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
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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.
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