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Celebrating Excellence OSU recognizes black community members for their contributions By Tia Collins News Contributor
Black History Month reflects on the heritage, trials and triumphs of the AfricanAmerican experience. The Black Excellence Celebration takes the opportunity of Black History Month to honor the excellence of Black or African-American community members who have done so much for the lives of Oregon State University students. “To me, Black History Month means celebrating the lives of those that came before us and paved the way. This event is more meaningful because we are honoring people we know,” said Kayla Spears, a political science major, “Some people are teachers with personal connections who don’t receive enough acknowledgement.” The event started with the black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and was followed by a rendition given by Osenat Quadri, of the poem “Still I Rise,” by Maya Angelou. All of the tables were decorated with candles and paper art and free food was provided for all those who attended. “These events mean that you get to see the community that exists, come together, and have a good time,” said Zhane Richardson, a student majoring in human development family sciences and pre-education. Earlean Wilson Huey, a recipient of an award, said she was in awe to be honored. ”Of course, you don’t do what you do for awards, you just do—but it is good to be recognized by community members,” Huey said. Jennifer Dennis who received an award that night said she felt speechless about being honored. “It is motivation to continue to support students and serve as a role model to help students achieve whatever they want to achieve,” Dennis said. “It serves as a two way street, I can learn from students while also relating to some of the things that they are facing.” To many students, the teachers often become like second parents, especially since they can relate to the struggles that the students are having. “The events are a dent in the loneliness felt in a very white area. Especially when you are used to only seeing yourself as stereotypes, it is great to get to see yourself as a leader and in other roles,” Zhane Richardson said. A lot of students felt that they could con-
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(top) The community members and OSU faculty and staff receive honorable mentions at the Black Excellence Celebrationgin the Memorial Union ballroom Tuesday evening. (bottom left) Barry Jerkins, speaks at the event. (right) the award given to Earlean Wilson Huey at the Black Excellence Celebration in the MU ballroom Tuesday evening.
OSU researchers slow progression of ALS Specific drug compound tested on mice with ALS extended their life spans By Lauren Sluss News Contributor
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Joseph Beckman, distinguished professor of biochemistry and biophysics holding and viewing the compound drugs to test on mice.
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After decades of work, OSU researchers successfully created a therapy which stops the progression of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, for almost two years in one type of mouse model. ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes the death and deterioration of motor neurons in the spinal cord. After decades of work, no treatment has been discovered that can prolong human survival for more than a month. The team of OSU researchers, however, made a recent breakthrough discovery that is the most promising research ever conducted in halting ALS progression, according to distinguished professor of biochemistry and biophysics, and senior author of the study, Joseph Beckman, who has been studying ALS for over 20 years. “We’ve been working really hard with the ALS research and clinical investigation com-
munity, and have done a good job of building the case for why people should go forward,” Beckman said. For the past two and a half years, Beckman have been using a standard mouse model in which the human gene containing the disease is put in the mouse, allowing researchers to study the effects of ALS. “The mouse develops ALS within four months and dies within four and a half months. It looks like a great model of ALS, and is the most widely-used model of neurodegeneration in the world,” Beckman said. “Hundreds of labs have used it, but none of us could treat the disease.” Beckman and his teams began using the treatment of copper-ATMS, which helps deliver copper specifically to cells with damaged mitochondria, and helps treat ALS in the spinal cord. Beckman found the mice injected with copper-ATMS started to regain mobility and strength. “It wasn’t too surprising—we were replenishing their brains with copper. What was surprising is that the mice continued to live past four months,” Beckman said. “The first mouse we tested made it to 280 days. We had
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Nonprofit Career Fair, NEWS, PAGE 2 Signing day, SPORTS, PAGE 4&5 Ray on the radio, A&E, PAGE 8
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50 nonprofit organizations provide opportunity
Yesterday OSU held the Nonprofit Career Fair in the Memorial Union Ballroom and offered students the opportunity to explore career options after college. For more pictures, go to dailybarometer.com
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(top) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence provides services and support for those who are affected by domestive violence. (bottom left) OHSU department of neurology explain what people what might expect when they experience a concussion. (bottom right) Alyssa Louis, a senior human development major and volunteer for Friends of the Family Ministries and Margie Brown, the office manager for the Friends of the Family Ministries the nonprofit career fair.
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Talking about the offense Kevin McGiven Co-offensive coordinator
By Max Braly Sports Contributor
Oregon State concluded the 2016 recruiting class on Monday. New co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kevin McGiven caught up with the Daily Barometer’s Max Braly to discuss the offensive recruits and the quarterback competition coming up. Max Braly: How do you feel about the offensive side and the players you were able to bring in? Kevin McGiven: Good, there are guys there that I think are going to have an opportunity to compete right away. There are guys that are going to fill some needed depth for us. A couple of guys are going to be contributing in spring ball, so that’s always good to get some practice time under their belt and get some development going into fall camp, as opposed to going through that process during the summer. They are going to have spring ball and a couple months of offseason work to get themselves ready physically and dive into the play book and things like that. Those guys getting a head start is going to be critical as far as guys that we feel can compete right away. All the guys we’ve added in that class, there’s a lot of athleticism there at the receiver position with Tyson. We have Kyle White coming in at the running back Tyson Penn at wide receiver Trevon Bradford at wide receiver and a playmaker. We’ve got Timmy Hernandez already here working out with us who’s doing a good job—that’s a very reliable kid at the receiver position, brings the toughness to that group. Artavis Pierce coming from Florida, is a big back that
can run that has a world of potential. We’ve got increased in size up front that we are excited about size and athleticism up front. I think overall we definitely bettered our team. MB: You recruited Darell Garretson out of Chandler High School to Utah State University. Now he is playing for you here at Oregon State. What is it about Darell that made you want him in your program? KM: I had seen him when I was coordinator at Montana State the first time I saw him on film. Then I got hired on at Utah State and there was a need at the the quarterback position based on some other guys dropping off going other places. So there was a need there and we were still looking for a guy, and I had shown him to Coach Wells (head coach of Utah State) so we ended up pursuing him. Through that process I got to know the coaching staff a little better down there (at Chandler High School) got to familiarize myself with the program. Obviously he came into Utah State and was thrown into a starting role in his true freshman year. He finished that season really well and won a lot of games as a true freshman. And again as a sophomore he came in and started three or four games and had some big wins. I came here, and things didn’t end up working out the way he wanted them to so he contacted us after he was able to transfer. He ended up coming over here as a walkon and wanted to give it an opportunity. I knew what he was about, so obviously I welcomed the chance and opportunity to continue to coach him after he made that decision. So going into spring ball, that’ll be fun to watch him get back after it. After sitting out a year, seeing how rusty he is and things like that— but seeing him throw the ball around and lead the offense— I’m excited to continue that development as far as he goes. MB: You brought in Mason Moran who is already here, what does he bring to the table? KM: Obviously Mason was
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at the same program (as Darell Garretson) at Chandler High School. Me knowing that coaching staff, and part of it is trusting their evaluation of their players and what those coaches tell you, because with Mason he was a safety his junior year and was a backup quarterback. He happened to have a guy in front of him who was a PAC-12 quarterback who ended up at Arizona State. He didn’t really get his opportunity until he was a senior. The whole time, even as an underclassman, the coaches there were telling me that ‘we have a really good quarterback as a backup right now’ but we felt like was every bit as good as the starter, for what they need for their team at the time they felt they were better served having him at safety. When you are playing the safety position, obviously he’s going to have some athleticism, he’s going to run, and have some toughness. It gives you a different perspective being on the defensive side of the ball—things that can help you as a quarterback—and when he had his opportunity as a quarterback he made the most of it. He’s a first team all-state quarterback and won the Danny White Award for best quarterback in the state in Arizona. Obviously the things the coaches (at Chandler high) were telling me had a lot of truth to what he was capable of as a quarterback. I was able to see that last spring, going out through the evaluation process, it was really just a matter of seeing him in person and being able to see him throw, lead, interact with his teammates, make sure he had the intangibles that we needed at the position and that he was passionate about the game. All the things we look for in a quarterback, we felt like he represented when we offered him last spring. He was able to come up on an unofficial visit over the summer and was committed to us fairly early in the process. He’s finishing up some course work right now but he’ll be with us at the end of the quarter. He will be with us for spring ball. But (Chandler High School) is a very good program, they are coached very very well,
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so I know what I’m getting in that regard, going through that experience with Darell. I definitely trust those guys and the system they’re in has a lot of parallels to the system that we run as far as what they ask the quarterback to do. Because of some of the decisions he is making and some of the reads he was having to make and the way they are coaching them I knew what getting in that regard. I’m looking forward to having Mason here and continuing the work that they’ve put in down there. MB: Is Chandler High School a school that you always try to see what kind of talent they have? KM: Definitely. Going through recruiting, you hope to be able to develop relationships with staffs and coaches when you are out on the road at these high schools—you want them to be able to trust you and to be able to say ‘ok I know this coach and I know what they represent’ so they can kind of help you in a lot of regards. With some of these guys, sometimes the coach is like a father figure for some of them, you know they may come from a single parent homes or whatever it may be. Those head coaches are very influential. You build these relationships, so there are a couple coaches on that staff that I’ve built a good relationship with in the recruiting process and being down there. Chandler right now happens to be a place in Arizona where there are a lot of good athletes migrating to that program. The year before last (Chandler) won the state championship and got close again this year. There is a lot of talent in that program right now, they had a bunch of kids sign today, they had four different PAC-12 guys on the same team and an offensive lineman go to Memphis. They’ve got a couple good prospects for next year that we are going to be checking out as well. It’s a very good program and kind of a hot bed right now for talent in the Phoenix area. MB: When you are evaluating high school quarterbacks what are some of the things you are looking for?
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KM: You start with the intangibles. There is a dedication and a work ethic involved with being a division one quarterback being a quarterback in the PAC-12. When I go down and evaluate I’m looking for what type of leadership attributes they have how they interact with their teammates. I’m looking for their work ethic. Are they making the most of the their practice opportunities when you see them in that role or when you see them in a game? Are they committed and dedicated to improving their craft? Are they passionate about the game of football? That’s got to be something, especially at the quarterback position, where the time commitment to studying the film and studying themselves and the opponents. It’s a big time commitment. If you aren’t passionate about football and you don’t love watching the game and playing the game then you usually won’t get the most out of these guys that are developing. So I hope for all those intangibles first and foremost and then obviously they have to have the physical attributes to be able to play. The one thing we always say when going out and recruiting quarterbacks, we like to have quarterbacks where you have to defend them as a runner. That can be a key component to allow us to do all the things want to, but first and foremost they have to be able to throw the football. We are of the belief in our system that you can always manufacture the run game without the quarterback being involved, but you can’t manufacture a pass game without someone back there pulling the trigger. The things that I saw in Mason that I look for in a quarterback in terms of a pass game, usually you start from the ground up. You look at their feet. Are they throwing with a good base? Do they have good footwork? The footwork is usually the first component that dictates the accuracy. If they’ve got tight throwing mechanics, if they have the arm strength to make the the throws you are going to be asking them to make. Is their
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release efficient and getting from point A to point B on a consistent basis? All of a sudden those windows are a little tighter or the defenders are breaking on the ball a little bit faster. If they don’t have the arm strength required, they don’t have release mechanics required or if they lack accuracy in those areas, then they obviously can have issues. You are always going to look at the system they are playing in and what they are asking them to do as far as the reads, because the quarterback’s eyes and his decision making as far as the reads go, that’s huge for the pass game. How complex are the reads that he’s making, is he making the right reads on a consistent basis? You are always going to look at those things as you study quarterback recruits. It’s got to go a little bit deeper than a highlight film on a quarterback, because you are going to watch him complete the football on a highlight film, but then you throw on a game and maybe he only completes 40 percent of his passes, but he happened to put all those completions on a highlight tape. You have to dig a little bit deeper with some positions than you do others. We are going to do a thorough evaluation on any position, but that’s one where it’s really critical to really find out what they are all about in a game situation and how they react to certain things. How they react to adversity is a big part of quarterback play. KM: That would be the intent. At this point, if Mason is not a starter, then I don’t foresee him being utilized as a special situation guy or whatever it may be. We kind of talk about those things as it gets closer—obviously I can’t make any guarantees. When you go through the course of the season there is a lot that can happen. But that would be the original intent—if he is not the number one guy, then let’s allow him to develop and preserve that eligibility that he has and hopefully not have to burn that year and allow him a chance to develop a bit more. On Twitter @Max_Braly
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Beavers go defensive By Brenden Slaughter Senior Reporter
After dismal performance in 2015, OSU signs much needed help As the 2015 nine-game losing streak began to mount, the defense surrendered points and yards in mammoth proportions. It became clear what the emphasis of recruiting was going to be. Head coach Gary Andersen and his staff knew that the Beavers were young and didn’t have much depth due to injury and inexperience. On signing day, Andersen addressed those needs in every aspect, as 16 of the 24 signees were defensive players, including multiple that could contribute right away for OSU.
To understand why OSU had to address the defense, let’s pull out some statistics that Andersen and Co. probably want to leave in the rearview mirror: • 482 yards per game given up (11th in the PAC-12) • 37.5 points allowed per game (11th) • No. of 40+ point games allowed (7) • 226 rushing yards per game (12th) • Eight interceptions (11th) • 17 sacks (12th) I could continue, but you get the point. Bottom line, OSU desperately needs help on the defensive side of the ball in 2015, but they took a giant step in fixing those problems with this recruiting class. It all starts on the defensive line where the Beavers signed three junior college defensive linemen that will all vie for immediate playing time next fall. Phillip Napoleon, David Fangupo and Paisa Savea should all get significant snaps at either defensive tackle or defensive end based on their JC experience. All three give OSU something
that they haven’t had on the line since Scott Crichton— raw power and speed. Andersen who is coaching the 2016 defensive line, said that this group is going to be key for next year’s depth. “All three of those kids are expected to play right away,” Andersen said. To say that those guys are going to play right away is a huge statement from coach Andersen, whose experience is on the defensive side of the ball. “We needed to get longer and we needed to run better,” Andersen said. “That was glaring on tape. The good defenses in this league have long kids that are smart, and can execute the defense in the right way.” It wasn’t just the JC ranks where OSU got game changers, as the Beavers also got two blue chip defensive backs in Christian Wallace and Shurod Thompson— these guys are gamers. Wallace and Thompson are expected to be on defense, with Thompson checking in at safety and Wallace at cornerback. However, Andersen noted that he wouldn’t be the
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Oregon State head coach Gary Andersen finished the 2015 season with a 2-10 record. The Beavers brought in a top-50 recruiting class in his first recruiting cycle. to change the culture of the Cal school record 760 total defense that OSU had in yards of offense to the Golden Bears. 2015. But on signing day, the Thompson and Wallace The Beavers knew it after Beavers took the necessary are the gems of the class, but the Civil War when they step to not get stepped on don’t discount the other 11 couldn’t keep up with the in the deepest conference in players either. Every defen- Ducks. They knew it when the country. sive player that was recruited they lost to UCLA 41-0. They They went on the defensive. in this cycle has the ability knew it when they gave up a On Twitter @b_slaught least bit surprised if Wallace got some looks at running back as well.
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OSU returns its top three wideouts from last year in junior Jordan Villamin, senior Victor Bolden and junior Hunter Jarmon. The Beavers averaged less than 160 passing yards a game, so Villamin lead the team with just 660 receiving yards. There wasn’t a lot to go around last year, but expect Villamin and Bolden to lead the way in 2016. Junior college transfer Timmy Hernandez could take significant playing time in the slot as a sophomore. Prediction: Villamin and Bolden go 1-2 in receiving yards, followed by Hernandez, Jarmon and sophomore Paul Lucas.
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Offensive Line
Gone are Josh Mitchell and Isaac Seumalo, but there’s also plenty in the returning category. Gavin Andrews used a medical redshirt in 2015 and will be back as a senior along with sophomore Drew Clarkson, juniors Fred Lauina and Will Hopkins and seniors Sean Harlow and Dustin Stanton, who all got significant playing time last year. There’s only one freshman in the 2016 class — 350-pound Gus Lavaka — and junior Brayden Kearsley also is eligible for the first time after transferring from BYU. Prediction: Andrews, Kearsley and Clarkson will play the inside three positions with Stanton and Harlow at tackle.
Quarterback
Once again, OSU heads into the season with a question mark at signal caller, though head coach Gary Andersen has expressed a desire to solidify his starter earlier this time around. Seth Collins and Nick Mitchell both decided to transfer, so only sophomore-to-be Marcus McMaryion remains of the trio. He’ll be joined by junior Darrell Garretson, who sat out this season after transferring from Utah State, and incoming freshman Mason Moran. Garretson averaged 228 passing yards per game in his last year with the Aggies. Prediction: It may be close, but Garretson wins the battle.
Running Back
Though the Beavers lose Storm Barrs-Woods to graduation, OSU should be extremely deep at tailback with senior Chris Brown, sophomore Ryan Nall, junior Damien Haskins and redshirt freshman Deltron Sands. Also, Tim Cook — who is awaiting response to his medical redshirt application to have two years left — could make a push for a starting role after spending all of the 2015 season injured. Coach Andersen said it would be a “big boy battle” for playing time at running back; he also brought up incoming freshman Artavis Pierce. Prediction: Cook and Nall get the bulk of the reps with Brown mixing in, but OSU’s offense will rotate running backs a lot.
Tight End
OSU won’t have any newcomers to the tight end position in 2016, but the returners will be just fine. Sophomore Noah Togiai saw the field more as the season went along, senior Brent VanderVeen will have one more year at tight end after switching from quarterback and Caleb Smith returns as well. Smith is the most experienced of the group, with 16 career starts, but medically redshirted in 2015 and has struggled with penalty problems. Prediction: Togiai starts but Smith, if he proves himself reliable, could provide a big bump for an OSU offense thin on big plays last year.
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The signing class breakdown backfield. Shurod Thompson and Christian Wallace are two blue-chip recruits that can come and make an impact early on. Wallace will be a big-bodied corner who is a fluid athlete — do not be surprised to see him line up and play some running back as well. Thompson is a rangy safety who can cover a lot space. Was the need filled? Almost. Quality players were signed, just not many of them. By Brian Rathbone Sports Editor
In head coach Gary Andersen’s first recruiting class he delivered one of the better classes Oregon State has had in the past 10 years. This is is a look at what position groups were in most need of upgrades (1 being low need, and 5 being high need) and if those were needs were addressed in the class. It was obvious what the team needs were for Oregon State, it was all about the defensive side of the ball, with 16 of the 24 signees being defensive players.
Defensive back
Need level: 5 At one point in the season the OSU secondary had Kendall Hill, Gabe Ovgard and Malik Gilmore playing extended minutes. In spring practices, those three players were all playing wide receiver. That’s usually not a good sign for one of the more difficult positions to play on the football field. Luckily for the Beavers, they brought in some big guns to sure up the defensive
Defensive back
Need level: 5 Defensive backs and defensive line are interchangeable in this list. They had a hard time stopping the run and generating a pass rush, and losing Kyle Peko did not help the cause moving forward. 325-pounder David Fangupo will move from running back (look it up) to play defensive tackle, he will joined by fellow behemoths Phillip Napoleon and Paisa Savea to bring some beef to the defensive line that surrendered 225 yards on the ground in 2015. OSU was able to nab Isaac Garcia who was originally committed to USC before flipping to OSU. He can really get after the passer with his ability to play with his hand on the ground and play standing up. Was the need filled? Yes. Both with the girth provided and with players who have the ability to rush the passer.
Linebacker
need with 10 players that were signed listed as playing linebacker. During the signing day press conference Andersen stressed that the team needed to add length and speed to the team, of the 10 linebackers that signed, eight of them are 6-foot-3 or taller. The stud of the group is Hamilcar Rashed, he possess a relentless motor who can really get after the quarterback as an outside backer. He also comes from Chandler High School, which is one of the premier football programs in the Southwest. The fill the inside linebacker position, Was the need filled? With the high number of linebackers in the class, there are bound to be a couple who stand out.
Offensive line
Need level: 4 The good team’s in college football control the line of scrimmage. Oregon State lost two of their best linemen from a season ago — Josh Mitchell graduated, Isaac Seumalo entered the draft — but the rest returned. They even added Gavin Andrews who is returning from injury and Brayden Kearsley will be eligible after sitting out a year due to injury. That being said, they only signed one offensive linemen in the class. I think that is an issue. Having depth on the offensive line has been a struggle for OSU in the past. Was the need met? Nope.
Wide receiver Need level: 4.5 Need level: 3 Based on the number of linebackers that Victor Bolden, Hunter Jarmon and Jordan were signed in this class, Andersen believes Villamin are the returning starters from a that linebackers were the team’s biggest receiving corp that returns after an upand-down 2015 season. That trio collectively caught 105 passes a season ago. The returning receivers behind Bolden, Jarmon and Villamin—caught a total of five passes. The receivers in the class all have unique qualities. Oregon City product, Trevon Bradford game is similar to Brandin Cooks’ — extremely fast and plays bigger than his 5-foot-10 frame. Does en Bradford possess Cooks’ drive and comosition, OSU’s new junior college transfers at defensive line may get the most playpetitiveness that made him the nation’s ith junior tackles Paisa Savea and David Fangupo and sophomore Phillip Napotop receiver in 2013? That has yet to be omores Kalani Vakameilalo, Sumner Houston and Baker Pritchard lead the way for seen. rs. Freshman Isaac Garcia could play in a hybrid defensive end-linebacking role. Then you have a couple of big-bodied on: Plenty of players will see the field, but the main ones will be Houston, Pritchard, receiver in Tyson Penn, who is an elite ; a mix of Vakameilalo, Elu Aydon and the incomers will follow. Fangupo may high jumper, but lacks top-end speed. r academic reasons. Timmy hernandez brings a Julian Edelman type receiver. Not very big, but has great quickness. He also was a standout safety at Pima Community College, meaning he does not shy away from going over Outside Linebackers the middle or taking on tacklers. Ten of the 19 new freshmen are listed as outside linebackers, but coach Was the need met? Yes. Andersen mentioned one freshman in particular for immediate playing time: Andrzej Hughes-Murray, who might rotate with junior Titus Failauga Quarterback in the ‘boundary’ linebacker spot, a blitzing-heavy hybrid role between Need level: 3 defensive end and linebacker. Last season, the Beavers opened spring Prediction: Ugwoegbu and Willis start but will cede playing time to the practice with seven quarterbacks combevy of freshmen, while Failauga and Hughes-Murray mix in with certain peting for the starting job, now five of packages.
2016 depth chart
Inside Linebacker
Clune uses a conventional middle linebacker and ‘rover’ linebacker. Both are inside linebackers but the rover blitzes more. Senior Rommel Mageo should have a hold on one position after leading the defense with 87 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. He’ll be joined by senior Caleb Saulo — who was next on the team with 69 tackles — and junior Manase Hungalu. Prediction: Mageo, Saulo and Hungalu all lead the way, but watch for senior Kyle Haley to make an impact.
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Safety
When healthy, junior Justin Strong is consistent and a solid tackler, but hasn’t stayed on the field consistently. Cyril Noland-Lewis will play somewhere, whether cornerback, nickel or safety. Junior Brandon Arnold and sophomores Gabe Ovgard and Adam Soesman got time last year, and four-star recruit Shurod Thompson also enters the fray. Prediction: Outside of the Strong and Noland-Lewis question marks, the top players will be Arnold, Thompson, Ovgard and Soesman and sophomore Jalen Moore in that order.
he Beavers’ lose Larry Scott to graduation, but senior Treston Decoud has one more Senior Kendall Hill played extensively in 2015 when Scott or Decoud were hurt, as did homore Dwayne Williams. Freshman Christian Wallace, a four-star recruit at 6-foot-3, pounds, will be hard to keep off the field. ediction: Decoud starts at one position and Wallace either wins the other starting job ight or secures it as the season progresses.
those original seven are no longer on the roster. With Darell Garretson and Marcus McMaryion. Mason Moran is the type of quarterback that can elevate the program on the offensive end. He didn’t play quarterback until his senior year because he played his high school ball at the quarterback factory that is Chandler High School in Ariz. who has produced Brett Hundley (in the NFL) Darell Garretson (on OSU’s roster) and Bryce Perkins (on Arizona State’s roster). Moran has a quick Phillip River-esque release, Marcus Mariota-like speed in the open field and because he played safety, has an understanding of different coverages. Moran will likely have time to develop behind the older quarterbacks. Was the need met? Yes.
Running back Need level: 2 It’s pick your poison with Oregon State’s running backs. You want power backs? Try Ryan Nall, Tim Cook or Damien Haskins on for size. Looking for a little more speed and quickness? Paul Lucas, Deltron Sands and Chris Brown all have a little pep in their step. Five of those six running backs carried the ball last season for OSU, so bringing in several running backs isn’t exactly high on the to-do list. Yet, the Beavers signed two running backs in this class. I think the Beavers got an absolute steal with Artavis Pierce out of Auburndale, Fla. He does everything you want in a runner. He possess good vision and feel for cutback lanes, he can make defenders miss in space and behind the line of scrimmage, runs with power and has the speed to run past defenders. They also added Kyle White, out of Orange Coast Community College, who is a slasher type back who thrives in the open field and is a good receiver who fits the change of pace running back mold. OSU did not have to stock up on running backs, but they found a couple high-ceiling type runners, who could make an impact down the road. Was the need met? Yes, and then some.
Tight end Need level: 1 The tight ends was not a position that was heavily utilized in the offense last season. They return Noah Togiai, who led the tight ends in receiving, as well getting back Caleb Smith who redshirted last season. Those two alone are capable threats as tight ends, and for a position Was the need met? Too early to tell. Riley is a talented receiving tight end, but he will be on his LDS mission, and won’t play for the Beavers for a couple of seasons. On Twitter @brathbone3
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Continued from page 1 nect with this feeling of community. “As a first year, being a part of the Black Student Union (BSU), it feels more like a home here— celebrating black lives in ways we have never done before,” said Kayla Olmstead, a student majoring in Kinesiology. Many other students found the event to be inspiring and worthwhile. Jason McCarthy, a student majoring in mechanical engineering, said how it is important for people of other races to join in on these celebrations as well. “I enjoyed going to an event like this because it gives me an opportunity to develop a different view. This is not to say that white people don’t have good views, but that our worldviews are limited and it is important to be able to see things from the perspectives of our fellow community members,” McCarthy said. Other students commented on the importance of seeing a new perspective and being pro-active. “Coming from a white perspective, I do have a very limited understanding about Black history, but to me, it is a celebration of culture, achievements, things that they have overcome, and also a reminder of how far we have to go as there are still many challenges.” Saul Boulanger, a major in political science, explains further, “One of the biggest reasons some people do not fight racism is because they don’t experience it. It is important to commit to fighting problems that might not be about you.” The event ended with a quote stating that, “Black history is 365 days a year, not just February.” “Black history is a way of life for me. I see through this lens and culture shapes how I see. It is not just a month; every day is Black history because history is always being made,” Huey said. baro..news@oregonstate.edu
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Continued from page 1 five mice who lived this long, and even one of them lived over a year.” The 280 day lifespan of the mice was the longest the researchers had achieved, and is about 145 days longer than any researchers had been able to achieve. Copper-ATMS was dissolved in a chemical agent which penetrates the skin. “We would put a drop of it onto the necks of the mice, and it looks like a drop of blood,” Beckman said. “In a couple minutes, it absorbs in the skin and the skin turns red. And a few minutes later, it has gone through the skin and is in the subcutaneous fat, already getting into the brain.” Researchers were able to track the success of this treatment through the use of sophisticated technologies developed at OSU. “We have ways of probing in the spinal cord and measuring what is actually happening at a biochemical level, telling us what the drug’s doing and if it’s working,” Beckman said. “This is hugely important because it’s not just a random trial, but there is strong rationale for why it works.” After continual treatment, Beckman’s team were able to stop the progression of ALS in their mouse model, and eventually some mice survived for more than 650 days. “Our results with Copper-ATMS are dramatic,” said faculty research assistant Edwin Labut. “In biomedical research, it’s rare to find something more than just a small advancement.” This research will provide scientists with a clearer picture of the effects of Copper-
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Compound drugs in small tubes that were used to test on mice in the Agricultural and Life Science Lab ATMS on ALS patients, and give the researchers reason to move onto human trials. An Australian clinical study has already been scheduled, according to Labut. The next step for the researchers at OSU is to test other methods for the treatment, such as using the drug at a lower dosage but will making it as effective, according to faculty research assistant Nathan Lopez. “Currently we are trying to refine the compound that we used last time to make it more effective,” Lopez said. The research team is considering using the drug on dogs due to the similarities of the disease’s progression in dogs and humans. “It turns out that many breeds of dogs develop ALS when they are 7 to 9 years old,” Beckman said. “Corgis in particular are very susceptible, as well as German Shepherds. We think that’s a great model to test.” After potential dog treatments and FDA approval, the scientists hope to move to testing patients during a Phase I study, which is testing the safety of the drug.
“Because ALS is such a horrible and fatal disease, we will be allowed to do the Phase I study directly on patients,” Beckman said. “If the drug is tolerated and doesn’t show toxicity, the Phase I study will then turn into a Phase II study, which is looking for efficacy.” Gaining efficacy requires the drug to not only gain FDA approval, but also to gain recognition and credibility among medicinal communities. The new research was published by scientists from OSU, the University of Melbourne is Australia, University of Texas Southwestern, University of Central Florida and the Pasteur Institute in Uruguay. The study was published in Neurobiology of Disease and is available as open access to the public. “It’s exciting,” said Lopez. “Beckman has been at this for about 20 years now, and to finally have something that is really effective is amazing.” baro.news@oregonstate.edu
Speaker 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. “A Habitable World” Location: MU Horizon Room In this free public lecture, Dr. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Professor of English and Co-Director of the Disability Studies Initiative at Emory University, will explicate Harriet McBryde Johnson’s “Unspeakable Conversations: The Case for My Life” as a bioethical case study, applying narrative ethics, literary criticism, and rhetorical analysis to develop a framework for understanding and advancing disability bioethics.
FRIDAY, Feb. 5
Meeting 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. SORCE (Student Organization Resources for Community Engagement) Location:MU 212 SORCE will be conducting the Activity Funds hearing, and it is opened to the public. For more information, contact sorce@ oregonstate.edu
FRIDAY, Feb. 5
Broadcast 2p.m.-3p.m.. KBVR-FM Location: 88.7 FM We’ll be hosting President Ed Ray for a live interview on 88.7 FM and orangemedianetwork. com
SATURDAY, Feb. 6
Meeting 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Student Incidental Fee Committee Location:MU Council Room Budget Presentations: MU/ OMN, ASOSU, Rec. Sports, DCE, Athletics
Monday Feb. 8
Speaker 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Feb. 8 Corvallis Science Pub Location: Old World Deli, 341 S.W. 2nd St. in Corvallis Gordon Grant: Where’s Water? How Geology and Climate Conspire to Dictate the Future of Water in the West. Free & open to the public
THURSDAY, Feb. 11
Event 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Baha’i Campus Association Location: Centro Cultural César Chávez Women in Action
THURSDAY, Feb. 11
Discussion 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Ettihad Cultural Center Location: Room 105, Memorial Union Religion as a Progressive Educational Experience
FRIDAY, Feb. 12
Meeting 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. SORCE (Student Organization Resources for Community Engagement_ Location: MU 212 SORCE will be conducting the Activity Funds hearing, and it is opened to the public. For more information, contact sorce@ oregonstate.edu
FRIDAY, Feb. 12
Meeting 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Student Incidental Fee Committee Location: MU Horizon Room Student Fee Open Hearing
FRIDAY, Feb. 17:
Event 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. University Events Location: The LaSells Stewart Center Provost’s Lecture with Ruth Reichl
FRIDAY, Feb. 17:
Discussion 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Baha’i Campus Association Location: Talisman Room 105, Memorial Union Sane Nationalism
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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz celebrates with supporters in Des Moines, Iowa, after winning the Iowa Republican caucus on Monday, Feb. 1.
Sites like ‘PolitiFact’ help to inform By Sean Bassinger Forum editor
Honesty and politics: They don’t always go together well. There is, however, one site that pins both side by side in an effort to help intrepid Internet warriors make more informed voting decisions: PolitiFact.com. Originated as a project from the Tampa Bay Times, the site famously helps to keep track of popular political claims and whether or not they’re actually true. And now, more than ever, with election season kicking off after the Iowa caucuses, there’s a lot to keep tabs on since Monday night. Ted Cruz defeated Donald Trump by nearly 4 percent. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders came in nearly tied, though Clinton was proclaimed the victor following a series of coin tosses. Though the Iowa caucuses do not seem to affect us much, they traditionally represent who may likely run against one another when the general election comes around. First, let’s talk about Cruz vs. Trump. Many may have felt relieved to see everyone’s favorite loudmouth conservative caricature—not to be confused with Rush Limbaugh or Bill O’Reilly—fall under Cruz. Though it seems like we can now “Cruz” along peacefully, we’re not out of
the depths of the “Donald oceans” just yet. First, many of Cruz’s own statements have appeared to be just as outlandishly false as Trumps. Sure, he does not appear to be as racist or extreme in terms of pulling “facts” out of nowhere, but still dangerous in regards to his consistency. Second, remember that this loss was merely a four point difference; Trump still received seven delegates— one less than winner Cruz— from Iowa that will count toward his overall primary score. Naturally, this could elevate Trump fans in other states to get the lead out and vote. So here’s where PolitiFact comes in and gives us a fun glance at truth vs. lies: Out of all statements evaluated on the site, 5 percent of Cruz’s claims made it to true, and 17 percent mostly true. 28 percent of his statements were marked as “mostly false,” and 33 percent as “false.” Trump, of course, has many more alarming numbers. Of all statements evaluated for facts, 1 percent of Trump’s claims turned out to be true while 6 percent were “mostly true.” A whopping 41 percent have been validated as “false” and 16 percent “mostly false.” These numbers seem much more alarming when compared to candidates such as Clinton and Sanders. No, not even Sanders (whom I actually support compared to other politicians) is safe from their methods. Though his own rank of Truths stacks up to 17 percent and mostly true at 34 percent, he still has a “mostly false” record of 17 percent and “false” record of 13 percent himself. Hillary, on the other hand, has a record of 26 percent of
her evaluated statements being “true” and 23 percent “mostly true.” Not bad for a candidate most claim to be a corporate puppet. The material in question also poses some serious concerns. Trump, for instance, made an outlandish claim that “Mexico can afford to build a wall” because the country’s trade deficit with the U.S. is in the billions. This was proven to be false. Cruz, on the other hand, Dennis Van Tine | Abaca Press at least has some more seriRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks after coming in second ous claims to bring in terms place at his Iowa caucus night gathering in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Feb. 1. of our economy (and reality), but they still appear to be false. Two of these include his unsubstantiated claims that “Trump, Clinton and Sanders have very similar stances on healthcare” and that “Obamacare kills jobs.” With just months away before the Oregon primary voting deadline (May 17), it’s especially important for younger voters to find new ways to stay informed outside of the rhetorical debates, forums and town halls we see throughout major media outlets. Though still informative and enjoyable in their own merit, such media spectacles should be part of a greater experience that involves thoughtful conversation and evaluation. Sites such as PolitiFact help bridge the gap and create new conversations that we could never have in decades past. The opinions expressed in Bassinger’s column do not necessarily reflect those of The Daily Barometer staff. baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
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A junior business administration, Darren Nguyen, presents his poem to the group at the minority poem event on Monday at the APEX.
‘Model Minority’ open mic
Students speak out against ethnic stigmas By Taylor Collins
Arts & Entertainment Contributor
Students organized an event to challenge cultural biases that stigmatize them based on their ethnicity. The Educational Opportunities Meyer Program partnered with the OSU Poetry Club to facilitate an open mic. and discussion about the high expectations that society places on Asian Americans to be “role models.” The Model Minority Myth Open Mic was held on Monday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Asian Pacific Cultural Center. Rose Nguyen, biochemistry and biophysics sophomore and academic mentor for the EOP Meyer Program, co-created this event to reach out to other students who have felt this pressure throughout their college experience. Her personal struggle to manage these assumptions allowed her to relate to others undergoing the same anxieties. “As an Asian American, I personally feel a lot of stress from going to school, stress
from needing to be wellrounded, stress to get A’s on all of my exams,” Nguyen said. Nguyen’s intention was to create a space for students to share poems and discuss their personal experiences of trying to live up to imposed standards of excellence and performance. She welcomed everyone to attend, regardless of their background or the culture that they identify with. “I wanted to offer the space for students who feel that too… and also let them speak out about their experience and what they’re not happy with, or what they’re happy with,” Nguyen said. The night was kicked off by the words of Nguyen and Rosie Reyes, biochemistry and biophysics sophomore and president of OSU’s poetry club. The two girls provided an introduction into the night’s topic. Reyes said people perpetuate racism by making these assumptions. By doing so, society undermines other minorities and increases pressure on Asian Americans. The poems read consisted of personal anecdotes as well as reflections on individuals who have broken through cultural stereotypes. Reyes read Jennifer Chang’s
poem, “Obedience, or the Lying Tale” which uses nature as a metaphor to a girl living under her mother’s strict rules. Throughout the poem, the girl contemplates her options to find an escape from the constricting barriers set before her. Calvin Kocher, a cultural anthropology sophomore, read two poems. The first was “Blue Masks” by Shel Silverstein and the second was “Poems in Stone” by Shizue Iwatsuki and Lawson Inada. The lines that resonated with him most were within the stanza, “With new hope, we build new lives. Why complain when it rains, this is what it means to be free.” Kocher expressed his interest in discussions of race, especially in a safe environment where he could join others in a casual, conversational manner. Students had the opportunity to share other issues that they are facing in their lives. Mohamed Alsaif, a pre-electrical and computer engineering sophomore, read an original poem about terrorist attacks that are currently happening in the Middle East. Alsaif took advantage of this open exchange of views to express how this type of violence affects him personally.
“I built up confidence so I can come here and let it out. I didn’t tell this to anybody in person. I sent it to family members to read it, but I never read it in front of people, so it was really important for me to come here and let it out,” Alsaif said. Following the recitation of poems, a discussion was held where Nguyen asked the audience a few critical thinking questions on the topic of Asian culture. “It was really interesting to hear people talking about their heritages and if they were born in America, how they were treated and how they were called by their original ethnicity,” Alsaif said. Events like these are designed to enlighten students who may find topics such as this taboo and empower those who are affected by these social issues. “Sometimes people like to put social issues on the back burner, hoping it will simply fix itself. But if we keep having events where we can discuss these issues, give people affected a voice and familiarize the community with these worldly and ongoing issues, then that can make a positive difference in this world,” Reyes said. baro.arts@oregonstate.edu
Ray on the radio
An opportunity to get to know the president of OSU By Cheyenne Lever
Arts & Entertainment Contributor
Oregon State’s very own President Ed Ray agreed to come on KBVRFM’s airwaves this Friday. Starting at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5, Ray will be collaborating with Orange Media Network for a Q&A segment open to the students of Oregon State University and the greater Corvallis community. With all of the new renovations and changes to the OSU campus, questions have been sparked as to what will come next. This live interview with Ray will give students the opportunity to clear up some of the concerns they may have. People are also encouraged to ask questions that will allow them to learn more about Ray’s personal interests and enjoyments, such as his taste in music.
Ray’s last encounter with KBVRFM was a few years back in the former Snell Hall studio. This broadcast will be Ray’s first time on air in the newly built Student Experience Center. Sean Fox, KBVR-FM’s news director, will be hosting and facilitating the conversation. The segment will cover an assortment of topics such as Ray’s vision for OSU’s future, his accomplishments and background information on him as a person. Fox understands that the title “President” can be intimidating at first approach, but there is more to Ray than meets the eye. However, KBVR-FM wants to hear from its listeners. “We are curious about what students have to say or what questions they have,” Fox said. To participate during this live interview on Feb. 5, at 2 p.m., call in at (541)-737-3737 or tweet @ KBVR_FM and use the hashtag #RayOnTheRadio. To hear the interview live, tune into 88.7 FM or listen to KBVR-FM’s
online stream on the Orange Media Network website. baro.arts@oregonstate.edu Sean Fox, KBVR-FM’s news director will be hosting and facilitating the conversation. The segment will cover an assortment of topics such as Ray’s vision for OSU’s future, his accomplishments and background information on him as a person. Fox understands that the title “President” can be intimidating at first approach, but there is more to Ray than meets the eye. However, KBVR-FM wants to hear from its listeners. “We are curious about what students have to say or what questions they have,” Fox said. To participate during this live interview on Feb. 5, at 2 p.m., call in at (541)-737-3737 or tweet @ KBVR_FM and use the hashtag #RayOnTheRadio. To hear the interview live, tune into 88.7 FM or listen to KBVR-FM’s online stream on the Orange Media Network website. baro.arts@oregonstate.edu