Sunday, February 23, 2003 7:30pm MCARTHUR COURT with a special performance by the UNIVERSITY OF OREGON GOSPEL ENSEMBLE O I university of ore'gon CULTURAL FORUM presents An Evening with Maya . Angelou DeeU , ^ ry iCwzafor „ bStenM /*ctros r?*'/ author vH router n r4A % H c4- v. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW at the U of 0 Ticket Office and aft FASTIXX locations. Tickets may be purchased by phone through the Ticket Office (541)346-4363 or FASTIXX (800)992-8499 Class starts soon! February 17 Eugene Kaplan Center 720 E 13th Ave, Suite 204 Call us at 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit us online at kaptest.com today to enroll! *GMAT is the registered no cuLiuim Fomin/i presents AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON U.S. CONFLICT WITH IRAQ FEB. TUESDAY 4TH - FRIDAY 7TH IN THE EMU TUESDAY-THURSDAY : BEN LINDER ROOM. 11:30-1:00PM FRIDAY: METOLIUS + OWYHEE ROOMS. 11:30-1:00PM TOPICS: THE RHETORIC OF WAR POLITICS OF OIL IN IRAQ HOW MUSLIM STATES VIEW U.S. ACTION IN IRAQ INFLUENCE OF WAR IN IRAQ ON OTHER COUNTRIES JOURNALISTS’ RIGHTS IN COMBAT ZONES THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MIKHAEL ROMAIN: MROMAIN@GLADSTONE.UOREGON.EDU 346-0634 ( 1 : UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Power, art and the real world Book review Jacquelyn Lewis Pulse Editor Usually, when we see presidential candidates, business leaders or politi cal correspondents, they are flanked by public relations experts, primed to give a glossy, well-rehearsed speech. However, in Debra Trione’s “A Perfect World: Words and Paintings from Over 50 of America’s Most Powerful People,” readers see leaders such as Gary Bauer and Kathryn Fuller in a more candid light. We are also treated to their sadly lacking—yet endearing — art skills. Trione interviewed 53 of Ameri ca’s most influential public figures, — a myriad of stand-outs, ranging from Princeton professor and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman to former American Red Gross Presi dent and GEO Bernadine Healy — asking each to name two things they hoped would be true about the world in 50 years. Then she asked them to paint a picture of their ideal world. Trione compiled the art and words to create her 176-page book. She also included an introduction chron icling her experience as an inter viewer, including the laugh-out-loud moments when her left-brained sub jects were forced to paint. A flabber gasted Alan Simpson gasped, “This is appalling to me.” And, though most of the “paintings” appear as simple doodles or smeared scribbles, the art comes off as a repre WORLD sentation of the leaders’ softer sides. It is easy to despise politicians when they are vehemendy expressing their ide ologies. However, it becomes more dif ficult when viewing their kindergarten esque renderings of oceans and families. Trione also includes the cre ators’ explanations for their paintings. The only exception is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Presi dent and cofounder Ingrid Newkirk, who snuck out of the painting assign ment by creating a collage. Many of the interviewees spent more time talking about themselves instead of the world at large, but this is to be expected, as the perception of a “perfect world” is always — in evitably —intensely personal. Mosdy, the lists of areas needing improve ment were predictable; education, overpopulation, the environment and diversity were recurrent themes. Some of these “perfect worlds” would represent a nightmare for oth ers — Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz said, “I want to get rid of Courtesy spirituaism,” and 2000 U.S. presi dential candidate Gary Bauer hinted at abolishing abortion and elusively mentioned the submission of wives to their husbands. However, every answer is insightful. Notable entries were M.K. Ghandi Institute for Nonviolence cofounder and President Arun Ghandi’s wish for harmony and acceptance of anger, along with his painting of a tropical beach, as well as Hayden Planetarium director Neil de Grasse Tyson’s unique take on life. “I will not stand in denial of civi lization or technology, but I will also not deny myself the simple pleasure of looking up,” Tyson said. “That’s what binds us to all other humans.” Whether the reader is an idealist seeking a utopia, or simply looking to be entertained, “A Perfect World” is a worthy read. Pick it up at book stores now. Contact the Pulse editor atjacquelynlewis@dailyemerald.com. Yoga continued from page 5 focuses more on breath work, is also available through the University. Besides Kundalini and Hatha yoga, Alevizos said other branches include Karma yoga, which focuses on selfless service and involves vol unteering and helping others. Another branch, Bhakti yoga, involves chanting and singing, and is of a devotional nature. Meditation and concentration are the focal points of Raja, another branch of yoga. Yet another type is Jhana, which requires development of the intellect and is considered the yoga of the mind and wisdom. “There are many, many styles of yoga within the realm of practice,” Bulgatz said. The various ways to practice yoga make it a suitable way to relax for all types of people. Bulgatz said she found teach ing yoga at the University espe cially inspiring. “To me, yoga is about being human,” she said. “It teaches us how to move through life with grace. It teaches us how to culti vate those things that other class es don’t. What I want students to get out of my class is that you’re perfect the way you are.” Contact the Pulse reporter athelenschumacher@dailyemerald.com. r BB1 Quick Encounters Speed Dating at the Break 30 single UofO students 7:00 - 9:00 pm Monday, Feb. 10th *4 Pre-register at the front desk Questions? Call 346-3711 A lot can happen in 3 minutes! >> Letter o