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Members of the Chinese Student Scholar Association perform at the Lunar New Year in the KBR. | Rebekah Staub Ringing in the year of the horse Lunar New Year celebrated on campus Provided by Taylor Lyon Campus & Community ing up like the undead. Community & International Students and faculty gave and Asian Pacific Island commu- All proceeds from the event presentations that described nity building coordinator for the by Natalya Estrada by Karl Holappa will help pay for Lyon’s treat- various facets of Asian culture, MCC. “I had fun because every- Taylor Lyon, like many Hum- ments. The Kate Buchanan Room including customs related to the one else had fun.” boldt State students, worries Cancer is not going to bum was filled to capacity on Friday holiday and traditional dress Souza said she enjoyed the about school, work and money. out this student — Lyon is ada- night, as a diverse mix of stu- styles. The CSSA showcased a representation of many ethnic But ultimately, she is just glad to mant about staying positive and dents and local residents gath- traditional Chinese dance rou- identities in one celebration. be alive. wants people to celebrate with ered to celebrate the Lunar New tine, which drew heavy applause “It’s really awesome to not She was diagnosed with pa- the Zombie Prom instead of feel- Year, also known as the Spring from the crowd. A meal of Chi- just blend Asian cultures, but rotid gland cancer in April 2013. ing sorry for her. Festival or Chinese New Year. nese food, including chow mein, even people who don’t belong to It affects 1 person per 100,000 a Parotid gland cancer is a rare The Humboldt State Multicultur- pot stickers and orange chicken Asian or Pacific Islander [com- year in the United States. form of the disease that affects al Center, the College of Profes- was served to attendees. munities],” Souza said. “It helps On Feb. 7 she is hosting a the glands in the front of the ear sional Studies, and the Chinese “It was awesome, we had them learn about other cul- zombie-themed prom dance at near the face. When she was di- Student Scholar Association or- such a great turnout,” said Al- tures.” the River Lodge in Fortuna. At- agnosed, Lyon, a kinesiology ganized the event. ana Souza, senior film major See Lunar on page 4 tendees have the option of dress- See Dance on page 12 Statewide drought hovers over Humboldt Local agriculture and wildlife hit hardest by drought Lawrence Dwight gazes out onto his oceanside ranch. | Henry Faust Campus “We’re rationing our hay. Some days the cattle aren’t at five plus inches of rain, the fish population in the Eel depending on the luck of the by Henry Faust being fed,” Dwight said. “I’ve and we’ve only had an inch,” River. weather and how swiftly we been taking a day out of the Dwight said. “We’ve seen the lowest move to restore the freshwa- An uncertain future awaits week not feeding them for the Due to the drought some river flow in 100 years, but ter habitat.” Humboldt County as it experi- last month and a half.” farmers had to resort to re- despite the low flow condi- Higgins has lived in Hum- ences one of the driest years Dwight stated that Hum- ducing their herd size. tions the Eel River still has a boldt since 1972, and relates ever recorded in history. Wild- boldt is at about 23 percent of “I’ve got a loss of 75 per- vital pulse,” Higgins said. the current drought to the one life and local industries are normal rainfall levels. Cattle cent of my cattle feed, with According to Higgins the he experienced within Cali- strained as a result of excep- ranchers like Dwight depend not enough feed for the cattle ocean and climate go through fornia back in 1976. tionally dry conditions. on regular rainfall to nour- they become lighter and fetch wet and dry cycles that affect “We’re in kind of a sen- The persistent drought has ish the grassy hillsides where a lower price on the market,” the fish population. sationalistic culture where taken a significant toll on their cattle graze. Dwight said. “I have a daugh- “Chinook Salmon and people think droughts haven’t cattle ranchers and salmon Dwight recently installed ter, and I want to leave this Steelhead are likely to sur- happened before, but I’ll tell migration. Lawrence Dwight a 2,500 gallon-per-day solar- ranch for her in better shape vive and thrive again as the ya, back in the 1930s when is a fifth-generation cattle powered well on his ranch to than I found it.” weather cycles change in the the Dust Bowl happened, it rancher. He is experiencing ensure his cattle have enough Eel River Recovery Proj- future,” Higgins said. “How- was seriously dry,” Higgins firsthand the effects of the water to drink. ect volunteer coordinator Pat ever, Coho salmon may or said. See Drought on page 3 drought on his ranches. “Right now we should be Higgins studies the health of may not survive in the future,

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The United Kingdom banned controversial Mount Sinabung erupted in a volcanic explosion French comedian Dieudonne M’bala M’bala on on Saturday, and at least 16 people are thought to grounds of public security. M’bala M’bala is well- be dead. The nearby village of Sukameriah was known for having anti-Semitic beliefs, as well as buried under 700-degree celsius ash less than three being the creator of the “quenelle” hand gesture minutes after the explosion. Rescue teams had to which some interpret as being similar to the Nazi temporarily stop their efforts due to unsafe condi- hand salute. tions.

Panama Egypt Pakistan The Panamanian government released 32 of 35 Al Jazeera cameraman Mohamed Badr and 61 The Pentagon announced they have stopped all crew members taken prisoner from a North Korean other prisoners were acquitted of charges of help- shipments to Afghanistan through Pakistan due to cargo ship stopped last year trying to pass through ing to incite riots during the overthrow of former anti-drone protests. Protesters are stopping trucks the canal with weapons from Cuba. The weapons, president Mohamed Morsi and should be released along a main highway demanding to see shipping including MIG fighter jets, anti-aircraft systems in the upcoming days. Badr has been incarcerated papers. The protesters claim they will not stop until and explosives, were discovered under thousands since July 2013. The UN recently expressed con- all U.S. drone activity is halted in their country. of bags of sugar. The captain and two other offi- cerns regarding the increasing hostility towards cers are still being detained and charged with arms journalists by the Egyptian government. smuggling. Sources: Al Jazeera, CNN, NY Daily News Student success funds promised In his inaugural State of the CSU address on Jan. 29, chancellor Timothy P. White announced that $50 million would be bud- geted to issues related to academic success. According to a press release, the money will be prioritized into seven areas, including student advising, hiring more tenure- track faculty, and streamlining the path to graduation for students. Also on the priority list was increasing technology and online class offerings, expanding data collection and data-driven decision-making, growing the Early Start Program, and improving college success rates among incoming freshman. Increasing degree completion among transfer students, and ex- panding practices that support graduation success such as research programs, service learning, study abroad and internship opportunities rounded out the list of priorities. “The vision for the CSU gives consideration to the enormous potential of our campuses, the workforce needs of our state, and the demographic characteristics of our current and future students,” White said. “Our top priority must be to firm up our fiscal and policy commitments to access, persistence to degree and degree completion—to improve the educational experi- ence and degree attainment for all students, and to enable students to earn a high-quality degree in a shorter amount of time.”Compiled and written by Karl Holappa

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National sign and implement a survey, and importance of the partnership with by Katelyn Roudebush strengthen community and campus HSU and how it benefits both orga- based partnerships. nizations by having extra support On Jan. 25 President Obama an- One of these community-based and help with numerous projects. nounced in his weekly address the partnerships is with the local The University Police Depart- establishment of a new task force North Coast Rape Crisis Team. The ment, with the help of police chief by his administration. The White NCRCT makes HSU unique from Lynne Soderberg, have worked House Task Force on Protecting other college campuses who do not beside the SAPC to create a safer Students from Sexual Assault will have such a strong connection with campus, by offering workshops focus on preventing sexual violence a community group. that teach students and community and particularly sexual assaults on The NCRCT offers a 24-hour cri- members about sexual assaults and college campuses. sis line seven days a week, as well what to do in difficult situations. Humboldt State has an existing as individual counseling and sup- “With the feedback I have re- program on campus, the Sexual port groups that are led by certified ceived from across the country, Assault Prevention Committee sexual assault counselors. Humboldt State, in my opinion, is (SAPC). This committee is focused NCRCT coordinator Maryann ahead of the game,” Soderberg White (Non Mercury) Fillings on eliminating rape and all forms of Hayes Mariani said she understood said. “Some places just aren’t as far sexualized violence, and reaching the importance of the president’s along as we are.” out to survivors. statement, but thought Obama Soderberg went on and ex- The committee is co-chaired by should have added more in his ad- plained how the new statement communication professor Maxwell dress. from Obama has not drastically Schnurer and critical race, gender “One of the things I wish the changed anything since other regu- and sexuality studies professor Kim president talked more about was lations are already in place. Berry. In the fall of 2012 the SAPC the victim-blaming culture that “Although the President has just received a grant from the Depart- we have in our society that really come out and spoke about this is- ment of Justice. thwarts dealing with this issue, it sue, things have been in the works, “We’ve received the highest lev- gets in the way when survivors are especially at Humboldt State for the els of support from administrators,” trying to heal,” Mariani said. “I ap- last couple of years,” Soderberg Berry said. “They have been very preciate what he was saying, but I said. supportive of our application for the think that victim blaming has been HSU, with the SAPC, the cam- grant and the projects we are cur- very prevalent in our society and pus police and NCRCT are already rently implementing with the grant that it prevents what we are trying working diligently to make the cam- fund.” to do.” pus the safest it can be. However, The grant provided the com- Victim blaming occurs when the those who are involved, like Kim mittee with about $250,000. The victim, also known as the survivor Berry, still recognize the impor- grant allowed the SAPC access to of the rape is held partially or com- tance of Obama’s announcement expert sources in the areas of pre- pletely responsible for the crime for our country. vention education to help them that happened. “I was so delighted that Obama expand their knowledge base, and Mariani said that the ad- was calling attention to the primary provided the resources to hire a pre- dress does not change any of the ways sexual assault occurs on col- vention coordinator and develop a NCRCT’s goals and objectives be- lege campuses and in the commu- Bystander Intervention Program. cause they have always been able nity at large.” The money was also used to cre- to provide services and help for Katelyn Roudebush may be contacted at ate foundational documents, de- survivors. Mariani also stressed the [email protected]

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Continued from page 1 water. While Humboldt County and the rest of Although Humboldt is experiencing a the state are awaiting the desperately needed lengthy drought, climate change is not neces- water, Higgins said a change in mindset could sarily the primary cause. According to Nation- help prevent future potential catastrophes. al Weather Service hydrologist Reginald Ken- “As a culture we should be moving as much nedy no single dry period of weather is any as we can towards water conservation as pos- indication of climate change. sible.” Kennedy noted that if the drought per- sists for another year, then Humboldt ranches Henry Faust may be contacted at [email protected] would have to start importing hay, food and 4 www.thelumberjack.org Asian cultures highlighted

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Conitnued from page 1 celebrations, and is meant to im- for organizing the event, and were Shuhei Makiyama, senior ge- part good luck and blessings from assisted by faculty when needed. ography major and international the giver to recipient. Dr. John Lee, She said the event is one of the larg- student coordinator for the MCC, dean of the College of Professional est put on by the MCC, and is heav- said he was pleased at the turnout Studies, purchased $25 gift cards ily attended every year. for the event. Makiyama said more to Café Brio and gifted the red en- “This is a family gathering time, attendees stayed for the duration velopes with the cards inside to all and something our [international] of the event compared to the year students in attendance. students would be doing at home,” before. “Our Chinese students in Amer- Mazzotti said. “It’s an opportunity “Last year we felt performanc- ica find our own way to celebrate for us to provide a space for them es were a bit too long, so we tried and express our happy emotions for to enjoy that, so they don’t feel so to shorten them a bit,” Makiyama Americans,” said Zirui Dang, senior alone so far away for home.” said. journalism major and treasurer for Mazzotti said the event high- Makiyama said that the event the CSSA. lights the purpose of the MCC. It is emphasized the diversity of Asian Dang said it is important in Chi- student-centered, and faculty mem- cultures, despite the event being nese culture to return home for the bers are on hand to specifically traditionally Chinese. Tables were festivities, and it is nice to have a lo- aid in the needs of the students. arranged around the edge of the cal celebration for students who are As such, this event and others put room where attendees could learn not able to do so. on by the MCC are conceived and to write Happy New Year in various The celebration is considered planned by students. Zaya 12 Year Old to be lunar, due to the fact that the “If a student wants to share part Fine Sipping Rum Asian languages. from Guatemala! “What I see through living in Chinese calendar is based on moon of their culture and heritage, we’re Reg. $32.99 the U.S. is that people categorize phases and positioning of the sun. here to help provide that space and now just people by race but not ethnicity,” Due to this, the date changes from opportunity,” Mazzotti said. “Be- year to year. The observance of the ing able to share part of what they $20.99 Makiyama said. “By just participat- ing in that sort of event, you will see event is centuries old, and is not hold dear is very important.” the difference between Asian coun- only celebrated in Mainland China, tries; there are differences within but also in countries that have sig- that group ... that sort of event is a nificant Chinese populations. great resource for us to realize dif- Mona Mazzotti, outreach and ferences.” social justice programs coordinator The cultural presentations were for the MCC, said that the groups concluded by the traditional gifting responsible began organizing the of a red envelope. The custom is event last October. Mazzotti said Karl Holappa may be contacted at [email protected] commonplace in Chinese New Year students were primarily responsible

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“Super Taco”, the controversial new painting in the J by Ryan Spaulding. | Patrick Evans Super Taco revelation

Controversial art, or a depiction of everyday life?

Campus Call-Wallace said. “This specific piece is one 1305 10th Street PHONE: by Estee S. Trevizo of many, and no matter the context of the art- work, there is always controversy behind it.” Arcata, CA 95521 707-822-2100 The painting is the winner of last year’s “Super Taco” is a new painting in the J de- President’s Purchase Award from HSU. The picting a line of cooks in a kitchen. There has permanent faculty at the art department gets been a bit of controversy about the painting together and goes through large amounts of Engines Computer Diagnostics from some concerned students because the submitted artwork from “ students at HSU. kitchen workers in the painting are all of Lat- The artist who receives the most amount of Suspension Maintence 4x4’s in-American descent. points wins the award and gets their art dis- Transmissions Clutches Brakes Junior Hum- played somewhere boldt State jour- on campus. Timing Belts Alignment nalism student Director of Din- Louis Ramirez ing Services Ron works at the J and Rudebock explains is unsure how he why “Super Taco” feels about the This painting was more about was put up in the J. new painting, “Su- “Due to the per Taco.” moments that pass us by, there’s request of more “I’m not too of- artwork in the J, fended about it, a type of richness that I see in Michelle McCall- but I wish the art- Wallace wanted a ist selected a mul- everyday life the we don’t appre- safe place for the tiracial painting,” artwork,” Rude- Ramirez said. “I bock said. ”This feel like he’s ste- ciate and dismiss. was the spot she reotyping Mexi- selected [be- cans being in the — Painter Ryan Spaulding cause it was] high kitchen.” enough so that no HSU psychol-“ one touches it, it’s ogy major Cailly against the wall, Cushing explains away from direct why some people sunlight, and UV may make certain protected.” judgments about the painting. Michelle McCall-Wallace and Ron Rude- “Of course I assume it’s racist. How am bock are working on designing a case specifi- I supposed to know what this painting even cally for the J to have several new rotating art- means if there isn’t even a caption or a title works. The J requested for there to be more under the painting,” Cushing said. “I don’t art, but the design of the building is not really even know who the artist is, I know nothing made for art pieces to be put up, mainly be- so of course I’m going to assume.” cause of the windows. Ryan Spaulding, former HSU student and McCall-Wallace added that observers of artist of the painting, explained it was influ- “Super Taco” should take into consideration enced by a photo he had taken at dinner once the artist’s style. with friends at the restaurant Super Taqueria “The artist [Spaulding] does what we call on a trip. slice of life paintings” McCall-Wallace said. “This painting was more about moments “He enjoys capturing day to day moments in that pass us by, there’s a type of richness that people’s everyday lives.” I see in everyday life the we don’t appreciate Spaulding hopes to spread the message of and dismiss,” Spaulding said. “I identify with appreciation to the people who get left behind these workers in the painting a lot. During my in this world. The people who fail to be rec- lifetime I have worked for a large amount of ognized for their contributions to this world. my life at many food places, and I just wanted “This painting is an ode to all hard work- to appreciate hard workers.” ers, and should never be dismissed,” Spauld- Despite the controversy about the offen- ing said. siveness of the painting, HSU art department teacher Michelle McCall-Wallace said the painting is misinterpreted. “I don’t think students understand the pro- cess that is behind the artwork as well as the Estee S. Trevizo may be contacted artist’s explanation of his own piece,” Mc- at [email protected]

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Community Rose said. Johnny Rose’s sister, Amanda Hinkle, is also an by Justin Bell aspiring wrestler and plans to join her brother in Eureka local Johnny Rose dreams of one day Kentucky. wrestling for World Wrestling Entertainment. How- “This is what we love,” Hinkle said. ever, financial hardships and the lack of a wrestling Johnny Rose’s interest in wrestling began as a venue in Humboldt County make it a difficult en- child, when he would watch his favorite wrestler deavor. “Macho Man” Randy Savage on TV. Without any formal Savage unexpectedly passed place to practice, the “ away in 2011 when he suffered a 25-year-old improvises with heart attack while driving. Rose what is available. compares the loss of his child- “It’s hard to practice If I can get a following, I hood idol to a feeling wrestlers actual moves around here know well. because there aren’t any would take the pain to make “It was like a punch in the wrestling rings,” Rose said. gut,” Rose said. “If I want to learn a move I people happy. The showmanship and pag- watch it over and over again, — Johnny Rose eantry of wrestling also attract- practicing only in the back- Aspiring WWE wrestler, 25 ed him to the sport and Rose is yard.” currently developing a wrestling When he’s not training, “ character by the same name. Rose works in the stockroom at Sears in Eureka, Johnny Rose — a cocky, heavy metal rocker. where he unloads delivery trucks, moves products Rose works on his stage entrance and swaps For now, Johnny Rose trains in his backyard. | Provided by Johnny Rose around and takes inventory. ideas with his sister to develop entertaining char- However, in August, he plans on escaping his acteristics. He also uses the “Create a Superstar” simple Humboldt lifestyle and moving to Louisville, feature of his WWE video game for inspiration. Rose said he abstains from using drugs because wrestlers are role Ky. in hopes of joining the Ohio Valley Wrestling Although the WWE has publicly admitted to models for kids. team. matches being a scripted form of entertainment, “If you need to take meds, you need to take a step back and get help His father John Rose said he supports his son’s wrestling is still a physically demanding activity. As or go to rehab,” Rose said. “If I can get a following, I would take the dream. a result, many wrestlers turn to steroids and pain- pain to make people happy.” “I support Johnny as much as possible, we watch killers in order to maintain the level of performance it on TV every Monday, Thursday and Friday,” John fans expect. Justin Bell may be contacted at [email protected]

take them to the marsh and teach them about basic waterfowl,’’ Wehmeyer Gamekeepers said. “We want to make learning fun for them and let them know more about the wildlife in their own backyard.” The club builds wooden duck boxes HSU club preserves that provide shelter for waterfowl and keep the animals protected. Elyssa Wat- hunting habitats ford, the club secretary said the boxes are an important way to preserve the ducks. Club Sports “They are vital to their survival, and our goal is to keep making them by Javier Rojas so we can have waterfowl for gen- erations to come,” Watford said. Humboldt State’s student chapter of the The club has grown in the last few California Waterfowl Association helps years and has a diverse membership to preserve the local duck population that is not restricted to wildlife majors. and habitat, but unlike its counterpart the David Orluck is one of the CWA’s club takes a negative stance on hunting. longettst-tenured members. The The CWA is a nonprofit organization Members walk through the wetland to retrieve ducks from a trap to band them. | Provided by the 28-year-old wildlife major and for- dedicated to the preservation of Califor- California Waterfowl Association mer club president said the club nia’s duck population and habitat in order However some members do hunt hosts workshops to promote the club’s cause. has a great future ahead of itself. to create a sustainable hunting environment. outside of the club. Wehmeyer said “We will be involved in workshops that help “This is certainly one of the more hands- Recently elected club president Charlotte she is a recreational hunter who respects educate people on waterfowl and ways they on groups here at HSU and we really want Wehmeyer said the club does not participate the animals and hunts in order to sustain too can help,” Wehmeyer said. “One of our big- everyone to know our message about in hunting as a group. HSU prohibits the use of the carrying capacity of the population. gest events is our annual Duck Day workshop.” waterfowl conservation.” Orluck said. firearms within any organized school group. “It’s in my blood,” she said. “I grew Duck Day is an event that teach- “Our club does not condone the killing of up around it because of my family.” es young children about identifying any animals and believes it isn’t beneficial The club restores the duck habitat in various ducks and the ecology of waterfowl. Javier Rojas may be contacted at to go out and kill ducks.” Wehmeyer said. locations, including the Arcata Marsh. It also “This is a hands-on experience where we [email protected]

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California Collegiate Athletic Associa- Tonya Walker tion coaches predicted that the Humboldt State softball team will repeat as confer- Center field ence and tournament champions for the 2014 season. Shelli Sarchett took over as the new head coach after eight years as assistant coach with the Jacks. Former CCAA home-run hitter Chrissy Stalf has filled in for the as- Dani Randall Sarah Fox sistant coach position. Left field Right field Although the Jacks lost their best power hitter, Sarchett said the lineup is still capa- ble of producing home runs. Andrea Chavez Tiffany Hollingsworth “This team is full of power,” Sarchett said. Shortstop Second base However, the team will also focus on playing small ball this season. Sarchett said the team spent the offseason working on base stealing, bunting and sacrifice hits. The Jacks have 12 returning players this season including two pairs of sisters who provide a strong foundation for building Julie Pena Alison McKibbon team chemistry. Third base First base Sisters Andrea Chavez and Cyndi Chavez will share time at shortstop. Hannah Wil- liams was given the designated hitter role and Madison Williams will be the team’s ace pitcher this season. Williams is a well-rounded pitcher who can confuse batters with power and off- speed pitches. Secondary pitcher Katie Hannah Williams Obbema is all about power and can beat Designated hitter batters with her fastball and riseball. “[Obbema’s] going to come at you hard,” Starting catchers Starting pitchers Sarchett said. The team will travel to Las Vegas to compete in the Desert Stringer Tournament from Feb. 7 through Feb. 9. Conference play begins on Feb. 14 against Cal State San Bernardino. Miranda Darian Madison Katie Liz John Ferrara may be contacted at Romero Harris Williams Obemma Perez [email protected]

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O’Neill first started The brony culture began by Nicole Willared watching the show after one of within Internet forums after There is a cultural his co-workers, a pegasister, the relaunch of the franchise. phenomenon that has gained put some episodes on his It has only grown since the attention of the world, computer as a prank. then. Now fans can gather and at the center is an “I rolled my eyes a lot, but I at a yearly convention called animated children’s television couldn’t stop smiling,” O’Neill Bronycon“ and there was even show with which you might said. “It gave me that feeling a documentary capturing be familiar, “My Little you get when you play around the phenomenon released in Pony.” Fans of all ages 2012. “Bronies —The enjoy the cartoon’s Extremely Unexpected themes of friendship Adult Fans of My and unity, and identify Little Pony” highlights themselves as “Bronies.” how their fandom The average brony is I think you can identify for a children’s show 20 years old, and despite influences bronies’ lives. the name, the fandom yourself as a brony if Isak Brayfindley is a is not limited to boys. 25-year-old HSU student Some female fans call you just like the show. who remembers watching themselves Pegasisters. a class presentation on Graphics by Lizzie Mitchell Many create art and “My Little Pony.” He felt remix songs from the —Paige VavRosky, zoology, 19 inspired and happy to show to post online for know there were people other fans to enjoy. out there not shrinking Paige VavRosky is a back or conforming for 19-year-old Humboldt fear of society’s harsh State student majoring standards. in zoology. She identifies as a with a young kid and they “I feel there is a new age “just have that smile on their of people who really don’t brony, not a pegasister. “Brony started out as face that you can’t wipe off. give a fuck,” Brayfindley a gender neutral term,” It’s just that heartwarming said. He refers to himself as VavRosky said. “It didn’t feeling.” a light watcher and considers come from the word bro.” He watches the show about bronies a subset of the hipster She started watching a once a week, but mostly enjoys movement. The Clothing Dock’s year and a half ago after she reading online fanfiction — “[It] brought about this noticed lots of posts about it stories written by fans that attitude that ‘I am what I online. feature characters from the am,’” Brayfindley said. “Just “I constantly saw it, so show. telling people what you like “My Little Pony” was and not apologizing for who I thought I might as well,” new and used VavRosky said. “I watch created by toy company you are is becoming more furniture and gifts Hasbro in 1982. Originally acceptable.” We'll buy your furniture! for all your household needs the show when I feel a little down, afterwards I feel better it was a soft plastic horse toy Anybody can be a brony. because it’s kind of cutesy.” that came in a variety of colors “I think you can identify K Street Annex and had its own hairbrush. It yourself as a brony if you Open 7 days a week 1109 11th Street, Arcata 822-8288 She said girls are not usually made fun of but has heard of was so popular among little just like the show” VavRosky male fans being ridiculed. girls that two years later it said. “You don’t have to be EVERYTHING Environmental science was the basis for an animated that involved in the forums or A HEART DESIRES. major Gregory O’Neill television series. Since then producing content.” identifies as a brony but said there have been four different VavRosky prefers to collect he has never experienced any versions of the show. pony products. animosity because of it. “My Little Pony, Friendship “I collect little blind bags” “Most people aren’t too is Magic” is the most recent she said. ”They’re a little keen on trying to piss off one. It has been praised by fans figurine but you don’t know someone who is 6 foot 6,” for its animation, lighthearted what’s inside the bag—they’re O’Neill said. “If someone asks music and moral themes two bucks.” me if I’m a brony I’ll say yes, centered around the power of Make of it what you will, friendship. The episodes end but the brony phenomenon is SUNDAY but I won’t go out of my way.” He said there are other with life lessons on how to here to stay. characteristics about him that nurture friendships using the he wants people to understand different ponies’ “elements more, like his love of soccer of harmony” — honesty, Nicole Willared may be contacted at kindness, generosity, laughter [email protected]

A “Cutie Mark,” a unique symbol for every character in ‘My Little Pony’ hangs from the backpack of brony Parker Gibson, 35, communications major. | Manuel Orbegozo Wednesday, February 5, 2014 9 little Brony

RIGHT: Paige VavRosky finds it addictive to collect ‘My Little Pony’ paraphenilia. | Manuel Orbegozo Todays Hair Salon

LEFT: Environmental Science major Gregory O’Neill enjoys longboarding as much as ‘My Little Pony.’ | Ashley Villavicencio 10 LIFE &ARTS www.thelumberjack.org On the rise Study explores aging marijuana culture Campus by Robin March

The acceptance of marijuana has risen fast in the past decade. With revolving socio-political ideas surrounding its use, some have come to see mari- juana as a cure to their pains — an antidote to their mental poisons. Earl Dippre, 23, is a religious studies major at Humboldt State. He is also a medical marijuana user who feels there is hypocrisy in banning marijuana while alcohol is legal. “I feel like drugs like marijuana that don’t cause any harm necessarily to the user, and definitely no harm to others who are not using, should be per- fectly fine,” Dippre said. “Alcohol is allowed and served on campus, and we all know alcohol has a stronger and more dangerous history than marijua- na does.” Scientists have experimented to see what po- tential long and short term effects may occur from marijuana usage. Drs. Sheigla Murphy and Paloma Sales, of the Institute for Scientific Analysis, have spent the last three years conducting a study on lifelong recreational users. The study focuses on two groups of baby boomers living in San Francisco. Baby boomers (those born 1946-1964) grew up in times when marijuana was, for the most part, a social norm. Although discouraged by the older generation, the youth counterculture openly em- braced the love shrub in their everyday lives. “If you didn’t smoke when you were younger it was strange,” said Sales, the project director at ISA,

about casual smoking by baby boomers as young Graphic Rueda Maddy by adults. risk of losing their jobs.” their thoughts surrounding their current use. She and Murphy, the director of Substance Abuse The mindset of the younger baby boomers is By dispelling misinformation about how marijua- Studies at ISA, have spent the last three years sur- comparable to that of students using medical can- na has been used and replacing it with ideas from veying and developing timelines of the lives of the nabis. Although legally they are allowed to use their the collected data, students may also gain a new baby boomers. The study separated them into two medicine, they still cannot use on campus. perspective on their own usage. age groups. It focused on their marijuana consump- Marijuana is still illegal under federal law, and “I think it’s important for students to learn about tion and how it has been managed throughout their because public universities survive on federal fund- what we do,” Meisel said. “And to actually know lives. So far they have analyzed more than 50 baby ing they cannot allow its use. Students and student about the long term usage of marijuana and how boomers’ smoking habits. workers also must take into consideration the le- people integrate it into their lifestyles.” “A main difference we discovered from inter- gal consequences of self-medicating on campus or As more states continue to add the legalization viewing the different age groups was their relax- at work — they have to keep in mind the risks if of marijuana to the ballots, it is possible to see a ation regarding their usage,” Murphy said. caught. future where natural medicine will be allowed on Murphy and Sales found that the older subjects, Dr. Josh Meisel holds a Ph.D. in sociology and college campuses. Murphy and Sales, with the data who are now all at retirement age, are much more is the co-director of the Humboldt Institute for In- they have collected, hope to educate marijuana us- comfortable toward their marijuana usage. The terdisciplinary Marijuana Research at HSU. Meisel ers on the actual patterns of use and to gain even younger ones, however, tend to be more uptight. set up a presentation for Murphy and Sales to more data in their following months of interview- “The older group no longer needs to worry about showcase their findings on campus. The study he ing. repercussions of their use because they are no lon- has helped present also compares the two groups ger working,” Sales said. “They aren’t scared of the of baby boomers from their casual interactions to Robin March may be contacted at [email protected] The Safe Word The inequality of chivalry

Illustration by Ariel Fishkin

by Jack Sherwood the code. regarding my chivalry. She hated that I paid for dinner and As I walk over the hills of the Humboldt State campus preferred that she pay for her own meals. She hated if I Editor’s note: The Safe Word is a regularly published col- I realize that women, as well as men, have a mixed sense tried to pull out her seat at a table, but she enjoyed when- umn exploring sexuality, relationships, gender roles, and all of chivalry. ever I opened a car door for her. Moments like these made things related to the heart. The stories told here are the ex- One morning I held the door open for a group of wom- chivalry feel like a hit-or-miss game that I will never be periences of one individual who writes under a pen name to en at Gist Hall. The first three that walked in appreciated able to beat without a cheat code. conceal his identity. my gesture but the fourth opened the other door while I’ve asked women if there is a general rule to follow, aggressively asking, “Do you think I can’t open a door for but the fact is that there isn’t an absolute answer. Some Women do not have an equivalent to chivalry. myself?” women like total chivalry, other women like some and The chivalric code is the traditional code of conduct It all happened so quickly that I did not have the time to some women prefer none. Courtesy does not equate to associated with the medieval institution of knighthood. It respond, much less apologize. In retrospect, I believe that sexism and there is a clear difference. Offending someone was originally conceived as an aristocratic warrior code I shouldn’t have to apologize and that she shouldn’t have unintentionally will happen but we shouldn’t live in fear of involving gallantry, individual training and service to oth- been so upset at the fact that I was being courteous. I’ve it. Let’s all be considerate. ers. Knights had to be strong, extremely disciplined and been accused of being a sexist for holding a door open, The closest thing to a balance is dependent on every were expected to use their power to protect the weak and and it left me confused. individual and I’ve found that the only way to figure that defenseless. In the dating world, the lines between the code and out is by communicating each others preferences. Knights vowed to be loyal, generous, and “of noble sexism blur even more. My ex-girlfriend fancied a chival- bearing.” They were required to tell the truth at all times rous boyfriend. She expected me to open doors for her, and always respect the honor of women. Over time its pay for dinner and walk nearest to the curb to protect her meaning has been refined to emphasize more ideals such from traffic. She thought she benefitted from the situation as the knightly virtues of honor, courtly love and courtesy. and she wouldn’t lose her sense of self-value. On the oc- The code has become a manifestation of a seemingly casion that I would forget to open a door or give her my Jack Sherwood may be contacted at positive gender role. Qualities such as courtesy and honor jacket, she would be angry the rest of the night. toward women can be embraced by any living man but I’ve also dated someone that established boundaries [email protected] I’ve experienced animosity from women while I followed Wednesday, February 5, 2014 11 YES: It’s more than a house Students anchor Youth Educational Services Campus by D. C Cluff

A quaint cottage resides among the trees behind the Student Health Center, distinguished by a large “YES” sign hanging above the little house’s front window. Inside you will find small offices situated throughout the building, reached by adjoining rooms and narrow hallways, each workspace hidden upon initial entry. In these offices, students run programs that aim to help those who have been rel- egated to society’s own nooks and From left to right: Angelica Muñoz, Gabriela Martinez, Eric Nuñez, Lorena Boswell, Come Play crannies. Jessica Suarez, Mary Lou Mendez, Tyree Love, Elizabeth Ponce, Jessica Eusebio. | Ashley With Us Youth Educational Services Villavicencio serves the community by orga- The organization will cease recruit- sultants, directors and the coordina- WE BUY & SELL nizing and implementing student- ing soon to focus on each program’s tor is central to the success of Y.E.S. volunteer programs throughout goals and action. Sabrina Navarro is a consultant Single Cards the semester. These programs are The person responsible for push- for several different Y.E.S. programs. designed to benefit various seg- ing each program’s plan of action “It’s refreshing to have different ments of the population including, is known as the program director, programs, because it can get kind PRERELEASE but not limited to, people who are a position only attainable after one of heavy working with one issue,” homeless, children and seniors. The year of volunteer work with Y.E.S. Navarro said. February 1 & 2 organization is entirely student-run, Mariah Martinez directs Golden Y.E.S. is all about service-learning except for Y.E.S. coordinator Lorena Years, a Y.E.S. program that seeks and follows a message of reciproc- LAUNCH Boswell. to offer companionship to senior ity, meaning that volunteers benefit Feb 7 & 8 “This is an amazing group of col- citizens. She facilitates meetings, and learn from the service just as a lege students to work with. They all teaches volunteers how to be a part participant does. The organization Innistrad - New Set PreRelease this Sunday at Noon have huge hearts and are dedicated Events All Weekend! of the community and basically gets is a reminder of the way in which CALL 826-1228 to make a reservation! beyond their school, and care pas- the service running. ordinary people can greatly impact Weekly Events sionately about making a difference “I lost my grandmother at a others’ lives through the simple act in the world and giving back to com- young age, so it was like a hole that of caring. Draft Fri. 7pm * Standard Mon. 6pm * EDH Thur. 6pm munities,” Boswell said. “They’re I was filling. It’s definitely the best “We took some kids backpack- We Buy and Sell Singles * Magic Accessories inspiring, they’ve inspired me.” choice that I’ve made, so that makes ing, and they wound up at the ocean. Y.E.S. currently offers 15 pro- me happy,” Martinez said. “Know- One of the kids had never seen the internet cafe grams students can volunteer for. ing that we’re making a difference ocean. He was a high school student Weekly Friday Night Magic Draft at 7PM They range from spending time Magic the Gathering • D&D • Computer LAN Center for the people.” who had never seen the ocean,” Bo- SanctionedNugames Events everyday at 6 if enough people attend with juvenile offenders to hanging Martinez isn’t on her own in swell said. “It’s just sort of profound out with senior citizens, reading 1075 K Street • Arcata • 826-1228 managing the program. Each direc- what can happen, you have no idea [email protected] • nugamesonline.com books for children to serving food tor works closely with a program that that’s the experience you’re for the homeless. consultant, who helps the directors providing.” Students interested in volunteer- of three or four programs. The com- ing are encouraged to stop by the munication process between con- D. C Cluff may be contacted at “YES House” over the next week. [email protected] Titanium GLASS The Checkpoint HOUSE & Quartz GLASS BLOWING Bad year for Nintendo SUPPLIES Company cuts sale predictions, announces net loss for fiscal year & REPAIR Nails Campus sold within the current fiscal year. Iwata said. 1264 Giuntoli Lane Nintendo later changed their fore- Iwata also announced he will by Keren Interiano Suite B Arcata cast to 2.8 million. slash his pay in half. His salary (707) 822-1374 After disappointing holiday Nintendo president Satoru Iwa- before the cut was estimated at ta explained that sales were low- around $566,000, it is now thought On sales of Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS game devices, the video game ered for the Wii U because of the to be about $283,000. The real company cut its earning forecast popularity of mobile devices for amount is unknown. Iwata will Located in North for the fiscal year to a net loss. This gaming receive the reduced salary for five Arcata, next to the will be Nintendo’s third consecu- The Nintendo 3DS was launched months and other Nintendo execu- Country Store on Sale! tive annual loss. February 2011 and cost $250. tives will see a cut of 20 to 30 per- Giuntoli Lane On Jan. 17 the company held Since then the price has dropped to cent. a press conference in Osaka, Ja- $150. Sales predictions for the 3DS Founded in 1889, Nintendo was pan and announced net sales had have been changed from 18 million originally a company called “Nin- dropped from $8.8 billion to $5.6 units to 13.5 million. tendo Koppai” that produced cards billion, a net loss of $240 million. In Low game sales also affected for a game called Hanafuda. The April 2013 the company predicted the number of Wii U consoles sold. company became very popular a profit of $530 million for the fis- It was expected that the games in Japan but when sales began to cal year ending March 2014. would motivate people to buy the fall, Nintendo then set out to look Nintendo’s stock shares hit a system, but once again Nintendo’s for a new franchise and developed two-year high of 15,880 yen ($15) projections fell short. the light shooter game “Gunman”. earlier this month, since then they Nintendo’s revised estimates This was another huge success for have fallen 8.4 percent. followed Sony’s announcement Nintendo and the beginning of its Sales forecast for Nintendo’s that it sold over 4.2 million units involvement in the video game in- current home console, the Wii U, of its PlayStation 4 since its launch dustry. In the 1980’s Nintendo de- and its handheld device the 3DS in November 2013. Microsoft has veloped the Donkey Kong game have also lowered. sold over 3 million units of its Xbox franchise, which became the basis The Wii U launched November One that was also released in No- for its video game empire. Since 2012 with two sets: the basic con- vember 2013. Sales of these sys- then Nintendo has been a staple sole cost $299.99 and the deluxe tems have severely affected sales of the video game industry and is package, which has more memory of the Wii U. widely recognized for its family- and includes the game Nintendol- “We can no longer expect our friendly games. and, cost $349.99. The company financial performance to recover in Keren Interiano may be contacted at estimated 9 million units would be the current fiscal year,” President [email protected] 12 www.thelumberjack.org

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Continued from page 1 own experience. De La O has “I don’t make zombie food known Lyon for several years very often, but we’re coming exercise science and health and when she found out about up with some cool ideas,” said promotion major, immediately Lyon’s condition she felt com- Neitzke. “The best part is going Smitten? researched all of her symptoms. pelled to help her. to be two humongous racks of Bring them to Crush! She even changed her diet. She “Having cancer kind of ribs with sausages inside.” juices most fruits and vegetables changes everything and you re- The idea of zombies was pro- Full menu • Wine & Beer and does not consume meat. alize what’s important,” De La posed by De La O. Lyon hopes “My eye doctor in Eureka O said. “What’s important is that the event will be more fo- Weekend Brunch • Happy Hour said I’d never be able to fully helping people.” cused on having a good time, th blink with this eye,” she said Along with other community rather than her condition as a 11 & H st, Arcata • CrushArcata.com while motioning to the right side members in Fortuna, De La O cancer patient. of her face, “but when I went to is striving to help fund Lyon’s “I don’t want it to be serious. San Francisco for surgery I was medical and travel expenses. As I want it to be fun,” Lyon said. told it would eventually go back part of her treatment Lyon has “When Patti asked me about to normal.” to drive to San Francisco four zombies all I could think was As part of her treatment doc- times a year. While there she un- well I watch ‘The Walking Dead’ tors put a weight in her right eye- dergoes multiple medical tests so this should be great.” lid to give her more control over to monitor her health and check the muscles. for cancer. For more information on how Lyon says that her first sur- As far as involvement in the to purchase tickets call De La gery was 10 hours long and was Zombie Prom Benefit, she is O at 707-726-9090. Tickets can a success because the cancer thankful for all the support from also be purchased at Pierson’s in was removed. the local community. Eureka, Sport & Cycle in Eureka “This was the first surgery, “That’s the thing I love about and Fortuna, Farmer’s Daughter the only surgery I’ve been this county,” De La O said. in Ferndale, and Redwood Capi- through, so it was scary,” says “People come from out of no- tal Bank in both Eureka and For- Lyon, “I was freaking out.” where to help. It’s incredible.” tuna. Donations can also be made Patti De La O is the coordi- Carmen Neitzke, owner of to Redwood Capital Bank in For- nator for Lyon’s Zombie Prom Perfect Palate, a catering com- tuna, payable to the Taylor Lyon Benefit. She said she is excited pany in Fortuna, is providing Medical Fund. to plan an event that affects her food for the benefit. She said on a personal level. working with De La O is always Natalya Estrada may be contacted at De La O is a breast cancer enjoyable, but that catering for [email protected] survivor and said that she wants this specific event has it’s chal- to support Lyon throughout her lenges.

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Graphic Rueda Maddy by Joshua Cocis Natalya Estrada Henry Faust Americans are not racist, the United States sparked up particular tweet said that “In up to other cultures, accepting Robin March they just want America to only their feeds, as Twitter users do, America, we speak Ameri- other languages, accepting that Banning Ramirez Contessa Ricci include Americans. to share their opinions of the can.” Americans speak a we are a growing nation, these Javier Rojas This Super Bowl, instead of commercial. The most com- language colonists brought things only make the United Katelyn Roudbush controversy over another inter- mon response was, Americans with them from England. The States a stronger nation. Tina Sampay racial Cheerios commercial, speak English. term American, in general, is One thing that we extremely Estee S. Trevizio the American people found The Twitter users tweeted flawed. America does not only patriotic Americans take pride Nicole Annette Willared fault in another seemingly in- #boycottcoke in protest of the incorporate Canada and Mexi- in about our country is being a Photographers nocent one. so-called unpatriotic commer- co, but it includes all of South world leader. What better way Sebastian Hedberg Coca-Cola presented the cial. One Twitter user com- America as well. U.S. citizens to be a world leader than to Manuel Orbegozo world with a patriotic com- plained that there were only just happened to adopt the accept people from across the Jasmine Servin Ashley Villavicencio mercial this Super Bowl. It pre- two Americans featured on term “American” as their own, world? sented scenes of Americans the commercial, when actually making it refer only to those of When we asked around Artists hanging out in America singing all of the people featured were the United States. at HSU about what people Maddy Rueda “America the Beautiful” — re- residents of the United States, We are a country built on im- thought of when they heard Lizzie Mitchell ally quite patriotic. The fault but only some of them were migration. We are built on the the word “American” not one Public Relations that people found in the ad was white. Some Twitter users even search for freedom and better of them said white or English- Dennis Lara-Mejia not all of these Americans re- took offense to the appearance opportunities. To exclude other speaking. One word that did ally looked like “Americans” of a family with two fathers. cultures from identifying as come up almost every time was Business Manager and not all of them sang in the We here at The Lumberjack American is as unpatriotic as the word freedom. Because Garrett Purchio English, how most Americans are curious about this uproar, it gets. The United States does that is exactly what America is Production Manager sing “America the Beautiful”. why is any of this offensive? not have one culture, nor does it all about. The freedom to have Lillian Boyd So what is so offensive Any brief history lesson have one face, and to say that it a personal heritage, religion about that? would explain that the United is unpatriotic to speak another and love of one’s own accord. Advertising Representatives Well, Twitter users all over States is built on diversity. A language is just false. Opening Alex Fest Anthony Flucker

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The name Edward Snowden has been associated with con- troversial topics that some peo- ple tend not to find relative to Cars are safe for men, their lives. When asked who Edward Snowden is people throw out phrases like “Wiki Leaks”, but not women? “that dude who worked for the NSA” or “something about Feminist Column 172 pounds. The average American “spying on Americans” and by Tabitha Soden woman is only 5 foot 4 and 165 when pressed further for infor- pounds, according to the Center for mation about data mining or Everyone has been in a car be- Disease Control and Prevention. net neutrality a vast amount of fore. But as passengers and drivers What this all means is that con- Americans cannot contribute we are not all created equal. In fact, sumers who own cars manufac- to the conversation. cars are much safer for men than tured before 2010 are driving cars These subjects are not talk- women. with skewed safety ratings. For ex- ed about among friends or Female drivers wearing their ample the 2011 Toyota Sienna only colleagues. Data mining is the seatbelts are 47 percent more likely has two out of five stars in a frontal analysis of large quantities of to retain a serious injury in a car ac- crash compared to earlier models information that an Internet cident, according to a 2011 study which had four stars. Service Provider, or ISP, col- from the University of Virginia. In a car crash the airbags hit an lects from you and me. That number increases to above 70 average male in the chest. Women An example of this is if Illustration Ryan by Nakano percent for minor injuries. and smaller passengers are more you search for something long The higher percentage of injuries likely to sustain head and neck in- enough, your ISP will notice is because government car safety juries. Women also typically have and tailor its advertisements testing did not use female crash test less muscular necks and are more specifically to you. While this dummies until late 2010. And the likely to get whiplash, according to is not always a bad thing, there reasons behind this are complex. researchers at the National Highway is a branch of the federal gov- the applications we use on our nizations, and individuals.” In the 50s and 60s automobiles Traffic Safety Administration or the ernment which uses data min- cell phones. The New York The more worrisome sec- were becoming more common. The NHTSA. ing to spy on its citizens and did Times recently released anoth- tion of the NDAA is Sec. 1021, increase of cars on the road and Despite what popular culture so for years before its public er piece of the Snowden docu- “Affirmation of authority of the resulting deaths and injuries led will have you believe, men and exposure by Edward Snowden. ments that showed how much the Armed Forces of the Unit- President Lyndon Johnson to sign women still are not equal. It took The government’s reason- privacy our government is will- ed States to detain covered the National Traffic and Motor Ve- more than a century of car-making, ing is that it wants to keep the ing to invade in the name of persons pursuant to the Au- hicle Safety Act in 1966. This was and half a century of safety testing American people safe from freedom. thorization for Use of Military the beginning of federal regulation before female safety was fully tak- terrorism. The idea that the Even more disconcerting is Force.” This is unsettling be- on car companies. en into account. NSA has full access to infor- that along with the NSA spy- cause of how vaguely it is writ- Up for debate was Standard 201, Stereotypes of women being mation on US citizens in hopes ing on our phone applications, ten. It leaves U.S. citizens open otherwise called Occupant Protec- bad drivers run rampant. This may that they will catch terrorists the House and Senate quietly to possibly be detained by mili- tion in Interior Crash. One part of in part be due to the fact that cars is enough for this journalist to passed an improved National tary forces. Standard 201 was the inclusion of are less safe for women. worry. Defense Authorization Act Many political activists both male- and female-sized dum- Ironically, according to Joan Any citizen who believes (NDAA) this year. This expands and some politicians are fight- mies. The male dummy would be Claybrook, former head of the that the federal government on the scope of surveillance es- ing for the reformation of the scaled at a 95th percentile, meaning NHTSA, women are the more likely would not store something they tablished by the Patriot Act. NDAA. As active members of only five percent of men would be of the sexes to take safety into con- have said, typed or researched Section 1071 of the im- society we should take a stand larger than it. The female would be sideration when buying a car. Yet, to be used against them at a proved NDAA authorizes the against the government’s inva- in the 5th percentile meaning only women may not be as safe as they later date because they have secretary of defense to “estab- sion of privacy and question five percent would be smaller. think. In fact ladies, if you are buy- nothing to hide, is lying to lish a center to be known as whether or not the state of the Unfortunately, lobbying on be- ing a car that was built before 2011, themselves. the ‘Conflict Records Research country requires such intru- half of the motor industry won out. then that five-star crash test safety How deep the NSA decides Center.’” The center’s task sive measures on its people for It was not until 1973 that today’s rating may not be five stars for you. to go in its collection of infor- would be to compile a “digital counter-terrorism efforts. standard crash test dummies began mation on people in the U.S. is research database including to be used and they were all male. unknown but recent news has Tabitha Soden may be contacted at translations and to facilitate re- The standard dummy is a 50th revealed that the NSA is now search and analysis of records Joshua Cocis may be contacted at [email protected] [email protected] percentile male who is 5 foot 9 and collecting information through captured from countries, orga-

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Marlise Muñoz and the right to die 35 Physicians

Arguing for the ethic of care 30 Family members

25 by Contessa Ricci Many people refuse medi- cal treatment in terminal condi- Marlise Muñoz was a preg- tions for reasons similar to those 20 nant woman in a Texas hospital requesting physician-assisted kept on life support since Novem- suicide: they want to die with 15 ber 2013. dignity, they don’t want to be a

She was admitted to John Pe- burden, and they view any treat- # RESPONDENTS 10 ter Smith hospital after collaps- ment as futile. ing with a pulmonary embolism. It is a traumatic thing to put 5 She was declared officially brain loved ones through — Marlise’s dead, a legal form of death in Tex- husband, Erick Muñoz, said in as, two weeks after arrival. a court affidavit, “when I bend 0 0 10% 50% 90% The hospital refused to remove down to kiss her forehead, her her from life support regardless usual scent is gone, replaced in- % CHANCE OF RECOVERY of her husband’s insistence that stead with what I can only de- A graph showing the willingness of physicians and family members to continue life support based on she would not want to be arti- scribe as the smell of death … someone’s living will and their chances of recovery. ficially sustained. The hospital her limbs have become so stiff sion until children are involved ing her so that her body could Timothy J. Burch writes in a stated that Texas law requires and rigid due to her deteriorating because the need to protect in- serve as a mere incubator. 1995 law review, “in a care-based pregnant patients to be kept on condition … ” nocent third parties arise. During the trial, the Muñoz ethic, individual autonomy is a life support. This despite the fact The hospital’s refusal to re- If a cure or treatment leading family lawyer, Heather L. King, process nurtured in a web of re- that Muñoz’s life was no longer move Muñoz from life support to a patient’s recovery exists, it apologized before stating bluntly lationships and responsibilities.” viable and with little hope of was complicated by the fact of makes sense to accept it. But in that pregnant women die every He is speaking of loved ones and saving her child. The judge, R.H. pregnancy, begging the question, cases where a patient is terminal, day, and, “when they die, their physicians working together to Wallace Jr., who was appointed “does a pregnant woman have such treatments only serve to fetus dies with them. That is the determine the best course of ac- the case, ruled that the law did the right to die?” draw out the inevitable and tend way it’s always been, and the way tion. It is a compelling solution, not apply to Muñoz because she Typically, living wills specify to be painful or force the patient it should be.” made stronger by his reasoning: had already died and ordered the refusal of treatments when little to live in discomfort. In Muñoz’s Current technology allows us “by recognizing an ethic of care hospital to remove her from life to no chance of recovery exists. case, they sustained her past the to sustain a life-like state almost in decision-making, we further support by 5 p.m. Jan. 27, 2014. The bar chart shows the results of point of death. If the hospital indefinitely, but should we over- illuminate the right of autonomy The story and fate of Muñoz a 2002 survey of patients, family hadn’t been ordered to remove ride a woman’s right to die on the and recognize that the context of at 22 weeks pregnant as of Jan. and physicians in an ICU. It illus- her from life support, one has to fact that she is pregnant? Perhaps the situation is important to any 27, fueled a national debate sur- trates that physicians and family assume they planned to artificial- the best solution to this dilemma decision.” rounding the topics of abortion members tend to respect a living ly sustain her until child birth or is described as an ethic of care, laws, end-of-life care, and the will unless there is a greater than death. It forced her loved ones to where the dichotomy of right and morality of “pulling the plug.” 10 percent chance of recovery; halt grieving and postpone bury- wrong are set aside. Contessa Ricci may be contacted at courts tend to uphold that deci- [email protected] Wednesday, February 5, 2014 15 CLASSIFIEDS

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Pints for Casa Wednesday There will be live music, food and beer at Mad River Brewery. Lyndsy Battle will perform and there will be food from Taqueria La Barca. One dollar from every pint will be donated to CASA of Humboldt to help train and support CASA volunteers February who look out for the needs of children in foster care. Mad River Brewery Tasting Room 5 1-9 p.m.

Ocean Room Join Surfrider Humboldt, Humboldt Baykeeper and the Northcoast Envi- Thursday ronmental Center for a fun, informative movie night. This month the movie featured is The North Canyon: Nazaré Calling and The Island President. February Arcata Theatre Lounge $3 donation, Children under 10, Surfside and Baykeepers members free. 6

Zombie Prom Benefit Support Taylor Lyon a 20-year-old HSU student and her battle against pa- Friday rotid gland cancer. Dress up as a zombie and help raise money for Lyon’s medical and travel expenses. Perfect Palate will cater and there will be a February raffle, costume contest and more. River Lodge in Fortuna 7 8 p.m.-midnight | $25 single, $40 couple | 18+

Rummage Sale A rummage sale in Arcata High School MPR full of books, clothing, toys and Saturday baked goods to fund raise for an exchange trip to Germany. Arcata High School February 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 8

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