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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007 VOLUME CXIV NUMBER 14SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO SINCE 1893

www.nevadasagebrush.com First copy free, additional copies 50 each

Jessica FrymanStaff Writer

With a proposed tuition hike,tudent senators decided to holdown hall meetings so studentsould voice their opinions.But when the first meeting for

journalism students started lastuesday, no students showedp.The Associated Students of theniversity of Nevada Senate plans

o hold similar meetings over theext two weeks so students caniscuss a proposed 18 percent tu-

tion increase over the 2009-2010nd 2010-2011 school years.The meetings will also concernnew plateau system where stu-

ents would pay a standard fee ifhey take 12 to 18 credits.

The senate plans to discuss the

proposal at its Dec. 5 meetingand the proposal will go for finalapproval to the Board of Regentsnext year.

If approved, the tuition hikeand new system would then beginin fall 2009, ASUN Sen. Taylor

Anderson said.For the tuition hike, a nine

percent increase would take placein fall 2009 and then again in fall2010.

Students will pay a standard feefor 12 to 18 credits and per creditfor anything below or above theplateau.

The nine percent increase wouldalso be effective beginning fall 2009and would cover inflation costs, as

well as improve the quality of theuniversity, Anderson said.

Tuition was increased by 10.9percent for the 2007-2008 and

2008-2009 school years.The extra cost of per-credit

fees will retain $4 million in ad-ditional funds over the two years,according to a flyer distributedby the Associated Students of theUniversity of Nevada Senate atthe journalism town hall meeting.The numbers are an estimate andhave not been officially approvedas correct by university PresidentMilton Glick.

Glick said he wants to havemore discussion with studentsabout how to spend the money ifthe proposal is passed, but mak-ing sure students have the classesthey need available to them is apriority. He said if students paymore, they will get a better value.

The goal is to improve thequality of experience at the uni-versity, UNR President Milton

Glick said.Glick said most major universi-

ties he is familiar with use theplateau tuition system.

I assume (the plateau system)will increase (graduation rateswithin six years) because stu-dents will be encouraged to takefull loads, Glick said. He said he

was surprised the University ofNevada, Reno didnt already havea plateau system when he cameto the university last year.

Only 50 percent of UNR stu-dents graduate within six yearsand that percentage should behigher, Glick said.

Its economically better for stu-dents to graduate sooner becausethey are losing a higher incomethat could be made in the work

18 percent tuition increase possible

See TUITIONPage A2

Tuesday, 1 p.m., College ofScience, room 423 in the JoeCrowley Student UnionTuesday, 2:15 p.m., College ofBusiness Administration, room423 in The JoeWednesday, noon, College ofLiberal Arts, theater in The JoeWednesday, 11 a.m., Collegeof Health and Human Sciences,room 320 in The JoeThursday, noon, College of

Engineering, engineering quadFriday, 2 p.m., College ofAgriculture, Biotechnology andNatural Resources, Mackay Sci-ence room 321Dec. 3, 1 p.m., School ofMedicine, room 103 in theSchool of Medicine lecture hallDec. 4, noon, College of Ed-ucation, Learning and ResourceCenter in the William RaggioBuilding

TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Regent Ron Knecht talks about the tuition increases.SEE PAGE A7

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Congressmanandpresidentialhopeful RonPaul speaksduring amorning pressconferenceat LawlorEvents CenterTuesday. Paulalso attendeda fundraisinglunch and arally Tuesday.

Full story,photo galleryand audiorecording ofthe speech

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Candidate holds rally at LawlorRebecca Chase

Staff Writer

Two days after six studentswrote the U.S. Constitution in

halk to support Ron Paul, Lawlorvents Center remained colorful

with crowds of people to supporthe Republican presidentialopeful Tuesday.Paul, the U.S. Representative

rom Texas whos gaining at-ention because of his onlinend grassroots support, spokeo about 650 supporters at theniversity of Nevada, Reno. He

alked about ending the war,

upholding the Constitution andgaining economic stability.

The crowd that came out to hearPaul was made up of students,community members and peoplevisiting from out of town. Others

who came included MSNBCcorrespondent Tucker Carlson,Nevada brothel owner DennisHof and two sex workersAirForce Amy and Brooke Taylor.

Paul said Iraq is not the onlycountry he wants troops with-drawn from. Paul said, if elected,he would like to see troops

withdrawn from South Korea andvarious countries in the Middle

East.

He received a favorable reac-tion from the crowd when hespoke about the importance ofthe Constitution.

We dont need to sacrifice,Paul said, drawing applause fromthe crowd. What we need is free-dom to make our own decisions.

Paul said to better help theeconomy, America should elimi-nate the IRS and use the goldstandard for currency.

Paul said he came to Nevadabecause of its importance in theupcoming election.

This state has a reputationto be more freedom-loving and

independent spirited, Paul said.

Paul speaks to about 650 supports on Iraq, economy, Constitution

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Winter gloomW

hen asking students about thewinter blues, a variety of answerspop up.

Its the weather changing.Its the holidays.

Its the sad feeling that people get because theresless to do outside.

People just arent as happy and aremore depressed during the winter,said Shannon Williams, a 21-year-old

marketing major. But I guess everyoneexperiences that on some degree.But University of Nevada, Reno psy-

chologist Bill Follette said people whothink theyre experiencing the winterblues could have a seasonal affectivedisorder (SAD), a form of depression.

About six in e very 100 people experi-ence a form of the disorder, accordingto the American Academy of FamilyPhysicians.

SAD usually comes around during latefall and early winter, Follette said. Thebest way to identify whether a personhas SAD is to see if they experience thesymptoms, which include hopelessnessand a loss of interest in activities, whichkeep coming back around wintertime each year. Othersymptoms include a lack of energy and irritability.

The disorder is first identified while people arebetween the ages of 18 and 30, mostly in their early

20s, Follette said. Its also more commonly found inwomen than in men, he said.

Matthew Blusewicz, director of UNRs counselingservices, said SAD can also strike in the spring andsummer. People then tend to feel angry and irritableinstead of depressed, he said.

It just depends on the person and their chemicalmakeup, he said.

Follette said people often dismiss the disorder as acase of the blues, not realizing that it could be moresevere.

Its hard for people to sort out this from otherstressors they might feel, Follette said. Its a toughdistinction.

Tommy Lavelle, a 19-year-old chemical engineeringmajor, said while hes never experienced the winterblues, he wouldnt be able to tell the difference be-

For beginners, learn sometips before heading to theski and snowboard slopes.

SEE PAGE A3

See a list of prices, open-ing dates and operationhours for the winter resorts .

SEE PAGES A2 AND A3

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See SADPage A2

Seasonal affective disorder likelyto hit people in early 20s

JESSICA ESTEPA | NEWS EDITOR

If you believe you may haveseasonal affective disorder,contact UNR CounselingServices a t 775-784-4648.

COUNSELING SERVICES

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1.ALPINE

MEADOWSLocation:AlpineMeadows, Calif.; 45miles from Reno (one-hour drive)Opening date: De-pending on weatherHours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily once openLift tickets:$58 adult(19-61) full day; $44adult half-day (starts at12:30 p.m.), $49 teen(13-18)Promotions and pass-es:$110 adult two-day;$94 teen two-day; $165adult three-day; $141teen three-day; $849

adult season pass;$269 teen season pass;$1,199 COMBO Pass,adult full season passvalid at Alpine Mead-ows and Homewood.Midweek options:$469 Alpine Meadowsadult season pass,$649 COMBO adultseason passHoliday/BlackoutdatesDec. 22 to Jan. 5;Jan. 19 and 20; Feb. 16to 23 Prices: $63 adultfull day; $120 adulttwo-day; $180 adultthree-day; Midweekpasses: Dec. 26-28,Dec. 31; other prices

remain the sameDifficulty levels: 5percent beginner, 40percent intermediate,35 percent advanced

2. BOREALLocation:Truckee,Calif.; 45 miles awayfrom Reno (one-hourdrive)Opening date:OpenedNov. 12Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,then 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.once conditions permitLift tickets:$30 all dayPromotions and pass-es:iRide program buytwo get a third for free;$15 Fridays; $129 col-lege season pass; $399season pass; $129night-only season passHolidays/Blackoutdates:Nov. 22 to 24,Dec. 25 to 31, Jan. 19and 20, Feb. 16 to 17.Price: $44Difficulty levels:30percent beginner, 55percent intermediate,15 percent advanced;lanes for sledding

3. DIAMOND PEAKLocation:Incline Vil-lage, Nev.; 30 milesaway from Reno (49-

minute drive)

Opening date:Dec. 13

depending on weatherHours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily once openLift tickets:$48 adultfull day, $37 adult half-day (after 12:30 p.m.)Promotions and pass-es:$567 adult seasonpass, $261 college sea-son pass, $454 adultmidweek season passHolidays/Blackoutdates:Dec. 22 to Jan.1, Feb. 16 to 24, no mid-week passesDifficulty levels:18percent beginner, 46percent intermediate,36 percent advanced

4. DONNER SKI

RANCHLocation:Norden,Calif.; 43 miles awayfrom Reno (50-minutedrive)Opening date:De-pending on weatherHours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily once openLift tickets:$38 adultweekends/holidays fullday, $30 adult week-ends/holidays half-day,$32 adult midweek fullday, $24 adult midweekhalf-dayPromotions andpasses:$299 adult

season pass, $250 add-a-friend adult seasonpassHolidays/Blackoutdates:noneDifficulty levels:25percent beginner, 50percent intermediate,25 percent advanced

5. KIRKWOODLocation:Kirkwood,Calif.; 83 miles awayfrom Reno (one-hour-and-30-minute drive)Opening date:OpenedNov. 25Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily once openLift tickets:$69 all dayPromotions andpasses:$229 midweekseason pass, $329adult value (holidayrestrictions) seasonpass, $529 adult fullseason pass, pay $20for a college card with9 credits or more: gets$35 lift ticket Sundaythrough Friday and $45lift ticket Saturdaysor holidays, $269 col-lege value (holidayrestrictions) seasonpass, $379 college fullseason pass, $249 for avalue season pass and$329 for a full season

pass with the college

quad (four students

buying a pass at onetime)Holidays/Blackoutdates:Lift tickets $72;Dec. 27 to 31, Jan. 19and 20, Feb. 16 and 17Difficulty levels:15percent beginner, 50percent intermediate,20 percent advanced,15 percent expert

6. MT. ROSELocation:Reno, Nev.;25 miles away (30-minute drive)Opening date:De-pending on weatherHours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily once openLift tickets:$62 adultfull day, $48 adult half-dayPromotions andpasses: Two for Tues-day: two full day ticketsfor the price of one, EdWednesday: any stu-dent $29, Ladies DayThursday: all ladies $19,Show season pass fromother ski areas Mon.-Fri. to get a discount,$49 first-timer packageincludes lift access onbeg. chair lift, 1 12 hourlesson, rental equip-ment for the day, $599adult season pass

Holidays/Blackoutdates:Special promo-tions void Dec. 24 toJan. 4, Jan. 19 to 21, Feb.16 to 18; Season passesvoid Dec. 26 to 31, Feb.16 and 17Difficulty levels:Dif-ficulty levels begin-ning-advanced are splitequally; 15 to 20 per-cent black diamond anddouble black diamond

7. NORTHSTAR-

AT-TAHOELocation:Truckee,Calif.; 37 miles fromReno (40-minute

drive)Opening date:OpenedNov. 23Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Lift tickets:$74 adultfull day, $64 youngadult (13-22) full day,$59 adult half-day(after 12:30 p.m.), $54young adult half-dayPromotions and pass-es:$399 college sea-son pass, can be usedat Sierra-At-Tahoe, noholidays, $439 adultand young adult valuepass (Mon.-Fri.) andany day at Sierra-At-Tahoe, $779 adultseason pass, no restric-

tions, can be used at

Sierra-At-Tahoe, $499

young adult seasonpass, no restrictions,can be used at Sierra-At-Tahoe, $579 adultlimited season pass,can be used at Sierra-At-Tahoe, no holidays ,$399 young adult lim-ited season pass, canbe used at Sierra-At-Tahoe, no holidaysHolidays/Blackoutdates:Tickets $2 moreNov. 23 and 24, Dec.26 to 31, Jan. 19 and 20,Feb. 16 and 17Difficulty levels:13percent beginning, 62percent intermediate,25 percent advanced

8. SIERRA-AT-

TAHOELocation:Twin Bridges,Calif.; 77 miles awayfrom Reno (one-hour-and-45-minute drive)Opening date:De-pending on weatherHours:8 a.m. to 4:30p.m. daily once openLift tickets:$65 adultfull day, $55 adult half-day (after 12:30 p.m.)and young adult (13-22) full day, $45 youngadult half-dayPromotions and pass-es:$102 adult two-day;

$86 young adult two-day; $135 adult andyoung adult three-day,$399 college seasonpass, no holidays atNorthstar-At-Tahoe,$439 adult value sea-son pass, Sun.-Fri. atNorthstar-At-Tahoe,$579 adult limited sea-son pass, no holidaysat Northstar-At-Tahoe,$399 young adult sea-son pass, no holidaysat Northstar-At-Tahoe,$779 adult unlimitedseason pass, no restric-tions, can be used atNorthstar-At-Tahoe,$499 young adult un-limited season pass,no restrictions, can beused at Northstar-At-Tahoe, $219 Sier ra-At-Tahoe only seasonpass, Sun.-Fri., $309Sierra-At-Tahoe onlyseason pass, seven-dayHolidays/Blackoutdates:Half-day pricefor season passes withholiday restrictions,$3 more for lift ticketsNov. 23 and 24, Dec.26 to 31, Jan. 19 and 20,Feb. 16 and 17Difficulty levels:25percent beginner, 50percent intermediate,

25 percent advanced

WINTER DESTINATIONS (CONTINUED ON FACING PAGE)

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Some UNR students said theydont have time to take morecredits because they work or aretoo b usy.

I dont have time to take 18credits its too hectic to take 12as it is, said Jeannie Gandolfo,an 18-year-old psychologymajor.

According to the NationalSurvey of Student Engagementin 2003 and 2005, 29 percent ofUNR students dont work at all.Twenty-five percent of students

work more than 26 hours eachweek.

Based on the survey, Glick saidstudents should be able to takefuller loads.

The goal of the plateau system

is to encourage students to take

more credits because tuition isincreasing each year and stu-dents would get three credits for

free, Anderson said.Its more bang for your buck,he said.

Cory Roughton, an 18-year-oldbusiness major, said he liked theidea of the plateau system.

I need to make up somecredits within the next few yearsand it would be a great way to doit cheaper, said Roughton.

Glick and Anderson both saidthey encourage students to at-tend a town hall meeting to givetheir opinions on the proposaland how the money should bespent. NSHE executive ViceChancellor Dan Klaich will be atthe Dec. 5 senate meeting in theRita Laden Senate Chambers tohear student opinion and relaythe information to the Board of

Regents.

TuitionCONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

Jessica FrymanStaff Writer

When he was a kid, JT Holmessaid he loved to jump off every-

thing, whether it was a divingboard or trampoline.

On Nov. 17, Holmes becameone of the first four people toski-BASE jump off a building

when he jumped off the SilverLegacy Casino at BOBOFEST, asnowboard and ski event thatraised money for Make A WishFoundation.

Ive always liked being in theair, said Holmes, a 27-year-oldgeneral studies major. It was aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Most of Holmes professionalskiing career has been full of rarechances. He said he has beenlucky.

Holmes was in his first skimovie, Snow Riders, whenhe was 15. His friend CameronBoyle recommended him to theproducers for the Warren Millerski films. Holmes got the part.He said though this film wasntthe real start of his career, ithelped push him forward to bet-ter things.

I think I made an impressionon the right people some film-makers and professional skiers because I was really young anddoing well, Holmes said.

When he was 17, Holmes askedto be in a film in the letter he wrote

to Matchstick Productions, who isknown for its innovative, extremeski movies. Holmes got the part.

I knew that their movies werethe coolest and I wanted to be in

them, he said.Sick Sense, Holmes first

Matchstick movie, was producedin Alaska where he worked withprofessional skiers and his rolemodels Shane McConkey, SethMorrison and Gordy Peifer.

Now, Holmes has appeared inat least 15 films, has a contract

with Matchstick Productionsand is sponsored by Nordica Skisand Boots, Smith Goggles andHelmets, Porters Tahoe.com andSessions Clothes.

When he is not making movies,Holmes helps design skis, likeNordicas Super Charger Skis.

Holmes said when he watchesthe movies after they are pro-duced, it makes him want to bemore creative and daring on themountain.

In his films, he has donetriple backflips off a cliff, worna wing suit and flown above themountain terrain and reenacted aJames Bond skit using real AK-47sending in a base jump.

JT is one of the best skiers outthere, said Scott Gaffney, a pro-fessional skier with MatchstickProductions.

Gaffney met Holmes in 1996when Holmes was a young kidwith braces following him around

Squaw Valley, a terrain park inCalifornia.

Now, he is a really smooth skierwho can stick huge airs, Gaffneysaid.

To stay in shape for filmproduction and BASE jumps,Holmes swims, hikes, runs andrides his mountain bike and dirtbike.

Although he has skied in Nor-way, Switzerland, France, Austria,Germany and several places in theReno and Tahoe area, his favoriteplace to ski is still Squaw Valleybecause it is where he started ski-ing at age 4.

Its home to me, he said.This year, Holmes said he hopes

to graduate from UNR since he hasbeen an undergraduate studentfor nine years. It has taken himso long to complete his degree ingeneral studies because he takesevery winter off to film.

BASE jumping, which Holmesstarted doing in 2002, is his fa-vorite part of his career. He saidhe can only get about threeseconds of maximum air time onskis, but about a minute duringa BASE jump with a parachute.

Ski-BASE jumping is just an-other way of pushing the limitsof extreme skiing, Holmes said,

who wants to be a professionalskier for at least 10 more years.The best part is being able to bea part of the evolution and push-ing the direction of the sport.

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JT Holmes became one of the first four people to ski-BASE jump off abuilding when he jumped off the Silver Legacy Casino Nov. 17.

UNR skier BASE jumps in extreme films

In Tuition increases tobe discussed in the Nov. 13issue, the College of LiberalArtss town hall meeting

will be at noon Wednesdayin the Joe Crowley StudentUnion Theater.

In Club writes the Consti-tution in chalk for Pauls visitposted online, the Ron PaulPack has more than 40 mem-bers. Six members helpedwrite the Constitution.

In Nader speaks ongoing green at Joe openingposted online, J.A. Buchanansaid ASUN officials donthave the money for a con-servative speaker despitehaving expensive furniture inthe ASUN offices and senatechambers.

tween SAD and normal stress.I would figure it would go away

eventually, said Lavelle.Blusewicz said students come

in for depression treatment,unaware that its related to theseasonal change.

They figure its depression, sothey come in for help, Blusewiczsaid. But it isnt until theyve gonethrough some treatment and dis-cussions that they realize it has todo with the seasons changing.

Blusewicz said there is noproven cause for SAD, thoughpsychologists believe that its dueto lack of natural light and animbalance of the melatonin andserotonin, two chemicals in thebrain.

Because of the way the hu-man body is built, studies showpeople feel sleepier because of the

melatonin increase and sadderbecause of the serotonin increase,Blusewicz said.

Follette said many treatmentsexist for people who believe theyhave SAD. While its importantto identify the disorder, he said,students dont necessarily needprofessional treatment. By exer-cising and going for walks, they

would be helping themselves.People can also go into clinics

and receive light therapy, where abox mimics outdoor light and cancause a biochemical change in apersons body, Follette said.

Both Blusewicz and Follettesaid if students are feeling hope-less or suicidal, they should seekprofessional help.

I think its normal for people toexperience some sadness, Bluse-

wicz said. Things happen. But iftheyre feeling strongly depressed,or they are thinking about suicide,or using too much alcohol, thenthey need to come in.

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See the list atright and onpage A2 to findyour winterdestination

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MATHEWSON-IGT

KNOWLEDGE CENTERWorkers will form the entry stairsand install carpet and wood panelson the first floor. They will installcabinets on the second and thirdfloors.

MARGUERITE WATTIS

PETERSEN FOUNDATION

ATHLETIC ACADEMIC

CENTERWorkers are erecting the structuralsteel this week. They will pave as-phalt paths around the building andstart constructing wheelchair ramps.

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Weekly Update

Wolfpack Radio eventwill host three bands

Wolfpack Radio will be hosting alunchtime event on the second floor ofthe Joe Crowley Student Union Tuesday.The event will include food and livemusic from bands Buster Blue, ShortHair and My Messenger. The event isfree and will be from noon to 2 p.m.

Manager Matt Scherer said theevent is to help spread the wordabout Wolfpack Radio.

Club plans for dessertsocial on Saturday

Campus club Eye in the Dark willhost a dessert social for University ofNevada, Reno students and the Renocommunity on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.in the William J. Raggio Building, room1003.

The social will also be a forum fordiscussion about the organization andits achievements in helping the com-munity.

The event is formal dress and a $10donation is requested. All proceeds willbenefit children being raised in motelsby single parents in downtown Reno.

Rover team searchesfor new members

The University of Nevada, RenosUniversity Rover Challenge team, orga-nized by the Mars Society, is recruitingstudents to help improve the team forthe competition in June.

The URC competition requiresstudents to design and build a remote-control rover to perform several tasksin the Mars-like desert of Utah. Theteam needs students in any sciencefields, journalism and business (formarketing) and anyone interested inhelping with the project. Volunteerand independent study credits canbe earned if students apply beforenext semester.

Any amount of time a student iswilling to participate, we will take,

said Jill Pocock, the teams public rela-tions consultant.

There is no application, but inter-ested students can e-mail Pocock [email protected].

ASUN to recognizestudent involvement

The Associated Students of theUniversity of Nevadas public affairscommittee would like to recognizestudents who are involved in campuslife. Students are encouraged to submitnames of individuals who contribute tothe university in any way. Nominationsmust include the individuals namealong with a short statement outliningthe details of the contributions made.Send nominations to Carmen Gilbertat [email protected].

School of PublicHealth wins award

The School of Public Health wonthe Truckee Meadows Tomorrow

Accentuate the Positive Silver StarAward for educating the communityabout health risks involving exposureto mining pollution. Dr. Marie Boutt,a medical anthropology professor,

worked with university students MaryHiggins, Vanessa Conrad and the fall2006 medical anthropology class onresearch.

The project attempted to helpresidents of Yerington, Nev., gain anunderstanding of their exposure to theleftover uranium and arsenic they hadbeen exposed to from the Anaconda

Copper Mine that sits upwind andupstream from many of the residents. The Yerington Community Action

group contacted Boutt to see if shecould help the community conduct ahealth ethnography.

Classes cut fromspring schedule

Skiing and snowboarding, golf andbowling classes have been canceledfor the spring 2008 semester.

Skiing and snowboarding wascanceled after Alpine Meadows SkiResort raised prices, Jim Fitzsimmons,assistant director of Campus Recre-ation and Wellness, said. Fitzsimmonssaid golf and bowling were canceledbecause of cuts to the budget.

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THE GUIDE

STAY IN THE GREENResorts like Mt. Rose and Northstar

are good for beginners with easier runs.Green and blue labels denote runs forbeginners. Black is for the most ad-vanced.

SAFETYBeginners fall a lot; wrist guards are

suggested for beginning snowboard-ers and helmets are advised for both.Sunglasses or goggles are also a mustbecause the suns reflection off thesnow is harmful to the eyes. Sunblockis essential.

A lot of people dont realize you canget sunburned really easily, Erny said.Sunblock can also protect you fromthe wind and cold.

Jenny Luna, Staff Writer

Skiing and snowboarding

are great for spending time

outdoors, meeting new peopleand getting good exercise. But

for those of you who didnt grow

up on the mountain, here are a

few tips to get started.

GEARStart out by renting equipment for

the day to make sure its somethingyoull like. Resorts and local shops haveday rental options. Skiers will need skis,boots and pole, while snowboarders

will need boots and a board. Skis andboards should be about chin height.Boots should be tight yet comfortable,allowing you to move your toes but notyour heel.

Theo Orcutt, Bobos Mogul Mousesnowboard manager, recommendsBurtons Learn to Ride boards as theyare slightly concave at the base andgood for beginners.

For skiers, Bobos employee andundeclared junior Stephen Erny recom-mends starting with a little bit shorterand wider pair of skis for more stab ility.Shorter skis allow for easier turning.

CLOTHINGWarm and breathable clothing is

essential for a comfortable ski day. Agood jacket and ski pants, gloves, longunderwear, hat, socks and fleece willkeep you warm. Make sure your outer

layer is waterproof. Layering clothingis the best option to prepare for a warmor cold day. Check the weather reportbefore you leave so youll have an ideaof how much to wear.

DONT EXPECT TO TEACH

YOURSELFIf you take lessons, youll pick it up a

lot quicker, Orcutt said.In the beginning you will fall, but like

most things, you will improve withpractice. Most resorts offer lessonsfor beginners, with prices ranging any-where from $25 to $200. Some comein packages where they will provideequipment and lift tickets, while othersonly provide the lesson.

DontBOMBthe

BUNNYSLOPES

SKISVOLKL Tiger Shark:These are two skisin one, said Joe Sheehan from Bobos MogulMouse.

By using a lever, the skier is able to adjustthe stiffness of the ski. By turning on the powerswitch, a carbon rod, which extends through

the ski, stiffens, creating a stiffer, more ag-gressive ski, ideal for fast conditions.

When the power switch is off, the skiis softer and more flexible, better forthe warm and sunny afternoon slush.

$998K2 Pontoon:These skis are re-

ally fat and float well in the pow-der, Sheehan said.

The Pontoons have K2srocker technology, whichmeans the ski rises from themiddle toward the nose and

the tail. This makes it easierto keep the nose out of the powder to avoidcatching the nose in the powder, losing yourskis and flipping down the mountain. $799LIB-TECH NAS:The Lib-Tech Narrow AssSnowboards (NAS) have curvy edges.

The edges are like a serrated knife, Sheehansaid. The curvy edges give the NAS seven contact

points on each side of the ski, ratherthan the traditional

two. This increasesedge hold in icy con-ditions. $299

SNOWBOARDSLIB-TECH Skate Banana:From the middleof the board, the base r ises toward the nose andtail, like a banana on the counter.

It is a lot more fun for freestyle and powderriding, said Theo Orcutt of Bobos MogulMouse. The Skate Banana also uses Lib-TechsMagna-Traction.

The edges are wiggly, like a serrated knife,and come out seven times on each side. Thisgives the board seven contact points on eachside instead of two and increases edge hold onicy snow. $429

K2 Auto Binding:When tightening the anklestrap, the toe strap automatically tightens. Thislessens the amount of time it takes to strap inyour feet to your snow shred stick. $229LIB-TECH Travis Rice Banana Hammock:This is a pure powder board, Orcutt said.

This board is shaped like a surfboard, withthe widest point in the middle. This increasesfloat in powder. However, Lib-Tech warns thatbecause this board doesnt have a side cut, itis very difficult to ride on hard-packed snow.$459

Tristin Beckman, Staff Writer

NEW EQUIPMENT9. HOMEWOODLocation:Homewood, Calif.;53 miles away from Reno (one-hour-and-45-minute drive)Opening date:Dec. 8Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. dailyLift tickets:$39 adult mid-week, $39 adult half-day (after12:30 p.m.), $53 adult week-ends, $35 teen (13-18) full day,

$33 teen half-dayPromotions and passes:$499adult season pass, $199 teenseason pass, prices go up $100in DecemberHolidays/Blackout dates:$58 adult, $44 half day, Dec.26 to 31, Jan. 19 to 21, Feb. 16to 18Difficulty levels:beginner toadvanced

10. SQUAW VALLEYLocation:Olympic Valley,Calif.; 45 miles away fromReno (50-minute drive)Opening date:Opened Nov.22Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; afterDec. 21 , 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; holi-days 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.Lift tickets:$73 adult full day;$55 adult half-day (after 1p.m.), youth (13-18) full dayPromotions and passes:Col-lege students who register anddownload an online couponare eligible for $47 lift tick-ets every Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday allseason (non-holiday). Stu-dents must register online,bring in the printed couponand present current valid col-lege ID to qualify for the dis-count; Frequent Skier & Snow-boarder Program - register for$5 online or $10 at any ticketwindow, then for every four

days you ski throughout theseason, your fifth day is free.To maximize savings, mem-bers can ski and ride on Tues-day, Wednesday and Thursdayfor a discounted price. Thesediscount days count towardthe non-restricted fifth dayfree ticket; Free night skiingand snowboarding with all daylift tickets all day and half-day lift tickets are good until9 p.m.Holidays/Blackout dates:Dec. 22 to Jan. 6, Jan. 19 to 21,Feb. 16 to 18, $77 adult full day;$57 adult half-day and youthall dayDifficulty levels:25 percentbeginning, 45 percent interme-

diate, 30 percent advanced

11. SUGARBOWLLocation:Norden, Calif.; 43miles away from Reno (51-minute drive)Opening date:Opened Nov.24Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Lift tickets:$60 adult fullday; $50 young adult ( 13-22)full day, adult half-day (after12:30); $42 young adult half-dayPromotions and passes:$19daily core pass gets $10 offyour lift ticket and a friendsticket for the whole season, norestrictions; $279 midweek

plus valid Monday-Friday,excluding holidays, valid 7days a week through Decem-ber 25 and after March 24;$549 slightly restricted (noholidays) adult season pass;$349 Slightly restricted youngadult season pass; $819 Un-restricted adult season pass;$419 unrestricted young adultseason passHolidays/Blackout dates:$70 adult full day; $60 youngadult full day; $55 adult half-day; $50 young adult half-dayDec. 26 to Jan. 1, Jan. 19 to 21,Feb. 16 to 18Difficulty levels:17 percentbeginning, 45 percent interme-diate, 38 percent advanced

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EDITORIAL CARTOON

I know nothing about politics, but this guy is awesome.

Student input needed before tuition hike

STAFF EDITORIALI TUITION INCREASE

Guitar Herorobbed me ofmy weekend

C. WORLD

Were tuition prices an important consideration in your decision to attend the university?

CAMPUSCHAT

UNIVERSITY ISSUES

Students deserve a bettersection at sporting events

www.nevadasagebrush.comA6 NOVEMBER 27, 2007

Whether thesource of ourschool spirit ispride or alcohol,

students are the most firedup fans at sporting events, yet

we have the smallest sectionsallotted to us.

At football games, the studentsection may be in a pretty goodlocation, but as the smallest sec-tion in the bleachers, it only seats1,000 students and is not nearly

adequatein size. Thestudentsection atbasketballgames ispathetic. Thereisnt a fractionsmall enoughto describethe numberof studentsthat can sit in

the courtside student section incomparison to the ones that sitin the nosebleed student section.

If you watch college footballon television, you will notice

huge student sections full of

people with their faces andbodies painted. Most of thetime, these student sections areat least twice the size of ours.This is because as the studentsof the university, we are themost devoted, attached andenthusiastic fans in the stadium!

We are the ones with theuniversitys name printed acrossour sweatshirts or butts of oursweatpants. Thus, we are alsothe ones bearing the humilia-tion of each loss with the team!

You will also notice thatregardless of how the collegeteam is doing, the studentsection is always out of control.

Whether we are winning orlosing, as students we dontcare. We support our schoolsteam unconditionally! Whilethis may be enhanced byalcohol, no one can judge usfor that. Everyone drinks atsporting events whether theyare 18 years old, 21 or 56.

Its not only disappointing butalso completely illogical that wehave to rush to the Joe CrowleyStudent Union to get a student

ticket within the first 24 hours

they are available. There shouldbe tickets available for most of usto sit in the student section. Whatdoes this mean? The studentsection should be big enough toaccommodate the majority ofstudents! We are the paying andloyal members of this university.

To put the icing on the cake,at football games, a studentticket doesnt guarantee you aseat in the tiny student section.

You often have to be at thegame before it even starts toget a student wristband. At theUNLV game, not only did youstand in a ridiculous line at 8a.m., but they may as well havenot even had a student tailgate.Instead they should have put upa sign that said Student Tailgatecancelled as students must getto the game hours in advance tobe allowed in student section.

While every game isnt thatextreme, it is still odd that thereare so many restrictions onstudent fans. This is our schooland our team. We deservesome respect and if thats notpossible, at least a suitable

student section.

My Thanksgiving break was dominated byrock music and five colors: green, red,

yellow, blue and orange. No, I didnt goon a four day acid binge that was overLabor Day weekend. This break was a musical andcolorful extravaganza with help from a television, aNintendo Wii, a ukulele-sized guitar controller andthe video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

I went to my Las Vegas home for the holiday to find mylittle brother jamming to White Zombie on a guitar withfive colored buttons and no strings. The point of GuitarHero is to play along with songs like Metallicas Oneon a Fisher-Price-looking guitar so that you can get aYOU ROCK! congratulations. Its like a guitar version ofthe video game Dance Dance Revolution, except with

Guitar Hero you arent committingyourself to lifelong celibacy when youplay it. At least I hope not.

So I punched my brother in thecrotch, took his goofy guitar away fromhim and tried Guitar Hero for the firsttime. I got a Game Over immediately,proving that Im as musically talented

as a hamster with a kazoo.I tried the game again. This time I

received the YOU ROCK! message. Isuccessfully squeaked out a version ofPat Benatars Hit Me With Your Best

Shot. I told my brother that the game was fun and kickedhim in the cheek so that I could keep playing.

For hours I played Guitar Hero and could think ofnothing else. Bags developed under my eyes and my

world swam with dancing metal heads and colorfuldots. Red. Blue. Black Magic Woman. Green. YOUROCK! Yellow. Red. Yellow. Green. Paint It Black.Blue. Red. Green. My Name is Jonas. Blue. Blue. Blue.

My family called me over to have our Thanksgivingdinner. I was a rock star now and did what OzzyOsbourne would do: I flipped off my family and keptshredding. Yellow. Green. Yellow. Red. YOU ROCK!

I couldnt tear myself away from the game. For fourdays straight I played Guitar Hero without food orsleep. When Sunday came, my mother unplugged thetelevision and said, You have to drive back to school,now. Thanks for spending time with your family.

Driving back to Reno, I realized my mistake. Id beenduped. Id fallen into the world where video games, iPods,fashion, movies and money were more important thanfamily and friends. I hadnt seen my family in months, yet

when I came to visit them, I was consumed by GuitarHero. I could have invited my friends to play with me oreven allowed my brother to tag along, but I couldnt shakeGuitar Heros hypnosis to think about others.

I was ashamed. My priorities had been shifted,making me forget about what really mattered in life.How did I let Guitar Hero, something so trivial, takecontrol of me? And how can people guiltlessly fosterobsessions with things like World of Warcraft, Halo3, cell phones and BlackBerrys? Doesnt the worldhave more important and rewarding offerings?

To compensate for my empty Thanksgiving break, Illtreat my winter break differently. Ill make my winterbreak more meaningful. On that note, does anyoneknow where I can buy a keg of absinthe and 20 pounds

of bouncy balls for cheap?

Lets face it: this universityneeds money.

Nevadas entire highereducation system needs

money. And once again,students are being asked toprepare for another round oftuition hikes this time its an18 percent increase between2009 to 2011.

When journalism majors wereasked to give their two centsabout the potential hike last

week at a town hall meeting,not a single student showed.Before students can complainabout tuition hikes, they need toparticipate in the process.

But at the same time,student senators need toensure these town halls areheavily promoted and easilyaccessible. They need to makesure last weeks meetingdoesnt set the standard.

Students need to take anactive role in this discussion.

Whether youre a supporteror a critic, it is your duty to letuniversity officials know if an18 percent tuition hike is evena good idea.

For those who participate,keep this in mind:

A University of Nevada,Reno education is a bargain.

We attend one of the l eastexpensive schools in thecountry.

Is it Harvard? No, but itsalso not the school downsouth.

A raise in tuition wouldprobably do more good thanharm, especially if we want tosee this place continue to grow.

Although a tuition increasewill probably come whetherstudents want it or not, we canstill have a say in how much.

Students must also considerNevadas perpetual budgetax, which is now in the handsof a governor whose only

solution to the states budgetshortcomings is to plan formore cuts.

And lets just say highereducation isnt a prior ity forGov. Jim The Ax Gibbons orthe state legislature.

That means students needto realize that they are the onlyviable financial solution to theuniversitys future.

While a raise in tuitionwould help the university, ourleaders in Carson City alsoneed to work to keep moreof our tuition dollars in ouruniversity instead of funnelingstudents money into other

state programs.So while Chancellor Jim

Rogers lists statistics aboutNevadas dismal standing innational education rankings,the states political leadershipthreatens more cuts to highereducation.

Its a sad scenario.But lets face it: its up to

students to change it.

Yes, it helpedme decide incoming here.Even with schol-arships, it wasacheaper optionfor me to go tothis school.

Annie Lassaline20, chemical

engineering

Because myscholarshipshave coveredmost of mytuition, I wasntreally aware ofthe prices.Schinthia Islam

20, chemical

engineering andbiochemistr

No, because ofthe MillenniumScholarship.That was myconsideration.

Andrea Bryant21, international

business

Yes, because Idont have muchmoney, andthe prices werecheap comparedto other col-leges.Mark Talavera

19, civil

engineering

Jordan C.Butler

ShivaniDhingra

WEB

NOTESCOLUMN: RON PAUL IS NOTA DISGUISED JESUS CHRIST

On Nov. 20, 12:27 p.m., user-name 1 wrote:

The media says Ron Paul hasno chance. Ron Paul has nochance.

The media says Mitt Romneyhas a chance. Mitt Romney hasa chance.

Be objective. The media (theendless reporting of polls) iskilling democracy. Vote forwho you want to win. If itsKucinich or Paul, vote and wellfind out whom the country

supports.On Paul as Jesus: this is an

absurd reaction to the onlycandidate with real support.Not media manufactured Imight as well vote for Hillary orIm throwing my vote away.

On Nov. 20, 11:56 p.m., Kellywrote:

Saying in an article that RonPaul has no chance encouragesevery single college studentthat has a mild interest in lib-erty that what they think andsay means nothing.

Instead of encouragingapathy amoung your peers bytelling them they cant have asay for whoever they want be-

cause someone has no chance,why dont you encourageyour peers to step up and findsomeone or something to endtheir apathy.

And if that is Ron Paul so beit, if not then its someone else,but at least that would encour-age students that they have asay and that their say matters.

STORY: RHA APPROVESSIGNS IN RESHALL WIN-DOWS

On Nov. 17, 9:18 p.m., Joe Nei-man wrote:

Id like to add that ResLifehas been very willing to workwith RHA in reaching a solu-

tion that works for studentsliving in the residence halls.The idea that the Judicial Boardwill define what is obscene andunsuitable for posting is, at thisstage, an option among many.The policy recommendationmade by RHA states the Di-rector of ResLife is ultimatelyresponsible for defining whatis obscene and/or violentspeech. At present, no policyfor enforcing the sign postingpolicy has been proposed.

STORY: NADER SPEAKSON GOING GREEN AT JOEOPENING

On Nov. 16, 3:03 p.m., Glee

Willis wrote:What a privilege it was to

listen to Mr. Nader. Pleasepost the recording of his talk**ASAP** so that everyone(of every political leaning) canhave access to it since he spokemuch more about how crucialit is for college students to beparticipate in civic engagementthan on any other topic. He isliving proof that one person**can** make a difference, anda _huge_ difference at that.Thank you, Flipside, for the bril-liant selection of Ralph Naderas the speaker for such an aus-picious occasion.

On Nov. 18, 7:20 p.m., Jordanwrote:

i went to see nader speak andi felt it was a waste of my time.what made it a waste fo time...calls from the audience to im-peach bush, booing an elderlyman as he made commentsto Nader that seemed unfair,whiny calls for help from advo-cates for ron paul... it was justrediculous. I heard claims of up-wards of 130,000 dollars goingto nader to come to our school.even if only a fraction of this istrue... i consider a portion of mytuition was put to waste thatnight. I highly doubt Tim lookedfarther than the end of his nosefor a conservative speaker since

he has ben in his position.

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T

he Sagebrush request-ed my perspective asa Regent whos also an

economist, ex-legisla-tor, former college instructorand parent of a future collegestudent on possible tuitionincreases at UNR. Im happyto oblige because, besidesshedding light on this impor-tant subject, the discussionoffers a teachable moment

concerningpublic policyand marketeconomics.

Argumentsfor increasesinclude: Ne-vada collegetuition is lowand hugelysubsidizedby taxes andfinancial aid;

Americancollege education remainsthe standard of the world;and tuition is rising signifi-cantly and continuously nearlyeverywhere. Further, if UNR isto continue providing an everhigher-quality product, the costwill rise.

While these are substantialoints, they are not as strong as

hey seem, and the case againstncreases is also strong. The keyo the issue lies in two salienteasons tuition nationwide hasver the long term increasedaster than inflation.

Firstly, most students andheir families dont actually pay

he list-price tuition, becausehey get direct financial aiduch as Nevadas Millenniumcholarships. If you subsidizeonsumers, their naturalesistance to price increaseshat keeps free markets

working to promote the publicnterest diminishes, causingistortions.Secondly, Education

nstitutions (and most publicnstitutions and businesses)ave been saddled continuously

y legislation, administrativeat, regulation and litigation

with ever higher costs due toncillary missions added toheir basic purposes and toublic- and special-interestenefits they have been

equired to provide.Hence, the real increases in

uition exceed real increasesn the social cost and value ofhe educational service beingrovided, and thus the overallational increases in tuitiono not justify increases atNR.Economists say that educa-

ion, health care and some otherublicly subsidized servicesuffer from cost disease, jar-on for continuing real cost

ncreases over time. They notehe labor-intensive nature of theervice the service of studentsy instructors and patientsy doctors and the limitedbility of technical progressnd innovation to deliver theseervices by other means ormprove them.

By contrast, telecommu-ications no longer requires

elephone operators, it usesnexpensive wireless meanso displace costly hardwarerids, and it provides service

wherever you are, not just athe end of a short cord in yourome. So, communicationsosts have dropped continu-usly in real and even nominal

erms in recent decades, whileervice has improved greatly.

In nearly all sectors of theprivate economy, technicalprogress has lowered realcosts over time and improvedservice and decreasingcosts and improving serviceare what we should expectand demand from the publicsector, too.

While slow technical pro gressis partly responsible for costdisease in education and healthcare, institutional factors ofcost socialization and prolifera-tion of unfunded mandates arealso major drivers. In healthcare, the institutional problemshave helped drive the real costshigher over a long period, so

that they now consume 15%of our economy although atleast this sector continues todeliver improved service overtime.

In K-12 education, theseinstitutional problems, plusunjustifiable monopolystatus for the public schools,have driven up real costsover time while yielding everpoorer results, as shown bythe declining performance ofour students on internationalexams. Because Americancolleges must compete in theeducational marketplace, asour K-12 public schools do not,our colleges are still setting the

world standa rd even as theypresent the same cost-increase

problems that our K-12 schoolsdo.

Subsidy via taxes is atwo-edged sword in Nevada.

While UNR tuition is hea vilysubsidized by taxpayers, when

we increase tuitio n, someproceeds also get siphoned offby the state. A tuition increasemay help increase educationalquality, but some of it is alsobeing raked off to supportother parts of a public sectorthat is already large enough inNevada (and much too largenationally).

At the last meeting of theRegents, I moved to increasefaculty and staff salaries next

year. But I said I would bemore comfortable with thoseincreases if we were also atthe same time adopting theprograms, metrics and goalsthat will move our universitiesup the quality ladder. Before weeven consider a tuition increase,strong programs, metrics andgoals must be in place to assureUNR students and families getsufficiently improved quality tomerit the increase.

Regent Ron Knecht of CarsonCity is an economist, engineerand law school graduate.

Tuition increases:positives, negativesand insights

Ron Knechtguest

columnist

GAY MATTERS

My orientation was never a mystery

Growing up gay has itschallenges.

For one, shoppingfor clothes takes much

longer typically involving apack mule and plenty of energy-boosting granola bars especiallyon Black Friday. And two, I always

blow my budget, tenfold.Trivial retail matters aside,

though, Ive encountered otherless-than-comfortable situations.Being out of the closet involvesmany questions. And when mymother has had one glass of

wine too many, those questionsinvolve awkward answers. Sincecoming out, Ive fielded numer-ous personal questions fromfamily, friends and strangers. Themost common one, however,remains this: When did you firstknow you were gay?

Quite simply, Ive alwaysknown I was different.

As far back as my memorycan reach, Ive always beenattracted to boys. The attraction

was no different than what a

five-year-old boy might feel for afive-year-old girl. I had innocentschoolyard crushes, but I crushedon boys more than girls.

To be clear, I am attracted toboth genders, but I identify as

gay because Iprefer males.

Other gay menhave a slightlydifferentdefinition of

what it meansto be gay. Mybest friendsays men areonly gay if theystrictly likemen. Frankly,

whatever term one chooses toidentify with ultimately meansnothing in the large scheme ofthings.

But I digress.Growing up feeling the way

I did was confusing, to say theleast. My parents were MexicanRoman Catholics who raisedme under heterosexual norms,

meaning they expected me tohave girlfriends (which I did),encouraged me to play teamsports (I instead ran crosscountry and track) and explaineddating and marriage as ideasinvolving males and females.So when I had a crush on a boy

named Phillip, whom I playedwith at McDonalds, I nevertold my parents. Perhaps I haddiscerned the difference betweentelling them about girls in myclass and telling them that Id likea boyfriend. Something innatetold me theyd react unfavorably.

Still, it wasnt until middleschool that I finally learned themeaning of the word gay. Butby that time the word had earneda negative connotation. To begay was bad. To be gay warrantedendless teasing and humiliationat the hands of bigger, meanerboys who often had an audienceof giggling classmates.

I regret to say I was part of thatpack who teased other suspectedgay boys. How else was I sup-

posed to hide my identity? I wastoo afraid to be socially chastisedat my school and subsequentlyforced to have little or no friends.

At 12 years old, the thought oflosing my friends seemed anunbearable consequence fortelling others about my secret.

Coming out was a slow processthat started when I was 13 andended at age 16 when I told myfather I am gay. That process,however, never ends so long asI continue to meet new people.The difference between now andthen is that I overcame the fearof losing friends because of whoI am.

Sometimes being gay helpsme bond with people becauseit becomes a conversationaltopic in the process of getting toknow new friends. Middle schooland high school may have beendubious times, but Ive learnedthat people tend to respect others

when they are honest about whothey are. The challenge now is toalways remember that.

RicardoLopez

CAMPUS VOICE

Conflicts riddle class registration

Its that time of year again class registration. I love

whipping out the springcatalogues and signing up

with advisors who are probablyjust as confused as I am over myDARS report, which, going on myfourth year here, Im still not eventhat sure what DARS stands for.

Theres just one problem. MyMonday and Wednesday 11 a.m.class conflicts with everythingelse I need to sign up for. Sorry,Glick, looks like Im not graduat-ing in four years.

Its not that Im in a hurry tograduate anytime soon. Ill bethe first to admit Ive changedminors and even taken asemester off. College should beenjoyed. Bad decisions shouldbe made. And yes, perhaps evenfailing a class is a good realitycheck from time to time. (Notthat Ive done it, knock on wood).But for fear of turning out like ourdear friend Van Wilder, I have tostart thinking about life outsideof the University of Nevada, Reno,

even if the newstudent unionis earth-shat-

tering andhas a (gasp!)Starbucks.

These scheduling conflictshappen to me every registrationperiod. And every time, I secretlyhope when I enter ePaws that thecourse schedule gods will smileupon me and relieve me of callnumber woes. But alas, many ofmy classes are at the same time,several of which are through thesame department. Its like myteachers purposely meet andschedule classes with 15-minuteoverlaps just to see me squirm.

Well, mission accomplished Imsquirming.

Who are the people who set upthis schedule and how do they

propose to support me through-out the rest of my schooling?Its a valid concern since Im

probably going to be here fora while longer. God knows myMillennium Scholarship is goingfaster out of my pocket thanParis Hilton out to buy anotherLouis Vuitton doggie handbag.

And my parents have alreadyrenovated my room. Its a gym,now. So Im on my own and Ihave to finish school soon. Did Imention the word soon yet?

Im also not the spring chickenI used to be. Freshman year

was ages ago and I cant keepup with these Lindsay Lohansand Hannah Montanas. Theconstant reminder of youngerpeople every day as I walk toand from class is wearing onmy self-esteem. Quite frankly,

Im losing sleep over it. Cal l meself-conscious and over the hill,but I just dont fit in with all those

young kids anymore. Them andtheir darn rap, hippity-hop musicwith those little iPods of theirs.Its just not how it used to be.

While I realize that graduatingin more than four years issocially acceptable and quitenormal, I think Im just tired ofschool and more tired of seeingthe red notice on ePaws reading:Time conflict found. Surely,Ill be biting my tongue once therealities of the real world hit. Butthose realities should be hittingme the sooner the better.

Besides, I think I may havefound my new calling in life. Imcontacting the class schedulingcoordinator. I want in on thesquirming fun.

KrystalBick

Nov. 4, 2008 As the2008 presidentialelection nears itshomestretch, itd be

helpful to see how one of themost invigorating presidentialelections in recent memorycame to be. How did RepublicanRon Paul and Democrat DennisKucinich, both of whom onlya year ago were no more thanpunch lines to the mainstreammedia, become the nominees ofeach of their respective parties?To see how we got here, lets goback in time to January 2008 inIowa.

Backed by a surge in fundrais-ing engineered by Kucinichsofficial Web site and a surgein the youth vote in the Iowacaucuses, the Ohio congress-man shocked the world bybeating senators Hillary Clintonand John Edwards by sevenpercentage points. Impressed

by Kucinichs win in Iowa and asurprise second-place showingin New Hampshire a few weekslater, the Democratic NationalCommittee put its full support

behind himeven thoughmost of hispositions haverun contrary toDNC statute.

On theRepublicanside, theshock of thatcold Januarynight wasntas sudden

as one may expect. The tidethat grew in the months beforePauls victories in Iowa and NewHampshire was viewable inNovember of the prior year. Paultook a growing advantage froma burgeoning online campaign($4.2 million raised from his Web

site in one day, coinciding withthe British holiday Guy FawkesDay), as well as an uptick in thelibertarian vote to easy successon the GOP ticket.

Unlike Kucinich, though, Paulcame under heavy attack fromhis own party as his victoriespiled up. Calls from othercampaigns of voter fraud beganpiling in to the Election Assis-tance Commission offices in thedays following his wins in Iowaand New Hampshire. But there

was no evidence of any type offraud found in the Iowa caucusor the New Hampshire primary.Then, in two massive stadiumsin Denver and St. Paul, a contestthat wasnt predicted yearsin advance by a Washingtoninsider began.

The first debate in Septemberbegan like others in past yearsuntil one moment changedeverything. After moderator Tim

Russert asked Kucinich a ques-tion that skewered his universalhealth care proposal, he askedhis Republican opponent toscrap the current debate formatin place of one resembling thegreat Lincoln-Douglass debatesof the past. Paul agreed, shakinghands with his Ohio counter-part, and the two men spent theremaining hour debating issuesranging from global warming totorture and government reformto the war in Iraq.

And so the tempo of thecampaign has been. Compared

with the last few presidentialelections in this country, thesepast 10 months have been a

welcome breath of fresh air to afloundering republic in desper-ate need of one. Its possible thatthe will of change has beatenthe pull of apathy, at least in thisround. Maybe theres truly hopefor us after all...

BrianAult

POLITICAL OPINION

Surprises lead to Paul vs. Kucinich

The Associated Studentsof the University of NevadaSenate will hold town hallmeetings about the increasesso students can share theiropinions. SEE PAGE A1

COVER

Current per credit fee:$120.75Proposed tuition hike:ninepercent for 2009-2010 and2010-2011Per credit fee starting fall2009:approximately $132.41Per credit fee starting fall2010:approximately $144.51Total tuition hike after thetwo-year period:18 percent

BY THE NUMBERS

Scheduling conflicts happen to me every registration period. Its

like my teachers purposely meet and schedule classes with

15-minute overlaps just to see me squirm.


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TRAP AIR BETWEEN

LAYERS

Anothe r thing to conside r isow clothes are layered. Theost effective thing to do is

rap warm air between twoayers of clothes. The layer oflothes against the skin is goingo be close to skin temperature,

whereas the outer layer is goingo be the temperature of theutside air. If you trap air be-

ween the two, it will warm up

and keep the heat from movingout.

Its giving a resistive layeragainst the heat or cold when

its hot on one side, cold onthe other, Arnott said. I wantto wear something with an airbarrier and no cold air comingin.

Tucking jeans into boots ormaking sure coats are fitted atthe wrists will create the seal tokeep the colder air from comingin and keep the air already insidethe layer warm.

Again, its important to con-sider fabrics when trapping air

close to the body. Arnott used aknights metal suit of armor as abad example. Although it wouldhold air inside, it would be a bad

choice of garments.Its large, cold and easily t rans-fers all the heat, he said. Dont

wear a knight suit.Skin-tight clothes as the only

layer, like tights, are also badbecause theyre only a thin bar-rier that rapidly lets heat escape,he said.

DEALING WITH

TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Layers serve another important

function in climates like Reno,Arnott said. With temperaturechanges throughout the day, as

well as moving from inside to

outside, layers allow you to addon or take off clothes as needed.Walking thr ough cold wea ther

demands warm clothes, butonce in class, its important tobe able to take off layers to pre-vent overheating and sweating,

which can lead to dehy drati on.Being dehydrated will affecthow your veins transfer heatand will make you feel colder,he said.

Layers are useful if you get

in a classroom thats really hot,Arnott said. Take off, then putthem back on to go to a colderoutside.

Layering is also important evenif youll be outside the majority ofthe day because of the weather inReno.

Thats probably the biggesteffect that we have here t hats outof the normal, Arnott said. Itcan be surprisingly warm, but assoon as the sun goes down, it getscold.

DONT FORGET THE WIND

FACTOR

Wind can make temperaturesfeel colder than they are. Arnottsaid if the temperature is 15 de-grees Fahrenheit and the wind is

20 miles per hour, the wind chillwill make it feel like -2 degreesFahrenheit.

You have to pay attentionto that, he said. Especially on

windy days, minimize exposedskin.

A good way to fool the windchill is to make your outer layera windproof jacket with a hood.Make sure your windproof jacketis made of a synthetic materialthat will resist the wind.

PhysicsCONTINUED FROM PAGE A10

Emily KatseanesA&E Editor

Assistant art professor Eunk-

ng Koh takes her work out of thelassroom and will display it inhe Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery,

with an opening reception Thurs-ay. Her exhibit Humanscape

eatures prints and drawings ofnimal-human hybrids, as wells sculptures and books.Before teaching printmaking

t the University of Nevada,eno, Koh lived in Seoul, Korea.here, Koh grew up surrounded

y Buddhism. She said theuddhist folktales and Koreanyths about animals and re-

ncarnation hugely influenceder art.The life were living is just one

ragment were looking at, Kohaid. Like an iceberg, think howheres one little bit and theres so

uch underneath it. Theres souch we cant see.Kohs work focuses on human

aces and forms merged withnsect and animal bodies. Inarger pieces, such as Puppets,oh said she made more of aocial commentary about cur-ent politics but the majority ofer pieces were made to reflect

he childhood influences thatnformed her worldview.

She said instead of looking atreincarnation as a linear progres-sion, she tried to communicatethe circular nature of it in her

art.In a series of smaller prints in

the exhibit, Koh made portraitsof her friends as animals.

My friends are really good in-spiration, she said. Sometimesthey request an animal, but theydont get to pick. Ill see someoneand say, Oh youre such a giraffe,I have to make you a giraffe.

Koh, a cat person, said onceshe drew a self-portrait of herselfas a fox or small cat.

But thats my wish, she said.I dont know what other peoplesee me as.

Since that early sketch of her-self as a fox or cat, Koh said shetries to remove herself from the

world shes creating in her art.I want myself to be third, me

observing these things, she said.Im creating this world ratherthan putting myself in it.

The work in the Sheppard ArtGallery is framed by pale green

walls painted with curving hillsthat turn into striped tails in thecorners.

The title of the exhibit isHumanscape, so I was thinkingabout this animal thats also alandscape, Koh said.

The tails are reminiscent of thescenery in a Tim Burton movie.Koh said Burton is her hero.

Thats my dream, is to makeanimation at some point in mylife, she said.

In the middle of the floor arethree books of cut-outs andprints that Koh made as she

was experimenting with inksand papers in printmaking. Theframed work on the walls aremostly prints. Some of her largerpieces are ink drawings withcolor by gouache, a technique of

washing color in with water. Kohsaid what she likes about bothtechniques is the line detail itspossible to render.

Theres always something Ican do in drawing that I cant doin print, Koh said. And some-thing I can do in print that I cantdo in drawing.

Eunkang Kohs exhibitruns through Dec. 14. at The

Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery inChurch Fine Arts. The galleryis open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-day through Friday. There isa reception on Thursday at 7p.m., with an artists lecture at5:30 p.m.

ARTISTS RECEPTION

Professor reincarnates

Buddhism in exhibit

EunkangKohs art

pieces,Journey,

above, andHanging

There,right, are

part of herexhibit

in theSheppardFine Arts

Gallery.Koh drew

on herchildhood

in Korea asinspiration

for herprints andpen-and-

ink works.

EUNKANG KOH


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Jay Brissenden

Staff Writer

While Enchanted successfully bringsback the earlier Disney animation magic

with its fairy tale musical plot, its out-of-place ending keeps it from becoming aclassic.

The story beginsin the animatedfairy tale realm of

Andalasia, wherePrincess Giselle(Amy Adams, Un-derdog) has justfound her true lovein Prince Edward(James Marsden,Hairspray). Ed-

wards evil mother,Queen Narissa(Susan Sarandon,

Barnard andDoris), fears losingher throne to thisperky new redheadand pushes Giselleinto a portal thatleads to the liveaction world.

Stumbling through a new and confus-ing world, Giselle falls into the arms ofa handsome lawyer, Robert (PatrickDempsey, Freedom Writers). Now,Giselle is forced to wait until Edwardcomes to her rescue, while at the sametime working to find her true feelings.

From the simple love plot to thetoe-tapping musical scenes, everythingabout Enchanted shouts Disney.Director Kevin Lima (102 Dalmatians)is able to successfully include spoofs ofsuch classics as Snow White and theSeven Dwarfs and Sleeping Beauty

with poison apples and a thrillingballroom dance conclusion. Along withother Disney throwbacks, Oscar-win-ning songwriter Alan Menken gracesthe audiences ears with multiple newsing-alongs that even Marilyn Manson

could en joy.The real magic of the film com es in the

form of pure innocence Adams displayswith Giselle. In the role she was born for,Adams portrays a princess only anima-tion could create beforehand. Memora-ble experiences include Giselle creatingbeautiful dresses from decorative homedrapery and provoking an entire park tosing along in a heartwarming musicalnumber. It would be a shock not to see

Adams on the list for Best Actress at thisyears Oscars.

Along wit h the o ne-of-a-kin d perfo r-mance from Adams, Dempsey makesa great counterpoint for her character.Dempsey, otherwise known as Dr. Mc-Dreamy from Greys Anatomy, usesall his charm to make his otherwisedull character fairly likeable. It may behard at times to believe that he is reallygoing to help the insane and animal-communicating Giselle, but by the end,its hard to deny the chemistry betweenthe two.

Similar to the genie in 1992s Aladdinand the dragon Mushu in 1998s Mu-lan, Marsden as Prince Edward is ableto steal almost any scene hes in. Playinga perfect fairy tale hero, Marsden ismore than believable when thoroughlyattacking a giant metro bus. His shiningmoment comes when abruptly enteringinto a full-bodied song about Gisellethat not even the audience and little girlon screen cannot help but giggle at.

Unfortunately, Adams and herfantastic support could not save thisfilm from an awkward plot changein the finale. Once the happy endingseems to be on the horizon, the evilqueen takes her rage a step furtherand pursues an out-of-place revenge.Even though the main plot has beenresolved, the film stretches on andloses momentum.

Still, once the credits begin to roll asCarrie Underwood croons a new Disneyclassic, it seems almost impossible notto walk out overwhelme d with joy.

MOVIEWEB.COM

Amy Adams plays the newest Disney princess, Giselle. Giselle is pushed out of her animated kingdom into real action.

MOVIEWEB.COM

Patrick Dempsey plays a lawyer in Enchanted opposite Amy Adams princess.

ENCHANTEDRelease Date:

Nov. 21Director:

Kevin LimaStarring:

Amy Adams,Susan Sarandon,James Marsden,

Patrick DempseyGenre:

Family, animat-ed, comedy

Rating:PG for somescary images and

mild innuendoGrade:

A-

MOVIE REVIEW

NewDisneyprincessenchants

Hivescontinueto sell

out

CD REVIEW

Swedish bandreleases anothergimmicky album

Leslie VenturaStaff Writer

The Hives newest CD TheBlack and White Album isanother overly commercialrelease from the pop-rockband. The Hives incorporate asellable sound and retro image,seemingly to capitalize on themarketing opportunities ofthe music industry. The Hivescraft themselves to be hip, evennaming their new album afterThe Beatles legendary White

Album.This is the fifth full-length

album by the Swedish quintet,first noticedfor their2000 hitHate to SayI Told YouSo. Leadsinger, How-lin Pelle

A l m q v i s ttakes hisvoice from aswagger to a

screech. Hemay be tyring to impersonateMick Jagger, but he falls milesshort.

The rest of the band mem-bers, who, like Almqvist, onlydress in black and white, also goby pointless pseudonyms: gui-tarist Niklas Almqvist is Nich-oulas Arson, guitarist MikaelKarlsson strm is VigilanteCarlstroem, bassist MattiasBernvall is Dr. Matt Destructionand drummer Christian Grahnis Chris Dangerous. Their care-fully contrived appearance andsound are reflected in everyaspect of the new album.

The CD begins with theseemingly catchy single,Tick Tick Boom. In it, the

band makes sure it doesntstray too far from its distinc-tive sound of chaotic drums,repetitive chords and lots of

yelli ng. Alth ough it sound sfun in the beginning, itquickly gets old during theridiculously cheesy chorusIts too late/ Its too soon/ Oris it /Tick Tick Tick Tick TickTick Tick Boom?

There are so many ticksin this song, its surprising

Almqvist doesnt have a seizure.The next time someone decidesto mock the sound of a bombduring a song, they might as

well explode for having such anannoying idea.

Other songs throughoutthe album are energized andslightly entertaining, but bringnothing new to rock music. Intrying to sound like Iggy Pop,act like The Rolling Stonesand dress like funeral-goers,The Hives and their CD arenothing short of a gimmick.The eighth track is only anannoying disco-influenced egoboost named after themselves.Other songs continue the gim-micky feel with backup vocalsfrom cheerleaders and morescreeching.

Alth ough The Black andWhite Albu m sound s over-produced, You Got It All ...

Wrong is one trac k they gotright. Its edgier than mostof the songs on the album

and is reminiscent of 80spunk with a pop twist. Therest of the album doesntsound terrible, but the heavymarketability of the album isso obvious that it ends up asnothing other than mindlessentertainment.

The Hives have even gone sofar as to market themselves tochildren. The band wrote anoriginal song, Fall is just some-thing grownups invented, asthe fall theme for the TV chan-nel, Cartoon Network.

The new album exemplifieswhy the band is named afteran allergic reaction. Exposureto their music wont cause itch-ing, burning or swelling of theskin, but it may cause you to

feel that way.

THE HIVESTHE BLACK

AND WHITEALBUMRelease Date:Nov. 13Genre:Pop-rockGrade:D

Streetlight

Manifesto

saves the

ska genre

CD REVIEW

Nick ColtrainManaging Editor

Streetlight Manifesto provedour years ago that ska didntie with the 90s.With its second original

elease, Somewhere in theetween, the band provedka can mature as well as anyenreOn first listen, the album

ounds like part two of theands first release, Everything

Went Numb. Similar musicalcomposition and lyrical themesdisappoint, even though theymimic, albeit quite well, theexcellent Everything WentNumb.

The band keeps the upbeatrhythm and the instrumentsweave in and out of each othern a vitalizing harmony. Theariety of horns from baritoneaxes to squealing trumpets

and thefa s t-p a cedg u i t a rstrummingkeep Street-light to itsska roots.The musicstill grooveslike reggaeand driveslike punk.

The bandm e m b e r stake whatthey did in

he past and improve upon itnstead of revolutionizing theiround.

But Tomas Kalnoky, com-oser, guitarist and singer oftreetlight, never does thingshe same or with marginalifference. He and his variousands have recorded three dis-

inct versions of the song Dearergio. Streetlight rerecorded

more musically proficientersion of Catch 22s Keasbeyights, Kalnokys and three

treetlight members previousand.It is shocking that Streetlight

nd Kalnoky can re-imaginehe old but then appear toehash the past when makingn original album.But its the second and third

istens to Somewhere inhe Between that reveal the

aturity of the band. The bandnows its sound and drivesoward perfecting instead ofnding it.The instruments are more co-

esive than in the past rarelyoes the guitar, bass or a horn

ake over without then weavingnto another instrument. The

yrics dont bite like they did inEverything Went Numb, but

alnokys more thoughtful thisime around.

The new album plays a goodyang to the yin of EverythingWent Numb. The first releasefrom Streetlight mostly decriedsuicide and other needlessdeath. Somewhere in theBetween celebrates life andindividualism more, thoughits not a completely cheeryalbum. Toward the end of thealbum, Kalnoky sings aboutthe destructive power of lostlove, and the last track focuseson the hidden imperfections inlife.

The painted rust will onlyfool the fools for just so long/Eventually thats when theyllsee everything was wrong, hesings.

In Down, Down, Down to

Mephistos Caf, he singsabout heading to hell in theeyes of the righteous few whospit on him bec ause hed rathermake his own decisions insteadof following blindly.

Its hard to find a high pointin Somewhere in the Betweenbecause Streetlight keeps a highplateau throughout the album.The music is distinctly StreetlightManifesto, but it changes enoughto be interesting. The lyrics do thesame they can be interpretedlike poetry or enjoyed as anotherlayer to the music.

Somewhere in the Betweenis a release well worth the four-year wait since Streetlights lastoriginal and further proof thatska can be as well made as any

other form of music.

STREET-LIGHTMANIFESTOSOME-WHERE INTHEBETWEENRelease Date:Nov. 13Genre:Ska

Grade:A

Hitman offed by plot holes and shoddy actingMOVIE REVIEW

Jocelynn de Luna

Staff writerHitman, based on a video-

game, is tainted with bad acting,poorly-written dialog and aconfusing plotline that wastesits potential. It came off as a

watered-down version of TheBourne Identity that only savesitself from being a completefailure with relentless killing inaction-packed scenes.

Timothy Olyphant (Bill) ismiscast as Agent 47, an elite,cold-blooded assassin who nevermisses his target. Agent 47 iscontracted to kill the new Rus-sian President Mikhail Belicoff(Ulrich Thomsen, Fremkaldt).The hit is botched when Agent47 plants a bullet in his doubles

head. After the job, Agent 47

suddenly becomes the target of

his fellow bald-headed assassins.The rest of the plot is a predict-able revenge angle, with Agent47 dragging the boss hookergirlfriend Nika (Olga Kurylenko,Le Serpent) along for the ride.

Neither Olyphants nice-guyvoice nor pretty-boy face has theright look for the part. The partcalled for someone a little bitolder and more sinister-looking.Olyphant just sounds bored anda bit robot-like reciting his lines.

Instead of honing his recitationskills, Olyphant should havelooked in the mirror and prac-ticed his piercing killer glare. Hetried to pull off a deadly aura that

just translated as strange.But if Olyphant had a script

that wasnt filled with clichs and

cheesy lines, he might have been

able to portray the deadly assas-

sin a little better.The plot had holes, leaving theaudience to question the char-acters motives. An unenthusedattempt to explain Agent 47sbackground in the beginningcredits was delivered in flashes ofmemories in a matter of seconds,

which was too short to grasphis motivation as an assassin. Itseemed as if the director focusedmore on the action scenes thantrying to build a story in theremainder of the movie.

Teenage boys may appreciateKurylenkos role as the tempt-ing hooker who likes to tease acertain part of the male anatomyby getting naked whenever shegets the chance. Sexual tension isthrown in almost as if to say that

if the audience gets bored with

fighting scenes, at least they canhave their minds stimulated inother ways. However, the forcedrelationship between Agent 47and Nika just doesnt have thechemistry to carry out the scene.

This is, regrettably, a time-waster suitable only for mentally

unwinding after a lon g, hard day.

HITMAN

Release Date: Nov. 21Director: Xaiver GensStarring: Timothy Olyphant,Olga Kurylenko, Ulrich Tom-senGenre: Action/adventure,crimeRating: R for strong bloodyviolence, language and somesexuality/nudityGrade: C


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CalendarTHURSDAY/29

Harry Potter and the Order

of the Phoenix

at the Joe Crowley Student

Union Theater

Starring:Daniel Radcliffe,

Rupert Grint, Emma Watson

Description:

Harry, Hermione and Ron

return to Hogwarts to find

few fellow students believ-

ing Voldemorts return and a

bureaucrat slowly taking over

Hogwarts.

6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m

Free

FRIDAY/30

So You Think You Can

DanceTour

at the Reno Events Center

400 N. Center Street

The stars from So You Think

You Can Dance are coming

to Reno for a live taping of the

American Idol-like dance

competition.

8 p.m.

Tickets start at $35

A Messiah Sing-Along

at Nightingale Concert Hall.The University Opera

Theatre performs George

Handels oratorio, Messiah.

An oratorio is a large musical

composition similiar to opera

except operas are musical

theater and oratorios are only

concert pieces.

7:30 p.m.

Also running Saturday at

7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2

p.m.

Adult tickets are $10, children

and student tickets are $5

Flogging Molly with Murderby Death

at The New Oasis

2100 Victorian Avenue

Flogging Molly incorporates

Irish folk music with punk

rock. The band will play songs

from a yet-to-be-named

album they just recorded.

8 p.m.

$25

SATURDAY/01

Lifehouse

at Silver Legacy

407 N. Virginia Street

Pop-rock band, Lifehouse,best known for its 2001 sin-

gle Hanging by a Moment,

will play with Honey Honey.

8 p.m.

Tickets start at $30

Pinkerton Ballet Presents

the Nutcracker

at Grand Sierra Resort

2500 E. Second Street

Pinkerton Ballet Company

presents the holiday classic,

The Nutcracker.

7 p.m.

Also running Saturday, Dec.

8 at 2 pm

Tickets start at $39.20

SUNDAY/02

University Combo Concert

at Reds Little Waldorf Saloon

1661 N. Virginia Street

The members of the jazz and

improvisational music pro-

grams from UNR will perform

original compositions and

arrangements.

7 p.m.

Theyll also play again on

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Free

Hats andscarves can

serve the samefunction. Byreducing theamount of skinexposed tocold air, theyhelp keep youwarm. Mittensor gloves dothis as well.

Syntheticfabrics thatblock windand water,like coats andsnow pantsare importantfor outer lay-ers. The actualtemperaturemay not seemtoo bad, butwind chillcan drop thetemperatureanywhere fromfive to 30 de-grees.

Layeringclothes allowsyou to adjustto changes intemperaturebetween in-door and out-

door classes,as well aschanges in theweather froma bright, sunnyday to a dark,cold evening.

WINTER FASHION GUIDE

Emily KatseanesA&E Editor

It takes more than putting on theseasons fashions to stay warm you need to know how to wearthem. Physics professor Pat

Arnott, said the answer lies inlayers.

He suggests starting with a thinlay

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