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‘Jabberwocking,’ a study of speech vs. intelligence in birds

The highs and lows of WWE’s Anchorage house show

Annual beard and mustache face-off at UAA By Jacob Holley-Kline Contributor

Since the dawn of humanity, facial hair has adorned powerful leaders and intellectuals. To celebrate this heritage, the Student Union is holding the 3rd annual Beard and ‘Stache competition next month. “You can expect a lot of beards. ... Uaually they’re a grizzly beard,” said SU Student Manager Elyse Bowler. The grizzly beard category is the most popular out of seven classifications which also include

chops, mustache, partial beard, freestyle, baby beard and ladies’ fake beard and mustache. The competition was first held in 2010. The showcase gained popularity the following year, and as many as nine beardsmen took part in any given category. Noting a lack of facial hair showcases at the university, UAA alumna Sarena Hackenmiller organized the first event. “She knows all the people from the Southcentral Beard and Mustache Club,” said Bowler. The club was founded in 2003 to extend the Mr. Fur Face competition at the Miner’s and Trapper’s Ball into a year-round exhibition. The club currently has 56 members. SEE BEARDS PAGE 5

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Public meeting about UAA extension project

Seawolves rally for a tie with #14 MSU Mavericks By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor

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By J. Almendarez Executive Editor

A public meeting is taking place tonight to discuss the University Lake Drive Extension Project. The current proposal is designed to extend and upgrade University Lake Drive, adjacent to UAA, to University Drive at Alaska Pacific University.

An APU Master Plan for the campus was released last year and states that the construction is taking place on endowed land granted to it by the Municipality of Anchorage, or MOA, in a 2005 federal grant for transportation enhancements. A press release from the MOA states that the project is designed to increase access and circulation through APU. It also addresses ways the construction will affect a variety of issues such as the University Lake Dog Park, ski trails and

the environment. The meeting takes place from 4-7 p.m. tonight at the Municipality of Anchorage Planning and Development Center at 4700 Elmore Rd. For more information about the project, visit http://www.dowlhkm.com/projects/ulakedrive/index.html. For complete coverage of the public meeting and construction updates, visit http://thenorthernlight.org or read next week’s print edition on stands Jan. 29.

The Seawolf hockey team used a late game push Friday night to turn a potential 3-1 loss into a 3-3 tie with the 14th-ranked Minnesota State Mavericks. Down 3-1 in the final minutes of the third period, the Seawolves capitalized on a power play by slapping in a goal at the 16:49 mark. Freshman forward Blake Tatchell was the man behind the shot, registering his fourth goal on the season. The Seawolves sounded the buzzer again 40 seconds later. This time freshman forward Bobby Murphy logged the score. The goal was Murphy’s first in his young career with the Seawolves, and it couldn’t have come at better time. These goals had one thing in common: They both came off of passes served up by freshman defensemen Blake Leask. The overtime period secured the draw. There were a couple close calls at the Seawolves’ net, but they protected well and avoided a sudden death loss. The Seawolves’ initial goal was scored by freshman forward Hayden Trupp on an assist from senior forward Daniel Naslund. Naslund was the only non-freshman to contribute a point Friday. Things got chippy in the third period and three players from each team spent time in the box. Chances are there would have been fists thrown had the refs not stepped in. A tie is not a win. But for the Seawolves, the positives from this game certainly outSEE RALLY PAGE 13

Cash up for grabs at debate tournament International award-winning debate team hosts intramural tournament open to all UAA students By J. Almendarez Executive Editor

The University of Alaska debate team is giving away money. How much money? That depends on how hard people duke it out with each other in the sixth annual Cabin Fever Debates tournament. Steve Johnson, director of the Seawolf debate program, said a total of $2,000 are up for grabs for outstanding teams and individuals during the event. The winning team of two is awarded $1,000. The semifinalist team and top individual speaker win $100, and the finalist team is awarded $200. The remaining sum of money will be distributed through various other awards. “It’s an outreach effort,” Johnson said. He said the tournament is open to the first 32 teams of two people who register online at http://www.uaa.alaska. edu/seawolfdebate/CabinFeverDebates/ registration.cfm. While single applicants are accepted,

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priority is given to duos. Johnson recommends that individuals wanting to participate should seek a debate partner on the group’s Facebook page, which can be found by typing “2013 Cabin Fever Debates” into the Facebook search bar. He said each pair of teams is assigned to debate for or against a topic and given a week to prepare their speeches. “They’re not necessarily arguing from their own convictions,” he said. While the Seawolf debate team is mostly known for their national and international competitive success, Johnson said the Cabin Fever Debates were created to give other students a taste of the art of debate which includes informed advocacy, persuasion and critical thinking. He said there are usually at least two former UAA debate team members on hand to judge the competition, chiefly focusing on one’s persuasiveness while arguing points and the debater’s ability to convince an audience of a particular perspective. One of this year’s judges is Amie Stanley. She is a UAA graduate with a degree in political science and marketing and former

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Aurora Dordan makes her points during last year’s Cabin Fever Debate tournament.

UAA debate team member who has placed in national and international competitions. “I love the Cabin Fever Debates. It’s one of my really big passions,” she said. Stanley earned a spot on the UAA competitive debate team after winning the

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Cabin Fever Debates in 2008 one of her professors offered extra credit to students who participated. After graduating from UAA last spring, she accepted a job offer to be the team’s SEE DEBATE PAGE 3

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Lost: Tonsils and socks

By Evan Dodd Contributor

I recently wrote pieces of a humor column while in a horribly altered state after the removal of my tonsils and other fun things. This is not that column. That column has been banned by the Federal Communications Commission for containing some of the most lewd, vulgar and incredibly longwinded and confusing metaphors this side of Amsterdam. But, in an effort to avoid wasting all of my medicallyhigh musings, I’ll use this column to decipher some of the greatest hits of my Christmas delirium. Take for example this little gem I found illegibly scribbled on the inside of my new “Lost” DVD box set: “Remind me where I hid the magic socks that healed my throat tonsils.” Yes, “throat tonsils.” I was not well. I can only assume that note was in reference to the fantastic hospital super-socks that had built in traction to prevent me from busting my ass while I did the “dead fish flop” across the room after recovering from anesthesia. I distinctly remember excitedly pleading with the nurse to let me keep the socks after the surgery. This is rather odd in retrospect because I have absolutely no recollection of where my hospital gown went or how I got my pants back on. That pants thing should really stop happening. Sometime after my recovery I was eventually able to locate the “magic socks” nestled deep within the back corner of my underwear drawer, wrapped around an aging bag of catnip. Because that makes perfect sense. The next semi-profound thought came through the creation of a Microsoft Word document created at the height of my madness that I inexplicably copied to my desktop 25 times. In bolded text in the center of the page laid a message that begged me, “Tell your economics professor that he should teach a class on the economy of ‘Lost!’” Given that I’m rather attached to my current major and non-catastrophic grade point average, I think I’ll keep that nugget of wisdom to myself. Additionally, unless we’re planning to study the exchange rate of four mangos for every one plot hole on Lost, I doubt we have enough mate-

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rial to fill a semester. There was a great deal of clean-up to do after my recovery as I decided to rearrange all of my things and hide them for myself to find in the future. Skimming over the incoherent journal entries, supposedly witty one-liners and poorly Photoshopped images of David Hasselhoff flying on a sloth; the last truly great remnant of my experience was found scribbled on a napkin tucked under my medicine bottle. On that napkin is what I guess was an early revision of an Orange Rhymes With column. I say “guess” because it was a napkin filled nonsensical profanities, song lyrics about narwhals and what appeared to be a preemptive eulogy for Charlie Sheen. I also seem to have blown my nose with it at some point. After some deliberation and a brief consultation with my

therapist, we concluded that it might just be unsuitable to print. It was promptly given a Viking funeral with the highest honors I could muster. I lit it on fire and flushed it down the toilet. It seemed like a good idea, probably because the medication wasn’t quite out of my system. So here I am tonsil-less, many pounds lighter and endowed with the incredible ability to slip between the bars of jail cells and zoos. I’ve spent approximately zero time preparing for the new semester, and I have no idea where my magic socks have gone. Do not to worry, because I’ve never been one to let the stress of a new semester overwhelm me. Now to find those socks.

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Tim Truer consults with teammate Erik Woebler at last year’s Cabin Fever Debate.

assistant debate coach. But not all first experiences are so successful. Jaron Saturnino, psychology and political science junior, won last year’s top speaker and the Quianna Clay Prize for Excellent in Debating. His first Cabin Fever experience was less than perfect though. “I did a Cabin Fever two years ago and that was terrible and humiliating,” he said. He had a speech prepared for his opening argument, but the opposing team spoke first and destroyed all his points in the first turn. What was different the second time around? “I spent a lot more time researching and was prepared to be flexible,” he said. Current members of the competitive UAA debate team and UAA debate team alumni will also be on hand to help coach teams for the event. “There are a lot of people really enthusiastic about helping people

learn to debate,” Johnson said. Last January, the Seawolf debate team ranked second in the World Universities Debating Championships at De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. They placed second only to Yale University, surpassing prestigious schools such as Harvard and Cornell Universities. They were also rated ninth in the world in the 2012 World Debate Council Rankings, which includes renowned schools in their ranking, such as Oxford University in England and the University of Sydney in Australia. The best tip that can be given to newbies who might aspire to compete internationally one day? “Public speaking will always be terrifying so don’t worry about it,” Saturnino said. Participants must be a UAA undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in at least six credit hours. Visit http://www. uaa.alaska.edu/seawolfdebate/ CabinFeverDebates/index.cfm for more information, or call Johnson at 907-786-4391.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

Hippie loaf and dirty mashed potatoes make a clean meal

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Hippie loaf

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COLLEGE Dirty mashed potatoes 2 Russet potatoes or 6 red potatoes, cubed ½ cup fat free milk 2 tbsp garlic salt 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp parsley Serves 2 ~192 calories per serving

1 loaf pan 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large carrot, peeled and rinsed 2 celery stalks, washed and shredded 1 cup brown mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 3 tbsp whole-wheat flour 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp ketchup Serves 4 190 calories per serving Recipe from HappyHerbivore.com

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It sounds like the dinner of Woodstock. If only Woodstock attendees had ovens, a fresh supply of vegetables, people sober enough to cook — okay, so maybe not the dinner of Woodstock. Nonetheless, this cleverly named meal resonates with the health-conscious knowledge of modern day science, and more importantly, it tastes phenomenal. Now that this meal is properly hyped, readers should know that, despite lessons learned from previous cooking endeavors, I have once again gone at this recipe without all the ingredients necessary and with little knowledge about food or cooking. Welcome to the Cooking in College weekly feature!

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. One should then bring two cups of water to a boil and add 1 cup of quinoa to it. This will produce quite a bit of quinoa — way too much quinoa for the recipe. I forgot that quinoa expands as it’s cooked, and the recipe calls for one up of cooked quinoa. I’m willing to bet that about 1/3 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of water will produce about a cup of the grain cooked. Pull the pot off the burner when the beads are slightly translucent with a pearl-colored ring around them. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables needed. The recipe calls for shredded vegetables, but finely dicing them works too. This was also a great time to me realize that there wasn’t any minced garlic, soy sauce or ketchup in the refrigerator or pantry. Honestly, I knew I didn’t have ketchup. I’m just not a fan of the condiment. I had a bad experience with ketchup once and have never been able to recover. I intended to stop by a fast food joint on the way home from the grocery store to steal two packets, but I forgot. Yes, my ketchup experience runs that deep. So I substituted a tablespoon of Chalula instead because they’re both kind of red, they’re both condiments and I really like Chalula. I substituted a tablespoon of my roommate’s teriyaki sauce for the soy sauce because they look the same and sort of smell the same. And for the minced garlic, I used garlic salt instead. Once substitutions are made for the absent ingredients, put all ingredients for the hippie loaf in a large bowl and mash them together. For me, this means just mushing ingredients together with my hands because it gets the job done. Then, put the mash into a loaf pan and pack it down firmly with a spatula. Place the pan in the oven for 45 minutes to one hour or until the meal is brown and firm. That’s what the instructions say anyway. My loaf was in the oven for almost two hours before it was done.

Then, remove the loaf and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes. It will become firmer as it cools. While the entree is baking, boil a large pot of water for the dirty mashed potatoes. As the water boils, rinse the potatoes and cut them into cubes. When the water is boiling, add the potatoes and allow them to cook for about 10 minutes. The potatoes are ready to be drained when they begin to feel soft as they’re stirred. Dump the potatoes back into the pot after they’re drained and add a ½ cup of milk. For creamier mashed potatoes, add more milk. I like mine thick and chunky, though. Begin mashing the potatoes with a fork and adjust the milk measurement accordingly. Then, carefully add the spices. The operative word in the previous sentence is “carefully.” The original recipe called for spices to be added “to taste.” That involves tasting the potatoes as they’re being mashed. I skipped that step and just add a tablespoon of everything, except the garlic. Again, I substituted two tablespoons of minced garlic with garlic salt. Ultimately, that meant I added two tablespoons of garlic salt and one tablespoon of table salt to mashed potatoes that were supposed to serve two people. It was delicious but way too salty. I didn’t want to eat it, but it was so salty-good I kept eating it. It’s a complicated emotion. Either way I recommend going easy on the salt. After the potatoes are mashed, take them off the burner and wait for the main course to be done. I don’t know why my hippie loaf took nearly twice as long to cook as was instructed, but either way, the end product was delicious. And there’s hardly any guilt involved with eating this meal because of the large amount of vegetables used and the proteinpacked carbs chosen. Plus, the reheat value is excellent. This is a recipe I’d recommend to anyone.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

BEARDS: When beards collide continued from cover

Participants line up to be judged at last year’s Beard and ‘Stache Competition.

One member of the club, Doug Renfro, took home 1st place in last year’s competition. He will serve as a judge at next month’s event. Many hopeful competitors meander around the campus. One such hopeful is computer science sophomore Buster Newsham. “I’m too lazy to shave it off,” says Newsham, who has a chin curtain beard dressing his face. “But I prefer a small beard,” he said. Why have a Beard and ‘Stache competition at all? “It was one of (Hackenmiller’s) passions. ... It was

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already in Anchorage, but she brought it to UAA,” said Bowler. She hopes for up to nine competitors in any given category this year. “I’m hoping it will get bigger and better,” said Bowler. The 3rd annual Beard and ‘Stache competition is free for student competitors and $10 for non-students. The event is Feb. 27 in the Student Union. Competitors arrive at 6 p.m and the event begins at 7 p.m. Register to compete at the Student Union Information Desk or online at http://www. uaatix.com.

What is so healthy about garlic and onions? Can they truly prevent you from sickness?

By Kate Lindsley Contributor

Many naturopathic practitioners have supported the alternative remedy of garlic and onion supplementation. Some suggest that merely leaving sliced onion on the counter will keep sickness at bay. Even the Moldovan army bolstered its soldiers with rations of garlic and onion during the H1N1 flu outbreak of 2009, due to beliefs that the foods had a direct impact on the soldiers’ health. In an essay published in the Journal of the National Medical Association, Dr. Tariq Abdullah calls for supplementation of Echinacea (an herb shown to have anti-germ properties) and garlic to the typical regimen of flu vaccinations and hand-washing to prevent the next major flu epidemic. Species in the genus Allium — which which are related to and include garlic and onion — are credited for this successful alternative therapy. Also within the Allium genus are elephant garlic, shallot and chives. According to Kyu Hang Kyung of Sejong University in the Republic of Korea, members of the Allium genus possess the biochemical ability to inhibit the growth and proliferation of most bacteria, viruses,

fungi and parasites. These plants can even work against antimicrobial-resistant strains of bacteria and can work with standard antimicrobials, such as penicillin, to increase germ-fighting power. That is some serious scientific evidence to back up this naturopathic remedy. After establishing the viability of this alternative therapy, there remains the question of how to put it into use. Many people don’t like the taste of raw onions and eating pure cloves of garlic leaves you stinky for a week. One option is to make a soup. Stew five white onions in a pot with a clove of garlic and simmer down with your choice of broth. Dash in choice herbs and spices (my favorites are oregano and sage) and serve while warm. There is one indirect effect of eating garlic and onions. Their lingering odors keep people from getting too close to you, and proximity to your peers is directly related to the contagion of sickness. If you can keep people from being constantly cozied up to you, then the chance of avoiding the common cold or flu are significantly raised Now back to that old wives’ tale of leaving a cut onion in the house to prevent the flu, mentioned in the beginning of the article. The story goes that if you cut an onion and leave it on your counter, it’ll

absorb the bad air and germs to prevent you from breathing them in. Proponents of this notion say that when the onion turns brown or black, it is from absorbing all of the bacteria and fungus. This is totally false. The brown and black colorations are a sign of the natural decay process, which can occur without humanhosted germs. The myth originates from the age of the Bubonic plague, and if an onion

could have stopped that from spreading, history would be quite different. Not only will leaving cut onions on your counter not trap viruses or bacteria, but it’ll stink up your kitchen and no one will come visit you. However, if you roast a clove of garlic and put it on a pizza, you’ll have people come and wait hours to eat your food. Just ask Moose’s Tooth.

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‘Jabberwocking,’ a study of speech vs. intelligence Artist Karen Bondarchuk’s work explores a different conclusion about how language separates animals from humans

By Heather Hamilton A&E Editor

It has been said that the thing truly setting humans apart from animals is the use of language, and that using language indicates a higher level of intelligence. tKaren Bondarchuk, an associate professor of art at Western Michigan University, doesn’t agree. “More and more I think that social scientists, philosophers and biologists are really understanding that animals have very, very sophisticated ways of being,” she said. Much of Bondarchuk’s artistic work focuses on crows and ravens, and it is a survey of her drawings of them that is housed in UAA’s Kimura Art Gallery. The show, “Jabberwocking,” explores the intelligence of these birds. “It’s work that’s dealing with the idea of communication and how language can be an unreliable way in which we talk about animals,” Bondarchuk said. “As much as anything, it’s about language and ideas around communication.” Crows and ravens can recognize human faces and associate them with the individual’s potential to bring them danger. Bondarchuk explained that the Jungle Crow population in Japan is booming in cities due to large amounts of garbage, and the birds are so bothersome (downing Internet lines, causing power outages, carrying small animals out of zoos) the Japanese often gas them. The birds learned to recognize this danger by memorizing the faces of those who do the gassing and have begun creating fake nests to mislead them. It is examples like this that drive Bond-

archuk’s concept. “There’s a bird biologist named John Marzluff who’s talked a lot about how crows and ravens have co-evolved with humans, wherein, we do one thing, they see that one thing and do another thing. Then, we see that something and do another thing in response to that, and it’s this kind of elaborate dance between us,” she said. Bondarchuk and UAA art Professor Hugh McPeck first approached UAA art history professor Charles “Sean” Licka, in August 2012 about showing the “Jabberwocking” exhibit in the Kimura Gallery. McPeck and Bondarchuk met through their shared involvement in “Birds in Art,” an annual traveling art exhibit, over the years. “I got to know Hugh, and I said, ‘You know, I’ve always wanted to see Alaska and have an exhibition,’ and so he spoke with Dr. Licka and we went from there,” Bondarchuk said. The show in the Kimura Gallery almost included some of Bondarchuk’s large rubber raven sculptures, but their size made them difficult to accommodate. “He (McPeck) was interested in showing the rubber material ravens that she pro-

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duced, the three dimensional objects, but we decided not to do that. We decided that it would be more effective to show the drawings,” Licka said. The large sculptures may not be on display, but Bondarchuk’s drawings occupy plenty of space. “You walk in and you see these ravens that are eight feet high, four feet across, and various other sorts of things,” Licka said. “I think (students) will find a lot of humor and various kinds of narrative structures that she sets up in her body of work. She characterizes these ravens in very marvelous ways.” Bondarchuk hopes that students who see her show will reconsider their perceptions on human and animal communication, the intelligence of crows and ravens and ana-

lyze world culture itself. “Depending on the culture one comes from, crows and ravens are worshipped. They’re maligned. They are polarizing characters,” she said. “People either really love them or really hate them, and there doesn’t tend to be a middle ground.” “Jabberwocking” will be on display until Feb. 8 in the Kimura Art Gallery Room # on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be an evening reception tomorrow from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free parking is available at the Fine Arts Building after 5 p.m. For more information about the artist, visit her website at http://www.karenbondarchuk.com.

Tasteless internet users, a fearless kind By Heather Hamilton A&E Opinion

Last month, tragedy struck Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT, when a gunman killed 20 young students and six educators. Jan. 15, 20 students sang “Over the Rainbow” on “Good Morning America” and released the song online to raise money for the United Way of Western Connecticut in remembrance of their peers. Naturally, someone on the internet had to be a jerk about all the support the song has received. On iTunes, the song has been given enough five-star ratings and supportive comments to fill 11 full pages. On page 12, two individuals each gave one star ratings, one apparently doing it for fun, and the other being downright nasty, saying, “None of these reviews talk about the music (with few exceptions). Everyones just patting themselves on the back for spending 1.29 on last months headline.” Punctuation errors aside — which I find offensive enough — who does this person think he or she is? The point of the song isn’t to be Grammy material. It is to pay tribute to lives lost in a grotesque act of violence. And the many supportive comments aren’t people “patting themselves on the back,” as user JboogieTheBoogie claims, but instead are people who were touched by the song. These people want the children and their families to know that others are still thinking of them, and they are willing to stand up and support their memory. The comment may not be as horrible as many on the internet, but it’s still uncalled for. What’s the purpose of being cruel? An extreme example of this online cruelty is the story

of Ulanda Williams, the woman who recently fell through a slab of sidewalk into a basement in New York City. Williams is a large woman, with reports stating that she is anywhere between 300 and 400 pounds. Most online comments on the various reports claim that she wouldn’t have fallen through in the first place if she weighed less. Here’s the deal though; it was a 4-by-6 foot slab of sidewalk, and she was only standing on it for about 10 seconds while waiting for a bus. Two people of my size would have broken it. Three or four kids might have done the same if they were standing there in her place as well. The fact of the matter is that the sidewalk should have held her up without a problem. Inspectors from the New York City Department of Buildings state that faulty steel doors and a loose staircase caused the safety hazard and go so far as to state that there are even more violations that haven’t been addressed. All this information is readily available in the story, but most Internet haters only focus on the fact that the victim of the fall happens to be large. And they berate her for it. One comment on the Huffington Post website goes so far as to say, “They should leave her in to fill the gap.” Really? Is this OK? Is this socially acceptable? Or is our society so empowered by the ability to hide behind usernames that people can throw common social graces to the wind and still think of ourselves as decent people? This form of bullying and general disregard for people is never OK — not in person and not online. It doesn’t matter if the comment is as tame as JboogieTheBoogie’s comment on iTunes or as horrible as the many regarding Williams and her weight. It is both tactless and tasteless to make them. Hiding behind anonymous usernames makes the action cowardly as well. Be better than that. Because people from all walks of life deserve better than that.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

DRINK REVIEW

ALBUM REVIEW

Surprisingly vibrant ale, for a Dead Guy at least

A$AP Rocky’s swag delivers on newest ‘Long. Live. A$AP’ By Felipe Godoy Diaz Contributor

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When in doubt, ask a waiter — even if the darkest brew he or she has to offer is an ale, don’t turn it down. The brew might surprise you. Dead Guy is lighter ale, and for those who almost exclusively prefer darker beers, ale like this typically won’t cut it. But with Dead Guy, Rogue Ales somehow manages to pack in enough flavor and robustness to give this brew the ability to hold its own in a mixed crowd. The deep honey color is complimented by a barely perceptible undertone of sweet scent. The taste confirms the sweetness, but is also bold and full of a malty flavor

that carries well down the tongue. The taste of hops hits at the middle and blends with the sweet malt rather than taking over. The aftertaste is what is expected of a lighter beer. It lingers in the form of an airy malt, but it is easily washed out by water (which will be needed after drinking a pint). It isn’t overbearing either. Rogue Ales is a great brand of brews to check into, complete with a wide range of porters and stouts. But even if you aren’t a fan of lighter fare, don’t overlook the Dead Guy. He packs a bite of his own. Brew: Dead Guy Ale Brewery: Rogue Ales, Newport, OR ABV: 6.6%

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Beta Love: Ra Ra Riot’s new electronic embrace

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KRUA Station Manager After three years, New York-based band Ra Ra Riot is back with “Beta Love.” Unfortunately, there is a constant reminder the band is going through a little bit of a genre identity crisis. This is partly because of the departure of cellist Alexandra Lawn last February. Instead of resting on their musical morals, Ra Ra Riot decided to reinvent their sound entirely and close the door on their baroque pop roots. Lawn’s absence provides her former cohorts an opportunity to test the waters of electro-pop. This explains why it sounds like a love album made for a broken-hearted astronaut floating in the abyss of space. What’s a band to do with one violin? Use more synthesizers but have rare moments for violinist Rebecca Zeller to remind listeners of the band’s previous compositions, such as 2008’s “The Rhumb Line”

and 2010’s “The Orchard”. She is featured on “When I Dream,” “That Much,” “Angel, Please” and “It Is Too Much.” The songs are reminiscent of Ra Ra Riot’s previous orchestra infused sound before their refocus. The first track, “Dance with Me,” is an upbeat ode to a romantic interest as lead singer Wes Miles emphatically repeats “I wanna be your toy.” The sound is a little chaotic and sets the standard for the rest of the album. Another gem is “What I Do.” Fans of the band Hot Chip will find this track to be a quick favorite. The song features a breakoff from the bass-driven intro into a melodic serenade by Miles that is backed up by a series of witty piano chords. The album’s title track is the epitome of Ra Ra Riot’s sound condensed into one song. The lyric, “I might be a prototype, but we’re both real inside. Would you take me up this time?” gives hope to those in the continuous pursuit of love. “Beta Love” is worth a close listen. Do not be disappointed by the evidence that they are not the band they use to be. It’s a strong effort to feel the void of Lawn. The synthesizers are valiant effort, but the entire album leaves more to be desired. Check out the “Beta Love” music video on Youtube at http://bit.ly/13VIJsO

Artist: Ra Ra Riot Album: Beta Love Label: Barsuk Records Released: Jan. 22, 2013

In late 2011, Rakim Mayers uploaded a music video on to YouTube that would change his music career forever. The song “Purple Swag” became an internet sensation and has over 18 million hits. Mayers, known as A$AP Rocky, originates from the neighborhoods in Harlem, but his music is heavily influenced by Houston, TX, “chopped and screwed” genre of hip-hop, which is characterized by a slowed down and atmospheric sound. After a year of hype and guest features in 2012, A$AP Rocky has released his awaited debut album, “LongLiveA$AP.” The album captures Rocky’s trill persona while delivering a wide range of recognizable musical features. The album takes off with a with the dark track “Long Live A$AP,” which incorporates a range of sound effects from thunder clashing, gun cocks and cash registers to give the song a grim feel. The lead single, “Goldie,” shows off a confident Rocky rapping on everything from his “haters” to high priced fashion, a trend that is continuous through the album. Other songs on the album feature guest artists. “Hell” includes indie electronic artist Santigold, and “I Come Apart” features Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine. “Fuckin’ Problems” is rounded out by high-profile rappers Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar. The strangest collaboration on “LongLiveA$AP” comes from dubstep artist Skrillex on the song “Wild for the Night.” While it may seem like a bizarre combination, the duo work surprisingly well together, with beaming lasers and an underlying reggae instrumental. The song delivers a comprise for fans of both genres. By far the most impressive song on the album is “1 Train.” The posse track features a long list of up-and-coming rappers, such

as Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson and Big K.R.I.T. The song “1 Train” is highlighted by an orchestral instrumental that possesses a sense of a grand and eminent spectacle, especially by the repetitive loop of dramatic strings in the background. The album includes tracks that can be accessible to fans of any genre while indulging the listener in A$AP Rocky’s rhymes. Although A$AP Rocky may not be one of the most profound lyricists, his charisma and bravado are what pushes his music forward. Admittedly, his “look how much money and women I have” cliche can get tiresome after awhile. Despite this, the overall production and guest features are really impressive and impact the album on a positive note. While the radio singles will sell commercially, there are plenty of overlooked tracks that are worth a listen. Artist: A$AP Rocky Album: Long.Live.A$AP Label: A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, RCA Released: Jan. 15, 2012

OPINION

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

ILLUSTRATION BY CASEY KLEEB

Free money for UAA students By TNL Staff Editorial

The government wants to give you free money. Well, in most cases they do. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is designed to help relieve the financial burden of college expenses people face and nearly every college attendee can apply for it. There are some stipulations to qualify for the aid. Among other requirements are: demonstrating financial

need, being a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and enrollment or accepted enrollment as a student in an eligible degree or certificate program. But don’t sweat the details. The Department of Education website states that financial aid is not determined solely on income, and factors such as GPAs and age are not considered at all. As a matter of fact, the government offers about $125 billion in financial aid yearly. But the amount of aid available isn’t limitless. According to the website, http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/

fafsa, some federal student aid programs are available on a first come-first serve basis, so it pays to fill out the FAFSA early. So don’t wait or let self-doubt stop you from applying for financial aid. Applications began being accepted at the beginning of the year and will continue to be accepted for the 2013-2014 school year until June 30, 2014 at midnight. For more information about the FAFSA, visit http:// www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm or visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance at the University Mall at 3901 Old Seward Highway.

Federal Stafford loan repayment not impossible for students in the know By David C. Smith

Human Services Graduate Student In recent weeks, several of the leading news magazines have been featuring stories about the huge amount of soaring student loan debt and increasing loan defaults; primarily on the federal governments Stafford Loan Program. The national total for all student loans exceeded $956 billion this fall and now exceeds one trillion dollars. The repayments on 11 percent of all student loans were 90 or more days behind, up from 8.9 percent at the end of June, a rate that now exceeds all American credit cards. Here in Alaska, the 2009 3-year official cohort default rate as of Aug. 5, 2012, included 510 former students from all State of Alaska educational institutions combined. The 2010 number for UAA in the current 2010 3-year cohort is 8.1 percent of all Stafford loans are currently in default. In 2014 the government will be issuing figures for a 4-year cohort default rate. Nearly all current student loans — 93 percent — are made directly by the government, which asks little or nothing about the borrower’s ability to repay or what sort of education they intend to pursue. As a current UAA student, you should be interested in the federally funded Pell Grant, Stafford Loans and the Perkins Loan Program. President Obama championed easy-to-get loans during the recent presidential campaign, calling higher education “an economic imperative in the 21st century.” We now have nationally over 374,940 former college students or recent graduates in default on their Stafford student loan obligations. To be in default by definition you must be 270 days or more behind on your scheduled repayment plan. Stafford student loan recipients get an Internet counseling session as part of their annual loan application on FAFSA and an “exit-counseling” as they approach graduation. Additionally, most universities provide a companion faceto-face counseling session under a federal student loan management program called “Default Prevention and Management: A Plan for Student and School Success.” The University of Alaska does not appear to be actively counseling its current student population on Stafford loan options. Unlike most other types of consumer credit, student debt is extremely difficult to discharge in bankruptcy. After falling behind on repayments, a borrower typically finds it harder to obtain other types of consumer loans, or can do so at higher interest rates. Unfortunately many of the Stafford Loans involve a guarantee by the parent or grandparent under a program called Plus Loans. This feature makes the guarantee or additionally responsible for all loan repayment. Total undergraduate student Stafford loans are capped at $57,500 and total graduate student loans under the Stafford plan may amount to $138,000 for undergraduate and graduate loans combined. The maximum annual graduate degree Stafford loan is capped at $20,500 per school year. Since the end of 2007, just before the financial crisis hit, total student debt (primarily Stafford) has grown by more than 56 percent nationally, adjusted for inflation; during that same timeframe, overall household debt — including mortgages, student loans, auto loans and credit cards — fell by 18 percent nationally. Some articles suggest that student debt could be at the center of the next financial crisis in the U.S. What is saddest about this pending crisis is that it will likely impact millions of student borrowers throughout their lives and many parents and grandparents that have co-signed their

children’s student loan packages. In 2010, about one in five households in the U.S. had a student loan-related debt of over $26,000. The UAA had 1,976 Stafford student loans for repayment in 2008 with 100 (5 percent) in default; with the State of Alaska average now being above 8.2 percent. Typically the “private” college student loans have a much higher student loan default rate when compared with public (state) universities. Kaplan University and University of Phoenix, both large private universities have default rates almost twice as high as the typical state university. When we look at the various repayment options currently available to Alaskan students; we have the following six options for repayment of federal student loans: 1.) Standard Repayment: Under this plan you will pay a fixed monthly amount for a loan term of up to 10 years. There is a $50 minimum monthly payment. 2.) Extended Repayment: This plan is like the standard repayment, but allows a loan term of 12 to 30 years, depending on the total amount borrowed. 3.) Graduated Repayment: Unlike the standard and extended repayment plans, this plan starts off with lower payments which gradually increase every two years. The loan term is 12 to 30 years. 4.) Income-contingent Repayment: Payments under this plan are based on the borrower’s income and the total amount of debt. The loan term is up to 25 years. 5.) Income-sensitive Repayment: This plan pegs the monthly payments to a percentage of gross monthly income and the loan term is 10 years. 6.) Income-based Repayment: The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 introduced incomebased repayment as a generous alternative to income-sensitive and income-contingent repayment, starting on July 1, 2009. It limits your repayment at 15 percent of monthly

income. All six plans are available for federal student loans, but only the first three plans are available for student/parent loans. These are primarily both Stafford and Perkins loans. Assuming you borrow a total of $20,000 at 6.8 percent interest; switching from a Standard 10 year repayment to a 20 year Extended Repayment plan would decrease your monthly payments from $230.16 to $152.87 with a substantial increase in total interest paid. If you were to take a relatively low-paying position in an impoverished high need area; your payments could be substantially reduced to as low as $50 per month under the Income-based Repayment Plan. On Dec. 21, 2012, a seventh option became available: Pay as you earn. It is based upon your discretionary income and family size; and was designed for today’s poor job market. Low wage earners may end up with payments of no more than 10 percent of monthly discretionary income and/ or almost no monthly repayment and the payment schedule may be seen at many sites if you Google “pay as you earn student loans.” In searching the Internet under FinAid/Loans/Repayment Plans; you will find calculators which will give you three repayment options side by side for comparative purposes. The Internet has an additional site that is “university specific” for loan default at: http://www.student loan default.findthedata.org. If you have a Stafford, now is the time to look at your repayment options; not 270 days after you miss your first scheduled repayment. Search the Internet; the U.S. Department of Education Default Prevention and Management Team makes available a lot of valuable information to keep you on track. Better yet, “know before you owe” is still good advice.

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TNL gets a facelift By TNL Staff In the past year, The Northern Light has been through a lot of changes. There were times when there was no executive or managing editor; times when writers had to put all hands on deck and design, take photos and draw graphics for the newspaper; and times when staffers were still working on the newspaper at 3 a.m. Those days are over. Last semester, TNLers came together and became more organized and more professional. They recruited and trained more writers, photographers and artists to make this facet of student media the best it can possibly be. In the midst of the internal growth at TNL, it came to our attention that during the staffing changes that have taken place,

some elements of the newspaper’s design have become lost, forgotten or dated. TNL editors came to the collective decision that a redesign is a great way to give the newspaper a facelift. So over the winter break and before school started, editors and writers created templates and ideas to create TNL’s new look. We also consulted professionals from the field of journalism who volunteered their own time to mentor us students. The result is what you have in your hand. This redesign is mostly complete, but look for a few possible tweaks in the coming weeks as we decide what worked well and what didn’t. In the meantime, keep your news tips coming and support your college newspaper in the best way you can — by reading it.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, In just three years a remarkable and inspiring effort has taken root at UAA. Known as the TAPESTRY program, this effort brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities, academic professionals and community volunteers to assist with addressing the unique challenges faced by college students with intellectual disabilities. But I write not just to sing the praises of those endeavoring for the success of this effort. I also write to ask for those with a similar interest or commitment to join

us. We need students to serve as peer mentors for the Spring 2013 semester. If you see the potential for new friends and even more new opportunities to learn then peer mentorship is probably right for you. And it could count for internship, practicum or service learning credit as well. If you are interested in being a TAPESTRY mentor give us a call at 907-786-6038 or visit us in Proffesional Studies 212L.

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Slippery walkways and bruises on campus By Nita Mauigoa

Assistant Features Editor It’s January and the campus is an icy, slippery mess. On my first day back at school, my husband dropped me off at the walkway leading to the Beatrice McDonald Hall, by West Campus Drive. It looked more like a mirror. Students waved their arms wildly in the air while trying to keep balance. Some slid. Others complained loudly about the icy pathways. I took two steps and started break dancing before I slid and slammed my arm into the ice, catching my fall. I spent the evening in the Providence emergency room, getting x-rays and prescriptions for pain. Fortunately it was a muscle injury and I have no broken bones. Still, it was enough to keep my arm in a sling and my butt out of class. As a reporter, I knew I had to go to the UAA Risk Services Office to report the incident. I knew that if this happened during the day, I could have gone to the Student Health and Counseling Center. Students who take six or more credits automatically pay a fee and have access to this service. And the medication they provide is sold at the same amount is costs the center to but it. They do not make a profit from the prescriptions. I know my resources. But does the average student know these things? During my appointment with a claims manager in the Risk Services Office, I found out that students have not reported concerns or incidents about that particular walkway, even though it has heavy traffic. Yet, in the three years I’ve been here, I’ve had many friends complain about that particular

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icy walkway and others, as well. Some have even slipped and fallen before. Incident reports can be printed out at http://www.alaska.edu/ risksafety/g_forms-library/IncidentRpt.pdf. Fill it out within the first 48 hours of the incident and turn it in to the UAA RIsk Services office at 1815 Bragaw St. The office phone number is 907-786-1140. It felt good to have my concerns heard versus merely complaining about it to my friends. The risk manager took the time to listen to every detail. She also gave me a free pair of “Spikies,” a slip-on foot traction device available for free to UAA employees. I’m still not sure what the end result will be in regard to this incident. But the main point is that I took the time to report it. If you experience the same type of slippery ordeal, don’t just brush it off and move on. Use your voice and speak up. There is always someone on campus ready to listen.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

The highs and lows of WWE’s Anchorage house show

By Thomas McIntyre Sports Editor

Thursday marked the first time the WWE has been in Anchorage since 2005. While the product and talent isn’t as strong as it was back then, the show still delivered. Below are the moments that made me mark-out and the moments that made me hate professional wrestling. Highs Myself and all the other losers who spent over $100 on ringside seats got an earful of Titus O’Neil’s in-ring vocal work. This was a good thing. O’Neil played the crowd well and showed off his taunting prowess. Heath Slater tore it up. He came out and got quick — albeit cheap — heat with some Alaska bashing. Then he put on a decent match against Kofi Kingston. If you aren’t sure who Slater is, just think of the most rock ‘n’ roll dude ever and there you go. Like Mick Jagger — or Mark Wahlberg’s character in Rock Star. Seeing Randy Orton’s tribal ink up close was pretty sick. I usually see it on television and think it’s cool, but man was it breathtaking in person. Speaking of Orton, his match was up there with the best of the night. He joined Team Hell No to take on The Shield in a six-man tag affair. Seth Rollins and Daniel Bryan put on a clinic when they were paired in the ring. Kane did stuff that Kane’s been doing for the last 20 years, and his hair looked faker than ever. Roman Reigns ended the match by getting disqualified for a chair shot, but not before Orton had the chance to steamroll through The Shield after receiving a hot tag. When Orton goes into Apex Predator mode he becomes probably the second or third most dangerous human on earth. More positives from that match were Dean Ambrose’s facial expressions and overall selling ability. He’s great at walking the fine line between over-the-top and genuine. Justin Gabriel finished Curt Hawkins with a killer springboard moonsault. And get this: Curt Hawkins helps train The Rock when The Great One needs to get back into

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The Seawolves were handed a 76-49 loss at the hands of the Northwest Nazarene Crusaders Thursday night. It was a poor shooting night for the Seawolves to say the least. The Seawolves, playing without their leading scorer and floor general Sasha King due to injury, shot under 30 percent from

SPORTS BRIEFS

Seawolves set record for combined GPA ANCHORAGE — University of Alaska Anchorage student-athletes continued their amazing success in the classroom in calendar year 2012, combining for a record grade-point average of 3.20 over the last two semesters. The mark tops last year’s combined GPA of 3.16 and becomes the 16th time in the past 19 years that UAA’s student-athletes have eclipsed a 3.0 GPA. Twelve of UAA’s 13 teams furnished a 3.0 GPA or better, while 158 student-athletes — 70 percent of all Seawolf competitors — were above a 3.0 for the spring and fall of 2012. Of those, 19 earned a perfect 4.0 for the fall 2012 semester. For the fourth year in a row, the women’s ski team was the top-ranked team for spring and fall semesters with a 3.46 GPA.

Manti Te’o girlfriend’s death apparently a hoax

ring shape. He then jobs for Justin Gabriel at house shows. Wrestling is a fun business. Lows It wasn’t a good night for fans that enjoy a heel victory every now and then (me). The booking was awful. I understand the need to pander in wrestling, but matches lose steam when the outcome is obvious. Every face won, and every purist-wrestling fan lost. Randy Orton received a massive pop from the crowd. I couldn’t believe how over he was. You’d think people would have turned on him after all his suspensions for abusing steroids. How can you root for a wrestler who isn’t clean? Sheamus and Wade Barrett had the match of the night. I’m throwing this in the “lows” section because the match of the night featured Sheamus. The WWE creative team can’t be thrilled about Albert Del Rio’s crowd reaction. They put the title on him and have pushed him as a baby face, yet he basically worked his match against Big Show as a heel. Big Show and Del Rio had a solid match (mainly thanks to a couple table spots); however, it’s a little disconcerting when the bad

guy gets a bigger ovation after the final bell. There was a rumor started by me that Undertaker was going to kick off his WrestleMania program at the show. Despite how much sense the move made, it turned out to a lie. I hope Great Khali one day gets his hands on footage of Great Khali wrestling and realizes it’s time to call it a career. The amount of John Cena shirts being worn at the Sullivan Arena was sickening. But don’t get mad at me Cena backers; this is exactly the kind of hate you all have been conditioned to rise above. Lord Tensai, who is currently my favorite wrestler for a whole host of serious and not serious reasons, was absent from the show. I’ll cope but that one cut deep. As I said in the opening sentences, the show was a success. Maybe we were just so thirsty for wrestling up here that a mediocre show was enough to satisfy. I don’t think that was the case, though. Now let’s start the eight year countdown to the next WWE event in Anchorage.

Seawolves struggle against Crusaders By Keon McMillan

the field in the first half. The importance of King was certainly on display. The team didn’t give up in her absence, but it was clear that they missed her 15.7-point and 6.4-assist averages. The Crusaders held the Seawolves under 20 points up to halftime with their stifling defense. And there wasn’t much of a turnaround for the Seawolves in the second half. The Crusaders’ lead didn’t fall under 19 points for the rest of the game.

Guard’s Megan Hingston and Chelsie Luke scored at will for the Crusaders, combining for over half of their team’s total score. Hingston dropped 25 points along with nine rebounds; Luke added 18 points and eight boards for the night. The Seawolves were led by senior forward Alysa Horn, who earned her third double-double of the season and the eighth of her career with 13 points and 12 boards. Sophomore guard Alli

Madison poured in 11 points. Freshman guard Alyssa Hutchins received many looks to score in the game and finished with a career-high eight points, four assists, and three rebounds. Junior guard Kylie Burns posted eight points and six boards. The Seawolves will spend the next two weekends on a four game in-conference road trip. They’ll be back at the Wells Fargo Center Feb. 7 when they face Seattle Pacific University at 7 p.m.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Not long before Notre Dame played Michigan State last fall, word spread that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te’o had lost his grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each other. Te’o’s grandmother did indeed die. His girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, never existed. In a shocking announcement, Notre Dame said Te’o was duped into an online relationship with a woman whose “death” from leukemia was faked by perpetrators of an elaborate hoax. The goal of the scam wasn’t clear, though Notre Dame said it used an investigative firm to dig into the details after Te’o disclosed them three weeks ago. The hoax was disclosed hours after Deadspin.com posted a lengthy story, which reported it could find no record that Kekua ever existed. The story suggests a friend of Te’o may have carried out the hoax and that the football player may have been in on it — a stunning claim against a widely admired All-American who led the most famed program in college football back to the championship game for the first time since 1988.

IOC strips Lance Armstrong of Olympic bronze medal LONDON (AP) — Thirteen years after he stood on the podium in Sydney, Lance Armstrong was stripped of his bronze medal from the 2000 Olympics because of doping. The International Olympic Committee sent a letter to Armstrong on Wednesday night asking him to return the medal, just as it said it planned to do last month. The IOC executive board discussed revoking the medal in December, but delayed a decision until cycling’s governing body notified Armstrong he had been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and all results since 1998. He then had 21 days to appeal. Now that the deadline has expired, the IOC decided to take the medal away. The letter to Armstrong was also sent to the U.S. Olympic Committee, which would collect the medal. Briefs compiled from GoSeawolves.com and the Associated Press by Thomas McIntyre.

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RALLY: UAA team ties with Minnesota State continued from cover

Junior forward Matt Bailey takes a close shot on goal during the second period of the tied game against Minnesota State University, Friday night at the Sullivan Arena.

Senior forward Daniel Naslund tries to get in a shot during the second period against Minnesota State University, Friday at the Sullivan Arena.

weigh the negatives. Bobby Murphy, the frosh who nailed the game-tying goal, agreed with that sentiment. “I feel like it’s a push in the right direction,” said Murphy. “We wanted the win, but we came back from a 3-1 deficit, and I thought we were the better team tonight.” In a season that’s strayed far away from the Seawolves’ expected results, fair credit

The Mavericks close in on a lone Seawolf in the second period of the tied 3-3 game against Minnesota State University, Friday night at the Sullivan Arena.

must be given to the team for staying committed. Murphy was straightforward when asked how the group deals with their struggles. “No one has ever given up,” said Murphy. “Despite our record, we practice hard and never change our attitude.” So many programs fall into slumps because there’s a negative culture that’s cre-

ated — not the Seawolves. In lieu of their down season, they’re still fighting. The Seawolves return from a trip to Wisconsin Feb. 1 in a matchup against Colorado College. As usual, they’ll host their opponent at the Sullivan Arena, and the puck will drop at 7:07 p.m.

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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

weekly HOROSCOPE January 22, 2013

The coming week is likely to offer up one or more key surprises, but only to those who think they know with certainty what lies ahead. It's a lesson of sorts to the overconfident and cocky: There is only so much one can know, and the more one thinks he knows, the more he has to learn! Indeed, what transpires this week is likely to take on surprising significance, even for those on the periphery. It's a good time to make a wager of sorts, especially in a case of "winner take all" -- though it must be remembered, and carefully considered, that someone in that case will most certainly be the loser!

AQUARIUS Jan 20 // Feb 19

(Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- This is an excellent week to consider revisiting a past glory; perhaps you can make up for lost time and resume where you left off. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time for you to say "no" before listening to what someone has to offer -- in full.

(Feb. 19-March 5) -- Signs point to events that must not be overlooked in any way; you'll be playing an important role whether you are ready or not. (March 6-March 20) -- You understand what is being asked of you, but you may not realize just how significant it is that you've been asked.

Aeries

Mar 21 // Apr 19

May 21 // June 20

July 21 // Aug 22

Sept 23 // Oct 23

Nov 23 // Dec 21

Cancer

June 21 // July 22

Virgo

Aug 23 // Sept 22

(Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What begins as mere whimsy this week is likely to be transformed into something quite serious before you are ready for that kind of commitment. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll recognize the value of a new friendship this week. You can demand a little more of yourself at this time.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be able to do more than you had anticipated this week, but much depends on positioning -- and timing, too, of course. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to go on and on to make your point this week -- but you may want to wait to have the last word.

Sagittarius

Apr 20 // May 20

(July 23-Aug. 7) -- Do not be dissuaded by technological failures this week; you have what it takes to get it done the old-fashioned way. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's important to finish what you start this week, especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have trouble convincing another that you are in the right this week, so you may have to wait until circumstances prove it for you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to hear from someone who has been keeping an eye on you of late -- and he or she has a bone to pick!

Libra

Taurus

(May 21-June 6) -- You may want to consider changing your surroundings in order to maximize your own creativity. You'll be surprised where you get your ideas. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone will give you the nod this week, allowing you to do something you've waited a long time to do.

(June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to buckle down this week and do your work in the most efficient manner possible; there is little room for error. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be able to spot one or two opportunities this week that exist for you and you alone. Don't hesitate to explore freely!

Leo

Feb 20 // Mar 20

(March 21-April 4) -- What occurs naturally this week is far more significant than anything you may force into place. Focus on smooth transitions. (April 5-April 19) -Are you ready to do for another what was recently done for you? It's certainly time to return the favor.

(April 20-May 5) -- You may be tempted to withdraw from your most important projects at this time simply because you feel overwhelmed. Don't be hasty! (May 6-May 20) -- A friend or loved one comes to you with an offer you simply cannot resist -- but it will require a major change.

Gemini

PISCES

Scorpio

Oct 24 // Nov 22

(Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can share more about yourself this week without any fear that your words will come back to haunt you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- "Safety first" is a good mantra for the week -- though be aware that not all dangers will be visible to the naked eye.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your attraction to someone at work cannot be allowed to get in the way of your personal or professional progress this week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone who has been getting closer and closer over the past few weeks or months is likely to up the ante this week.

Capricorn Dec 22 // Jan 19

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