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Show WWW.WSUSIGNPOST.COM THE SIGNPOST MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 5 FIVE CRAZY HEADLINES BY MATT KUNES 1 Characters from an upcoming Chinese neo-realism film “Spring In a Small Town.” The film will play in the Wildcat Theater on Nov. 19. 2 news reporter | @RagueAlexis FINED $500 SOURCE: GREG LEWIS Georgia pee-wee football player Elijah Burrell caught his first touchdown last week, bumping up his team’s score by six and costing his coach a suspension and $500 fine. Burrell’s team, the Lawrenceville Black Knights, were beating the other team 32-0, and local league regulations specify a “mercy rule” in which one team can’t beat another by more than 33 points. The team’s coach, who tried to let the other team score after the controversial touchdown, is under suspension for a week. Source: Toledo News Now A still from the film “The Spring River Flows East.” The film focuses on post-war China. “I don’t come so much for the quality of the movie or the creativity. I’m more interested in the seeing the Chinese culture and how it has evolved,” said Irene, a former sociology major. “It’s neat to see the period of the 1940s in the films and compare them to current China.” However, keeping up with the Chinese language is what draws her husband Don to the theater. “(The film) lets you listen to spoken Chinese, but there are subtitles to these spoken words so that you can try and understand the language,” said Don, a second-year Chinese language student. One of Lewis’s main goals is to also bring awareness to the hardships China endured. He hopes to give the audience a new sense of appreciation for how others around the world live. “The beauty in these movies, and I hope people pick this up, is understanding the psychic damage that happens to people because of war,” said Lewis. “Part of this project is just to say, look at these people and the way they survived.” Lewis believes showing these films are also great way to get students involved on campus and with other cultures. “You’re a living, breathing human being. You’re here to be educated, even if you don’t understand anything about the subject,” Lewis said. “ I think there is something everyone can take away from these films.” COLD & FLU SEASON BY RACHEL BADALI features reporter | @rachel_badali We’re approaching the tiny horror story of cold and flu season, a time when our campus is stricken with germs and sick students are roaming around. Follow these tips to help yourself and those around you stay healthy for the rest of the semester. Vaccines have a tendency to spark debate, but the influenza vaccine can reduce your chances of getting sick with the flu. The vaccine’s EUROPEAN SCIENTISTS CONCLUDE THAT DISTANT COMET SMELLS TERRIBLE 3 8-YEAR-OLD SCORES TOUCHDOWN, TEAM TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING GETvaccinated! VACCINATED Get ALABAMA MAN GETS $1,000 IN POLICE SETTLEMENT, HIS LAWYERS GET $459,000 Finally there is an answer to the question astronomy has been researching for decades: What does a comet smell like? Researchers at the University of Bern in Switzerland have been analyzing data from a distant comet mission and have the answer: It smells terrible. While potential visitors would be fully suited up and shielded from the odor, the mixture of ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, formaldehyde and methanol would turn anyone’s nose. Researchers said it’s likely to only get worse as the comet nears the sun. Source: NPR By ALEXIS RAGUE The Wildcat Theatre has gone dark for Weber State’s Chinese film series this semester. Through a black-and-white, subtitled film, students and members of the community got some rare insights into Chinese cinema Wednesday. This fall’s film series is called “Chinese Neo-Realism,” focusing on Asian cinema before liberation in the late 1940s. According to Greg Lewis, professor of history and Asian studies program director, this is the first year they will be addressing Chinese culture of the time period. “I’ve researched Chinese cinema for a number of years and I never did a series on the post-war,” Lewis said. “These are really prominent films because they are packed with Chinese history.” This week’s film is called “The Spring River Flows East,” and focused on the tragedies of a family during wartime in China. The first part of the film addressed the patriotism of Chinese families during the Japanese invasion in the 1940s by getting up close with an Asian couple who were forced to separate. “They made this film, and what it says to me is that in the post-war period, they were trying to create patriotism,” said Lewis. According to Lewis, this era was an unlikely golden age for Chinese cinema despite the war and inflation affecting theaters and film studios alike. For him, the neo-realism aspect of the film was what captured the true emotion and mood of the era. “The realism is natural in the sense that they didn’t have to go very far to find subjects that were compelling,” Lewis said. Lewis wants to shed light on this controversial time, while pushing the educational value in sharing historical films with the audience. “When you watch these films, you’ll understand what they went through,” he said. “Showing you is as close as I can get you to that time. I’m putting the vision of China in front of you.” Don and Irene Voight, a couple from the community, came to watch the Chinese films not just for the entertainment, but to get in touch with Chinese culture. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 2014 Anthony Warren recently won a suit against Alabama police, which accused them of excessive force. The suit won Warren’s attorneys $100,000 for expenses and $359,000 in fees, but Warren will only see $1,000 from the court. Warren’s attorneys were unavailable for comment. They’re probably too busy counting their money. Source: Reuters SOURCE: GREG LEWIS Chinese film series gives insight into Asian cinema SIGNPOST COLUMNIST protection kicks in about two weeks after the shot, so don’t wait. October to November is the best time to get a flu shot. Flu shots are available now at the Health Center for no cost to students. 4 HEADS OR TAILS? COIN TOSS DECIDES PERU ELECTION In the case of a tie, Peru electoral laws let fate decide. A small town in the Peruvian Andes put this policy to action when two mayoral candidates, Wilber Medina and Jose Cornejo each won exactly 236 votes. Medina won the toss and pledged to earn the voters’ trust. Cornejo accepted the results. Source: ABC 5 ARMED POLICE FACE DOWN KLINGONS AT SUPERHERO-THEMED PARTY Police took seriously reports of a man in camouflage carrying an assault rifle. This time, though, they found something they didn’t expect: a superhero birthday party complete with guests dressed as “Star Trek” Klingons, “Star Wars” stormtroopers and Captain America. The man in question was, thankfully, not armed or engaging in any criminal activity. Source: Gazette Live See more crazy headlines, or comment on these at wsusignpost.com Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com Pick probiotics! PICK PROBIOTICS These friendly bacteria can strengthen your immune system and ward off infection in the body. 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Blueberries are full of disease-fighting antioxidants, pumpkin seeds can help prohibit viral replication and foods high in carbs or healthy fats can also help maintain the immune system. Stay hydrated to support both your metabolism and the immune system. DON’T CONTAMINATE Don’t contaminate! If you’re sick, stay home! There’s no excuse for risking infection of everyone around you. Some down time will aid in your recovery and ensure you are healthy as soon as possible. If you must come to class, sit away from others and bring tissues and sanitizer. Remember to see a doctor if your symptoms persist or get worse. Wash hands! WASHyour YOUR HANDS It’s quite possibly the simplest way to avoid viruses! Scrub with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the bathroom door to prevent recontamination. Comment on this list at wsusignpost.com |