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TAKING A PRESIDENTIAL STANCE

Press Photos/JEANETTE HAGBERG SGA Presidential candidates Francis Hartsuff, Marissa Glazer, Mitchell Treadwell and Jeremy Meagher spent time after the SGA rally on Septem­ ber 21 to answer questions presented by an audience made up of NMC students and faculty. Four vie for top student post at pre-election rally

JACOB BAILEY Press Managing Editor

■ “We want to hear your voice; we are your The candidates, Marissa Glazer, Jeremy a popularity contest,” said Meagher, “I believe ways for students to go above and beyond voice” said Javier Nuno, head of student out­ Meagher, Francis Hartsuff7 and Mitchell that its a full-time job and you need to focus classroom settings and apply their skills reach, to kick off the Student Government Treadwell, each gave speeches in the lower on it as much as you can. Everyone should out in the world.” Association (SGA) election rally on Sept. 21. level of West Hall that described what they know who the president of SGA is and should Extracurricular options are something This year, four students are competing to be would do during their year in the top spot. feel comfortable coming and talking to them.” that second-year student Mitchell Treadwell the next president of the SGA, the student Last year’s SGA secretary, Jeremy Meagher, Chemistry major and library worker Ma­ thinks could “go a long way to living up to government body at NMC, which is charged thinks communication is the key to a good rissa Glazer used her time on the podium to the colleges slogan of‘Find it Here.’ We with supporting new and continuing student year at NMC. pledge to find ways to help students succeed. can encourage more groups to be founded groups, nurturing student life, and dividing “1 believe that running for student presi­ “As the SGA president,” said Glazer, “I and encourage students to be involved and up more than $30,000 in student fees. dent and getting elected goes beyond winning would make it my priority to help fund f)9 NEWS September 24, 2009 v-/ £— on campus WHITE PINE PRESS

ACT prep classes SGA RALLY continued NMC is now offering classes for ACT preparation. The ACT prep courses will be facilitate more events and activities.” Hagadone, who is also president of the available for high school juniors and seniors planning on taking the ACT in the Treadwell also presented surprising sta­ Engineering Club, spoke of his personal fall. Students have the option of registering for either the “diagnostic” course, which tistics on other Michigan campus groups. background. includes a full-length pre-test and will be held on Thursdays from September 24 to “University of Michigan has eight times,as “I’ve lived in Oregon, Florida, North October 22 and costs $259; or a “basic” version of the course, which is offered on many students on campus,” said Treadwell. Carolina and a few other places. I wound up Thursdays from October 1 to 22 and costs $229. Both classes' will be held from 6 to 9 “They also have 11,000 student groups, here because this is such a beautiful area. I’m p.m. For more information, go to www.nmc.edu/ees, or call 231-995-1700. which is one group for every 30 people. We a little older than a lot of full-time students have 20 student organizations. That’s only at NMC. I lost my parents when I was 17, Students for the Environment one organization for every 250 students.” which kind of left me without a family and A new student group has formed that is focused on implementing sustainable Francis Hartsuff, Sodexo student man­ sort of threw my life off for a few years,” said practices and raising awareness on environmental issues on the campus of NMC and ager, highlighted his experience and passion Hagadone. “I love this school and all the in the Traverse City Area. “Students for the Environment” meets every Tuesday in as qualifying him for the job. people in it and enjoy being a part of things the West Hall Conference room at 4 p.m. The group is planning to attend different “This is my fourth year at NMC; third here. And I want to do everything in my environmental meetings and conferences to expand their knowledge on green energy, year on SGA. I’m also in my second year power not only make it a better place, but green jobs, campus change and leadership. Their first conference will be Oct. 9-11, in the dorms as an RA and I have a passion also to help other people feel the same way I in Lansing. This event is called Powershift, and it will be a collaboration of speakers,- for this school and to get the students in­ do about the school.” music, hands-on sustainability workshops, action and training on lobbying. They are volved,” said Hartsuff. The Student Government Association hoping to raise enough money to cover the costs of anyone wanting to go, and we will Two other candidates are running un­ will be holding its election on Friday, Sept. be providing transportation to the event as well. For more information, email Julia contested for the remaining officer spots: 25. Look for coverage of the results and an Hemphill at [email protected]. Mariah Baker for Treasurer and Paul Haga- interview with the new president in our done for Secretary. Oct. 8 issue. Capitalism: A Love Story Michael Moore’s latest film will be in theatres Friday, October 2. Capitalism: A Love Story is a documentary about the banking industry and the political process of bailing out insurance companies, financial institutes, and mortgage conglomerates. Moore covers the transition from the Bush administration to Obama, holding both political parties responsible. Capitalism had its world premiere at the 66'1, annual Venice International Film Festival, and premiered in the U.S. in Bellaire, MI, on September 19. It cannot be shown at the State Theatre, to which Moore has a strong connection, because the theatre is not allowed to show films being screened at over 200 locales nationwide. There is no word on whether other local theatres will show the film.

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•» September 24, 2009 WHITE PINE PRESS NEWSon campus 03vz \-z College nixes ice cream fixes MILES LENANE Press Staff Writer 1 II 5 ■ Unseasonably warm fall days and college students hanging out out­ 1 ’ side would normally add up to business for at least one ice cream seller. But early on in the semester, Mark “The Ice Cream Guy” Alford, who works for M&B Ice Cream, was escorted off campus by security. “I came in selling like I usually do,” said Alford. “Two security guards chased me down. One of them seemed pretty gung ho about kicking me out. I guess he thought I was going to put up a fight and argue with him. 'The other seemed pretty chill.” After eleven years of selling ice cream without incident at NMC, Alford will no longer be allowed to sell his wares on any of NMC’s campuses. Campus Safety Manager Michael Hoffman said that’s be­ cause of a new policy that went into effect over the summer* “Security goes by what the policy says,” said Hoffman. “We can use discretion on a lot of things, but this is in black and white. There is no gray area here for us.” The new solicitation policy, adopted on June 5, 2009, states: “Products permitted for sale on campus as a solicitation activity should not be in direct competition with products offered for sale by college auxiliary enterprises, such as Food Service and the Bookstore, in permanent operational sales areas, nor be in conflict with special events being supported by the auxiliary enterprises.” Alford says that there is a chance students could see his truck on campus once again. The solicitation policy does allow solicitation activities on cam­ pus when it is sponsored by a “recognized college entity,” which is ALEXANDER BRAND defined as “academic groups; college offices, work areas or employee Press News Editor groups; and groups that are chartered and/or recognized under EES, ■ Although an East Hall dorm resident who swine flu vaccination if NMC offered it.” UC partners, or the Director of Student Activities and Diversity and showed symptoms of swine flu tested negative for With fall weather across the northern parts of the Student Government Association.” the H1N1 virus, college officials are meeting to the United States, flu season also starts to arrive, Student groups in need of ice cream for an event that they might decide what the college would do if there were with a drastic increase in the amount of cases na­ be hosting could submit a formal written request to the Student an outbreak. tion wide. Government Association; there is an ice cream man out there who “NMC has put together a task force of key per­ The American College Health Association re­ would be grateful to any such organization who is willing to sponsor sonnel who are currently addressing this issue,” said cently reported “eighty-three percent of the 253 him in their activities. “I’d love to come back. I hope this issue can Director of Health Services Renee Jacobson, who colleges and universities reported new ILI (influ­ be resolved,” said Alford. added that there will be flu clinics for dorm stu­ enza like symptoms) cases, compared to 72 percent dents once the college gets the H1N1 vaccine. the prior week. The nationwide attack rate was 21.5 Colleges and universities around the nation have cases/10,000 students, at least 20 percent higher felt the impact of H1N1, forcing many to take ac­ than the prior week’s rate.” tion immediately. Emory University in Atlanta, Munson Medical Center has diagnosed patients Georgia, for example, moved 50 students to a sepa­ with H1N1, confirming that the virus spreads rap­ rate wing of the dorm after an outbreak occurred. idly and is easy to transmit. “To prevent the spread of H1N1, it is impor­ “Munson has had several cases of HINI, but tant to stay home or in your room if you are sick,” thankfully no deaths,” said Pam Goran, Man­ said Jacobson. ger of Infection Prevention for Munson. “We are The symptoms of swine flu can vary: fever, encouraging people to get the vaccination for cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body H1N1 as soon as possible. We believe it will be aches, headache, chills, vomiting, and diarrhea have very effective.” been reported with many of the cases. The CDC guidelines recommend the facilitation Academic departments are reappraising their of self-isolation of residential students with flu-like attendance policies for students who come down symptoms. Those with flu-like illness should avoid with H1N1. No changes have yet been made, but largely populated areas and do their best to practice the faculty at NMC recognizes the challenges swine self-isolation except to seek medical care. flu could cause for students. The college will he holding seasonalflu vaccine “The faculty are very willing to work with stu­ clinics in the Welcome Center in the Health/Science dents who must miss class because of their ill­ Building on the following dates: ness,” said Communications Academic Chair Thurs., Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deirdre Mahoney. “If swine flu becomes an issue, Wed., Sept. 30, 2p.m. to 4p.m. we want to make sure the chances of spreading Tues., Oct. 6, 9a.m. to 11 a.m. are not enhanced. Mon., Oct. 12, 3p.m. to 5p.m. The staff is not the only group on campus voic­ No appointment is necessary. The charge is $15 for "I COME FOR THE SMILES." Mark Alford, ice cream ing concerns about swine flu. NMC students; $20for NMCfaculty and staff. man, says he rarely made a lot of money on campus. » “I’m kind of worried about it,” said Cam Nes­ For more information on flu clinics or H1N1, con­ Now he's not allowed to sell at all. PressPhoto/NORASTONE bitt, a first-vear student. “I would definitely set the tact Health Services bv calling (231) 995-1255. September 24, 2009 04 NEWS WHITE PINE PRESS

FROM THE SOURCE'S MOUTH By BRITTANY SNOW Press Staff Writer

Not your average Joe

Many college students have passed by the popular cof­ fee shop Crema, and more are becoming regttlars at the shop all the time. Popular for its unique drinks such as the Grasshopper and the Milky Way, it also serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. What most people do not realize is that 19-year-oldJoe Sarafa is a major player in this business. He is not only attending NMCfull time, but is a full time manager of Crema, a feat many would have difficulty accomplishing. Press Photo/BRiTTANY SNOW

WPP: What is it like to manage a popular was very different from anything he had all sorts of crazy things, like walking down plus taking 15 credits, which can be a coffee shop and attend college at the same ever done. We learned very quickly that it the street and picking things up for them lot. But when I do have free time, I like time? Is it a lot to handle sometimes? was very competitive, so we had to work or delivering; and we really try to accom­ hang out with friends, hike, bike, and be Joe Sarafa: Well, it definitely can be a lot harder and make the shop more appealing modate them as much as we can. I really outdoors. I really enjoy trap shooting; to handle sometimes. This is very new to to bring in the customers. That’s why we hate to say no to a.customer, but some­ it’s a lot of fun and a real stress reliever. me, I’ve never worked and gone to school started serving breakfast, lunch, and din­ times you just have to. One of the things It’s really something else. I play guitar at the same time. I actually consider myself ner along with coffee. Another challenge I really enjoy is working with such great a little bit, and when we have open mic a professional college student. It does help was keeping up the original image of the people, people that really go above and be­ night on Mondays, I sometimes get up that I really enjoy the job, and I really like shop, because there were many regulars yond for the store. and play for that. the work I do here. It’s been great fun. that would come in before we owned it. WPP: What are you studying in college? WPP: Is there anything you would like to WPP: How long have you been managing Also, when we opened Crema, I had to What are some of the things you are in­ tell NMC students that may be enrolled in Crema for? receive crash courses in cooking and, ob­ volved in here at NMC? the business program or in general? Sarafa: I have been managing Crema for viously, making coffee, so that was an in­ Sarafa: I am studying business. I started Sarafa: Yes, I do actually. The number about two months now, and we opened teresting experience. attending NMC when I was sixteen, be­ one thing is to get some real world expe­ about three months ago around Memo­ WPP: Is this your first management job? cause I was homeschooled through high rience while you’re in school. Once you rial Day. It’s been an amazing learning Sarafa: Yes, technically this is my first school, which allowed me to start going to leave school, that’s what the employers are experience. management job, but I did work for La college sooner. I started as a dual-enrolled going to be looking for along with your WPP: Is there a story behind the unique Senorita as their regional marketing man­ student, and then I got my GED and start­ previous learning. Just go out arid get ex­ name of the shop? Who came up with ager for a couple years, so I got experi­ ed coming full-time to college. I was in­ perience in the business field or account­ that? ence in that area of business. But as far as volved in a lot of different things my first ing or something along those lines that Sarafa: We bought the shop from the pre­ working with people and having peo­ couple of years, like National Honor So­ ties into your major, even if it’s just an in­ vious owners, the Camfield family, and ple rely on me, it’s all new to me. But ciety, the White Pine Press, and intramu­ ternship. I would say that is key for being they were actually the one who came up it’s going very well and everyone does a ral sports. I transferred to Hope College a more desirable when it comes time for with the name. Crema is an Italian word great job pulling their own weight, which while ago but transferred back when I was someone to hire you, because you have that refers to the foam that is on top of an makes it a lot easier for me too. given the opportunity to manage Crema the real world experience and knowledge espresso shot when it’s brewed correctly. WPP: What are the parts of your jobs you and now I’m going to Davenport through needed to help their business become a We like to say around the store that “the dislike and which do you enjoy? the University Center. The classes I’m tak­ success. And take an active role in your crema always rises to the top.” Sarafa: Working downtown, you get a ing on campus are more for personal en­ business classes. This will all help you WPP: What are some of the challenges of lot of interesting characters, which makes joyment than anything; I’m less involved have a leg up and help you get better. managing a business? the job really interesting but can make it in things outside of class now at the college WPP: Are you a coffee drinker? Sarafa: When my family bought this, a hassle sometimes too. What bothers me though, because I have less free time. Sarafa: Yes I am. Coffee helps me sur­ we had no experience in the restaurant is how some people try to take advantage WPP: What do you like to do in your vive. If there’s ever a day I’m not looking business. My father has run business­ of things in the shop, like discounts or re­ free time? forward to work because I’m tired, I just es his whole life, but owning and run­ fills that they’re really not supposed to take Sarafa: Well first of all, I have very little come in knowing that there’s a nice hot ning a shop in the food service industry advantage of. A lot of people ask us to do free time, I work about 50 hours a week cup of coffee waiting for me.

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EMMA SMITH Press Staff Writer I mental Group, Also participating were Toros Food Now that Pine Palooza has come and gone, it seems Market. The United Way, and Porterhouse Produc­ tions, all of whom need student volunteers, 'flic Unit-J ed Way had a remarkable number of students sign up ■ “Pine Palooza was off the hook," stated John to be involved - over 150 eager signatures collected. Ransom, who that Blackford specifically mentioned Ruthte Po- 1 performed at the event, “The organizers of Pine illi sluszny’s controbution, saying that Pine Palooza ■ - >! I'akioza must Be unbelievable!" would not have been possible without her help. -J a.... n ■ “She contacted businesses, made the flyers, and ] was basically the brains behind everything," said |

said, “probably a good six men As of plan- ling ahold of student groups in rhe summer, rent­ ad to figure out a tin me, which ended up ing the equipment, worrying about the weather! But being student involvement in our communin'." free food is always a plus, so that drew' people, _as well as a live band. In previous years, we just had a : people attend. DJ, but with the band there, people were more in­ ERS Left-right: Patrick Beger, Kyle Bowen, Aaror “We sold five-hundred and seven hot dogs," clined to bang out for a while and listen. Of course, commented I isI lx: w. 'id dose to six hun­ the dunk tank was very popular loo!" dred people go through!” No matter what caught your eye at Pine Patooza, There were 48 tables at the foir, and a quarter of were sure that you had a great time socializing with those were student groups, among them Phi Theta people and learning abour what you can do to get Kappa, the NMC magazine, and the Student Environ; ■ ; ; ■ . ,

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Protecting the truth 7U. fifth 'S c How much do you know about the process of journalism? Do you know about the different kinds of sources reporters use? d Do you know when its appropriate to use an anonymous source, 09 and why its important to preserve anonymity, and why a source fast. -< might desire—or require—anonymity? X+" » 5 o/ie ©4 ■FLe, A1«»5 A If “Deep Throat” means more to you than a 1970s X-rated film, lej T/ie, fa;h. or if you think “Plamegate” was about more than possible WMDs in 3 Iraq, you should be paying attention to the Free Flow of Information fit iy'ee, oA’e.xAiJ Act, which has been making its way through Congress. CesxM Passed in the House last February, the Free Flow of Information z ...... ______Act is the long-sought-after i's J "CAy. m federal shield law, which will s THE ISSUE: help protect reporters from 1$ Vkc C.'^S The Free Flow of Information Act sanctions when they refuse to OUR VIEW: identify their sources, and give Pass a strong version anonymous sources the confi- »$ «■ 5 A"*. I ( ______dence that their identities will be protected. . Tfe/, m The law is needed to protect reporting at the national level and to -< deal with contradictions in the many state shield laws. 36 states and the District of Columbia have shield laws; 13 do not. of ‘Aye ' Its now being discussed in the Senate, but some lawmakers have ex­ /'V/yhs. fie. pressed reservations about whether protecting reporters’ sources could mean lapses in national security. t'i &- The government is worried about its ability to prosecute people of defy. who leak classified information to the press—information they say could conceivably cost lives. But when those whistleblowers leak in­ formation that’s important for the public to know—on subjects such "(Uc, TorTc.la'/l* t's &. as the Abu Ghraib torture or warrantless wiretapping—they need to be able to speak up and tell the truth without losing their jobs, their careers, or even their freedom. The Free Flow of Information Act is about more than making sure that no journalists are jailed for contempt of court, as Judith Tic is Miller was in 2005 when she refused to tell a grand jury her Bush administration source for information about Valerie Plame. It’s about more than being able to reassure people who know sensitive infor­ An mation that they can share it with the public without fearing person­ al recrimination. Tkuxjl TVc- It’s about protecting the truth. The dissemination of truth throughout the country is largely dependent on the ability of the news media to report it, which is in turn largely dependent on the ability of reporters to effectively do their jobs. • If you don’t think journalists have an effect on the world around them, tell that to the President who resigned because of information uncovered by investigative reporting. Tell that to the 28 reporters Letter to the Editor who have been killed this year because of their work (source: Com­ mittee to Protect Journalists). Hello Staff Members: The legislators’ concerns about national security are valid. Nobody I’m writing to congratulate you on the impressive first issue of this year’s White Pine Press. The newspaper wants deaths to occur because someone was too stubborn to give the is so important to NMC and its surrounding communities, and it’s only through your very professional FBI information they need for a terrorism investigation. But there are work as dedicated journalists that the paper consistently earns high praise and well-deserved awards while provisions in the bill for security’s sake, which would make exceptions simultaneously keeping a large population of readers well informed. Bravo, bravo! Here’s to yet another for acts of terrorism or imminent death: foreign powers, their agents, productive and positive academic year. I look forward to applauding all you good work at every turn. and certain terrorist organizations and individuals would be exempt­ ed from coverage under the law, and federal judges would decide case My best, by case whether public interest lies more in disclosure or anonymity. Deirdre Mahoney State-level protections for journalists and sources will be left intact. Academic Chair, Communications Discipline We need Congress to pass ^strong version of this bill and not ■■ succumb to fears of imminent attack. Those fears will always be pres­ ent, but we need to be able to do important reporting regardless, or “freedom of the press” has no meaning. The public needs to be able WRITE US A LETTER to learn about the important and intense subjects. Stories truly re­ OUR POLICY: White Pine Press accepts let­ BY MAIL quiring anonymity are rare, but the intensity of the need for protec­ ters to the editor from members of the col­ Mail submissions to: tion increases with the intensity of the subject matter. lege and community. Letters should be less White Pine Press Journalists must be able to gather information and guarantee their than 400 words, typewritten, and signed Letters to the Editor sources’ privacy when necessary, and the Free Flow of Information Act with your name, address and phone number. 1701 East Front St. will help them do so. It is not the government’s job to protect the pub­ Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar, Traverse City, Ml 49686 lic from the scary and unpleasant. spelling and length. Opinions expressed are BY EMAIL: [email protected] not necessarily those of The White Pine Press staff or any college employee. : (231.) 995-2110 September 24, 2009 WHITE PINE PRESS OPINION 07

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SOUflD BYTES Prevailing over procrastination LAURA EARLE doing has at least some value to it may help you get "The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person. She's i Press Staff Writer your mind off of Facebook and on the assign ment. Speaking of Facebook, log out. Right now. Dis­ getting her award. What's he doing up there? He's a jack­ Its pitch black outside, and your computer ass." PRESIDENT OBAMA, on Kanye West's interruption during connect from the Internet, if you have to. Silence screen is glaring at you. The blank white page stares Taylor Swift's Best Female Music Video award at the VMAs. your phone, mute iTunes and get rid of anything else you down, cursor pulsating expectantly. Intimidat­ Huffington Post, 9/14/09. that might distract you. If you’re working at home ed, you realize that the bottom right-hand corner of or in your dorm and have family members or room­ the screen says “5:00 AM,” your class starts in three "You lie!" JOE WILSON, Republican representative from South mates who are likely to disrupt you, hang a Do Not hours, and the paper you have yet to begin writing Carolina, during President Obama's speech to Congress on Disturb sign on your door. If you’re working in a is due at the beginning of class. health care. The House has voted to reprimand Wilson for his noisy environment, invest in some earplugs. "spontaneous" outburst. CNN.com, 9/15/09. Looks like sleep is out of the question for now — One of the most important things to remember hopefully they’ll be brewing some exceptionally strong - and this may seem counterintuitive - is to take "We have these jumbo, juicy paws the Chinese really coffee in the cafeteria today. However, just as your fin­ breaks. Staring at a computer screen for long peri­ love, so I don't think they are going to cut us off." PAUL W. gers hit the keyboard, your phone vibrates. Its a text ods of time isn’t particularly good for your AHO, an economist and consultant, arguing that the quality of message notification from Facebook Mobile - some­ America's chicken feet—a delicacy in China—will serve as le­ vision, and concentrating on anything for one has commented on one of your photos! verage in the nations' battle over tariffs. NY Times, 9/16/09. too long often causes the mind to wander. Procrastination is an epidemic among college One brief, five- or ten-minute break every students. Chances are, either you or someone you "You don't expect to hear that someone you know killed hour should do the trick. Use this time to know (or you and everyone you know) has been a guy with a samurai sword." DIEGO ARDILA, Hopkins Univer­ stretch your legs, eat, drink and, if you have inflicted with it at one point or another. Each day, sity student, regarding to his housemate's killing of a burglar a burning desire to do so, check your Facebook. hundreds of bleary-eyed NMC students come shuf­ with replica samurai sword. The Baltimore Sun, 9/21/09. Just be sure not to start doing anything you won’t fling into class to turn in half-baked essays and be able to quit after a few minutes. "It was we who sent them to Afghanistan. And they reports that were hastily thrown together hours be­ Hopefully these tried-and-true tips will help came back dead." UMBERTO BOSSI, Italian politician and leader fore. Surely many a professor longs to grade a care­ you preyail over procrastination! I would list more; of the Northern League party, on Italy's continued involve­ fully-written, well-thought-out paper. however, its nearly two in the morning, I have class ment in the Afghanistan conflict. Six Italian soldiers were re­ As a college student, putting everything off until the cently killed by a suicide bomber. LA Times, 9/21/09 in a few short hours - and a paper due in said class last minute is almost a tradition. However, this tradition that has yet to materialize.., can have a negative impact on one’s "Roosters have their place in this city, but we think hav­ ing more than one per property causes problems." Coun­ grades, not to mention one’s stress Hajj cilwoman JANICE HAHN defends the Los Angeles City Council's level. There are ways of beating the decisions to limit roosters in teh San Fernando Valley to one procrastination plague; one only has procrastinate to be motivated enough to try them! procrastinate per household. LA Times, 9/22/09 I vutU not procrastinate 1 oKO not prPcrashnate Indeed, motivation is the key. I oitU not procrastinate ~~ I not procrastinate "It's about time people actually notice how many of us If you’re having trouble focusing I vMtll not procrastinate — I wiU not procrastinate there are and how active we are. We're just like every­ I vutU not procrastinate -» I wiU not p< oerastinate on homework, try thinking about 1 not procrastinate ~~ I a/iU not- pf ocrastinate one else." ART ADAMS, plaintiff in the case challenging the importance of the assignment. 1 not procrastinate -- I wiM not procrastinate California's current marriage laws, comments on the 23,000 Ask yourself, what is this going I not procrastinate -- I vuiU not procrastinate same-sex couples in California that categorize themselves as 1 not procrastnate -- 2 not* procrastinate to teach me? How does this married on this year’s census. Mercury News, 9/22/09 apply to real life (hopefully it does)? Knowing that what you’re September 24, 2009 08 FEATURE WHITE PINE PRESS Inspiration through creation

■ CALEB STRAIGHT ■ Press Staff Writer

Growing up on the east coast of China, Wan Liya only a fraction of its original size. In doing so, the learned to love and enjoy art from a young age. He colors are mixed into a one-of^a-kind pattern. When didn’t always know that he wanted to be an artist or the canvas is nearly dry it is unfolded, and lo and be­ that he wanted to walk in the shoes of his two older hold—a beautiful masterpiece. brothers, who went to college and received degrees in For his sculpture work. Wan creates his own “ceram­ art. He did want to show everyone his “own way” of ic like” material and paints whatever he can imagine on doing things. the sculptures. As a young adult, Liya was a seaman for two years. Wan Liya will be in Traverse area for two weeks, During this time he thought about art and discovered spending most of his time on the NMC campus. his passion for it, yet never expected to be doing it as He’s already had a chance to walk on Old Mission a living. Upon first hearing stories of Liya, one might Peninsula and observe the beauty of this place, and think of him to be an older, more experienced man, believes the artists of this area need to harness that when in fact he is a young driven man trying to find his magnificence and turn it into their own beauty with style of doing the things his heart is content on. their own creativity. What and who inspires Liya’s art? Some of his art is being displayed in the Dennos “I have taken ideas and teachings from many differ­ Museum. He will also be working with some of the art ent things and have pulled pieces out of certain things classes, such as ceramics and painting, and giving a kind to make my own style.” of personal tour and question-and-answer session about He wants a revolutionary style of art that only he can himself and cultured art in China. create in his mind. The way he creates his art sounds His suggestion for other artist is: be creative, create simple to do, but he has his own unique way, which is things that you are comfortable with doing. Use the difficult to recreate. beauty in the world as an inspiration and show your­ First, he mixes the colors he wants to use and self through your art. It should depict how the artist Press Photo/LIDIA DART pours them on a room-sized canvas placed on the feels, what the artist wants others to see in it and it BEIJING ARTIST, WAN LIYA demonstrates his floor. Next he repeatedly folds the canvas until it’s will be beautiful. painting technique to Joan Richmond's ART 161 and 162 classes. Ferris @ NMC

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MARK MELLOR I Special to the Press

A local farm is offering some old-fash­ How many people do you usually have? plant the corn? had circles and triangles and a bunch of ioned fun with a corn maze that runs DH: Last year, 1 believe we had 4,000 peo­ DH: We do. We plant if the regular way, different angles. Two years before that, through the end of October. ple who went through the corn maze. you can see the rows going this way, but there was no planned shape that you’d rec­ every' once in a while we go the other ognize, just paths. Last year, we started Howl has your farm had a corn When do you design the maze? way with the planter so that we have corn with the geometric stuff, this year we did maze? DH: We have to.do it when the corn is going both ways. That way when you look the tractor, and so we’ll probably do some Dennis e: We’ve been doing corn fairly short, around the first of July is down the rows you can’t see all the way different image here. mazes for . Ours is pretty much wheffi we.go through itand cut the roads down. It makes it appear to be a lor thick­ lowtech, to a'fewbfcf the others and maj^efbe pattern. Then it grows up er tharpt is. Do; in The are% are a few co rn mazes, ( intc DH:1 the bigger at use corn maze com- Do you do anything special with the US. panics—We don’t do that. What we do is, put thi - if have.thgjf j once the field is planted, we go out there tion of land each year? DH: ’Ibis is the design of' the m; s mostly locals in and count the rows—measure the outside DH: No, we move it around to a differ­ you saw hack at tfie marker. We offer the the fall. By I, ’ ’ of the maze, and then simply sit down ent field each year. We rotate our pump­ folks a map and we give them one of our are folks who come from quite a ways away with a piece of graph paper and decide kins and squash and the corn maze. We business cards. There are different clues actually, because we do fairly7 extensive tele­ what we want to have as far as design and don't want to plant the pumpkins in the in the maze with different signs that have vision advertising. different things go. same spot every year* so vve switch it with paper punches on them. And so when the corn maze. find those clues, they punch one of Hoxsie Farms corn maze is located at Why did you start doing the maze? ur business cards with that punch-each 6578 M 72 frost in Williamsburg. ft is, open DH: Well, it's all got to do with agrito- How big is unch is different. When they get all six from Sept. 15 - Oct. 31. Admission is $4; urism. There are a lot of folks who come DH: Ibis year it is probably aroundI five ie punches, they get a prize hack at kids 3 and under arefree. Call (231) 267- to our farm on weekends just to be at the gcresfso it’s a Jitde bit bigger the market. It makes it a little more chai- s ,9087for more information. farm. We have you-pick apples, you-pick We have another area over here that’s pumpkins, and so it was natural to do about four acres, so it < ’ , Tltctnfo something like this, another attraction for Aviation more folks to do. Do you do anything special wh, aerial

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*» September 24, 2009 1 o FEATURE WHITE FINE PRESS Google Chrome... the Operating System?

It seems as though every other story I read on technol­ and management, allowing your computer to use smaller Your private data is being outsourced. How do we ogy has to do with Google. Whether it’s Google Earth, and more efficient chips that consume much less energy. know it’s safe—and if their server goes down, how will I Google Maps, Gmail, image search or a free app that com­ In laymen’s terms, it’s a computer without any software. get to my Photoshop homework? petes with the likes of Microsoft Word or Excel. Its ONLY function is to access a web browser. From there Google has stated that it will make security a high pri­ Last year we ran a story on Chrome, a web browser you’ll run everything you need from a remote ority’ with Chrome. According to the official Google developed by Google. It turns out it gave birth to anoth­ server. If you need to store music or video, blog, the new OS will be “going back to the ba­ er prod­ run Photoshop, write a term paper or sics and completely redesigning the underlying uct: Google play a game, it will launch from a security architecture of the OS so that users TECHNO Chrome, distant computer. The web browser don’t have to deal with viruses, malware and the operat­ will be the operating system! security updates. It should just work.” BABBLE ing system. In many ways we re already Other underlying issues exist, as Google TOM AUCH Googles utilizing cloud computing. Social ' aspires to be not only the index of your in­ Press Staff Columnist new OS is networking, like Facebook, as well formation, but also where it’s stored. designed to as most blogging sites, store and Could Google come under the same be a, “lightweight operating system, currently targeted at utilize someone else’s server. Pro­ scrutiny that Microsoft did in the ‘90s, fun- netbooks,” states Google’s official blog, “but is scheduled grams like the free Google Apps allow neling users into their proprietary products? to be widely available by the second half of 2010.” Right you to use powerful programs or crunch After you check your Google mail, you might smack in the middle of Windows OS 7 release. numbers in a spreadsheet and then store find yourself spending most of your time, not simply Soon you’ll be able to buy PC or mobile devices load­ them all on remote servers. You access all this through on the Web, but at Google.com or its partners. ed with the Chrome OS instead ofWindows, in which Google’s web page. No doubt there’s a lot of energy and money at stake Chrome will serve a single existential purpose: to get your For example: when I store all my addresses and con­ here. We’ve had decades ofWindows, running on 90 per­ computer connected to a Web browser. tacts in Gmail, it’s not on my computer. I have all my cent of the computers in the world, and tens of thousands Google thinks it can compete with, and eventual­ personal information in these contacts, which has been of programs written for it. I still spin records and view my ly overthrow, the behemoth Windows operating system convenient in instances when I’m not at home and need tapes of Star Trek on VHS. To have a paradigm shift like by offering Chrome free, operating under the corfcept of to get to important phone numbers or credit card infor­ this will take time, but most experts like NMC’s Depart­ cloud computing. mation. ment Director of Systems and LAN Management, Dan Cloud computing is an example of the new generation This brings up a glaring concern: security, confidential­ Wasson agree: “the cloud is coming.” of computing that utilizes distant servers for data storage ity and reliability. To be or not to be (a law-abiding longboarder)

MELODY SHAW i Press Staff Writer

It truly is fall. Riding my longboard pelled vehicles in certain areas. No person there’s no risk of running into anyone. A downtown, I am encompassed with a wave shall...ride...upon any public property or place where there are no dangerous turns of crisp air that carries with it the spices of sidewalk where it is prohibited by reso­ or hills. A place that’s, well, boring— pumpkin and apple. Halloween candy and lution of the City Commission and so but legal. decorations are shooting up everywhere. posted...etc.” (Chapter 420: Bicycles and So, what about the TART Trail? Sweaters, jeans and hats jump back into Coaster Toys) “Yes, that’s what it’s there for,” the wardrobe rotation. The colors, howev­ A hit broad? A bit vague? A bit confus­ Sergeant Bussell informed me. er, truly1' give it away. ing? A bit of a problem. That’s right folks: for skate­ Around every corner it seems, the eye True, from Front to State Street there boarders, you’re restricted to the catches my colors of fall. Police colors: are signs posted saying “no coaster toys skate park. For longboarders, it’s the red and blues of autumn. The flash­ on sidewalks.” Fine. I can roll with that. I the flat blacktop river known as the ing, fluorescent, colors of September. The mean, I wouldn’t find it particularly plea­ TART Trail. ones usually associated with the loud wail­ surable to get a bite taken out of my ankle, Although reclusive and restric­ ing of a siren. I have gotten pulled over or be the cause of someone getting clothes- tive as to where I may travel atop my more times on my longboard—downtown lined by a dog leash. It’s a pretty copasetic board, you better believe that the on Front Street as well as on NMC’s cam­ relationship there. You don’t want to get TART, marked with little white pus—than in my car. run into, and we longboarders don’t want arrows, won’t have to wait long When I realized that, I came to terms to run into you. before it feels the graze of with that fact that “Oh, I didn’t know” will So, we’ll just ride in the bike lane right? wheels rolling over asphalt. only work so many times, until the author­ Wrong. Mark X on your maps— ities become privy’ to SUCH a super-secret “It means, no coaster on the sidewalks we have to take advantage. back-pocket excuse. I should probably start or streets in the downtown area. You can’t Rules may be made to be bro­ following the rules. ride a coaster toy on the street anywhere ken, but following them exact­ But wait. What are the rules? in Michigan,” Sergeant Bussell, of the Tra­ ly to their specifications can be From the City Ordinances: “The City verse City’ Police Department, explained. just as rewarding. Commission may, by resolution, prohib­ Ok, now we know where coaster toys it the use of bicycles, skateboards, toy ve­ are not allowed. So, all we‘re looking for hicles, rollerskates, roller blades, in-line is an acceptable place that will create as skates or other similar wheeled, self-pro­ little disruption as possible. A place where Press lllustration/RICHARD GAVITT

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•» September 24, 2009 WHITE PINE PRESS FEATURE 11 Gender discrimination still affects you

Do you ever stop and ask yourself, “Why am I investing ing field and offer everyone the same opportunities, but to take certain professions. my emotions, time, and money in obtaining a college degree? unfortunately this is not the case. No matter what field of According to the Department of Labor, the 10 most Why am I here?” Well, some may answer that they’re expand­ study you choose to go into or where you work, discrimina­ prevalent occupations in 2008 for women were in the fol­ ing their mind, or sharpening their skills in a variety of fields. tion is most likely taking place. It may not be obvious or in lowing order: secretaries and administrative assistants, Some may answer money, for a degree is becoming a neces­ public view, but trust me, it’s happening all around you no registered nurses, elementary and middle school teachers, sity in the current job market. And some of you may have no matter where you look. cashiers, retail salespersons, health aides, managers of retail clue what you’re doing here, but it seems like die best choice In 2007, die National Committee on Pay Equity did a sales workers, waitresses, receptionists, and banking clerks. and will benefit you down the road. So, you pick a major, survey on wages based on gender and ethnicity. According Yet, the discrimination does not stop in the American and a well-paid job is a guarantee, right? to the results, “women’s median annual paychecks reflect­ workforce. Many degree programs often aim for a set per­ ed only 78 cents for every $1.00 earned by men. Specifically centage of female and male students, meaning that qualifica­ for women of color, the gap is even wider: in comparison to tions and experience are not the only factor when deciding DON'T DO IT men’s dollar, African American women earn only 69 cents who gets into, for example, veterinary or medical programs. and Latinas just 59 cents.” These statistics are often shocking, yet what can the peo­ IN THE DARK Men tend to dominate many occupations in American so­ ple do to respond to this outrage? Conversation can often ALEXANDER BRAND ciety, often those that offer the highest pay and benefits. Don’t help getting this problem into public view, for many are ill Press News Editor believe it? According to CNN, there are only 15 female CEOs informed on the subject. Other options including writing -s— ■ out of all the Fortune 500 companies, bringing the representa­ to politicians encouraging equal pay legislation, wearing red Unfortunately, this horrible thing called “the real tion to a shocking 3% of the elite 500 corporations. on April 28 (known as “Equal Pay Day”), attending a rally world” gets in the way of our six-figure salary entry-level It can also be extremely difficult for females to break or helping to plan one. The venues are there; all it takes is position, and this little issue called discrimination occurs. into male-dominated occupations, as seen in the For­ the initiative to get involved. I’m not saying that your experience in fieldwork will not tune 500 statistics. Gender stereotypes play a huge role in Until equal pay is established, women will continue to help you, but many other elements are factored into the American society, often causing certain things to be ex­ be discriminated against in a vast amount of professions. It equation. One such element that, sadly, still affects getting pected of workers based on sex. This can also affect how is up to the people to make this change, so get involved and hired, changes social expectations, and even plays a role in a female boss is perceived or what is expected from the show that gender discrimination will not be tolerated in any acceptances to certain graduate programs: gender. employees, something a male boss rarely has to deal with. way, shape, or form. Only then will America begin to make You would think that all the social revolutions that have This, in turn, greatly limits career paths that are open and progress towards a true “land of opportunity” for all people. occurred in the past hundred years would even out the play­ accepting to a female workforce, often why women tend Simplicity: not so simple?

A common topic of conversation I’ve been hearing late­ habits as well as the formulation of new habits. To stop or ly has been balance and simplification in one’s life. Many start any behavior, one must be deliberate. seem to be feeling intensely stressed by trying to juggle In her book, "‘The Simple Living Guide,” their personal and professional lives, and with all the roles Janet Luhrs says that being deliberate is the that are played throughout one’s day, feeling overwhelmed main way to simplify one’s life. Deliberately can become a daily occurrence. Folks crave a cure for the engaging in, disengaging from and observing phenomenon, and some find the idea of simplification to one’s life is a crucial action plan for anyone be quite an appealing option. with balance issues. The benefits available from habituating these behaviors, so sayeth Janet Luhrs, are as follows: HERE AND Contentment Order THERE Truthfulness AMANDA CAMPBELL Creativity Press Staff Columnist Joy ■ Patience Assertiveness and Tact As an idea, simplification and balance sounds real­ In order to gain these virtues, one must begin ly sweet, but its practical application may be tricky. If paying closer attention to one’s life and become really too much attention is placed on any one venture or is honest about what is working, what isn’t, concentrated in any one area of life, one finds oneself what is most important and what is moody, drained, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and being done out of obligation. To unhappy. With a job, family responsibilities, personal in­ purge those things that are not ful­ terests and education on one’s plate, many people find that filling, enlivening, supportive of prioritizing and organizing are crucial in order to maintain our long-term goals and our sanity sanity. The trouble with simple living is that, though it can is a fine launching pad for this more be joyful, rich, and creative, it isn’t always simple. It seems simplified life. It may be a profoundly to require consistent tweaking on a daily basis, i.e., person­ freeing thing to take inventory, purge al effort is a must. and become more deliberate. It may allow Like learning anything, simplicity is only truly achieved for both the freedom from feeling overcome over time, when mental knowledge and hands-on experience as well as the building of balance. Perhaps it is work together. One must be aware of what is wanted and no time to sit down with a nice cup of joe and start longer wanted and one must become willing to make small thinking about making room for what’s lacking: sim­ or significant changes if one is to create balance. Lasting plification. changes come from the letting go of- or reversal of — old ...... '• . Press Illustration; RICH ARD G AVITT September 24, 2009 1 2 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WHITE PINE PRESS Get informed about Informant! Patrick Swayze A Farewell KENDALLSPRATT I Press Staff Writer Patrick Swayze was born in Houston, Texas in 1952. 57 years later on September 14 millions of people mourned the loss of the tal­ ented Mr. Swayze. He charmed us on screen in all his movies, includ­ ing his most famous romantic roles, Ghost and Dirty Dancing. Swayze was diagnosed with pan­ creatic cancer in 2008. He contin­ ued to work through early 2009, until he became too ill. His last role was as an FBI agent in the TV series The Beast, which was cancelled in June due to his cancer. We don’t have to mourn this loss because Swayze will live on in the movies he made throughout his life. To reconnect with him all we have to do is pop in a DVD of Roadhouse or Point Break, or when you hear the song “Time of Your Life,” think of Swayze dancing KENDALLSPRATT down the aisle for his last dance of the year. Or when someone tells I Press Staff Writer you they love you simply answer, “ditto.” In his last interview with Barbara Walters he stressed that he wanted I really wanted to like this movie, but we don’t only things I liked to make sure he left a legacy. He did. When I think of Patrick Swayze I’ll always get what we want, do we? Honestly, I just about this film. see the dirty dancing Johnny Casde. Who will you think oft wanted to fall asleep fifteen minutes into it. When the The Informant! is based on a true story about movie was over how the U.S. government decides to go after an and I turned to my agribusiness giant with a price-fixing accusation, brother and said how Game Review based on what Mark Whitacre—played by Matt bored I had been, and Damon—tells FBI agent Brian Shepard (Scott he informed me that Bakula). Whitacre is the vice president of ADM, he loved it. He loved all the Scribblenauts the company in question. He’s unwillingly humor, or rather he saw the humor that I didn’t. scon PELL pressured into working as an informant for the FBI, I thought Mark Whitacre was a con. In the Press Staff Writer which he does for almost three years, building an beginning you think he is just a good guy doing the I Scribblenauts is the latest puzzle game out for the Nintendo DS, amazing case with all of his tapes and videos. But right thing. By the end you’re not sure really what and it comes to us from 5th Cell Entertainment. 5th Cell brought his constant lies keep piling up, causing his world or who he is and the audience is never really given us Drawn to Life and Locks’ Quest, both for the DS. Scribblenauts is to crash around him. any closure to what really happened. a unique puzzle game because the only way to solve puzzles is to use Steven Soderbergh, who directed Oceans 11, 12 Whitacre’s family (a wife and three kids) is your imagination. The game has np story, except for the ones inside and 13, is the director behind this film. mentioned once or twice, but they’re barely in the the puzzles. The trailers I saw on TV made the movie seem movie at all. Whitacre’s youngest son is in the very Scribblenauts has around 200 different puzzles, which can be like it was going to be another slapstick beginning and maybe once more. His other two solved any way you can think of. There are two types of games: puz­ comedy, with a bumbling agent messing kids are only talked about. His wife, played by zles that give you an objective such as retrieving the unicorn for the up, but still saving the day. That was Melanie Lynskey, is in the movie more than druids, or moving the cow off the road; and action puzzles, which not the case at all. I know the kids, but still is not significant. focus on getting a star located somewhere in the level. All that Scrib­ we’ve all been misled by a The Informant reminded me in a way blenauts gives you to solve these puzzles is a keypad, which you can movie trailer. You know of Catch Me If You Can. The difference use to type in cars, weapons, tools, animals, and creatures of myth to the ones—the movie that is that in Catch Me If You Can, Frank help you out in completing your objective. promises to be the most Abagnale (Leonardo DiCaprio) While Scribblenauts is a really fun experience, it can get frustrat­ romantic of the year or the learned his lesson; you loved him ing at times, and not because of the difficulty level. Movement can funniest? This time the trickery felt just as much at the beginning as often hamper your quest because the game is controlled by tapping worse. Although I did laugh at parts, I you did at the middle and end of or sliding the stylus across the lower touch screen. Also, one tends felt duped by the commercials. the movie. With Whitacre I wasn’t sure to use the same item to solve most of the puzzles, like using Pegasus During the movie you heard Whitacre’s what I was supposed to feel about him. to fly around levels, then attaching a rope to it to hoist a baby away voice, or really his thoughts, over the Maybe because my opinion has been from a zombie. whatever else is going on onscreen. This was swayed by messages boards, or maybe Scribblenauts is a fantastic game with a simple and unique con­ the funniest part of the movie. Whitacre’s because I went and saw the film cept definitely worth your time. If you have a Nintendo DS, go out outlook on life is interesting. He rambles on with someone who felt so and pick up this game immediately. A-. about polar bears, rust eating cars, corn and differently about it than I did, he and the FBI agent going fishing together. I am strongly urging you to His rants are a string of consciousness that research The Informant before jumps around and left me laughing. you see it or don’t based on Matt Damon is great in this movie. What the trailer or another’s opinion. did I expect, though? Damon’s portrayal of Whitacre’s somewhat insane behavior and bipolar mood swines is nerfect and one of the

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* September-24, 2009 WHITE PINE PRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 3 The Dodos: Time to Die Game Review MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN I Press Staff Writer While my guitar The Dodos (comprised of guitarist Meric Long, the next song and the next, never showing a sign percussionist Logan Kroeber, and recently added of slowing until the last lonely minute or so of the gently rocks vibraphonist Keaton Snyder) have been playing album’s title track, and last song, “Time to Die.” MADDY MESA music together since 2005. They have built a name The band seems to have matured in everything Press Staff Writer for themselves with Longs blues and folk-influenced from Long’s songwriting to Kroeber’s excited I songwriting, backed with Kroeber’s energetic percus­ drums, although they still aren’t above the more Beatles fans everywhere re­ sion, not to mention their energetic live shows. playful-sounding songs you might see on Visiter. joice. The Beatles: Rock Band is The Dodos debuted in 2006 with their album Long incorporates overlapping guitar parts, both here and it rocks! Released on (originally released under the name Dodo Bird) electric and acoustic, and adds many overdubbed September 9, The Beatles: Rock Beware of the Maniacs, which featured Long’s vocal harmonies along with his uniquely vicious Band is making waves with its songwriting with Kroeber playing a more conven­ way of attacking the strings of his acoustic guitar. unique visual effects and raw­ tional drumming style. Kroeber follows Long’s sounding recordings. Mixed In 2008, they released lively guitar lines wherev­ emotions about the game are their first album as er they go, pounding and circulating the Internet in re­ The Dodos, entitled smashing them into sub­ views and comments. As with Visiter. The album has mission the whole way, any newly released game, there since become a favorite complimenting every are pros and cons. among the indie crowd, accent and downbeat of The pros. Are you shy featuring not only his wild strumming—like about singing on your own? No problem. With The Beatles: Rock Long’s expertly crafted in “Longform” and “Troll Band you can have your friends back you up with a three-part har­ songs and clever lyrics, Nacht.” At the same mony. It’s a bit more challenging than what you’re used to on Rock but leading Kroeber time, Long knows when Band, but a total crowd pleaser. Story mode is a great way to start to explore more of to lay low and give his from the beginning of The Beatles’ career and play your way through his Ewe drumming colleague the spotlight, as the screaming fans to the recording studios of Abbey Road. While background. (Before in “The Strums.” While playing this mode you can unlock photos of the band and some of joining The Dodos, all this commotion is their early videos. Long trained in West happening around him, The cons. Still want to try that three-part harmony? Well, you’re African “Ewe” drum­ Keaton Snyder keeps going to have to buy the extra mics — they don’t come with the ming, a sophisticated a low profile, letting game. Can’t wait to play your favorite Beatles song? You might want drumming style similar his vibraphone paint a to double-check the track list first, because not all the Beatles’ songs to American jazz tech­ subtle, yet beautiful back­ are included (sorry “Strawberry Fields Forever” fans). Originality niques.) ground—like in “Two Medicines” and “Fables”—to won’t count in this game, as there’s no creating or customizing your This September 15, the duo, now a trio, Long and Kroeber’s manic folk jams. own character. But when belting it out to “Twist and Shout” why released their much-anticipated follow-up Time Almost as if they did this on purpose, the would you want to play as anyone else then the Fab Four? to Die. This album follows much in the style of album provides a perfect soundtrack to the upcom­ Diehard Beatles fan or not, you are sure to have a great time play­ Visiter, with the group again combining their ing color changes, summing up with musical inge­ ing The Beatles: Rock Band edition. Those lucky enough to play the now-signature style of powerful drum beating with nuity a nice, sunny walk through a forest in the game say “it’s very addicting.” There probably won’t be any “Revolu­ Long’s complex finger-picking patterns, creating midst of coloring trees on a brisk fall afternoon. tion” when playing this edition since it’s the same format (green note something that might resemble an African drum While trying futilely to avoid lengthy metaphori­ on screen, hit green button on guitar) as previous Rock Band and circle playing indie-folk songs. cal comparisons the album matches (and in some Guitar Hero games, but the animation of the group and their venues The opening track, “Small Deaths, "provides an ways even exceeds) everything its predecessor had is enough to keep you coming back for more. Rolling Stone magazine excellent example of the band’s sound, flawlessly so carefully and meticulously built for the band. gives the game three and a half stars and while other may have their meshing whimsical chord progressions and subtle If you don’t own Visiter, it is highly recommended doubts, this game lives up to expectation. It encourages all to “Come drums into a full-fledged electric rock jam. The that you go out and purchase it immediately, along Together” and feel the love. energy captured within the first song carries on into with Time to Die. Melody’s Melodies pounding that we all do in our cars at one time or another. Watch For This: 3. “I Gotta Feelin” - Black Eyed Peas {TheE.N.D.) 6. “I and Love and You” - The Avert Brothers {I and MELODY SHAW I know. No one was more surprised than I, however, Love and You) Press Staff Writer I’m totally going to follow the trend with this one, because Brothers Seth and Scott Avett hail from North Caro­ ■ you know what? It’s catchy. Plus, it’s fun to dance like a lina and originally hoped 1. “You and Me” - Dave Matthew’s Band {Big Whis­ fool once in awhile. their hard-rock band key and the GrooGrux King) would shoot them to the 4. “Impossible Germany” - Wilco {Sky Blue Sky) There are some who think that Dave isn’t the same. top. How glad am I that it That his music has grown darker with each album. But With a mellow, down-to-earth tempo, I find myself lis­ failed? Listen to the guitar I see a hope behind his lyrics and music, a hope that ev­ tening to Wilco to wind down. I think my shoulders actu­ and banjo bluegrass influ­ eryone who listens will be inspired to change their life to ally drop a couple inches, this song’s just that good. ences, mixed with some what they want it to be. classical, and you’ll be 5. “Smooth Criminal” - Michael Jackson {Bad} glad, too. This particular 2. “I Knew I Couldn’t Trust You” — Silverstein (A Ah, my all-time favorite song by Michael. (It’s actu­ song paints a picture for Shipwreck in the Sand} ally my ringtone—sshh!) Whatever the scandals, he was those dreaming to pack For those of us into the “screamo” ballads, Silverstein’s incredibly talented, and his creative capabilites will be their bags and Kerouac it newest album is chock full of their pointed, no-joke-here missed. out of town. * lyrics that are perfect for the belting and steering wheel

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5 September 24, 2009 1 4 DIRTY RIDES WHITE PINE PRESS Engineering Club takes Baja car for a spin

JACOB BAILEY Press Managing Editor

■ Outside of the Health Science Building out to Wisconsin and race against a team “So this year there is a lot of work to be Another big challenge is money: the on September 22, a crowd gathered to watch from Mexico.” done,” said Hagadone, “and I’m just trying to Engineering Club receives no funding as students took turns behind the wheel of David O’Connor was part of the team head things up and organize. We are the only from NMC for the Baja project. In previ­ the Engineering Club’s Baja vehicle. The Baja that competed in last year’s events. community college involved, the rest of them ous years, Polaris and Wheelock & Sons car, which looks like a strange breed between “Last year we had this car mostly are 4-year universities. We are hoping that Welding have both sponsored the racer, a four-wheeler and a go-cart, produced smiles made” said O’Connor. “We had a lot of since we have more people and can divvy out but club members have not yet found a fi­ from the many participants. time to test it and make sure everything tasks better we can have a better design.” nancial source this semester. Paul Hagadone, president of the En­ was working. Most schools finish put­ gineering Club, stood by smiling proud­ ting their cars together at the race, so they ly as students took turns lapping the don’t have any time to test.” campus grounds. That doesn’t mean the car never has “We are just showcasing our Baja,” he any mishaps. said. The type of car is named after a re­ “At the Wisconsin race we broke the gion of Southern California. “I worked rear suspension, snapping quarter inch on this car last year to improve it from the steel,” said O’Connor. “Most of the fun year before, so this is a two year project.” happens at the races.” For at least the past four years the En­ New challenges face the Engineering gineering Club has entered their Baja into Club this year. races hosted by the Society of Automotive “120 schools participated in the race in Engineering (SAE) and other organizations Wisconsin and we placed 71,” said Haga­ all over Michigan and the United States. done. “We had our car up to standards so The club has an inside joke about the we got to help out the team from India acronym “SAE.” build their car. This year we have to build “We call it the student association of a new car from scratch. So the whole thing engineers,” says Hagadone. “What we do has to be redesigned.” is go to one, sometimes two, races in a The first event for this newly designed year and compete against students from Baja car will be at Michigan Tech on Feb­ all over the world. Last year we got to go ruary 20. GO BIG...ors° home MELODY SHAW I Press Staff Writer Whoever said “less is more” never sat “The Trespasser” after an event involving behind the wheel of a jacked up 4x4. someone else’s property, a mud pit and an Honestly, the height alone creates an unfortunate ticket. impulse to use a stepladder, maybe even a “There was a huge mud pit out there helmet, just for climbing in and out. The and I wanted to tear it up and I got a tick­ tires sit dauntingly underneath, await­ et. .. so it just seemed to fit the truck,” ex­ ing the inevitable mud bath that’s bound plains owner Taylor Umstead. to be just around the corner. Off-road A nice mud pit definitely draws a lights are the frosting on top of a wind­ crowd. Brian Rusniak’s Jeep had an experi­ shield that stretches farther than most ence years ago that he has yet to forget. exactly the way he wants it. but I never have to pay anything because arm spans. If there was a soundtrack to go “I had just put my wide tires on it, and “I wouldn’t have it any other way, I like I‘m always legal,” says Umstead. along with every event, this one would be we decided to hit this mud pit. It was a lit- working on it with my Dad,” says Rusniak. So, all these big 4x4s seem to be blue, the “duh, duh, duh” at the beginning of de bit deeper than I thought, and it sank. Umstead, on the other hand, found red, green; what would their drivers think the Terminator movies. Back tire was submerged, I opened the door precisely what he was looking for when he of a pink one? In other words—go big, or go home. and there was mud everywhere... mud was first laid eyes on the red truck. With a new “Hey, I think it‘d be killer... especially That’s the trend on campus this year, and just caked on it. Three weeks later dry mud name and a few additional stickers to make if it was a girl driving it,” admits Umstead. there’s a few that more than live up to the would come out... It was bad.” it his own, it is now one of a kind. “If a chick drove it... that‘d be pretty hype. It would be hard to miss the red ‘97 The ‘95 Jeep Grand Cherokee is tricked There’s no question as to whether cops cool,” Rusniak agreed. Chevy 1500 truck with a door handle that out with a 3.5” suspension lift, 32” mud and security guards are attracted to these The real question, however, is how is barely within reach, or the green Jeep terrain tires, off-road lights and a kayak road monsters. However, as they’re both much does the gas mileage hurt? with 6 Delta off-road lights. But, really, and bike rack. The Jeep first came into in regulation, pulling them over is a fruit­ “It sucks. Literally,” says Rusniak. there is a plethora of these bright, candy Rusniak’s hands three years ago. It was low less exertion. But is it worth it? colored, 4x4s scattered amongst the pastel to the ground, had running boards and “Oh yeah, I’m getting pulled over all “I think it is, I like driving it, so I’ll pay Toyotas and silver Hondas. was “basically a Grandpa’s car” but after the time. They get out their tape measurers it,” says Umstead. The eye-catching Chevy was christened working on it with his dad, he’s built it up, and measure my bumpers and everything, After all—go big or go home. September 24, 2009 WHITE PINE PRESS CALENDAR 15

Harvest Festival and Scarecrow Extravaganza, September 20-27 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Use your creativity to design a scarecrow in downtown Bellaire at this year’s festival. Judging is on September 25. For more information call 231-533-6023.

Always.. .Patsy Cline at the Old Town Playhouse, September 24- October 3. See the OTP’s 50th season opening show featuring 27 songs fromlegendary country singer, Patsy Cline. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shgws begin at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 3:00 p.m. For more information about the play or to purchase tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call the box office at 231-947-2443.

Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. “Yid­ dish Punk Cabaret” style music at Left Foot Charley in the Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City. General admission is $ 15, half off for stu­ dents; a portion of the profits will go to the Institute for Sustainable Liv­ ing, Art & Natural Design. For more information, call 231-480-4515.

Award-winning pianist Xiayin Wang at the City Opera House, Sep­ tember 25 at 7:30 p.m. Xiayin Wang will be playing a variety of music in­ cluding the first midwestern performance of Marc Chan’s “My Wounded Head (dreams of moths).” Tickets are $ 15 for students and $29 for general admission. For more information, visit www.cityoperahouse.org.

Friends of the Traverse Area District Library Book Sale, Septem­ Press Photo'SCOTT PELL ber 26-27. Over 5,000 books will be for sale at the library’s Woodmere THE RED WINGS gather during a practice at Centre ICE during their three-day train­ location from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m.-3:30 ing camp in Traverse City. p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 231-932-8500.

Alexander Zonjic and the Motor City Homs, September 26 from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Milliken Auditorium will be hosting a con­ cert to benefit Michael’s place. Tickets are $25 advance and $30 at the door. For details, call 800-836-0717 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

No Pressure Book Club, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. There will be discussion of Khaled Hosseini’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns” at Ho­ rizon Books. For more information, call 231-946-7290.

Hanggai at Milliken Auditorium, September 30 at 8pm. Mongo­ lian punk rocker kicks off this season’s concert series at Milliken Au­ ditorium. For more information visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Swingshift and the Stars, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. Six local “celebri­ ties” and six local dance instructors team up for this year’s first com­ petition at the City Opera House. For more information visit www. SwingShiftandtheStars, comor call 800-836-0717

Alden Heritage Days, October 3 from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Local arti­ sans will be demonstrating their skills in assorted shops in downtown Alden. There will also be a bake sale and refreshments in some shops.

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Oyer the past twenty years, the' Ameri- . competitor from the owner of Cuppa Joe, Sandi Daley, had can coffee culture has dug. out a socio-eco­ nomic niche of its own. Spurted by the rise When did you first take interest in tnir an entry until the last minute, hut I'm or Starbucks and fueled by our generations your profession? glad I did.” c.iihllK craze, rhe art of coffee seems to “I’ve wanted to he a barista since 1 was Excited? have come co fruition. From diners to cafes, sixteen. I tried working ar the Seattle’s “Very. Also .1 little intimidated, to be the aromatic bean has become much more Best in Borders when I moved, here from honest. I’m the only person out of the than a daily morning ritual; it’s a luxuri­ Port Huron, but they wouldn’t hire any- J 40 selected internationally to come from ous commodity. Drip coffee, simple as it is. body that wasn’t eighteen, so 1 kept going Michigan; I’ll be going up against people doesn't seem to have the appeal that it used back until 1 got the job. Since then I’ve from japan, and Europe, Chicago, Seattle, to. These days, consumers are demanding been to Italy. Washington D.U.. Chicago, espresso - the meticulously made, careful­ all the places that have really developed Everyone thinks that Michigan is behind ly concentrated “specialty” coffee beverage. their technique; I’ve had fun traveling and in the coffee culture, bur I don’t think so, porrive, they know that J in succeeding. There's a technique to making it; each shot learned a lot on the way.” Sandi has been very positive and support­ Any other events? needs be ground fine, pressed to a certain flow did you become she manager at ive of me the entire time - [she] keeps “The Specialty Coffee Association of weight, “pulled” for a certain amount of Cuppa Joe? telling me I’ll be in the top ten. I’m really America holds regional competitions, from time, and held for no more than several sec­ “After Seattle’s Best 1 went to Crema, looking forward to it.” there they move on to rhe U.S. champion­ onds before being used as the base for atty where I managed for one and a half years. How does the competition work? ships. Also, the weekend after rhe competi one of dozens of drinks. A quality shot of I’ve been at Cuppa Joe for nine months “Well, unlike the barista competition tion I'll go to Grand Rapids to nicer with espresso cant be prepared by just anyone; if now I manage here at Horizon and run where competitors are judged by their the Great Lakes Coffee Alliance at Mad takes an artist, a persdn whose expertise is errands for the other four branches, so technique, rhis is strictly a latte art com­ Cap Coffee. We’ll probably make lots of unmatched by most; a barista. I’ve become really involved in the chain.“ petition. fhere will be a panel of judges coffee, look at espresso art, talk abour cof­ Cara Nader, at age 24, is a self-taught How many Cuppa Joes are there? that never see who makes rhe lattes. They fee... Its going to be a lot of fun.” barista who’s spent the last six years per­ “There’s five, and each one has it’s own strictly judge the final product. We’ll have As enjoyable as the drink is, 1 won­ fecting her art. She’s currently working as a personality. Horizon is a bookstore, the five minutes to practice and get 10 know der how many people actually purchase manager at Cuppa joe in Horizon Books, Warehouse 1 ounge is a restaurant, rhe one otsr machines, then we will present our fin­ espresso machines for use at home. Fun as hut she isn't limiting herself to' Traverse City on Garfield and Front has a drive-thru, ished lattes.” it might be to learn to steam milk, there On September 25th, she will participate there’s a cafe in Building 50 of the TC What’s your favorite design and tech­ are at least fourteen shops that sell espresso in the U.S. coffee Capitol's Coffee Fest as a Commons, and there’s a Cuppa Joe in the nique? in the greater downtown area ofTravcrse competitor at the MW rock. Tree- Pour Latte Cherry Capitol airport. “ “I like the Rosetta. I bis is a “free-pour” City, including the two Starbucks located Art Championship in Seattle, Washington* < How did you get involved with the competition, and the Rosetta is one of the competition? only designs you can do without tools. There's Rest assured, you'll be able to wake up. * joe to attend, this year she will be die only “Well, it’s a well-known cqinpetifjon.

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