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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013 • OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, OREGON 97331
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VOLUME CXVI, NUMBER 117
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Students representing OSU activities head for Salem to meet with legislators to make a claim for higher education By Kate Virden
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SALEM — OSU at the Capitol took the combined efforts of 17 Oregon State University activities, ranging from the 4-H Tech Wizards to liberal arts, in order to lobby for higher education. Students were able to meet their district senators and house of representatives, and utilize their real experiences to speak on behalf of OSU and about how college has affected them individually. “OSU at the Capitol is not only our chance to educate the legislative members about Oregon
State University and higher education, but to show off our quality students,” said OSU President Ed Ray. Katy Krieger, a junior in English and psychology, represented the university as a College of Liberal Arts ambassador. “I have witnessed the hustle and bustle of the elected officials, and I admire how they stay connected to their district members,” Krieger said. Aside from the many college-specific activities and clubs participating in OSU at the Capitol, the Army ROTC Color Guard presented the colors at the House of Representatives session. There was also a performance by the Meister Singers, an OSU men’s choir ensemble. Rich Meier, a soloist in the group, spoke about the impact of the music.
“OSU at the Capitol is a good opportunity to present what a choir of many different talents and majors can do,” Meier said. He went on to say the Meister Singers frequent the Oregon State Capitol and have a great experience in sharing their passion. “It is important and valuable to hear students’ thoughts about OSU and higher education because it really influences what we do,” said Ben Cannon, the education policy adviser to Gov. John Kitzhaber. Cannon held a question-and-answer session where students and faculty of OSU were able to ask questions and see for themselves the education goals of the Oregon government. He highlighted how the economic future of Oregon depends on educated citizens, like those students who graduate from OSU.
“OSU is a real shining star about what is right with Oregon’s education system,” Cannon said. Other Oregon legislative staff members noted the importance of OSU students visiting the Capitol. Shelley Raszka, a committee assistant, spoke about her excitement in the event. “It’s impressive to see students interested in the legislative process and witness those who will make a difference,” Raszka said. Lyn Horine, a legislative aide for Senator Jackie Winters, highlighted Winters’ advocacy for higher education because the extra money goes toward OSU. She echoes the same ideas, noting the legislators consider it an opportunity to meet talented and educated students.
Corvallis price check: Is Walmart cheaper? n
Products under review reveal Walmart does not always have the cheapest price By Megan Campbell The Daily Barometer
Walmart’s grand opening in Corvallis was March 29. Some weren’t aware it was even here. “I didn’t even notice,” said Tyler Kon, a junior in civil engineering at Oregon State University. Some knew it had arrived but didn’t bother to check it out. “I haven’t shopped there,” said Marc Green, an OSU physical activity course instructor. “They seem to be doing well without me.” But I was curious. I wanted to know if I could truly “Save now. Live better.” Or if Walmart really offered “Low prices. Everyday. On everything.” I picked five items — milk, eggs, Folgers coffee, ramen noodles and apples — and compared prices between WinCo, Fred Meyer, Safeway and Walmart. I found, that out of those five items, Walmart is not the cheapest grocery store. “We operate on an everyday low price,” said Molly Philhours, Walmart’s public relations agent. “Customers can count on an everyday low basket price.” This low “basket price” is key in understanding Walmart’s low prices.
According to Philhours, prices of individual items within the store may vary from day to day, but customers can count on a cheaper total price. For example, if the milk is more expensive one day, then the rice is cheaper that day. The concept of basket price is not something I considered until speaking with Philhours. WinCo, on the other hand, does have the cheapest per item prices. The Corvallis WinCo store manager did not comment, and corporate WinCo has not returned my phone call. Milk: WinCo sells Hy-Top 2 percent milk for 40 cents less than Walmart’s Great Value gallon of 2 percent milk. Fred Meyer’s brand and Safeway’s Lucerne gallon of 2 percent milk tied for thrid cheapest, or most expensive — depending on if you’re a glass half full or empty kind of person. Each store carries different brands of milk. This is why I compared prices for the cheapest gallon of 2 percent milk. I also took the average base unit price — that is, how much a store charges per fluid ounces. This is not reflected in the graphic, but it served as a useful tool in comparisons. Eggs: Walmart falls behind both WinCo and Fred Meyer in this category. Safeway is, on average, 16 cents more See GROCERY | page 2
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‘Waxing Poetic’ showcases Oregon talent in encaustic painting n
Both professional, students artists display their works in MU concourse gallery By Alice Marshall The Daily Barometer
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Waxing Poetic, an exhibition of encaustic paintings, is currently on display at the Memorial Union. Last night, the artists, including OSU students, held a reception in the MU and discussed the unique medium, their content and the advantages and challenges of working with encaustics. “[Encaustic painting is] an ancient painting technique ... created during the Greco-Roman Egypt,” said Shelly Jordan, a professor of painting and drawing at Oregon State University. The paint consists of beeswax, pigment and damar varnish applied in molten layers to rigid and porous surfaces.” Jordan teaches an upper-level encaustics painting course on campus. Four of the five Oregon-based artists presented their work. Jeff
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ASOSU house falls short of quorum
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I prefer to shop at WinCo. I’ve just shopped there from the beginning. I’m really just a creature of habit. Marc Green
Bowling and social dance instructor
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It’s surprising [Walmart isn’t the least expensive option] just because everyone tells me it’s so cheap.
I refuse to shop at Walmart on principle. I think they’re evil. Moira Sherry
Freshmen in chemical engineering
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I don’t really care where my groceries come from. Tyler Kon
Junior in civil engineering
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The Associated Students of Oregon State University house of representatives did not make quorum yesterday. Without enough representatives to meet, speaker of the house Jacob Vandever chose not to proceed with the meeting after waiting until 7:10 p.m. Nick Rosoff, speaker pro tempore, announced his plan to write a letter to members of the ASOSU executive branch. The letter will ask them to evaluate themselves and their progress in fulfilling their position requirements and goals. news@dailybarometer.com