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Johnson Hall construction begins March
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Concept art demonstrates the planned look of Johnson Hall as seen from Northwest 26th Street and Northwest Monroe Avenue. Construction for Johnson Hall will begin in March.
School of Chemical, Biological and Environment Engineering awaits future new home
Capital Planning and Development manager, a temporary driveway will be installed the first week of March to provide new access to parking spaces in the Park Terrace Place west lot. Construction fencing and trailers will By Abigail Erickson be put in place during the first two THE DAILY BAROMETER By next year, the School of Chemical, weeks of March. According to Sprenger, the buildBiological and Environmental ing will be located adjacent to the Engineering will have a new home. Construction on the state-of-the-art Kelley Engineering Center, which Johnson Hall is slated to begin March will require a partial closure of the Park Terrace Place west parking lot. 2015 and end in fall of 2016. According to Cynthia Sprenger, However, Sprenger added that with the opening of the new building, there n
will be no net loss of parking. “The replacement parking for the 107 spaces that will be removed to accommodate the building footprint is in design planning,” Sprenger said. “But it is expected to be constructed this year.” The building is named after Peter and Rosalie Johnson. Peter Johnson, an Oregon State University chemical engineering graduate, and his wife committed $7 million to the construction of the new facility, adding to the $13 million in other donations and $20 million in state funds.
According to Sprenger, the 58,000 square-foot building will include spaces for faculty, collaborative research labs and a center for improving recruitment of engineering students. “We are very excited here in the CBEE as construction efforts on Johnson Hall proceed and start to accelerate,” said Jim Sweeney, head of CBEE. “Johnson Hall will become the new state-of-the-art home not only for many of the educational and research efforts within our school, but also for important student recruitment and retention programs that span the
College of Engineering.” Samuel Benson, a sophomore in pre-chemical engineering, is also excited about the new building. “As an out of state student, two of the main reasons that I was drawn to OSU were its engineering program and its commitment to enhancing and improving the facilities that both the students and faculty have available to them,” Benson said. “Johnson Hall is a continuation of this commitment to the College of Engineering as a whole, See JOHNSON | page 4
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Graduate anthropology student plans research in Mexico to study education By Courtnee’ Morin THE DAILY BAROMETER
Student research can lead to all sorts of places. For first-year anthropology graduate student Jessica Anderson, it leads to Mexico. Anderson plans to travel to Mexico this summer to work on research gathering for her thesis. Anderson will focus her research toward indigenous education in Mexico — centered in the Puebla area — and how they see Western education in terms of their own traditional ways of learning. In her second term as a graduate
Professor Fina Carpena-Mendez. “My adviser told me to start looking at issues and topics that are currently being discussed in Latin America and Mexico, and I ended up choosing education,” Anderson said. “She then told me to think of potential research questions; it was a lot of back and forth with her until I had my question ready. Now I’m just waiting on funding, as there isn’t a lot of funding available for masters in anthropology, mostly Ph.D.’s.” Graphic by Eric Winkler Anderson’s research will most| THE DAILY BAROMETER ly entail interviewing based with student at Oregon State University, observations stemming from her Anderson’s thesis is still in the plan- three-month trip over the summer. ning phases. In order to put together She hopes to become part of the a topic for her thesis, Anderson community during her stay and conworked a lot with her adviser, OSU See RESEARCH | page 2 College of Liberal Arts Assistant
Majestic Theatre holds 2 performances of ‘The Vagina Monologues;’ sales help CARDV
Originally written by feminist playwright Eve Ensler in 1996, “The Vagina Monologues” is a frank, unapologetic look into issues of modern femininity. The play’s premise confronts a host of unconventional or seldom spoken of By Chris Correll topics in sex and gender. THE DAILY BAROMETER In a unique twist on traditional theThe boundary-breaking spirit of the play “The Vagina Monologues” ater, actors typically stand still while is being kept alive for its annual run performing: All of their impact must in Corvallis, with all proceeds from come from vocal delivery. The various tickets being donated to the Center monologues range from lighthearted Against Rape and Domestic Violence. See MONOLOGUES | page 3 n
Event discusses social justice applied to university system Panel of student groups, faculty discuss social justice at Oregon State
the question of social justice at universities, particularly at OSU,” said Joseph Orosco, associate professor in the School of History, Philosophy and Religion. By Jasmin Vogel The 100-plus attendees were able THE DAILY BAROMETER to speak out about issues of instituStudents, staff and faculty alike tional social justice they have seen crowded into a small Memorial on the Oregon State University camUnion room Wednesday. pus and concerns they have with the “This event was intended to raise functionality of the administration. n
“I think it’s really helpful for people to sit down and talk about personal experiences at Oregon State University. There might be issues that we are unaware of until we understand the issues we face,” said Emily Carpenter, a senior majoring in environmental sciences. The event began by expanding on the history of universities in North See JUSTICE | page 3
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Corvallis resident Malaya Lualhati, sophomore AJ Bartholomew and Corvallis resident Alycia Olivar rehearse their lines.
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Burglary A man reported that someone had entered his apartment along Southwest 7th Street between 6 and 11 p.m. and absconded nearly $2,700 of electronic equipment: an Alienware laptop and a Sony PlayStation 4, according to the log. His apartment was unlocked, according to the log.
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Events Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., 7-8:30pm, MU 212. Join us at our service event, where we will be making letters to go with stuffed animals to donate to a local children’s hospital. OSU Nutrition & Dietetics Club & Active Minds, 10am-2pm, MU Quad. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. OSU Nutrition & Dietetics Club & Active Minds, 6-8pm, MU Basement. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Free bowling. Pizza and beverages provided. All are welcome.
Friday, Feb. 27 Meetings ASOSU Candidate Information Session, 9-10am, MU 211. ASOSU Candidate Information Session, 3-4pm, MU 211.
Events OSU Music Department, Noon, MU Lounge. Music å la Carte: Sunghee Kim, piano
Sunday, March 1 Events Omani Students Association, 6-8pm, MU Ballroom. Omani Night ‘15.
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world view, skills and values. tems and world views. They “(Jessica) will look at how learn to constantly change n Continued from page 1 students look at how the subjectivities and learn what is expected duct interviews with parents, world views of them in teachers and students. culture, skills ways even Anderson’s interest in and practices My intuition is that their teachanthropology started during from outside ers are not children learn to school her undergraduate career, o f when she took an introductory ties in with adapt to both systems equipped to understand,” observations course in the subject. Carpenaand world views. and analysis “The area of Latin America Mendez said. has always been something of how stuCarpenadents learn in Fina Carpena-Mendez I’ve been interested in; my Mendez also Assistant professor, College of Liberal Arts adviser has done work with school, which explained kids there and I wanted to are all in the do something relatable, like Western education standards,” that after Anderson returns education,” Anderson said. Carpena-Mendez said. “She from Mexico she will have to “When I graduate, I hope to do wants to know how attending spend months analyzing her Western education, with its data to find main themes and something with education.” A n d e r s o n’s a d v i s e r, processes and learning modes, patterns within her interviews Carpena-Mendez, researched is affecting how students learn and observations. Once analysis is done, in informal child and Anderson will know how to settings.” youth There is frame the story she will tell, migration The area of Latin not a lot of the analysis of her research from Latin America has always data on this process. Once she defends her America to topic cur- thesis, the committee will give areas such been something I’ve rently, which suggestions, which she will as Europe or been interested in; work with, and then her thesis Carpenathe United will be complete. my adviser has done Mendez States. She “Once her thesis is done, explains is focused on work with kids there due to the then she can get her degree how migraand I wanted to do fact that this and think about how (to) use tion effects sort of obser- her degree to further help with indigenous something relatable, vation and education,” Carpena-Mendez communities like education. relationship said. “Maybe increasing in Mexico. requires a minority education or workCarpenaJessica Anderson different sort ing with comparative educaMendez’ Graduate student, anthropology of method- tion, which compares differstudies ological way ent school systems and their found that teens take the lead in migra- of looking at things and some- practices. I hope that Jessica tion, and she is interested in times clashes with research- might make contributions to that field.” how economic globalization based projects. effects young people, as well as “My intuition is that chilCourtnee’ Morin, news reporter how historical practices affect dren learn to adapt both sysnews@dailybarometer.com
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vice president, speaker of the House, senators and House of Representatives members with the addition of the 11 new constituency seats outlined in JB 06.21,” according to the 2015 ASOSU elections packet. “It should be exciting — hopefully it will By Hanna Brewer THE DAILY BAROMETER increase voter turnout as well with having more The Associated Students of Oregon State candidates this year,” said Bryan Williamson, University elections are coming up fast, with vice president of ASOSU and the chief electhe deadline for candidate applications due 5 tions officer. p.m. Friday of week nine. The elections committee is in charge of There will be five more candidate informa- these information sessions with Williamson tion sessions coming up to as the head of operations. work toward the goal of reachThe rest of the members work ing every student who wishes to attend and share their It should be exciting experiences with the up-andto run. The next informational coming candidates. — hopefully it meeting will be held Thursday, “The opportunity to come will increase voter Feb. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. in and ask questions about any the Memorial Union, room turnout as well of the new policies that were 108. There will be meetings put in place by this years’ with having more held Friday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m. elections committee and ask candidates this year. any questions for clarificaand 3 p.m., and Monday, March 2, at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. tion on a first-hand, personEach meeting will last an hour to-person basis,” Williamson Bryan Williamson in order to make sure that the said is the most important ASOSU vice president, chief elections officer prospective candidates are thing about these meetings. able to receive all of the perti“They also have the opportunity afterwards nent information. to contact me or any other members of the These information sessions are mandatory elections committee to get any other questions for prospective candidates to attend in order to answered that they need.” sign in, get their 2015 elections packet and be The 2015 elections committee has a good able to ask the current position holders some variety of student leaders and positions holders of their questions, setting them on track for and as a whole and also is a good representacandidacy. “These elections will be responsible See ASOSU | page 4 for the selection of a new ASOSU president and n
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MONOLOGUES n Continued from page 1 fun — “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happyâ€? — to sobering portrayals of realworld inequity — “They Beat the Girl Out of My Boy ‌ Or So They Tried.â€? “You strip away all the extremities of everything and have to get to the raw emotion,â€? said Corvallis actress Heather Jones. “People have to focus on the words.â€? Everything about the project, right down to the title, is designed to confront uncomfortable subjects in mind. “We’re having to hear people’s stories that don’t often
get heard, and giving them a platform,� Jones said. Audiences responded strongly to the play’s initial release and to Ensler’s themes of violence against women. Activism drawing on “The Vagina Monologues’� messages eventually became the inspiration for V-Day, a worldwide anti-violence effort aimed at aid and prevention. In the early 2000s, many colleges — including Oregon State University — made it a priority to present their own versions of “The Vagina Monologues� at least once a year. The trend gradually lost steam over time. When co-director Becky Evans arrived at OSU and found
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the slam poetry-style play was no longer an annual tradition, she made it her mission to bring it back, gathering a cast of professional actors, students from Linn-Benton Community College and members of the Corvallis community. This will be its second-annual performance at the Majestic Theatre. “I love the intersection between theatre and social justice,â€? Evans said. “So to see that (the play) wasn’t being done ‌ it felt like that meant something. Like there was something missing in town.â€? “The Vagina Monologuesâ€? maintains a lasting impact by putting in extra monologues each year to keep the themes relevant to a changing cultural backdrop. Two new additions, “My Short Skirtâ€? and “My Revolution Begins in the Body,â€? deal with clothing and social perceptions. In the past, critics have railed against provocative language found in several monologues. The play holds nothing in reserve in terms of addressing harsh realities, and doesn’t shy away from phrases typi-
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America, as well as the historical relevance of social justice at OSU. The idea of a socially just university is new. Institutions are still adapting to the integration of minorities and underrepresented groups in higher education. Orosco emphasized the change universities are going through today compared to 40 years ago, specifically that universities function more like corporations. “It’s important for the student body and community to be aware of what’s happening in the institution we are part of and the values being espoused and put into action by the institution we are putting our time and money into,� said David DeHart, a sophomore majoring in political and environmental sciences and co-founder of Allied Students for Another Politics. “The point of this event is two-fold: to identify the issues present in the university and talk about methods of resolving them.� Allied Students for Another Politics, Coalition of Graduate Employees and Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlan attended the event. These student groups spoke on a panel about injustice in the university system and provided ideas for change. Many attendees were interested in the panels’ focus on whether OSU is socially just university. “It’s something I’ve never come to, and it’s an ideal that could never come about,� said Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, a master’s and Ph.D. student in industrial engineering. “It would not easily be achieved; justice is hard to really capture in the real world.� The motivation for the event began with the National Adjunct Walk-Out Day by the American Association of University Professors and Service Employees International Union in conjunction with student activist groups. “It’s a collation about ideas. I’m hoping it’s the beginning of allying concerned students, staff and faculty towards a socially-just university to learn from each other, so we can move towards a more democratic university,� said Tony Vogt, instructor of philosophy and active member of the American Association of University Professors. “People should have a say in the decisions that affect them.� Al-Abdrabbuh credits the value of the event to the enlightenment of the student body. “If we don’t know the destination that we really want to reach, we won’t be able to make the journey,� Al-Abdrabbuh said. “What will it really look like to achieve a socially just university?�
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Stanford vs. Oregon State
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Gill Coliseum — Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Last year Oregon State played Stanford on the road last year. The game was early in the season when the team was still finding its stride. Stanford took the win 89-67, taking advantage of an Oregon State team that had already dropped two games straight to the Cal Golden Bears and Notre Dame. Stanford boasted a 13-1 record at the time, and dominated the Beavers in almost every aspect of the game.
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A title on the line... The Oregon State women’s basketball team has worked all year for what will come in the next couple of months. If the Beavers can manage to beat Stanford on Thursday night, they would take sole control of the Pac-12 title. This taking of the title would be a first for the program and mark the first stepping stone needed to secure homecourt advantage for the first and second round of the NCAA Championships.
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The Oregon State women’s basketball team gets pumped up during the Beavers’ win in Gill Coliseum against the UCLA Bruins Feb. 2.
No. 7 Oregon State women’s basketball looks to continue historic season with win Thursday against No. 19 Stanford
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What: Oregon State vs. Stanford Where: Gill Coliseum When: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Air: Pac-12 Networks
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A win would break a series winning streak for Stanford (20-8, 12-4 Pac-12) of 29 games. A win would continue an untarnished record at home of 24 straight games for the Beavers (25-2, 15-1). A win would secure the Pac-12 conference title outright. A win would extend its school winning record to 26 games. A win would be the first win against Stanford since Jan. 11, 2001. Long story short, no one could have written this story line better for the importance of this game for Oregon State. “It is a culmination of the grind of a season with a group that is extremely hungry, so it is special,” said head coach Scott Rueck. The last win against Stanford in 2011 was in front of an Oregon State home crowd of only 675 people, and now the Beavers are hoping to break the attendance record for a single game, which incidentally is previously held for a game against Stanford in 1996. “It’s so cool to see a community rally around us,” said senior guard Ali Gibson. They are an easy team to root for— if I didn’t coach this team, I would root for them,” Rueck said. The Beavers hope to have the full force of Gill behind them, as they go into their last two home games of the regular season and send their lone senior Gibson out on a pair of wins. “This is a good Stanford team, so we are excited to get after them and most importantly we are excited for Ali. We want to get this win for her more than anything,” said sophomore guard Gabby Hanson. For Gibson, these two game hold even
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OSU women’s basketball head coach Scott Rueck breaks a smile against UCLA in Corvallis Feb. 2. more importance than just winning the title and ending with an unblemished record at home her senior year, Stanford and Cal are the two teams she has never beaten in her collegiate career. “I think it is cool to be here for Ali on her senior weekend and help her go out with wins,” said junior forward Deven Hunter. “She has never beaten Cal or Stanford, so we want to do that for her especially.” “We are really rallying behind that concept that these are Ali’s last couple of games and it’s her day,” said Hanson. In order for the Beavers to send their senior out with a pair of wins, it starts with defeating Stanford on Thursday night. Stanford has a very similar style of offense to the Beavers. In the past, Stanford’s offense was centered around strong post play but
has shifted to a guard strong offense that still has a presence down on the blocks. However, The Cardinal have some younger post players, and the Beavers are looking to exploit that with their experience down at the block with sophomores Ruth Hamblin and Deven Hunter. “I think that it will help us to be on the experienced side, just to know what a young post would do, and figure out what their tendencies are,” said Hunter. “I expect Ruth to have a big game — be a big presence down there — and then Syd just crushing their guards and getting us open shots,” said Hanson. Since Stanford is a guard-oriented offense, this will be a battle at the front of the court between guards and big time shooters, with both of these schools number one — and two — in the conference for three point percentage. Oregon State will need to be disciplined on both sides of the ball if they hope to make history Thursday night. “We have two huge tests this week, against two of the top four teams that are coming into our place, who have had storied pasts themselves, so it is a perfect end,” said Rueck. “I think this year is a great opportunity to come out and show it’s our turn to beat these teams; I think it’s our time to shine,” said Hunter. Catch the Beavers this Thursday night at 6 p.m. in Gill Coliseum as they look to win the title for Pac-12 conference champions, and beat Stanford for the first time in the 29 meetings of these teams. Sarah Kerrigan, sports reporter On Twitter @skerrigan123 sports@dailybarometer.com
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Senior guard Ali Gibson looks for an opening against ASU in Gill Feb. 13.
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Junior guard Jamie Weisner drives towards the hoop during the Beavers’ victory over UCLA in Gill Coliseum Feb. 2.
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his Saturday, Feb. 28 at our own local Majestic Theatre, Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. It is the second annual showing of this production. If you haven’t seen it yet, go see it. Heck, if you have seen it, go see it. The play came out in the mid ‘90s and works in a spoken word, slam poetry kind of fashion — the actors don’t move around very much onstage, there isn’t a cohesive narrative plot, just raw feeling and honesty. The monologues themselves range from discussions of body image to sexual violence, creating a frank conversation about female sexuality. New monologues are added each year to keep the subjects relevant to current issues that women face in society. We think this is pretty awesome. Alas, there are those who feel uncomfortable around works like this — sometimes concerning the obscenities issues in the monologues. Sometimes, it’s a feeling of exclusivity to men, according to a piece in The Good Men Project — a group that supports healthy, modern masculinity — by Jennifer Gunsaullus. According to Gunsaullus, who would encourage her male friends to come and see the show, discomfort can arise from being surrounded by so many women and listening to emotionally charged subject matter. But as author Cesar A. Cruz (Banksy) stated, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” If art is making you feel weird, it’s doing its job. “The Vagina Monologues” will make you laugh, cry, be subjected to other people crying, cringe and generally rethink your life philosophies. But ultimately, it will make you a better person. It’s a look into the experiences of people who you might not have felt connection to or never needed to feel connection to. It’s a way for society to progress and mature, for healthy masculinity and understanding to flourish in a world where men and women’s bodies are judged under a microscope. It’s a way to break free from socalled social norms and question how we as people see and treat each other. It’s the start of a conversation — a scary and confusing conversation about what we need to do as a society to try and end sexual violence. This is social commentary. “The Vagina Monologues” works in conjunction with Ensler’s creation of V-Day — an organization dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. Proceeds from the Majestic’s showing will be donated to the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence. Tickets are $10 for students and $14 for adults.
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End the Federal minting of pennies M
ost people have a pet issue that they are especially passionate
about. These issues can be very emotional, exciting or of great importance, but for me that is not the case. My pet issue isn’t sexy like pushing for clean energy, opposing war or working for civil rights. My pet issue is coinage reform. I became interested in coinage reform three years ago by stumbling onto videos from YouTubers CGP Grey and John Green from the Vlogbrothers channel. Despite my love for Abraham Lincoln, I have developed a deepseated hatred for the modern incarnation of the penny. To put it simply, I am Don Quixote and pennies are my windmills — read more books if you don’t get that reference — and here I will explain why. Over an extended period of time, pennies have gone from consisting of 100 percent copper to 5 percent copper and 100 percent zinc. Despite that change in 2006, pennies became more valuable for their copper components than as legal tender. It is estimated that it cost the U.S. mint around 1.7 cents to produce a penny. Since 2013, United States Taxpayers have been losing
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$105 million subsidizing penny and nickel production. Not only do pennies cost the taxpayer, but they are also a giant suck on our economy due to the fact that they are almost useless, yet in one way or another we end paying for it through the cost of transporting pennies, the amount of time and effort spent fiddling with and handling pennies, and the space spent storing them. Outside of Coinstar and those penny squishing machines at theme parks or boring tourist attractions, virtually no coin-operated machine will take pennies: not parking meters, laundry machines, arcade games or even most vending machines. Australia, New Zealand, Finland, The Netherlands, Canada, and the United States Military on overseas bases have all eliminated their onecent coins and now round all prices to the nearest five cents. These places have not seen any noticeable change in prices, loss of savings, or decreased donations to charity.
Other than having a sentiment for President Lincoln or some philia for zinc — no judgment; you do you Oregon State University — there is no good argument for continuing to mint the penny. While this might not be as exciting as some of the issues currently being discussed on the political stage, it is an important one because it reflects our politician’s current inability to come together and solve even simple common sense problems, let alone the complex difficult problems that we face as a nation. As we progress into an ever more digital world and its debit cards and “Snapcash,” it is clear that pennies have outlived their usefulness — much like Dial up Internet or Harry Reid. As such I would encourage all of you to take action! Write your congressperson, send emails, take to the streets in protest, and support pro-coinage reform candidates for higher office. Send a message to “The Man” that we will no longer be subjected to his copper-coated, zinc-filled tyranny. t
Jacob Vandever is a senior in Political Science. The opinions expressed in Vandever’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Vandever can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
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n our society there is a high value placed on thinness and an association that if someone is thin, they are happy, healthy and successful. This expectation places enormous pressure on individuals to become thin. Those pressures can be internal — through low self-esteem, personality traits, desire to be accepted by others, or personal control — and external — through role models, media or peers. Preoccupation with how we look can lead to lower self-esteem, constant body monitoring, negative self-judgment, diet restrictions and excessive exercise. Whether you buy-in or accept this mindset or not, we live in a ‘lookist’ society fixated on appearance, which is in desperate need of reevaluation. The thin ideal is a lie and we need to begin focusing on health, wellbeing and balance in our lives instead of trying to find the newest way to become skinny. Now I am not suggesting that we should all just eat whatever we want and abandon exercise … I’m advocating for a healthy balance of positive lifestyle choices, which include — and are not limited to — daily physical activity and/or exercise, eating well, monitoring our stress and expressing our emotions. How we feel about ourselves affects what we eat and our exercise patterns and vice versa. In fact, individuals who exercise more often feel better about their body image and concentrate more on what their bodies can do instead of what their bodies look like. To feel better about the way you look takes some re-training of your thoughts, words, and actions. Try writing down a list of 10 positive things about yourself — include a wide variety of traits, not just focused on your appearance — post it in your room, read it daily and add to the list each week. I remember trying to do this in college and having a tough time identifying 10 things, but reading through the list each day helped me emphasize the good aspects about myself and my body and not the bad. We all have something positive about us— concentrate on those things for encouragement. Think of your body as a vehicle that will help you towards your goals: we need to honor and respect our bodies while also providing adequate fuel for the journey. Find a mode of exercise that you enjoy and do it regularly. Focus on strength, endurance, health, or because it feels good instead of participating to lose weight. Exercise is a lifelong process not a game of “go-go-stop.” Listen to your body and care for it like a friend; eat when you are hungry and rest when you are tired; surround yourself with people who see the best in you and build you up. Lastly, Plato once said that “we are bound to our bodies like an oyster is to its shell” and that connection of our body to our life experiences is a long process. Adopt an attitude of compassion to yourself; be kind and less judgmental of how you physically look and mindful of your negative emotions or self-talk. If you find yourself going negative, take a deep breath and say something nice to yourself. This act of self-compassion combats our self-criticism with kindness and understanding. Stay positive and be nice to your body. You are worth it. t
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‘Some Perfect Place’filmed close to home O
n Friday, Feb. 20, Interzone was abuzz with people excited to see a screening of “Some Perfect Place,” an independent film shot in Corvallis. In fact, the crowd was so large that all of the seating was taken — people sat on the floor and stood in corners, and there was still such an overflow that there was a second screening held after the first for all of the people who couldn’t jam themselves into the small space. I was one of the ones standing, even though I arrived to Interzone about 10 minutes early. “Some Perfect Place” was a twoyear project, according to Co-Director Karla Vadeau. “It’s been a huge passion,” said Vadeau about the experience. “I’ve always wanted to make movies.” The film follows the story of an introverted, artistic college student named Ryan (Jacob Moore). Ryan, who suffers from severe social anxiety, goes about his usual routine by himself, rarely speaking, and making cardboard buildings, as he aspires to be an architect. When a girl named Claire (Abigail Bruntlett) happens upon him in his secluded office, the two strike up a romance, and Ryan finds himself
OSU students, but a couple of crew members were while the movie was being filmed, and as the film is about students and shot on campus, it’s Jackie relatable for anyone currently attending OSU. In an email, DeTal said that Jolly joyfulness “Obviously the story is about students. opening up to her. But in particular the subject matI don’t want to ruin the movie for you, so I’ll simply say that when ter — mental health, self-harm, and Claire finds out the reason for Ryan’s figuring out how to have healthy aversion to other people, she shares a relationships — is stuff that plenty of secret of her own and tries to help him. young people struggle with.” Perhaps the most impressive part But Ryan withdraws back into about “Some Perfect Place” is the fact himself, creating problems in their that there are only two characters relationship. and not much dialogue, yet the lack The film runs about 30 minutes. of dialogue does not take away from For being such a short running time, the film. I thought the story was well relayed, On the contrary, it adds to its appeal. and it was fun to recognize spots on The actors relay their emotions campus and around Corvallis. well enough on screen that there isn’t Even more impressive was the fact much that needs to be said. that the movie was filmed with no The soundtrack, too, is good, “feabudget. turing original music by Gabriel Surley Director Trev DeTal, who received and Unstable Atmospheres,” accordhis MFA in Creative Writing from ing to DeTal’s email. Oregon State University, acknowlI found the music to be a bit loud at edged that everyone involved in the times, but perhaps that was the point movie helped out on a completely vol- — Ryan has a lot going on in his head unteer basis — including the actors, throughout the movie, and the music Jacob Moore and Abigail Bruntlett, helps convey whatever he happens to and the crew. be feeling at a given moment. If you and are in the mood for a Neither Moore nor Bruntlett are
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It was due to these simple pleasures that Montbleau took advantage of the ambiance to make his way up on stage, virtually unnoticed to some who were still finding it hard to break from their alcohol-infused conversations. I seized this small moment as my opportunity to observe a man who has followed his passion for more than 15 years and who continuously bares his admirable tenacity every night for weeks on end, just to gain a few more avid listeners. He began his set with fan favorites such as “Chariot (I Know),” an uplifting ode to modest desires. Montbleau then followed with his reggae/soul blend, “Songbird”, and upbeat improvisations in his poetic, “Hot Coffee Ina Paper Cup.” Even a stylized a cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was thrown into the assortment, which had the audience — young and old — eating the moment up. As his set came to a near conclusion, Jacobs joined Montbleau Courtesy of twitter.com/ryanmontbleau onstage to give the audience an additional 45 minutes, which consisted of Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman” and are are those musicians you Skye J. Lyon a Muddy Waters tune that even had come across that rejuvenate me leaving the confines of my chair your hope in a reality that to dance with a handsome partner. is more honest than the one you are “It is always so relaxing making my force fed daily. his lyrics provide a fresh take on the way up here (Oregon) because I genuIt is artists like Boston native Ryan folk genre that is worthy of listeners Montbleau who tackle life’s intensities inely do love the scene you all provide and commanding with effortless vocals and feel-good for someone like of attention. funk ballads depicting the simplicime,” Montbleau The Sunday ties of everyday life so seamlessly in said after the show. His lyrics provide night gathered a fair every piece. Anyone who is a fresh take on the For those who are unaware of amount of eccentric fortunate enough admirers in a cozy folk genre that is Montbleau’s collection of finely crafted to meet Montbleau worth of listeners songs, it only takes one listen to fall in atmosphere that will instantly feed was a combination love with his honest approach to life and commanding off of his humble of a trendy pizza on the East Coast and the raw voice disposition and the of attention. joint and a dimly lit that conveys those intimate memoirs. love that he has for concert venue. Feb. 22 happened to be my sechis work. People like Americanaond time seeing him live as he perhim bring us back to formed at local entertainment hub folk guitarist, Cris the root of what is real in our life and Cozmic in downtown Eugene, giving Jacobs, opened the evening by domiwhat is static noise. the audience an assortment of special nating the stage with his fluid talent At times, it may be difficult to guests, classic cover songs and notable and raspy coo, setting the mood for a select few to move out of their seats decipher. favorites. I can easily recall the first instance and start dancing. However, if we strive to be “75 and As I looked around the room, I sunny than 29 with a chance of showI saw him in concert as he opened for folk group Green Sky Blue Grass back noticed such wonderfully odd peo- ers all the time” we will start to see ple: a 30-something-year-old woman his words become less observation in 2011. Immediately, I became fixated by dancing as if she, herself, experienced and more factual “by and by.” the careful craftsmanship he took the psychedelic nature of Woodstock, t on with his band at the time, singing a dignified older gentlemen in a sports Skye J. Lyon is a junior Liberal Studies with an emphain rhythmic scats and blues-infused coat sipping an IPA watching two kids in Creative Writing and Ethnic Studies. The opinplay around him and his wife’s table, sis tones. ions expressed in Lyon’s columns do not necessarily Now, with Montbleau being an even and a small avant-garde woman hoo- represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Lyon can more influential solo act acoustically, la-hooping in a dark corner all night. be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
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Movies, music and TV to keep spring alive O
regon didn’t get the memo from Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog. Earlier this month, our rodent of a weatherman saw his shadow, and thus winter was supposed to be upon us for a couple more weeks. The East Coast seems to have understood that it is still winter, but it seems that weather in the Valley is going to ignore Phil’s prediction and go ahead with spring. If you are like me, you base your creative consumption on the weather. Normally during this time of the year, I would still be huddled beneath mountains of blankets, drinking tea and listening to the sweet, somber sounds of Leonard Cohen. But, since the sun decided to shine for a couple of days, spring wanderlust has kicked into high gear. Seeing as we are still in the midst of midterms and finals week approaches ever so quickly, those daydreams of frolicking in the flowers will have to wait until spring break. That doesn’t mean you can’t mentally prepare for spring, however. Let’s take advantage of the wonderful spring vibes and let our musical, cinematic and various other creative endeavors reflect our warm weather longing. Want a relaxing album to listen to while lying out in the Memorial Union quad? Try out Canadian musician Mac Demarco’s spring 2014 sophomore album “Salad Days.” A fittingly named album for a college student, “salad days” is a term first coined by Shakespeare to mean a youthful time, full of enthusiasm, innocence and idealism. The lead single from the slacker-rock album, “Passing out the Pieces,” has a warm, fuzzy sound and lyrics that bite, perfect for a drive with the windows down. Demarco has a show at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland on April 22. Another top choice for spring feels is St. Vincent’s self-titled spring 2014 release. One of the overarching tales of the album is about disconnect caused by an increasingly internet-based world, a topic which may just inspire one to get off the computer and go outside. A current favorite off the album is
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The Daily Barometer “Rattlesnake,” which miraculously manages to be edgy and easy to dance to. Want a straight shot of sun-shiny beach vibes? Go directly to The Beach Boys’ timeless song “Good Vibrations.” To go deeper into spring preparation, movies are great way to get ready for good weather. I recommend “The Fall” by director Tarsem Singh. “The Fall,” which was filmed over four years and 28 countries, garnered four stars and a glowing review from the late Roger Ebert. “Tarsem’s “The Fall” is a mad folly, an extravagant visual orgy, a free-fall from reality into uncharted realms,” Ebert said in his review. With a story-within-a-story narrative, this movie is sweet, gorgeous, funny and heart-breaking. The plot, in short, is that a young stunt man, left paralyzed and in the hospital from a stunt gone wrong, weaves a tale for a young girl with a vivid imagination. The movie stars Lee Pace, who also is part of the magical cast of the long ago cancelled ABC TV show “Pushing Up Daisies.” If you want to feel the heart of spring without it actually being spring yet, “Pushing Up Daisies” is the perfect show to binge-watch. Pace plays a pie-maker with the ability to bring the dead back to life, with consequences, who ends up falling in love with one of the women he brings back from the dead. The sets, costumes and plot lines of the show combine into a dizzyingly wonderful viewing experience. While none of my suggestions are new releases, they deserve not be buried in time. Once the clouds come back and the rain inevitably starts up again, they can do a lot to keep the spirit of spring alive until the sun shines again. t
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