--- 4 Q & A: into the depths with John Scofield 6 MANUAL: how to score the most on your birthday 8 JAYPLAY SAYS ... : what's that smell? smencils! 12 OUT & ABOUT: lumberjacks, deer and gin 13 PLAY: dinner parties and movie nights 15 THAT'S DISGUSTING: putting your feet up 19 BITCH & MOAN: knowing it's time to move out 10 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: friends or enforcers? Clockwise from top left: Contributed photo; contributed photo; photo illustration by Jerry Wang; contributed photo 2 January 22,2009 Cover photo Illustration by Jerry Wang and Tyler Waugh