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Jeremiah and Isaiah Godby will run through 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties as a continuing promotion for statewide health and exercise initiatives. The run is sponsored through the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.
When he was in high school, Isaiah Godby thought a three-mile run for a cross-country team was pretty long. But on Monday, he and his brother, Jeremiah Godby, embarked on a twomonth journey: the Health Extension Run 2014. They are attempting to run more than 1,600 miles through 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties. It was 76 degrees and sunny in the Memorial Union Quad when the brothers set off Monday morning. Their takeoff was preceded by a few words from faculty of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Roger Rennekamp, the associate dean for outreach and engagement, said the college wants to spread their new slogan. Each county extension office will receive a welcome mat with the phrase “the future of public health is here.” “We truly are the front door to the university in those 36 county extension offices across the state of
Oregon,” Rennekamp said. The brothers grew up in an environment that encouraged their health and wellbeing. Their father, a naturopathic doctor, taught them about medicine, nutrition and exercise throughout their upbringing. Both men chose to study related fields. Isaiah Godby studies fitness and nutrition and Jeremiah Godby studies exercise and sports science. “They can run a marathon for 50 days –– that’s pretty incredible,” Rennekamp said. “It makes us think that if they can do that, we can take a few small steps to improve our own health.” The two brothers have trained for months, increasing their distance over time. “We started running about 15 miles a week,” Isaiah Godby said, “and six months later we were running 60 miles a week.” With temperatures climbing in Oregon, they wanted to make sure they could withstand the heat. “We’ve gotten to work out in saunas, and we went to California and we were training a week there where there wasn’t any shade, just running as many miles as we could,” Isaiah See RUN | page 3
Students spend three weeks in London OSU students experience London as part of new College of Liberal Arts study abroad program
joined up – that and it’s seven OSU credits in London partially supported by the College of Liberal Arts and the office of the Provost. According to Susana V. Rivera-Mills, executive associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts, “students were only responsible for their airfare By McKinley Smith and tuition costs, plus any additional THE SUMMER BAROMETER personal expenses.” Between the double-decker buses, Whitley contrasts the experience to breathtaking vistas from the London the “typical, classroom learning style” Eye, live theatre at the Shakespeare’s Globe Theater and spontaneous on- to the out-and-about exploration of the foot explorations around the city, 14 city the group engages in daily. “We are using London as our textOregon State University students are getting a concentrated dose of life in book,” Whitley wrote in a Facebook message. London. Friday marks the last day of the threeFor Hannah Whitley, a sophomore in sociology, the experiential nature of the week study-abroad pilot program in study abroad was one of the reasons she London for these 14 students in the n
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College of Liberal Arts. “From what I’ve experienced so far, I can already say that this study abroad program has exceeded my expectations,” Breanna Balleby, a senior Honors College student in English and international studies, wrote in an email. “I have learned so much about this magnificent city (and some of the surrounding areas such as StratfordUpon-Avon and Windsor Castle), had a chance to experience big-city life and learned an immense amount from my courses.” Students stay at the Scape East INTO building in southeast London. Students like Balleby and Whitley attend class from 9 a.m. to noon. Rebecca Olson, an associate professor in the English department at OSU, teaches “Shakespeare’s London, Then and Now.” Students read three of Shakespeare’s plays, each one paired with a corresponding outing. For example, students saw “Julius Caesar” performed at the Globe Theater after reading the play. Students will also see “Richard III,” with Richard III played by Martin Freeman, a star of “The Hobbit” films and costar in BBC’s “Sherlock.” “As a Shakespeare scholar, it’s a lot of fun to take students to sites we’re learning about, like Stratford and Windsor,” Olson wrote in an email. “Julius Caesar” was a favorite for students, Olson said. “We were ‘groundlings,’ so (we) stood right in front of the stage and were often in the middle of the action,” Olson said. “It was far more exciting than reading the play out loud in class.” Keith Scribner, an associate professor of English and creative writing, teaches “The London Eye: Self and Spectacle in the City.” Students write about their See LONDON | page 3
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Aiden Hulting, a freshman at St. Pius high school in Albuquerque, N.M., is an example of how KidSpirit at Oregon State University helps children out of their comfort zone to embrace
challenges. Every summer, Hulting travels to Oregon and enrolls in the 4-H extension provided through OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences. As an older student at the summer camp, Hulting registered for the teen leader program in summer 2013. “I’ve learned more responsibility and how to work with kids,” Hulting said. “Once you learn about their lives, you can relate to their lives and you end up bonding with them.” See KIDSPIRIT | page 3
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Euthanized cougar in Portland reawakens regional debate By Devan Schwartz Oregon Public Broadcasting
A decision by state officials to euthanize a cougar in east Portland last week is drawing criticism from some wildlife experts and raising questions on how concerned residents should be. Brooks Fahy is the executive director of Predator Defense, a conservation group based in Eugene. He says Portland residents shouldn’t be too surprised by a cougar sighting. “Cougars have been moving through East Portland and Northwest Portland … it’s nothing new,” Fahy said. But he said killing cougars is nevertheless the default choice for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which sets policy and issues hunting tags. “We have one of the most heavily hunted cougar populations in the American West. We’re killing more cougars in Oregon than during the bounty era,” he said. The cougar was captured in a cedar tree near the 2900 block of N.E. 121st Ave. ODFW spokesman Rick Swart says his agency kills rather than relocates adult cougars that have been urban-
ized, or habituated to humans (which means multiple sighting over multiple days during daylight hours). Fish and Wildlife officials also don’t bring adult cougars to zoos or other facilities because they might create territorial conflicts. Fahy says ODFW is too willing to label cougars as urbanized so they can be killed rather than relocated to the wild. “There’s no evidence to suggest whatsoever that they’re being urbanized,” Fahy said. David Baron is a former public radio reporter and author of a book on cougars called “The Beast in the Garden: The True Story of a Predator’s Deadly Return to Suburban America.” Baron says people’s viewpoints on cougars often very one-sided. They either see cougars as magnificent creatures humans should leave alone because they want to leave humans alone; others see cougars as dangerous creatures that could attack children and pets. “The fact is somewhere in between,” Baron said. “They are magnificent creatures and it’s great that they exist near our cities but they are potentially dangerous and that means taking some reasonable precautions.” Baron says our communities have crept close to historical cougar habi-
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Four years ago, Lindsey Rinehart was a zombie, barely moving from her couch. The former Idaho resident had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for years and took 22 pills a day to manage the pain. That, she says, was before she discovered medical marijuana. “I have my life back,” Rinehart says. “I can hug my kids.” Having moved to Oregon to gain legal access to marijuana, Rinehart is spearheading the state’s first initiative campaign against a moratorium imposed on medical marijuana dispensaries. Clackamas County commissioners unanimously passed the moratorium April 24 after Senate Bill 1531 was signed into law, allowing moratoria with criminal penalties until May 1, 2015. Across Oregon, 146 cities and 26 counties have passed such moratoria, with Portland, Bend and Eugene as notable exceptions. To repeal Clackamas County’s moratorium, Rinehart and her petitioners have to collect at least 9,378 signatures by Aug. 6 to get their question on the ballot for the November election. It is widely expected that at that time voters will also be deciding on Measure 53, a recreational marijuana law. Clackamas County commissioners
are worried about crime, addiction and availability of the drug to minors. Commission Chair John Ludlow says even the marijuana tax revenue proposed by Measure 53 will not make up for the impact to the county. “We’re going to endure a lot of problems with addiction and with enforcement and we will not get our proportional share from the state of Oregon,” Ludlow says. Commissioner Jim Bernard says he wants a permitting process in order to be able to close down irresponsible dispensaries. “If OLCC says ‘yes,’ and our sheriff says ‘no,’ we should be able to deny them,” Bernard says. Rinehart says she has heard the commissioners concerns and included them in the ballot initiative. The petition includes a $250 permit, hours of operation, signage and location requirements for dispensaries. There are four dispensaries that would like to open in Clackamas County. Rinehart is the manager responsible for The 45th Parallel Group at 16631 S.E. 82nd Drive, near Interstate 205 in unincorporated Clackamas County. She says that even though the dispensary never opened — the moratorium was passed a week before they planned to open — would-be patients come by every day asking for medication.
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A Molalla man is dead following a standoff with a Clackamas County SWAT team early Monday morning at a house at 30250 Highway 213. An investigation by the sheriff’s office has been underway to determine if Shane Griffin, 36, a resident of the house had killed himself or was shot by police. The incident started when Clackamas County deputies were called to the house at about 10 p.m., responding to a 911 call of domestic violence. The caller reported physical abuse and the threatened use of firearms. Griffin’s wife fled the scene with the couple’s children and met with deputies outside. A spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office said deputies spent hours negotiating with Shane Griffin making contact multiple times over the phone and by text messages, but that Griffin did not want to cooperate with negotiators. Deputies meanwhile interviewed the victim and determined several domestic violence crimes had occurred including a felony assault, he said. At that point, deputies called in the SWAT team to help apprehend Griffin. According to the sheriff’s office, SWAT members made contact with Griffin just before 2 a.m. and shots were fired moments after they arrived. Medical personnel, who were with the SWAT Team, immediately rendered care to the suspect but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Additional details are not available at this time, as this is an ongoing criminal investigation.Hwy 213 remained closed until 8:30 a.m. Monday from South Vick Rd north to South Barnards Road.
“They don’t want to get high,” Rinehart said. “They want to get out of pain.” At a recent meeting of volunteer petitioners in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, children play with bubbles and everyone eats from a giant bag of Doritos. Bongs, pipes and pro-marijuana T-shirts are everywhere. The gathering is casual, but the adults grow serious and somber as they talk about the impact medical marijuana has had on their lives. Patricia Rodriguez, a marijuana activist who moved from Clackamas County to Portland in part due to issues with access, says she used to go to a methodone clinic down the road from 45th Parallel. Years of surgeries had left her addicted to pain pills and Rodriguez says she served time in prison because in her addiction she would do anything to get more drugs. Now that she is able to use lessaddictive cannabis to control her pain, she says, “Why would I want to break the law?” Nearby, Kori Hess says she is a different person since discovering medical marijuana. The Beaverton resident has lost 345 pounds and overcome an addiction to pain pills. “I wanted to die last summer,” Hess says. This summer, she plans to marry her girlfriend and “have fun.”
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tat, but they’re also coming closer to our communities and it’s partly our fault. “We’ve created, often, very inviting habitat for cougar in our backyards,” Baron said. He says cougars follow deer, their main prey, wherever they go. So when deer are attracted to plants in our home gardens, cougars are often close behind. Baron says this isn’t as dangerous for people with few fatal cougar attacks as for our pets. Baron encourages cats and dogs to be kept inside when cougars are most active: at night, and during the dusk and dawn. He says you might also consider a cougar-proof kennel that includes a roof (since cougars are good jumpers). As far as human safety, he recommends not hiking alone in cougar country. Swart adds that it’s a good idea to cover your trashcans and keep them inside, and not to feed wild animals. Cougar populations have rebounded since the days of bounties, and experts say more brushes with cougars should be expected. This story originally appeared through the EarthFix public media collaboration.
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Antony Castillo, a comedian and actor who often has these type of procannabis gatherings at his house, says he was taking Percocet and Vicodin for a back injury for years after he left the U.S. Navy. He repeats what many others say: That medical marijuana is different from recreational use — it doesn’t get you high and it’s often eaten or applied topically rather than smoked. “I’m a young professional,” Castillo said, “so I can’t be loopy, but I do need the pain relief.” Rinehart says these stories are typical of those she hears. Patients are adults, seniors and even children with cancer, seizures, brain injuries, arthritis and an array of other conditions. There are 4,380 registered medical marijuana users in Clackamas County, the fifth-highest. Statewide, there are nearly 60,000. The majority of cardholders have been diagnosed with severe pain. “The state gives us access to that medicine no matter where we live because we can go to Walgreens no matter where we live,” says Rinehart, who argues that marijuana should not be treated differently than any other medication. “Patients need safe access. Period,” she says. “Patients are why the program exists. Without patients, there is no program.”
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ments of about six miles with 10-minute breaks in between. They’ll start each day together, but they may not stay in step Godby said. To avoid dehydration, they the whole way. “We try to keep an even pace, drink plenty of water and take nutritional supplements and but we’ll probably end up a few electrolyte powder. A support miles apart here and there,� Jeremiah Godby said. vehicle from University Motor The brothers invite members Pool will be following close by of each community they’ll run with water and supplies. through to join them “for as In order to accomplish a long as they want – by foot, 1,675-mile jaunt, they intend bike, or wheelchair,� accordto run an average of 32 miles ing to a list of frequently asked a day. They will run in incre- questions about their journey.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014• 3 They will have at least 20 events at CPHHS extension offices across the state where they will encourage others to make a change in their health, nutrition and exercise routine. “The College of Public Health really cares about our community and really cares about our state and our health in general,â€? Jeremiah Godby said. “I’m really proud to be a part of it.â€? Jodie Davaz, news reporter editor@dailybarometer.com
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provides highly structured skill-based classes in sports, art, science and cooking. “When I first started the gymnastics program, it was Saturday only,� Swanger said. “Now it’s six days a week. We only take Sundays off.� Swanger believes the campus setting at OSU will inspire the children to pursue higher education. She credits the college students for the program’s growth, which she said are the backbone of the program. “People like to connect their kids with college students as role models,� Swanger said. “I think what makes us unique is the high energy and dedica-
Hulting has been a part of KidSpirit since he was in Kindergarten, and returns each year because of the supportive staff. The counselors instill respect and hard work in a fun way, Hulting said. “It’s like a job you want to wake up to everyday,� he said. In the future, Hulting hopes to work there as a KidSpirit coordinator. Emilie DeClercque, OSU senior and special projects supervisor at KidSpirit, is more familiar with certain challenges because of her work with the program. “If you’re looking to not only develop yourself personally and professionally, to step outside of your comfort zone, this is the place for you,� DeClercque said. As an English major, DeClercque thought her job Help Wanted would be limited to work- YARDWORKER/MISC. JOBS. Hardworking, ing with children and occa- motivated person to perform odd jobs. weedeating, wash vehicles, sionally writing grants. But Lawnmowing, clean yard debris. Near OSU Sheep Barns. 10 since volunteering in sum- +/- hours/week. 541-753-9365 mer 2012, DeClercque has had training in Excel, social Services media marketing and bud- PREGNANT? Free pregnancy test. Information geting for the organization. on options. Non-pressured. Confidential. Pregnancy Resource Center. Corvalllis “At first it looks intimidat- Options 541-757-9645. Albany 541-924-0166. ing,� she said. “But anything www.possiblypregnant.org new that you’re not comfortable with is going to look For Rent intimidating at first.� ACCEPTING FALL RESERVATIONS! Because KidSpirit cre- NOW Studios $450 Furnished or unfurnished. Close ates a safe environment, to OSU. Fillmore Inn Apartments, 760 NW 21st DeClercque said she is com- St. Call 541-754-0040. www.fillmoreinn.com fortable turning her fears into learning moments Buyer Beware and working through any The Oregon State University Daily Barometer assumes no anxiety. liability for ad content or response. Karen Swanger, program Ads that appear too good director, started at KidSpirit to be true, probably are. Respond at your own risk. in 1998. Since then, she has watched the program grow over the years. To watch as children grow and develop is a highlight she enjoys, Swanger said. In addition, the program
tion of our staff.� Any OSU student can get involved no matter what their major or passion is, she said. “KidSpirit is a way to take their passion and expand it,� Swanger said. “I think people think our instructors are all education majors, but that’s definitely not the case.� Swanger and student coordinators often reference the “skill toolbox�, and how KidSpirit is designed to build it for the children who enroll and the student coordinators. “(The goal is to) make mistakes and have learning moments,� Swanger said. Ria Rankine, news reporter editor@dailybarometer.com
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LONDON n Continued from page 1 experience of London “through literature, film, art and architecture,� Scribner wrote in an email. “This ties in fantastically with our situation as students in London and much of what we write and discuss stems from our day-to-day experiences,� Balleby said. Balleby’s blog, part of her classwork for Scribner’s course while also including assignments from Olson’s and voluntary posts, documents and analyses her experience in London, including the contrast of old and new. “The old and the new intermingle everywhere,� Balleby said. “Views of construction cranes can be seen poking up above some of the oldest parts of the city and skyscrapers (which Londoners have nicknamed
the Cheese Grater, the Gherkin, the Walkie Talkie, etc.) mix with the skyline of the age-old St. Paul’s Cathedral and iconic Tower Bridge.� The group has witnessed history and history in the making. “We went to Buckingham Palace to watch the Tour de France race by,� Scribner said. “Really, the whole experience has been tremendous.� The three-week course is a pilot program and is part of a partnership between INTO OSU and the College of Liberal Arts. “We are always seeking opportunities to broaden global learning experiences for our students, and they (INTO) are a great resource for this,� Rivera-Mills wrote in an email. Rivera-Mills said that time and money could be barriers for students. “Our hope is that we will
be able to continue to provide partial scholarships for students wishing to study abroad,� Rivera-Mills said. “By creating short-term opportunities, like this England three-week program, more students will be able to participate without feeling like they are making too many adjustments to their educational plans.� McKinley Smith, news reporter editor@dailybarometer.com
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Moreland, Cunningham’s chances of making Kings’ roster
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ormer Oregon State standouts Jared Cunningham and Eric Moreland will play for the Sacramento Kings in this year’s NBA Las Vegas Summer League. While we know both will have the chance to at least play this summer, it’s unknown what their chances of making the training camp and regular season roster are. Here’s what we know about the Kings for sure going into next season. Sacramento has 12 players that are pretty much guaranteed a roster spot for the coming season, meaning there are theoretically three roster spots up for grabs assuming point guard Isaiah Thomas doesn’t return to the team — the former Washington star is an unrestricted free agent and is rumored to sign elsewhere. Of the 12 players returning for next season, five are guards — the position Cunningham plays. Two are point guards — newly acquired Darren Collison and returning guard Ray McCallum — and three are shooting guards — rookie Nick Stauskas, secondyear player Ben McLemore and NBA veteran Jason Terry. Of the remaining seven players,
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Corvallis Knights and incoming Oregon State infielder Jackson Soto runs the bases against Medford Monday night in Goss Stadium.
In a game that had a combined 25 hits, 17 runs and took 12 innings to complete, the Corvallis Knights won on a walk-off sacrifice fly to defeat the visiting Medford Rogues at Goss Stadium Monday Night. The Rogues (14-11) got out to an early lead scoring a run in the top of the first inning and then scored another run in the fourth inning to push the lead to 2-0. In the bottom of the fourth inning, however, the South division leading Knights (17-11) scored two runs off of
wild pitches and then loaded the bases for first baseman, Dalton Kelly, who cleared the bases with a triple to right field. The Knights scored six in the inning to take a 6-2 lead. The Rogues continued to chip away at the Knights’ lead, with runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Trailing by two runs in the final inning, the Rogues tied up the game after centerfielder Christian Cox drove in two of his five RBIs with a double. The Knights were unable to score in the bottom of the ninth, forcing the game to go into extra innings. Both teams’ bullpens held strong during the extra inning, as neither team was able to bring in the winning run until the bottom of the 12th when Knights third
baseman Kevin Farley hit a ball just deep enough to score Grant Melker who had tagged up and beat the throw home to end the ball game. Knights third baseman Jackson Soto, who is signed on to play for the Beavers this coming season after an impressive high school career at West Albany High School, went 1-for-5 in the win. Soto, who drew interest from multiple Pac-12 schools including, Oregon, Washington, Stanford and Washington State, decided to stay home and play for the team he has wanted to play for since watching the Beavers win back-to-back College World Series. With the Beavers coming up short of reaching the College World Series last See KNIGHTS | page 6
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Oregon State center Isaac Seumalo was the most recent Beaver to be named to an award watch list for the coming football season on Tuesday as he was named to the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List. Seumalo is among 66 nominees honoring the most outstanding center in college football. Seumalo, son of OSU defensive line coach Joe Seumalo and a Corvallis native, has started all 25 games in which he has played and has been named a team captain for the 2014 season.
Seumalo is one of four Oregon State offensive players to already be named to a preseason award watch list. OSU tight end Connor Hamlett was named to the Mackey Award watch list, also on Tuesday, which is the award given to the nation’s most outstanding tight end. Hamlett enters his senior season having accumulated 72 career receptions for 767 yards and eight touchdowns. He was often injured during the 2013 season with a plethora of injuries but enters fall camp healthy. Despite missing much of the past season, Hamlett still managed 40 catches and five touchdowns. He, along with OSU’s other accomplished tight ends, will look to help replace 2013 Biletnikoff Award winner Brandin Cooks. Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion, meanwhile, was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List on Monday. Mannion was among five semifinalists for the 2013 award, which is given to the college football player of the year. Mannion enters his senior season coming off a career year in which he set the Pac12 passing record for 4,662 yards as well as an Oregon State record 37 touchdown passes. He already ranks second in OSU history for passing yards and is 10th in Pac12 history with 10,435 career passing yards. Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced Nov. 3 while the three finalists will be justin quinn | THE SUMMER BAROMETER unveiled Nov. 24.
Oregon State senior quarterback Sean Mannion looks toward the sideline against Stanford Oct. 26, 2013 in Reser Stadium.
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Oregon State second baseman Ya Garcia lays a bunt down against Oregon April 14.
Garcia to play for Mexico OSU’s Ya Garcia, Dani Gilmore, Laura Berg will all play a role in Softball World Cup
coach Laura Berg is on staff with Team USA. Garcia got the invite after hitting .221 in 49 games this season. Garcia’s selection is a testament to THE SUMMER BAROMETER her prowess as a player considering Oregon State senior second 2014 was a down year for Garcia, baseman Ya Garcia was named to who hit .307 in 2013, including 20 the Mexican National Team roster runs scored and 10 steals. Sunday night and will appear at the The World Cup of Softball is General Tire World Cup of Softball being played at Bill Barber Park IX in Irvine, Calif. The tournament and includes teams from the United goes through July 13. States, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Garcia is one of three members Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto of Oregon State’s softball program Rico and Venezuela. The countries that will be at the World Cup, as play a round robin tournament senior Dani Gilmore is competing See SOFTBALL | page 6 with the Philippines and OSU head n
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Ausman, Byrd compete at Junior Outdoor Championships Oregon State’s Melissa Ausman, McKenzie Byrd finished up 2014 seasons Sunday
Field with a throw of 139-8. Byrd, meanwhile, finished 14th on Sunday with a career-best throw of 130-8. Both were competing for a spot on the American Team that will compete at the 2014 IAAF World THE SUMMER BAROMETER Junior Championships. Ausman and Byrd both Oregon State track and field’s season finally came needed to finish in the top two of their respective to an end Sunday as OSU’s two remaining com- events, meaning they failed to qualify for the champetitors completed their participation at the 2014 pionships starting July 22. USATF Junior Outdoor Championships in Eugene. Ausman qualified for Sunday’s USATF Junior Oregon State’s Melissa Ausman competed in Outdoor Championships with her 168-foot throw the discus and McKenzie Byrd participated in the at the OSU High Performance Meet on May 2. That javelin against the nation’s best. throw was 42nd in the west and eighth in the nation Ausman, who set OSU’s school record in the for freshman, which eventually earned her a spot at discus earlier this season, finished 12th at Hayward the NCAA West Preliminary Championships held n
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Oregon State’s Victor Bolden tries to break a tackle against USC Nov. 1, 2013 in Reser Stadium.
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Bolden was OSU’s featured kick returner a year ago and should get touches both through the air and on the ground this season. Bolden finished 2013 with 1,198 all-purpose The last Oregon State offensive player to be named to an award watch list is sophomore yards. Bolden and the rest of the Beavers return Victor Bolden. Bolden was named to the Hornung Award Watch List given to college to the field for fall camp starting Aug. 4 before their first game of the season against Portland football’s most versatile player on Monday. Bolden was among the Pac-12 leaders for all- State Aug. 30 in Reser Stadium. purpose yards last season averaging 104.2 yards The Summer Barometer per game and is expected to be a major part of On Twitter @barosports OSU’s offense following the departure of Cooks. sports@dailybarometer.com
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KILSTROM n Continued from page 5 chances are it wasn’t enough for Sacramento to make a decision either way, hence them bringing Cunningham back for the summer. While the Kings will almost certainly use at least one of their remaining roster spots on a center, there’s no telling what positions they’ll use the other two spots on, so we can’t assume they won’t add a sixth guard. But of the five guys Cunningham could potentially replace, only one seems likely — McCallum. McCallum has just one year remaining on his contract and is making just about the league minimum, meaning Sacramento could easily dump his salary in favor of Cunningham. McCallum averaged 6.2 points, 2.7 assists and 0.49 steals in 19.9 minutes per game last season. As far as potential goes, it’s easy to argue Cunningham has the higher ceiling because of his athleticism and defensive prowess. Stauskas and McLemore were Sacramento’s lottery picks the past two seasons, meaning both will be with the Kings for at least two more seasons unless they’re traded, and Terry seems likely to stay because he’s one of just two true veterans Sacramento has on its roster. Basically, if Cunningham wants to land a permanent job with the Kings he’ll either need to show he’s a significant upgrade over McCallum or that
ing program that continues to add events and work its way up in the competitive Pac-12 conference. Oregon State’s Whyte Track and Field Center will host three countries — Great Britain, Czech Republic and Slovakia — in the coming weeks as they use OSU’s facilities to prepare for the IAAF World Junior Championships held in Eugene.
he deserves one of the final two roster spots. Since he’s been with the team for a while now he has the advantage of familiarity and what’s expected of him. For those reasons he’s probably a better bet to start the regular season in an NBA uniform than Moreland is. The 6-foot-10 shot-blocking forward’s future seems much more uncertain at this point. As of now the Kings have four power forwards on their roster — if you consider Derrick Williams a power forward and not a small forward — and small forward Travis Outlaw often plays the same position as a stretch four. On paper it seems unlikely Sacramento would want to add another player at this spot, but stranger things have happened. Still, there are a couple different scenarios I could see Moreland making the team. Of the four power forwards on the current roster, only Williams and Jason Thompson seem like locks to remain with Sacramento for the next two seasons because of their salaries. Quincy Acy has just one year remaining on his contract making the league minimum, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Sacramento decides to dump his salary in favor of a young player like Moreland with upside. The other forward on Sacramento’s roster that could get dumped is NBA veteran Carl Landry. Landry has a lot of experience and has been a solid player in the league for some time, but he’s under contract for three more seasons at roughly $7 million per
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year. Considering he averaged just 4.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in 12.9 minutes per game last season, it wouldn’t be shocking if Sacramento decided to use their amnesty clause on him, taking his salary off the books. And while it seems as though Sacramento would need to move one of their forwards to make room for Moreland, it’s still possible they could simply add him as fifth power forward because of the one elite skill Moreland brings to the next level. Of all Sacramento’s players none can block shots as well as Moreland can. Of the Kings’ four power forwards only Thompson averages more than a block per game at 0.68. Considering Moreland enters the league with elite size and wingspan, and set the Oregon State career record for blocks last season, there’s no question he could be an upgrade in at least that regard. Like any season at this time of year and like any team there are tons of question marks that will need to be answered in determining the final roster at the start of the year. Whether or not either Cunningham or Moreland, or even both will find themselves with the Kings at the start of the year remains to be seen. But if both show the organization that their elite talents at the collegiate level translate to the pros, they’ll at least have a chance to make it in the league. Andrew Kilstrom, sports editor On Twitter @AndrewKilstrom sports@dailybarometer.com
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this past May. The throw was also sixth among U20 competitors, the group that participated over the weekend. Byrd signed with Oregon State in early February after finishing her senior year at Hermiston High School. The freshman won back-to-back 5A javelin titles in 2013 and 2014 and will be one of OSU’s first heptathletes this coming season. She finished second in the high jump and fifth in the shot put at the 5A state championships in addition to her javelin title. Both Ausman and Byrd will be staples of a grow-
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has taken time to provide advice to Soto of what is to come during the spring. “I try and run things by him, tell him the do’s year, Soto’s plan is to help fill the void left by exit- and don’t’s,” Logan Ice said regarding Soto. “Telling ing OSU players and help take the Beavers back him how to handle certain situations and keeping a cool head.” to Omaha. “My goal for next year is be a starter and to win a Ice’s most important advice for Soto and all College World Series,” Soto said. “I know for a fact incoming players is to be ready to compete. that everyone coming back’s goal is to win a College “Competing is what is preached here, you just World Series.” have to bear down and go to work,” Ice said. “Once The Beavers lost a pair of great hitters in Michael (Soto) gets here he will understand what it is all Conforto and Dylan Davis. Soto, who bats in the about.” clean-up spot in the Knights batting lineup, hopes The Knights have won six of their last seven his offense will help fill the void left by Conforto games and have taken over first place in the South and Davis. Division. They now lead Bend by one game. “Hitting is my strong suit,” Soto said. “There is still The Knights have two more games against the a lot that I need to improve in that area, but hitting Medford Rogues before hosting the Gems from is definitely my strong suit.” Klamath Falls beginning Thursday. Coming in as a true freshman and playing for one of the premier college baseball programs in the Brian Rathbone, sports reporter country can be a daunting task. Luckily for Soto, On Twitter @brathbone3 fellow Knight and current Beaver catcher Logan Ice sports@dailybarometer.com
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his July marks the the first summer in 25 years without a da Vinci Days celebration in Corvallis. On the bright side, an upcoming series of concerts and workshops at the Majestic Theater will have all proceeds given straight toward funding future festivals. If the town wants da Vinci Days back, supporting these small events is a good place to start. In October 2013, da Vinci Days board chairman and temporary director Michael Dalton announced the summer festival would not occur in 2014. The reasons he mentioned included dwindling donor support, expenses to maintain the events and a general decline in ticket sales. In addition, an October article from The Daily Barometer stated that the festival already owed around $10,000 to the City of Corvallis and $31,000 to Wells Fargo because of loans from past festivals. This occurrence almost seems ironic, given the community’s dedication to both art and science. We learned two things from the October reports: past testimonials support the city’s love for da Vinci Days, and we know two large supporters –– OSU and Hewlett-Packard –– have unfortunately lowered donations over the years. We also learned that OSU, one of the institutions responsible for the festival’s creation, still wants to help fund future events. By participating in The Majestic’s upcoming events, both OSU and Corvallis community members have an opportunity to help revive a community staple. The festival has existed since 1988 and offers a positive venue for artists and academics to collaborate. Furthermore, if OSU has plans to donate additional funds in the future or contribute toward a more sustainable festival, we can only hope we don’t arrive back in this position every other year. Meanwhile, the rest lies with the da Vinci Days board to come up with a more sustainable model to attract future audiences since they have less donations to rely on. On top of that, they’ll need to convince donors that the community still cares. The Corvallis community loves art, science and everything in between. If community members truly want to save the da Vinci Days festival for future generations, everyone will come together to find a greater solution sooner than later. Otherwise, we’re in for some quiet summers. The Majestic Theater da Vinci Days events will take place at the downtown venue between July 15 and 18.
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ear Dr. Sex: I am writing you because I still did not have enough courage to visit a psychologist in order to discuss my issue. I am a 33-year-old homosexual man and I still have not come to peace with myself about it. I am leading a double life due to the difficult social environment in which I live. I am currently interested in finding an answer to one specific question: The reason behind my homosexuality. I think that finding a “potential” reason might help me understand and accept the person I am. I am wondering if my childhood experiences may have something to do with it. As a child, I had on occasion seen my parents having sex (we lived in a very small apartment and they had no privacy). I remember hearing the moans of my mother while they were having sex. I was very upset and troubled, wondering why my father was “hurting my mother.”
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benefit from the expertise of a professional counselor/therapist as I do think you have some significant issues to resolve. Once those are addressed, I’m sure you’ll be at peace with yourself in many facets of your life – not just your sexuality. Chances are some therapy may also result in an improvement in the relationship you have with your father. I think it isn’t that you don’t love him, but rather that you do not respect him for cheating on your mother. With that said, what you are asking – and a question millions of people ponder frequently – is “What are the origins/causes of sexual orientation?” Ah, the old nature/nurture debate. This debate comes up repeatedly when examining many types of human behavior. I’ll focus on the nurture side of the question first since the evidence you have put forth would more likely support the nurture or social conditioning side of the debate.
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University’s online school. Many companies already have some sort of program like this, but Starbucks and its serendipitous Alec relationship with ASU online, is different. First and foremost, the agreement that has been made between steps. both entities could be seen as a Starbucks is creating a platform good-will gesture, but also simply as through which all of its employees a great PR and economically sound business decision. will have access to reimbursements See GREVSTAD | page 8 after taking credits at Arizona State
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With what little I know about the intricate nature of our psyche, I doubt what you’ve told me has anything to do with your sexual orientation. In fact, I’d guess that a good percentage of kids saw or overheard their parents having sex and thought daddy was hurting mommy. So your experience is not necessarily unique. Even so, having negative feelings for your father build over time still shouldn’t affect your sexual orientation in the way you describe. In fact, from a Freudian perspective, it could lead to a general hatred of men altogether. This could, in theory, make you more attracted to women not men. Now, if your experience and story had come from a female, then I might say that having negative feelings for her father could lead to negative feelings in general towards men, which could then result in a general distrust See GREAVES | page 8
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t’s the treat we will always scream for, whether it is in a cone or a bowl, at home or at a birthday party, in a sandwich or on a stick. Yes, I’m talking about ice cream. Ice cream makes everything better, and even though it’s played out over and over again that this magical dairy treat cures the blues or aids in celebration, it’s pretty true. Ice cream is my number two food group and was always a staple in the freezer at my mom’s house. We have come a long way from the original 32 flavors of ice cream into mad creations of dairy wonder dessert scientists dreamed up. When I discovered that Ben & Jerry’s came out with the core in their pints, I was the first in line at Safeway to test it out. And boy was it delicious. I just love ice cream in almost any form, and as long as I don’t eat the whole carton in one sitting by employing some sort of self-control, I am usually satisfied. I grew up in Las Vegas, so I know what it is like to live in heat –– like 120-degree heat. A great solution to cool down is to get some ice cream. Corvallis doesn’t get that hot, but it still gets pretty toasty here in the summer, and ice cream is still a great solution to cooling down when most of us don’t have a pool to soak in. Anyone can get ice cream from any of the numerous grocery stores in town, and I do mean numerous. However, Corvallis is one for boasting of locality and fresh-made instead of store-bought or chains. So where does one get ice cream that fits this bill? One place in downtown Corvallis that is funky and has good dairy treats is Koriander. The display case in Koriander holds about 10 flavors of gelato and what I like about the gelato here is that there is a topping, which correlates to the flavor. For instance, with cookies and cream there are crushed Oreo cookies on top and for raspberry flavor there are actual raspberries on top. Even though the combination of Asian fusion and Italian gelato is a bit odd, the gelato isn’t compromised in taste. Another local place with excellent See DI RAFFAELE | page 8
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St. Charles Medical Center has long recognized the positive effect of art on the healing process, so it is no surprise that the new St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend will integrate art into all areas of the building. It is also not a surprise that the High Desert Art League, a long-time participant in the hospital’s art exhibitions, has stepped up to support the project. Each of the High Desert Art League’s 12 members has generously donated works of their art to the Cancer Center’s permanent collection. “It is our way of contributing to the community, and supporting the healing process of patients in the center,” said Vivian Olsen, the Art League’s president. “We have had a tremendous amount of support from St. Charles and the community,” she added, “we just want to say thank you.” “This new center has a commitment to supporting the “whole person needs” of cancer patients and their families in Central and Eastern Oregon. We desire to not only provide innovative high quality care but we also want to meet the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of our patients. A critical aspect of creating this environment is the exhibition of art,” stated Allison McCormick, Sr. Director of St Charles Cancer Center/Research.
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GREAVES n Continued from page 7 of men and feelings of being unsafe in the company of men. This could ultimately lead to her avoiding relationships with men by identifying as a lesbian. This, of course, focuses on the nurture side of the nature/ nurture argument suggesting that one’s experience with others affects our sexual partner choices. I do think there is much more evidence for the nature side of the debate. There are a number of research studies that link homosexuality to genetics and/ or prenatal hormones, and I could cover some of these in a future column if I don’t receive any personal questions. I understand that finding
“Artwork can help reduce stress and provide a needed escape from the challenges of cancer treatment,” she continued. The Cancer Center is partnering with local artists to obtain permanent works as well as commissioning rotating art exhibits from community artists. “The High Desert Art League has contributed significantly in our efforts to obtain art. These works will be prominently displayed throughout the building for patients and caregivers to enjoy. I want to thank HDAL for their generous donation and support of our patients throughout their cancer journeys,” added McCormick. The $12.9 million cancer center, slated for completion next summer, will combine St. Charles’ services into one efficient footprint. Designed from the ground up with patient, family, staff and community input, the new building is designed for maximum collaboration and efficiency. An Artist’s Reception and Opening will be held August 14 to celebrate the opening of the new St. Charles Cancer Center and to honor the participating artists. For additional information on the St. Charles Cancer center, opening event and reception schedules visit www.stcharleshealthcare.org. To learn more about the high Desert Art League visit www.highdesertartleague.com.
a “potential” reason for your homosexuality might help you to accept who you are, but I think that desire in itself reflects society’s disapproval of homosexuality. If society were less judgmental and more accepting of homosexuality, then there would be nothing for you to “come to peace” with. The only advice I have for you is to figure out a way to be who you are; to live openly and proudly as a gay man. If that means moving away from the environment in which you live – the environment that is keeping you locked tightly and miserably in the closet – then that’s what you have to do. There’s a common phrase in the LGBT community that reflects a conscious decision to surround themselves with people who accept them as
they are: “Families We Choose”. If the family and community in which you exist do not accept you for who you are, you need to go out and find yourself a new family and a new community. You’ve spent most of your life living a lie. You deserve better. t
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I love getting gelato this way because I get Italian dessert in an American vehicle. The summer heat makes me cranky and I’m pretty sure this is the same for others. Summer gelato is Francesco’s. When I first heard of Francesco’s it was is hot and uncomfortable, but ice cream makes it better. referred to as “the gelato place downtown.” I didn’t know the official name of the restauCorvallis has a lot to offer when it comes to rant until I went there for myself. food and dessert. These eateries are great stops The gelato is so good. Like, really good. for lunch or dinner, but don’t forget dessert! It is creamy and delectable, which will slay Ice cream takes everyone back to being a kid. the heat away. It has the power to make everything in life stop There are so many choices of gelato to choose for a moment. from when you go in that it’s almost imposIt doesn’t matter if you lick, bite or use a spoon sible to choose one, especially since the flavors to eat your ice cream –– you should try some of change frequently. I feel bad when I ask to sam- these places on the next hot day in town. ple all the flavors, because I don’t like to bother t them with my indecisiveness, but it is worth it. Di Raffaele is a senior in English. The opinions expressed I always go with two scoops of gelato so I can Brooklyn in Di Raffaele’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily get more flavors in my cone. Barometer staff. Di Raffaele can be reached at managing@dailybaYes, you can get your gelato in a cone. rometer.com.
GREVSTAD n Continued from page 7 Through this arrangement, Starbucks employees have access to reimbursements after taking 21 online credits at ASU online. The online school is taking a hit, however, because it’s discounting tuition after the 21 credits. On the plus side, ASU online is now getting a vast pool of new incoming Starbucks workers who are signing up, a demographic that reaches across the country, and something that ASU online didn’t before. Starbucks gets workers who want to take advantage of the program and it also gets extraordinary PR for doing the deal in the first place. Offering such benefits could not only boost employee applications, but also create a boost in morale and the longevity of the normal career span as a worker. It seems like a good bargain. Not everyone agrees though.
Professor of educational policy studies and sociology at University of WisconsinMadison Sara Goldrick-Rab says the online education could have “questionable value” for low-income students, especially since 21 credits need to be received in order to get the reimbursements flowing in the first place. This isn’t to say that all workers at Starbucks belong in the lower income class, but it is something to think about. By no means does this fix a system many view as systemically broken. With national student debt skyrocketing and tuition constantly driven up (1,200 percent in the last 30 years), this sounds more like a bandage than a solid and permanent plan. It could be seen as a step in the right direction for workers who have busy schedules and need the flexibility that ASU Online can offer. I have taken more than 30 credits of online classes dur-
ing my academic career and believe, at least for now, we can thank Starbucks for delicious brownies and a step, no matter how small, in the right direction. Oregon ranks ninth in the country for the amount of Starbucks stores it has. This means that potential college students and workers who want to take advantage of this program have a top-ten opportunity. At Oregon State, the ability to have a duel enrollment program is used quite effectively, but if you work at Starbucks, you could receive a paycheck and also have the support system you need to succeed in getting the education you want. With more options for students wanting a flexible academic experience, this might be a great avenue worth exploring. t
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