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City officials, university workshops aim to help new renters live off campus By Abigail Erickson THE DAILY BAROMETER
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Every year, Oregon State University students who live on campus have to consider where they will live the following year. While the majority of the student body housed on campus consists of freshmen, some upperclassmen also live in the residence halls as well, and several factors such as location, convenience and cost of living can affect their decisions. Through workshops and research, the city of Corvallis and OSU work every year to provide students with as much assistance in making this decision as possible. There are approximately 25 property managers and 22 large apartment complexes with 100 or more units throughout Corvallis. According to data from the city of Corvallis Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, apartments can range from as low as $525 per month for studios to upwards of $1,650 for three-bedroom or larger units. Duplexes and condominiums typically cost as much per month as apartments. Houses can cost as little as $900 per month for a one-bedroom unit and as much as $3,500 for a fivebedroom unit. See RENTERS | page 3
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Speakers, including Rep. DeFazio, discuss healthy aging during anniversary celebration By Courtnee’ Morin THE DAILY BAROMETER
Rep. Peter DeFazio visited the 10-year anniversary celebration for the College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ Center for Healthy Aging Research Wednesday night. DeFazio has also visited Center for Healthy Aging Research before to talk to faculty and students, and was impressed with the center and the work it does. “It’s exciting to see this work being done; we are currently at 13 percent of U.S. citizens over the age of 65, and by 2030 this will increase to 18 percent, so this is important,” DeFazio said. The center dedicates itself to research into ways to improve the lives of the elderly through a better understanding of the collaboration between the four core elements in older adults. The first element is diet and genetics, which looks at the biological mechanisms in aging as well as stress responses and nutritional strategies. The second is population and social/ individual health, which examines
social, physiological and biological aspects of health and ways to use this in supporting healthy aging. The third element, gerontechnology, looks into ways to use technology to support healthy aging. Finally, musculoskeletal aspects play a role in preventing falling and promoting mobility and bone health. The anniversary event ran from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 1 and involved speakers from Portland State University, the University of Oregon, the Oregon Health Science University and Oregon State University. Student research was also presented via posters where the students explained their findings. DeFazio said the event held a close place in his heart, as he gained his M.A. in public administration and gerontology at University of Oregon. DeFazio went on to work as a gerontologist before becoming a U.S. Representative. DeFazio also helped to start the first Older Americans Act in the Pacific Northwest and was a part of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Aging before the House pulled the committee. Nicki Silva | THE DAILY BAROMETER At the anniversary event, DeFazio spoke about his hopes to reduce insti- Peter DeFazio talks about the government’s efforts to support the elderly at the Center for Healthy Aging Research’s 10-year anniversary celebration. See Defazio | page 3
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A man reported his wallet stolen overnight from his car, according to the log. The man reportedly told the officer that his debit card was used at McDonald’s and Taco Bell.
Meetings ASOSU Senate, 7pm, MU Journey Room. Senate meeting.
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An officer observed a man “throw a lit cigarette into a storm drain and attempt to get onto the city bus, according to the log. After the officer reportedly spoke with the man, he confirmed with dispatch that the man had a warrant out for his arrest and took the man to jail.
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Impersonation At about 5:07 p.m., an officer arrested a woman who reportedly sent two letters to her ex-boyfriend’s parents, posing as someone with authority from the Department of Human Services even though she doesn’t work with them, according to the log. The exboyfriend’s parents were “listed as witnesses for an upcoming custody hearing” between the ex-boyfriend and the woman, according to the log.
Angry over bill Following a report of a customer making threats, an officer arrived at Eyecare Associates to investigate, according to the log. The officer learned that a man had allegedly become upset with his bill and the business’ products and reportedly “made threats towards employees about it being OK for him to shoot people in the business.” The officer gave the man a trespass notice and “warned him about making those kinds of statements,” according to the log.
Assault At about 6:55 p.m., an officer responded to Southwest Sixth Street and Southwest Madison Avenue after a man allegedly assaulted a woman. Another officer reportedly interviewed the victim and witness, following in the arrest of the man for harassment, disorderly conduct in the second degree and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, according to the log. The arresting officer transported the man, who was reportedly intoxicated, to the emergency room to clear him for jail before taking him to the Benton County Correctional Facility.
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Todd Richards and Stormy Given traverse the Rockies by bicycle as part of their nearly 5,000-mile journey, making connections and seeing the west as they go.
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Former Adventure Leadership Institute members ride nearly 5,000 miles in 5 months By Justin Frost
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With summer approaching, talk of post-graduation job applications, internship interviews and vacation plans swirl around campus. The postgraduation choice for recent Oregon State University graduates Stormy Given and Todd Richards was to set out on an adventure, embarking on an epic cycling tour seeking to circumnavigate the United States by bicycle. “We each started with about $2,500 in our bank accounts plus donations from family and friends,” Given said. “We lived off of about $300 per month, which gave us a lot of per-
spective about the type of budget you need in order to live.” Given has plenty of experience living on a low budget, as she spent her senior year at OSU living in a van, saving money on rent and learning to live more sustainably and resourcefully. Heading out to see the United States in such an adventurous way was natural for the two, who met through the Adventure Leadership Institute. At the beginning of the bike trip, Given and Richards both expected the highlights to be focused around the scenery: from mountain passes to deserts and all climates in between. The biggest takeaway for Richards and Given ended up being the people they encountered along the way. “Yeah, you see all of these amazing places,” Richards said. “It was all about seeing people; we were healed
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by them. When you’re in a spot where you need some help, we learned that it’s fine to say ‘yes’ when people offer assistance.” The couple rarely needed help, but both were astounded by the kindness of people on the road. Travelers and locals along the way offered a helping hand on a regular basis, and their worst interactions came from the precariously close proximity of traffic along the way. Given and Richards told stories of the road, from people offering them bed, bites and brews to ridiculous roadkill. “One of the weirdest things I saw was a decapitated coyote head on the side of the road,” Given said. “It was just laying there with its eyes open! The things you see and pick up on the side of the road are unbelievable.” Given tried to collect a souvenir from the side of the road in each state and attach it to her bike, but quickly ran out of room. The unmistakable, bright-yellow rubber duck strapped to her front fender was a token from the trip. Richards chimed in with one of their many mottos from the adventure. “You never know what’s around the corner; it may be a huge climb that you totally didn’t expect or an epic view of a valley that wasn’t even on the map,” Richards said. During their travels, the two mostly stayed at campgrounds or “stealth camped” in the depths of the western forests. If they did need a helping hand or a place to stay, people were generally eager to oblige. “Stormy and Todd have the enthusiasm and drive to help people, always looking to lend a hand whether directly or indirectly,” said Sara Dalotto, an office specialist at the Adventure Leadership Institute front desk. “They always have a spark of interest and energy.” Communication was hugely important for the two when seeking out places to eat and sleep. Given and See ADVENTURE | page 3 DISTRIBUTION MANAGER GUNTHER KLAUS klausg@onid.oregonstate.edu CLASSIFIEDS 541-737-6372 PRODUCTION baro.production@oregonstate.edu The Barometer is published Monday through Friday except holidays and final exam week during the academic school year; weekly during summer term; one issue week prior to fall term in September by the Oregon State University Student Media Committee on behalf of the Associated Students of OSU, at Memorial Union East, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-1614. The Daily Barometer, published for use by OSU students, faculty and staff, is private property. A single copy of The Barometer is free from newsstands. Unauthorized removal of multiple copies will be considered theft and is prosecutable.
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tutionalization of the elderly as well as the role Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid have with the elderly and the problems that arise in each of these programs. He also addressed the impacts research can have with helping to extend the lives of the elderly. “It is good to be able to quantify barriers and what we need to deal with for a healthier and longer life,� DeFazio said. “(Research) being able to help give us ideas on how to prevent institutionalization and save money, and ways to help with home services is a really good asset.� Jo Anne Petersen, a large donor to the center, and her husband, Don Petersen, also attended the event. The Petersens met at OSU more than 60 years ago, while Jo Anne Petersen was studying home economics. Don Petersen was only able to attend his freshman year at OSU before the start of World War II. “Jo Anne is part of a ninechild family and her and her siblings helped her parents when they were getting older,� Don Petersen said. “She had the feeling that there should be a way to improve the general approach to dealing with aging. At the time, there wasn’t a school that specifically studied it, so she
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there was a huge glow,� Putnam said. “I woke my daughter up and we came over as soon as we could.� The destroyed building also stored the school’s sound equipment, band and choir instruments and more than 40 years worth of collected sheet music. Also lost were cheerleading and dance costumes, as well as all the kitchen equipment, Belveal said. Reports of an explosion near the school prompted some early confusion about how the fire started. According to Omdahl, two propane tanks attached to a recreational vehicle just two blocks from the school exploded about the same time the fire was reported.
It’s exciting to see this work being done; we are currently at 13 percent of U.S. citizens over the age of 65, and by 2030 this will increase to 18 percent, so this is important. Peter DeFazio U.S. representative
thought there should be a more concerted effort; it’s becoming a bigger issue all the time.� Both of the Petersens are pleased with the work being done at OSU, with Don Petersen being impressed by the way that OSU has become a professionally recognized institution in health sciences and the role that women have been able to have that would not have been possible when he was younger. “It’s so much larger than I thought it would be when I started. I’m really impressed with how they’ve expanded it,� Jo Anne Petersen said. The Center for Healthy Aging Jo Anne Leonard Endowed Director Carolyn Aldwin has been with the center ever since its start in 2005, helping to finalize the proposal that led in the formation of the center. “The center has done really well,� Aldwin said. “We have 50 faculty and associates and over 800 participants in the
RENTERS n Continued from page 1 Bob Loewen, housing specialist for the city of Corvallis, said that typically, the farther away from campus a residence is, the cheaper per month it will be. Loewen added that in the case of living with roommates, there is a maximum number of five unrelated adults that may occupy a dwelling unit in Corvallis. This number does not apply to families. “Even if a landlord had a six-bedroom house, it would violate the City’s Land development Code if the landlord rented out the house to six or more unrelated adults, such as college students,� Loewen said. “The city does not go looking for such violations, but does respond to complaints on this issue.� Loewen continued by adding some tips
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Richards traveled more than 5,000 miles in five months, winding through most of the western half of the United States and managed to stay in a hotel room only once for their one-year anniversary. “Our time in the Adventure Leadership Institute really improved our confidence as well as our communication skills,� Given said. One of the This hardly comes as a surprise to Sheila Evans, an ALI weirdest things I saw coordinator and instructor. was a decapitated “Both of them take condicoyote head on the tions that would induce drudgery and see opportunity,� Evans side of the road. ... It said. “They make sunshine was just laying there wherever they go.� with it’s eyes open! Dalotto and Evans emphasized the couple’s positivity and The things you see leadership ability accompanied and pick up on the by a sense for adventure. “It’s so exciting to see them side of the road are embark on an adventure, and unbelievable. I can’t wait to see what new journeys they embark on in the Stormy Given future,� Evans said. “It’s great OSU graduate to watch them leave OSU and move confidently in the world.� Richards now works for Linus Pauling Middle School with children with emotional disorders and Given works for the organic farm at Oregon State as well as SoupCycle, a company that delivers soup in the Corvallis area. The two are headed out to Las Vegas this coming May to teach. Naturally, they made the connection during their travels around the West and have managed to find a house to stay in while settling into their new jobs. “The trip was amazing, and I think our biggest takeaway was just learning to go with the flow and get through changes,� Given said. “You never know what’s around the next corner.�
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ALBANY — An early morning fire destroyed the cafeteria of South Albany High School on Wednesday, leaving officials to wonder how they’re going to feed nearly 4,000 students. The building also was home to band and choir classes and school dances, all of which will have to be relocated, said South Albany High School Principal Brent Belveal. Although only the cafeteria was affected, the entire 11-building school campus remained closed Wednesday. In a meeting Wednesday afternoon, School district officials decided to cancel classes Thursday and Friday as well. “Thousands of people pass through that building every day,� Belveal said. “I’m just thankful that no one was here.� First reports of the fire were called into 911 around 3:20 a.m., said Wanda Omdahl, spokeswoman for the Albany Fire Department. By 4 a.m. 60 to 70 firefighters from at least a half dozen agencies had arrived as flames roared from the roof of the cafeteria building at 3705 SE Columbus St. Crews first to arrive realized they would not be able to save the building and fought the flames from the outside, Omdahl said. No firefighters entered the building, and there were no reports of injuries.
By daybreak multiple ladder trucks still filled the staff parking lot pouring water onto the flames, which they continued to do for about five hours after the fire broke out. The cause of the fire had not been determined Wednesday. According to Omdahl, Albany fire and police would investigate as soon as it was safe to do so. “Now that things are no longer dangerous we can begin to look into it further,� Omdahl said Wednesday morning. “We’ll check for hot spots and make sure the overall structure is OK, and then we’ll begin the investigation. We’ll be here for most of the day.� The cafeteria at South Albany High School is responsible for preparing about 3,900 meals a day, said Dena Putnam, a food service employee. Eighteen kitchen employees worked to provide about 80,000 meals a month to eight elementary schools throughout the area, as well as students from South and West Albany high schools. “I’m sick to my stomach just thinking about all those kids,� Putnam said. “It’s devastating. Now what are we going to to?� The Greater Albany School District asked parents to pack sack lunches for children who normally receive lunch at school. Putnam, who lives about a block away from the school, first learned of the fire in a text message from her sister. “I looked out the window and
LIFE Registry, and the graduate program is a big draw.� As director, Aldwin coordinates across the different cores of research, bringing people from each discipline together for retreats and projects and meeting with donors and faculty to discuss the future direction of the center. Aldwin is also hoping to further the collaboration between colleges that this event has helped to start. “I’d love to set up collaborations; we’ve had some with OHSU in the past, but generally the research seems siloed at these particular colleges. I figure all this can do is help further research,� Aldwin said. Among student researchers included was Eric Cerino, a doctoral student in human development and family sciences, who works with Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training for Ph.D. students. The program allows for an
to new renters who were thinking of living off campus for the first time. “Be patient,� Loewen said. “Don’t ‘fall in love’ with the first thing you see. You should also trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, move on to another place. Trust your parents, too; if there is something they don’t like, there is probably a good reason. If something seems ‘too good to be true,’ it is. Be aware of Craigslist scams and don’t send money to someone who is advertising their property on Craigslist and requesting funds to be sent to another country.� Loewen said that new renters should take advantage of Google to search for online reviews of units or property managers. “When you sign a rental agreement with your roommates, it’s ‘all for one and one for all,’� Loewen said. “Meaning each of you is responsible for all of the rent. If one of your
But there was no indication that the incidents were related, Omdahl said. Greater Albany School District Superintendent Maria Delapoer said Wednesday that she hopes to open the school by Thursday. “We’re hoping to re-open the school tomorrow,� Delapoer said. “But we don’t know what the rest of the school looks like. We’re not allowed in any of the buildings yet.� By 9 a.m. several students still lined the sidewalk near the high school, while a small flame still flickered near the corner of the new destroyed cafeteria. Crews with the city of Albany worked to vacuum up standing water that filled the parking lot. interdisciplinary approach to aging sciences, with students from biology, computer science, human development, public health, sociology, bioengineering and psychology. With Jasmin Yaeger, another student in human development and family sciences, Cerino presented a study on the effects of dog ownership with lowered systolic blood pressure in adults 60 and older. They found that dog ownership does significantly lower systolic blood pressure, though the mechanism in which it occurs is still unknown. In the future, the group plans to look into other potential biomarkers that dog ownership may affect. Cerino came to OSU from Eastern Connecticut State University, where he also conducted aging research. “I’ve always been interested in gerontology. Part of it was my family: I’ve always been close to my grandparents, and I wanted to be a part of something that helped people, so this was a good fit for me,� Cerino said. The event included presentations by Aldwin and Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Kaye, professor at OHSU as well as the director of the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology and the Layton Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Courtnee’ Morin, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
roommates up and leaves, the landlord still wants all of the rent.� In addition to doing their own research, new renters can check out the upcoming Live Smart Workshops on campus. According to the website for the OSU Dean of Student Life, a total of seven workshops will be provided for students during the month of April. Students who attend will learn how to become “informed tenants and responsible neighbors� during these workshops. After attending a workshop and passing a short exam, students will receive a $50 rental deposit discount. For a complete list of dates, times and locations for the Live Smart workshops, visit studentlife.oregonstate.edu/livesmart or email ccr@oregonstate.edu. Abigail Erickson, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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Fraternity Pi Kappa Phi hopes to pedal more than 3,000 miles as part of the 48-hour bike-a-thon, Pedals4PhiKapps, and had pedalled more than 2,000 miles as of 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Since noon Tuesday, Pi Kappa Phi has been camped out in the Memorial Union quad as one of its philanthropy events. The money raised from Pedals4PiKapps will go toward its national fraternity’s nonprofit organization, The Ability Experience, which supports people with disabilities. “This 48-hour bike-a-thon pays homage to our summer event that our national fraternity puts on, where about a hundred men from different chapters of Pi Kappa Phi come together and bike across the nation, and that event is called the Journey of Hope. Oregon State is on the quarter system, so it’s hard for some of our members to get finals week off because the event happens during our finals week, so we do this event in honor of that,” said Ben Kosmatka, a senior civil engineering major and the public relations chair for Pi Kappa Phi. The fraternity is trying to reach 3,000 miles, the amount
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of miles it would take for someone to get from Corvallis to Washington, D.C. As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, the fraternity had reached 2,040 miles. Anyone in the community is welcome to participate and encouraged to pledge a small amount of money per mile ridden, which is then used to aid people with disabilities, according to their website. “Phi Kappa Phi is the only fraternity that has it’s own national community service organization, which is The Ability Experience. Regardless, if we’re in a fraternity that had its own non-profit organization like this or not, we’re still all extremely passionate about giving back to our community,” Ethan Takla, a freshman computer science major and Pedals4PiKapps event coordinator said. “It’s kind of why we joined Pi Kappa Phi, because we all have this common love of reaching out to the community that has given so much to us.” Members of Pi Kappa Phi will be present in the quad until noon Thursday. They hope to exceed their goal and get to 4,000 miles. Nicki Silva, news photographer news@dailybarometer.com
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Last year’s season came to a quicker end than any would have predicted when the top-seeded Beavers’ bats went cold as they were upset in the regional round of the NCAA tournament by UC-Irvine. In last weekend’s series against Cal Poly, the same demons that plagued the team a season ago reemerged against the Mustangs, as the Beavers lost the series against a sub-.500 team on their home turf — the first losses at home this season. “They wanted it more than us,” said junior pitcher Andrew Moore. “They were aggressive and got that little bit of momentum that gave them the confidence that they didn’t lose all weekend.” “It kind of reminded me of last year when we were struggling hitting in the regional,” said junior centerfielder Jeff Hendrix. “I think to have that problem right now is a much better thing than to have it later in the year.” Unlike last season, the Beavers (21-7, 4-2 Pac-12) will have the chance to get back into their hitting groove — where they were averaging nearly five runs a game during their five game winning streak prior to the back-to-back losses to Cal Poly. The bounce back will start against one of the nation’s best ball clubs, when they travel to Los Angeles to take on No. 4 UCLA, which boasts one of the top pitching staffs in the conference. As a unit the Bruins (21-5, 8-1) have allowed the fewest hits — 189 — and earned runs allowed — 61 — as well as fewest walks issued — 59. And when opposing teams do put the ball in play, the Bruins lead the conference in fielding percentage at .981. “It’s going to be important to put some runs on them early,” Hendrix said. “Their starters are good and their bullpen is really good, so we know we’re going to be facing good pitching.” Aggression — that is what the Beavers take away from the Cal Poly series and hope to take with them on the trip to UCLA. “We lost sight of what, of how, we play our game and why we have been so successful is because of our aggression,” said freshman first baseman KJ Harrison. “It was something (Casey) talked about that we need to take that into UCLA, exactly what they did, what they looked like, how they went to the plate, how they took the mound,” Moore said. “We need
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to have that same (aggression) when we go down there this weekend.“ One of the storylines heading into the matchup will be if Casey decides to use the same lineup he used in the final game of the series in an effort to
rejuvenate the offense. “I just decided, ‘what the heck, guys are struggling,’ and decided to move some guys around and see if we can loosen them up a little bit,” Casey said. The players did not mind that the lineup got mixed up; after all, the Beavers had success with their new roles. “I didn’t mind (being moved to second in the lineup),” Hendrix said. “We’re playing to win whether it’s hitting one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or nine: it doesn’t matter; I’m happy
wherever they put me.” While there were lessons to be learned from the Cal Poly series, getting back on track for the next game is an important step for the team moving forward. Our focus has to be the next game as always and we can’t worry about what happened there,” Casey said. “We’ve got to focus on doing what we need to beat the No. 4 team in the country.” Brian Rathbone, sports reporter On Twitter @brathbone3
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Oregon State University softball players line up for pregame festivities at home in Corvallis before taking on Washington April 27, 2014.
In Oregon State’s softball series against California last weekend, junior pitcher Beverly Miller was on the mound for every single inning. She threw every pitch — every strike, every ball — and faced every batter in California’s lineup in back-to-back-to-back games during the three-day series. A week earlier, Miller pitched two complete games and appeared in all three for the series sweep of Stanford. On the season, Miller is by far the most heavily used pitcher in Oregon State’s rotation, appearing in 147.2 of 210.1 total innings with a total of 20 complete games. Miller has pitched more innings than any other player in the conference. But this amount of pitching is nothing new for Miller. A year ago, she played for Monterey Peninsula Junior College in California, having transferred to Oregon State before this season. At Monterey, Miller was the only pitcher on the roster. “Last year, I pitched every single game for my other college, so I’m OK with the innings,” Miller said. “I’ll do anything for my team whether they need me to pitch this many innings or not pitch later in the season — I don’t care. I’ll yell,
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I’ll cheer, I’ll pitch, I’ll do whatever they need me to.” Of course, if given the choice, Miller’s decision is clear. “Ultimately, I just want the ball.” At Monterey Peninsula, she got exactly that, as Miller was on the mound for 144 of 146.1 possible innings. She would have been on the mound even longer had her school not been forced to forfeit as many games as they did. “We struggled to get nine players on the field for each game,” Miller said, “So we recruited friends or girls that played other sports just to field nine players.” Where other teams in the division played 38, 39 or even 40 games, Monterey Peninsula played just 25, and about half of its roster was there if only to allow the team to play. “It was hard, because four or five of us actually wanted to play to go on to play for bigger teams, bigger names, but the other ones were just kind of supportive,” Miller said. “We loved them for being there every day — we were like, ‘You know what? You’re here today, love you, hey we’ve got our nine let’s go do our thing. Famous nine, we’re here, we’ve See Softball| page 6
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got you.’” The two different types of players on that team led to a bit of strife within the team. “There was a distinction,” Miller said. “There was a feeling of like, I know you’re just here to help me, and that’s great, but we know that some of us are actually wanting to go on and do other things.” Despite the shorthanded lineup, and despite whatever turmoil arose from that, Monterey Peninsula still pieced together a very respectable season. They finished 15-10 and went 9-7 in the division. Miller ended last year with 151 strikeouts, which was good enough for ninth in the league despite playing an abbreviated season. That same year, her ERA of 2.09 was 13th lowest in the league. Two years ago, when Monterey Peninsula had a larger, more complete roster, Miller led the entire league with an ERA of 1.39. This year, as she faces the talented hitters of the Pac-12, where six of the nine softball programs in the conference are ranked in the top-25 nationally, her ERA is up a bit to .320. However, her 90 strikeouts are fourth in the conference, and her opposing batting average of .240 is eighth. “Pitching this much,” Miller said, “I lift a lot, we train hard, my legs are ready for the challenge, I’m mentally ready for the challenge, my shoulder is fine, my shoulder will make it through. It’s a lot to pitch, but it’s worth it.” Miller and the rest of the Beavers will take the field again Thursday at 3 p.m. when they take on No. 18 ranked Arizona for a three-game series. The series will be played in Corvallis. Mitch Mahoney, sports reporter On Twitter @MitchIsHere sports@dailybarometer.com sports@dailybarometer.com
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1. No. 9 UCLA (21-5, 8-1 Pac-12)
Pac-12 standings: First At this early point in the season the Bruins have established themselves as the team to beat in the conference. UCLA is ranked ninth in the country, and is as hot as any team, having won nine of its last 10 games. During that span, the Bruins have more than doubled their opponents on the scoreboard at 59-26. UCLA carries its eight-game win streak into a Pac-12 series, with Oregon State starting Thursday in Los Angeles.
2. Arizona (22-6, 7-2)
Pac-12 standings: Second Arizona’s last 10 games have arguably been more impressive than UCLA’s, as the Wildcats have gone 8-2 and outscored opponents, 78-44. When Arizona has been good in the past — UA won a national championship in 2012, just three years ago — it’s been because of its offense, and that seems to be the case again this year. At .332 Arizona has the best batting average in the nation, and the club’s 220 runs are good for eighth in the nation. The Wildcats swept the Ducks last weekend, and carry a six-game winning streak into a three-game set with USC starting Thursday.
3. No. 11 Arizona State (19-7, 7-2)
played. Oregon State has probably overachieved relative to preseason expectations up to this point, but will face its toughest challenge of the season this Thursday in a three-game series against Pac-12 frontrunner UCLA. Like Cal, Oregon State has struggled on the offensive side of the plate, scoring just seven runs in its past three games. OSU has scored just 38 runs in its past 10 games, but went 6-4 during that span because of excellent pitching, allowing just 34 runs.
7. Utah (9-17, 3-6) Pac-12 standings: Seventh Utah has finished last in the Pac-12 every year since it joined the conference, but is off to a better start in 2015. After starting the year 1-9, the Utes have somewhat righted the ship, going 5-5 in their last 10 contests. Despite showing some ability to swing the bat, however, it seems as though Utah’s pitching will make winning in the Pac-12 this season difficult. Utah has been outscored 71-41 in its past 10 games, and has to face an Arizona State offense that’s one of the best in the conference starting Thursday. 8. Oregon (17-12, 2-7) Pac-12 standings: Eighth The Ducks were picked to finish second in the conference by the coaches in the preseason, but haven’t lived up to those expectations up to this point. Oregon is 4-6 in its past 10 games, and was swept by red-hot Arizona last weekend. UO followed that series loss up with another loss to the University of Portland on Tuesday, but gets a breather from Pac-12 play with a three-game series with nonconference opponent Michigan State this weekend.
Pac-12 standings: Fourth Like the two previous teams on this list, ASU has separated itself as the cream of the crop in the Pac-12. The Sun Devils are 9-1 in their last 10 games and have outscored opponents 59-40 during that time. ASU has won four in a row, sweeping Pac-12 cellar-dweller Stanford over the weekend, and begins a three-game series with Utah on Thursday. The Sun Devils are tied for second in 9. Washington (15-12, 2-7) the Pac-12 standings in the loss column, Pac-12 standings: Ninth and will likely get another series win this Washington finished second in the Pacweekend. 12 in 2014, but hasn’t looked like the same team so far this season. The Huskies started 4. No. 8 USC (22-6, 4-2) out 2015 strong at 11-4, but are just 4-8 Pac-12 standings: Fifth since. The Trojans are currently fifth in the To make matters worse, Pac-12 standings, but that’s mainly because UW suffered a crushing USC has played only six series loss to USC this past conference games up to weekend, losing two of three this point. games in extra innings. USC had the hottest start There is a silver lining for the Huskies, to the season of any Pac-12 however, as they get to face a Stanford team, winning its first 12 club that has yet to win a Pac-12 game on games, but has cooled off Thursday. in its last 10, going 5-5. 10. Stanford (11-14, 0-6) Still, USC outscored opponents 52-36 Pac-12 Standings: 11th in those 10 games, and is coming off a While the Cardinal find themselves at the series win against a Washington team that finished second in the Pac-12 last bottom of the conference nearly a third of the way through the Pac-12 schedule, season. it’s important to note that it’s not USC plays three games at Arizona in as bad as it looks on paper. what should be a competitive series startStanford is 2-8 in its last ing Thursday. 10 games, and was swept by ASU over the weekend, but the 5. No. 21 California (20-7, 7-2) Cardinal have been competitive and are Pac-12 standings: Third Cal moved into the Baseball America’s just three games under .500. A conference series at home against top-25 this week after a series win on the road Washington this weekend will give Stanford against Utah. Cal has gone an opportunity to get in the win column. 6-4 in its last 10 games, 11. Washington State (12-15, 1-8) and has outscored oppoPac-12 standings: 10th nents 56-37. The Cougars claim the last spot in this While Cal has been impressive up until week’s power rankings because of a ninethis point in the season, the Golden Bears’ game losing streak that has caused WSU to offense causes some reason for concern. drop under .500. Of the 56 runs Cal has scored in the past 10 Washington State started games, 37 came in three wins. The Golden the year 6-4, and won five Bears managed just 17 runs in the other games in a row at one point, seven contests, and could struggle to score but have come crashing back in a conference littered with good pitching. down to earth in the past month, winning just one of 6. Oregon State (21-7, 4-2) Pac-12 standings: Sixth nine Pac-12 games. The Cougars were swept at home by The Beavers are currently in the same boat UCLA last weekend and travel to take on as USC, tied for second Cal for a three-game set this weekend. in the loss column in the Andrew Kilstrom, sports reporter Pac-12, but farther down On Twitter @AndrewKilstrom sports@dailybarometer.com in the standings because of fewer games
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he frenetic revival of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act events in Indiana and Arkansas, which would allow local businesses to discriminate against LGBT folks, similar to the crackbrained concept Arizona had a year or so back. The lunacy of the Californian “Sodomite Suppression Act” about to make it to the signature collection stage, which if enacted would allow for an unconstitutional slaughter of gays and lesbians throughout the state, according to a piece from USA Today. These are all recent examples of a frustratingly retroactive push — in some cases unintentionally, in others definitely intentionally — to suppress the rights of human beings just for the dint of who they love. It’s easy to look at these disgusting events and start to lose faith in humanity — come on people, we were doing so well in 2014 with states endorsing equal marriage one right after another. What happened that we have these regressive, prehistoric specimens with mentalities from the 1940s throwing out ideas and being heard? Fortunately, it’s less about what happened, and more about what is happening in reaction. Protests have erupted throughout Indiana from citizens and political figures. Actor George Takei is lending his voice and Sulu cool to the battle. And that isn’t even mentioning the threatened business boycott. Corporate giants, ranging from Apple to NASCAR and Subaru are expressing their disappointment with the recent Indiana legislation and hinting not so subtly that they will not lend their economic commerce to places of intolerance. The California Attorney General is asking for a court order that would allow her to avoid processing the “Sodomite Suppression Act” so that it cannot go to ballot. Even if this does not work out, her public acknowledgement of the issue and clear disapproval of the proposal will help to quash it. And even if the proposal makes it out alive, it will be surely determined as unconstitutional. What matters in all of these scenarios is that there is a strong reaction against the regression and bigotry. If big business will toss its hat into the ring over religious freedom, imagine how they would flee from California for any endorsement of open season on human beings. That is a loss of a lot of money and a lot of jobs. People are angry with this bigotry, and more than that, are actively voicing their disagreement. If this shows anything, it says that the public is informed about what is going on in the world and is more than ready to take a stand for the ground gained for equality.
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Ask Dr. Fit that there are many different certifications out there, and some have more clout than others. Look for someone who is American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA; CSCS) certified. Each of these organizations has specific practical and knowledge requirements, mandatory retesting at renewal periods and continuing education. Other things to look for are CPR/ AED, a degree in Exercise Science/ Kinesiology and/or specific training with health implications like diabetes or other medical conditions if that pertains to you. Probably most important in choosing a trainer, make sure that your personality blends well with theirs. Ask yourself if you want a motivator, companion, encourager, dictator or coach, and then find a trainer with those specific qualities. If I have a trainer or coach yelling at me, it doesn’t motivate me at all — I shut down, get defensive and try my hardest to suppress my urge to give them the bird. But for others, yelling motivates you to work harder — to each their own. If you find a few potential trainers that you would like to chat with, set up a brief five-minute interview with them to ask them questions. Ask about their experience and credentials, what kind of motivation techniques they use to help clients, how often they change workout routines, if they have current clients you could contact for
references and — given your personal goals — what kind of plan they would likely develop for you. Better yet, ask to watch one of their training sessions. This can give you a wealth of information into their personality and investment into their clientele. If a trainer is distracted while his or her client is doing an exercise or not really watching his or her form, you might want to try someone else. Look for a trainer who is eager to help, giving specific feedback (not just ‘good job’) and using the client’s name. As a reminder, trainers don’t need to reflect a specific body type, as fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. They do, however, need to practice what they preach and be an active individual. Trainers should be dressed professionally when they are instructing instead of wearing muscle shirts or lots of spandex. Lastly, I encourage you to check if the company you will intern for has a corporate wellness program that you can take part in. Sometimes they have a partnership with a gym and trainers or the company gives you incentives for participating like Fitbits, pedometers or cash back. Best of luck to you. t
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Do your homework when searching for trainer ear Dr. Fit, I need your help. I was selected for an internship that is outside of Corvallis. I really need to find a trainer or someone who will get on my case if I start eating like crap or stop working out. I also need to start working out and stop eating like crap. Do you know anyone good? —The Newest Intern Dear Newest Intern, First of all, congratulations on landing an internship. However, your question poses an interesting dichotomy. Looking for a trainer is great, but it also seems like you need some personal motivation to get started. Since motivation is a huge factor with regards to regular activity, try exercising with someone first. Set a small yet realistic goal of exercising twice a week for one month. Hopefully you and your workout buddy will keep each other accountable to be active while also chatting about food intake. Your workout doesn’t have to be at a gym; use fitness apps and resources you have available to keep active. Remember to participate in what you enjoy: softball, hiking, swimming, soccer, rock climbing, dancing, etc. — if you like it, you will keep coming back. If you are looking to go to a gym setting, the majority of workout facilities have their own trainers for you to choose from. To work one-on-one with a trainer costs anywhere from $15-50 per session above your membership costs. More expensive trainers don’t always mean better. Yes, you want to find someone who has the proper training, but they also have to work well with your personality. Fitness is an interesting field in
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aking fun of MSNBC is a favorite pastime for many folks like me who sit to the right of center politically. “MSLSD” and “MSNB-Hee-Haw” are just a few of my favorite pet names that conservatives have for the beloved “Lame-Stream Media” network. In an effort to combat low ratings — fourth behind Fox, CNN, and HLN in 25 to 54-year-old viewers — and to compete with media giant Fox News, MSNBC is taking steps to dramatically shake up its line up. “The Reid Report” with Joy Reid, gone, Ronan Farrow, gone, “All In” with Chris Hayes, gone. With the exceptions of Rachel Maddow and “Morning Joe” almost everyone at the network is on the chopping block. For a while now MSNBC has attempted to make itself the liberal counterpoint to the more conservative Fox News. With Joy Reid, Ronan Farrow and “Fancy Lad” Chris Hayes, MSNBC was making a conscious effort to put forward young progressive hosts, an effort which failed miserably. While many of my friends sitting to the right of the Jacob aisle would love to point to MSNBC’s horrible ratings as a failure of the progressive message to connect with the American people, I believe that oversimplifies the situation. MSNBC’s business model has been to go after two groups: progressive viewers who want to have their own opinions read back to them off of a teleprompter and nerdy political junkies. While shows like “Morning Joe” and “Hardball” with Chris Matthews do a pretty good job of satisfying the political nerds, the rest of the MSNBC line up, in my humble opinion, works to reinforce the echo chamber of modern political media, and before you accuse me of being a political hack — which is only partially true — I would say the same thing about many Fox News shows. The problem for MSNBC is simply an exaggerated version of the problem faced by all of cable broadcast news. With the dawn of the internet and the age of new media people are tuning in to cable news less and less and getting their news from the internet in the forms of blogs and news sites that will often save viewers time by posting the interesting clips from cable news segments such as the Huffington Post, The Drudge Report, Politico, The Daily Beast, Salon, Breitbart, The Daily Kos, The Blaze or The Daily Caller — Where I am interning this summer, woot. Additionally MSNBC has to compete with shows such as The Daily Show, The Nightly Show, Last Week Tonight and formerly the Colbert Report which all have the same left of center slant to them, but are much more entertaining than typical news shows. Fox News is able to stand out among broadcast companies because it is the sole broadcast news network that sits to the right of center and have developed a large following by being the alternative to the rest of broadcast media. CNN manages to keep its head above water because people turn to CNN for apolitical coverage of big news events such as the missing Malaysian airlines plane. While those strategies may work for now, the big cable networks will inevitably have to embrace the era of new media or face becoming irrelevant. I watch MSNBC almost every morning when I tune into “Morning Joe” with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. I like the show because it is a panel discussion on the latest news and important issues of the day that doesn’t dumb itself down to the lowest common denominator and at the same time doesn’t come off as pretentious or as talking down to the audience. I would love to see news networks expand on this model. Let’s do away with new shows that try to push their agendas on their viewers and let’s promote shows that work to educate their viewers, challenge their assumptions and encourage a more informed citizenry.
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he music realm mourns over the tragic loss of guitarist, Jeremy Brown, who passed away on March 30, 2015 at the age of 34. After being expelled from his own band, Velvet Revolver, Scott Wieland, who is famously known for being the notorious front man of Stone Temple Pilots back in the ‘90s, teamed up with Brown, bassist Tommy Black and drummer Danny Thompson. The four helpedWieland launch a solo album back in 2008 titled, “Happy In Galoshes.” They went on performing many songs from various STP albums, thus launching the “Purple to the Core” 2013 tour and then collaboratively forming The Wildabouts all within that year alone. Wieland took to the group’s Facebook page I am in shock right and stated, “We received now; everyone that a call today about my friend Jeremy Brown that knows him is has shaken me to the core. We were all condevastated. It is a this afternoon terrible loss that goes cerned when Jeremy didn’t show beyond words. up for a long-scheduled rehearsal for tonight’s album release show at Scott Weiland School Night. An hour Guitar later, Jeremy’s family called us to say that he had passed away.” Brown’s death came a day before the release of The Wildabouts’ debut album, Blaster, which holds true to Wieland’s signature ‘90s rock sensibility while introducCourtesy of the Wildabouts Facebook page ing some modern riffs, which were crafted between both bandmates. Jeremy Brown of The Wildabouts passed away “I am in shock right now; everyone that knows him is devMonday, March 30, at the age of 34. The cause of astated. It is a terrible loss that goes beyond words. He is one death is currently unknown. of my best friends, a truest friend and one of the most gifted guitar players that I’ve ever known. A true genius. It’s imposThank you, Jeremy, for instilling that unrivaled happiness sible to explain how much he will be missed and what a hole into the lives of your fans and admirers of your intuitive this will leave in our hearts. A post on Facebook feels so trite craftsmanship. and small compared to the love that I have for him and for the You will be greatly missed and tenderly revered. talent that has passed on but I felt it was necessary to at least t start here. Please keep his family in your thoughts.” Wieland Skye J. Lyon is a junior in liberal studies with an emphasis in creative writing and stated on the page about his beloved bandmate and friend. ethnic studies. The opinions expressed in Lyon’s columns do not necessarily represent The cause of Brown’s death still remains unknown. those of The Daily Barometer staff. Lyon can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
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icking off the evening of April 2 is a weekend of poems, readings and music around Corvallis. Celebrating local performance and literary arts, Festival Poetics will bring an artistic and energetic spirit to what I can only assume will be an otherwise damp, dark weekend. From April 2 to 5, slam poets, bands and authors will be featured at venues such as the Majestic Theatre and the lovely campus-adjacent coffee shop Interzone. Tonight’s free event at Interzone begins at 7 p.m., featuring Oregon poet Michael Spring, burlesque performer Starena Sparktacular and music from JD Monroe and Dave Trenkel. There will also be an open mic portion of the evening. Friday and Saturday both offer two different events during the day. The first events on Friday are readings and book signing at the Corvallis Public Library. Featured poets and authors are Dena Guzman, Joanna Brook and Josh Gaines. This free event begins at 5 p.m. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday night at the Majestic Theatre in downtown Corvallis, University of Hell Press’ Greg Gerding and Alex Dang with the University of Oregon Slam Team will perform. The musical guest for the night is the band Space Neighbors. The Corvallis Public Library will be hosting readings and book signings from poets John Sibley Williams, Sam Roxus-Chua, Clementine von Radics and Tessara Gabrielle Dudley, 5 p.m. Saturday evening. Also at this free event, there will be opportunity to watch clips from the
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slam poetry films “Slam” and “Louder than a Bomb.” Saturday night at the Majestic Theatre, from 7 to 10 p.m., poet Leyna Rynearson, poets from Portland Slam Poetry, Josh Lubin and poets from Salon Skid Row will be performing. Saturday’s musical guests include Gabriel Surley and the Unstable Atmospheres, Kaylin Kubiac from the Crescendo Show and The Van Meyers. Tickets for the Majestic Theatre shows on Friday and Saturday are $15 each, or $20 for both shows. Tickets can be purchased at Majestic.org. Concluding the weekend of events is another reading and book signing at the Corvallis Public Library. This event begins at 5 p.m. and features Brenda Taulbee, Johnny No Bueno and Lisa Galloway. Once again, I plea to Oregon State students to participate in this event. Fueled by both passion and creativity, slam poetry is a raw and powerful form of expression. A whole platter of artists and opportunities are going to be around this weekend. Poetics Corvallis organizer Skyler Reed and the Majestic Theatre have put together this festival and it is a great way to start off spring term in an interesting and creative way. t
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love dogs, but as soon as I parked in the huge lot of the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, I knew I was in a crowd of die-hard dog fanatics. Jackie There were bumper stickers adorned with statements like, “I love my Newfoundland” or that simply had silhouettes of dog breeds I didn’t recognize. conformation showing is to evaluate breeding There were dogs of all shapes and sizes roaming stock.” the grounds, sniffing each other, posing for photos Basically, this is the part that dog shows are and practicing tricks. famous for, in which dogs are lined up, run around A massive Great Dane stared me down as I a ring, and then examined by a judge. crossed the parking lot. The judge evaluates each dog based on “his I had found myself at the Chintimini Kennel overall appearance and structure,” according to Club’s Conformation, Obedience and Rally Dog the AKC. Show. When I entered the huge building at the The Chintimini Kennel Club fairgrounds set aside for these is part of the national American events, I was met first by some Kennel Club, and therefore folhuskies, a few little-dog But my eye was fluffy lows the same guidelines. breeds, and some shepherds. According to the AKC’s webBut my eye immediately was immediately was site, the club aims to promote drawn to a group of huge Saint drawn to a group Bernards that were getting ready “the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.” for show. of huge Saint First, I went to check out the Each was jogged carefully agility arena. around a ring after being wiped Bernards that with what I heard one owner There was a plethora of equipment set out, and a few people were getting ready glamorously call a “spit towel” and then looked over carefully were practicing with their dogs. for the show. by a judge while the dog was fed One woman had her Australian kibble pieces. Shepherd jump over hurdles, The biggest of this breed that rewarding it with a treat each time, while another had her dog go through a tunnel and then up a I saw was a Saint Bernard called Bruiser, owned by Will Bratcher. ramp and back down. As I gave the gentle giant — which Bratcher I watched the dogs perform these food-motivated tricks for a while, all of which I found impressive declared weighed 186 pounds — a hearty pat, I considering that my dog is so dumb he can’t even was told a bit about the dog. “This is actually my first year showing, but seem to walk in a straight line. Then I went to the I’ve had them since my 20s,” Bratcher said of the main event, which was the Conformation. According to the AKC website, “conformation” breed. He had brought two of the dogs with him. is just a fancy name for “dog show.” Bratcher mentioned that his dog Cowboy is The website explained, “The true purpose of
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Bruiser, a Saint Bernard owned by Will Bratcher, relaxes before the conformation event at the Linn County Fairgrounds. an award-winning show dog while Bruiser does service work at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, calming and enthralling the patients with his immense size and quiet personality. Bruiser exemplifies the idea of the American Kennel Club: the fact that each breed has unique characteristics that make it exemplary, and that overall, win or lose, dogs make great companions. Although this particular show wrapped up on
Sunday, the Chintimini Kennel Club has meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at the Benton County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Although Conformation events are for purebred dogs only, obedience and rally events are open for all dogs. t
Jackie Keating is a sophomore in English. The opinions expressed in Keating’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Keating can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.