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Eagle’s EyeTHURSDAY January 31, 2013 999 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, NV | www.snceagleseye.edu

S i e r r a N e v a d a C o l l e g e

This summer Sierra Nevada College is host-ing for the first time an intense month long pro-gram for students interested in building leader-ship and communication skills and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

From June 17 to July 16 Middlebury Mid-dCORE will immerse itself into SNC. The deadline to apply is March 15, the application can be found online at middcore.middlebury.edu

The cost of the program is $9500, which in-cludes tuition, room and board. SNC students are offered 15 percent off and nine credits, in addition to a certificate of completion.

“SNC is partnering with Middlebury to bring this program to Lake Tahoe. It’s the first time Middlebury has ever offered the program for non-Middlebury students,” said Shannon Beets, Vice President and Provost. “They’re actually inviting students to participate from all over the country.”

Originally Middlebury was interested in rent-ing the campus because it wanted to come to the Tahoe area, however members of the SNC board of trustees have connection with the board of trustees at Middlebury and collabo-rated on a partnership, said Beets.

According to the Middlebury MiddCORE website the program is designed for students to work in small groups to create, collaborate and lead through formal and informal interactions with dynamic, engaging and successful men-tors. The groups will learn to take calculated risks, be more resourceful, identify opportuni-ties and deal with ambiguity.

In addition to the mentors already involved in the program, SNC will be contributing local mentors.

“They will bring some of their experts that they work with in the past from Middlebury and we’ll bring our experts and it will be this meld-ing of community excellence,” said Beets.

There will be four groups of 15 individu-als working together to complete challenges throughout the course.

“They try to build diverse groups. They try to pick people with all different backgrounds from all different places,” said Beets.

During the month students will work 40 hours a week on challenges, projects and other hands on activities.

“There are two main deliverables from the program,” said Beets. “The first one is a chal-lenge that they [the students] all share as a group. That challenge is different every time MiddCORE is run. The second deliverable is an individual challenge. Called the innovation challenge, where the student develops an idea for a new product, a new method of delivery or a new service then gives a three minute pitch to a panel of judges.”

Middlebury MiddCORE is excellent at active learning and is a great opportunity for SNC stu-dents, said Beets.

BY SAM MARQUARDTNews Editor

BY TAYLOR PUSCStaff Reporter

It’s that time of the year again; new faces on campus mean new roommates, new friends, lots of learning and above all, endless exploring to be had.

Fresh individuals from all around the world have landed on campus, each with their own educational goals, but all with one thing in common- a love for Lake Tahoe.

Sierra Nevada College has enrolled between 40 and 45 new students, including transfers and true freshmen, according to Director of Student Affairs and Housing Lizzie Hernandez.

New students now living on campus all shared a common fear upon moving to SNC, dorm life. Will my roommate be a hippie? How’s the food? What is there to do?

Junior roommates Anna Evans and Kelly Benson, both transfer students, however, didn’t have these problems.

“I love my roommate! We both clicked right away,” giggled Evans and Benson as they reached out to hug one another out-side of their shared dorm room.

“The library has been our main hang out place,” claimed Junior Sierra Wohle, a University of Nevada at Reno transfer, who is friends and floor mates with Evans and Benson. “It’s like being in a giant ski lodge!”

Freshman Tyler Stoehr moved clear across the country from Blueknob, Pa., and didn’t seem to have trouble adjusting ei-ther. The only thing different, she states, was the change of hospitality.

“I’m not used to everyone saying hello here, the East Coast is so different in that way. I think I’ve met more people here in a week than I’ve meet in my entire life,” said Stoehr.

New students also had commentary on the cafeteria food.“The French toast sticks are bomb, so are the pancakes,”

stated Benson. “Stay away from the oatmeal and head toward the grill, breakfast sandwiches are where it’s at.”

Junior Carl Wernhoff had one major request. “Being from Sweden, we like our coffee black. Not brown,

not watered down, just black! Believe me, we like our coffee.”During orientation week, Jan. 14-18, SNC offered many

student activities on and off campus for new and returning students to meet and mingle. Activities included a snowman

building competition on the Patterson lawn, a full ski day at Alpine Meadows, and ice-skating at Northstar California Re-sort.

“I went to pretty much all of the activities during orientation week, I met a ton of people so that was pretty cool,” stated Senior Ruy Bautista, a new transfer living on the third floor of Prim- Schultz Hall. “Overall impression so far, I’d have to say a lot of tie dye and a lot of snow, coming here from Arizona, but I’m loving it. ”

SAM MARQUARDTA SNOWMAN BUILDING was part of the many activities offered during orientation week Jan. 14-18.

New semester brings new faces to campus SNC partners with Middlebury for summer program

Index News...................................1Campus...............................2Forum.................................3Sports.................................6A&E.....................................7Features............................4,5

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FEB. 2: SATURDAYClub Dodge Ball Tournament

At the Rec Center from 5-8p.m.

FEB. 3: SUNDAYSuper Bowl Party

Patterson Dining Hall

FEB. 8 FRIDAYNorthstar TubingMeet in Patterson

12:30 p.m.Writers in the Woods: Tracy Ross

Workshop 2 p.m. - 5p.m.Reading 7p.m.

FEB. 15: FRIDAYWriters in the Woods: Laura Wether-

ingtonReading and workshop

FEB. 18: MONDAYPresident’s DayCampus Closed

FEB. 23: SATURDAYDating Game

Skiing and Boarding at Sugar Bowl

MARCH 3: SUNDAYPolar Plunge

MARCH 7: THURSDAYMr. Miss competitionPatterson Dining Hall

MARCH 8: FRIDAYClimbing at High Altitude Fitness

MARCH 11-15: MON-FRIMidterms

MARCH 13: WEDNESDAYMidterm Study Break

Patterson Dining Hall at 9p.m.

MARCH 17-23: MON-SATSan Diego Spring Break Surf Trip

MARCH 29: FRIDAY

Climbing at High Altitude Fitness

Students can discover their passion, cre-ate new friends and connect with their school by becoming involved in new and unique activities at Sierra Nevada College this semester.

Each semester SNC creates activities that all students can participate in. Will Hoida, dean of students, has been involved for six and a half years. Every year he has noticed a significant growth in student interest; es-pecially the Outdoor Adventure trips.

Among the most successful trips are the full moon hikes and according to Hoida, the full moon snowshoe trip to Diamond Peak last Friday, Jan. 25, was very reward-ing.

“Everyone had a good time. First snow-shoeing up to Snowflake Lodge, then hav-ing dinner, chatting and eating s’mores; ending the night by hiking back down get-ting great views of the lake and mountains highlighted by the full moon,” said Hoida.

It was the first time SNC students went with IVGID. On past trips, they have gone to Tahoe Meadows for the hike up to the ridge. Due to the success, Hoida plans on continuing the full moon hikes at Diamond Peak.

Students can find details regarding all ac-tivities and trips on campus and by check-ing their school email.

“The round table in Patterson lobby, the bulletin boards on the first floor of each building and in the weekly Potty Press,” said Hoida.

Information is easily accessible. There are also always informational meetings for the larger trips held the week prior to leav-ing, like the Spring Break trip.

In past years, the week long Spring Break beach trip was spent in Santa Cruz, how-ever this spring students will be traveling to San Diego. For $250, students can ex-perience a luxurious week long stay at a house on the beach. Also included are surf lessons, kayaking, snorkeling and a day pass to Sea World.

“There are 10 spots for students to sign up. This trip is seven days long from Sun-day, March 17, to Saturday, March 23. There will be two staff chaperones, Zaira Perez and RA Christy Rasmussen. Unfor-tunately, I will not be going this year,” said Hoida.

When asked what trips are the most pop-ular, Hoida replied, “The fall whitewater rafting trip, the spring Yosemite camping

trip, SGA dances, the Nacho Tour, Bohe-mia Night, the free ski trips to Sugar Bowl and the Mammoth opening weekend ski trip.”

Hoida is always taking notes on how to improve each event or activity for the next time and if it isn’t successful then he re-moves it altogether. In turn, he thinks the outcome for each event is increasingly positive.

A love of the outdoors is a huge motiva-tor for students to become involved and Ju-nior Nick Grey suggests that it’s important that students take advantage of the natural resources that surround them.

“Last semester I paid $10 to go horse-back riding in Zephyr Cove,” said Grey, who has lived in the Tahoe Basin for years but recently transferred from University Nevada Reno. “We had lunch provided and we went riding for half a day.”

In terms of advertising, Grey-who is go-ing to try and participate in more trips this semester, believes that the school does a pretty good job at promoting the events; the Potty Press is his favorite. He sug-gested that he would like to see more of a detailed layout for some of the longer trips, although most are self-explanatory.

His love for SNC has grown quickly and he said that it’s because of the great com-munity feel that the school permits and the interactive learning in a small classroom environment.

“My roommates give me a hard time be-cause they say that I go to the ‘university of

fun,’” Grey said.Students looking for an escape from their

ordinary learning can become involved in a different kind of learning outside of the classroom.

“Being involved is a great way to blow off stress, meet other students, enjoy what living in Tahoe has to offer and try some-thing new,” Hoida said.

Indulge in the SNC experience with eventsBY ELIZA DEMARESTStaff Reporter

Courtesy of Will HoidaFull Moon Snowshoers Will Hoida, Senior Lousia Russell-Henry, Sophomore Natalie Dyjack and Junior Morgan Burke take a moment to pause from snowshoeing on Jan. 25 to see the view from Snowflake Lodge at Diamond Peak.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be in a Dodgeball Tournament, then sign up soon! It will be held at the Recreation Center on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 5 - 8p.m.. For the first time, SGA is organizing this event with the school’s clubs. SGA Director of Public Relation, Sam Marquardt and SGA Vice President, Jake Denney are in charge of the tournament. According to Hoida, all current clubs are invited to participate; however any student can participate as long as they join a club.

CLUB DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT

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In the wake of Sierra Nevada College’s Eagle’s Eye Newspaper article regarding the Student

Government Association’s budget, several stu-dents were riled up about the finances surround-ing events and the newly incorporated SGA con-ference, but few of those objectors have found an advantageous outlet for their woes. This pattern of passivity is a noted trend on campus where big talk yields little follow-through.

Unhappy with SGA events? Attend a meeting, held at 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday on the first floor

of Prim Schultz. Want something different out of SNC? Our faculty and administration has shown a willingness to work with students on a regular ba-sis, specifically the student forums, which seemed to generate meager attendance.

Don’t like the environmental crisis? Don’t drive your car to school, stop buying new iPhones, re-cycle your textbooks. The simplicity to change current methods and madness is fairly uncompli-cated with an undergraduate class of around 536 students, especially if those with grievances have

the courage to speak. To those of you that have previously voiced your

opinions and concerns to no avail, we ask that you merely try again. In a society where gratification and knowledge are just a click away, it’s easy to get caught up on the initial ‘no’. However, the more an issue gets raised, the stronger the case for change will be.

Let’s foster a community at SNC that encourages growth and adjustments needed to ensure a posi-tive experience for all.

Speak your mind, create change on campus

StaffEditorial:

Just another gun control article

Welcome back SNC! It looks like we all survived (another) end of

the world. I hope everyone enjoyed their nice, long scholastic break and got in so much needed relaxing, riding, sleep, and of course some shinanigans here and there.

The new school year has now begun. It’s time to switch back into that productive mindset that so many of us poor, unem-ployed students lost during the course of the past several weeks. Let us welcome and embrace the new students and those who are now returning to us from their various adventures. Also, let us be invit-ing and accommodating to our new teach-ers and faculty.

Coming up these next weeks we have some fun activities and also a new one. First up is our CLUB DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT! This will be replacing Club Field Day for this semester and it will take place at the Rec Center this com-ing Saturday, Feb 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.. It will be a single elimination tournament with teams of five gaining priority over smaller teams. If you’re short, get some last minute sign-ups everyone! Club Ad-visors are eligible to play too. The tour-nament will be capped at a maximum of eight teams so get your Club President to sign your team up in Patterson Lobby as soon as possible. All participant clubs will receive at least $100 and bonus points will be awarded to clubs that have team outfits.

After this our next event is Northstar Tubing that will be taking place on Fri-day, Feb. 8. This event will consist of an hour of tubing at Northstar followed by pizza in the village at Rubicon before re-turning to campus. Keep an eye out for the sign-up sheet. Also, Saturday, Feb. 23 is our Sugar Bowl ski day, where we get to cheer on our ski and board teams and have an opportunity to ride all day so keep an eye out for that too!

I hope everyone an educational and en-joyable semester!

Tiago Galletti, Senate President

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states, “A well

regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” has been heavily discussed in every newspaper and political setting since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The debate surrounding the con-trol of arms is decades in the making and has culminated in President Obama’s re-cent Congressional call to action with a series of proposals including a ban on as-sault weapons, an increase in background checks, restrictions in ammunition maga-zine size, school safety plans and mental health programs.

Gun enthusiasts see these propositions as an unnecessary threat to their constitu-tional right. Yet, if gun control weren’t an issue then restrictions wouldn’t be consid-ered. I’m not a conspiracy theorist, I don’t

believe in a government that desires to render its people weak and protection-less, rather government was designed to protect its people. Therefore, the notion of gun rights and gun control must be deliberated and updated to contemporary standards.

Why the hesitance to participate in a simple background check or registration

of the weapon if a gun possessor is a law-abiding citizen? There is no Executive bill in Congress attempting to eliminate the right to bear arms. President Obama is not trying to eradicate your idea of self-defense, despite what many Conservatives believe to be the case. In fact, the President had no interest in the issue of gun control until it was thrust upon him by a sincerely tragic circumstance. An event intensified by the act of carrying weapons, and one that would not have been possible without a gun.

Would a limitation on ammunition be that much of a hindrance? How many bul-lets does it take to shoot a deer? How about a human, or rather a trespasser, if we’re speaking of personal defense? I suppose the answer is one, if the “hunter” is in fact trained in the skill of firing a weapon. Yet, how many gun owners have the qualifica-

tions to fire a round? Rhetorical question, considering a collection of this informa-tion, nor the requirement to acquire such skill, does not exist. I’ve joked, in passing, if bullets were purchased at $1,000 a pop then there would be far less gun-related deaths. I mean, how much do you have to hate someone to put $5,000 into their body? I suppose that sort of thinking is somewhat morbid, yet there’s a truth to the thought.

Regardless of how gun restriction is handled, I think everyone must agree with school safety logistics that will prevent the type of unnecessary violence that has oc-curred across the U.S. on a massive scale since the Columbine shootings. This leads into the mental health programs that could reveal the type of destructive thoughts in at-risk individuals, who without help, de-spite the warning signs, will continue to wreak havoc on society.

I’ll leave you with these last thoughts, a recently spotted meme that emphasizes the most asinine concept of gun rights, “if guns don’t kill people, people kill people, does that mean that toasters don’t toast toast, toast toast toast.” Think it out. Come to the rational conclusion that restrictions must be applied for the safety of every citizen.

Marissa Stone

“Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” - Mao Zedong

I’ve been told, “jobs just fall into your lap.” While the

outer appearance of my con-stant acquisition of jobs may seem like I do nothing, that is highly untrue.

I’m a mentor and tutor at Si-erra Nevada College for my federal work-study hours. I’ve had both jobs since I started three years ago. I started with easy, on-campus jobs. I now have acquired a total of five jobs, each of which is different from the others.

How does someone land a job? Is it the résumé? Is it the interview? Is it possible to walk into a store and leave with a job?

A résumé is a good way to make an introduction, it gives a possible employer an idea of who you are and what sort of jobs you’ve done before. How-ever, that’s not always a selling

point. An interview is a good way to

connect with the employer and share personality not seen on a résumé.

It is possible to walk into a store, make a connection and leave with a job. I’ve done it. I was gathering make-up for Halloween costumes and the owner of the store wasn’t knowledgeable in the product. I explained how I gained the experience doing make-up and the owner asked me to come back the following weekend to do make-up in the store for those that planned to go out that night. Since then I’ve worked in the store as a sales employee.

I was unsure of how I kept collecting jobs so I asked Di-rector of Academic Support Services Henry Conover; how does one land a job in addition to a résumé?

“An element of work ethic on the persons part in search-

ing for a job. Are you utilizing all the available means to find a job? Are you using social me-dia? Are you putting your face out there by using Facebook and Twitter?” said Conover

Social media is a constant way to stay connected, but also a way for you to find employers or other opportunities that you might be looking for. Knowing how to use social media to ben-efit you helps with reaching out to find that ‘perfect’ job.

“A lot of times we under uti-lize the power of ‘it is who you know’,” said Conover.

Remember that friend of a friend that had the job opportu-nity? Follow through with the people you know, they might have a job in mind for you or even know of an opening. I keep in contact with a Theatre Director incase I ever find my-self in the area and need a job. The people you know and have made connections with are

there to help you, just reach out to them.

“Whatever you’re given, do your very best at it because you never know,” said Conover.

The latest job that I landed, I was recommended for by one of my current bosses. I was completely flattered and sur-prised to know that the hard work I put in at his work place was enough for him to suggest another job. I followed through and am now selling original artwork.

If you have no idea where to even start see Conover for ideas. Start here at the school with staff and faculty that are open and willing to help stu-dents.

Working on campus is a way to get started, gaining a strong work ethic. From there you take that experience and go ac-tively searching for other jobs.

BY SAM MARQUARDTNews Editor

Advice for landing a job or five

THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2013Eagle’s Eye 4 FEATURE

Freezing temperatures and winter weather didn’t hurt ticket sales at SnowGlobe Mu-sic Festival Dec. 29-31 in South Lake Tahoe. Artists played to sold out crowds two of three nights and local businesses reported that sales were high over the New

Years Eve weekend. “Overall the town was packed, stores were selling gloves, hats and coats quicker than

they could stock them. Most businesses and hotel properties were reporting higher sales and bookings than they’ve seen in years,” said Tracy Franklin, Public Information Officer for the city of South Lake Tahoe.

Despite the large number of people at the festival Franklin reports there were signifi-cantly fewer complaints and arrests compared to last year’s event.

“The community has been supportive of the event and we have received several ‘thank yous’ for the changes implemented into SnowGlobe 2012,” said Franklin.

This year the city required the stage to be repositioned to face away from surrounding neighborhoods and required SnowGlobe organizers to pay a $50,000 deposit to ensure they did not exceed decibel limits or play music outside of the agreed time frame. Ad-ditionally a hotline was set up for residents and festival attendees to ask questions or voice complaints. Over the weekend nine noise complaints were received compared to hundreds of complaints following last year’s festival. Most of the calls received on the hotline were general inquiries regarding the festival. Additionally community members commented that festival attendees were diligent about following the events “Leave No Trace” principles.

Transportation was an issue at the festival as parking in surrounding neighborhoods was allowed by permit only. A shuttle system was set up by event organizers to provide transportation to and from the festival but many complained about waiting in long lines for a ride.

Once people were inside the event, decibel limits and curfews had little impact on the overall festival experience. Fans were treated to three days of dubstep, house, indie pop, hip hop and electrofunk from artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Madeon, Ana Sia, Grammatik and Policia. Between sets were performances by Tahoe Fire Dancers and a big air exhibi-tion with some of Tahoe’s best local skiers and riders.

“Rob Gustiana organized it. He contacted me and said ‘We’re doing big air instead of rail jam would you like to do it and do you know anyone else who’d be interested?’” said Kyle Smaine, local skier in his junior year at Sierra Nevada College. “It’s cool to be able to introduce skiing and snowboarding and show off the local talent to a crowd who normally wouldn’t see it.”

Food and beverages were sold throughout the weekend from local businesses and ven-dors from across the country were selling clothing, jewelry and other festival souvenirs on site.

Jake Pollock

The bright colors and varied textures of fabrics used to create clothing that was as much art as apparel jumped out from the Luna Lobo Creations booth nestled between vendors at SnowGlobe Music Festival Dec. 29-31

in South Lake Tahoe. Luna Lobo Creations is a handmade clothing company based in South Lake Tahoe started by Melanie Ramirez and Tommy Wolff.

“We started less than a year ago with a cheap sewing machine and a few good ideas. When we started we never thought it would get this much support from fam-ily and friends,” said Wolff.

Fueled by positive feedback Ramirez and Wolff let their creativity flow; sourcing fabrics from all over the world the two entrepreneurs create one of a kind hoodies, vests, shirts and accessories featuring any combination of wild colors and patterns, landscapes and world culture. The team never starts a project with a plan, rather they let the creation unfold throughout the process, allowing whatever inspires them to flow into the piece.

SnowGlobe was Ramirez and Wolff’s first experience at a big event and business was good according to the team. Luna Lobo clothing seemed to be a popular choice among those seeking style and warmth in temperatures hovering in the single digits.

“It pushed us into the right direction and inspired us to vend at as many festivals as possible. Not only is it fun but a great opportunity to meet tons of awesome people from all over the country,” said Wolff.

In addition to vending at more festivals in the future, the team plans to open an online store at lunalobocreations.com. In the meantime they can be reached via Facebook at facebook.com/LunaLobocreations.

Heavy snow fell as crews worked to arrange the main stage for the next set. A central DJ stand was removed to make way for a drum kit, a violin, a mandolin and a smaller set up for the next DJ. The stage transformed from its modern technology driven appearance to something invoking feelings of

an ancient past, and then the band takes stage. Beats Antique is a unique mix of electronic music, live percussion, stringed instruments and sultry dancing

influenced by sounds from around the globe. The trio David Satori, Zoe Jakes and Sidecar Tommy came to-gether after Jakes was approached by Miles Copeland while touring with a dance company under his direction. Copeland was looking for a new sound to add to his world music label. Having worked with Satori and Sidecar Tommy separately on previous projects Jakes took the opportunity to produce an album together.

The music of Beats Antique is heavily shaped by their travels across the globe. Inspired by sounds derived from destinations across the US and as far as Bali, Indonesia and West Africa each song becomes an experi-ment in something new said Satori.

“I think for me personally it’s an overall thing whenever I travel I look for music whether it’s in the states or abroad so I’m always looking for something new,” said Sidecar Tommy. With three people bringing ideas to the table there is always three views to choose from.

The weather at SnowGlobe 2012 presented a new experience for all artists as each had to deal with playing in freezing temperatures on a stage covered in ice and snow, but each rose to the occasion in their own way.

“It was kind of a truncated show because of weather. It was really hard to play but overwhelmingly fun. Just the name of the festival itself resonated with me. The lights reflecting off the snow made it feel like we were in a snow globe and everyone was watching,” said Sidecar Tommy.

The group plans to spend the beginning of 2013 in the studio. After spending much of the last year touring they’re looking forward to making some new music. Currently they are conceptualizing a follow up album to their 2009 release Contraption Vol. 1. A sneak peek at their newest track is available online at beatsantique.com/blog.

Courtesy of Juna Lobo

Jake Pollock

THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2013 www.snceagleseye.com 5FEATURE

With temperatures dipping well below freezing and a fresh blanket of snow falling from the sky, warm, stylish and affordable winter clothing was a hot commodity at SnowGlobe 2012 and Unkooth

Youth provided. Founded by brothers Zac and George Warren from South Lake Tahoe Unkooth Youth provides handmade sweatshirts with snowboard culture in mind. It started when George designed a tall sweatshirt for himself.

“I made him make me one,” said Zac. “More people wanted them so we start-ed selling them off racks in the parking lot and it progressed from there.”

Today the brothers sell their sweatshirts in their family owned smoke shop, The Spot located in South Lake Tahoe. The Unkooth Youth line has grown to include t-shirts, bandanas, sunglasses and beanies with snowboarding as the main inspiration. In addition to Unkooth Youth clothing The Spot also carries hats, shirts and accessories from a number of other companies as well as locally blown glass smoking pieces

This is the second year the brothers have taken Unkooth Youth to SnowGlobe. The booth seemed consistently busy with friends and locals stopping in to say hello as well as unprepared festival goers seeking affordable hats, gloves, socks and custom sweatshirts to protect themselves against winter weather.

“It’s always a fun time, lots of people and good music I guess. We’ll probably be there again next year if it happens. It’s kind of an excuse to do something else,” said Zac.

To check out Unkooth Youth stop by The Spot at 2318 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

Heavy snow fell as crews worked to arrange the main stage for the next set. A central DJ stand was removed to make way for a drum kit, a violin, a mandolin and a smaller set up for the next DJ. The stage transformed from its modern technology driven appearance to something invoking feelings of

an ancient past, and then the band takes stage. Beats Antique is a unique mix of electronic music, live percussion, stringed instruments and sultry dancing

influenced by sounds from around the globe. The trio David Satori, Zoe Jakes and Sidecar Tommy came to-gether after Jakes was approached by Miles Copeland while touring with a dance company under his direction. Copeland was looking for a new sound to add to his world music label. Having worked with Satori and Sidecar Tommy separately on previous projects Jakes took the opportunity to produce an album together.

The music of Beats Antique is heavily shaped by their travels across the globe. Inspired by sounds derived from destinations across the US and as far as Bali, Indonesia and West Africa each song becomes an experi-ment in something new said Satori.

“I think for me personally it’s an overall thing whenever I travel I look for music whether it’s in the states or abroad so I’m always looking for something new,” said Sidecar Tommy. With three people bringing ideas to the table there is always three views to choose from.

The weather at SnowGlobe 2012 presented a new experience for all artists as each had to deal with playing in freezing temperatures on a stage covered in ice and snow, but each rose to the occasion in their own way.

“It was kind of a truncated show because of weather. It was really hard to play but overwhelmingly fun. Just the name of the festival itself resonated with me. The lights reflecting off the snow made it feel like we were in a snow globe and everyone was watching,” said Sidecar Tommy.

The group plans to spend the beginning of 2013 in the studio. After spending much of the last year touring they’re looking forward to making some new music. Currently they are conceptualizing a follow up album to their 2009 release Contraption Vol. 1. A sneak peek at their newest track is available online at beatsantique.com/blog. Jake Pollock

Jake Pollock

Jake Pollock

WORDS BY JENN SHERIDANManaging Editor

Jake Pollock

Festival goers patiently wait in the blistering cold for Wiz Kahlifa, final act, on the first night of the three day festival.

SEE OUR DAY BY DAY RECAP OF SNOWGLOBE 2012 AT SNCEAGLESEYE.COM

THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2013Eagle’s Eye 6 SPORTS

COURTESY OF ALDEN SPENCEREVOLUTION TOUR participant, Junior Alden Spence, poses for a quick picture inbetween runs during the Jan. 12-19 competition at Northstar California Resort.

The Sierra Nevada College Ski and Snowboard teams are a prestigious bunch of snow sliders, leaving no collegiate title left behind. In its third season of competi-tion, the Freestyle Ski team has shown it-self as a major force in the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA). Last year, the women’s Free-style Ski team won titles in halfpipe, slope-style, and the overall combined title. But in a discipline with “free” in it’s name, a discipline that can trace it’s roots back to “HotDogging” in the ‘70s and ‘80s, how does the Freestyle Team balance fun with collegiate domination?

“We go out there and have fun, that’s how we progress. It never feels like we’re training,” said Sophomore Katie Souza, who brought home the 2012 USCSA Na-tional Title for women’s halfpipe. “There’s no pressure, we all have a blast.”

SNC’s Freestyle Ski Team has 10 mem-bers composed of three women and seven men. Souza said everyone is on the same page when it comes to training and work-ing hard with a positive attitude.

“Having fun with friends and pushing each other keeps me motivated,” said Ju-nior Alden Spence, SNC Freestyle team member.

According to Freestyle Team Coach Jon Cherry, official training for the Freestyle Team was optional over winter break, but many athletes were still at Squaw Val-ley USA and Northstar California Resort taking advantage of the great conditions. Those who traveled home over break met up with old friends and ski teams to keep the training going. Some athletes partici-pated in the U.S. Revolution Tour, a com-petition put on by the U.S. Ski and Snow-board Association (USSA).

“I saw many of the athletes skiing five days a week getting prepared for the Revo-lution Tour.” said Cherry.

The SNC team primarily competes in the USCSA series, but many of the athletes also choose to compete in events like the Revolution Tour. The first stop of the tour took place Jan. 12-19 at Northstar.

At the Rev Tour, SNC Freestyle demon-strated their sunny dispositions. For most athletes, the results didn’t come together on paper, but everyone showed very im-pressive skiing. Souza, known to special-ize in halfpipe skiing, claimed a sixth place in slopestyle with smooth 360s and a giant 180.

Sophomore Rebecca Roberts, last year’s USCSA National Slopestyle champion was one to watch, floating huge 720s. Unfortu-nately Roberts slid out on a box and was unable to to get on the podium. Cherry was keeping it fun at the top of the course, distributing gummy bears to his athletes, a long standing ski coaching tradition.

To catch a glimpse of SNC’s Freestyle Athletes in action, go cheer them on at one of their competitions. Ski teams will be competing two weekends in a row on Feb. 2-3 and Feb. 9-10 at Diamond Peak. For a full list of Freestyle competitions see http://www.sierranevada.edu/athletics/eagles-freestyle-skiing/schedule/

FREESTYLE VIDSSNC Junior and Freestyle member

Jason Arens, along with Alden Spen-ce, recently put out a ski edit with the Good Enough crew. The edit can be found in the top rated section of Newschoolers.com, with over 3,000 views, under the title “Good Enough-Season Three-Episode Two-You Into Fitness.”

BY DREW FISCHERStaff Reporter

Keeping freestyle fun,the SNC Freestyle team

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PATRICK HOEPPNER

“Art doesn’t transform. It just plain forms”

What an exceptionally strong year for movies this was; with many top directors taking on

projects many thought would be impos-sible. Whether it was the heart-pounding search for Osama Bin Laden in “Zero Dark Thirty” directed by Katherine Bigelow, or the passionately insightful look at high school in “Perks of Being a Wallflower” directed by Stephen Chbosky, there was a lot to choose from and savor. Though there were many films I clearly liked this year, I was able to trim the list down to the top three I enjoyed the most.

“Life of Pi” directed by Ang Lee, is an exhilarating adventure chock full of mas-terful visual moments. It is my favorite film of the year as it has a strong meaning-ful message and images that stay in mind. Following Piscine Patel (Suraj Sharma) known as Pi, who becomes separated from his family during a raging storm. He finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with only a tiger, and will not see civilization for 227 days. Using the 3-D technology to its strengths, Lee creates a realistic acting tiger that helps create a more believable conflict. I recommend seeing this film in theaters, and yes the 3-D is absolutely nec-essary and effective.

“Silver Linings Playbook” directed by David O. Russell, is a dark romantic com-edy directed at frantic speeds. This film benefits in providing a useful view of men-tal illness, with characters that are realisti-cally flawed. The film follows Pat Salitano (Bradley Cooper), a certified bi-polar who attempts to get back together with his wife Nicky after his release from a mental hos-pital. He eventually meets Tiffany (Jen-nifer Lawrence), someone just as messed up as he is. It becomes apparent that they need each other. In my opinion this film has the best script and cast of the year. I recommend this brave and humorous film, having two lead performances you don’t

want to miss.

“Django Unchained” directed by Quen-tin Tarantino, is a brutally entertaining western that takes an unflinching look at the realities of slavery. It follows Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave who is freed by the smooth talking bounty hunter Dr. King Shultz (Christoph Waltz). They eventu-ally go on a journey to free Django’s wife from a plantation in the Antebellum South. Packed with Tarantino’s act for generous dialogue and larger than life characters, this is a surprisingly enjoyable ride that is in the vein of “Blazing Saddles” by Mel Brooks. This is a shockingly good time at the movies, full of audacious style and

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The night was filled with emotion. The audience composed of students, faculty and community members cried tears of joy to tears of sorrow, as Kelle Groom read from her memoir “Tears of Sorrow.”

As the hectic first week of classes came to a close, Sierra Nevada College’s English program kicked off the spring semester with Groom, the first speaker in the Writ-ers in the Woods series. Groom, who is currently serving as SNC’s distinguished writer in residence, read from her memoir, “I wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl,” at 7 p.m. on Friday Jan. 25 in SNC’s Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences build-ing.

“SNC’s English program brings well known poets and writers from all over the country for readings and book signings in intimate settings where audience members are able to meet and exchange ideas with guest writers as part of the Writers in the Woods series,” according to the SNC web-site.

Though Groom was originally sched-uled to speak during the fall semester, due to weather, Groom’s reading was re-scheduled, and the distinguished writer in residence kicked off the new year and the spring semester line-up of the Writers in the Woods series.

Though Groom proclaimed she was feel-ing under the weather, the audience seemed unaffected. Groom drew in the audience as she read, and every eye in the room was focused on her as her words came to life.

“There was really intense imagery,” said Senior Molly Allen. “I appreciated how raw and truthful she was.”

From laughter and smiles, to sadness and tears, Groom sent the audience on an emo-tional rollercoaster, provoking an array of reactions from the audience.

“Her writing really struck me in both her style and content,” said Senior Cait-lin Khoury. “I wish I would have read the memoir and learned about her sooner, see-ing as she is my teacher.”

In becoming the 2012-2013 writer in residence, Groom explained that she heard about the position from the Director of the MFA in Creative Writing, Brian Turner. As things fell into place, Groom was offered the position and started her journey at SNC in the Fall 2012 semester.

As SNC’s distinguished writer in resi-dence, Groom uses her knowledge and ex-perience to teach students at SNC.

“Reading is important,” said Groom. “You have to read as much as you write.”

As a writer who has received critical ac-claim, from her own experience, Groom is able to give aspiring student writers ad-vice.

“Join a group of writers,” said Groom. “By joining a group of writers, you are able to receive feedback and make a con-nection with other writers.”

Many students are taking full advantage of having an accomplished and distin-guished writer as their teacher at SNC.

“It is such a treat to have so many ac-complished teachers involved at SNC,” said Khoury. “It needs to be a more popu-

lar trend to take advantage of them.”Not only are the students learning from

Groom, but Groom is learning from the students.

“The students are my favorite part of teaching,” said Groom. “There is such a variety of different writers. I teach Intro to Advanced English classes at the Under-graduate level and also teach in the Low Residency MFA program. It has been ex-citing to encounter such strong work.”

Students will have the opportunity to learn from other distinguished writers, who will be speaking on campus this semester as part of the Writers in the Woods series. The visiting writers will be reading from their latest work, followed by a workshop that is free to students that can be taken for credit, said the SNC website.

Tracy Ross, an award winning journalist and editor of Backpacker Magazine is the

next visiting writer coming to SNC as part of the Writers in the Woods series. Unlike past speakers, Ross will be teaching the workshop, from 2-5 p.m. on Friday Feb. 8, and speaking later that evening from 7-9 p.m.

Writers in the Woods with Kelle Groom

Readthe rest of my movie reviews at:patscrap.word-press.com

BY NIKKA CAMPORA Staff Reporter

• Feb. 8: Tracy Ross

• Feb. 15 -16: Laura Wetherington

• March 29 - 30: Laura McCollough

• April 27: Patricia Smith

WRITERS IN THE WOODS

Nikka CamporaWriter Kelle Groom signs a book for a fan, as she hosted the Jan. 25 Writers In the Woods workshop at Sierra Nevada College.

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