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By Melissa Adams, Whalesong Staff

A UAS student gazes down into a deep Glacier research opportunities abound blue chasm of ice. The radiant white planes at UAS. Dr. Roman Motyka UAS Faculty of the glacier’s surface stretch for miles affiliate researcher regularly engages students around. Equipped with his trusty rope and in projects across the state, at sites including harness he begins his descent into a crevasse, the Mendenhall Glacier, Le Conte Glacier, a deep icy split stretching 150 feet into the Hubbard Glacier near Yakutat, and in Glacier glacier. Bay, This spring semester Dr. Eran Hood All in a day’s work for a student UAS ENVS Program and UAF researcher researcher in the week long UAS Environ- Adam Bucki will team up to offer Geology mental Science (ENVS) Program Glacier 315, a glacier surveying field experience. Field Surveying class on the Mendenhall Icefield research sheds light on the total Glacier or in the longer eight week Juneau “health of the glacier,” according to Cathy Icefield Research Program (JIRP). The JIRP Connor, UAS geology associate professor is based at the University of Idaho in Mos- who has worked both with Motyka on the cow and directed by Dr. Maynard Miller. Leconte and Mendenhall glaciers and on the Taku Glacier with Miller as a JIRP summer While many undergraduates spend the JIRP students conduct a GPS survey to determine the movement of the Photo credit: Scott McGee majority of their time learning in the class- faculty mentor since 1994. Glaciers form Vaughan Lewis icefield. over hundreds of years from snow accumula- room, icefield students learn the tricks of the is a lot easier when you have the right materi- trade in the field. JIRP students from around tions that eventually change into ice. Not all als. Skater’s Edge, owned by George Foster, the world, including UAS, receive under- glacier ice is rigid like the fractured surface Skater’s Edge layers of the Mendenhall Glacier. The lowest By Sandra Galeana, Whalesong Staff his wife Muriel and two of his four sons, Steve graduate course credits for an intensive field and Tim Foster, supply materials to the public. layers are flexible and shearing as the glacier Visualize yourself standing on a frozen study on the Ptarmigan, Lemon, Taku, and According to George Foster, after he flows down its valley pushed by its own lake. Above you the deep blue sky stretches Llewellyn Glaciers as they cross the Juneau put his sons through hockey lessons in weight. The Juneau area is a glacier for miles on end, and below you, the slippery Icefield from Lemon Creek in Juneau to Fairbanks and Anchorage, they were “bit by “hotspot” as the formation of ice is favored in ice asks you to take a spin. With glee you push Atlin, British Columbia. During this time the hockey bug.” Once they moved to regions with cool summer temperatures and yourself forward in hopes that you will glide they master the challenges of icefield Juneau, their need for hockey grew. Steve high winter snowfall. across the ice like a pro with the cold breeze in research such as remote sensing, GPS field and Tim Foster decided to create a hockey Both the ENVS Program Glacier Field your face. However, before you move a single surveying, icefield mapping, and glacier mass store, but of course money was needed. With course and the JIRP eight week summer inch, your feet stumble out from under you, and balance studies while skiing and hiking just as much love for hockey as his sons, across the fifth largest icefield in North experience introduce students to this icy ... the last thing you see before you hit the ground America. See “Icefield” on page 5 are your sneakers above your head. Ice skating See “Skater’s Edge” on page 5 What’s new in Fea ture Articles: The Whalesong... The biting What will UAS says truth happen to goodbye to Health & Fitness Column..3 Beware of revenge Sammy? Amanda against canines, the Sammy the lodge Knerr Kids C om er...... 5 law is on their side! dog, many UAS If a dog bites you On February 2, housing students Amanda Knerr, hard you run back, have come to know Campus Poll...... 6 get your gun and UAS Residence and love, has Life Manager, will shoot it ... already left ... be resigning... Advice Column...... 8 INSIDE -4- INSIDE -6- INSIDE -7- 2 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3,2004 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3 , 2004 3 kidding her boyfriend. “It’s a lot of ice He elaborated that the “whole cream.” experience” of Cold Stone is critical, right Exactly the point if you ask Michael from greetings from employees at the door F. Jacobson, executive director of the CSPI, E ditorial & Opinion (or in a longer queue on hot nights) to based in Washington, D.C. explaining how workers “spade” ice cream He is well-known if not always Letter from the editor: The January 29,2004 onto a 15-degree granite stone for custom well-liked for his organization’s stance on the Greetings! mixing. fat content in foods such as movie popcorn, Whalesong Dear student housing residents: My name is Emily McLean and I have “We don’t plan television commer- deep-dish pizza and Chinese takeout. been attending the University of Southeast cials or national radio advertising cam- The student voice I would like to officially announce that I am resigning my position as the Residence Life Manager effective Now CSPI has turned to ice cream Alaska for two and a half years now, and paigns,” Enser said. “We hope for word-of- in a report published in its July/August o f UAS February 6 , 2004. I have accepted a position as the Associate Director of Student Affairs at Penn State’s Behrend have been an English major for two years. In mouth recommendation from customers.” College in Eric, Pennsylvania. This new position will allow me to spend additional time with my husband and son, newsletter. Editor addition, I have spent my entire high school Anne Galioto and Brian Zboril were as well as allow me to pursue a doctorate degree at a nearby institution. Braeden will also have the opportunity to “We recognize that most people Emily McLean career as a graphic designer. As editor of The two such customers one night. They took a see his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins more than one or two times a year which we believe will be highly know ice cream is a splurge item,” Jacobson Whalesong I would like to encourage any of mile-plus walk after work to see “what the Advertising Manager beneficial for him. said. “Our findings show just how big a Korey A. Inman you who have articles, story ideas, advertise- buzz was all about.” Galioto said they splurge it can be.” Joel Webb, our current Residence Hall Coordinator will be assuming the Residence Life Manager position on an ments, classified ads, or issues you would weren’t disappointed. For example, the Haagen-Dazs Mint Production Manager interim basis while a national search is conducted. We are hoping to have a new RLM by mid-May or early June. like to have reported to please let me know. “We ordered the cake batter ice Chip Dazzler is a sundae in a cup crammed A n g ela J. P erez Additionally, Chris Grinder and Jeff Myers have agreed to move into Head Community. Advisor positions and will The Whalesong is a campus community cream with graham crackers and chocolate with three scoops of mint-chip ice cream, hot Staff Writers be doing many of Joel’s current tasks including advising community council, creating the monthly Housing Herald newspaper and should have involvement chips,” said Galioto, 30, who is finishing a fudge, Oreos, chocolate sprinkles and newsletter, coordinating the SUCCESS program, and developing and implementing programs for housing. Pete from all staff, faculty, and students. I would doctorate in psychology. “The ice cream is whipped cream. That’s 38 grams of saturated Tatiana Unciano Sommers has agreed to assume fully the desk management responsibilities and will be fully responsible for the be happy to work with any contributing delicious and really does taste like cake fat or equal to about a day and a half’s worth Melissa Adams running, supervision, and management of the desk. Feel free to contact him with suggestions and ideas. Finally, writer on his or her article by appointment. I batter.” in a healthy diet. Misty Stein Man Velasquez will be serving as an administrative assistant and will be handling many- projects such as mailbox can be reached at The Whalesong office in “Apparently, this place is sort of the What’s more, the Dazzler’s 1,270 Sandra Galeana key distribution and collection, housing sign-ups, summer conference work, etc. It is my belief that this will be an the lower floor of the Mourant Building near new Krispy Kreme,” said Zboril, 34, a trader, calories is about 500 more than the body can John S. Sonin extremely smooth transition thanks to the commitment and dedication of your fellow students that serve as housing the Activities and Student housing desk, by referring to the Southern chain of doughnut physically metabolize at one sitting, accord- Jo sh R eed er student staff. telephone (907) 465-6434, or by email shops that has won over customers by ing to scientific findings. Soundings [email protected]. offering a free, hot, glazed doughnut when- Kevin Myers If, at any time, you are feeling like you are not getting the support or services that you need, please feel free to schedule ever you enter a store. a meeting with Joel, Chris, or Jeff and they will gladly do their best to find a way to better meet your needs. See “Ice Cream” page 5 Adviser Enjoy the rest of the semester, Both Galioto and Zboril joked that they “saved up some calories” during the day Kirk McAllister I wanted to thank you all for a wonderful experience here at UAS We have thoroughly enjoyed working and living Happy reading, with you and find you a welcoming group of students with phenomenal potential and promise! You have truly made to allow for the splurge. Technical Consultants this a home for us and we will definitely miss all of you! Our address and e-mail is at the desk if you wish to get in Emily McLean “I had Lean Cuisine for lunch,” Mary Arnold touch with us for any reason. Galioto said with a smile. D a ve K lein “I had a bag of carrots,” Zboril We wish you the best of luck this semester and in the years to come! Thank you for giving me the opportunity, to added. Arnold vs. Atkins Printing work with such a wonderful group of students! The couple planned to dine later at a By Angela J. Perez, Whalesong Fitness Columnist Juneau Empire tapas restaurant, so Galioto favored the kid- Sincerely, size portion (allowable, said Enser, and Contributing Writers reasonable at $1.99 for one mix-in). Danel Griffin “We had to upgrade,” Zboril said. What’s up with the Atkins diet? I have heard this question a lot in the past few months, so I figured I better get busy “So 'Ice Cream Boy’ ordered a and answer it the best I can. The Atkins diet, to put it in its simplest form, is a low-carbohydrate diet. It is not a no-carb diet, medium size,” reported Galioto, gently as you get your carbs from certain vegetables—mainly salads (rather than macaroni & cheese) when you are in your “induc- tion” phase of the diet. The induction phase is the first phase of the Atkins diet. During this 14-day phase, you are restricted Amanda R. Knerr Residence Life Manager University of Alaska Southeast to about 20 grams of carbs a day, this gradually (usually within a week) puts your body into ‘ketosis.’ After the induction Photo credit: Angela J. Perez phase you start gradually adding back certain carb foods into your diet—testing the waters so to speak—until you find the You know it’s bad for you, but give other national franchises to the local mom Emily McLean hard at work in the office of right amount of g o o d carbs you can eat without gaining any weight. This is known as the on-going weight loss diet phase of and pop shops The Whalesong.______up ice cream? Not likely the Atkins plan. Website: We routinely throw aside nutritional What is ketosis? According to Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, “Being in ketosis simply means that you’re burning (“We were selling ice cream to Eskimos,” wmv.uas.aIaska.edu/whalesong/ By Bob Condor, Chicago Tribune(KRT) caution _ and fat gram/calorie counting _ for your fat stores and using them as the source of fuel they were meant to be.” Your body needs carbohydrates for energy. If it’s said company representative Christopher E-mail: [email protected] the satisfaction of cooling palates and not getting all the carbs it needs from the foods you are eating, according to Atkins, it will use the fat stored on your body for Mail: The Whalesong Enser), has 350 locations nationwide. Frank Riordan clearly keeps a level-headed soothing stress. that energy. 11120 Glacier Highway A big draw is the franchise’s perspective on indulgently rich ice cream as he explains Going out for ice cream is in. Very How do you know if you are in ketosis? Atkins says your body will release ketones in your breath and in your mine. Juneau, AK 99801 commitment to making fresh ice cream on its his first visit to Cold Stone Creamery in Chicago’s Old in. People magazine’s Fall Style Watch People who are on the Atkins diet will usually invest in urine strips to check their ketone levels. In his book Atkins states, Newsroom: 102 Mourant Bldg. premises every day, plus offering customers a Town neighborhood. declared going out for dessert as a “Use it” “The more ketones you release, the more fat you have dissolved.” Phone: (907) 465-6434 chance to view their customized mix-in of Fax: (907) 465-6399 “My wife and I wanted to have more than our proposition, while meeting friends for coffee Dr. Atkins isn’t the only fan of dropping carbs in order to drop pounds. In Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The New Encyclo- week’s share of treats, so we decided to walk a farther ingredients including berries, nuts, candies has become a passe “Lose it” event. pedia o f Modern Bodybuilding he discloses a formula for weight loss: The University of Alaska and chunks of cakes and brownies. Southeast student newspaper, The distance to bum the extra calories,” said Riordan, 34, Of course, you don’t have to skip “When we opened the first store Whalesong, is a free bi-monthly president of a software engineering consulting firm. “I the coffee flavor or caffeine buzz. For 1. Eat your protein (1 gram for each pound of body weight on days you exercise) three years ago in Arlington Heights (Ill.), we publication with a circulation of 1000 did a Mapquest (computerized locator). It is 2.3 miles to instance, TCBY (an acronym for The 2. Eat low fat (about 20 percent of your daily caloric intake) had customers who were driving up to an copies per issue. The Whalesong’s get here from our home.” Country’s Best Yogurt) offers the monstrous 3. Exercise on a regular basis (at least 3 hours of cardio a week) primary audience includes students, hour to visit,” said Enser, 28, co-owner of Not that Riordan or most people would have to Toffee Coffee Cappuccino Chiller featuring 4. Reduce your carbohydrates as much as possible without going into ketosis faculty, staff, and community walk that far to enjoy an ice cream on a muggy August frozen yogurt, milk, coffee flavoring and Cold Stone Creamery stores in suburban members. Chicago. night. whipped cream. Yes, that’s right, Mr. Bodybuilder himself advises people to eat less carbs, but unlike Atkins, he also advises against The Whalesong will strive to “They had experienced Cold Stone inform and entertain its readers, “I counted,” Riordan said. “We passed 15 ice Bumping up against you-name- putting your body into ketosis for this reason, “In a prolonged state of ketosis, you tend to be sluggish, your mental processes in Arizona, California or another place,” he analyze and provide commentary on cream places as we walked.” your-favorite old-fashioned local parlor are suffer, and your body gradually becomes dehydrated.” He also says your body will begin to metabolize (bum) the protein it said. the news, and serve as a public forum According to the Center for Science in the some butterfat heavyweights. needs for energy, rather than the stored fat. And he suggests using the urine ketone test strips as well, but says when ketones Enser said Cold Stone Creamery is for the free exchange of ideas. Public Interest (CSPI), Americans plunk down 6 of Cold Stone Creamery, which started start showing up on the strips—to add carbs to your diet. The staff of The Whalesong values every 10 dollars they spend on ice cream at parlors in Arizona and quickly established a strong- “not afraid to say we want to be the freedom of expression and encourages ranging from Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins and hold in California and, of all places, Alaska Starbucks of ice cream.” reader response. The Whalesong In summary, it seems safe to say these are good: Getting regular exercise, eating low fat, eating proteins, and eating editorial staff assumes no responsibil- Continued next page... low carbs. And ketosis may not be good! At least for those of us who can’t afford the risk of feeling sluggish and having our ity for the content of material. The Letters to the Editor mental processes suffer—I have way too much homework to risk that. views and opinions contained in this glady accepts letters to the editor. Letters may not exceed 300 words, and may be edited for length, clarity, and grammar. paper in no way represent the The Whalesong Angela J. Perez is an NAHF certified Health and Fitness Specialist. You can contact her with your health and fitness related questions at University of Alaska, and reflect only Letters must be signed and include a means o f contact for verification. Send your letters to 11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, A K 99801, [email protected]. Always seek the advice of a physician before starting a new diet or exercise program. Sources: Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution by those of the author(s). [email protected] , by fa x to (907) 465-6399, or bring them to Room 102, Mourant Bldg. Robert C. Atkins, M.D., The New Encyclopedia o f Modem Bodybuilding by Arnold Schwarzenegger. 4 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3 , 2004 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3 ,2004 5 Icefield continued... Skater’s Edge continued... ..laboratory in our own backyard through a News & F eatures diverse array of scientific disciplines including glaciology, environmental science, geology, The biting Governor’s wolf policy out of mineral exploration, artic ecology, and climatology. “The Juneau Icefield Research Program truth step opened my eyes to what’s out there in the field,” says UAS ENVS Program alumnus and By John S. Sonin, Whalesong Staff By Misty Stein, Whalesong Staff JIRP ’98 student Terry Schwarz. The program Developing a cauliflower ear listening well-pampered elite trophy hunters on safari can also open the door to future research Beware of revenge against a canine, the Photo credit: Sandra Guleana to the sidewalks around campus, since the tours in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge opportunities around Alaska, such as graduate Skater’s Edge business partners, L-R: Steve law is on their side! If a dog bites you hard start of the semester, I’ve heard many (ANWR) and the Alaska Range that has over studies in glaciology at the University of Foster, Muriel Foster, and George Foster. you run back get your gun and shoot it, right? important issues being discussed by the turned a 1996 Governor Knowles ban on Alaska Fairbanks or further research in the aeorge put forth the cash and created WRONG! In a recent personal interview UAS ENVS Program. For Schwarz, the student body. Not only are they exchanging legitimate voters. The initiative to stop the Skater’s Edge. with Patrol Supervisor Sergeant Boone of the insights of awe and wonder about the wild kind of cruel slaughter this kind of aerial experience not only focused his interest in the When I asked George Foster what Juneau Animal Control, I was relieved to find beauty our unique and sensible campus has at ambush conjures. study of glacier-hydrology, but sparked his some of his duties were as a storeowner he out that shooting a dog can be a felony. It this time of year, but they are also discussing Voters in Anchorage could hardly current research study of the spontaneous chuckled, “we sharpen and fit skates, and depends largely on the value of the dog, governmental and wildlife issues. believe it when lawmakers voted to give emptying of the glacial lakes of the Lemon Steve teaches people how to ice skate. He circumstances, and damages that are to be Any members of the Alaskan wildlife game wardens the right to thin out wolf packs Glacier. The lakes drain directly into the also coaches hockey teams and referee’s determined by the judge when taken to court. population weakened by disease or frail with in this manner. Pete Kelly, a republican from Lemon Creek, affecting the water quality and tournaments.” However, these are only half When the value of the dog is determined to age, along with their moose and caribou Anchorage, has even stated that hunters even flooding the creek. of their duties, they also sell skates and be more than $500 the case is taken out of a counterparts, will be less likely to fall to their “needed to be able to shoot wolves from the Glacier changes are unique as each hockey gear. misdemeanor section and placed into a felony natural predators now, with our Governor’s air to boost the population of such game as glacier marches to the beat of its own dram, But even with all the duties that are charge. new plan to control their natural predators; caribou and moose.” I wonder how many moving forward or receding. The Lemon required of them, they have a plan to expand This whole stumping dilemma was the endangered Alaskan Gray Wolf. republican lawmakers have friends who Glacier is a prime example that these move- heir merchandise to a new level. George brought to my attention a couple of months Frank Murkowski, Senator of either “jet up” for an Alaskan safari or own ments can dramatically affect surrounding Foster hopes to become, “a year round ago when my miniature Shih-Tzu, Cleopatra Cleopatra poses for her mugshot. Photo credit: Misty Stein Alaska, is in favor of the multitude of farmers businesses that organize and offer these kinds terrain, carving valleys and eroding the suppliers by selling soccer gear, and summer (5 pounds), nipped a three year old child on landscape. “What’s cool about this research is somewhat surprising fact. and ranchers who call the Alaskan Taiga of “junkets?” oft ball gear” making their Glacier Highway the arm. Like most 3-year-olds, the child that the glacier is changing on a time scale we According to City law, dogs are Forest and our northern ice-fields “Home on I think it’s about time this lock- store the “Foster and Son’s sport shop.” loved to touch and handle the small animal. can observe. When Juneau residents look at considered personal property, similar to an the Range,” have found the endangered wolf stepping majority develop a little cauliflower So from needing to learn to skate to After attempting to cover the dog with a old family scrapbook photos of the expensive watch or piece of jewelry. Accord- population a real threat to their farms. More ear instead of a huge nose from being pulled a simple sport water bottle, Skater’s Edge has blanket, little Cleopatra snapped at the child. Mendenhall Glacier, they can easily see the ing to the municipal code section 08.35.010 it likely, however, Murkowski is in favor of the around by the Governor! what a person needs to succeed on the ice. I was shocked! I punished the dog and the changing glacier terminus and the landscape it is unlawful to “intentionally kill or injure any 3o instead of visualizing yourself on a frozen child was taken home immediately. The has shaped,” says Cathy Connor. animal, unless such act is necessary to defend ake or the Ice Rink, make it reality with the child received no medical care and there was According to Connor, the legacy of the a human being or other animal from immedi- help of Skater’s Edge. no presented evidence that the dog broke the JIRP extends back to 1946 when Program ate attack.” Contrary to apparent “common skin. A couple weeks ago the father of the director Maynard Miller and some Juneau knowledge” it is not OK to kill a dog or even child informed me that he was going to kill stalwarts including tennis champ Dean Ice Cream continued ... hit it if it bites you, especially after the attack. my dog. For those of you who have moder- Williams crossed the icefield. Since then, 30- The extra calories typically become Consequences of intentionally killing or ate show dog knowledge, you know Shih- 50 students per summer have traveled across fat cells in the body. The Whalesong will be accepting articles, stories, and maiming a dog could include fines and/or Tzu’s are valued anywhere between $850- the ice in search of answers to questions like “It’s as if these ice cream shops time in prison. So, all you angry canine artwork from children of UAS students, staff, ad faculty $2000 each, not to mention my sentimental “How much have the glaciers thinned in the were competing with each other to see who bitten people out there... BEWARE! value and personal attachment. With such a 20th century?” and “Why is the Taku Glacier could inflict the greatest toll on our arteries for the Kid's Corner section. Please drop off submissions threat ringing in my ears I called the police, advancing when most glaciers worldwide are and waistlines,” said Jayne Hurley, senior of in the Whalesong office or to Sahra Clark at the Activi- To find out what to do in the case of an in retreat?” Icefield research helps to answer who in turn directed me to Animal Control, sugar. CSPI, sometimes called the “food- ties and Housing desk of the lower floor of the Mourant where I set up an appointment with Sergeant animal attack or for further questions questions about environmental changes such police” organization, estimates that there are Boone. Sergeant Boone directed me to the contact the Animal Control or see http:// as the impact of global wanning. A recent 4 teaspoons of sugar in every 4 ounces, or Building. Please include with the submission the child's Municipal Code book where I learned a livepublish.municode.com study on Alaskan glaciers published in the half-cup, of regular ice cream. phone number, address, name of the parent who attends journal Science by UAF researcher Anthony Better to have the real stuff and “a Arendt and his colleagues measured ice losses, reasonable portion size,” Bums said. UAS, as well as a photograph in an envelope with ALASKA contributing to “7 percent of global sea level Of course, a reasonable serving of "Whalesong: Kid's Corner" written on it. For questions rise,” says Connor. ice cream is open to, ahem, wide interpreta- please call Emily McLean at (907) 465-6434 or email at tion. One person’s scoop is another person’s WINTER ENVS program info: smidgen. [email protected]. “Nutritional information for ice “The very best way to get through winter is to know UAS students can still register for cream is based on a half-cup,” Bums said. cream ice cream, strawberries, pound-cake that it will be over. Some day.” That’s how they deal with Geology 315, a week long glacier survey- “But I don’t know too many people who stop bits and whipped cream (which can be a mix- it in Alaska, at least according to Alaska.com. The site ing and field methods course, this semester. at a half-cup of ice cream. A cup is about the in or topping). suggests continuing to bum those holiday lights, which The Alaskan Gray Wolf population serves as a threat to farmers and ranchers. Contact ENVS Program course instructor minimum for most people.” “It’s my first time here,” said Jager, Alaskans put up around Oct. 14, Columbus Day. And, for Dr. Eran Hood at 465-8449 or email For his part, Frank Riordan, the 25. “I think strawberry shortcake is my new is even an article on the winter use of winter.safety.cold.html diversion, consider snowshoeing, “the ultimate winter [email protected] for more course favorite flavor.” sunscreen to stave off burning from snow- executive and Mapquest user, has his own sport for dummies.” details. reflected sunshine. strategy for getting his mix-in ice cream and www.alaska.com/akcom/southcentral/real_ak/story/ WEATHER SERVICE To apply to the JIRP summer pro- eating it too. (c) 2003, Chicago Tribune. Visit the Chicago Tribune on www.njc.org/news/healthtips/ the Internet at http://www.chicago.tribune.com/ 1221190p-4181646c.html And here is the National Weather gram, applications are available online at On a return visit to Cold Stone, he Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Information healthtips_season.html http://www.mines.uidaho.edu/glacier/ WINTER CYCLING Service’s tip sheet on winter, including related his formula to five of his employees Services. WINTER SAFETY definitions of flurries, squalls and blizzards, Apply.html or contact the director Dr. during a recent work break (now, there’s a And leave it to those Alaskans to go into detail on how More advice, this time on safety. Get a and the dreaded Nor’easter. Maynard Miller at [email protected], boss who knows how to treat his staff). to ride a bicycle in snow. full list of reminders to keep the furnace in www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/ Full and partial scholarships for under- “I recommended that these guys www.allweathersports.com/winter/winter.html good working order, dress in layers, keep a wntrstm.htm graduates are funded by NASA Earth order the small size,” Riordan said. “It’s HEALTH TIPS few supplies on hand for outlasting the next Systems, the National Science Foundation, plenty.” Scroll down this page, past spring, summer and the storm, and read the manual if you intend to (c) 2004, The Philadelphia Inquirer. Visit Philadelphia and The Murdock Charitable Trust, There were nods all around. rest, to get tips on how to deal with winter health con­ use a snowblower. Online, the Inquirer’s World Wide Web site, at http:// Scholarships applications are due April 25. Software engineer Tim Jager was sampling www.philly.com/Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Contact ENVS Program Coordinator Cathy cerns, including chapped skin, colds and allergies.'There www.kidsource.com/safety/ Information Services. the strawberry shortcake concoction of sweet Connor for more information. The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3, 2004 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3, 2004 is definitely overreacting. Maybe the walrus anything. It may not be fun staying with act wasn’t the funniest thing ever, but she your parents, but think of it as temporary and Informed should have brushed it off. When you’re it may save you from a bad-housing experi- trying to be funny you shouldn’t have to ence. Be sure to look around and find a worry about embarrassing her. place that works for you and your budget. Traitor advise I realize that making up has its perks Good Luck. (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) but I say this Not a funny man ... relationship is a lost cause. There are enough Peace I’m Out, other fish in the sea, so don’t settle for a crab. Ol’ Pappa InfoTraitor Dear Informed Traitor, That’s my word. My girlfriend and I were sitting in a If you would like to submit a question you can email it Peace, I’m out. to restaurant when she told me she liked funny [email protected] men. So I stuck two straws up my nose and OP Pappa InfoTraitor or place your questions in the box outside of the gave her my walrus act. To my surprise she Whalesong office. left the table glaring at me. I have tried to Broke and homeless ... call her but she wont answer the phone. live while you keep your independence. I What should I do? Please help me. Dear Informed Traitor, hope everything works out for you. My friends and I rented out this Alone and Confused in Juneau apartment last year, but with the coming of Ms. Informed the New Year we found we could no longer Dear Alone and Confused, afford it. At the end of this month I am out Dear Needing a Place to Stay, First of all let me just say that the worst on the streets. My parents offered me a place Moving is always a pain, but there are thing you can ever do in a restaurant is stick to stay, but I want to be on my own and do many excellent resources around town. straws or any sort of object up your nose. things the way I want to do them. Can you Check out the campus billboards. They Your girlfriend was probably enjoying the help me? always have rental flyers or roommate romantic feeling in the room and sticking wanted ads. If you can’t find a suitable one straws in your nose destroyed that feeling. Needing A Place To Stay consider posting your own flyer saying you On another note, don’t take everything she need a place and how much you are looking says to such a high extreme. When she said Dear Needing a Place To Stay, to spend. Get discounted “funny men” she was probably stating that First of all, I am sorry that the apart- Another excellent recourse is the local Eaglecrest lift tickets she likes you because you make her laugh. It ment didn’t work out for you. It is hard to paper’s classified ads. Sunday is the best day wasn’t a suggestion to disgust her with a find a cheap place to live in Juneau. to check because there are usually new with your UAS student walrus act. Not only did she feel disgusted Second, Your parents offered you a listings. she was embarrassed that you did that in a place to stay because they care about you. There are a few things to consider once ID at the bookstore! public area where all could see. The streets are not the place for a college you start looking for places. Finding a place Although you think you were having student to live. When your parents offered with multiple bedrooms allows for room- harmless fun you should say you’re sorry, not you a place they were thinking about your mates, generally lowering individual cost. by calling on the phone, but going to her well being. The last thing on their mind is to Another key consideration is utilities. place and saying it face to face. You could control your every move; they just want to If utilities are included, especially heat, it is also bring her a card stating your love for her help you. With their help you can stop usually worth the extra cost of rent. If they and how sorry you are to show that you care worrying about your next rent payment and are not included, be sure to ask the landlord The Whalesong for a past billing statement. If they don’t about the relationship. That way she knows put more time into your schoolwork. have them, AEL&P should. Many places staff wishes that you are sincere. If you are still worrying about how your parents will react when you move in seem cheap, but only because they don’t everyone a include heat and electricity, which can be Ms. Informed with them, sit down and have a conversation. happy costly. This advice comes from personal State your worries and your concerns then experience. My place has electric heating, Valentine’s Dear Alone and Confused, see what they have to say. More than likely which means on my budget it has no heat. I’m going to jump out on a limb here they will be happy just to give you a place to Day! and say that your girl’s a little up tight. She My final advice is, don’t rush into The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3, 2004 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3 ,2004 UAS says goodbye to Amanda Knerr By Emily McLean, Whalesong Editor Campus & Community this beautiful place ... I’m happy and sad at On February 6, Amanda Knerr, UAS the same time.” Amanda says she’s looking Residence Life Manager, will be resigning forward to the change and “would not be her position. Knerr began looking for a job ready for this next position had I not had this closer to her family so that Braeden, her the job.” All in all Knerr will always view eight-month-old son, could see his grandpar- UAS as a great experience. ents and family more often. Knerr found a position at Penn State’s Behrend College ". . . I'm happy and sad at the located in Erie, Pennsylvania, as the Associ- same time." -Amanda Knerr ate Director of Student Affairs. Knerr began her work as UAS Resi- dence Life Manager in the summer of 2002, It was no shock to Joel Webb, after David Blair resigned. What brought her Interim Residence Life Manager, that Knerr What will UAS February Events here was “pure chance really.” While would soon be leaving. “I’m going to miss 6-15 Winterfest Week attending the Oshkosh Department of her, she’s a great supervisor I think she’s very 6 Chainsaw Juggling Comedian, Mad Chad, SAC, 9PM Residence Life, a placement for housing skilled in what she does here ... I’m looking happen to 7 Winter Scholarship Soiree, Egan Wing professionals, Knerr met up with Timi Tullis, forward to the challenge for more responsi- 8 UAS Ice Skating a previous Residence Life Manager at UAS. bility... and the transition it will bring.” 11 SE Snowboarding slides and films “Extreme Style,” 9PM Knerr was immediately sold on the job and At his own request Webb will remain in Sammy? 12 Turkey Bowling, 1 PM took it immediately. Through Knerr’s eyes Banfield Hall, “I didn’t want to leave my By Emily McLean, Whalesong Editor 13 Banff Film Festival, Centennial Hall, 7PM this job was definitely worthwhile. She students. I have good relationships with a lot 14 Polar Bear Plunge, 11AM / BBQ at noon, SAC gained a lot of skill and relationships with of people in Banfield and would not want to As many students are aware of students and staff. change those part way through the semester; Amanda Knerr, UAS Residence Life Knerr has all sorts of memories leaving and I’m also responsible for the Banfield Manager, will be leaving in February, Update: with her. The most vivid memory she will C.A.’s (Community Advisors) at this point along with the yellow Labrador Sammy. take with her is staff retreats, in particular and it’s really good to have continuity Sammy, the lodge dog, many UAS hiking up to John Muir Cabin, “I’d never through the school year.” housing students have come to know and New lodge thought I’d make it up to the top- it was Whether or not the Residence Life love has already left on the ferry. Tradi- terrible.” Manager’s apartment in D building will be Knerr’s family is excited about the tionally the lodge dog’s owner has been given to students for the remaining semester dog move, however the hardest part will not only is still under discussion, as is the hiring of a the manager. It is certain that the pro- By Emily McLean, be leaving students behind but also “leaving new manager. gram will continue due to its strengths Whalesong Editor and the fact that in the past surveys indicated the lodge dog was the most Joel Webb, as mentioned in popular feature on the housing campus. the article “What will happen to Sammy the lodge dogs sadly bade Photo credit: Matthew Knerr Sammy?”, was recently given Joel Webb, currently the new Interim farewell to Juneau. Residence Life Manager, is looking into approval to obtain a new lodge whether he will be able to own a dog. going to look into, but I’m not sure if they dog. Webb chose six year old However, it is still up in the air due to the will let me as an interim manager to have a Bear from the Humane Society. fact that he is only an intern manager. dog or not. Or of they’ll leave that responsi- Bear’s middle name is “retrieve” and is a well trained hunting dog. Webb states that “It’s a possibility I’m bility to the head manager.” Bear, UAS housing’s new lodge dog. Photo credit: Joel Webb Campus Poll By Sandra Galeana, Whalesong Staff What would you like to see in our paper, The Whalesong?

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I would like to see classi- What is going on that I would like to see more Current events that are Answer to the rumors fied adds such as rooms no one knows about. editorials. going on around town. about the housing for rent, cars for sale, ext. problem. The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3,2004 10 The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3,2004 11 Living Dead continued... humans shooting at each other while the dead that his society has made out of him. The conjuring up chills, and Romero does not shy swarm around them. The point? We are result is a film that has stood the test of time away from giving us a film that soaks in destroying ourselves and the hungry dead are as not only one of the greatest shock-films pure, relentless horror. Rare is a film that can only reaping the benefits of what we do to ever made, but as one of the most startling balance entertainment with important one another. commentaries about society. Both results statements and morals as well as Romero But, Night o f the Living Dead contains qualify Night o f the Living Dead film as one Arts & Entertainment even more layers than racial tension: It also does here. Nearly every shot and line of of the most horrifying ever made. many parts of Asia, from Beijing to Taipei to dialogue can be taken as a double meaning— makes statements about most of the prevalent Singapore, where even everyday worries While the on the surface, solid horror; on the underlin- social issues from its decade, including male To read more film reviews by Danel were left behind as businesses, government B ig F ish: Worthwhile or ing themes, a dark look at human nature. territorialism, the Red Scare, and the hippy Griffin, please visit his website: and private alike, were closed off for the New The plot line itself is enough to create movement. After a while, Ben and Harry uashome.alaska.edu/~jndfg2Q/website. Year Festival. Fireworks fascinated visual sheep is away giggles when considered—seven people are sound like two adolescents battling to be king and auditory senses alike in the week-long worthless? barricaded in a farmhouse for a night while of the mountain. Consider also the zombies celebration. the living dead gather in number and power themselves. They are us, stripped down into By Misty Stein, Whalesong Staff This year, Yang Liwei, China’s first the monkey outside, waiting for the opportunity to break thoughtless drones with only the urge to man in space, put a celebrity spin on the in and eat the flesh of these living persons. consume. Read that last sentence out of Here are my choices, a movie about magic versus reality or a movie about winning a date festivities this year, appearing on the Chinese Within this house, the humans are at odds: context, and I could be describing any with some unheard of made-up celebrity. For those of you who are natives to Juneau you state run TV station to wish everyone a can play Ben believes that staying inside the house average American obsessed with watching know that selection is not our local theater’s’ main goal. I swear I have seen EVERYTHING! Happy New Year. By Tatiana Unciano, Whalesong Staff and boarding up the doors and windows is their favorite shows and living a lifestyle no So, was B ig F ish worth the nine bucks? In a word: YES! The celebration of the Chinese New different than what the media gives us. the best plan. Harry believes that the cellar is This film, directed by Tim Burton, was an all Year is localized to Asia. People of Chinese Explosions of color littered the evening the safest place, even though there is no way Consider also the false sense of security "... all out smash hit, sure to out smash hit, sure to be a future classic. The descent, all over the world, take time to sky above China on January 22 in celebration out should the dead break in. The other within the boarded up house, and how previews simply do not do justice to the drama, honor the coming of the Year of the be a future classic.” -Misty Stein of what will be the most prosperous and characters, which include teenager Tom quickly the zombies nevertheless manage to comedy, and intense visual stimulation this movie Monkey.“We don’t have the dragon dancers infiltrate. On the same note, how helpful energetic New Year, the Year of the Monkey. (Keith Wayne), his girlfriend Judy (Judith has to offer. OK, I’ll admit the movie does have a bunch of unreal and somewhat ridiculous and the fireworks, but we still try to keep would a bomb shelter really have been While observing the standard 12-month Ridley), basket-case Barbara (Judith O’Dea), stuff, but it’s packed-in around the excellent acting by Ewan McGregor, among many others. some of the smaller traditions,” Minh Trong, against the potential devastation of the Cuban calendar familiar to Western culture, those of Harry’s wife Helen (Marilyn Eastman), and The story is simply sweet to the senses. a student of UCLA commented in regards to Missile Crisis? What about the thoughtless­ Asian background look upon the Chinese their wounded daughter Karen (Kyra Schon), B ig F ish revolves around a middle-aged man trying to make sense of his past. His his celebrations of the New Year in the past. ness of the youths in the film, and how lunar calendar as well. The Chinese calendar are more or less divided between the two storyteller father has always told the man fantastical renditions of everything in his past. We “Too bad I’m too old for Lai See,” Trong quickly they throw their lives into the wind? follows a 60-year cycle, with each animal views, which boils down to Harry’s refusal to live through all of these stories while intermittently flashing back to the present day. Full of laughs, referring to small gifts or money god reigning for a single year in a circular listen to Ben’s logic because of his bigotry. magic, suspense, romance, drama, and yes even a little horror, this film parades it all. concealed in little red envelops usually given “The violent images only add pattern. The 12 animals of the Chinese From my understanding, Romero insisted I wasn’t too thrilled about being ‘stuck’ seeing a movie I didn’t really want to, but it to children as wishes for good fortune in the calendar follow in a 12-year progression that the actor who played Ben be black, to the film’s many metaphors” definitely paid off. Who knew that such a film would be worth it? B ig F ish was the biggest New Year. from the Rat, to the Ox, to the Tiger, to the though during the course of the film, Ben’s —Danel Griffin surprise catch of the season! Handing out Lai See is just one of the Rabbit, to the Dragon, to the Snake, to the race is never discussed. At first glance, many traditions honored during the coming What could Romero be saying about the Black Horse, to the Sheep, to the Monkey, to perhaps we think that any actor, black or of a new year. Houses are cleaned to make teenagers of the 1960’s who experimented the Rooster, to the Dog, and finally to the white, could have played the part, but way for the fortune of the new year, very with drugs and free love? The possibilities In celebration of Black Pig. imagine for one moment how it must have much in the Western saying, “Out with the are endless, and it is all here. The final scene Legend states that the zodiac animals sounded in 1968 when Ben glares at Harry old, in with the new.” also takes us back to Romero’s main focus of quarreled over which animal would lead the defiantly and announces, “You’re boss down No New Year celebration is complete the film, as it plays upon racial stereotypes. History Month: 12-year cycle. The gods decreed that a race there, and I’m boss up here.” Romero’s without a Fai Chun or two. These red pieces The last shot comes in the form of a photo- would be held to settle this quarrel. They approach to the racial tension is subtle, but of paper contain Chinese good luck sayings, Featured Review: Night of the Living Dead deemed that the order the animals finished the implication only makes his film all the and many families will keep them up all year By Danel Griffin, Whalesong Contributor the race would determine their place in the more daring. Because of the racial tension in long, hoping to hold onto the New Year’s 12-year cycle. The Ox was the strongest and the United States, Harry’s clear dismissal of luck as long as possible. A Laurel Films Production Directed by George A. Romero quickest of the animals, however, the Rat, Ben would not have been a surprise when the Good fortunes seem to be just one of Written by John Russo and Romero Running time: 96 minutes known for its cleverness and deceit, stole a film was first released. Ben’s fight back, the many perks of the Year of the Monkey A word must also be said about the No M.P.A.A. rating Original U.S. release date: October 1, 1968 ride on the Ox’s back and jumped off just in however, must have packed quite a wallop to for it promises to be a year filled with film’s graphic violence. How can I justify (contains brief language and graphic violence) time to win the race. Thus the rat leads, those who expected blacks in America to be gambles, where risk justifies the rewards and grotesque images of zombies tearing pieces followed by the ox, and the other ten animals, submissive, especially in a movie from a loss is taken good naturedly; gain from even out of severed arms and fighting over loose I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in any given Southern U.S. theater last being the lazy Pig. white director. the most impossible ventures; and innova- entrails? Simple: The violent images only house as George Romero’s Night o f the Living Dead played. No doubt, southern white men Very little of the deceit, laziness, and As Ben and Harry continue to be at tions in both practical and inventive minds add to the film’s many metaphors, and they were nodding their heads in approval in the opening scenes, in which a damsel-in-distress worries of the zodiac animals played a great odds, the others trapped in the house remain remind us that social decline in America is flees from a flesh-eating zombie into an abandoned farm house, searching for a hero to rescue deal in the minds of those throughout the alike. for the most part unable to decide between not joke. As the undead fight one another for her. What would I give to see the audience’s surprise when that hero turns out to be a brave each man’s viewpoints, as the dead increase bits and pieces of human flesh, we are forced and resourceful black man. No doubt most southern theater houses had plenty of people in numbers outside. This makes for terrific to remember that consumers are never writhing in their seats, and not just because of the graphic depictions of sure that the above tension, and the underlining theme is clear: In satisfied, and that every day, Americans assumption is politically incorrect and potentially offensive to southern white males, as 1960’s, Southern white America was its own literally tear each other apart in selfishness probably not all of them were racist when this film first appeared. Tell that to Ben (Duane the worst enemy. As it refused to tolerate and hate. Personally, no gore in any of Jones), the film’s hero, when racist Harry (Karl Hardman) locks him outside to be eaten by the people of color, or as it stood by and watched Romero’s D e a d films has ever been offensive hungry dead. This film is about stereotypes, as all social commentaries must be in order to indecisively, hate and pain built up around to me. Rather, when I see what it meant to make their case. Romero creates one-sided, black-and-white characters who reflect the the south and made barriers that were nearly represent, I became offended at the truths different mind-frames of the 1960s yet remain somehow just as human as you or I. impossible to overcome. By the time the Romero has realized, and that it has taken a In any case, what cannot be denied is that no other issue was as prevalent or as impor­ characters all realize that they have to work low-budget horror movie to make me aware tant in the southern states of the 1960’s than the civil rights movement. N ig h t o f the L ivin g together in order to survive, it is too late, and of what has happened to my society. If it D e a d was released the same year as Martin Luther King’s assassination, indicating that the the plan devised for survival are botched, takes intense gore to make the viewer aware controversy surrounding race issues were far from winding down, and that Romero’s film because no one has been thinking clearly up of their own moral depravity, use it. In fact, must have been shocking and jarring for its to that point and the situation has gotten too use it in bucket loads, and never apologize or underlining theme of race relations, particu- "... shocking and jarring for its out of control. The fate of the characters is look back! larly because no one would have expected it underlining theme of race relations'’ Romero’s warning to the United States of Romero doesn’t apologize, and he has from a movie with such a trashy, drive-in- —Danel Griffin what will happen as long as racial intolerance no reason to. His gift as a filmmaker is not theater title. continues to build and grow. In all of his simply to create terrifying images of mon- On top of all of its social themes, the film generates some powerful claustrophobic terror D e a d films (there were four in total, each sters, which are undoubtedly terrifying—he as human characters battle against hordes of the walking dead. The idea of our neighbors and made a decade apart from each other, and is also capable of forcing the viewer to look loved ones being transformed into ravenous zombies is a premise that is certainly capable of each reflecting the major social issues of their inside of himself, and consider the monster See “Living Dead” on page 11 respective decade), Romero concludes with The Whalesong Tuesday, February 3, 2004 12