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Dr. King remembered in vigil

By CATHERINE MEIDELL assistant news editor

Students, community members, faculty and staff congregated on the Quad Wednesday night, while shielding white candles with gloved hands in order to keep their flames lit during a moment of silence for Martin Luther King Jr. USU’s Black Student Union held a candlelight vigil at 5:30 p.m. in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and brought two keynote speakers to educate the audience on Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement in connection with Human Rights Day. The first speaker was St. Joseph’s College’s political science associate professor David E. Dixon and second was pastor France A. Davis, who marched with King from Selma to the Capitol building in Montgomery, Ala. Davis shook the hands of many USU football players, who attended the event, which began as the audience rose for “The Black National Anthem”.

After Moises Diaz, director of Multicultural Student Services, introduced the speakers, Dixon gave a speech highlighting the key role women played in the progression of the Civil Rights Movement.

Dixon said, “It strikes me that these women don’t have much in common. What they do have in common is they handed down the Civil Rights Movement to their children.”

He said one sure way to guarantee everyone has civil rights in decades to come is to teach young people King’s dream of equality. The Civil Rights Movement picked up speed when women joined the cause, Dixon said, because they had a great influence on younger

Author analyzes wars in the West

By CATHERINE MEIDELL assistant news editor

STUDENTS CONGREGATE around The A on the Quad to take a moment of silence for Martin Luther King Jr. and listen to a member of Black Student Union sing “This Little Light of Mine”.

Joining the students on the Quad was Pastor France A. Davis, an alumnus of the Tuskegee School. TYLER LARSON photos

- See CANDLES, page 4

Best-selling author Victor Davis Hanson said a trend he analyzed in his studies of Western war that can apply to the Iraq War is the need to lower spending in military operations and development, in order to keep modern comforts, and spoke on similar patterns he has recognized.

Hanson’s speech, “National Defense and Foreign Affairs: A History of the West at War”, took place Wednesday and was the second speaker in a three-part speaker series hosted by the political science department. Professor Anthony Peacock of the political science department uses Hanson’s New York Time’s best-selling book “Carnage and Culture” in his class as an introduction to Western warfare.

“It argues that the West has a unique way of wagering war,” Peacock said. “The book helps me show the tradition of the Western way of war dating back to Ancient Greece.”

Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History for Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and has written

- See WAR, page 4

Students fear for loved ones in Haitian earthquake

By LISA CHRISTENSEN staff writer

Teresa Gutierrez is worried about her friends.

It has been three days since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the small island nation of Haiti on Tuesday, and she hasn’t heard from them yet. Although her friends were in her home country, the Dominican Republic, at the time, they had friends and family back in Haiti.

“Today I hope to try and call them,” she said.

No substantial damage has been reported from the Dominican Republic, even though it and Haiti share the same island. The latter, though, was flattened. Gutierrez said she thinks this discrepancy in damage is due to the geographical differences between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. While the Dominican Republic has many mountains and lush foliage, Gutierrez said Haiti is comparatively flat and desolate.

Gutierrez said her biggest concern

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comes from her knowledge of Haiti before the earthquake. Before coming to USU, Gutierrez was a teacher in the Dominican Republic and would go with groups of high school students on class trips to Haiti. The experience was a sobering one for all of them, she said, with many students so affected by the poverty they saw that they gave the very shirt off their backs.

According to statistics from the CIA, 80 percent of Haitians are at or well below the poverty level. To compare, the same statistics list the poverty rate in the Dominican Republic at 42 percent and 12 percent in the U.S. Gutierrez said many of the houses were made of nothing but mud walls with dirt floors, and people were often so desperate for food that they ate cakes of mud mixed with butter. Dirt roads zigzag across the country, but street signs are nowhere to be found, she said, making getting lost a near certainty. The only pavement she ever saw in Haiti was a small strip outside the president’s palace. However, the

- See HELP, page 3

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HATIAN EARTHQUAKE DEMOLISHED many homes and buildings leaving many homeless and injured. Those in Logan with friends and family in Haiti eagerly try to contact them and reaffirm their safety. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press

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Celebs&People LOS ANGELES (AP) – A woman suspected of being the mastermind behind a series of break-ins at the homes of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan has been charged with felony burglary and receiving stolen prop- LOHAN erty.

Rachel Lee, 19, was charged Wednesday. She joins five other young men and women charged with burglaries at the homes of celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson, Ashley Tisdale, Megan Fox and Audrina Patridge.

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Utah officials urge limit on kids’ play SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Schools in parts of Utah kept students inside for sports and recess Tuesday after soaring pollution levels prompted state health warnings on driving and outdoor activity.

Highland Park Elementary students with respiratory problems were kept inside for morning recess and no one was allowed outside for lunch recess, principal Sue Parker said.

Texas murder suspect searched ‘overdose’ online WACO, Texas (AP) – In the month before his wife died, a minister in Texas tried to buy a prescription sleeping aid online and conducted an Internet search for “overdose on sleeping pills,” computer experts testified Thursday in his murder trial.

Neal Kersh, a computer forensics examiner, testified that he examined data from Matt Baker’s churchowned laptop and was able to retrieve information from a computer server at a youth center where Baker worked.

Baker’s computer went missing two months after Kari’s death.

Kersh said Baker sent emails just before and after those 2006 Internet searches and site visits, indicating he—not anyone else—was at the computer looking at the pharmaceutical sites and online pharmacies.

Baker is accused of killing his wife Kari, whose death initially was ruled a suicide.

A near-empty bottle of overthe-counter sleeping pills and

typed suicide note were found by her body, and Baker said she had been depressed.

A month before his wife’s death in April 2006, Baker looked at six Web sites on the same day and did a Google search using the words “overdose on sleeping pills,” Kersh testified.

Baker looked at a dozen more sites on three other days in March, and looked at 11 more just three days before her death, Kersh said.

Mark E. Henry, the CEO of an online pharmacy, testified that Baker started to buy a 50-count bottle of the prescription sleep aid Ambien but stopped the order.

Henry, who said he examined records from his database to determine the activity from Baker’s computer, said numerous customers in 2006 stopped their orders because at the time, the company’s delivery could take 10 days and there was no way to track an order.

Ambien was one of three drugs found in Kari Baker’s

body, but the amount in her system or when it was ingested could not be determined because the autopsy was

performed three months after her death and her body had been embalmed, two doctors involved in her autopsy

FORMER BAPTIST MINISTER Matt Baker, accused of drugging and suffocating his wife Kari, is shown in a video during his trial inside Judge Ralph Strother’s 19th District courtroom, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Baker’s wife 2006 death was initially ruled a suicide. If convicted, Baker could face life in prison. AP photo

Defense Dept: Remains of Utah pilot identified SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The remains of an Air Force pilot who went missing in action during the Vietnam War have been identified, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.

The ashes of Air Force Maj. Russell C. Goodman will be scattered in

Alaska, his family told Anchorage television station KTUU. The station said the family was currently in Hawaii, where forensic experts identified Goodman from bone fragments.

One of Goodman’s daughters,

Sue Stein, told the station the family learned about the identification a week after the death of their mother, June Stein, who always hoped for the return of her husband.

“All these years we’ve wondered: Did he just crash and die and nobody cared?

LateNiteHumor David Letterman, Jan. 12, 2010 Top 10 Highlights of Sarah Palin’s First Day at FOX News.

10. Ruined office floor by drilling for oil.

9. Detached a retina from winking at the camera.

8. Got confused, thought she signed with QVC. 7. Pistol-whipped three guys who called her “Tina”.

6. Released a statement saying she won’t follow Leno.

5. At lunchtime, Todd picked her up driving snowmobile through lobby.

4. Sad to learn there was no actual fox to hunt.

3. Hosted a “Fire Dave” roundtable 2. Actually found a place with more white people than Alaska.

1.Announced plans to run for president in 2010.

testified earlier. The autopsy listed her death as undetermined.

Russ Goodman, second from right, salutes the casket of his father Maj. Russell C. Goodman during a funeral service at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 14. Goodman, an Air Force pilot, was shot down during a bombing mission in Vietnam in 1967. AP photo

But apparently somebody did care, so that is a good thing,” Stein said.

Goodman, who was from Salt Lake City, will be honored this week at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The base is home to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team.

When Goodman went missing, he was assigned to the Thunderbirds and was flying with the U.S. Navy on an exchange program.

Goodman’s F-4B Phantom took off from the USS Enterprise and was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire on Feb. 20, 1967.

The plane was on a bombing mission against a railroad yard in Thanh Hoa Province in North Vietnam.

Another man in the plane, Navy Lt. Gary L. Thornton, was able to eject at 250 feet above ground.

He survived and was held captive until his release in 1973.

Goodman did not escape the plane.

Search-and-rescue efforts for him were limited because of heavy anti-aircraft and automatic weapons fire near the crash site, the Defense Department said.

Joint U.S.-Vietnamese teams led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command conducted two investigations and excavations at the crash site between 1993 and 2008.

The efforts recovered human remains and aircraft debris that matched what the men were flying.

The remains were identified as Goodman’s using circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, including mitochondrial DNA that matched two of Goodman’s maternal relatives.

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Education building 35 percent complete Features like those will

By CHELSEY GENSEL be helpful for researchers news senior writer from the National Center for Hearing Assessment The summer 2009 construcand Management and tion project for the 62,000the Child Language and square-foot College of Education Disorders Clinic, the and Human Services building, Emma Eccles Jones Early located north of the Education Childhood Education Building where the tennis Center and the George S. courts were previously located, and Dolores Dore Eccles is expected to reach completion Center for Early Care during fall. and Education. But they “The facilities for those will be essential for the departments are limited where hearing-impaired chilthey are now,” said Darrell Hart, dren at the new “Sound associate vice president for Beginnings Preschool”. facilities. “They are scattered, Hart said research in and they just don’t have enough hearing impairment is space.” moving away from signFunded entirely by private ing and more toward donations from two separate ocular implants, and the Eccles Foundations, the $17facility is designed to million project is about 35 accommodate the needs percent complete. Spindler of everyone involved.

Construction, a local firm, is “It’s going to be a really overseeing the project, which cool project,” Hart said, was designed by architect Bob “and we’re excited about Jacoby. the opportunity to build Hart said the planning prosomething with so many cess has been “fairly lengthy,” special features. The because it started as two sepaarchitecture is going to THE EDUCATION BUILDING is designated for completion fall of 2010.

The project is estimated rate projects. to cost $17 million and takes place of the old tennis courts near the Education Building. The building will be awesome and we look One project, a child care cen- be used for classes, offices, lab space and child care center. ANI MIRZAKHANYAN photo forward to seeing it go ter to replace the one on campus up.” above the heating plant, was project manager Tom Graham, the new building The building will open as soon as construction considering a site on 800 East that turned out to be will allow for a new grass area that will become a is completed and residents are moved in and setup, too wet, Hart said. Officials on that project and one play area for Edith Bowen Lab School and bring likely for this fall. for a research center decided to combine the two to a sense of cohesion to the new and old education The building that currently hold the child care reduce costs. buildings. home will be taken down after the move and the “Our donors liked that site where the tennis The new building will consist of a one-level front space will be returned to the energy plant, in case courts used to be,” Hart said,” and the courts needportion, which will house classrooms and a child it wants to expand, which is what the building was ed to be replaced anyway. They were in bad condicare wing, as well as a three-story back portion originally intended for, Hart said. tion.” that will consist mainly of office and lab space for There is a conceptual model of the new building The tennis courts were moved to an open lot researchers studying hearing impairment. in the existing Education Building’s main hall. across the street to the west of the Nutrition and Special features in the building will include the “It should be fun to look at when it’s done,” Hart Food Science Building, leaving the space available newest technology in sound-dampening and airsaid. “And the new main corridor is designed for for construction. flow engineering to keep a quiet workspace that is kids to enjoy.”

According to an information sheet provided by “not inhibited by unnecessary sound,” Hart said.

– chelsey.gensel@aggiemail.usu.edu

Help: USU students given opportunities for Haiti relief -continued from page 1 building was leveled in the quake, as well as the President Rene Preval’s personal home, leaving even the leader of the impoverished nation homeless.

A place to live is last on the mind of the president, though, superseded by concerns of his people.

“I have plenty of time to look for a bed,” he said in an interview with CNN Wednesday, “but now I am working on how to rescue the people.

“Sleeping is not the problem.”

But while the president works to help his people, Gutierrez said she fears for his safety. If he were injured or killed, she said she fears the country would sink into further desperation.

Still, he has plenty of work to do. Although there are no solid numbers at this time, estimations of the body count range anywhere to several thousand to a half million. The wounded far outnumber that, and access to hospitals and supplies are scarce. Even before the disaster, Gutierrez said hospital quality in Haiti was low, and those who could afford it would come to the Dominican Republic for care.

Those who couldn’t afford it and were forced to go to Haitian hospitals, she said, had little chance of getting well. Since the earthquake, despite aid from diverse organizations, the need for medical help and supplies exceeds the availability.

Tye Smith, sophomore in international studies, said he hopes to help increase availability to people in areas heavily affected by the quake.

“I’ve been trying to figure out what I could do, because I needed to do something,” he said.

Two of his aunts have adopted children from a Haitian orphanage.

One of his aunts, Mandy McBride, and her adopted daughter are still in Haiti, Smith said, but were fortunately unhurt, except for a broken ankle.

The orphanage Foyer de Zion, located in Pétion-ville, a village about four miles south of Port-auPrince and its sister orphanage, Ruuska Village, which also has a small clinic, nearby were damaged by the earthquake but to a lesser degree than many buildings in the area. Walls have crumbled, roofs have caved in and supplies have been damaged, but the orphanages are still opening their doors to those needing assistance, even

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Scholar presents Korean culture Dr. Dong-Ik Chang, a visiting scholar at USU, will present “Seo Nan Dang (Tutelary Shrine), a Clue to Understand Korean Culture” at the Asian Language Division’s Roundtable Forum. The presentation will be hosted at 4 p.m., Tueseday, Jan. 19, in the Merrill-Cazier Library Auditorium.

All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Chang is an associate professor in the department of ethics education at Kongju National University of Education in Korea. During his presenation, he will talk about etymology and the origin of Seo Nang, and how Seo Nang has effected overall Korean culture.

The forum is presented through the department of languages, philosophy and speech communication at USU.

USU prof. to host weekly radio show

“Radio Cosmopolis: Music Without Borders” is a brand new weekly program hosted by Shane Graham, USU professor.

It explores the musical traditions of a world in constant migration and transformation – where those traditions come from and what happens when they intersect with others and become something new.

Some episodes explore a particular region, theme or musical style while others roam the planet. On a given program, listeners might hear afrobeat, gypsy punk, reggae, bhangra, Senegalese rap, Thai funk, Cuban jazz, Celtic electronica, tango, Bollywood, dubstep, trance and more.

Those interested should tune in every Friday night at 9 p.m. and join the adventures among the hybrid musical offspring of globalization.

Museum brings back Mesoamerica

RUUSKA VILLAGE ORPHANAGE in Haiti was one of many buildings that was badly damaged by the earthquake.

Though these orphanages are in bad condition, their doors are open to all those in need. USU student Tye Smith and his family members are organizing ways to donate money and supplies to these institutions. Photo courtesy of www.reachouttohaiti.com

as their own tenants are sleeping under the stars. Supplies, though, are dwindling.

Smith said he and his other aunt, Angie Rasmussen, are trying to raise money to purchase more supplies. He said if supplies were simply sent to the country, they would likely be distributed among the higher classes and not reach those who really needed them. If people give them to the orphanage, the donations would be given directly to the people who have sought refuge at the orphanage.

He said he understands students are strapped for cash, but he stressed that just a little bit from each person can add up to a huge difference for people who literally have nothing.

“In a country where people survive on fewer than 10 cents a day,” he said, “just a dollar from each student would be incredible.”

An account has been set up at Zions Bank in his aunt’s name, but the account can be accessed by looking up his name, as well. Smith said he has also been asking professors of larger classes to ask for donations. He said by donating to this fund, students can better know

where and how their donation is helping. Just a dollar, he said, can buy a lot of rice or medical supplies.

“It’s a good way that Utah State can help out,” he said.

Smith and his aunt hopes to take the supplies in person to the orphanage as soon as the island is accessible, but, if not, will send them to the founder of the orphanage, Barbara Walker. More information about the orphanage can be found at reachouttohaiti.com.

Gutierrez, too, is anxious to help. She said she asked her children what they thought their family should do to help, and the children offered the entire contents of their piggy banks to send. She said she and her husband plan on sending whatever money they can spare.

She acknowledged that “every country has its own troubles,” but said she hoped the magnitude of

the disaster would prompt nations to work together to rebuild Haiti.

“We just need to cooperate more,” she said.

Speaking about the earthquake and the damage to Haiti is an emotional subject for Gutierrez.

She said although Haiti had so little before the earthquake and has even less now, it is a nation of promise. The people are smart, she said, often able to speak not only the official Creole and French, but Spanish and English as well, despite only about half the population being able to read.

“I think if they have the opportunity, they could become a very good country fast,” she said.

Giving them that opportunity, though, even amid this disaster, she said, is the important thing.

– lisa.m.christensen@aggiemail.usu. edu

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A popular event, the Mesoamerican Marketplace, returns Saturday, Jan. 16, to Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology. The activities are part of the “Saturdays at the Museum” series.

Museum guests will learn about the Aztec, Incan and Mayan cultures of Central and South America through a variety of activities. Visitors may choose to participate in the Mesoamerican marketplace which showcases crafts and food from the ancient civilizations.

“This event has been extremely popular in past years,” said program coordinator Allyson Martin. “Visitors can try New World food tasting or create Aztec feather fans, Incan jewelry and Mayan hieroglyphics. Our activities will last throughout the day so anyone can come from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.”

Funding for Saturday events is provided by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

For more information on this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

Edith Bowen opens enrollment The Edith Bowen Laboratory School, located on the campus of Utah State University, holds its annual open kindergarten application period now through Feb. 19, 2010.

As set forth in the admission policy, a lottery drawing to fill available openings will be held as needed in March.

Parents interested in having their child(ren) attend kindergarten at EBLS during the 2010/2011 school year may apply by contacting the school at (435) 797-3085 to request an application.

Applications are also available online.

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generations. He listed many influential women in human rights activism from various ethnicities. Some of the listed included Edith Spurlock, the first African-American female judge; Della Sullins, an activist in the Tuskegee School integration and Mary McLeode Bethune, who advised President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Davis spoke next, revealing the four things King told him were necessary in achieving excellence and his experience marching to the front of the Capitol building in Montgomery alongside King.

Davis said King looked like an ordinary man from the outside, but “when he opened his mouth, he was a man of greatness.”

Davis said he first met King in an interview for an article he wrote, while attending the Tuskegee School. They later met again when King was invited to march to Montgomery after students and citizens from the area were not allowed to vote, Davis said. The students and citizens

wanted to bring the attention of racist acts to the nation, and in front of Montgomery’s Capitol building, King executed one of his greatest speeches, Davis said.

Davis said he would advise students to follow the four steps King told him to live by in order to achieve excellence.

“The first is to prepare as if everything depends upon you,” Davis said.

He said the second step was to wait for the “ground to swell,” or in other words, wait for people to accept leadership for a particular issue.

“Then you must have a vision that you can communicate to the people – Dr. King said he had a dream, but he had a vision,” Davis said. “Then be the best of whatever you are.”

Shannon Stevenson, Black Student Union secretary, said Human Rights Day provokes the realization that racism still exists and there is still work to be done concerning civil rights. She said the fact

the U.S. is led by a black president does not mean there is equality throughout the nation.

“This celebration means my freedom.

My freedom gives me the opportunity to go to school at USU,” said Jo Beyene, Black Student Union vice president.

A teacher at Edith Bown Elementary, Marianne Christian, brought her daughter to the vigil and reviewed with her the four steps to achieve excellence, while walking to the Quad with candles in hand. She said the yearly celebration of civil rights is a commitment to move forward in perfecting human equality, but there is a load of work needed to achieve a nation without prejudices.

In conclusion to his speech, Davis said, “Be what you ain’t, ‘cause you ain’t what you is. If you ain’t what you is, then you is what you ain’t.”

– catherine.meidell@aggiemail.usu.edu

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RYAN BAYLIS is at the mic during the opening round of root beer pong held Thursday in The Hub. Brothers Ben and Mike Wilkey won the tournament. TODD JONES photo

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other novels, including “The Western Way of War” and “A War Like No Other”.

Hanson said he began writing “Carnage and Culture” after noticing the centuries of success the West had in war. However, this pattern was not explicable when considering the generals’ brilliance, natural resources and luck, he said, which is why he wanted to uncover the reason why Western militaries have a high success rate.

Hanson said because the West has more societal freedom than the East, soldiers are able to feel they are a “stake” for their country. On the other side of the world, soldiers are forced into battle, he said.

In his speech, Hanson said there are ways countries can evaluate Western power – some of these ways being parasitism and antiwar movements because they are recurring factors in mitigating militial power. He said perhaps one of the most important themes he has uncovered is that the essence of human nature does not change in the West.

One hour an Army major could be e-mailing his daughter about piano lessons and the next he gets shot down in an apache helicopter, Hanson said.

“A life is a life, it’s a tragedy. Is it really worth it to lose this Army major?” he said, speaking to an auditorium of students, many in military uniform.

He said the West can be a greater target because of its morals and feeling of tragedy when a single life is taken by war, however, this can be weakening. Eastern countries deal differently with war and a life sacrificed for war is not considered devastating which gives them power, Hanson said.

“The most defining element of war in the West is technology,” Hanson said.

He said he believes every type of weaponry

made for Western warfare is produced from monopolies. Hanson said if any country has intentions to fight the U.S., it should form an alliance with a Western arms country.

When speaking on the Iraq War, Hanson said the U.S. is fighting an enemy living in a different century. He said one step to winning the war is to “quietly kill a bunch of terrorists without saying we’re doing it.”

The other steps include letting Iraq keep its government system and slowly introduce its population to Western lifestyle, Hanson said. The U.S. feels it can transform the Iraqi people into Westerners overnight and is very impatient with the process of changing “hearts and minds,” he said.

“Afghanistan, Iraq, the war on terror – these are all just emblems of larger issues that arise when a postmodern West often comes into contact with premodern adversaries, and reflects much of the contradictions of globalization in general,” Hanson said.

The current military system is one of absolutes and is self-elected, he said.

“The military’s role is to not let down their guard. You are 19th century people in a 20th century world and thank God for that,” said Hanson, who directed the comment to the military personnel in the audience.

A small amount of the U.S. military’s current challenges differ from challenges faced in the West 2,500 years ago, he said. Hanson said he hopes students take away the idea that attitude toward war should be based on longterm issues rather than contemporary.

– catherine.meidell@aggiemail.usu.edu

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Psychobilly Freakout

By Patrick Oden editor in chief

The Reverend Horton Heat, aka Jim Heath, has been slinging his version of rock ‘n’ roll for two decades now. Some call it Rockabilly, some call it Psychobilly and some call it Punkabilly, and depending on the track, they all seem to make sense.

Pulling from the influences of rockers like Elvis Presley, country greats like Johnny Cash and the surf and hot rod tunes of The Beach Boys, Rockabilly artist like the Reverend have been growing in popularity. While still very much a subculture genre, Rockabilly has come a long way since Sha-Na-Na came on the scene in the ’70s.

With “Stray Cat Strut” hitting No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1982, Brian Setzer led the Stray Cats and rockabilly music into the mainstream. While the genre’s widespread popularity waned quickly, a counter-culture movement was underway. Fueled by a nostalgia for the ’50s lifestyle and a love of hot rods, there are no fewer than three nationally circulated magazines dedicated to the culture and with the current collector status of classic Detroit iron and vinyl sofas, the music’s following grows.

Rockabilly, which derives its name from a combination of rock ‘n’ roll and hillbilly, has produced many top-notch combos, but few if any with the staying power of The Reverend Horton Heat.

Playing his classic Gretsch guitar, accompanied by Jim “Jimbo” Wallace on a flamed, stand-up bass and Paul Simmons

on drums, the Rev has released 10 full-length CDs and two greatest hits collections. Still playing 120 gigs a year, The Reverend Horton Heat would most likely be known by the masses for his song “Psychobilly Freakout”, which was featured on “Guitar Hero 2”.

Even though the band is averaging a show every three nights, the Reverend says it seems easy. “ I think we did 275 dates in one year,” the Reverend said.

“Back in those days, we would just drive ourselves around in the van every day.

“I love playing music, that’s really the short answer, and it’s my art form. I don’t really consider being a recording artist to be an art form, it’s more like just being in the advertising business.”

Despite an affinity for the larger theaters and ballrooms, such as the Fillmore in San Francisco, which he has filled to capacity, the Reverend makes Salt

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Los Rasquetis keeps Argentinean culture alive drive-through Starbucks-ridden U.S. citizen but they would be missing the point entirely.

The members of this Hispanic culture values time spent having a conversation, enjoying coffee in the morning or helping a friend in need. They value their quality of life more than being on time to a job that will still be there when they are ready to arrive. Because of the cultural differences, life in Cache Valley can leave an Argentinean very homesick.

“You get really homesick,” Jimena said. “We don’t have as much of the food, culture or as many people here as other Hispanic cultures. It’s been really nice to hear something that’s from home. Anytime they play it brings back good memories.

It’s nice to have a little piece of home here.”

Tango is played on Florida Street on every corner. The Rock Nacional genre is specific to Argentina and has produced some of the most accomplished musicians in Hispanic culture. It is widely considered the most prolific genre of Spanish rock music, which was influenced by the British Invasion and punk bands. It is widely listened to and it is a cultural enigma. The music that Los Rasquetis play is largely Rock Nacional and pulls together the small population of this different culture.

John Lennon said, “Music is everybody’s possession. It’s only publishers who think that people own it.”

This music and band has brought a facet of Argentinean life back to the small community. Everyone, from the fan base to the band playing the music, is part of the experience.

Something as simple as music has pulled these few families together.

To put things in perspective, imagine living in a foreign country where you don’t hear any of your favorite songs played at social functions. Imagine reading everything in a different language. Imagine knowing only a few people who speak your dialect and enjoy the same leisure activities. Even the things you take for granted are missing like never being able to find a basketball game on television or eating your favorite comfort food. Small pleasures such as these are part of what makes home feel like home.

There are other reasons the band enjoys playing Rock Nacional for the local community. “I like it cause it helps to break the stereotype that all Latinos listen to reggaeton and salsa,” Francisco said.

By Cody Littlewood staff writer

The smell of empanadas waft through the air and ambient voices converse in eloquent Spanish. Children are mingling off to the side of a large dining room, while the adults laugh and enjoy the signature food and mate after a big family dinner.

Although not all of the guests are necessarily family by technical terms, they behave and feel like family in this social setting.

Fernando Leonhardt, owner of La Ranchera, and Oscar Romero, a Cache Valley dental technician, picked up guitars and began to play. The evening progressed and the lights were dimmed. The family began to circle around them: the band is formed. This is how Leonhardt and Romero tell the story of how they started Los Rasquetis, an Argentinean Rock Nacional band, nearly two years ago. The story could be only a joke, but they will never tell.

The original band was started two years ago, but the band as it is today has only been playing together since June. Los Rasquetis now consists of three main members – Leonhardt, Romero, Francisco Herrero, senior in exercise science – and is soon debuting a new guitarist. Los Rasquetis plays at venues and functions throughout Cache Valley, averaging a show every week. Los Rasquetis played last semester in the Sunburst Lounge for Diversity Week, drawing a large group.

The band plays with a different motive than most bands.

“We just want to play for experience right now. We aren’t trying to be on the cover of “Rolling Stone” or anything like that,” Herrero said. “We play because we all love Rock Nacional. I grew up listening to Rock Nacional and Tango.”

The Argentinean population in Cache Valley is small, but devoted to its roots. About five families are spread throughout the valley, according to Francisco. The America lifestyle is a different from their culture. The things that are emphasized in the Argentinean culture are oft overlooked and are actively fading in American culture. Family is extremely important in Argentina.

“You never hear an Argentinean complain about having to go to dinner with the in-laws,” said Jimena Herrero, Francisco’s sister.

The time spent with family is relished and looked forward to. Even time constraints do not directly translate: being 15 minutes late for an appointment is being punctual for an Argentinean. This may seem strange and inefficient to the

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Reading to satisfy hunger Sci-Fi film shows depth

“The Hunger Games”, by Suzanne Collins, between youths from all the areas surroundhas been recommended to me everywhere, ing the Capitol. “The Hunger Games” are from bookstores to blogs to teachers to friends meant to remind citizens, after a long and and family (including both mothbloody war, that they are not in er and sister). This widespread Chelsey charge, that the Capitol can take hoopla and nothing but great remaining freedoms, their Gensel their reviews made me wary and conlivelihoods or their children – at vinced me it was just another any time.

“Twilight” phenomenon.

What makes it great readIn the tradition of the stubing for teens, students and the born streak that keeps me from middle-aged is that it is writreading whatever is popular as ten simplistically, which makes long as I can put it off, I ignored Grade B it easy to follow and hard to it. That lasted a little more than a “The Hunger Games” dislike. The characters are wellyear, from right after it was pubdeveloped without too much lished until last weekend. narrative outside the thoughts of the main Having resolved to read it a couple of character. The story is stunningly imaginative months ago – when I had time – I put it on a and the numerous twists even more so. list and left it there. Then I visited my parents’ There are a few elements of the story as it house and found it sitting on the kitchen unfolds that were not, at first, entirely believcounter. My mom had borrowed it from a co- able, but if you are willing to suspend disbelief worker and had to return it the following day. and imagine the existence of the world as it is I thought, well, I’m a fast reader, and if I don’t written, those outlandish elements seem starfinish it, that’s OK. I’ll know that it was over- tling, disturbing and entirely real, which adds hyped, and I didn’t want to read it anyway. to the feeling Collins is trying to create – that I should have known better. I devoured it, something is wrong here beyond the obvious. pun intended, in about four hours. I sat down It isn’t just a story about who will survive the at the table to have something to read and Hunger Games – that would make a great finished around 2 a.m when I realized I had piece of juvenile fiction on its own. It is about work at 7:30 in the morning – the first day of why the games exist at all, and whether it is the semester. But, I maintain it was worth it. just and whether there is anything to be done Set in some distant future, “The Hunger about it.

Games” is part-dystopia, part-epic and partly I’d have liked more information about what pure fun – a young, adventurous flight through caused the war that ended with the initiation social commentary, rebellion and family ties, of the Hunger Games, but that seems a minor with just a hint of romance. Or is there? flaw that likely as not will be fixed with the Without giving too much away – because sequel, “Catching Fire”, which is out now, and it is great reading material – the story follows the third in the series, which will be released 16-year-old Katniss in her almost Orwellian later this year. slum life, and then to the Capitol, where she – chelsey.gensel@aggiemail.usu.edu is to participate in a traditional deathmatch

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Let’s be out with it.

Science fiction movies, by and large, are absolutely awful. I am aware of the crushing emotional blow this statement deals to the pointy-eared among you.

Acceptance, however, is the first step toward recovery.

Don’t yet fall upon your own lig ht s a b e r s .

There may be hope for sci-fi, and it may be closer than you think. Let’s open our hearts and let the healing begin.

“Moon” premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival and was released last week on DVD. To those of you who are unimpressed with most scifi offerings, don’t write this one off. Much like Steven Soderbergh’s “Solaris”, “Moon” uses the genre only as a context for a complex and satisfying drama.

In the not-too-distant future, it seems Earth’s population has finally solved the energy crisis. The longsought solution is a substance called Helium 3, which is harvested from rocks on the surface of the moon. Sam Bell (Sam Rockwood) works for Lunar Industries, the company responsible for the godsent utility. Sam is nearing the end of his three-year contract with Lunar, during which he has been the sole human inhabitant of a Helium 3 collection facility. Apart from some potted

plants, for which he exhib- tasked with unraveling the its almost parental con- mystery. cern, Sam’s only companThe premise reeks of ion has been “Twilight Zone”, but there Gerty (Kevin is enough novelty and misSpacey), the direction to keep the viewfacility’s arti- er invested. What makes ficial intel- “Moon” superb, rather than ligence pro- just competent, is the capgram (and an tivating performance of u n a b a s h e d Rockwell. We feel deeply tribute to for the character(s) he creHAL of ated. Rockwell is on screen K u b r i c k ’ s for virtually the entire film, “2001”). but he is so dynamic that A l t h o u g h we are fascinated throughthe mental out. and emotionApart from the intrinsic al strain are excellence of vivid characb e c o m i n g terization, the performance increasingly supports and enriches the a p p a r e n t , premise. Each iteration of Sam is keep- Sam is unique, but not unbeing busy, diligently perform- lievably disparate. Ergo, ing his duties Rock well ’s and counting Ben performances down the days Roden lend themuntil he can selves to mulreturn to his tiple interprewife and young tations of the daughter. film. Each Sam Early in could be a the film, Sam separate entiembarks onto Grade A ty, but could the lunar sur- “Moon” just as easily face to colbe projections lect a load of of a strained Helium 3, and Student Reviews mind. as so often In a genre happens in the Coming soon: log onto often maligned world of cine- aggietownsquare.com for a lack of ma, everything depth, “Moon” goes awry. Sam to leave your review of excels. Sure, it awakes in the the latest movies has a number infirmary under of sci-fi tropes, Gerty’s care but it’s focus and eventually returns to on thoughtful characterizathe site of the awry ... um ... tion and subtle storytelling -ness, where he discovers an that makes for a challenging unconscious Sam Bell. You and emotional experience, read that right. This strange regardless of your interanomaly at first seems noth- est in futuristic trappings. ing but a product of Sam’s “Moon” is proof that there’s isolated psyche, but as each still some life to be found in Sam confronts his counter- sci-fi. In this case, though, it part, much more frighten- happens to be definitively ing possibilities surface. extraterrestrial.

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Curing boredom with ‘SkyMall’

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was biding my time on a Southwest airplane, inwardly contemplating a complimentary beverage, mindlessly thumbing through a “SkyMall” magazine, when, all of a sudden, a particularly farcical item caught my eye. I read the description and nearly died due to convolutions of absurd giggles.

“SkyMall” is an airline catalog that attempts to tempt consumers with outrageously priced items of minimal value. It tries to convince readers that they absolutely cannot live a full life without purchasing the items being advertised. Lives are promised to never be the same again after trying a novelty patent. It is pure hilarity.

I wonder who in their right mind would stoop to buying such glorified junk. I mean, someone out there has got to be buying stuff from “SkyMall” or, at least I assume, it would cease to exist, especially in these hard economic times.

Anyway. The startling item that captured my attention this fine afternoon was an “ultrasonic barking dog deterrent” that was “disguised as a birdhouse.” Wow. I had to read on. And, I quote, “when a dog barks in range of the birdhouse, (the birdhouse) emits a harmless ultrasonic tone inaudible to humans that startles the animal into silence.”

Picture this: A ticketed passenger, seeing the aforementioned item, itches to own the convenient gadget because it reminds him of his neighbor’s infernally loud dog. Our hypothetical gentleman orders the previously-unknown necessity, and, after weeks of anticipation, when he receives the wonder, he whistles to himself skittishly as he nonchalantly hangs the “birdhouse” onto a branch that hovers over the offending dog house, worrying all the while that his neighbors will see through his disgusting guise.

Then the moment of truth.

The dog, clearing his throat for a nightly barrage of bark, suddenly hears a highpitched beep and is instantly “startled into silence.” His eyes gaze off into the distance. His toothy jaw stunned, as he whimpers pitifully and struggles to accept the fact that his bark cannot dare compete with this new and mysteriously startling tone.

His owners, sensing an onset of depression, take him to a local psychiatrist to unravel his internal inadequacies.

And yes. This all crossed my mind in the airplane.

The next product that caught my eye is advertised with a particularly loaded question: “What’s a Pant/Heel pant leg wedgie?” Oh my dear holy smokes, my whole life I have wanted to know the answer to this question. And, phew, the definition to a Pant/Heel wedgie is supplied: “It’s that annoying occurrence when the bottom of your pants creeps under your heel when you’re wearing open-back shoes.” Oh my

dear holy smokes, don’t you get so annoyed when that happens? And of course, if the concept is still not yet clear, a photograph of a foot model sporting a Pant/Heel leg wedgie, depicted in full color, should do the trick. The purpose of this educationally descriptive blip is to glorify a plastic stick that innovatively, magically and wondrously prevents a Pant/Heel leg wedgie from occurring. I searched the item on Google to further try to understand how it works, only to find a Web page full of contrived testimonials of the product. Oh my dear holy smokes.

Flip, flip, flip. Wow. “SkyMall” Wonder No. 3: This specific item has a noble purpose. A convenient one too. As advertised, it can even be used while you sit at your computer It is a foot-frying-UV-ray-blasting lamp that tans whiter-than-ghost feet into footsies of brawny bronze. Its lead: “If you always feel like people are gawking at your white feet and the unsightly tan lines around your ankles ...”

First of all, “unsightly” isn’t generally used in post-Victorian speech, making the whole scenario a bit too ridiculous for my cultivated taste. It reminds me of other dated words such as “besotted” and “swoon.”

Oh fair maiden with translucent ankles, for shame.

And second of all, the connotations of “gawk” are simply outrageous. Gawking is not staring. Gawking is full-blown, intently-laden, overly-attentive, vision scouring of something incredulous. I do not think anyone on our planet would be heartless enough to gawk at a person with sun-challenged feet.

Third of all, I would much rather see a untanned foot than melanoma.

And ultimately, I think “SkyMall” should be appreciated for its comic value, but never actually used for its intended purpose of provocative purchase.

M e l i s s a Condie is a senior majoring in music education.

Her column will appears here weekly.

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Band: Group working on new songs -continued from page 5 Rock Nacional has many subgenres and is used to describe almost any Argentinean music during this day in age. Rock Nacional, along with Tango and folklore, is an important aspect of the culture and is listened to by every age group.

Los Rasquetis is working to not only play cover songs of popular Rock Nacional bands, but also to write songs of its own. Francisco said, “Our goal right now is to just have enough of our own material to record an album.”

The humble mind-set the band members hold has been successful. They have achieved every goal thus far and are recorded their first album of cover songs in December. The band is set to debut its first album this summer and is headlining a show at local venue Why Sound, March 5.

Los Rasquetis has played at the local country club for an event, USU, Why Sound, restaurants and other functions exposing different types of people to its music. “We’re not really picky about where we play. We’ll play wherever we get asked to,” Francisco said.

Feeling at home in a strange place can be harder than it sounds, but music never loses the ability to alter the mind. “Music is my religion,” said the great Jimi Hendrix. In this context provided by Hendrix, being able to worship in your native tongue and be preached to by a countryman is definitely comfort so far away from home.

Although diversity will always remain and minorities will always exist, there are cultures that strive to educate their neighbors and hold on to their cultural differences. Los Rasquetis

LOS RASQUETIS’ BASSIST Francisco Herrero plays a show at Logan Golf and Country Club. The band has played at a number of venues around the valley, including USU and Why Sound.

Photo courtesy of LOS RASQUETIS

embraces its history and heritage by celebrating it through music. The band members hold true to their roots and smile the entire time as their notes and beats bleed through the speakers. Los Rasquetis shows great promise of cultural progression for this valley and good times for a small community.

– cody.littlewood@aggiemail.usu.edu

THE REVERAND HORTON HEAT and “Jimbo” Wallace play a show at the Depot in Salt Lake City Jan 3. The group averages a gig every three nights and The Reverand’s song “Psychobilly Freakout” was featured on Guitar Hero 2. PATRICK ODEN photo

Reverend: Something for everyone -continued from page 5 Lake City a regular stop on his never-ending tour, most recently on Jan. 3, when he played to a sold-out crowd.

As is the Reverend’s style, he played a set list of favorites, as well as a few songs from his recently released “Laughing and Crying”. Ever conscious of his crowd, the Rev said, “At the end of the day, it’s about entertainment.”

Is he ever entertaining.

Standing atop the giant, prone bass, which Jimbo was still slapping with furry, the Rev made the strings on the old hollow body Gretsch scream in ecstasy. The crowd at The Depot was standing room and the environment was that of a tattoo laden, pompadourian sing-a-long.

Playing staples such as “Where in the Hell did You go With My Toothbrush”, “400 bucks” and “The Reverend Horton Heat’s Big Blue Car”, and a couple of Christmas tunes to seal the season, for those who are in annual attendance for the show, the real fun was in hearing something new.

In unison, everyone’s arms went up, biceps parallel with the ground and fingers pointed toward the ceiling when the Rev began to play “Ain’t no Saguaro in Texas”, mimicking the branches of the stereotypical cactus, which the Reverend felt compelled to explain in song, doesn’t grow anywhere in Texas after all.

A delightfully funny tune from “Laughing and Crying” followed. Written by Jimbo, “Please Don’t Take the Baby to the Liquor Store” is a man’s plea to his baby’s mother to leave the child at home while she goes shopping, after all, “It’s not that kind of bottle he’s crying for.”

Among the other tracks on the new release played by the Rev at the Salt Lake show, “Death Metal Guys” may not have been the most well received tune of the evening, but everyone in the house must have already consumed “Laughing and Crying” with vigor.

When the opening chords of “Drinkin‘ and Smokin‘ Cigarettes” rang out, it was obvious to his fans that for the Reverend, the more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s a good thing.

His fans’ appreciation of his unique style doesn’t escape the Rev, who said he had considered recording a country album in the tone of Hank Williams Sr., but decided that his fans’ palates would not tolerate such an abrupt departure from his customary style.

“It seemed like the tongue-in-cheek kind of songs seemed to be … more popular,” the Reverend said. “At the end of the day, something that makes (fans) laugh is probably more entertaining than something that makes them go, ‘Hmm.’” If you’re a fan of rock ‘n’ roll, it’s hard to go wrong with The Reverend Horton Heat. He truly has something for everyone. He’ll make your toes tap, he’ll make you want to rev the motor on a Galaxies 500, and on occasion, he’ll make you think. It really doesn’t get much better than seeing a man who truly loves what he does. and does it so well, doing it for you.

As he closed his set the Rev thanked his fans for their attendance and uttered the words that made the room rejoice, “We’ll see you later this year.”

– patrick.oden@aggiemail.usu.edu

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Women bitten by Wolf Pack; Men bite back on the road.’ That doesn’t guarantee you’re going to get a win or anything else, but we came out USU’s women’s basketball team and played well.” came into the Dee Glen Smith The Aggies led much of the Spectrum with a perfect 2-0 conferfirst half, but the Wolf Pack carence record Wednesday night, with ried the momentum of a 5-0 high hopes of extending its six-game run at the end of halftime into winning streak to seven. the second half and built their University of Nevada’s Wolf lead as wide as 10 points when Pack, also sporting a 2-0 conference senior guard Armon Johnson hit record, came to Logan to play the a jumper with 9:03 left in the Ags with a chance for one of the game. On the following possesteams to gain an advantage over the sion, Aggie junior forward Pooh other early in the Western Athletic Williams hit a 3-pointer that Conference schedule. Nevada entered sparked a 14-3 run, capped by the Spectrum coming off back-toQuayle’s third 3-point shot of the back wins against San Jose State night to give the Aggies a 66-65 and Boise State, after a disappoint lead. stretch prior to the start of WAC “We hung in there when we were play where the Wolf Pack suffered down 10,” Morrill said. “The losses in six of their previous seven thing that I am most proud of games. Utah State also entered the our team is that we hung in there game after defeating San Jose State when we were down 10 and found and a WAC opening road victory a way. That’s what you’ve got to over preseason media poll favorite do on the road, is just find a way Louisiana Tech. With both teams and claw one out, and we didn’t starting their conference season get discouraged when we should undefeated and on winning streaks, have probably won in regulathis game had the potential to be a tion.” thriller. Neither team disappointed, Aggie junior forward Tyler but the Aggies played catchup from BOTH THE WOMEN’S AND MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS squared off against the Nevada Wolf Pack on Newbold missed a 3-point attempt Wednesday evening. The women suffered a defeat at home, while the men broke through for their first WAC road win of the midway through the first half until as time expired in regulation, but season. Photos by Scott Page and Casey Durkin/Nevada Sagebrush the end of the game. Utah State gave was able to hit a clutch 3-point “Johnna (Ward) gave them a really good first half, the extremely athletic Nevada team a shot, his fifth and final point of the

By TYLER HUSKINSON good fight throughout the contest, but fell short in which gave them a jump-start.” night, from the same spot to start the staff writer Turnovers were abundant in the game, as well. the end, 69-58. Utah State center Lydia Whitehead overtime period. and Nevada guard Johnna Ward were their team’s The Aggies won the turnover battle 17-20; how“Then we made some unbelievable Senior guard Jared Quayle was back leading scorers putting in 13 and 18, respectively. ever, Pebley did not think turnovers had much to shots, some big shots,” Morrill said. in form, as he scored 21 points to lead do with the final outcome of the game.

The Aggies had a tough time keeping Ward “Things went right for us. We had a lot the Utah State Aggies Wednesday night.

“The turnovers weren’t ideal, but it wasn’t the quiet, as she scored all of her 18 points in the first of guys play well.”

They accomplished something they deal breaker. It was really just our fouling and half alone, where she went 6-11 from the field In the extra period, the Aggies went haven’t been able to do much this seathem hitting threes,” Pebley said. along with 4-6 from behind the arc, but was held to man coverage and held the Wolf Pack son: win on the road. The Aggies (12-6, Fouling was what ultimately kept Nevada in scoreless for the entire second half. without a field goal.

After Nevada hit 2-2) gave the University of Nevada Wolf the lead for the majority of the game. The Aggies “We knew from jump that she was a shooter,” three free throws, Quayle nailed his put the Wolf Pack into the bonus with 12 minutes Pack (10-7, 2-2) their first home loss of Aggie guard Amber White said. “We knew she fourth 3-point shot of the night. to go in the first half, and Nevada converted 20-24 the season in overtime by a score of 79was deep, so we had to give her a lot of proximity.

“We just stayed together as a team,” 72. free throws throughout the course of the game.

Next time we have to stay focused and know that Quayle said.

“We just never gave up.

The Aggies haven’t won a game when “Putting them in the bonus with 12 minutes in she’s a scorer and not let her get as many open We knew we would get down, and they the first half on our own court is not good,” Pebley trailing at halftime this year and typishots.” would make big plays.

We just had to cally lose when their opponent scores said.

Although Utah State’s tallest player is 6-footkeep our composure, and we pulled it more than 60 points, but the Ags broke White played a solid game, finishing with 12 6-inches and Nevada’s is 6-foot-1-inches, the Wolf off.” through for a victory after trailing 35-33 Pack kept with the Aggies with points in the paint points and five rebounds. White and teammate Both senior guard Brandon Fields at halftime and allowing the Wolf Pack LaCale Pringle-Buchanan continued their recent 28-30 and out rebounded them 39-32. and sophomore forward Luke Babbitt trend of shooting the ball well. Pringle-Buchanan’s to score 72 points. The Ags hit crucial “With the two athletic post players (Nevada) had good looks at the rim on 3-point shots in key moments, out rebounded 11 points extended her streak of scoring in douhas, I don’t think height was much of a factor,” attempts for the Wolf Pack, but couldn’t their opponent, 43-36, and held the ble-digits to five consecutive games.

White said. “We talked about their athleticism get the shots to fall. Junior forward Nate high-powered Wolf Pack offense without Utah State’s loss snapped a six-game winning and their ability to rebound, so that was what we Bendall hit two free-throws with 55 a field goal in overtime. needed to stay focused on, and we didn’t do a very streak, which is the longest streak the Lady Ags seconds left in the game to put the Ags “I’ve been telling them that we’re have put together since the 1975-’76 season. good job.” up by five, and then Williams put the The Aggies hit the road to take on Fresno State going to eventually play good on the The Aggies came into the game as the 18thgame away on a break-away dunk with road,” Aggie head coach Stew Morrill Jan. 16, and then straight to Hawaii Jan. 18 to try ranked team in 3-point percentage and finished 32 seconds left that put the Aggies up by said during a post-game radio interview. to bounce back from their first conference loss. the game shooting just a 26.3 percent from deep, seven.

“We just need to adjust and learn and get back “They needed to believe that. I said, ‘It but they were outdone by the Wolf Pack, who sank Babbitt scored 26 points and grabbed might happen tonight. It might happen up on the horse and get ready for a tough Fresno in 50 percent of their shots from 3-point land.

12 rebounds in 44 minutes of play, while next week, but we’re going to play good team on the road,” Pebley said.

“We didn’t shoot well. We had the same - steve.clark@aggiemail.usu.edu amount of field goals, but we had more shot - See REDEMPTION IN RENO, page 9 attempts,” USU head coach Raegan Pebley said.

By STEVE CLARK staff writer

Golden goal beats Aggies in OT

By LANDON HEMSLEY sports senior writer

USU hockey surrendered two goals in the third period and a golden goal in the overtime period and dropped a 5-4 overtime loss to Eastern Washington in Spokane, Wash. Thursday.

Utah State led 2-0 after the first period and 42 after the second, but was unable to sustain the upset for the entire 60 minutes against the nowresurgent No. 3 ranked EWU Eagles. Notably, Tyler Mistelbacher, Jeremy Martin, Jay McFadden and Brendan MacDonald scored for USU in the first two stanzas, and goaltender Dan Cornelieus repelled 51 shots in the game. The effort was not enough, however. EWU’s Michael Truex slipped one by Cornelius in overtime, capped the comeback for the Eagles and stuck a big golden “W” on the EWU schedule.

Truex was Kent Arsenault’s teammate on the D-2 all-star team that toured Europe over the winter break.

“We just got outworked and outplayed,” head coach Jon Eccles said of the loss. “We were a little tired. Emotions got to us. I think this came down as a result of a conditioning issue.”

USU is now 1-2 over its last three games of hockey dating back to December. This most recent loss of the season comes one month after its previous game.

USU played twice during Finals Week – an 11-3 loss against Weber State Dec 10. and a 5-4 win against

BYU in the Eccles Ice Arena on Dec. 11. USU, to that point, had not beaten any in-state opponent by fewer than four goals, accepting the 9-8 overtime win against Weber in Ogden during September and certainly had never lost to an in-state foe. The rough Finals Week was preceded by close losses in the winter tournament over Thanksgiving weekend against Eastern Washington and the University of Colorado.

Coach Jon Eccles said a contributing factor to the slump was that USU was extraordinarily undermanned during Finals Week, because, of course, of final exams.

“Tough game,” Eccles said of the Weber game.

“We had five or six players who weren’t able to come, because they were trying to get some work done. That frustrated some of the other players.

They let that bother them more than focusing on the game. Some of the players didn’t come down. Yes, that hurt us, but we should have still won. Our focus wasn’t on the game, it was on the players that didn’t come.”

ACHAhockey.org, the Web site for the American Colliegiate Hockey Association, shows the absence of six players from the Weber State game. According to the site, these players were Jeff Sanders, MacKenzie York, Brendan MacDonald, Tyler Mistelbacher, Jason Moore and Kyle Soder.

Particularly devastating to the Aggie offensive

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2. Is Louisiana Tech the team to beat in the WAC? 3. Gilbert Arenas indefinitely suspended.

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Hockey captain invited to compete on international stage league’s all-star team for a European tour. Arsenault was one of four returning players who went on the team’s tour in the 2007-’08 season. The other three players were Michigan State’s Ryan Hernandez of Long Beach, Calif., Davenport University’s Adam Thomas of Kentwood, Mich., and Eastern Washington’s Michael Truex of Corona, Calif.

USU coach Jon Eccles said he was proud of the trip that Arsenault made and hopes he can convince the all-star forward to stick around for his last year of ACHA eligibility.

“I’m glad he turned it down,” Eccles said of Arsenault’s contract offer. “I know he’s had some offers – people are looking at him – and we really hope to get him back next year. He’s got things going for him. It’s a great opportunity. Lots of scouts get to see you over there. He was really marketing himself

By LANDON HEMSLEY sports senior writer

The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) selected the captain of the USU Hockey Club, Kent Arsenault, to be a member of a 26-player all-star team that toured Europe to play several semipro teams over the winter break.

The ACHA selected 26 of the best D-2 players from around the country and sent them to play six games in five countries over 12 days. Aside from playing, the team was able to enjoy some of the sites in Europe. Arsenault and the selection visited a number of locations in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy and France, including a Nazi concentration camp. Arsenault said he’ll never forget the trip.

“We saw a bunch of castles in Germany,” Arsenault said. “In Austria and Switzerland, we went and saw the Alps. In France we went to Annecy, where the 2018 Olympics will be, so we got to check out that city for one full day. In Italy we were in a beautiful spot – it was absolutely amazing. You can’t say enough. You have to be there to be able to experience it.”

Arsenault was in Europe for more than just sightseeing, he brought his game with him. He was the all-star team’s leading goal and points scorer, with 10 goals and seven assists over six games. Arsenault said he did well enough to be offered a contract by some of the teams. And although he is not currently interested in playing hockey professionally, he said he will definitely pursue that achievement in the future.

“I had a couple offers there,” Arsenault said. “Some semipro teams were interested. I simply told them that I wanted to finish my education first. I gave my contact information, and I’ll be in touch with them in the next couple years to figure things out and go over there.”

Considering Arsenault’s stats on the tour, the contract offers do not come as much of a surprise. Arsenault took no time to heat up, scoring his first 10 goals with 14:12 remaining in the second period of the first game. Arsenault loaded on three more assists during the opening game to help his team on its way to a 17-0 win against Val Vanoise of Pralognan, France. Despite the results, Arsenault was quick to say that not every game was as much of a blowout for the ACHA Selection Team.

“It was good competition,” Arsenault said. “They were Division II, Division II teams – pretty high teams. 30-yearolds – older guys who’ve been playing pro for five-plus years.

We brought our best players over, and it was good competition. I mean, two games weren’t too good of a competition, but the other four were good.”

Arsenault was directly involved with three of his team’s four goals in the second game, scoring two of them in the second period against HC Yverdon of Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, on Dec. 30. Arsenault also netted two goals on Jan. 2 against Garmering Wanderers, a German team, and then added two more goals and two more assists in a 15-1 rout of an Italian team from Vitipeno, Italy. Arsenault was held scoreless in the team’s 8-3 beat-down of ECDC Memmingen of Memmingen, AGGIE CAPTAIN KENT ARSENAULT (LEFT) skates past a Germany, but rebounded in the final game and helped his defender during a 6-4 victory against the San Jose State Spartans earteam to a 5-2 win over EC Ehrwald of Ehrwald, Austria. lier this year. PETE P SMITHSUTH photo This is not the first time that Arsenault has played on the

Boise State seeks first WAC win at USU

By TYLER HUSKINSON staff writer

After a big conference road win on Wednesday, Jan. 13 against the Nevada Wolf Pack, the Utah State Aggies (12-6, 22) host the Boise State Broncos (9-9, 0-5) Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Spectrum and look to get above .500 in Western Athletic Conference play. The Aggies have done a near flawless job of protecting their home court so far this season and sport a 9-1 home record.

Even though the Broncos are returning five players from last years’ team, they have struggled in the season and are currently on a four-game losing streak. Junior forward Ike Okoye is averaging 13.4 points and 9 rebounds per game. Junior guard La’Shard Anderson contributes 12 points per game and is leading the team with four assists

per contest. Junior forward Robert Arnold is the only other Bronco averaging double-digits with 11.3 points.

The last time the two teams played, the Broncos defeated the Aggies 66-56 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise delaying the Aggies out-right claim to the WAC Championship. Senior forward Mark Sanchez led the Broncos with 20 points on

8-of-12 shooting and guard Anthony Thomas chipped in 18 points. Neither team played great offense but the Broncos shot 41.8 percent from the field while the Aggies only managed just 36.5 percent from the field.

USU is currently averaging 73.6 points per game and allowing their opponents to score 61.4 per game. The

Meet the Challenge USU (12-6) VS. BOISE ST. (9-9) Stew Morrill (12th year) Greg Graham (8th year)

Jan. 15, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, 7:05 p.m.

USU probable starters

Nevada probable starters

C- Nate Bendall F- Tai Wesley F- Tyler Newbold G- Pooh Williams G- Jared Quayle

C- Kurt Cunningham F- Ike Ok0ye F- Robert Arnold G- La’Shard Anderson G- Anthony Thomas

11.1 13.6 8.8 7.9 12.2

8.9 13.4 11.3 12 7.1

Redemption in Reno: Ags win in OT -continued from page 8 Johnson finished with 10 points and Fields finished with 13 points.

“I think we ran out of gas,” Wolf Pack head coach David Carter said to the Reno Gazette Journal. “The guys won’t admit it, but I played Luke a lot of minutes and Armon and Brandon. We settled for a lot of jump shots, instead of going inside.”

The Ags definitely felt the fatigue, as well.

Newbold logged 44 minutes, while Quayle was close behind with 42 minutes and Bendall finished the night with 35 minutes.

“It was like two heavyweight fighters out there when you get to overtime,” Morrill said. “There were some tired kids out there trying to finish a game and trying to make a few plays, and we hung in there. It’s nice to

play tough and play close and find a way to win. That should help us.”

Williams hit 7-of-9 shots from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc for 15 points on the night and was responsible for containing Johnson.

“I thought that’s Pooh’s best effort on the road, by far, by far,” Morrill said.

Junior forward Tai Wesley only scored two points in the first half, but scored 13 in the second half and played solid post defense, recording four blocks on the night.

“We gotta get back and understand that this road win gets canceled out if we let Boise come in and beat us. We’ve gotta get ourselves ready to go, but right now we need to enjoy the win,” Morrill said.

Broncos are averaging 74.4 points per game but are allowing their opponents to score 72.4 points per game.

– ty.d.hus@aggiemail.usu.edu

when he went and played. This year he stepped it up.”

Arsenault said he was pleased to do well on such a high level.

“I did fairly well,” Arsenault said. “I was expecting to. This was my last shot over there for scouting purposes and to move on after I graduate from here.”

With plans for the future and the rest of the season ahead, Arsenault’s future is in his hands. He said he’ll look back on the trip and the friendships he built on the team with fondness.

“It was a great experience overall,” Arsenault said. “I made some great life-long friends there with some guys that I’ll keep in touch with for the rest of my life, for sure.”

More information on the ACHA European tour is availabe at www.achahockey.org.

– la.hem@aggiemail.usu.edu

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TRACK & FIELD

USU track team off and running Friday

BY USU ATHLETICS

Utah State’s men’s and women’s track & field teams will begin the 2010 indoor season at the Idaho State Bengal Shoot Out Friday, January 14. The invitational will begin with field events at Holt Arena at 5 p.m. and is scheduled to finish at 9:30 p.m. with the 4x400 relay.

Utah State will compete against athletes from Weber State, Brigham Young, North Dakota, Southern Utah and host ISU.

“I’m very excited to see some of the new people perform that I haven’t seen perform yet,” said veteran Aggie head coach Gregg Gensel. “If nothing else, this first meet is to see where everyone is at, and what they have done over the break.”

The Aggies return five women and seven men who were indoor or outdoor NCAA qualifiers during the 2009 season.

The women’s side includes sophomores Ruth Hilton and Spela Hus, junior Sonia Grabowska and seniors Ashlee Cannon and Erin Stratton. The men return juniors James Allred, Clint Silcock and Chio Lopez and seniors Steve Strickland,

Dylan Nielson, Nick Karren and Casey Parker.

At the 2009 WAC Indoor Championships the men finished in second place with 145.5 points, close behind host Boise State with 150 points. The women finished with 92.5 points tabbing their third-straight fourth-place finish at the WAC Indoor Championships.

Following the Bengal Shoot Out, the Aggies will head to the Washington State Invitational in Pullman, Wash., on January 22-23.

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics to open season at Central Michigan

BY USU ATHLETICS

Utah State gymnastics will face Central Michigan on Friday, Jan. 15 in the Aggies’ season-opener. The meet will be held at CMU’s Rose Arena and will start at 5 p.m. (MT).

Friday is the first of USU’s two-meet road swing to open the season, as the Aggies will compete in the New

Hampshire Invitational on Sunday at Durham, N.H., hosted by New Hampshire.

USU will join host New Hampshire in the quad meet along with Ball State and Yale.

“We’re really excited to get the season underway. We’ve been working really hard in practice preparing for the season and I think we’re ready to get the competitions going,” second-year head coach Jeff Richards said. “This weekend will be a tough test for us, and will allow us to evaluate and improve on things for the rest of the season.”

USU enters the 2010 season with seven letterwinners returning from the 2009 squad that posted a 1-19 overall and 0-9 Western Athletic Conference record.

Highlighting the returners

are NCAA Regional participants juniors Lyndsie Boone (all-around) and Jackie Dillon (vault) along with sophomore Erica Huelsmann (floor).

Central Michigan is No. 25 in the first week’s Troester rankings as the Chippewas are 1-0 after a season-opening 191.650-191.475 victory at Illinois State on Sunday.

Senior Katie Simon won three events plus the all-around with a 38.575, winning the vault (9.825), beam (9.700) and floor (9.750).

USU is 1-3-0 all-time vs.

CMU, last meeting a year ago when the Chippewas visited Logan for a dual meet, beating the Aggies, 193.025-190.800 in USU’s home opener. Friday is the Aggies’ second visit to Mount Pleasant and first since 2005, when CMU topped USU,

194.050-191.850. The Aggies and Chippewas met twice in 2003, in a quad-meet at BYU with Southern Utah winning (195.875), followed by BYU (195.425), with CMU third (195.250) and USU fourth (195.225). USU, SUU and CMU got together for a trimeet three days later, with the Aggies logging their lone win over the Chippewas with a 195.850 score while CMU had a 195.075 and SUU posted a 195.375.

USU continues its three-game road swing to start the season by opening WAC action on Friday, Jan. 22 against Southern Utah at Cedar City, Utah.

Utah State’s home-opener is on Friday, Jan. 29, against Boise State.

HOCKEY

Blown lead: Ags can’t hang on to 2-0 lead -continued from page 8 attack were the absences of Mistelbacher, Sanders and MacDonald. At least one of those three players has scored in every hockey game of the season, except for a loss against the Colorado State University Oct. 1.

However, Eccles lays the blame for that loss neither to the distracted players who made the trip nor to those who stayed to study for their finals.

“It was kind of both parties’ fault, I felt,” Eccles said, “because they can’t control what those other players are going to do. They’ve just got to go out and control what they can do, and I think their frustration kind of got the best of them and it all slid downhill real fast.”

As punishment for skipping the Weber game, the coaching staff decided to bench those players who were absent from the

Weber trip in the following night’s game against BYU. Eccles said the punishment set a precedent for the future of the team, both in terms of the resolve of the players and what missing a game will mean.

“Close game again,” Eccles said of the BYU game. “We had to battle through it. We didn’t have some of our top players playing, but it showed the team that we can battle through it. It also set a precedent. If you’re not going to take care of what you need to, and if you’re not going to be to a game, then you’ll sit the next game.”

Also notable, Greg Finatti, USU’s starting goaltender, suffered an injury to his knees in a game against Eastern Washington near the end of the semester. The injury has kept him sidelined since Thanksgiving weekend.

– la.ham@aggiemail.usu.edu

A USU HOCKEY PLAYER FACES OFF against an Eastern Washington player in game one of a double header earlier this year. Cody Gochnour photo

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Ill. terrorism suspects indicted in Mumbai CHICAGO (AP) – Two Chicago men were indicted Thursday on charges they planned a violent attack on a Danish newspaper and helped lay the groundwork for the November 2008 terrorist rampage that killed 166 people in the Indian city of Mumbai.

David Coleman Headley and businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana were named in a 12-count superseding indictment that for the first time alleged Rana was in on the planning of the attacks by a team of 10 terrorists.

Headley, 49, an American citizen, and Rana, 49, a Canadian national who has been in business in Chicago for more than a dozen years, are both in federal custody in

Chicago.

Headley’s attorney, John Theis, had no comment on the new indictment. A message was left for Rana’s attorney, Patrick Blegan.

Retired Pakistani military officer Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed and reputed terrorist leader Ilyas Kashmiri, described as having been in regular contact with al-Qaida’s No. 3, Sheikh Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, also were charged in the new indictment.

The charges were the first for Kashmiri in the case that surfaced with the October arrest of Headley and Rana in Chicago. Syed previously had been charged with involvement in the plans to attack the Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten, which in 2005 printed

12 cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad that sparked outrage in the Muslim world.

Officials says all the defendants were linked to the terrorist organization Lashkare-Taiba, translated as Army of the Pure, which has long been involved in violent conflict with India over the disputed Kashmir territory. The Indian government has blamed the group for the Mumbai attacks.

The charges against Headley, formerly named Daood Gilani, are the same as those included by the government in a criminal information filed in federal court last fall. But the charges against Rana have been expanded to include participation in the Mumbai attacks.

INDIAN PARAMILITARY soldiers bow their head as they pay homage to their slain colleagues killed during a wreath laying ceremony inside their base camp on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Thursday, Dec 31. Four Indian paramilitary soldiers were killed Wednesday evening when suspected separatist militants ambushed a security patrol in Sopore north of Srinagar, police said. AP photo

Analysis: Senate prospects for jobless bill weak WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate is where legislation often goes to die, and it’s looking more and more like that’s the fate awaiting a new jobs bill wanted by President Barack Obama.

After barely limping out of the House last month, prospects for a deficit-financed jobs bill appear bleak in the Senate, where it’s probably going to take all 60 votes in the Democrats’ coalition to pass it.

That’s doubtful. About one in six House Democrats voted no when the bill squeaked through the House last month.

Prospects for getting the required unanimity among Senate Democrats is especially bleak since the first item of business on the Senate’s agenda when it returns next week is a bill to let the government sink itself another $925 billion into debt. To turn around and take up legislation to spend perhaps $75 billion to $150 billion of that strikes some Democrats as a bad vote.

There’s also Obama’s upcoming budget projecting another record deficit atop last year’s record $1.4 trillion, adding to the difficulty in passing a new, debt-financed jobs package.

Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., supports the idea of a new stimulus measure but acknowledges the hurdles to passing one. Democratic moderates

like Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Evan Bayh of Indiana have already registered concerns.

“It’s hard to answer in a vacuum without knowing what’s in it, but if it’s just a wish-list of spenders’ favorite items, that’s not going to go through,” said Bayh.

“Senator Nelson is very concerned about the level of federal spending and the deficit,” said Nelson spokesman Jake Thompson. “He would look at a jobs package, but those factors would weigh heavily in his mind.” Nelson also thinks there’s plenty of stimulus money still in the pipeline, Thompson said.

Talk of a second economic stimulus measure, more pleasingly packaged as a “jobs” bill, intensified after the nationwide unemployment rate topped 10 percent last fall.

Obama has proposed new spending for highway and bridge construction, for small business tax cuts and for retrofitting millions of homes to make them more energy-efficient. He also proposed an additional $250 apiece in stimulus spending for seniors and veterans and billions of dollars in aid to state and local governments to avert layoffs of teachers, police officers and firefighters.

The House responded with an approximately

$174 billion measure accepting many but not all of Obama’s ideas. But the 217-212 vote on Dec. 16 vote was hardly encouraging. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had to work the floor for a full hour to win the tally, which was held just after Democratic leaders forced through stopgap legislation to raise the debt limit by $290 billion.

In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., who’s been preoccupied with health care, has handed off the jobs issue to allies Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill. They’ve taken a roster of more than 100 ideas submitted by lawmakers and have tried to winnow it down to about a dozen proposals, including steps to help small businesses create jobs, money for socalled green jobs and funding for infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.

The idea is to enact fast-acting steps that would boost employment before next fall’s election. But infrastructure spending is notoriously slow. Projects need to be planned and can require a lengthy contracting process before jobs appear on construction sites.

Congress is overdue to pass legislation reauthorizing highway and transit programs but action on that front isn’t expected until later in the year.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said in a new report Thursday that “fewer projects are ‘shovel ready’ than one might expect” and predicted that most of the hires resulting from new infrastructure funding wouldn’t occur until after 2011.

Democrats muscled through the first stimulus bill almost immediately after Obama took office with high approval ratings in public opinion polls. Now, Obama’s numbers are significantly lower.

Health care has consumed much of his political capital and his marks with the public on the economy are fading. His approval rating is below 50 percent in some polls.

Just two current Republicans, Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine, voted for Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus bill early last year, and neither is committing to a second round, though they’re likely to endorse elements of the plan, such as extending unemployment payments to the long-term jobless.

“I personally believe that we need more stimulus. I think this thing is still quite weak, especially in the jobs area,” Conrad said.

But he’s less certain whether it can pass, saying: “I just don’t know.”

South Koreans named LG world texting champs NEW YORK (AP) – Two South Korean teenagers have been crowned fastest texters in the world.

The team of 17-year-old Bae Yeong Ho and 18-year-old Ha Mok Min went thumb-tothumb against competitors from a dozen countries to win the title in a competition Thursday in New York City.

The LG Mobile World Cup challenged nimble-fingered youths on both speed and accuracy. The winning team took home a $100,000 prize.

Second place and $20,000 went to the U.S. contestants – 16-year-old Kate Moore of Des Moines, Iowa, who is the 2009 U.S. National Texting Champion, and 14-year-old Morgan Dynda of Pooler, Ga., the 2009 runner-up.

An Argentinian team came in third and the Brazilians took fourth.

With many languages at play, English was the texting language of the U.S. competitors and those from Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Other nations represented were Indonesia, Portugal, Russia, Mexico and Spain.

Interpreters were hired for non-texting communication.

“My thumbs are up for the challenge,” Moore announced hours before the afternoon start time.

But inside Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, with the pressure on to text for about two intense minutes at a stretch, she and Dynda fell behind the Koreans by 20 seconds after a good hour of competition dubbed “Race of Death.”

“New York sure is an active, lively city!” said Bae, the Korean national champion for 2008 and 2009, basking with his teammate in a crush of admirers.

He has a beautiful bass voice and is saving his $50,000 share of the prize to study to become an opera singer. And Ha said she’s saving for studies to become an engineer.

The drill of the third annual Mobile World Cup was simple: Copying words and phrases in one’s native language off a monitor correctly, with no typos or abbreviations, and as fast as possible with the required capitalization and punctuation. Some words were intentionally misspelled to test alertness.

Privately, Moore averages 12,000 texts per month, entering up to 3.5 characters per second.

As in mainstream sports, the event drew vocal fans who offered fever-pitch cheers for their favorites – amid peals of laughter.

“USA, USA!” yelled a front-row crowd.

The winners were showered with confetti as they held up mammoth checks representing their earnings.

The event is sponsored by LG Electronics Inc.’s mobile-phone division, a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that supplies its latest handsets for the contest.

Moore said that although she’s almost always “carrying on a conversation with someone, texting, “the habit doesn’t detract from face-to-face social life. “I can talk and text at the same time, without looking at the phone.”

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is socially ostracized. “When you see someone who doesn’t have unlimited texting, it’s like, ‘What’s wrong with you?’”

But there’s one thing the teen stopped doing: texting in class. A teacher took her phone away, and her parents were asked to accompany her to the vice principal’s office to

retrieve it.

The 26 finalists who made it to the World Cup were chosen from more than 200,000 wannabes in a global text-off that began in May. Before they even got to New York, female texters had the advantage – hands down, Moore said.

Ha Mok-Min, left, and Yeong-Ho Bae celebrate with other competitors, after winning the LG Mobile Worldcup World Championship, Thursday, Jan. 14 in New York. AP photo

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Mass.doctor accused of fraud Obama criticizes big banks BOSTON (AP) – Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that they have filed a health care fraud charge against a doctor accused of faking research for a dozen years in published studies that suggested aftersurgery benefits from painkillers including Vioxx and Celebrex.

Court documents indicate that Dr. Scott Reuben, an anesthesiologist, has agreed to plead guilty in exchange for prosecutors recommending a more lenient sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and forfeiture of assets worth at least $50,000 that Reuben received for the research.

Prosecutors allege the former chief of acute pain at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield sought and received research grants from pharmaceutical companies but never performed the studies.

He fabricated patient data and submitted information to anesthesiology journals that unwittingly published it, court documents allege.

Reuben, a Longmeadow resident, took leave after the hospital said last year that a routine review found that some of his research was not approved by an internal hospital review board.

Further investigation found 21 papers published in anesthesiology journals between 1996 and 2008 in which Reuben made up some or all data, the hospital said.

Hospital officials said Reuben did not admit to the fabrications.

The hospital asked the journals to retract the studies, some of which reported favor-

able results from painkillers including Pfizer Inc.’s Bextra, Celebrex and Lyrica and Merck & Co. Inc.’s Vioxx.

His studies also claimed Wyeth’s antidepressant Effexor could be used as a painkiller.

Vioxx and Bextr, among a class of painkillers known as Cox-2 inhibitors, were pulled from the market amid mounting evidence they raised the risk of heart attack, stroke and death.

Celebrex is still on the market. Lyrica is a treatment for fibromyalgia.

Reuben’s attorney said last year that his client cooperated with the hospital review and expressed regret.

The lawyer did not immediately return a call for comment Thursday on the federal complaint.

A telephone listing for Reuben could not be found.

Pfizer gave Reuben five research grants between 2002 and 2007.

He also was a member of the company’s speakers bureau, giving talks about Pfizer drugs to colleagues.

The company has said it was not involved in the conduct of Reuben’s studies or in the interpretation or publication of the results.

The investigation was first reported by the trade publication, Anesthesiology News.

The journal Anesthesia & Analgesia retracted 10 of Reuben’s studies last February.

The journal Anesthesiology said last year that it retracted three.

Great Summer Jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s not just about bad banking.

President Barack Obama’s biting criticism of big banks frames the problem as a struggle between jobless, suffering Americans and banks making big profits and paying “obscene” bonuses.

It’s populism straight out of Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and it aims to score political points in the midst of a weak economic recovery that is fueling public doubts about the president’s own economic policies.

Obama proposed a 10-year, $90 billion tax on the largest financial institutions on Thursday, saying he wanted the money to back any shortfall in the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program launched to bail out foundering firms at the height of the financial crisis.

Obama’s haves-versus-havenots message was as explicit as any political message he has delivered as president.

“If these companies are in good enough shape to afford massive bonuses, they are surely in good enough shape to afford paying back every penny to taxpayers,” he declared. “We want our money back.”

To drive the point home, he also said: “My determination to achieve this goal is only height-

ened when I see reports of massive profits and obscene bonuses at some of the very firms who owe their continued existence to the American people, folks who have not been made whole and who continue to face real hardship in this recession.”

Whether his plan stands a chance in Congress remains to be seen. House leaders and rank-and-file liberals cheered the bank tax. In the Senate, Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., also welcomed the plan. But Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, the chairman of the Senate taxwriting Finance Committee, was more cautious.

“I remain committed to working with the president, and my colleagues across the aisle, to make sure this proposal is right for America and for American taxpayers,” he said in a statement.

Critics of the plan assailed it as bad economic policy that would force banks to simply pass on the costs of the tax to consumers, drying up lending even further and hurting cashstrapped small businesses.

What’s more, the tax would also apply to institutions that either chose not to take bailout money or have already paid it back, with interest. And General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, two automakers that

received $66 billion in TARP loans, would not be subject to the tax even though they are not expected to make the government whole.

GOP Rep. Scott Garrett of New Jersey, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, called the plan a “job-killing initiative that will further cripple the economy by increasing fees passed on to consumers and small businesses, while reducing consumer credit.”

But the White House made it clear the administration would make things quite uncomfortable for politicians who object.

“They can explain that to their constituents and to the American people,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

“If you want to be on the side of big banks, then you’re certainly – this is a great country – you’re free to do so.”

To banks’ claims that the tax is unfair, Lawrence Summers, Obama’s top economic adviser, pointed out that 15 million people are unemployed. “It’s surprising to me to see institutions who have benefited so substantially at a time when there is so much economic distress among others in the country to be complaining about the justice of what has happened.” to them from their executive suites,” he said.

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Macro Economics Colander.$75 Fundmental finacial accounting Concepts, Thomas Edmonds %95 Textbooks bought and sold, new & used, online buybacks. Buy, sell, rent at cheapbooks.com (260)399-6111, espanol (212)380-1763, urdu/hindi/punjabi (713)429-4981, see site for other support lines.

SCED 3210 books. I have the two books needed for this class. I sell Educational Foundations for $60 and Critical Pedagogy for $20 OBO. Call Hannah (435)764-5763 SCED 4200 Book. I have the Content ARea Reading and Literacy book and will sell it for 45.00, OBO. Call me, Hannah (435)764-5763 Differential Equations and Linear. Algebra Math 2250 book $50 and solutions manual $15 OBO. Call me Hannah (435) 764-5763 Geology 3200 book. I have the book that was used for this class last Spring and I will sell it for $75. Call me, Hannah (435) 764-5763.

FCHD 3350 Family Finance book for sale.

This book is the 9th custom edition and

Analysis in C++ Third Edition ISBN is 0321-44146-X SKU 9870321441461 .Cost less than the book store too.

I’d take back the book if I bought it at the bookstore and buy mine. jeremy.schreiner@aggiemail.usu.edu or call 801472-1694 .$75 Public Relations Profession and Practice 3rd ed. $70 PR: The profession and the practice for Troy Oldham’s class Intro to Public Relations (JCOM 2300). $70.

By Lattimore, Baskin, Heiman and Toth.

Call or text Courtney. 682-564-2365 Mass Media Research (8th ed) Wimmer Dominick $45 $45 for Mass Media Research (An Introduction) 8th edition.

Used for one business class and for PR Research class. Bookstore asking $83.10 for used version. Call or text Courtney 682-564-2365 STAT 2300 Essentials of Business Statistics $85 USED. CD included. excellent condition. ISBN 978-0-07-7323134.

Amazon price $105, Bookstore price $112.50. I conveniently live on campus for easy transfer of goods. call or text brian at 435-770-7397.

BIOL 1620 Textbook $60 !! Biol 1620 textbook on sale! Slightly used. I just took biol 1610 last semester, so the rest part of the book is just brand new!

BIOL 1620 lab manual, $20 ! I took biol 1610 last semester. Rest part of the book is good to go for 1620 this semseter! Plz contact liz at 435-757-6428 for more info. (text book also available for $60) Apartments for Rent

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shared female apartment $1000 Lynwood (Crestwoods) $250/mth(Jan-Apr) private bathroom; fully furnished; free washer/ dryer, cable television; spacious living room & kitchen; good dishwasher; 6 girls in apt; 10 min walk to campus; bike rack, ample parking; no alcohol; call Larry: 435 755 3181 shared female apartment (Pink House, darwin Avenue) $1275 Spring semester; practically on USU campus! townhouse setup; fully furnished; good dishwasher; large fridge; lots of cabinet space; 4 girls in apt; $1275 (Jan-Apr) $100 deposit; utilities included; Call Roger: 435 757 8363, 435 752 2047 1-2 Male Private Rooms in House 1790 N 800 East. Close to North USU. $270 - 290 / month. Garage Parking Available. 2 baths. NS*ND*NP Private Bedroom/Bathroom Men’s single $300/month Just got married last month and I need to sell my Men’s single contract for a private bedroom and private bedroom in Carolina Townhomes. Contract is for the spring semester, $300 / month. Utilities Included Free Internet Free Cable TV Free Washer/dryer in apartment Free covered parking 5 roommates each in their own room in a two-story apartment. Large shared kitchen/living room Right next to campus, 5 minute walk to old main. Call or text me @ 801-389-2674 No deposit is necessary.

Sister Missionary needs to sell Contract!

Continental Apartment Spring Semester 2010 Contract for sale! -Only $990 for the semester (OBO) *no deposit required (normally $150) *heat included in rent -great location! only one-half block from USU -3 bedroom apartment -2 full

ble tv -awesome and clean roommates *I need to sell my contract in order to pay for LDS mission to the Philippines that I have just been called on. *If interested please call Jenele at 801-898-6032 or email at jenelevanderveur@gmail.com

Female Apartment Contracts for Sale Two female apartment contracts for sale.

Only $700 per contract for entire semester! (dramatically less than purchase price) for a female shared room at Cambridge Court Apartments. No Deposit necessary! Town house style apartments with 1 and 1/2 baths, entirely furnished rooms, access to INDOOR hot tub and swimming pool, game room/social center. Great location, only a short walk to campus and shuttle stops. For more information, email Jessica @ jessica.k.shaw@aggiemail.usu.edu or call at (435) 764-1806, or contact Shauntelle @ (435)764-8714.

Female Contract For Sale Female Shared Room: The closest you can get to campus! Right behind the LDS institute. New Carpet, huge closet, plenty of storage space. Furnished bedroom with connected bathroom. Very low price, only $1200 for Spring Semester!

Call 208.313.1567 to buy this contract!

Share Apartment/Townhome 1 friendly, considerate resident to share townhouse in Logan Landing. Personal bedroom with view of mountains and personal bathroom. $400/mo. Tel. 435.753.2251.....Don

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2001 Honda Civic EX Coupe.

Call James at 801-598-7806. 135,000 mi. This car is in great condition, RED with Charcoal gray/black interior, 4 cyl.

SOHC VTEC fuel injected engine, 5 speed manual, 2 doors, A/C, power windows/locks, sunroof, CD player, AM/FM, new front tires, power steering, keyless entry, electric mirrors, Anti-Lock Brakes, Floor Mats, rear defrost, owner’s manual, dual air-bag, power brakes. Has had only two owners in the same family and has had all routine maintenance taken care of. Call James at 801-598-7806

Nice Lexus IS300 Sport w/Extremely Low price Looking for a sweet ride that isn’t way out of your price range? Here’s the deal for you. I’m selling my Lexus IS300 Sport UNDER retail value. I’m a college student that just lost my job so sadly I can’t afford it anymore. It’s silver with all the package. It has 17” rims, White halogen headlights, sunroof, leather and suede seats, Dark tinted windows, cruise control, power everything, tiptronic automatic or manual transmission with the shifter buttons on the steering wheel, euro lights, automatic temperature control, up to 160 mph speedometer, 7” touch-screen DVD & navigation system that you can also plug in SD cards an I-pod, watch T.V. and radio, and bluetooth to your phone while driving. there is a remote start included and key fab for locking and unlocking from away from the car. Steal of a deal, but is also first come first serve. I need to sell it now, so I’m offering it at $10,500 OBO. Give me a call to see it. You’ll be amazed!

Computers & Electronics Electronics

LCD TV 32” Cheap! Needs new processor.

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This TV has a broken processor, but has never been used. Was bought on sale at 2008 Circuit City close out. Selling for $25 OBO. Can be fixed if part is bought or use as scrap. It is an Element 32� full HD 1080P LCD TV. It is still in the box with all of the parts and manuals. Call Jim for info. at 208-521-6858.

Playstation 1 for sale! Cheap w/lots games!

This package includes a PS1 system, 2 working controllers, all of the cords, three memory cards, 15 games and 2 demos. The games include: Crash Bash, Tomb Raider, CoolBoarders 2, Tekken 3, Tomorrow Never Dies 007, NBA Jam Extreme, WCW vs the World, Test Drive Off Road, Tetris Plus, MLB 2000, NCAA Football 2000, Space Invaders, Tecmo Stackers, Spyro Year of the Dragon, and Gran Turismo.

Motorola Razr V3 Cell Phone PINK!! For sale cheap! Works! This cell still has the box, manuals a hands-free headset.

The phone works great, but is missing the battery and charger, which can be bought inexpensively off ebay, etc. It is missing the SIM card, but can purchased at the cell phone company. The phone is pink!! Call Storee 208-360-2376 or email at missrusset_2006@yahoo.com. $15 OBO!

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Sofa for Sale! Great for students!

This sofa is older, but in good condition.

Used in a non-smoking and non-pet home. It is approximately 90 inches long, light brown and the upholstery is in good shape. Great for dorm rooms or newly married couples. Call Jim at 208521-6858 for info. $40 OBO! You Haul!

Help Wanted Help Wanted Earn Extra Money Students needed ASAP. Earn up to $150 per day being a Mystery Shopper. No Experience Required . Call 1-800-7224791 Sales Rep. up to $600 a week working part time. We are GoUtah Marketing. We have a new website called goutah.com whose whose purpose is to aid small business owners with networking and advertising. If you are interested in a no pressure interview contact Spencer at 801-8039457 or e-mail spencer@goutah.com, check out the website as well.

Homes for Rent 4 Rent Homes Utilities Paid! $650/Mo. 2 Bed Apt.

Clean upstairs apartment in great location.2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, All Utilities Included, Washer/Dryer Provided, 1 Car Garage Storage, No Smoking/No Pets, Dishwasher, AC, Contract Required, Deposit, Available January Please call for an appointment (801) 510-1037 or (435) 752-6822

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tion and provides low impact aerobic exercise. It comes with a built in computer that gives feedback on speed, distance traveled, and time elapsed. Sturdy construction supports 250 lbs. but can still fold up into a small space. Moving soon 2297 North Main, Logan 753-6444

14’X66’ Mobile Home, 2 Bed, Bath, includes shed & all apliances. In Smithfield $15,000. 435-232-6089.

Jewelry Jewelry $1200 Wedding Ring OBO This ring was purchased at Sierra-West Jewelers (paid $2100). The cut is excellent and carat is .41, princess cut, colorless to near colorless, has fantastic clarity. It has a 14KT White Gold with 6 princess cut diamonds set into the band.

Size 7.5. Included is the Personal Jewerly Insurance Application. It is worth a $1300 credit to Sierra- West. Get this ring out of my hands and on to the finger of the girl of your dreams!

Sporting Goods Sporting Goods GAZELLE EDGE Elliptical Glider, $45 This is a great way to work out during the winter! This glider is in excellent condi-

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15, 2010. Today’s issue of The Utah Statesman is published especially for Alley Bernkopf, junior in English, from Ogden, UT.

Almanac Today in History: In 1559, two months after the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I of England, Elizabeth Tudor, the 25-year-old daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is crowned Queen Elizabeth I at Westminster Abbey in London. By her death in 1603, England had become a major world power in every respect, and Queen Elizabeth I passed into history as one of England’s greatest monarchs.

Friday, Jan. 15, 2010

-Women’s gymnastics at Central Michigan, 5 p.m.

-Men’s tennis at BYU, 5:30 p.m.

-Track meet, Idaho State Invitational, all day -Back to school “Tie Dance” at Club NY. 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Students $3 with ID. -Back to school “Nerds, Jocks and Schoolgirls” party to benefit Common Ground Outdoor Adventures. 10 p.m.

- 1 a.m., Pike house. $1 ID required.

Saturday

Jan. 16 -Women’s basketball at Fresno State, 3 p.m.

-Men’s basketball vs. Boise State, Spectrum, 7 p.m.

Monday

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The Registrar’s Office would like to remind everyone of the following dates: Jan. 15 is the last day to add without instructor’s signature, tuition and fee payments are due. Jan. 16 is Registration Purge. Jan. 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and no classes will be held. Jan. 22 tuition and fee payments are due.

The Cache Valley Trappers ice hockey team will be playing against the Utah Dawgs on Jan. 16. The match will be held at the Eccles Ice Arena at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students.

Learn the game of rugby. A rugby clinic will be held Jan. 19, 21, 26, 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. All who are interested are welcome and there is no cost.

Join USU Weigh Watchers at No Overnight Parking on Logan Work. Next session start Jan. 28.

City streets is allowed between Register by Jan. 21 and receive a the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. free pedometer or Be Well gift. through the end of February. It Meet Thursdays at 11:45 p.m. in is the responsibility of all Logan TSC 335. For info call 435-797City residents to inform guests 1470 or visit usu.edu/wellness. of these restrictions. If you need FNA Rodeo Night is Jan. 15 assistance, please call us at 435- from 7-11 p.m. in the Institute.

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The Institute Opening Social is Jan. 22 from 7-10 p.m. Hope to see you at all these great events.

The first week of school, Jan. Religion in Life Devotional will 11-15, Campus Rec’s Fun, Fit be Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Forever program is offering free Institute Cultural Center. drop in classes for everyone.

USU Extension is offering a After the first week a passport series of workshops to strengthen is needed for classes. Cost is $25 your marriage and make it betfor students and $45 for faculty. ter. Workshops will be held on Check out http://www.usu.edu/ Jan. 19, 26 as well as Feb. 2 and 9 camprec/fff.html for more info. at 170 N. Main Street from 7-8:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served, cost is $15. For more info phone Cache Valley Comedy Night 435-752-6263. presented by LOL Productions J&L Jazz will perform live will be held Feb. 26 from 8-10 music at 6 p.m. at Pier 49 Pizza in p.m. at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Providence on Jan. 15. They will Compete to be the funniest be followed by Logan’s News Boys person in Cache Valley and at 7 p.m. Scott Olsen and Becky win prizes. It’s free to compete, Kimball will perform live on Jan. contact Dustin at 801-814-8021. 16 starting at 6 p.m.

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