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SHAKRA continued from page 10 boys and girls forms a fundamental separation from these groups. Both sexuality and gender are formed through the process of socialization. Biology is part of this process as well. However, to reduce someone's sexual identity or gender role down to a purely biological cause could be to engage in a reductionist or determin ist argument, which sociologist Mar garet L. Anderson notes "reduces a complex event or process to a single, monolithic cause." Biological reductionist arguments rest on the assumption that differ ences between the sexes are 'natural,' as Anderson says. "Yet, in fact, it is quite difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish so-called natural and so cial events." She also notes that while differences between male and female biological traits are emphasized, both women and men share the vast ma jority of human traits. Unfortunately, America's hetero patriarchal structure leaves little room for the expression of diversity during the key periods of socialization: our youth. What now becomes necessary is a deviation from behavioral norms that affect everyone, not just women or other historically oppressed groups. I cannot not prescribe any sin gle course of action, and 1 leave it up to readers to find ways to creatively ex press their dissent. Find your original core and ground yourself in creativity — not what you think others think you should be. Or, like one of my favorite poets once said: Break free songbird, break free — break free songbird, break free. To be continued. Contact the Pulse editor at aaronshakra@dailyemerald.com. His opinions do not necessarily represent those of the Emerald. NYBURG continued from page 10 broadcasting outside of mainstream tastes, then there is probably some hope for radio as a medium. Which is why 1 think free format ra dio is such a positive influence. Why stick to just country or rock or jazz? By only listening to what makes you feel safe, you limit yourself and the range of your experiences (college radio DJs are as guilty of this as anyone, and I don't make any claims at being com pletely inclusive). Specialization should be for insects, not people. This is something I try to keep in mind when doing my show — though practical considerations do pop up. It is at four in the morning, so it might not be in my best interest to play droning Glenn Branca tone ex periments or elegant Miles Davis trumpet solos. A little Motorhead now and then helps the cold coffee go down easy. I do have my listeners in mind, all three of them down at the Eugene City Bakery. At that time of the morning, most people are either trying to wake up or trying to stay awake for a couple of hours longer. 1 try to provide the ap propriate soundtrack. Drinking songs are popular, for obvious reasons. Garage rock, speed metal and funk also go over well. I'm not too sure about the free jazz, dada rock and music concrete, but I haven't gotten any complaints. So like I said, if you're ever up at that hour, give my show a try. I'll try to keep you awake. Contact the senior Pulse reporter at ryannyburg@dailyemerald.com. His opinions do not necessarily represent those of the Emerald. RAPIDS continued from page 6 the hole if they don't have enough forward momentum and power. In addition to looking out for Brown's, kayakers should keep an eye out for other watercraft, including inflatable rafts and wooden drift boats. With all the excitement and beau ty the McKenzie has to offer, thinking about the precautions paddlers should take to be safe can sometimes be difficult. "People new to the McKenzie need to be aware that the water is very cold," Fredette said. "It's easy to get hypothermic on even a 90-degree day." Burnham said one of the main dif ficulties with boating the McKenzie is the shifting debris. "Fallen logs can create hazards that could drown unsuspecting boaters who aren't careful," she said. Lifejackets, helmets and layers of warm clothing are advisable. Kayakers should always paddle in groups and check the water levels at an updated Web site, such as http://kayak.sci ence.oregonstate.edu. Herons, eagles, river otters and beavers are fairly common along the river. Impressive cliffs rise from the river at Eagle Rock rapid, although they are sometimes veiled in a spring mist. Fredette said boaters should stop by the Outdoor Program in the EMU, which coordinates trips on the McKenzie through postings on the trip board in the office. "It's a great place to meet people who love the outdoors," he said. Catherine Ryan is a freelance reporter for the Emerald. GOT A STORY IDEA? - give us a call o-jjg at 346-5511. PULSE BRIEF Eugene band Satya Yuga to perform Friday night Satya Yuga, a local dub and reggae band, will perform at Sam Bond's Garage on Friday, to support its new album "Wine of the Mystics." Drummer and percussionist Julian Fritz said to expect good energy from the show. "The songs on the album are gonna be turned up during the show," he said. Core band members include Y. Omkarananda on vocals/rhythm gui tar, Yacub Webb on bass, and Joby Knaus on trumpet and Fritz. Ihe band will be joined by special guest gui tarist Brad Erichsen. "We're getting inspiration from lots of styles like jungle, hip-hop, jazz. It should be a good show," Fritz said. The show starts at 9:30 p.m and tick ets are $4 at die door. Sam Bond's is located at 407 Blair Blvd. — Carl Sundberg CELEBRATE LIFE’S OPEN: MON-FRI 10-6 SAT 10-5 GEUN«#i>ABAa MOMENTS! Quality Made For A Lifetime 115 West 6th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 Call us at: 541.687.7859 One stop. No hassles We've got everything you need for your next trip. 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