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Incoming OSU students are faced with a number of challenges: moving to a new environment, meeting new people and starting a new chapter in their lives. START, an OSU program offered through 13 summer sessions, recognizes these challenges and aims to help students create a sense of community.

Leslee Mayers, the assistant director at START, ensures every student will find his or her place at OSU. “We’re helping students begin their transition to OSU by building a sense of belongingness,” Mayers said.

One way this is done is by grouping students together if they live in the same dorm.

“It allows the students to meet their neighbors and recognize faces,” Mayers said.

START coordinators Becca Prydon and Sean Wallstrom’s main job is to help coordinate the program and train START leaders. They enjoy getting the new students to interact and open up.

Wallstrom noticed that opening up was among the biggest challenges new students faced.

“We give the introverted students the nudge to meet new people,” Wallstrom said.

“My favorite part is ‘Mingling.’ ” Prydon said. “Going up to students, starting conversations and creating a rapport to warm them up.”

Prydon empathizes with the new students. Growing up in a small town, Prydon didn’t know if she wanted to do START her freshman year. After all, this is a program that has upwards of 425 to 450 students each year.

“I came from a school with 66 graduates,” Prydon recalled. “I’m from Southern California and I didn’t know anyone. I was terrified!”

She soon realized that START helps students make new friends. Today, she cherishes the experience.

“Being a part of START inspired me to get involved,” Prydon said.

Prydon wanted to help the new students with their transition. But

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didn’t want to miss out on. Thanks to the friendly student staff, meeting new people wasn’t that hard. Nicole Vandewettering received information she otherwise wouldn’t get, such as viewing her dorm room and meeting with her advisor.

“I met with my advisor for the first time,” Nicole Vandewettering said.

“She told me about U-Engage for new students who want to explore Corvallis and become more active in the community.”

When her older sister changed her major, Nicole Vandewettering, who wants to major in pre-business, realized the importance of keeping her options open. She took comfort in knowing that her advisor was there to help.

“START is a way to for us to get excited about college,” Nicole Vandewettering said.

Oregon State University’s campus is undergoing construction. Those on campus might have to take detours around the construction located on Jefferson Way near the Memorial Union.

The campus is undergoing several changes, including the renovation of a few buildings and the construction of completely new structures. In all, there are more than four major construction projects, according to Oregon State’s Campus Planning and Development resources.

Austin Hall is among the list of new buildings springing up on campus. It will be located behind the Women’s Building.

As the new business building, Austin Hall will include 10 classrooms, one large auditorium, team rooms, offices and a cafe.

Construction began in April 2013.

The building is expected to be complete in fall 2014.

Work has also begun on the Student Experience Center, which will be the home of several OSU student organizations. It will be located in the previous metered parking lot next to the Memorial Union East Wing. The OSU website hosts virtual images of the expected project and lists what amenities will be included in this new building.

The OSU Beaver Store is another major change to campus. The new Beaver Store, located next to the parking garage and Gill Coliseum, will open in August.

The Oregon State Beaver Store website states that this new building is expected to increase profit and

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Incoming freshmen Clare Amsberry (left) and her mother Carol (right) are solving a puzzle at START Recreation Night at Dixon Rec Center. Clare plans to major in pre-nursing. helping doesn’t mean providing all the answers.

“When they come to us with questions, we help them see they have the answers and the power to make their own decisions,” Prydon said.

With the multitude of options OSU offers academically and recreationally, Mari Vandewettering, who came with her daughter, Nicole Vandewettering, was floored by all the decisions the students would have to make.

“There are so many options,” Mari Vandewettering said. “There’s so much to do. How do the students get apprised here?”

She was appreciative of the assistance provided by the START leaders and coordinators.

“There were a lot of questions and they had all the answers,” Mari Vandewettering said. “It gave us a peace of mind. They have everything covered.”

A peace of mind is exactly what

Nicole Vandewettering received after attending the two-day START program.

“I think I would be more nervous if I didn’t register for classes, see my room and meet advisers,” Nicole Vandewettering said. “It’s a little nerve wracking to come in as a freshman.”

Nicole Vandewettering’s mom reminisces about the time her first daughter attended START, but did it by herself. This time around, she looked forward to doing it with Nicole.

“We became familiar with the campus,” Mari Vandewettering said. “We became familiar with the campus and saw places we haven’t seen before.”

One of the places the Vandewetterings enjoyed was the MU lounge, which Mari Vandewettering affectionately described as “Hogwortsian.”

“It’s a beautiful campus,” Mari Vandewettering added.

START was an experience they

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Cascades campus expands to 4-year university The expansion is expected to meet the greater demands of higher education in the area

“There is a definite need for a higher education presence here.”

Governor Kitzhaber’s 40-40-20 goal of 40 percent of Oregonians obtaining a bachelor’s degree or higher by 2025 will require a growth in enrollment

By Emma-Kate Schaake The Daily Barometer that may exceed the ability of existing Oregon State Cascades campus is on schools in the OUS. The expansion of schedule to become a four-year univer- OSU Cascades campus as a four-year university can potensity by 2015, fulfilltially support students ing the hopes of the in a new capacity. The Bend community.

It has been a 30-year expansion hinges on OSU Cascades was founded in vision, a grassroots a $16 million approval from the Oregon 2001 through widemovement to bring a Legislature. spread support from The community the community and four-year university support has been an the Oregon legislato Central Oregon integral part of the ture. It is the first and expansion, especially only branch camin the latest developpus of the Oregon Christine Coffin University System, Director of communications and outreach for ments for acquiring real estate for all necand the establishOSU Cascades essary classroom and ment of a four-year dorm buildings. university will bring immense opporRecently a team of students, tunity for students in the area.

“This is the largest metropolitan area alumni and Bend community memin Oregon without a four-year univer- bers formed the Campus Expansion sity,” said Christine Coffin, the director Advisory Committee (CEAC) to foster of communications and outreach for support and cooperation between the university and the greater Bend area.

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“CEAC are the eyes and ears in the community to help us understand what the community is really looking for,” Coffin said.

In an effort to further the support of this expansion, OSU cascades launched the “4 campaign.” The platform promotes the benefits of a four-year university by highlighting “4 education, 4 prosperity, 4 partnerships and 4 culture.” In addition to the platform, a “4 ambassadors” program has also been launched. Businesses in Bend and in surrounding towns sport “4 Central Oregon” stickers in their store fronts, and pass out pins to customers.

“The community has been incredibly supportive and very generous,” said Coffin. “It has been a 30-year vision, a grassroots movement to bring a fouryear university to central Oregon.”

Bend is a growing tourist destination for year-round outdoor enthusiasts, offering many activities that are attractive to prospective students. Outdoor adventurers can enjoy everything from hiking and kayaking in the summer to world class skiing in the winter. OSU Cascades offers club sports teams for students, including Alpine and Nordic See Cascades | page 3

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Oregon State University’s tunnels have been somewhat of a mystery. They are known for everything from haunted stories to eco-friendly ways of distributing steam and electricity. The tunnels that snake underneath OSU have been the topic of fascination for students for several years.

The OSU tunnels distribute steam which has heated and cooled campus since 1923. They are used primarily for regulating temperature in buildings, maintaining a comfortable temperature for animals and the growing of plants in greenhouses.

In 2005, because of the 50-year-old boilers and expected growth of campus, OSU recognized a need to replace the “heat plant.” The heat plant was replaced in 2006 by the Energy Center.

The Energy Center is equipped with English boilers, which burn natural gas, No. 2 diesel and biodiesel fuels, producing 82,500 pounds of saturated steam per hour at 200psi and 388 F. The tunnels themselves are a dangerous place because of intense pressure in the steam pipes and other precarious conditions. Workers are not allowed to be by themselves while conducting mainte-

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ous attitude behind breaking into these tunnels have fueled many residents’ trespassings.

Entering the tunnels is forbidden and can result in a student conduct hearing.

Majeski addresses the safety concerns, which emphasizes the dangerous reality of OSU underground.

“This is not a fun place to be when the lights go out,” Majeski said. “When they go out you’re looking for that space to get out.”

Throughout the years, some students have nonetheless entered the tunnels.

“We’ve had a number of entries, and we find evidence of beer bottles … and of course the damaged lock or latch,” Majeski said. “We would really discourage people from trying that [breaking into the tunnel] because 4,160 is the lowest voltage you’re going to find [in the tunnels] … and those kind of voltages don’t take prisoners. You get one shot and that’s the end. There’s no way you’re going to survive something like that.”

The tunnels were built for the accommodation of the students.

“We realize our students are our primary customer here and try to take steps to make their four years here or longer ... really successful and enjoyable,” Majeski said.

This mentality initiated the idea of the Energy Center. It also fueled the workers with a desire to make campus more eco-friendly.

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Above: This is one of the tunnels under the Oregon State campus. Some of the tunnels are more than a hundred years old.

Below: Jason Lundy, pipe and steam fitter and welder (left), and Les Walton, energy operations supervisor (right), exit the tunnel.

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by Majeski that they are understaffed, he brags about the solid crew they do have: Jason Lundy as a pipe and steam fitter and welder, Devin Vian as a cogeneration engineer and Walton as energy operations supervisor.

According to Majeski, Walton holds everything together.

“Les is like Scotty on the Enterprise,” Majeski said.

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nance or other operations in the tunnels. For safety purposes, there is a strict policy that enforces employees to carry two sets of keys while in the tunnels.

There used to be certain areas where conductors were exposed. Cages were constructed to protect workers from these exposed conductors. Not all exposed conductors have been caged.

“If you were to brush against them or get in a certain range of them, you could easily be electrocuted,” said Joe Majeski, maintenance manager at the Energy Center.

“Scary” stories are the allure of the tunnels for students.

One such story crew members recalled that bones were stored underneath Waldo Hall in a 25-foot-long tunnel.

“There’s always been talk that if the doors were left open they’d get out,” said Les Walton, energy operations supervisor.

Walton has been part of this operation for 20 years and has worked his way from graveyard operator to energy operations supervisor, assisting the new developments along the way.

Even with the safety precautions, the tunnels are not to be taken lightly. Workers are retrained periodically on safety procedures and dangerous hot spots. But the creaky reverberations and eerie echo of the tunnels have sparked the attention of curious students, according to Majeski.

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Amidst their festive decorations, the dining halls on campus also offer a variety of options, including those for people on gluten-free diets.

If you’re gluten-free and hungry, there are many options on campus that can satisfy your cravings.

Clubhouse De l i in Marketplace West offers a variety of gluten-free sub sandwiches, a popular choice for those who are accustomed to a Subway menu. Another option in Marketplace West is Tomassito’s Italian Café, which offers gluten-free pizza.

Cascadia Market in the International Living-Learning Center also has several gluten-

free snacks including chocolatecovered pretzels, fruit snacks and granola bars supplied by companies such as Larabar, Oskri and Blue Diamond.

Gluten-free options were introduced onto campus in the 2008-2009 school year.

“Gluten-free options have improved significantly in taste and quality,” said Tara Sanders, registered dietitian for University Housing and Dining Services.

Until recently, the special diet foods in Oregon State University dining halls were supplied by Blue Monkey, a small glutenfree bakery formerly located in downtown Corvallis. Now, large companies such as Franz and Udi’s carry gluten-free versions of their most popular items, such as rolls, bagels, loaves of bread and an assortment of desserts.

UHDS accommodations certain restrictions on their dining

hall menus. Sanders often works one-on-one with residents who have special dietary needs.

“One student really liked the salad bar, but he was allergic to dairy, gluten and soybeans,” Sanders explained, “so we set up a salad bar that set those foods in one place, separate from the other salad foods.”

Though dietary restrictions related to fad diets are not recognized by UHDS, they do work to accommodate those with food-related diseases.

Going gluten-free has recently become a popular dietary food trend. Eliminating gluten from the diet has become the go-to prescription for many mysteriously upset stomachs and unhappy digestive systems.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 2 million people in the United States are intolerant to gluten, an ailment

known as celiac disease. NIDDK defines this digestive disorder as a result of damage in the small intestine, making it difficult for the body to absorb gluten in food. Gluten — a protein in wheat, rye and barley — is found in many pantry items and most baked goods.

This dietary exclusion can make eating out and planning meals more burden than fun.

Campus residents have the added challenge of fitting this extra concern into busy student schedules.

Taylor Howard, a junior at OSU studying graphic design, has taken advantage of some of OSU’s gluten-free offerings.

“The little market store in the MU has gluten-free bars that have nuts, chocolate, peanut butter and other options. They are pretty tasty and make for a good snack,” she said.

Though this on-campus convenience store is not a part of

UHDS, it does demonstrate the university’s consideration of those with celiac disease.

The gluten-free options provided by UHDS are also priced similarly to conventional foods.

“We don’t price gluten-free items higher because we want to serve people well,” Sanders said.

This prevents cost from being an additional factor for those who need to be gluten-free.

However, Sanders makes a distinction between those who are simply limiting their gluten and those who are allergic to this particular protein.

“We do our best, but we are not 100 percent safe because of our environment,” she said. In order for a food environment to be considered “safe” for those with serious gluten allergies, there can’t be any gluten molecules present in the facility.

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International students in INTO’s General English Program share their impressions, experiences at OSU

Strangers in Corvallis In my country, it would be considered impolite to approach people whom we do not know. So when I arrived in Corvallis, I was surprised by the way people so easily spoke to strangers.

When we are in elementary school, we are taught to be suspicious of strangers who talk to us. Perhaps it is also the reason why we do not try to talk with strangers here. In Corvallis, I hear people – on the street in a bar or cafĂŠ – ask each other “What’s your Daisuke Kuzuhara name, by the way?â€? As an outside observer, I would have thought two people engaged in conversation must already be friends. But I learned that many of them were getting to know each other for the first time.

Now I sometimes try to talk with strangers because it is interesting to know more about someone who was totally unknown to me before. It is hard for me to have a conversation in English, but I want to be a “good stranger� for American people. — Daisuke Kuzuhara (Japan)

Japan in Corvallis When I came to Corvallis, I was very surprised at the Japanese influence. I saw Japanese cars in every parking lot and Japanese appliances in many homes.

I’ve even seen Japanese-style yards with Japanese plants and carp. There are few Japanese residents here but the culture is very much alive. — Tetsu Funamoto (Japan)

Peace in Corvallis My first impression of Corvallis was PEACE. My hometown is Daegu, with a population of 2.5 million, so it is always crowded.

But Corvallis is a very calm city. I didn’t find any traffic jams or tall buildings. I like its natural environment, the fresh air, green grass and trees. I can also see deer everyday near my apartment. It has been an extraordinary experience.

Oregonians seem to smile a lot, and they are very kind. At home, if someone smiles, we think he is not right in the head. Here, I can cross the street anytime, and drivers wait. I have wondered sometimes if ‘busy’ is even part of the vocabulary here.

Sometimes I feel that I could never adapt Eunju Jung to this calm life. But it looks very peaceful.

People enjoy music and sports. They seem to enjoy life. Here, even older people attend sporting events. In my country, it’s only for the young.

When I go back to my country, I‘ll miss the fresh air and smiling people. — Eunju Jung (South Korea)

Large Campus & Tetsu Funamoto Chubby Squirrels My college in South Korea is not very large.

It’s a private school in Seoul. There are no parks, grass or trees. So I was startled by how big the OSU campus was. After I became used to the size of the campus, I began to appreciate its natural beauty – and the fat gray squirrels.

I never imagined I would find cute, chubby squirrels running across campus. I Byul Jung find it hilarious. You can see many squirrels Values with your own two eyes in this school. I am I came here to study English, but I learned so much more. I going to miss these things after I go back to Freestyle my country. I am sure that everybody who comes to OSU must matured. I’m 25 now and had not traveled much even within When I came to Corvallis, the weather was fall in love with it.

South Korea. Here, I learned about acceptso hot and many people were wearing very ing other people who have different values. — Byul Jung (South Korea) few clothes. I didn’t know where to put my When I was in South Korea, I didn’t have eyes. If you were to wear so few clothing in much chance to experience other cultures OSU Library Korea, everyone would look at you strangely. or people with different values. When I I was deeply impressed with the OSU — Jinwoo Park (South Korea) first arrived at the International Learning library when I first came to OSU. Imagine Center at OSU, I couldn’t understand other a library open 24 hours a day and even on True Oregonian countries because I had only ever known the weekends. I’ve been surprised to find In Japan, we usually my own culture. After I became acquainted students working together in groups late Jinwoo Park use an umbrella when with other cultures, I started to see many into the evening. That is quite different it rains, so I brought interesting things and wanted to have more from my country, where we study by ourone when I came conversations. Our culture is very different selves and need to keep quiet so as not to Corvallis – known for being a wet climate. But Hanjun Kim from students in the Middle East. But they interrupt others. Sometimes discussion or I’ve never used it, because I soon noticed that are my friends now. I can say something, brainstorming is quite useful to form an few Americans seem to carry umbrellas when and if it’s wrong, they correct the mistake. innovative idea. Working with friends keeps it rains. One day, I saw a man walking in the And we remain friends. us from being bored or sleepy, so the OSU Miwako Funamoto rain, and he shouted, “This is an Oregonian!� — Hanjun Kim (South Korea) library is a wonderful place for students to I was impressed by that guy, so I decided to learn. I like the atmosphere, and I’m very not use an umbrella in the future in order to proud of studying there! be a true Oregonian. — Miwako Funamoto (Japan) Tomoki Yoshida — Tomoki Yoshida (Japan)

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provide a better experience for beaver fans. A live webcam of the project can be found on the OSU website.

Oregon State students can also expect a few new paved walkways and bike racks on campus, as well as the completed renovation of the Memorial Union East Wing.

The continued renovation and construction on campus is an effort on behalf of Oregon State to keep buildings up to code and to accommodate the expected enrollment increases through the next several years.

this in Eugene. He liked the idea of a jam and he wanted to bring one to Corvallis.

Penuriceri asked himself the question “why not a classy jam in Corvallis?� He talked to one of his fellow jazz buddies, John Crider, who plays piano in the Jam, and they both went forward to start the Sunday Jam. Then the two went to Cloud Davidson, the owner of Cloud & Kelly’s Public House and the Jam was born in April 2013.

Penuriceri loves bringing a diverse group of people together to play music and to make musical conversations. There is a mix of generations that play in the Sunday Jams and Penuriceri can’t

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Directors are looking to expand by conducting space analyses to utilize the resources already available in Bend. Until now, OSU Cascades shared a campus with Central Oregon Community College, a partner institution through which a “2+2� degree program is offered. “What’s underway right now is a real estate analysis to see if there are any buildings in this area that can be renovated in an economically feasible way,� said Coffin. “A lot of the infrastructure does not need to be created, because it’s already here. We like the idea of sustainability in lots of ways.�

The connection with the OSU main campus has also aided development, lending credibility to OSU Cascades.

The accredited OSU faculty and research are key elements for the appeal for prospective students and parents. The small campus also allows for smaller class sizes and mentoring relationships with professors. “Oregon State University has

an amazing reputation, so we are very proud to be a part of that and to be able to offer same and similar degree programs,� said Coffin.

The campus currently offers 17 undergraduate majors and 13 minors, as well as three different graduate degree programs. As of fall 2012, 1,039 students were enrolled, numbers that have increased by over 50 percent during the past five years. Currently, the most popular degree programs are in the areas of human development and family sciences, and business administration.

The fastest growing enrollments are in energy systems engineering and exercise and sports science.

The 12th commencement was held on Sunday, June 16, in which 241 students graduated. Previously, degrees were offered in partnership with other institutions, but this year was the first year that all graduates received full Oregon State degrees. Since its founding in 2001, 2,100 degrees have been awarded, a number that will grow geometrically with the coming expansion.

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get enough of it. There are the OSU students, Corvallis Community members and middle school students who play at the session.

Davidson said that the Sunday Jam follows the traditional aspects of an Irish pub.

With the Jazz Jam the musicians come in an open format and just play for the people inside, just like in Ireland. “Jazz isn’t typically the genre of Irish pub music, but the idea of an open musical format is an integral part of the culture: sharing of time and music,� Davidson said.

The idea of the Sunday Jam is to introduce people to non-commercial music.

Penuriceri wanted to create a space “where players can take off and have a lot of fun ‌ building cultural commu-

nity and being a part of the music.�

The whole night felt like you were sitting in on a group of musicians playing for themselves, not for an audience. The music was soulful, authentic and melted together beautifully. The night concluded with a true jam, where Penuriceri started with a few rhymes and the rest of the band started playing along with him.

Cloud and Kelly’s Public House is a great local place to experience good food, a little bit of Ireland and all sorts of live music. What is great about this place is the variety of live groups that play, ranging from jazz to folk to rock.

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An emotional Matt Boyd struggles to compose himself shortly after OSU was eliminated from the College World Series on Friday.

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OMAHA, Neb. — Anyone would have been teary-eyed watching the scene.

Warner Ryan Barnes grounded into a fielder’s choice to end the game.

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“I love these guys like brothers,” said sophoMississippi State had just won to advance more Dylan Davis. to the championship series in the College Conforto, and the players who will be World Series. returning for the 2014 season, lost nine brothAs the Bulldogs celebrated their win and ers on Friday: Boyd, Barnes, Tyler Smith, Max their chance for a national title, the other Gordon, Danny Hayes, Joey Matthews, Tony dugout was quiet.

Bryant, Cole Brocker and Taylor Starr.

The only audible sound from the Oregon “Going through the dugState dugout was when a playout, hugging the guys that er yelled out an expletive at you know you’re not going to Going through the the top of his lungs. play with ever again, seeing dugout, hugging the guys start to realize they’re Players sat on the bench.

Minutes went by. Tears guys that you know not going to put the jersey streamed down their tired ever again — that feeling you’re not going to on faces, hidden behind the sun— it’s heartbreaking and you glasses they wore. play with ever again never want to feel it again,” Matt Boyd, who many on ... it’s heartbreaking. Conforto said. the team called the heart and Boyd, Hayes and Smith were soul of the team, took the drafted this year and will conMichael Conforto loss worse than anyone. He tinue playing at the profeshad, as Barnes put it, “singlesional level. The other six handedly won us the game,” two nights earlier seniors ended their baseball careers on Friday.

— a complete-game four-hit shutout in an Sports are a funny thing. Some consider it a elimination game against Indiana. distraction from the real issues in life. For the Boyd was drafted in the 13th round of people who play, it’s a bond between teamthe 2012 MLB Draft. He almost signed with mates who become best friends. It’s dramatic. the Cincinnati Reds. Instead of taking the It’s unpredictable. It’s competition. It’s becompaycheck, he returned to OSU for one more ing the best. year with the goal of winning a national It’s everything. championship.

The OSU players have worn their hearts on He didn’t get his wish. And it happened in their sleeves with every win and every loss the worst way possible, too. The Beavers were this year. one of four teams remaining in the CWS. They Coming so close to reaching the end, to winwere four wins away from their season-long ning a title, was the most painful moment of goal. their baseball careers.

The team was somber in the dugout for a “That’s the worst part,” Conforto said. while. They were sitting, thinking — or trying “That’s why we play. That’s why we come out not to think about what just happened. and practice every day, get up early for mornThen they started hugging each other. More ing weights. It’s really frustrating when you do tears came. Countless people came up to Boyd that for a whole year, do that for your whole — their inspiration. The seniors embraced. life looking for a championship, and come Everyone embraced. up short.”

Baseball teams have a special bond unlike This team looked like one destined for a any other sport. They play more games than championship. From the minute they lost any other sport. They are on the road together in Baton Rouge, La., in regionals one year for weeks at a time. In college, their school- ago, they said they would be in Omaha in work is often done more on the road than it 2013. They said they would win a national is at home. championship.

“We spend every minute of every day They showed their resiliency by losing backtogether,” said sophomore Michael Conforto. to-back games only once all year.

“It’s a brotherhood.”

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playing for national championship After staving off elimination twice in Omaha, OSU fell to Mississippi State to end an almost-storybook season

The Beavers responded with their only run of the game in the sixth inning, when Andy Peterson drove in Max Gordon from second base with a single up the middle.

Oregon State threatened once again with runners on first and second base in the seventh

By Andrew Kilstrom inning, but Ryan Barnes grounded into a quesThe Daily Barometer OMAHA, Neb. — After winning consecutive tionable double play. Barnes appeared safe on games to keep their season alive, the Beavers replay, but Keyes was called for runner’s interferfailed to continue do so again on Friday, falling ence at second base.

Had Barnes been ruled safe 4-1 to Mississippi State, elimiit would have brought up nating the Beavers from the Rodriguez, who went 1-for-2, College World Series.

We’re not going to with two outs and runners on Freshman pitcher Andrew the corners.

Moore had his shortest outing hang our heads.

“I can tell you the guy at first of the season, allowing all four Oregon State base was safe,” Casey said. of the Bulldogs’ (51-18) runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings, University is very proud “I haven’t seen the replay. If was out of the line, he and the Oregon State (52-13) of our baseball team. [Keyes] couldn’t have been out of the offense struggled to score runs line by more than a fraction. It despite recording eight hits.

Pat Casey didn’t affect the play, the guy “We couldn’t get some things made a clean throw to first.” to go for us offensively,” said After an eighth inning where Oregon State head coach Pat Casey. “We weren’t able to move runners offensively and weren’t able to get the stranded a runner on third base, Dylan Davis and Danny Hayes hit back-to-back singles in right situations to happen.”

The Bulldogs controlled the game from the the ninth inning with one out to make things fourth inning on, when they scored the game’s interesting.

Mississippi State made a pitching change, first run on an infield single.

Sophomore left fielder Michael Conforto bringing in right-handed closer Jonathan Holder, saved more potential damage, and seemingly who was attempting to earn his 21st save of the grabbed some momentum, with his second season.

The All-American shut the door on OSU’s outfield assist of the College World Series. He gunned out Mississippi State’s Wes Rea at the comeback hopes, getting Keyes to fly out to left plate after securing the second out of the fourth field and Barnes to ground into a fielder’s choice to end the game and the Beavers’ season. inning on a fly ball in foul territory.

“They gave us some different looks on the “I’ve been talking all year about how good of a defender he is,” Casey said. “I don’t know mound that we didn’t see in the first game,” how many assists he has but it’s a ton. It was an Conforto said. “At least for me, they shook things up and kept things off balance.” inspiration to our team.”

Despite seeing their season come to an end, The Bulldogs snagged a 4-0 lead in the fifth inning off a three-run home run from Hunter the Beavers were still able to appreciate a season in which they won 52 games and made it to the Renfroe with two outs.

The 13th overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft final four teams in the nation.

While there were many tears shed after Oregon drove a 3-1 curveball from Moore over Conforto’s State’s final game of the season, Casey was proud head and the left field fence.

“I got two quick outs and then maybe got a of what his team accomplished this season.

“We’re not going to hang our heads,” Casey little lazy,” Moore said. “They had some good at-bats and got some hits. … Coach called a said. “Oregon State University is very proud of 3-1 curveball and I tried to bury it, but made a our baseball team.” mistake and left it up a little bit.”

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OMAHA, Neb. — When junior Scott Schultz closed out Oregon State’s first win at the College World Series since the program won a national championship in 2007 — an 11-4 win against Louisville to avoid elimination — he was pitching for more than Oregon State.

After Oregon State home games, players exit the locker room to a swarm of people.

Some are greeted by parents, friends or fans.

Scott Schultz has a different type of visitor than his teammates.

Anxiously awaiting his appearance at every home baseball game is Madison, his two-year-old daughter.

“She comes up and gives me a hug when I come out of the locker room,” Schultz said.

“She puts a smile on my face, win or lose.”

Madison — whose last name is Snell, the name of her mother and Schultz’s girlfriend, Allison — was born in 2010, during the fall of Scott’s freshman year.

Scott was 18 years old. Allison was 19.

Allison opted to stay with her daughter in Scott’s hometown of Gig Harbor, Wash., where she could be closer to Madison’s

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Meanwhile, Madison’s father was a full-time student and member of the Oregon State baseball team. The change was new, and wasn’t always easy.

“That first year she changed so much,” Allison said. “I tried to get down there at least once a month, whether it was just me or with Maddy, but I think it was really hard for him to see her change so quickly and not be able to be there for it.”

The difficulty of balancing all of the responsibilities — a college student raising a newborn daughter and playing baseball — showed early in Scott’s career.

He experienced success on the field, finishing 4-1 with a 3.61 earned run average in 52 1/3 innings, but struggled in other areas.

“He was just like a lot of freshmen where you have to be a lot of places at a lot of times, unlike high school where you don’t have that constant accountability,” said Pat Casey, OSU’s head coach. “He had to be reminded a few times how to balance everything. For most people, that’s something you’ve got to learn.”

The following year, Allison and Madison moved into Scott’s Corvallis apartment. Suddenly, both Scott and Allison were going to school in addition to raising their daughter, and Scott was still playing baseball.

The two were forced to grow up faster than the average college student, especially Scott,

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While the three were now farther away from their family in Washington, Scott and Allison made things work.

“It was a lot to try to juggle school, baseball, spending time with Maddy and everything that comes with all those different aspects,” Allison said. “I think he handled it pretty well.

He’s a great dad and I think he grew up pretty quick.”

As the family of three settled into their new lives, Scott became comfortable on the field as well. While he threw less innings than his freshman season, the right-hander found his role with the Beavers, working as the team’s best reliever out of the bullpen.

He racked up a 3-1 record and 2.56 ERA in 45 2/3 innings as a sophomore. He excelled in Pac-12 play, holding opponents to a .122 batting average, culminating in 8 2/3 innings of two-run baseball against No. 3 LSU in OSU’s final game of the season.

As Scott improved as a pitcher, he matured as a man as well.

Casey saw drastic changes after the right-hander’s first year at Oregon State.

“He’s matured a bunch,” Casey said. “He knows how much respect I have for family, and him taking responsibility as a man to make sure [Madison’s] taken care of is great to see.”

That maturity carried over to the present, Scott’s junior year.

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Scott accumulated a 2-1 record and 2.08 ERA in 43 1/3 innings in his 2013 campaign.

Allison and Madison go to every home game, rooting for number 24.

“I think she went to her first baseball game at four months old and I think she’s been to almost every home game since,” Scott said. “She’s starting to learn how to chant and she roots for the Beavers every day. It’s pretty awesome. She’s a great little girl and I love her to death.”

Scott’s love of baseball has rubbed off on Madison, too.

She’s already earned a reputation among the Goss faithful.

“She’s a well-known personality at Goss,” Allison said. “She does all the cheers and chants.

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really get it, but now that she’s older she understands more and loves going to the baseball house, what she calls it.”

At 6-foot-2, 211 pounds, with a fastball in the low-90s, Scott was an attractive prospect for Major League scouts.

The Florida Marlins drafted him with in the 17th round of the 2013 MLB Draft earlier this month.

Financially, raising a daughter can be tough — especially for two college students. Scott hasn’t decided whether or not he will leave for the minor leagues or return for his senior season at Oregon State.

Whatever he chooses, his family will support the decision 100 percent.

“If he decides to go to the Marlins we would be very supportive,” Allison said. “I would

probably stay home until he gets his situation firm and secure and he knows where he’s going to be. But we will definitely be making a lot of trips out if he does decide to go to the Marlins.”

At the moment, Scott and Allison’s lives rotate greatly around baseball and Oregon State. At some point, potentially when both are out of college and financially secure, the two hope to settle down more permanently.

“In the future we hope to get married and all of that kind of stuff down the line,” Allison said. “But right now, it’s all about baseball and I’m OK with that. I’m a baseball girlfriend.”

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These guys started playing baseball at the same time they were learning how to read.

Baseball takes time. It takes dedication. It takes repetition.

It takes endurance.

It means loving the game.

And just like that, it’s gone.

“It’s just sad,” Hayes said.

“This group will never get to play together ever again.”

The seniors had one last moment together in the clubhouse. It was 30 minutes that no one else saw. Thirty minutes no one else can take from them.

“It was tough,” Gordon said.

“We hugged —” He couldn’t finish. The tears started coming down, and as he got choked up with emotion, the words were lost.

The interview ended.

Gordon walked away with his teammates, his brothers.

For the last time.

They showed it again when they won in the ninth inning twice in regionals. When they won back-to-back games following a loss to win Super Regionals and advance to Omaha. When they beat Louisville on Monday and Indiana on Wednesday in elimination games.

“We had it all,” Hayes said.

“We had chemistry. We had talent. When you mix the talent and chemistry that we had, it makes for special things.”

But baseball doesn’t play favorites, and it’s not forgiving.

“Sometimes the game of baseball just doesn’t go your way,” Barnes said.

Tom Hanks’ character in “A League of Their Own” coined the famous phrase, “There’s no crying in baseball.”

I think an exception can be made.

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How long will I it take you? e’re going to college because we want degrees, but too many students don’t receive their diplomas. Sure, the experience is important — but we’re all ultimately here for that piece of paper we can frame on the wall, in whatever our chosen fields are.

Oregon State is classified as a fouryear university, but according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, only 30.7 percent of students graduate within those four years. That’s one out of every three students at OSU. When the time frame is extended to six years, 60.2 percent of Oregon State students graduate — two out of every three students.

Sure, 60 percent of the student population is approximately twice the four-year statistic, but it’s still a disturbingly low number. When you flip the numbers around, it means that almost 40 percent of Oregon State students either take longer than six years to graduate, or don’t graduate at all.

Despite these disappointing statistics, Oregon State is near the top of the list for Oregon university graduation rates. Oregon State is number two — at number one is U of O with a seven percent increase in the sixyear graduation statistic. Oregon State is ahead of the next-highest ranking school, Oregon Institute of Technology, by 20 percent.

The thing is, 60 percent doesn’t even qualify as a passing grade in most classes. If we apply the same standards to these university statistics, then even U of O, the highest ranking Oregon university, doesn’t make the cut.

Why do only 60 percent of Oregon State students graduate within six years? What’s holding us back?

For some of us, it’s the bacc core requirements keeping us from graduating. For others, it’s a scheduling conflict. With certain classes only offered at a certain time for a single term of the year, we have few choices — if we can’t fit it into our schedules, we have to wait until next year to try again.

Then there are the classes that everyone fails the first time around.

If the majority of the students in the class are failing, or are taking the class for the third time, it might be time to take a good, hard look at the syllabus and maybe make some changes. Because sure, classes like these weed out the students who don’t take them, or the topic, seriously — but they also empty out the pockets of the students who do take it seriously, and who keep trying till they get it.

There are more than a few super super seniors out there on campus, and here in the newsroom, who have just one class, or a low-level series of classes, left to take. They’re coasting along on part-time status because they really don’t have any other choice.

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wanted to go to the College World Series when I was 13 years old.

I’d followed the Oregon State baseball team since 1999, when my mom and I first moved to Oregon. Even in Eugene, I watched the Beavers’ baseball team, because Oregon didn’t have one.

The Beavers weren’t talented then.

There were two hundred people at every game. The stadium hadn’t been expanded. It wasn’t a big deal then.

In 2005, when they made the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. — the final destination for college baseball, a chance for a national championship — I wanted to experience the same thing as a player.

Once I eventually stopped playing baseball, I wanted to experience it as a fan of the Beavers.

I never thought I’d go as media.

As the dogpile ensued back on June 10, when the Beavers beat Kansas State, that’s exactly what I was going to be doing.

I finally got my opportunity to go to Omaha, but in a much different capacity than I ever thought.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and one of the best times I’ve had in my life. But instead of bragging about the trip, I’m going to share the moments — in diary fashion — of the 10 days that sports editor Andrew Kilstrom and I experienced in Omaha.

Day One: Thursday, June 13 You don’t realize just how long a 25-hour drive is until you make that drive.When we reached Ontario — the eastern-most point of Oregon — we were a fourth of the way done.

We listened through the 10 mix CDs a couple times. We listened to our laptops until they died. We only

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We made countless Vine videos.

Special thanks to the three people who told us they were enjoyable.

It’s lucky that Andrew and I got along well, or else we might have turned back in Ogden, Utah.

Day Two: Friday, June 14 Nebraska is a flat, desolate place.

We finally arrived in Omaha at 6 p.m. local time.

Exhausted, sleep-deprived and defeated, we came across something unexpected: a severe thunderstorm.

It was nothing like we had ever seen.

Lightning flashes every five seconds.

Rain coming down so hard that we couldn’t see 20 feet in front of us.

Day Three: Saturday, June 15 The first game was exciting and filled with anticipation, but it ended five feet from the outfield fence as Mississippi State right fielder Hunter Renfroe caught Danny Hayes’ potential walk-off home run at the warning track.

It was a wake-up call. This team felt like one that was going to win it all. But they now faced an improbable path to that destiny, having to win four games in a row.

Day Four: Sunday, June 16 The mood of the players, and head coach Pat Casey, was unlike anything we’ve ever witnessed.

After a loss, and being on the brink of elimination, they were all in good spirits.

Happy, smiling and enjoying their time in Omaha.

Day Five: Monday, June 17

It’s strange being a media member at the College World Series. We’re there as long as the team is. When they’re out, we’re out.

It was clear in the fourth inning — when the Beavers were beating Louisville 10-0 — that we were going to be there for two more days.

Day Six: Tuesday, June 18 The Havana Garage. Great place.

Look it up.

Day Seven: Wednesday, June 19 Wednesday was the most special night of the trip, because of Matt Boyd.

His four-hit shutout against Indiana was the best pitching performance I’ve ever seen in person.

A writer from the Omaha WorldHerald, who had covered the College World Series for 31 years, said it’s up there with the best he’s ever seen.

Two more days in Omaha.

Day Eight: Thursday, June 20 There was a lot to be made about who would start on Friday for the Beavers — Andrew Moore or Jace Fry. The uncertainty was concerning, as was the idea of Fry making the start.

But there was always something special about this team, especially when they were playing to keep their season alive.

Day Nine: Friday, June 21 Andrew and I both had thoughts of doubt on the drive to the stadium.

It didn’t feel right.

We hated being right.

Being on the field for the aftermath was the hardest thing I’ve done on this job.

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his past spring term at OSU, rushing to and from your classes, you may have glimpsed several stands and posters promoting healthy eating habits on campus. For example, the “Be Well” program, run through OSU, encourages students to find positive ways to achieve overall wellness through various programs and facilities available on campus. This includes management of stress, academic achievement, creation and energizing oneself. Part of this energizing process involves activities such as eating well and exercising regularly.

I approve. I think that this is a good way to encourage overall health in the student body at students’ leisure.

I disapprove of pamphleteers who hand out “Did You Know” pamphlets about animal slaughter, and vans offering to pay individuals a dollar to watch a four-minute film involving these same concepts. This is done for shock value. Congratulations, Upton Sinclair would be so proud. If you need to pay people to get them to listen to what you have to say, you may want to reevaluate your approach.

I also disapprove of folks who mock individuals who want to improve their overall health — even if this means that they are choosing a meat or dairyfree diet. What I’m saying is this: both sides are going about this the wrong way. Allow me to explain.

To my vegetable-loving readers — I applaud you for having a fantastic amount of self-control and health consciousness in this day and age where such things are not viewed with the importance they once were. If you’re one of the folks out there who eat your veggies day-in and day-out — for any variety of reasons I might add, but primarily out of a love and passion for animals — again, kudos. However, if you’re going to try and convince others to adopt your eating lifestyle, you have to be patient. My first roommate became a vegetarian partway through our freshman year and it wasn’t due to loud posters or “horror houses” set up in the MU Quad — it was thanks to friendship and time.

Here’s the thing: Delving into someone’s personal choices results in backlash. Everyone has had individual experiences that determine what they eat and why. It’s a very sensitive subject. For example, until this past spring term when I took a health and human sciences course, I thought eating vegetables all the time was in the same ballpark as having low self-esteem with one’s body image. I mistakenly associated “health” with “thin” and dismissed the two as one entity. As you can see, this is a complicated subject which needs to be addressed with care.

To my meat-eating readers — I like bacon too. Depending on how much you choose to consume on a daily basis, meat is just fine. I won’t lecture on what a person should and should not consume, instead I’ll talk about acceptance. Just as it is not someone else’s position to tell you what to do with your body, it is not your position to mock their choices. They have a reason why they’re doing what they’re doing — and as long it isn’t hurting others, then they have a right to do it. Instead of playing games like “Let’s find the Vegan” — online or otherwise — ask critical, analytical questions about why that individual has chosen the lifestyle they have. I can guarantee that the resulting conversation will be far more interesting than poking fun at someone’s diet.

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As Oregon State University students leave the city, one might assume that downtown Corvallis would suffer.

But many businesses in Corvallis said they do even better in the summer months, in some cases it is their busiest times of the year.

Nancy Kneisel, owner of the used clothing store Second Glance, said that the store’s busiest times are during the summer.

“When it comes to be August and September everybody wants to have their fall clothing,” she said.

Miranda Coiteux, an employee at Second Glance, says that the summer is the busiest time at the Annex, one of two branches of the main shop.

Kneisel also says some students, particularly the older set, don’t leave during the summer and they shop during their summer break.

Another demographic that helps Second Glance in the summer are the returning Corvallis locals.

“We also have the town kids who have gone away for college that are back in town and can’t hardly wait to check out the stores,” she said.

Around the corner from Second Glance is The Book Bin, another popular downtown business that thrives when the students are away.

Owner Bob Baird said students scare some customers away. The busiest months for The Book Bin are the holiday months, December and November, and then the next in line are August, July and June.

St o re m a n a g e r Jo n Munster was busy going through piles of new books on an early Monday morning. He said people in Corvallis have more time to read during the summer and with that free time they come in to get new books.

Children’s books are the top sellers at The Book Bin. “People come out of their shells when the students are gone,” he said.

Riverfront venue Cloud & Kelly’s Public House thrives mostly on locals during the summer. Cloud Davidson, owner, said that his income is not dependant on students, instead it is more town based.

Davidson said that during the summer there is a different flow of people in his pub. He said that the townies don’t have to compete with any students in the pub and that the locals come out more.

Great Harvest Bread Co. also thrives during the summer. Owner Travis Pindell said the good weather and farmer’s markets bring shoppers to his door.

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In downtown Corvallis, business continues as usual. Customers continue to shop and eat out in local stores and restaurants.

“We tend to fare better in the summer, but that’s mainly because of the farmer’s market season both on Wednesday and Saturday,” he said.

Andre Gatien, a former finance professional turned stay-at-home dad, visits Great Harvest Bread Co. after a swim at the Aquatic Center with his three children.

“We go to ballet at the Corvallis School of Ballet or we are at the Aquatic Center, and then we come down to Great Harvest,” he said.

Brooklyn Di Raffaele, news reporter editor@dailybarometer.com

I’m Genna Reeves-DeArmond, doctoral candidate from OSU. I’m traveling all over the country to conduct my Ph.D research, and I use the Eugene Airport.

I’m studying how visitors to Titanic museums use dress to learn about and personally relate to the history of 100 years ago.

One of the ways people connect with Titanic’s history is through the clothes worn by passengers on the ship, including their social class, life story and experiences aboard the ship. Traveling then took so much planning and now it’s so easy!

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Local pub hosts eclectic Sunday Jazz Jam

By Brooklyn Di Rafaele The Daily Barometer

“Sláinte,” an Irish toast to good health, is the greeting at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House in downtown Corvallis. The pub hosted a Sunday Jazz Jam on June 23, 2013, with local musicians bringing their soul to the “wee bit of Ireland in the Pacific NW.” The pub flies the Irish flag and sports a mounted deer head wearing four-leaf clover beads and a beer hat. The mirrored bar shelves display their selections, set between two televisions featuring seasonal sports. The bar is also equipped with an electronic countdown to St. Patrick’s Day, the pub’s favorite holiday.

The musicians set up on a stage at the far left hand side of the pub. Before the show started, the bassist, pianist and drummer practiced a melody for the easygoing Sunday

crowd. The emcee practiced Martin, a little lady with a voice his scats, unarticulated vocal so smooth and warm it will improvisation, as he adjusted melt the ice in your drink. This the volume on his mic. was only her second time playOnce the music started, the ing at the pub and she says that fun and excitement didn’t stop she’s a rookie, but she looked until the end right at home of the show. on the stage.

All the musiMa r t i n is Jazz isn’t typically cians felt every not only a note they the genre of Irish pub singer, she is played. The also a hypmusic, but the idea pianist swayed notist from behind his Philomath of an open musical electric 88s and she didn’t format is an integral start singing and tapped his foot to until she was part of the culture. the beat. The in her 40s. bassist, freeThe emcee styling and of the night Cloud Davidson plucking his was Ralph Owner of Cloud & Kelly’s Public House strings with Penuriceri, the fervor of a seasoned Charles Mingus. He slides his musician with a wealth of expehands up and down the neck rience and talent. Penuriceri of the bass, while shaking his was on- and off-stage all night head to the beat as his flingers playing his harmonica, introdanced over the fingerboard. ducing all the acts or improvisHe’s been playing the upright ing scats. Penuriceri is the cool bass for 10 years and finished cat that brought the Jam to the his master’s at Oregon State pub. He first saw an event like in math.

The second act was a talentSee CLOUD | page 3 ed singer by the name of Jami

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