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Amidst the smell of deli sandwiches and the hustle and bustle of people trying to find seats, more than 100 Corvallis community members listened intently as “Think Out Loud” host Dave Miller posed a question: “is the U.S. at war?” The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State University hosted a town hall event at Old World Deli as part of its “Citizenship and Crisis” initiative. Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Think Out Loud” radio program recorded the event. The event, which was open to the public, drew attendance from a wide range of Corvallis community members and OSU students. Four panelists, each with a different perspective on war and the U.S., spoke about the issue. For the duration of the “Think Out Loud” broadcast, Miller asked each of the panelists questions regarding war and the U.S. and opened the floor to questions and input from the audience. As the broadcast kicked off, Miller addressed the audience. “How many of you think the U.S. is currently at war?” Miller asked. While the majority of the attendees indicated they believed the U.S. was currently at war, a few audience members indicated otherwise.
Donors, coordinators help out during winter term blood drive By Courtnee’ Morin THE DAILY BAROMETER
Oregon State University is hosting its second studentrun blood drive of the year Feb. 16-19 at the Memorial Union Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The opportunity to give blood continues into Feb. 20 at the United Methodist Church on Northwest Monroe Avenue, also from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “I enjoy helping out in any way I can with my community, and giving blood helps me do that,” said Jacob Fincher, a freshman computer science major at OSU, as he was donating blood. This is one of many blood drives OSU has hosted for more than 60 years. According to a news release
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“Think Out Loud” Host Dave Miller, Oregon State University Assistant Professor of History Christopher Nichols and Director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University Ron Tammen sit on a panel Monday night at Old World Deli. Panelist Christopher Nichols, an assistant professor of history and director of the “Citizenship and Crisis” program at OSU, answered Miller’s question with what he called a “conditional yes.” “The U.S. is currently involved in
combat operations,” Nichols said. “U.S. troops, drones, etc. are currently in place around the world.” Ron Tammen, also a member of the panel and director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University answered
a definitive “yes.” “We could quibble over what the definition of war is,” Tammen said. “But the fact remains that war has become endemic to American See TOWN HALL | page 2
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from American Red Cross External Communications Manager Jared Schultzman, OSU blood drives have steadily been among the largest Red Cross drives in the Pacific Northwest. “We’re trying to step it up here by having more blood drives to help make up for snow storms back east, for example Boston,” said Carolyn Leeper, the account manager for the Blood Drive Association at OSU. “Blood drives here will help the east coast; it’s kind of a trickle effect.” Leeper stressed that individuals intending to donate blood need to drink plenty of water at least two days beforehand and eat a good meal prior to donation. Identification is also required for the process. “Every donated unit of See BLOOD | page 3
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Jacob Fincher, a computer science freshman, donated blood Monday at the Memorial Union Ballroom.
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Oregon State University is a college known for its abundant research opportunities and the ability of undergraduates to participate in this research. Kevin Ahern, a biochemistry professor and the director of undergraduate research at OSU, wants students to know how easy it is to get involved. Undergraduate research is available to any major, not just those related to science. Many research opportunities occur during the summer, giving students an opportunity to get experience that doesn’t affect the fall-to-spring academic year. During the summer, students from all different majors can work on research-funded through grants. Grants such as the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity program, Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in science, Jacqueline Swint Scholarship and the Jaworski Fund for Undergraduate Summer Research Experience in Plant Science. The Honors College at OSU also helps fund research. Many programs require students to work under a mentor while completing research. With URSA, students can request to be added to a list to receive emails including different research opportunities, which faculty on campus convey to Ahern. Students can then apply for research positions. Also available on the URSA website is a video made by Ahern on how to get involved in research and best find opportunities that are of interest. Many students also go directly through Ahern to find research opportunities or meet with faculty who may have positions open. Students can also introduce themselves to faculty. “I cannot speak for all faculty, as some look at different things, but we want to see that (students) establish a good position at OSU, are good with their classes before trying to get involved,” Ahern said. “We want to see students who are responsible and have relatively good grades; some professors are more strict on this than others.” Ahern also pointed out that faculty know most undergraduates will not have had prior research experience, and that professors who do want more experienced students are not the majority. Students can also get involved with programs such as the OSU STEM Leaders Program or become a URSA ambassador to help represent and expand undergraduate research See RESEARCH | page 4
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Corvallis community members and OSU students gather Monday evening at Old World Deli to discuss questions about the U.S. being at war.
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Shoplifting An officer arrested a woman for shoplift one. The woman allegedly stole clothing and costume jewelry valued about $160 from Kmart. The woman received a court date and was released.
Stolen goods A man reported to police that a wireless speaker and nylon pouch, valued at about $68, were stolen from Peak Sports.
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When asked if he saw any effects of war on Corvallis, Fuller responded he saw it in the n Continued from page 1 people. “I see the effects of war right here in this society.” passionate group of the civilian populous,” The group discussed the legal and moral ramifications of war, as well as the actual Fuller said. “This gathering is an example of definition of war, who the U.S. is currently citizen engagement.” The issues of isolationism and at war with, the pros the draft also arose. and cons of a draft, “By not having a draft, the streets what “victory” actuThe U.S. is in a are definitely much quieter,” ally means and how perpetual state of Richards said. war affects the home Many audience members war, and therefore front. shared Richards’ belief that having “Many terms are the government can a draft would reduce the chances bleeding into each engage in acts that of Congress engaging in acts of war other these days,” Ta m m e n said. they can only engage since more unwilling lives would be at stake. “Peacekeeping, for in during wartime. The idea of nonviolent alternaexample, has become tives to war also arose during the violent. The language discussion, and Richards argued Christopher Nichols has obscured much that nonviolent solutions to probAssistant professor of history at OSU of this issue. We are lems are possible. engaging in these acts “We solve problems all the time (peaceone after another on the ground, and they are fully),” Richards said. “You just don’t hear costly in both lives and money.” According to Nichols, the U.S. has recently about it.” Miller ended the broadcast by thanking the been in a constant state of war. “The U.S. is in a perpetual state of war, and audience for being so democratic as a whole. “I think we have too few opportunities to therefore the government can engage in acts that they can only engage in during wartime,” have conversations like this,” Miller said. Nichols said. “Most American citizens have no “These are important questions that citizens idea that wartime allows for acts that peace- have to grapple with, and we should talk about all of these issues.” time does not.” Richards was glad to see that students Miller also invited input from audience members who both agreed and disagreed as attended the event, noting that the topic to whether or not the U.S. is in a state of war. of the panel had a major impact on their Some audience members argued that the futures. “I think it was important to have and start U.S. is currently transitioning away from acts of war to a time of peace and expressed hope these important conversations,” Richards for the future. Some audience members were said. “I also think it was important to have concerned about how the definition of what an someone who is active in the military on act of war is has changed. Audience members the panel.” Some particialso posed questions that were specific pating OSU proto current issues like the war on terror, fessors, including ISIS and the turmoil in Libya and the I really enjoy learning Nichols, offered Ukraine. extra credit for about the different “War is the use of violence to attending the bend your energy to your own will,” perspectives on panel. Olivia Diaz, Tammen. “We’ve used guerrilla warfare a sophomore in history, and it’s for hundreds of years. We always forget natural resourcthese kinds of wars against other states interesting to think es, attended the or movements.” about this issue, discussion out of Nichols also noted that the landpure curiosity. especially with the scape of war has changed as methods “I’m really interof warfare have evolved. recent political ested in history “We tend to think of war like World and all the events events happening. War II with trenches,” Nichols said. that the history “Now we have things like cyber wardepartment puts fare and drones. The landscape is so Olivia Diaz on,” Diaz said. “I much more different now with more Sophomore, natural resources really enjoy learncategories.” After a brief break, the panel grew to include ing about the different perspectives on hisKevin Fuller, an active duty officer in the U.S. tory, and it’s interesting to think about this Navy and an instructor at the Naval ROTC issue, especially with the recent political events program at OSU. Linda Richards, an instruc- happening. I think historical perspectives are tor in history at OSU who currently teaches a important for looking at modern-day issues.” The recording of the town hall will be class called “Why War?” also joined the panel. Fuller attended the panel to talk about his own available online at the OPB “Think Out Loud” views, not the views of the U.S. military, and website Tuesday, Feb. 17. when asked, didn’t feel like he himself had Abigail Erickson, news reporter personally fought in a war. news@dailybarometer.com
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State leaders react to Kitzhaber’s resignation PORTLAND TRIBUNE
PORTLAND — Oregon leaders were quick to react to Gov. John Kitzhaber’s announcement that he will resign, effective Feb. 18. Most expressed sadness at the turn of events that will end Kitzhaber’s 35-year political career next Wednesday. Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley said, “John Kitzhaber loves Oregon deeply and has contributed enormously to making our state a better place. Today, he did what was right for Oregon by resigning. “I know that our incoming Governor, Kate Brown, will continue the fight for our Oregon values, from clean air and clean water to a robust economy, and I look forward to working with her.â€? Third District Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer said, “While I am saddened by the governor’s resignation, I fully understand and support his decision. “I have worked with John Kitzhaber for over three decades. His commitment to Oregon is deep and his record of accomplishment is strong. Today’s action is consistent with that. As a friend, my thoughts are with John at this difficult time. “Going forward, my commitment is to work with the leadership in Salem to move past this tragic circumstance to provide Oregon the support necessary to meet our challenges.â€? First District Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici said, “Governor Kitzhaber has been a dedicated public servant to the State of Oregon. I applaud his decades of service and thank him for his work to improve the lives of all Oregonians. The priority now should be to maintain the strength and stability of our state. I am confident in Secretary Brown’s abilities and commitment, and I hope for a smooth and expeditious transition.â€? Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown, who will replace Kitzhaber, said, “This is a sad day for Oregon. But I am confident that legislators are ready to come together to move Oregon forward.â€? Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, whose office is investigating Kitzhaber and his fiancĂŠe, Cylvia Hayes, said, “Today is a sad day for Oregon. I want to thank Governor
Kitzhaber for his service to our state. The governor’s decision to resign will not affect our ongoing criminal investigation into allegations of his and Ms. Hayes’ conduct. Oregonians deserve nothing less than a full and fair investigation of all the facts, as well as the opportunity to reach a resolution that will truly allow our state to move forward.� Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler, who is thought to be interested in running for governor, said, “The events of the last several months have tested the confidence of Oregonians in our government at a time when we need to focus on the challenges facing our state. I know there is much more that I can – and must – do at this critical time to help our state realize its full potential. In the immediate-term, this means ensuring that Governor Brown is as successful as possible during her transition. I have offered to help in any way I can. “I have been around long enough to know that the resignation of Governor Kitzhaber and the constitutional mandate for an election in 2016 will set off a flurry of speculation about what happens next. There will be a time for politics, but now is not that time. In the coming days, Oregonians should pull together to support Governor Brown and her team in their efforts to bring stability to the Governor’s office. “I thank Governor Kitzhaber for his many years of service to our state. I wish him the very best in the years ahead. Oregonians are a resilient people, and I am certain that we will emerge from this difficult period as a stronger and more unified state.� Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian reacted by saying, “Today, we learned that John Kitzhaber will step down as Governor after a career of public service that’s improved people’s lives and helped expand opportunity to thousands around the state. It is my hope that we view his legacy not just through the narrow prism of these recent months, but the full scope of his decades of service. “As Secretary of State Kate Brown takes the helm of Oregon government, I know that her colleagues and I stand with her as we embark on a new chapter for our state. “The Bureau of Labor and Industries and I stand ready to help Kate Brown with the challenge of putting working families
and accountability with the Governor’s office and the executive branch.� Oregon House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) said, “Today is a sad day for Oregon. I take no delight in John Kitzhaber’s resignation but understand his decision. House Republicans have remained focused on working for the people of Oregon and that’s where our focus will remain moving forward.� Mayor Charlie Hales said, “I am saddened by the news of Gov. John Kitzhaber’s resignation from office. However, the scandal has rocked Salem at the start of an all-important legislative session. Today, the governor acted in the best interests of Oregonians, and of state government. “The scandal of the last few months has dominated the news, but I hope that people remember his accomplishments as a legislator, as Senate President and as governor. His work in the realms of health care was remarkable. We, as Oregonians, owe him a debt of gratitude for his service. “I wish him the best of luck in all his endeavors.� Mu l t n o m a h Co u n t y Chairwoman Deborah Kafoury told the Portland Tribune, “I think it’s sad, very sad,� as she drove to Salem for a longscheduled meeting ask lawmakers for funding for a new Central Courthouse. “I think Kate (Brown) is ready for the job. I think she’s had a lot of experience working in Salem. She’s had the really hard job of being the caucus leader. She knows how to get things done.� Kafoury said she doesn’t anticipate any problems with the transition. “We have a really good relationship with Kate. I was House minority leader when she was Senate Democratic leader so we’ve worked closely together. I think it’s great for the county.� Regarding Kitzhaber, Kafoury said, “I’m really saddened by the whole situation. He’s done really great things for the state of Oregon. It’s sad it had to end like this.� The Republican Governors Association took a harder line, however, saying, “John Kitzhaber is right to resign. The plainly unethical conduct he allowed to persist stands as an inexcusable betrayal of the trust invested in him by the people of Oregon.�
on stronger economic footing in the weeks and months ahead. Oregon has a bright future and we will do all we can to see that our state and new governor be successful as we move forward.� Oregon House Speaker Tina Koteck (D-Portland) said, “Governor John Kitzhaber has accomplished much for Oregonians in his 35 years of public service to our state. As a physician, as a legislator, and as our Governor, he has been a distinguished leader. “In 2011, I worked closely with the Governor during his signature effort to transform how health care is delivered to lowincome Oregonians under the Oregon Health Plan. That work fundamentally changed health care in Oregon, and will benefit families throughout our state for years to come. “I support his decision to resign because it is the right decision for Oregonians. “Moving forward, I will continue to champion the priorities we have shared in the areas of equity in educational outcomes, quality early childhood education, and rural economic development. “The Oregon Legislature will meet the challenges facing Oregon and stands ready to show that even in the most trying times, we are committed to doing the right thing for the people of our state.� Oregon House Majority Leader Val Hoyle (D-Eugene, Junction City) said, “In his many years of public service, Gov. Kitzhaber has accomplished great things, and Oregon is a better place to live thanks to his leadership. My hope is that John Kitzhaber finds peace and that he’ll be remembered more for those accomplishments than for this latest chapter. “As legislators, we’re here to get things done. I’m looking forward to working with Kate Brown in her new role and doing the work we were sent here to do. “This has been a disappointing and challenging process. Now is a time for healing, for looking to the future, and for continuing the work of Oregon’s people.� Oregon Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day) said, “This is an unprecedented situation for Oregonians. I expect our leaders to work together to lead a thoughtful transition that respects Oregon citizens. We need to restore trust
blood has the potential of saving three lives, and giving blood allows you to get a mini physical; you have to get your blood pressure and iron levels measured, so it helps you to know where your levels are at,� Leeper said. The blood drive at OSU is performing single unit donations and double red cell donations. With double red cell donations, two units of blood are taken; however, unlike with single unit donations, the rest of the blood components, such as plasma, platelets and white blood cells, are returned to the donor along with saline. Double red donation allows for the donation of two units of blood instead of one, decreasing dehydration effects that some may experience with single unit donations. But because two units of blood are given, 112 days must pass between donations. Only 56 days must pass between single unit donations. Limitations for donating blood relate mostly to physical and medical reasons, such as weight/height ratio, fever or unhealthy blood pressure or iron levels. Those taking certain medications may also be excluded. Travel is also a large determinant to whether or not blood can be donated. Travel to countries with endemic diseases, such as malaria, would make a student ineligible to donate. This blood drive and the one last term were put together by the Blood Drive Association on campus. The Blood Drive Association was formed in 2002 and works with the Red Cross to make these drives possible, meeting every week and working toward a week seven drive, with a celebration during week eight. “Blood is always in high demand. Even one person can help a lot,� said Brendon Tse, a freshman biology major and Blood Drive Association member. “Donating blood is even healthy, as it helps replenish the blood system of the donor. Having the drive here also helps more people donate: It makes donating more convenient.� Students who are interested in joining the Blood Drive Association can walk in on meetings and talk to an executive member about being placed on the list serve. Meetings are held in the MU Jack Porter Boardroom Tuesday’s at 5 p.m. Students looking to donate blood can drop in at the MU ballroom to make an appointment, sign up on the Red Cross website or use the app Red Cross Blood to schedule appointments and track donations. Courtnee’ Morin, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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I don’t really know too much about it, but I think, for cigarettes, there should be certain areas that you could smoke. Maybe not the whole campus should be restricted from smoking, but maybe that’s just my biased opinion.
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Every year, Block 15 spends time searching for rare bottles of specialty bourbon and bourbonbarrel-aged drinks, including beer. For the entire month of February, the local restaurant and brewery serves these hard-to-get drinks as part of its Bourbon Month. “We spend all year looking everywhere for some very uncommon bottles of bourbon,” said Kacee Kubli, one of the front house managers at Block 15. A total of 14 hard-to-find bourbons were available at the start of Bourbon Month, with proofs ranging from 82 to 129.2 and prices ranging from $6 to $24 per pour. According to the Bourbon Month menu, one pour is one ounce of bourbon served to the customer’s liking: neat, on the rocks or distilled with water. Block 15 is already out of several of the rare bourbons. Two “Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve” bourbons sold out in three days. Block 15 is also out of the “Thomas H. Handy Rye” and the “Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2014.” In addition to the servings of bourbon and whisky, customers can also enjoy a pour of Wandering Aengus “Blind Tiger,” a bourbon-barrel-aged hard apple cider made with local apples. Also available are four classic bourbon cocktails. Additionally, according to Block 15’s beer menu, the restaurant is also offering four different bourbon-barrel-matured beers,
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release. “We’re not trying to force A study conducted at Oregon State smokers to quit. We’re trying to address the health concerns brought University shows that the campus’ on by secondhand smoke. This is a non-smoking policy, enacted in clean air policy.” September 2012, has been positively Braverman is a professor in the received by students, faculty and College of Public Health and Human staff, according to a press release Sciences. from OSU. More than 70 percent of stu“The more people live with the dents, faculty and staff supported change, the more supportive they the policy, with nonsmokers more tend to become,” Marc Braverman, likely to support the policy than lead author on the study, said in the smokers, according to the release.
Additionally, international students were more likely to support the policy than domestic students, and those living at residence halls or members of Greek life were less likely to support it than others. There was also a distinction between men and women, with women being more likely to support the policy than men, according to the release. The study did show that problems of secondhand smoke exposure
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It’s good. It’s keeping everything cleaner. It’s much nicer not having to smell all the tobacco. So it’s good.
including the “Super Nebula,” a stout; “Hypnosis,” a house barley wine; “The Bourbon Prophecies;” a Belgian dark strong ale; “Kriek,” a Belgian ale; and “Cherry Imagine,” another Belgian stout with tart cherry juice. Block 15 bartender Chris Althouse noted that the Pappy Van Winkle Reserve bourbons typically sell out the fastest each year. “We offer substitutes for the bourbons we run out of as well,” Althouse said. “We’re also pretty excited about the ‘Elijah Craig 12 Year’ barrel selection that we’re offering this year too. We handpicked and purchased this entire barrel, and it’s definitely one of the more rare ones. Sometimes our bourbon buyer will buy the more rare bourbons and then just sit on them until the next year so we have them available.” Block 15 bourbon buyer Katy Maxwell hand-selects and purchases bourbons for February throughout the entire previous year. “It takes a lot of research,” Maxwell said. “I read a lot of bourbon blogs and talk to a lot of different distilleries. I also try to get favorite bourbons we’ve featured previously. It’s sort of the ‘un-fun’ side of drinking bourbon. One of the cool things we get to do, however, is a barrel selection, where distilleries will send us samples of their bourbons and we’ll choose the best one.” Maxwell added that one of her personal favorite bourbons being offered this month is the “Micher’s Small Batch,” a very smooth bourbon. “People should keep coming in and trying the specialty drinks we have,” Kubli said. “It’s a great celebration of bourbon and bar-
remained, with the periphery of campus being the greatest contributor, according to the release. The primary recommendations from the executive summary include permanent signs, additional communication efforts besides signs, increased effort to keep the university and its periphery clean of cigarette butts and a strategy for enforcement. The Daily Barometer news@dailybarometer.com
RESEARCH n Continued from page 1 on campus. URSA ambassadors come from all different majors, and students looking to become involved in research can reach out to them for advice. The ambassadors speak to students, especially incoming freshmen, about undergraduate research to promote its benefits. Their job also includes speaking to OSU alumni and donors about the research happening at OSU and their involvement. Logan Pedersen, a junior studying psychology and sociology at OSU, has been involved in undergraduate research since his freshman year. He was an ambassador with the College of Liberal Arts, and the transition to becoming a URSA ambassador made a lot of sense to him. Pedersen currently researches how individuals respond to stimuli on the computer screen working with Mei-Ching Lien, a professor in the College of Liberal Arts. “Research allows you to take what you learn in class and apply it in a realResearch allows you world setting. If you can do that before leaving colto take what you lege, then why not do it?” learn in class and Pedersen said. “And you apply it in a can do specifically what interests you — like if you’re real-world setting. a biology major, you can If you can do that study in physical therapy, or robotics for an engineering before leaving major or writing for psycollege, then why chology. There’s something not do it? for everyone.” Rahasudha Kannan, another URSA ambassador, Logan Pedersen is in her sophomore year Undergraduate researcher studying bioengineering. Kannan said it’s important to explore the benefits of undergraduate research as soon as possible. “(Research) might seem intimidating, but it is worth trying at least; you gain a lot of experience, make connections with professors and others and learn about yourself,” Kannan said. “You learn what you like and don’t like, and it helps a lot with learning time management and prioritizing.” Kannan has previously worked with Assistant Professor Tyler Radniecki in the environmental engineering lab on how to increase the amount of methane gathered in wastewater treatment facilities that can then be transformed into usable energy. “No one makes you do undergraduate research. You can only get it if you make the effort; that’s the biggest stumbling block,” Ahern said. “There are a lot of ways to get involved on campus: sports, clubs, extracurricular activities. And research is an outstanding extracurricular that will pay off in dividends. We try to make it as easy as possible for students who do want to make the effort.”
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Block 15 offers special bourbons and bourbon-barrel-matured drinks like “Super Nebula” during Bourbon Month. rel aging. Our sister restaurant Caves is part of (Bourbon Month) too.” Those who come and try all the specialty drinks available during Bourbon Month can earn an exclusive passport that includes an invitation to a bourbon tasting, a raffle entry and a free T-shirt. According to Kubli,
Les Caves is also serving special bourbon-paired dinners. The festivities conclude with Block 15’s anniversary at the end of February. Block 15 is located at 300 SW Jefferson Ave. Abigail Erickson, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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I love it completely. I actually just got back from studying abroad in Switzerland, where everybody between the ages of 14 and I’d say 30 are constant chronic smokers. So I was in a complete culture shock, and I couldn’t breathe, and I was like ‘how many years are going to be knocked off my life?’ Honestly, it was one of the best things to come back to Oregon State and have such clean air. I can breathe better; I felt better about my health; I was in control. So I’m all for it.
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t’s weird; this is the first time in my years at Oregon State University in which the baseball season has started off with little fanfare. The usual narrative went something like this: underwhelming football season, followed by a disappointing basketball season, leads everyone to think “is it baseball season yet?” This year couldn’t be more different. With the success that the men’s and women’s basketball teams are having along with the general excitement surrounding the hire of new head football coach Gary Andersen, paired with the disappointing end to last year’s regional round, and losing so many great players from a year ago, baseball season has flown in under the radar. Alas, the season is already underway as the Beavers prepare for the Surprise Baseball Classic, so here are five things to look for this coming season.
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The return of Andrew Moore Andrew Moore didn’t go anywhere. He just struggled last season, and it is not like he had that bad of a season a year ago (6-5 with a 2.77 ERA and 68 strikeouts); he just didn’t live up to his 2013 campaign when he looked like the second coming of Greg Maddux and won 14 games as a freshman. Moore, who spent the summer pitching for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, is the ace of this staff. It is likely he will be the first one taking the hill for each game of the series, a position in which the Beavers have been dominant. The last four Friday pitchers — Ben Wetzler, Matt Boyd and Sam Gaviglio — have gone a combined 43-10; Moore will keep that dominance going in his junior season.
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Oregon State men’s wrestling came into the past weekend undefeated. All it would take to finish off the season with a zero in the loss column was winning two dual meets over the course of three days against Wyoming and the Air Force Academy. It was the fourth weekend in a row that the Oregon State athletes had to complete such a feat, and unfortunately for them, four weekends in a row was one too many; they fell to Wyoming 21-17. OSU opened the weekend Friday night against No. 19 Wyoming. Five matches into the night the Beavers had a steady lead at 14-3, but it was at that point that Wyoming turned the table and won four of the next five weight classes, including
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a pair of pins on senior 174-pounder Joe Latham and redshirt freshman 197-pounder Nate Keeve. Those bonus points — coupled with a set of decisions — was enough for Wyoming to come out on top at the UniWyo Sports Complex. Sunday, the Beavers traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo. to take on the Air Force Academy. It was clear early on that the loss to Wyoming had little effect on the Beavers, as freshman 125-pounder Ronnie Bresser got a pin on Air
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Senior all-arounder Katelyn Ohlrich spots her landing against the Arizona Wildcats during the Beavers’ win in Gill Coliseum Feb. 7.
Friday, the Oregon State women’s gymnastics team looked to make it two wins in a row when it visited the No. 20 California State Bears. The Beavers were not only able to make it two in a row, but did it in a season recordbreaking fashion, beating Cal by more than a point at 197.250 to 196.225. The winning score was the highest for the Beavers this season, and included a 49.600 cumulative score for the team on the floor exercise, which was also a season best. The Beavers ended the night with 11 topthree finishes including four Beavers tying on floor with a 9.925. Those Beavers were all-arounders senior Chelsea Tang, junior Risa Perez and sophomores Madeline Gardiner and Kaytianna McMillan. Those 9.925 were career-highs for all four gymnasts on the floor, and when combined with senior floor specialist Cerise Witherby’s 9.90, allowed for all five scores to count for the Beavers within the rotation. See GYMNASTICS | page 6
The Oregon State basketball team returns from the UCLA and USC games empty handed, now standing at 2-9 in games away from Gill Coliseum and a best-ever 14-0 at home. The Beavers currently average 61.6 points per game and 314th in the nation out of 351 teams. Meanwhile, the 57.5 points allowed per game put OSU at 14th in the country. The two road contests were statistically kind on few of the Beavers. Junior guard Langston Morris-Walker, however, managed to break out of a scoring slump. Since his career-high 22 points against Washington State on Jan. 17, Morris-Walker had averaged 6.2 points per game in the next six contests and had a three-game stretch with two total field goals. Then, he totaled 19 points and eight rebounds versus UCLA and added 17 points two days later. Morris-Walker’s eight field goals and 16 attempts against UCLA were both career highs. He had not attempted 10 or more field goals in the last 10 games, but put up 31 shots between the UCLA and USC games. Morris-Walker has attempted seven 3-pointers in a game three different times in his career. All three games occurred in Los Angeles against either UCLA or USC. Two of those three games came this past week; he went a cumulative 6-for-14 on the road trip. Morris-Walker attempted four 3-pointers in the first 7:41 of the USC game, making two. In his career, there have been 51 games in which MorrisWalker didn’t attempt four 3-pointers in the entire contest. One more stat in the Morris-Walker tangent: in the eight games in which Morris-Walker has attempted exactly four 3-pointers, he has shot 18-for-32 (56.3 percent). He is a career 33.5 percent shooter from behind the 3-point line. Junior forward Olaf Schaftenaar, who has made at least one 3-pointer in 18 of 25 games and leads his team with 38.5 percent shooting from deep, has gone 0-for-13 in the last four games from beyond the arc. Junior guard Gary Payton II has a steal in all 25 games, the fourth longest streak in OSU history. He recently passed his father, Gary Payton Sr., at 22 games in a row with at least one steal. However, the elder Payton owns the first and second longest streaks as well, at 37 and 29 games, respectively. At third place is former OSU guard Jared Cunningham, who logged a steal in 28 consecutive contests. Payton II is on pace to threaten his father’s OSU record of 100 steals in a season. At this rate he’ll end up with 91 steals before the Pac-12 Tournament and any postseason tournament the Beavers make. No OSU player has ever led his team in scoring, rebounding, steals and blocked shots in a season. The only category Payton II isn’t leading of those four is blocked shots; he’s second with 26 blocks behind only junior forward Daniel Gomis, who has 35. Possibly the biggest difference between the two UCLA games came from Bruin sophomore guard Isaac Hamilton, who was scoreless in the first contest, going 0-for-10 from the field and 0-for-5 from 3-point range with no assists. On Wednesday, he finished with nine assists, going 3-for-5 from beyond the arc en route to 16 points. Two of Payton II’s best games of the season both came against UCLA: he totaled 42 points on 59 percent shooting with 12 rebounds and eight assists while facing the Bruins. He faltered from the free throw line in both contests, however, going 4-for-9. See OUT OF THE BOX | page 6
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RATHBONE n Continued from page 5 Down year for Jeff Hendrix
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Senior all-arounder Katelyn Ohlrich sprints toward the vault against the Wildcats Feb. 7 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State had a three-way tie for third in When: Friday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. vault, where they managed second and third place and were only out-performed by Cal freshman all-arounder Toni-Ann Williams, who man- Witherby (9.850), the Beavers were able to close aged a perfect 10 within the discipline. out the Golden State Bears. When it came down to the final rotation the The Beavers will travel next to Tempe, Ariz. to Beavers were already leading 148.125 to 147.025, take on the Sun Devils Friday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. but still had an event to go. The Daily Barometer The final event was beam, and thanks to the On Twitter @barosports high scores of Perez (9.875), McMillan (9.850) and sports@dailybarometer.com
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the Huskies turned the ball over 22 times and only scored 50 points. On Saturday, USC committed 23 turnovers but still scored 68 points in the Trojan UCLA sophomore guard Bryce Alford made victory. Offensively for USC, 78.6 percent of all four 3-pointers in the first matchup with OSU and possessions either ended in a score or a turnover. In the Corvallis edition of the USC-OSU matchfive in the second. He attempted 13 shots in the first game, however, and only nine in the second. up, USC totaled six fast break points before netting 25 fast break points in Saturday’s game. Combined He posted 40 points between the two games. In the two UCLA matchups, Duvivier got 14 between the two games, OSU scored six points in of his 22 points from the free throw line. In the fast breaks. two USC games, 4 of his 19 points came from Josh Worden, sports reporter the stripe. On Twitter @BrightTies sports@dailybarometer.com In the Beavers’ win over Washington on Feb. 8,
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Jeff Hendrix, A.K.A. “The Andrew Moore of 2015,” is going to have trouble replicating the success he had a season ago. A first-team Pac-12 athlete playing center fielder as a sophomore, Hendrix led the Beavers with a .351 batting average, while scoring and finishing third on the team with 56 RBIs. In short, Hendrix was great for the Beavers in the leadoff spot last year. Coming into this season, Hendrix is arguably the most lethal bat returning in the Beaver lineup. That is going to cause opposing pitchers to pitch to him differently than a year ago, when he had Michael Conforto and Dylan Davis hitting behind him. He isn’t going to surprise anyone this year. This doesn’t mean that Hendrix is going to be bad by any stretch; it’s just when you look at his stats at the end of the year and compare them to last year, you may think to yourself, “woah, Hendrix had way better numbers a year ago.” Lack of experience leads a slow start, but ultimately it’s a non-issue. Gone are Conforto and Davis, who provided much of the Beavers’ offense a year ago. There is no more Wetlzer and Jace Fry shutting down opponents with Scott Schultz coming out of the bullpen to close the door. How could you possibly replace those players? Fortunately for the Beavers, the program has reached a state in which they don’t have to rebuild after losing AllAmericans; they can simply reload their roster with young, talented prospects. In the early parts of the season I don’t expect this team to look like a finished product — it will take a couple weeks of jumbling the lineup and rotation until it begins to take shape and for players to find their individual roles on the team. There will be plenty of opportunities early for players to earn playing time. Casey has let his players decide the
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Sophomore infielder Trever Morrison prepares for the pitch against Washington May 18, 2014 in Goss Stadium. while batting .438 as a junior. The Beavers lost 130 hits and 120 RBI’s from last year’s startWhat: Oregon State vs. Oklahoma ing outfield. Along with Cary, Where: Surprise, Ariz. first baseman KJ Harrison has When: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. already made an impact in the early season, hitting two home roster; if you perform with runs in the first three games of your opportunity, you will get the Surprise Baseball Classic. another one. There’s too much talent and good coaching for the lack of experience to be a crutch for too long. Repeating as Pac-12 champions for a third time may be a tough task for this season; the There are many positions up Beavers were picked to finish for grabs after several starters fifth in the Pac-12 after backplayed their final season for to-back conference titles. With the Beavers. With the Beavers how much — player wise — bringing in a top-10 recruit- they lost from last year, and ing class, I expect at least one how competitive the conferfreshman to step into line ence is, Oregon State might up and have an impact like not get a national seed or host Michael Conforto and Andrew a regional round. Moore did their first seasons in But this is still a Pat Casey the orange and black. led team, and he has coached My early pick to do so is the Beavers to postseason play outfielder Elliot Cary, who was nine out of the last 10 years; it the Gatorade Player of the Year would almost be shocking if he after he transferred his senior failed to do so for a 10th time. year from Niceville, Fla. to Clackamas, Ore. While playing Brian Rathbone, sports reporter ball in Florida he was named On Twitter @brathbone3 “Big School Hitter of the Year” sports@dailybarometer.com
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WRESTLING n Continued from page 5 Force freshman Drew Romero in a little more than a minute. Bresser was not the only one to get a pin on the day, as junior 165-pounder Seth Thomas and senior 184-pounder Taylor Meeks were able to finish out their competition. The Beavers ended up winning the dual 36-3,
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But it seems that policy makers unfortunately continue to prioritize other issues such as how state funds should be allocated, instead of realizing that education should be of the utmost importance.
These failures are evident even through Oregon’s recent high school In the New York Times article graduation rates, as Oregon placed While increases in educational 49 out of 50 states in 2013 gradua“Education is Newest Target of Kansas Budget Cuts,” this issue is funding are undoubtedly due to tion rates, according to data from clearly demonstrated, as Kansas pensions and constructional costs the U.S. Department of Education. Gov. Sam Brownback continues to as opposed to improvements in the The lack of state funding and decrease the amount of funds dedi- quality of education, it is important investment toward education has cated to public education as a result that policy makers find a way to public schools relying on their of his recent tax-cuts. adequately determine what funds reserves, which are sure to dry up if are truly necessary budget cuts continue. By reducing funds for schools to be toward education We need policy makers who are more successful at by a total of $44.5 These failures are willing to sit down and figure out educating students million, Brownback evident even through and producing bet- how to adequately fund our educacontinues to put system and put an end to this pressure on legislaOregon’s recent high ter prepared and tion reoccurring theme, which leaves our ture to rewrite a new knowledgeable school graduation schools hung out to dry. formula that could young adults. rates, as Oregon restore some of the But until then, I guess we just sit When it comes to back and watch as we continue to funds being cut to placed 49 out of 50 state government, be surpassed by countries like China some of Kansas’ states in 2013 education should and Japan. poorest schools. inarguably be the graduation rates. However, while Maybe one day we will reemphanumber one conmany policy makers size the importance of education. cern, as it is essensuch as Brownback Maybe one day it will be too late. recognize the need for change when tial to the continual growth and t it comes to funding our education prosperity of our nation. As a result, Hanson is a sophomore in physics. The opinions system, this constant back and educational funding should be the Jesse expressed in Hanson’s columns do not necessarily repforth proves to be nothing but det- very last cut when attempting to resent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Hanson can rimental to schools and currently reduce the budget. be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
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Counseling and Psychological Services installed new signs geared toward suicide prevention.
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uicide and depression affects all of us. Whether it is in our own personal lives or in the lives of our Respond quickly in a crisis — if a friends or family, these issues are very person has a plan, means, a time set real and present. and the intention to follow through, Sometimes these issues push peo- then call a local crisis center or 911 if ple to a point at which they feel that the suicide seems imminent. Levels they have nowhere to go. of suicide risk can be dependent on Counseling and Psychological all of these factors and should be Services at Oregon State University taken into account when dealing is attempting to prevent those who with such a situation. struggle with suicidal thoughts by Offer your help and support — one placing signs on the rooftops of of the best ways to help is to lend an buildings around campus. ear. Knowing that there is someone The signs read, “Crisis Counseling there willing and ready to listen can Line, Call. There is Help,” followed be one of the greatest methods for by the number for an emergency helping someone dealing with suihelpline number. cidal thoughts. The prevention But you need to intent for these signs be ready to be in revolves around givTime means this for the long ing a suicidal perhaul — being a opportunity — son a pause to think friend to someone opportunity for a about resources going through this available to them. person to reconsider can help immensePauses mean time. what they are about ly, but don’t neglect Ti m e means yourself while you’re opportunity — to do and possibly helping them. opportunity for a It can be hard to refute the concept person to reconsider someone you that there is no help. watch what they are about love go through dark to do and refute the thoughts like these, concept that there but being there for is no help. them is an important part of suicide As Suicide Prevention Coordinator prevention. We can work together Jim Gouveia stated in Monday’s so that the people in our lives never paper, “We know that if you delay have to see those signs. the impulse just by five minutes, the t potential for saving a life is huge.” Editorials serve as means for Barometer editors to offer Although we approve of these commentary and opinions on issues both global and signs, they are a last resort in suicide local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board’s majority. prevention. According to HelpGuide.org, a nonprofit resource committed to understanding and preventing suicide, there are three particular tips to follow if you find others struggling with suicidal thoughts. Where: 500 Snell Hall Speak up if you’re worried about Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. someone you know is feeling suicidal — the sooner the better. Talk to Phone: 541-737-2131 them about how they’re feeling and Email: caps@oregonstate.edu encourage them to seek outside help through counseling.
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his week is the conclusion of the immense two-part series of reviewing the Oscar nominees for Best Picture that The Daily Barometer was unable to get to earlier. The first of the final two is “Whiplash.” It is probably the least seen or talked about film out of all the nominees. I hadn’t even heard of it until star J.K. Simmons hosted on “Saturday Night Live.” The story centers on young music student Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller) and his aspirations at a prestigious but competitive music academy. Andrew has some high aspirations as a jazz drummer, eventually wanting to be one of the greats, like his idol Buddy Rich. However, his first task is to become part of the esteemed jazz ensemble under the direction of Terrance Fletcher (Simmons). Although the story mostly follows Andrew, what really draws you in is Fletcher. He is both physically, verbally and mentally
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abusive in his techniques; Fletcher demands perfection from his band, and will accept nothing less. Some may recognize him from his Farmers Insurance commercials, but Simmons is unforgettable here. He draws such power from the role, it can be almost disturbing at times. I was a bit skeptical before watching “Whiplash,” since it’s main focus is about a kid as a jazz drummer. I am not overly into music as it is — especially jazz — but my doubts were quickly silenced with writer/director Damien Chazelle’s brilliant work. Not only is what happens on screen riveting, the score accompanying it wonderful, and this is coming from somebody who never listens to jazz. It may not be on the level of “Boyhood” or “Birdman,” but “Whiplash” is doubtlessly one of the best films of the past year. Lastly, we have “The Theory of Everything.” Like “Whiplash,” this was not a particularly mainstream film, although the subject is of somebody that most everybody has heard of. Stephen Hawking is a name associated with genius whenever it is heard. Both his intellect as well as his ability to overcome Lou Gehrig’s disease — also know as ALS, if you remember the ice bucket challenge last summer — to be one of the most renowned physicists of our time has been an inspiring and well-known story. “The Theory of Everything” chooses to focus more on Hawking’s personal life, and stress less on his professional life. We first see Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) while he is a graduate student at Cambridge, where he is working on his thesis. At this point Hawking is unaware of his disease, and is still fully functioning. Here he meets his future wife Jane (Felicity Jones).
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Most of the story is about their relationship, and how they were still able to stay together for many years and have a family, all in spite of Hawking’s disease. Redmayne is masterful in his part. He is amazing at physically portraying Hawking through the many different stages of his life; whether it be while he is fully functional in college, barely being able to walk on his own, or confined to a wheelchair without speech, Redmayne is able to show a wide range of emotions that would be difficult for most actors playing fully able characters. Director James Marsh’s film may be too sentimental at times, but it is still an inspiring story about an amazing man’s life. Although it was probably the weakest of the nominees, “The Theory of Everything” is a formidable movie in its own right. t
Derek Saling is a junior in English. The opinions expressed in Saling’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Saling can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
Chris Correll
The Daily Barometer We’ve all suffered that over-indulgent mother letting her child run amok, causing chaos and inconvenience for everyone while she lazily scolds him or her with no real bite. Rosie’s precocious imp is Hugo. At three years old he’s a tyrant who’s clearly running the show for his doting mother and passive father. Anouk — Essie Davis — is also entertaining. If Hector is feeling apprehensive about confronting his age, Anouk is at a level of denial that borders on delusion. She gets around the pesky problem of being 41 by dating a man 20 years her junior. I’d like to note that if she looked like most 40-plus women the audience would be thoroughly weirded out. But I’d say that’s what “The Slap” is trying so hard to do. It wants to hit us with a dose of reality and address the appalling hypocrisy and selfishness of our culture. That’s pretty gutsy in my opinion, and I would have loved to see a version of the show that reached those ambitious goals. The Australian version and the novel are both considered excellent, so if you’re really interested you can always check out those. Sadly, the melodrama and lack of originality here warns us to duck before the message can have much impact. And does it have to take itself so seriously? The narrator I mentioned before sounds like the living embodiment of a Hallmark greeting card. Everything he says would be italicized if you wrote it down. On the other hand, I do think it’s clever that
appy Chinese New Year. Almost. We will bring in the year of the goat on Feb. 19. Chinese New Year has many traditions around gifts, crafts, ceremonies and food. A favored food that is made to celebrate the New Year is dumplings, or pot stickers. Dumplings are said to bring good fortune, and they symbolize wealth. Traditionally, family members come together on New Year’s Eve to make dumplings for the celebration. This traditional northern Chinese food has become popular all over the world and Brooklyn for good reason: they’re delicious. Food Critic Making dumplings is not that scary or hard. It is a great way to refine your Chinese cooking skills and to celebrate Chinese New Year. We are lucky to be at a school that is so diverse and has students from all cultures, and a prominent culture here is Chinese. Take in the culture around us and celebrate the New Year with dumplings. Get some friends together and make these delectable pockets. The only hard part of making dumplings is the mixture, which is just combining ingredients, and you can buy dumpling/won ton wrappers at the store so you don’t need to make any dough. You can add any type of meat you want: pork, beef, shrimp, chicken or scallops, or you can make veggie dumplings. They can be the main star of a meal or a supporting role to a feast. Any way you make them, dumplings will always please the crowd. I love eating dumplings any time, but this time of year is especially great because they are part of a long and rich history.
Di Raffaele
‘The Slap’ swings hard, grazes target child getting slapped. If there’s one way to get hyperconcerned individuals up in arms, it’s implying that their screaming, obnoxious, out-of-control children aren’t perfect angels to be sheltered from all forms of discipline and accountability. That’s why the simple premise of NBC’s “The Slap” hooked me at once. It’s essentially a U.S. rehash of a critically acclaimed Australian series from 2011, which was based off a popular book of the same name. Hector — Peter Sarsgaard — is a man past his prime. He’s turning 40, feels his family is becoming a grueling obligation rather than a source of happiness and gets passed over for an important promotion at the start of episode one. Caught in the middle of mounting animosity between his wife and parents, his life and dreams have disappeared without him even realizing it. His only solace comes from Connie — Sophie Lowe — a clichéd home wrecker. She babysits Hector’s kids, gives him the impression that she “gets him,” and — the cherry on this generic sundae — she’s underage. Bravo, people. Classic suburban hijinks. One interesting thing about how the series works is that each episode plays out sort of like a chapter in a book, focusing on a single character with a third-person narration. Oh lord, that narrator. We’ll talk about that thing later. Suffice to say that everyone in Hector’s inner circle shares his fatal flaw: pressing personal issues that they refuse to deal with. My favorite is Rosie, played by Melissa George. Imagine Cersei Lannister as a modern housewife.
Welcome Chinese New Year with dumplings
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the slapping incident between Hector’s brother and Hugo is meant to polarize viewers the way it polarizes the characters. All these important issues about family, having respect for others and raising kids are there trying desperately to provoke you. They just aren’t being tackled as well as I’d hoped, and that’s really too bad. “The Slap” tries to demonstrate some tough love in terms of its shock value, but ultimately amounts to just being mild and painful. t
Chris Correll is a senior in Psychology. The opinions expressed in Correll’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Correll can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (makes about 40) For the Dumplings: ½ pound shrimp, peeled, cleaned and roughly chopped ½ pound of pork 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1/3 cup of scallions 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 serrano chili, finely chopped Dumpling wrappers For dipping sauce: ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 3 cloves minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons sesame oil You will want to combine your pork and shrimp in a bowl and add the salt, pepper, ginger, scallions, sesame oil, and cilantro and serrano chili. Mix well and cover mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Next, line up a batch of dumpling wrappers and place 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Then lightly moisten the edge of each wrapper with water and pinch the ends together to make a seal — you can pinch them to create the seal on the top or make little half-moon shapes. Bring a large, low pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. While you are waiting for the water to come to a boil you can make the dipping sauce. Wisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a bowl. When the water is boiling add 12 dumplings at a time to the pot. When they bob to the surface, simmer 4 minutes then remove from the pot and serve with your dipping sauce. t
Brooklyn Di Raffaele is a senior in English. The opinions expressed in Di Raffaele’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Di Raffaele can be reached at forum@dailybarometer. com.