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We hew to the line; let the chips fall where they may Unmanned Air Program lands at NMC The WPP visits D.C. to cover the "Rally to Restore JHfc Sanity" Igjr Check out the WPP's coverage of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Paucous Pally on the National Mall.

Where do students W Above are the students who participated in NMC’s first UAF Class. The class was taught by aviation go now? instructor Tony Sauerbrey. The WPP takes a look at ■ ANNA GRABOWSKI Traverse City housing options ■ Press Staff Writer for students and For many, the mention of unmanned with monitoring equipment to observe experience are “ahead of the game” because recent grads. aircraft brings to mind horror stories about agricultural crops. A plane flying over an many, including Cook, are predicting a UAV military drones and attacks from unpiloted orchard could take a series of readings domination of the industry within the next aircraft. However, for the students and and determine what minerals the trees are twenty years. Even in the coming decade, faculty involved with the new unmanned lacking. becoming a commercial pilot could require aviation program at NMC, there is a much NMC is one of only four colleges experience with UAVs. more civilian side to the story. This unique nationwide — and the only community So how close is the day when one might program, currently in its first semester, aims college — to offer a program in Unmanned mail a letter to be carried on a UAV while to prepare students for jobs that involve eating an apple from a UAV monitored the nonmilitary uses of Unmanned Aerial farm? According to the staff and students "If you think of anything that's Vehicles (UAVs). As this new civilian in NMC’s aviation department, the answer industry continues to rapidly expand the dull, dirty or dangerous, that's to this question is up to the FAA. Because future looks promising for both UAVs and really where UAVs could unmanned aircraft have never been used outside of the military, the rules controlling NMC students. have a place." Early peek at No one knows precisely what this future their use are currently very strict. However, "Unstoppable" may hold for the program, but there are Andrew Cook UAVs are becoming very prominent in certainly a wide variety of proposed uses for the civilian sector, and Cook is confident (III Director of NMC Aviation Movie critic Tyler UAVs. From delivering mail internationally regulations will loosen in the next few Martin gets a sneak to monitoring power and pipelines, this years. When that time comes, some NMC peek at "Unstoppable technology is comfortable any place where Aerial Systems. Because this industry is graduates will be in the rare position of growing so quickly, the goal of NMC’s and weighs in the a human pilot might not be. As Andrew already having UAV experience. unmanned aviation curriculum is to give soon to be Cook, the director of aviation at NMC In an economy where every career field students strong background knowledge released said, “If you think of anything that’s dull, seems to be shrinking, the UAV students about these systems in general, rather film's dirty or dangerous, that’s really where UAVs are in the unique position of entering an than just focusing on the specifics. Cook potential. could have a place.” UAVs are already being industry that is just starting to take flight. used in such applications. The University of compared this rapidly changing UAV Anthony Kriszt, a student in the Unmanned Colorado has used UAVs to study tornadoes, industry to the computer industry in the Aerial Systems program said, “I’m very and in the recent Icelandic volcano, UAVs Eighties. “Every time you turn around there’s optimistic to see where the program is going were used to monitor the ash clouds. These something new and something different to lead.” aircraft also have the potential to be fitted happening.” Students who already have UAV November 11, 2010 02 NEWS www.whitepinepress.org WHITE PINE PRESS

NMC tries to help students clear the air On Thursday Nov. 18, NMC will play host to certified hypnotherapist Randy Sills, M.A. The first 35 participants have the chance to be hypnotized by Sills in order to quit smoking. The event is free of charge and takes places from 2-4 P.M. in the Dennos Museum Dutmers Theater. The event takes place on Great American Smoke-Out Day. All NMC students and staff are welcome, for more information contact Health Services at 995-1255. The event is being sponsored by Tobacco Free NMC.

The giving spirit hits NMC From Nov. 1 to Nov. 18, NMC will be a donation site for the “Helping Hands Across America” food drive. Proceeds will go to the Father Fred Foundation; with each donation, donors will receive a $1 coupon to the “Thanks for Giving Feast.” The feast will take place on the drive’s final day, Nov. 18, from 11 A.M.-2 PM. tickets are $7.95. Donations can be made in West Hall, the University Center, the Hagerty Center, and the Parsons-Stulen Building. For more information contact NMC, the Father Fred Foundation or go to www.helpstophunger.org.

State Theater rolls out the Green Screen The Traverse City State Theater will be hosting an Environmental Film Festival on Sunday Nov. 14. The film “No Impact Man” will be featured, with short films “Young Staff Photo/CALEB STRAIGHT Voices on Climate Change,” “Drying For Freedom” and “Big River” also being shown. The NMC Modern Dance Ensemble performed the dance. Spirits The event takes place from 1-4:30 P.M. and tickets are $10 if purchased in advance. of the Earth, on Wednesday at 12:30 P.M. in the Milliken Auditorium. They are $12 at the door and can be purchased at the State Theater box office. The festival is sponsored by Michigan Land Use Institute and to learn more, visit MLUI.org.

NMC Writer's Night features fiction writers On Wednesday, Nov. 3 the NMC Writers Night was held in the auditorium located in Scholars Hall. The event featured renowned fiction writers Anne-Marie Oomen and Jack Ridl. Oomen wove captivating images of beach walks and riptides while Ridl enticed the crowd with humorous tales, such as his experience with “learning to walk like a heron.” The reading was free to the public and organized by NMC Communications Professor John Mauk.

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LORI HIGGINS I DETROIT FREE PRESS DETROIT—Andrew Shirvell, the assistant state attorney general under fire for his attacks on a University of Michigan student, has been fired. A hearing that was supposed to be held Tuesday was moved up to Monday afternoon. Philip Thomas, Shirvells attorney, said he showed up for the meeting and was read one sentence. “They said essentially that as a result of Andrews conduct, it’s become impossible for him to carry out his duties as an attorney general.” Shirvell had been criticized for his blog in which he calls Chris ON OCT. 27 strong winds blew over at least two trees in NMC Armstrong, the president of the Michigan Student Assembly, a radical parking lots. homosexual, a Nazi and Satan’s representative on the assembly. Thomas had said his client is expressing his free-speech rights. Thomas said the attorney general’s office left a message on his office voicemail Saturday morning, telling him the hearing had been moved to Monday afternoon. He didn’t get the message until Monday morning. Thomas said he is shocked and confused, saying he doesn’t know what could have happened between Friday afternoon, when the hearing began, and Saturday afternoon. A message was left with the attorney general’s office seeking comment. “This smells political to me,” Thomas said. He said Shirvell has received excellent performance reviews from his bosses, and that his employers knew of Shirvells off-work activities. “There’s been a tremendous piling on against Andrew. The liberal media started this tempest in a teapot.” “Andrew’s reaction is that he’s devastated over the loss of his employment,” Thomas said. Armstrong’s attorney, Deborah Gordon, issued a statement this afternoon in which she said the attorney general’s office made the correct decision. Gordon and Armstrong have filed complaints with the Michigan Grievance Commission, asking it to investigate Shirvell and possibly disbar him. TREE LIMBS FELL in both the Cherry and Aspen lots. Both lots were “The next step must be a complete retraction of all the malicious temporarily closed to prevent further damage. No one was hurt in the accidents. lies and fabrications by Mr. Shirvell, and a public apology to Chris Armstrong, his family and the others Mr. Shirvell has slandered.” Gordon went on to say it’s time for Shirvell to realize there are consequences to his “reckless, outrageous statements and actions and that he is solely responsible for those consequences.” Until now, Shirvell has won battles. Armstrong dropped a request for a personal protection order in Washtenaw court. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s office declined to file a stalking charge against Shirvell, saying that while Shirvells comments “are offensive and mean spirited,” they don’t meet the definition of harassment under Michigan’s stalking statute. The University of Michigan also essentially lifted Shirvells ban from campus, allowing Shirvell on campus but requiring him to stay away from Armstrong. The firing was confirmed in a statement Monday afternoon from Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, who said Shirvell was fired for conduct unbecoming a state employee, especially that of an assistant attorney general. “To be clear, I refuse to fire anyone for exercising their First Amendment rights, regardless of how popular or unpopular their positions might be. However, Shirvell repeatedly violated office policies, engaged in borderline stalking behavior, and inappropriately used state resources, our investigation showed.”

NINE CARS are known to have been damaged with at least one of those being totaled. * r NMC partners with GVSU to provide Fresh Water Studies Bachelor's degree

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Northwestern Michigan College will be teaming with beginning, and they will be mutually advised by GVSU Povolo. “Water is one of the most important natural Grand Valley State University to offer a bachelors degree and NMC. Classes can be taken online, or face-to-face. resources; it is a big part of our lives, and it is essential. in Fresh Water Studies. A four-year degree will be offered, Gilda Povolo is coordinator for the program, and an Lots of students are interested in environmental issues and and all prerequisites will be fulfilled and built into the academic advisor. “We want it to be easy for students to sustainability, [we] want to be helping out and providing associate’s degree, including those needed for a MACRO be able to get a degree in Traverse City,” said Povolo. The people the education they need to know about these stamp. Students will be able to acquire their associates partnership for a fresh water”studies degree is in effect studies,” she said. “It is a small program that creates a from NMC then get their bachelors from GVSU. The now, it has been put into practice. “This gives people a close-knit, learning community. It gives students a chance program is flexible offering multiple possibilities for chance to develop knowledge in this area.” for employment, and many students who have been students. The program aims to diversify NMC’s academic involved in this are now employed.” Through an Environmental Leadership major, offerings. Already available is a Liberal Arts Bachelor’s Povolo has worked on this partnership with Constanza students will receive a Fresh Water Associate’s degree, degree that covers different types of environmental studies, Hazelwood of the Water Studies Institute, to jump start an Environment Studies minor, and an Environmental social work, and law school. NMC set this partnership the program. “Students are already involved; this start up Leadership Bachelor’s degree, all focusing on water, up with Grand Valley when they offered other programs program has been really great,” said Povolo. VanSumeren environment, and leadership. The leadership component, for the school. NMC recently set up this articulation for has also worked on this to help coordinate the program. and courses included, put graduates in position to take on a Fresh Water Studies degree in an attempt to focus on “There are also many benefits. It is good for going into a a leadership role in the workplace. This can all be obtained other studies. “The Liberal Arts degree as well as others master’s degree or pre-law. People have been accepted into through the University Center at NMC. have been in effect for 10-12 years now, but nobody law school and graduate school from here. Students are Both institutes will be working with students from knows about it,” said Povolo. Students can potentially get given a top-notch education through this,” she said. ■ both portions of the program simultaneously. “This a degree in a topic they are interested in, as this program is agreement has potential. It has been very well received. made to be flexible. And many people are interested in continuing it,” said Fresh Water Studies courses started at NMC last The White Pine Press faculty adviser, John Parker, is a gradu­ Hans VanSumeren, head of the Fresh Water Studies year, and have proved popular. This is what prompted ate from Grand Valley State University’s liberal arts studies Program. “To develop a degree like that is very powerful,” the two schools to put together the program. “We want and had no part in the writing or editing of this article. he said. A student’s portfolio will be built from the to keep educating children on Fresh Water Studies,” said November 11, 2010 WHITE PINE PRESS www.whitepinepress.org OPINION 05

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BRANDY BRAY Technological Tug-of-War 1 WAYNE BOSSORY Press Staff Columnist ■ Press Staff Columnis!

The advancements we are making with technology are undeniably beneficial. Let’s consider opportunities in an emergency situation. Years ago, if someone However, we have developed an unnatural attachment to technology and become too needed emergency medical service and they weren’t close to a home phone—well, reliant on it in our everyday lives. good luck. Today I can go almost anywhere, break my leg in three places, and have an I realize in some cases that staying connected with the use of technology is our ambulance or helicopter there to save me within a couple of hours. How? Cell phone best option: friends and family who are far away, the speedy response when in a crash technology. Today’s 911 services can start to track a caller’s location as soon as the with the help of On Star, and GPS in case you need help but have no idea where you call is placed. Even if the caller doesn’t know where they are at, the emergency teams are. I am thankful for technology especially in all of those situations but I have also can find them. It goes further. On Star, a service available on newer GMC vehicles, learned not to become so uses sensors to detect when reliant on it and forget how a vehicle is in a crash. They to be an actual functioning will have a person contact human being in the outside the driver to see if they are world with other actual alright. If they are not in functioning human beings. good shape they will send People take breaks emergency services to the from Facebook and have location via GPS tracking. technology free weekends I understand it’s not very for a reason—we are too often that we find ourselves connected to other people in these situations. So how and not in a good way. I does technology make our hate that I am expected to lives better everyday? Most be reachable 24/7/365. My people have friends and personal rebellion is in the family who don’t live nearby. form of shutting off my Thanks to sites like Facebook phone for 12 hours a day. it is very easy to keep in This is no easy task though touch with these distant and I find myself struggling friends. It can be argued that to unplug from the world. we have less “real” contact There is a large amount of with these people, and that pressure to be connected all may be true. But how many the time. When you are not people would we be able to available constantly, people keep up with if our only form question your dedication of communication was a to things like work and landline telephone or the old- family. I am appalled by fashioned mail. How many the negative connotations of us would actually take the attached to people who do time to stay connected with not want to be connected to friends and family in this way. everyone and everything all Thanks to modern technology the time and choose to do overcoming distance is as things the “old-fashioned” easy as starting a computer or way. dialing a cell phone. When did writing a I understand that letter or dropping by to see people want to maintain a friend in person become lllustration/McCLATCHY-TRIBUNE their independence from a bad thing? Who does communication technology. not love getting things in the mail other than bills? The written word has become The answer is simple; turn it off. I have yet to see one of these devices that doesn’t basically obsolete along with our brains in the fast-paced, technology-based world we include an on/off switch somewhere. If you can’t find the off button then simply find ourselves in. Everything can be done for us with technology and it is done faster, removing the battery will surely do the job. easier and more efficiently. None of us are forced into using technology. If things move too fast in the The mere thought of us being more reliant on technology than our brains and modern world then there is always the option to unsubscribe. Get rid of the cell each other should be a chilling notion for anyone. We know that we can survive phone, cancel the Internet and the cable. For the rest of us let’s not only enjoy the without technology because as of right now we have the skills to do so. Those skills technologies of today, let’s push the limits of where it can go. Maybe someday my are being lost generation after generation as we become more and more reliant on phone will beam me to anyplace I want to go. Of course if that day ever comes, I’m technology though. What would the world do if we no longer had the conveniences sure I’ll have to listen to people talk about how much better it was when a cell phone of technology? was just a phone and they couldn’t be anywhere they wanted to be at anytime.

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Cheers V ffg Cheers to Valerie Handy, who served as the White NEXT L Pine Press interim faculty advisor on our trip to the PROPPING OF Washington D.C. last month. The WPP staff members JOURNALISTIC who journeyed to the nations capital to cover the “Rally to Restore PRETENSE Sanity” was left without an advisor after our regular advisor was IN' forced to cut his trip short due to medical concerns. Val filled in —JTj A marvelously, taking on a position of great responsibility on very 'll #/ ■■ \Vv short notice. She was neither required nor obligated to do so, yet without hesitation filled the position that ultimately facilitated the trip. We at the Press are deeply gratified and would like to offer a heartfelt thanks for the trying circumstances under which Val proved more than capable. Many Cheers to Val Handy for her tremendous contribution. Cheers to Edison Pena, who on Nov. 7 completed the New York City Marathon. Finishing any marathon is a feat in itself, but Pena managed to do so only a month after being pulled from a living hell. Pena was one of the 33 miners rescued from the mine that collapsed in Chile on Aug. 5. He had been staying in shape half a mile underground by running up and down the winding tunnel of the mine in 90-degree heat. Pena’s time was a cool 5 hours and 40 minutes—strong considering he was forced to limp part of the race after being hobbled by a bad knee. Pena says his next move is to start training for his next marathon. Pena had never run 26 miles in his life prior to entering the NYC Marathon. Cheers to Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox. In our last Cheers and Jeers, we jeered Andrew Shirvell, now a former employee of Cox, for his blatant and disrespectful ridicule of University of Michigan student body president Chris Armstrong for his sexual orientation. Shirvell “repeatedly violated office policies, engaged in borderline stalking behavior and inappropriately used state resources,” said Cox. Such behavior ultimately left the attorney general no other option but to fire Shirvell. The announcement came only weeks after Cox supported Shirvell in his use of the first amendment. Apparently everyone has a point beyond which loyalty is overcome by disgust. Cheers to Mike Cox for realizing this.

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Jeers to the Air Canada flight crew who flew from Hong f Kong, China to Vancouver, British Columbia on Oct. 29. A passenger aboard the flight warned three different members of the crew that she feared one of the passengers was wearing a disguise. The concerned passenger was right. A 22-year-old Chinese man was "HIGGINS/ HAVE WE RXUS-GROUPEP RESTORING SANITY VS KEEPING FEAR ALIVE YET?" wearing a mask resembling an older Caucasian man with extremely wrinkled skin. The concerned passenger, Unary Kurtur-Bala, told a crewmember that his hands did not match the skin on his face. She was told it was “very observant” of her to notice and perhaps he has a skin condition. After takeoff, the man removed the mask at which point the flight crew notified authorities in Vancouver, where the man was detained. Many jeers to Air Canada for a allowing canditates a man to board a plane in a bad disguise. Jeers to MSNBC TV host Keith Olberman for his WRITE US A LETTER contributions to three democratic canditates’ campaigns prior to the Nov. 2 elections. MSNBC has a strict policy prohibiting its OUR POLICY: White Pine Press accepts let­ BY MAIL: employees from making donations to any political campaign for ters to the editor from members of the col­ Mail submissions to: concerns of impartiality. Olberman’s “Countdown” is the networks lege and community. Letters should be less White Pine Press most popular show and is typically regarded as having a liberal bias. than 400 words, typewritten, and signed Letters to the Editor 1701 East Front St. Nevertheless, Olberman showed blatant disregard for his employer’s with your name, address and phone num­ ber. Letters may be edited for clarity, gram­ Traverse City, Ml 49686 policies. As a public figure whose job is to report politically related mar, spelling and length. Opinions expressed happenings one would expect more from a popular show’s host. BY EMAIL: [email protected] are not necessarily those of The White Pine Olberman contributed $2,400 to the campaign of Kentucky Senate Press staff or any college employee. BY FAX: (231) 995-2110 candidate Jack Conway as well as two Arizona House representatives.

*1 November 11, 2010 WHITE PINE PRESS www.whitepinepress.org OPINION 07 What do you think of 3D movies? "Some movies are more suited "I like them but I don't "They're Awesome! "They're overall OK, but "I think it's a cool idea for for 3D but some movies are like how you have to Technology has even the 3D could be better. action and thriller movies, forced into being 3D. They don't "Overrated! They're a wear the glasses, they allowed us to have 3D They only work with but they don't work for all work on small screens but are scheme to get more money." always fall off." TVs." certain movies!" movies." more suited and more effective Emily Schibelhut, 18 Guil Pouchuca, 18 Seth Merrifield, 18 Jason Ponte, 18 Eva Winters, 21 at IMAX theaters." Psychology Graphic Design Dental Drafting Nursing Alyssa Sanderson, 19 Undecided

SOUND BVTES Walking could kill you

"You just never know if some distant cousin, perhaps, decoration because they clearly are not eliciting a has done something, and someone is exercising response of any kind from drivers. revenge on them by killing you."JEFF ANTEBI, a Last summer, while sitting at Horizon, a freelance journalist, in. regards to the current state of twenty-something girl was attempting to cross in affairs in border towns along the Mexico-U.S. border. one of the crosswalks and per the normal situation, CNN.com, 11/5/2010. the oncoming car was not paying attention. The A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of driver noticed at the last possible moment that "...it may exacerbate the epidemic, facilitating the watching my life flash before my eyes. I would like this girl was there, slammed on their brakes, and spread of the disease into and throughout metropolitan to thank the blonde girl driving the silver four- stopped. Clearly appalled by this behavior, the Port-au-Prince where a third of the population are door sedan for attempting to hit me - not once, girl slammed her hands down on the hood of this already homeless or living in camps." HAITIAN but twice - while I was in the crosswalk. The first car and, with the addition of a few expletives, ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION in response to attempt on my life happened as I initially stepped asked them what their problem was. I laughed out hurricane Tomas that poses serious threats to the already out into the crosswalk and here she was barreling loud but internally applauded her for this action. devastated Caribbean nation of Haiti. CNN.com, 11/5/2010. toward me. The second attempt was when, in an Someone needs to start holding drivers responsible effort to avoid having to stop, she switched lanes. for their recklessness. "The country's 24-hour politico-pundit-perpetual- Unfortunately, for her, I had already made it to As dangerous as it to cross the street I conflictinator did not cause our problems, but its the other side of the crosswalk which caused her to personally find it entertaining and sometimes treat existence makes solving them that much harder." come to a screeching halt. At this point, she had it like a game. I’ve come to the point where I have JON STEWART, during his summation speech at his and the audacity to give me the stink eye like I had just stopped looking before leaping. However, what Stephen Colbert's "Rally to Restore Sanity." 10/30/10. walked across a four-lane freeway. about the elderly I see, who get the shock of their Downtown Front Street is not a four-lane lives when they are halfway through the crosswalk "Mr. Olivella is in the big leagues. He is a major freeway. The two-lane, one way street is equipped and there is a car charging at them like a runaway league bribe-taker." CHRISTOPHER HOTALLING, an with four designated crosswalks and unless you are bull? Or the mothers who, before crossing, get this Assistant U.S. attorney, after Olivella was sentenced blind, there is no possible way that you could miss look of pure panic on their face as they attempt to to three and one-half years for accepting bribes as them. Not only are the crosswalks brick instead of get three wiggling children across without getting a city inspector in Chicago. Olivella is one of many paved like the road, but there are signs posted that run over? None of these people have the luxury of city inspectors to have been prosecuted this year for say, “Stop for pedestrian in crosswalk.” Anyone playing chicken like I do. accepting bribes. Chicago Tribune, 11/5/2010. who has ever been downtown knows about these I think drivers assume they have the right- crosswalks and more than likely uses them when of-way and validate it by their size in comparison "My mom was really upset about it. She felt like she's they are walking. I find it rather convenient that to a pedestrian. Pedestrians are not helping this paying for me to go to college and not sit at home people have momentary amnesia when they get mentality by stopping to allow drivers to go first. and watch through a computer." KAITYLN HARTSOCK, behind a wheel causing them to neglect stopping And pedestrians please stop waving at drivers for University of Florida senior, on the recent influx of online let alone bothering to slowing down and see if stopping - this also only reinforces their bad habits. classes being taken by college students. New York Tmes, someone is coming. They are not doing us any favors by stopping, they 11/4/2010. Now, if this were only an issue downtown it are just abiding by the rules. As for you careless wouldn’t be such a big deal and I would blame the drivers I recommend slowing down and opening "It's a chapter in this Army that no matter how many inconsiderate downtown-goers or tourists. I have your eyes because you never know what type of tears may fall will never, ever be washed away and noticed that it is happening in other places too. rogue pedestrian might be crossing the street. will be part of our history forever." JOHN McHUGH, The few crosswalks we have on NMC’s campus are For the record, I absolutely do NOT Army secretary referring to the tragic events that occurred also places where drivers apparently lose the ability recommend leaping in front of any moving vehicle. at U.S. Army base Ft. Hood in Texas. McHugh spoke at to pay attention. Another death trap is the mall I also do not condone any action towards these a celebration honoring 50 of those who helped rescuse where the crosswalk is huge and marked with giant crazy drivers. survivors of the vicious attack. Washington Post, 11/5/2010. yellow lines. Apparently, these lines are there for 08 FEATURE Here it is: your moment of Zen

CHLOE BOUDJALIS Editor in Chief ■ Jon Stewart took the stage during his Rally to Restore I can see we have over 10 million people!” to be “more American,” while Stewart followed, also Sanity, with a rambunctious yell: “Are you ready to restore Stewart continued to mock faulty crowd estimates, claiming to have the most American mindset. Despite , sanity?” He then addressed a crowd of an estimated stating that in order to avoid “nay-sayers” fabricating lower their differences, both rally hosts came together to sing the 200,000, reminding them that littering is bad—especially numbers, everyone in the crowd would have to “count off,” chorus: “It’s the greatest, strongest, country in the world. while on “Americas front lawn.” by stating their “demographic characteristics” and number There’s no one more American than we.” Following the With Stephen Colbert hiding in fear, it was left to in the crowd. odd musical demonstration, Stewart and Colbert returned Stewart to start the event. Stewart addressed the “size and The count off was concluded when Stewart said “I’m to the stage and prepared for a debate. Responding to color of the crowd,” saying that this was really the only really feeling the America here,” and mentioned that Colbert’s challenge, Stewart said “Oh, I’ll bring it. Or at criteria by which to judge the success or failure of a rally. counting off might take a little too much time. least, a reasonable amount of it.” “But I think were in good shape,” he said. “As I look out, Colbert then emerged from under the stage, toting with Stewart then used Colbert’s scare tactics as an example, him his wayward cause: to restore fear. claiming that he was “creating boogie men.” Stewart As Colbert mockingly instilled fear in made point after point, countering Colbert’s fears. Stewart the crowd, Stewart proceeded to shut paraded out non-scary muslim and robot, Kareem Abdul- him down using logic. “Stephen, you are Jabbar and R2D2, proving that generalized fears are ■ V/jS deliberately fabricating fears that don’t illogical. exist,” Stewart said. After a few more comedy skits, the rally hosts shifted 1 ' V Stewart then continued to reveal the event’s focus. 1 « J flaws in Colberts cause, as he pointed “And now I thought we might have a moment, however to the crowd and said “These people are brief, for some sincerity,” said Stewart. Stewart began to not here for fear. They’re here for sanity. close the rally by first examining what it meant, joking that DU students: Shontea, Matt, Elona, Donna, Alyssa and Mike. That’s how we roll.” no one was really sure why they had come. He proceeded Stewart followed by subtly revealing to drop his light comedy act and discuss the rally as a the meaning of the event. As Colbert political event. “This was not a rally to ridicule people of continued to instill fears, Stewart said faith or people of activism, or to look down our noses at “This is not a competition.” the heartland, or passionate argument, or to suggest that After speakers Father Guido Sarducci times are not difficult, and that we have nothing to fear. Take the next steps toward earning a bachelor’s degree and Sam Waterston, Stewart returned the They are, and we do,” Stewart said. “But we live now in • Transfer scholarships up to $4,000 annually. stage, and reminded the crowd “It doesn’t hard times,not end times. And we can have animus and • Transfer plans allow for easy transitions. matter what we say or do here today. It not be enemies.” • Small class sizes averaging 15 students. matters what they report we say and do The closing speech continued, addressing the “broken” here today.” He went on to explain that political system. Stewart said “If we amplify everything, we • Campus in Traverse City and online. in most coverage of rally events, the press hear nothing.” will insist it was either a “tremendous Stewart focused on mass media’s faulty portrayal of To create a personal transfer plan with an admissions success, or a horrendous failure.” a divided America. He reminded the crowd that most representative, please call 1-800-686-1600 Sign up for a After another short break, the rally Americans do not live solely as Democrats or Republicans. personal transfer web page at www.davenport.edu/vip hosts returned, both wearing the same They are people with jobs and lives outside of the political Or visit www.davenport.edu/transfer for more information American flag sweater. When Colbert domain. Stewart also reminded the crowd that they told Stewart that he was “desecrating it,” cooperate with people of different beliefs every day. Davenport and demanded that he take it off, Stewart “We know, instinctively as a people, that if we are to get www davenport edu university again hinted at a deeper meaning behind through the darkness and back into the light, we have to the comedy, and said “No. Everyone has work together,” said Stewart. “And the truth is there will the right to be patriotic.” always be darkness...but we do it together anyway.” TRAVERSE CITY 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 104 Colbert then burst into song, claiming November 11, 2010 WHITE PINE PRESS FEATURE 09 Keeping the fear alive!

MADDY MESA IPress Staff Writer Oct. 30 Washington D.C. experienced “All aboard!” Yelled Ozzy Osborne as the version of Formidable Opponent. a fear so great, so terrifying it has never crowd erupted. But leave it to Stewart to bring “If Eve had a healthy phobia of been seen before! Well, at least that was the safety into the issue. snakes she never would have eaten that goal of Stephen Colbert. “I’m not getting on this train,” said Stewart apple,” said Colbert. While Jon Stewart tried hosting his horrified. “He just said it’s going off the rails!” Later, it was John Oliver who Rally to Restore Sanity (or whatever it was) Bickering ensued until both Ozzy (dressed as Peter Pan) brought Stewart the Rev. Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.EA. and Stevens left the stage. After some “back to life” (after Colbert killed him interrupted the event with his scare tactics in complaining from both men about the with his montage) and with a “will this an exaggerated style only Colbert could bring. trouble they went through to get their musical help?” chant crushed the fear inside Colbert! First Colbert outshined Stewart with his acts a quiet “Love Train” could be heard “My beautiful fearfulness!” yelled grand entrance by coming up through the through the speakers. It was the O’Jays and Colbert. Tm melting!” stage in a cage similar to what the Chilean they came on stage to perform their hit song. In the end, Colbert was unafraid, miners were rescued in. He was wearing an After the O’Jays performed it was time Stewart made his point (whatever it Evel Knievel-like jump suit and yelling “Chi for the awards. Awards? Yes, both Stewart was), and the rally came to a close. chi le le!” (Beat that Stewart!) and Colbert each had awards they wished However, the real fear began when Father Guido Sarducci came out on to bestow on those who showed great those who attended the rally could not stage to give the benediction. He asked God moments of reasonableness or fear. Stewart’s find their parking spots. Mwahahah! to give everybody a sign as to what was lame “Medals of Reasonableness” which the “right” religion. Then Father Sarducci had a lame image of a lame owl and beginning reading off the names of the a lame Latin motto which Stewart what am I going to do? what should I toll different religions but not in alphabetical translated as “May the Force be with order; “I’m not very good at that,” he said. you” were all lame. The medals (the him? how do I get medical care? can I “Ok I’m a going to go to an oldie but a lame ones) were given to baseball goodie: Judaism.” player Armando Galarraga, Mick Foley, “You know what’s interesting—both Velma Hart and Jacob Isom (A.K.A stay in school ? should I keep my baby? religions Islam and Judaism both they don’t the “dude you have no Koran” guy). eat the same meat. But they don’t get along. Stewart’s medals could not compare to what about adoption? What’s with that?” said Sarducci. “Don’t the awesomeness of Colbert’s “Medals you think somebody could have said to of Fear.” The recipients of Colbert’s them ‘they don’t eat pork, you don’t eat medals, which featured a naked man pork let’s build on that.’” running with scissors and a Latin saying After the benediction, Colbert felt the that Colbert translated to “Warning: need to amp up the fear part of the rally. He May contain Cadmium,” were Facebook expressed his feelings through a poem that was creator Mark Zuckerberg, Anderson We care... and we can help. recited by Sam Waterston of “Law & Order.” Cooper’s “tight black t-shirt” and several “Did you hear that?” read Waterston from media outlets like NPR who banned the poem. “No? You’re probably going deaf.” their employees from attending the For free, confidential “Thinking reasonably now,” continued rally. answers to your questions Waterston. “What are the odds that someone The most fearsome part of the rally here isn’t a pickpocket?” however was when both Stewart and about being pregnant, call Of course, Stewart could not appreciate Colbert came out on stage wearing the Child and Family Services at a poem as brilliant as Colbert’s. Instead same American flag shirt. Big mistake! Stewart brought out Cat Stevens to express But the two men got over their fashion 800.538.9984 his thoughts and feeling through a song. disasters and wore their shirts with While Stevens sang “Peace Train” Colbert pride as they sang “there is no one more couldn’t help but interpret. American then we!” Child & Family Services “I am not getting on this train,” There was so much more that declared Colbert. “I don’t even have a happened at this rally. Kid Rock and of Northwestern Michigan ticket.” What was Colbert to do but bring Sheryl Crow sang together. A debate out his own “Crazy Train.” was held about reason vs. fear in a rally Strengthening the Fabric of the Family Since 1937 November 11, 2010 10 FEATURE www.whitepinepress.org WHITE PINE PRESS Where do you live when you’re

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College students by nature look to the future. Their purpose for acquiring an education is to prepare themselves for the trials future endeavors will present whether they are local or elsewhere. But what if you’ve studied at NMC and wish to stay within the vicinity of Traverse City? Where do you look to acquire affordable housing that is suitable for your needs? Traverse City is often regarded as a place to retire, or perhaps start a family in a two-income household. What Traverse City is not known for is vast amounts of affordable housing. A typical apartment in the downtown region ranges from $700 a month to in excess of $900 a month and many times that does not include all or even some of the utilities. How is the average graduate, shiny Associates Degree in hand and thousands of dollars in student loans looming overhead, supposed to afford $900 plus utilities a month? Many cannot, especially when they are just starting out on the career ladder. This is a very prominent issue that many students will undoubtedly face. So what options does a recent graduate who wishes to stay in Traverse City area have? If you are lucky you might have parents who will let you live with them until you find suitable employment which will enable you to afford $900+ a month in living costs. Or you find a few friends and split the costs. But what about the person who just wants to be by themselves or cannot stand the idea of living with their parents any longer? Fortunately Downtown housing leaves few options for students, especially those with limited disposable with a little digging, help is available. There are a variety incomes. The New Whiting Hotel offers affordable living for students, young professionals and of programs available to those who have low incomes. anyone else looking for a prime location at a reasonable price. For example, the Section Eight program, designed to provide rental assistance for the low-income individual. Another program available to those who qualify is the price than market value to those who qualify. What is City Area there is a particularly intriguing option, The Home Stretch for Home Ownership program, designed unfortunate is that for those who do seek help locating New Whiting Hotel. It is centrally located in Downtown for those who are looking to own a home in the Grand affordable housing, most programs are geared towards Traverse City and is specifically geared to meet the needs Traverse Area. This particular program facilitated by those low incomes specifically, not just recent graduates. of a single adult who is looking for a slight commute and Grand Traverse County and it offers housing at a lower For the single adult who wishes to stay in the Traverse nearby employment. Luckily the New Whiting is very affordable when compared to similar options within close vicinity. Instead of paying $700 or even $900+ a month, a person living at the New Whiting pays $350- $475. That includes all utilities and bonuses like cable T.V., Internet, and prefurnished living spaces. For the newly graduated college student this is ideal! Not only does the Whiting offer a prime location in the heart of downtown but also gives people the chance to save a load of cash on living expenses. This helps not only the individual but also the local economy. By not handing all of your hard earned dollars to the landlord, you are able to spend money elsewhere perhaps at the local Cherry Republic or any one of the many other stores that grace the region. The extra cash can also help recent graduates begin building a nest-egg for things like the down payment on a home. Having the ability to put money aside and save for the future is paramount in creating a stable future for yourself, and having affordable housing when you are starting out is the first step. The housing situation may be slightly intimidating to the newly graduated college student who is just starting out but there is hope! There are programs available that are designed to help those who have low incomes and are starting out on a career path. There are options available when it comes to choosing where to live within the Traverse City area; you just have to figure out which is best suited for you. November 11, 2010 WHITE PINE PRESS www.whitepinepress.org COLUMNS 11 Digital Cameras 2010

Digital camera sales declined in 2009, but the market full frame has the same sensor as a 35 mm film frame. A flash on? How big is the LCD display on the back? If it’s is expected to return to growth this year, a camera trade crop body has a narrow field of view and is found on the a bright sunny day, does it have and optional viewfinder group (Camera and Imaging Products Association) said cheaper SLRs. Be careful when buying lenses for your (incidentally, almost all SLRs are shot with your eye up recently. Shipments worldwide totaled 106 million, an SLR camera, as one type does not swap with the other. against the viewfinder). 11.6 percent drop compared with the 119 million that SLR lens choices are generally grouped as follows: When you have your list, come home. It’s research shipped in 2008. In 2010, the market is expected to edge Wide lens (10-35 mm), ultra wide/fisheye lens - large time. Amazon.com is amazing for reviews, specs and price ahead 3.8 percent to 110 million cameras. angle of view suitable for architecture and landscape. comparisons. Another valuable resource in Dpreview. Normal lens (35-70 mm), within the range of the human com. For almost a decade now, they list every brand by eye (50mm), suitable for street shots and simple indoor chronological release date. With user ratings and in- TECHNO photography. Medium telephoto lens (75-135mm), 1.5- depth, non-biased testing, I would pay to use this service. 3X magnification, suitable for portraits and blurring When you finally decide, print out the best price and BABBLE backgrounds. Telephoto lens (135-600mm), 3 to 10 times take it down to one of our local establishments, like the T0M AUCH or more magnification - suitable for wildlife photography Camera Shop downtown, to see if they can come close to Press Staff Columnist and sports. the price. Even if they can’t match it, it’s nice to support I Megapixels are another factor when buying a camera. the locals. Don’t forget you’ll save on shipping and in case Point-and-shoot cameras are still the primary seller. I remember my first camera. A two megapixel, Olympus of a return, you’ll be happy you did. The main advantage is price, size and ease of use. I 2020, giving me sharp 8 by 10 prints. My most recent recently went to a Slayer concert at Cobo Hall in Detroit. purchase was a Canon rebel SLR, 2Ti with 18 megapixels. I took my SLR camera and was I sorry. Big and bulky, I That is way too much and I only use it when I need to • On average, 10.7 percent of digital cameras fail couldn’t even see to change the lenses. Although they let zoom in and blow up part of an image on the computer. I within two years, and 15.6 percent are projected to me through security, I really wish I had a point-and-shoot, keep it at lower settings for everyday pictures. fail within three years. with movie mode that earth-shaking evening. Ease of use, size and weight are also important factors • Accidents account for slightly less than 40 percent of Don’t be fooled into thinking point-and-shoots are when deciding on which camera to buy. camera failures just for beginners. With up to a 20X optical zoom and The following is a “what’s worked for me” when it • More expensive cameras are more reliable than less special image effects, many professional photographers use comes to a new purchase or an upgrade: expensive models, with cameras oyer $300 being them as well. (Check out the new Canon G-12). There is no substitution for getting your hands on a significantly more reliable than under $300. SLR cameras give you the ability to change lenses, camera. All stores should have displays available for you • For point-and-shoot cameras under $300, Panasonic as well as advanced settings. They can also take a higher to power up and snap practice shots. If they don’t, ask cameras had the lowest two-year malfunction rates quality picture because the imaging chip is larger. In the salesman to get some batteries out for you. Leave (5.3 percent), and Polaroid and Casio had the highest general, the zoom ability is measured by focal lengths, not your wallet or purse in the car because you don’t want to malfunction rates (11.9 percent and 13.0 percent). times zoomed. A point-and-shoot may say “4X zoom” purchase at this stage. • For DSLR Cameras, Nikon and Canon were the most where an SLR would give you a 200mm zoom. A simple Bring your notepad and write down the name of a few popular and reliable. calculation, 200mm/50 equals a 4X zoom. models that feel good to you. How fast does it power up? SLRs come with a full frame or a crop body. The How fast does it take one picture after another with the

U.S. won’t file charges over destruction of interrogation videotapes MARISA TAYLOR McCLATCHY ■ McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) WASHINGTON -The former director of the CIA’s secret operations branch won’t be Durham’s appointment by the Bush administration came after the chairman of the charged with the destruction of 92 videotapes showing the use of waterboarding and Sept. 11 Commission, Republican former Gov. Thomas Kean of New Jersey, and its vice other controversial interrogation techniques, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. chairman, Lee Hamilton, a retired Democratic congressman, accused the intelligence In a brief statement, the department described the inquiry as “exhaustive,” adding that agency of obstruction for failing to mention the tapes. The decision also conflicted with Assistant U.S. Attorney John Durham, who was appointed in January 2008 to conduct previous orders within the agency to maintain such records. Rodriguez ordered the destruction of the investigation, “concluded that he will not pursue criminal charges.” Former CIA the tapes only after consulting with agency lawyers, said Bennett, who called the decision not to official Jose Rodriguez Jr., who ordered the tapes destroyed, considers the matter now prosecute his client the right one “because of the facts and the law.” closed, said his Washington lawyer, Robert Bennett. Bennett said his client was a “patriot who only wanted to protect his people and his country.” “I’m satisfied, based on what I’ve been told, that he is not facing any charges at all Nonetheless, Jameel Jaffer of the ACLU said his organization continues to believe regarding the tape destruction,” Bennett said. that the decision to destroy the tapes violated both criminal law and court orders The decision, however, does not settle the legal controversy over Bush-era requiring the CIA to preserve records. He added that the ACLU’s “concern is not only interrogation techniques. with the destruction of the tapes, but with what the tapes depicted.” Durham’s investigation examined whether CIA officials unlawfully destroyed the “The tapes depict CIA interrogators using barbaric interrogation methods approved tapes to conceal from Congress, the federal courts and the Sept. 11 Commission the use at the most senior levels of the Bush administration,” said Jaffer, the deputy legal of tactics that could be considered torture. But the longtime Connecticut prosecutor is director of the ACLU Foundation. “The Justice Department has an obligation to hold continuing to investigate whether CIA officials or contractors should be charged for the accountable the officials who authorized those interrogators to use torture.” alleged torture of terrorism detainees. The American Civil Liberties Union, meanwhile, Last year, the Obama Justice Department concluded that two former high-level Bush has asked a federal judge in New York to hold the CIA in civil contempt of court for the administration officials who provided the legal justification for the harsh interrogations destruction of the tapes. should not be held legally responsible. In December 2007, then-CIA Director Michael Hayden triggered a furor when In a statement, CIA Director Leon Panetta said: “The agency has cooperated he disclosed that the agency had made the tapes in 2002 and destroyed them in 2005 with the investigation of this issue from the start, and we welcome the decision. ... because they posed “a serious security risk” for CIA employees who served in the We are pleased that the decision was made not to charge any agency officers for the interrogation program. destruction of the tapes.”

1 November 11, 2010 1 2 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT www.whitepinepress.org WHITE PINE PRESS “Due Date” rolls into Rent it or Forget it The “Kids Are All Right” out town with big laughs on DVD Nov. 16 MEGHAN GOULDER TYLER MARTIN I Press Staff Writer I Press Staff Writer “The Kids Are All Right” is about a suburban to dinner. This is where the film takes a turn and Director Todd Phillips brings us another comedy with Los Angeles family with two teens, Joni (Mia you know everything is never going to be the same Zack Galifianackis and this time Robert Downey Jr. is tagging Wasikowska, “Alice in Wonderland”) and Laser again. along for the ride. (Josh Hutcherson, “The Bridge toTerabithia”), and This is truly a fun movie on top of all the The film is about Peter Highman (Downey) who is an their two mothers, Nic (Annette Bening, “American great drama and it works well as a snapshot of architect and is currently in Atlanta, trying to get back to Los Beauty”) a doctor, and Jules (Julianne Moore, “A 21st century America.This is one movie that will be Angeles for the birth of his first child. He runs in to Ethan Single Man”) a homemaker-turned-landscape artist. remembered come Oscar season because it is simply Trembley (Galifianackis) at the airport and ends up sitting They have each given birth to one of their children one of the best movies of 2010. next to him. Ethan manages to get them both thrown off the by using the same anonymous sperm donor and It has the film community falling all plane and landed on the No-Fly List. have raised them as a family. over themselves, hyping it like they did Ethan feels bad for his role in getting them kicked off the Joni is turning eighteen and getting ready with “Juno” and “Little Miss Sunshine.” plane and when Peter ends up losing his wallet and his I.D., to head off to college, but before she does, Like those films, “The Kids Are All Right” is Ethan offers to let Peter ride with him and his dog Sonny her little brother Laser urges her to seek out an entertaining, socially relevant effort and because they’re both heading to Los Angeles. their biological father, Paul (Mark Ruffalo, “Shutter deserving of praise. Peter is desperate and decides to ride along and thus Island”) by contacting the sperm bank. Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, hilarity ensues and what you get is a genuine road trip When the kids finally meet their biological language and some teen drug and alcohol use. comedy. father they are truly impressed by the fact that their The film is the “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” of this birth father owns a successful restaurant and rides a generation because it is just flat out funny! motorcycle. There is never a dull moment, so that’s a big plus for me. Joni swears Laser to secrecy because she doesn’t However it does get unbelievable at times when you just want to upset their mothers, but soon they find sit there baffled at how things end up turning out for the out. When they do, Jules and Nic invite Paul over characters. There are some problems to the film. Even though I did get some laughs out of it, I have to warn you half the jokes they throw at you are in the trailer. Next Stop: "Unstoppable"! Even though there are some good laughs it’s still not TYLER MARTIN enough to say that this is full price worthy. Press Staff Writer I am getting annoyed with Zack Galifianackis. He is going I down the Will Ferrell route and is now starting to only play Denzel Washington and director Tony Scott his emotions about his the man-child. I know the actor can be very funny without team up once again. This time around they’re relationship with his wife and being the man-child. If you have ever seen him on that HBO bringing Chris Pine along for the ride. how he is determined to stop TV series “Bored To Death” you probably agree. I hope he The film is about a train that ends up running this train. His performance can drop the routine and switch it up with a different type of wild when left unmanned because the train is awesome and he still comedy. employee leaves due to stipulations that require continues to be on my radar “Due Date” does borrow some of the content from him to go. Unfortunately he is unable to jump as an actor on the rise. Both “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” but not enough to annoy back on the train and the terror begins! characters grow on you and that’s always a major anyone that has seen it. Meanwhile, a conductor-in-training, Will plus in my book. Still, even with the problems, my complaints are minor (Chris Pine), and his instructor, Frank (Denzel Other solid performances are by Connie and I am willing to forgive them because this film is an above- Washington), are out doing a daily training (Rosario Dawson) who is trying to focus on average comedy. It is definitely worth seeing. routine of a regular train schedule and are radioed stopping the train without killing innocent people, about the problem. and Galvin (Kevin Dunn) the corporate idiot The fates of thousands of people are left in the trying to stop it without losing millions of dollars hands of Will and Frank. for the chairmen of the company. The film is just flat-out insane. I’ve been a fan What made me like Connie and hate Galvin is ofTony Scott and his films such as “Man on Fire,” because you can understand that they’re trying to ROBERT DOWNEY JR. ZACH GALiFIANAKIS “Days of Thunder,” “Enemy of the State” and the do some good, it’s just that one of them is doing recent remake of “The Taking of Pelham 123.” I it for their own personal gain and it’s nice to see wondered how he was going to translate th is story an antagonist in human form besides the metal to the big screen. Even as a fan I still didn’t know machine as the main threat. what to expect. The way Tony Scott manages to intertwine each However, the man delivers a solid film with its story works well. characters and storytelling. The performances from The action is entertaining and keeps you on the the two main actors are outstanding. edge of your seat throughout the film. Denzel brings a solid performance as usual. At The only thing that I have to say bad about first you think Frank is a typical hard ass that has the film is that they barely show Frank and Will been working at his job for years, but over time throughout the first half of the film. Granted they you start to understand why he is upset. He is had to establish the threat so this is a really minor being forced into retirement and new employees complaint. This is an awesome film that this definitely like Will are taking his job. This is definitely full price material! , . something people can relate to. Chris Pine does an awesome job displaying November 11, 2010 WHITE PINE PRESS www.whitepinepress.org ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 3 Rihanna's "Loud" fizzles TRAVIS TROXELL I Press Staff Writer Not too long ago, Rihanna was boasting that her fifth feels stretched and hyper-programmed over the high and just distracts from what could have been an over all well studio album, “Loud,” would cure weekend alcoholics and long notes. constructed song. The chorus is actually quite catchy and after listening to it I strongly disagree. I probably would The only song that her voice sounds remotely natural could have been the next “I Got A Feeling,” but solely need a gin and tonic or four to enjoy most of the songs on in is the reggae-tinged “Man Down” which is one of the because of Avril’s vocals the song is one I would rather this album. better songs on the album, but not at all Top 40-friendly. skip than subject myself to. It could have even been pulled I’ve never been a big fan of Rihanna, but some of She shot a man in Central Station, because she’s obviously off better, but still not well, by using actual yodeling like her songs from Good Girl that hardcore. This Bad Boys rip-off sounds in Gwen Stefani’s “Wind It Up.” Gone Bad were really well entirely out of place on this album. You all probably thought I hated the whole album, but done. Then she followed Even the Harajuku Barbie herself, there were two whole tracks that I actually liked and put it up with that disaster Nicki Minaj, could not save the track on my iPod! Rated R. I was almost “Raining Men” which I expected would “S&M” is an up-beat deviant and distant cousin to excited when Rihanna sample the disco gay anthem, but thankfully “Sexy Bitch.” The lyrics are laughably bad, but perhaps announced another dance did not. It’s so over-produced and the that’s half the appeal. “Cause I may be bad, but I’m album that many expected repitions of “Oh Yeah Yeah” sounded shrill perfectly good at it. Sex in the air, I don’t care, I love the to be an album chock full and whiny. She sometimes sounds like smell of it, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but of fast Europop singles Justin Bieber in this song, chains and whips excite me.” It’s at least a song that lives like “Only Girl (In the Don’t even bother listening to “What’s up to the album name in the fact that it has to be listened World)” but half of the My Name,” featuring Drake. Your ears just to loudly or the fun is lost entirely. tracks are slower and, might bleed. “Oh NA NA” over and over I also enjoyed “Skin,” which isn’t by any means frankly, quite boring. and over sounds like a baby crying. original or creative, but the music remains at a fairly slow, While “Only Girl” has an “Love The Way You Lie” is stripped down but constant Eurobeat. It’s a track for the electronic music electronic, danceable beat, in “Love The Way You Lie (Part II).” It’s lovers for sure. I would have preferred this whole album most of her over-produced rehashing the glorified abusive relationship had been more like “Skin,” “Only Girl” and “S&M.” latest work reminds me of something Jordin Sparks might sing. aspect of Part I, but somehow manages to be ten times What Rihanna should have done is ditch her “I pretend I could barely finish her power ballad “California King more annoying, perhaps it’s just because this is Rihanna’s to be a bad girl” image entirely, accept that her voice is Bed.” It was that horrible. The only remotely enjoyable autobiography. Not quite something I would want to hear atrocious, and record an album like Kat DeLuna’s new part of the song is the 80s electric guitar riffs muffled into on an album titled “Loud.” Eminem’s short rap was the well-produced Inside Out. It’s what Loud should have the background. The tracks “Fading” and “Complicated” greatest 40 seconds of the droning five-minute song. sounded like—a plethora of fast, catchy Europop trash. I were the exact same way—I had to use every bit of While the title of “Cheers (Drink to That)” sounded suggest that as an alternative to Loud. restraint not to skip them after 45 seconds. like it might be the lost gem on “Loud,” my hopes were Download: “S&M,” “Skin.” Most of the tracks are four to five minutes long, and shot down immediately when Avril Lavigne’s “Yeah Skip: Everything else. should really have ended at around the three-minute Yeah’s” were sampled from “I’m With You.” Avril’s mark. Rihanna has too much faith in her voice, which yodeling keeps playing through most of the track and

Here Comes Sons of Admirals MAODY MESA IPress Staff Writer I first heard about Sons of Admirals while watching mainstream-they are the band and when one of them goes thing, if you were to ever watch any of their YouTube Alex Day’s vlog. off to do solo stuff everyone says ‘oh the bands breaking videos you would instantly appreciate who these lads I became a loyal fan of Day after watching his up’ and whatever,” said Day in his vlogs. “We wanted are and how hard they “Twilight” videos in which he reads the book and makes to share the same spirit that we are all individual artists are working to achieve fun of it as he goes along. I also came to enjoy and that have released their own music but we are also coming their dreams. These appreciate his music videos and songs that can be bought together to do things together, and it will all be really fun.” boys aren’t celebrities or on iTunes. After promoting their song on TV and radio talk anyone famous. They’re Through Day’s videos I became familiar with his shows, through The Sun magazine and at several small just average boys with a friend’s vlogs such as Charlie McDonnell, Eddplant and concerts in London the band is now trying to make it to desire for music. Tom Milsom; all accomplished musicians. the number one spot on the British pop-charts. Their sound is a In one of his videos, Day talked about an 18th To help them with their goal, the members of Sons of little pop but also very century acting troupe known as the Admiral’s Men. The Admiral asked their loyal fans and YouTube subscribers simple. The vocals, Admiral’s Men was a very famous acting troupe in the through their different channels to send in letters to local music and editing was Elizabethan and Stuart era second only to the King’s Men. British radio stations. If that works and the band makes all done by the band These men were already well known actors, play wrights and it to number one then their next challenge would be to members. Even the music entrepreneurs who often joined forces to become the Admiral’s cross the pond and make it big in the states. video was filmed in their Men. Thus Sons of Admirals were born. Recently their EP went on sale which contains the neighborhood with their friends as extras. Day, McDonnell, Eddplant and Milsom got together song “Here Comes My Baby,” an acoustic version of “I have had so much fun as part of Sons of Admirals and and recorded their own version of an old Cat Stevens the song, another song they recorded called “Believe In it’s been such a fantastic journey,” said Eddplant on a song “Here Comes My Baby.” They also made a music Yourself” (A.K.A the Author theme song), the music recent vlog of his. “I really hope that you appreciate the video and started selling both the song and video on video of “Here Comes My Baby” and a video to the fans. work that we’ve done.” iTunes. For only $2.49, all the fans need to do is buy it. So please support these four chaps from Brit. Sure “We were really into the idea of the Admiral’s Men But why should you or anyone buy this EP? What they’re not the next Beatles. But they are very admirable. because usually when a band breaks through into the makes this band different from anyone else? Well for one And that’s all they need to win you over.

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* November 11,2010 1 4 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT www.whitepinepress.org WHITE PINE PRESS Blast from the past Game Review The Sound of Music: 45th Anniversary “Fable 3”

MEGHAN GOULDER SCOTT PELL Press Staff Writer I A&E Online Producer ■ Once again “The hills are alive with Kurt (Duane Chase), Brigitta (Angela Cartwright), “Fable 3” comes to us from Lionhead studios, who brought us the sound of music” with the celebration Marta (Debbie Turner), and Gretl (Kym Karath) the previous “Fable” games as well as “Black & White.” In “Fable of the 45th anniversary of Rodgers and on picnics and bicycle rides, climbed trees with 3” players take on the role of a prince, or princess if they so choose, Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, easily the them, and taken them in a boat on the lake who is the younger sibling of an oppressive king. After the king goes most popular movie musical of all time. adjoining the Captain’s estate. too far in exercising his powers, the prince or princess decides to In the beginning of this musical we are When Maria begs the Caption to pay leave the castle and start a revolution. introduced to Maria (Julie Andrews), who is attention to his children, to love them, he orders The gameplay of “Fable 3” is very simplified from previous singing, “The hills are alive with the sound of her to return to the convent. Before she can leave, games of the series. Combat is easy, with each attack assigned to an music” on top of the Alps. he discovers the children performing “The Sound individual button. Melee to one, ranged to another and magic to Maria is a spirited, young Austrian woman of Music” for the Baroness and he changes his . the third. Magic is really cool in the game. Each spell has an area of studying to take her religious vows at Nonnberg mind. Maria has brought music back into his effect move, but can also be used as a directional spell. Each kind of Abbey, where she is constantly home, and he begs her to attack can be charged up to unleash a devastating attack. As a result getting into mischief and is stay, after all. of simplified combat, fighting is a real breeze. Players can take on a the despair of the nuns. The At a party thrown in whole gang of bad guys, without even taking any damage, not that Reverend Mother arranges for Baroness Schraeder’s honor they’ll notice because there’s no heads up display. At least they’ll look her to leave the convent and to celebrate her impending cool doing it and you can bring a friend along for the ride. become governess to the children engagement to the Captain, “Fable 3” has online coop like “Fable 2” which works rather of a widowed navy captain, Baron the children perform “So well. This time around “Fable 3” has co-op on the same Xbox. von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). Long, Farewell” to say This is cool, in theory, but doesn’t work all too well. In local co­ The Captain keeps his goodnight to the guests, and op, there’s only one camera, and it follows one character. This can household in strict order, shortly after, the Baroness, become rather frustrating to either player, making it difficult just to blowing a whistle, issuing orders jealous of Maria, convinces navigate through the world. The combat is softened by the presence and dressing his children in her to return to the Abbey, of another player, rather than beefed up. sailor-suit uniforms. While the where she keeps herself in Exploration in “Fable 3” is worth looking into. There are not children are initially hostile seclusion until the Reverend only quests but also interesting towns and places worth seeing. The to her, they warm to her when Mother confronts her. characters are a riot. Witty dialogue and fascinating outfits make she comforts them during a Then urging her to “Climb the characters something worth admiring. The creature and enemy thunderstorm by singing “My Ev’ry Mountain” in search design is very cool as well. Monsters maintain a cartoonish, but Favorite Things.” of God’s will for her and somewhat believable look to them as well. When the Captain is away find her true calling that Interacting with these visually striking characters is really, really on a trip, Maria teaches the lies outside the convent. simple. Either do a nice thing, or do a rude thing and you can children how to sing and how to have fun. When Maria returns to the Von Trapp family and when become life long friends with them in an instant. Of course players the Captain returns from his trip he entertains a she comes back, the Captain is now engaged to will have to do some amount of work, usually a fetch quest, if they visiting lady friend, Baroness Elsa Schraeder (Eleanor the Baroness, but the Captain soon breaks off the want to take things a bit further. Parker), a wealthy socialite from Vienna, along with engagement, realizing he is in love with Maria. He “Fable 3” is a pretty game. The game world and level design is mutual friend Max Dettweiler (Richard Haydn), who meets Maria in his gazebo and they both declare very impressive. It’s really cool just to admire the landscape and cities is intent on finding an obscure musical act to launch their love for each other singing “Something Good.” throughout the world of Albion. From pleasant villages, to industrial at the upcoming Salzburg Music Festival. Soon after, they get married and go on their metropolises Albion is a sight to behold. Upon their arrival at the villa, the Captain honeymoon, but when the Captain and Maria All in all “Fable 3” is a solid game. There’s nothing that’s becomes aware that Maria has been taking his return, he is informed that he must report to Nazi particularly new, or special or revolutionary about it. It looks good, sounds seven children, Liesl (Charmian Carr), Friedrich headquarters to accept a position in the Navy. good and play is simple. (Nicholas Hammond), Louisa (Heather Menzies), He is opposed to the Nazi regime, and stalls by insisting he must perform in the Salzburg Festival. They sing the final song, “So Long, Farewell,” it allows the family to leave slowly, a few at a time, e. • e and as the winners are announced, they flee. They ...... NMC info on the go! hide in the Abbey and then they drive into the moutains and begin climbing over the Alps into Switzerland. This movie is the winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture 1965 and is still a favorite around the holiday season. I remember the first time I saw this movie I was seven-years old. It was Christmas time and my cousins and I sat in the living room together and enjoyed this movie. It is one of my favorite memories I have of my family at Christmas time. Luckily this beloved movie is now out on Two-Disc Blu-ray/ DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging just in time to share with the next generation of children for the DELETE “ OK holiday season. November 11, 2010 WHITE PINE PRESS www.whitepinepress.org CALENDAR 1 5 Calendar Less is more TYLER MARTIN NMC players present “Murder in the House of Horrors.” Shows will be on Dec.10 at 7 P.M., Dec. 11 ■ Press Staff Writer at 2 P.M. and 7 PM. and Dec. 12 at 2 P.M. Tickets are $7 for students and $9 for adults. Scholars Hall, Whether you like it or not, 3D Movies have become the latest room 217 craze in the movie industry. Whatever your personal views on the topic, have you ever wondered how and when it all started? Friday, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 is Chance to Dance at NMC. Doors open at 10 P.M. The event runs untill Most people believe that the phenomenon started in the late 70s. midnight, at the Rajkovich Physical Education Bldg. However, it actually began in 1922 with the early stages of 3D technology being shown at theaters with the red and blue glasses. Come to the 14th Annual Poet’s Night Out Sunday, Nov. 14 at the City Opera House. The event starts It wasn’t used again that much until 1933 in a promotional film at 7 P.M. and refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. For for Chrysler and in 1946 film “Bwana Devil.” The studio used 3D more information visit www.poetsnightout.org or contact Sandy Robey at (231) 932-8500. to lure moviegoers back to the theaters. The 3D technology would come back in various films throughout Sunday, Nov. 14 is a fdm screening of “Refusing to Be Enemies” with special guest fdmmaker Laurie the decades, but it wasn’t until the ’80s when it had a big revival White. Movie starts at 2 P.M. at the Dennos Museum Center. back into mainstream audiences when the movie studios started using 3D on horror movies like “Friday the 13,” “Amityville,” “Jaws” The Dennos Museum Center will host “Help to Quit Smoking” with Hypnotherapist Randy Sills 3D and “Freddy’s Dead” 3D. After audiences grew tired of 3D and Thursday, Nov. 18. The event is from 2-4 P.M. Free admission limited to first 35 participants. it was no longer being used for wide-release films, it was used on UMAX for documentary films in the ’90s. Nov. 18 through the 21 the annual Zonta Club Festival ofTrees will take place at NMC s Great Lakes It wasn’t until Dolby decided to put a hand in the process of Campus-Hagerty Center. Music, fabulous food, drinks, and both a live & silent auction with all the proceeds creating 3D films, changing the red and blue glasses with the glasses go to our good cause! For more information visit www.zontacluboftraversecity.org or call (231) 883-4775. that viewers get today. Dolby exercised their technology in their first wide-release film of Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express.” Please donate nonperishable food items for the Father Fred Foundation from Nov. 1 through the 18. Donation It received positive buzz but it still left some people with sites include West Hall Food Court, Hagerty Center, Parsons-Stulen Building, and University Center. headaches and nausea. Dolby’s Digital 3D would then go on to help create the effect that is used in all the 3D films that we’ve seen An International Affairs lecture will be held in the Milliken Auditorium on Nov. 18. The lecture, which in the past years. However, the most notable 3D film to date is James starts at 6 P.M., is on “Afghanistan: An Insiders View,” with speaker Jack Segal, recent top NATO Advisor Cameron’s “Avatar.” on Afghanistan. Individual lecture tickets are $10. All current educators and students are admitted free. The only reason this film was such a success is because James Cameron For more information, call NMC Extended Educational Services at 231-995-1700. invested time and effort in creating his own 3D technology. Ever since “Avatar,” studios have been using 3D on almost every film Bring family and friends to the “Fireside Jazz at Sunset,” Nov. 18 from 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Located at they can, either converting it into 3D or shooting it in 3D or even inserting Chateau Chantal, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of West and East Grand Traverse Bays Digital 3D into their films whether it is live action or animated. while tasting select Chateau Chantal wines. Admission is free. For more information call (231) 223-4110 What James Cameron did with “Avatar” and the 3D he created or e-mail [email protected]. was phenomenal. However, it just seems that movie studios are jumping on any major project and slapping 3D on it in the last The Harvey Theater at Interlochen Center of the Arts is presents “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical” minute in order to cash in on the 3D craze. Nov. 19 through 20 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and $9 for students. For more The 3D conversion process should be thought about. The information visit tickets.interlochen.org or call the box office at (800) 681-5920. studios shoot a movie in regular filming but then put a last minute converted layer on the film that only brings up the background or The Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now will be in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos something weird like that. Museum Center Nov. 19. The event, which has been described as “Flat out amazing!” by the Minneapolis Examples of films that were converted to 3D in this way is “Clash of Star Tribune, begins at 8 P.M. Tickets are $27 for members, $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more the Titans” and “The Last Air Bender.” The conversion fails and sets back information visit www.dennosmuseum.org or all (231) 995-1055. everything that the creators of 3D were trying to do in the first place. Some people have found 3D annoying and this summer showed FALL 2010 CALL FOR ENTRIES Tweet! You have a friend request from NMC Mag! Do you chat?... on that. a screen? Do you forget to phone your BFF because you’d rather LOL over a FB status? Or do you g2g to Audiences were giving studios a backlash to the 3D films because a myspace page to feel connected? Whatever your social network is, NMC Mag wants to know about it. very few films were getting any success. Give us a creative look at “socializing” in this digital world. We especially encourage humorous or satirical I applaud any director that believes in real cinema and has enough takes on this topic! What have we lost witli our letters? And gained with our type? Visit the NMC Mag faith in their work that they don’t have to covert to 3D. website for submission details, then submit your poetry, photo, story, painting, essay, design, or audio/ The question on everyone’s mind is will 3D fade away? Who video creations! www.nmc.edu/nmcmagazine can tell? What moviegoers want from studios is simply quality over quanity. When it comes to 3D less is definitely more.

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