The Northern Light May 21, 2013 Issue

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A massage you’ll never forget

Some courts shine, some aren’t worth your time

A mother never gives up hope

Former UAA student is still missing after 10 years, but his mother is making another attempt to find him.

Art exhibit explores the many facets ‘of love’

Local performance artist creates a collaborative exhibition to explore

PHOTO BY ABBY GASKINS PHOTO GRAPHIC BY J. ALMENDAREZ

Barbara Klita looks through The Northern Light archives, reading a story her son Fryderyk Frontier wrote while he was a student at UAA. Frontier disappeared 10 years ago in Taiwan almost immediately after arriving to teach English.

Scott Turner Schofield performing in “Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps.”

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‘Star Trek’ flies Options available for into theaters, food insecure students exceeds expectations

By J. Almendarez

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By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

If anyone out there is concerned about how Benedict Cumberbatch (“Sherlock”) will perform as Khan in the new “Star Trek” movie, they needn’t worry. He owns this role.

Even his iconic line from the movie trailer gives off chills.

“Now, shall we begin?”

After the crew of the Enterprise is called home, a member of Star Fleet betrays his organization and goes on a killing spree. Captain Kirk (Chris Pine, “Rise of the Guardians”) and his crew follow him to a planet on the brink of war with Star Fleet. Their mission is to bring the man to justice before they are discovered, and war follows.

It doesn’t sound like much, does it? But when fans of the “Star Trek” series look at the list of characters and see Khan’s name, there’s hope that the brief and vague IMDB summary of the movie is lame for a reason.

That hope is definitely realized.

First and foremost, Zachary Quinto (“Heroes”) and Pine are wonderful together as Spock and Captain Kirk. They play off of one another well, as they did in the first reboot movie, and while Spock’s character is an emotionally constipated half-Vulcan, Quinto still manages to convey subtle displays and words of affection that make it easy to tell his character genuinely cares for his captain as a friend.

Kirk’s character wears his emotions on his sleeve no matter what they are, and Pine is great at changing Kirk’s temperament on a dime. As a character so rash and hind-sighted, it can be difficult to reign Kirk in to more subtle feelings, and Pine manages to make him look genuine during the many moments in this movie where he slows down and is uncertain. It can’t have been easy.

Khan is a complex character, and while he’s the villain from the start, Cumberbatch’s portrayal of him makes the audience root for him a little. Just a little though, since any fan of the “Star Trek” series and original movies know that he’s one of the most dangerous villains that the Enterprise faces. He possesses a higher level of intellect than the average human, as well as greater strength, and his capacity for rage and revenge is unparalleled. Cumberbatch’s performance is icy and intense. Even when Khan appears relaxed and uncaring, there’s a quality about him that reminds the audience of a caged tiger waiting to pounce. It adds a level of tenseness to the movie that grips at viewers every time he’s on the screen. Cumberbatch’s choices in how he delivers certain lines makes him both sound and look dangerous, whether close up or seen at a distance, and his commanding presence dominates the screen. Give this man a medal and more roles as a villain.

Other than the acting, there’s plenty to love in this movie. First and possibly most important is the fact that the plot continues with

In the spring semester, sociology majors Rachel Wintz and Nathaniel Chriest used a grant from the Office of Undergraduate Research to conduct a study about food insecurity among UAA students.

454 students, about five percent of the student population, took surveys in a random sampling of four capstone courses and 17 General Education Requirement courses about their access to reliable food sources and their suggestions for campus food availability.

The results of the study showed that 31 percent of people surveyed demonstrated some level of food insecurity.

It also showed that 71 percent of students think food prices are too high on campus and 74 percent want more food providers on campus.

But for those in need of a helping hand, the university does offer assistance.

While this university does not have a food bank specifically for students, the Student Health and Counseling Center provides an emergency food cache for those in need.

Georgia DeKeyser, interim director of the Student Health Counseling Center, said the cache is meant to provide food for people to last them about three days.

“It designed to meet the needs of a student who’s in some kind of an emergency,” she said.

The program runs on a no questions asked policy. All one has to do to receive a bag of food is ask for one at the front desk.

DeKeyser said, “It’s designed as a one time thing.” However, she said exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.

She said bags of food typically contain nonperishable items and a list of resources for free food in Anchorage.

Daryl Young, former health center director, started the program in 2006 after a student fainted and said they hadn’t eaten in days.

The program services is funded through donations.

Administrative assistant Nancy RichmondBentley has worked at the health center since the program started and has given bags of food to hundreds of students.

“We know how difficult it is,” she said.

She described most students asking for assistance as being quiet and mum about their situation.

But she said, “At the student health center that’s our mission. We are there to help.”

DeKeyser and Richmond-Bentley both said the need for the service is increasing.

Usually, the center makes 48 bags of food per semester and leftovers are donated to a food bank in Anchorage.

But this year, for the first time, they said the center ran out of food about three weeks before the semester was over. DeKeyser said the food bank would like to accept more donations from people, but currently does not have space to store too many donations.

She said if the center had the storage space, it would be able to accommodate more people in need.

The Student Health and Counseling Center is located in Room 116/120 of Rasmuson Hall. For a complete listing of food pantries in Anchorage, visit http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ak-anchorage.

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MISSING: Mother returns to Taiwan to find her son CONTINUED FROM COVER

Barbara Klita named her son, Fryderyk, after the famous Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin. It is a piece of her home country that she wanted to give to her Italian born son.

But Fryderyk, known to many as Fred, chose his last name. After he finished high school, he legally changed his last name from Veschi to Frontier, an homage to his love for his adopted home state, Alaska.

A distinct personality accompanied his distinct name.

Anyone who remembers him during his attendance at UAA in the late 1990s describes him as a memorable character — a personable worker at The Northern Light and KRUA. So when he went missing in 2003, his name was recognized by a host of people.

At the time of his disappearance, Frontier had left Anchorage and was living in Seattle when he got a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to teach English in Taiwan.

He arrived in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, May 20. He was last heard from when he left a message on his girlfriend’s answering machine May 23, describing the beautiful mountains and scenery in the country.

His mother said when she first heard the news of the disappearance, she thought, “I can’t believe this because he was always a lot of energy and healthy.”

The slightly built woman is in her mid-sixties now.

Her once-blonde hair is graying and cropped short. She looks like she has weathered a storm of worry from her son’s disappearance. But she is spirited woman whose blue eyes sparkle when she talks about her adventureloving son.

“He was always adventure,” Klita said through a thick Polish accent, recounting his love for mountain climbing and hiking in Alaska.

That’s why the idea that he got lost in tourist-heavy Taroko National Park doesn’t sit well with her.

“He likes this kind of stuff, but he was too smart to get lost,” she said.

His passport, ID and credit cards were missing from his possessions, which also call that theory into question.

Frontier will have been missing for 10 years May 23.

In honor of this decade-long absence, Klita will be

“A mother never gives up…I like to know the truth. The truth set me free.”

-Barbara Klita going back to Taiwan for the fourth time to look for her son.

She said the absolute best thing that could happen on her trip is that she finds her son and brings him home.

Klita likens her son’s disappearance to the highly publicized case of the three women held captive for 10 years in Cleveland, Ohio.

She says if those women could be found 10 years after their disappearance, so can her son.

But she is not oblivious to the alternate scenario. She said the absolute worst that could happen is she finds out he was killed for his passport.

Either way, she said, “A mother never gives up…I like to know the truth. The truth set me free.”

The first time she went to Taiwan to collect his belongings and investigate his death, there were indications that things might not have happened the way the police and park rangers suggest.

For instance, a man and woman, both dressed in suits, offered to help her find her son. But she quickly

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noticed that the pair were out of place in the Catholic hostel where she collected Frontier’s things. She said they seemed more interested in why she was looking for him, instead of saying how they knew him or who they were.

She suspects they might have been involved with his disappearance.

Another suspicion she has is rooted from the disappearance and reappearance of Frontier’s belongings in the hostel where he stayed.

Items initially missing from his room were mysteriously returned after Frontier was reported missing.

And in the last photo ever taken of Frontier, he was at the national park and leaning on a car while wearing a dark blue T-shirt and red Marines fanny pack.

She said if he did get lost in the park, she wonders how those clothes and the empty fanny pack were in his room at the hostel.

She also wonders whose car he was leaning on in the photo if he had only been in the country about three days and didn’t know anybody yet.

“No passport — no passport and no Fred,” Klita said about what she found in his belongings.

Yet foul play has never been confirmed in Frontier’s disappearance.

While Klita feels that authorities and locals were generally helpful in her previous visits to Taiwan, she suspects that people were not completely forthcoming with her.

She doesn’t necessarily think people maliciously withheld information from her, but she wonders if there were local problems or customs people were following to spare her feelings about what happened to her son.

“After 10 years,” she said, “the time is long enough to tell me the truth.”

Klita will be in Taiwan May 29- June 17 and will be working with the local police and park rangers to try to find new leads about the whereabouts of her son.

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Barbara Klita reads her son’s column, “Quotes from the student frontier as recorded by Fryderyk Frontier,” in The Northern Light archives.

She is returning to Taiwan at the end of the month to continue looking for her missing son.

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Master the art of massages

By Vicente Capala

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It’s been a long day. You’re tense and just worn out. It is likely that your muscles need a relaxing massage — but just not any massage, of course. Think about it. You could go to just about any spa and get a regular massage.

But when the massage comes from that special someone, the possibilities could be endless.

Whether you are on the giving or receiving end of this act, all of these tips can be useful for a wonderful experience.

Every good massage involves some kind of lubricant. There are a variety of lotions, creams, gels and oils that can be used.

For a romantic massage, choose oil. Even then, there are nearly endless options in the oil family. If uncertain about what oils smell and feel the best, visit a local body essentials shop, such as The Body Shop. The employees can help you find the perfect oil to your liking.

When the oil is chosen, it’s time to focus on the massage room setting. Not everyone has a massage table sitting around, but there are simple alternatives. The perfect surface for a massage is one that is firm and stable. You can use the floor and line it with pillows, or you can use a bed with rose petals.

When working on the setting, think of all the senses you can satisfy. The sense of touch is addressed by the oil and massage. But what about scent?

Incense can fill a room with

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Seawolf luxurious aromas. Be careful with these little burning sticks, though. Using too much or the wrong kind can smoke out an entire room.

Music choice is also important. Find something serene and slow. The massage should follow the mood of the music. You can choose between melodies that continue for long periods of time or even sounds from nature, like a beach or forest.

Now that the setting has been placed, it’s time to start the massage. Anyone can give a really good massage with enough practice. Communication is key.

Tense areas are different for many people, but once you find it, the receiving end will probably thank you in creative ways.

When communicating, try to whisper in your partner’s ear to heighten the romantic feeling.

Don’t rush the massage.

Focus on specific areas. The more attention you pay to your partner’s body, the more luxurious the effect will be.

If you are in the receiving end of this journey, be sure to thank your partner in gracious ways.

Summer slowdown

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By Evan Dodd Contributor

It’s been 15 days, 16 hours, eight minutes and 42 seconds since my last final. I know this because the summer countdown clock on my desktop reset itself and kept counting after the semester ended, and I’ve been far too lazy to stop it.

Amid the frenzied stress-storm that accompanied moving out, passing my final exams and securing a job for the summer, I forgot one crucial thing: The first couple weeks of summer are incredibly boring.

Don’t get me wrong, it inevitably picks back up around June when the sun actually appears and my work schedule becomes more stable. Until then I’m still reeling from the shock of going from 60 to zero in a matter of seconds. As much as I complained about the immense stress of finals week and the hectic schedule that came with it, my summer life has begun to resemble whatever the heck Harry Potter was doing between books.

Since I’ve been home, I’ve used my surplus free-time to live in the gym, read a brand new stack of economic books and re-watch “Arrested Development” before the long-awaited new season starts. I think it’s fairly clear that I havea serious problem at this point.

Growing up, summer was always presented as some sort of promised land, a sunshine-filled Valhalla where parties were held and work was unheard of. Then as I reached adulthood, summer was portrayed as three months worth of financial opportunity, a chance to do something awful for a short period of time so I can eat better flavors of ramen for the rest of the year. Seriously, only the 1 percent can afford the beef flavor.

It’s become clear, however, that both versions of the summer are lies intended to fool us all. I say this because we’re two weeks in and I’ve yet to see sunshine or substantial financial opportunities — and the parties are nothing to write home about. It’s pretty obvious that when one has chosen a degree path and becomes used to a variety of responsibilities during the school year, summer becomes an awkward break in the middle of real life.

Much like a federally mandated work break, summer sounds great on paper until you realize that the world would be a much better place if the freedom of summer were distributed to oth-

Orange rhymes with er, more stressful parts of the year. If I could treat summer like a segmented candy bar and break a piece off whenever I decide that being an adult is just too much work, the entire process would be much more efficient.

Admittedly, I’ll probably change my mind in less than a week, when I decide that there aren’t enough hours in the day to watch every Marvel movie back-to-back. With an ever-increasing work schedule and my trip to Sasquatch Music Festival looming on the horizon, it looks like I’ll have plenty to do in the near future.

So I guess there really is no worst-case scenario here. By burning up all my time on beneficial activities that keep me busy, maybe I’ll undergo some self-improvement by the time summer picks up. I’ll be in shape from the gym (probably not), well-read from the econ books (doubtful) and hopefully better off for enduring the crushing boredom.

More realistically though, I’ll be able to bombard my family and friends with “Arrested Development” references until summer ends or one of them decides to kill me. The social life of a T.V. junkie is rarely a peaceful one.

So tune in next issue as my summer takes a 180 after I return from the hipster version of Woodstock with a hard drive full of stories I’ll never be allowed to print. I’m sure I’ll be able to edit and piece together enough of a story that will be both non-incriminating and sufficiently entertaining.

It seems summer is looking up already.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

DRINK REVIEW

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Smooth merlot with ‘Star Trek’ a gentle kick exceeds expectations

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Sometimes simplicity is the way to go. But simplicity with a subtle kick is often much more satisfying.

Milbrandt Vineyards’s 2009 merlot is a deep reddish-purple, and at a 13.5 percent ABV, it’s also a decent hitter. The wine can be served either chilled or at room temperature, which is the traditional temperature for consumption.

The scent is musty and earthy with a hint of fruit. It reminds the nose of dark and rich-flavored berries. The tip of the first sip is light and sweet, and a hint of blueberry is mildly detectable. The flavor melds into a warmer, heavier vanilla at the middle of the tongue. Like the tip, it remains smooth and well blended.

The aftertaste is where a surprise kick of something citrus appears. While the kick is startling at first, it works well with the overall flavor of the wine. It likely comes from the tannins used in the wine, which are groupings of carbolic acid found in grape skins, seeds and stems.

This merlot pairs well with food items with richer flavors, such as desserts with a chocolate base, hearty soups and stews, as well as red meats.

Though it isn’t a personal favorite, it will more than definitely serve its purpose during a nice dinner or relaxing evening.

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PHOTO BY HEATHER HAMILTON

Wine: Merlot Vineyard: Milbrandt Vineyards, Columbia Valley, WA Year: 2009 ABV: 13.5 percent

GAME REVIEW

‘Fez’: An indie puzzleplatformer with a twist

By George Hyde Volunteer

The indie game scene is no stranger to the puzzle-platformer genre. It all started with “Braid” in 2008 — a small, neat title with some fun timebending puzzles and a complex deconstruction of the concept of multiple attempts. Since then, players have seen games like “Limbo,” “Closure,” and “VVVVVV” make the rounds with their own platforming concepts. Last year, “Fez” came out on Xbox Live Arcade, leaving PC gamers in the dust until the PC version release a couple weeks ago.

Delaying gripes aside, the end result is still a fantastic experience.

The player is Gomez, a boy living in a village that is perfectly satisfied living in two dimensions.

He is invited by the town elder to receive a snazzy new fez and a magical skill: the ability to “flip” perspectives, revealing that his world is actually 3-D in a 2-D perspective. He learns from a colorful pixie named Dot that the multiverse is in peril, and Gomez must use his dimensional-shifting abilities to save all of time and space.

If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The concept is practically ripped straight from Nintendo’s “Super Paper Mario,” and that leads to “Fez’s” main gripe: its lack of originality. Players familiar with “Super Paper Mario” will breeze through the game with no sweat and fail to appreciate the puzzles. In a genre full of interesting new ideas, “Fez” seems rather lacking.

But even if it’s not very novel, it still possesses some very nice puzzles and game play. The game often breaks the fourth wall, but not for comedic effect. Players will see things like Morse code messages and QR codes to scan and decode in order to solve puzzles (unfortunately, those without smartphones may have to resort to Google at some points). “Fez” is one of the first games in a

long time that will make players reach for a pen and paper, and that attests to the thought the developers put into the game play. This is truly a thinking man or woman’s game.

If you’ve played games like “Super Paper Mario,” “Echochrome,” or other games that “Fez” borrowed from, you might not find much here, but those who haven’t will find a wonderful, novel, and intelligent experience. Playing those other games after playing “Fez,” though, is also highly recommended.

Game: “Fez” Developer: Polytron Corporation Platform: 360, PC, Mac, Linux Genre: Platformer

ALBUM REVIEW

‘Mint’ by Crunchy Kids

By Oliver Petraitis KRUA Music Manager

There’s a phenomenon in the rap world called trap music — at least the Internet will attest.

Trap is a portmanteau of the words “terrible” and “rap.”

But what does this say about modern appreciation for rap and hip-hop? Since when is having Lil’ Jon belching “HEY!” repeatedly in the background of a song the cool thing? Since when is hip-hop not focused on the rhymes, the intricate beats and the soul of the music?

If real hip-hop ever died, then the Crunchy Kids walk like its doppelganger. “Mint,” their debut album, showcases the musical abilities of these up-and-comers who sound like they’ve been doing hip-hop since the ’80s. And what’s more, they’re doing it live.

This is a four-piece band of talented musicians. With some biting rhymes, a drum kit, a

funky bass and old-school organs, Crunchy Kids have taken hip-hop back to its origins, rooted in jazz, blues and a need to write about existence.

Everything about this group is unorthodox in the modern schema of rap artists: they’re not rapping over samples. They’re not blinged out They’re not heavily tattooed. Three of the four look like Seth Rogen and company from “Knocked Up.” But the sound is a knockout, a beefed up R&B cocktail of heavy new age jazz drums, ultra-low bass lines and soulful Motown keys.

The album also lyrically returns to the origins of rap — largely focused on social commentary and clever portrayal of this theme. The lyrics are sharp and just adult enough to flesh out fully the album’s color.

On the whole, “Mint” is a very successful album, especially as a debut work. It is worthy of purchase, or at least visiting their channel on YouTube, as the

group will likely be a sensation soon enough.

Album: “Mint” Artist: Crunchy Kids Release Date: May 13, 2013 Genre: Hip-hop, rap

the theme of the distorted timeline initiated in the first “Star Trek” reboot. Certain plot elements of the “Star Trek” series are occurring sooner in the timeline as a response, and other key events in the series happen differently. If you’ve seen “Wrath of Khan,” the second in the original “Star Trek” movies, it’ll be much easier to appreciate this movie in terms of the distorted timeline and base plot.

There are also plenty of random “Star Trek” series references for the fans to chuckle over.

Remember the 1967 episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles”?

So did the writers.

If you’re not a die-hard fan of “Star Trek,” but still love action, you’ll enjoy this movie. If you’re a certified Trekkie, you’ll enjoy this movie. If you even remotely liked the first J.J. Abram’s “Star Trek” movie, you’ll enjoy this movie — and probably think it’s better.

Movie: “Star Trek Into Darkness” Release Date: May 16, 2013 Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch

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OF LOVE: Collaborative artwork expressing the many forms of love through multiple medias

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Just as there are many ways of expressing love, there are also many forms of love. The love of a friend, family member or significant other are all types of love that everyone experiences at one point or another, sometimes for better or for worse. “of love” is a multimedia art exhibition being held at the International Gallery of Contemporary Art in June, and is UAA adjunct professor Enzina Marrari’s emotional brain-child.

“I think the theme of the show is about the cycles of love — the good parts, the ugly parts, the bad parts, the sad parts, the kind of plateau, complacent, content or even boring parts. It’s about that cycle and that progression,” Marrari said. “I feel like love, generally, is a cycle.” “of love” will bring together different art disciplines, including dancers, movement-based silent performances, photography and a large sculpture installation. The dance pieces and silent performances will be held at the “of love” opening reception June 7 running from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

When Marrari began planning the exhibition six months ago, she had a group of artists and performers in mind that she wanted to help make it happen. While not all of them are able to participate, her core choices made themselves available.

One of her top choices for performers is Scott Turner Schofield, the former art and executive director of Out North Contemporary Art House. After leaving Out North in December 2011, Schofield was offered an acting job with a French company, which is part of the National Theatre of France.

“We premiered a new play at Festival d’Avignon in the summer of 2012 and have been touring France since then,” Schofield said. “I have also toured with my solo work around the U.S. and just made a documentary for VH1.”

Marrari contacted Schofield about performing in the exhibition if he was available. After she explained the concept behind it, Schofield agreed.

“Enzina and I dated for some time. I think that’s why she thought of me for this,” Schofield said. “Our experience of loving each other through and beyond a romantic involvement is kind of the arc of what she’s putting forward in this performance.”

“Scott and I were in a relationship when he was in Alaska, and he’s a very special person in my life. We’re still very good friends. Of course, we went through a period where we weren’t such good friends, but it happens; that’s the cycle of romantic love, and even friendship love. Sometimes you move apart, and there are a whole lot of feelings wrapped up in that moving apart,” Marrari said. “When I started thinking about the piece, I knew that I wanted Scott to be part of it. I wanted the performance to be successful for one, but it’s so important to me, and close to my heart, that I wanted people that were also close to my heart to be part of that. I wanted people who I’ve had those experiences with to be part of it.”

Not all of Marrari’s collaborators are close to her, but she is still grateful for their participation. Becky Kendall, adjunct modern dance professor and artistic director of the Momentum Dance Collective, was recommended to Marrari by a close friend who is out of town and unable to participate in the exhibition. Kendall was also recently awarded a grant by the Rasmuson Foundation to further pursue her artistic projects.

The dancers of Momentum will mostly be giving solo

Promotional image for Enzina Marrari’s exhibition “of love,” featuring body paint by Reed Leslie.

Members of Momentum Dance Collective performing in their 2013 recital, “Retrospect.”

performances during the First Friday opening reception for the exhibition, though some will be dancing in pairs.

There are 22 dance performances scheduled for the night, featuring 16 dancers.

“I’ve been familiar with Enzina and her work, and I was really excited to think about a way of including performance art and dance into her gallery presentation,” Kendall said. “We have a set list that’s 22 songs, and we will be doing more than one set. We will be performing the 22-song set list three times over the course of the evening.”

The dancers of Momentum have another challenge to their performances aside from the sheer volume of pieces: They won’t be listening to music as they dance, despite the dance pieces being choreographed to specific songs. Viewers at the show will be given headphones so they can listen to the music each dance is meant to be

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performed to, but the dancers themselves have to recall their work by memory and improvisation, if need be.

“I have an amazing group of dancers,” Kendall said.

“We all have a pretty extensive experience with improvisation ... this is completely different, though. This is creating movement to a song, but then you’re performing it without hearing it. It’s a challenge.”

Even though the performances will only happen on June 7, the exhibition itself, including photography pieces and Marrari’s stone sculpture installation, will be on display until June 29.

“Come,” Marrari said. “I want people to come and have their own experience. Once the exhibit is there, it’s not only my experience anymore. It’s a shared experience, so I want people to come and have their own.”

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Charles Ramsey: More than an Internet sensation, a hero

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Heroes aren’t jokes.

Cartoon superheroes wearing their underwear on top of their pants are funny, and it’s perfectly fine to go nuts with the wisecracks. But the real heroes, men and women who presented a choice of “do or do not” and choose “do” — especially when risking their lives — are not jokes. They deserve respect.

Charles Ramsey is a hero. He heard a woman’s scream and instead of ignoring it or calling 911 and letting someone else deal with it, he went to the source and freed a woman who had been missing for 10 years. His heroics also enabled two other missing women to be freed from a house of horrors.

And all people really talk about when

they mention him is how hilarious his interviews are. News stations are highlighting certain quotes while largely ignoring others. Internet memes are already popping up about his mention of eating McDonald’s when he heard the commotion. One YouTuber has even highlighted other quotes, such as the one where Ramsey talks about barbecuing with the women’s captors, and turning them into an auto-tuned song.

Ramsey’s heroic deed is not a joke.

If one were to suddenly be bombarded with reporter after reporter after learning the neighbors were kidnappers and rapists, what would the average person say?

Would he or she have a prepared script?

Would that person be perfectly composed? The answer is no.

If it were me, I’d stare dumbly at the reporter and have no idea what to say. At

least Ramsey was composed enough to speak and describe his version of events.

Did he say something to make a few people chuckle? Apparently, but there isn’t

Look at the horror this man stumbled into. What would you say if you experienced it? really anything to laugh at in this situation. Look at the horror this man stumbled into. What would you say if you experienced it?

I love memes, and I spend way too much time on the Internet watching ridic-

ulous videos, but not everything should be made into a joke.

Here’s what people should be focusing on: Three women believed to be dead are alive, and now free, because of this man. The FBI was offering up to a $25,000 reward for information aiding in the investigation of Amanda Berry’s disappearance. There was also a reward offered for information about another woman, Georgina DeJesus, though the amount was undisclosed.

Ramsey doesn’t want the reward and has said he would rather the women he saved have it. This is what we should be talking about. We should be talking about a selfless man saving three women believed to be dead and not wanting to be rewarded for it.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

ALBUM REVIEW

‘Secondhand Rapture’ a clutter of songs

A&E OPINION

Why viral ad campaigns work

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Viral ad campaigns and “leaked” information should be evil. They make fans feel preyed upon for their predictability, and stupid for being so excitable.

But they get the job done.

Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” a new live-action television show set to air on ABC, is just the latest show or movie to use the advertising technique.

Along with its first promo trailer, short

By Heather Hamilton arts@thenorthernlight.org

Remember the song that played during the season three teaser-trailer for “Game of Thrones?” The intense drums and haunting lyrics made that one of the most epic trailers this year.

It’s also the best song on MS MR’s debut album, “Secondhand Rapture.”

MS MR is a New York-based duo comprised of singer Lizzy Plapinger and producer Max Hershenow. The two started in 2011, and released three singles and an EP called “Candy Bar Creep Show” in September 2012.

“Secondhand Rapture” isn’t a completely hopeless album, but anyone who’s heard “Bones,” the song used in the “Game of Thrones” trailer, will be disappointed in the album if that’s the kind of music they’re hoping for.

“Bones” is dark. It’s about living in a terrible world and wanting to find a better one. Lyrics such as “dig up her bones, but leave her soul alone” and “broken dreams and silent screams, empty churches with soulless curses” create a desperate tone.

When matched with low piano notes, tribal-sounding drums and Plapinger’s soft but commanding vocals, they seem to resonate with something in the listener. The experience is memorable.

Then something like “Salty Sweet” plays, and while Plapinger’s vocals are still lovely, the song is jarringly upbeat and pop-like. There is even a background

sound of clapping along with the music, and it sounds vaguely like something from a high school cheerleading troupe.

Another sugar sweet-song is “Ash Tree Lane.” Complete with peppy percussion and cheery vocals, this is almost the furthest song from listeners’ expectations.

“Dark Doo Wop” tries to bridge a gap between upbeat and intense, and it works better in the second half of the song than in the beginning. It’s still a fun song when in the right mood.

“No Trace” is almost as fun as “Bones” and features commanding vocals and energetic music. Plapinger sounds like she’s confident and strong in this song, and that is captivating to listen to. The heavy drums reappear as well.

None of the songs are horrible but are not cohesive as a whole. MS MR sounds like they are at war with their band’s musical identity in this album, and the large variation in sound is frustrating to listen to. Listeners have to be in one mood to like half the album and a completely different mood to enjoy the other.

Here’s hoping their next one is a bit more uniform.

Album: “Secondhand Rapture” Artist: MS MR Release Date: May 14, 2013 Genre: Alternative

or tune into their show. We should feel bad because the campaigns trick us into feeling like we’re being invited to join in rather than being asked to watch the show or movie to earn its producers money. They trick us into feeling like whatever reality their product exists in is real, even if we know better.

That’s what the many viral ad campaigns did for the “Paranormal Activity” movies as well. For instance, in preparation for the second movie, several short viral videos were “leaked” onto the Internet. Some had hidden images.

Others had hidden video footage view-

“Why should we feel bad about ourselves for falling for these ploys? Because we’re predictable.” videos under 20 seconds long have been popping up depicting a variety of things related to the Marvel universe and the S.H.I.E.L.D. agency. The “surveillance” videos are allegedly being posted on a blog called Rising Tide, which aims to uncover the truth about S.H.I.E.L.D. That info alone suggests an interesting layer to the television show, indicating that such an organization will likely be a staple in the series. But viral marketing doesn’t just stop there; the blog actually exists, and it looks just like what one would expect of a blog dealing with a government agency. An outside source is allegedly taking down the videos at random intervals, and the blog authors are angry about it and are determined to continue their work.

That kind of depth in a marketing campaign brings out the best in fans and usually accomplishes its goal of raising interest.

Why should we feel bad about ourselves for falling for these ploys?

Because we’re predictable, and the marketing companies know that as soon as we’re interested, they can count on us to either purchase their product

ers had to scroll sideways to unlock.

Others had deleted or alternate scenes from the movie. One viral bit included a phone number for the home the first movie took place in, and any curious fans who dialed it heard an answering machine message left for the couple.

The movies are supposed to be scary. The viral campaign was designed to keep the creep factor high, and it succeeded.

Viral ad campaigns are meant to capture our attention and entertain us.

They are meant to hold our interest long enough for the product to be obtainable, so that we’ll feel compelled to partake.

They work because we want to be entertained. We want something to ponder over and investigate, we want to feel like we’re special, like we have to unravel a mystery.

The latest mystery is “S.H.I.E.L.D.,” which comes out sometime this fall. I personally don’t care about the secrets of this fictional organization though.

There’s only one question I want Rising Tide to try to answer for us: How the heck did Agent Coulson survive “The Avengers?”

SPORTS Summer activity index THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

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By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor

I wrote about fun activities to do over the summer, and at this point, I have no confidence that there will be a summer. At least it doesn’t have to be nice out to enjoy a screening of “Grown Ups 2.”

However, pretend that the sun is on its way. In that case, whenever you get bored because “there’s nothing to do,” break out the list below.

Frisbee golf

Getting college students up on frolf is like getting Dom Toretto up on 10-second cars (I shouldn’t have to say it, but that’s a “Fast and Furious” reference) — the two are well-acquainted.

Anchorage lost a good summer course last year when the city killed off the nine holes at Westchester Lagoon, but there are still plenty of options. Those options include Kincaid Park, Hanshew Middle School, Service High School, Russian Jack Springs and Hilltop.

If you’re really about that disc golf life, http:// alaskadiscgolf.com is the place to go for information about tournaments.

Although, I hear they’re going to be drug testing at competition play from now on ... You can put down that jug of water, stereotypical frolf guy. I’m kidding.

Entry-level frolfers can get their foot in the door with a 20-dollar bill. That’s enough for a driver and putter at most of the sporting goods stores in town.

And while it may not seem true, you don’t have to wear tie-dyed clothing or drink exclusively from growlers to play this game.

Golf

Yes, the real thing. Actual golf. Its learning curve is way more extreme than the version that is played with a Frisbee. It could be worth the investment of time and money, though.

I’m determined to develop a decent golf game for two reasons: One, it’ll pay off when I’m old and unable to do sports that are exciting, and; two, being a solid golfer can be useful within the professional world.

Before trying 18 holes at a local course, I recommend you log some hours at Full Swing and the Tanglewood Lakes Golf Dome. The former has virtual simulators that allow you to play zero-risk golf at places like Augusta and Pebble Beach. The latter is an indoor driving range where you can learn how to tee off.

Once you become somewhat capable, go out to Eagleglen or Moose Run and scare everyone by ghostriding your golf cart.

Ultimate Frisbee

This improvisational Frisbee game is played by chill people at an energetic pace. All you need to get in on the action is yourself. A Frisbee is also necessary, but those seem to show up on their own.

Casual players can go to the Park Strip at just about any time of the day, and there will be an ultimate game to join.

The ones committed to the sport are currently signing up for summer league play at http://anchorageultimate. org. It’s $50 and a good time. I’ll see you there.

Bike polo

GRAPHIC BY CASEY KLEEB

Bike polo is what it sounds like: teams of three race around on bikes trying to hit an outdoor hockey ball into their opponent’s goal with a mallet. Contact occurs, but as http://anchoragehardcourt.com says, it’s on a “gentlemanly” basis.

The Anchorage Hardcourt group is spearheading the bike polo movement. It’s a free-to-join bike polo club that offers bikes, mallets and helmets to newcomers.

I have only experienced bike polo as an observer. I’m sort of a traditionalist — I prefer to play on horseback.

But even with my strongly-seated beliefs, I’ll give bike polo a try this summer.

Rock climbing

Like golf, I urge people to fine-tune your climbing skills a little bit before strapping in to scale a rock tower on the side of the Seward Highway.

The two big indoor facilities in Anchorage are Alaska Rock Gym and Cassel Rock. ARG ($60 a month for students) is top-notch for belaying and has a small gym upstairs. Cassel Rock ($30 a month) offers a less crowded atmosphere and more room for bouldering. Try both.

After gaining a semblance of technique, visit http:// rockclimbing.com to pinpoint your outdoor climbing locations. The site gets specific, citing difficulty, sequences, the number of ascents and ratings for each route.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Now that school is out, the extra free time can be spent learning about cool stuff. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a beneficial choice.

Jiu-jitsu training isn’t going to put you outdoors, but it’ll make up for that. Imagine being able to fearlessly walk by the Carrs on Gambell at night, knowing that if any sketchy dude goes for an attack, your gogoplata will have him unconscious in a matter of seconds.

A couple weeks of jiu-jitsu should also make you less likely to boo any time an MMA fighter goes to the ground.

The downside here is price. The journey to becoming a black belt will cost up to $125 a month.

Quidditch

If you want attention, join the growing community of Quidditch players. Civilians stare in awe of the people running around the Park Strip with brooms between their legs.

I have never joined a game. The only drawback as a spectator is that the brooms don’t fly — making for a less interesting watch. I’m sure technology will allow for that one day, but it hasn’t been introduced to the local scene yet.

Rating the local hoop spots

By Keon McMillan Staff Reporter

NUNUKA ELEMENTARY: This court is for anyone and everyone who wants to feel like a star for a day. Located on Twinning Drive, Nunaka is just a regular elementary school with extremely low rims — we’re talking eight feet, if that.

During the summer, if you and some of you close hooper friends want to go out and dunk on each other but can’t quite reach regulation, this is the place.

One negative about Nunaka is that it’s an elementary school, so there will often be rocks on the ground. Don’t blow a knee out. Nunaka won’t pay for it.

WENDLER MIDDLE SCHOOL: Wendler might be the worst basketball court in the city of Anchorage. The rims are doubled, the concrete is slick and the competition is weak.

Wendler is a terrible place to play outdoor basketball because the double rims will affect many of your shots. The gated court is nice, though. The setup kind of gives it a big-city feel with all the cars zooming down Lake Otis. But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s the worst.

BEGICH MIDDLE SCHOOL:

I love Begich. I may be a little biased on this one because I was in the first graduating class of Begich back in 2008. I loved my time at the school, but more importantly, I loved playing outside at the basketball courts (they were brand-new at the time).

Begich is one of the better outside courts in town. You can go there usually any summer evening and get a good run. The rims are perfect, and the courts are supportive as well.

LIONS PARK: Lions Park in Mountain View is another one of the more popular courts in Anchorage. Many people go out to Lions Park during the summer for barbecues and family get-togethers. Needless to say, you’ll always have someone to play with.

The goals on this court aren’t up to par in my book, but that’s how it goes with outdoor hoops. This wouldn’t be my first place to come play on a hot summer day.

GOOSE LAKE: Goose Lake is a good court for UAA students who are attending during the summer. It’s right down the street from the university, so it’s not a far walk for those who don’t drive.

The court is gated off and in the middle of a wooded area. It’s in the shade, so when the sun’s beating down you don’t have to worry about dying of a heat stroke. The chainlink nets are a good look as well.

Other than the not-flying part, Quidditch is played with the same rules and regulations described in the Harry Potter books. A quick Google search for “Alaska Quidditch” links to the Facebook of the group that’s running the Anchorage circuit.

Their season kicked off May 18. There’s no fee to play in the games, but it is BYOB (bring your own broom).

Wiffleball

Wiffleball is the better version of baseball. It’s cheaper (roughly $10 for a ball and bat) and can be played with much fewer people. You can also become the Bob Gibson of Wiffleball by spending half an hour on YouTube.

I’m not joking. A few years ago, I started a Wiffleball league with my friends and ended the season with a sub1.00 earned run average. I won the Cy Young award in a unanimous vote, and all the credit goes to YouTube’s WiffleBoy28.

Check out his channel, get the grips down, drill them and throw the sickness.

Even if you don’t evolve into a WiffleBoy28 clone — honestly, this kid is a freak, so it’s unrealistic to think you could ever match him — the sport is still incredibly entertaining play.

Rollerblading

Rollerblading has taken a beating over the last seven or eight years. It’s a real shame for all the people who dedicated themselves to the sport before everything fell apart. I may or may not have been one of the victims.

I can say that I’ve spent a considerable amount of my life on a Razor scooter and have never had to endure what modern day rollerbladers go through.

I think it’s time the blading world doesn’t have to roll around in the shadows anymore. Let’s re-embrace the culture and show that it’s OK to blade in 2013.

Biking

This is already a fairly popular activity. I want to include it so I could remind everyone to stay on the right side when cruising the trails.

Let the stationary bike collect dust while you make treks to Kincaid Park and take really neat pictures for your Instagram along the way. And so help me God, stay on the right side.

Rent gear from UAA

Rather than signing your paycheck over to REI because you think you may like to kayak, play it safe and rent from UAA first. The Gear Room in the Student Union has kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, hiking backpacks, stoves and more.

OPINION

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

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EDITORIAL

Repealing the big oil giveaway is a smart move for Alaskans

By TNL Staff

There is not a lack of interest in Alaska’s oil supply. So the old adage, “If you build it, they will come,” is not applicable to how legislators should be doing business with oil companies.

A better adage for the situation is, “If you sit and do nothing, they will still come — because it’s oil.”

But that’s not what happened in March when the Alaska Legislators voted to

pass Senate Bill 21, which gave away multibillion-dollar tax cuts for oil companies with no guarantee on a return investment.

How much are these cuts costing Alaskans? Nearly $6 billion by 2020.

These cuts were made as an alleged “investment” in the state’s future. However, there has been no guarantee from lawmakers or oil companies that there actually will be any rewards for Alaskans to reap. There is no assurance that oil companies will use those savings to responsibly produce oil faster. Therefore,

there is no certainty that jobs will be created on a long-term basis because of the cuts. There’s not even a guarantee that ensures the oil companies will use the saved money in Alaska.

The only guarantee granted in the passing of Senate Bill 21 is that it would pass.

The intricate conflicts of interests that ensured the passage of this bill run deep.

It seems like everyone had something to gain from padding the pockets of big oil businesses — from Governor Sean Parnell, a former ConocoPhillips lob-

byist, to legislators employed by ConocoPhillips outside of the session, who endorsed and voted for the bill.

Because saving oil companies billions of dollars in taxes is a sure way to ensure job security and campaign funding.

The Vote Yes petition initiative aims to stop the tax cuts.

If enough signatures are gathered on the petition in each house district, it goes on the ballot in 2014 so Alaskans can have a say about how their state oil is used.

So take advantage of the moment and make your voice heard.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I would like to commend student body President-elect Andrew Lessig, Student Ombudsman Seth Weaver and their fellow students Stephen Warta and Kenneth Kroeker for taking the initiative to visit our state’s capital to meet with myself and other legislators during the most recent legislative session.

They proved to be strong, informed advocates for quality university programs and comprehensive higher education opportunities at UAA. I also want to thank the many other UAA students, as well as those from other University of Alaska campuses, who sat down with other legislators during these visits.

Seeing university students involved in the public process demonstrates our public universities are succeeding in their most important role — to produce informed citizens with a stake in our state’s future.

Thank you again to these students for their engagement, and congratulations to President-elect Lessig on his recent election.

I have no doubt they will continue to be exceptional representatives of the UAA student body.

Senator Johnny Ellis Editor’s note: Andrew Lessig has officially been sworn in as USUAA President since he last met with legislators.

EDITORIAL

Summer bus fee should be option for students summer workers

By TNL Staff

Despite the gloom and overall lack of greenness, summer has arrived. While most students will go away to visit family or find some other adventure to occupy their summer vacations, some will continue to come to campus several days of the week to work a student job and earn some extra money.

With the winter that never seems to end, many of those students rely on public transportation to get to and from their offcampus housing. Every fall and spring semester students pay a $13 transportation fee, which reduces to $10 in the summer, that allows students to ride the public People Mover bus for free. This is a great benefit to students who ride the bus frequently, because the regular cost of $1.75 per ride adds up quickly.

In the past, students could show their Wolfcard to the bus driver and be allowed to ride the bus. Many people unfortunately abused this privilege and continued to ride the bus for free after they graduated and were no longer paying the fee.

This is partially why the system was revised to require students to swipe their Wolfcard on the bus, which verifies whether the rider is a current student who has paid the transportation fee.

This new system presents an

entirely new dilemma for those who rely on the People Mover to get to and from their student jobs on campus. If a student is not taking summer courses, he or she is no longer eligible for the fee paid bus service. For those who need to take a transfer bus to work, the $1.75 per ride cost can add up even faster.

Even though student workers are not necessarily taking courses, they are still doing something that positively impacts the university and other students. They are doing a service and should be given something to encourage and enable them to continue their hard work.

A system should be implemented to benefit students who have a student job in the summer, aren’t taking summer classes and have already verified that they will return as a student in the fall semester. If the university can find a way to allow students with a student job on campus to pay the $10 summer transportation fee, then it should be done. The university needs ways to encourage rather than discourage students to stay in Anchorage for the summer to continue their jobs on campus.

The buses are still running regardless of who rides them. If this accommodation for student workers were implemented, People Mover will still get money, the contract with the university will still be solid and students in the community will greatly benefit

OPINION

Sex column depicts women as objects

By Letha M. Johnston Contributor, 1st Lt. at JBER

I came across a copy of the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Northern Light newspaper at a coffeehouse downtown. I decided to take it home to see what the local University had to offer. I was shocked and appalled when I came across an article titled “Discovering the magic of male ‘pleasure points’” in the features section of the April 2 edition of the paper.

As I began to read what I can only describe as pornography, it became quite clear to me that the writer of this article is perpetuating the view that women are only good for male sexual pleasure. The tone of the article along with the brazen language baffled me. I was thinking to myself, “Did the editor of this newspaper even read this article before it was published?”

I couldn’t believe that an editor would allow this into any respected publication.

While I don’t speak for the United States Army, in my experience as the Army Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Program Manager at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, I can tell you that this type of writing negatively affects the push for prevention in the sense that the article tells Anchorage’s college men that women are nothing more than sexual objects for their pleasure to be used and discarded at their will.

The article also tells young college women that their top priority in a relationship is to ensure they are pleasuring their man regardless of whether or not it is painful to them. This point is proven when the writer states, “Have you ever wondered why the second or third time for a man is always better? This is because the vulva swells…” I find it repellent and disturbing that no one on this staff took the time to read this article.

If I am wrong and someone did take the time to read the article, then I believe that person should be removed from their position because they are unable or unwilling to make sound decisions for this community. Anchorage was listed on Forbes Magazine as the second most dangerous city for women to live in. The Alaska rape rate is 2.5 times the national average. We need to not only provide services for victims. We need to be proactive in eliminating this type of trash from being presented to our youth. The key to fighting the number of sexual assaults within Alaska is changing the mindset of its people.

Allowing this type of vulgarity only breeds a callous attitude towards sex.

Stop giving excuses and fix it. Anchorage and Alaska are better than this. I’m sure the University of Alaska is filled with fresh talent that would love an opportunity to take this column’s direction into more appropriate relationshiprelated issues sans filth.

COMICS

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

weekly HOROSCOPE

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May 19, 2013

The coming week is likely to cause many to see things in a new light. The change may only be discerned by those who are keyed in and able to see what is hidden from view. It may be something that is hinted at by subtle changes in behavior or tone of voice. In any event, whether obvious or disguised, it will likely prove a gamechanger in many respects, and most if not all will have to address it directly in one way or another.

Some will enjoy one, two or even three rare opportunities this week -- and what is even more unusual is that they are not likely to require immediate responses. Rather, they should allow interested parties to consider the pros and cons carefully, and work with their schedules in order to make an educated decision about them.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 // Feb 19

(Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A change recently made proves problematic, as you struggle to gain your balance and formulate a clearer picture of the future. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Others are likely to know more about your own activities this week than you are, or at least about your true motives!

(Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can enjoy reliving a past glory, but don't make the mistake of thinking that you will not have to work toward a new accomplishment! (March 6-March 20) -- You may have trouble doing simply or quickly what used to come quite naturally to you. This week offers many such challenges.

Aries

Mar 21 // Apr 19

PISCES

Feb 20 // Mar 20

(March 21-April 4) -- You will have to finish what you started this week, or risk being criticized for having no follow-through. (April 5-April 19) -- It's time to step aside, perhaps, and let someone else show you how to do something you've been trying to do for some time.

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THE NORTHERN LIGHT CONTACTS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be afforded a new perspective this week, allowing you to come to a few brand-new and exciting conclusions. (May 6-May 20) -- You're waiting for someone else to give you the keys so that you can take yourself on a journey of discovery.

Gemini

May 21 // June 20

Leo

Libra

Sept 23 // Oct 23

Nov 23 // Dec 21

June 21 // July 22

Virgo

Aug 23 // Sept 22

(Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have a chance to travel back in time this week and explore something from an entirely different point of view as a result. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be wondering what someone else has that you don't -- but once again, you risk selling yourself short.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can use the element of surprise very much to your advantage today, but at least one ally must be forewarned. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are nearing a crossroads of sorts, and you don't want to have to make too big a sacrifice in order to pass it safely.

Sagittarius

Cancer

(July 23-Aug. 7) -- What usually comes in handy for you may actually prove more of a hindrance than a help. You're working on an entirely new strategy. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's time for you to step in and direct the progress of a project that started, and will end, with you.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're likely to be recognized this week for something you did -and criticized for something you didn't do. It comes from all sides! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -You're in a position to tell someone else what he or she is doing wrong -- but try to be encouraging.

Scorpio

Oct 24 // Nov 22

(Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- An early start will benefit you in many ways, not the least of which will be in providing you with more viable options to choose from. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -You're in touch with someone who may be challenging your dearest notions -- but resulting self-assessment will prove valuable.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to make a change today that sets you back a bit -- but ultimately, you can make up for lost time and lead the pack. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be forced into a situation that requires you to be more honest than you are used to being.

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Apr 20 // May 20

(May 21-June 6) -- You can't expect things to unfold as they have in the past; this week, there are some new and untested variables that are influencing you. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have trouble doing what you are told this week. In the end, you'll be obliged to follow the rules.

(June 21-July 7) -- Your powers of observation are keen, but there may be one or two details that are so small that even you risk overlooking them entirely. (July 8-July 22) -- You're working to further your own agenda, surely, but you must keep another's needs in mind as well.

July 21 // Aug 22

Taurus

Capricorn Dec 22 // Jan 19

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