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Show B5 CULTURE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT Experience the world C 0 The life changing events That could only happen in Kenya have impacted me forever. The beauty • of the culture, the people and the genuine happiness that surrounds the entire country - it's indescribable. People need to experience the culture first hand. Put your shoes in dirt on the other side of the world for one day and realize how blessed you truly are." - Venessa Crossley, junior By Gloria Kajo and Mindy Harward Culture Writer and Editor dings can be as informal as barefoot on the beach, to as formal as wedding gowns and tuxedos in the middle of the bush. Seven reasons to visit Kenya (with help from www.MagicaIKenya.com) JAMBO ("Welcome" in Swahili, a common language in Kenya.) 1 Location and topography Kenya is located in east Africa, with access to five other African countries: Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan. The nearby Indian Ocean gives Kenya a rich source of food for both humans and animals; therefore, spending time in Kenya will not only be a wonderful place for seafood lovers, but also a great site for fishermen. 2 Climate and culture Kenyan temperature remains comfortably warm yearround, with two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Still, it maintains a good climate condition, making it a great relaxation spot throughout the year, even during the rain. The warm and welcoming culture in Kenya is open to everyone. One aspect of the Kenyan culture that is enjoyed by all is their love for music and dance, especially the dance of the Maasai Warrior. The balance of rhythm, music and dance is a sight to behold for anyone. 3 Wild weddings Kenya is the perfect location for a distinctly unique wedding. Weddings can be arranged anywhere in Kenya from wilderness tents to a safari lounge. Kenyan wed- 4 Honeymoons 5 6 Safari Kenya is known as a romantic honeymoon destination for quite a few. The idea of a safari honeymoon combines both excitement and romance, as many companies arrange for . couples to sleep under the stars (with a mosquito net, of course), complete with candlelight and champagne. Whatever kind of safari you'd like—from adventure to beach, golf to sport, Kenya is the place to go. Photos by Brian Scott Elephants (and other wildlife) are common sights in Kenya, just one of many reasons to visit Family Destination Going on a safari and exploring wildlife is far more adventurous and memorable than going to a theme park, and it's a trip that kids will remember forever. Kenya has many hotels, resorts and facilities that can cater to the needs of any family. 7 Wildebeest migration Kenya's annual wildebeest migration allows visitors the opportunity of pursuing the progressing herds as they migrate and renew the East African grasslands. Spectators can witness true nature from vehicles, horseback or even hot air balloons as the wildebeests fight off hyenas, lions, crocodiles and many other predators. The migration goes from the dry season in June to the wet season in October, starting and finishing in the Serengeti. Equality hits Utah County By Kelly Cannon Culture Writer The I AM EQUAL Project, in conjunction with the school's Spectrum Club, made a stop in Orem on Sept. 9, ready to provide people with a way of advocating their message. The project, which originated in Salt Lake City, was created by California native Jason Beckett and international photographer Matt Spencer. The idea behind the project is to turn apathy into action. Spencer and Beckett, along with a team of volunteers, are traveling the country taking pictures of people with a black rub-on tattoo on their hand that says, "I Am =." Each photo is a close- up of the person's face and their hand being presented in a creative way. "It's a mechanism to take action," Beckett stated while explaining the concept. "People share the photo and others become curious as to what it means." The photo is emailed to each person and they are encouraged to display it on social networks, share it through e-mail, print it and put it in their homes, or however they please. It works as a conversation starter for a cause in a nonaggressive type of format. The fascinating aspect to the I AM EQUAL project is that it doesn't promote a single cause, but any cause that any individual supports. Depending on the person in the photo, it could mean gay rights, environmental rights, women's rights, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, or numerous other causes that need support. "A simple picture can be the reason to start talking," Beckett explained. The project started in Salt Lake City as a controlled environment test run. They've already taken over 600 photos. Starting in January, I AM EQUAL will travel to Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Boise and other prominent cities. The goal is to collect 125,000 pictures. Once that goal has been accomplished, the Project will come back to Salt Lake City and create a public installation of the largest photo mosaic in the world. It will be 8,000 square feet with each picture on a 2-inch square tile. Some local and national celebrities have already participated in the Project including comedian, best-selling author and television host Chelsea Handler, current mayor of Salt Lake City Ralph Becker, former mayor of Salt Lake City Rocky Anderson and web personality Deena Manzanares. At the event in Orem, people were excited to help and get their cause out. When asked about what causes they were supporting, the answers ranged from human rights in Africa to religious tolerance here in America. A group of young men came all the way down from Salt Lake City to be a part of the Project. When asked what cause they were promoting, they all unanimously said gay rights. "Yeah, Prop. 8 needs to go away." As they were leaving, one of them turned to another and said, "We just made a difference. That's freaking awesome!" Want to join the cause? Visit http://www. lAmEqualProject Photos by Matt Spencer Wisdom UNIVERSITY OBSTETRICS &GYNECOLOGY 1355 NORTH UNIVERSITY,AVE. SUITE 110 PROVO, UT 84604 Teeth • Discounts for Missionaries • Root Canal Therapy • IV Sedation for Ultimate Comfort • Insurance/Emergencies p Extraction of 4 Wisdom Teeth Not valid with any other discount or offer. Orem office 1834 S. State r • THOMAS E. JUDD M.D. NICKJ.WEIBELLD.O. WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS 801-374-5000 YOUNG F A M I L Y V D E N T A L X r i< |