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Annual Dam Jam weekend brings in big name, promises weekend centered around music, activities By Justin Frost THE DAILY BAROMETER
Each year, the Memorial Union Program Council hosts Battle of the Bands and Dam Jam, with musical performances from Oregon State University groups on Friday evening followed by the winner of Battle of the Bands, a special unknown guest and a headliner on Saturday. This year, Dam Jam managed to reach a star from the hip-hop world, bringing Grammy-winning artist B.o.B. to Corvallis. B.o.B. is the artist responsible for songs such as “Nothin’ on You,” “Strange Clouds” and “Airplanes.” Keenan Seguancia, a senior in business information systems and accounting, and Ross Parker, a sophomore in business, are the students responsible for bringing such a big
name to the Willamette Valley. “We began by polling students to see which artists they wanted to see, and they were demanding for something different than previous years,” Seguancia said. “The choice boils down to the voice of the student body.” Students this year sought artists in either hip-hop, indie or alternative pop. After the poll, Seguancia and Parker began to narrow down artists based upon budget and availability. Working through a middle agent, they were able to compile a final list including names such as Local Natives, Atmosphere, Waka Flocka Flame and Matt and Kim before deciding on B.o.B. Accommodating such a star comes with meeting very specific details, with accommodations from food to shower availability needing to be met within specific parameters. “Working with a person that has been in the spotlight requires specific attention to detail,” Seguancia said. “He requested Chicken Marsala for his entree, with hotter meals being
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More support to be made available for students with financial need following end of tuition plateau By Courtnee’ Morin THE DAILY BAROMETER
In response to the recent loss of the tuition plateau, which allowed for no increase in tuition from 13 to 16 credit hours, Oregon State University President Ed Ray and Provost and Executive Vice President Sabah Randhawa have gathered $1.8 million for additional financial aid. “The tuition plateau going away was inspiration to create this fund for students,” said Steve Clark, vice of university relations and marketing. The tuition plateau was phased out in steps, beginning in 2013 when the 16th credit hour was no longer included in the plateau. In 2014, credit hours 13 through 16 were charged half the difference of the plateau rate. Now for the 2015-2016 academic year, all credit hours will be charged the full credit hour rates. “One of the problems we’ve had is if (students have) had to remain for a fifth year, this really adds to their debt,” Clark said. Doug Severs, the director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, also emphasized graduating earlier. “If we can get more students to take more credits, then they can graduate See AID | page 4
Battle of the Bands
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Dam Jam
Where: Memorial Union quad When: Saturday, May 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost: $5 for students, $15 for non-students
served later and the salad being served afterwards. His agent made some really particular requests to us and were very adamant and to the point that these needs be met.” The agent asked for foods to meet the snacking needs of B.o.B and his crew, including Cool Ranch Doritos, Sour Cream and Onion Pringles, lemonade, purple skittles and “every type of fruit you can imagine,” according to Seguancia. They also made sure to request that two loveseats were provided in the green room, ensuring complete campus comfort for the group. “I’m pumped to see such a big artist to come to Dam Jam this year,” said
Keegan Spring, a junior in history. “The year before I came they brought in Macklemore, which would have been awesome to see. I feel like getting B.o.B is on that level, especially compared to the last couple of years.” Parker and Seguancia are also tasked with organizing third-party companies to assemble the stage, lighting, fencing, security and food available at the event, which is projected to host more than 9,000 attendees. Fun and safety are the priorities of the event, according to Parker, with campus organizations and leaders keeping a close eye on all elements of the event. “In organizing these smaller logistics, we always hope for the best, but prepare for the worst,” Parker said. “Putting together Dam Jam and Battle of the Bands requires a lot of attention to the small details, and we feel ready. I can’t wait to see the crowd’s reaction to B.o.B; he’s one of the biggest names to have come to OSU.” See DAM JAM | page 2
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Corvallis small business brings on the burgers n
Cheesy Stuffed Burgers sizzle their way to the top By Greg Germano THE DAILY BAROMETER
Cheesy Stuffed Burgers has been serving people for three years now and they have people raving about their delicious burgers with different fillings. “I’ve had Cheesy Stuffed about five or six times now and I love it,” said Michael Nichols, a sophomore majoring in biohealth sciences. “I know it is getting more popular and people are talking about their cheesy bacon fries, but my favorite thing is their classic three-cheese burger. I also had really good service for how late it was at night, and everyone was super friendly.” For Cheesy Stuffed Burgers, recognition is just another accolade as they continue to satisfy and impress their Corvallis customers. This little burger stand ranked at number seven on “Oregon’s Top 10 Best Burgers Outside of Portland” by thrillist.com for their signature Three-Cheese Stuffed Burger. Other burgers on the list were from restaurants in places like Bend and Medford. “The last time I had it was about a month ago, but I’ve always had a good experience when I go there. I normally get a bacon cheesy stuffed burger and it is the best,” said Greg Becker, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. “My four other roommates really like it too, and for the only burger stand around their prices are fair.” Corvallis locals Devan Elkins and
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Cheesy Stuffed Burger employee Sam Fuller hands Johannes Simanjuntak, a senior civil eningeering major, a burger Tuesday afternoon on Northwest Monroe Avenue. Mark Encke began Cheesy Stuffed Burgers in September 2012 after taking a couple of small business classes. “I love cheese; I put cheese on everything, so it was a perfect business for me. The idea first came a few years ago when my wife was going through Pinterest one day and saw a cheesy stuffed burger recipe. She
made it for my brother and I, and we absolutely loved it,” said Encke, co-owner and manager. “When we first started, we had no idea the bar rush was going to be a big hit for us. But it did not take long for Devan and I to realize that our business was best with the late night crowd. We have twelve employees, but will normally have up to five people
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working in that little cart on Friday and Saturday nights because we are so busy.” Late night hours from 10 p.m. until about 1 a.m. is when Cheesy Stuffed Burgers is the busiest, especially on weekends. Their current location on 1545 NW Monroe Ave See BURGERS | page 2
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Springfield principal felt threatened by school board member By Josephine Woolington THE REGISTER-GUARD
Thursday, May 28
Driving while suspended A woman received a citation for driving while suspended. The responding officer gave her a copy of her citation and answered any questions she had.
Wednesday, May 27
Stolen motorcycle A man called the Corvallis Police Department to report that his motorcycle had been stolen from the backyard of his residence sometime over the weekend. The motorcycle is reportedly a blue 2006 Yamaha T25. The motorcycle reportedly belonged to the man’s father and was entered into the Law Enforcement Data System as a stolen vehicle.
Possession of methamphetamine A Corvallis police officer assisted a Benton County Sheriff’s Office sergeant with a traffic stop. A K9 unit conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and reportedly detected a substance. The driver and his passenger were taken into custody for possession of a schedule two controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a controlled substance, schedule two.
Tuesday, May 26
Stolen headphones A faculty member of Oregon State University contacted OSP to report that three pairs of headphones had been stolen from a locked campus building sometime during the past three weeks. The caller reportedly believed the value of the headphones to be $200 total. There were reportedly no video cameras posted in the area, and the caller also noted that several people, including both graduate and undergraduate students, have keys to the two offices the headphones were taken from. The rooms are also reportedly cleaned on a regular basis.
Monday, May 25
SPRINGFIELD — An elementary school principal claims she was cornered and felt threatened by a longtime Springfield School Board member when the board member came into her office earlier this year to ask about an ongoing investigation into the principal’s husband, according to an investigator’s report. On Jan. 27, Laurie Adams went to Thurston Elementary School to speak to Principal Brooke Wagner, whose husband, Springfield High School girls basketball coach Bill Wagner, was being investigated by the district for allegedly harassing one of his players. Brooke Wagner said Adams blocked her from exiting her office, “yelled angrily” and demanded to know why Wagner allegedly told the assistant superintendent that Adams was conducting her own investigation into Bill Wagner’s conduct, according to the report recently released by the Springfield School District. School board members — including Adams herself — voted to admonish Adams at an April meeting for her actions, but the board declined at the time to explain what actions by Adams prompted the admonishment. The investigator’s report into Adams’ actions was released to The Register-Guard in response to a public records request. District officials told Brooke Wagner to not talk about her husband’s investigation, according to the report. Wagner also was looking into job performance concerns regarding Adams’ husband, who at the time worked at the elementary school as an instructional assistant, the report said. An investigation — completed in March and conducted by Eugenebased George Russell & Associates — found that Adams’ actions placed
Wagner in an “extremely uncomfortable and intimidating situation.” While her actions did not violate board policies against harassment, bullying or intimidation, they did display “poor judgment on her part and were counter to the expectations” for board members, according to the investigation report. “Board members may not fully realize the power of their position as viewed by school district employees, particularly administrators who believe that their future in the district can lie in the hands of a school board member,” the report said. “For this reason, it is understandable why the situation could have been interpreted by the principal as threatening and intimidating, notwithstanding the intentions of the board member.” Adams said this week she believes the investigation was fair but declined further comment. When asked for comment, Wagner said her focus “is on leading Thurston Elementary through the rest of the school year and on supporting my students and staff.” A witness who overheard Wagner’s and Adams’ conversation said she did not hear any raised voices or yelling. The witness also said that Adams’ inquiry into the investigation of Bill Wagner seemed more like a “passing comment” rather than a demand, and that she did not interpret Adams’ comment to be accusatory. Prior to the incident at Thurston, school board Chairwoman Nancy Bigley instructed Adams to not contact or talk with parents regarding Bill Wagner’s investigation because the district was concerned that Adams was interfering with the investigation by making calls to parents, the report said. Bigley did not immediately return a request for comment this week. The investigation firm — owned by Russell, a former Eugene School District superintendent — recommended that the board admonish
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Bike theft An Oregon state university student secured his bike on a bike rack on the east end of campus. The bike, a white KHS Aguila, then was reportedly stolen, and the owner does not know the serial number. The bike is valued at $700. The Daily Barometer
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While Dam Jam brings in an artist who has already been established in the world of music, Battle of the Bands aims to uncover local talent from OSU. The bands performing comprise students and alumni from OSU, the requirement is that at least one member is a current OSU student, and will be judged by musicians and professionals from the world of music. The winning groups will receive cash prizes and get the opportunity to play before Dam Jam, bringing a level of recognition difficult to obtain otherwise. Drawing attention to Battle of the Bands has been more difficult than Dam Jam, but promises to feature tunes from an eclectic array of students groups, according to Parker and Seguancia. Battle of the Bands will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. Friday in the MU quad, and features bands including “The Kosmos,” “Polar Echo” and “Humble Beginnings.” Dam Jam will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday and features the winner of Battle of the Bands and the unveiling of a special guest before concluding with a performance by B.o.B. Tickets are available at the Student Experience Center, and cost $5 for students and $15 for non-students. Justin Frost, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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Adams for her actions; that Adams write an apology letter to Wagner; and that the entire board attend a training on “board roles and responsibilities, and board and staff relations.” Russell’s firm recommended that the board schedule a training session with the Oregon School Boards Association — which would likely cost less than $1,000 — no later than the start of the next school year in September. The district is in the process of coordinating a training with the OSBA. The district paid Russell’s firm $1,526 to conduct the investigation. Wagner, a longtime school district administrator, verbally complained to then-Assistant Superintendent Sue Rieke-Smith about Adams’ actions. Rieke-Smith, who is now the district’s interim superintendent, then filed a written complaint to Bigley. According to the report, Adams commonly stopped by the elementary school to pick up her husband. Adams and Wagner have known each other for eight years and have reportedly had a good relationship, according to the report. It wasn’t unusual for Adams to stop by Wagner’s office unannounced, the report found. However, given that Wagner’s husband was being investigated by the district and that Wagner was investigating Adams’ husband, that “clearly injected tension into the interaction,” the report said. The board earlier this month decided that Bill Wagner’s behavior toward a player did not constitute harassment. Adams’ husband is no longer a district employee, said district spokeswoman Devon Ashbridge, who declined to provide additional information. Adams has served on the school board since 2002, and also previously served from 1985 to 1997. She was re-elected last week to another four-year term after running unopposed.
Man, arrested in abuse, upskirt case By Chelsea Garrow THE REGISTER-GUARD
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man accused of taking pictures up a woman’s skirt at least 10 times has been arrested, Springfield police Detective Sgt. David Lewis said Wednesday. Michael John Buckley, 25, initially was investigated for first-degree sexual abuse after a female came forward who was under 12 years of age when the alleged abuse occurred years ago, according to police. While detectives were investigating Buckley, the so-called “upskirt” shots of another female were found on his cellphone. Some of the photos were taken underneath a table. That female — an adult — had the photos taken without her knowledge, police said. She is unrelated to the younger female who reported the sexual abuse. Lewis said Buckley had deleted many photos but there were at least 10 on his cellphone when detectives were investigating the
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BURGERS n Continued from page 1 is ideal for serving the bar scene. “I love Corvallis. It will always be our home even as we franchise and expand. We have been looking for a permanent location for a couple years now, but nothing has really been available,” Encke said. “The last place we looked was the spot CHeBA Hut had, but it was just not favorable at the time.” When there are big events around Corvallis or even in nearby towns, Cheesy Stuffed Burgers moves from place to place to cater to their surrounding customers. Cheesy Stuffed Burgers was serving people on Moms and Families Weekend during Pet Day, and they will also be serving people during Dam Jam Saturday. The last day of the season in Corvallis is Saturday, June 13, so when the students leave for summer, Cheesy Stuffed Burgers leaves as well. Greg Germano, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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Jock Edblom speaks on evolution of Greek life, brotherhood, photography throughout the years By Jyssica Yelas
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Chances are that those who have attended a Greek party within the last 50 years have been photographed by a certain photographer who has experienced Greek life through his camera lens since 1965: His name is Jock Edblom. Edblom was born and raised in the Willamette Valley, and was driven at an early age to enroll in photography school. He chose the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. “People think it was easy,� Edblom said. “There were 31 of us started, and two of us graduated. We lost half of them for the cost.� Not only was Edblom one of only two to graduate — he studied as a married man with two kids, and he finished in just 28 months. “If you married someone, goddammit, you stuck with ‘em thick and thin,� Edblom said. Upon graduation, Edblom immediately left California and headed north. “When you put on shorts and walk down the main street on Christmas day?� Edblom said. “I’m an Oregonian.� His first stab at a career in photography was in Spokane, Wash., but the gig lasted for only six to eight weeks. He and other employers at a photography studio were printing in color in the basement one day, when they overheard the owner and his wife talking about expenses and deciding that they would have to let the employees go. Edblom packed up and headed straight home to Oregon. Edblom had heard that both the Ball Studio and Hise Studio in Corvallis were hiring, and he interviewed at both. In his interview with Bob Ball, he was told that Ball’s son — an
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employee at the time — would take over someday. “Then I interviewed with Frank Hise,� Edblom said. “He asked in (the) interview if I wanted to buy the whole damn thing tomorrow.� Edblom worked for Hise for three years before buying the studio. Back then, the studio was near where Starbucks is located in Corvallis today. Edblom moved the Hise Studio into an old plumbing warehouse, and did some heavy work on what would become the new Hise studio space. The company could process black and white, as well as negative film, and the studio made their slides directly. “We had the only slide processor within a hundred mile radius,� Edblom said. “We were doing house dances and figured captions in the bottom. We had accounts in California, Seattle, in Alabama, Florida, back east. It was not uncommon for someone in North
Edblom also witnessed when the first black man was invited to Greek life at OSU— into FIJI, in particular. “When he left OSU he left for Texas and asked me to be his best man for his wedding. I asked him, ‘Dammit you have your brothers do this; why don’t you get one of them?’ and he said ‘Nope, I want you.’� Edblom himself was never Greek, but was part of another brotherly organization. He served as president of the Corvallis Masonic Lodge in 1981. “My oldest boy joined the Masonic Lodge and I got to raise him on his third degree. For father to son, that’s really
Carolina (to call us).� The team took on big jobs like huge fraternity parties. Hise sent two or three photographers to cover the FIJI Islander, where a giant slide could be seen flowing from the third floor, depositing those who rode it into the dining room. “That night, the police got calls hearing the music from Greek Row to the country club,� Edblom said. “FIJI always had a volcano, with foam on top. I’ll never forget one night ... somebody had loaded the volcano with Roman candles and rockets. The rockets went up a couple hundred feet.�
something. I got to raise my son,� Edblom said. Edblom bought a lifetime membership with the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and Masonic Lodge, all the while running the photography studio. Now, he has 10 to 15 pho-
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Class paves way for sustainability Horticulture class instructed by Al Shay installs permeable pavement beside ILLC By Anna Le
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ith a pile of stones, a determined faculty member and a group of students paved the way to a greener campus by creating a permeable pathway. Instructor Al Shay and students in Horticulture 358 decided it was time for an impacting change and took part in installing permeable pavers. The porous pavement installed near the International Living-Learning Center is a step toward sustainable landscaping at Oregon State University. Permeable pavements significantly reduce surface runoff and restore groundwater. The porous structure of the pavement allows for the water to be filtered and directly
AID n Continued from page 1 earlier and accumulate less debt,” Severs said. This additional aid will be awarded to students who present the greatest financial need so that they may be able to continue their education at OSU. Only students who have applied for and accepted their financial aid packages for the 2015-2016 aid year will be considered. “The financial aid office wanted to do what they could to offset any increase in financial burden students may have,” Clark said. This aid will not be presented on a merit based or first-come, first-served basis. Instead, students who present the greatest financial need will receive the additional aid, especially if the students demonstrate that they are at risk of being unable to attend OSU due to their financial burden. “We’re looking for students with the greatest financial need. We won’t look at parental loans, only the financial aid they’ve accepted,” Severs said. To be eligible, students need to have accepted all of the aid package offered to them, including subsidized and unsubsidized loans, with the exception of the PLUS loan for the student’s parents. “We make the assumption that very needy students would take all of the aid offered to them,” Severs said. “One of the toughest parts about awarding financial aid is figuring out, where is that line?”
treated through three different layers of rocks. About 25 people were involved in the project, including University Housing and Dining Services landscape maintenance. Austyn Polzel, a freshman in horticulture and one of many students involved, felt it was a successful and labor-intensive project. “It was more of a learning experience for students to be hands-on,” Polzel said. “I think people should know that there are other options out there that promotes sustainability on the landscape.” For Shay, sustainable landscaping is important because as time progresses, more and more people will live in urban areas. Projects conducted in Horticulture 358
The financial aid office will be sending updates through ONID emails to students who have applied for federal student aid, and more details on how to apply will be available in June. The actual application for this additional aid will open July 1. In the email there will be a link to the application on the financial aid website, and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships also plans to promote this new opportunity for aid through their Twitter and Facebook. “We want students to watch their ONID email for financial aid information,” Severs said. “For students to understand that this is how we’ll communicate with them.” This additional financial aid comes from what has been allotted to OSU from legislative funding for higher education. “If we were to receive more than we currently anticipate, we would add on additional funds to financial aid,” Clark said, though he said there was no guarantee of additional funds. Current numbers promised for public higher education are $670 million for the next two years, with around 23 to 25 percent going to OSU, Clark approximated. With this amount of additional funding, Severs estimates that awarded students will receive $1,000 to $2,000. “Ultimately, I think Oregon State had made an incredible effort to recognize student burden,” Clark said. Courtnee’ Morin, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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Alduhaiman said. “It is definitely a great idea and it looks nice too.” For Shay, the future for sustainable landscaping and students at OSU looks bright. “It’s great to have students have an opportunity and say, ‘Hey, you can do this!’ It’s not that complicated. Everything sets together; it’s gravity, and it works beautifully. That confidence builder, I think, is something students really benefit from before they get out,” Shay said. For students interested in sustainable landscaping and ways to get involved, the Horticulture club offers opportunities to do so. Anna Le, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
Eugene man gets 10 years in plot to murder neighbor By Jack Moran THE REGISTER-GUARD
EUGENE- Jimmie Riggs says some long-lost peace returned to his north Eugene neighborhood after Jeffrey Leonard’s arrest in December. He figures the calm should continue, now that Leonard is headed to state prison to serve a mandatory 10-year sentence for targeting Riggs in a murder-forhire plot. “We have a very quiet neighborhood, and when (Leonard) got there, he tried to turn it upside down,” the 70-year-old Riggs said Wednesday after Lane County Circuit Judge Jay McAlpin ordered Leonard to serve the next decade behind bars. “I’m very satisfied with the sentence,” Riggs said outside the courtroom while standing with other residents of the Carolyn Drive area east of River Road. The Register-Guard typically does not identify crime victims, but Riggs agreed to be named in this story.
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He testified earlier this month at Leonard’s trial, where prosecutor Steve Morgan presented evidence supporting allegations that Leonard, 57, had offered to pay an acquaintance $800 to cause a traffic wreck that would result in Riggs’ death. The jury believed the state’s case and convicted Leonard of attempted aggravated murder, as well as of conspiracy and solicitation to commit murder. What the jury didn’t hear about was Leonard’s history of “terrorizing” neighbors other than Riggs, Morgan told Mc Alpin on Wednesday. Riggs and at least one other neighbor had restraining orders against Leonard before his arrest. Riggs, however, appears to have endured the brunt of Leonard’s abuse. He testified during the trial that Leonard, who lived next door to him, had almost constantly exhibited hostility toward him over a period of about five years. He said Leonard beamed flood-
lights and headlights into his home at night, made vulgar remarks to his girlfriend and threw rocks and dog feces at his house. According to prosecutors, Leonard hatched a plan to kill his neighbor after Riggs renewed the restraining order against him last fall. Eugene police caught wind of the plot in December, when they spoke with a Lane County Jail inmate who reported that Leonard had offered him $800 to intentionally run Riggs’ pickup into a telephone pole. The inmate, Christian Carey, testified during the trial that he was certain that Leonard wanted Riggs to die in a traffic wreck. But Carey said he hadn’t intended to carry out the scheme, and had only played along because he was hoping Leonard would pay him. Carey is now serving a three-year prison sentence in a vehicle theft case. He testified that his sentence was reduced in exchange for his cooperation with authorities.
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face Texas in what is essentially a home game for the Longhorns in Friday’s game one, but should feel comfortable playing behind First-Team AllPac-12 selection Andrew Moore. The junior right-hander was named a Louisville Slugger Second Team All-American Thursday By Andrew Kilstrom morning, and carries a 1.87 ERA into Friday’s THE DAILY BAROMETER Oregon State enters the Dallas Baptist regional matchup. Offensively, Oregon State will look to Pac-12 as the No. 2 seed. The Beavers will face the hosting Patriots, No. 3-seed University of Texas and No. Freshman of the Year KJ Harrison for a boost. The first baseman hit .314 on the year and blasted 10 4-seed Virginia Commonwealth. The four-team regional is double elimination home runs. with one team advancing to the super-regional round against the winner of the Miami regional. 30-25, 11-13 Big-12 The Beavers square off with Texas in their first RPI: 92 game of the regional Friday at 11:30 a.m., PT. Texas qualified for the Dallas Baptist regional If Oregon State wins Friday, it will play the winner of Dallas Baptist and VCU Saturday. If the because it won the Big-12 Tournament a week ago. Beavers lose they face the loser in an elimination The Longhorns were actually under .500 in Big-12 play, going 11-13, but won their last five games to game. Here is a breakdown of the three teams Oregon close the year out. Texas received an advantageous draw being State will have to outlast in order to get one step placed in the Dallas Baptist regional, as the locacloser to the College World Series. tion will serve as something of a home series. The Longhorns are expected to pitch senior righthander Parker French on the mound to face off 43-13, 15-6 Missouri Valley against Oregon State’s Andrew Moore in game RPI: 3 one on Friday. Team overview: Dallas Baptist is the hosting French is 5-3 on the season in 14 starts with a team but caught a bit of a rough break when the 2.33 earned run average. NCAA selection committee put Texas in the same Junior outfielder Ben Johnson is the only regional. UT plays in Austin, Texas, and is expected Longhorn hitting above .300 at .339. He’s also to have a large following at this weekend’s game. driven in 31 runs and belted five home runs on The Patriots made their case to host behind a the season. first place Missouri Valley finish and the third-best RPI in the nation. Offensively Dallas Baptist is powered by senior 37-22, 18-10 Atlantic 10 infielder Drew Turbin and junior outfielder Justin RPI: 97 Wall. Like Texas, VCU won its conference championTurbin leads the Patriots in batting average at ship to qualify for the postseason. With an RPI of 97 .349 and on base percentage at .490. Virginia Commonwealth needed to win the Atlantic Wall, meanwhile, leads the team with 10 home 10 Championship to qualify, and came through runs and in runs batted in with 50. when it needed to most. The Rams are as hot as any team in the Dallas Baptist regional having won 11 straight games entering Friday. 38-16-1, 19-10-1 Pac-12 VCU hit just 27 home runs on the season — RPI: 32 Oregon State and Texas both hit 40 for comparison While the Beavers were hoping to host a regional, — but carries a .287 team batting average into the they got a fairly favorable draw in terms of quality regional. The Rams ace, JoJo Howie, will face Dallas of opponent. Both Texas and VCU were inconsis- Baptist in the team’s first contest. He is 7-6 on the tent throughout the year and rank in the 90s in RPI. year with a 2.95 ERA. OSU is at a disadvantage in terms of location Andrew Kilstrom, sports reporter however, as the Beavers had to travel farther than On Twitter @AndrewKilstrom any other team in the regional. The Beavers will sports@dailybarometer.com n
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Beavers had a sweet year By Sarah Kerrigan THE DAILY BAROMETER
Oregon State volleyball had a historic season this fall as they advanced further than any team before in the history of the program. Here are the top five moments from the 2014-15 season that helped set a tone and make a change.
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Oregon State advanced the farthest it ever has in the NCAA tournament making it to the sweet sixteen. Their win against University of Arkansas Little Rock in the round of 32 was the Beavers best game of the season. After winning the first two sets, Oregon State lost the next two taking the match into a fifth and final set. In the final set the Beavers fought back from 8 match points, to secure its first appearance in the sweet sixteen. justin quinn
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The OSU volleyball team celebrates after their 3-1 win over Oregon in Corvallis Nov. 28, 2014.
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The Beavers’ first NCAA tournament win against Creighton makes the list as second because it was not only a well fought win but also a historic one. As mentioned above, the Beavers advanced further than ever before in school history, but their first win in tournament history was against Creighton. They have made the NCAA tournament before but never advanced past the first round. justin quinn
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Redshirt senior setter Tayla Woods looks to put the ball in the air against the Ducks in Gill Coliseum Nov. 28, 2014.
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The OSU seniors gather for a group photo after the senior game against Oregon at home Nov. 28, 2014.
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Senior night is always an emotionally charged night for the Beavers. However, it is even more so when it is against longtime rivals Oregon. The Beavers had faced Oregon in their first conference game and lost. In their last conference game of the season the Beavers took on Oregon once again with the home court advantage. Oregon State did not disappoint with a dominating 3-1 victory over the Ducks with the last set ending 12-25 in the Beavers’ favor.
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The Beavers’ incredible turnaround from last season was what made their two tournament wins so special. In 2013, the Beavers did not win a single Pac-12 game, which is why their Pac-12 win against Utah makes the list at number four, since it was their first conference win since 2012.
Any great season is only accomplished with the right personnel. This year the Beavers had a strong senior class: Laura Schaudt, Tayla Woods, Arica Nassar, Amanda Brown, as well as an outstanding freshman Mary-Kate Marshall. While the Beavers say goodbye to four strong teammates, the future remains bright with players like Marshall to lead the way. Sarah Kerrigan, sports reporter
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Senior middle blocker Amanda Brown (left) and redshirt senior outside hitter Laura Schaudt (right) at home Nov. 28, 2014
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Senior middle blocker Arica Nassar celebrates with her team against Oregon in Corvallis Nov. 28, 2014.
OSU football: new program, new look Harrison Freshman of the By Brenden Slaughter THE DAILY BAROMETER
In the inaugural spring game under new head coach Gary Andersen, the Beavers made many strides on the road to establishing a new identity for the football program. In the spirit of these new changes, we take a look at the top-5 moments of the new and improved team.
down spread teams the last few years, Stanford, Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame to name a few, have been successful in shutting down the top offensive teams in the country because their team was running a 3-4 scheme. With every team in the Pac12 — minus Stanford — running the spread, coach Andersen and coach Sitake felt that a 3-4 would better equip the team to combat spread offenses.
ded Texas in the Alamo Bowl. Since then Woods has had his highs and lows, but this spring he took a major step forward to being a potential team captain for the fall. After coach Andersen, he was the first Beaver to speak to the media and said how he is becoming a mentor to the younger guys. Look for Woods to be the go to vocal leader in the fall without a lot of experience at the quarterback position.
real spring game in recent memory as former head coach Mike Riley opted to have an exaggerated scrimmage as opposed to a real spring game. In his first spring at the helm of the program, Andersen preached toughness and physicality. Fan support for the spring game was the highest since 2011 as 12,316 fans poured into Reser Stadium. It may not seem like much on paper, but for a program that is trying to grow fan support, this was a step forward for the OSU football program.
After a season where OSU was ranked 90th in total offense and 66th in offensive efficiency, you figured that going into the spring coach Andersen and offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin would look to improve on offensive fundamentals. The spring game was a culmination of what they have improved on as the white team lead by freshman quarterback Seth Collins poured in 38 points and seemed to be in cruise control at times. Scoring is the norm in college football today, and if the spring game is any indication, the Beavers are looking to make sure their name is mentioned among college football’s most explosive offenses.
1. Gary Andersen names Nick Mitchell and Seth Collins 1A 3. A physical spring game 5. White team scores and 1B In 2015 the Beavers held their first 38 points in spring game Not since Tim Alexander in the Jerry Pettibone-era has Oregon State had a true mobile quarterback who could create his own offense. With Riley out and Andersen in, this decision by Andersen to narrow the competition to two mobile quarterbacks was a breath of fresh air for a OSU fanbase hoping to see a quarterback who can run effectively.
2. Defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake switches OSU to a 3-4 base defense
4. Storm Woods emerges as a vocal leader
With the rapidly growing popularity of the spread offense in college football today, many defensive coordinators have sleepless nights It wasn’t too long ago that Storm preparing to stop the spread offense. Woods was a redshirt freshman that Typically the teams that have shut almost ran for 1000 yards and shred-
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With postseason on horizon, OSU baseball is bringing home the awards By Brian Rathbone THE DAILY BAROMETER
Freshman KJ Harrison was awarded the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. Spending most of his time playing first base and batting cleanup in OSU’s lineup this season, he led the conference with 58 runs batted in and third in home runs, finishing with 10 on the year. He finished his freshman campaign with a .314 batting average. With Harrison winning the award, it marks the fourth consecutive year that an OSU player has won a major award. Michael Conforto won Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year in 2012, while Andrew Moore received Freshman of the Year in 2013. Conforto repeated Player of the Year and Jace Fry was named Pitcher of the Year in 2014. Harrison was also selected as a first team all-leaguer. Joining Harrison was junior pitcher Andrew Moore, junior centerfielder Jeff Hendrix and freshman pitcher Drew Rasmussen. Moore bounced back after a down year — by his standards — in 2014
to return to his dominant form in his junior campaign. Three times Moore was named Pac-12 pitcher of the week after finishing the year with a 7-2 record and a 1.73 ERA. He tops the Pac-12 among starting pitchers, while striking out 103 batters. Moore has been named a semi-finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and was a member of the All-Defensive team. Hendrix, who was an all-leaguer a season ago, was able to replicate his outstanding play from that year. Hendrix — who was moved into the middle of the lineup after spending most of his career batting leadoff for Pat Casey’s squad — finished the year with a .341 batting average, 15 doubles, six home runs and 34 RBI, which was second only to Harrison, and all this while playing flawless defence in centerfield. Hendrix along with Moore were named to the AllDefensive team. Rasmussen made a statement earlier in Pac-12 play when he pitched the fourth perfect game in conference history, when he sat down 27 straight Washington State batters on March 21. He finished the season with a 7-3 record and 2.48 ERA while striking out 79 batters. Brain Rathbone, sports reporter On Twitter @brathbone3 sports@dailybarometer.com
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government doesn’t recognize it.” What is even more insane is that products that are deemed taxexempt because they are essential are exotic meats, like alligator and kangaroo, and helicopters in the UK; and in Australia condoms, lubricants, nicotine patches and sunscreens are all tax-exempt because they are labeled as important health goods. When I read an article about this issue, at first I was very angry. Yes I am a little biased in the situation because I am a woman in my 20s and buy these products just like every other young woman and I thought it was absolutely ridiculous that necessary products are taxed. This part of being a woman is unpleasant enough as it is and having tampons taxed makes the whole ordeal impossible. Then it also made me think that if men could get periods these products would not be taxed. It is a little irrational to jump to that conclusion, but look at condoms in Australia — they aren’t taxed. That is because condoms are viewed as necessary health items. So tampons and pads aren’t? These taxes are ridiculous and set gender equality back so far in today’s society.
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id you know that in some countries women are taxed for being women? This is a modern-day struggle and an unfair reality. Multiple countries around the world today, at this moment, have taxes on tampons, pads and other menstruation needs. The Australian, Canadian, French, Italian, Malaysian, English and German governments tax feminine products. Most of the nations in the European Union have the VAT– Value Added Tax–in place which taxes tampons and pads. This ugly tax is in place because the EU deemed these and other necessary feminine products as “non-essential, luxury items.” The last time the tax was lowered was in 2000, from 17.5 percent down to five percent, and because of EU rules there has been no fight to eliminate the tax until now. Many viral petitions and campaigns have launched to try to change the minds of those in charge. A major player in petitioning the UK and EU parliaments on this issue is Laura Coryton. Her argument states that “(menstruation products) are essential because without them, those who menstruate would have no way of pursuing a normal, flexible, public or private life and would be at risk of jeopardizing their health. It’s something that happens to you biologically, that you have no choice over and it’s unfair that the
This is a good time to bring up gender equality rights everywhere and how unfortunate the situation is globally. Women shape and run governments, businesses and trade, and yet there are places where equal rights amendments are not in practice and unfair and levied taxes are in place. Sadly, there are even countries where domestic violence against women is not even considered a crime. Gender equality especially has been tricky to establish since the beginning of time, mostly because of set gender roles. An example of this happened in Oregon this November when the Equal Rights Amendment was not passed. Since this amendment was brought up in 1923, it has not gained enough support to become an amendment. At least some of the “no” votes come from those who See DI RAFFAELE | page 8
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ea to Yoga in the Quad. During the looming dead and finals weeks we often forget that a little stretching can go a long way. Nay to homophobic, ignorant, insulting street preachers coming to campus last week. Yea to the Oregon State University community for meeting the illogical tirades with an interfaith, multi-club event to create intelligent dialogue and free hugs. Yea to Beaver baseball heading down to Texas to play in the regional playoffs. Take us out the ballgame indeed. Nay to Goss Stadium being snubbed as a regional game location, not cool. Yea to the men’s soccer team and their outstanding achievements. May they continue to reach their goals. Yea to the gorgeous sunshine we’ve been experiencing. It’s nice to not have to worry about rain boots or jackets nowadays. Nay to the gorgeous sunshine — we know that this is a side effect of global climate change, and with the very low snowfall this winter, having this kind of heat is not great. Yea to OSU setting a world record for most Native American flutes being played in one place at the same time. Yea to hearing the flutes from the fourth floor of the Student Experience Center, along with any other SEC plaza events that take place. That’s right, we are always watching. Nay to being somewhat stuck on the fourth floor during production and not necessarily able to attend such events. Yea the Associated Students of Oregon State University fighting for the OSU Solar Vehicle Team. We are proud of ASOSU for championing this cause. Yea to Nick Houtman, the editor of Terra magazine paying us a visit this week and talking shop about editing and whatnot. Makes us feel fuzzy inside. Nay to allergies. Nay to the sudden, fervent panic that comes when you realize it’s week nine. Yea to having the mental agility of a cat and landing on your feet when it comes to projects and such. Yea to the Student Sustainability Initiative for sending Orange Media reusable aquamarine water bottles and mouse pads as a belated move-in gift. Aw shucks, guys. Nay to feminine products — ahem, tampons, pads — being actively taxed throughout the modern world. This is not what we expect of a society in 2015. Yea to Dam Jam coming this Saturday — we’re excited to relive the music of our teens. Nay to having to pay five bucks for something we technically already paid for through student fees — gosh darn it, don’t charge us for nostalgia. That’s George Lucas’ job. Yea to having one last party before finals attack. Keep on singing, Corvallis.
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ear Dr. Ethics, I e n j oy studying philosophy. I like learning about different ideas and challenging my assumptions. But I’m trying to decide my major and I’m worried philosophy is too abstract. There are so many problems in the world and I want to make a difference and help others. Can I do this with philosophy? How do I balance my person interests and obligations to others? —Activist at Heart Dear Activist at Heart, When I was an undergraduate, I decided to major in philosophy because I believed that ideas matter. As I wrote in my Jan. 15 column, philosophers who challenge the status quo of the world — not just through their writing but also through their actions— were — and continue to be — my superheroes. A popular misconception about philosophy is that it is abstract and detached from “real world” problems. Karl Jaspers, an influential existentialist who began his career as a psychiatrist, sought out practical, vocational classes like law and medicine because he believed studying philosophy would be “foolish.” However, after working as a psychiatrist, he changed his mind and become a philosopher. As he writes in an essay describing this transition, “philosophy grew in me through my finding myself in the midst of life itself. Philosophical thought is practical activity, although a unique kind of activity.” Practicing ethical philosophy can help you acquire skills to identify the values assumed within everyday decisions, understand the ethical issues you confront your daily life and appreciate the consequences of your actions on others. In addition to learning how to interrogate the kinds of actions that are ethically required, permitted or prohibited, you will also discover why and how such judgments are made. You will not just study what the right thing to do is, but will be empowered to determine it for yourself and to do it. In other words, you don’t have to choose between your love for philosophy and your obligation to respond to injustice. There are many philosophers who share your sense of obligation to “make a difference and help others.” You’ll find a whole community of us here at Oregon State. There are many opportunities for students like you to participate in engaged philosophy projects. In my April 30th column, I described the activities of my colleagues in environmental philosophy. Additionally, the Annares Project, founded by OSU philosophers Tony Vogt and Joseph Orosco, is a forum for discussions and initiatives that “promote a future free of domination, exploitation, oppression, war and empire.” Becoming a student researcher with the Phronesis Lab for experiments in engaged ethics is another way you can use philosophical skills to promote social justice. For example, philosophy students can be See Jenkins | page 8
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Breaking barriers: Iranian immigrant graduates top of her class, wins full scholarship By Mark Baker
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EUGENE- Elmira — You say El-MYruh, she says El-mere-UH. Let’s call the whole thing … a phenomenal success story. Because that’s precisely what it is. Before telling it, though, let’s go back to the fall of 2005, when 8-year-old Elmira (remember, that’s pronounced El-mere-UH) Louie had just moved with her family from Eugene to Veneta and was starting third grade at Veneta Elementary School. Why were some of those kids wearing purple-and-gold T-shirts with her name on them? “I just thought it was weird that there were some kids with (Elmira) on their shirts,” says Louie, now eight days away from graduating tops in her class at Elmira High School. “It just kind of creeped me out.” A decade later, the purple and gold of the Elmira Falcons is a daily reality for Louie, and everyone knows plenty about the 17-year-old girl who was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1997 and emigrated to the United States with her parents, Reza and Elaheh Louie, in 2003. Not only has Louie, an only child who began first grade in Eugene not knowing a single word of English, finished No. 1 in her class all four years at Elmira High, she also has earned a full-ride academic scholarship to the University of Oregon.
“It’s valued at well over $100,000,” Roger Thompson, the UO’s vice president for enrollment management, told an auditorium full of about 100 of her fellow Advanced Placement classmates on Wednesday. “As my middle school daughter likes to say, it is the ‘Big Shaboozy.’ It pays for everything.” Louie is one of six Oregon high school seniors selected by the UO to receive a Stamps Leadership Scholarship. This is the third of four years that the UO will be awarding scholarships from the Atlanta-based Stamps Family Charitable Foundation. The UO is one of about 40 universities and colleges in the country now awarding the scholarships, Thompson said. The foundation is named for E. Roe Stamps IV and his wife, Penny Stamps, a wealthy South Florida couple who started the scholarships at their alma maters, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan, respectively, in 2006. Roe Stamps is co-founder of the Boston-based private investment firm Summit Partners, and Penny Stamps is an interior designer, according to the foundation’s website. Stamps scholars receive tuition, room and board for four years of undergraduate study, plus $12,000 in “enrichment funds to be used to study abroad, for unpaid internships or other experiences.” The total award is about $110,000.
At the UO, recipients are also automatically granted admission to the university’s prestigious Robert D. Clark Honors College. Louie was one of 240 Oregon high school seniors who applied last fall, and one of 18 semifinalists invited to a Jan. 30 dinner at the UO’s Ford Alumni Center. She and the others were interviewed the following day by a five-member panel that included Thompson; Robin Holmes, vice president of student life; and the deans of three schools (Terry Hunt, Clark Honors College; Andrew Marcus, Arts and Sciences; and Julie Newton, School of Journalism and Communication). “And Elmira, I must say, your interview was one of the most enjoyable experiences of our Saturday,” Thompson told Elmira High students and staff attending Louie’s signing of admission papers on Wednesday. Choosing five recipients from the 18 “incredible” semifinalists was difficult, Thompson said before Wednesday’s event. “She just impressed us,” he said of Louie. “So, in the end, it wasn’t a hard decision.” The UO decided to use the model of high school athletes signing full-ride scholarships, complete with lots of green and yellow, an appearance by the Duck mascot, and all the other hoopla, for the Stamps scholarships, because “we want to do something to recognize these
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The laws, taxes and regulations should reflect the current attitudes and views in society, just as now gay marriage is being discussed by the believe women should still only be homemakers Supreme Court to become legal after years of fighting and social acceptance. and mothers. A seemingly insignificant tax on a large scale The tampon taxes in different parts of the world are an awkward way to get into this dis- can bring up a lot to say about equality. It is a cussion of gender equality, but this conversation struggle that will be tied to us until we can break can’t just fade away because it can get uncom- through it by continuing to be proactive in the world we live in and not accepting the taxation fortable or make people angry. Equality will always be a battle to fight; no time of the human body. t soon will we be living in John Lennon’s world Brooklyn Di Raffaele is a senior in English. The opinions expressed in where everyone is “living life in peace.” Di Raffaele’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily It’s disappointing to see legislation and taxa- Barometer staff. Di Raffaele can be reached at forum@dailybarometer. com. tion not evolving as quickly as society does.
kids,” Thompson said. “They should be as recognized as athletes.” In addition to having a minimum cumulative 3.85 GPA and minimum 1240 combined math and critical reading SAT score or 28 ACT composite score, applicants needed to demonstrate “leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service and innovation.” Louie’s list of community service and other accomplishments couldn’t help but impress the panel of interviewers, Thompson said. She has served in student government; been co-editor of the school’s monthly news magazine, “The Falconer”; been named Distinguished Future First Citizen by the Fern Ridge School District in her sophomore year and Distinguished Community Builder by the school district her junior year; served as student adviser for four years to theVeneta Parks Board; been a student leader in the high school’s Tolerance and Diversity Group, statistician for the wrestling team and president of Key Club International. She’s also an avid artist and has worked on hunger issues for Lane County. Oh, and she took four years of Spanish, so now the girl who couldn’t speak a word of English is fluent in three languages — English, Spanish and her native Farsi. She will be class valedictorian at Elmira High’s graduation ceremony on
June 5. “It’s a great opportunity for her,” said her father, Reza Louie, who runs an adult foster home in Eugene with his wife. “She tried her best to get a scholarship. We wanted to help her, but it was all her. She did everything by herself.” Reza Louie said the name “Elmira” is fairly common in Iran. It means “princess” or “king’s daughter,” he said. Elmira Louie is thrilled that her parents won’t have to worry about paying for her college education, especially since she knows they could not afford it. “My parents have gone through so much,” she said. “I’m just so glad I can help them.” Her goal now? To become a doctor. She plans to major in human physiology at the UO and then attend medical school at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. She credits many for contributing to her success, but the one person Louie wanted to thank more than anyone else is a woman named Belen Sugui. She wanted to invite Sugui to Wednesday’s event but was unable to locate her. Sugui was an English Language Learners, or ELL, teacher at Westmoreland and Cesar Chavez elementary schools in Eugene when Louie was in the first and second grade.
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Applied Ethics. Take a class in ethical or political philosophy, volunteer to join an engaged philosophy members of the Phronesis instructional team initiative, or stop by a professor’s office hours that organizes a “Peace and Social Justice” to start making a difference today. Peace & Virtue, course for high school students in the College Dr. Ethics Hill Alternative Education program. Send your questions to forum@dailybaIn fact, this week, I’m presenting at philosophy conference in Philadelphia on rometer.com or use the hashtag #askdrethics the panel “Promoting Social Justice with on Twitter. t Engaged Philosophy” with my colleague Dr. Sharyn Clough; Sione Filimoehala, an OSU Dr. Stephanie Jenkins is an assistant professor in the School of HisPhilosophy, and Religion and co-director of the Phronesis Lab for Philosophy major; Tenagne Downes, a College tory, Engaged Ethics. The opinions expressed in Jenkins’s columns do not Hill alumnus and community volunteer; and necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Jenkins can Julio Orozco, an OSU graduate student in be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
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True Beaver-Believer Package Full-Page Ad Free Spot Color ($60 value) Free Map Listing
A special Graduation Day issue of the Daily Barometer
Orange Package 1/2 Page Ad (6x8) Free Map Listing $25 Spot Color
Published Saturday, June 13, 2015
Black Package 1/4 Page Ad (3x8) Free Map Listing No Spot Color
Advertising Deadline Wednesday June 3
Rates Local .................$8.50/inch University ..........$8.25/inch Regional ...........$10.75/inch your current earned discount rate applies!
Over 17,000 osu graduates friends and family are on their way to campus
(10,000 copies distributed)
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