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Show Views &Op in ion Page 12 Dentist: Don't learn tooth care the hard way Icontinued from page 11 the equivalent of brushing my teeth. into those dark nooks and crannies of It's just free-writing with a fast pen, tooth and gum, the places you can't whatever bubbles (or spews) out of eyeball. Don't skimp on visits. And me. It's a deadline that makes my day, stop whining about your fear of pain. my week, my life more focused and You'll thank me in 20 years. anchored, when I don't blow it off. 4. Well-built boots with flat heels. Journalism saved my life by scream- Yes, I know you're a fashionista. ing deadlines at me several times a Believe it or not, I used to be one day. I hated that, but I depended on too, and in my heart I still am, but it, and I still do. if you spend a month's food budget 2. November. Tree branches giv- on those gorgeous, pointy-toe, grey ing up their last golden leaves in soft suede, spike-heel boots and wear piles. The sun angling lower into the them to greet Logan's first real winter southern sky, bringing twilight faster. snow in three weeks, and you biff it The rise of Orion the on a patch of our famous Hunter in the night sky; black ice, you aren't I've always imagined "Now it's a gift, going to look nearly as he's chasing the Pleiades a time when the attractive in the velcro as that fuzzy star clusboot the doctor makes ter makes its way just garden needs no you wear for six weeks ahead of him. When I attention, the while your broken ankle was younger, November harvest is in, and mends. was merely a dreary sea5. Walking. Seriously, the wood stove son to be endured on if you walk 10,000 steps the way to the wonder of invites us to curl a day you'll stay in pretty Christmas, a trial run for up with a warm good shape for years, the agony of February. blanket for an without having to pay Now it's a gift, a time big bucks to join a gym. when the garden needs evening with a Walking is an invisible but no attention, the harvest good book." steady way to keep up is in, and the wood stove your health, like eating invites us to curl up with an apple a day. I used to a warm blanket for an evening with a run - loved to run, used it like a medigood book. tation - until some catastrophic medi3. Going to the dentist. When cal adventures in my 40s destroyed you're young you know for certain my hips. After getting back on my feet you and your teeth will never die. I with a couple of bionic joints, my doclearned the hard way that this is a lie tors said my active life was limited to and have a mouthful of root canals non-impact sports like golf. The only and crowns to show for my foolhardi- part of golf I enjoyed was the walking, ness. Brushing and flossing will go a and that's what I found myself gratelong way, but nothing replaces regu- ful for once I couldn't run. Walking lar check-ups by people who can see is much more zen than running. It's tough to appreciate the roses when you're zooming by them. 6. Paying attention. Keep up with what's happening in the larger world outside of campus. Find a way (Internet, public radio, TV, or a daily metro newspaper) that works for you to stay informed about what matters. Turn off cable news, especially Fox. Learn to recognize when you're being bamboozled or ill-served. The more you know about how media messages work, the angrier you'll be, but you can't change something you don't understand. It's up to you to inform yourself, and it's a critical time in the history of the world. It's coming up on your turn to save everything. You simply must do that. A good place to begin finding out who's paying for what, is Open Secrets (http://opensecrets.org ). I've been learning things since the Earth was cooling and I love to share, but I'm out of space. Please take care of yourselves. I teach because I love you (well, most of you, most of the time). Don't forget that, and don't forget to call home. Much Love, Your professor. P.S. There's still no cure for Februarary. Nancy Williams is an emeritus professor in the department of journalism and communication. one1'4-9/the (D eur(r:y Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 An apology to party goers lost in line On behalf of ASUSU I want to address an issue that occurred last Saturday night at the annual Halloween HOWL that deeply concerns me. Many of you who attended the HOWL were forced to wait in line for more than two hours. Some walked away out of frustration even though you had paid for tickets. I received an email from an event-goer saying that an individual announced to those standing in line that there was "no use sticking around" and that they should "all just go home." Others overheard that the event was oversold and they were never going to get in. While it is true that the HOWL sold out, it was not oversold, and everyone that bought a ticket had the right to participate in the event. Waiting in line for more than 40 minutes for any event is unacceptable, let alone two hours or more. The fact that you did not get into the event in a timely manner is inexcusable, and I can't tell you how sorry I am. While I could give a detailed explanation outlining the reasons for the line delay, what matters most is that it does not happen again. I assure you that every effort possible is being made to avoid this situation in the future. Many of you who did not endure lengthy line delays experienced a wonderful event. As always, the costumes were amazing. DJ Marcus Wing custom-built his stage set-up Statesman Guest TOM ATWOOD just in time for the Howl, and his dance was nothing but pure energy and very sweaty bodies all night long. Magician Dan Martin had an amazing show and so did Tyrone Wells. The Velociti and Full Circle dancers, along with LDSSA contributed greatly to the event. We had an exciting performance from The Higher and the stage and lighting setup was spectacular. We The Kings put on an absolutely astounding performance, and I have never seen a more captivated audience watching a band perform. I want to personally thank all the volunteers who helped with the event. You don't understand how appreciative we are of all you did. If anyone has concerns or suggestions regarding the HOWL, please visit me in my office, room 344 in the TSC, or e-mail me at tjatwood@gmail.com . Again, thank you for all those who participated and you have a lot to look forward to as we are planning some amazing things for the spring semester. Tom Atwood is the ASUSU programming vice president. Letdown: If the party format me ROMANCEM ,g'mnowci )(dal \'‘ 930 N. Main Logan, Ut 435.753.9755 isn't broke, don't try to fix it I continued from page 11 brick walls, and an un-insulated metal roof are TERRIBLE! The echo made it nearly impossible to hear the bad jokes and inane banter paired with predictable tricks performed by the "magician." To escape the disappointment, my friends and I made our way to the ballroom. The music was good for dancing, of course. Again, however, the crowding was excessive. Last year, the Sunburst lounge allowed room to breathe. Not to mention the disaster waiting to happen if the hundreds of people had to suddenly exit the ballroom through the single door. After a sufficient amount of sweating, we went back to the Fieldhouse. Remember what I said about the acoustics? A one man show with a microphone was bad enough. A four-man band with drums, distorted guitar, and over-amplified bass reverberating off every surface literally rattles the brain. I am not sure how anybody could think a loud concert in a metal box was a good idea. Now, I enjoyed the Howl. The only problem was poor planning. It worked last year, not so much this year. Apparently, the not-broke plan needed fixing, just to shake things up. Perhaps next year they should have the dance party in the Sky Room, the entrance through the statesman office, and the magician performing in the hub behind one of the columns. Live music in the Quick Stop anybody? But seriously, I do appreciate all the volunteers and their attempt to make a bad plan work. I was almost scared by the zombie with the white painted face and stumbling posture. Oh wait; maybe that was Lady Gaga ... same difference. 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