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International Degree suspended Applications not accepted as validity of program is questioned By Lauren Sluss News Contributor
The Oregon State University International Degree program is currently under review and is not accepting new applicants at this time, and has sparked concern and disappointment among those involved with the program. The International Degree program, started in 1992, required students to gain and advanced proficiency in a foreign language, complete an experience abroad in a country where that language was spoken, take four ID courses and write a thesis on an international dimension of their primary major. Students enrolled in the ID program receive a supplementary degree, titled as Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in their major field. Recently, however, concerns have been raised about the validity of the program, according to Vice Provost for International Programs Mark Hoffman. “Shortly after I moved into this office six months ago, concerns came to me regarding several aspects of the International Degree,” Hoffman said. “I had several conversations with individuals, both inside and outside of International Programs, and made a decision that we need to evaluate this degree program before we continued to admit students to it.” According to Hoffman, these concerns included the validity of the program at present-day OSU. “When the program was developed it was cuttingedge, and was copied by other institutions around the country,” Hoffman said. “But times are different and students have changed and become more focused on different experiences than they were when the program was developed.” Although specific reasons leading to the suspension have not been released publicly, the lack of availability of the upper-level division language classes to students had been causing reason for concern, according to former coordinator for the International Degree Andrea Herling. “There has been an issue with students not being able to meet their upper-division language requirements, but in my past experience students have been amazingly creative in getting their language requirements and that wouldn’t deter them,” Herling said. Other potential issues with the program stem from funding, according to professor of Anthropology and
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Former coordinator for the international degree program Andrea Herling discusses the program’s suspension.
Club puts polo on two wheels OSU Bike Polo Club modernizes an equestrian based sport, makes sport competitive, laid back By Luuk Van Hoomissen News Contributor
An informal club in Corvallis plays the old sport of polo with a twist—instead of playing horses, the club puts the sport on two wheels. Wheels are spinning and mallets striking with full force as spectators watch sitting in folding chairs and the sounds of bluegrass music plays in the background— this is the life of Corvallis Bike Polo. “It’s a community of like-minded people who come together to touch mallets and whack balls,” said Ben Leland, a Corvallis local who was identified as an unofficial club president by other members. Bike polo is a fast paced game where two teams of three try to hit a small ball into a goal with a the face of a mallet. In Corvallis games are usually played to five points or for thirteen minutes, whichever comes first. The players must stay on their bikes at all times, and if either foot touches the ground they must ride a lap around the field of play as a penalty. Teams are determined randomly to keep the games casual. These are the basic rules of the game, for now at least. “The rules are ever changing,” said Jesse Walker, who has been playing Bike Polo for a year and a half. “Just try to have fun and don’t be a jerk.” In addition to the comfortable atmosphere, most players say they show up out of sheer love for the game. ADAM t. wood | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Typically played on horses, the game of polo uses mallets to drive a ball into the opposing team’s goal.
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This day in history: 1885, Mark Twain published “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”
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Meeting 7 p.m. ASOSU Location: MU Horizon Room ASOSU Joint session approval of SIFC reccomended budgets
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17
Speaker 7:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. University Events Location: The LaSells Stewart Center Provost’s Lecture with Ruth Reichl
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1 “Pay attention!” (Ford) 6 Time for new growth: Abbr. 9 Minute Maid Park player (Chevy) 14 Select group 15 Eastern ideal 16 Absolute 17 Summer Olympics competitor
18 Symmetrically placed Monopoly sqs. 19 Bambino’s parent 20 Musical narrated by Che 21 Squeeze (out) 22 Cosmetician Adrien 23 Info-gathering mission 24 Entanglement 25 Guffaw evokers 26 Way up the mountain
29 Slowpokes 33 1945 battle setting, familiarly 34 “Macbeth” witches, e.g. 38 Car mishaps that occur at this puzzle’s four circles 41 Jabbers 42 Lip-reading alternative: Abbr.
THURSDAY, Feb. 18
Speaker 7:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. University Events Location: The LaSells Stewart Center Silver Screen “Pharmacy, Aging, & Polypharmacy” hosted by OSU School of Pharmacy’s Ann Zweber and Roberto Linares
1 Sound mixing control 2 Bar staple 3 Type of pride (Honda) 4 Be of __: help 5 Suppress 6 Scattered 7 Subject to ticketing 8 NCAA’s “Granddaddy of them all” 9 Capital of Eritrea 10 Lewis with Lamb Chop 11 Beat (Ford)
Meeting 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. SORCE (Student Organization Resources for Community Engagement_ Location: Oregon Convention Center SORCE will be conducting the Activity Funds hearing, and it is opened to the public. For more information, contact sorce@ oregonstate.edu
Monday, Feb. 22
Meeting 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. OSU Healthy Aging Club Location: Waldo 400 We will be delivering our newly designed t-shirts, and preparing for Silver Screen and the photo contest.
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Event 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Baha’i Campus Association Location: Talisman Room, Memorial Union 105 The Need for a Universal Language
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12 Convened again 13 Educational hurdles 27 Prize for a picture 28 Beef cuts 29 Rooting place 30 Larry O’Brien Trophy org. 31 “Fine with me!” 32 Connections 34 Familia member 35 Harry’s Hogwarts cohort 36 Firm ending? 37 Verb ending 39 Hardens into bone 40 Keeps up 44 Ancient Celtic priests 45 Present to the public 46 Well-founded
47 Adler of Sherlock Holmes lore 48 Space explorer (Ford) 49 Like many roofs 52 “Challenge accepted!” 53 Western skiing mecca (Chevy) 54 Got up 55 Gunpowder ingredient
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43 Subtlety 44 Writer who used his actual middle name as a pen name 46 Venomous snake (Dodge) 50 Place for a key: Abbr. 51 Atlas, for one (Nissan) 56 Pianist known for his Beethoven interpretations 57 Most preferred, in texts 58 RollerCoaster Tycoon World publisher 59 Pope after John X 60 Seine sight 61 Can’t be beaten 62 Not yet up 63 Yalie 64 Calf-roping loop 65 Monopoly stack 66 67-Acr. has one 67 Show contempt
Horoscope Today’s Birthday (02/18/16). Mobilize community actions for positive change this year. A financial breakthrough (after 3/8) could alter your educational plans (after 3/23). A two-year travel and study phase begins after 9/9. Shared accounts improve (after 9/1), allowing personal financial changes (after 9/16). Come together for love.
profitable. You’re especially persuasive. Make a firm offer. Sign contracts and file papers. Amp up professional creativity.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Higher education, studies, research and travel provide avenues of exploration over the next month under the Pisces Sun. Follow a personal dream today and tomorrow. Make reservations and set the itinerary for growth and expansion.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — For the next four weeks, under the Pisces Sun, ponder big questions. You’re especially sensitive to spiritual inquiry. Review the road traveled for insight ahead. Focus on home and family. Rest and relax together.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — This month could prove lucrative for shared accounts, with the Sun in Pisces. Collaborate to grow assets and reserves. Finish old projects today and tomorrow. Make longterm plans, and review budgets. Creative possibilities abound.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Get social this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Find what you need in your network. Get out and explore, especially today and tomorrow. Study and practice your latest obsession. Learn like a child.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Friends are a big help over the next few days. Support each other through changes. Begin a partnership phase this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Share the load. Provide what’s needed when you can.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Advance in your career this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Today and tomorrow get especially
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Your work is in demand this month, under the Pisces Sun. Pay
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Expand your territory. Pursue a passion where it takes you this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Relax and play with people you love. Practice your skills to attain mastery. Romance feeds your spirit. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Collaborate to grow family finances. Monitor expenses and income, especially regarding home improvements over the next month, with the Pisces Sun. Anticipate changes and pad the budget. Make a mess for long-term benefit.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Writing, research and communications projects go well this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Words come with greater ease. Study and practice. Challenge the generally held opinion. Get your partner’s illuminating view. Discuss plans. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Your work is in demand. Concentrate on making money during a peak month, with the Sun in Pisces. Take advantage by expanding infrastructure. Strengthen and build support. It’s all for love and family. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Take time for love. Family comes first. Stay out of another’s argument. You’re in your element this month with the Sun in your sign. Take advantage of power and confidence to advance personal dreams.
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‘Thinking as big as we can’
Community facilitates dialogue about equality on OSU’s campus By Chloe Stewart News Contributor
Using the upcoming World Social Justice Day as inspiration, students and faculty are hosting an event to discuss experiences with social justice and the implications of this topic at Oregon State University. This afternoon, OSU will hold an event titled called Speaking Justice to prepare attendees for world social justice day. According to José-Antonio Orosco, associate professor of philosophy, the goal of the event is to facilitate dialogue among the community about what social justice means for individuals and for the university. The event will consist of a discussion among student panelists followed by ques-
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Continued from page 1 ID mentor Joan Gross. “We live in a culture that’s about metrics and money, and what money to the school in the international context is the INTO OSU programs and bringing foreign students here,” Gross said. “There hasn’t been as much effort in getting American students interested in other areas of the world and to become the global citizens that the university claims to develop.” These concerns led to the suspension of the program, and an evaluation process for the ID is currently underway. “The evaluation process has included conversations with multiple leaders on campus, as well as a collection of data regarding the graduates in the last several years,” Hoffman said. “We also have had consideration by an external review team that was here on campus to do a comprehensive review.” Although the evaluation process is working to weed out the problems with the program before admitting new applicants, several
tions from the audience. When recruiting the student panelists, Orosco asked them to consider a number of questions and concepts including not just their own involvement in social justice but also how OSU can be a more socially just community. “I think all universities are works in progress,” Orosco said. “I think a lot of work needs to be done to make the university more inclusive.” World Social Justice Day is an international holiday that was adopted by the United Nations in 2007. According to Orosco, the holiday was developed—and then brought to OSU—to honor the struggle for human rights, end human exploitation and to discuss how to bring about a more peaceful world. Among the student panelists is Alex Riccio, a graduate student in the Masters of
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people with previous experience with the program are in disagreement about reasons for suspension, according to Gross. “It’s ironic that the one OSU degree that emphasized being a global citizen through studying abroad, learning another language and doing independent research would get cut by the university,” Gross said. According to Herling, although the suspension was in part caused by concern of the relevance of the program, previous ID members are in disagreement of the validity of that reason, “I’m not ready to say that the program is no longer relevant,” Herling said. “I always say to my students to open one door, because you never know where it will take you. This program allowed you to do that.” Concerns about maintaining OSU’s mission of creating global citizens without the ID program have been raised as well, Gross said. “It was an opportunity for students to get a well-recognized degree focusing on independent research and learning about other parts of the world,” Gross said. “We
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wanted to give a transformative educational experience to students through the degree and the creation of global citizens, highlighting the University’s mission.” One solution to the suspension that Hoffman and his evaluation team have been working on is implementing a global learning certificate, which would be similar to the ID, but would not require students to complete a thesis. “We’re trying to figure out which of the two programs would be most attractive to students, and if it would make sense to try to keep both programs, or does it make more sense to consolidate resources into one program over the other,” Hoffman said. Although the global learning certificate would attempt to provide OSU students with the same opportunities as the ID program, the lack of the thesis requirement has caused concern. “Students in the ID program were unique in the sense that they had to add an international approach to their primary major in their thesis,” Herling said. “I would guess that most students outside of the Honors college would not have completed the amazing opportu-
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The International Degree program has been suspended while under review and is not currently admitting new students. nity of a thesis without the help of the ID program.” Although disagreements to the suspension have been voiced, Hoffman is certain OSU will not be hindered by the decision they chose to make. “Without a doubt it is my ultimate desire to make sure that we provide opportunities for students
at OSU to become more globally minded, have more opportunities to experience other countries, nationalities and cultures,” Hoffman said. “We will insure that moving forward we will have programming that provides those opportunities for the largest number of OSU students.” baro.news@oregonstate.edu
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Continued from page 3 Interdisciplinary Studies program focusing on ethnic studies. Riccio has been involved in student activism primarily through Allied Students for Another Politics, an anti-capitalist, anti-racist, anti-sexist, pro-queer student organization. When Riccio was offered a position on the panel, he readily accepted, in hopes of participating in and contributing to important conversations. “My real desire in contributing to speaking events such as this one is we will be able to embolden the radical imagination,” Riccio said in an email. “So often we’ve wholly internalized and accepted the status quo to the point where we can’t even imagine things done differently, or worse, we’re better at conjuring up images of apocalypse rather than utopia. But instead of limiting ourselves to piecemeal forms of change, we need to start thinking as big as we can.” According to Riccio, his interest and involvement in social justice work was largely inspired by his upbringing. Riccio grew up class-conscious and reliant on a single mother. This, according to Riccio, offered him first-hand experience of structural systems that can cause inequality in privilege. Another of the student panelists is Jesseanne Pope, a senior studying sociology. Social justice work has been an important part of Pope’s OSU experience for several years. During her time at OSU, Pope has engaged with many fellow student activ-
I think a lot of work needs to be done to make the university more inclusive. José-Antonio Orosco Associate professor of philosophy ists, helped organize events—like last term’s Speak Out—and been involved with the Examining White Privilege social justice retreat as both a student and a mentor. According to Pope, her working definition of social justice is being actively involved in efforts to make a community more inclusive and to lift the voices of marginalized communities. One of the most important lessons that Pope has learned and works to incorporate into her work is that social justice is very fluid: it can mean different things to different people, it may manifest itself in different ways, and it is not just an end goal. “Social justice is an ongoing process,” Pope said. “We can keep taking steps forward.” baro.news@oregonstate.edu
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mechanics who are regulars at Corvallis Bike Polo. “Really it’s whatever you’re comfortable Continued from page 1 with,” said Fox. “And you want minimal stuff “I like the pace of the game, and good people,” said Jacob Kollen, a graduate student on it. Most people play pretty upright once they get comfortable, it gives you the most control.” in soil science and water resources at OSU. The Corvallis Bike Collective is credited by “I like the inclusive atmosphere,” said members as the primary source of spare parts Angela Waetje, who graduated from OSU in and biking equipment for Corvallis Bike Polo. 2013 with a BFA in visual arts. “I really enjoy “We could not have as successful of a Bike the play, it makes me happy.” Polo club without the Corvallis Bike Collective,” While most players are fairly casual, some Faber said. get a little more feisty about competitive play. Corvallis Bike Polo meets at weather tenta“I like the thrill of the competition,”said tive locations every Tuesday at around 6 p.m., Dan Faber, an OSU Ph.D. student in plant and these meetings are coordinated through pathology. the Corvallis Bike Polo Facebook page. Games Typically Bike Polo is played on modified are completely open to any adults who have single speed mountain bikes, and polo specific an interest in playing. Minors are allowed but frames do exist. Many players prefer 700c tires only with the consent of their parents due to since they are broad enough to protect the safety concerns. goals from incoming shots. A one handed brakWhen Walker sits at the sidelines of these ing system is also a must as your other hand games, he just cannot wait to get in. needs to be free to hold the mallet. “I’m two minutes away from a game,” Austin Fox, an OSU doctoral student Walker said. “And I’m starting to get giddy.” baro.news@oregonstate.edu in material science, is one of a few bicycle
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No football, no problem Micah Audiss is still active and engaged in Corvallis community
nity in Corvallis. In the summer of 2014, Audiss took part in an event put on by Candlelighters For Children with Cancer. He and four other football players went fishing on the McKenzie River with kids who had been diagnosed with cancer or who had lost siblings to cancer. “All the kids were struck by his warmth, his compassion and his smile,” said Scott Spiegelberg, who works at OSU in career development with student athletes. “It was a day I know these kids and Micah will never forget.” The Academics for Student Athletes mentorship program has been compelling for Audiss, especially since he was an athlete not long ago and now mentors players from the same team. Audiss mentioned one player in particular who overlapped with Audiss in the football program and is still on the team. At first, the player didn’t want to be in Audiss’ group because they used to be teammates, but his mindset changed quickly due to their shared experiences in the program. “It ended up working out because I probably understood him more than anyone else,” Audiss said. “I understand the struggle. I was very cut and dry… In a way, I really wanted to work with football players because I can relate better.” Audiss balances his class load and extracurriculars with the added dedication of marriage; he and his longtime girlfriend Erin were married July 5, a year to the day after Audiss proposed. “It’s super nice to have her there all the time when things are stressful,” Audiss said. “Having the girl I love to talk to makes stuff easier.” All of these developments in Audiss’ life,
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Former OSU defensive back Micah Audiss, during fall 2013 practice. He is no longer playing football and still lives in Corvallis.
For some, transitioning from Division-I athletics can be difficult. Micah Audiss has handled that transition just fine. Audiss, a defensive back on the Oregon State football team from 2011-2013, is now close to finishing his electrical engineering degree and has devoted time and effort into bettering his community since he arrived in Corvallis. He left the team shortly before the 2014 season began when he learned he was no longer on scholarship a week before fall camp began, but he didn’t let the situation hold him back. He now is a mentor in the Academics for Student Athletes program, volunteers with Corvallis YoungLife and married his “high school sweetheart” last July. Audiss’ new commitments have been influential for those he helps and for himself. Audiss has volunteered at YoungLife for about two years in the Capernaum program, which hosts activities in Corvallis for disabled children. He has also volunteered at IMPACT, an OSU physical education program for youth with special needs. “It opened my eyes,” Audiss said. “I think people don’t give handicapped people enough light. Yeah, they’re handicapped, but the majority of them can do exactly the same stuff you can, it might just take a little longer.” Audiss also has volunteered with Bikes and Burritos, a group from Grace City Church in that hands out food and builds relationships with the homeless commu-
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Swimming team prepares for Pac-12 Championships
Beavers look to end the season on a high note By Michael Kiever Sports Reporter
After more than five months of competing and training through the 2015-2016 season, the Oregon State swimming team can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Beavers recently wrapped up their regular season against Boise State, and are now less than one week away from the Pac-12 Championships on Feb. 24-27. OSU was outscored 150-103 at the Boise West YMCA pool, and have dropped their last three meets. However, the team has still seen several strong performances from a variety of individuals. All-American senior Sammy Harrison, who is poised to make a big splash at the Pac-12 Championships, won the 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:18.25. Harrison also placed second in the 500-yard freestyle, clocking in at 5:06.16. These wins continue a
recent string of success for Harrison. In the two meets preceding the the matchup with BSU, Harrison had won two events apiece in the 500-yard and 1000-yard freestyles. The Beavers also registered three other wins during the meet. Junior Czsarina Isleta finished first in the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:12.42, and freshman Megan Lam took the 100-yard butterfly, posting a time of 59.57 seconds. Lam and Isleta also showed well in other events during the meet. Lam participated in the 200 butterfly, finishing at a time of 2:10.92 and placing second, while Isleta finished second and third in the 100(1:05.39) and 200-yard (2:22.73) breaststroke events. The final victory of the event for OSU came from the 400-yard freestyle relay, where Harrison, junior Andrea Young, junior Anni Hecker and senior Claire McLaggan combined to register a winning time of 3:39.35. Last year, Harrison broke the school record in the 1650-yard freestyle at the NCAA Championships, finishing seventh and shattering the record that she
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previously set. She will be vying to secure a spot at the NCAA Championships for the fourth year in a row at this year’s Pac-12 Championships, and will likely be the favorite to bring home the 1650-freestyle title for the third straight year. Harrison has the distinction of being the first Pac-12 Champion in the history of the school’s swimming program. She will be making her final appearance at this year’s Pac-12 Championships, which will be held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Wash. Isleta will also be making her return to the Pac-12 Championships, hoping to improve upon last year’s showing. In 2015, Isleta finished 27th in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:18.26. She also set a team and personal best time in the 200 with a time of 2:05.50. Isleta and Harrison will hope to continue their regular season success into the postseason, and help lead the team going into the Pac12 and NCAA Championships.. On Twitter @michaelkievaaa
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Sammy Harrison, a senior biology major and All-American, is the first Pac-12 champion in OSU’s swimming history.
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Could Dwight Howard be entering Rip City?
By Max Braly Sports Contributor
Please welcome to Rip City eight time all-star and three time defensive player of the year, Dwight Howard. One can dream right? To make this trade happen, Mason Plumlee and any player not named Lillard or McCollum will be sent to Houston for Dwight. Sorry Plumlee, you’ve had a great season, I hope you enjoy standing on the block waiting for James Harden to shoot his free throws. Seeing a good player like Plumlee go would be tough for Blazer fans to bare, but an ideal scenario they should be willing to go with. Portland has about 20 million dollars to spend right now and Houston is around 20 million over the league cap. This year Houston owes Howard roughly 20 million bucks. So where’s the catch?
Dwight Howard has been labeled as a locker room cancer. It’s unknown whether or not he was the source of drama on his previous teams. He was unhappy in Orlando, he couldn’t get along with Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles, and team chemistry has suffered during his time in Houston. These problems wouldn’t be an issue in Portland. Dwight didn’t like the small market in Orlando, but time changes everything. Portland’s own, Damian Lillard, proved that you can secure big time endorsements in a small market. Howard has proven that he can’t be successful on teams without leadership in the front office, an asset he Blazers happen to have. Head coach Terry Stotts has history with having great relationships with players, even players who have been problems on other teams (see Chris Kaman.) This year, Portland has overachieved, for the most part due to their excellent team chemistry. Players on the team are unselfish and want to win. Why would Houston help an arch-rival improve? They built their team in hopes to win right away. That didn’t workout and it’s time for them to blow it up. Howard
demanded the ball too much for him to fit with Harden. So the Rockets need players who are willing to do the dirty work. Plumlee is that kind of player and would be a cheap, athletic, hardworking true center in Houston. Why would Portland want to give up a promising piece for Howard? It’s known that the Blazers have one of the best backcourts in the league, and it’s also known that they have struggled on the defensive side of the ball. Howard is a defensive anchor in the paint and arguably the best center in the league when healthy. Opposing teams have to gameplan around not being able to score inside when he is on the court. And offensively, he is a player you can dump the ball down to and expect a good shot or free throws. Trade for Howard, Rip City. Portland not only becomes a borderline elite team with stars Lillard and Howard on the roster, but takes a major step in proving they are one of the NBA’s elite teams. Reap the rewards of Howard Portland. On Twitter @Max_Braly
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Audiss and his wife Erin, were married July 5, a year to the day after he proposed.
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Without football, Audiss wasn’t lost; in fact, he has been able to make the most of the freedom from athletic obligations and time commitments.
from volunteering to marriage, came after he “If Micah was a stock I would invest heavily had to cope with his football career ending. in him,” Spiegelberg said. “He will undoubtedly Audiss was a second-string defensive back for two years and was on multiple special be successful in life.” teams units. He played in 16 games in 2012 Through his time on the football team, getand 2013, recordting married, voling one intercepunteering in Cortion and earning a vallis and studyscholarship in 2013. ing engineering, A week before fall Audiss has plenty camp began in 2014, If Micah was a of takeaways from the coaches informed stock I would invest his time at OSU. Audiss the limited supply of scholarheavily in him. He The biggest, he ships had been given says, is balance. will undoubtedly be to other players. As an He still remembers successful in life. electrical engineering a conversation in major, Audiss felt he high school with couldn’t justify the his father, who time commitment Scott Spiegelberg wanted to make to football without it sure his son was paying for school, so Director of Beyond Football spending approhe left the program. priate amounts of His experience was time with his girlrepeated in Nolan Hansen, an offensive lineman from Corvallis friend, football practice, schoolwork, friends High School who also earned a scholarship in and other pursuits. 2013. Shortly before the 2015 season began, “If you have good balance, that’s your path Hansen similarly found out he was no longer to success,” Audiss said. “In college you have to on scholarship and left the team. balance schoolwork with relationships, and for “We both talked some after it all happened,” Hansen said, who is also married and still a me it’s balancing a relationship with God with student at OSU. “I think both of us had pretty other relationships you have. You can never good transitions away from football as we were separate your relationships from what you’re doing because relationships take work as well. involved in lots of things outside of it. “He’s the type of guy that is going to do well And life’s about making loving relationships.” On Twitter @BrightTies in any situation that he is given,” Hansen said.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Walterboro, S.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Trump has continued to rise up against other GOP candidates in state and national polls.
Americans tired of same political games
By Sean Bassinger Forum editor
There seems to be one giant similarity between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump supporters: We’re all frightened. Only, we seem to express our freight in not so similar ways. As the primary elections continue, there have been various signs of non-establishment candidates, Trump and Sanders, rising up in the polls and making waves. Though Trump failed to win the Iowa caucus, he swept up New Hampshire with a total of 35.2 percent of the vote total, a whopping 20 percent ahead of runner up Jim Kasich. Sanders beat Clinton by 22.4 percent with a total of 60.4 percent of the popular vote. Seems like folks on both sides are fed up with establishment politics. On one side, you have supporters of the GOP who continue to wonder where their great nation went (spoiler alert: their xeno-
phobic vision never truly existed). On the other, you have a group of outspoken adult liberals—some older, the majority young— who continue to cry out about a broken system. And don’t even get me started on the inparty GOP candidates (again). They’re all terrible in their own way, though some appear to have a redeeming quality or two that almost makes them look sane in terms of future world leadership (see: Marco Rubio). The classic individuals who support Trump have proven themselves, in many cases, to be racist, homophopic and xenophobic individuals who claim that they’re tired of “political correctness.” In short, they wish they could be more slanderous without people calling them out for it. Then we have the legend of the so-called “Bernie bros,” a group of loud, outspoken white males who support the Sanders campaign and fly off the handle when they notice something go wrong on their end. They don’t appear to be—key term, “appear”— the majority, but Sanders himself has had to call them out if they make any sort of insults against Hillary Clinton that come off as sexist. No matter which way you look at it, all of this is a sign of fright. It was renowned media scholar Noam Chomsky who made the best analysis of the situation: The GOP has become a radical caricature of what the party used to be, while the established democratic party—sometimes supporting a truckload of corporate
“special interests” themselves—seems to be more right-aligned than the rising amount of millennial-aged progressive voters want. So two questions: What the hell happened and what do we do now? Well, for starters, voter turnouts haven’t been so great among young people. The 2000 election, which saw George W. Bush come out on top, saw a young voter turnout—that’s ages 18 to 29—of 48 percent as opposed to 66 percent when Barack Obama won in the 2008 election, according to data from the Pew Research Center. This proves that, when younger voters want something done, they can get it done. Right now, however, we have voters of all ages who continue to be confused about how these systems function. And really, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. I can’t count how many times I’ve attempted to discuss the elections with someone as their eyes glazed over. “Oh no … he’s ranting about Bernie, Hillary and Trump again. Why doesn’t he just talk about ‘Call of Duty’ instead?” Here’s what we should do. Participate in the primary elections and do as much research as you possibly can on the candidates. Don’t just call it good after you watch political ads and two “town halls” on TV. Hold your legislatures accountable. Understand that, ultimately, we’re the ones who have the power to put these people in office.
If we don’t participate, it allows the Democratic and Republican National Committees to basically do whatever the hell they want with the process (see: the DNC’s decision to assign Hillary so many extra superdelegates, because party reasons). And we should not stop at the presidential elections. We need to make sure our system works on all levels and in all sectors. This is, after all, supposed to be a democracy. We need to make the U.S. politics system work for everyone, not just “great” for a few. The opinions expressed in Bassinger’s column do not necessarily reflect those of The Daily Barometer Staff. baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
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Review of cafés on campus Peet’s Coffee & Tea
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Peet’s Coffee & Tea is located in the International Living Learning Center.
By Iraiza de Vera Arts & Entertainment Contributor
Peet’s coffee is located next to Cascadia market in the lobby of the International Living-Learning Center. This is a good spot to stop at for coffee on-the-go, especially if you live in the building. You can wake up, walk downstairs and get something that will help start your day — all in time for your 8 a.m. class. Atmosphere: There is seating inside of the cafe as well as tables and chairs directly outside of the glass walls that separate Peet’s from the rest of the lobby. They have music playing softly in the background. The noise level is moderate due to people walking by or grocery shopping near by. Conversations are still manageableble when using inside
voices. The layout of shop makes the ordering process efficient and organized. Most of the customers are students who live or have class in the building. Customer Service: The employees are friendly and attentive, even during the busiest hours of the day. They are open to giving suggestions if you can not decide what to order Menu: Most of the drinks are priced under $5 and includes an assortment of speciality tea and blends. Drinks come in three different sizes: small 12 ounces, medium 16 ounces and large 20 ounces. They brew Peet’s Major Dickason’s coffee beans and offer a variety of syrup flavorings. They serve a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies and donuts with seasonal flavors such as pumpkin and lemon poppyseed. What to try: Vanilla or caramel lattes are very popular at this location. Maple spice is a unique addition to almost any drink. It has a sweet taste that will remind you of why you love breakfast.
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A barista at Peet’s Coffee & Tea steaming milk to make a latté.
Bing’s Café
Hours
Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Closed on Sundays
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Bing’s Café in Weatherford Hall serves Starbucks coffee.
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Bing’s cafe is located on the first floor of Weatherford Hall. This cafe is perfect for meeting with friends or grabbing something to eat between classes. Atmosphere: Attached to the cafe, there is a separate room with couches and tables. Artwork is arranged around the room to showcase student talent. There is a committee that is in charge of voting on which pieces get displayed. There is low volume music playing with conversational noise. The room has a window to pick up food that opens up to the kitchen.
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Customer Service: The employees are engaging and enthusiastic to take your order. They are understanding of customized requests and will do their best to get you exactly what you want. Menu: There is a wide variety of food offered, ranging from sweet breakfasts like oatmeal to their notorious;y loved calzones. You can order food that will be freshly made or you can buy ready made food from their display cases. Bing’s uses Starbucks products
and flavors that come in three different sizes: small 12 ounces, medium 16 ounces, and large 20ounces. They also offer a variety of tea and fruity flavorings for specialty drinks. They feature seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice and peppermint.
What to try: A pumpkin spice latte and a white chocolate mocha are the most ordered drinks during the cold weather season. If you are looking for something lighter, try their peach green tea for a refreshing treat!
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Mon. to Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.