10.8.12Vol. 28 #3

ReviewNews // Events // Student Life

WHAT’S WITH THE CHICKEN?See OUTBACK, pg. 4

The Head and the Heart, pg. 8

EXPLORE THE NORTHWEST See EXCURSIONS, pg. 6

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Megan ThompsonSpencer PedersonCade SchmidtNick MarkmanLauren PraterLauren SimmonsKylie WadeTodd Wells

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NEWS

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STUDENT LIFE

FEATURES

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ADAPTING TO COLLEGENew students talk about adapting to a new life

POP MUSICPopular band The Head and The Heart come back to Bellingham to a sold-out show

EVENTS CALENDARSee what’s happening around Bellingham

OUTDOORSOutdoor Center offers excursions throughout the quarter

GO OUTBACKExplore the Outback Farm’s past and present

The smallest rooster in the coop takes a try, and fails, at crowing at the Outback Farm on Oct. 4

Photo by Cade Schmidt// AS Review

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NEWS

EVENTS

STUDENT LIFE

FEATURES

College. Webster’s Dictionary describes it as an “educational institution or establishment,” whereas new students may describe it as the most incredible, yet confusing experience of their lives thus far. At first, college is a psychological marathon for the brain until it can physically and emotionally figure out what exactly is going on.

Adapting to college for a freshman or first-time college students can be be incredibly difficult, but re-ally how difficult is it? Freshmen who leave home are thrown into an unfamiliar place and forced to adapt to living on their own. It’s a difficult experience for most people.

“I was worried I wouldn’t fit in,” freshman Siri Rigsby said. “I was afraid everyone would think I was dumb and would hate me.”

This reaction is natural for many students first encounter with college (or any new situation for that matter). The human brain naturally craves acceptance. For some students, making friends and fitting in isn’t as hard as it is for others, but when you add the other aspects of higher education to the equation, things can seem intimidating.

“I was most nervous about falling behind in my classes,” said freshman Dallas Roberts. “I procrastinate a lot.”

No matter the fear, every freshman walks onto cam-pus with dozens of unanswered questions and what-ifs pouring anxiously from their heads.

“Freshmen try to impress each other to kind of set a tone for who they want to be,” senior Branden Griffith said. “Once they start feeling the pressure of classwork, I think they will start caring a lot less about who they are trying to be, and will naturally figure out what works best for them.”

Freshmen, don’t stress. This transitioning experi-ence is new to every single new student walking the campus alongside you. You are not alone. Although right now the whole college thing may seem over-whelming, it gets better. Already two weeks of school have come and gone, and the vibe on campus has changed from an anxious, uptight circus to a more easy-flowing atmosphere.

As the first few weeks of college slowly fade away behind us, the fears of new students start to slowly melt away. As everyone begins to find their routine and what works best for them, the school year will actually begin to take flight and freshman year will end up not so scary after all.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF

FRESHMEN ADAPTATIONS

Lauren Prater • AS Review

This year's Ice Cream Social scoopers (from left) Jordan Deal, Daniel Espinoza-Gonzalez and Laura Del Villar-Fox scooped Mallard's ice cream for attendees of the first Resource and Outreach Programs event of the year on Oct. 4. Photos by Cade sChmidt // as Review

ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIALQUEER RESOURCE CENTER’S

Former coordinator of the AS Queer Resource Center, senior Jordan Deal, scoops Mallard's strawberry ice.

Junior Kendall Kochmer makes a button using magazine clippers.

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NORTHWEST ADVENTURESOutdoor Center offers outdoor excursions

Todd Wells • AS Review

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Western’s Outdoor Center is dedicated to getting students outdoors, and this fall their excursions are bet-ter than ever. Over the course of the year the Outdoor Center will be promoting their excursions under two dif-ferent categories: single-day outings and overnight trips. From afternoon rock climbing adventures on Mt. Erie to sunset sea kayaking trips in Bellingham Bay, the single day excursions offer a quick and exciting getaway for all students. Single day trips are great for students with little or no outdoor experience and who want to familiarize themselves with the greater Bellingham area. The over-

night options, including backpacking trips in the North Cascades and weekend surfing retreats in British Co-lumbia, provide students with a more thorough outdoor

experience. No previous experience is necessary for any of the overnight excursions, just come prepared for a full weekend of action packed fun.

Anne Williams, a participant in the Outdoor Center’s Western Outdoor Orientation Trips, came away from her excursion with new friends and fresh experiences. WOOT! is a 6 day excursion that the Outdoor Center offers to incoming Freshman at the beginning of each Fall term. Anne signed up because she wanted to get to know people who like the outdoors. During her back-

packing trip through the Chuckanut Mountains, she recalls jumping into lakes after longer days and sharing stories around the campfire every evening. “It’s easier to connect with people without the everyday distractions,” she said. Anne plans on participating in more excursions this fall and is looking forward to skiing for her first time at Mount Baker.

Whether students want to learn more about Belling-ham’s outdoor recreation or are simply looking for an escape into the wilderness, Western’s Outdoor Center Excursions are perfect for you. Learn more about Fall Excursions and other activities by visiting the Outdoor Center at VU 150 in the bottom floor of the Viking Union or by visiting their website as.wwu.edu/outdoor.

Bellingham is known for its bustling college campus, its friendly residents and, perhaps most of all, its access to some of the world’s best sea kayaking, rock climbing and hiking. Every year thousands of tour-ists travel from all over the world to hike in the Chuckanuts, backpack through the Cascades and paddle around the San Juan Islands. Luckily, these amazing wonderlands are right here in Western’s own backyard.

SINGLE DAYSunset Sea Kayaking - $20

October 10 and 15Students can participate in Sunset Sea Kayaking tours in Bellingham Bay.

Starting at 4:00 p.m. in the Marine Park, students will paddle south along the spectacular Chuckanut shoreline to Larrabee State Park.

Rock Climbing Mount Erie - $45October 13

Join in for a daylong rock-climbing trip at Mount Erie. Learn the basics of rock climbing on mild features or advance your skills on more difficult routes.

Hike the Chuckanut Mountain Range - $5November 3

Take a day hike through the Chuckanut Mountains. Just minutes from Western’s campus, this hike will be a great opportunity for students to

explore one of Bellingham’s afternoon delights.

OVERNIGHTSurfing trip to Tofino, British Colombia - $100

October 12-14A surfing excursion to Tofino, British Columbia offers help for students to

learn to surf with professional instructors, explore the beautiful town of To-fino, or even participate in the Queen of The Peak Tofino Surf Contest.

Rock Climbing North Twin Sister Peak - $70October 20-21

With this trip, students have the opportunity to climb the 6,600-foot North Twin Sister Peak. Students will mountain bike through the Mount Baker

National Forest to the base of the mountain, then have the option to attempt the summit.

Mountaineering for beginners: North Cascades - $90November 10-12

This trip allows students to familiarize themselves with the beautiful North Cas-cades mountain range. In a classroom made up of ancient glaciers and towering peaks you will acquire knowledge on basic mountaineering and alpine camping.

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NORTHWEST ADVENTURESOutdoor Center offers outdoor excursions

Todd Wells • AS Review

EVENTS CALENDAR

L ve!MuSiC Monday

Capitalism in Crisis and the Socialist Alternativew/ speaker Sebastian Kugler

Ghosts I’ve Met w/ Great Pacific (Indie/Folk Rock)

Auditions: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Ski Movie Premier:“Choose Youre Adventure”

Artisan NW Market

Energy Independece Presentation w/ Speaker Dan Kammen

Documentary film/panel: Occupied Cascadia

Cabin Tavern

Where: CF 120

Where: Underground Coffee HouseWhere: VU 464

Where: Backcountry Essentials

Where: Depot Market Square

Where: Bellingham High School Auditorium

Where: Miller Hall 152

For more events and info. go to as.wwu.edu/events

When: 7-9 p.m.

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When: 7-9 p.m.

When: 8 p.m.When: 6 p.m.

When: 8 p.m.

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Price: Free

Boundary Bay Brewery

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Wild Buffalo

Walking Stick for the Giant

Karaokew/ Amy G

Urarider, Lord Dog,Bright Weapons

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Tom Waits

Soul Nightw/ DJ Yogoman

Fred Eaglesmith’sTraveling Steam Show

ElectricityCD Release Kelly Joe Phelps Hardcoretet,

Rippin ChickenOpen Mic Night

Revenge of the 90’s

Break Science & Michal menert, DJ Booger

JP Falcon,local bands

Satya Sena, Kodiak, Pinkzilla

Sonido AcuarioThe Blessed

Coast

TKP PresentsMEGA-RAN

WOMP(Dubstep)

Hackensaw Boys, Buster Blue

The Head and the Heart The Maldives, Wyatt Parks,The Mute Choir

Pickwick,Learning Team Square dancing

w/ Lucas Hicks

Glow

The Shakedown

Green Frog

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Wednesday, Oct. 10Monday, Oct. 8

Saturday, Oct. 13

Sunday, Oct. 14

Thursday, Oct. 11

Friday, Oct. 12

Tuesday, Oct. 9

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THE HEAD AND THE HEARTSelling out... in a good way

Lauren Prater • AS Review

Poster by elliot snyder // As Publicity center

Originating in the Pacific Northwest, The Head and the Heart have been producing

harmonic, yet danceable music since the summer of 2009. The band met during open-mic nights in a small downtown Seattle tavern. Little did they know, their small act would soon lead to national recognition.

Two years ago The Head and The Heart made an appearance at Western, and the show was booked to capacity in the Performing Arts Center. Because of the show’s success, The Head and the Heart are returning to campus.

This time, the band returns with opening acts Bryan John Appleby and Curtains for You on Octo-ber 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Viking Union Multi-Pur-pose Room for another sold-out show, starting off Associated Students Production Pop Music’s year.

After the success of the last The Head and the Heart performance, ASP Pop Music Coordinator Megan Housekeeper knew the band would once again be a hit, she said. After conducting a campus-wide survey to see what students wanted, The Head and the Heart had a significant amount of requests.

“It was a mix of student interest and artist buzz,” Housekeeper said. “We knew we had to jump on the opportunity.”

The band is made up of six musicians. Members include vocalists Josiah Johnson, Jonathan Russell and Charity Rose Thielen with Kenny Hensley on the keyboard, Chris Zasche on the bass and Tyler Williams on the drums. Originating from towns all across the country, the members first met in that small Seattle tavern.

The band’s sound is often placed in the alterna-tive music genre with a folk twist.

“The music makes me feel free,” Western stu-dent Elenore Clarke said. “The best part about their music is the lyrics though, they have a lot of mean-ing, and that’s why I enjoy listening to them.”

With just four years of experience performing as The Head and the Heart, the band has been able to carve their name into the Northwest music scene, joining other recognizable names such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Band of Horses.

As a relatively young band, music fans can expect to hear and see the name The Head and the Heart on radio stations and lineup posters for years to come.

Four years ago, The Head and The Heart wasn’t even a name and now it seems to be a phrase that is well known in the Pacific Northwest and even more so at Western.

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