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Disgustlingly happy couples and other horrors

Advice for landing that dream job

Green Fee Board seeking proposals

Mayor Dan Sullivan addresses campus and social issues at Q&A

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Oliver Petraitis, Green Fee Board chairman, discusses the need for student sustainability proposals Feb. 8.

By J.Almendarez

editor@thenorthernlight.org After two semesters of collecting cash, the Green Fee Board is soliciting student proposals for sustainability projects on campus.

The board has a starting budget of $34,182, funded by a $3 per student charge that began last semester.

Oliver Petraitis, Green Fee Board chairman, said that while the most common example for sustainability are the solar panels the University of Alaska Fairbanks students funded with their green fee, the options are immense.

He said other examples of projects could be replacing paper towels with hand dryers in bathrooms, or something like USUAA Senator Max Bullock’s Bike Share program.

“We have pretty broad allowances in what we’ll accept for proposals,” he said.

But while the projects can have a ripple effect on community sustainability, proposals must directly affect the university first.

“It’s all about the school and the student body,” he said.

In the bi-weekly Green Fee Board meeting Feb. 8, members also discussed the need to hire a student to fill the Green

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Mayor Dan Sullivan talks with civil engineering junior Andrew Gray about how people can prepare for a future in public office. Sullivan recommends helping community council members with local projects or shadowing them in day to day tasks. He also informed Gray about internships in the mayor’s office. “I’ll be the next Dan Sullivan,” Gray said later.

By Keldon Irwin

news@thenorthernlight.org Students eager with questions enjoyed a complimentarycontinental breakfast as Mayor Dan Sullivan took his seat beside USUAA Senator Andrew Lessig in the Student Union upstairs lounge Feb. 6.

Max Bullock, business management sophomore, opened the Q&A session with a public safety inquiry.

“I was wondering what the municipality was doing to try and combat that (high murder rates in Anchorage) and

reduce murder rates,” Bullock said.

Sullivan answered, “The murder rate is not up, and in fact, the overall crime rate in Anchorage is on the decline and has been for three years.”

Sullivan said he brought in an assessment team when he was first elected mayor to ensure the police department was “deploying their resources in the most efficient manner to be most effective in fighting crime.”

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UAA student builds first public library in Tonga islands

Valentine chocolate fun at the bookstore

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Den Sessions, students performing for the sake of performing

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Advanced bakery students: left to right Michelle Taylor, Cynthia Apone, Sarah Rountree.

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The Student Union Den, a location students mostly associate with free food, turns into something else — a music hub every other Thursday.

“I wanted a place for students to present their own musical talents where everyone else can see them,” Mark Williams, music education senior and a student manager for Student Union and Commuter Student Services, said. “Majority of the time I spend in the Arts building, where there are musicians all the time performing in the lobby, performing in the practice rooms and performing in front of each other. But they don’t really get an opportunity to perform on other parts of campus.”

Ukulele player Theddaeus Gauta, architect engineering freshmen, attended the second Den Sessions Feb. 7.

“I used to come over to this side (of the campus), but not much. Usually I’m on the arts side making music there,” he said.

All of Gauta’s classes are on the west side of campus, but his free time is generally spent in the Fine Arts Building to play music, rather than spending time in the Student Union.

He said there really wasn’t anything for him in the middle.

“Now there is,” he said.

First conceived last semester, Den Sessions didn’t get its first start until Jan. 24.

A total of 10 performers attended, and about 40 spectators came and went throughout the evening.

Willliams said that despite running around to set up the event that first Thursday, it was the students who put forth the effort to start a sign up sheet for performers.

Many of the students who played at the first two events were from Williams’ personal connections, but they weren’t

By Nita Mauigoa

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Kato Ha’unga collected over 50,000 books for project..

By Nita Mauigoa

features2@thenorthernlight.org It started with remnants of torn up, soggy books.

When UAA student Kato Ha’unga got news about the 2009 tsunami that ripped through her homeland, Tonga, she frantically called her family to check if everyone was alive.

Her uncle answered in native Tongan language, “Io, ka ‘oku maumau kotoa ai u tohi a tamaiki,” which translates to: “Yes, but all the books are damaged.”

A fiery passion ignited within Ha’unga. She spent a lot of time and money sending books to her family from Anchorage, and they were destroyed so simply in one event.

Ha’unga decided it was time to start the first public library in Tonga, and her dream is coming into fruition with the help of dozens of organizations — from offices on campus to U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, to the U.S. Navy.

Life In Tonga

Tonga is the only remaining kingdom in the Polynesian islands today.

It’s made of 176 islands, and only 52 of those are inhabited.

Students in the school systems of Tonga are taught to leave the islands to seek secondary education in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Some return home after finishing secondary education. However, most remain overseas and take on the

responsibility of sending money and goods, like books back to the families left in the islands.

Ha’unga was born in Alaska, but she was raised with her grandmother in Haveluloto on the island of Tongatapu, before returning back to attend UAA. “I grew up reading books. That was the only thing to expose me beyond the beach to the world outside of Tonga,” Ha’unga said. “When I first saw this business girl in a magazine, I wanted to be a business girl too. I remember running and waving at planes and imaging one day that I’m going to be in that airplane.”

The Project

A number of news sources have chronicled Ha’unga’s project in depth over the course of nearly four years, including the Anchorage Daily News, the Alaska Dispatch and the campus news feature “I am UAA.” Ha’unga’s collection started with four books from a “free” cart outside the UAA bookstore, then the book collecting frenzy swept throughout Alaska.

Ha’unga cited several donators such as Rick Mystrom, former Anchorage mayor; Lynnette Sullivan, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan’s wife; and Judge Pamela Washington of the Anchorage District Court. The Anchorage Loussac Library and UAA Bookstore have donated pallets of books. The UAA WOLFcard office donated a truck full of books as well. Other organizations

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Chocolate. Some revere it as an aphrodisiac, a food of love or lust. For others it is a sinful pleasure that evokes guilt and self-loathing.

Then there are those who simply enjoy it and move on.

Whatever your relationship with chocolate may be, all are invited to join Chef Vern Wolfram from the Department of Culinary Arts and Hospitality at 1 p.m.

Feb. 13 in the UAA Bookstore, for a free Valentine’s Day chocolate art demonstration.

Assisting him will be students from his advanced baking class.

“People who come are served all these different chocolates — white, dark, bittersweet, European. It’s common sense to be treated royally and to be pampered while Chef Vern talks about the chemical nature of chocolate,” Rachel Epstein, special events coordinator of the bookstore, said.

Epstein said Wolfram holds chocolate demonstrations at the bookstore throughout the year with events, such as “Lucky Chocolates” during St. Patrick’s Day. There are times Wolfram brings chocolate facemasks, treasure boxes and fondues to dip bread in.

Students will sample an array of goodies for this event. Epstein said that something new and surprising will be at the event. There will also be “fancier” displays for sale.

“This year we made heart-shaped chocolate boxes that will be filled with truffles and other chocolate treats that will be available for purchase in honor of Valentine’s Day. They make great gifts for your sweetheart, or a very comforting consolation if you’re on your own this Valentine’s Day,” Wolfram’s lab aide Sammi Wagner said.

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Career fair, Green Fee Board on USUAA docket

By Keldon Irwin

news@thenorthernlight.org Students looking for work have the opportunity to meet with at least 19 employers hiring people for summer, parttime and full-time jobs.

Stephanie Whaley, internship and experiential learning coordinator at the University Center, said a career fair is scheduled to take place Feb. 14 and invited students and college graduates seeking employment to attend.

During the Feb. 8 Union of Students at the University of Alaska Anchorage meeting, she also urged students to wear business attire and bring resumes to the fair.

“Most of the employers show up by 8 a.m. Go-getters show up at 7:30 a.m.,” Whaley said.

The fair is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Students interested in volunteering at the fair can be part of the “career crew,” helping set up tables and offering other assistance throughout the day.

Whaley said most people on the career crew were offered jobs last year because volunteer work displays the kind of ambition most employers seek in new hires.

For more information, call UAA Career Services Center at 907-786-4513.

In other news, Senator Max Bullock said the Student Academic Affairs Committee met with Bruce Schultz, vice chancellor of student academic affairs, last week.

According to Bullock, Schultz discussed the Stay on Track program.

Several survey questions for a future survey were drafted regarding the program.

Some of the questions asked about what inhibits people from staying on their graduation path; and what are people’s best and worst UAA experiences.

Senator Johnnie Templeton of the Sustainability Committee said he is planning many student events for March and

April.

“We’re working on a band as well,” Templeton said.

The Greek Council Representative, congratulated Bullock and Senator Mabil “Mo” Duir on their second presentation to the Greek Council in attempts to receive recognition as a temporary UAA fraternity.

Duir reported on behalf of the Board of Cultural Awareness.

He said the diversity action council wants to have an April meeting for student leaders, but no details are available yet.

Templeton said travel board applications are due soon.

Any student or organization seeking a travel grant from UAA must have their applications turned in by Feb. 15.

Vice President Andrew McConnell said the Green Fee Board is reviewing 10 applicants for a green fee assistant.

He said no one is officially hired yet and the position is open until filled. He said those interested in the position can apply at uakjobs.com. There is a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5.

Senator Andrew Lessig said the General Education Review Assessment Board meets this week.

It’s the last of the board’s sessions assessing other college’s general education standards.

Following this week, they will determine how other schools’ standards can modify UAA’s general education requirements.

With a unanimous 12-0 vote, Lessig was appointed to UAA Assembly.

A new change implemented this semester is the livestreaming of USUAA meetings.

The stream can found on the USUAA Facebook page.

McConnell suggested a possible five or 10 year USUAA Master Plan to give direction to future members.

USUAA has a very high turnover rate and he believes this may be a progressive step toward bettering USUAA for future students.

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MAYOR: Students participate in Q&A session CONTINUED FROM COVER

After observing the structure of the police department, the team made several strategic recommendations about how to fight crime in Anchorage.

Among several things, they suggested “community policing.”

“What we’ve done is we’ve started to assign police officers in particular areas that is their beat every day so they get to know the people in these neighborhoods…,” Sullivan said.

He went on to explain how this builds a trusting relationship, which creates a more efficient patrol of the entire city.

According to Sullivan, crime in Anchorage has reduced in five of seven major crime categories, including murder. He said there are 14-20 murders reported annually in Anchorage.

He also said there are fewer crimes reported annually in Anchorage now than there were in 1981, even though Anchorage’s population has grown 70 percent since then.

Sullivan then discussed how Anchorage has used recent surpluses from the annual budget to fund several things “on the books” that “needed to be taken care of.”

When building Glenn Square, contaminated soil was accidentally moved to another piece of municipal property by mistake.

“It took about $1 million to clean up that PCB-laden property…,” Sullivan said.

He also said the Kincaid soccer fields were accidentally tainted with lead by the contractors.

An additional $1 million was used to clean that property.

A $3.5 million loan from the city’s electric utilities was also paid off with some of the surplus funds.

The mayor later said Forbes named Anchorage the number-one city in America for jobs.

Between the military bases and the Port of Anchorage, which receives 85 percent of all locally imported goods, the mayor said there is “probably no better place in America for job opportunities” than Anchorage.

His statement is not entirely true. In 2010, Anchorage was rated the third mid-size city in the United States for jobs by Forbes.

Mabil “Mo” Duir, English and political science sophomore, asked the mayor what parents, the Anchorage School District, the Anchorage Police Department and McLaughlin Alternative School can do to end the cycle of students who are consistently in and out of the school.

The mayor did not answer Duir’s question.

He instead diverted the conversation to the importance of learning English for non-native speakers.

Sullivan said there is a 90 percent chance he will not run against Senator Mark Begich in the next election.

He did not say why.

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Mayor Dan Sullivan finishes answering questions from the crowd at a Q& A lecture Feb. 6. USUAA Senator Andrew Lessig helped organize the annual event..

The city of Anchorage is currently being sued for the recent ban against sitting on Anchorage sidewalks.

A pre-submitted comment about the ban read, “The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the city of Anchorage for the recent ban on sitting on the sidewalk, which was aimed at preventing panhandling.”

Lessig said the group believes this is a violation of civil liberties.

The mayor explained the reasoning behind the ban.

“We don’t have any problem with somebody sitting down and eating on the sidewalk,” Sullivan said. “But when people start taking public space and turning it into their own private space, that’s taking from everyone.”

He also said officials followed the same logic supporting the ban on camping in non-recreational parks to come to a conclusion on the sidewalk ban.

According to Sullivan, there is a panhandling ban in downtown Anchorage.

In other areas of town, there are also laws prohibiting panhandlers from walking into the street to solicit or collect money.

It is also against the law for drivers to lure panhandlers into the road.

Sullivan said San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, have similar laws banning sitting on sidewalks.

He also said the similar laws in these other cities have already been tested in a court of law, and they have not

been revoked.

Another pre-submitted question asked the mayor if he would like to see non-partisan elections spread from local elections to statewide or nationwide elections.

“There is no such thing as a democrat or republican pothole,” Sullivan said, about his stance on nonpartisan local elections.

He said he sees many more drastic stances on national issues than with local city management.

Bruce Schultz, vice chancellor of Student Academic Affairs, pre-submitted a question reading, “What are you doing to improve our young people’s readiness to go to college in the Anchorage School District and in the Anchorage area?”

Schultz asked that Lessig note 50 percent of incoming freshman at UAA take “zero level courses,” whichSullivan also called “remedial high school” classes in order to advance to university-level courses.

Sullivan said last year’s Mayor Education Summit, which gathered 100 local educators and faculty members and seven national education experts, ranked Anchorage in comparison to other cities in the country.

According to Sullivan, the nine-minute video summing up these results can be found at muni.org/educationsummit.

Sullivan believes the process of receiving a teaching degree should be more rigorous.

BOARD: Student job for Green Fee Board Assistant vacant CONTINUED FROM COVER

Fee Board Assistant position.

Vice President Andrew McConnell said, “I’d like to get somebody hired. That would be my goal (for the next meeting).”

But he said if a good candidate has not applied, the board might have to wait to hire somebody.

He also said USUAA adviser Paula Fish is helping develop evaluation criteria for ranking each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.

As of Friday, 10 candidates have applied for the job posting.

Sustainability Director Paula Williams said the job requires students to take notes during meetings, gather proposals from students and screen proposals to ensure they meet requirements by the board.

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The Green Fee is the result of the fall 2011 UAA general election, when students voted 167-122-29 for the fee, after receiving a 12-1 assembly approval from USUAA. Proposals must be complete and well written, have a budget plan and support the Green Fee Board’s goal to bring sustainability efforts to campus. Student proposals must also have the endorsement of an “expert,” faculty or staff adviser and have three recommendation letters, according to the USUAA website.

For more information about the Green Fee Board visit http://www.uaa.alaska. edu/unionofstudents/greenfee.cfm. To apply for the green fee assistant position, visit http://uakjobs.com/.

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Black History: Our stories, our history

By Nita Mauigoa

Assistant Features Editor Among a sea of African-Americans who have contributed positively to American history, names like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks are iconic. But there are living legends right here on campus who continually build that history through inspirational triumphs.

A panel of African-American staff and students, along with special guest speakers, hosted the “Our Stories” event in honor of Black History Month where they shared stories about their ancestors, growing up and their hopes for the future.

While recalling life as a child in the South, Vara Allen-Jones, assistant professor of counseling said she still feels the presence of her family around her today.

“I grew up with a circle of Black women. You remember those strong Black grandmas? That was them.”

Allen-Jones said as she laughed.

Curtis Hamilton, information advisor for Student Affairs remembered growing up with his grandfather who had to work tirelessly to support 17 children.

“Generational wealth—this is something that growing up we didn’t have. So I told myself that if I start that now, my grandchildren will have a life of wealth,” he said.

Hamilton touched on his role here at UAA and spoke about a young African-American student who was incredibly book-smart with nearly a 4.0 GPA, yet lacked the know-how on applying for college and continuing secondary education.

It struck a chord with him.

He keeps in mind his responsibility to help students reach their potential with patience and care.

The discussion facilitator, Donna Bozeman brought up retention rates and asked the panelists about their plans when it comes to black students and students of color.

“For students of color, we can take things from people who love us. But we need to acknowledge the isms that exist today like sexism, racism,” AllenJones said. “If a student says, ‘I don’t like going to class because this professor doesn’t like me’, that’s when I pull them aside and give them a reality check that their work is raggedy and they need to stop making excuses and get

African-American staff and faculty come together to share stories about black history.

it together.”

Sarah Jones, physical education and psychology major, said that a goal she has in mind is to start resource progams for students so the retention rate will increase.

Ronnie Woodward, retired Air Force chief master sergeant, spoke about the lessons his parents taught him growing up in Mississippi.

“The first time I was introduced to integration was in 1970. Before that time the school was all black,” Woodward said. “At first it was a little rough.

But after a while people warmed up and we started playing with each other and did anything we wanted to do just like everybody else.”

“I applaud Dr. King who had the courage to stand up and fight against discrimination along with others,” Woodward continued. “He had his dream but what is

“That’s when I pull them aside and give them a reality check that their work is raggedy and they need to stop making excuses and get it together.”

–Vara Allen Jones

Aphrodisiacs for Valentine’s Day

By Vicente Capala

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It is Valentine’s season.

Stores are setting up the best chocolate deals, restaurants are opening up more reservations and jewelry stores are practically throwing their diamonds out of their cases. Romance blooms more during this time than any other holiday. But if you are looking for a boost in romantic intrigue between you and your partner, consider trying aphrodisiacs for the special occasion.

Aphrodisiacs are food thought to have special properties that give the user a fuller sense of sexual appetite and pleasure. The term “aphrodisiac” comes from the same root as the name of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.

Many people are skeptical of the power of natural aphrodisiacs because they sound like a form of wizardry or magic.

However, science suggests that there is something to be said about their effectiveness.

A popular symbol in the aphrodisiac family is the oyster.

Why do people associate oysters with lovemaking?

According to a Huffington Post article by Julie Thomson, oysters contain a high amount of zinc, which increases the libido and sperm production in those who consume it. Oysters are also “rich in rare amino acids that trigger increased levels of sex hormones,” according to an article about oyster aphrodisiacs in The Telegraph by Adam Lusher.

Through experimentation, scientists noted that oyster consumption increases both testos-

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your dream? He did what he had to do. What are you going to do?”

“I’m a believer that you will make the same mistakes if you don’t know what happened prior to you,” Bozeman said.

“Black history isn’t just a date. Someone lived and breathed, bled and died to make it real,” she said.

She encouraged students to continually learn the history.

“The contributions of these individuals, and countless other unsung African - Americans, have paved the way for America to experience the class of an Oprah Winfrey, the talent of a Denzel Washington, the strength of a General Colin Powell, the wisdom of a Justice Clarence Thomas and the leadership of a President Barack Obama,” Kim Patterson, director of Student Services said.

Dewain Lee, dean of students and associate vice chancellor for Student Development, addressed the diversely mixed race and aged audience.

“We wanted to bring this to campus so that everyone is aware of not just black history but know this is our history regardless of our race and nationalities,” Lee said.

National TRiO Day: Know your resources

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Seawolf terone in men and progesterone in women, which in turn increase sexual appetite.

If someone wants to have a passionate night filled with lovemaking, the consumption of the magical mollusk is worth a shot.

Those who are allergic to shellfish, fret not — there are many other kids of aphrodisiacs that might also turn the night around.

Stores are increasing their deals on chocolate.

Take those deals. Chocolate is known to be another type of aphrodisiac.

Chocolate triggers an increased amount of dopamine in the human body. Dopamine, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration, is a neurotransmitter that helps stimulate feelings of pleasure in the human brain. This is why people upset over a breakup often have a box of chocolates on the side.

So when you are having dinner on that special night, make sure to grab a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

Oysters and chocolate are only two popular Aphrodisiacs.

There are many more to explore.

You never know what can trigger your next sexual activity.

Just make sure you brush your teeth afterward. Then enjoy the ride.

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Twins, Manny and Anna Cropped share the benefits they have reaped from TRiO programs offered on campus

By Nita Mauigoa

features2@thenorthernlight.org Students who are savvy with campus resources seem to have fewer headaches and more cash in their pockets. Attending a single campus event can open doors to an array of opportunities.

Feb. 18, UAA will take part in the National TRiO Day of Service by hosting a free gathering in the Student Union from 10 a.m-noon packed with information on campus resources and food.

The keynote speaker is Tyrone Flowers, recipient of an award for outstanding achievements from President George W. Bush.

National TRiO Day is meant to focus attention on the needs of disadvantaged people aspiring to improve their lives as contributing citizens through education and to celebrate their successes.

“We are unseen, but we are a very needed part of this academic establishment. We find that we continually have to educate our campus about TRiO services,” Kim Patterson, director of Student Support Services said.

Within UAA, there are three programs under the TRiO umbrella aimed at providing free services to low-income and first-generation college students.

Aesha Jones, program assistant for TRiO Educational Talent Search, said that though the service is on campus, their particular program caters to Anchorage School District students from sixth to twelfth grade with college admissions, scholarship applications, campus field trips and many more preparations.

Kato Ha’unga, program assistant for the TRiO Educational Opportunity Center said the program caters to returning students by providing them with access to computer technology and other

needed resources.

Ha’unga also touched on Student Support Services, available to current students, which offers services like career exploration and graduate school admissions among others.

“TRiO programs have helped students like me with parents who each worked two jobs to make means,” Ha’unga said. “There’s poverty in America, and these are the programs to help get to that level of standard living, by reaching to the top through higher education.”

TRiO alumnus Don Y. Chon graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Chun said he started TRiO programs in high school where they helped him land his first job as a tutor.

He attributes his success to the resources he found through TRiO at UAA. “A lot of them (TRiO workers) have been through this before, so they know how to help in the right way — like with FASFA forms and the bureaucratic side of things, as opposed to an advisor where it’s like, ‘Oh, let me look it up on a paper and okay, this this and this,’ and then somehow you end up taking more classes than you needed,” Chon said.

“For people who don’t come from an academic legacy, it’s very difficult and college is very intimidating. We help take away that fear,” Patterson said.

“My new slogan is that TRiO programs are often imitated, never duplicated,” Patterson said as he laughed. “Some programs say “the door is always open, come see me” but we actually go to them (the students).”

For more in-depth information about TRiO services, call 786-1378 or visit the TRiO Programs Office at the Diplomacy Building, suite 105.

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Quinoa and kale patties an alternative to burger night

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COLLEGE Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 4 eggs, whisked 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 3 scallions, sliced thin 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup steamed kale, chopped 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 tbsp olive oil Recipe modified from www.treehugger.com Prep Time: 1 hour PHOTO BY JACOB HOLLEY-KLINE

By Jacob Holley-Kline Staff Reporter

Only in soccer did Greece and Ecuador have a binding history, until now. In the far reaches of rural Greece grew the vegetable Kale, and on the mountainsides of Ecuador grew the grain quinoa. The two cultures come together once again with the help of this recipe.

Kale is rightly considered a superfood. It’s packed full of calcium, lutein, iron, beta-carotene and vitamins A, C and K. Coupled with the protein rich quinoa, these patties

are sure to please.

Be sure to rinse your kale and quinoa thoroughly.

They are both treated with bitter tasting chemicals.

After a thorough bath, steam the kale and cook the quinoa in separate pans. This should take 6-8 minutes.

If you have a steamer basket for the kale, use about a half-cup of water.

Keep a close eye on both. The two main ingredients can become mushy when overcooked.

While you’re waiting, slice the scallions and mince the garlic. If pre-crushed breadcrumbs are unavailable, seasoned croutons can be crushed at this time as a substitute and put into a side bowl.

Once the quinoa and kale are done cooking, crack four eggs into a large bowl and whisk them. In that same bowl, mix the quinoa, kale, Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, salt, breadcrumbs and olive oil until the mixture is thick and easily moldable.

Pour a little olive oil in a pan and cook up to six patties at once. Wait 6-8 minutes for one side of the patty to cook, and then flip it. Cook until golden brown and serve with or without a bun.

Within minutes, you’ll have the countryside of Greece and the mountains of Ecuador together on your plate. Be sure to cook on an empty stomach and voracious appetite. Enjoy!

How to land your dream job

By Kirrily Schwartz Volunteer

You’re nervous.

Your palms are sweating and your heart is pounding.

You feel like you need to go to the bathroom again, even though you just went.

You’re cussing at your brother on the phone, you’re tired because you stayed up late on YouTube and you’re really regretting the decision to drink that second energy drink this morning because you can’t stop trembling.

They call your name.

You hang up the phone, wipe your hands on your sweats, straighten your baseball cap and saunter forward, trying to look casual.

You’re so desperately trying to remember all the lies you told on your resume that you’ve forgotten the name of the business you just walked into.

Needless to say, your job interview is not going well.

But that doesn’t have to be the case.

According to Diane Kozak, Career Services Center director, getting a job is not impossible as long as you get the basics of resume-writing and interviewing right.

“The most common mistake is spelling and grammar,” she said. “A resume is your business card—you have one chance to make a good impression.”

Kozak warns that “spell check is not your friend” and advises students to read their resumes over a number of times, and have other people to read it too.

According to job search and employment expert Alison Doyle, the average employer spends less than 30 seconds reading each resume, so tailoring your resume to each specific job you’re applying for is critical.

“The quickest way to get screened out as an applicant is to submit a seriously flawed resume,” she said. “The most common mistake made is submitting a resume that doesn’t meet the requirements of the job you’re applying for.”

This means you need to include keywords from the job description in your resume, and highlight your relevant experience in a simple, straightforward way.

Ms Kozak said she has certainly seen some outlandish things.

“I had a student once who was determined to make a rap video of his resume,” she said. “He wanted to rap about his employment history. Usually you’d think that was amazingly creative, but (rapping) had absolutely nothing to do with the job he was applying for.”

Students are also warned to stay away from gim-

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micks like scented paper and fancy embellishments.

“Another student once wanted to put her picture on her resume, because she was convinced her physical appearance would get her a better leg up for the interview,” she said. “But profile pictures like Facebook are just not necessary.”

When it comes to interviews, there are three key things to remember.

“Assume that the interview is always happening,” Kozak said. “Right from the moment you walk in the door or talk to somebody on the phone to the time when you receive your final correspondence. It’s always happening.”

That means you need to keep in mind factors such as casual conversations you have outside the formal interview questions, and your body language.

“An employer wants to hire someone with the right skills, who’s going to be able to do the job, but they also want someone who is going to fit into the culture of the company,” Kozak said.

It’s important to research the company before your interview, understand how it works and why it exists.

You need to know what you’ll be able to bring the company, and what the company is going to be able to give to you.

The next key tip is to dress professionally.

“Keep in mind the culture of the company and the job you’re applying for,” said Kozak. “Match your physical presentation to that.”

Finally, tell the truth.

“Don’t be too verbose, embellish your resume, or make inflated statements you can’t support,” said Kozak.

Alison Doyle agrees.

“Quantify accomplishments and avoid being selfcongratulatory, but don’t be too modest,” she said.

Kozak said, academics aren’t everything, and it’s never too late to start preparing for the job market.

“If you truly want to get the attention of an employer, use your skills outside the classroom,” she said. “Do whatever you can to connect to people in your chosen career field while you’re in school.”

She encourages students to work in their chosen field in some capacity, whether through an internship, paid position or volunteering.

“Don’t wait until the last minute. Anything you can do experience-wise to set yourself apart from someone will be the thing the employer will look at, and feel that you’re a good investment.”

So take off your sweats and baseball cap, spend the night before your interview researching the company instead of watching YouTube videos and be prepared.

The job of your dreams is yours for the taking.

BOOKSTORE: Baking students prep chocolate boxes

CONTINUED FROM COVER Wagner said the price of the chocolate boxes will range from $15 to $50 depending on the weight of the box. She also said a sale cart will be in the Cuddy Hall Feb. 13 -14.

Though Chef Vern’s wellknown name is typically the attractant — other than the chocolate, of course — Epstein said that his students put in a lot of hard work and preparation to make it all happen.

She hopes other students will learn from their examples of generosity.

“Many of the students can’t wait to get their hands on chocolate. Lucky for them, it usually doesn’t take long for them to be up to their elbows in rich, dark chocolate,” Wagner said. “We make truffles, filled chocolates, chocolate sculptures and garnishes for desserts.”

Wolfram shared a quote he has sprawled out on a poster in the bakery.

Simply put: “Forget love, wouldn’t you rather fall in chocolate?”

PHOTOS BY LYNETTE PEPLOW.

Heart-shaped chocolate boxes filled with goodies will be on sale in bookstore and Cuddy Hall for Valentine’s Day.

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Disgustingly happy couples and other horrors

By Evan Dodd Contributor

Valentine’s Day, the most awful non-holiday of them all.

That one special day throughout the entire rhymes with year where the world embarks upon a mad frenzy to push chocolates, cliche flowers and terrifying stuffed animals with painfully dead expressions that just scream, “Love me.” The day where half the population emits a cancer causing lovey-dovey sickening radiation that poisons everything in its path, and the other half complains about it as loud as humanly possible. In the spirit of impartial equality, I hate both sides equally.

At this point you’re probably imagining me as some sort of cynic, the guy whose past relationships are far more similar to a failed North Korean nuclear test than they are to anything resembling “healthy”. I’ll choose not to comment on those allegations. Much like the Grinch who stole Christmas, my heart is just a few sizes too small to even pretend to give half a darn about this venereal disease of Hallmark holidays.

I guess this is just how we’ve chosen to display affection in our culture, through the giving of cancer causing candy hearts and the forced distribution of generic, overpriced cards. For the sake of my optimistic demeanor, I’ll choose not to speculate on what that says about us as a society. I suppose I should just be thankful that we don’t live in a time period where

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presenting a severed goats head to your lover was the accepted standard of “love offerings.” As if the experience needed to be any more horrific.

I just never really saw the point of singling out one day in particular to express affection. But I suppose if we felt the need to disperse our terrifying public displays of love across the entire year then the tacky stuffed animal market would collapse.

That’s not to say I’ll be flying solo for V-Day 2013. It’s just that my date is vaguely bottle shaped and comes with a warning from the Surgeon General stuck to “her” neck. Plus if it doesn’t work out between us, she’s got five other friends in my fridge.

I’ll even do you all a favor and refrain from commenting on the insanity of it all. (On Valentine’s Day, I mean. I’m getting paid for this caustic commentary.)

Though I do privately loathe the horrors of Valentine’s Day, that doesn’t mean that I’ll spend my evening vengefully throwing rocks at happy couples in the park.

That would be insane and a serious waste of good rocks.

It just means that I most likely won’t be bringing anyone back to my dorm later in the evening. Mostly because the UAA laundry room is a scam and I have halfdry underwear hanging up all around my room. In my experience damp clothing strewn everywhere tends to be a deal breaker. Unless you’re into that, in which case call me.

So, while all you disgustingly happy people hold hands, gaze soulfully into each other’s eyes and throw around the word “forever,” keep in mind that Rose said that too, and Jack still sunk with the rest of the wreckage of the Titanic.

ILLUSTRATION BY CASEY KLEEB

It would appear that, “I’ll never let go, Jack,” is a fairly subjective statement.

I, however, don’t have to worry about things like that because I’m spending my Thursday evening watching John McClane gun down what appears to be the majority of the Russian Mafia in the new Die Hard. I feel sure that I’m playing into some marketing executive’s scheme to make money from the single cynics, but I’ll overlook it due to my intense bout

of 80s nostalgia.

Yes, my day will be filled with sloth videos, Lost reruns and Die Hard references, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I get to be wonderfully oblivious to the frenzied mayhem of the outside world and use my time to catch up with what’s been going happening on the Island. So all you despicably happy couples and loudmouth sad singles, you’d be wise to stay away from my dorm.

Don’t make me get my rocks.

What are the real health benefits of chocolate and at what point do benefits outweigh the downfalls?

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By Kate Lindsley Contributor

Chocolate is the Valentine’s Day food mascot. The sugary, creamy snack has developed a reputation over the years of being chock full of antioxidants. However, naysayers have not let their chocoholic friends forget that it is still a sweet and should be enjoyed in moderation.

So which side is right?

Both. Pure cocoa from the Theobroma cacao tree has potent and significant levels of antioxidants, especially flavanols. Antioxidants help combat free radicals, which can run rampant through your body and lead to cancerous cells. Flavanols, which are also found in green teas, combat low-density lipoproteins (the “bad” cholesterol).

In this sense, cocoa can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a nutrition review by Dr. Mary B. Engler and Dr. Marguerite M. Engler, both of the University of California, San Fransisco.

It is important to remember that chocolate is made of cocoa solids (the part with the health benefits), cocoa butter (the fat naturally found in the cocoa bean), added

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fats and added sugar.

Depending on the type of chocolate you like to eat, the proportions of cocoa solids to fat and sugar vary. If you’re really extreme and like the 80 percent dark chocolate, expect fewer calories per ounce and more health benefits.

However, most commercial chocolates and chocolate bars are milk or semi-sweet chocolates. The high levels of fat and sugar in these kinds of chocolate often outweigh the benefits.

Consider the previously mentioned benefit of cocoa to decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease. Commercial milk chocolate has high levels of saturated fat, which your body converts into bad cholesterol and overrides the benefit of flavanols that can attack bad cholesterol.

For large quantities of milk chocolate, the bad outweighs the good. But who was really eating chocolate for its health benefits, anyway?

Chocolate is a sweet that’s not entirely bad for your health, but don’t make excuses for indulgent behavior.

Instead, embrace and accept chocoholic character in moderation.

But enjoy the chocolate kisses coming your way this Valentine’s Day, unless you don’t have any coming your way. In that case, buy some anyway.

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UAA student builds first public library in Tonga islands CONTINUED FROM COVER on campus have donated books also, such as Disability Support Services, the College of Business and Public Policy, the University Center, the UAA/APU Consortium Library and Native Student Services.

The Polynesian Association of Alaska, AK PRIDE and Bridge Builders also donated services such as more books and storage space.

Some ASD teachers have donated 100 percent of their own books.

Through the help of these organizations and individuals, as well as many other contributors, Ha’unga has over 50,000 books and has spent more than $8000 in storage fees. She is ready to ship them to Tonga.

From Alaska to Tonga

Through a class with Leadership Anchorage, Ha’unga made connections with Joe Terrell, CEO of Bristol Alliance of Companies, who offered to take the books from Alaska to San Diego.

Melissa Campbell, multimedia content editor for Bristol Industries, LLC in Anchorage, said they will use the logistics services of Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) to get the books to Tacoma. Then the transportation company Carlisle will take the books to San Diego.

“To be able for her (Ha’unga) to organize to make it happen is truly amazing so we are really excited to be a part of it,” Leigha Ducharme, human resources and administrative supervisor for TOTE said.

After reading an article about the project in the Alaska Dispatch, Senator Murkowski had her office in Washington D.C. contact Ha’unga and offered to help ship the books to Tonga. Senator Murkowski’s communications director, Matthew Felling, said in a statement issued to TNL, “Senator Murkowski was informed of the Tonga effort and thought her position as a federal lawmaker could help this Alaskans’ (sic) worthy goal, by making use of what transport vehicles were already on hand and making trips to the region. If this woman is bound and determined to aid her country, Senator Murkowski is an avid reader and more than happy to connect the dots from her end and make this happen.”

Murkowski has used her connections with the U.S. Navy to ship the books from San Diego to Tonga.

Ha’unga is spared all expenses.

The Northern Lights Library

Ha’unga is now working with Princess Salote Pilolevu Tuita of Tonga to settle affairs with the library in the islands. Ha’unga has found an empty hall to transform

A hall in Ha’apai islands, Tonga, which was donated to the project, will transform into the new Northernl Lights Libray.

into what will be called The Northern Lights Library in the Ha’apai islands of Tonga and has formed a library committee.

Adam Legg, creative arts and communications pastor of ChangePoint Church, has donated time and money in creating the logo and website for the library at http:// www.northernlightslibrary.com.

Ha’unga said she was inspired by both her life in Alaska and life with her grandmother in Tonga when thinking of the name for the library.

“Grandma never left the island. Through books, me and Grandma could travel. She can see the Eiffel Tower.

She sees the northern lights of Alaska.”

Aside from the library project, Ha’unga is constantly finding more new things to get into. In addition to her economics major, she is now an art major.

“My new passion is painting. I imagine my paintings in the library. Maybe my next project is to start the first art gallery in Tonga,” Ha’unga said.

Next to Ha’unga’s paintings on the library walls will be a massive frame holding a proclamation from the Alaska Legislature, honoring her for her “extraordinary work on the Northern Lights Library Project.”

COURTESY PHOTO BY KATO HA’UNGA

The opening date is still a work in progress.

Ha’unga’s story has inspired many in Alaska and will continue to inspire the children of Tonga.

When she realized that her uncle mentioned the loss of books in the same sentence about life during the tsunami, she said she knew she had to take advantage of her resources in Alaska to replace something we often take for granted.

Ha’unga keeps in mind the one thing young Tongans keep in their hearts no matter how far they journey, “Manatu ‘ofa ki hoku tupu’anga,” which means, “Remember where I come from.”

Mao Tosi, founder of the AK PRIDE organization and manager of the Northway Mall, recalls when Ha’unga filled the empty spaces of the mall with her books during the beginning stages of her vision.

“That’s what I love about it. No matter when people closed doors, she’s stayed persistent, she hasn’t stopped,” Tosi said. “There’s got to be more “Katos” out there.”

For more information or to donate to the Northern Lights Library, visit www.northernlightslibrary.com.

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ALBUM REVIEW

Deadbeat Darling’s “The Angel’s Share”

By Tracy Stewart Contributor

It’s rare to stumble upon an indie rock album nowadays that has the power to provide listeners with variety and range.

This unfortunate musical rut sometimes leaves listeners with albums that have track after track sounding like the last.

However, New York-based band Deadbeat Darling manages to dodge this bullet by delivering listeners with a diverse yet cohesive sophomore album.

“The Angel’s Share,” which was recorded with Grammy awardwinning professionals, such as producer Ken Nelson and mixer Adrian Bushby, is constructed in a manner that gives each track its own identity without compromising the album’s overall sound.

The blend of various musical styles, including dub and surf rock, in the album keeps listeners dancing on their feet and guessing what genre the next track will embody.

“The Angel’s Share” features a heavy drum influence, harmonious guitar riffs and subtle percussions. Front man Joseph King’s alluring and bold vocals contribute to the album’s stylistic range and uniqueness. Deadbeat Darling’s musical appeal is also complimented by sensual lyrics that evoke the feeling of late nights in the city and potentially begin to tap into the darker rudiments of the rock and roll lifestyle.

The surf rock track “Surf

India” channels a modern, indie Beach Boys vibe. As the album progresses, the sound continues to gain momentum with its dub-heavy fifth track, “Peculiar Grace.”

However, no indie rock album is complete without at least one soulful ballad, and “The Angel’s Share” holds true to these expectations with “Broken Down Kiss.”

Other tracks on the album to check out include “Body Gives up the Ghost,” “Loaded Game of Change,” and “Last Scene in Paris.”

Overall, the talent and range exhibited in “The Angel’s Share” proves to listeners what the band is capable of and leaves fans eager to see what musical creation Deadbeat Darling will come up with next.

Artist: Deadbeat Darling Album: “The Angel’s Share” Release Date: Jan. 22, 2013 Record Company: Spearhavoc Records

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the only ones to show up.

“I signed up about three or so musicians to go ahead and play, and being as it was winter break with everyone going here or there, plans kind of fell apart for the first one,” he said. “Come the first night, I didn’t know what to expect. But the crowd it drew wasn’t only the musicians who I personally knew. A lot of others from across campus came who had these talents and abilities that I hadn’t spoken with ... who I’d had the honor of meeting just that night.”

The participants circled a sheet of notebook paper in lieu of a formal signup sheet and performed in turns. Williams said representations of jazz, country and karaoke were performed.

“Someone plugged in their iPhone and did a karaoke version of a song, which was wonderful. He was the best singer of the night,” he said. “It’s open to all styles and to all instrumental types.”

The second Den Sessions had even more audience members attend and had a featured band

comprised of students called “Night Flight” play a set.

Maria Dosal, undeclared freshman and resource assistant with Student Union and Commuter Student Services, played her guitar at both Den Sessions.

She has already made connections with other students as a result of attending.

“I met a few people who were like, ‘It’s a good place to meet people and other artists,’” Dosal said. “I met this kid in here, and he wants to play guitar with me ... and there’s people I work with that are performing that I didn’t even know were musicians. It’s really cool to see that side of your coworkers.”

Den Sessions takes place every other Thursday from.7 to 8 p.m. The next Den Sessions is Feb. 21. Den Sessions is free to attend and perform in. If you are interested in performing, call the Student Union Information Desk at 907-786-1204, or e-mail them at: uaadensessions@ gmail.com.

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Not an original, but still a tasty wine

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Despite not actually being from Fairbanks, this California Sherry wine definitely packs a punch.

This sherry is light in color, a touch of amber in an otherwise clear liquid, and it’s got a powerful scent. At first, the scent is consumed with the odor of alcohol, but a second try reveals a deeper, nutty and earthy undertone.

This particular sherry contains vanilla, almonds and honey. These scents meld together into something that smells like it should be warm, and the ingredients become difficult to pick apart.

The flavor is sweet with honey, almost like mead, but it immediately fades into an even smoother vanilla flavor once the wine hits the middle of the tongue. The back end is tart and offers the tiniest of stings, but the initial feeling of warmth remains, even when the sherry is chilled. The aftertaste is light, but it lingers long after the last sip. It isn’t unpleasant, and some water is all it takes to get rid of it.

Purists wouldn’t call this wine a sherry, however. Sherry is traditionally a Spanish wine, typically made from Palomino grapes and is produced in the Sherry Triangle in the province of Cadiz. In Spain, the wine must be made in this region in order to be legally called a sherry.

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A spontaneous perspective

Feeling like the world is bland?

Stop by the Arc gallery for a shift in your perception.

By Nicole Luchaco Assistant A&E Editor

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PHOTO BY HEATHER HAMILTON

That’s right, Fairbanks Sherry is technically a knock-off.

That aside, this dessert wine grows on you with every sip. It goes well with deeper flavors, like chocolate or vanilla, but might not agree with light and fruity flavors.

It’s also great for cooking. So if you’re not much of a drinker, there are other ways to enjoy the flavor, such as with baked chicken and pork dishes.

In an alcove between Kaladi Brothers Coffee and the Consortium Library lies the littleknown ARC Gallery. This gallery boasts an array of local artists’ work, and the current display is no exception.

“One thing my associate and friend, Alan Finch, and I have always had in common has been a joy in discovering the abstract nature of the world around us through our pursuit of art. Our work has influenced each other for years,” Jones said.

Finch and Jones met in 1985, and quickly built a bond around a love for spontaneity and improvisational elements in their artwork. They began displaying work together in 1987.

“It’s crazy to try to do art for a living,” Finch said. “It’s like a calling. If you are not called ... don’t do it!”

Finch has been a jack-of-alltrades in the art world. He began as a painter, moved onto stone sculpture and finally rested on photography. Finch has an eye for creative composition and materials.

“My current work is abstract nature photography that people walk by and never notice,” Finch said. “The photos are taken in one of the most remote areas of Big South Fork National Park.”

The collection has a unique presence and interest factor for photography buffs, because of the avant-garde approach to materials used in the production and the distance from which the photographs were taken.

“This is the beginning of a new body of work,” Jones said.

“And I have challenged myself with the new nature of digital photography to be less concerned with technical perfection and concern myself more with

my impression and interpretation of the subject matter.”

Jones’ photographs have a strong presence within the collaborative collection because of their perspective and the material that many of them are printed upon. Jones’ “shinier” work is printed on aluminum metal.

“I realized there was a whole new dynamic to how photography could be expressed as an art medium,” Jones said. “I believe the choice of output materials and even the final size of the piece is a part of my interpretation of the subject.”

The collection, titled “As Above So Below,” captures a moment in time, a freeze frame of something abstract and glorious that has occurred quite suddenly, but that essence does not accurately represent the amount of time invested in each piece.

Finch collected over 150 photographs on various occasions for a single piece titled “Native Woman.” The gorge where Finch finds his inspiration is buried six miles within the Big South Fork National Park over a winding, rugged trail. Finch retraces his steps regularly to apply charcoal and pigments to the rocks that excite him. Each trip back results in another layer of pigment, another photograph and another mind-boggling result.

“If you could see this place, it’s unique to the Eastern United States,” Finch said. “It’s a narrow gorge with high cliffs and Indian cave houses, one after another. I have never been in a place that has more beauty in the rocks.”

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It may sound easy, but landing a role in one of UAA’s theater shows isn’t a cakewalk.

The audition process for stage productions vary. There is no specific formula to follow that renders the perfect cast, so how are actors chosen for UAA productions? Auditions are open to the public, not just UAA students.

“We are, at once, a community theater and an educational theater,” David Edgecombe, Theater and Dance professor, said. “Frequently, we have over 20 percent of the cast be community people.”

Edgecombe is the director of April’s production “When You Comin’ Back Red Ryder?” Auditions for the show were held Sunday in the Fine Arts Building.

Edgecombe’s process for finding the “Red Ryder” cast and casts for previous shows, is pretty straightforward. It all starts with an application. “(Actors) generally fill out paperwork so that we get an idea of their experience,” he said. “Sometimes, rarely, you can get someone who’s never done anything before, and he’s a genius. But that is very rare. You want someone who has a significant amount of comfort on stage, who knows how to approach creating a character, and can, quite honestly, memorize the lines.”

Rebecca Deisher, an English senior focusing in education, recalls filling out an application to audition for the Fall 2010 production “Singin’ in the Rain.”

“It was a lot like a job application,” she said.

When she auditioned with production director Fran Lautenberger, Deisher and other hopefuls were separated into groups after they filled out the applications. “I was so, so scared, but it turned out OK,” she said, despite not being cast.

Deisher was nervous about unexpectedly singing in front of so many people during the audition, but she acknowledges the necessity of the process.

“Just for me, as a person, if I couldn’t sing in front of them, how was I going to sing in front of an entire audience in an actual show,” she said.

“I don’t require a monologue, but anyone who’d like to perform something is welcome to perform it for us,” Edge-

PHOTO BY TIM BROWN

By Heather Hamilton

Cast hopefuls gather for auditions for “When You Comin’ Back Red Rider?”

combe said. “I’d like to say that I don’t (give preference) but it’s very hard not to look positively on someone who is very prepared.”

After that, he hands out portions of the scripts, speeches and monologues called “sides.”

“People who want to read a specific character then will usually go off to the side, or into the hall and look it over so that they’re familiar with it,” he said.

“That way, I get more than just a cold reading from people. They know about the play, they’ve rehearsed a speech and they can give a performance.”

When auditions are over, Edgecombe typically doesn’t arrange callbacks unless he is torn between auditioners for a particular role. If callbacks are not required, he usually has his cast chosen and posted by the next day.

For a musical, such as “Singin’ in the

Rain,” the audition process isn’t as simple. The stage director of a production has to work with the music director and the choreographer to select the cast, and oftentimes their choice cast lists are very different.

“Sometimes it’s frustrating for a stage director, because they want someone who can really act the part, and a musical director wants someone who can sing the part,” Edgecombe said. “The (stage) director does have final say. You try to compromise, but if they aren’t willing to compromise, then the director has to pull rank.”

The time between casting and opening night is usually about six weeks, and sometimes emergencies arise that cause actors to discontinue their part in the production during this time. There isn’t any official protocol for recasting a role when this happens, and there are no understud-

ies in UAA productions, Edgecombe said. Either someone (including Edgecombe himself) will sit in and read the missing role, or someone else familiar with the production will take over.

But even though emergencies happen, Edgecombe rarely replaces or stands in for an actor.

“We had an actor that I worked with in graduate school whose father died.

He missed one dress rehearsal and was back for opening night ... he just felt very strongly that his father would have wanted him to get back into the project again,” he said. “The show must go on, no matter what.”

“When You Comin’ Back Red Ryder?” is showing in the Harper Studio of the Fine Arts Building from April 5-21. Friday and Saturday showing are at 8 p.m. and Sundays showings are at 3 p.m.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 MOVIE REVIEW

‘Identity Thief’ a bumpy romp in comedy

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“You see those numbers?

That’s her height. I’m going after Bilbo.”

Luckily, this trailer teaser wasn’t the funniest line of dialogue in “Identity Thief.”

Sandy Patterson’s (Jason Bateman, “Arrested Development”) life is just getting comfortable. He has a new job that will more than provide for his family of four and the new baby on the way. After years of struggling financially, things are finally looking up.

Until his identity is stolen by a woman in Florida (Melissa McCarthy, “Bridesmaids”).

After his bank cards are declined, he is arrested for crimes he didn’t commit and he faces losing his new job over the open case, Sandy goes to Florida in search of the woman who stole his identity. Once he finds her, he must find a way get her back to Colorado to be tried there first, and his identity can be restored in time to save his budding career.

When a bounty hunter and two gang members show up looking for her as well, the trip degenerates into something oddly similar to the storyline of “Due Date.”

The movie had its funny moments, and even a few instances of action, but the movie was riddled with lulls.

The time between jokes dragged in the second half, and some things that should have been funny weren’t even laughable.

A movie trailer shows Diana (the alias that Sandy comes to call McCarthy’s character by) trying to embarrass Sandy into leaving her alone by bringing in another man and telling him that Sandy likes to “watch.” Later on, a sex scene does ensue, and while nothing explicit is shown, it is drawn out and excessive.

It’s so long that it stops being funny and makes the audience uncomfortable.

Another downside to the movie is that the depth and root of Diana’s character is hinted at and mostly revealed too quickly. Within the first 10 minutes

of the movie, the audience gets a very good sense of the insecurities that drive her outlandish behavior, but it ends up undermining her poor qualities and make the audience relate to and root for her too soon.

It’s frustrating to be twothirds of the movie ahead of the main protagonist emotionally.

Sandy doesn’t really, genuinely like Diana until near the end of the movie, and that makes viewers upset with him for treating her in ways that should seem reasonable at that point. By the time he learns the truth about Diana, which is even more tragic than viewers suspect by this point, the audience is unaffected.

Those things aside, when the laughs come about, they are plentiful. Possibly the best jokes are the subtle ones though — when they hark back to previous situations, but only in passing. Those banters feel the most genuine, and the ease with which those lines are delivered makes them all the more humorous.

“Identity Thief” doesn’t deserve any awards for comedy, but it is worth seeing as a matinee. Paying $10.50 for an evening showing is a bit excessive.

Movie: “Identity Thief” Director: Seth Gordon Starring: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho Release Date: Feb. 8, 2013

Upcoming talent show brings UAA performers to the forefront

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A member of the Hip Hop club performs at last year’s talent show.

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An estimated 70 percent of all human communication is nonverbal. The nonverbal and verbal cues people give each other are celebrated around the world every day.

UAA will add its name to that list at the upcoming talent show March 29 in the Student Union South Cafeteria.

Student Activity coordinator Balogun Bishop is running the show.

“I feel like the talent show is more than just a show,” Bishop said. “Some people have talent, but they never use it. ... The talent show helps give them the confidence to perform.”

All performers are welcome, from singers and dancers to magicians and acrobats.

One prospective performer is undeclared freshman Carl Bartenstein. “(Music) is an escape ... It’s a way of life,” Bartenstein said.

He has been drumming since his freshman year of high school.

He plays drums for two local bands, Thunderfish and The Kite.

Bartenstein hopes to play with one of those bands in the upcoming talent show.

“We’ll play if they take us,”

he said.

Bishop is encouraged by the influx of performers. “I feel like talent should not be wasted,” he said. “It should be used.”

Despite some difficulties, last semester’s show was received well.

Bishop hopes to see a wider variety of performances this semester.

“I want to see something I haven’t seen before,” Bishop said. “Maybe we can get some professors in the show.”

Bishop himself is a performer and knows the adrenaline associated with taking the stage and offered advice to those apprehensive about being center stage.

“Do one thing that you like to do. Only you know how to do it,” he said. “You’ll feel so much happier when you break out of your comfort zone.”

With new talents signing up everyday, this year’s show already promises to be bigger and better than last semester’s.

The UAA Talent Show will take place at 5:30 p.m. March 29 in the Student Union South Cafeteria. Attendance is free for performers and attendees.

Prospective participants must sign up by March 23. Rehearsal dates have not been decided.

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A&E Opinion: Queen GAME REVIEW B of Pop? Not yet ‘FTL: Faster Than Light’ is an addictive

and punishing spacefaring adventure

ILLUSTRATION BY CASEY KLEEB

By Heather Hamilton

By George Hyde Volunteer

arts@thenorthernlight.org

The shadows are full of whispers. The loyalists and the rebels are restless for confrontation. In light of a stunning victory in the nation’s greatest arena, a question has arisen: Is Beyonce Knowles the queen of pop?

OK, so it isn’t as historic as King Henry VIII’s religious reformations and the deaths of most of his wives, but that doesn’t change the fact that some people really, really care about pop culture perceptions and titles. In light of Beyonce’s epic Super Bowl halftime performance, has she overthrown Madonna as the Queen Bee of pop, as many fans in web forums are claiming?

No. Beyonce’s got a set of lungs, but she’s nowhere near Madonna’s level. Not yet, anyway. Give her a few more years, and then we’ll talk. She’s more than got the potential.

Here’s the deal: Madonna is the Guinness World Records’ “Top-Selling Female Artist,” with 78 million records sold domestically and a whopping 200 million records sold abroad. That’s 278 million records sold worldwide. Oh, and Guinness hasn’t updated the numbers for that record since December 2009 because it has remained unstopped. She is also the “Oldest Artist to Simultaneously Top the UK Singles and Album Charts” (Nov. 2005) and is also has the “Most No.1 Music Videos” (April 2010) in the world records.

According to UKmix.org, Beyonce has sold approximately 95.5 million records worldwide, and she has zero world records.

Though I prefer Beyonce to Madonna any day, the numbers speak for themselves.

But don’t despair, fellow Beyonce-loving rabblerousers. She’s well on her way to overthrowing the established monarchy.

Madonna has been in the entertainment game since 1983, and making music for 30 years is bound to earn some sales and world records. Beyonce has only been in the biz since 1997, and some of that time was spent with Destiny’s Child instead of pursuing her solo career. Madonna has 14 years of concerts, radio time and sales over her.

Don’t count Beyonce out of the game yet; if she keeps producing quality new work, there’s a huge chance that she could overthrow Madonna in a few years.

Madonna is on the decline in popularity.

Her “MDNA” album tanked — with good reason, because it was awful — and she’s not on the radio as much as she used to be, which reduces her exposure.

After the Super Bowl halftime show, sales of Destiny Child albums rose an astonishing 600 percent, and Beyonce’s solo albums and single sales rose roughly 230 percent as well.

Together, the ringleader of Destiny’s Child’s sales spiked a whopping 447 percent after the show, according to the RIAA. Madonna may have had 8.5 million more viewers when she rocked the big game’s halftime show in 2012, but Beyonce’s estimated 104 million viewers shouldn’t be ignored.

So, no, Beyonce isn’t the new queen of pop, and she won’t take the title for a few more years. But that’s nothing to get upset about. She still has time.

Merely earning a few million fans doesn’t earn someone a title that impressive.

It is something that must be worked toward for a long, long time — longer than most think it’s worth working for. It takes years to cultivate a fan base, image and musical sound.

A star must continually prove that she in command of the industry — and while she’s on her way there, Queen B really is still just a princess.

Stick with her though, and eventually she’ll take the throne.

It’s safe to say that a great number of us grew up wanting to be a starship captain. Negotiating with fantastical creatures, researching strange new life forms, working through encounters with hostile space pirates — the life of the captain is a compelling one.

The opportunity to take the helm of your very own starship has arrived in the form of “FTL: Faster Than Light,” a game that encompasses all of the adventure, wonder and tension of space exploration without relying on massive production values.

“FTL” feels like a fusion of scifi adventures like “Mass Effect” or “Knights of the Old Republic” and short, permanent death games like “Pokemon Mystery Dungeon” and even “The Binding of Isaac.”

The player starts with a simple Federation spaceship with a crew of normal, boring humans and is tasked

with leading a ship and its precious cargo to a rendezvous point several sectors away. This must be accomplished while on the run from the Rebel fleet, in a refreshing antagonistic role. Along the way, the ship runs into space pirates, strange new races to recruit, distress signals that need answering and exciting new life forms to research.

The gameplay is split into two styles. Players can roam the galaxy, meet new characters, shop and strategize routes. However, when a hostile enemy ship approaches, the game shifts into a real-time strategy style of play, where the player must manage crew members, weapons, shields, drones, oxygen and other variables while the enemy ship also tries to manage the same issues. The system two-tone gameplay works well and is very engaging.

One of the best parts of this game is its preservation of the wonder and excitement that comes with true, great science fiction. It’s a universe where anything feels possible, for better or for worse.

The developers at Subset games

have created a beautiful world in “FTL.” It’s one of the few games in recent memory that truly captures the imagination and scope of the science fiction genre.

However, as expected from a perma-death game, “FTL” is absolutely brutal. An average campaign will run about an hour. Getting to the end on a campaign is either very difficult or flat-out impossible, depending mostly on luck. It’s a bit frustrating, but since the games are short, it isn’t too bad, and it turns the game into a rather addicting experience.

Best of all, “FTL” is inexpensive. At $10, players get one of the most imaginative, intriguing scifi universes in gaming, as well as the wonderful, nostalgic feeling of being a starship captain. This is not a game to miss.

Game: “FTL: Faster Than Light” Publisher: Subset Games Release Date: Sept. 14, 2012 Platform: PC Genre: Real-Time Strategy

Good new rap music rundown vol. 1

By Thomas McIntyre

sports@thenorthernlight.org Rap music is a volatile subject.

People like what they like. The list below might outrage those who think hip-hop has been dead for the last 15 years.

But before I kick off the list, there are two caveats I must address: First, anyone who has ever used the words “real hip-hop” and “Blue Scholars” in the same sentence should stop reading. You’re in too deep for me to save you. Second, most of these songs are from the end of 2012. I’d rather provide you with mildly dated tunes than a list full of Ace Hood creations just because they fit the “new” criteria.

Kevin Gates – “Paper Chasers” Gates is a guy who’s been bubbling in the regional Louisiana scene for a while. What really put him over the other rappers were the changes he made in his delivery and approach. He’s added all sorts of inflections and melodies that make him one of the most dynamic rappers out there.

“Paper Chasers” shows what Gates can do with his voice. He goes from drilling bars to singing bars seamlessly. Within that is some great hook writing, which is often an afterthought in rap. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for songs to chase paper to, and this one works well.

Rich Kidz – “In The Car” Rich Kidz is more of a rap and R&B fusion group, and “In The

Car” plays to their R&B strengths.

The content is a little raunchy, but the way they package that content is irresistible.

“In The Car” is the type of song that keeps me from wearing out my Ruff Endz and Ginuwine cassingles.

Dru Hill will always have a place in my heart, but it’s about time the R&B genre got some new lifeblood.

Master P ft. Chief Keef and Fat Trel – “It Don’t Make No Sense” Make no mistake about it: If you’re a rapper who has discovered an interesting sound or style, Master P is going to plagiarize it. He bit Tupac for years with zero ramifications, what makes you think you’re safe? I would even go as far as saying P has earned the right to do so.

On P’s new mixtape “Al Capone” he pairs himself with Chief Keef, a controversial 17-year-old rapper from Chicago. It’s a veteran jack move by the elder Percy Miller.

Instead of reimagining Keef’s aura with his own interpretation, the No Limit Forever label head actually enlists Keef to do it for him.

“It Don’t Make No Sense” is set over a Young Chop beat that’s not produced by Young Chop and includes a somewhat haunting vocal sample. Master P was born in 1967.

The rest of “Al Capone” is just as good.

Don Trip – “Hold Back Tears” “Feeling like my brother’s gonna be the man that kills me.”

At times, listening to Don Trip can be like watching scenes from “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.” He’s unapol-

ogetically honest and refuses to sweeten the truth.

“Hold Back Tears” sees Trip lying out the majority of all the terrible things he’s had to deal with in life. If you’re in a fragile emotional state, I recommend you just replay that last Master P song a couple more times instead of moving on to this one.

Young Scooter ft. Bun B – “Street Lottery” “It’s just called count music,” said Young Scooter. “I don’t really care what I say on a beat as long as it’s about some money.”

Amen. Scooter’s message is quite transparent — he never masks it with nonsensical wordplay like that Lupe Fiasco character. “Street Lottery” is Scooter on steroids, riding the beat like a wave on his surfboard made of Ben Franklins.

As for Bun B, he provides a verse that you think you’ve heard from him before but haven’t. It’s all so formulaic — Bun B guest features are the procedural television shows of rap music.

Z-Ro – “This Ain’t Living” Rother Vandross croons about being unappreciated. I don’t think Ro will ever find happiness, which I am selfishly OK with.

Mouse On Tha Track – “Raise A Finger” Ending things with a New Orleans bounce number from Mouse On Tha Track. Mouse once sampled Drake, and the result didn’t make me want to hang myself. That’s about the best co-sign I can possibly give an artist.

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What kind of student-initiated projects would you like to see funded by the Green Fee Board?

The purpose of the Green Fee Board is to promote sustainability efforts on the campus through student-led initiatives defined as environmentally wise, economically sound, and socially responsible. The Board will carry out this purpose by managing the Green Fee income to fund student-initiated projects.

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Ryan Liu

Anel Quroz

Environment & Society Senior

Undeclared Sophomore

Student book trade/sale where the students can have the opportunity to trade and/or sale their previously used text books at the beginning of the semester. This would help students save a lot of money and get money for what the decide to sell.

Weekly event where students host a cooking class to help on/ off campus students learn to make food on their own. Making food is usually healthier than eating out.

Emmanuel Dragule

Emily Hodson

Social Work Sophomore

Journalism Sophomore

I had seen the new water fountain in the science building.

I think that was very interesting.

Moreover, I think the water fountain should be put all over the campus where students can just fill their empty bottles; a new way to recycle bottle or plastic waste.

I’d like to see a writer’s group and students share their stories.

Rudy Abam

Justice and Psychology Sophomore Recycled Fashion Week or Month! A time frame during each semester when students put together a sustainable catwalk show, featuring recycled fashionable outfits from their closets.

Furthermore, any/all clothes after the show are donated to some sort of community clothing store, ie.

Value Village or a Thrift shop, Big Brother, Big Sisters of AK, etc. So any type of clothing, shoes and accessories students just have laying in their closets, we could revamp it into something(s) fashion fabulous, and then give them away after the show.

Audition photos PHOTOS BY TIM BROWN

Student Sujin Scott reads a monologue for auditions.

Student Gloria King reads from the script of “When You Come Back Red Rider?”

WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEK? TUESDAY, FEB 12

WEDNESDAY, FEB 13

FRIDAY, FEB 15

8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below'

MONDAY, FEB 18 8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below' 10:00am: Daily Den Morning 10:30am: TRiO Day at UAA 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 5:00pm: Victoria Kononova presents 'The Snow-Maiden Fairytale in Russian Folklore, Literature, Music, and Arts' 5:30pm: Free workout class 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening COMPILED BY CASEY KLEEB

For more information on these events, visit

http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/calendar/mastercalendar.cfm

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8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below' 9:00am: 'Disruptive Student Behavior' workshop; Making Learning Visible: 'Assessing, Documenting and Advancing Teaching

SUNDAY, FEB 17

MAY JUNE JULY

8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below' 9:00am: 2013 City-Wide Career & Job Fair 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody'; Daily Den Morning 12:00pm: Indigenous Values Gathering at NSS 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 4:00pm: Commons Market: fresh groceries on campus 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 7:00pm: All Up in Your Ears for 21 Years: KRUA's 21st birthday bash and concert; 'Can machines discover scientific laws automatically?' with Hod Lipson

2:00am: Black History Month, Black Student Union Dance; Elizabeth Peratrovich Day 8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below' 7:00pm: Men's Basketball: UAA vs. UAF 7:07pm: Hockey: UAA vs. Nebraska Omaha

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THURSDAY, FEB 14

SATURDAY, FEB 16

MAR

8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below' 9:00am: Know Your Status: Free STI Screening Day; ePortfolio Webinar Series 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody'; Healthy Sexuality Resource Fair; Daily Den Morning; FTC Open Lab 1:00pm: Chef Vern: Chocolates for Valentine's Day 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 2:30pm: iPad User Group 5:30pm: Gem (Gordon) Thomas presents 'The Journey of Writing the Strong Roads Series' 6:00pm: Free swing dance lessons; Daily Den Evening

FEBRUARY

8:00am: 'Loren Taft: A Retrospective' on show at library; Arc Gallery: 'As Above, So Below' 10:00am: Student Union Gallery presents 'Claybody'; UAA February FAFSA Frenzy Workshop; Daily Den Morning 11:30am: Sexy Jeopardy 2:00pm: Daily Den Afternoon 2:30pm: FTC Open Lab 4:00pm: Commons Market: fresh groceries on campus 6:00pm: Daily Den Evening 7:00pm: Cabin Fever Debates: Preliminary round 7:15pm: Tri Sigma recruitment: Greek life

9:30am: eTech Fair: 'Qualtrics Surveys' eTech Fair: 'Screen Capture' eTech Fair: 'Using Rubrics in Blackboard' 10:30am: eTech Fair: 'Office Communication with WolfLync 2013' eTech Fair: 'Technology Tips for Reinforcing Reading Comprehension' eTech Fair: 'Using QuickSearch for Library Research' 1:00pm: Club Council Meeting 1:30pm: eTech Fair: 'Google Sites for ePortfolios' eTech Fair: 'Mobile Learning at UAA: Discussing the Implications ' eTech Fair: 'Sneak Peak of Blackboard Collaborate ' 2:30pm: eTech Fair: 'Teaching Mixed Mode: Focus Group Results' eTech Fair: 'Virtual World Science Labs' eTech Fair: 'VoiceThread' 3:00pm: USUAA Student Government Assembly 6:30pm: Planetarium: 'Stars of the Alaskan Sky' 7:07pm: Hockey: UAA vs. Nebraska Omaha 8:00pm: Planetarium: 'Coral: Rekindling Venus' 8:45pm: Planetarium: 'Coral: Rekindling Venus' 9:00pm: Black History Month, Black Student Union Dance

SPORTS

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Previewing the Seawolves-Nanooks matchup

By Mark Hoffman Volunteer

The Seawolf men’s basketball team has plenty of time to prepare for its Saturday showdown with in-state rival, UAF Nanooks. Coming off a road trip to Washington, the UAA men only have the Nanooks to prep for this week. The second meeting of the season tips off at 7 p.m. Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

The Seawolves captured a GNAC road win in the first meeting between the two squads, 65-60, back on Jan. 19. That victory pushed UAA’s advantage against UAF to 50 games over .500 in the all-time rivalry with a 71-21 edge.

The Seawolves hope to ride the hot hand of junior guard Kyle Fossman, who was named the GNAC’s Red Lion co-player of the week earlier this month. He tops the team in scoring this season with 15.8 points per game, good enough for fifth in the GNAC. Fossman paces a Seawolves offense that leads the conference with 9.8 threes made per contest. The Seawolves accuracy from behind the arc is a result of patience and willingness to share the rock—they also

lead the conference with 19.2 assists per game.

The Seawolves’ senior center, Liam Gibcus, also received accolades this month when he was named to the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District team. The selection honors Gibcus for his academic achievements as well as his strong performance on the court. The 6-foot-10 Aussie owns a 3.80 GPA in civil engineering, averages 11.4 points per game, and leads the team with 6.3 rebounds per contest.

Gibcus and his all-around game was a big reason for the victory over the Nanooks in January. He finished with 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists before fouling out in the five-point win.

The Seawolves were also propelled by the play of forward Abebe Demissie, who scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in that match up. The 6-foot-6 senior has been a spark off the bench all season for UAA and is second on the team in rebounds, a major statistical category for the Seawolves.

The play of the big men and the team’s ability to rebound has defined the season thus far—the Seawolves are 9-1 when outrebounding opponents.

UAA’s second leading scorer, sophomore Teancum Stafford, was out with an injury

in the first match up against the Nanooks.

He will add his 13.1 points per game and 4.2 boards per game to the rivalry this time around.

The UAF Nanooks are enjoying a bit of resurgence this season, already improving on their 5-23 record from only a year ago.

Second-year coach Mick Durham has the Nanooks on pace to finish over .500 for the first time since the 2007 season.

The Nanooks are led in scoring by senior guard and Juneau-native Dominique Brinson. He’s averaging 13.2 points per contest.

Junior guard Pat Vouet averages 12.2 points per game for the Nanooks and 6-foot-7 forward Stefan Tica averages 9.9 points per game and leads the team with 7.6 rebounds per game.

The Seawolves’ student fan base is also preparing for the great Alaskan rivalry to come to town. Many students and Seawolf fans are planning to tailgate and represent the Seawolves in their green and gold come Saturday.

The Seawolves will be back home Feb. 21 and 23 in bouts against Simon Fraser and Western Washington. Both games tip at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center.

Ten things: NBA All-Star Edition

By Thomas McIntyre

sports@thenorthernlight.org Predicting the AllStar Weekend winners is my number-one skill.

It’s not like playing the stock market where anyone can make guesses that result in huge paydays. It’s an art. Think Antonio Stradivari.

He was a master violin maker the way I am a master All-Star Weekend oracle.

Below are my thoughts and spoilers on the weekend spectacle.

1. Other than that old dude in Jiro Dreams of Sushi, I don’t think there’s anyone who’s better at his or her craft than LeBron James.

He’s averaging 26/8/7 on 55 percent shooting. That is freaking insane.

With the year Kevin Durant is having, the MVP race should be tight. But no, James has to go and have one of the greatest seasons in league history.

Give me the Team With LeBron James over the Western Conference All-Stars, 205-199 (many things will have to go in my favor for this score to occur, but YOLO).

2. The NBA has done a remarkable job of keeping the All-Star Weekend participants under wraps. I’m writing these words nine days out from the festivities, and there are only whispers about who will compete in the Sears Shooting Stars event.

As stated before, I’m the Nate Silver of All-Star Weekend prediction, but choosing winners without knowing who’s involved makes it slightly more difficult. Challenge accepted, NBA. 3. Steph Curry wins the three-point contest. I would consider giving up my prediction talents in exchange for his jump shot.

4. I didn’t think anything could top the impact the “Fast & Furious 6” trailer had on my life, then Carmelo Anthony let it slip that James White will compete in the dunk contest. James White is to dunk contests what Vin Diesel is to movies about ten-second cars.

For an introduction to White, watch the

Volunteer

Lukas Ebner is one of the top Nordic men skiers at UAA. I was honored to have the chance to interview him this past week about the season, Germany, and painted nails.

What is your name, origin, major, and possible career path?

My name is Lukas Ebner, and I’m from Germany originally. I’m pursuing a marketing and finance degree. I want to combine my major with my passion for sports so maybe a job in the marketing department for Nike or Adidas.

How long have you been a skier, and what type of skiing have you done over the course of your career?

I started skiing when I was 6 years old.

So I’ve been doing it for a few years now.

Then I started doing small regional races and eventually went to the national level. If you make the national team then you race

SPORTS BRIEFS

3 on 3 challenge set for Feb. 16 ANCHORAGE The UAA Hockey Alumni Association will host the annual 3 On 3 Challenge hockey tournament Feb. 16 1-4:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Arena.

The event, which is open to the public, will feature a Gold elite open division and Green division for recreational players.

Six team slots will be available per division and teams will consist of four skaters and a goalie per team. Team members must be 18 years of age or older.

Full hockey gear is required for this no-checking, noslapshot event. Each participant will get a free game ticket to the Feb. 16 UAA vs. NebraskaOmaha hockey game.

Registration fees are $150 per team. Registration forms are available at the UAA Athletics office, room 220 of the Wells Fargo Sports Complex, or at hockeyalumni.uaa.alaska. edu. More information is available by contacting Todd Bethard at 947-1274 or at hockeyalumni@alaska.com.

Mayor defends New Orleans after Super Bowl outage

2006 NCAA Dunk Contest. It’s the best thing ever. What makes White so great is that he basically launches from the freethrow line—or well behind the free-throw line—on every dunk, which is pretty neat.

I’d like to take footage of the ’06 contest back in time with me so I can show it to Elgin Baylor, who’s “the first man to ever play above the rim.” It’d probably cause him to have a stroke.

5. The evolution of Jrue Holiday has been wonderful to watch. With Andrew Bynum eternally hurt, the Sixers have given Holiday full control. He’s now posting 19.4 points, 8.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds per outing. Toss in his 46 percent clip from the field, and it’s clear why he’ll be suiting up for the East All-Stars.

But it’s not all good in Philly. Holiday has also doubled his turnovers and is taking more long two-point shots than ever before.

Those numbers could be products of his enhanced role, but they still need to come down.

6. I’m not done with the Sixers. Had Bynum been healthy (don’t laugh), chances are they’d have two All-Stars. The future of that franchise is riding on his legs.

The good news is that Bynum is expect-

ed to come back this month. He’s able to “shoot from stationary positions” and his knees only hurt when he moves, so yeah, I’d say he’s just about ready to go.

If his play’s as amazing as his hair grooming, the Sixers will win every championship.

7. Kyrie Irving is your 2013 Taco Bell Skills Challenge winner. An Irving loss would be the most shocking defeat since…

I’m failing to come up with a comparison.

Since Erik von Detten lost “Celebrity Mole Hawaii”? I’d be willing to make that claim.

8. The hometown Houston team will win the Sears Shooting Stars contest. Two words: Sam Cassell.

9. Seeing as I don’t know the rosters, I’m blindly taking Charles Barkley’s team in the Rising Stars Challenge. And unless one guy employs an all-point guard draft strategy, Anthony Davis will play with Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio or Damian Lillard. I predict fun.

10. The MVP of the Sprint Celebrity Game is going to be Arne Duncan. Last year he put up 18 points and eight boards, yet lost the award to Kevin Hart. The politics of this game disgust me.

Meet the Seawolf: Lukas Ebner

By Keon McMillan

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against the best in Europe. I never made the step to the senior national team, so that’s why I decided to come to America Is that the only reason you came?

Well in Germany it’s kind of hard to COURTESY PHOTO BY SAM WASSON/ UAA ATHLETICS combine your education and your sports. I didn’t want to quit skiing so I decided to move.

What did you learn from last year’s season (overseas) that you could apply to your races in America?

Well I guess I learned that skiing in Germany is more competitive. So you get that feeling like, “What should I do training wise to keep up with everyone?” You stay more focused and disciplined. Another thing about Germany is that the transition from high school skiing to the next level isn’t that big of a step compared to doing it in the U.S.

The competition level is different.

Any team or personal goals you have set for this year?

The season started out pretty good for me. I’d like to keep winning races. For the school I think our best finish was four years ago, so we want to do well this year.

Do you think you’ll be able to?

Yes, I think we will. A lot of people are out because of injury but when everyone is healthy and in shape, I am pretty confident.

Any words of wisdom for up and coming skiers, or maybe someone who wants to join UAA’s ski team next year?

The most important thing is to have fun.

Stay focused, train, and practice every day like it’s the most important one. Always be focused.

Any superstitions?

Um… No, not really.

Any pre-game rituals?

Actually, I got my nails painted! (Laughs) A girl on my team started painting my nails.

I won the race, so I figured, why stop?

NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans’ mayor defended his city days after a power outage plunged the Super Bowl into 34 minutes of darkness, while authorities still baffled by the cause announced they were bringing in a consultant to help investigate.

The outage that embarrassed New Orleans as it sought to showcase its rebound from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina happened despite hundreds of thousands of dollars of improvements to decaying utility lines, documents show.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu sought to put an upbeat spin on the matter at a news conference, saying the city’s performance, as host was near flawless despite the lights-out episode.

“The 34 minutes of darkness will never overshadow or outshine the city of New Orleans and how we performed this Super Bowl week,” Landrieu said.

He also said the outage won’t pull the plug on city plans to bid for an 11th Super Bowl in 2018. It last hosted a Super Bowl in 2002, three years before Katrina swamped the city.

Braun says he used Fla. clinic owner as consultant NEW YORK (AP) Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun said the person who ran the Florida clinic being investigated

by Major League Baseball was used only as a consultant on his drug suspension appeal last year.

“I have nothing to hide,” Braun said in a statement released by his representatives.

Yahoo Sports reported the 2011 NL MVP’s name showed up three times in records of the Biogenesis of America LLC clinic. Yahoo said no specific performance-enhancing drugs were listed next to his name.

The Miami New Times recently released clinic documents that purportedly linked Alex Rodriguez, Gio Gonzalez, Melky Cabrera and other players to purchases of banned drugs from the nowclosed anti-aging center.

Braun said his name was in the Biogenesis records because of an issue over payment to Anthony Bosch, who ran the clinic near Miami.

“There was a dispute over compensation for Bosch’s work, which is why my lawyer and I are listed under `moneys owed’ and not on any other list,” Braun said.

“I have nothing to hide and have never had any other relationship with Bosch,” he said. “I will fully cooperate with any inquiry into this matter.”

Briefs compiled from GoSeawolves. com and the Associated Press

by Thomas McIntyre.

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weekly HOROSCOPE February 10, 2013

The coming week is likely to require a greater focus on balance and equilibrium for many individuals; otherwise, many events could possibly knock them off their feet. It's not so much that there are surprises in store -though there are, certainly -- but rather that what transpires this week is likely to have a more immediate impact in a way for which it is almost impossible to prepare. That's the reason why it's so important for one to be standing squarely on two feet at all times. There's much to be said for the ability to hop, skip and jump, for such navigation can prove beneficial -- but this week standing tall and solid is a real plus.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 // Feb 19

(Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have trouble telling a loved one just what he or she needs to hear -- though you know that you will when necessary. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Style and substance can combine this week in a way that allows you to score big points at the workplace.

(Feb. 19-March 5) -- There's no accounting for taste, and this week you must avoid taking personally any suggestion that your taste is not what it should be. (March 6-March 20) -- You may not know what to make of another's overtures early in the week; adjustment may be necessary.

Aeries

Mar 21 // Apr 19

Gemini

May 21 // June 20

Leo

Libra

Taurus

Apr 20 // May 20

Cancer

June 21 // July 22

(July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're likely to meet someone this week who makes you feel differently about a great many things -- and who challenges you in many new ways. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to find yourself competing with someone who forces you to dig deeper than you have before.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There are those who believe you are only "faking it," but this week you can put them in their place as you achieve a new level of authenticity. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) -- What you have assumed for a long time is likely to be shattered in a way that has you both surprised and relieved. Much can be different this week.

Sept 23 // Oct 23

Feb 20 // Mar 20

(May 21-June 6) -- You may be tempted to relive an episode that taught you a great deal about yourself -- but any new lessons aren't likely to be as positive. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have to make one or two last-minute adjustments this week as a result of a chance encounter

(June 21-July 7) -- You have what it takes to attract just the right kind of people to a new project -- but you're going to have to assemble a team with care. (July 8-July 22) -Someone is likely to compel you to make a promise you know will be difficult to keep this week.

July 21 // Aug 22

PISCES

(March 21-April 4) -- You can get away with more than expected this week simply by being confident -- and letting your brash side have a little free rein. (April 5-April 19) -- You must be prepared to spend a little more time on a project that you thought would be finished in no time.

(April 20-May 5) -- You're trying to figure out something that has held others in thrall for quite some time. You hold the key, even if you aren't aware of it. (May 6-May 20) -Take the time to assess your situation with great care -- before swinging into action, if possible.

Virgo

Aug 23 // Sept 22

(Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- That which has been missing can be found; you may not want to reach further than you have before, but circumstances will require it. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are concerned about maintaining control -- but this week, the important things are likely to control you.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been operating under a few key assumptions that are likely to be dispelled this week. Focus on what you know you know! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Now is no time to make someone do something that seems out of place or out of character.

Play it cool this week.

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Scorpio

Oct 24 // Nov 22

(Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Give yourself more time to do the things that you usually do withthinking; this week, you'll require more in the way of moral support. (Dec. 8-Dec. Sagittarius out 21) -- You may find yourself waiting, waiting, waiting for something that is actually Nov 23 // Dec 21 in someone else's hands entirely.

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(Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Putting another's needs ahead of your own this week will actually enable you to assess your needs more accurately than usual. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though you have been on the sidelines long enough; this week, you'll have the chance to take the field.

Capricorn Dec 22 // Jan 19

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