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Dancing decker strikes random UAA students
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Seawolves celebrate a victory Jan. 25 after the match against the Northern Michigan University Wildcats at the Sullivan Arena.
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Celebrations steeped in culture By Valerie Hudson
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The Chinese culture opens a door to a world of legends and gives individuals an opportunity for another chance at change. The Chinese New Year celebration that kicks off Jan. 31 offers participants that opportunity while reflecting on past accomplishments. The New Year is one of the longest celebrations in the Chinese culture. According to Jiajia Ru, Confucius Instite faculty member, the months in a Chinese year are based on a lunar calendar, which dictates that each month begins on the darkest day. She also said New Year’s festivities in China traditionally begin on the first day of the month and continue until the 15th day, when the moon is the brightest. A version of the legend of the Chinese New Year can be found at http://chinesenewyearfestival.org. A long time ago in the mountains of China lived a terrible demon creature by the name of Nian. On the first day of every year, Nian would wake, go to the villages and terrorize them. He would eat all the grain and livestock. Even children were known to disappear when the creature was around. The villagers lived in fear and would board up their houses at night to protect their families. One year, right before Nian was to make his appearance, an old man visited the village. He asked the villagers, “Why do you fear this creature such? You are many and he is but one. Surely he could not swallow all of you.” But the villagers were still skeptical and locked up their houses. That night, Nian did not come. The old man had ridden him until dawn and Nian went back to his cave hungry. This went on for several nights until the old man revealed, “I cannot protect you forever.” The old man ended up being a god and had to return to his duties elsewhere. The villagers were terrified that Nian would return once the old man left. The old man then informed them, “The beast is easily scared. He does not like the color red. He fears loud noises and strange creatures. So tonight, spread red across the village. Hang red signs on every door. Make loud noises with drums, music and fireworks, and give your children face masks and lanterns to protect them.” The villagers did as the old man instructed and Nian never returned again. There are several events on campus that all can participate in to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Confucius Institute jumpstarted New Year’s celebrations Friday by inviting Professor Wei Li — Confucius Institute director in Edmonton,
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According to the Chinese calendar, 2014 celebrates the year of the horse.
Alberta, Canada — to demonstrate how to make crafted puppets and figurines that resemble porcelain. Chinese New Year begins Jan. 31. This year is the year of the horse. “There are a lot of meaning in our culture. It’s really a time for the family to get together,” Chinese faculty member Feng Chen said. There are other events on campus celebrating the Chinese New Year. Information can be found on the Confucius Institute website. Events on campus to check out include:
An alert was issued by University Police on Jan. 24 when a report came in that a suspicious male allegedly struck a female student at the Consortium Library bus stop at 8:27 a.m. He was described as “a white male in his mid-twenties wearing a knit hat, a flannel jacket, dark khakis or green pants, and was carrying a backpack.” At 2:24 p.m. another report came in that the same man had struck another UAA student. This time UPD had security camera footage of the man walking out of the library and sent a capture of his image out, allowing students to better identify him. Finally a few hours later UPD announced they had taken the alleged suspect into custody. The suspect was later identified as 34-year-old Taurus Lapin. Lapin is not registered in the http://alaska.edu database, which indicates he is most likely not a student. On Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m., Lapin was brought in for an official hearing. In addition to the two charges of assault, another assault charge was added when another individual — this time a male — claimed Lapin knocked him off his bike and caused him injury. At the hearing Lapin told the judge that he didn’t hurt anyone but was merely dancing. “I wasn’t doing nothing but dancing (Friday). I was just listening to music all day and walking around,” Lapin said. A court record check reveals that this is Lapin’s only criminal charge in Alaska. While there is no indication of how severely any of the victims were injured and no motive has yet been established, a trend in the United States dubbed the “knockout” game has been growing. The idea of this “game” is for a person to choose a random victim — all ages, genders, and ethnicities have been targeted — go up to them and try to knock them out with one blow. While normally it is a game done in groups with scores tallied up to declare winners, there have been single individuals doing it for nothing more than their own pleasures. “(The knockout game) is horrible because anyone can be a target. They walk up to you and you don’t know what’s happening until it hits you,” said junior Amanda Evans. “These people were randomly targeted and on our own campus.” Whether this was a random occurrence, a dance gone terribly wrong or the start of the knockout game in Alaska, it can be assured that this individual won’t be dancing or decking for quite a while.
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Sa Chen Piano Concert Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
The UAA Department of Music and Confucius Institute will present pianist Sa Chen in concert. Sa Chen’s accomplishments include being called “one of the brightest performers of her generation” by Classic FM, and delighting audiences worldwide for almost two decades. Tickets are available now at http://uaatix.com or by calling 907-7864849.
Early Confucianism Dialogue with Yup’ik and Inupiaq Cultures Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5-7 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore
At this event, Kristin Helweg Hanson, Phyllis Fast and UAA presenters Josephine Hishon and Brittany Burns examine and contrast Chinese and Alaska Native classical and traditional world views.
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This untitled piece by Miju Kim is made of ceramic, paint and wire. It will be on display in the Student Union Gallery “Claybody” show until Feb. 12.
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Conduct ye yourselves as adult students By Evan Erickson
eerickson@thenorthernlight.org Plagiarism has been the scourge of academia for centuries. But should every culprit be punished? When does plagiarism become an opportunity for teachers to teach? A simple Google search would reveal that the paragraph above was lifted directly from an article in the Rhode Island College News. At UAA, plagiarism this blatant can earn stiff penalties, and according to a recently released report published by the Dean of Students Office, “Students of Concern and Their Behavior,” facebook.com/northernlightuaa
it has. The biannual report, which presents a detailed analysis of different types of student misconduct in FY2013 (July 2012-June 2013), lists 39 separate incidents of plagiarism. UAA found students to be responsible in over 80 percent of the 73 cases of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty in FY2013. At UAA plagiarism can carry a penalty of a one-year suspension for firsttime offenses. A separate report published April 2012 by UAA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Integrity found that 48 percent of students and 15 percent of faculty surveyed
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felt that “paraphrasing or copying a few sentences from (a) written source without citing,” was “trivial cheating” or “not cheating.” 41 percent of students and 14 percent of faculty surveyed felt the same about “fabricating or falsifying a bibliography.” In addition to academic integrity, “Students of Concern and Their Behavior” also covers things like harassment, endangerment, assault and drugs — highlighting violations for which there were a significant number of reports. Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination
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Alaskans experiencing TITLE IX: Working with students C o n t i n ue d f r om c o v er heat wave in January By Suhaila Brunelle
news@thenorthernlight.org While Lower 48 states are experiencing unusually cold weather this winter because of the polar vortex, Alaska is experiencing unseasonably warm weather with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. On Jan. 23, the northern areas of Denali National Park and Reserve were closed by Superintendent Don Striker, who in a press release stated, “Due to the unseasonably warm temperatures and rain, there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles and traditional outdoor activities.� Riders are reminded that all lands within the former Mount McKinley National Park on both the north and the south sides of the crest of the Alaska Range are closed to all snowmobile use by federal regulation. There are areas of thin ice or open water on rivers and hazardous avalanche conditions may exist due to the varying layers within the snowpack. Riders should utilize travel routes that minimize avalanche risk, avoiding narrow valleys, ravines and other terrain traps. Steve Remme, CEO of Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage, said there have been some days of inclement weather that have hindered attendance, but during the really cold periods his team stockpiled on manmade snow, so Hilltop Ski Area is operating normally. Remme said, “Even though we are operating normally, people will not likely want to come and ski if it’s windy or rainy outside.� Winter sports aren’t the only thing affected by the warmer weather. Treeline Construction lost an excavator/pile-driver truck due to thin ice in the Mirror Lake area. No one was injured in the accident, but the truck was pretty well submerged. According to the seven-day forecast, it looks like the weather won’t be getting any colder this week. Detailed seven-day forecast for the Anchorage area: Today: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s...except in the lower 50s at higher elevations. North to east wind 10 to 15 mph. Along turnagain arm and higher elevations...east wind 35 to 50 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s...except near 40 at higher elevations. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Along turnagain arm and higher elevations...east wind 25 to 35 mph. Monday: Partly sunny. Isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Along turnagain arm and higher elevations...east wind 20 to 35 mph. Gusts to 45 mph in the afternoon. Monday night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. North to east wind 10 to 15 mph. Along turnagain arm and higher elevations...east wind 25 to 35 mph. Gusts to 45 mph in the evening. Tuesday: Partly sunny. Isolated rain showers...mixed with snow in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Light winds except east 15 to 30 mph along turnagain arm and higher elevations. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Lows in the 20s. Wednesday - Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the 20s.
A selection from the 21st birthday card sent by the Dean of Students office to students at UAA.
in educational institutions, has received greater attention since November 2012 when UAA hired two specialized Title IX investigators. The report lists 28 instances of sexual harassment in FY13, up from 18 in FY12 and eight reports of “non-consensual sexual intercourse,� up from three in FY12. The university offers Rape Aggression Defense classes and hosts an annual Healthy Sexuality Week each February in recognition of Title IX importance. Alcohol topped the list for number of incidents with 65 reports resulting in 123 violations. 93 percent of incidents involving alcohol occurred in UAA’s Residential Community, the majority in the Main Apartment Complex and North Hall. Owing to what the report calls “increased student staff accountability and presence in UAA’s Residential Community� and an increase in enforcement, FY10 saw a seven-year peak of 210 alcohol violations. The report claims concerning the recent much lower numbers that “increased enforcement sent a clear message to residents that violations of UAA’s alcohol and drug policies will not be tolerated.� One form of alcohol misuse prevention employed by UAA is sending 21st birthday cards to students containing “a sobering message for students to celebrate their birthdays responsibly.� UAA handles the hundreds of student misconduct cases it receives each year in different ways. Reports may be submitted directly by students, faculty and staff to the Dean of Students Office or they may come through the 11-member Care Team, established in 2009. The report attributes a rise in claims handled by the Care Team between FY12 and FY13 to the hiring of Care Team Coordinator Lisa Terwilliger. Either way, the reports eventually make it to the desk of Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development Michael Votava, who oversaw the system that addressed 381 cases in FY13. Cases rarely warrant suspension or expulsion in the eyes of the Dean of Students, but severe violations may require severe sanctions. In FY12 and FY13, three students were suspended for academic dishonesty. One student was suspended for possession of child pornography. Three students were expelled for sexual assault and one was expelled for armed robbery. Last semester UAA only suspended one student for threatening behavior.; two other possible suspension cases are pending involving academic dishonesty and sexual harassment.
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Abandoned ship home to cannibalistic rats could wash ashore A 40-year-old Soviet cruise ship that was left to drift in the Atlantic may be heading toward shore. The ship was docked for two years in Canada after being abandoned by its unpaid crew. It was scheduled to be tugged to the Dominican Republic, but the tow line broke. After the tow line broke, the Canadian government ordered another boat to haul her out to sea and cut her loose. Salvage crews have been trying to locate the boat, which is estimated to be worth around half a million dollars. The boat is expected to still be adrift, and if found could be home to thousands of cannibalistic rats.
Syrian peace talks continue in Geneva, Switzerland Peace talks began this week in hopes of ending the civil war that has embattled Syria for the past three years. Lakhdar Brahimi is moderating the talks, and may have garnered a deal with the Syrian government to allow women, children and other civilians to leave the city of Homs. Homs has been without a steady supply of food, water and medicine for years, and its citizens are living in abandoned buildings and make-shift shelters. In the past three years, 100,000 Syrian citizens have died in the civil war, and around 2 million people have become refugees.
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NEWS BRIEFS Police investigate death as first homicide of 2014 in Anchorage Aylett Hanson, 31 of Anchorage, was found dead in his car on Thursday. The Anchorage Police Department is investigating this as a homicide. Hanson’s family and friend’s and family searched for him after he didn’t come home from running errands. Hanson was found in his car near the Bear Tooth Theater Pub at around 3:24 p.m. An autopsy was schedule for Friday. This is the first homicide of the year for Anchorage.
Avalanche leaves Valdez snowed in An avalanche that was hundreds feet long and 30-40 feet deep blocked the Richardson Highway on Friday leaving Valdez residents stranded. Crews are working on stabilizing the area so they can clear the road. Though the road is currently unusable, flights have been coming and going. A barge of supplies will be arriving on Sunday and Monday.
Product manufacturer skirts international law Actress Scarlett Johansson recently became the new spokesperson for Soda-Stream, a popular product that converts tap water into carbonated water to make homemade soda. The Soda-Stream factory is located in an illegal Israeli settlement inside occupied Palestinian territory; these settlements are illegal under international law. There are reports that the Soda-Stream factory violates Palestinian land, labor and resources. Several Palestinian solidarity groups and interfaith groups are calling for a boycott of the Soda-Stream product. Briefs compiled by Suhaila Brunelle
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Comfort food remix Finally an adult By Valerie Hudson
features2@thenorthernlight.org Comfort food is wonderful for bitter winters, whether it is a heaping bowl of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream or a thick Philly cheesesteak sandwich. However, the problem becomes how to settle those cravings in a healthy way. Alaska Family Medical Center suggests that small healthy changes today could lead to trimming of hundreds of calories each day. “You don’t have to have a perfect diet to eat well, little changes can do the work. As it becomes easier, try new stuff,” said Kate Lindsley, senior in dietetics with a minor in communications. Below are examples of how to make simple changes while keeping the flavor intact:
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bell Peppers
By nixing the bread in a Philly cheesesteak, the same great flavors are there but roughly 200 calories are cut. Makes Servings: 4, Per Serving: Calories – 458, Protein – 27 g, Carbs – 8.5 net g, Fat – 36 g Ingredients: 8 oz. thinly sliced roast beef 8 slices low fat provolone cheese 2 large green bell peppers 1 medium sweet onion – sliced 6 oz. baby bella mushrooms - sliced 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. garlic - minced salt and pepper - to taste Directions: Slice peppers in half lengthwise, remove ribs and seeds. In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, olive oil, garlic, mushrooms onions and a little salt and pepper. Sauté until onions and mushroom are nice and caramelized. About 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400° Slice roast beef into thin strips and add to the onion/mushroom mixture. Allow to cook 5-10 minutes. Line the inside of each pepper with a slice of provolone cheese. Fill each pepper with meat mixture until they are nearly overflowing. Top each pepper with another slice of provolone cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese on top is golden brown.
Quinoa Fried Rice
Quinoa fried rice is a great alternative to traditional fried rice flavor wise, while adding nutritional benefits.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (or 2 1/2-3 cups leftover cooked quinoa) 1 1/2 cups water or low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 scallions, chopped and divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 eggs, lightly scrambled (still raw) 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed Sauce: 1 1/2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce 2 1/2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce 3/4 tsp. sesame oil Directions: Rinse quinoa a few times in cold water. Bring quinoa and water or chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce to a simmer. Season with salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat and let set for five minutes or so. Fluff with a fork. Cool and store in the fridge, preferably overnight. Mix teriyaki, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over a high heat. Add onion and carrot, cook about two minutes. Add 2 scallions, garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook another two minutes. Add in the rest of the olive oil and the quinoa. Stir-fry about two minutes. Add sauce and stir-fry until incorporated, about two minutes. Make a well in the center of the quinoa pour eggs in, scramble. Throw in peas, then toss everything together until the peas are warmed through, add remaining scallion and serve.
Healthy Marshmallow Ice Cream
Health and Science freshman Celina Duffy said her favorite food was double fudge brownie ice cream. This simple alternative healthy recipe will cure even the largest of sweet tooth craving while remaining easy on the thighs. Calories: 70, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 15g, Fiber: .5g, Protein: 0.5g Ingredients: 2 cups skim milk 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch salt 1-container 10 oz marshmallows Option: 1/4-cup mini dark chocolate chips Directions: In order to get the ice cream texture choice one of the 3 options below: Choice 1: Freeze the liquid mixture (minus the optional ingredients), then blend in a Vita-mix or Blend-tech. Stir in optional ingredients. Choice 2: Freeze the mixture in a shallow container, every 45 minutes (for up to 4 hours), stir the slush. Yes, this takes a while, and it will also never yield as creamy of a result… So if you’re really serious about ice-cream making, you might want to think about investing in a machine. My Cuisinart Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker was only $40; it’s a one-time purchase that gives you enjoyment for years! Choice 3: Forgo the ice cream and pour the liquid mixture into Popsicle molds (or paper cups) instead.
By Evan Dodd Contributor
Every so often in life you run across a significant milestone. At 16 you earn the right to test out your racing abilities, honed by countless hours of “Grand Theft Auto,” in the real world. At 18 you’re allowed to utilize your less-than-comprehensive understanding of national politics (or at least the bits you remember from your high school government class) to influence the presidential rhymes with election. Somewhere between the ages of 22 and 35 you’ll finally graduate college so you can begin paying down three lifetimes worth of debt. However, this weekend was an entirely different sort of milestone. This weekend I turned 21. I’ll admit, I never thought I would be overly excited to turn 21. I mean, let’s be honest, the majority of people have tried alcohol before they’re of age, and the only reason I haven’t been declared anti-social is because that would involve socializing with a therapist; clearly bars hold little appeal to me. My analysis of bars did miss one key detail though: I was trying to understand the appeal of bars with a sober mind. If I were writing this column as a truly representative account of that night, there would be a large gap of empty space in the middle section directly before one of my notoriously weak conclusions. However, in the interest of humor and plausible deniability I’ll just hit the highlights. There were around eight of us when we began our journey, smashed into the backseat of a van that may have not been structurally sound. There was a subtle aroma of anticipation mixed with cheap beer as my giant oversized dollar sign and chain jangled ominously with every bump as if to warn us of the impending festivities. Our first stop was Bernie’s to have a few quiet beers as a group before we began sliding from bar to bar across the ice. I’ll admit, there was a great deal of fun to be had in ordering my first legal beer, even if my beer snob friend did ridicule my choice for the rest of evening — as if ordering a Red Stripe and pretending to be at the beach was some sort of crime in his world. Shortly after, we began our awkward penguin shuffle in order to find a new bar without cracking our tailbones on the ice. My first thought upon entering the Avenue was that bars must just be large empty rooms for young people to get drunk (but seldom laid) in. This was also my last thought upon leaving. I then repeated this thought throughout the Pioneer and Gaslight — though I suppose the latter did have a dance floor for the more ambitious patrons. Somewhere in the Pioneer I was gifted a free drink by an old friend from high school that miraculously appeared and then disappeared without a trace. Of the eight of us, only I and one other friend remember this person, with the rest swearing that they had never seen him. To this day (all of about a week later) he is known only in legend, existing in secret like the Sasquatch. I distinctly remember visiting the Blue Fox (or South Hall if you like), if only because I had to be given a stern lecture about using designated restroom facilities by a friend who found me speaking quite loudly about needing to use the bathroom as I tried to extract myself from the van. Once inside, we purchased a couple mystery shots, which seemed to be named for their effect on my recollection of the evening, rather than the blind purchase we made to get them. At this point we decided to call it a night (much to the relief of our designated driver) and head back to my friend’s apartment. And so we ended our evening in the same way it began: strewn across my friend’s apartment laughing about the hilarity of the evening. None of this has changed the fact that I’m not going to be much of a barfly. The thought of paying inflated prices for drinks in a loud, crowded room really holds little appeal for me when I could be spending the money on concert tickets or a new tent, but that’s not the point. The following week did feel a bit different though, as if I was suddenly more of an adult than I had previously been. It’s as if everything is the same as it has always been, yet overnight everything had changed. Oh right, I can buy beer now.
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We can’t handle real-life violence
By Klax Zlubzecon
Translated by George Hyde Being a journalism major, George has to put up with a lot of crap from news outlets regarding his favorite hobby, gaming. He is constantly told by major news networks that his hobby has turned him into a bloodloving, misogynistic sociopath ready to massacre any school, movie theater or other venue of people gathering en masse. Well, okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but at the very least, he’s told that he’s become desensitized to violence. And that’s true to an extent. But it’s not always true. George went to go see “Lone Survivor” this past weekend, and I don’t want to spoil anything, but there were moments when he was squirming in his seat. While
it wasn’t all realistic, it was still incredibly visceral. Heck, he just about had to leave the theater when Mark Wahlberg tried to remove a piece of shrapnel from a wound. My point is this: Yes, George is desensitized to violence. But not real-life violence. Even works like “Battlefield” or “The Last of Us,” while they are brutal and are taken very seriously, are not realistic when it comes to violence. When juxtaposed to the real thing, they may as well be a parody of it. But instead of giving a massive speech to demonstrate this point, I’m going to have you do a little YouTube searching. Before you do that, though, I’m going to give you a little backstory. R. Budd Dwyer was a Republican representative of Pennsylvania’s 50th district in the Pennsylvania Senate, and he also served as the state’s treasurer in his later years. He was investigated and convicted of bribery on several counts, and in 1987, he called a television news conference. It was here, on live TV, that he pulled out a revolver and ended his own life. The footage is out there on YouTube, but before you go looking for it, know that it’s perhaps the single most disturbing thing you’ll ever see. I want you to watch this video so I can prove my point, but if you don’t want to watch it, I’ll understand. For the rest of you who think you can handle it, I’ll wait for you to finish it. … You couldn’t handle it. I knew you couldn’t.
Chances are, that video just scarred you for life. It sure did for George. Even though he watches and plays a lot of incredibly violent media, a video as simple as that still gave him a chilling reaction unlike anything he’s ever had before. Dwyer’s death wasn’t glamorous. There weren’t showers of gooey blood as headshots were popped. The mind knows that there’s a difference between real violence and fake violence in the media. Even with something like “Lone Survivor,” George could still tell the difference between it and real-life violence. It was never exaggerated much in that film, but there was still enough to tell that the violence in that film was an illusion crafted by the filmmakers. It was brutal and visceral violence, made to make us feel uncomfortable, but it still wasn’t real. If you ever wonder why post-traumatic stress disorder is such a big deal, imagine feeling the shock and horror of that video over and over again, every single day. Yes, George is desensitized to violence. But he’s not desensitized to real violence. And he never will be. To this day, he still can’t watch that video all the way through. He can handle “The Last of Us,” but that video is something he tries to avoid even today. Because no matter what kinds of violent media he’s exposed to, it will never, ever prepare him for the real thing. Hey, there there. I’m sorry if this article scared you. Have a hug from a slug. Go watch an adorable cat video to pick up your spirits again. You deserve it. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. EMBRACE THE SEAWOLF.
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THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 28, 2014
One toaster pastry to rule them all By Jacob Holley-Kline arts2@thenorthernlight.org
The Pop-Tart has been a staple of breakfast food for years now, and grocery stores have latched onto its suc-
Pop-Tarts
Price: $1.98 for 6
Presentation: The pastry is pale and craterous. Before toasting, it doesn’t look appetizing. Out of all the pastries, the Pop-Tart has the least icing. Despite this, it’s spread thin. Some of this is forgivable when toasted, but it still looks fairly ugly. 2 out of 5. Taste: There’s little to no hint of cinnamon. It’s all brown sugar. It’s too sweet. The crust is bland and flavorless, like a saltine sans salt. The icing itself is flavorless. 2 out of 5. Smell: Mostly it smells like cinnamon and burnt sugar. The crust smells stale. Nonetheless, the smell is marginally appetizing. 3 out of 5. Texture: It feels thin and unsatisfying in your hand, but in your mouth it’s not bad. The edges are crumbly and the center is chewy. 3 out of 5. Overall:
cess, making their own generic brand Pop-Tarts like “Toaster Treats” and “Toast ‘em Pop-Ups.” Maybe you’ve eaten a Pop-Tart in the morning and wondered, “Is there something better out there for me? Will I be sitting in this same chair in 20 years eating the same Pop-Tart? Is this what my life has become?
Toast ‘Em Pop-Ups (Walmart) Price: $1.00 for 6
Presentation: This thing looks awful. Emaciated and a sickly beige, I was afraid to eat it at first. Out of all the brands, the icing on here is the thickest. 1 out of 5. Taste: Even after toasting, the pastry tastes doughy and uncooked. The filling is more like congealed cinnamon. The “Brown Sugar” label might as well not be on the box. The aftertaste is weirdly spicy. 1 out of 5. Smell: Besides a small hint of cinnamon, there’s little to no smell. 1 out of 5. Texture: It’s pleasantly crunchy at first. The filling is thick and soft, but it feels barely cooked. 2 out of 5. Overall:
Is this it?” Fear not, here is the original Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart weighed against three store-bought brands of the same flavor.
Toaster Treats (Fred Meyers) Price: $2.49 for 12
Presentation: Even before toasting, it’s mostly golden brown. The icing is smooth and looks dolloped on — thick but not too thick. Some areas browned more than others while toasting. 4 out of 5. Taste: The crust is perfectly crunchy and sweet. The sugar and cinnamon are equally palatable. The filling is creamy and smooth. Though flavorless, the icing is crunchy. 3.5 out of 5. Smell: It smells like Christmas mornings, like gingerbread and fireplaces. It’s delicate and light, not overbearing. The brown sugar and cinnamon blend well. 4 out of 5. Texture: The texture is excellent. It’s crunchy and chewy in equal measure. The filling is smooth and feels blended well. 5 out of 5. Overall:
TOASTER PASTRY photos by Jacob Holley-Kline
Great Value (Walmart) Price: $3.68 for 16
Presentation: The icing is translucent, like a tapeworm. The bread crust is mostly pale, even after toasting, and the icing looks hurriedly applied. 1 out of 5. Taste: The bread crust is bland and mealy. The filling is heavy on cinnamon and light on brown sugar. It overpowers every other aspect of the pastry. The aftertaste is better than the regular taste in a lot of ways. 2 out of 5. Smell: Smells more like brown sugar than cinnamon, but the bread crust smells like burnt rice. Otherwise, it’s odorless. 1 out of 5. Texture: There was a weird moment in eating this pastry. I had trouble pulling it apart. It was weirdly tough, like gristle but weaker. The filling is creamy but doesn’t go down smooth. It’s spicy. The whole thing feels stale. 1 out of 5. Overall:
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FOREIGN FILM FANATIC
‘Big Bad Wolves’ shows its teeth By Jacob Holley-Kline arts2@thenorthernlight.org
There’s a fine line between torture porn and torture art. The difference between the two could mean lingering on a sliced throat or torn toenail for too long. “Big Bad Wolves” walks that tightrope with finesse and a vicious moral center. After a series of brutal murders, a vigilante cop Miki (Lior Ashkenazi, “Footnote”) kidnaps suspected child murderer Dror (Rotem Keinan, “Epilogue”) only to find the father of Dror’s latest victim, Gidi (Tzahi Grad, “Eyes Wide Open”), has the same idea. After a haunting slow-mo opening sequence, the action starts right off. “Wolves” has no problem lingering on the gory details. What sets it apart is its restraint. Understanding that leaving the worst to the viewer’s imagination is sometimes best, the movie pulls back at just the right moments, enhancing the sense of dread tenfold. Despite a weaker performance by relative newcomer Keinan, the acting is superb overall. Gidi’s delicate sadism is foreboding. He sums up the movie in two simple sentences: “Maniacs aren’t afraid of guns. Maniacs are afraid of maniacs.” When his stone-faced demeanor gives way to panic, the tension is palpable. And the almost-unrecognizable Ashkenazi is excellent as well. Showing a knack for both the claustrophobic and expansive, directors Keshales and Papushado direct the camera in innovative ways. Numerous scenes play out unexpectedly and some moments are expertly misdirected to horrifying degrees. Even
then, the movie is extremely funny. The humor is pitch black and fits like a knife in a wound. While there’s a lot to praise in “Wolves,” one crucial element isn’t expanded on and ends up feeling cheap. It comes right in the beginning and I won’t spoil it, but the film does feel lesser for it. The movie shines because it knows what story it wants to tell. Where the more extreme torture flicks like “Guinea Pig: The Devil’s Experiment” and “The Angels’ Melancholy” fail is they don’t know what story they want to tell. All they care about is shocking and disgusting the viewer. But “Wolves” knows that when it comes torture, substance is key. An extreme undercurrent of sadness is interlaced with every bone broken and neck sliced. The film’s relentless sense of moral ambiguity ends up undoing the characters in unexpected and harrowing ways. When the credits roll, it’s hard not to think, “Who’s the big bad wolf in this fairytale?”
2014 Claybody Invitational
Claybody, the campus ceramics club, is hosting an invitational for up-and-coming ceramic students. Works will range from beginning-level ceramic art to Bachelor of Fine Arts students and ceramic art majors. The show will encompass functional and sculptural work.
The invitational will be viewable from Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. through Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.
Photos by Kayla McGraw
This piece, entitled “Metavessels,” was created by Bill Jamison and is made of Cone 6 porcelain and slip-cast.
Title: “Big Bad Wolves” Director(s): Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado Release Date: Jan. 17, 2014 Genre: Dark comedy Country: Israel
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White pop stars and cultural appropriation
“Flow” was created by Deanna Crosby and is made of Cone 10 stoneware.
& THE UAA PRESENT CONFUCIUS
INSTITUTE By Jacob Holley-Kline arts2@thenorthernlight.org
There’s a long and oppressive history of cultural appropriation in pop music. White pop stars trying on different cultural and racial identities to sell records. It’s never been okay and it never will be. One of the more recent examples comes from Katy Perry. In her performance of her single “Unconditionally” at the American Music Awards, Perry dances behind a screen. On either side of her are performers in geisha garb. One plays a traditional Japanese lute, the biwa, while the other pulls away the screen to present the pop star to the world. Perry is wearing a kimono with her hair up in a bun. This whole presentation must have something to do with the song, right? Very, very wrong. “Unconditionally” is a song about loving unconditionally — something innumerable people from many different and wildly varying cultures have done for thousands of years. Why would it be specific to the Japanese? What’s the significance of the costuming? Answer: It’s “exotic.” Katy Perry is using an entire culture as a trope for her stage show. This is the polar opposite of respect. Like Madonna and Gwen Stefani before her, Perry has wrapped herself in a new identity for the sake of show. The public saw this same exploitation, coupled with sexualization, of the black community thanks to Miley Cyrus. Miley Cyrus stated that she wanted her album “Bangerz” to have a “black”-inspired sound. Not long after, she released her video for “We Can’t Stop.” In the video, Cyrus wears a grill, twerks and spanks her respective white (with five black peo-
ple total) friends. Black women in the video are there to lend credibility to Cyrus. When they do appear on-screen, they’re encouraging the pop songstress to twerk or twerking themselves. This is the black community as viewed through a white male lens. But perhaps the worst offender is Robin Thicke. In his video for the rape-fueled “Blurred Lines,” prominently features a black woman. In one scene, Thicke whispers the lyric, “(He) tried domesticate you” to her, and the implication is clear: Black women are animals that need to be domesticated. She, like all the women in the video, are objectified and made animalistic. In this way, Thicke, a white man, is kept in a position of power. As observed by the postmodernist philosopher Michel Foucault, power is a pervasive force shaped by its context and circumstances. Since America is a white supremacist nation, power and by extension, oppression is forced on non-white bodies. We have shaped power to work in favor of the white elite and cultural appropriation by Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke feeds into this paradigm. It perpetuates the performers’ whiteness. As white people, they’re “allowed” to try on different cultural identities for their own personal gain, with little to no consequence aside from articles like this, articles which they can choose to ignore since their lives aren’t plagued with racism — at least not explicitly. None of this is okay. When you’re watching performers like Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus or Robin Thicke, think about where their music finds root and what they’re really saying. Are they up on stage because they love music? Sure, but at what cost?
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& 06 ‘Space Dandy’ first impressions En garde! ‘Nidhogg’ THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 28, 2014
GAME REVIEW
is simple fencing fun
By George Hyde
gchyde@thenorthernlight.org
By Tim Brown
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“Space Dandy” is a new space-themed comedy anime series by director Shinichiro Watanabe and studio Bones that premiered Jan. 4 on Toonami. The protagonist, Dandy, is an alien-hunting womanizer who travels across galaxies to harvest rare specimens of alien life. The first three episodes are a departure from tone of past works by Watanabe, such as “Cowboy Bebop” (1998), “Samurai Champoo” (2004) and “Kids on the Slope” (2012). Watanabe’s strength as a director and screenwriter are characters whose motivation and relationships with one another have been drawn out in small, subtle ways. “Cowboy Bebop” blended film noir, cowboy western and jazz influences against the backdrop of an interplanetary spacefaring civilization. “Cowboy Bebop” and “Samurai Champloo” have characters grounded in an emotional realism that transcends setting. “Space Dandy” turns that nuanced approach on its head with a protagonist obsessed with owning a chain of Hooters-like “breastraunts.”
That’s not to say the show isn’t sufficiently humorous. Dandy is reminiscent of Zapp Brannigan from the show “Futurama.” He captains the ship Aloha Oe “Hunting Aliens” with two hapless companions. Humorous situations arise from his lack of awareness and inflated self-image. It’s a premise that I hope doesn’t fatigue as the series continues. Dandy’s shipmates, a cat-like alien named Meow and a capricious robot dubbed QT, leave some room for humor but don’t really work as well as the creators intended, leaving the viewers unconnected with the characters. For three episodes Meow has simply been a lazier, introverted facsimile of Dandy. Space Dandy is still just funny enough to keep watching. The three episodes that have aired remind me of the schtick perpetrated by the space captain Brannigan in Futurama. The show has not deviated from the opening line, “Space Dandy is a Dandy in Space.” What I’ve seen has challenged my expectation of Watanabe’s direction. New episodes come on 11:30 p.m. Saturday nights on Adult Swim’s Toonami.
These days, many see fighting games as impenetrable messes of button combinations and complex controllers, but there’s been a resurgence of sorts that harkens back to the days of simple, mono-a-mono fights. “Divekick” provided an exceedingly simple fighting system — to the point of being a parody. And while “Nidhogg” is a fair bit more complex than “Divekick,” it still takes the “easy to learn, hard to master” philosophy and runs with it, making for a tense and fun fighting experience. Two players take up arms as fencers. Games begin in the center of a very long, two-dimensional stage. The goal of each player is to reach his or her own side of the stage. The participants have a small variety of moves: an attack from three different positions (high, medium, and low), a divekick, and as a last-ditch effort, throwing their swords. Once a participant is brutally murdered, the other gets a small amount of time to run toward his or her objective before his or her adversary respawns, and then the battle of wits begins anew. It truly is an experience firmly rooted in the world of multiplayer, and there’s almost no singleplayer content. All a fencer who plays alone will get is a tournament against a number of computercontrolled opponents. Everything else is handled with either online or local multiplayer, and as a
result, players looking for an impressive singleplayer mode will be disappointed. Story? Don’t be ridiculous. The story, if it can even be called that, is laughably convoluted. The title, “Nidhogg,” comes from a mythical Norse serpent who devoured many a noble man.
The winner of each match has the “honor” of being devoured by this monster, who awaits the players at the end of their goals. It’s an odd setup, but it could be worse. So players looking for substantial single-player content should look elsewhere, but to anyone else, it’s certainly worth a gander. Like chess, it’s a game that requires strategy and cunning in order to win, and every victory feels earned and worth the effort. At 10 bucks with a group of friends or at a party, it’s incredibly hard to go wrong. Game: “Nidhogg” Developer: Messhof Platform: PC Genre: Fighting
Ten of the most anticipated albums of 2014
Music Preview compiled bY Oliver Petraitis, KRUA Music Manager
10. Frank Ocean
9. Foxes
Odd Future’s most likeable member is back to croon us to the moon and let us drink among the bars. He’s had plenty of time for crafting new material since 2013, so hopefully it will be a year full of good tides from the Ocean.
Foxes is actually a singular person: the 24-year-old British songstress Louisa Rose Allen. She had a fantastic year in 2013 with the singles “Youth,” “Echo” and “White Coats,” which will all appear on her full length debut “Glorious.” Between bountiful Internet love and immense talent, Foxes should be on 2014’s radar.
8. Metronomy
7. Phantogram
When weirdness is the appeal, Metronomy is the band. They return in 2014 with another compilation of moody, morose dance jams with an intellectual twist. “I’m Aquarius,” the first single on the new “Love Letters” album, was first available through an app that streamed the song when users pointed a smartphone toward the constellation of the same name. They’re shooting for some stellar success with this one.
Released Feb. 18, “Voices” has been heavily advertised across social media — and rightfully so, if their most recent eponymous EP is any indication. Trippy, weird, sexy and catchy, Phantogram does a lot of things right, and they’ll be doing it again this year.
6. St. Vincent
5. Manchester Orchestra
“I wanted to make a party record you could play at funeral.” That’s how Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, describes her new self-titled album. If for no other reason, that description makes it an album worth getting excited for. The weird, extreme, melodic passion should continue on her new record, and it may well become a 2014 favorite for those who appreciate the bold side of experimental indie.
On April 1, the quintessential indie group from Atlanta will release their fourth full-length album, “Cope.” Frontman Andy Hull calls the record a “super-aggressive guitar rock record” that departs from the polished sound and will take some listeners by surprise.
4. Bruce Springsteen
3. The Decemberists
Released Jan. 14, Springsteen’s new album, “High Hopes,” will be yet one more stone in the path that he has walked to a legacy of American rock ‘n’ roll tradition. At this point, it probably doesn’t matter what the man does, because he is a legend for so many people across nearly five decades. This year will only contribute more greatness to his name.
This year brings The Decemeberists’ sixth studio record, which might bring jean jackets and calico dresses back into style. They’re known. They’re loved. They’re just good. It’s hard not to be excited about anything they do.
2. Johnny Cash
1. Fleet Foxes
It’s been a decade since his passing, and yet, like many other musical greats, he lives on through both ubiquity, cultural influence and the posthumous release. This year, 12 previously unheard Cash songs will be released. Thank you, 2014. Show us the Cash.
They may have lost a drummer to Father John Misty, but they’re still fuzzy and heart-warming. Bring on the manchoral, the angelic indie rock, the dirty hippies. Bring on the Fleet.
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THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 28, 2014
February Movie Preview
Movie Preview compiled bY Kelly Ireland
“The Lego Movie”
“The Monuments Men”
“One Chance”
“Winter’s Tale”
In “The Lego Movie,” Emmet (Chris Pratt, “Parks and Recreation”), an overenthusiastic average Lego minifigure, is recruited as the prophesized Lego Master Builder. It is predicted that he can save the world from being glued together by a tyrant, Lord Business (Will Ferrell, “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues”), who wants to rebuild the world as he sees fit. Emmet receives help from Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman, “Last Vegas”), a godlike, wizardish character who makes the prophecy and Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”). Previews of the movie make it almost seem like a spoof movie and not a children’s movie — at the very least, “The Lego Movie” will be a children’s movie full of mildly inappropriate adult humor.
“The Monuments Men” is based on the true story of a group recruited by the army whose mission is to protect and save stolen artworks from the Nazis during World War II. The movie follows a platoon of seven Monuments Men from America and those who helped them. (The Monuments Men actually consisted of around 345 men and women from 13 different countries). The seven Monuments Men include Frank Stokes (George Clooney, “Gravity”), James Granger (Matt Damon, “Elysium”), Richard Campbell (Bill Murray, “Alpha House”), Walter Garfield (John Goodman, “Alpha House”), Jean Claude Clermont (Jean Dujardin, “The Wolf on Wall Street”), Donald Jeffries (Hugh Bonneville, “The Dinner Party”) and Preston Savitz (Bob Balaban, “Girls”).
Based on 2007 Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts, “One Chance” follows Paul (James Corden, “Can a Song Save Your Life”), on his journey to competing on Britain’s Got Talent and winning as an opera singer. His story includes money struggles and criticism from those who never thought he could do be an opera singer and be successful.
Burglar Peter Lake (Colin Farrell, “Saving Mr. Banks”) upsets the leader of a thieving gang, Pearly Soames (Russell Crowe, “Man of Steel”), and nearly dies while the two fight. Peter is saved by an angelic white horse known as Athansor that becomes his guardian. Shortly after Peter meets Beverley Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay, “Labyrinth”) while trying to rob her house. Peter falls in love with her despite the fact that she is dying from tuberculosis. When Peter and Pearly meet again, Athansor appears again. Athansor and Peter then vanish into a cloud for decades. Peter wakes up years in the future and meets Virginia Gamely (Jennifer Connelly, “Stuck in Love”), who helps him make things right and understand his miraculous abilities.
“About Last Night”
“Vampire Academy”
“Endless Love”
“Robocop”
When Bernie (Kevin Hart, “Ride Along”) gets into a relationship with Joan (Regina Hall, “The Best Man Holiday”) after a one-night stand, they introduce their two best friends, Danny (Michael Ealy, “Almost Human”) and Debby (Joy Bryant, “Parenthood”), to one another. After a one-night stand, Danny and Debby also get together. Bernie and Joan try to direct Danny and Debby’s relationship, but they break up themselves in the process and must watch as their friends find happiness together. The tagline of the movie states, “It’s about compromise. It’s about love. It’s about a good wingman.”
In “Vampire Academy” a group known as the Dhampir — who are half-human, half-vampire — are tasked with protecting mortal Moroi vampires from the immortal Strigoi vampires. Rose (Zoey Deutch, “Switched at Birth”), a Dhampir, is responsible for protecting Vasilisa or Lissa (Lucy Fry, “Mako Mermaids”), a royal member of the Morois, who may be the successor of the throne. “Vampire Academy” tracks the two’s journey during high school or vampire academy after the two had ran away for a couple years.
David Axelrod (Alex Pettyfer, “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) falls in love with Jade Butterfield (Gabriella Wilde, “Carrie”), and the two go on a whirlwind of romance together. Their love is complicated though with the disapproval of Jade’s father, Hugh Butterfield (Bruce Greenwood, “Westside”), who questions who David really is, the choices he has made in the past and his former arrests.
“Robocop,” a remake of the same film released in 1987, is the tale of Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman, “Easy Money: Life Deluxe”), who is given the offer of testing OmniCorp’s robot/human technology after being injured. Alex fights for control of his life as the commands given to the technology he is part of try to override his own free will.
“Pompeii”
“3 Days to Kill”
“The Wind Rises”
“Welcome to Yesterday”
Milo (Kit Harington, “Game of Thrones”), a gladiator from Pompeii, tries to save Cassia (Emily Browning, “God Help the Girl”), Milo’s true love and fiancé to Senator Corvus (Kiefer Sutherland, “Touch”), when Mount Vesuvius erupts both from the destruction and her betrothal to the corrupt senator, whom she wishes not to marry.
Agent Ethan Runner (Kevin Costner, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”) leaves his job to spend time with his wife (Connie Nielsen, “The Following”) and teenage daughter (Hailee Steinfeld, “Ender’s Game”). Shortly after his resignation his wife must leave the country for work and he gets sick while taking care of his daughter. Seeking help from former boss (Amber Heard, “Machete Kills”) Ethan is given the deal to take an experimental drug in exchange to take one last assignment where he has three days to kill, all while taking care of his daughter.
“The Wind Rises” is an animated Japanese film originally called “Kaze Tachinu” that was released in Japan in 2013. The film is about the life of reallife engineer Jiro Horikoshi (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, “Don Jon”). Horikoshi was responsible for designing Japanese fighter planes during World War II .
When a group of friends looks at footage of one of their seventh birthday parties, a current version of one of the friends is seen in a mirror in the video. Trying to discover what it all means they discover that one of their dads was working on time travel technology and didn’t finish. Working together they are able to create the time machine. After experimentation they take advantage of being able to correct their mistakes and live out crazy fantasies. But they soon learn that going back in time has major, often negative, effects on the future.
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“Son of God”
“Non-Stop”
“Son of God” recounts Jesus of Nazareth’s (Diogo Morgado, “The Bible”) life as he gathers disciples, performs miracles and claims to be the son of God, despite allegations against him. The movie tells Jesus’s story from birth to resurrection.
When air marshall Bill Marks (Liam Neeson, “The Lego Movie”) takes off on an international flight he receives an anonymous text on his secure network phone that says someone will be killed every minute unless money is transferred into an account. Bill soon finds that he has been set up and the account has been taken out in his name. He must battle to save all on the flight while being accused by on-ground officials that he is responsible.
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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS Gymnasts sweep Temple with seasonhigh 190.150
THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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UAA glides to deafeat NMU, 4-2
ANCHORAGE — Sophomore Stefany Bryan earned a career-high 38.150 all-around Sunday to pace the Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team to a 190.150-188.100 victory over Temple at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. The Seawolves (2-2) also got all-around scores of 37.850 from junior captain Morgan Cook and 37.300 from freshman Brice Mizell as they posted a season-high team total and knocked off the Owls for the second time in three days. “I’m very pleased with the improvement we showed today,” said UAA head coach Paul Stoklos. “Breaking 190 is a nice accomplishment after our first three meets, and I think we will continue to get better as we get healthier.” The Seawolves have next weekend off before traveling to the Midwest for meets against Illinois State on Feb. 7 and Southeast Missouri on Feb. 9.
Comeback effort falls short at SFU, 78-74 BURNABY, British Columbia — Sophomore guard Jessica Madison sparked a big Alaska Anchorage comeback effort Saturday but the Seawolves fell just short, losing 78-74 to fellow Great Northwest Athletic Conference contender Simon Fraser in women’s basketball action at the SFU West Gymnasium. The Seawolves (12-5, 5-4 GNAC) were led by 16 points, five rebounds and three steals from point guard Kiki Robertson, but the freshman was one of three UAA players to foul out. After falling 76-70 at defending West Region champion Western Washington on Thursday, UAA has now lost backto-back games for the first time this season. The Seawolves reach the midpoint of the GNAC campaign tied for fifth place but just two games behind co-leaders Montana State Billings and Western Washington, and one game back of third-place SFU and Seattle Pacific. UAA returns to the Wells Fargo Sports Complex next week for home games against Central Washington on Jan. 30 and Northwest Nazarene on Feb. 1. Both games tip at 7 p.m. AST.
Seawolves nip Saints 79-78, reach milestones LACEY, Wash. — Junior guard Travis Thompson joined Alaska Anchorage’s 1,000-point club in style Saturday, scoring 27 points to lead the Seawolves to a 79-78 victory over Saint Martin’s in Great Northwest Athletic Conference men’s basketball action at Marcus Pavilion. The Seawolves (12-8, 5-4 GNAC) also got 13 points and seven assists from sophomore point guard Brian McGill, who scored the final six points for the visitors, including the winning layup with 58 seconds remaining. Now at the midpoint of the GNAC schedule, the Seawolves return to the road next week for games at Simon Fraser (Thur., Jan. 30, 4:15 p.m. AST) and at twotime defending GNAC champion Western Washington (Sat., Feb. 1, 8 p.m. AST). Saturday’s WWU game will be featured regionally on ROOT Sports (GCI cable channel 36 in Anchorage) as the GNAC Game of the Week.
Photos by Corey Hester
Seawolf goalie Chris Kamal dives to stop a stop NMU’s puck from flying into the goal during the game Saturday at the Sullivan Arena.
By Travis Dowling Contributor
Friday Friday night the University of Anchorage Alaska faced off against the Northern Michigan University Wildcats. The ‘Wolves and Wildcats would both pick up a victory in the weekends two game series. Friday night would belong to the Wildcats, as they beat the Seawolves 3-1. The first goal of the game scored by NMU’s Mitch Jones, his goal came at 11:27. The Seawolves would tie the game at 14:35 with a goal scored by Dylan Hubbs. The goal, Hubbs third goal of the year, was assisted by teammates Andrew Pettitt and Chase Van Allen. Both the Wildcats and the Seawolves goals would come via the power play. With the ‘Wolves and ‘Cats started the second period tied 1-1, however, Wildcat Mitch Jones with his second goal of the night would be the game winning goal. The goal scored at 12:01 of the second period. The Wildcats would take a 2-1 lead into the third period and Wildcats Reed Seckel would put the game out of reach for NMU. With the goal scored at 12:21 of the third period. The Wildcats would take the first of the two game set against the Seawolves 3-1. While Friday night belonged to NMU, UAA would dominate on Saturday night. Saturday Saturday night saw the return of UAA Scott Allen to the ice, Allen who was recovering an injury would score the first goal of the game and quickly let everyone know he is ready to play and contribute. Allen’s goal, his twelfth of the season, was scored at 12:00 of the first period. He was assisted on the goal by teammates Matt Bailey and Jordan Kwas. Seawolf Kory Roy would score his second goal of the season with assists from teammates Hayden Trupp and Andrew Pettitt. Chris “The Camel” Kamal was in goal for UAA on Friday and he was looking for redemption on Saturday night. Kamal and UAA would take a 2-0 lead to start the second period. Until NMU’s
Forward Matt Bailey sweeps past MSU players Jan. 25 to get the puck during the match at the Sullivan Arena.
Dominik Shine would find the back of the net with a goal scored at 12:29. With the Seawolves and Kamal looking for a victory over NMU on Saturday night, UAA’s Kory Roy would score the game-winning goal at 8:28 of the final period. Roy’s, third goal of the season, was assisted by teammates Matt Bailey and Hayden Trupp. However NMU was not done and would score a goal to pull within one of UAA, the goal scored by Reed Seckel was scored at 9:52. Seawolf Jordan Kwas would put the game out of reach for UAA with a goal scored at 11:24. Kwas was assisted from fellow Seawolves Blake Leask and Brett Cameron. Kwas’ goal would give UAA and goalie Chris Kamal the 4-2 victory over NMU. Kamal’s record in net this season is 6-3-1 and UAA’s record for the season is 13-10-3 (9-8-3 WCHA).
Cook helps UAA whip up first victory ANCHORAGE – Junior Morgan Cook posted wins on vault and in the all-around Friday to lead the Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team to its first team victory of the season with a 188.000-187.125 decision over Temple at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. The Seawolves (1-2) also got solid all-arounds from freshman Brice Mizell and sophomore Stefany Bryan in their home debut. The Seawolves improved to 3-1 all-time against the Owls, from Philadelphia and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Up next, UAA and Temple face off again for a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee at the WFSC.
Vikings land final punch in 1st-place battle
Forward Blake Tatchell and Forward Andrew Pettitt up against NMU Wildcats Jan. 25 at the Sullivan Arena match.
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Alaska Anchorage’s Alli Madison and Jenna Buchanan scored 15 points apiece but host Western Washington scored seven of the final eight points to earn a 7670 victory Thursday at Carver Gymnasium, pulling the Vikings one game ahead of the Seawolves in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference women’s basketball race. UAA (12-4, 5-3) got a doubledouble from senior forward Kylie Burns, who had 10 points and 12 rebounds, but the Seawolves made just 10 trips to the free-throw line and were held to a season-low point total. Up next, the Seawolves travel north of the border for a Saturday (6 p.m. AST) tilt against Simon Fraser, which now sits in a 4-way tie for third place in the league standings, along with UAA, Seattle Pacific and Saint Martin’s. WWU and MSUB are atop the league with 6-2 marks after Thursday’s play. Briefs compiled by Ashley Snyder from GoSeawolves.com and the Associated Press
UAA’s Chase Van Allen puts his defensive skills to the test against NMU’s forward Reed Seckel during the match on Saturday night.
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THENORTHERNLIGHT Tuesday, January 28, 2014
UAA gymnasts take home season-high of 190.150
Photos by Dan Duque
Stefany Bryan wins overall on Sunday’s meet against the Temple Owls.
Brice Mizell performs a dismount from the center of the balance beam.
Kallie Randolph finds the top spot in Floor Exercise with a 9.7 score.
Nicole Larkin ties for second in Floor exercise with a 9.625.
OPINION
Face fear, have peace and dream: Tactics to honor Martin Luther King Jr. By MoHagani Magnetek Contributor
Each and every year for seven days straight, we listen to speakers, read passages and watch films about the life and efforts of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. We are reminded of the civil rights movement, nonviolent protest and King’s dream for a better society. In many respects, his dream and model for action has been realized for our society, but what about on the individual level? How can his life’s teachings be applied to conflicts in our personal and daily lives? What does nonviolence mean when you want peace to carry on and fulfill your dream? Annually on Martin Luther King Day, I watch as many King specials as I can. This year I found myself deep in a very angry and volatile situation with a young person I am caring for. Knowing the distorted pass, I knew responding with anger and loudness was not going to achieve my goal of encouraging this young person to aspire to greater things in life. It was a very bad situation, yet I was dedicated to staying calm and not feeding into the negative energy. This course of action I have chosen is a practice I have been working on for a while. It is in a state of perfection for any type of conflict with people who are angered, frustrated or hate me because I am who I am. I have leaned that complete stillness and kindness cuts down and defeats anger and frustration unequivocally with quickness. There is just nothing anyone can say to me, when I meet their mean, rude and nasty remarks with gentle words and a lovely smile. In watching a film about the practices of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which was founded in 1960. I honed in on a scene in which activists were preparing themselves for a sit-in at a local diner that refused service to African-Americans. Because the opposition’s hatred was so viciously strong, the protesters had to be prepared for the yelling, screaming, spitting and even physical attacks against them without responding in the same manner. They remained steadfast, adhering to the principles of civil disobedience and nonviolence, exemplified by King and other leaders of the civil rights movement. Clearly it took a great deal of courage to stand up against the injustices of racial discrimination and violence. However, on a much deeper level the protesters had to remain peaceful within to face fears in order to achieve their goals and spread the idea of human civility. The fear of being beaten and murdered was always at the front of the activists’ minds, yet they overcame that fear by keeping their eyes on the prize — the larger picture for life and humanity. I have been told countless times that I should always be “safe� because there are people who will want to hurt me because I am a transgender African-American woman. I always respond that I am safe and fear no one, and I surely do not fear death and dying. “Why?� you may ask. It is because I have a larger vision that extends far beyond me as human being. Like King, I believe wholeheartedly in human and civil rights for everyone. It is an idea, a thought and a philosophy that cannot be destroyed, no matter what the cause of death is. Really, what is the worst anyone can do to you? They can very well be so angry with you, they may spit on you, kick you, stab you, shoot and kill you and then you die. So what! What if? Go ahead take it all the way to the extreme narrative, then what? What else can they say about you other than you died for a justifiable cause with peace and humility in your heart — which is something that will always make your family, friends and all who remember you very proud to have known you. Yes, a bullet went through his face at the Lorraine Motel April 4, 1968, and King was assassinated, but his words, ideas and dreams were far from annihilation and casualty. So now that fear has been removed from our lives and we have surpassed the fear of violence,
then what? What happens to our enemies, the people we are in direct conflict and confrontation with? Like King and Mohandas Gandhi’s teachings, a non-violent approach to life will force your enemies to settle down and be humble once they know they cannot defeat you with their yelling voices, flailing arms and harmful weapons. At some point in the process of their violent actions they will see the wrong in what they do as long as you continue to stay poised and do the right thing in the midst of combat. Let us not forget that the battle for civil and human rights is combat. It is a war, and in war you may very well die. Yet, in understanding the art of combat, you will know that self-disciplined fighters never gets into fights because they fear the fight. They have practice getting hit, kicked and stabbed, so they already know how the pain may feel and how to immediately return a counter blow. They know just getting shot or stabbed does not mean they will die at all. However, they try their best to avoid physical warfare altogether by being non-combative, because they take the fight seriously and know their skill sets and abilities. Yet they are very much aware that being non-combative may have the consequences of dying. So what about winning beyond death? Albeit, your goal is to win, not to lose or tie whenever you are in a physical, mental or spiritual fight. What about being so humble, kind, sweet and loving no matter what your adversary does? In fact, you have already won the battle before it even begins because you have committed yourself to not responding with anger and aggression. There is absolutely nothing your enemies can do. They can never beat, destroy or kill the idea that you have chosen to be peaceful in the midst of struggle, violent behavior and confrontation. So when they finally do kill and destroy you, they will be confronted with the question of “Why?â€? They will have to answer why they chose violence over peace, and it will be for their own actions and not yours — simply because you stood your ground and never moved. In time whether you are physically standing or have passed away, you will always come out of the battle victorious because your principles, ideas and dreams will live on long after your demise. Year after year, it is always, “I Have a Dream! I Have a Dream!! I Have a Dream!!!â€? which is often internalized as a societal goal for peace and humanity. What about our own personalized dreams? How does facing fear and being peaceful factor into this equation? We may not have fears of violent attacks on our persons, but we may have fears about being accepted, loved, failure, and/or successful. We can use these same tactics to fight these personalized battles as well, by not getting angry just because someone else does not recognize the beauty within us. We do not have raise our voices or flail our arms around just because we made a mistake and didn’t accomplish a certain task. We do not have to give up and give in to degradation and defeatist attitudes all because we have not attained our desired dreams, goals and aspirations. We can face fear in the thick of conflicts, remain peaceful and calm to weather the storms that surround us, and press on to fulfill all of our dreams. We do not have to fight fire with fire. We can put out fires with serene healing waters. These nonviolent peaceful tactics are tried, tested and proven to be effective tactics. I’m just saying‌ they brought an end to 100 years of Jim Crow Laws, racial discrimination, segregation and local government sanctioned public lynchings. So why can these tactics not work in bringing down the confrontational walls in our personal lives? There are many lessons to learn from the works, actions and life of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. that can all be applied to the larger social, civil and human rights issues. Furthermore we can also apply these lessons on the smaller scale to our personal fears with peaceful actions solely for the purpose of making our dreams our realities.
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