VOL. CXVIII, NO. 119
DAILYBAROMETER.COM
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
Wild Horses at risk
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Overpopulation of mares causing environmental damage They don’t see the starving horses, they don’t see them dying of dehydration. Dawn Sherwood
Assistant professor in animal and rangeland sciences By Sarah Weaver News Reporter
Under fire by horse activist groups, the Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are looking to collaborate on the sterilization of wild mares in Hines, OR. Carol Walker, director of documentation at the Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) finds OSU’s involvement in the possible experimentation not only unethical and inhumane, but in direct violation of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The act states that if there’s an overpopulation of wild horses and burros in a given area, sterilization can be used as a means to control the wild horse and burro population. This can only be done with approval by the BLM Secretary of the Interior. According to Walker, the BLM is violating the act on the grounds that the BLM would be utilizing medically invasive procedures on the animals. “It in no way conforms to the minimally intrusive management on the range that the Wild FreeRoaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 was passed to ensure,” Walker said in an email. Walker also takes issue with the environment in which the possible research would take place in, arguing that the holding facility would not be truly sterile and that the horses would be scared of being contained and tested on. Currently, the BLM is asking OSU to test three different methods of sterilization on the mares, according to Walker. While the School of Veterinary Medicine would be conducting research on these sterilization methods upon approval, OSU Vice President of University Relations and Marketing Steve Clark is handling all calls and emails concerning the project. The BLM first contacted OSU and the School of Veterinary Medicine and asked them to examine three potential sterilization methods as a thirdparty researcher and determine which one is the most safe and effective, according to Clark. OSU has yet to decide if they will collaborate with the BLM on this project, Clark said. However, the research endeavors the BLM is proposing must first be accepted by a committee within the university. The university is currently evaluating the proposed project for the safety of the animal subjects, Clark stated. “Dependent upon whether this research is accepted by this independent university committee, then it would be up to the BLM to accept our requirements for safe and appropriate research methodologies,” Clark said. According to Clark, OSU as a whole has no opinion on the issue of horse sterilization. Clark emphasized that OSU takes this matter and community opinions, such as those from Walker very seriously. “Everyone who sends us an email, we respond in writing. As we receive phone calls, we respond with phone calls,” Clark said. Clark stated that the groups opposing the project are concerned with the humane treatment of the animals and that OSU agrees with those concerns. In light of the recent tuition increase that was passed on March 31, Clark emphasized that no tuition dollars will go towards the research project and that funding would come directly from the BLM. “The funding would provide for the work to be done by the researcher and the care of those ani-
HEATHER MARCH | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Oregon State University is exploring options to work with the Bureau of Land Management to research the impacts of horse sterilization to curb population growth of wild horses and reduce unsustainable population levels. mals that are involved in the research,” Clark said. Clark is unsure of how much student involvement there would be in the project and if there will be any at all. Clark also stated that OSU’s role in the project is solely research based and has no part in shaping or implementing public policy concerning wild horses and population control. OSU’s role in the project does not relate to any motives the BLM may have. “The role of a research university, whether it’s about public health and human sciences or engineering or the liberal arts or veterinary medicine, is to both teach and conduct research in an unfettered way and provide information to students
IN THIS ISSUE
>>>
and the public in the case of research,” Clark said. According to Clark, the research will be primarily conducted by Michael Huber, an associate professor of veterinary medicine at OSU and licensed large animal surgeon. Huber’s work will be monitored by another third-party committee to ensure the safety of the animals and people involved in the project as well making sure that the project is conducted in an ethical way, Clark said. Clark stated that Huber is concerned about the well-being of the horses and the impacts that overpopulation has on their health. Huber could not be reached for comment. Charlotte Roe, a founding member of the Wild
Equine League of Colorado, is in opposition of OSU’s potential collaboration with the BLM on the sterilization research project and argues that there are alternatives to testing the three medical procedures, suggesting the possible use of the porcine zona pellucida (PZP) vaccine. The PZP vaccine is an immunocontraceptive vaccine that is given to mares in as a means to control the population of wild horses in a given area and decrease foal production numbers over a given time period according to the National Center of Biotechnology Information. According to Dawn Sherwood, an assistant
See Horses, Page 4
OSU community celebrates Luau, NEWS, PAGE 2 Spring game touchdowns, SPORTS, PAGE 5 Split Screen, FORUM, PAGE 7
2 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
Classifieds
Calendar MONDAY, April 18
Event 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Earth Justice Mural Location: MU Quad A chance for creative arts and social justice creation through collaboration, and an opportunity to educate the campus community through art. Event 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. The Scientific Case for Human influence on Global Climate Location: Snell Hall International Forum Presenting how and why climate has changed in the past, its current variations, and possible future scenarios.
BUYER BEWARE The Daily Barometer assumes no liability for ad content or response. Respond at your own risk.
For Rent
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Across
1 “That was close!” 5 Fictional whale hunter 9 Dying-out sound 13 Affectionate email closing 14 Farmer’s place, in song 15 Cuisinart setting 16 Ready to admit customers
19 Al __: firm, as pasta 20 “Splish Splash” singer Bobby 21 Inexact no. 22 Baseball card figs. 24 Skillful 26 Blot up the moisture on 29 Like a perfect game 32 Cinderella’s horses, after midnight
35 “I __ you one” 36 Like wolves 37 Springsteen’s “Born in the __” 38 Outfit for the slopes 40 TV program breaks 41 Cocktail party bite 43 Envoy’s bldg. 44 Thicken, as cream 45 Many-headed monster
TUESDAY, April 19
Event 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Legislation on Climate Change in Oregon – Can We Lead the Way Towards Clean Energy? Location: Snell Hall International Forum State Senator Chris Edwards will talk about how legislation can help society to transition to cleaner energy sources.
Event 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. The Links between Climate Change & Environmental Justice Location: Memorial Union Room 206 Discussing research and experiences of native cultures and climate change, past, present, and future. Meeting 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Death Cafe Corvallis Location: 26th St. Beanery, 2541 NW Monroe St., Corvallis OR Come drink coffee, eat cake, and discuss death with interesting people. Event 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Danger of a Single Perspective: Climate Change Location: International Resource Center (IRC), SEC room 112 A discussion on how climate change has impacted your way of life.
Today’s Birthday (04/18/16). Discovery is this year’s theme. Make creative moves after 5/9, planning educational trips after 8/13. Partnership especially thrives for two years, beginning 9/9. Professional breakthroughs (after 9/1) lead to a shift in your views, ideals and beliefs (after 9/16). Love’s a requirement, not an option. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Advancement on longterm projects seems slowed or suspended. Revise professional plans over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Explore new workspace options. Imagine a delightful future. Hold yourself to high standards. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Get into more interesting assignments. Enjoy scientific research and intellectual study over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Plan an educational adventure, like a conference, vacation or class, for later in the year.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Review and reaffirm your direction at work over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Make plans for action later in the year. Does your work feed your spirit? Is anything missing? Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Refine your winning strategies over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Make plans and calculations. Tune your instruments and prepare for a performance later in the year. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is
join us for our annual philanthropy
Friday, April 22 6-8 p.m. in the SEC Plaza
BEST ALL AROUND DAILY STUDENT NEWSPAPER - 2 YEARS IN A ROW
by the Society of Professional Journalists in the five-state Region 10
To place an ad call 541-737-2233
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Keep promises with your partner to clear space for a new project. The next five months, with Pluto retrograde, favor retreats, collaborative brainstorming and getaways. Nurture your relationship with extra attention.
Kappa Kappa Gamma welcomes you to
1
Please direct news tips to: 541-737-2231 baro.news@oregonstate.edu
Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Review your investments and plan for long-term growth. Finetune shared finances over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Reaffirm and revise agreements. Your discipline is admirable.
88.7 FM or stream at orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Focus discussion around short-term projects close to home over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Launch a major promotion later in the year. Get your ducks in a row. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — More responsibility leads to more income. Streamline for efficiency over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Develop what you have. Review finances to conserve resources. Learn from past successes as well as failures.
Comcast channel 26 or stream at orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_tv
LEVEL 1 2 3 4
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Refine health and wellbeing practices over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Curtail speculation and risk. Stick with the team you’ve got. Enjoy a spa or retreat. Launch into action later this year. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Prepare for a community effort later this year. For the next five months, with Pluto retrograde, secure what’s already been achieved. Keep the current team roster. Do what worked before. Line up the pieces.
PRODUCTION baro.production@oregonstate. edu
NEWS EDITOR Riley Youngman baro.news@oregonstate.edu
PHOTO EDITOR Nicki Silva baro.photo@oregonstate.edu
Advertising Executives:
ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Marcus Trinidad
BUSINESS MANAGER Logan Taylor 541-737-6373 baro.business@ oregonstate.edu CLASSIFIEDS 541-737-6372
Sudoku
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — The next five months are good for healing old wounds, with Pluto retrograde. Let go of worn-out baggage. Review personal desires and alter course to suit. Launch a dream project later this year.
FORUM EDITOR Sean Bassinger baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR Brenden Slaughter
Friday 4/15/16 puzzle solved
a 5 — Stick with tested methods at home over the next five months, with Pluto retrograde. Make an inspiration folder with renovation ideas. Research prices and get bids. Plan projects for later in the year.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rachel Suchan baro.editor@oregonstate.edu
SPORTS EDITOR Cooper Pawson baro.sports@oregonstate.edu
42 “__ you nuts?” 44 Wine in a strawwrapped bottle 46 Grab 47 1963 Liz Taylor role 49 Helper for Santa 51 “Argo” actor Alan 52 T-bone source 53 Computer memory unit 54 Genuine 56 “Beat it!” 57 Be a snitch 59 Jekyll’s alter ego 61 Lobster eggs 62 Fuming
Primetime Sports Mondays 5-7 p.m.
H or oscope
Event 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. “Just Eat It” Film Screening Location: MU Horizon Room Filmmakers and food-lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.
Contact the editor: 541-737-3191 Business: 541-737-2233 On Campus: SEC fourth floor, Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-1617
17 Brine-cured Greek cheese 18 Vicious of the Sex Pistols 23 Tend, as a fire 25 Dad 27 SADD focus 28 Put back to zero 30 Bring to ruin 31 Hornet’s home 32 “__ obliged!” 33 Words to an old chap 34 Snickers and Milky Way 36 Sign of many an October baby 38 Program that sends unsolicited messages 39 Thurman of “The Producers”
1 Walk with difficulty 2 Crosses one’s fingers 3 The World Series, e.g. 4 Came unglued 5 Hue and cry 6 Buffalo group 7 “Dark Angel” actress Jessica 8 Movie disk format 9 “I used to be a banker but I lost interest,” e.g. 10 Seller’s come-on 11 Come clean, with “up” 12 Dry run 15 Pesto ingredient
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Native Plant Sale at the Community Fair Location: Student Experience Center Plaza This popular event serves to educate the OSU community about native Oregon plants and raise funds for Avivara.
WEDNESDAY, April 20
46 Potato or rice, e.g. 48 Gulf of Aden republic 50 False name 53 Texter’s “Hang on a minute” 55 Super-fun party 58 Planet attacked in some sci-fi films 60 It more or less coincides with 2016 on Chinese calendars ... and a hint to this puzzle’s circles 63 Fortune-teller’s deck 64 Coke, e.g. 65 Like a 2-2 game 66 “What __ is new?” 67 Wait on the phone 68 Memo starter
Down
Event 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 16th Annual Community Fair Location: Student Experience Center Plaza An annual fair of 40+ groups from on- and off-campus, offering activities and information about holistic sustainability
Event 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bicycle Sale at the Community Fair Location: Student Experience Center Plaza Swing by OSU Surplus Property’s booth where we will be selling used bicycles.
DailyBarometer.com
2-5 BEDROOMS, townhouses and houses, 2-5 blocks from campus, walk to class. www.ppnw.com. Lease now for next year.
Claire Wilding db1@oregonstate.edu Maranda McArthur db3@oregonstate.edu Gabe Landstrom db5@oregonstate.edu Alec Weeks db6@oregonstate.edu
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk © 2016 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.
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 the Student Experience Center, 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.
Responsibility: The University Student Media Committee is charged with the general supervision of all student publications and broadcast media operated under its authority for the students and staff of Oregon State University on behalf of the Associated Students of OSU. Formal written complaints about The Daily Barometer may be referred to the committee for investigation and disposition. After hearing all elements involved in a complaint, the committee will report its decision to all parties concerned.
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • 3
Norovirus cases in decline Health officials, university working to stop spread of virus on OSU campus By Cheyenne Lever Practicum Contributor
The Benton County Environmental Health Department is teaming up with Oregon State University to put an end to the Norovirus outbreak on the OSU campus. “The Norovirus is a type of illness that’s easily transmitted from person-to-person contact or through food,” said Benton County Environmental Health Division Director Bill Emminger. This unique virus is very contagious because it takes very few particles to contract. The first cases of Norovirus were reported at the start of the term. Although Norovirus has previously occurred in Corvallis and the state of Oregon, Benton County health officials suspect the virus was brought from students either out of state or out of country. “Since the outbreak began we’re somewhere up at around 90 to 100 cases, but I think it is important to also point out that the number of cases does seem to be declining,” Emminger said. Even though the number of cases has declined, officials say it is still imperative to frequently wash your hands. A thorough twenty second hand washing with soap and water is the best way to protect yourself from contracting the virus according to Emminger. If you are looking to disinfector your living area, Emminger recommends an EPA approved label disinfectant that specifically states that it kills the Norovirus.
LUKE FRANCIS | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Oregon State University has put up posters providing information on how to stop the norovirus from being spread to more students. Experts say washing hands is the most effective method. University Housing and Dining Services is taking extra precautions to prevent further spread of the virus. UHDS has ceased all self-service operations and have taken their grab and go items off their shelves. There are many ways to contract this virus through common surfaces. Symptoms that can be experienced after contracting the virus include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. “We immediately notified our custodial team to increase their frequency of touch-point cleaning, so door handles, elevator buttons, door jams - the kinds of things that everybody touches on a day to day basis to prevent the spread, ” said the Assistant Director of Operations for UHDS
‘Navigating our past’ 61st annual Luau took place on campus Saturday By Alex La Cesa Practicum Contributor
On a warm Saturday evening, community members and students filled the sidewalk awaiting the celebration of the 61st annual Luau hosted by Hui o Hawai’i, the Hawaiian club at Oregon State University. The sweet smell of flowers and food filled the halls of LaSells Stewart Center while club members greeted the guests for the event. The event center was decorated with various traditional Hawaiian memorabilia and a small gift table offered treats that were shipped in from the islands special for the luau. The Hawaiian club welcomes everyone to join them not just from Corvallis but from other areas as well. According to Ashley Juan, President of the club the theme was “Hokele’a: Navigating our past” Each year the luau features a performance from the club members and dancers that portrays the chosen theme. The audience had the opportunity to enjoy a variety of short dances including Samoan, Maori, Hawaiian and Tongan. The dancers wore traditional clothing of Hawaiian culture including dresses, skirts, head pieces and small props. Rell Pagdilao, one of the performers has danced since elementary school. “My favorite part is the performances because we put a lot of work into it, every Sunday we have practices and it pays off in the end,” Pagdilao said. Pagdilao has been an active dancer in the luau and a mem-
It’s such a great learning experience along with a way to build endless friendships. Ashley Juan Hawaiian club president
ber of the club for the past four years. Many members of the club choose to participate each year in the show and some have experience from before college. The performers prepare up to months ahead of time each Sunday in the Valley Football center. “I believe this is a crucial part of the planning process because it’s what makes up the entire show” Juan said. Planning for the entire event however, began about a year ahead of time. Letters are sent out in the beginning of the year for donations in the form of money or gifts for the club itself and the event.“We make all the food here in the MU kitchen,” Juan said. “Thursday, Friday, Saturday is all spent in the kitchen with tons and tons of volunteers.” According to Juan, there was about 150 volunteers for the event. The Kalua pig was the only food catered to the event and the poi, a Hawaiian dessert, was flown in straight from Hawaii that weekend. Given this was their second year hosting in the LaSells
See Luau Page 4
Joe McQuillin. McQuillin said there are ways to ease symptoms of the Norovirus if one has already contracted it, but remembering to remain in isolation for up to 72 hours after your symptoms have stopped is important. Student Health Services medicald doctor Jess Mull said that students suffering from the virus need to be vigilant and keep up on their fluid intake. “The most important thing if you do get the illness is to keep up on fluids, and so sipping little bits at a time is what we tell people when they are vomiting so they’ll retain fluid, ”Mull said. People who live in close quarters are at a higher
risk of contracting the virus, according to Mull. “The biggest risks are people living in residence halls because they share bathrooms or other living areas like Greek houses. It is important people know that the alcohol based hand cleaners do not work against Norovirus,” Mull said. OSU has provided a service through UHDS called the Food Buddy Program, which is a program that allows friends to purchase food on your behalf if you are ill. UHDS emphasizes how important self-isolation is in order to stop the outbreak. “It’s literally in the hands of the students,” Emminger said baro.news@oregonstate.edu
4 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
Luau
Continued from page 3 Stewart center, Juan was happy with the event turnout drawing in around 800 people. Many volunteers both members and nonmembers helped from behind the scenes to make this event happen. The Hawaiian club prides themselves on a friendly atmosphere that welcomes everyone to join them in sharing their love for their culture. “We encourage anyone to join and learn about the different cultures,” Juan said. “It’s such a great learning experience along with a way to build endless friendships.”
HEATHER MARCH | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Research on the population of wild horses and efforts to slow down population will not be funded by student tuition or fees.
Horses
Continued from page 1
baro.news@oregonstate.edu
BRAD AMDERSON | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Performers express their cultural ties during the 61st annual Luau at OSU.
professor in animal and rangeland sciences at OSU, while the PZP vaccine has seen success in other areas, there are few alternatives to mare sterilization in the case of Hines. Sherwood believes that the sterilization project will affect herd behavior and dynamics in addition to the population of horses in the Hines area. While wild horses travel in herds, they also have subgroups within the herds called harems. These harems which are comprised of one stallion, a lead mare, and between four and 20 other mares could change in size depending on the outcome of the sterilization research, Sherwood said. According to Sherwood, the horses’ overpopulation is causing problems within Hines’ ecosystem. “I don’t have exact numbers as of this year but I do know that the numbers are out of control. They are running out of vegetation, watering holes are going dry – you have things along those lines
where the land is just not sufficient enough to provide enough food and water for those horses,” Sherwood said. Since horses graze to the ground due to the structure of their teeth, they cause damage to grasses and create competition between other horses, deer and elk. Additionally, because of the structure and design of their hooves, an overpopulation of horses is causing damage to Hines’ lakes and riverbanks, according to Sherwood. When a large group of 20-40 horses are around a single watering hole, their hooves can trample down the edges and cause damage to the area’s riparian zones, according to Sherwood. Sherwood mentioned that wild horses are a species that were originally introduced to the United States by humans, but as agriculture became more industrialized and the use of tractors became more common, the horses were often set free by their owners. “That’s really the basis of our wild horses, that they are feral horses and they’ve replicated, they’ve reproduced, and that’s where it needs to be taken care
of is reducing their reproduction,” Sherwood said. As a result, the horses reproduced on their own and began roaming countrysides nationwide, Sherwood said. According to Sherwood, there are positive outcomes that could come from sterilizing the mares including decreasing foal production numbers and the environmental problems that come with overpopulation. Sherwood takes issue with opponents of the sterilization research project because she believes that some groups are advocating to maintain the status quo for the wrong reasons. “It’s nostalgia, that’s why people are fighting to keep them,” Sherwood said, “They don’t see the starving horses, they don’t see them dying of dehydration.” While Sherwood understands the sentimental attachment people have to wild horses, she believes that people don’t realize the pain horses go through as a result of a lack of population control. “That’s what frustrates me as a horse person,” Sherwood said. baro.news@oregonstate.edu
BEST OF BEAVER NATION
Vote today OrangeMediaNetwork.com Results will be published in the Daily Barometer on May 13
FRIENDS
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • 5
JOSHUA LUCAS | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Spring Game fireworks Redshirt junior and Utah State transfer, Darell Garretson threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner to freshmen Trevon Bradford.
Junior quarterback Darell Garretson shines in high-scoring affair
yards, respectively.
Garretson spent last year at OSU sitting out due to NCAA transfer rules after coming from Utah State, but will be eligible for the upcoming season.
By Josh Worden
“I love Darell as a quarterback,” White said. “He scans the defense before the play starts. He knows what’s coming, what’s not coming. He knows where to look, where his first reads are, when to scramble and when not to. He’s a great quarterback overall.”
Senior Beat Reporter
The Oregon State football Spring Game had plenty to watch on Saturday: a fire alarm that temporarily forced fans to evacuate Reser Stadium before the game, some long touchdown passes once the game began and a game-winning touchdown. Not to mention cornerback Dwayne Williams’ interception in the first half, which he returned 56 yards for the score and stumbled into the fence in front of the construction area in the north end zone. “If that was me, I’d probably be in the hospital for a couple months,” said head coach Gary Andersen. “But he’s youthful — slips up, bounces right back up and he’s ready to go.” The Spring Game failed to include one significant thing, though: the naming of an official starting quarterback, but redshirt junior Darell Garretson’s 263 yards and three touchdowns set him atop the stat sheet. Sophomore Marcus McMaryion was 5-for-11 for 31 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, while true freshman Mason Moran ended 5-for-11 with 26 yards and one pick. Garretson got the most playing time of the quarterbacks, completing 21-of-32 passes with no interceptions. “Darell played very, very good today,” Andersen said. “The other two young men had their opportunities and had some good things as they went through the day, but obviously today was Darell’s day. No one can watch that and say Darell didn’t play very, very well.” Andersen added the coaching staff might name a starting quarterback “potentially next week and just get it over with.”
“Darell really impressed me,” added freshman safety Omar Hicks-Onu. “I knew he was a great player, seeing his highlights at Utah State. Seeing him live and playing against him, I know he’s a great player.” The game ended with Garretson’s nineyard touchdown pass to true freshman wide receiver Trevon Bradford, which gave the offense the victory. The game pitted OSU’s offense and defense against each other the entire game, awarding points to the defense for plays like sacks, takeaways or touchdowns and the offense for touchdowns, field goals and long drives. Bradford’s stats didn’t pop out — three catches for 17 yards, two rushing yards and the touchdown — but his athleticism drew JOSHUA LUCAS | THE DAILY BAROMETER praise from his teammates nonetheless. Junior running back Kyle White led all rushers with 53 yards and a touchdown. “He’s the new eye-opener on the team,” Hicks-Onu said. Junior wide receiver Jordan Villamin (four Damien Haskins and senior Tim Cook were The Beavers have three more spring praccatches, 108 yards and two touchdowns) and held out due to injury, but Andersen stated sophomore tight end Noah Togiai (seven that Nall is atop the depth chart now and tices left on the schedule before the wait catches, 107 yards) were the main targets in “there’s no disputing that.” Nall will be lim- until fall camp begins and then the season ited all the way through fall camp, Andersen opener on Sept. 1. the passing game. “It will be not a focus on ‘let’s just stay Junior running back Kyle White led the noted. Garretson benefitted from the playmakers healthy for the last three practices,’” Andersen rushing attack with 53 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, while sophomore Paul around him, especially utilizing Villamin’s said. “We are not in a position to do that. We Lucas added 30 rushing yards and 40 receiv- 6-foot-5 frame on long passes; their two have to wake up and grind again tomorrow.” ing yards. Sophomore Ryan Nall, junior touchdown connections spanned 43 and 24 On Twitter @BrightTies
TWEET OF THE DAY Woke up this morning without any injuries from the game yesterday! Thank god for the blessings and oppurtunities Jalen Moore @JalenMoore25
NUMBER
OF THE DAY
166
Junior Darell Garretson’s quarterback rating from the spring game.
UPCOMING EVENTS Baseball
4/18 @ Oregon
W. Golf
4/18-4/20 @ Pac-12 Championships
Softball
4/22-4/24 vs. Washington
Baseball
4/21-4/23 @ Utah
6 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
JOSHUA LUCAS | THE DAILY BAROMETER
OSU takes one in UCLA
Redshirt junior Natalie Hampton leads the team with 47 RBIs which is three shy of her own OSU single season record.
Beavers tack on one more win towards the possibility of a postseason By Max Braly Sports Contributer
JOSHUA LUCAS | THE DAILY BAROMETER
Shortstop McKenna Arriola went 3-4 and a RBI on Friday April 15.
After dropping three games to Oregon last weekend and with three more ranked opponents coming up on the schedule, the Oregon State softball team needed to avoid a sweep by UCLA this weekend to solidify their postseason hopes. Though the Beavers lost the last two games of the series, they picked up an 8-2 win in the first game Friday April 15 against the No. 13 Bruins at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. OSU has already secured a winning record and currently sits at 26-14 on the season. With nine games left in the regular season, the Beavers are on pace to get back to postseason play for the first time since 2013. The Beavers earned the series-opening win over UCLA behind 13 hits and the pitcher’s circle; senior Pitcher Beverly Miller went 3 ⅓ innings and freshman Meehra Nelson finished the last 3 ⅔, earning the win while allowing just two hits and no runs. Nelson is now 15-6 on the season. Miller gave up two runs and six hits while OSU easily outpaced the Bruins in the batter’s box. Sophomore shortstop McKenna Arriola went 3-for-4 at the plate with one run and a run batted in. Sophomore first baseman Alysha Everett also went 3-for-4 on Friday and chipped in a pair of
Listen to
Prism Back Matter
541-754-6222
1505 NW Harrison • Corvallis
valleyeyecare.com • like us on Facebook
OSU’s Student Literary and Art Magazine
Sundays at 1pm on KBVR 88.7 FM
orangemedianetwork.com/prism A P U B L I C AT I O N O F O R A N G E M E D I A N E T W O R K
RBIs. Freshman outfielder Shelby Weeks recorded two hits in the team’s win. Redshirt junior designated player Natalie Hampton added another RBI during the Beaver’s Friday win. She only needs three more RBIs to tie her own single-season record of 50 that she set during her freshman campaign in 2013. UCLA couldn’t find a rhythm in the pitcher’s circle, using three different pitchers that each gave up at least two earned runs. After the 8-2 win on Friday, Oregon State lost 7-5 on Saturday and 8-0 on Sunday. OSU couldn’t get the same offensive success in the final two games, especially on Sunday when the Beavers totaled just three hits, two walks and no runs. “We just didn’t play well (Sunday),” Oregon State head coach Laura Berg said. “For whatever reason, we just don’t play well in the Sunday game of different series. Whatever the reason is, we need to figure it out and make sure that doesn’t happen anymore.” Miller was plagued on Sunday April 17 for five earned runs in 3 ⅔ innings, giving her the loss and putting her at 10-8 on the year. On the weekend, Arriola went 4-for-10 with two RBIs and Everett went 5-for-9 with two RBIs. This weekend the Beavers return home for the Dam Cancer Series to take on No. 9 Washington at the OSU Softball Complex, with the first game starting at 1 p.m. on Friday April 22 in Corvallis. On Twitter @Max_Braly
The Painfully Indie Hour Mondays 2-3 p.m. 88.7 FM or stream at orangemedianetwork.com/kbvr_fm
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • 7
Sowing herbal seeds in the residence halls Why aren’t more residents jumping at this notion of gardening...?
By Skye Lyon Forum Contributor
Being inspired by the influx of emerald forests that reside on the outskirts of campus, one can easily get lost in the almost holistic mysticism that shrouds the hobby of gardening here in Corvallis. From parsley to thyme, Oregonians have been notorious for their “green thumb” tendencies growing a variety of sumptuous greens that both provide a feast for the eyes and palate. Five Four One is a leading example of a dining hot spot on campus’s east end that grows their own produce in a community garden outside Callahan Hall open to all students. With this I pose the question, why aren’t more residents jumping at this notion of gardening, whether that be in a community garden or in the space of their room? Many herbs are easy to grow and manage, built simply with little to no hassle in maintaining which makes for the perfect addition to any dorm room. Basil: Though this herb can be temperamental at times (it can prove to be exceptionally difficult during the winter season), it is a richly perfumed herb that is perfect to start growing now during the wake of spring. Different variations of this herb can yield different results in appearance and flavor; however, once you accomplish tackling this herb head on, believe me, you can take on any other you desire to produce. Peppermint: This invasive little spit fire matures much like a weed; how-
ever, it yields very hearty results that are sure to boost your ecofriendly ego. This herb doesn’t ask for much…all it needs is a bit of sunlight (perfect for those residing in a room that doesn’t allow for much light) and small potting space to do its thing. Tip: Plant using bought seeds…this method achieves best results for any variety of mint. Stemmed Flowers: Yes, technically this is not gardening; however, with that being cleared up, stemmed flowers are just as rewarding to watch bloom (if they haven’t so already) when in your diligent care. Tulips are a prime example of a robust variation of flower that can look as fresh and flawless weeks after purchasing them. Snow Peas: Peas are wonderful to grow in container gardens. They require the soil frequently moistened, yet, they need only minimal sunlight. Responsive little buggers, they do not like to be transported so try to keep them growing in the same container if at all possible. The fact is gardening can be challenging, which makes the payout that much more rewarding. If more students took it upon themselves to take up even the smallest form of gardening indoors, the lessons earned would be that of discipline and determination needed to make it through Spring Term. The opinions expressed in Lyon’s column do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer Staff. baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
Letters
Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be printed on a first-received basis. Letters must be 300 words or fewer and include the author’s signature, academic major, class standing or job title, department name and phone number. Authors of e-mailed letters will receive a reply for the purpose of verification. Letters are subject to editing for space and clarity. The Daily Barometer reserves the right to refuse publication of any submissions. Each reader will be allowed one published letter per month. The Daily Barometer c/o Letters to the editor Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-1617 e-mail: baro.editor@oregonstate.edu
Wondering why I still do this to myself with ‘Dark Souls III’ By Luuk Van Hoomissen KBVR TV, “Split Screen”
‘Dark Souls III’ is the latest installment in FromSoftware’s infamous Souls series. If you haven’t played a Souls game, you should know that they are not for the faint of heart. I can still remember when picked up a copy of the first ‘Dark Souls’ and turned it over to find the back cover boldly emblazoned with the phrase “prepare to die.” And die I did. The Souls series has consistently thrown unsuspecting gamers into a dark fantasy world where there is something trying to kill you behind every corner. Imagine you are walking along a castle wall. You see a couple of skeletal knights and easily defeat them. Then a dragon swoops down overhead and breathes fire all over the place, just everywhere. You narrowly dodge to safety only to get killed by a stupid rat or blown off a cliff by a gentle breeze. Then you lose all the experience you’ve been gathering for two hours. That is pretty much the experience of Dark Souls. To be clear, ‘Dark Souls III’ is not a typical Split Screen game choice. It does feature online multiplayer, but that is mostly so you can be killed by jerks online alongside a world that is literally designed to destroy you. It can be played co-op, and I have had a lot of cool experiences playing online with my friends, but the true Dark Souls experience comes as a solo endeavor. It is to pit yourself against the world, to tell a game that says you can’t win “you will not beat me!” There is a real sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering a combat system as difficult as this. ‘Dark Souls III’ brings the series to the current console generation for the first time. Veterans of the series will notice that some elements of this installment plays a bit more like ‘Bloodborne’, FromSoftware’s recent foray into Gothic horror that had similar gameplay to ‘Dark Souls,’ than its predecessors. The combat is fast paced and dynamic. Enemies are monstrous and kind of disturbing. They also turned wandering monsters up to eleven, there are minibosses all over the place. In ‘Dark Souls III’ the humanity feature has been replaced by ember, which makes your skin do this cool smoldery cinder thing, you should really check it out. One thing that never escapes me as I play ‘Dark Souls III’ is how breathtaking the graphics are at times. I get so lost in the hacking and slashing and being hacked and being slashed, I forget to take in the incredibly rendered three dimensional mountain scenery I’m surrounded by, and I just have to take a moment. That moment usually ends with me catching on fire or being poisoned, and then I have to
They really put the current console generation’s processing power to work on this one. deal with that. They really put the current console generation’s processing power to work on this one. You can often see the entire level ahead of you in stunning detail from a good vantage point. ‘Dark Souls III’ provides players with a massive selection of weapons and equipment to choose from and each item contains a piece of lore that clues you into the broader story of the Souls universe. In fact, these item descriptions are your main source of information about the story world, as the game contains little meaningful dialogue.While this may seem sparse, they do a wonderful job of balancing the intrigue of the unknown with a developed world setting, by carefully divulging just enough information.. What really stands out about ‘Dark Souls III’ is its tooth-and-nail boss fights. I won’t spoil the details, but there are a ton of terrifying foes for you to topple. This game has giant bosses, multistage bosses, cthulu-esque transforming bosses, even a boss that rides a dragon. You might be stuck on a single boss for weeks, pulling your hair out every time you get them down to a sliver of HP only to be killed at the last moment. But the struggle just makes it all the more satisfying when you finally pull it off. This is not a casual game. This game really isn’t even fun. But if you want a challenging endeavor through a beautifully developed fictional world, get ‘Dark Souls III’ and buckle in. Also, it is pretty fun. Be sure to look for more geeky goodness on Split Screen’s regular TV show Wednesdays at 6pm on KBVR-TV (Comcast 26). Also look for Split Screen Radio on 88.7 FM Wednesdays 5-6pm. Finally, look for us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay current with all things Split Screen. The opinions expressed in Van Hoomissen’s column do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer Staff. OrangeMediaNetwork.com
Dark Souls III: Price point: $59.99 Developer: FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows Release: April 12 2016 Intended for a mature audience
Dark Souls III: Gameplay rating: 9/10
Salt rating: 5/5
Nihilism rating: reality is a bleak game with no winners/10
8 • THE DAILY BAROMETER • MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
“The Jungle Book” put on a CGI masterclass Movie review by Nick Sullivan A&E contributor Trying to remake a Disney animated classic with a mix of live action and CGI takes a fair amount of guts. However, a $175 million dollar budget and the most star-studded cast of voice actors I’ve seen in a while play huge parts in the exemplary recreation of this beloved kid’s movie. “The Jungle Book” follows the adventure of Mowgli, a human child played by Neel Sethi, who was found by Bagheera, a black panther voiced by Ben Kingsley. Once Mowgli is found, Bagheera decided to let a pack of wolves raise him and Raksha, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, acts as Mowgli’s new mother and helps teach him the way of the jungle. During a particularly dry season, a truce is called between all predators and prey as they meet at the “peace rock” in order to drink the waters nearby. This is where Shere Khan, a tiger voiced by Idris Elba, discovers Mowgli and pledges to kill him regardless of who stands in his way because in his mind humans have no place in the jungle. The rest of the film is a series of encounters that Mowgli experiences while searching for safety against Shere Khan. Quicky, I want to get the problems I had with the movie out of the way so I can get in depth about some of the many great things the movie did. First, the movie is almost all photo realistic CGI except for Mowgli who is played by a human actor. The CGI is beautiful, to the point that at some moments in the movie Neel Sethi looks out of place and not as interesting as his CGI animated counterparts. The worst aspect of the movie was the dialog which at many moments in the film seemed forced as it was used
CREATIVE COMMONS
to develop and establish plot. However, aside from those moments the dialog was excellent especially the dialog surrounding Baloo, voiced by Bill Murray, and King Louie, voiced by Christopher Walken. The last minor criticism I have is more of a question about artistic choices and less an actual complaint I had of the movie. In the 1967 “The Jungle Book” all of the animals seemed to be able to talk but in this remake a select few never speak a word. Creature’s like the elephants, the vultures and all of the monkeys, except for King Louie himself, don’t seem to be able to talk. This movie did so many things right but no aspect was more impressive than the films astonishing visuals. Almost everything from the non-human characters to the scenery was made up of seemingly flawless CGI. I would say that the visuals were very much on par
with those of “Avatar” and pushed the limit on just how good CGI animation can look. The main scenes that took my breath away were the representation of King Louie and his surroundings which were made up of towering ruins. In the 1967 version, King Louie is depicted as being not much bigger than his subjects, but in this film he is massive to the point where it looks surreal. The ruins on the other hand look vividly realistic and intricate while standing, and even more so when collapsing. Another aspect of the film that I adored was the use of Mowgli’s ingenuity as plot device in order to better develop the main characters of the story. Despite Mowgli’s upbringing, he still has the human attribute of wanting to build and create tools in order to better overcome the challenges he faces in his life. This not only adds to the
character of Mowgli but every character around him. On one hand, you have the individuals and groups who want to stifle Mowgli’s inventive ambitions. Both Bagheera and the wolves think that this ingenuity is something to be ignored as it is not “the jungle way” and refer to his creations as “tricks”. Shere Khan, on the other hand, sees these creations as dangerous and that is part of the reason why he wants to kill Mowgli. Then, you have the pragmatists who view Mowgli’s inventive nature and tools as a solution to their respective needs. This group is made up of Baloo, King Louie and the elephants who all see the merit of such tools and how to utilize Mowgli. I really appreciate the new level of depth that this concept gives the characters of “The Jungle Book”. Lastly, I want to make a small note
about the music in the film. “The Bare Necessities” is in the film but isn’t given the full song and dance of the 1967 version of the film. Instead, it arrives more organically and then resides as a consistently used background score. “I Wanna Be Like You” however, was given a lot more emphasis than the 1967 version and in a lot of ways overshadows “The Bare Necessities”. Overall, not only did this movie live up to the expectation of being a Disney classic remake, it may very well be better than the 1967 Disney version itself. I highly recommend this great film for children and adults alike regardless of how big a fan someone was of the old version of the film. The score I have decided to give “The Jungle Book” is 88% The opinions expressed in Sullivan’s column do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. baro.arts@oregonstate.edu
Oregon State’s Student
Television Station
Film
Produce
Write
Want to get involved? Contact
Anchor
Edit
JOIN THE VISION
TV.Manager@oregonstate.edu ORANGEMEDIANETWORK.COM/KBVR_TV/