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Show AggieLife Monday, April II, 2011 Page 7 Guitar player likes indie and reggae music By BENJAMIN WOOD Caught on editor in chief Utah Statesman: How did you end up in Logan, Utah, from Vancouver, Washington? Kyle Wright: That's a good question. I went to school for a couple of years at Western Washington University and was going to go into chemistry. I took a couple years of chemistry and decided I didn't like that. I decided to change my major to engineering and I heard about the engineering program here. Also, one of my best friends was going here at the time and the idea of going to Utah sounded pretty cool. US: What was it about chemistry you didn't like? KW: Basically 0-chem. I was not very good at it. The labs were super hard and they wouldn't give us any advice. They would just say "do an experiment that has this end result" and you'd have to make it up on your own and record it. US: What do you do when you're not crunching numbers? KW: That depends on whether it's summer or winter. Campus Kyle Wright junior Vancouver, Wash. US: Obviously I don't mean for you to boast, but how smart are you? I mean really, lay it on the line. KW: When it comes to English I'm not that great. I took AP English back in high school just for kicks and it was fun. Socially, I'm about an average engineer. Mathematically, I'd say I'm about an average engineer as well. I don't know how smart that makes me. I think I'm a pretty smart guy. US: You're a junior in mechanical. Do you want to build things, design things? What is it you're going to do? KW: Ideally, I'd like to do more on design. Go back to Seattle possibly and maybe work at Boeing or some larger company. Maybe go to Salt Lake and work for a larger engineering firm. US: This time of year, mid-summer-winterspring? KW: This time? Usually soccer. I'm doing intramural soccer, it's "Socially, I'm pretty fun. Rock climbing occaabout an aversionally up in Logan canyon, hiking of course. Just kind of age engineer. hippie outdoorsy stuff. Mathematically, US: You're from Washington, I bet Real means nothing to you. What's your soccer team? KW: Not a whole lot, but I actually don't follow soccer much in Washington. We have a little local team in Portland, the Portland Timbers. I don't follow local soccer too much, just play for fun. I've played since I was little. US: Let's go back to engineering. We don't often get to this end of campus, we should. KW: Well, all we do is math. Not too interesting. I'd say I'm about an average engineer as well. I don't know how smart that makes me." US: Do you like cars? KW: I do like cars. US: So let's say, you graduate, you get that job. In five years you are the man," you have endless amounts of money from that amazing thing you designed. What car do you buy? And I mean, let's not be practical here. You've got money to throw around. KW: Not practical? — Kyle Wright, mechanical engineering US: Not practical. Let's get as US: Let's talk about food. What food do you love? KW: Sweet pork burrito from Costa Vida. US: That's very specific. KW: Yeah, those are pretty good. I actually just ate at Last Samurai in Salt Lake, it's pretty dang good, too. Angie's is always good. US: It's where the locals eat. KW: I just ate at Aggy's a couple weeks ago, they actually have way good burgers. outlandish as possible. KW: Over spring break I went back to Seattle and they have these Teslas. They're electric cars and they can supposedly beat a Ducati off the line. So, if I was not to be practical I would go for something like that. It's an electric car, too, so you don't have to pay for gas. US: Let's say you're making a slideshow of "Things that I love." Without kittens and your family what would some of the pictures be? KW: Poetry and Scotch. No, don't write that down. US: It's already written down. Pumps: Walk open to all ages TI I E WINNERS OF TIIE 2011 Utah State University Creative Writing Contest! 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ANSWERS ragluate 1st—Tom Ryser, 'All Her Colo's' 1st —Bemaderre Ryan, "Cape Breton Misr,' 2r1d—Viitcerd Cobb, `WinceriSlying- 2nd—Bernadeite 'Ryan, 'Ouerne City Alleyway" 3rd—Michelk Limit "We Sat Among the Lewes' 3rd—Perraderie Rim, 'Cool Bathing' Ail I 1...1 . :1 able Mentions—Tessa Ryser, Michele Larsen, Tina SitIon,VIncerrt Cobb Fathom'. Puzzle Solution Weekly SUDOKU KW: Let's see, all those outdoor activities I just mentioned. Playing guitar. Grading stuff. US: Are you a concert-goer? KW: I like the occasional concert, yeah. US: You play the guitar? US: What was the best concert you've ever KW: Yes. been to? Or, one that stands out in your memory. US: How long have you been playing? KW: Emery was a pretty good concert. Maybe KW: I've played for about four years. Yellowcard, they put on a pretty good concert. Electric violinist doing backflips off of the US: Give me a taste of what kind of music amps. Pretty hardcore. you're into. KW: I kind of like indie as well as reggae. I — b.c.wood@aggiemail.usu.edu like just chill, acoustic music. CONGRATULATIONS! continued from page 5 cated about issues of sexual assault and gender violence. She said many people are shocked by the alarming statistics, especially the reality of college-age students who have been abused and assaulted. She said she thinks when everyone is informed; it gives them the right and ability to do something about it. "I want everyone to feel empowered when talking about this topic," Zaleski said. "Whether you are a victim, a friend or a family member of a victim or just someone who cares, you should feel comfortable talking about these issues." She said it is important to acknowledge the existence of sexual assault and violence because ignoring it will not make it go away and often can make it worse. "Because I have a family member who was involved in domestic abuse, I want to make a difference and raise awareness for both women and men," said USU student Nadiah Johari, a junior in public relations. "I just hope that it works and that people are aware that domestic abuse and this kind of violence is very serious and cause emotional distress." Several male students are interested in participating this year, in spite of the potential for blistering feet. "I feel strongly about preventing any kind of violence," said Zachary Bosch, junior in public relations. "I think it's a terrible thing and it's something that I think some people in our society don't realize it's severity." Zaleski said last year 12-year-old Alex Erazo walked and raised more than $630, which was more than anyone else raised that year. Zaleski said there are not many people who get involved with these issues and it shows a lot about USU students who are willing to face the serious reality of sexual assault and violence. Walking rounds will begin at 10:20 a.m. and continue on the hour until 2:30 p.m. Those interested in participating can meet on the TSC Patio. Prizes will be awarded for the largest group, the most money raised and the most enthusiastic teams. KYLE WRIGHT LIKES to play soccer and rock climb around this time of year. He said he is not very good at English, but pretty good at math. BENJAMIN WOOD photo O Answer 2 8 5 7 1 3 9 6 4 1 3 9 4 6 2 8 7 5 "Electronic Filing" okrfimer ***Irk nuns) 6 4 7 8 5 9 1 3 2 012011 ThinkM Machine, Inc. All Flighls Resenied. 7 2 1 5 3 4 6 9 8 4 9 8 6 7 1 2 5 3 Stickelers Answer 3 5 6 9 2 8 7 4 1 8 6 4 1 9 5 3 2 7 5 7 2 3 8 6 4 1 9 9 1 3 2 4 7 5 8 6 CRUSH CRASH CLASH CLASS CLAPS SLAPS Winning entries can be read in the contest magazine, Scribendir online at scribendi.usu_edu. Come hear contest winners read their work at F Helicon Westr this Thu r5day, April 14, at 7pm, True Aggie Caf6„ 117 N. 1 Irtir Logan. |