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Cars park along the side of the street near an A1 parking lot that is only partially full Tuesday. Since fall term when the university adopted the new zonal parking system, there have been concerns about the expense of high-demand lots and cars crowding on-street parking to avoid the fees.
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Commuters, community members raise questions about campus zonal parking By Abigail Erickson THE DAILY BAROMETER
Bonnie Johnson has lived in the neighborhood north of the Oregon State University campus for 20 years, but only recently has she noticed problems with the parking by her house. According to Johnson, students
who commute to campus by car will park on her street rather than pay to park on campus. In contrast, the northern A1 parking lots sport several empty parking spaces on a daily basis, according to Johnson. “I watch people circle my neighborhood at 6 a.m. looking for a parking space,” Johnson said. “I think if the permits were more affordable for students, we wouldn’t have this problem.” Johnson isn’t the only one who has raised questions or concerns about the affordability of on-campus
parking. “I found the lower prices for C zones a lot more convenient for sure,” said Camden Mullins, a sophomore in graphic design. “A zones just seem ridiculous though as far as pricing.” In fall 2014, the price of an A zone permit was $495, a B zone permit was $330 and a C zone permit was $95. Parking permits become cheaper every term as the year progresses. Currently, the price of an A zone permit is $371, B zones are $248 and C zones are $71.
According to Meredith Williams, associate director of Transportation Services, the prices of the zonal permits were initially determined last spring by the transportation solution task force. The task force was in place for seven months before disbanding, and its purpose was to represent the students, faculty and staff at OSU in matters of parking demand and affordability. Determining the prices of parking permits was collaborative, according to Williams.
“There was also the matter of keeping permit prices up to our maintenance needs,” Williams said. “This is the first year we can fund our reserve fund, which helps cover maintenance demands.” Williams said that it was mostly demand that determined the cost of parking permits. The task force noted where the highest demand for parking was, and the lots were priced accordingly. See PARKING | page 2
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From common appliances to holes in expensive clothing, Repair Fair volunteers fix what others might give up, replace
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The college lifestyle can be hard on a student’s possessions. Whether it’s a microwave that has heated one too many burritos or a jacket forming a tear within a few days of buying it, the strain of everyday use costs people quite a few of their belongings, and it can cost even more to replace them. Helping students avoid unnecessary spending is part of why freshman biology major Shannon Ritz lends her time and energy to Oregon State University’s Repair Fair, a public service event hosted by campus organization Waste Watchers. The Repair Fair, based on a trend of “repair cafes” in Europe, is part of the over-arching RecycleMania month that takes place at OSU every year through February and early March.
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Sophomore zoology major Jasmine Armas fixes torn jeans during a Repair Fair. Ritz, using her talent as a seamstress to mend clothing, joined Waste Watchers to promote a culture of restoration and repair. Twice per term, she and other volunteers take products that appear to
be ruined and restore them right there at the fair’s tables. Ritz said clients are often surprised by how quickly and efficiently their things can be fixed. See FAIR | page 2
At a row of labeled desks, situated in the Associated Students of Oregon State University office of Snell Hall, Lyndi Petty, tall with blonde hair and red rain boots, grins as she introduces herself and discusses her plans as this year’s director of the ASOSU wellness task force. The wellness task force, according to Petty, varies year to year depending on the needs of the campus as a whole. “It’s whatever (the director of the task force) feels is relevant that year. My main concerns have been sexual assault awareness and alcohol abuse, which often goes hand in hand,” Petty said. “Our campus takes health seriously. That’s why we’re here — for the students.” Petty agreed that for students not
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directly involved with ASOSU, the organization can seem somewhat mysterious and intimidating from the outside. Being introduced to the ASOSU office by her Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sister Victoria Redman, who is currently the Memorial Union president, made it easier for her to get involved. This same introduction is how she met Andrew Futerman, last year’s environmental affairs task force director, who she then interned with, giving her a feeling for what it was like to be able to make a difference on campus. “(Futerman) was so passionate. It was amazing to see how one person could influence so much and bring everyone together,” Petty said. “His passion really inspired me to keep going. And the environmental side is still definitely a passion of mine as well.” Petty is a biology major, looking to continue on to the Oregon Health and Science University to become a See PETTY | page 3
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report that he had witnessed the man driving 39 miles per hour in a 25 mph speed zone and failing to signal a lane change. The officer cited the man for driving while suspended, failure to carry proof of insurance, violation of a basic rule and failure to return a suspended, revoked or cancelled license.
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A Corvallis police officer reported to the McDonald’s on Southwest where a driver had allegedly fallen asleep Officers from the Corvallis Police in his car while in the drive-thru Department arrested a woman line. According to CPD logs, the man accused of stealing from the Safeway failed the standard field sobriety tests on Southwest 3rd Street. A Safeway administered by an officer and was employee allegedly witnessed the later determined to allegedly have a woman steal a 12-pack of Mug Root blood-alcohol content of 0.24 percent. Beer. According to CPD logs, the Officers arrested the man for driving woman had allegedly been banned under the influence of intoxicants. from the Safeway after an alleged prior incident of attempted theft. With the employee’s suspect description, officers were able to locate the woman and arrest her for criminal trespass in Around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morn- he could buy an ‘eight ball or some the first degree and theft in the third ing, Corvallis police responded to drugs,’” and then threatening to fight degree. a call from the Carmike Cinemas them. An officer logged that he was on Northeast Circle Boulevard. able to locate a man who matched According to officer logs, the theater suspect descriptions in a display A patrolling officer from the Benton manager reported that an alleg- storage shed in the Home Depot County Sheriff’s Office pulled over edly “extremely” intoxicated man parking lot nearby. CPD logs report a man after witnessing him alleg- was refusing to leave the premises the man “was highly uncooperative edly violate several laws for motorized and was asking other moviegoers if and made several threats to officers.” vehicles. The officer specified in his he could borrow their phones “so Though the Carmike Cinemas man-
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Some students describe troubles staying engaged with student government By Hanna Brewer THE DAILY BAROMETER
Many students only have a vague idea of what the Associated Students of Oregon State University is. “I know it has something to do with student government,” said Erin Tibbals, a senior in elementary education. “I know a friend who is involved, but that’s about it.” ASOSU is involved on campus every day, often behind the scenes. “We know that they exist, but not necessarily what they do,” said Georgeann Booth, a sophomore in microbiology. “It’s hard to guarantee that they can reach out to everyone, but they try to reach the majority.” Staying informed presents some challenges. “I try to read The Barometer each morning, but don’t read the ones that don’t catch my attention unless it directly affects me,” said Stephanie Schulden, a sophomore in biochemistry and biophysics. This issue can contribute to the communication barrier. “ASOSU is every student at Oregon State University,” according to the ASOSU homepage, which defines ASOSU’s involvement and mission at Oregon State. “Our mission is to promote self-governance and leadership within the student body of Oregon State University, thereby enhancing the educational, social and cultural experience of the students.” There are open positions in the Senate, House and parts of ASOSU for students to get involved with and engage theirs peers in order to help represent the more than 28,000 student population. The office of advocacy, for example, assists students with academic and personal issues that have to do with misunderstandings with the university; academic dishonesty, financial aid, student conduct and more. “If Canvas or Blackboard had an events column that let us know about what was happening in OSU, I feel that it would be more successful,” Schulden said. Tibbals said that the website should be more navigable. “They should try to form it to be relevant to the group of students who they are trying to reach,” Tibbals said. Hanna Brewer, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
When everyday items break or are no longer functional, it’s often a first instinct to buy a new one as quickly as possible rather than try to salvage the old. “We live in a very throw-it-away society,” said Kyle Reed, the student outreach assistant of Campus Recycling and a junior in biology. Damage to a student’s essential lifelines can be particularly stressful, but items like cracked phones can find salvation at the fair. “That’s what the Repair Fair is for,” Ritz said. “To show that if you get a broken screen, it’s not the end of the world. Depending on the type of phone, it can be a relatively easy fix.” The fair’s volunteers have a strong record of successfully helping students and Corvallis community members. Reed said about 80 percent of damaged items — as varied as bicycles to jeans and toasters — get the repairs they need. The fair also combines repair with education. “When you fix people’s things, you also have the opportunity to teach them,” Ritz said. Waste Watchers typically holds demos during RecycleMania, walking audiences through repairing
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ager reportedly told officers he did not want to press charges, attending officers informed the man he would henceforth be banned from both the Carmike Cinemas and Home Depot. Officers released the man and he left the area. The Daily Barometer news@dailybarometer.com
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Thursday, Feb. 12 Meetings Baha’i Campus Association, 12:30pm, MU Talisman Room. RacismAmerica’s Most Challenging Issue - A discussion.
Speakers College of Forestry, 3pm, 107 Richardson Hall. 2015 Starker Lecture Series featuring Jack Nisbet, “Every Reason to Hope: David Douglas and Pacific Northwest Trees.” Book and DVD signing to follow.
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Student volunteers Rachel Yomamine and Shannon Ritz (front) sew torn clothing for the Repair Fair. specific problems such as holes in socks. “People feel like it’s really hard to master these skills, but they can pick it up in as little as an afternoon,” Reed said. “I’d say it’s pretty easy.” In cases where an item needs new parts, Waste Watchers staff can identify the broken or missing pieces and refer students to the best place to find them. This term, the Repair Fair is offering a notable new service: Student musicians can bring their damaged
instruments — everything from string instruments to trumpets — in to be looked at. Repair Fair takes place at the OSU RecyclingWarehouse Property Services Building from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Marketing and Development Coordinator for Campus Recycling, Andrea Norris, said attendance has never been higher since the fair began, and the event is open and free to everyone. Chris Correll, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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PARKING n Continued from page 1 According to Williams, Parking Services monitors the uses of lots on a weekly basis and is continuously collecting data on lot usage. “We’re quantifying the data we’ve collected so far and are seeing trends,” Williams said. “We’ve examined how factors like weather patterns or campus events affects lot usage and parking availability.We’ve noticed that the C Zone lots are probably the most consistently used.” Currently, Parking Services has sold enough permits to cover the
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question: Who is your hero? “We raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which is a series of hospitals across the country that provide treatment to families regardless of their ability to pay for their kids,” said Addison Brown, recruitment By Nicki Silva director of Beavs Helping Kids and junior in exerTHE DAILY BAROMETER cise and sports science. Beavs Helping Kids, a student run organization, Due to the absence of administrative costs, all is celebrating miracle week by asking students the money raised through Beavs Helping Kids will passing through the Memorial Union quad a go straight toward research and training, equipment purchases and payment for uncompensated care at one of Oregon’s Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, according to the Children’s Miracle Network website. “Our organization is really cool because we get to see where our hard work is going to,” Brown said. “At our events, the families who have been helped by Children’s Miracle Network attend, so we get to see little kids who were struggling when they were first born, but through all the treatment that they’ve received, are happy and healthy and beautiful kids now.” Beavs Helping Kids will be tabling in the quad Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Nicki Silva | THE DAILY BAROMETER question, “what would you do Senior exercise and sport science major Angel Ulm writes who if you could be a kid again?” n
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Senior guard Ali Gibson pulls up for a jumper against the Washington State Cougars in Gill Coliseum Jan. 9.
looking for some start action beyond Lone senior guard Ali Gibson of OSU women’s basketball hopes to make career in movie industry after graduation
1,000+ career points and is in the top five — and counting — for 3-pointers made all time. Regardless of her success with the game, it is her aspirations beyond the court that make her star material. She has a interest in working in the By Sarah Kerrigan Hollywood industry through her degree THE DAILY BAROMETER in economics. On the court, Gibson has been a Her interest and desire to be a part steady rock for the Beavers since her of Hollywood stems all way back to her freshman year. She has started all the childhood with home movies she made games of her collegiate career. with her older brother Ben. She averaged around nine points “My Brother and I made movies a lot,” a game her sophomore and junior Gibson said. “We made home movies seasons, and currently averages 8.4 her and all the neighbors would join in on senior season. them and make like videos and movies Gibson will leave her mark in the See GIBSON | page 6 record books as the 17th person with n
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The Oregon State men’s basketball team took an extra day off practice in between Thursday’s 55-50 win over Washington State and Sunday’s 64-50 Washington win, trying to get as much rest as possible for the weathered Beaver rotation. The Beavers did the same this week, taking a rest day Monday before leaving Tuesday to Southern California, where the Beavers will take on UCLA (14-10, 6-5 Pac-12) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and USC (9-14, 1-10) on Saturday.
its last seven games. In the Washington game Sunday, the Beavers never caught fire offenWhat: Oregon State vs. UCLA Where: Los Angeles sively, especially from the perimeter. When: Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Morris-Walker knocked down OSU’s Air: Pac-12 Networks only 3-pointer when 38 minutes had already been played. Down low, howHead coach Wayne Tinkle felt he ever, OSU totaled 40 points in the had to give his team some time off paint while Washington played withafter the WSU win “in preparation for out 7-foot sophomore center Robert (Sunday), knowing that we would play Upshaw, who was dismissed from the a really up-tempo, gritty Washington team three games prior. In the Huskies’ 56-43 win over OSU earlier in the Husky team.” The plan worked for the Beavers (16- season, he had 12 points, 15 rebounds 7, 7-4) who completed the sweep of and six blocks. Without Upshaw, the the Washington schools even though Huskies allowed 21 more points to junior guards Gary Payton II, Langston the Beavers the second time around. The Beaver defensive stunted the Morris-Walker and sophomore guard Malcolm Duvivier all needed to spend Huskies, meanwhile, especially early at least 74 minutes of playing time over in the game when Washington went the two games. Now, OSU heads into See MEN’S HOOPS | page 6 the UCLA matchup having won five of
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The Departed Michael Conforto, Dylan Davis, Nick Rulli
The Returners Jeff Hendrix, Michael Howard, Billy King, Caylen Clardy
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Elliot Cary, Kyle Nobach, Jack Anderson, Cooper Brunner, Joey Jansen, Scotland Church, Joe Gillette There are two gaping holes to be filled at the corner outfield positions left by Michael Conforto and Dylan Davis. Conforto, who is arguably one of the best players to lace the spike up for the Beavers, left after being drafted with the 10th pick by the New York Mets following his storied career for the orange and black. Davis was no slouch either; the two-time Pac-12 first team selection was drafted by the World Champion San Francisco Giants in the third round. Just as head coach Pat Casey said that there was only one sure starter in the infield — Trever Morrison at shortstop — he was certain that junior Jeff Hendrix would be starting in center field. Hendrix, the Corvallis native, led the team in batting average and finished third in the Pac-12 in batting average after he batted .351 in the leadoff spot for the Beavers a year ago. Although Casey said how he likes Hendrix in that leadoff spot, he moved last years Pac-12 first-team outfielder down
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Junior outfielder Jeff Hendrix launches a ball towards home during the Beavers’ game against UNLV in Corvallis June 1, 2014. towards the middle of the lineup, with Conforto and Davis gone, to provide some power. Last year Hendrix finished fourth on the team — behind Davis, Conforto and Gabe Clark — with 32 runs batted in and finished third — behind Conforto and Davis — in extra base hits where he hit 11 doubles, five triples and two home runs. Another player who is expected to fill in for the departed Conforto and Davis is senior Michael Howard, who has 34 starts under his belt. The question mark regarding Howard is if he will be ready to play after an offseason shoulder surgery that put this season in jeopardy. Mostly as a designated hitter a year ago, Howard hit .260 on the year, but performed better during conference play when he hit .283 with three See BASEBALL | page 6
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BASEBALL n Continued from page 5 doubles and four RBI’s. Sophomore Billy King and junior Caylen Clardy both return from last year’s team, where they saw minimal action for the Beavers. Clardy was a twosport star at Aloha High school in Beaverton, where he quarterbacked the 2010 state champion Warriors. Seven players are entering their first season for the Beavers, trying to earn a sport in the lineup. Of those seven, freshman Elliott Cary brings an impressive resume to the table. At Clackamas High School, he was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Oregon, while being named league MVP and first-team all-state. Prior to Clackamas, he stared at Niceville High where he was named 6A hitter of the year as a junior.
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Washington selected him in the 32nd round of the MLB draft, but he opted not to sign. Another freshman who turned down signing with the MLB was Joe Gillette, who was drafted in the 23rd round by the St. Louis Cardinals. Gillette, who can play in the infield or the outfield, was named the defensive and hitter of year in high school, where he batted .442 as a senior at Scotts Valley High School in California. Joey Jansen returns after not playing in 2014; in 2013 he made 13 starts for the Beavers while appearing in 31 games in which he batted .279 with two doubles and six RBI’s. Two current players have transferred to the Beavers this offseason: sophomores Scotland Church and Kyle Nobach came through the junior college ranks and are now in the battle for one of the remaining spots in the
MEN’S HOOPS n Continued from page 5 without a field goal in the first 11:56. The Beavers pulled away in the second half, making five consecutive shots at one point and holding on for the 14-point victory. “We found a way to be the dangerous team when we weren’t at our best,” Tinkle said. “We got into a little drought in the first half, but we picked it up toward the end,” Payton II added. “And in the second half, we came out and put the foot down.” The two wins last week were especially pivotal considering the back-to-back road losses to Arizona and Arizona State suffered the previous week. “Coming off of that road trip, we were beat up,” Tinkle said. “What little egos the guys have, the confidence was maybe a little shaken up. The assistant coaches did a really good job staying positive when we hit the practice floor.” OSU now takes on UCLA with another chance to break the away game trend. The Beavers defeated the Bruins on Jan. 22 with a 66-55 final in Gill Coliseum. At only 1-4 on the road, however, OSU has yet to prove itself away from Corvallis. “In the locker room (Sunday), we said, ‘Okay, now let’s learn how to take this on the road,” Tinkle
lineup. Church — who is also listed as a pitcher — played one season at Weatherford Community College, where he batted .408 with 20 doubles and knocked in 45 RBI’s. Nobach batted .321 in his only season at Everett Community College. Cooper Brunner is another local prospect for the Beavers out of Tualatin High School, where he was named all-state after batting .433 his senior year while driving in 30 runs. He was named the seventh-best prospect in Oregon by Baseball Northwest. Jack Anderson, also from Oregon, redshirted the 2014 season. At Lake Oswego High School he was named first-team all-state his senior year, where he batted .353 for the Lakers. Brian Rathbone, sports reporter On Twitter @brathbone3 sports@dailybarometer.com
said. “Hopefully we can do some things differently this time out as we head to Southern California.” The constant for OSU, at home or on the road, has been stifling defense. OSU came into Sunday’s game having held 17 of its 22 opponents to a shooting percentage lower than their season averages. The Huskies were shooting 44 percent on the year before making 15-of-42 attempts from the field Sunday: a 35.7 percent clip. “It’s a personal thing,” Duvivier said. “When a guy scores on you, when the other team scores on you, you have to take that personally. (Tinkle) has built that mentality into us and I think that has prevailed on the defensive end.” At 7-4 in conference, the Beavers are tied for third in the Pac-12 with Oregon and Stanford. OSU will play Stanford on Feb. 26 and the Ducks on March 4, but there is plenty of time for the standings to shift significantly in the meantime. Currently, the Beavers are enjoying the top half of the Pac-12 standings and look to bolster their resume with a duo of road victories. “It’s fun stuff, but we’ve still got a big part (of the season) in front of us,” Tinkle said. “Now that we’ve got this going, we don’t want to slow down.” Josh Worden, sports reporter On Twitter @BrightTies sports@dailybarometer.com
GIBSON n Continued from page 5 and just show them around to everyone.” Her interest in movies and TV production only grew as she grew up. She became fascinated with celebrity life and all the behind the scenes parts of making movies and television. “I’m just so intrigued by famous people. I don’t know why, but I just love famous people,” said Gibson. “I love all of it, but I think that the movie and TV making industries — like what it is like for a cast to go through what they do everyday — like their long hours and people just don’t know about it.” Yet despite her strong interest in Hollywood from a young age, her career aspiration had nothing to do with Hollywood: as a child, Gibson wanted to be an accountant. “I went into accounting right away because I have a neighbor who is an accountant. I just liked her job. I don’t know why, but I was always wanted to be an accountant because I wanted to be like her,” Gibson said. But upon arriving at OSU and taking some accounting classes, Gibson soon realized that she didn’t have a real passion for accounting and sought for something else to study: She settled on economics. “Then I got into econ and there were so many roads you can take with econ, like you can go into politics, law,” Gibson said. Her teammate, however, thought she should pursue a different career because of her obsession with fame and famous people. “All the teammates are like, ‘you should major in paparazzi cause you’d be really good at it.’ I kind of stalk Hollywood people, it’s kind of bad,” Gibson said. Gibson did not take her teammates advising and instead —
after investigating the different career paths for people in economics — she stumbled across her dream career that combines what she enjoys about economics and her fascination with Hollywood. “What I really want to do is work in production companies in Los Angeles and help find investors and stuff like that,” Gibson said. “That is what I want to do and I think economics is a road that will get me there.” Gibson would like to move to LA after graduating and seek a job doing just that, but she has more than just career aspirations drawing her to Southern California. Her older brother Ben is an actor who is living in the LA area. “I have one brother who is an actor down in LA. He went to UC Irvine and I love him, he’s like me best friend, my brother Ben,” Gibson said. Although Gibson’s acting background consists of her home movies with her brother, and her desire to pursue a career using her economics background, she would love to get involved in front of the camera at some point. “Oh I would love to be the famous person, but you know you’ve got to start out kind of behind,” Gibson said. “You’ve got to make your journey into it, but any way into it would be fine.” As far as eventually making it in front of the camera, Gibson would be delighted to be the next Ellen DeGeneres. It would be ideal for her because she would get to interview all the famous people she currently follows through social media. “My dream job would be to be like an Ellen DeGeneres. Like someone who interviews famous people,” Gibson said. “Famous people come to you and you get to interview them and talk to them.”
Gibson said her top five interviews would be Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, the entire Grey’s Anatomy cast — with particular interest in Patrick Dempsey — Jason Bateman and Kevin Hart. Gibson’s favorite is definitely Lawrence. “Jennifer Lawrence seems so down to earth, she seems like someone would could be friends with anyone,” said Gibson. “I didn’t know who she was until ‘The Hunger Games’ and then I went back and saw all her other stuff like ‘Winter’s Bone.” When asked who would play her in a movie about her life, Gibson’s immediate response was Lawrence, and she would have the ending be her team winning the national championship. “If someone were to play me it would be Jennifer Lawrence, she’s my doppelganger,” Gibson said. “I would probably end it with us winning the national championship and it would be ‘nothing but nets,’ which is our team words this year because we just want to cut down nets; like we want to cut down nets at the Pac-12 and just as far as we can go.” Gibson’s basketball goals for her team this season are just as big as her goals beyond the game. And with her team doing their best in program history, those basketball dreams are not so far out of reach. Whether the Beavers made it to the national championship or not does not deter Gibson’s from her life goals to make a career in the Hollywood business. Whether that be anywhere from scouting investments for film, or hosting her own talk show. To be sure, Gibson’s got a bright future in front of her where the sky — filled with Hollywood stars, of course — is the limit. Sarah Kerrigan, sports reporter On Twitter @skerrigan123 sports@dailybarometer.com
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he parking lots surrounding Oregon State University are a mix of empty and full. Empty falling on the side of majority. A1 lots hold approximately three to four cars on a given day. B2 lots are as good a guess as the upcoming lottery numbers for tonight. Meanwhile, students and faculty park in residential neighborhoods or in any available street space to avoid paying approximately $500 a year. But Parking Services expressed that even with these ghost town-like lots there is still a hefty waiting list. So our question is simple: If other people already own those spots, then where in the Sam Hill are all the cars? Are people just buying spaces and then park-
Editorial ing elsewhere? Using the space for illicit drug deals or midnight trysts? Maybe the aliens abducted the majority of OSU automotive machinery from the lots while we all were asleep? Point being, the spots clearly aren’t being used regularly and should go to students and faculty who would do so. This situation would make more sense if it were just a matter of nobody buying the spots due to the high price and everyone parking in the street as a result. It’s a much safer bet than battling it out with the Meter Maids over a lack of clear labeling for
when and where to park. What this says to us is that the system as it currently rests has some significant bugs that conflict with the convenience of parking. It doesn’t do much for student faith in the system when A1 lots are so empty. Yep, it’s much safer to park in the street. Our suggestion to this conundrum is simple: Survey. To our knowledge, the university hasn’t conducted a survey since last year when the concepts were discussed through open forums. We’re aware that gathering accurate data takes time, but it shouldn’t be so tedious to schedule sessions to hear what matters most: solid input from students, staff and faculty. Getting some feedback on the situation would help find out how the system truly works for
everyone, and possibly facilitate change for positive alterations to the system. And communication between systems and users is never a bad thing. Cleverbot taught us that. The alternative continues to be overly crowded residential streets, frustrated residents who will vehemently vote against the expansion of OSU if this is the result and wasted spaces with poorly labeled signs. Don’t be afraid to make your voice known to Parking Services. Because without criticism, stagnation keeps us boxed in when it comes to parking. t
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ear Readers, Given that Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, I’d like my readers to consider what Valentine’s Day really means to them — not what the media and product marketers would like you to think it means. Therefore, today’s column will focus on Valentine’s Day — the holiday I could quite possibly dislike the most. I want to point out some of the major pitfalls of this holiday. Some say I am anti-Valentine’s Day, but in actuality, I see myself as a realist, and I have three really big problems with this holiday. The first problem I have with this holiday (or rather the marketers of this holiday) is how it can make many people feel bad if they don’t have a partner.
And there you are, single, alone, no date, no gift to buy, no gift to receive. I have known many a person who stayed in an unhappy relationship just to “get through” Kathy Valentine’s Day. Imagine you are in a romantic relationship, but you don’t really like the person. Ask Dr. Sex You stay with them so you can celebrate the For those of you without a partner this only holiday devoted to actually liking someSaturday, you are probably painfully aware of one romantically. what I am talking about. How does that make any sense? Our society is set up in such a way that single Unfortunately, society is very focused on people feel like losers on Valentine’s Day. Those coupledom. individuals with a partner are making plans for So for those of you who aren’t in a relationthe most romantic evening of the year, franti- ship — rejoice. cally searching for the perfect gift, dreaming Rejoice that you aren’t expected to partake in about what their partner might surprise them the most sexist of holidays, which is the second problem I have with Valentine’s Day. with.
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I see Valentine’s Day as a sexist holiday where all of the marketing is directed at men, pressuring them to come up with the perfect gift to express their feelings for their girlfriend-wife. This holiday is heterosexist as well, because it assumes that all couples are heterosexual. For the most part, Valentine’s Day is all about men spending money on women. The pressure See GREAVES | page 8
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n a nation founded on the principle that all men and women are created equal, it seems redundant that we must continue to fight for the freedom of prosecuted individuals on a case by case basis. Moreover, although at this moment I speak specifically about the right to samesex marriage, my argument extends to all instances in which Americans are being denied their rights. As we have seen through previous crusades — such as the Women’s Rights and Civil Rights Movements of the 19th century — it is evident that the people of this nation continually choose to uphold the belief that all are created equal. However, it is also clear from the past that change in this country tends to be a slow and painfully drawn-out process, undoubtedly due to one ideal — people are afraid of change. And when boiled down, it is this fear of change that continues to inhibit the well-being and contentment of others in this evermore changing world. While many of us may not fall into the LGBT category, or any other classification for that matter, why must we continue to deny these individuals their rights based on our own ideals? Who are we to restrict the happiness of others? As someone who does not associate with the LGBT community, I find it puzzling that others continue to go out of their way to restrict the rights of these individuals, especially with an argument based on the fact that it disagrees with their religion. Not only is it clearly labeled in the First
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Amendment to the Constitution that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, but it is incredibly disappointing that any well-known and respected religious group would choose to prosecute others based on differing ideas of happiness. As a child, my mother constantly reminded me of the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” And it is for this reason that I am pleased that 37 states have already declared samesex marriage legal – an indication that we are clearly on the right path towards freedom for the LGBT community. Moreover, despite the continually prolonged process our nation employs when implementing change, it is refreshing to see our nation come together in support of the principle that all men and women are created equal. After all, we are only on this Earth for a short while. We might as well make the most of our time here, and quit putting our happiness above others. I encourage you to not be afraid of change, and to embrace the evermore dynamic world we live in. For without change, we fall behind t
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GREAVES n Continued from page 7 on these men to get just the right gift is really quite unfair. Why aren’t women supposed to be expressing their feelings for their boyfriend-husband from the bottom of their wallets? The vast majority of products being overmarketed this time of year are products for women. Yes, I know, there are a few advertisements for silk boxers, but if this truly was a unisex holiday, we would be seeing specific Valentine’s advertisements for products stereotypically coveted by men — for example, tools, electronics and home repair — similar to the marketing we see at Father’s Day. But we don’t. What we do see are products being advertised that supposedly women love — similar
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to the marketing we see at Mother’s Day — is that it suggests it is mandatory to show love products such as flowers, candy, jewelry and and affection — using our purchasing power perfume, suggesting that all women (and only — for our partner this one particular day of the year, but the other 364 days it women) love these products. doesn’t matter. What about all the women Why aren’t who don’t care about those If you plan on having a sucthings? cessful, long-term relationwomen supposed And yes, these women do ship, this is not the approach to be expressing exist. to take. their feelings for Worse yet, there are endless It is much more important, advertisements for lingerie, their boyfriendeven vital for the success which is obviously a gift for him of the relationship, that you husbands from and not her. show your partner how much the bottom of Have you ever worn any of you care for them by respectthese ridiculous get-ups? ing them, enjoying their comtheir wallets? pany, and making an effort to Talk about uncomfortable, make their life more pleasant impractical and designed for and better because you are Barbie. For the most part, lingerie turns women into in it. sex objects instead of sex partners. How romantic is the man who buys his wife a The final problem I have with this holiday $5,000 necklace for Valentine’s Day and spends
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t might be rainy, gloomy and “Baaa humbug” mood outside, but there’s lots of excitement at the Oregon State University Sheep Center. That’s right, its lambing season — the best time of year for a sheep farmer. Consequently, it’s also the most tiring. After all, it’s hard not to get sheepy when you’re counting sheep in the wee hours of the morning. Life on the lambing crew is tough. I’ve had the opportunity to work a late night shift a few years back and can sympathize with this year’s volunteers. It’s rough, but so worth it. Getting the chance to see the sheep industry full circle is so rewarding. Plus there are baby lambs to play with. The OSU Sheep Club maintains a constant watch over the pregnant ewes and stand at the ready to assist in the birthing process if complications arise. Some lambs even receive special treatment when born prematurely. Remember that photo of an OSU student with a lamb in her backpack that went viral last year? That lamb even received a free education. Did you know that OSU is a leader in homosexual ram research? I wish I had a baaad pun here, but out of a shear lack of creativity, I can’t think of anything right off the hoof. Going to have to chew the cud on that one for a while. But seriously, we raise homosexual rams. According to Dr. Fred Stormshak from the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, “gay rams are a costly problem for sheep producers because breeding rams are worth $300 to $500 each.” Homosexual rams will never produce offspring, and lambs are kind of the point of the
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t is with a heavy heart that I must admit something to you, my dear readers. I have not been entirely truthful in the past. While I have tried my best to uphold the high standard of ethics demanded by the Barometer, there have been occasions in which I have inadvertently misrepresented myself in some of my reporting. But if I have learned anything from the Brian Williams scandal, it’s that it is always better to come clean with your audience and not dig yourself deeper with a series of weak apologies and explanations for your obvious lies. So, in the spirit of full disclosure and honesty, I am going to directly address the handful of inaccurate statements I may have made in my columns and accept any punishment people feel is necessary. In my Jan. 30 column, I may have inadvertently implied that I use Twitter. I have never used any form of social media or computer. Any technology from after 1948 frightens and bewilders me. All of my columns are composed in a series of short messages I send to my editor via welltrained sparrows. On Feb. 3, I referred to Steve King, Mick Mulvaney and Paul Ryan as “brave.” This was a mistake on my part. I had accidentally conflated them with actual brave people who have struggled or accomplished something of value in their lives. At one point, I may have claimed that I was barred from entering the city of Birmingham. I reviewed my records and found that I actually lived in the city for eight years. I was probably thinking of the Burlington Coat Factory, which banned me from the premises after an unfortunate incident involving a halfgallon of pig’s blood. I may have accidentally given the wrong impression when I agreed with Fox News and the
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Christensen Cultivating Innovation sheep livestock industry. In fact, a majority of rams turn out to be heterosexual. One in five are bisexual, about 15 percent are asexual and about eight percent would identify as homosexual. Learning about hormonal, neural, genetic and environmental determinants of ram preferences could help us select heterosexual breeding rams that will continue to advance the sheep industry. OSU is proud to be on the forefront of this research. The OSU Sheep Center, a 600-acre farm three miles off campus, maintains a 60-ewe breeding flock for research and teaching. Then there are the saanen goats and llamas, and who doesn’t love goats? Answer: nobody. The Sheep Center is staffed by up to 40 dedicated Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences students who volunteer during lambing season. Although sheep are notoriously stubborn, stupid, and just downright dumb, they are fun animals to be around. If you are interested in learning more about these amusing wooly bullies, don’t be sheepish; sign up for an Animal Science class for next term. t
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the other 364 days out of the year paying little attention to her? How romantic is the woman who gets angry and disappointed with her husband because he bought her daisies and Hershey’s kisses when she wanted roses and Godiva chocolates? These people neither love nor respect their partners. Love cannot be expressed through a purchase. Love is expressed in thoughts, feelings and deeds that occur daily, not on one over-commercialized day of the year. The perfect gift comes from the heart, not the wallet. t
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