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Volume 115 | Issue 32 | Thursday, March 13, 2014

Pros and woes ofSt. Patrick’s DayPros and woes ofSt. Patrick’s Day

While some students gear up for a night of partying, others try to avoid the holiday completely.The Round Up

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WEEKEND GUIDE

Volume 115 | Issue 32 | March 13, 2014

AdministrationExecutive Director

Alexandra Von Wol�

Director of FinanceMichelle Tejeda

Administrative AssistantsTatiana Miyazaki

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Jesca Cervantes

News EditorBethany Blundell

Sports EditorLewis Harry

Culture EditorShaless Robinson

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 Did you wear green today?

SPECIAL

by Anthony Albidrez Sta� Writer

There is a presumption that the Irish car bomb descended from Ireland, but in all reality the popular drink is a com-pletely American creation, except for the Irish branded alcohol.

The drink also has a negative reputa-tion in Ireland because the Irish Repub-lic used car bombs in the 1998 Omagh bombing during what is known as the Troubles: a bloody territorial dispute in Northern Ireland.

According to BBC, 29 people were killed and 220 people were injured in the attack. The attack is the result of Irish of-fense of the name of the drink.

The drink traditionally contains three-fourths pint Guinness Stout, a half-shot

of Bailey’s Irish Cream and a half-shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey.

The half-shots of Bailey’s and Jameson are combined into one shot, and the shot along with the shot glass are dropped into the Guinness. The drinker must quickly drink the concoction before the whiskey curdles the cream.

According to irishcarbomb.com, Charles Burke Cronin Oat created the Irish Car Bomb in 1979 in Wilson’s Sa-loon, Norwich, Conn., on Saint Patrick’s Day. Oat coined the name “Irish Car Bomb” after he dropped his shot of Bai-ley’s and whiskey in his half-finished glass of Guinness and said “bombs away.”

Irishcarbomb.com provides some interesting alternatives to the Irish car bomb.

• 3/4 pint Guinness Stout• 1/2 shot Bailey’s Irish Cream• 1/2 shot Jameson Irish WhiskeyDirections: Add the Bailey’s and Jameson to a shot glass, layering the Bailey’s on the bottom. Pour the Guin-ness into a pint glass or beer mug 3/4 of the way full and let settle. Drop the shot glass into the Guinness and chug.

• 1/2 oz Old Crow Bourbon Whiskey• 1/2 oz butterscotch schnapps• 15 oz Pabst lagerDirections: Done just like an Irish Car Bomb, pour the whiskey on top of the schnapps in a shot glass and drop it into a pint of Pabst beer.

• 3/4 oz Kahlua Co� ee Liqueur• 1 tsp Bailey’s Irish Cream• 1 tsp Jameson Irish Whiskey• 1/2 pint Guinness StoutDirections: Pour Kahlua co� ee liqueur into a shot glass. Top with Bailey’s Irish Cream and Jameson Whiskey. Drop the shot glass into a half-pint of Guinness and consume immediately.

• 3/4 pint Molson beer• 1/2 oz Canadian Club Whiskey• 1/2 oz maple syrup dropped into the beer

(usually the syrup is microwaved � rst to make it less viscous)

Directions: Drink it however you like; Canadians are not picky.

• 1 can Beer• 1 shot Jack DanielsDirections: Pour beer into glass, drop in shot of Jack.

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Jameson to a shot glass, layering the Bailey’s on the bottom. Pour the Guin-ness into a pint glass or beer mug 3/4 of the way full and let settle. Drop the shot glass into the Guinness and chug.

1/2 oz Old Crow Bourbon Whiskey

Done just like an Irish Car Bomb, pour the whiskey on top of the schnapps in a shot glass and drop it into a pint of Pabst beer.

Pour Kahlua co� ee liqueur into a shot glass. Top with Bailey’s Irish Cream and Jameson Whiskey. Drop the shot glass into a half-pint of Guinness and consume immediately.

1/2 oz maple syrup dropped into the beer (usually the syrup is microwaved � rst to make

Drink it however you like; Canadians are

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Irish history makes its mark in American culture

The Irish Car Bomb

by Cristina SolisSta� Writer

Shamrocks, leprechauns and pots of gold are only a few things that come to mind when St. Patrick’s Day and the country of Ireland is brought up.

Shamrocks are known to be lucky, but it turns out that is only a myth.

Theshamrock is one of several three-leaf plants such as Wood Sorrel or White and Yellow Clover.

According to National Geographic, the honored Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, used the three leaves of the shamrock to ex-plain the holy trinity. People in 18th Cen-tury Ireland started wearing these plants to signify their Irish Christian pride on March 17, which was the date St. Patrick died in 461 A.D. This tradition evolved into the popular St. Patrick’s Day custom of people wearing green clothing.

Irish folklore about the leprechaun has

been passed down for thousands of years. According to Live Science, people who were lucky enough to capture a leprechaun could exchange his freedom for treasure. In the heart of Dublin lies the National Leprechaun Museum for the purpose of taking people deep into Irish and Celtic culture.

The National Leprechaun Museum expe-rience is divided into 12 chapters of reflec-tions of Irish mythology and recreations of adventures typically associated with lepre-chauns.

The feast of St. Patrick in Ireland was a day where an Irish Catholic could chug down a few beers before giving up their vices as pen-ance for Easter. One common stereotype applied to the Irish is how they drink all the time. In reality, Ireland ranks No. 4 behind the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany in a 2010 list of world’s biggest consumers of beer from the Kirin Holdings Company.

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FEATURE

THE ARTof drinkingLocal pub hosts party, advises to stay safe on holidayby Brynn Herndon & Chris BrillianteSta� Writers

Neal Butler,who recently moved to the United States from Dublin, Ireland, said he thinks St. Patrick’s Day is just an excuse for people to get drunk and be stupid. He is among many students who believe this, but the day is still marked with huge parties.

“It’s worse in Ireland because the drinking age is 18, while here it’s 21,” Butler said.

St. Patrick’s Day, which is the Irish holiday honoring the saint responsible for bringing Christianity to ancient Ireland, has long been associated with green beer, drinking songs and four-leaf clovers.

New Mexico State University students have many events to choose from to celebrate the holiday; among them is the party at Dublin’s Street Pub March 15.

Butler said he had no plans to celebrate the holiday and hasn’t celebrated it in years. He also said since it’s on a Monday he will be working.

Dublin’s Street Pub, who will host the event, has precautions in place to make sure everyone is safe.

Richard, a manager at the restaurant who requested his last name not be used, said the staff at Dublin’s monitors each guest at the event. Richard said taxis will be on standby so no one has to drive home drunk.

“Our staff watches intoxication levels and can cut people off,” Richard said. “Basically we just make sure nobody’s too drunk and everyone’s having a good time.”

There are other things NMSU students can do to make sure they are safe. One of the things is make sure they have a designated driver. Maria Cortez, a senior agricultural science major, said she usually takes that role when her friends go out drinking.

“I don’t mind doing it and some bars will give you free sodas,” Cortez said.Students can also use Crimson Cab or Crimson Coach, free transportation

services offered through the Associated Students of NMSU.Students should also be on the lookout to prevent alcohol poisoning, which

is one of the leading causes of alcohol related deaths, according to colleg-edrinkingprevention.com. Some of the symptoms to watch for include vomit-ing, slowed mental process, slurring, confusion and fewer than eight breaths per minute.

If someone passes out, it is recommended they be laid on their side and in the fetal position so they do not choke on their vomit and call 911 immedi-ately. The website recommends not placing the individual in the shower as the cold water may send them into shock.

Mateo Ulibar, an exchange student from El Salvador, said he is looking forward to the holiday, even though he isn’t Irish.

“A lot of people are talking about it, and I really can’t wait to party,” he said.Ulibar said he and his friends have plans to hang out at a friend’s house and

drink there so none of them have to drive home. While students cannot be arrested for being drunk in public, according to

New Mexico law, they should still be cautious and respectful of law enforce-ment.

“However, people who are intoxicated and commit other crimes may still be prosecuted and convicted, and under state law, driving or operating other machinery while intoxicated is a crime and people who are intoxicated can be taken into protective custody and, if they commit crimes while intoxicated, can be convicted of these crimes,” according to the Criminal Defense Jour-nal.

Students should be sure they use their common sense and trust their instincts. Hayden Scrubs, a freshman, said she hopes people follow their best judgment.

“If I have a bad feeling about a party or a situation, I leave,” she said. “It’s not worth getting in trouble or getting hurt because you wanted to stay and get more drunk.”

The event at Dublin’s, 1745 E. University Ave., will include live music, food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased at Dublin’s prior to the event and can also be bought at the door.

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OPINION/CULTURE

By Filiberto PerezStaff Writer

The revolutions in Ukraine and Ven-ezuela have captivated the world leaving many to wonder what will happen next.

The United States recently gave $1 billion dollars in aide to the crisis in Ukraine.

It makes no sense that this agreement happened because our country is in dire need of helping our own people.

The United States has a habit of be-ing big brother to other countries.

Russia’s military involvement in Ukraine has left world leaders anxious. President Obama has issued many warnings that military action in Ukraine by Russia is a mistake.

All of this upheaval is happening in a crucial time in history. History has been the teaching guide many have chosen to ignore.

It seems the world is coming undone by the seams, but change is good.

Something must be done in order to maintain peace within these countries having revolutions.

As history has shown, revolutions have brought about swift change in the

countries rebelling against their govern-ments.

No one can fathom another world war, especially in the 21st century, but these revolutions are showing that op-pression cannot beat the concept of hu-man rights.

Everyone has the right to live and be happy.

When there is hopelessness, people rebel.

The people in Ukraine and Venezu-ela who have lived with corruption have shown they will not stand it.

We live in unsure times, and each de-cision will need careful calculation.

The revolution in Ukraine will be the tipping point in the next couple of months.

Russia is playing with a deadly hand, and it is making other countries nervous to the point bad decisions might be made.

Pay close attention to these revolu-tions going on in Ukraine and Venezu-ela.

Also remember the revolution going on in Egypt.

The future may look bleak, but we must remain hopeful.

OPINION

Revolution calls for attention

by Maria HarrisStaff Writer

In 2009, a New Mexican horse named “Mine That Bird” beat the odds 50 to 1 by winning the Kentucky Derby and cre-ated a unique success for the state.

Jim Williams, director of “Dances with Wolves,” “Head Above Water” and “Mr. Brooks,” watched the race in amazement and saw the New Mexican racehorse do what no one thought he could.

Williams knew immediately there had to be a bigger story behind the event. He realized he wanted to make a film about the legendary moment in race history and got in contact with the owners of the horse.

The co-owners of the horse were ex-cited at the prospect of turning the story into a film. Williams originally planned on only directing the film but early into the process decided to write it with Faith Conroy.

The story of Mine That Bird is some-times referred to as the greatest 2 minutes

in sports history. It began in 1998 when Chip Woolley and Mark Allen met.

Woolley and Allen are what Williams calls real cowboys, which is one of the reasons he was so eager to make the film.

“I knew that this story really smelled of authenticity, more than most horse mov-ies,” Williams said. “This story is unique because the characters are raw and they’re real.”

The two cowboys reunited 10 years later when Woolley contacted Allen after hearing his name in an advertisement re-garding a horse auction.

Woolley was later sent to Canada as Allen’s trainer to look at a horse named Mine That Bird. Immediately impressed by the amazing speed of the horse, Wool-ley convinced Allen to buy the horse. However, even after enlisting the help of veterinarian “Doc” Blanchard and exer-cise rider Alex, Mine That Bird lost race after race.

The movie follows the oddball team of misfits as they attempt to turn Mine That Bird into a winning racehorse.

In order to make the film as authentic

as possible, Williams filmed everything in New Mexico exceptw for the Kentucky Derby. Williams has filmed in New Mex-ico for multiple films before and said he thoroughly enjoyed filming here again.

The world premiere will be held at the KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque on March 19. The film will show in theaters in New Mexico on March 21.

The cast of “50 to 1” will tour through seven states conducting meet and greets where they will hold question and answer sessions and sign posters.

One of these meet and greets will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cineport 10 in Las Cruces. Five cast members will be there after a showing of the movie to meet people, answer questions and sign merchandise.

Williams says he is happy to be able to make a movie that pays homage to New Mexico and hopes many New Mexicans will watch the movie.

“New Mexico has a movie all to itself now,” he said. “This is something to be really proud about because New Mexico is truly a great state.”

‘50 to 1’ pays homage to New Mexico

The “50 to 1” cast is touring through seven states to conduct meet and greets where they will sign posters and answer questions about the film. The cast will be in Las Cruces Satur-day to meet locals. Those who are interested can attend the movie screening at the Cineport 10. The meet and great will be held at 3:30 p.m. photo courtesy of “50 to 1” PR

CULTURE

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by Kyla HollisterSta� Writer

It’s not always necessary but students can (and want to) look fashion forward when they’re hitting the gym.

Ditching the over sized T-shirt and bas-ketball shorts can be beneficial to your style

and your work out. Some gym clothing have special benefits such as remaining dry while sweating.

We found this student outside of our Stu-dent Union wearing gym clothes that looked runway ready. Her stylish choices show that she’s no stranger to the gym.

Q&AQ: What are you wearing today?A: Nike spandex, Nike Free Run shoes, Victoria Secret sports bra and a Hollister Co. loose fitting tank top.

Q: Where do you fi nd fashion inspiration? A: I really like Nike Fitness brands. I also follow a lot of fitness accounts on Insta-gram. And I also find inspiration just by going to the gym.

Q: How would you describe your personal fi tness style? A: Really girly and tight fitting.

Q: Are there any trends you’re wanting to try this season, fi tness or otherwise? A: Not so much trends, but I do look for new styles in fitness fashion such as in shoes and spandex. I’ve kind of gotten a little more risky with my span-dex. I’ve been going for spandex prints.

Q: Where are your favorite places to shop for fi tness fashion? A: Nike and I really like Victoria Secret’s fitness line.

Q: If you had to wear one brand or designer for the rest of your life, who would you wear and why? A: For everyday wear, I’d wear BCBG or Michael Kors all the time because I just love them. For fitness I’d probably wear Nike for the rest of my life because I equally love it.

Q: : If you could trade closets with anyone, who would it be and why? A: Probably my boyfriend because he has more shoes than anyone I’ve ever met in my life. Well, if I was a man. Really, probably Sarah Jessica Parker because she’s so cute and little; she has the cutest clothes.

How-to: To achieve fitness fashion, you must first care about what you look like when going to the gym. Go the extra mile and put on a cute headband. Spend a few extra bucks on workout clothes that will benefit you in the long run, even if you’re just startingw. Colorful or printed tennis shoes are a good start. Pair with a contrasting spandex color. From there, play with your peak-a-boo sports bra/tank top combo. It’s all about patterns, colors and materials in the work out industry

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