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Fossman making the most of his offseason
Breaking down the beats of today’s rap artists
Planetarium as UAA head director soars to hockey coach new adventures
Thomas tabbed
Andy Puckett bids UAA farewell
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Matt Thomas mans the bench of the Stockton Thunder during Game Three of the Kelly Cup Finals earlier this year.
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Assistant professor and Planetarium Director Andy Puckett is leaving UAA to instruct at Columbus University in Georgia.
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Juneteenth celebrates freedom, inspires action
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Dennis Rahiim Watson, honorary guest at UAA’s Juneteenth celebration June 19, talks to students about how diversity is key to a better world.
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The sweet sound of jazz music and the alluring aroma of soul food permeated the air in front of the Wells Fargo Sports Complex Wednesday. The occasion? UAA celebrated the national holiday, Juneteenth, commemorating the abolition of slavery nearly 150 years ago. Student Activities, Student Life and Leadership and AHAINA cooperated to pull the event together under the direction of Dewain Lee, dean of students and associate vice chancellor for student development. Juneteenth has been an annual tradition at UAA for nine years. Students, staff, faculty, and community members were all invited to come out and enjoy the sunshine and celebrate. The festivities featured over 12 different dishes including catfish, sausage jambalaya, red beans and rice, corn fritters and pecan pie. “I just had to try a little bit of everything,” Amanfacebook.com/northernlightuaa
Wherever he goes, he wins. There were other candidates who boasted gaudy win totals, After a prolonged and dra- but none of them did it at a promatic search, Matt Thomas fessional level. Thomas did. The first thing Spindle notes has been chosen to spearhead the new era of Seawolf hockey. in the press release sent out by UAA vice chancellor Dr. Bill the university is Thomas’ expeSpindle made the announcement rience. No other coach could last Tuesday that Thomas landed rival the kind of experience he has built up during his time in the head coaching job. Thomas comes to the pro- the ECHL. In that same press release, gram fresh off an appearance in the ECHL Finals as head coach Thomas stresses his commitof the Stockton Thunder. He’ll ment to success and sends a end his time in Stockton with message to the players that “they will be an a 163-127-39 integral part of record. “My goal is to bring restoring a winPrior to back the passion ning tradition.” the Thunder, But he also Thomas was for UAA hockey and shows an acute acting as both understanding of head coach produce a winner for and general the community, alumni what he’s getting into. manager of the and our fan base.” “I have always ECHL’s Fresadmired the sense no Falcons. In -Matt Thomas of community almost four and pride that seasons manning the two roles, he made the is associated with Anchorage Western Conference finals and and the entire state of Alaska, and our entire family is excited tallied a 173-76-33 mark. Thomas’ origin story starts about the move,” Thomas said. “It truly is a ‘hockey state,’” in Atlantic City with the Boardwalk Bullies — yet another he said. “My goal is to bring ECHL franchise. He won a back the passion for UAA hockKelly Cup in 2003 as the club’s ey and produce a winner for the assistant coach and director of community, alumni and our fan hockey operations. A year lat- base.” The mission of this whole er, he was given the reins and coached the team to a 42-22-8 search was to hunt down a coach capable of re-igniting the Seaseason. There is a trend here. There’s wolf hockey program. Thomas one thing Thomas has done in certainly has the credentials and every city and in every front desire to do so. Thomas said it’s always been office position. his dream to coach college hockHe’s won. At Thomas’ public forum, he ey. Now it’s a staggering and said winning is his foundation. demanding reality.
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da Reece, an accounting sophomore, laughed as she carefully carried her plate to a table. “Everyone should splurge on good eats every once in a while.” The music, provided by Robert Arms’ band, combined a mix of saxophone, trumpet, keyboards, bass and drums to create smooth jazz beats. Patrons swayed and danced to the rhythm. Many patrons didn’t even realize what the Juneteenth celebration was really about and came primarily for the free food. Amidst the grub, laughter, sunshine and music, it all appeared as one big outdoor barbecue. “As a college student, I will go where the free food calls. I don’t know all that much about the Juneteenth celebration, but I do respect it,” said biological sciences junior Nick Wells. However, it was all put into perspective when Dottie Ochoa, a student activities programming team member, announced the event’s motivational speaker. The guest of honor was Dennis Rahiim Watson, the CEO of the Center for Black Student Achievement and chairman of the National Youth and Gang Violence Task Force. twitter.com/tnl_updates
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Watson has earned over 250 awards for his work with black youth all across the nation and has received praise from both President Barack Obama and former president Bill Clinton. He kicked off his speech by having fun with the crowd. He had them help complete his sentences and even had a little James Brown thrown in. But then he got serious, discussing his life and how he was kicked out of high school over 37 times, and overcame the odds to be where he is today. He now speaks at universities across the country and motivates others to follow his footsteps and beat their odds, just as their ancestors did before. “We all are connected in some way, either through music or through culture through communication through all of the stuff we go through,” Watson said to the crowd. “It was no joke back in the day to be a slave, and so for those of us who are children and our ancestors were slaves, we take this opportunity to make our
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JUNETEENTH: Growing diversity contribution.” While the day is about celebration it is also about remembrance — remembrance of the day when the United States changed so drastically that it dawned a new age in itself. It was an age of acceptance, diversity and partnership to try to create a better world.
Top Left: Robert Arms, founder of the Robert Arms’ band, taps away at the drums during the Juneteenth festival June 19 in front of the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Top Right: Anthropology major Alyxandra Shroy adds some fruit to her plate of soul food given free to students. Middle Left: Justice major Emmanuel Dragule and undeclared Jackie Odena groove to the music while serving food to hungry patrons of the Juneteenth celebration. Middle Right: Honorary guest speaker Dennis Rahiim Watson engages with the audience while explaining his own struggles while growing up, and how he beat the odds and became a better man. Bottom Left: Patrons were served with an array of soul food including catfish, red beans and rice, jambalaya, mac and cheese and corn fritters with honey butter. Bottom Right: Members of Student Life and Leadership, Student Activities and AHAINA worked to serve food and make the 2013 Juneteenth celebration a success. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY SNYDER
“What better way to celebrate the diversity and the growth of this great nation than Juneteenth. Let’s give that a round of applause,” Watson said, and the crowd erupted in applause. “Thank you, UAA, for being one of the few universities this day who is celebrating this occasion.”
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PLANETARIUM: Director Puckett bids a fond farewell to students shows. I don’t think I would’ve had that at other places,” Michelle Wooten, term instructor of physical sciences and Planetarium presenter, said.
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Andy Puckett proves that you don’t have to be Superman or Buzz Lightyear to fly to infinity and beyond. As the first full-time director of the UAA Planetarium and Visualization Center, Puckett scoped the glaciers of Mars, he zapped across the galaxy and he fell in love with Venus. It’s time for him to seek new adventures. Come July, Puckett will pursue the role as an assistant professor in the department of Earth and Space Sciences at Columbus University in Georgia. Planetarium junkies say they will miss Puckett. His name has been synonymous with the planetarium since it opened. “I’m amazed that people want to hear me talk time after time. It’s all the same jokes every time I’m up there,” Puckett said about hosting public shows. The planetarium boasts a dome-shaped screen with over 12 million pixels — only two other planetariums in the world have a higher resolution projection system. The entertainment hub is an integral part of the community. Puckett recalled his involvement when the planetarium was first built and staff he’s worked with through the years. He has also been a professor of astronomy and physics. “Most of the people that meet him just want him to be their dad. He’s got a very ‘father-esque” quality,’ Charles Rowell, journalism senior and planetarium media designer said about his boss. Rowell, along with other employees say they appreciate Puckett’s guidance, which is done without hovering. “I love the freedom I was given to develop my own
“Most of the people that meet him just want him to be their dad, he’s got a very ‘father-esque’ quality” - Charles Rowell, Planetarium media designer, on Andy Puckett Wooten is also leaving UAA and relocating to Tennessee this summer. She will be pursuing a doctorate degree in physics education research at the University of Alabama. “It’s just one of those weird coincidences,” Wooten said. Rowell said he was unsure of how everything will pan out when Puckett, who dedicated much time into branding the Planetarium, leaves. Puckett said the new Planetarium director will be Erin Hicks, a postdoctoral fellow for the astronomy department at the University of Washington. Hicks said she is excited to get up here to Anchorage and “share the excitement of astronomy with everybody.” “I can’t remember wanting to do anything else — it’s just been about astronomy since I was young,” Hicks said. Hicks said her research is focused on galaxy formation and evolution and the roles super-massive black holes play in the process. Hicks explained that unlike Puckett, who was a fulltime director, she will only serve as a part-time director while also assuming a position as a professor for the
campus astronomy department. Puckett will host his final shows at the Planetarium on June 28. He will feature “Two Small Pieces of Glass” about the history of the telescope, his personal favorite and the first show ever to appear on the roster. Puckett will follow up with “Scales of the Universe,” where he will “take people on a tour from Earth out past the whole observable universe and make you feel really small.” The one show, however, that has created lasting memories for Puckett was the Venus transit viewings shown last June at the Planetarium. Over 700 people flocked to see Venus pass directly in front of the face of the sun for the last time for the next 120 years. Puckett said it was amazing to witness something “our kids will not be alive to witness the next time it happens.” “Andy’s done so much for UAA and the Planetarium,” Rowell said. “He was also a great teacher and UAA is loosing one of the best professors they’ve ever had.” Puckett said though the move is positive, it is still bittersweet. He said he will miss the creative role he’s played as the director of the Planetarium however, he looks forward to devoting his time to his research and his passion of teaching. “I think the Planetarium is going to be in good hands,” Puckett said. “I think when new people come in they will fall in love with it the way I did.”
Friday, June 28th - Andy’s Final Shows 6:30 p.m. - “Two Small Pieces of Glass” with Dr. Andy Puckett 8:00 p.m. - “Scales of the Universe” with Dr. Andy Puckett
FASHION COLUMN: CAMPUS CATWALK
First edition: La belle couture By Ruddy Abam Contributor
For thousands of years, human beings have expressed themselves through the clothes we wear. Although style trends are constantly changing each season, clothing serves as a strong representation of one’s self, beliefs and personality to society at large. Debuting the fashion and style column in The Northern Light, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ruddy Abam, justice and psychology junior, local model and self-stylist. I have always wanted to write and blog about high fashion, not-so-high fashion and downright don’ts of the style industry — and what better place than by means of a column? My aim with this style column is to showcase the styles that are strolling down the hallways of the Green and Gold and the streets of Anchorage. Look forward to seeing fashion trend articles, where fellow
fashionable UAA students will have the opportunity to submit photos of their styles for a chance to be the feature of the week. Below are the details. As a fashion fiend or “fashionista,” your style will grow and develop in order to best reflect who you are by creating physical statement of yourself. The aim of this column is to create that buzz and momentum for the fashion in flux. To best use and understand fashion, one ought to have great knowledge of the fashion industry and its history, like one would apply any knowledge gained in a classroom setting. You need to be knowledgeable in works related to what the French call, “a la mode.” Any fashion-forward individual must understand the science behind why trends come and go by keeping up with what is going on in the industry and the major names behind each trend. To be successful in any of this, one is expected to have an open mind,
because not everything you see will appeal to you, which gives you the challenge of, “How do I work with this, to still embody me in a fabulous way?” Expect to read up on what is in, what is not, pairing, dressing for any occasion, advice for finding high-fashion looks in lowerbudget store, and how to develop a sense of chic on a college budget. The fashion column is about the student body, so many of the photos featured will be of the fashionable individuals of UAA and Anchorage. I will also write not only about UAA fashion, but styles from other regions of the world and how that can apply to your wardrobe. Events pertaining to fashion in Alaska and out will be announced, and tips on keeping true to you will be shared too. If someone would like me to address a certain topic for a given week, I would love to know. I want your feedback on what you want to read about in this new column.
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Your name and phone contact What inspires your style A chic photo of you showing your style What you are wearing in the photo for those interested in purchasing
Au Revoir, et Restez Chic, Ruddy FASHION EVENT
When: June 27 at 6:00pm until June 30 at 9:00pm Mission: To bring Alaska to another level in the Fashion Industry. VENUE: For more info, visit AFW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaFashionWeek?fref=ts
“Fashion is a fickle thing, a process that involves experimentation and learning from mistakes.” - Style 101 PHOTO COURTESY OF RUDDY ABAM
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Long hours, reckless spending and the Orange inability to say ‘no’ rhymes with
By Evan Dodd Contributor
Moderation has never been my strong suit. Maybe it’s an evolutionary holdover, a psychological shortcoming or the fact that I have the will power of a morally decrepit investment banker — I’ve never once been accused of saving things for later. My dorm is generally devoid of food, I eat the entire pack of bacon at once and help me if I cook a gallon of tropical chicken noodle soup, because I’ll eat that sucker in under 20 minutes. Worse still, my lack of moderation is in cahoots with my unconscious need to compare my success with that of those around me. A 99 percent on a class final is all well and good — until the guy in the front row scores 100 percent and I feel the urge to pummel him with my laptop. Given that striking personality flaw, you can imagine the mayhem that ensued upon realizing that I was making a good bit of money this summer. See, while the wages for my new job are very average (which is reasonable considering the fact that my only responsibility involves moving heavy things from one place to another), the hours are wonderfully excessive. In a normal week I might spend more time working than sleeping, which, for me, is quite a feat. Unfortunately my thought process upon discovering
my newfound cash flow went something like this: Overtime means money and money buys things. And if I can buy one of the things, then I’ll be darned if I can’t buy all of the things. So began the summer of unchecked spending. I bought a three-foot stack of economic books and read them all. This is not because I was looking for financial insight (which would have been a nice idea), but because I felt guilty for buying them and inadvertently became more intelligent because of it. I suppose that I should be grateful because when the calories from the unhealthy amount of bacon I’ve been buying finally hits, I’m sure I’ll be somewhat less enthused by my financial decisions. Granted, some of these planned purchases are genuinely useful: new laptops and quality two-man tents tend to retain their value for a while. Other purchases are a little more impulsive and a lot harder to justify. For example, on the day that the government surveillance scandal broke (everyone wave hello to John, the friendly NSA agent), my first thought was to buy five TracFones, a new floor safe and a large quantity of tinfoil for hatmaking purposes. The truth is, I’m really not sure I’ll ever need any of these things, and I’d be hard pressed to explain why I want them now. Unfortunately my brain doesn’t exactly subscribe to a cost/benefit analysis manner of thinking. Instead of evaluating whether I need something new, I
tend to dream up all of the farcical reasons that I don’t need to go without the various things. For example, there is no conceivable reason that I should spend my hard-earned money on unnecessary spy equipment and a Slurpee machine I found online on a website that inexplicably deals in both markets. However, I also can’t think of one good reason for not owning a tie clip with a concealed camera and a glorious machine that makes the most delicious of frozen beverages. This is generally the part of the column where I offer a long-winded, mildly coherent metaphor or life lesson. At the very least, I would generally fake having learned something from my weekly plight. This time, however, I’ve yet to come up with an answer for my ridiculous spending habits. I feel like a little boy who’s been sent shopping for school clothes by myself for the first time, coming home dressed like Macklemore from the “Thrift Shop” video. Only instead of a fur coat and a scooter, I’ve got five pounds of tinfoil and a Slurpee. And bacon. I can only imagine the shame my business professors would feel knowing that one of their students has taken approximately none of their lessons to heart. This is going to be an interesting summer. Tune in next week as I discover that not only does money not buy happiness, it is also generally inadvisable to spend it all on junk food. Go figure.
Not-your-brother’s gay dating tips By Vicente Capala
Multimedia@thenorthernlight.org So everyone knows about the stereotypical expectations of heterosexual conduct. Well, at least heterosexuals do. Homosexuals don’t really have much of a manual for these things. Personally, I never had a bigger brother who told me what to do with another man. It all was mainly an experimental journey of trial and error. To save you the time and frustration, here are a few key things homosexual males can do with another male, namely dancing, cuddling and kissing. Dancing seems to be a problematic ritual for some gays. It’s easy to see that in many cases, heterosexuals just end up grinding with one another. Dancing should not be an uncomfortable thing for any individual. It is a chance for to let loose and become enthralled in the music and the moment. Dancing with another homosexual man is not rocket science. Just follow the beat of the music and move to it with the other person. It’s simple, but some people do need the reminder from time to time. This moment be
your chance to show off those dance moves you have always imagined yourself doing. Cuddling is one of the most comforting things to do with another person. You might wonder: “Should I be the big spoon or should he?” The answer is both. Either of you can be the big spoon or the little spoon. It’s easier to determine after one person initiates it. Don’t worry. If you become the big spoon, it’s not like he’s going to scurry away from your grasp. If he does, then there is no point of talking to him. One thing you’ll know if he likes to cuddle with you is if he nuzzles closer into your body. That’s your cue to hug comfortably tighter. If you want to be the little spoon at this point, try making an excuse to stand up for something. My usual default excuse is to go to the bathroom. After you get back, just simply lie in front of him and take his hands to wrap them around you. It’s as simple
as that. Kissing is one of my favorite things — as it is with many other people. It’s such a passionate exchange of sexuality. Kissing a man is no different than when heterosexuals kiss one another. What you can find is that kissing can be learned even when asking straight friends about their experiences. Never start with a gaping mouth hoping to French kiss the first time. Everything requires a beginning. So begin with a peck. Afterwards, see where that leads. Dancing, cuddling and kissing all include the possibility of interchangeable roles. One person can either take control of the situation or just to sit back to led the other person lead the way. Both roles are easy to get into and have their own advantages. Learn to ease yourself in this role of homosexuality. Embrace the idea of being with another man. You don’t have to feel like you are limited to or from anything.
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Passion salad: a tropical pleasure
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COLLEGE Ingredients
Passion fruit vinegar and olive oil emits sweet flavor and aroma.
• 2 bags spring greens mix • 1 large avocado, sliced • 1 mango, sliced • 6 strawberries, sliced • ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts • Passion fruit vinegar • Olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste
Use fresh fruits for naturally sweet fusion.
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Features@thenorthernlight.org Students can retreat from the sweltering heat with this breezy salad, as cool as the sands after sunset. The avocado melts in your mouth as the contrasting burst and snap of the macadamia nuts lends texture. The passion fruit vinegar gives this salad a zap of flavor and can be purchased from the “Oil and Vinegar” shop located in the Fifth Avenue Mall. For $4, you can purchase 100 milliliters of this zesty vinegar with a sweet, tropical aroma. An array of savory vinegars and oils, such as hibiscus or coconut, can be purchased for a similar price, making this shop a local favorite. This salad pairs finely with summer shish kabobs or grilled fish. It can also be converted into a main dish by adding shredded chicken or shrimp.
Directions: Passion salad oozes island appeal.
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Toss all dry ingredients. Drizzle on the passion fruit vinegar and olive oil to your liking. Savor!
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MUSIC REVIEW
Good new rap music vol. 2 By Thomas McIntyre
Sports@thenorthernlight.org If any rap enthusiasts out there think Kanye’s “Yeezus” is trash purely because Kanye didn’t give Chief Keef a full verse on “Hold My Liquor,” keep reading. A serving of better choices is on its way Young L – “Atari” Danny Green was treated like a mystery player that appeared out of thin air during the NBA Finals. In reality, Green made 177 three-pointers at a 43 percent clip last season. He had a prolific series but was killing his craft long before that. Young L is a parallel to Green — he’s just waiting for his Finals moment. If the right people start listening, it’ll happen fast. The “Atari” recipe: gritty, futuristic production and a Young L who has broken through the need for a rapper to make his work behind the boards shine. Migos – “Versace” “Y.R.N.” — the mixtape that houses “Versace” — is the “Fast and Furious 6” of rap music. While other wildly popular artists with the last name West release dreadful, soul-sucking projects, Migos played the opposite card. “Versace” is merely one example of the interesting, exciting, joyful, and entertaining music Migos have laced together. It is also the catchiest tune on a tape packed full of choruses that creep into your brain and set up camp. “Versace. Versace, Versace. Versace, Versace. Versace. Versace, Versace. Versace, Versace.” That is the hook, and I swear it is the most irresistible thing you will ever hear. Gunplay – “Drop Da Tint” A rapper named Gunplay
was caught on camera pulling a gun on his accountant and is a free man. He escaped charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and armed robbery. Again, he is named Gunplay. I’m not a good enough writer to explain Gunplay in a few sentences. He probably wished the fictional film “Medellin” from the TV show “Entourage” were a real movie. He seems like a fun dude, despite that last paragraph. Please do your own research. “Drop Da Tint” is about doing the kind of things that got Gunplay in trouble in the first place. It hits hard, and GP brings the fire, rapping about how he doesn’t give a f--- what your computers say. Shut up, computers. Gunplay has been one of the most consistently great artists in rap over the last couple years. “Acquitted” is his latest and most complete mixtape. Iamsu! ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Terrace Martin – “Float” “When I look in your eyes, it’s like swimming pools to your soul. And Lord knows I can’t swim, so please help me float.” Sit down before reading the next sentence. Ty Dolla $ign has the potential to be better than the two twins from Jagged Edge combined. Jackie Chain ft. Diamond and Juicy J – “At The Bar” Jackie Chain is sort of rewriting history with this one. He’s claiming the song as his own when it’s really a Diamond cut that was released last August. I’m going to play the odds and assume none of you have been locked into Diamond’s output as of late, so “At The Bar” won’t be yesterday’s news. The track borrows Daft Punk’s “One More Time” vocal for the hook. It’s a song involving Daft Punk in 2013 that you
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DRINK REVIEW
Sweet Russianstyle soft drink By Tim Brown
Photo@thenorthernlight.org Buratino is an imported Russian-style soft drink that earned my attention by way of its conspicuously odd packaging. The product is fraught with bizarre visual elements. The oddest draw to the eye has to be the Soviet hammer and sickle printed conspicuously on the label. Near the hammer and sickle is an illustration of boy with blue eyes, a striped cap and skeleton key from Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy’s “The Adventures of Buratino”. The 2-liter offers clues about what it might taste like so I took it upon myself to unlock its secrets. The soda is yellow caramel colored and highly carbonated. It fizzed over after opening at room temperature. The flavor is overpoweringly sweet with an acidic caramel tang and an undertone of rye or wheat. Serv-
ing it cold over ice mitigates some of the sweetness. Trying out this Russian-style soft drink was an unspectacular experience, albeit not a regrettable one. Taste is subjective, and sugary flavors suspended in fizzy water are no exception to that rule. It might be at home as a chaser at hipster parties because of the bad taste, vague literary reference and inexplicable communist symbolism. It’s so ironic! Buratino is imported from Ukraine by European Importing Company and is available at Fred Meyer. Drink: Buratino Soviet Lemonade Brand: Rosinka Ingredients: Prepared water, sugar, citric acid.
don’t have to pretend to like. Diamond is one of the best female rappers today, which I realize may not hold very much weight. How about this: she’d even be considered good if she were a guy, which I realize sounds extremely sexist. She can rap. Chain drops one of his perfectly structured verses about baller shenanigans and Juicy J talks about doing things he should’ve stopped doing 10 years ago. Mista Cain ft. Keedy Black and Yung Pymp – “Thinking of You” Mista Cain and his wellnamed friends spit romance over a New Orleans bounce beat fused with a sample of the Isley Brothers’ “Groove With You.” From what I gather, Cain has done a lot of wrong, but his girl just cannot quit him. Well, she may have no choice. Cain’s been running from a couple of second-degree murder charges and was finally scooped up several months ago by U.S. marshals. And that’s not an elaborate twist in the song’s story — that’s real life. As mentioned before, Gunplay beat a case in which there was actual video evidence of him committing the crime, so Cain has a reason to believe. Let’s hope he’s truly innocent and can get back to making jams like “Thinking of You” soon. Corner Boy P – “Box Chevy” It’s called “Box Chevy,” but this is the kind of song I expect to hear rattling the panels of a Crown Victoria. Corner Boy P made the ideal banger for anyone who has loaded the trunk of their sedan with four 15-inch woofers. Honorable mentions: Y1’s – “Miss Popular”; Le$ – “E36”; Peedi Crakk – “Talk Bout It”
GAME REVIEW
‘Swapper,’ a brilliant puzzle-platformer By George Hyde Staff Reporter
If you had the ability to clone yourself, what would you do? These clones don’t have any personalities or souls of their own, and they follow everything that you do. What would you do with them? Would you kill them off if your own life depended on it? That’s the question “The Swapper” asks using its mechanics. The player is an unnamed researcher on the Theseus, a derelict space station. She carries in her hand a swapping device, which allows the player to create clones and swap control between them. Using this tool, it’s up to the player to explore the Theseus and try to piece together the strange goings-on involving a species of seemingly telepathic rocks called the Watchers. Of course, the player can’t create clones in any situation. For example, there are certain lights that limit what you can do with the swapper device. Blue lights keep the player from from creating clones, red lights keep the player from from swapping, and naturally, purple lights prevent both. Though the mechanics are simple, the developers use them to create some truly devilish puzzles, and each of them are very satisfying to solve. It’s evocative of when the first “Portal” game came out and gamers were introduced to those simple, yet incredibly nuanced mechanics. The level design of “The
Swapper,” like “Portal,” is very well done. Another thing “The Swapper” nails is atmosphere. Instead of digitally creating models, the in-game models were all scanned from clay sculptures and nearby objects, which gives it a unique look while still retaining a dark and foreboding atmosphere. It’s astounding what the developers have pulled off with such a low budget. The story is also very well executed. It’s entirely told through crew logs and telepathic messages from the Watchers, and it’s very engaging while still being mysterious. It works with themes such as spirituality, family and faith, all with as little gameplay intervention as possible. “The Swapper” may be one of the best puzzle-platformers of the generation, right up there with “Portal,” “Limbo” and “Braid.” It builds a dark atmosphere, has a unique look, tells an incredibly engaging narrative and the gameplay is perfect. It’s a philosophical wonder, giving questions believable answers yet still leaving enough open for interpretation. It’s not a long game, at about five hours long, but within that short length is an unforgettable experience. This is not a title to be missed. Game: “The Swapper” Developer: Facepalm Studios Platform: PC Genre: Puzzle
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘Man of Steel’ is everything a Superman film should be By George Hyde Staff Reporter
Perhaps the filmmakers don’t realize it, but “Man of Steel” has come out in a time when America needs someone like Superman. Over the past year, we’ve seen terrifying attack over terrifying attack, and we’ve seen normal, average people rise up and become heroes to those in need. “Man of Steel” is a film that reminds us what exactly makes heroism like that so inspiring. It brings back that sense of wonder and excitement from watching and reading about superheroes as a kid and shows us just what makes both them and today’s real heroes so incredible. This is another retelling of Superman’s origins. Superman (Henry Cavill, “Immortals”) is sent from the dying planet Krypton to Earth in order to spread his ideals across the stars. After spending his early adult life trying to discover his origins, he catches the attention of General Zod (Michael Shannon, “Boardwalk Empire”), another Kryptonian who wishes to use Superman to bring the Kryptonian race back to glory on Earth. It’s up to Superman to overcome his limits and become the savior humanity needs. The film is directed by Zack Snyder, who has a bit of a divisive reputation among critics and audiences. His previous films, such as “300” and “Watchmen,” reveled in over-the-top violence and stylized action while still presenting thoughtprovoking narratives. He and producer Christopher Nolan are known for their darker and edgier approaches to superhero and comic book adaptations. However, while Snyder’s trademark stylization remains intact (and used very impressively), the story is much more hopeful and inspiring. Henry Cavill’s performance as Superman is simultaneously humble and confident. His performance is very human and empathetic, and when he rises to become the hero, we as an audience can connect with him and feel just as empowered and uplifted. In addition, Michael Shannon plays a very menacing Zod, always demanding the audience’s attention with every word and action he executes. In addition, the worlds the filmmakers create are stunning. Krypton is like nothing sci-fi films have conjured before, being both flourishing and desolate without feeling generic. Zod’s Kryptonian fleet is almost reminiscent of the Reapers from the “Mass Effect” series in the sheer terror they can spark. But there might be a little too much spectacle for some people. The movie, at least at the local Century 16, was incredibly loud, often to the point of being annoying. The huge computer-generated fight scenes and unnecessary 3-D effects have come to be expected from superhero movies, but the sound design and editing is enough to almost hurt some people’s ears. It seems like a nitpick, but it could be too much for some. However, the focus is where it should be: on Superman. Unlike the tons of other superhero movies flooding theaters this summer, “Man of Steel” reminds us of why we love these heroes. They are flawed, but they can also be inspirational, and they serve to show us just what makes humanity strong. That is at the core of “Man of Steel,” and that is why the movie succeeds spectacularly. Film: Man of Steel Release Date: June 14, 2013 Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon
A&E OPINION
The next generation of gaming is upon us
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By George Hyde Staff Reporter
It’s that special time again! It’s been a while since the console wars had been flamed up, and I fondly remember the middle school days when I would argue with my friends that yes, the Wii could totally hold its own against the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Now with the Electronic Entertainment Expo (or “E3” for short) over with, the call of war has been sounded once again. So which side should we be on? Microsoft’s entry is the Xbox One, which claims to be the one device people will need accompanying their televisions (hence the confusing “One” moniker). It can act as a game console, Blu-ray player, cable box and social media hub. It’s received a lot of flack, for its restrictions on used games and offline play, always requiring the console to be connected online. However, Microsoft later redacted those requirements and stated that it will allow used games and offline play. However, there’s no reason to believe that they won’t implement those restrictions in the future, so be wary. Sony, on the other hand, has proudly proclaimed that the PlayStation 4 will allow used games and not require an online connection. But for those with Internet connections, it has a wide array of social features, including a “share” button on the controller allowing players to share screenshots and video foot-
age from their games. It also allows game streaming over the popular Ustream service (it should be noted that the Xbox One has similar sharing features, instead using Twitch for its streaming services). And lastly, there’s Nintendo, who is still holding on despite middling sales of the Wii U. Their console actually came out last year and uses technology more similar to current consoles rather than real “next-gen” technology. So the Wii U, like the Wii before it, will graphically be a generation behind. However, Nintendo is confident that its first-party titles, like the upcoming “Super Mario 3D World” and “Super Smash Bros,” will push more units. The three consoles are actually very similar, so the only reason to pick up one over the other is for exclusive titles, and both consoles have many that appeal to a wide array of audiences. So which one should you get? This would have been an easy answer had Microsoft stuck with its restrictions. But since the One is more open, the answer is more complex. So what I’ll say is this: If you’re an Xbox fan, the One is the best option. If you’re a PlayStation fan, the PS4 is the best option. If you’re a Nintendo fan (or are on a budget), the Wii U is the best option. Or, alternatively, if you’re a PC gamer, stick to your guns and maybe upgrade down the line. Whichever path is chosen, this generation will be an interesting one to see unfold.
ALBUM REVIEW
Baths: ‘Obsidian’ By Oliver Petraitis KRUA Music Manager
Whereas 2010′s “Cerulean” chirped and twitched in artistically novel way, knob-turner/producer savant Baths’ new album, “Obsidian,” favors blood-thinning vocal performance of chilling lyrics atop his signature organica-influenced blend of musical surrealism. Baths, the moniker of LA-based beatmaker Will Wiesenfeld, continues to draw on the sounds of the natural world (e.g. scissor cuts, doors slamming, coins dropping, clicking pens and teeth) featured on sophomore “Obsidian” while combining these real world sounds with fundamentally synth-based “freak pop.” The main departure from “Cerulean” is in the darkness of not only the cover art but also the deeply morose lyrics. Thematically woeful, the album focuses on death, isolation, lust and the defeat of romantic love, as well as mythological tragedy. “Phaedra” is a reference to the Greek tragedy in which lust drives a man to madness and ultimately death. “Miasma Sky” alludes to the scientific belief stemming from the Middle Ages that tainted air causes disease and sorrow in throngs. The opening track, “Worsening,” also hints at the Dark Ages in which human development stagnates and one must decide to struggle for progression or succumb to apathy and disease. The coupling of Wiesenfeld’s incredible winged falsetto and his deeply haunting lyrics leave little room to breathe during listening. In “Incompatible,” he sings about a failing couple, their relationship degenerating into resentment, tethered weakly only by apathetic sex. He sings, “You live in my house and we share a toilet seat/and I am not the least bit drawn to your heat/the covers in divisive heaps/ scared of how little I care for you.” Yet the immense irony of the album is this: the disturbing, stomach contorting lyrics and self hatred and dying are almost impossibly beautiful when sung in Wiesenfeld’s clear, bright voice above
his intensely intricate, genius melange of organic and synthetic tones. The resulting sound is as if Dante Alighieri and Gold Panda teamed up to make a breakbeattechno typhoon of beautiful ugliness. “Obsidian” as a sophomore album is incredibly thorough, yet still possesses a couple of drawbacks: for one, this is not in any way a casual listening album. Akin to Kanye’s new Yeezus (meant only for the strong of ear and stomach), “Obsidian” is obviously not for casual iPod play or listening to while sitting in traffic. Arnold Schoenberg would likely approve of the album’s ability to redefine musical beauty: What makes us think critically counts as beautiful. Secondly, “Obsidian” is greatly lacking in terms of singles, due to its seriousness and lack of casualness. “Miasma Sky” most closely approximates a single but is still radio-awkward outside the college realm. Lastly, “Obsidian” will not receive much play on sunny days: when this album is listened to will be dictated by a particular desire for moody introspection and bad weather. The bottom line: an impressive, haunting second work. Drawbacks aside, amazingly weird and uncomfortable listening. Album: “Obsidian” Artist: Baths Genre: Electronic, Alternative Rock Label: Anticon Release Date: May 28, 2013
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Horn gets GNAC Woman of Year nod PORTLAND, Ore. — Alaska Anchorage basketball player Alysa Horn and Simon Fraser track & field athlete Helen Crofts have been chosen as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference candidates for the 23rd annual NCAA Woman of the Year award. The award honors senior studentathletes for their collegiate achievements in service, leadership, athletics and academics. Later this summer 30 finalists – 10 from each of the NCAA’s three divisions – will be named. The top nine – three each from Divisions I, II and III – will be honored at the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year dinner in Indianapolis on Oct. 20. Horn finished her basketball career with some of the best numbers in UAA history, posting top-10 career ranks in total points (1,134), rebounds (639), blocked shots (59) and three-pointers made (113). The Kodiak native became just the fifth player in school history to achieve 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 50 blocks, averaged 15.4 points and 9.0 rebounds and also had 34 blocks and 44 steals in earning All-GNAC Second Team honors last winter. Horn was also a standout in the classroom, compiling a 3.67 GPA in earning GNAC all-academic honors three times. She was also a seven-time selection to the UAA Dean’s List.
Board backs turning Astrodome into convention hall HOUSTON (AP) — A county board has recommended converting Houston’s historic but deteriorating Astrodome into a giant convention center and exhibition space. The Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. opted to go with its own plan for the world’s first domed, air-conditioned stadium instead of one of 19 private-sector plans submitted for its reuse. The board says the groups promoting the private plans didn’t meet the project’s criteria by a deadline earlier in June. The board’s proposal would cost an estimated $194 million and take about 2 1/2 years to complete. The stadium once dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world” has been vacant since 2009, when it was deemed unfit for occupancy.
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Checking in with Kyle Fossman By Keon McMillan Staff Reporter
Only a couple months removed from being named the 2012-13 team MVP, Kyle Fossman is back on his grind. His play also netted him a First Team All-GNAC selection, but he isn’t resting on his laurels this offseason. TNL: What have you been doing this summer to stay in shape? Fossman: Pretty much just lifting weights and doing like long distance running right now. Do you have a workout regimen that you do every day? Yeah, it’s mostly, like, I try to lift three days a week at the least. And then the rest of the week I’ll do smaller workouts, more like core stuff. You don’t want to go too hard, right? Yeah — not every day of the week. Are you excited for the upcoming season? Yeah! Definitely, because it’s my senior year. What are you doing to correct your mistakes from last year? Are you working on any parts of your game that you’re not so comfortable with? Yeah, well, mostly just the lifting and stuff like I said earlier. I want to get bigger, faster and stronger. So you’re focusing more on getting better physically than you are skill-wise for this summer? Yeah, and another thing I think I can improve on is ball handling. You know you have to work on everything, but that’s another thing on my list. Who should we be looking for as far as returners, excluding yourself? Well, Teancum (Stafford). Him and Travis Thompson. Another person is (Collin) Spickerman. He could have a good year, too. We’re not really losing a lot of people though. Will you guys have better team chemistry since you aren’t losing that many players from last year? Yeah, I think a lot better chemistry this coming year more than last year — just because we have returners coming back like Travis (Thompson) and Brian (McGill). They’re fun to play with, so I think that we will have better chemistry. Are you and any of the players from the team working out together this summer to prepare? No, we’re not. Well I’m sure you’re keeping busy. I also heard from a UAA source that you were doing an internship this summer? Yeah, that’s right, I’m interning at an accounting firm here in town. I just got like three weeks left. It’s going pretty good so far,. It’s interesting and a lot different lifestyle than what I’m used to. That’s your major though, right? Yeah I’m an accounting major, so next year I’ll have my degree in that.
Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National (AP) — In little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing. Woods said that soreness in his left elbow would keep him from defending his title next week in the AT&T National at Congressional, and that he would not compete again until the British Open next month at Muirfield. This is the sixth straight year that injury has kept him from either playing a tournament or finishing one. The culprit this time is a strain in his left elbow. The problem first became apparent during the opening round of the U.S. Open, when he was flexing his left wrist or dangling his arm behind his back after shots out of the thick, punishing rough. “I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain,” Woods said on his website. “I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I’ll be ready to go for the British Open, and I’m looking forward to playing at Muirfield.” His injury is a blow to the AT&T National, which benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation. This will be the third time since it began in 2007 that Woods has missed the tournament because of injury - knee surgery in 2008, his left Achilles tendon in 2011 and an elbow injury this year.
THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013
By Mark Hoffman Contributor
Game Seven — all that a sports fan can ask for. Even more so than the mighty Super Bowl or a World Cup soccer championship match, Game Seven is the pinnacle of sports excitement. Reaching the championship of a tournament and playing for it all is always going to be a thrilling experience. But Game Seven is more than that. Game Game Seven is the final battle in a war of attrition. Both combatants having met and squared off six times prior, the seventh game is all that is left when two forces have been evenly-matched for a whole series. Now something’s gotta give. The sports universe — and more specifically, the basketball world — was just treated to such an event with the highest of hoops stakes on the line. When the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat faced off last
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LeBron Unchained: Heat trump Spurs in NBA Finals Thursday, it was the culmination of a series and a season that kept us guessing all the way up until the final minute. Loyal NBA fans were rewarded for their seasonlong dedication with an exciting stretch of playoff games, topped off with excellent NBA Finals, which was decided by a the smallest of margins. A back-and-forth series played out like a chess match between two of the most experienced Finals teams in the league. When the Spurs took Game Five in San Antonio to push the series to 3-2, everyone had a feeling LeBron James and the Heat would return to King’s Landing and slaughter their foe in Game Six, forcing the climatic final game. And that’s what happened: The Heat won. But no one was anticipating, arguably, the greatest Game Six ever played. Ultimately, that Game Six would prove to be the best chance the Spurs would get. Holding a 94-89 lead with
only 28 seconds remaining, the Spurs had a 98.6 percent probability of winning that game, and therefore avoiding Game Seven altogether and heading home as champions for the fourth time in the last 11 seasons. But the Spurs’ championship hopes were dashed after an epic Heat finish, led by a headband-less James scoring 18 points in the final quarter and overtime. Oh, and there was that unbelievable three by Jesus Shuttlesworth himself, Mr. Ray Allen, to force the overtime. And when the smoke cleared and dust settled at the end of the instant classic, all that remained was Game Seven. Unfortunately for the Spurs, they left all they had on the American Airlines floor in Game Six. Manu Ginobili said it best when asked how his team would respond for the emotional final game. “I have no clue how we’re going to be reenergized. I’m devastated,” said Ginobili. And Ginobili’s words would prove more than telling. Despite a heroic effort from the ageless wonder, Tim Duncan, and the rest of the
exhausted Spurs in Game Seven, the Heat were too much. There are plenty of moments that San Antonio can dwell on. For instance, why wasn’t Tony Parker in on that crucial fourth quarter possession? What if Duncan had tied it with that hook shot in the key? Who did Ginobili owe money to (because he played like he was throwing that game)? But in the end, they fell at the mercy of the King and his court of knights (Wade and Bosh) and jesters (Birdman and Mike Miller). A dominant regular season by the Miami Heat made us question if there would even be competition on their way to a second-straight title. Thankfully, the Spurs proved to be worthy opponents and pushed the Heat to the brink of elimination. With a busy offseason looming, we may see some changes to the Heat as we know them. But as of now, LeBron hasn’t been entirely inaccurate on his prediction upon his Miami arrival: It might not just be a matter of winning a ring, but how many?
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