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Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 435-797-1742 www.utahstatesman.com Free single copy Campaigning for Shooting beyond the stars office off-campus Special infrared telescope USU’s Space Dynamics Lab helped build gets additional gets a second chance at mapping the heavens 4By David Berg look, still banned staff writer 4By Danielle Manley USU’s Space Dynamics Laboratory is preparing assistant news editor to propose a new program that would build on the success of the Wide-field Infrared Survey The USU Student Association Executive Council Explorer satellite program in partnership with passed changes to its election bylaws at their final NASA. meeting for the semester Tuesday night. After being in hibernation for almost two Continuing debates from Nov. 25, the council years, NASA has granted the reactivation and looked at the new bylaws for the second time and renewed use of the WISE satellite, which had its the officers had mixed feelings about off-cam- entire payload developed at SDL. pus campaigning. The final decision upheld the “It is a wonderful opportunity to reuse our restriction of off-campus campaigns, but further assets,” said Amy Mainzer, the principal inves- specified the allowed use of campaign materials in tigator of the renewed project at NASA’s Jet apartment buildings or other residential proper- Propulsion Lab. ties. According to Mainzer, the WISE satellite was Organizations and Diversity Vice President put into orbit December 2009. It had an initial Sonina Hernandez initially had a concern with the run of 10 months with the liquid hydrogen sup- election rules allowing candidates to hang large ply that kept the instrumentation cooled being banners outside businesses but not being able to exhausted during that time. Instead of being campaign decommissioned, NASA decided to put the satel- with fly- lite into hibernation. With the satellite still func- ers inside Get Social tional, the JPL received the reactivation authoriza- the build- tion last August. ing. The Follow us on If all goes well, the satellite will be able to thought Twitter extend its original lifetime well into 2017, sparked @UtahStatesman Mainzer said. The renewed project will be known a 40-min- as the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared ute dis- Survey Explorer. cussion According Mainzer, all looks good so far in the between the council. recalibration process. At the current rate of recal- After learning of the discussion, Associate Vice ibration, conservative estimates for the satellite to President of Student Services Eric Olsen wrote an be prepared for data collection are for the end of email where he worried about the image of USU, March. which USU/SA President Doug Fiefia shared with When discussing the importance of this pro- the council. The group talked about the importance gram, Shane Larson, a research associate professor of being a good neighbor to the residents of the of astronomy working jointly with Northwestern valley. University and USU, said, “The game is about Photo courtesy NASA Charley Riddle, Athletics and Campus Recreation cataloging.” VP, compared elections to a trip to Las Vegas. THIS INFRARED IMAGE from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, shows From an astronomer’s perspective, the impor- the Lambda Centauri nebula, a star-forming cloud in our Milky Way galaxy, also known as the Running “If we have our own student body getting pissed tance of the both the WISE and NEOWISE Chicken nebula. The nebula, cataloged as IC 2944, is about 5,800 light-years from Earth and is home off because of elections, I’d rather not be annoying programs, is its ability to look at the universe to a new cluster of stars born from the cloud nearly 8 million years ago. Main Street in Logan,” Riddle said. “What happens in infrared wavelengths, according to Larson. in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens in elections Infrared is light that doesn’t have enough energy ments. Some of the objects are known as dark to predict when and where these events occur. should stay in elections.” to be seen by the human eye. asteroids, and there could be many in close orbit Once recalibration is finished, the data collect- The council decided to restrict campaigns To view in the infrared, satellites need to be to Earth. ed will aid in predicting such events. According off-campus because it would be too difficult to reg- ulate the actions, but campaigning will be allowed kept extremely cold, according to Larson. The One such object was the meteor that struck to Mainzer, the reason that recalibration will WISE satellite was kept cooled with a cryostat in apartment complexes and private residential Chelyabinsk, Russia back in February 2013. The take until at least March comes from the fact that using liquid hydrogen, which stays a liquid at areas. After another discussion, the group also the satellite needs to finish lowering to its opera- temperatures just above absolute zero, or -460 airburst from the meteor’s explosion injured close decided to restrict vehicle campaigning. degrees Fahrenheit. The cryostat was part of to 15,000 people and damaged more than 7,000 tional temperature. In hibernation, the satellite “We’d have to make a lot of exceptions,” said the payload developed at the Space Dynamics buildings. was pointed toward Earth for half of its orbit. Graduate Studies Sen. Brittney Garbrick about Laboratory. According to Larson, events like this occur This is a problem because Earth radiates heat at Larson said some items in space can only be regularly. By charting out the orbits using the observed through the use of infrared instru- WISE and NEOWISE programs, it will be easier jSee TELESCOPE, Page 2 jSee ELECTION, Page 2 World-record Professor asks students how Count My Vote Secret Santa gets support reaches USU they feel about faith diversity from presidents 4By Maile Burnett staff writer 4By Lis Stewart community news editor 4By Morgan Pratt An anthropology professor is staff writer starting a study of the spiritual and Utah’s colleges and universities are joining religious diversity environment on the conversation on Count My Vote, an initia- campus by interviewing students tive to put the question of replacing the state’s Students at USU are getting into about their religious experiences. caucus system on the ballot and replace it with the Christmas spirit by partic- It is Bonnie Glass-Coffin’s hope a direct primary. ipating in the world’s largest that the study will reveal what pro- The Utah Student Association, comprised of Secret Santa. grams the university should devel- all college and university student body presi- Reddit.com shattered its pre- op to promote religious diversity dents in the state, voted to support the measure vious world record of 44,000 par- on campus. and gather signatures for the petition at their ticipants in the holiday tradition “We want to ask students, facul- regular meeting Nov. 13. with 122,000 Secret Santas from ty, staff and administrators about “Do I believe that Count My Vote is necessar- 163 different countries. This our particular campus climate, so ily the perfect fix for the caucus system? No, but met and surpassed the social we know the right kinds of pro- there are definitely problems with the caucus news site’s original goal to have grams to develop,” she said. system as it stands,” said Doug Fiefia, president 100,000 people sign up this year. During the interview, students Meghann Nixon photo of the USA and president of the USU Student Kaylynn Kimball, a soph- are asked how they feel about Association. “I believe that we should at least omore, participated in the gift MICHELLE BOGDAN, director of the Access and Diversity Center, religious and spiritual issues, if says religious diversity is important to have on campus. support it to get on the ballot so that all utah exchange two years ago. The they feel their spiritual needs are voters can decide if this is something that is event works by signing up and being met, and how others view getting matched with someone their religion, according to Glass- campus,” Glass-Coffin said. “But the Access and Diversity Center, and secretly buying Christmas Coffin. She wants to know if there we don’t have any history talking believes it is important for Student present for them. is a desire for conversations cross- about religious diversity.” Services to not only promote cul- Online exclusive “You go to their Reddit page, ing lines of religion in the public Glass-Coffin wants to improve tural, racial, ethnic and sexual ori- and you see what they’re inter- university setting. students’ religious literacy and entation diversity, but also spiri- Want more? ested in and things like that,” “We have a lot of history, exper- their ability to have difficult dis- tual diversity amongst faith-based Finish the story on our Kimball said. “The more you tise, people and offices who are cussions with those of a different and non-believers. read into it, the more likely you’re website: committed to creating a climate of background, especially in today’s “Academics is part of your expe- utahstatesman.com diversity, safety, inclusion and sup- diverse and conflict-filled world. jSee SANTA, Page 2 port for many kinds of diversity on Michelle Bogdan, director of jSee STUDY, Page 2 Page 2 CampusNews Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 USU/SA discussing easier registration Election Telescope From Page 1 From Page 1 4By Danielle Manley Several other officers said changing times assistant news editor wouldn’t fix anything because the problem is allowing car campaigning. “Except for those who about something different. live on campus, except for those of you who park on temperatures around 300 degrees above The USU Student Association Executive “Changing it too much is going to create more campus.” absolute zero, which is just more than 200 degrees warmer than the operational Diver- Council discussed improvements class regis- problems… seniors have problems as well,” The council also decided to restrict campaigns on tration, in addition to Common Hour and its said Sonina Hernandez, Organizations and temperature. A&E the Taggart Student Center Patio plaza. meeting time, at their regular meeting Tuesday Diversity VP. “I don’t think it’s how many peo- Another issue somewhat controversially dis- “It would be just like looking at stars night. ple are registering. Something’s wrong.” cussed was how much candidates could talk about during daylight,” Mainzer said, speaking Executive Vice President Emily Esplin said Esplin said as long as Banner gets fixed, their campaign before the official announcements. about this problem. the organization in charge of Banner, the elec- changing registration times won’t need to hap- In previous years, students running contacted and Once the satellite finishes recalibration, it will operate at a relatively warmer tem- Year’s last edition tronic system used to track grades, register pen. talked with clubs and groups to find out what they for classes and make payments, is coming to “I think that if we can get the root problem wanted to see in a candidate and which issues they perature; 75 degrees above absolute zero, campus to fix a bug causing the site’s crashes on solved, this would be an unnecessary change,” were passionate about. Mainzer said. It will continue to collect data in the infrared to look for objects in of ‘Why did they registration night. Esplin said. Garbrick said it might present a disadvantage to “This year they had problems with senior reg- In other business, Fiefia asked for feed- certain candidates. For example, she said if a student space that would have near-Earth orbits. Both Mainzer and Larson are optimis- istration, and I think it’s pathetic they haven’t back from the officers about Common Hour. gets to a Greek organization first, a large portion of tic about the information that will be ever get rid of...?’ fixed it,” said Casey Saxton, Public Relations Certain professors expressed disinterest in the the voting population, they’d unofficially announce collected from the NEOWISE program. and Marketing director. their candidacy and gain votes earlier. time change because it affects the Monday, Mainzer said JPL and SDL are working An idea was brought to Fiefia about chang- Wednesday, Friday schedule. Fiefia disagreed and said there wouldn’t be any disadvantage to candidates participating in early together to put another camera into ing registration times even further. Though A recent survey administered to students space within the next few years. the council made the time earlier, the system showed a majority support for Common Hour. conversation. “I think it promotes voting,” he said. “Our voting New technology has been developed still crashed and many students had the same However, Graduate Studies Sen. Brittney to keep the camera operating at tem- problems as in previous years. It was proposed Garbrick said the council should gather more turnout is high compared to everyone else in Utah, but is still very very low. I think it involves a lot of peratures warmer than the equipment to split each class group two times to lessen the qualitative data versus relying on quantitative used by the WISE satellite, Mainzer amount of students on the server at the same data. people, that they feel like they have a decision toward who their leaders actually are, that they have a say. said. It would serve as a stepping stone time. Students currently register on separate The council also discussed changing their toward having a more comprehensive designated days based on their class level to regular meeting time because an officer had They get to help form a platform.” The council decided not to change the new bylaws understanding of this part of the uni- lessen the surge of people on Banner. a time conflict next semester. A time was not verse. Trevor Olsen, USU/SA’s administrative assis- decided, but will be worked out at the latest at relating to election speech before official announce- ments. Students will be allowed to speak with In order to learn more about the pro- tant, said the main problem is often with big the next meeting on at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. groups and organizations about important issues as gram, Mainzer encourages those inter- classes, like creative arts. He suggested split- long as they don’t officially announce candidacy. ested to check out the program’s website ting the lower classes in half because there – [email protected] at neowise.ipac.caltech.edu, or contact her tend to be more students in them. Twitter: @daniellekmanley – [email protected] Twitter: @daniellekmanley – [email protected] In brief Build-a-beard December Study From Page 1 Campus & Community rience as a college student, but you have a lot of other experiences outside of the classroom that are going to form a lot Major interior designer of your belief and perspective when you speaking tonight at USU graduate and go on to your career,” she said. One of the leading designers in bou- Ivy Bias is a freshman majoring in tique lifestyle hotels in the U.S., Colum biology who doesn’t identify herself as McCartan, will speak at 5:30 p.m. today at religious. She has found the culture at the Performance Hall. The appearance is USU is predominantly LDS, and said hosted by the interior design program in the she believes it’s important for USU to art and design department and the Caine create a more open environment. College of the Arts. “I think it would encourage people toFraternity sponsors annual charity Christmas concert McCartan is the founder of MCCARTAN, think for themselves instead of just an award-winning design company based listening to what their parents tell 4 in New York City. The firm’s portfolio cov- them,” she said. By Clayton Leuba assistant features editor ers everything from resorts to healthcare, Glass-Coffin said one concern including the Eventi Hotel in New York and about the study is it would be just Starry Night, a benefit concert Hotel Vitale in San Francisco. another opportunity to bash Mormons, Darrin Brooks, associate professor of inte- but the research is for everyone, bothpresented by USU’s Alpha Tau rior design in the Caine College of the Arts, the minorities and the majority. SheOmega fraternity, will return to said he chose McCartan as a speaker because said even though LDS students are thecampus for its second year on Friday. of the quality and distinction of the hotels he majority, they still sometimes feel like Featuring Christmas music in a designs. professors bash their religion. variety of musical styles, the pro- “Everything is being done to ensure allceeds from the event will be donated Professor gets $20 M voices are being heard, from Mormonsto Racing for Orphans with Down to atheists,” she said. “Questions ofSyndrome, a local nonprofit organi- for squirrel research spirituality concern everyone.” zation which aims to raise money to Bogdan said any program they imple-aid in the adoption of children who USU professor Carsten Meier is part of a ment will be ineffective if there is exclu-have Down syndrome. team of professors that was granted $20,000 sion. “We hope this can be some- to continue research on ground squirrels “The most important thing that we of the Uinta Basin based on a long-term need to consider when we’re doing thisthing people can come to to take study that has rested for many decades. The work is to ensure that everyone is wel-a break from the hustle and bustle study will focus on adaptive responses of the come to the table,” she said. and spending of the holiday season squirrels, a hibernating indicator species, to This is an opportunity for those whoto come out, listen to some good climate change. don’t usually feel included to find theirmusic and really remember what “My photography will be used as a public voice and for those who feel like they’reChristmas is all about,” said Joe outreach component,” said Meier, assistant the majority to find common groundHill, the vice president of Alpha Tau professor of photography in the Caine College with others, she said. of the Arts. “I will be making photographic Omega and the event chairman for Glass-Coffin described one aspect ofStarry Night. panels that allow the viewer a better under- the study as “asset mapping,” finding standing of the ground squirrel’s habitat, and what resources are already in place for the final art product will be used to advocate students, such as the religious studies the need for this scientific investigation.” program and the InterFaith House, and also determining where the best place 4Compiled from would be for deeper, more spiritual dis- staff and media reports cussions. It’s unclear whether it would be better to have them inside or outside The policy of The Utah Statesman is to cor- classrooms, according to Glass-Coffin. rect any error made as soon as possible. If you Bogdan believes there is space both find something you would like clarified or find Heidi Bruner photo within and without the classroom, but in error, please contact the editor at 797-1742, A SANTA ADVENT CALENDAR counts down the days to Christmas in the Academic Resource only if it pertains to the course mate- [email protected] or come in to Center, TSC 305. Holiday craft idea, anyone? rial, and never where the material is TSC 311. being slanted toward one viewpoint. “Because we are a publicly funded ciate professor of business administration at university, we as a university don’t want Santa Harvard, entitled “How to Buy Happiness.” to promote one particular religious His presentation was on how people who view over another,” Bogdan said. From Page 1 spend money on others tend to be happier Because she was concerned about than people who spend money on themselves. accusations of making students feel THURSDAY NIGHTS ARE going to find something that they want to “If you think money can’t buy happiness, excluded, Bogdan wasn’t always sup- have.” you’re not spending it right,” Norton said. portive of religious movements on cam- With a minimum purchase of $20, partici- “People who spent money on other people got pus. pants buy a gift and send it in the mail by Dec. happier. People who spent money on them- “I’ve always just thought we should 20. The presents then arrive just in time to selves, didn’t make them less happy, it just keep the whole religious thing as be opened on Christmas morning. The pres- didn’t do much for them.” hands-off, but in my research and my ents, received on Christmas, can be serious or After watching this presentation in 2009, study, religious development is a part funny, ranging from music albums to bicycles, Reddit user /u/kickme444 said he felt moved of student development theory, and as by the TED Talk and he started the world’s KARAOKE from books to toys and more. a student services professional, it is my first online Secret Santa. “Some people go all out — I’ve seen people job to understand the whole student get laptops from complete strangers,” Kimball “I signed up for the fun of it, because I like the idea of giving gifts to someone.” said Kevin and belief systems are a part of that,” said. “I also saw one where someone had a she said. hard time paying their bills and someone gave Beutler, a junior. NIGHTS! Glass-Coffin is still looking for stu- NIGHTS! USU students aren’t the only ones partici- them $500 dollar gift cards to Walmart to dents who would like to be interviewed, GETS YOU IN THE DOOR & A CHANCE TO feed their family.” pating in this year’s gift exchange. Celebrities $ like Paul Reubens, American Idol’s James and interested students can email her at In 2012, a Reddit marketplace opened spe- [email protected]. SING YOUR HEART OUT! cifically for Secret Santas where participants Durbin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sugar Ray’s Mark Mcgrath, Shaq and Bill Gates will also “We’d really love to hear every voice,” spent an estimated $2 million on presents and she said. till shipping and handling on gifts. be Secret Santas this Christmas. 9 PM MIDNIGHT Reddit’s Secret Santa was inspired by a – [email protected] LOGAN | 435.753.5590 1400 North Main St, Logan, UT TED Talk given by Michael Norton, an asso- – [email protected] Twitter: @BurnettMaile 6 Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Page 3 Diver- UtahA&E State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com Year’s last edition Restaurateur attributes success to of ‘Why did they community, USU student support 4By Gillian Ponce ever get rid of...?’ staff writer

of it could have ended up Many students enjoy Steve Schwartzman getting thrown away during authentic Mexican food, but the one time you sent a it can be hard to find places compiled cargo load of in Logan that sell authentic Just a trash from your room, and food, especially close to cam- few now in hindsight you’re left pus. But hidden away in the laughs dejected and shorthanded, Tesoro gas station at 1400 N. wondering why you ever 790 East, Mario Villapudua got rid of something so has brought a Mexican restau- important. rant to the USU community. A long-winded hypo- It has been open for about thetical story working a year, but the establishment If you handle dead into the verbatim title of has not taken on much recog- week and finals week the column? Now that’s a nition from the college crowd, anything like me, you are segue. Welcome to “Why said Villapudua, the entrepre- currently careening vio- Did They Ever Get Rid neur behind the restaurant. lently around your apart- of…?” for December. While the menu only has five ment in a heaping panic. Why did they ever get different items — including You are sifting through rid of Post Sitcom-episode tacos, enchiladas and burri- dirty clothes, fast food PSAs? – Look, we all love tos — the choices offer sub- cups, “The Best of ‘ABC’s a hearty ’90s sitcom. The stantial variety accentuated One Saturday Morning’” cozy home setting, fatherly by several different types of DVDs and all other gen- advice given to heart-tear- meat options, he said. eral sightings of clutter ing music, the token stupid Villapudua said not only Heidi Bruner photo rience as a college student, but you have in hopes of finding notes guy, boppy theme songs, a are typical items like tacos SEVERAL MEXICAN DISHES AT THE AGGIE GRILL feature a variety of fresh ingredients a lot of other experiences outside of the and assignments that just piercing audience “wooo” and burritos — the number and a variety of seasoned meats. classroom that are going to form a lot now became important for during an unexpected kiss one flavor is sweet pork — of your belief and perspective when you you to keep in arms reach and even freeze-framed but he delivers a signature Villapudua said. “We were was offered a job as a busboy.” owner of Hamilton’s Steak so you can, in some way, backgrounds behind the graduate and go on to your career,” she dish called the “Aggie Roll.” milking cows at the time, and From there, he said, he had prove yourself worthy of a closing credits to boot — The idea to open a restau- & Seafood, Dave Bessinger, said. I said I would never go back his connections in the restau- Ivy Bias is a freshman majoring in professional future. There good gravy, they just had it rant came to Villapudua some Villapudua said he was able to is no way any of it will get biology who doesn’t identify herself as time ago. to milking cows. I was a kid. rateur business. Through found; in fact, a great deal jSee STEVE, Page 4 religious. She has found the culture at “It was back in ’89,” I was 12, 13 years old. At 14, I working with the former jSee EATERY, Page 4 USU is predominantly LDS, and said she believes it’s important for USU to create a more open environment. “I think it would encourage people toFraternity sponsors annual charity Christmas concert think for themselves instead of just listening to what their parents tell 4 Last year’s concert, which Hill said “It was just the music that was so them,” she said. By Clayton Leuba assistant features editor Glass-Coffin said one concern raised $300 in donations for the Sub amazing,” he said. “It was like the about the study is it would be just For Santa program despite not being music concert of the century.” Starry Night, a benefit concert another opportunity to bash Mormons, a sanctioned fundraising event, lead Hill said this year’s concert will but the research is for everyone, bothpresented by USU’s Alpha Tau Hill to the idea of using the concert feature USU students and alumni the minorities and the majority. SheOmega fraternity, will return to as a philanthropic opportunity. performing pieces from a variety said even though LDS students are thecampus for its second year on Friday. Tickets for the event, which of styles and instruments including Featuring Christmas music in a majority, they still sometimes feel like requires semiformal attire for entry, cello, piano, flamenco guitar, acapel- variety of musical styles, the pro- professors bash their religion. are $7. Hill said Alpha Tau Omega la and folk. Many classic Christmas “Everything is being done to ensure allceeds from the event will be donated hopes to raise more than $2,000 for songs will also be performed in a voices are being heard, from Mormonsto Racing for Orphans with Down RODS through the event, which will collaborative manner with all of the to atheists,” she said. “Questions ofSyndrome, a local nonprofit organi- begin at 7 p.m. in USU’s Performance night’s performers, Hill said. spirituality concern everyone.” zation which aims to raise money to Hall. Starry Night is one of two sig- Bogdan said any program they imple-aid in the adoption of children who After last year’s concert, which fea- ment will be ineffective if there is exclu- have Down syndrome. tured diverse musical performances nature events put on each year by sion. “We hope this can be some- Alpha Tau Omega, according to Hill. “The most important thing that we by USU students and alumni, many Heidi Bruner photo thing people can come to to take people already anticipate the event He said the fraternity hopes the con- need to consider when we’re doing this A HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED CHRISTMAS SEASON BENEFIT cert will grow into the university’s work is to ensure that everyone is wel-a break from the hustle and bustle as the highlight of their Christmas CONCERT will be held and sponsored by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity on premier Christmas event in future come to the table,” she said. and spending of the holiday season season, Hill said. Friday in the USU Performance Hall at 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for those whoto come out, listen to some good Katie Steed, who graduated from years. don’t usually feel included to find theirmusic and really remember what USU in May with a degree in graphic formed. attended last year’s event in support “We want to establish this as a big voice and for those who feel like they’reChristmas is all about,” said Joe design, attended the concert last “These people are crazy talented,” of friends who were performing. thing on campus as a yearly install- the majority to find common groundHill, the vice president of Alpha Tau year and said she especially appre- Steed said. “It was so great.” Blotter said he enjoyed the night’s ment,” Hill said. with others, she said. Omega and the event chairman for ciated the multitude of acoustic Ian Blotter, a junior at USU study- performances and anticipates anoth- Glass-Coffin described one aspect ofStarry Night. Christmas songs which were per- ing international business, said he er great event this year. – [email protected] the study as “asset mapping,” finding what resources are already in place for students, such as the religious studies program and the InterFaith House, and also determining where the best place would be for deeper, more spiritual dis- cussions. It’s unclear whether it would be better to have them inside or outside classrooms, according to Glass-Coffin. Bogdan believes there is space both within and without the classroom, but only if it pertains to the course mate- rial, and never where the material is being slanted toward one viewpoint. “Because we are a publicly funded university, we as a university don’t want to promote one particular religious view over another,” Bogdan said. Because she was concerned about accusations of making students feel THURSDAY NIGHTS ARE excluded, Bogdan wasn’t always sup- portive of religious movements on cam- pus. “I’ve always just thought we should keep the whole religious thing as hands-off, but in my research and my study, religious development is a part of student development theory, and as KARAOKE a student services professional, it is my job to understand the whole student and belief systems are a part of that,” she said. NIGHTS! Glass-Coffin is still looking for stu- NIGHTS! GETS YOU IN THE DOOR & A CHANCE TO dents who would like to be interviewed, $ and interested students can email her at [email protected]. SING YOUR HEART OUT! “We’d really love to hear every voice,” she said. 9 PM till MIDNIGHT – [email protected] LOGAN | 435.753.5590 1400 North Main St, Logan, UT Twitter: @BurnettMaile 6 Page 4 A&EDiversions Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ is the perfect book to immerse yourself in over the holiday break Looking for a book to younger than Janie, but he is the one man Janie truly desire for love and the independence she feels she Marissa Neeley read over the holiday loves. He brings her more freedom than she had pre- deserves. The flashback setup of the novel allows Janie break? Look no further viously while married to Jody. From Tea to reflect on her life. This is different Good than “Their Eyes Were Cake, Janie learns independence and is from most of the books I read which reads Watching God” by Zora able to engage in a journey of self discov- Marissa Neeley is another reason to love this book — it Football Neale Hurston. ery. Tea Cake and Janie eventually marry book reviewer sets it apart from the rest. ` Written during the and travel to the Everglades where she Additionally, what makes this Harlem Renaissance, finds happiness and is accepted for who There is a lot book great is the dialogue of broken “Their Eyes Were she is. “ that will make English. This shows a lack of education Watching God” is full In the Everglades, Tea Cake and Janie on the part of the characters but also of meaning, originality get a small house. They work together in you think. It’s characterizes their ability to under- and intrigue. It is a book the fields and they have a little spat, but stand each other. The dialogue is cru- English teachers — and majors — love. there is never a question of their love for not hard to read cial to understand the black culture, Janie is beautiful. Her father was white and her each other. A few terrible things happen and the broken the time period and the people. mother was black, and she was raised by her black in the Everglades that will make readers Perhaps one of the most nota- grandmother. At a young age, her grandmother sent grip the book. A hurricane comes and Tea English makes ble quotes from the entire novel is her off to marry Logan, a man who provides Janie with Cake and Janie and the whole community you feel like you when Janie says, “Two things every- the financial security that was desirable. Though Logan is forced to run for their lives. Tea Cake body’s gotta do fuh theyselves. They loves Janie, she doesn’t feel the same for him. When the and Jane are separated. While Janie finds are there. got tuh go tuh God, and they got tuh mighty Joe Starks comes around, she decides to leave refuge in a big house, Tea Cake is bitten find about livin’ fuh theyselves.” ” This is one of the best books Logan and go with him. The runaways marry and find a by a rabid dog and becomes rabid himself. small town, Eatonville, to call home. Joe — or Jody, as When they make it back to their house, I’ve ever been required to read. It is so Janie calls him — eventually becomes mayor, powerful Tea Cake becomes more and more rabid and very dan- interesting to read about the Harlem Renaissance and and rich. He suppresses Janie’s desires, and from their gerous. black culture. There is a lot that will make think. It’s not relationship, Janie eventually learns the power she real- Janie grabs the shotgun and shoots Tea Cake. Janie hard to read and the broken English makes you feel like ly has. In Jody’s old age, their relationship is strained is arrested and given a trial and at that trial, the white you are there, inside the book, watching everything and he dies. judge… I’ll leave that as the synopsis and let you read unfold. Besides, it’s just a great story. Janie, now a widow, is able to take off the headwrap the book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to Jody made her wear, bringing every single man in the ruin that book for you — I’ve said too much as it is. – Marrisa Neeley is a freshman majoring in history with

area to her door. But Janie is deterred by their desire for This book is structured into three different stories. an emphasis in history teaching. She is an avid reader, the money Joe left to her. Each story describes a different husband, relationship reading anything from historical fiction and fantasy But of course, there has to be another love — that and love. Traveling through these different stories and to romance and noonfiction. Send any comments to would be Tea Cake. Now, Tea Cake is at least 10 years relationships allows the reader to understand Janie’s [email protected].

holding a rake? I submit, nowhere — not even in your Songs guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood Steve dreams. flavor to your Christmas playlist, is probably the most popular From Page 3 And speaking of MTV’s Jace Smellie and maybe help you reconsid- Jace Smellie along with Michael Buble's. I entertainment flubs, when did “Rock the Vote” stop er some songs you may have music reviewer think the overall best version all. being cool? They used to overlooked in the past. is that performed by U2. But I Unfortunately for the have rock concerts and inter- Jace’s “The Christmas Song” – Don’t get me would also recommend look- bane of reality, the hallowed view cutaways that made jams Any list of the best Christmas ing up the version of this song genre slipped through our songs would be absolutely in- “ wrong, I love Jon Stewart embarrassed. done by the band Anberlin. It fingers and an even more complete if it didn't have “The the Christmas isn't very popular, but I thought watered down generation Get with it, MTV. You used Christmas Song” by Nat King they did a great job with it. of television entertainment to have a good thing. Cole. It’s such an iconic song season... why do “Christmas Shoes” — I real- took over and put many of Why did they ever get rid for the season, but it does ize not everyone will agree with our favorite idiosyncrasies to of not really opening soda en s asketball without the annoying bells and we have poor- my No. 1 spot. I have learned bed, none more painstaking cans? — Don’t lie to me, M ’ B you did it. You didn’t want Well, here we are — three chimes ringing over and over. this is one that people either than the post-episode public It’s just a slow, simple, beautiful ly-written and love or hate, but there is one service announcement. to guzzle down your entire weeks until Christmas Day. can of Surge because you Over the past few weeks the song to celebrate the season performed music fact that cannot be argued: ab- You know what I mean. Returning home: Roberts found his place at Utah State and everything that comes with solutely everyone cried at least The credits roll, then cut wanted to have something to old Christmas albums have drink during third period. So been getting pulled out of stor- it. To me, it is Christmas with a little when they first heard this to close up: “Hi. I’m Ben to accompany what did you do? Delicately 4 age and dusted off. Now, I must class. song. If you try to tell me you Savage from By Brady Clark — I’d even staff writer admit something: Generally, I “Last Christmas” — So this the season? didn't cry even a little the first ‘Boy Meets say master- really do not like Christmas mu- may not be the best example time you heard this song, then World.’ of a song to add flavor to your ” you are telling me a flat out lie. Every year, Steve Schwartzman fully — you Nestled away in a corner sic at all. Call me a Scrooge or humor columnist just bare- whatever — I have heard it all. playlist, but it is a creative and is one that is pretty popular There is no way anyone could thousands office on the third floor of Don't get me wrong, I love fun song for the holidays. With hear those lyrics with the sweet of people ly crackedthe Taggart Student Center, for the season, but what sets it Best of luck wih that sucker the Christmas season and the lyrics just as cold as the season, apart for me is that it’s a very reflective music and voice and suffer great- Marvin Roberts may give special spirit that comes with it seems to fit perfectly. The still keep emotions under con- ly from a open. Sure,the appearance of being just creative song. It is a fun and “ finals, and if the amount most popular r e n d i t i o n it. But my question is, why do upbeat song that everyone can trol. Again, this is set apart from lack of may- another university employee. by Wham! is great, but I know of beverage we have to have poorly-writ- jam out to without any shame the pack by creativity; instead onnaise you are some- But his 6-foot-8-inch frame ten and performed music it is one that many people feel of a creative Christmas love on their you got at amakes him stand out, as does is overplayed for the season. — or at least, not that much time was so to accompany this season? shame. Oh, and it's definitely song it is a creative and emo- sandwich- how able to his pleasant demeanor. All that being said, I have I have found the Taylor Swift miniscule one that will be stuck in your tionally-touching slap to the es. If you or Roberts always tries to created a list of my top five version is a pretty great alter- face. By far, this is my favorite someone actually find you couldn’t head all day long, too. even taste it,make his fellow employees Christmas songs. I have learned native. I guess singing a song Christmas song. close to you feel better about themselves about giving her heart to the “Christmas (Baby Please those notes in a but before that Christmas music is a lot So there it is, my top five. is suffering everyday. wrong person was a perfect fit Come Home)” — This song is the age of like politics — people have their In the words of Nat King Cole, the loss of pile of filth and “I’m sorry Miss, I don’t opinions and there isn't much for T-Swift. Go figure. definitely a close second for the recycling “Though it's been said many mayonnaise, think I have told you to have you can do to change that. My “All I Want For Christmas position of my favorite. Again, it freaks and times, many ways, merry Christ- please call copy them onto a wonderful day today,” hope today is not to dissuade Is You” — It wouldn't be Christ- is a perfect storm that captures mas to you.” this hotline c r a z e d you from your cheesy rendi- mas for me without opening the fun spirit of the season with- now. You your LA Lights, green-goers,Roberts said to a colleague on tions of “Jingle Bells,” “Deck my ears to Mariah Carey belt- out compromising quality lyrics – Jace Smellie is a freshman can find the you werethe same floor. the Halls,” “Winter Wonder- ing out her incomparable voice and music to do so. Another fun majoring in English and an help you consider yourself the first real His polite attitude doesn’t land” and all those other songs and vocal range with this carol thing about this song for me is avid music lover. comments need.” one of the lucky sustainablestop there though. Students you couldn't pay me to listen of love. there are a lot of fun renditions can be sent to jace.smellie@ At this ones, turn-walk past him and before to. Rather, I hope to add some Like “Last Christmas,” this out there. Mariah Carey's aggiemail. usu.edu. point, the ones. See you in ing 12 ounc-they can pass, Roberts stops camera has es into anthem. panned out January. entire after- “Excuse me sir, can you do students,” he said. “That was to the entire ” noon of sug-me a favor? I want you to have the first thing in mind, was cast piled ared-waterthe best day you can possibly Eatery making it affordable for the on an on-set companion-have today,” Roberts said. university, and that was our living room couch. Then, ship. You made the best of a Some may ask, ‘Who exact- From Page 3 target, to target the kids.” tears. Every time. Those good thing by constructivelyly is this man?’ A man who Though his intend- PSAs made us feel real. They taking the worst sips possi-dearly loves his wife and fam- put the business into motion. ed patrons were the stu- made us feel loved, and then ble. In its own way, it was aily, but also has a competitive dents from the university, “At the time, we were work- they were taken from us. liquid allegory about life. side. Marv — as he likes to Villapudua said he’s been sur- Why did they ever get ing with Mr. Bessinger over Some things are unfair, but be called — was a three-time at the old Hamilton’s, and prised to find they aren’t the this, no, this was a travesty. rid of “B.U.M.” Equipment he had this little place here main source of business. Never again will I have quick T-shirts? – Stop giggling. and he asked me if I wanted “The community is really resources to societal need all I’m trying to make a point. to help him run this loca- supportive of the little place from the mouth of Carl from No, seriously, what were the tion,” Villapudua said of the here,” he said. “Family Matters,” and that’s point of those things? Will business’ start. “And that’s Even though nearly 80 per- truth we all have to live with you stop giggling? How old what we’re doing now. We’re cent of the restaurant’s dish- forever. But even then, we are you? Never mind. I can’t working together with Mr. es are made as to-go orders, press on. work under these condi- Bessinger.” Villapudua said he strives to Why did they ever get tions. The restaurant has gotten keep every item authentic and rid of MTV Rock N’ Jock? – Best of luck with finals, most of its business by word delicious. And I mean, seriously, why? and if you are somehow able of mouth and has never done USU football players often Was there anything cool- to actually find those notes in any other type of advertising. receive after-game burritos er than every conceivable a pile of filth and copy them Still, the restaurant is getting donated by Villapudua in one under-30 celebrity matched onto your LA Lights, consid- more than 200 customers per of his efforts to repay the USU with professional athletes in er yourself one of the lucky day, Villapudua said. community for its hospitality the most comically carica- ones. See you in January. “It goes to tell you that and support. tured adaptation of a bas- when you put out a good The restaurant opens and ketball game that it even – Steve Schwartzman is a product with a good attitude, serves breakfast burritos made “NBA Jam” giggle? senior finishing a degree it will come back to you,” from 6-10 a.m., and the reg- Where else could one in communication studies. Villapudua said. ular menu is available from see Jonathan Taylor Thomas With eight years of column The location was a big factor 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday zipping a bounce pass over writing and improvisational about what Villapudua would through Saturday, Villapudua every member of Boyz II comedy under his belt, he have on his menu and how said. Men to Moon Shoe-clad lives to make you laugh. much the items would cost, Heidi Bruner photo Steve Urkel who jumps in a Send thoughts to steve. he said. MEAL PREP ARTIST GABE NOSH crafts together deli- pool of Jell-O and makes a [email protected]. “When we first made the – [email protected] cious Mexican meals for patrons at The Aggie Station Grill, a 75-point layup while being edu and have a lovely holi- menu here, we thought of the little-known restaurant just off of USU’s campus. defended by Reggie Miller day break. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Page 5 ThursdaySports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com

Football ` Taking An Inside Look At Fresno State and remains — repeating as I don’t know if he cracks because it’s won games in two less if they win Saturday or US: What is your overall Mountain West champions. the top-5 in voting. He’s fashions this year: offensive not. analysis and prediction for The fan base really seemed to rewritten the Fresno State routs and defensive stands in Fresno State — whether it Saturday’s MWC champion- buy into the idea that Fresno record books this year, but games that have been decided finishes the season 11-1 with ship? State was going to bust the I’m not sure the strength in the final play of the game the conference title or 10-2 RC: Fresno State’s played BCS this season, even with — wins against Rutgers, of schedule helps his case. without it — seems like the in close games this season, Northern Illinois compet- The Bulldogs haven’t exactly Boise State, Hawaii and San most deserving and attrac- The Utah Statesman inter- ing for that accomplishment Diego State. and I don’t think that the viewed Ricardo Cano, sports too. I think that it’s affect- Utah State is dominant on Bulldogs will snap its home editor of The Collegian at ed the fan base more than defense, particularly against game win streak Saturday. Fresno State, on Wednesday anything, especially in the the run, and Fresno State on Utah State has a really for an insider’s look at the way Fresno State’s BCS hopes offense. This is really a wild good defense and will test Lobos. were dashed: They lost what card because I’m not sure Fresno State and put them The Utah Statesman: seemed to be a winnable how the Aggies are planning in uncomfortable situations, Fresno State dropped its first game. on defending Fresno State. but no one has been able to game of the season last week US: Bulldog quarterback I think this matchup is stop the Bulldogs’ offense for and saw BCS hopes dashed. Derek Carr is on the Heisman going to come down to Utah all four quarters. I wouldn’t What effects has the loss candidate list with his out- State’s offense against Fresno be surprised if Utah State had on the team in terms standing performance this faced any tough secondaries State’s defense. tive Mountain West team for of morale and goals moving season. How much of a moti- in the Mountain West this US: The bowl picture in the facing what seems to be USC. tries to control the time of forward? vator and/or distraction has season. Mountain West Conference It’ll be the last college game possession on offense while Ricardo Cano: I don’t that been for him and the He’s definitely deserving of remains muddled despite for Carr, and I don’t think relying on its defense to min- think it has affected the team this season, and does he an invitation, though. there being only one game the Bulldogs are going to fall imize Fresno State’s produc- program much. Fresno State get an invitation to New York US: Fresno State has a very left to play. Where do you to the Poinsettia Bowl after tion on offense. coach Tim DeRuyter said the City? high-octane offense that see the Bulldogs and Aggies being in the BCS discussion Fresno State has injury team was disappointed after RC: It hasn’t been a dis- ranks fourth nationally in winding up? up until the final week of the problems on defense, and it’s the loss, and senior left tack- traction at all. Derek Carr scoring, and Utah State has a RC: Mountain West com- regular season. impacted the team. Overall stingy defense that is ranked If Utah State entered the le Austin Wentworth said he is a humble dude, and you missioner Craig Thompson though, I don’t think Utah seventh in points against. In game 9-3 with a nonconfer- was surprised with the out- don’t get the sense here that said Monday in a conference State — which can also put come — that’s what hap- his Heisman campaign takes other words, the irresistible call that he was “99 percent” ence win over Utah or the up points on offense — has pens when you put up 52 and precedence over everything force meets the immovable sure that the Las Vegas Bowl Trojans or a win over Boise still lose — but a BCS bowl else going on this season. The object for the championship. would pick up the winner of State, it’d definitely be a dif- faced an offense like Fresno bid was not the main goal school’s athletic department Who would you say has the the Mountain West title game ferent story, and in that sce- State. for team this year, DeRuyter launched his campaign after advantage in this matchup? — but I would be reluctant to nario I’d believe that the Las It’s going to be close, and said. Fresno State beat Boise State RC: I think Fresno State believe that it would deny the Vegas Bowl would take the it’s going to be a shootout. The big picture was — on Sept. 20. has a slight advantage bid to the Bulldogs, regard- conference champion. 42-41 Fresno State.

Men’s Basketball Returning home: Roberts found his place at Utah State

4By Brady Clark All-American for Utah State’s we played our games in the professional career playing staff writer basketball team back in his Fieldhouse, but we were for notable NBA franchises day. really excited to play in the like the Los Angeles Lakers Nestled away in a corner As a senior in high school, Spectrum my senior year,” and the Detroit Pistons. He office on the third floor of Roberts contemplated over Roberts said. “Our fans eventually made his way to the Taggart Student Center, many colleges, but his team- weren’t as rowdy as they are the American Basketball Marvin Roberts may give mates were shocked when he now, but we played some Association. the appearance of being just announced he would attend exciting basketball in that Roberts had a career in the another university employee. USU. Roberts didn’t grow up stadium.” corporate world of human But his 6-foot-8-inch frame anywhere near Cache Valley; In its inaugural season, the resources following pro bas- makes him stand out, as does in fact, he lived nearly 1,971 Dee Glen Smith Spectrum ketball, and he even had his pleasant demeanor. miles away in New York City. was the home to Western opportunities to act in the Roberts always tries to His decision to move Regionals and the Aggies film industry. Roberts want- make his fellow employees from the skyscrapers of New were looking to make USU ed a change of scenery a few feel better about themselves York City to the Wasatch history and bring home a years ago and felt like his job everyday. Mountains of Utah was a national championship to was feeling more like work “I’m sorry Miss, I don’t smart decision on his part. Cache Valley. and he wasn’t having any fun. Marvin averaged 23.6 points Things seemed to fall into That’s when USU President think I have told you to have per game and 12.8 rebounds place with the Aggies being Stan Albrecht called Roberts a wonderful day today,” per game — those numbers the host of the regionals, and about a job opportunity that Roberts said to a colleague on still rank third and first in they wouldn’t have to play they opened up just for him. the same floor. school history. powerhouse UCLA until the Roberts, now the assistant His polite attitude doesn’t Roberts’ junior year was regional championship game. vice president for Student stop there though. Students one of his fondest memories at With the game in Logan that Engagement and Diversity, walk past him and before USU, when he led the Aggies year, they hoped the game jumped at the opportunity to they can pass, Roberts stops to the Western Regional Final would end favorably. help students at the school them. — today known as the Elite But the Aggies weren’t able where it all began for him. “Excuse me sir, can you do Eight — where the Aggies fell to make it to the regional “They say when you do me a favor? I want you to have to the one of the greatest col- Photo courtesy Doug Fiefia final. They didn’t make out of something you love, you the best day you can possibly lege basketball coaches of all the first round of the playoffs. never work a day in your life,” have today,” Roberts said. MARVIN ROBERTS, RIGHT, POSES WITH former Utah time in John Wooden and his Jazz player Thurl Bailey, left, and USU/SA president Doug Fiefia in Roberts had an amazing Roberts said. “I started on Some may ask, ‘Who exact- UCLA Bruins. the TSC. career as an Aggie. There July 1, and haven’t worked a ly is this man?’ A man who “I really enjoyed that year, is a large poster of him in day since.” dearly loves his wife and fam- but our best team and my Logan during the fall of 1971, ular stadium was built that the Spectrum and his jersey ily, but also has a competitive best year was during my hangs in the rafters as well. side. Marv — as he likes to senior year,” Roberts said. not only for Roberts’ senior season. After his senior season, he – [email protected] be called — was a three-time Excitement buzzed around season, but because a partic- “Before my senior year went on to have a successful Twitter: @BradyClark19 Page 6 StatesmanSports Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 State your case: Which football program boasts the best all-around team in the NCAA?

4By Curtis Lundstrom 4By Jeff Dahdah sports editor assistant sports editor NEW CHALLENGER NEW CHALLENGER

One need only take Mizzou might not a glance at Florida play for the national State’s schedule to championship on Jan. see they are the best 6, but they are the team in the country best team in college and are rightfully No. football. 1 in all the polls and Let that sink in. BCS standings. It is unlikely that The Seminoles Ohio State or Florida offense is on a level State lose in their matched arguably by respective champi- only Baylor. FSU has Lundstrom onship games, and if dahdah put up 53.7 points neither does then it blocks Mizzou from getting the opportunity per game this season, and Jameis Winston to prove that they deserve to raise that crystal is the runaway favorite for Heisman with the ball. Heidi Bruner photo astronomical statistics he’s put up despite The Tigers only loss was to South Carolina. poor vision. SENIOR DANNY BERGER DRIVES past a Weber State defender during USU’s 77-71 win over The Tigers played that game without James the Wildcats on Nov. 26 at the Dee Events Center in Ogden. Winston has thrown for 35 touchdowns Franklin, one of the best quarterbacks that you and eight interceptions and has rushed for don’t know. They also took 17-point lead into three more. the fourth quarter, and lost in double overtime For heaven’s sake, their lowest scoring when a 24-yard field goal hit off the post. output of the season is 37 points against a That loss is no worse than Auburn’s 14-point USU’s Berger nominated for Florida team that may be horrible on offense, loss to LSU. but is still a top-20 defense. Many people haven’t seen Mizzou play. As They’ve had games of 59-plus points five a result the general consensus is that they are NABC Good Works team times, and have topped the 40-point plateau 11-1 by accident. However what people may in every game except for the win over the not know is that Tigers are fourth in the nation in sacks, with 39. Mizzou is no. 14 in the nation By USU Media Relations 2014 Allstate NABC Good Works percent (2-of-10) from three-point Gators. Eight different players have rushed with rush yards allowed, with 119 yards per Team, 75 are from NCAA Division range, as well as 66.7 percent (2-of- for a touchdown this season and seven differ- game. The Tigers are in the top 15 in the nation I, and Berger is the lone Mountain 3) at the free throw line. ent players have caught a touchdown pass. LOGAN, Utah — Utah State in both points for and points against. West Conference player as well Off the court, Berger has Speaking of defense, naysayers will argue men's basketball player Danny Between Ohio State and Florida State the as one of two players from the participated in Ryan Gomes’ the Seminoles have benefited from a weak Berger is a candidate for the 2014 two teams have faced five total ranked teams. state of Utah, joined by Brigham Foundation Hoops For Heart ACC and out-of-conference schedule, and Allstate NABC Good Works Mizzou took on five ranked teams alone Young's Tyler Haws. Health Foundation. Gomes’ while there’s truth to that, keep in mind two Team, as the Allstate Insurance this season, and won four. Mizzou has gone Berger, a 6-6, 205-pound Foundation provided the AED things. Company and the National through their schedule with dominance. Of junior forward from Medford, (automated external defibrillator) First, everyone has pattycakes on their Association of Basketball Coaches their 11 wins only one wasn’t won by dou- Ore. (North Medford/Chemeketa that was used on Berger during schedule. Second, Florida State has two wins (NABC) announced Tuesday the ble digit points, and that was against Texas (Ore.) CC), has returned to action his medical situation. Danny and against top-5 teams this season, and anoth- candidate list with 118 men's bas- A&M. Meanwhile Ohio state has been entirely this season after missing 26 games his father, Brain Berger, raised er top-25 win. That defense that has faced ketball student-athletes on it. The unconvincing, of their twelve wins four have last year after a medical situation. money and collected donations award recognizes a select group nobodys? Yeah, they allowed a combined 28 been by ten points or less. Including a one He was averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 from the community last spring of college basketball student-ath- points to those three top-25 teams and shut point win to free falling Michigan last week. rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and summer to get an AED for the letes who have made significant out one of them. As far as their comparison to the two one in 22.2 minutes of action per con- Kids Unlimited Activity Center in contributions to the greater good Their defense is ranked first in scoring loss SEC teams, Auburn and Alabama, they will test, shooting 40.0 percent from Danny’s hometown of Medford, of their communities through vol- defense at 11.0 points per game and 31 turn- prove they are better than both teams when the floor (12-of-30), making 25.0 Ore. unteerism and civic service. overs this season — fifth best nationally — in they win the SEC title game on Saturday. percent behind the arc (4-of-16) Danny and athletic trainer In its second year, the Allstate 12 games. They’ve held six of 12 opponents Mizzou is solid in special teams, offense as well as 83.3 percent at the free Mike Williams were both recog- NABC and WBCA Good Works to less than 10 points this season. and defense. They are athletic and disciplined, throw line (10-of-12). At time nized and honored by the Utah Teams honor players at all levels of A good offense and good defense yields fast and smart and they are no longer bottom of medical situation, he ranked State Legislature as Senator Lyle college basketball who represent good results. A stellar offense combined with feeders, in fact they only were for one year. sixth in the Western Athletic Hillyard presented them to the the sport’s finest in the areas of a stellar defense equates to almost unstoppa- People need to learn to respect Mizzou, Conference in free throw percent- Senate Floor and Representative leadership and charitable achieve- ble. especially Auburn who is already talking about age. Jack Draxler presented them to ments amongst their peers. The It’s too bad for the Seminoles that Winston’s playing for the championship themselves. If This season, Berger is averaging the House Floor in late February. student-athletes nominated for people don’t start to take this team seriously, 2.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in During their visit, Williams was off-field hurdles mean the best team in the this prestigious award embody the they will sneak up on everybody. 11.3 minutes of action per game, also awarded the Heartsaver Hero country won’t end up national champions. true spirit of teamwork and giving shooting 25.0 percent (4-of-16) Award by the American Heart back. — [email protected] Of the 118 nominees for the from the field, including 20.0 Association. — [email protected] Twitter: @CurtSport07 Twitter: @dahdahusu New rules marring NCAA basketball, distrupting flow of game sequently slowing down uptick. In addition, tempo new rules, teams like new rules and think they Calvin Makelky and taking the physicality has only increased by Calvin Makelky BYU with athletic slash- will make the game bet- out of the game. one possession per team. ing guards become hard ter with more free-flow- NCAA’s rule changes for Therefore, almost all of Putting the to stop because they cut ing play and athleticism. Don’t this season include crack- the scoring increase can to the basket and dribble Yet the constant stream ing down on hand-check- be accounted for in the “ into the lane so much. of whistles and parade of drink ing, arm bars and altering increase in fouls. game even more This leaves the defend- free throws that accom- the the basis for a charge to So instead of making in the referees’ ers with little options pany the new rules makes Kool-aid call to where it’s now rare the game more fun to because almost anything the game less free-flowing to see a charge taken in a watch, it is actually mak- hands is a ter- they do results in a foul. and less enjoyable. game — think of the BYU- ing the game a more foul- These new rules “sissy-fy” Putting the game even USU game this year. filled, free-throw happy rible decision in the sport just like the NFL more in the referees’ It’s a tally that reached What brought about game which nobody my opinion. is currently doing by giv- hands is a terrible decision 73 fouls and 102 free these new rules? Scoring. enjoys watching. ing offenses the advan- in my opinion. throws. No, that’s not the After the scoring aver- We are going to see tage, making NCAA bas- Instead of making number of fouls Lebron age for a team dropped less of those hard-fought ” ketball a lot less enjoyable offenses earn their points, to 67.5 points per game games in the range of 60 to watch. they can drive like a mad James has drawn and thing of the past, as teams amount of free throws he’s last year, the lowest since points, but more games The new rules have man whenever they want the 1981-82 season, the in the 80s and 90s that can no longer afford to had their proponents and and be assured of either taken from preferential be physical anymore if it treatment, but a result of NCAA rules committee will have less tempo, more naysayers. The new head scoring or getting fouled means the other team gets a recent NCAA basketball understandably wanted to fouls and drag on for more coach at Colorado State, on the drive to the bucket. a foul every time. game between Niagara make games more fun and than three hours. These Larry Eustachy, hates the So please NCAA, don’t and Seton Hall. higher scoring. longer games gives the The NBA had a simi- new emphasis made by turn college basketball And no, I’m not kidding. But just like with pro- NCAA more opportuni- lar rule changes back in the rule changes. into the NBA, because The game was only 11 hibition, sometimes good ty to commercialize the 2005, which has helped “What are we thinking, your good intentions are fouls short of the record intentions have a negative game like the NBA. the growing demise of trying to put players in sit- failing miserably. for fouls in a game set way effect. These rule changes defense in the NBA, to uations where they can be back in 1953. At first glance, you really have an impact on where defensive effort eliminated even more?” – Calvin Makelky is a Although it may be a bit would think they are suc- how teams play the game has gone all but extinct — he said at the Mountain freshman studying statis- of an outlier, it represents ceeding with scoring hav- now as defenses have insert Amare Stoudemire West Conference’s media tics. He is a diehard sports a trend going on in col- ing increased 4.5 points to adjust to them. Shaka and James Harden here. day. “If you pay to go see enthusiast who hopes to lege basketball this year. per game so far this year. Smart’s vaunted “havoc” Now the word “defense” Celine Dion, she’s not be a statistical analyst for So what’s the cause of However, upon further defense at VCU and Rick is mentioned more often going to be fouled out at a pro sports team some- these whistle-filled games? inspection, nearly three Pitino’s in-your-face pres- as a punch line than in the intermission.” day. Follow him on Twitter New rule changes imple- more fouls and nine more sure defense at Louisville NBA. Then there are people @makelky and send any mented by the NCAA are free throws per game on that has led these teams Scoring should not like college basketball ana- comments to him at the culprit, which are con- average accompany this in March may become a come easy, but with these lyst Jay Bilas who love the [email protected]. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Page 7 Opinions&More Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com The staff

Editor in Chief: Tavin Stucki War on Christmas is a fallacy Editorial Board: Lis Stewart Danielle Manley It’s that time again — the Land” that invites children to domly. Surely it can be seen one night a year, speak about Eric Jungblut “most wonderful time of the Paul Christiansen submit a “holiday wish list” to from space, and what does it “merry Christmas” vs. “hap- Paul Christiansen year.” And along with the car- St. Nicholas himself. spell out? “Believe” — a nod py holidays,” a competitive Clayton Leuba ols, the lights and the frosty “So here’s my question to to children everywhere who drive to see who can show Curtis Lundstrom chill flowing through the From Macy’s,” O’Reilly sneered. hold Santa in their heart the off the most ornaments and Jeff Dahdah winter air, a plague has been the “What holiday is Santa cele- whole year through. fake snow and the monetary Heidi Bruner released upon the world and, soap brating? The winter solstice? Sarah Palin — a Fox contrib- capitalism of buy-and-sell Mikayla Kapp most importantly, we kind, The birthday of a reindeer?” utor who I blame Tina Fey economics. The true spirit of warmhearted folks here in box O’Reilly is adamant that for immortalizing and, unfor- the season — peace on earth, the United States — better Christmas is being pushed out tunately, making indefinitely good will toward all — has no- Letters to known as God’s country. with phrases such as “happy relevant — has been making tably taken a back seat to this the editor Yes, this “War on Christ- holidays.” The Christians, he the rounds on the talk show tinsel-speak, replaced by ar- mas” — affectionately a cavalcade of elves, carolers feels, are having to tread light- circuit to promote her latest tificial hurt and efforts to stir • All letters may be short- deemed “World War C” by and a gigantic green sleigh ly just to please those lesser book, “Good Tidings and up resentment. Comedy Central’s Jon Stew- populations of peoples who Great Joy: Protecting the Perhaps they, and many of ened, edited or reject- led by reindeer and serves ed for reasons of good art, host of “The Daily Show” as a glistening, snow-covered hold true to other beliefs. Heart of Christmas.” She is us, have forgotten the man — is alive and well, at least to The fact that O’Reilly some- marketing it as a godsend who the holiday is named taste, redundancy or vol- wonderland where that jolly ume of similar letters. the pundits and personalities old soul Santa Claus seems how misconstrues Macy’s for those who feel Christian after and his humbling kind- at Fox News and a large part holiday gesture as something values are being forced out ness and guiding words that to reside for several weeks of their conservative audi- alienating those who proudly of the country. But at the promoted acceptance and • No anonymous letters — is being questioned for its ence. Bill O’Reilly, the big practice Christmas is, sim- same time, Palin has gone love of everyone, regardless will be published. Writers ol’ Papa Bear of the network decisions reflecting political ply put, absurd. Not only is on record saying she loves of their backgrounds. must sign all letters and who hosts the ever-popular correctness and widespread the storefront strung in an and approves of the capital- include a phone num- “The O’Reilly Factor,” has re- acceptance this season. On amount of multicolored tinsel istic approach and ubiquitous – Paul is the features editor ber or e-mail address as cently taken issue with New his Monday show, O’Reil- that could be misconstrued as marketing of Christmas. at The Utah Statesman and well as a student identi- ly pointedly observed — in York department store Ma- the remainders of a 45-foot- These two pundits — and a senior majoring in print fication number (none his own yuletide tradition of cy’s. tall fashionista mummy that many more across the con- journalism with a minor in of which is published). Yes, the same department singling out targets he char- unraveled shortly after Hal- servative spectrum — have political science. His so-called acterizes as dissolvers of the Letters will not be print- store that brings the annual loween, it’s emblazoned with unsurprisingly narrowed their liberal agenda gets him into ed without this verifica- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- Christmas spirit — that Ma- a sign consisting of enough views of “traditional Chris- hot water on occasion. Send rade — a procession that ush- cy’s has recently distributed lights to cause New York tian values” to a fat man who comments to pchristian- tion. ers in the holiday season with advertisements for its “Santa City’s power to cut out ran- shimmies down chimneys [email protected]. • Letters can be hand delivered or mailed to The Statesman in the Letters to the editor: your voice TSC, Room 311, or can be emailed to: statesmaneditor@ ously at first glance, but it let it slam in someone’s face elevator doors. The Facilities aggiemail.usu.edu. Jarvis a brilliant was just exaggerated enough Students need who may be behind them. department has painted and satirist to let the reader know that no to grow up What happened to glancing painted those doors and The page actual person would believe behind you and pausing for they just keep thinking we To the editor: it. The Founding Fathers To the editor: just a moment and holding love their art work. They it so they can then hold it also have stated that this is Opinions on this page namedrop was a good way (columns, letters) unless I’d like to give a shoutout to mock the idea that patrio- I am a 55-year-old staff for someone behind them, the worst they have ever etc.? I hold the door for any- seen. You act like junior high otherwise identified are to Michael W. Jarvis, author tism somehow entails being member here at USU. I work of the hilarious bit of sat- in Old Main. I have seen one; male, female, all peo- school, when the immature not from Utah Statesman against gay rights. The appeal ple. And if I pause for even would giggle, snicker during staff, but from a wide vari- ire titled “Homosexuality is to God was fine, if nothing a lot in my past years, but a sin,” published Nov. 26. I this one is getting worse and more than a moment to hold the sex-ed classes. Well per- ety of members of the out of the ordinary, though I campus community who especially enjoyed the term worse. Sometimes as I am the door, could you possibly sonally, this message is for do think linking God to will- have strong opinions, just “homoelective;” it really walking the halls or going say a quick “thanks?” It truly you: Go home, save your ful misinterpretations of the like you. This is an open drove home the absurdity out the door, I have been saddens me that there is very parents money, because forum. Want to write of believing that being gay Constitution was a bit much. shoved, almost tripped and little respect anymore, and apparently you aren’t ready All in all, I give it an 8/10. Not here is my biggest pet peeve. for the “adult” school. something? Contact: is a choice, something that fell down stairs, bumped statesmaneditor@ is largely discredited among bad — you had me going for against the wall and more. Those children who carve all kinds of obscenities on the – Denise Haller aggiemail.usu.edu. scientists. a second. With a bit of prac- What happened to manners? The incoherent vitriol tice, you’ll be writing for The Not one single person who All But Dead • [email protected] regarding “transgenders Onion in no time. has done this has apologized and transsexuals” from or seen if I was OK. Also, “Transyltopsyturvia” was a – John Smitten my “favorite” is when they nice touch too: I took it seri- just walk out the door and

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Thursday Dec. 5 Friday Dec. 6 Saturday Dec. 7 • No Test Week • U.S. Senator Lee: Solving America’s Opportunity • Holiday Open House at Swaner Preserve and • The Joy of Depression, TSC 310B 11:30 a.m. Crisis, AGS 101 1-2 p.m. EcoCenter, Swaner EcoCenter 11 a.m. to 2 to 1 p.m. • Museum & Music, Nora Eccles Harrison Museum p.m. • CWG Webinar with Dr. Britney Brinkman-Iden- of Art 4-5 p.m. • Men’s Basketball vs. Pacific, Spectrum 5-8 p.m. tity Based Bullying, 2-3 p.m. • USU Hockey vs. U of U, Eccles Ice Center 7 p.m. • Christmas from the Ellen Eccles Theatre, Ellen • Jeff Martin Magic Show, 7-8:30 p.m. • Starry Night: A Christmas Benefit Concert, Perfor- Eccles Theater 7:30 p.m. mance Hall 7-9:30 p.m. • Theater Production--Still Life With Iris, Morgan The- atre 7:30-9:30 p.m. More events online: www.utahstatesman.com/calendar

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