young and dangerous quarterbacks who are similar in talent, but very different in style. I think their play will be the most interesting and important aspect of the game.

As stated before, these are violent defenses. Both

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units give Tackling 101 lessons every Sunday. They are not without faults, though.

The 49ers struggled to get pressure in their conference game. Most of the time they sent just four rushers in order to avoid getting torched by Matt Ryan. This plan worked as a stopgap, but the pocket stayed clean enough for Ryan to lay 24 first half points on them. They can’t let Flacco have that kind of a head start.

The Ravens suffered from poor linebacker play against the Patriots. Paul Kruger, Ray Lewis, Dannell Ellerbe, and Terrell Suggs all had pretty whatever games. That group’s play needs to improve if they don’t want Kaepernick, LaMichael James, and Frank Gore to bulldoze.

The Ray Lewis story is unreal. He’s the greatest linebacker of all time and a second ring would highlight what an incredible leader and motivator he’s become. I put it that way because, minus all of his intangibles, the current version of Lewis is an average football player.

Lewis is nearly useless in coverage and his heralded double-digit tackle totals are a bit hollow. He’s a solid run-stopper but has trouble getting penetration nowadays. His issues were amplified against the Patriots, whose linemen beat him up at the second level.

To emphasize this point, I’ll put Lewis’ 14-tackle day in Foxboro against Aldon Smith’s single-tackle game in Atlanta. A glance at the box score would suggest Lewis was better. A glance at the game tape would show what a disruption Smith was to the Falcons’ running game in addition to all of the hurries he tallied.

On the other hand, only two of Lewis’ 14 tackles were defensive stops near scrimmage, while the rest were made downfield and had little impact. Don’t be fooled into thinking Lewis is anywhere close to the same guy he was when he played his first Super Bowl in 2000.

The 49ers and Ravens present an endless list of story options for the media. But it’s the potential game of football these two teams could have that gets me amped.

John Harbaugh rooming with Brian Pillman (former WWE wrestler and lunatic) in college is a close second, of course.

I have no stone cold guarantee pick for Sunday. I’ll say that the 49ers should win, and it is likely that they will.

And the final score is likely to be 27-20. And I will most likely cry the second Randy Moss touches the Lombardi Trophy.

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The coming week is likely to require a far more in-depth understanding and appreciation of circumstances both large and small, expected and unexpected, fleeting and permanent -- and all who really want to make progress at this time had better be ready to devote a good deal of time to the proper study of what is going on all around them at this time. This week, assumptions can only serve to confuse and cloud the major issues -- at best! At worst, they can do serious harm, especially to those who are dependent upon others for their care and safety. It's a good time to cozy up to those who are most trusted, as they will play major roles all week long. Those who are trying to negotiate special treatment of some sort may want to postpone such efforts until the prevailing winds are more conducive to general agreement about such things. Those who are trying to make meaningful changes in their lives may find help in the most unlikely of places.

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(Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Trouble may result from any attempts to get what you want without going through the proper channels this week. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Any attempts to pull the wool over another's eyes this week can only lead to confusion that pulls you under with everyone else.

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(March 21-April 4) -- You'll come to some important conclusions this week based on a few accidental encounters that leave you quite impressed. (April 5-April 19) -- That which is not said this week may prove far more important than anything clearly and explicitly explained.

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(June 21-July 7) -- You can expect someone to interrupt you in some way midweek, causing you to backtrack and then pick up where you left off. (July 8-July 22) -- Quality control may prove a central issue all week long. You can't afford to settle for that which is sub-standard.

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There's no need to sugar-coat that which everyone needs to hear and understand. Tell it like it is. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Before you head off in a new and exciting direction, you'll have to tend to a few tedious and routine chores. Don't be a slacker!

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can find a way to make the impossible possible this week -- or at least to make it seem as though you have. Perception counts for much. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you got the short end of the stick -- but take another look, and rejoice!

(Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You are eager to follow someone else's lead this week, but you may find that you have one or two ideological objections. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What begins innocently enough as the week opens may prove to be something you should avoid at all costs.

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may get so wrapped up in your own preparations this week that you never really get anything started. Don't be slow to act! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -You'll have the chance to relive something through the prism of someone else's point of view this week.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Consider adopting behavior that is more conducive to mental and physical health. You may not be treating yourself well! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It may be difficult to adopt a whole new pattern of behavior, but it is necessary this week -- and you can do it!

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The KRUA chart also incorrectly displayed the top ten artist albums last week. To view last week’s chart, visit http://www.kruaradio.org/the-music/charts/.

CLARIFICATION: In the Jan. 22 issue of The Northern Light, the Hockey photos are not credited. Alisha Goldberger shot the top two photos. Alejandra Buitrago shot the smaller photo. Both are students in the JPC commercial photography course.

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