The Northern Light June 11, 2013 Issue

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Is ‘After Earth’ worth the admission price?

Kicking it with the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference

Decked-out plane dedicated to UAA, UAF

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Cheseto’s road to recovery

Era Alaska’s new Bombardier Dash-8 is painted with Seawolves and Nanooks on either side of the aircraft.

PHOTO BY TIM BROWN

Nearly a year and a half after UAA athlete Marko Cheseto lost both of his feet to frostbite, he opens up with TNL to discuss prosthetics, therapy, and the support and courage he has needed to make it through.

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Marko Cheseto led UAA’s cross country teams to top-three team finishes at the 36th annual Charles Bowles Invitational Oct. 2, 2010.

Search for hockey coach resumes

By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor

The search is back on. After enduring a month of chaos since the last search was put to rest, the athletic department is ready to give the hockey program a shot of stability.

A new coach will be chosen from a pool of six candidates. Two names for the job will sound familiar, as they were also in the original group of four back in late April.

Damon Whitten and Gary Heenan, who rounded out that foursome, have both dropped from the race.

There are some new faces, but the drill remains the same. Each candidate is making the trek up to Anchorage for an on-campus forum and will spend a half-hour with Seawolf Hockey alumni and a half-hour with the general public.

The six finalists are Chris Brown, David Peters, Ron Fogarty, Kevin Hartzell, Matt Thomas and Michael Corbett.

Brown comes from Augsburg College in Minnesota, but he is no stranger to the 49th state. He served as an assistant coach at UAA from 1997-2000.

If chosen, Brown would be making a jump from Div. III to Div. I play. Though he has been a finalist for the American Hockey Coaches Association’s Div. III National Coach of the Year award three times, there’s no telling if that success will translate.

Peters is currently the associate head coach of the Dartmouth Big Green. His strengths lie in recruiting and player development. He’s shown this by coaching student athletes who went on to the NHL and by forming the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference’s highest scoring freshman class in 2011-12.

Like Brown, Fogarty hails from a Div. III university. He’s spent the last six years in Michigan as the head coach at Adrian College.

Fogarty was tapped to head the hockey program when it was birthed in 2006. He went on to lead the club to five straight MCHA regular season titles. The teams run included a near-perfect 27-1-1 2008-09 campaign.

Fogarty is sitting on an astounding 145-20-6 record facebook.com/northernlightuaa

UAA’s hockey team is Division I for college level men’s hockey and now needs a new leader to lead them to victory.

as head coach of the Bulldogs.

Hartzell has bolstered his resume with two USHL championships. He was let go by the Sioux Falls Stampede last year despite leading the franchise to the playoffs in six of his seven years on the job and winning the Clark Cup in 2007.

Hartzell coached two teams in the USHL (Stampede and St. Paul Vulcans), and left both teams as the franchises winningest head coach.

Thomas is another candidate being plucked from outside of the college hockey world. He’s been coaching in the ECHL — which is the same league the hometown Aces play in — since 2002.

Thomas just wrapped up his fifth year as the head coach of the Stockton Thunder. He led the team to the Promised Land this season, but they lost the Kelly Cup twitter.com/tnl_updates

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to the Reading Royals in five games.

Corbett has logged his last 10 years with the Air Force Academy Falcons. He spent nine years as an assistant before getting bumped up to associate head coach in 2012. The Falcons finished 17-13-7 with him in the new role.

As Corbett said during his first forum, he’s looking to play hockey’s version of small ball, and he wants to pair that style of offense with an active and suffocating defense.

Two of the forums have concluded, and the next four are on the horizon. Fogarty’s event takes place Tuesday, Hartzell’s is Wednesday, Thomas’ is Thursday and Corbett’s is Friday.

All forums open up to the public at 7 p.m. and are held at the South Cafeteria in the Student Union.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

PLANE: Seawolves and Nanooks share fresh paint on Era Alaska

By Tim Brown

Staff Photographer The University of Alaska family took to the skies Friday, painted on the fuselage of Era Alaska’s newest aircraft.

The Bombardier Dash-8’s livery is twotoned, with the left of the aircraft sporting UAF Nanooks logo and the right donning UAA Seawolves logo.

Era Alaska is a regional carrier based in Anchorage that operates turboprop aircraft throughout the state.

Michelle Renfrew, director of marketing and communications for UAF, said the paint scheme for the aircraft was the brainchild of Era Alaska in response to the pipeline of talent from University of Alaska’s aviation programs.

“Of course we were thrilled. It is a natural partnership. Of course, to have our logo on an aircraft is something we are really excited about,” Renfrew said.

Era hopes the aircraft will encourage more rural talent to consider attending University of Alaska campuses.

“We look forward to your students graduating into the aviation industry,” Hageland Aviation President Jim Hickerson said. Hageland is a parent company of Era Alaska.

He continued to chuckle about possibly getting University of Alaska Southeast put on the nose of the plane.

The University of Alaska-themed aircraft is the first sponsorship of its kind for an Alaska-based carrier.

Unveiling ceremonies were held in both Anchorage and Fairbanks Friday

afternoon with fanfare. An entourage of student representatives from UAA in attendance came decked out in green and gold livery of their own. UAA student body president Andrew Lessig strutted around both events wearing a Seawolves flag around his neck like a cape.

“Seawolves and Nanooks — that is a pretty fierce rivalry, but I think it is pretty cool, we are a united system. Although we have different mascots, I think it could be a pretty great marketing tool. If a kid out in Shishmaref sees the Nanooks Seawolves plane maybe he will want to go here,” said Kyle Campbell, a biology graduate student at UAF. Both mascots provided a source of playful rivalry theatrics, which permeated the events.

The 20,000-foot publicity boost is debuting not long after both universities launched re-branding campaigns to refine their image and attract higher enrollment.

Top: Student body President Andrew Lessig, Vice President Andrew Lemish and business student Visnja Bosnjak traveled to Fairbanks to celebrate the University of Alaska’s promotional partnership.

Above Left: Chancellor Tom Case speaking at the event at Ted Stevens International Airport.

Above Right: The left side of the aircraft in UAF colors.

Left: Era Alaska President Jim Hickerson speaking about the new promotional partnership between his company and education in Alaska.

Bottom: Mascot theatrics playing out on the tarmac of Fairbanks International Airport.

PHOTOS BY TIM BROWN

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Preparing for construction on campus

MAP COURTESY UAA FACILITIES, PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION

By Ashley Snyder

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The buzz, clank and hum of construction are in the air at UAA this summer as a whole slew of new projects begin. Students are no strangers to construction as the past several years there has been one project or another taking place. From the Health Sciences Building to the Alaska Airlines Center, heavy equipment and hard hats are as familiar a sight as moose and snow. Here is a guide to some big projects that have a big impact on students.

The entire Bookstore parking lot area is almost completely closed off as the start of a brand new engineering building is finally happening. Parking is limited to four rows of parking spots on the east side of the lot. Spirit Way is also blocked off, so students must come in from the Seawolf Drive road to access the Bookstore. This project is expected to be complete by May 2015.

The Allied Health Sciences building is getting an inside renovation, an upgrade of mechanical systems, a roof replacement and a facelift. The building will be closed until the anticipated completion date of August 2013, in time for the fall semester classes.

The Beatrice McDonald Hall dates back to the 1970’s and has been in need of repair. It will receive architectural interior and exterior improvements.

The building will be closed starting July 2013 until its completion in November 2014.

After questions over fire safety and recent pipe leaks, the Main Apartment Complex housing will get a complete renovation. The project is currently under review and a start of construction date has not yet been confirmed.

For more information about projects on campus visit the Facilities, Planning and Construction page at www.uaa.alaska.edu/fpc/.

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Cobb gone, questions ensue

By Ashley Snyder

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Just over a month ago, UAA announced the dismissal of former hockey coach Dave Shyiak.

Now, after a vote of no confidence from both the UAA Hockey Alumni Association and the Alaska State Hockey Association, UAA’s Athletic Director Steve Cobb has been let go as well. This came shortly after a letter from Governor Sean Parnell expressed his dissatisfaction with how UAA has been handling the recruitment of a new hockey coach, and recent allegations of player abuse.

Tim McDiffett, UAA’s senior associate athletic director, will replace Cobb until the selection process for potential candidates can be completed.

Cobb has been with UAA for over 12 seasons and has received many accomplishments. He is even credited with creating the phrase, “It’s a good day to be a Seawolf.” However, the recent issue concerning the alleged player abuse by Shyiak among other things, has led to community outcry for his dismissal. Mike Dingman, an Anchorage community member went so far as to create a Facebook page entitled “Fire Steve Cobb!” and described details of his discontent with Cobb’s leadership.

“The NCAA was not a big fan of this tradition, and instead of fighting on behalf of the students and the community to preserve this long standing tradition, our athletic director, Dr. Steve Cobb, buckled to the desires of the NCAA,” said Dingman. “The University has further alienated their fan base by raising the cost of a companion ticket.

When you cannot even fill half of the seats in the Sullivan Arena, the last thing you should be doing is aggravating the small base of fans that you actually do have.”

The initial dismissal was revealed in a press release May 29 that stated a message from Chancellor Tom Case: “Dr. Cobb’s legacy at UAA includes a number of remarkable achievements of which we are all proud. However, it has become clear in recent days that despite his efforts, Steve will not be able to bring all elements of the pub-

lic together in support of UAA, and that criticism of Steve has become a distraction from the great work that UAA does every day. Though it’s necessary for us to move ahead under new leadership in Seawolf Athletics, Dr. Cobb’s outstanding contributions to our student-athletes, the community and to Seawolf Nation have been unprecedented.”

Cobb was not one to take it in stride and lashed out against the decision and those he believed responsible. This includes Ashley Reed a lobbyist and political consultant in Anchorage who has connections with Governor Parnell.

“Patrick Gamble may be mentally ill,” Cobb said in the statement. “When you give away the university to Ashley Reed and a few local scoundrels, you are by definition insane and I intend to prove it in court. ... Gamble made the decision to fire me without speaking to one employee of the UAA Athletic Department, not one staff member, not one coach, not one student-athlete and certainly not me. Apparently Ashley Reed is the final authority. ... I am suffering secondary embarrassment for the university that I loved and devoted almost thirteen years of my life.”

Reed was not available for comment to these allegations.

The controversy sparked even further during the Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday June 5, where there was discussion about the questionable handling of the entire situation. Chancellor Case answered questions and addressed comments raised during the meeting.

“This unraveled so quickly that I’m not sure communication was the key,” he said. “We were communicating what we were doing; there were just those who did not like what we were doing.”

Despite the quick change in leadership and ensuing murmurs of discontent, UAA is working hard to get the athletic department back on track, including resuming open forums for potential hockey coaches.

With two years left until the sports complex’s anticipated completion, UAA has some time to choose an official new leader for the athletic department.

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FATHER'S T F I G Y A D IDEAS

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Father’s day is June 16, and if you haven’t quite figured out what to get your dear old dad yet, time is running out. But have no fear, because TNL is bringing you a few last-minute ideas to make this year’s father’s day a success.

UAA Swag

You can never go wrong with UAA swag. That is, of course, unless your father is a UAF alumnus. But if he’s not, the Bookstore has a large selection of great regalia items such as “UAA dad” shirts, insignia golf balls, Seawolf ties, coffee mugs and more.

Fresh Salmon

What better way to show your dad your love than by giving him some fresh Alaskan Salmon? Want to make it even more special and have more fun as well? Go out with a fishing pole and catch it yourself.

Cooking Class

Is your dad a fantastic chef? Does he need a little help in the kitchen? Either way, presenting him with a reservation for a cooking class from a place like Allen and Petersen is a different way to have some fun.

Segway Tour

Anchorage offers Segway tours and there is nothing wrong with an Alaskan exploring the city like a tourist. It renews interest in the city, and you can also say you’ve actually ridden a segway.

Whale Fat Follies

The name may sound absurd, but you can’t truly say you’re Alaskan until you’ve seen their show.

Stuffed Peppers are a delight

By Ashley Snyder

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Cooking in

COLLEGE

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then place the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes.

In a pan over medium heat, cook the beef until brown. Carve a hole in the top of the pepper and pull off the top. Remove the seeds and middle of the pepper. Rinse in water to ensure there aren’t any leftover seeds in the peppers.

Arrange the peppers in a baking dish, standing upright.

In a bowl, mix the browned meat, cooked rice, can of tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into each pepper so that it’s nearly filling the hole.

Bake for one hour until the peppers are tender. Serve with a favorite bread side like garlic bread, crescent rolls or breadsticks.

Enjoy!

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •

1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup long grain white rice 1/2 cup water 3 green bell peppers 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup of shredded cheese

‘When is it alright to date X E S and the your best friend’s ex?’

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By Vicente Capala

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When is it alright to date your best friend’s ex? Or, when is it alright to date the ex of any of your friends? The whole situation is debatable. It can all become a wave of confusion. I can’t say with certainty whether dating your particular best friend’s ex is right or wrong, but I can mention what you should expect in this situation.

When people start thinking about dating one another, it’s a choice. They don’t “accidentally” decide to date just because they both are connected to a mutual person. Some like to think most people have good personage and always give them the benefit of the doubt. For these kinds of people, dating to spite others won’t be a topic of conversation. Some just believe that if others feel something for one another, the couple should explore these emotions without fear of hurting the “third wheel.”

As time goes on and the couple becomes exes, this change does not mean the subject isn’t sensitive anymore. If you push past this insensitivity and pursue a relationship with your friend’s ex, if your

friend finds out, a can of awkward would soon explode. You will have to prepare yourself for that moment.

Then you have to decide what to do next. Do you talk to your friend? Do you slide by silently? Conflicts can sneak into your head and muddle your head with questions: How are we all going to see each other after this? What will their reaction be? Am I going to go deeper into this?

Many people go through after being troubled by this is the beginning of secrecy. You’ll do anything to hide the fact that you have been spending time with your friend’s ex just to not hurt them. The wise decision is to talk to your friend earlier on before anything gets serious. Ask him or her what they think about the situation by mentioning you two might be interested in one another. It may come as a surprise, but it’s more helpful to mention it earlier on so he or she may grow accustomed to the awkward situation.

Sometimes most of the advice we hear seems very simple, but in our minds we contort it into such difficulty that we can’t act on it. If you do decide to date your best friend’s ex, just be cautious. Don’t let it stop you, however. In the earlier stages, have fun and don’t take it too seriously. It’ll play out the way it should. Just be prepared to talk to your friend, too.

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12th Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference attracts writers from across the nation

By George Hyde A&E Editor

Enjoy writing? It doesn’t matter if it’s non-fiction, fiction, poetry, screenplays or song lyrics, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference hopes to have it covered.

The conference is a nationally recognized event that features workshops, readings and panels all about the art of creative writing. There are even activities such as boat cruises, camp-outs and bonfires to get those creative juices running.

The event started in 2001, and within three years exploded to the annual event Alaskans know today. Attendance has been as high as 300 people, a large chunk of which are not from the state.

UAA students who attend can receive credits and scholarships, in addition to gaining experience with other writers.

“Students can come and be with other people who share their interests in the creative and literary arts,” conference faculty Carol Swartz said. “It really boosts selfconfidence and skills, and gives a sense of community.”

Popular writers who have attended the conference in the past include Tobias Wolff, Russell Banks, Michael Cunningham and Barry Lopez.

This year, the conference will feature Naomi Shihah Nye and Rich Chiappone, among many others.

The event is entirely self-funded and relies on donations and contributions.

“In order to keep the registration fee low enough for students to be able to afford, it’s thanks to the financial support from the University of Alaska and many other benefactors,” Swartz said. “But really, the conference is totally self-supported, and it’s all through donations and grants, and other contributions. We’re very, very grateful for that.”

The conference runs from June 14-18 on the Kachemak Bay campus at Kenai Peninsula College. Those interested can contact the faculty at 907-243-7743 or email them at iyconf@kpc.alaska.edu.

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Naomi Shihab Nye is the keynote speaker for this year’s Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference.

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ALBUM REVIEW

The problem with preservation

By George Hyde A&E Editor

“‘I am Ozymandias,’ sayeth the stone, ‘the king of kings; this mighty city shows, the wonders of my hand!’ The city’s gone, naught but the leg remaining to disclose the site of this forgotten Babylon.’”

Every fan of art has seen the Mona Lisa, or at least a very accurate copy of it. Every film buff has seen “Citizen Kane.” Every serious fan of music has heard the works of Bach and Beethoven, every literary expert is familiar with the works of Shakespeare and every game enthusiast has played through “Chrono Trigger” — hopefully.

Famous works like these, of any medium, have been passed down from generation to generation, sometimes over hundreds or thousands of years.

They illuminate different times and different cultures and serve as a valuable asset to the world’s culture.

But for every classic passed down, many more are lost to the ages and forgotten in time. Until it was released on Steam only about a month ago, “System Shock 2” suffered this fate for over a decade.

For any medium, this phenomenon is disastrous, as these artistic works are bridges to different eras and times. They influence the art of today and tomorrow, just as they did in the past.

This problem has escalated recently with the advent of Digital Rights Management, also known

by its more dreaded acronym, “DRM.” DRM utilizes many different methods, from constant Internet connections (like in “SimCity”) to restrictions on how many computers the work can be installed on.

This is done to authenticate digital films, games, books and others to help ward off piracy, but at what cost?

DRM hinders artistic preservation in tons and tons of ways. If, 20 years from now, a person wanted to play “Diablo III,” they wouldn’t be able to unless Blizzard’s servers were still up, which grows more unlikely as time goes on.

But then again, this is a problem that only grows more complicated as the world struggles to make these works profitable in a digital age. A concrete solution won’t come for a very long time.

So if you find a gap in your gaming schedule — which shouldn’t be an issue considering how little games come out in the summer — play through a classic you’ve never played before. Like film and music, gaming’s history is important, and it’s vital that we keep it alive, not only for our sake, but for future generations to come.

‘This Was Tomorrow,’ a punctuated album

By Oliver Petraitis KRUA Music Manager

“Thunder from down under” — the cliche refers to any noteworthy invention of Australian origin. It may be a cliche, but it holds true when concerning Melbourne rapper Seth Sentry.

His debut album, “This Was Tomorrow,” is an impressive 11-song work, the successor to his “Float Away” EP. With a sound that is comparable to Aesop Rock, Sage Francis, El-P and Brother Ali, Sentry raps like an automated lawn sprinkler: rhythmically consistent, punctuated, well-enunciated and capable of refreshing listeners on a hot day.

The real thunder on the album is his lyricism. His raps are witty, humorous, adventurous and quite blunt. The dude has an opinion and voices it without reservation. And for good measure, he throws in excellent hooks to keep his message clear and extremely catch.

Lyrically he focuses on living in shabby modesty (“Room For Rent”), working jobs that no one enjoys (“Thanks For Your Hospitality”), struggling with substances (“Campfire”) and a general self-awareness which he sometimes tosses to the wayside for the sake of emboldened irreverence (“Float Away” and “Vacation”).

The one issue that compromises the album’s overall integrity is actually something of a backhanded compliment: The production value is too good. The album is simply over-produced (“Ten Paces”), which slightly detracts from the already polished rapping. But on the whole, the album is cohesive, tight and has a great sound.

Given that Seth released his debut on his own record label, more will certainly come and it will likely be stellar.

Album: “This Was Tomorrow” Artist: Seth Sentry Release Date: Sept. 14, 2012

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘After Earth’: Has M. Night Shyamalan lost his touch?

By George Hyde A&E Editor

“After Earth” is a film about emotions. Its central theme is that of conquering fear and overcoming negative emotions in order to overcome the greatest of obstacles. And that theme is why the film fails. It’s not because it’s a flawed theme, or because the story doesn’t fit the theme. It’s because the actors are having a hard time being emotional at all.

In the year 3000, humanity has abandoned Earth and moved on to a new home, the planet Nova Prime. While it’s a better home than postapocalyptic Earth, Nova Prime inhabitants are hunted by an alien species that is blind and targets their prey through fear-induced pheromones.

That’s right: They literally smell fear.

Jaden Smith (“The Pursuit of Happyness”) plays Kitai, a boy who aims to be a Ghost — a human who has no fear, and therefore cannot be “seen” by these aliens. He and his father, Cypher (Will Smith, “Men in Black 3”) are on a training mission when they enter a wormhole and crash land on Earth. As Cypher points out, pretty much every living thing on Earth has evolved to kill humans. With his father’s legs broken, Kitai must explore the jungles of new Earth in order to locate a beacon that will help them get rescued.

The movie tells a tale of a boy who becomes fearless when a lot of his peers have no fear at all. However, with the exception of Jaden Smith, who genuinely does the best he can with what he’s given, this leads to most of the supporting cast

exhibiting pretty much no emotion at all. Everyone feels robotic and wooden, even more than the CGI baboons or condors that hunt Kitai.

Because of this, it’s hard to believe that Will Smith and his son share any real chemistry in the film. Cypher treats his son as a soldier under his command, and although the script calls for him to have faith in his son, the audience never sees that due to his stilted performance.

The film isn’t paced very well, either. This may come as a shock to people who have seen director M. Night Shyamalan’s other, better works, but the film is a complete slog. Too much time is spend trying to build that relationship between Kitai and his father that the film feels boring. When the action ramps up, it’s hard for the audience to care if they have been sitting through a ten-minute sequence of Cypher and Kitai trying to relate to each other.

Overall, the film is a complete mess. It’s hard to believe that the two leads have any bond, the theme conflicts with the bad acting and it’s too slow for it’s own good. Jaden Smith does a fairly good job handling the material (for a 14-year-old actor, anyway), but nobody else plays off him very well. Given better casting and direction, the film could’ve been an interesting insight as to what makes us human, but under the helm of this crew, it’s better off being skipped.

Film: After Earth Release Date: May 31, 2013 Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Jaden Smith, Will Smith

GAME REVIEW

‘System Shock 2’: A bogglingly difficult RPG classic reborn

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By George Hyde A&E Editor

One of the most popular and acclaimed franchises this gaming generation has been the “BioShock” franchise. With tight narratives involving character development, and exhilarating action, all three titles are held in very high regard. However, not many people know that “BioShock” is in fact a spiritual successor to a much older and complex title.

“System Shock 2” was a landmark gaming title when it was released in 1999, seamlessly blending genres as diverse as first-person shooter, RPG and survival horror. On top of all of that, the game addressed complicated themes such as the development of artificial intelligence and the direction humanity’s future is headed.

The year is 2114. The player is a soldier in a unified global military who is assigned to the Rickenbacker spacecraft. The Rickenbacker will escort the Von Braun, an experimental faster-than-light ship, on its maiden voyage. A few months in, the player wakes up from a cryo-tube to find that something has gone horribly wrong on the Von Braun. With the aid of SHODAN, an AI with questionable morals, it’s up to the player to find out exactly what happened.

Like the “BioShock” series, the small details make “System Shock 2” so engaging and intriguing. Nearly every small item is loaded with flavor text to read, and there are audio logs everywhere.

Like “Metroid Prime,” much of the narrative lies in these items, and they only serve to immerse the player further.

However, the gameplay may not have aged as gracefully as the story. Unlike the “BioShock” games, where items could simply be used with the press of a key or button, nearly every action must be executed through a boatload of menus. There is lots of pausing and inventory management in this game, and that can disrupt the immersion.

Also, the game is extremely picky about what gameplay styles players can use. If a player wants to roll a PSI-based character or a gun-blazing maniac, that’s doable. But if a player wants to blend any of the many gameplay styles together, he or she will get caught nearly impossible situations down the line. The difficulty in this game is unforgiving, and unless players can specialize in one thing, it will leave them in the dust.

But the difficulty is certainly not a deal-breaker. The world that “System Shock 2” draws players into is an absorbing, compelling and often very scary one. The story will stay in your head long after you put the game down, and building a character that is your own is immensely satisfying, even if the game completely destroys it. For anyone who fell in love with the “BioShock” games, this is, at the very least, a very intriguing older take on the formula. And for some gamers who appreciate the added complexity, it may even be better.

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Someday is Less Than A Second Away

The Lives Inside the Lines In Your Hand

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MOVIE REVIEW

Breaking down ‘Fast & Furious 6’

By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor

“Ride or die, remember?”

Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel, “Babylon A.D.”) poignantly summed up “Fast & Furious 6” with those four words.

In this installment, the crew’s commitment to this motto is tested when a bad man named Owen Shaw makes Toretto’s old — and previously deceased — flame, Letty Ortiz, part of his criminal alliance.

The government is after Shaw because he is one chip away from securing the kind of technology that would make him a real threat to kill everyone on earth.

Luke Hobbs (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Empire State”), who is a CIA agent who appears to have been created in a lab, uses the intel about Letty being alive and a member of Shaw’s group to bait Toretto and his gang into working alongside the government.

The story works, but since they’re working together, we don’t get a second part to the Hobbs-Toretto war from “Fast Five.” Had that fight taken place between the actors in real life, it would have lasted about eight seconds.

Toretto’s crew working with law enforcement is another letdown.

These guys are supposed to have a code. A part of me wants to say Letty would have chosen death before she allowed them to go back on the ideology that shaped their lives.

The writers get a little ambitious with the plot, but “Fast & Furious” fans are smart enough to handle it.

In the end, I’m not sure anyone has ever backed up the ride or die motto harder than this crew of gear-heads does in “Fast 6.”

I didn’t come in to “Fast 6” with the highest of expectations. “Fast Five” was our generation’s “Citizen Kane.” At the very least, I wanted number six to fall into the “Apocalypse Now” range. It did.

The clear winner of this film — and life in general — is Vin Diesel. Half of his lines are basically indecipherable. You have to speak Diesel to understand what he’s trying to say. It’s likely intentional but not an act.

If anything, they just took the governor off the Diesel mobile, which allowed him to almost completely eliminate the lines between Vin Diesel and Dom Toretto.

I look forward to hearing more about Diesel’s process for “Fast 6” when he appears on “Inside the Actors Studio.”

While the movies would limp without him, I honestly don’t know how Toretto isn’t dead yet. He should have died around three or four times in this movie. And let’s be real: that isn’t a spoiler. If you were expecting a Toretto death, then A) how dare you, and; B) never.

If the franchise does decide to kill off Toretto, they’re going to have to dedicate a movie to it. You can’t just shoot him a few times in the chest — no one will believe that. It’s going to take advanced weaponry that hasn’t been invented yet to take down Toretto in a semi-conceivable fashion.

Paul Walker’s performance is almost as gripping. He shows range many didn’t know existed, like he’s hitting from 35 feet away from the basket with a hand in his face. Swish.

When Walker comes up in conversation, people always say, “I can’t even name another movie he’s in!” Well, Daniel Day-Lewis isn’t in that many movies either.

Walker has transformed into the Brian O’Connor character.

There’s no evidence to support it, but I’m pretty sure he’s method — only for the O’Connor role, though. I’d speculate he does those other low-rent movies to help support his rock star lifestyle.

The Walker-Diesel scenes are powerful, and it’s special to see those two still together after all these years. However, it’s the whole ensemble cast that made it another grand slam in the “Fast & Furious” series.

The movie is tailored to the original fans. There are callbacks and references to the old days that hit home to those of us who were there back when Brian O’Connor was Brian Spilner.

To nail the nostalgia effect, they could have included a “fallen soldiers” scene in the film that honored Jesse and Vince, but 130 minutes isn’t much to work with. This thing could have easily been extended by two or three hours.

At one point, it’s mentioned that the group has come a long way from robbing trucks full of DVD players. Yeah, they have. It’s hard not to get emotional while seeing them dismantling an aircraft with their muscle cars.

After six runs, this franchise remains a 10-second car.

Also, a heads-up: there’s a post-credits scene. It comes quickly and hits you like a bat-to-the-face from Frank Thomas.

Film: Fast & Furious 6 Release Date: 5/24/2013 Director: Justin Lin Starring:Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez

SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS

Parker is NCAA champ in javelin PUEBLO, Colo. Sophomore Cody Parker became the third Seawolf to claim a national title in outdoor track & field when he furnished the second-best Div. II javelin throw ever, helping Alaska Anchorage to another historic appearance at the 2013 championships.

The UAA women’s team posted a program-best - men or women - 29 points and program-best 7th place.

The men’s team took 16th.

A local of Comox, B.C., Parker smashed the facility record in Pueblo by 20 feet (the previous record was 235-10), while posting the thirdbest javelin throw in the country this season – including Div. I – at 255 feet, 10 inches. That toss ranks him second in Div. II, following Ashland’s Kirt Thompson’s 256-1 from 1996.

Finishing third in the same event was sophomore Franz Burghagen, a local of Berlin. Burghagen collected his first All-America award with a toss of 230-4, tallied on his third attempt. Combined with Parker, the javelin duo gave the men’s team all of its points.

Earning their second All-America honors of the championships were Ruth Keino and Susan Tanui, who finished third and fourth, respectively, in the 5,000 meters.

Keino, a senior from Kapcheno, Kenya, concluded her collegiate career with a UAA-best eight career All-America awards.

A local of Eldoret, Kenya, Tanui raced to her seventh career All-America honor with a time of 17:12.78 in the 5K. Tanui also matched her UAA best in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a runner-up performance – no Seawolf woman has finished higher than Tanui at the track & field NCAAs. Competing in the 1500-meter finals was junior All-American Ivy O’Guinn. A product of the Kenai Peninsula, O’Guinn finished 10th in her third NCAA outdoor appearance with a time of 4:47.11. The UAArecord holder in the event, O’Guinn earned All-America honors in the same event a year ago.

Throughout the three-day championship, the Seawolves furnished seven All-America awards. In addition to Parker, Burghagen, Keino (2) and Tanui (2), freshman Karolin Anders finished fifth in the heptathlon on Friday for All-America honors. Since 2006, UAA has received 38 All-America awards in outdoors, including 17 in the last two years.

On Steve Cobb’s firing

Then came Gov. Sean Parnell’s letter to University of Alaska president Patrick Sports Editor Gamble. Parnell urged Gamble to “take a stand.” He asked for action and said the state TNT may know drama, but the UAA ath- deserves more from the athletic department. letic department is becoming very friendly Well, he got his wish. with it.

Now we’re here. Cobb is gone, the hockey Seawolf backers have had their heads team has no coach and the future of UAA spinning over the last few months as the athletics is foggy at best. hockey program has been in flux.

If there was any question about hockey The commotion started with long-time being the universities flagship sport, I think head coach Dave Shyiak receiving his walk- this firing has given a precise answer. To be ing papers. A coach can only athletic director, one betlose so much, and it appears ter understand what hockShyiak hit his quota. The deciey means to UAA and the sion wasn’t hard to wrap one’s Anchorage community. around.

What’s not so clear: Everything that’s happened Was it Cobb’s treatment of since then is far from stanthe sport that got him fired dard. While the school was or the public outcry against debuting its candidates for the his treatment of the sport head-coaching gig, two orgathat got him fired? nizations — the Alaska State It was likely a combiHockey Association and the nation of the two. Would UAA Hockey Alumni AssociaCobb still be here had Partion — were scribing resolunell, ASHA and the Alumtions against Athletic Director ni Association not spoSteve Cobb’s management of ken up? Maybe. But their the hockey program. words wouldn’t have held Both associations wanted as much weight if not for PHOTO COURTESY GOSEAWOLVES.COM Cobb out of the picture. In the abysmal years UAA short, they didn’t think UAA hockey has had with Cobb hockey was in a position to succeed under on duty. the former athletic director.

To frame it in a sports context: Cobb won The public protest must have had an a lot of regular season games, but failed to impact, because Chancellor Tom Case decid- bring home a championship ring. And in this ed to re-tool the coaching search, even after scenario, a thriving hockey program is that the four hopefuls had their public forums on championship ring. campus.

He simply lost control of the program. If Shortly after that, stories came out about the University of Alabama started dropping Shyiak striking a player with a stick during football games, heads would roll. Apparenta practice back in 2011. The incident was ly the same thing applies to the Seawolves investigated by Cobb at the time and didn’t and hockey, just on a slightly smaller scale. warrant a punishment. Case has also backed The new sports arena will become symCobb’s handling of the situation. bolic of the Cobb era. The complex should Even so, the news didn’t help Cobb’s benefit nearly all of the athletic programs standing during a period when he was at UAA — except hockey, which can’t be already being held to the fire.

Four ‘Wolves honored

by GNAC PORTLAND, Ore. Led by sophomore Cody Parker being named Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Male Athlete of the Year, the Alaska Anchorage men’s and women’s track & field teams combined for half of the league’s end-of-the-season honors.

Joining Parker was Franz Burghagen as Male Newcomer of the Year, Karolin Anders as Female Freshman of the Year and Michael Friess as the Women’s Team Coach of the Year.

Friess, who just completed his 23rd season at helm for UAA, led the Seawolves to their first GNAC Women’s Outdoor Track & Field title, earning the GNAC Outdoor Women’s Coach of the Year award for the first time. He previously had earned Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year honors in 2008 and 2009.

Chelimo snags GNAC’s top honor PORTLAND, Ore. Alaska Anchorage’s Micah Chelimo was voted the 2012-13 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Male Co-Athlete of the Year, becoming just the second Seawolf male to garner the honor.

In the fall, Chelimo became the first athlete in GNAC history to win the NCAA Division II individual cross country title, leading the Seawolves to a third-place team finish in the national meet – his fourth straight cross country All-American award.

In the winter, he won the NCAA Div. II Indoor 5,000 meter title in a time of 14:12.82, while finishing fourth in the 3,000 in a GNAC-record time of 8:11.73.

At the GNAC championship meet, Chelimo earned Outstanding Performer honors winning the mile (4:12.46), 3,000 (8:29.35) and 5,000 (14:55.17).

Chelimo was voted the GNAC Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year and also was selected the USTFCCCA West Region Track Athlete of the Year.

Briefs compiled by Thomas McIntyre from GoSeawolves.com and the Associated Press

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played there.

I can’t overstate how big of a blow that could be for the sport. Recruiting to Alaska is hard enough; being edged out from a state-of-the-art facility doubles the difficulty level.

Holding hockey games at the Alaska Airlines Arena could have been vital in progressing the Seawolf hockey culture. A cozy, on-campus venue that is capable of creating a serious home-ice advantage.

Instead, they’ll continue to play in a lifeless Sullivan Arena. Make the team good and the crowds and tradition will grow — easier in theory than practice.

Overall, the errors Cobb made with hockey don’t negate the success he had away from the ice.

Track and field, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and cross-country all did great things during Cobb’s run as athletic director. The Seawolf Hall of Fame is also his doing.

Oh yeah, good luck sticking the decline of the Great Alaska Shootout on him. Only an act of God would have saved that tournament from the inevitable. And having said that, the Shootout has actually shown signs of new life lately.

A precedent has been set. It may have always been there, but it is impossible to miss now.

Hockey is number one. And I doubt the next athletic director’s leash will be as long as Cobb’s was when it comes to delivering a competitive hockey program.

RECOVERY: Talking prosthetics and more with Marko Cheseto

UAA running teams 2nd By Keon McMillan Staff Reporter best in Div. II NEW ORLEANS, La. The Alaska Anchorage women’s and men’s cross country and track & field teams combined for a program-record third- and fourth-place finish in the Division II Programs of the Year Awards named by the U.S. Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association.

Combined, the Seawolves are the second-best running programs in Div. II this season. Adams State took first on the men’s and second on the women’s to lead the division.

The USTFCCCA Program of the Year Award is awarded annually to the most outstanding cross country/ track & field programs in each of the NCAA’s three divisions and for each gender. The award honors the institution that has achieved the most success in each academic year — spanning the cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field seasons — based on the institution’s finish at the NCAA Championships.

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Marko Cheseto made a name for himself at UAA with his stellar performances as a track athlete. And, after losing both of his feet to a case of severe frostbite in late 2011, the former All-American runner is back on the track.

TNL: So how many interviews have you been doing since the incident, because I remember seeing it on ESPN last summer, and I’m sure that more interviews have come since then?

Cheseto: Man, I can’t even remember; I need to keep a diary!

(Laughs) What have you been doing since the incident?

A lot of physical therapy, trying to get back to walking right and now running.

How do you feel right now?

I feel great. It has been a long journey but finally I’m — I’m not going to say all right, but I am much better now, compared to the last year and a half.

What all did your physical therapy entail?

I’m not currently in PT anymore. But we did training on how to walk right, being able to balance. We do a lot of balancing. And being able to do the regular daily activities such as cooking, taking a shower, even putting on the prosthetics.

Is it harder to get back into shape now since you’ve been kind of forced to take a break from running & training?

It always takes some time to get back into shape. Being in shape is

not easy. But I’m training really hard to get back to it. I’m not totally out of shape, but not to an extent of running and competing. Though I haven’t been doing a lot of running, I have been being active.

Do they have you running on the prosthetics yet?

Yeah before I got the ones they gave me for running, I had the walking ones.

Oh, I didn’t know that there were two different kinds.

Yeah, well, the only difference between the running and walking ones is the balancing. It’s like driving a very big car and now you have to drive a tiny car. (Laughs) I’m getting used to it.

Did they ever tell you “you may never walk again” or anything crazy like that? Did that thought ever cross your mind, and if so, what did it feel like once you were back to being mobile?

Nobody told me I wasn’t going to run again. They weren’t very sure how soon I would. There was a lot of push and encouragement that I would run again, but nobody knew how soon that would be.

Well that’s good nobody ever told you that, you never worried that it could be your last time running a meet?

I always thought that if I would be able to walk again, I would get there, since running comes from being really good at walking.

The main goal was to be able to walk again and do my normal daily duties.

What are the major differences between running with prosthetics and running without them?

When you use prosthetics you’re always using something that helps you run. It isn’t a part of you. So not only do you have to run on them, but you have to adjust to the discomfort that they bring.

PHOTO COURTESY GOSEAWOLVES.COM

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Becoming a society member EDITORIAL

By TNL Staff

You open up the mail and receive a letter that says, “Congratulations! Your outstanding grades and/or achievements have opened up the opportunity to be a part of our awesome honor society.” So you run to the computer and say, “Sign me up!” However as soon as you get to the join organization page you stop when you realize that it costs around $80-$120 to join, depending on the organization.

Joining one organization isn’t too bad, but when you end up receiving offers from four to five different organizations, it would be silly and costly to accept every single one. So before you decide which society to join you must consider if you actually want to be a part of a society as more than just a resume filler.

Take a look at each organization’s national or regional page and first determine whatit can offer you. If you hope to go to grad school, look for an organization that gives you connections and scholarships to graduate schools. If you want to get money for school, see which ones offer the best scholarships that you are actually eligible for. If you want to give back to your community, see which ones are big on volunteering, host summits and have opportunities for travel around the world.

A lot of societies also offer discounts from companies like Geico and Dell. If you like discounts, then see if any of the organizations offer them for companies you like to buy from.

The next step would be to look at your University’s chapters. See if they have a chapter homepage, a Facebook page, a collegiatelink page. Do they host local events, consistent meeting and stay active? There is nothing worse than attempting to join a national organization and finding out your chapter doesn’t do

diddly-squat.

If possible, try to go visit informational booths during events like Campus Kickoff to get a sense of what the chapter does. Also try to go to the organization’s meetings or events and meet the leaders and members. See what they have to offer you and let them know what you can offer them.

Figure out your time commitments.

If an organization requires an induction process or mandatory volunteer work, make sure that you can actually find the time to complete them. What’s the point of joining an organization just to be stuck in limbo between non-member and fullfledged member?

Decide if you are able to be a part of more than one organization. This goes kind of with the figuring out your time commitments aspect of it. There is nothing wrong with being an active member of multiple organizations, but don’t be a part of so many that you are unable to contribute to them all.

Finally, figure out which organizations will be the most fun. A society is meant to be a place for people to come together, make friends, do great things, reward accomplishments, and give back to others. If you don’t enjoy what you are a part of, then why be a part of it at all?

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“Alamin” in response to: “TNL Critic’s Corner: After Earth” Great movie. I thought that it was entertaining and the lack of extraneous characters and the focus of the film regarding storyline and character development was refreshing. While the nuances, namely a human being “ghosting,” were just a bit unpalatable, it was key to one of the main themes, that being simply to rise above one’s fears, and furthermore were not defragmentory to the overall work.

“Common Sense” in response to: “Lara Croft redesign needs to go back to the tombs”

From all the previous games, I never found Lara truly attractive until this reboot. I love her new character, and I have to say that she is sort of an “athletic hottie.” If she would have been a real person, she would turn a lot of heads when walking down the street.

“Earl Richards” in response to: “Repealing the big oil giveaway is a smart move for Alaskans” BS 21 is nothing but a big oil tax fraud because it gaves $1.5 billion per year to BP, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips for free. How is this tax break suppose to increase oil production and be invested in Alaska’s future, if it is not spent in Alaska? This notion is an insult to the intelligence of the Alaskan people. I see the oil companies are using the old mantra of creating jobs to get the giveaway. The only jobs created by the oil industry are clean-up jobs after oil spills and deep-water blowouts. Big oil doesn’t even create pump-handler jobs any more. When the Big Three, oil-bought Parnell and his oil-corrupted House are finished with Alaska, Alaskans won’t even have food stamps left. Parnell has to be recalled in the public interest.

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