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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Students at DigitalCommons@USU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Utah Statesman by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@USU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 UtahThe Campus Voice tatesman SUtah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com since 1902 Event honored King with speech and song In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a candlelight vigil was held with guest speakers and music performances to honor King’s life and accomplishments.

By CATHERINE MEIDELL news editor

To set the mood for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, USU’s Access and Diversity Center, along with the Black Student Union (BSU), facilitated this year’s annual candlelight vigil in honor of King’s life and legacy. The event was stacked with artistic performances and included guest speaker Mark Flores – an essential element in the first vigil’s creation, and ended with a moment of silence while attendees stood in the night air on the Quad holding lit candles. “It puts a good feeling in my heart that the U.S. is recogniz- ing Martin Luther King (Jr.),” said BSU President Rica Molet. “It shows he stood up and made a change in the world. We are car- rying on what he wanted us to do by reaching out to those who THE USU CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORMED Wednesday in the Ballroom for the Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight vigil to com- don’t know about him.” memorate his life and the sacrifices he made for civil rights. USU’s Access and Diversity Center along with the Black Student Union put on The event, held in the TSC Ballroom, began with the recita- the event. ARMEN HOVSEPYAN photo tion of from King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and was followed Her solo was followed by BSU treasurer T.J. Pratt’s original USU alumnus who initiated the candlelight vigil after Americans with a solo musical number by Shalayna Guisao who performed monologue, “Antoine Goes to Church,” which recounts the 1968 began observing the holiday in 1986. the black national anthem “Lift Every Voice.” Guisao, a freshman 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Ala., from “Who knows how many people he (Flores) has influenced and vocal performance major, said whenever she sings this song the perspective of a young boy. through this event alone throughout the years,” Brighton said. she feels honored and accomplished. USU’s Chamber Choir then performed a musical number “The words – they make me emotional,” she said. “I’m proud which lead into Mark Flores’ speech. Rachel Brighton, program -See VIGIL, page 4 of my people and all of our accomplishments.” coordinator for the Multicultural Student Union, said Flores is a Missing pottery raises ROTC closed for threat said in light of recent events in Tucson, they By ARIANNA REES felt it was necessary to take the threat seri- staff writer ously and close the building. John DeVilbiss, USU’s public relations suspicion in art dept. ROTC students were not allowed to attend executive director, said, “Following the con- class on Tuesday after a verbal threat was versation with the student, we felt the need to, made by a male USU student previously first of all, make sure all our students are safe, By DAN SMITH “I just can’t fathom someone picking up this enrolled in the program. which is why we took those precautions, and senior news writer huge jar,” Dupont said. “I mean, you’d have to “He made an inclination that could have then we wanted to intervene if we could.” put it in the trunk of your car or on the passen- been conveyed to harm one of the staff A behavioral intervention team made up During the winter break, a time of ger seat.” members,” said Paul Faletto, head of the of counselers, police, and other university giving for many, one USU art student Dupont said there military science department. “We took basic administrators met on Tuesday to discuss the precautions and events with the discovered some of his pottery miss- “My suspicion is was a buzz around the it’s an inside job consulted with the student. ing from the kiln area at the Fine Arts ceramics lab regarding USU police, and “They sat Visual (FAV) building. ... you know, the two possible suspects. we decided that it down and talked “It’s almost like someone went art department He did not identify the would be better to about it, assessed Christmas shopping,” said theft individuals, but said he cancel classes.” the situation, victim, and graduate student, Robin has its share of is “pretty certain” he Faletto and decided very Dupont. characters of knows who did it. explained the stu- quickly that they He said somebody took several questionable “My suspicion is it’s dent was taken off would like to pieces of his pottery – including a mental stability” an inside job … I think of the enrollment get to the source large jar that weighs 20 to 25 pounds, it’s an art student,” said list after he failed of the problem. a teapot, a vase and a few plates. ceramics professor and to meet certain That is what we required criteria did, and after “I don’t understand at all the men- assistant art department John Neely, in the program. that we were tality of someone stealing pottery Assistant art depart- head John Neely. “You The issue was THE ROTC BUILDING WAS closed for class confident that or artwork in general,” Dupont said, know, the art depart- addressed Monday Tuesday because of a threat made by a previous student. the issue had “especially from someone who’s mak- ment head ment has its share of No criminal charges were filed and students were able to afternoon when the return to class on Wednesday. BRECK BYNGTON photo been resolved,” ing an effort to support their family characters of question- threat was made. DeVilbiss said. and put food on the table.” able mental stability.” “He was a little No one The pieces were taken from an Whether security frustrated and was injured after area close to the art department’s outdoor wood- will be tightened as a result has not yet been made an off the cuff remark,” Faletto said. “It the incident. Classes reopened on Wednesday, fired kiln. He said this happened on or close to discussed, Neely said, but art students may be was more of a veiled threat, but it could have and no criminal charges were made against Dec. 19, 2010. questioning the morality of their peers. been perceived one way or the other.” the student. Dupont said it is hard to keep track of the After the incident occurred, a group of ROTC personnel and campus police met to – [email protected] large number of pieces involved in an exhibition. -See ART, page 3 discuss what action should be taken. Faletto USU professors discuss current gun rights issues ing fingers.” of time has shown as we learn more and more about (Jared) By MIKE BURNHAM Damon Cann, professor of political science, said within the Loughner and his background that there’s really no indication staff writer first 24-48 hours after the shooting, fingers were pointed every that he had links to those sort of things.” which way from Sarah Palin, to the FBI, to the general political Michael Lyons, professor of political science and a self-pro- In the wake of the shooting that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 8 atmosphere in the United States. The right, he said, has been claimed moderate democrat, said, “As little regard as I have for in Tucson, Ariz., USU students and professors are weighing in particularly targeted in large part because of a map posted on Glenn Beck and the other extremist commentators, I don’t think on the political storm that has followed the event. Sarah Palin’s website that illustrated a pair of crosshairs over the they should be held accountable for any of this. Crazy people are “We feel that this is a time when we need to forget about district where the shooting took place. The district was one of going to behave in crazy ways, and we can’t hold the broader cul- partisanship,” said Terry Camp, chairman of the USU College many to be placed in Palin’s crosshairs. Republicans. “We should be unifying as a nation and working “People have intimated that this was motivated by Tea Party together to make sure this never happens again instead of point- activism or Sarah Palin,” said professor Cann. “The passage -See GUNS, page 3

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They Chaldean, liked Saddam only would like clarified or find unfair, ecutor urged jurors Thursday “Lies, lies, lies, and then were expected to continue because the dictator favored please contact the editor at 797-1762 to convict a former Army he’s caught and he’s got to their deliberations Friday. Christians. He said his client or TSC 105. translator who is charged explain,” Assistant U.S. Hamama, a naturalized passed along benign infor- with concealing his role as Attorney Michael Martin U.S. citizen who formerly mation about other Iraqi an agent of the Iraqi gov- told jurors. lived in the Detroit area, is Christians in the U.S. ernment in the U.S. in the Defense attorney charged with conspiring to “What’s wrong with lov- 1990s. Haytham Faraj acknowl- act as an unregistered agent ing two places equally?” Nat’lBriefs Documents recovered in edged that Hamama had and making false statements Faraj told jurors, referring to Iraq after the fall of Saddam contact with Iraqi officials to investigators. Hamama’s affection for Iraq Death toll at 381 in Hussein revealed that Issam stationed in the U.S. in the The government noted and the United States. Brazil mudslides “Sam” Hamama was known 1990s but said he didn’t con- that he made 200 phone calls There is no allegation that as agent 6129 and had sider them to be “foreign” to Iraqi officials in the mid- Hamama fed intelligence to TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) offered to track Iraqi opposi- and didn’t know they were 1990s and received payments Iraqi forces when he worked – Survivors dug at the earth bare- tion groups in the U.S., pros- intelligence agents or meals worth about $800. as a U.S. military translator. handed Thursday, but all they found ecutors said. “They’re kinfolk. They’re Hamama published a maga- Some trial witnesses praised were bodies. Hamama, 60, of El Cajon, like him,” Faraj said in his zine that was pro-Saddam. A him for his work in Iraq. ISSAM GEORGE It was a scene of muddy destruc- Calif., denied any contact closing argument. “It doesn’t video of a Washington, D.C., “I would trust my life” HAMAMA, a former U.S. mili- tion in mountain towns north of Rio, with foreign governments mean you have to have nefar- party in 1996 shows him with Hamama, retired Lt. tary translator, has been accused where at least 381 people were killed when he sought a security ious intent.” calling Saddam the “cham- Col. James Oliver testified. of conspiring to help fallen Iraqi when torrential rains unleashed mud- clearance in 2003 to work as Jurors were given the case pion of the Arab world.” dictator Saddam Hussein. AP slides Wednesday, burying people photo alive as they slept. In the remote Campo Grande neighborhood of Teresopolis, family members pulled the lifeless bodies of Judge refuses to dismiss FLDS rape charge loved ones from the muck. They carefully laid the corpses on dry ground, SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – A Utah prosecutors brought charges against generally identify people who say investigate due to the reluctance or covering them with blankets. judge has refused to dismiss a rape Jeffs in 2006. they were sexually assaulted, but refusal of witnesses to testify. Flooding and mudslides are com- charge against a man whose 2001 “While I have previously thought Wall has spoken publicly and pub- Beacham said he agreed that mon in Brazil when the summer rains spiritual marriage to an underage it to be somewhat unique for lished a nationally distributed book media coverage of the Jeffs case come., but this week’s slides were girl was the basis for the state’s Warren Jeffs to have been convicted about her life in the church and the was “ridiculously over-blown,” but among the worst in recent memory. criminal prosecution of polygamist of rape as an accomplice when no case. he rejected the contention that the sect leader Warren Jeffs. one had been convicted of the rape, Steed testified on Jeffs’ behalf at effect of that publicity has been Atlanta recovers from In a ruling made public I think Mr. Jeffs would have had the trial, saying his sexual relation- to taint a potential jury pool and winter storm setbacks Wednesday, Fifth District Court a stronger argument to insist on ship with Wall was never forced. prevent Steed from receiving a fair ATLANTA (AP) – Days after a Judge G. Rand Beacham said defen- being tried second,” Beacham wrote. The couple’s marriage ended in a trial. few inches of snow crippled the city, dant Allen Glade Steed has not Steed is a member of Jeffs’ church divorce, known as a release, “His argument is based on pure children are still home from school proved that a decision by prosecu- Fundamentalist Church of Jesus in 2004 after Wall became pregnant speculation,” the judge said. and icy highways are still littered tors to delay filing the case prevents Christ of Latter Day Saints. with another man’s child. Beacham has rejected previous with hundreds of abandoned cars. him from getting a fair trial. Steed was 19 when church lead- In court papers, Steed’s attorneys petitions for dismissal in the case. A Life in Atlanta probably won’t Steed, 29, was charged with rape ers arranged his 2001 marriage to said the delay in filing the case and hearing in the case is set for Feb. 17 return to normal until late Friday, in September 2007, one day after a his then-14-year-old cousin, Elissa a confidentiality agreement between in St. George. when temperatures finally rise jury convicted Jeffs of two counts of Wall. Washington County prosecutors Utah prosecutors have not decid- above freezing. rape as an accomplice and six years Washington County prosecutors and Wall were used to gain a tactical ed whether they will retry Jeffs. Frustrated drivers and stranded after the alleged crime. later used the marriage as the basis advantage over him. The 55-year-old church leader has travelers couldn’t help but lament Steed’s attorneys sought a dis- for filing criminal charges of rape as Beacham disagreed, saying the been transferred to Texas where he Atlanta’s too-little, too-late missal in October, after the Utah an accomplice against Jeffs. agreement appears to have been a is facing trials on charges of aggra- response. Supreme Court overturned Jeffs’ During the 2007 trial, Wall said necessary element of the Jeffs case vated sexual assault, sexual assault “You’ve got the busiest airport convictions in July. she objected to the marriage and because alleged criminal activity and bigamy. The charges stem from in the world, and the snow they got Beacham said Steed had no legal was forced into sex. within the church community has incidents involving underage girls at we would have cleaned in a mat- right to be charged at the same time The Associated Press does not historically been impossible to a church ranch in Eldorado, Texas. ter of minutes,” said Wayne Ulery, an Ohio man who was stuck at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport for three Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to 2 N.Y. misdemeanors days. London and Heathrow Airport NEW CITY, N.Y. (AP) – Former Prosecutors said in December for years. Court Justice William Kelly rejected had similar problems recently. NFL star Lawrence Taylor pleaded that Taylor had been offered a “The whole L.T. persona, to me the claim. But he granted a pre- guilty Thursday to sexual miscon- six-month jail term and 10 years’ that’s an act,” Carson said before trial hearing on whether state- Event to remember duct and patronizing a 16-year-old probation in exchange for pleading court. “I’m here for Lawrence Taylor. ments Taylor made upon his arrest prostitute, misdemeanor charges guilty to a felony. Aidala had called I’m not here for L.T. ... Once he went were admissible. Aidala said in youngest victim that carry no jail time but require that offer unacceptable but said he through some of the stuff he went December he was relishing the TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – The him to register as a sex offender. would listen to any other offers. through, he realized that was a hin- chance to cross-examine the arrest- family of the youngest victim of The 51-year-old ex-linebacker, Two other members of the drance to himself and his family.” ing officers. the mass shooting in Arizona held who led the New York Giants to Giants’ 1991 Super Bowl team are In court, Carson, sitting in the Taylor was inducted into the Pro hands and paused in a moment of Super Bowl titles in 1987 and 1991, behind bars. Mark Ingram Sr., a front row of the gallery, reached Football Hall of Fame in 1999. A silence Thursday under the large will serve six years’ probation. star receiver, is spending nearly 10 over a low wall into the defendant’s fierce, athletic linebacker, he rede- American flag recovered from “She told me she was 19,” Taylor, years in federal prison for money area and straightened Taylor’s over- fined his position and was selected Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, standing with his hands clasped laundering, bank fraud and bail coat collar. to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All- and later escorted the 9-year-old’s behind him, said in court as he jumping. And the electrifying kick In a related case, federal prosecu- Time Team. small brown casket into the church admitted having intercourse with returner Dave Meggett was sen- tors in Manhattan filed a complaint In 2009, he competed in ABC’s as little girls about her age cried. the prostitute, who turned out to tenced last year to 30 years for crim- last year against a man who is “Dancing With the Stars.” He had Several hundred other mourn- be a Bronx runaway. Taylor said inal sexual conduct and burglary. accused of acting as the girl’s pimp. also been a spokesman for the ers lined a road near the church to he now knows the girl was 16 and Taylor’s trial would likely have Court papers in that case say Taylor NutriSystem weight-loss company, show support. legally incapable of consent. started within a few weeks. admitted to sex acts with the girl but he was dropped after his arrest. Christina Taylor Green was born He said he paid her $300. He was arrested May 6 after the but said he was told the girl was 19. Sentencing is March 22. That on Sept. 11, 2001. Harry Carson, a former team- underage girl’s uncle contacted Ramapo police Chief Peter same day, state Supreme Court Christina’s funeral is the first for mate and fellow Hall of Famer, was New York City police. Officers from Brower said after Taylor’s arrest that Justice William Kelly will determine the six victims killed when police in the courtroom and gave Taylor Ramapo woke him at a Holiday Inn ignorance of a minor’s age is not a what level of sex offender status said a gunman opened fire on a a supportive handshake when he in Montebello. defense to third-degree rape. Taylor will have. Aidala said he will crowd at an event for Rep. Gabrielle arrived. Police said he was cooperative Aidala had claimed that Taylor’s suggest Level 1, which he said would Giffords. Prosecutor Patricia Gunning said and no drugs were found in the arrest was illegal because police did mean checking in once a year with The third-grader had an interest the plea deal was acceptable in part room, although a bottle of alcohol not have a warrant when they burst local police. in politics and had recently been because Taylor had assisted in inves- was. Taylor has a history of drug into his suburban hotel room in Aidala said he would seek to have elected to her student council. tigations into human trafficking offenses but has been to rehab and May. Prosecutors said no warrant Taylor’s probation moved to Florida, since he was charged. Another pros- his lawyer says he has been sober was required and state Supreme where the former player now lives. LateNiteHumor ecutor, Arthur Ferraro, said outside court that Taylor “was of assistance Top 10 Reasons To Buy The New in the field of human trafficking in Snooki Book – Read by Snooki Jan. several jurisdictions and with fed- 10, 2011 eral authorities.” Defense attorney Arthur Aidala 10. 200 pages of hangover cures. said that “obviously” included a fed- 9. If you’re watching this show, then eral case against the man charged your standards can’t be too high. with being the 16-year-old’s pimp. 8. J-Woww gave it 5 wowws. Aidala said Taylor decided the 7. It’s so good, Pauly D. wants to learn plea bargain was in everyone’s best to read. interest. 6. Show me your reciept and I’ll grind “He could have taken a much with you at any nightclub of your more aggressive road but he decided choice. it was in the best interest of he and 5. Includes helpful tips on how to clean Ron-Ron juice out of your his family and the young woman to Camaro. put this behind him,” Aidala said. 4. If everybody buys my book, the “Mr. Taylor’s not proud of what hap- economy will be fixed. pened. ... He patronized a prostitute 3. Comes with a blank page where and that prostitute happened to be you can stick your gum. under the age of 17.” 2. If you don’t, I’ll send a juiced-up Taylor had resisted a plea deal guido to your house. for months after pleading not guilty 1. The finest work of literature ever to third-degree rape, patronizing a FORMER NFL FOOTBALL STAR Lawrence Taylor, center, is escorted from the Rockland County Courthouse, Thursday, written by an author named Snooki. prostitute, sexual abuse and endan- Jan. 13 in New City, N.Y., after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of sexual misconduct and patronizing a prostitute. AP gering a child. photo 3 Page 3 StatesmanCampus News Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 Soft opening introduces new USU app Briefs Campus & Community IDIAS is a department within the university Many other groups were involved as well. By ALLIE JEPPSON whose objective, according to their website, is to Shelton said artists were also used in the process staff writer “build on USU strengths in instructional design, to create the graphics and many of the different fea- Powder wagon to One of USU’s latest projects, the USU iPod App, interactive simulations and interface design to tures, called widgets. The Public Relations office was has been approved by Apple and is now open for inform technology research and develop commer- also heavily involved in the “coordination between carry students to public use. cially viable and innovative products” through part- all of the groups.” The application was originally set to be released nering with different entities on campus. Such was Shelton said, “We wanted to make sure people Beaver Mountain Jan. 1, but the date was preceded and revealed on the case of the iPod application. liked the way it looked and that the PR office was Apple iTunes Dec. 30, 2010. “The guts of it is where the instructional tech pleased with how it worked.” However, Shelton said The inversion got you down? “We like the soft opening,” said John Devilbiss, team comes in, they have all this wonderful exper- the app is for the students, “and we want the stu- The Outdoor Recreation Program USU’s executive director of public relations and tise. Everything had to be though out very carefully, dents to be proud of it.” (ORP) has the perfect therapy with marketing. “It was a chance to make sure it was all in and involved USU all the way,” Devilbiss said. Several students have already added their own their first USU Powder Wagon place and in very good timing for the return of our Yuxuan Wang, a Ph.D. student in the Computer opinions to the iTunes USU application page, report- shuttle to Beaver Mountain Ski students.” Science Department, was the lead programmer of ing elements they like and think could be improved. Resort. “It’s a welcome back gift,” DeVilbiss said. the application with Brett Shelton, a lead investiga- Many of those who left comments appreciated fea- The USU Powder Wagon carries Although the app did cost the University around tor for IDIAS as well as a faculty member for the tures such as the events calendar, maps and campus USU students to Beaver Mountain $6,000, the application is free and, “we want to keep department of Instructional Technology & Learning news. and back once a week. Charging it free,” he said. Sciences, overseeing specific milestones, working However, there have been opposing comments to $5 a person, round trip, the shut- “We’re happy first of all, that Apple accepted it. with the Public Relations Office and making sure all make the application look more app-like and less like tle alternates each week between That puts us in a very good place because it essen- agreements were in place. a web page. Wednesdays and Thursdays to tially provides USU with an international platform The application began with a grant Shelton had, “Are we perfect? No,” DeVilbiss said, “but are we include students with differing on which to build and anywhere you go in the world to help build a mobile application authoring system striving for perfection? Yes. The comments help and schedules. “This is a great oppor- you can pull up the USU app. It really puts USU in to assist hearing-impaired youth in their math skills. we’re looking for suggestions. We’ll make adjust- tunity for students who don’t students’ pockets,” DeVilbiss said. “The PR office knew that we were working on ments along the way.” have cars or don’t know how to Lacey Nagao, ASUSU’s public relations director, mobile apps as part of the grant,” Shelton said, “and “We just think its a great tool for our students ski,” said ORP Coordinator Brian was the student voice for the USU application. It was decided that it would be a good idea to build our and it’s a good start,” DeVilbiss said. “It’s a work in Shirley. “Plus, $5 is definitely she who proposed the bill to the Executive Council own app rather than go through a thirrd-party com- progress, it’s an application that we truly want to be cheaper than driving your own car for the application funding as well as student sup- pany.” useful and practical for students so we’re very open anyway.” port. Shelton also said with a third-party company to ideas and suggestions. We encourage students to The next shuttle leaves “It makes USU progressive. I feel that as a student, involved the costs can vary and they would then keep download it and use it and say what they like and Wednesday, Jan.f 19, at 8 a.m. I want to be a part of a progressive university,” Nagao the application code and programming and sell it to don’t like and things they would like us to add to the and returns as Beaver closes at 4 said. others, possibly making the USU application com- application.” p.m. Students wanting to ride the The application can be previewed on iTunes mon and less unique. Because USU developed their The release of the iPod application is only the shuttle can reserve a seat by com- and is a USU original, with a Utah State University own app they also own all of the rights. beginning, step one. Phase two is now in process. ing into the ORP or calling 435- themed templates and widgets specifically special- For Wang, the actual process of developing an “The key to that phase will be the introduction 797-3264. ized for the benefit of the students. It includes things application through a program called Objective C, of the app to android users,” DeVilbiss said. “We’re As the shuttle’s popular- such as a USU event calendar, bus routes, banner log- took about a semester’s worth of time not only to meeting with the app team next week and I expect it ity grows, another shuttle can in and an office directory. code and design the whole thing, but also to test the to occur before the end of the spring semester.” be added and driven up both “What’s unique about this, is that we didn’t application, make some minor adjustments, and Because Android uses a different programming Wednesday and Thursday. The engage an outside, cut-and-paste model,” DeVilbiss make sure the look and feel were an acceptable repre- language than that of apple, the process of making shuttle is an answer to the masses, said. “This is truly a USU-generated application that sentation of the university. an Android app will be a different process, Shelton according to Shirley. “The buzz we did in conjunction with Utah State University’s “It took hard work for several different entities,” said. has been that students want a way PR office and the student ASUSU through the Nagao said. “The app would not have been possible up to Beaver without driving their Interactive Design for Instructional Applications and without support from current students, alumni, and – [email protected] own car,” said Shirley. Simulations (IDIAS).” prospective students, but ASUSU officers under- For any question please contact stood the benefits the app would have on students.” the ORP through 435-797-3264, or email Brian Shirley at brian.shir- Guns: Professor says gun control is a “non-issue” [email protected]. -continued from page 1 Fellowship award ture accountable for their actions.” unspeakable tragedy,” Cann said. “It’s more than a claims it won’t stop violence. for $500 available Michael Sowder, associate professor of English, little sad.” “I have served in a number of countries where said he acknowledges the role that psychological One of the main topics of interest following this citizens are not allowed to have guns and these The Utah Humanities Council impairments may have played, but finds it hard to tragedy is the age-old debate on gun control. countries are full of violent gangs and militias,” offers financial support for stu- ignore the lack of restraint in political discourse. “Events like this ought to make us think about Boothe said. “I’m very sorry to have these kinds of dent research in the humanities. “The hostile, inflammatory, violent discourse what we’re doing in society,” Cann said. “It was events take place, but we’re going to see a lot more Two fellowships, one for under- one finds in places like talk radio can play a role in actually the shooting of Ronald Reagan and his of them.” graduate students and one for inciting an unstable person toward violent action,” assistant Mr. Brady the led to the passage of the Sowder said the fact that countries such as graduate students, are offered he said. Brady law that we think of today as providing some Canada, England and France have fewer homicides in the spring to support student Professor Lyons said the accusations and point- degree of protection against the violent use of fire- is because they have tighter gun control. research in the humanities. ed fingers are evidence of the highly polarized and arms.” “In a state like Arizona, where anyone can carry The maximum student fellow- deplorable state of US politics. He said people on Camp said, “We should avoid passing policies a concealed firearm, even without a permit,” he ship award in $500. Fellowship both the left and the right are responsible for creat- in a time of duress because such policies are rarely said, “it obviously makes it easier for someone funds may be used to pay the costs ing the highly charged atmosphere current in U.S. effective.” deranged to be able to easily kill another person.” of equipment, supplies, software, politics. “We feel that any policies that need to be Jennifer Sinor, associate professor of English, technical support, or travel to do “When a senator like Bob Bennett loses his seat looked at should be examined in a timely man- said she believes the problem runs much deeper research or to report on the results for daring to take what I would consider to be a ner,” he said, “but we want open, honest and calm than gun control. of research at a professional con- responsible position in the national interest that debate.” “I don’t know what the solution is,” she said, ference. happens to be moderate and bi-partisan, we really Professor Larry Boothe, who teaches on national “but I do think that what we do every day in the Application deadline: March have a problem in the United States,” Lyons said. security policy on campus, said the issue of gun classroom at universities like Utah State is a step 1. Joyce Kinkead, Associate VP for Cann said one of the tragic aspects of this shoot- control will simply go away as it has before. in the right direction. Fear comes from ignorance, Research, noted that in the two- ing has been the general response from U.S. politi- “I don’t think gun control will be overturned and the classroom has the power to teach us how to year history of these Fellowships, cians and activists. in my lifetime or my children’s,” he said. “The sec- build a more socially just world.” USU students have been consistent “I’m deeply disappointed in the individuals on ond amendment can’t be trumped, it’s an ironclad winners. the left and on the right who have tried to make amendment. The Democratic Party has given up – [email protected] this a political issue rather than sitting back and on implementing more strict gun control.” allowing respectful civilized mourning for an To him, gun control is a non-issue because he Skiing intro class Art: Professor says a student would know where to look for pottery starts this weekend - The USU Outdoor Recreation continued from page 1 Program, in partnership with the College of Natural Resources, Neely said he does not think whoever stole the and Exum Mountain guides, items in question did it out of jealousy or revenge. will be offering an Intro to Ski Rather, he said the motivation was likely “genuine Mountaineering course at the aesthetic admiration.” Blind Hollow Yurt Jan. 14-17. In other words, he said the person who commit- Sign up at the ORP shop (east of ted the act probably did so because they liked the Romney Stadium) or call 435- pottery and wanted to keep it for themselves. 797-3264 by Thursday Jan 13 at 6 “I don’t think anybody is going to go out and try p.m. E-mail: [email protected] for more information. and sell them,” Neely said. “It’s not that easy to sell pots, even when you do know where they’re from.” Senior ceramics major Jake Herbert said he Competition to bought some of Dupont’s work because he admired it. Herbert said he overheard an individual asking host seven teams Dupont to give some of his pieces away “for free.” “There was a student, not a ceramics student, from county who was looking at his work and said, ‘You know, The Department of Engineering you should just give me some of those,’” Herbert and Technology Education (ETE) said. “Very soon after that is when they went miss- will be hosting the 2nd Annual ing. I wouldn’t put it past him.” USU Regional VEX Competition for Dupont said his research and thesis were based middle and high school students around a certain method of firing the pottery in the POTTERY BELONGING TO GRADUATE student Robin Dupont was stolen from the Fine Arts Saturday, Jan. 15, in the lobby kiln. Some pieces required multiple firings which is building. The loss of his pieces was “ a major setback that came at a bad time.” ANIE AGHABABYAN photo and on the second floor of the the reason they were stored in the kiln area. Engineering building. He said the loss of so many pieces was a major unbalanced.” all of them. VEX is the largest and fastest growing robotics competition in the setback that came at a bad time. You must have a building pass to stay past mid- “I’ve had students take some of my pieces that world for middle and high school “I kind of felt like, you know, if this work is really night in the building, according to the FAV building I’ve used for demonstrations and glaze them and age students. VEX also hosts a col- important to me I could confront this guy and talk policy. Neely said students are allowed to use the fire them and turn them in for a grade,” Neely lege division. This year, 17 teams to him and not really point my finger ..., but even ceramics lab before 11 p.m. without a pass. said, when asked if any stolen work has ever been have registered for the USU event. just say, ‘Look dude, this really screwed me over,’” Dupont knows all of his fellow graduate students returned. “So yeah, they’ve been recovered that way.” One is from Idaho, two are from Dupont said. and they are all on good terms, Neely said. He also Capt. Steve Milne of the USU Police Department Colorado, and 14 are from Utah. An individual looking to take something would said the ceramics lab and the art department are, for said they have no leads at this time. Seven of the Utah teams are from have to know where the pottery is stored before it the most part, secure places. Cache Valley. gets fired in the kiln, Neely said. Neely said in the 27 years he has taught at USU – [email protected] “Just an out-and-out thief, yeah that’s a possibil- there have only been a handful of cases in which art- - ity,” Neely said, “but also somebody who is just work was stolen. He said he can remember almost Compiled from staff and media reports 4 Page 4 CampusNews Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 ASUSU meets for the first time in the new semester President Tyler Tolson presented new plans for the student recreation center and said the bill to eliminate the CIL tests passed faculty senate, and the student fee board will meet Jan. 27 to discuss fee changes. stages of architectural drawings and space By Rob Jepson studies for the proposed student recreation staff writer center (tentatively named Aggie Recreation and Community Center, or ARCC) which were In Wednesday’s ASUSU executive council presented to vice president for student ser- meeting, council members reconvened and vices James Morales and campus recreation provided updates on some of last semester’s director Kevin Kobe on Monday. on-going projects. Athletics vice president Alex Putnam Executive vice president Brent Crosby named the USU men’s basketball team as the reported the new USU iPhone application was “USU Hot Team of the Week as awarded by up and running and that he had downloaded Alex Putnam.” He also announced the USU ATTENDEES LIT CANDLES FOR a moment of silence in the Quad to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ARMEN HOVSEPYAN photo it to his phone. “Sports Week,” had been postponed until “It works great,” he said. February, and he would be moving to change PR Director Lacey Nagao said the USU the name to “HURD Week” and collaborate Vigil: Artist “feels honored” to sing “app” board would meet next week to discuss with the student club to plan activities for it. phase two of the plan, which she said should Student advocate Dan Ricks said the stu- -continued from page 1 include the release of the android version of dent fee board would be meeting Jan. 27 to Flores is now a criminal aware that there is more to be the TSC to light white candles the application. vote on changes proposed by various institu- defense attorney, and said that done. and walk to the Quad together Crosby announced he will be meeting with tions on campus. The student fee board con- every day he aims to be the “Every woman earns 78 for a moment of silence. The new Utah State lobbyist Neil Abercrombie to sists of ASUSU adviser Linda Zimmerman, citizen King tried to teach the cents on the dollar that a group stood in silence and make the final decision on which issue the assistant vice president for student services American people to be. man earns for the same job … were encouraged to remember university will lobby for at the Utah congress Eric Olsen, Morales, and roughly 20 students, “I spend each day of my life Liberals and Conservatives see King’s impact on the U.S. and this year. Ricks said. After the fee board has voted on advocating for justice,” Flores each other as enemies,” Flores remember the blessings of said. “I have not done enough, said. equality. Crosby also said he hopes to make the tra- the student fee increase proposals, they will not nearly enough.” He encouraged the audi- Brighton said over the ditional Aggie Ice Cream handout at the capi- forward their recommendations to Albrecht. Flores said King was not ence to find ways in the course of organizing this event tol an official university event. In the past, Each year different organizations around only an advocate for racial community to reach out and she has read many of King’s student lobbyists have handed out ice cream campus, such as the library, the Aggie Shuttle equality in U.S., but an advo- improve the circumstances philosophies and realized for at the capitol in order get congresspeople’s and athletics may submit requests to raise cate for equality to all people of others. His suggestions the first time that his concept attention, he said. He hopes that in the future, student fees in order to cover their expenses. throughout the world. King included working at a soup of a “beloved community” is President Albrecht may be able to attend the When an organization submits a request to believed that to uphold the kitchen, talking to children attainable, and doesn’t require hand-out to draw more attention to USU and raise the current fee appropriated to them, freedoms of equality in the about setting goals toward a “utopian” nation. raise awareness of the university’s needs. the request is processed by the student fee U.S., the American people higher education and tutoring “What Dr. King stood for President Tyler Tolson announced the board. When an organization submits a needed to stand up to dis- elementary and middle school is the epitome of why I’ve bill to eliminate the CIL test requirement request for an entirely new fee, such as the crimination occurring outside students. been hired to do what I do,” of the country, he said. “If you and I rise up to this Brighton said. to graduate had passed faculty senate on $65 athletics fee last year, the entire student Currently, minorities are challenge people may speak “He is the key inspiration Monday. He said the higher administration body must vote on it. Ricks said usually about prominent in the court sys- about us one day the way we for the work that I do – what is currently discussing the option of letting two-thirds of the requested funding from any tems, and the law keeping speak about him (King,)” inspires me most.” students choose to include the CIL testing on given organization is granted. homosexuals from serving in Flores said. their graduation transcripts. the military has been lifted, Following Flores’ speech, – catherine.meidell@aggiemail. Tolson also said he had just seen initial – [email protected] he said. However, he said he is attendees assembled outside of usu.edu Get Ready to Ski SALE! We have daily, weekend, week or season Ski Rentals! Bring Student ID & receive 25% Also snowshoe, cross-country and off any outwear snowboard rentals! clothing: coats, pants, hats, gloves!

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129 North Main | 752-0211 Parking in the back! 5 Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 Page 5 A&EDiversions Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com History of USU civil rights remembered American history and a course on the Civil By BENJAMIN WOOD Rights movement. Around that time, there were editor in chief only a handful of black students, mostly athletes. While tensions existed within members of the In 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King was community, Peterson said attitudes among the assassinated, ending the life but not the legacy of student body were respectful, for the most part. one of the nation’s most distinguished champi- “There were little things, like you couldn’t get ons of human rights. Utah State University stu- your hair cut in Logan,” Peterson said. “For the dents honored King Wednesday with a candle- most part, it (was) a low-key, safe environment light vigil and on Monday will join the nation in and you’re here for a few years.” celebrating the holiday in his name. According to documents in the USU archives, King organized a campaign of non-violent pro- in 1961, just three years before the Civil Rights tests against the civil injustices of Act, there were a dozen black his time and in 1964 was awarded “There were students, one of whom, Charles with the Nobel Peace Prize. At the little things, like Belcher, was elected second time, he was the youngest recipi- Vice President of the Associated ent of the award. That same year, you couldn’t get Students of Utah State University. the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was your hair cut in In addition to that office, Belcher passed, bringing a legislative end Logan ... For the was chairman of the committee to discrimination on the basis of most part it (was) for union building activi- sex and race. ties and a member of the The state of Utah is unique in a low-key, safe varsity track team. Peterson many ways on the subject of civil environment and said Belcher went on to rights. Until 1978, The Church of you’re here for a be a minister. Since then, Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, few years...” there have been few black the predominant religious body in students in the elected posi- the state, denied its priesthood to – Ross Peterson, tions of ASUSU, but among black members, adding tensions to V.P., Advancement that group is Dan Gowan, the issue long after the civil rights who was elected student acts of the 1960s. More recently, body president in 1993. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. is celebrated in conjunc- in 2000 Utah became the last state to recognize After the civil rights acts were passed, tion with the Civil Rights movement every third Monday in Marin Luther King Jr. Day. Until then the holi- January. USU honors the holiday annually, this year with a Peterson said extra scrutiny was placed candlelight vigil and program. ARMEN HOVSEPYAN photo day had been known as Human Rights Day. on the LDS church for its policy regarding the priesthood. Civil Rights at USU “When I came in ’71 that was a huge issue,” Molet came to USU in part due to “Now with res(ident) life we have several gay Ross Peterson, vice president for advance- Peterson said. “It caused some confusion.” receiving a scholarship and also because it was RAs, two black RAs, one Dominican mentor and ment, came to USU in 1971 and taught African- When the church began offering the priest- just the right distance away from her home in 3 Dominican RAs,” Fiefia said. “It’s happening. hood to black members, Peterson said that Colorado. It’s slow, but it’s happening.” Black students elected to slowly, the existing tensions began to ease. “It was far enough away that I didn’t have to “It wasn’t easy for adults who had their ideas visit very often,” Molet said. A ways to go ASUSU (since 1960): of why this was so. Those types of attitudes don’t After visiting the campus, her decision was Much has changed since Peterson first die easily,” Peterson said. “As far as the students, made. arrived at USU in 1971, both in Utah and in the it certainly relaxed tension if their had been any. “Right as I got on campus I knew this was the nation. In his office, Peterson has a Norman 1961: Chuck Belcher, By ’78, it was a different world.” place for me,” she said. “I love it here.” Rockwell painting titled “The Problem We All ASUSU Vice President ASUSU Diversity Vice President Kaho Fiefia Live With,” which depicts a young girl being 1970: George Tribble, USU Today said the university made a big step with the cre- escorted to class while onlookers throw toma- Athletics VP Rica Molet, a junior from Colorado study- ation of the Access and Diversity center. toes. The scene is a famous one, demonstrating ing graphic design, is the president of the Black “I feel like the university is moving toward the first days of integrated public schools. 1974: Russel Walker Hawkins Jr., Student Union at USU. She said around 40 being a more diverse university,” Fiefia said. “It haunts me,” Peterson said. “So much of the Academic VP students participate in the organization, which His position extends beyond the cultural stuff about Obama is racially motivated.” hosts cultural events like the Soul Food Dinner clubs to include all campus organizations and Peterson said it will still be some time before 1992: Bre White, he said his office has been working to integrate Athletics VP and Candlelight Vigil and helps with other we, as a country, are completely past the days of events like World Aids Day. the student body. Many American students, he prejudice toward those that are different from 1993: Bre White The vigils have seen successful turnouts, Molet said, are not familiar with events like Diwali and us. Athletics VP said, and a major part of the event is trying to Salsabration and as a result, attendance tends “You just wonder when it will really take 1993: Dan Gowan, raise awareness on the campus for the Civil to be lower than traditional American activities, place, if it ever will,” Peterson said. Rights movement and King’s work. like the Howl. Over the years he has been at USU, Study Body President “Martin Luther King changed it, not only for he said he’s seen an improvement. – [email protected] 2000: Trine Thomas, the black people but for the whole community,” Fiefia has worked with housing during his Molet said. time at USU and said when he began, there were Arts and Lectures VP no black or Dominican resident assistant (RA). Passacaglia exhibit bridges gap between math and art Tufts University in Boston and By NOELLE JOHANSEN in 1980, her Master of Fine staff writer Arts from California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, Calif. Passacaglia is an 11-letter mouthful that She is married to a math professor. When describes baroque dance music of Italian Passacaglia was completed, Preston lec- or Spanish origin. It is also the name of tured on campus about the intricate math the looming, steel sculpture that graces the involved in creating her sculpture. lobby of the Performance Hall. “She’s a fascinating artist because she On Jan. 18, as part of Celebrate does sculpture in a way that reflects math- the Arts Week, the Nora Eccles Harrison ematics,” Banerjee said. Museum of Art will open its exhibit “(Passacaglia) also offers this contrast “Passacaglia: A Spotlight on Sculpture.” between the geometric and the organic,” Though the sculpture has been in place for Haffar said. “As human beings we’re always four years, the exhibition will provide an combining those two things.” Haffar said in-depth look into its complex construction, the harsh structures of architecture itself in said Deborah Banerjee, the museum’s cura- the setting of nature are an example of this tor of exhibitions and programs. combination. Banerjee described Preston’s “The sculpture is an integral part of style as a blend of the precise order of the the building but also a piece of art in its golden mean with organic chaos and said own right,” Banerjee said. Preston often begins designs with tessella- The size of the protruding Passacaglia tions. parallels its name in length. The 50- Banerjee said Preston’s Passacaglia is by-28 creation was completed by artist a one-of-a-kind piece, though Preston has Ann Preston and her fabrication team in developed other similar stand-alone pieces, September 2007. Nadra Haffar, educa- YOUNGSTERS GAZE UP at the geometric form of the Passacaglia exhibit, a feature of “which recall gems turned inside out,” Celebrate the Arts week. Ann Preston, the artist of Passecaglia, used a type of tinker toys while tion curator of the Nora Eccles Harrison according to an Artforum.com review by Museum of Art, said the piece took nearly designing the structure, something now used in early and secondary education to show the connec- Cassie Wu in February 2010. tion between mathematics and design. BRECK BYINGTON photo two years with two long summers to com- Passacaglia is constructed of large cast plete. stainless steel sectors welded together and of the metal into a defined shape, “almost a August in the study center of the Nora “Often, people don’t understand that wooden segments covered with a tinted, body part,” Banerjee said. Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. something that massive has to be handed plaster-like acrylic finish. Banerjee called As part of the exhibition, donated The geometric features of Passacaglia over to another crew of fabricators and engi- it a mix between sculpture and painting. Zometools are available for guests to are so apparent that it is used as an object neers,” Haffar said. Preston worked with Both Banerjee said Preston worked with model into geometric creations. Zometools lesson on the connection between art and L.A.’s Knack Studios in the construction of the architects of the Performance Hall and are a type of constructive tinker toy that mathematics for elementary to university Passacaglia. that Passacaglia technically extends further Preston used extensively in her designs of students, Haffar said. In March, there will “(Preston) had her hand in it quite a than the wall out of which it grows; the tile Passacaglia. be a professional development teacher work- bit,” Banerjee said. floor, windows and cement in front of the “It’s kind of an unusual show,” Banerjee shop to learn more about the Zometools and “Ann Preston is one of the strangest, Performance Hall are in fact the limbs of the said, referring to the dominant inclusion math and science core and how to integrate most inspired, reclusive and underrated sculpture. of so much architecture. Part of the exhibit it into teaching. For more information, con- artists working in Los Angeles,” according The underlying structure of Passacaglia is a slide show that follows the step-by-step tact Haffar at [email protected]. to a 1993 review in Artforum International is made of construction framing materials. design and installation of Passacaglia. magazine by Benjamin Weissman. Preston The pieces were fitted, grinded and welded “There’s a lot that that piece gives us,” – [email protected] was born in Seattle in 1942. In 1968, she into place, a sort of skeleton that grows out Haffar said. The exhibit is up through earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Page 6 AggieScene Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 14th Century knight’s story isn’t resolved in film Be prepared for the jour- cause of the Black Death a time, he gets recruited and his companions journey of a lifetime. This is no and some of the lives of to deliver a young woman ney, he discovers that there Staff quest for the holy grail or those who were involved accused of being a witch may be more to her than he “SeasonGuy XXXX of a time to storm the castle. behind the scenes. and the source of the Black initially thought. Mysterious the Witch” This is the “Season of the Behmen, a crusader who Death to a monastery where events occur, and perspec- Witch.” has given and seen more she will be tried. tives change as the truth Grade: C+ “Season of the Witch” is than his share of death, At Behmen’s first intro- reveals itself. an adventure/fantasy movie walks away from the Church duction to the witch, he The horror aspects of the Reel based in the Middle Ages. It after killing a young woman remarks that he doesn’t see film are more psychological put a new spin on the true “in the name of God.” After her as such. However, as he than frightening images or Reviews blood and guts. How do Spencer Palmer you know if a person is a witch? Something they say? away. Join us at the Something they do? What The movie has an omi- can a real witch do with all nous, dark feeling to it that her powers? makes it easier to relate to The Black Death and the what the characters feel. USU WELLNESS EXPO consequences thereof are Even though there is an omi- portrayed accurately in the nous setting, the movie did movie. Disease-ridden bod- seem to go by a bit fast at ies are seen throughout the some parts, when it could movie, and you can easily have been drawn out to cre- see why the plague became ate more of a connection known as the Black Death. between the characters and Thursday, January 20 In his first encounter with the the audience. plague, Behmen sees flagel- Although certain killings lants beating themselves as a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. way to try to keep the plague -See WITCH, page 8 USU Taggart Student Center Nate’s top 10 EVERYONE WELCOME! games of 2010 10. “God of War III” (PS3) Top 10 of A true demonstra- 2010 tion of the power of the PlayStation 3, this exclusive should not be missed. The incredible storyline Gaming of the tragic hero Kratos finally comes to the end Review in beautiful chaos. Each battle gets you closer Nathan Christensen Logan Regional Hospital will provide free diabetes/ blood glucose screenings. to your final showdown The USU Wellness Expo includes a variety of ideas, programs, and services focusing on ﬁtness, nutrition, against Zeus, all the while (PS3, 360) the world is falling apart Rockstar Productions relaxation, sustainability, and ﬁnancial wellness. Don’t miss it! around you. Nothing will has forever raised the deter Kratos from his ulti- bar for open-world video mate revenge. “God of War games with “Red Dead III” marks the end of an era Redemption.” This western- for one of gaming’s most themed game creates the memorable characters, but biggest, most alive world the ending couldn’t be bet- I have experienced in the ter. genre. With believable set- tings and characters, “Red 9. “Donkey Kong Country Dead Redemption” brings Returns” (Wii) to life a detailed and life- “Donkey Kong Country like world we have previ- Returns” is a true tribute to ously only experienced in the old school, with some novel and film. I invested of the most ingenious level days into this game; it is big design and game play a – like, really big. platformer has ever presented. This Wii exclusive is 7. “Splinter Cell Conviction” an instant classic. With awe- (360) some visuals and music that The story of Sam Fisher flows great with the always has been a long, tragic tale fresh game play, “Donkey in which he has saved us Kong Country Returns” is from World War III mul- as much fun to watch as it tiple times, but in the pro- is to play. The game is also cess lost his daughter, went incredibly deep, offering into deep cover, and ended hundreds of unlockables up killing his best friend. and loads of challenges Finally, his story comes to to keep you coming back an end in “Splinter Cell for more. “Donkey Kong Conviction.” The game fea- County Returns” is a great return to the old school. -See BEST, page 7 8. “Red Dead Redemption” Dashboard singer engages crowd Ten years ago, the histo- “Swiss ArmyStaff ry of modern music was RomanceGuy XXXX Tour” changed with the tentative release of an EP titled “The Grade: A Swiss Army Romance.” A solo project by guitarist/ Rhythm vocalist Chris Carrabba under the name Dashboard Reviews Confessional, the album was virtually unknown before the band’s rise in popular- Rex Colin Mitchell ity around the release of their third album, “A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar” in 2003. Dashboard now has released six studio albums and is heard everywhere from X96 to the “Spiderman 2” soundtrack. Heck, I even heard one of their songs in a grocery store in Italy last spring. Their sound has subtly changed over the years, adopting a full-band sound that is quite appealing. But, as this year is the 10th year since the release of that first album, the band is going back to the basics on the Swiss Army Romance 10th Anniversary Tour. As part of that tour, they played in Salt Lake City Tuesday night at In The Venue. Opening the show was John Lefler – the other guitarist of Dashboard Confessional – Lady Danville and Chris Conley of Saves The Day, who has had a friendship with Carrabba that predates Dashboard Confessional. Towards the end of his set, Conley was asking for requests, and when he refused to play “Shoulder to the Wheel” due to the fact that he didn’t have his band with him, some dedicated fans offered to play it with him. He invited them up on stage, handed his guitar to one of them, and the lucky guys got to perform the song with Chris Conley himself. It was a good thing the guys actually knew how to play the song. Finally, Dashboard Confessional came on stage. Sort of. When I said they were going back to basics, you

-See MELODY, page 7 Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 AggieScene Pg. 7 7 Best: “Heavy Rain” plays like interactive movie with 22 possible endings -continued from page 6 tures some of the most original stealth game-play in recent memory with the best controls the series has had. The clever use of color makes it a visual treat and awesome co-op and multi-player modes keep you coming back. Not to mention the game might have one of the coolest endings ever.

6. “Call of Duty: Black Ops” (360, PS3, Wii) “Call of Duty” has become the definition of online shooter. “Call of Duty: Black Ops” is no exception, offering the deepest online experience yet in the series. Millions of hours have already been poured into this game. It also features a fun, challenging campaign and an awesome co-op zombie mode for some on-the-couch fun. The series still has staying power in the industry, “Black-Ops” proved it.

5. “Darksiders” (360/PS3) Darksiders is just plain fun. It is a tribute to some of the great games of the past and present. War is a really cool hero and the post-apocalyptic setting is a visual tribute to comic books every where. I never got bored exploring every corner of Darksiders’ many different dungeons and environments. The story, however, was original enough to make this one of the most exciting new IPs of the year.

4. “Halo: Reach” (360) “Halo: Reach” is Bungies final tribute to Halo fans everywhere. Their fifth and final game in the epic space- shooter is the best to date, featuring the deepest multi- player experience of the year and the best maps of the series history. Constant free updates keep adding to the fun and daily and weekly challenges keep you playing. The campaign is awesome with some great characters and extremely varied game play.

3. “Heavy Rain” (PS3) “Heavy Rain” is the most original game I have ever played. The game plays like an interactive movies with each action drawing you deeper into the incredible plot. The search for the Origami Killer is one of the most memorable stories of the year and will be talked about for years to come. You need to play this game before the twist is ruined for you. Half the fun however will be discussing which one of the game’s 22 different endings you got.

2. “Super Mario Galaxy 2” (Wii) “Super Mario Galaxy 2” is the perfect Mario game: its challenging, inventive yet familiar, and just plain fun. Each world offers new challenges and the level design is the best of the 3-D Mario games to date. This is the best looking game on the Wii and the score is absolutely fantastic. The game is very large, offering a total of 240 stars to collect and it will take the full extent of your Mario ability to collect them all.

1. “Mass Effect 2” (360) “Mass Effect 2” is a cinematic masterpiece. The story line is incredible and is directly affected by the choices you made in “Mass Effect,” making it one of the most personal experiences in the history of video games. Even if you didn’t play the first game, “Mass Effect 2” is still worth your time, featuring some of the coolest characters in recent memory, the best of them being the Illusive Man. This ally/villain is one of the most interesting characters created to date. Game play is fast and fun with tons of variety. The many different endings and choices along the way will keep you playing it over and over again. The game sets a new standard for storytelling in video games making it the easy winner of my 2010 Game of the Year.

– [email protected] Melody: Carrabba pays tribute to lost friend -continued from page 6 must understand at the time of the band’s first album, Dashboard Confessional consisted of Carrabba and only Carrabba. Logically, that’s what the anniversary tour consists of. And while it would have been nice to see the whole band, the pure intimacy of Carrabba’s live show left nothing lacking and no one disappointed. Coming on around 9 p.m., Carrabba grabbed a guitar before starting, said “Hi, I’m Chris, and I’m here to play some old s**t.” He proceeded to play the entire first album. Fans were shouting out other songs for him to play, but he refused to play any newer songs until he had played the ones he was there to play. After he had finished with “Swiss Army Romance,” he took requests from the crowd. During the whole show, Carrabba’s piercing voice was accentuated by thousands of voices in the crowd singing along with him. There were even people singing harmo- nies and counter melodies to his songs, something that he used wonderfully to get a full yet intimate sound. He stood on stage, gesturing to the crowd to let them know whether he was going to follow the album version of the song or go on with something different. One of the more notable performances was the song “A Plain Morning.” Carrabba prefaced the song saying that years ago he didn’t enjoy playing it, because it reminded him of someone very dear to him he had lost. One of his very dear friends went missing, and he got called to go be on the search team for this friend that never was found. Now, he said his opinion has changed and he enjoys being reminded of his lost friend. Other highlights were the songs “Vindicated,” “Get Me Right,” and “Stolen.” I say those were the highlights, but there was honestly no boring song in the whole performance. He finished up the night with an incredible performance of “Hands Down.” Everyone in the venue was singing along as Carrabba directed them in an ending unlike the album version – an exhilarating finish to an exhilarating show. It was one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. The next time they come to Utah, don’t miss it.

– [email protected] Page 8 AggieScene Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 Witch: Movie is well done, but wouldn’t recommend seeing in theater -continued from page 6 mix of the medieval, which becomes concerned about There were also some great became a distraction at times someone, since he has no epic elements in the score, for me. real attachment to anyone – especially during the ending I’m not much of a witch- no family, no home, and only credits, which captured the movie lover, because my first one close friend. Ron Perlman intensity of the action and the experience with witches who did well in supporting Cage’s depth of the drama. didn’t fly around on broom- character as a good friend, I gave the movie a C+ sticks was “The Crucible” and a strong arm and a sense of because I didn’t enjoy the that has made me cautious of humor. resolution at the end, which I witch hunts and movies full The other characters of cannot disclose because that of accusations. This definitely the traveling group did well would spoil the movie. made me feel the pain that in their respective roles. Note I enjoyed “Season of the Behmen went through in his that although Christopher Lee Witch” because it delved dealings with the church and (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings) into the journey of redemp- his empathy for the accused. is listed towards the top of the tion for a knight who became I wanted for the young cast, his role is actually quite distressed by his actions and woman to be just that, a minor, which was a bit of a the justifications he was told smart, strong, young woman, disappointment to me, since about them. I’d recommend but strange events during the I enjoy his deep voice and seeing this movie when it journey show that she really the confidence he brings to a goes to the discount theater, may be a witch, but is that part. or for renting it when it is all a facade, or is there more The soundtrack was well released on DVD and Blu- going on than anyone real- done. The music helped paint ray. NICHOLAS CAGE STARS stars as a 14th century knight in “Season of the Witch.” Cage shares the izes? the scenes with such style that spotlight with Ron Perlman and Claire Foy, who plays a woman accused of being a witch and creating the Nicolas Cage did a good created a whole new level – spencer.palmer@aggiemail. Black Plague. The knight finds he questions whether the woman truly is such a danger and of whom he job as a torn knight who to the tones of the movie. usu.edu should be afraid. There is a word for that – finding peace through a crack in a wall I tilted my head back was pointed toward Moab. Even though a storm was and glanced upwards at Staff threatening, our obdurate determination to arrive at the towering wall of sand- “BigGuy XXXXTime” a location free of snow and rife with climbing routes stone which sprung up Climbing caused us to press on. By 7 that evening, we had arrived from my feet to scrape in the Canyonlands. The temperature was rapidly falling the sky. As I inspected the and we soon sequestered ourselves within our sleeping strikingly straight and con- Dusty’s bags to fend off the cold. There, armed with my headlamp sistent crack which split its and GRE study book, I spent my last waking moments face, a word came to my mumbling words to myself, “amalgamate, anachronism, mind: paragon. Trails anomalous, anar....” If the reader is unfamil- Dusty Nash I woke cold and stiff, trying my best not to be morose. iar with this term, allow I had discovered that a 30-degree sleeping bag inside of me to reassure them with a 20-degree sleeping bag was still not enough to fend the consolation that neither was I, until a few weeks ago. off the cold felt in the desert of eastern Utah in late Then, my vernacular experienced a rapid proliferation December. I was ambivalent at the moment: miserable due to a truculent pattern of preparation for the GRE. As from the invective of a cold night spent shivering and it turns out, the higher pedagogical powers have deemed excited that we were only minutes away from a climbing that familiarization with obscure and arcane words is adventure. A morning walk served to ameliorate my situ- of summative importance to one’s success in graduate ation and once we determined that the rock had been school. In order to ensure that one’s vocabulary is suf- sufficiently warmed from exposure to the sun, we set out ficiently burgeoning, a large portion of the GRE is con- for the climb. structed to test one’s knowledge of words. And thusly I found myself looking up at the crack, I was registered to take the exam on the last Friday with strange vocabulary swirling through my mind. I was of the break, which meant that many long hours of the a neophyte to crack climbing, and was relying on the usually restful respite from the rigors of academia would expertise of our friend, Jake. Before we began to climb, BECAUSE OF AWKWARD POSITIONING and difficult be dedicated instead to the inflation of my linguistic he outlined the basic crack climbing technique. It is as bends, crack climbing can be painful, especially when cold weather is abilities to the supernumerous. Still, I wasn’t about to follows. factored in. DUSTY NASH photo let my studies become deleterious to my recreation. So, when an offer to climb at the fabled Indian Creek, in the 1. Shove your hand into the crack. Depending on the 2. Rotate your leg inward as if playing Hacky Sack and Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah, was trans- crack size, you might insert only your fingers, your palm, insert your toes in the crack. Your knee is then twisted mitted to me via textual message, I was ebullient. make a fist, or stick your whole arm in. back upwards as close as it can to vertical. You know Within 12 hours, my things were packed and my car you are using proper technique because your foot will become secure in the crack and will also hurt a lot.

3. Repeat step one with the other hand.

4. You then step upward on your foot which is inserted in the crack, despite your ankle being twisted at a painful angle.

5. Your other foot is then also jammed into the crack above the other one.

6. Jam your hands higher up in the crack.

7. Move your first foot up.

8. Repeat these steps until you reach the top of the climb.

Crack climbing is by nature invective to the climber. These usual pains and aches associated with the technique were exacerbated by the cold temperature. On my first attempted ascent of a crack, I felt as if my toes were going to break off inside of my shoes, if my ankles didn’t give out first. Still, I remained intransigent, repeatedly jamming hands and feet into the crack. Then the lassitude set in and my strength began to flag. With one last effort, I hauled myself up to chains, letting out a sigh. After I was lowered, I rubbed my ankles to assuage the pain and still couldn’t stop from grinning. I thought about the climb I had just completed and climbing in general. I tried to think of a word to sum it all up. My mind raced over the various options I had been cramming into my cranium. I had to smile as I came up with only a few simple words to describe it. Looking over at Paul, I shared the words I was thinking: “Climbing – it’s just a good time.”

Vocabulary List – For the benefit of the reader, defini- tions of the following words are supplied:

ameliorate – to improve truculence – aggressiveness ambivalent – to have exist in or possess conflicting states or feelings assuage – to alleviate burgeoning – very full, brimming cogent – convincing deleterious – bad for distend – expand, swell out ebullient – showing excitement exacerbate – worsen, embitter flag – droop grow feeble garrulous – wordy, talkative intransigence – refusal of any compromise invective – abuse lassitude – languor; weariness morose – melancholy neophyte – beginner, recent convert obdurate – stubborn Paragon – model of perfection. Pedagogical – having to do with science of teaching proliferation – rapid growth or spread supernumerous – excessive

– [email protected] 9 Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 Page 9 FridaySports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com Gymnast Simoneau honered by WAC BY USU ATHLETICS

LOGAN, Utah – Utah State gymnast Nicole Simoneau has been named as the Verizon Western Athletic Conference Gymnastics Co-Specialist of the Week for the week of Jan. 3-9, announced Monday by the conference office. Simoneau, a native of Manchester, N.H. (Central HS/ Gymnastics Village Club) returned to action in Friday’s season and home- opener dual meet against Southern Utah after redshirt- ing last season. The junior picked up right where she left off, winning the bars title with a 9.825, her 26th career score of at least 9.800 in 30 meets. Simoneau also was fourth on the beam with a 9.700. This is Simoneau’s first career WAC award and is the first for a USU gymnast in three seasons, since AGGIE FORWARD TAI WESLEY, pictured here in a game against BYU, helped USU to a 68-59 win over Boise State Thursday night, scoring six points and grabbing Jasmine Minion was the WAC seven rebounds to send the Aggies to a perfect 4-0 conference mark. Boise suffered their first WAC loss of the year, falling to 11-6, while USU improves to 15-2 overall. Specialist of the Week on March 17, 2008. The 9.825 by Simoneau How sweet it is: Aggies rope Broncos to move into first ranks her first in the WAC, tied nected from deep to put USU on the 16 points. But perhaps more than any- before, they refused to quit, forcing a for third in the North Central By MATT SONNENBERG board. thing, Green, alone with fellow super- barrage of turnovers by means of the Region and tied for 23rd in the assistant sports editor Still, the Aggies fell behind 11-5 star off the bench Brady Jardine, served full court press on Utah State, which NCAA. early in the game before Brian Green as the momentum-killers against the led to seven straight Boise State points Simoneau shares the WAC Facing its toughest test of the confer- hit a 3-pointer, followed up by three Broncos. off of turnovers. Specialist of the Week honor ence season thus far, Utah State (15-2, straight baskets by junior guard Bouncing back with a vengeance For every Bronco run though, Utah with Southern Utah’s Ari 4-0) overcame an 0-8 shooting start Brockeith Pane and capped off with from the slow start to the game, Utah State had a run of its own to hold on for Lamb, who won the beam title from the field and 21 total turnovers another long ball from Green to put the State took a 33-21 lead into halftime, the win. USU head coach Stew Morrill on Friday night with a 9.825. to beat Boise State (11-6, 4-1) 68-59 icing on a 12-4 scoring run, giving the and looked to be completely in control felt that his team stepped up on the SUU’s Brooke Cersosimo was akingover sole possession of first place Aggies a lead which they would never of the game. The Broncos however, had defensive end of the floor when the the WAC Gymnast of the Week in the Western Athletic Conference. give up. a different idea. offense struggled. after she won the The Broncos made it known from Green, who had shot just 4-14 from Boise State started the second half “That’s not the way to have a good all-around title with a 38.875. the beginning that they were not going behind the arch over the team’s previ- with a furious 9-0 run, capped off by a chance to win the game,” Morrill said. Utah State gymnastics will to let Tai Wesley beat them, pounding ous three games, said after the game La’Shard Anderson 3-pointer to bring “Fortunately our defense was good and stay at home for their second the senior forward in the post with that he just wanted to loosen up and both the Broncos right back into the we shot a good percentage.” meet of the season, hosting a constant double and triple teams on have some fun. mix, along with plenty of momentum. The next test might not be much tri-meet inclu¥ding BYU and defense and forcing the USU offense to “Lately I just haven’t been as loose Then it was the bench duo of Green easier for USU however, as they travel to No. 20 Arizona. It will mark produce from outside the paint. That and have been kind of tight and think- and Jardine to take their turn creating a Fresno State to face a Bulldog team that the first time that USU has production did not come early on, as ing too much,” Green said. run, as the two combined to score nine is 3-1 thus far in conference play. Tip off hosted a tri-meet since Feb. 14, the Aggies missed each of their first The senior guard rebounded with a of the next 11 points for the Aggies to for that game is 8 p.m. Saturday. 2008, when USU hosted BYU four attempts from behind the 3-point strong performance against Boise State, bring the lead back to 11. and New Hampshire. line before senior Tyler Newbold con- shooting 5-6 from deep and scoring And just as the Broncos had done – [email protected] DuBose doesn’t see Aggie hitters letting up

By RHETT WILKINSON US: What were your hopes heading into the staff writer NCAA Tournament?

This article is a continuation of Wednesday’s GD: We wanted to compete well. The draw Statesman conversation with volleyball head is what it is, so you can’t do anything about coach Grayson DuBose about his team’s record- that stuff. We weren’t able to execute quite setting season. in the manner that we had the week before. But, it was a great experience. I mean, they Utah Statesman (US): What were your were the Pac-10 champs. That’s not such a expectations heading into the WAC bad conference. At the end of the day, that’s a Tournament? cool thing to say you were able to do. I mean, only 19 percent of all Grayson DuBose (GD): We “I always think (Div. 1) teams in the country have knew we’d have to win it to we have a the opportunity to do that (play make the NCAA Tourney. That chance. I’m kind in the NCAA Tournament) in a opportunity shows itself if of like that guy given year. you’re fortunate enough to win the first two games. People on Dumb and US: Did the team look at reach- keep coming up and saying “oh, Dumber, who ing the NCAA Tournament as Hawaii, Hawaii,” but we need to thinks they have a bonus, or as something they remember that we were down a chance. You could actually win? 13-10 (in a game going to 15) in that fifth game (of the WAC have to believe GD: (Reaching the NCAA semifinal) against New Mexico you have a Tournament) was a goal right State. In our league, everyone’s chance.” from the beginning. At the begin- a pretty good volleyball team. ning of the year, we thought that Better than everybody thinks, was what we could do. We needed for sure. So really, two points to still do our work throughout was the difference between us winning and the WAC tournament. We still didn’t expect losing the tournament at one point, so that’s to sit back once we made (the NCAAs). We really cool. That spoke a lot for the opportu- are striving for sustained excellence, though. nity we took to show some resiliency. Coach Morrill is a great example of that. You I always think we have a chance. I’m kind want to talk about sustained excellence, this of like that guy on Dumb and Dumber, who guy’s done it for a long time. Hopefully I attri- thinks they have a chance. You have to believe bute to that a little bit. you have a chance, that “anything can happen on any given Sunday.” We put some pressure US: What did the seniors mean to the pro- on (Hawaii), and they weren’t able to respond. gram? I mean, they didn’t even lose a set in the WAC! We were under stress all year, so we knew how UTAH STATE VOLLEYBALL COACH GRAYSON DUBOSE, CENTER, with his family and Athletic Director Scott Barnes, react to news of the Aggies’ NCAA Tournament selection on to respond in those situations. -See DUBOSE, page 11 November 29, 2010. ADAM NETTINA photo 10 Page 10 StatesmanSports Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 Andersen confident Aggies will turn the corner in 2011 the direction the program is of status on the depth chart By ADAM NETTINA headed, and obviously I felt because of what they’ve accom- sports editor (Utah State) was heading in a plished in the past, or will they tremendous direction when I need to compete like everyone Note: This is part two of a accepted the job. I just started else for their jobs? two part postseason interview a new contract and I think that with Aggie football coach Gary the administration looked at GA: When you step back and Andersen. it and said they were going to talk about those two players sign us up here at Utah State right there, you look at Robert US: Do you ever think about for another extended period Turbin for what he did, and the state of the WAC and the of time to continue to work to Robert Turbin is going to walk changes that have both taken turn this program around, in here and be the feature place and will take place? I think people understand back at Utah State. There’s we are moving in the right no question he has been the GA: I really don’t. I have a hard direction. That is a little feature back and will continue time worrying about things I’m unique in college football, to be the feature back. How not going to be able to control, and I appreciate that as a head he comes back from his injury and what I can control is what football coach, and so does the and how he continues to devel- we are as a program, who we whole staff. But do I feel pres- op, now will Robert Turbin be are as a program, and what are sure in year three to win? I feel highly active in spring football the goals and core values of our pressure every single day of my and in scrimmages? Absolutely program and what we have to life to win – in football and, not, but he doesn’t need to be. be able to do. We’re very, very as I say it again, on and off He is a proven warrior in my fortunate at Utah State because the field. I know it means an opinion, and I know what he it is a tremendous place and awful lot to me as a person to can do. I would say the exact it has everything we need to lead this football program the same thing of Michael Smith continue to be successful. right way, and not just come in and I would say the same thing So rather than sit back and and sign 25 junior college kids of Kerwynn Williams. worry about things that might the first year and try to turn The guys – the Robert happen which I can’t control, it around, only to have some Marshalls and the Joey I’m much more interested in success and then pick up and DeMartinos and the Joe Hills worrying about the things leave. That is not my plan. – at the running back position, that I can control. First and My plan is to be here for a those are the young men who foremost, like I always say, take long time. My plan is to build you’re going to see get the reps. care of the young men in the it right. My plan, I know it If you look at Matt Austin, program, and secondly, recruit. takes time, and it doesn’t turn again I would say – although a program around overnight he hasn’t played a lot for us US: When you look around just because of the core beliefs because of the two injuries the country and see all these that we have and the way we he’s had – that when Matt coaching turnovers, does part recruit. This is a tremendous has had the opportunity to of you ever worry about your place. They want to win, make plays he’s shown up and job security at USU? they all want to win, and we when Matt has had the chance all want to turn it around. I to be in camp and in spring GA: Let me say this – there is believe they are giving me the ball he’s done a tremendous a lot of carryover, but each job opportunity here at Utah State job. Matt Austin, to me, is a is different and each scenario to turn the program around proven football player. We’ll let is different and I know when the correct way, which is from the other young men around I walked in here I knew the a social standpoint, and aca- him continue to develop, but UTAH JAZZ GAURD DERON WILLIAMS goes up for a dunk in the team’s 131-125 win over goal was to always win, first demic standpoint, a football I expect them all to be high- the Trailblazers Wednesday night. Williams may lay claim to being the Jazz Team MVP at the midway and foremost. I think in col- standpoint. lighted players in the program, point of the season, but Knicks’ Amare Stoudemire has a strong case for league MVP. AP photo lege football you have to win and I would say the same thing football games to ultimately US: What is your opinion of about Stanley Morrison. keep your job. I think you can players returning from inju- NBA Midseason Awards identify, when you walk in, ries. Do you grant them a sense -See FOOTBALL, page 11 what a program wants and The NBA season is and 12.6 rebounds, setting him- almost halfway over, self up to join a very elite group which means it’s time of players including Shaquille to hand out some mid- Eye on O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar season awards. ESPN the and David Robinson as the analysts and sports guys hardwood only players to ever average everywhere love to talk over 21 and 12 in their rookie about who’s been the seasons. Stats aside, his high- best through the first half Mark Israelsen flying alley-oops and dunks are of the season, and since I almost incredible enough to like to consider myself a win him the award. sports guy, I like to do it too. So here are Most Improved Player: Well, go ahead the players that I feel deserve some hard- and call me a Knicks fan, but this year’s ware for their performance in the first half Most Improved player has to go to New of the season. York’s Raymond Felton. Felton was drafted MVP: Five times in the past nine sea- fifth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in sons, the MVP has been the best player 2005 and played in Charlotte for five on the team with the best record. The seasons, but never really seemed to find MVP in those years arguably deserved the his groove. He played well before, but title, but this past decade the award has this season he has exploded onto another been awarded to the best player on the level, and is reason number two why New best team rather than the Most Valuable York is actually good. Player to their team. The problem with Sixth Man: The sixth man award was that theory in this particular year is that all one of the tougher ones to decide, but I of the top teams in the league don’t have got to go with the Mavericks’ Jason Terry. one best player, they have two or three. Averaging 15.6 points and 4.6 assists a The Spurs are the best team in the league, game, Terry is instant offense off the but are Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker bench. He is second in scoring on the really MVP worthy? I don’t think so. The Mavs, and when it comes to the fourth Heat have the ultimate trio with LeBron, quarter he is arguably one of the most Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, but it’s clutch players in the league. hard to justify why one should get it and Coach of the Year: This one is tough, not the other. The Celtics with their big with two coaches who have convincing four of Garnett, Pierce, Rondo, and Allen arguments for the award: Gregg Popovich face the same dilemma. This year’s MVP of the San Antonio Spurs and Erik Spoelstra should go to somebody who really is the of the Miami Heat. Now you may be think- Most Valuable Player for their team, and ing, “Spoelstra?! The Heat?! What?!” But that player is Amare Stoudemire. Amare is let me explain. The Heat started this year second in the league in points per game, 9-8 and a lot of people in the Heat orga- scoring 26.2 and helping the Knicks aver- nization were on the verge of pushing the age over 107 points per game, tops in panic button. But Spoelstra calmly han- the league. And the most impressive part dled the issues and since then has led the about Amare? The Knicks went 29-53 Heat to a 21-1 record (as of Wednesday), last year without him, whereas this year giving them the best record in the East and they’re on pace to win 49 games. If Amare the second best in the league behind only keeps it up and the Knicks win 50, Amare the Spurs. That’s pretty good coaching. Stoudemire will be your MVP. Speaking of the Spurs, Gregg Popovich Defensive Player of the Year: After and his team have once again surprised winning the last two Defensive Player of everyone with a 33-6 record. What makes the Year awards, Dwight Howard of the Popovich’s role in this so much more Orlando Magic looks poised to bring home impressive is the fact that Tim Duncan is his third-straight trophy. Howard is second averaging 7 points and 2 rebounds below in the league in rebounding with 13.1 per his career averages, yet the Spurs continue game, fourth in blocks with 2.3 per game, to win. So despite the how close this race and averages 1.2 steals a game – highest is, I’m giving the nod to Pop. of any center in the league. Almost solely Will these guys actually end up winning because of Howard’s inside presence the the awards? Maybe, but who knows. All I Magic are the fifth-best defense in the do know is that if the second half of the league in terms of points allowed, enough season is like the first, we could be in for to make him the Defensive Player of the some surprises and anything could hap- Year pen. Rookie of the Year: This one is by far the easiest of all the awards to give out. MARK ISRAELSEN is a freshman majoring Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin in mechanical engineering and a lifelong is playing his rookie season this year after Jazz fan. Comments can be sent to mark. missing 2009 because of a broken knee, [email protected]. and so far is an absolute lock to take home this award. Griffin is averaging 21.8 points 11 Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 StatesmanSports Page 11 “Of course I’ve signed up for e-mail headlines from The Statesman. Who Andersen deserves more than wouldn’t?” lowest paid WAC coach Register at W e l l , ship? No prob- four years in Logan. we’re less lem. University Not that Andersen www.utahstatesman.com than a Five wide: car? Of course. doesn’t feel the pressure week past But when a to win, however, as anyone the offi- A football university’s big- who’s ever spoken with cial end of column gest stage – for him will attest to. Andersen the 2010 it’s programs is his own biggest critic, c o l l e g e both on and and has even made several f o o t b a l l Adam nettina off the field staff changes following his s e a s o n , – is sometimes team’s 4-8 season in order and the at the mercy of to get the Aggies over the yearly fun of the coach- how many hours it logs hump. A relentless coming carousel has come on ESPN, it’s not hard to petitor, Andersen has put it and gone. Well, make that see how the boom in sala- upon himself to fix USU’s almost gone, as several ries and expectations for defensive line woes, and by Football Bowl Subdivision college coaches has spi- naming himself defensive (FBS) programs continue raled to complaint-worthy coordinator, he’s shown to make staff changes proportions. Win, sell and he’s willing to do every- from the ground up. What excite are the name of the thing possible to avoid the we’ve seen so far has been game for universities look- fate of his predecessors. anything but a kiddy-ride, ing to improve their profile, Once more, he’s doing it and with all the comings and if it means cutting ties for the right reasons. and going, this carousel with even suc- Don’t look is enough to leave a fan cessful coach- now, but the queasy. es only a few “Don’t look now, lowest-paid Every offseason has its seasons after but the lowest- coach in the own unique stories, but they’re hired, paid coach in WAC doesn’t this one has been particu- then so be it. the WAC doesn’t exactly live larly fascinating. I mean, It is, however, the high life how often do we see a a double-edged exactly live the that some coach lead a team from a sword. With so high life that intellectuals 1-11 record one year to a much turnover, some intellectu- and academ- 9-4 season the next, only the coaching ics complain to take a high-profile job ranks are quick- als and academ- about when before the start of bowl ly replenished ics complain referencing season, and then get fired and recycled, about when the “outra- from that position less than as up-and-com- geous” sala- three weeks into the new ers take higher- referencing the ries of col- gig? Oh, I know, about profile – and ‘outrageous sala- lege coach- never. That is, unless you higher-paying ries of college es. He’s count Pittsburgh’s untime- jobs. Athletic coaches.’” r e m a i n e d ly hire of former Miami, directors have humble and Ohio head coach Mike a tightrope to faithful to Haywood, who was let go walk, and if they can’t offer the program, and despite by the program following a enough to their rising stars, his salary (the 14th lowest domestic abuse arrest. they can find themselves in the country) he’s put in Think that’s crazy? Try out of luck. Don’t pay your an insane drive to improve this one: how often do you head coach enough or the Utah State football and see a coach lead a team offer a big enough stage its young men. to a turnaround season and he could be walking Andersen has shown and get named conference to a sweet new deal – if Utah State the love. coach of the year, only to not to another university, Whether it be in his attack- get fired before his team’s then to the NFL. -ake a ing style of defense, or in bowl game? Not often, but look at Stanford’s Jim his desire to build men of that’s what happened to Harbaugh, who last week integrity in the classroom former Maryland coach signed a five year, $25 mil- and in the community, Ralph Friedgen, who was lion contract with the San he’s been nothing but a let go by the school’s Francisco 49ers. Or, better true Aggie since day one Athletic Director, Kevin yet, take a peek at new in Logan. And now, as we Andersen, amidst con- Maryland headman Randy look around the country cerns Friedgen wasn’t help- Edsall, who felt his team’s and see so many former ing the program sell luxury BCS bowl appearance and short-lived Aggie boxes or filling the seats of this year was as far as the coaches leading or assist- Maryland’s Byrd Stadium. program would ever go. ing major programs, let’s These days, it’s apparently Solution? Bye-bye Storres, just hope that when the not just enough to win col- hello College Park. time comes, the powers lege football games, but It’s amid this delicate that be reward Andersen head coaches need to win balance that USU’s own for everything he’s done. football games while put- Gary Andersen walks the ting fans in the stands and line. Andersen is heading creating a sense of excite- into his third year in Logan Adam Nettina is a senior ment at the University and – a third year which many majoring in history, and within the community. programs judge to be the member of the Football But that’s to be expect- critical year of whether Writers Association of ed, right? After all, we do or not a coach really can America. While not live in a day and age where turn a program and team watching college football, head coaches are not only around. Thankfully, Athletic Adam can be found in the paid in the multi-millions Director Scott Barnes Statesman office making on a yearly basis, but also seems intent on giving paninis.He can also be have perks that rival a Andersen more time than reached at adam.nettina@ high-stakes D.C. lobbyist. say, former USU coach Country club member- Brent Guy, who only lasted aggiemail.usu.edu. DuBose: Success a “big deal” -continued from page 9 GD: As wonderful as they were at playing coaches tell me how difficult it is to play volleyball, they’re even better people. They’ve here, and that’s an attribute to the students. beaten some nice teams over the course of We have a great university here, and we take their careers. They’ve been a fun group. You that to our recruits. It helps to tell them that can’t say you always enjoying being around this year, we were 3-1 against in-state teams, certain people, but I can honestly say that including having beaten BYU. Our only loss about this group. was to UVU, which we were up two sets to zip and should have never let slip away. Josselyn US: What is your expectation for next season (White) got that injury and … ugh. and the program going forward, and what We were the only team in the state to go does making the NCAAs do for it? to the NCAAs this year. We’ve beaten BYU the last two years, beat Utah at Utah, and CD: We were able to accomplish our goals, Weber. You sell that stuff throughout your and that’s a cool thing to be able to do. program. But the university sells itself. Cache People around the state are starting to notice Valley sells itself. I don’t know if I could put what we’re doing. We have a wonderful place (the importance of this seasons’ success) into here, with a supportive student body. I really words, but it’s kind of a big deal. appreciate them. It’s not 10,000 strong, but they heckle and I’m proud that they support – [email protected] USU athletics in general. I’ve had opposing Football: Turbin a feature back -continued from page 10

tremendous success, and I look at that as noth- US: Is it hard coaching at a “basketball” school, ing more than a huge positive for the football or does the team’s success help you? program. I think it brings tradition. I think it brings expectation, which is a good thing. I also GA: I think it absolutely helps. You hear it all think it allows kids in the program, whether the time – at different places it’s this kind of in football, basketball, softball, volleyball, or school or that kind of school, or this may be whatever they may be, it makes athletics more a basketball school or this may be a football important in the University. school – at different places all over the country. (We’ve) had tremendous success with – [email protected] the basketball program and continue to have 12 Page 12 World&Nation Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 BOOT No retrial of Black on tossed charges CHICAGO (AP) – Conrad neys asked for a June date to tence him to time served, Black got some good news give them a chance to appeal thereby setting him free for CAMP in his long-running legal Black’s case at the U.S. good. saga when U.S. prosecutors Supreme Court. St. Eve said Thursday she announced Thursday that Black – whose media would ask for a new pre-sen- they don’t intend to retry empire once included the tencing report from federal the former media mogul on Chicago Sun-Times, The authorities to help guide her. fraud convictions that an Daily Telegraph of London At the resentencing, both appellate court had tossed and smaller papers across sides will be able to pres- out. the U.S. and Canada – was ent arguments or even call During the status hear- freed on bail from a Florida witnesses to back up their ing in Chicago, Judge Amy prison last year as he positions on what would St. Eve also set a June 24 appealed his 2007 convic- constitute an appropriate bodyrebellion. resentencing date for Black tion for defrauding investors sentence. com on two convictions that in Hollinger International Before proceedings even appellate judges did uphold Inc. get to that point, the defense in October. Defense attor- The Canadian-born Black, hopes for a positive sign $17.50 66, looked relaxed during from the U.S. Supreme Court his appearance at the court- that it might consider over- house, standing with his turning Black’s two remain- hands in his pockets, survey- ing convictions. ing the courtroom before Black’s attorney, Miguel proceedings started and Estrada, told the judge the huddling with his lawyers. defense intends to ask the FORMER MEDIA MOGUL CONRAD BLACK arrives at As he walked to a wait- Supreme Court by February federal court in Chicago, Thursday, for a status hearing in his bid to ing car after the 15-minute to review the case. Before remain free. Black was released last year from a Florida prison while hearing, he sounded upbeat Black’s lawyers could file a he appealed his conviction. AP photo when asked if he thought he full appeal, the high court would manage to stay out would have to agree to hear him to travel by air within nothing to do with honest from behind bars. the case – something that is the continental U.S. After services: They concluded it “I am hopeful,” he said, far from a given. his release from prison on was straightforward theft. before ducking throngs of As he left the courthouse, bail, Black moved into an The Supreme Court’s cameras and stepping into a Black said he understood oceanfront mansion in Palm ruling scaling back the hon- black sedan. his fate is in the high court’s Beach, Fla. est services laws offered a While prosecutors could hands. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court lifeline to Black and other have chosen to retry Black “We are waiting on the of Appeals had reversed public figures convicted at on the overturned convic- Supreme Court,” he said. two of Black’s fraud convic- least in part based on the tions, the appeals court St. Eve scheduled another tions in October by citing provisions, including Jeffrey strongly discouraged that status hearing for May 9. a landmark Supreme Court Skilling, the former CEO course in its October ruling, She denied a request by the ruling in June that sharply of disgraced energy giant warning that the govern- defense for Black to be able curtailed the disputed “hon- Enron Corp. ment risked throwing scarce to skip that hearing, saying est services” laws that under- Defense lawyers have resources at drawn-out liti- he would have to appear. pinned part of Black’s case. criticized honest services gation. Black is barred from leav- At the same time, it let laws as vague and a last At the resentencing in ing the United States while stand one fraud and one resort of prosecutors when June, St. Eve could decide out on bail, and his British- obstruction of justice convic- they couldn’t show money that Black, who had served issued passport seized by tion, concluding they were changed hands. Watchdogs two years of his 6 1/2-year the court has now expired. not affected by the Supreme countered they were key to sentence, should return to St. Eve signed a one-page Court’s ruling. The fraud fighting white-collar and prison for months or years order this week that would conviction, the judges found, public fraud. more. 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tues sat 18 22 all thur day every wed fri 20 day 2pm 12:30–1:20pm 19 21 OLRC CCA Buskers : The Complete All Day CCA mimes & Works of William musicians perform 10–4pm Shakespeare Paint-by-Gum Business Building Arts Market (Abridged) Wall Mural & Library 5pm One-of-a-kind Caine Lyric Rock Lobby goods from CCA Theatre Fine Arts Center 5pm OLRC arts students Apprentice Show : 4–6pm Passacaglia : OLRC TSC Ballroom Into the Daylight A Spotlight on Apprentice Show : Black Box Theatre 7:30pm Prix Fixe Sculpture Into the Daylight 12:30–1:20pm After the Show Performance Hall Black Box Theatre 7:30pm Celebration of the CCA Buskers : Honoring Emeriti NEHMA Arts Grand Gala : CCA mimes and Bluebird 5:30–7pm Raising Caine : An Evening of musicians perform Restaurant Art Exhibit : Showcasing Faculty, Tributes from the Mentor/Mentee Networking, Old Main & TSC Staff & Students Caine College of For one complete Opening Reception Mentoring, & FAC Courtyard the Arts price you’ll be is Wed 5–7pm Outreach Dinner : 7:05pm Kent Concert Hall tickled with a Tippetts Exhibit Hall $7 at the door 8pm CCA show and treated Half-time Show to dinner. CCA Electrifies : Hamilton’s An Evening of Louisiana Tech An ice sculpture 2427 North Main One Acts vs USU 8pm experience Logan, UT Black Box Theatre 8pm Spectrum Performance Hall An Evening of Promenade 8pm 9pm An Evening of 8pm One Acts One Acts Black Box Theatre An Evening of CCA Electrifies : Black Box Theatre An Evening of One Acts The Unveiling One Acts 9–midnight Black Box Theatre An ice sculpture CAINE Black Box Theatre experience Poetry & COLLEGE Performance Hall a Beverage of the Promenade TSC Ballroom ARTS