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Paul Risser served as Oregon State University president from 1996 to 2002.
Whether he focused on future goals or addressing continuing concerns, former Oregon State University President Paul Risser helped reshape the campus community and its sense of pride. Risser passed away Thursday at his home in Oklahoma at age 74. Between 1996 and 2002, he served as the 13th president of OSU. Growing projects, which started as concepts or tasks under Risser’s leadership, included campaigns to increase funding for the College of Engineering, the Reser Stadium expansion last decade, the creation of OSU-Cascades and other various capital construction projects. Two major projects made possible under Risser’s initial guidance include the OSU Valley Library expansion and CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Ed Ray, current OSU president, said he reached out to Risser after taking over in 2003. “We had good conversations,” Ray said. “He set the groundwork for a lot of what we’ve been able to do since he left.”
Risser cared a great deal about the OSU community and remained direct during all of his interactions. “You asked him a question, you got an answer,” Ray said. “You didn’t just get a narrative.” Ray and Sabah Randhawa, provost and executive vice president at OSU, released a letter Tuesday to outline Risser’s key focus areas during his tenure. The community address went on to mention his work as chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education following his departure from Oregon. Scott Collins, regent’s professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, spent time as a graduate student of Risser’s at the University of Oklahoma. Collins was one of Risser’s last graduate students after receiving his Ph.D. in botany in 1981. “He had an open-door policy,” Collins said. “He loved to talk about the research we were doing.” Between his time at the University of Oklahoma, National Science Foundation and other organizations, Risser greatly contributed to the structure of continuing ecology research and its impact on regional levels, according to Collins. Collins described Risser as an individual with a warm personality and an excellent sense of humor. “He had a funny way of looking at things, and he See RISSER | page 3
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Taylor Sarman, the recently elected president of the Associated Students of Oregon State University and a selfproclaimed “political junkie,” had a childhood dream to become president of the United States. “For me, the professional feeling is that you really get to serve people every day,” said Sarman, a political science major. Bryan Williamson — Sarman’s ally, friend and vice president — took a less linear path to college politics. “I wanted to be an artist,” Williamson said. “I was very liberal in
my early teen years.” But Williamson had always been interested in politics, history and public speaking. He combined these strengths and decided to major in political science when he came to Oregon State University. Sarman and Williamson saw an opportunity to work together. The two went into office on June 1. Understanding each other’s work ethic has helped them better tackle campus issues. One issue they encountered was the lack of student engagement. “A lot of students only hear from ASOSU over the spring, when the elections are going on and we’re asking for votes,” Sarman said. He and Williamson spoke to students on a “friend level” to find out See ASOSU | page 3
Researcher Chris Still uses thermal camera to gauge forest temperature every 5 minutes
Still’s research has implications for understanding climate change and the relationship between temperature and plant processes. Many biological processes only work — or only work well — in particular temperature ranges, so By McKinley Smith understanding the temperatures plants THE SUMMER BAROMETER Chris Still is “taking the temperature experience lends insight into their inner of tree canopies” using a thermal cam- workings. Still’s thermal forest data is “another era as his thermometer. “One thing these cameras are show- piece of the puzzle” for understanding ing us is that, in many cases, tissue forests’ stress, according to Beverly Law, temperature is very different from the a professor of global change biology air temperature,” said Still, an associate and terrestrial systems science in the professor in the department of forest department of forest ecosystems and ecosystems and society at Oregon State society. Law was the position chair of University. “It’s hotter typically during the search committee in 2011 that hired the day and much colder at night.” Still, who started in 2012. She researches
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before,” Still said. “What most biologists have done is measure air temperature.” The trees may supercool to below freezing, colder than even the air temperature, and at other times, may heat up to 40 degrees Celsius, according to similar data from southern California. “One thing these cameras are showing us is that, in many cases, tissue temperature is very different from the air temperature,” Still said. “It’s hotter typically during the day and much colder at night.” Shaded areas of the forest and the leaves show up a cool blue, while other parts of trees, including the bark and trunk, can be red hot. Unhealthy plants
After two months of living in town, Jonathan Stoll — who was hired to improve relations between Oregon State University and the Corvallis community — already has an appreciation for what it has to offer. “It was raining, and my wife and I decided to go pick blueberries to make blueberry crumble. As soon as we were done, it stopped raining,” Stoll said. “It was a big deal for us, coming from California.” Stoll moved to Corvallis to take on a position as the Corvallis community relations director. The hire was prompted by issues discussed in Collaboration Corvallis, a committee made of OSU and city representatives, which aimes to address issues important to both parties. The committee discussion included topics like neighborhood parking, rental housing codes and traffic mitigation, according to the Collaboration Corvallis website. “There was a recommendation that the university expand its efforts in how it engages with the neighborhood and community organizations surrounding the campus,” said Steve Clark, vice president for university relations and marketing. One of Stoll’s specific objectives is to improve relationships among property management companies, owners, renters and the university, according to Clark. He will also be involved with the launch of a Collaboration Corvallis newsletter, which will link the city and the university. Stoll wants to create literature about good-neighbor practices and disseminate it by engaging students in events and activities. “September 28th is Good Neighbor Day. What I’d like to do is canvas the neighborhood, engage city, students, university administrators — and knocking on doors,” Stoll said. “Most
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how forests respond to climate and disturbance-related stress by studying things such as carbon, water and energy exchange with the atmosphere, as well as meteorological variables. Law invited Still to set up the thermal camera at one of her sites: a mature stand of ponderosa pines in the Metolius Basin. The project may overturn some conceptions of plant physiology that were based on air temperatures, not the actual temperature of the plants, which can vary widely from tissue to tissue, Still said. “You can get the temperature of a large amount of the foliage and of trees directly, and it’s not really been possible
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Springfield nears action on marijuana regulations By Christian Hill THE REGISTER-GUARD
SPRINGFIELD — Agreeing that they’re navigating uncharted territory, city councilors began Monday to write the local rules that will govern medical marijuana dispensaries within Springfield’s city limits. Councilors also settled on the language that city voters will see when they decide in November whether to lift the century-old prohibition in the city charter to paying council members. The council decided in April against a temporary ban on dispensaries, opting instead to impose local regulations on them above what the state mandates. Owners of the two licensed dispensaries operating in Springfield said they could live with all but one of the proposed local regulations. The city proposed barring dispensaries from within 1,000 feet of a public park, library, licensed preschool or day care center, or a residential neighborhood. The state already bans dispensaries within 1,000 feet of a school or another dispensary. City officials and the dispensary owners agreed that such a 1,000-foot buffer
would practically outlaw dispensaries from the city because virtually all of Springfield’s neighborhoods abut commercial areas. Councilors remained supportive of a buffer of between 100 feet and 1,000 feet, which dispensary owners still said would be too restrictive. Bee Young, owner of Wickit Weedery, met with city officials when they drafted the proposed local regulations. Young said day care centers and preschools open and close routinely and a buffer would leave dispensaries in the city vulnerable to having to close at any time. She also questioned the need for a buffer from neighborhoods. Young characterized the land use buffer as “totally unreasonable” and said she would fight it if necessary. Jayson Thomas, owner of Cannabis LLC, located a short distance down Main Street from Young’s dispensary, said the buffer appears to be the product of a “subtle backlash from a small minority in the community.” The proposed local regulations also would set operating hours, restrict access to dispensaries by minors, require dispensaries to secure a city business license, and subject their
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BEND— More firefighters were arriving on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation Tuesday to help tackle a wildfire that exploded across about 10,000 acres in Monday’s hot, try winds. The fire, the largest of about 30 blazes fought on the reservation, had not put any homes in immediate danger but forced firefighters to pull back for safety on Monday afternoon. The Shaniko Butte Fire is made up of four lightning-sparked blazes Sunday that grew together about 12 miles north of the town of Warm Springs. Public Information Officer Rawlin Richardson said the fire crossed the S-300 road to the south in Monday’s hot, dry weather and proceeded into the Mutton Mountains. The fire also was pushed toward the north-northeast in steep juniper, pine and rangeland on the northeast side of the reservation, Richardson said. About 140 firefighters were on the reservation fighting several fires, with about 200 more being called in Tuesday to help. Some homes threatened in the early stages of the fire Sunday were not in immediate danger, but Richardson said crews were “working the southwest flank to keep it from coming back toward those homes.” Two other fires on Shitike Butte had burned about 50 acres. “Everybody’s ordering (additional) teams -- the Deschutes (National Forest), the Mount Hood,” Richardson said. Monday’s hot, windy weather made
for combustible conditions and even prompted movement of the planned Wednesday stage of the Cascade Cycling Classic back to a route closer to Bend. “It’s hot and dry,” Richardson said earlier Monday. “Real hot and dry, with a little breeze that picks up here and there.” Two of the Shaniko Butte fires came together late Sunday within a half-mile of a home that crews were able to successfully defend, officials said. A new fire start was spotted Monday night near Parker Creek, on the south end of the reservation. It was estimated at 100 acres Tuesday and spotting to the south, Richardson said. The news was better Tuesday elsewhere on the reservation, as several other fires were surrounded by lines and in mop-up status, including the Dry Hallo Fire and two others on Shitike Butte. “Sleeper” fires are still a concern after nearly 300 lighting strikes on the reservation Sunday, with more local crews available to respond, Richardson said. Temperatures were expected to approach 100 degrees again Tuesday, with very low humidity. The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for 2 p.m. Wednesday to 11 p.m. Thursday for winds and low relative humidity. The public was asked to stay clear of the S-300/Red Lakes area with a big boost in fire traffic Tuesday and for the near future. Firefighter safety remains the highest priority, Richardson said. A Type II incident management team was set to take over the Shaniko Butte Fire at noon Tuesday.
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employees and volunteers to a criminal background check. State law requires only a background check for the dispensary owner. The council is set to approve some of the regulations on Monday. The others, including the land use buffer, would need to go to the planning commission for a recommendation and then come back for final approval by the council sometime after Labor Day. A third dispensary in Springfield has received provisional approval, according to state regulators. An application for a fourth dispensary has been newly submitted. Police Chief Tim Doney told the council he wouldn’t push for tougher local regulations but has strong reservations because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. He urged councilors to use the utmost care when drafting the local regulations. “We really are in uncharted territory,” he said. “It would be easier down the road to loosen restrictions rather than the other way around.” As for the charter amendment, councilors agreed to ask voters in November to approve a monthly stipend of $500 for the mayor and $300 for the six
councilors. Councilors had flirted with higher monthly stipends of $600 and $400 but decided against it because a public survey that found support for such a measure had included the lesser amounts. “If we change what we said in the survey, I think we’re stepping into less approval territory,” Mayor Christine Lundberg said. The council, following a recommendation from a citizen advisory committee, drafted the measure so the stipend would be adjusted for inflation at the start of the budget year based on the local consumer price index. The city of Eugene adjusts its compensation for the City Council in the same way. The council is expected to vote to send the measure to the ballot on Monday, its last meeting before its summer recess. The city reimburses councilors for expenses they incur in their official capacity, such as mileage and event fees. But the stipend would help compensate them if they use vacation time at work to attend a city event or want a spouse or family member to accompany them to a community event.
Study: sexy profile pictures on social media working against women By Lizzy Duffy
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PORTLAND— When skimming Facebook, most posters seem to be on their very best behavior, but once in a while you see that profile picture that makes you stop, and not in a good way. It turns out you’re not alone in judging social media acquaintances. A new study from Oregon State University found that young women who post revealing photos on social media are seen as less physically and socially attractive by their female peers. Women featured in sexy profile photos also come off as less competent, the study found. Experiment administrator Elizabeth Daniels, an assistant professor of psychology, set up two fake Facebook profiles for one Amanda Johnson, a typical 20-yearold. She liked Lady Gaga, the Twilight book series and the film The Notebook. The only difference between the accounts was Johnson’s profile picture.
In one, she wore a low-cut red dress with a slit to mid-thigh, while in the other, she wore jeans, a T-shirt and a scarf. Fifty-eight teenage girls and 60 young women were randomly assigned to one of the profiles. The Facebook page with the more conservative picture scored higher with both groups. “There is so much pressure on teen girls and young women to portray themselves as sexy, but sharing those sexy photos online may have more negative consequences than positive,” Daniels wrote in a statement. The study could be a cautionary tale to new grads out there. A survey by Careerbuilder last year found that 37 percent of employers use social media to screen job candidates, which breaks down to about two in five companies searching your Facebook or Twitter feed. Of those surveyed, 34 percent of employers said they found content that caused them not to hire a candidate.
Oregon unemployment rate flat in June, jobs down By Rob Manning
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PORTLAND — Oregon’s unemployment rate didn’t change in June, from 6.8 percent. The unemployment rate stayed flat, but the size of Oregon’s payroll shrank in June by 4,300 jobs. It’s mostly due to fewer construction jobs last month, though building jobs are up compared with last year. The Oregon Employment Department said job growth in retail trade, manufacturing, hospitality, and business services appears “lackluster.”
Still, employment economist Nick Beleiciks says this month’s report has good news for Oregonians who’ve been out of work for six months or more. “The number of people who are out there who are unemployed just shortterm, has gone back to pre-recession levels - quite a while ago,” Beleiciks said. “We were waiting for the long-term unemployed to fall. It looks like that’s starting to happen rapidly now.” About 40,000 Oregonians are considered “long-term unemployed.” That’s the fewest since 2008. In 2010, there were more than 100,000.
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met with university architect, Kirk Pawlowski, regarding the issue. “They were really open to recognizing that that’s an issue and they’ve started some work on it,� Sarman said. Another issue on the presidential agenda is accessibility. Williamson takes a holistic approach to accessibility improvement. To him, it’s more than extra wheelchair ramps or enhanced sidewalks. “It’s creating an accessible design and facility that’s universally sustainable, that will last for ages and ages,� Williamson said. “In reality, it improves life for everybody on campus.� Williamson is currently working with the OSU Foundation to help find donors. With increased funding, he plans to remodel old buildings. But until he does, he can’t move forward with the project. Mykael Moore, ASOSU executive chief of staff and a human development and family sci-
RISSER n Continued from page 1 could crack one-liners,� Collins said. Jane Lubchenco, distinguished professor and adviser in marine studies at OSU, worked with Risser during his time at the university and on a range of national and international scientific projects. “He was a lot of fun,� Lubchenco said. “He was a very gifted leader in both higher education as well as in the scientific community.� Risser met challenges head on, had a gift for synthesizing information and considered various points of view at meetings he attended, Lubchenco said. “He really relished the opportunity to take the university to a higher level,� Lubchenco said. When he wasn’t working to enhance campus and community life, Risser enjoyed exploring the campus and interacting with students. The overall experience helped Risser implement his continuing goals as a university administrator, Lubchenco said. “He loved talking to alumn as well as students,� Lubchenco said. “He loved hearing stories about people’s experiences.� Sean Bassinger, editor-in-chief news@dailybarometer.com
ence major, has worked with Sarman and Williamson. Moore said this administration has a “renewed excitement,� which she hopes will translate into change. Another goal for the coming year is to improve the connection between the student body and ASOSU’s task force. The essence of ASOSU is to act as a “bridge� between the students and administration, Moore said. “We’re supposed to be that avenue for students to come to us,� she said. “But in the same aspect, the administration can use us as a voice to explain their needs and student opinions.� The students, Moore said, have the influence to make a difference. Without student engagement, Moore doesn’t see how ASOSU can represent the student body to the best of its ability. “If students aren’t coming to us, we’re making it up as we go along,� Moore said. Moore said there are many ways students can get involved. First, they can attend “Dear,
OSU� (formerly known as “Gripe Fest�), an annual event to for students to seek support and advocacy, as well as air grievances. Moore said students should also know the office hours of the cabinet members, and attend senate and house meetings where their presence makes a strong impact. “If students come, things will happen,� Moore said. In the span of six months, Moore saw three students at these meetings. She believes the passion is there, but students aren’t sure where to place it. Sarman and Williamson agree that their staff is small and the campus is large. In meetings, they uphold the notion of the “empty chair,� which represents an unheard student voice. They plan to adamantly hear every voice and represent every student. “We can do our absolute best,� Williamson said. “And we intend to do that.� Ria Rankine, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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can be scorching hot. Still uses a Forward Looking Infrared (FLAR) camera. His project is part of a two-year macrosystems biology grant through National Science Foundation. Still plans to capture whole seasons passing using the thermal images the camera takes every five minutes. “As far as we know, it’s never been done,� Still said. But getting the cameras to collect the data is not easy. The camera is mounted atop a remote tower in a ponderosa pine forest. The camera itself, and the computer that stores the data, are run by solar power, posing a challenge to seasonal data collection during the overcast months of winter. The camera also generates a lot of data, and that data needs to be stored. Even when the camera’s running and the computer’s recording data, there’s another potential challenge: Still has to be sure he can actually trust the temperature the thermal camera records. That means the data from each pixel has to correlate with the correct temperature. But if he can pull it off, scientists may be able to get a sense of the forest’s thermal regime, pixel by pixel, through a multicolored mosaic of thermal images.
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but I haven’t seen so many misters go up in my life,� he added. Several tents have been lined with misters not just for humans but for the 4-H animals as well. Alyson Scheffler is competing for the fourth year in a row and is keeping her pig cool with a damp cloth. “If I don’t keep her cool, she’ll stop eating, so I really need to keep her cool,� Scheffler said. Koellemeier added, “It’s going to be warm for sure, but it’s Jackson County Fair, we’re ready, lets bring it on.� The fair runs through Sunday and things will begin to cool off a little bit by the end of the week.
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Corvallis Knights remain in 1st place in West Coast League following 3-game sweep
Leadoff man Grant Melker led the way for Corvallis, reaching base safely four times in the win while going 5-for-9 in the three-game series. Melker scored three times, drove in three runs, stole five bases and walked six times for the Knights during THE SUMMER BAROMETER The Corvallis Knights continued their the three-game win streak. “I had some quality at-bats and was winning ways this past week sweeping the Klamath Falls Gems to improve to 23-12 seeing the ball well,” Melker said. “Playing remaining 1.5 games up on the second this many games is great to hone our skills. place Bend Elks in the West Coast League. “It’s always great to get a sweep. We’re The Knights improved to 21-12 in the going to keep it going when we play next WCL with a 3-2 win over the Gems Monday. week.” n
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Corvallis jumped in front 1-0 in the first inning when Melker singled, took second base on Kevin Kline’s single and then scored on Joe Duffin’s single. The Gems surged to a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning on a two-run home run by Dennis Morton. The bomb ended their 21-inning scoreless streak in the series; they were shut out in the first two games and had not scored in 27 innings overall before Morton’s homer. See KNIGHTS | page 6
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Steven Nelson joins 5 Oregon State football players earning preseason accolades
as one of 81 other players. Nelson, who transferred to Oregon State prior to last season, earned a starting spot after five games and managed six interceptions on the season, which was tied THE SUMMER BAROMETER for seventh in the nation. Oregon State senior cornerback Nelson also had a game-winning Steven Nelson joined five other interception he returned for a touchBeavers Thursday on a college down against San Diego State early in football preseason watch list. The the year. He led all OSU cornerbacks Football Writers Association of with 62 tackles and was a Pac-12 AllAmerica named Nelson to the 2014 Conference Honorable Mention. Players can be added or removed Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch-List n
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Oregon State junior right-hander Andrew Moore continued to impress for the Collegiate Baseball National Team with another strong outing over the weekend. Moore pitched 2 1/3 innings of relief in Monday’s 4-0 victory over Moore Chinese Taipei, moving Team USA to 13-3-2 on the season. The right-hander struck out two batters and allowed just two hits and no runs in his fifth appearance of the summer. See MOORE | page 6
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Oregon State senior cornerback Steven Nelson makes a tackle against Stanford Oct. 26 in Reser Stadium.
from the watch list during the course of the coming year, with the Bronko Nagurski Defensive Player of the Week being announced each Tuesday during the season. Nelson is now one of six Oregon State players on a preseason watchlist. He joins senior linebacker Michael Doctor on OSU’s defense, who has been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list given to the nation’s top defender. On the offensive side of the ball Oregon State has four nominees. Senior quarterback Sean Mannion has been named to the Maxwell Award watch list given to the nation’s top player, while senior tight end Connor Hamlett has been named to the John Mackey Award watch list for the nation’s top tight end. Junior center Isaac Seumalo, meanwhile, has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch-List for the nation’s top center and sophomore receiver Victor Bolden has been named to the Hornung Award WatchList for the nation’s most versatile player. Oregon State’s nominees have a chance to prove they’re worthy of the preseason accolades starting Aug. 30 against Portland State in Reser Stadium. The Summer Barometer
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Oregon State senior golfer Alex Franklin won a sectional qualifying tournament in Fresno, Calif., Monday to become the second Oregon State men’s golfer to qualify for the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship. Franklin Franklin joined incoming OSU freshman Tyler Collier, who See FRANKLIN | page 6
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Former Oregon State forward Eric Moreland walks to the free throw line against Oregon last season in Gill Coliseum.
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the only player of the four that isn’t guaranteed a roster spot — Sacramento head coach Michael Malone singled out in a postgame out at me was Moreland’s length and athleti- interview. cism. Both were obvious when Moreland was He acknowledged Moreland’s athleticism at Oregon State, but I was a little surprised and ability to both block shots and defend that he still looked so big compared to other while complimenting his effort, three things NBA players. that are vital in a big man coming off the Moreland’s frame has been viewed as both a bench for an NBA team. positive and a negative — he has great height “Eric Moreland’s minutes and energy off and long arms but is slight for the power for- the bench was inspiring,” Malone said after ward position — but so far he’s shown that he the game. can battle with stronger players despite not After not playing in the team’s first game yet having what most scouts would deem an I figured Moreland’s chances of making the “NBA-ready body.” In Sacramento’s most recent game, an 89-75 squad were slim to none. But after the past victory over the D-League Select on Monday, two games, it looks leaps and bounds more Moreland continued to impress by grabbing promising. 11 rebounds and blocking two shots in 19 There’s still the issue of the Kings having too minutes of action. many power forwards, but if Not only that but the Kings Sacramento moves Derrick outscored the D-League Williams to small forward Select by 12 points when and comes to the conclusion Moreland was in the game. that Moreland is a better The former Oregon State forlong-term fit than Quincy ward hasn’t shown much on Acy, Moreland has a real shot. the offensive side of the ball, The next couple of games scoring a combined eight should be a good indication points in two games, but is of whether or not Moreland perfect from the free throw is a player Sacramento wants line and has shown he can Michael Malone to keep going forward. At at least convert layups and Sacramento head coach this point it’s probably a betdunks close to the basket. ter bet that the Kings will With six blocked shots in stash Moreland in the D-League , potentially two outings, Moreland leads the entire Kings’ bringing him in the following year when Acy’s summer roster. It’s clear that if he were to contract is up. make the regular roster he would surely be But still, it’s been a promising start for the best shot blocker on the team. It’s also worth noting the capacity in which Moreland, about as good as he probably could have hoped for going into the summer. Moreland has been used this summer. While Moreland hasn’t started in any of Only time will tell, but Moreland’s chances Sacramento’s games, he’s been the first player at becoming the second Oregon State player off the bench twice and leads all Kings bench to make an NBA regular season roster since players in minutes played. That’s definitely a Gary Payton seem to be improving with each good sign. passing game. What’s even more promising is the instant Andrew Kilstrom, sports editor impression he’s apparently made on the On Twitter @AndrewKilstrom coaching staff. After Monday’s victory Moreland was one of just four players — and sports@dailybarometer.com
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Oregon State’s Gabriella Hanson leads Sweden at FIBA U20 European Championship
She scored 10 or more points per game. She led the Euro four times and ended the tour- ‘B’ Championships in shootnament with 12 points and nine ing percentage (60 percent) as Germany finished rebounds in a 59-50 first, winning by win against Greece. an average of 18.2 Despite playing points and going 8-1 shooting guard for THE SUMMER BAROMETER overall. Sweden, Hanson Both Hanson Oregon State sophomore showed her penand Gulich return forward Gabriella Hanson chant for grabbing to Oregon State impressed for Sweden at rebounds over bignext season lookthe FIBA U20 European ger players, fining to build upon Championship, which con- ishing seventh the team’s NCAA at the European cluded Sunday. Tournament Championships in Hanson and Sweden went Hanson appearance. just 3-6 in the Division ‘A’ tour- offensive rebounds pulling down an average of 2.8 Oregon State finished the nament in Udine, Italy, placing season in a tie for third place 15th, but the sophomore was a per game. Hanson was first among in the competitive Pac-12 constandout for her team. ference and lost in the Pacguards in the category. Hanson filled the stat While Hanson was impres- 12 Tournament title game to sheet, averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists sive, incoming freshman Marie Southern California. Oregon in 30.3 minutes per game Gulich also stood out at the State returns the majority of its key players from a year ago and for Sweden at the European European Championships. Gulich, playing for Germany, hopes to improve even further. Championships. She scored 19 points in her most notable led her team in points (11.6) The Summer Barometer performance against Ukraine and blocks (1.4) while also On Twitter @barosports pulling down 7.1 rebounds in the team’s opener. sports@dailybarometer.com n
KNIGHTS n Continued from page 5 Corvallis tied the game in the bottom half of the fourth on Melker’s RBI single. It remained tied until the sixth inning when a two-out infield error allowed Tim Rausch of Western Oregon to score from second to put the Knights ahead 3-2. While the win put the Knights in a great position entering the second half of the season, it was a tough series for Oregon State commit Jackson Soto. Soto went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday’s win, dropping his average to .263 on the season.
Sophomore catcher Logan Ice, meanwhile, played defense but didn’t bat. He’s hitting .256 in the WCL this season as the Knights’ primary catcher. While Soto has struggled as of late, Corvallis has been especially hot, winning eight of its last 10 games. The Knights look to continue their recent success heading into the second half of the season with 23 games remaining in the summer schedule. The Knights host the NCBL Portland Stars on Wednesday in non-league games. The Summer Barometer On Twitter @barosports sports@dailybarometer.com
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Moore’s strong outing comes in succession of another solid performance against Japan July 6. Moore threw three scoreless innings of relief in that contest, striking out one and allowing one hit in the 10-0 victory. Moore is now 2-0 for Team USA and is sporting a 1.59 earned run average in 13 innings of action. He’s allowed just two runs and has struck out 13 batters. Moore was 6-5 in 2014 with a 2.77 ERA for the Beavers. He struck out68 batters and walked 26 in 94 1/3 innings of work. He’s expected to return as Oregon State’s ace next season following the departures of Ben Wetzler and Jace Fry. Team USA has just 10 games remaining on its schedule. Moore and company will end its season with five games against Cuba in a friendship series starting July 23.
advanced through a sectional qualifying tournament at the Butte Creek Country Club in Chico, Calif., last Tuesday. Franklin shot a 5-under 68-69—137 at the San Joaquin Country Club, winning the 52-player event by a stroke over Paul Smith. Franklin and Collier’s achievement makes it the third time in the past two years an Oregon State golfer has earned a trip to the U.S. Amateur joining Brian Jung who qualified last year. Franklin, who joined Oregon State last season as a junior transfer, had a solid season with the Beavers a year ago averaging a 72.93 earning a spot at the NCAA West Regionals in Eugene. The U.S. Amateur Championship is the oldest golf championship — this is its 114th year. The winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship will earn a spot in the U.S. Open later this year. Regardless of their play at the U.S. Amateur Championship, both Franklin and Collier promise to be important parts of Oregon State’s program next season.
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Yeas & Nays “R ea to approaching the middle of summer term. Nay to the excessive heat nearly destroying us as we struggle to locate the nearest air conditioner. Yea to air conditioning. Nay to the price of air conditioning. Yea to wearing hilarious hats for no apparent reasons. Yea to adopting new pets. We’ll ignore the clumps of fur getting squashed in our couch cushions and adorning our clothes for some snuggles and whiskers. Nay to sea stars dissolving in the ocean. Without sea stars, we’re left with finger-swallowing anemones and prickly urchins to touch at aquariums. Yea to major birthdays occurring in the summer. Nay to class or work obligations that squeeze themselves in when we’d rather be celebrating a milestone. Yea to growing campus construction projects. More buildings means more progress and development. We can handle the traffic issues knowing that our campus will be beautiful come fall. Hopefully. Nay to the noise of construction, the blocked roads and the random fences around trees. OK, maybe we can’t handle these issues. Yea to the holy and majestic Oxford comma. Nay to the Associated Press refusing to acknowledge the Oxford comma. We should avoid going against our wise style masters, but grammar is hard. Nay to the overuse of any particular punctuation sign due to delusions of power. Yea to talking kitchen appliances and birthday surprises. Nay to potential hallucinations caused by the heat. Nobody looks cool talking to themselves on a sidewalk. Yea to future goals and collaborative efforts. Yea to productive summer routines. Nay to the realization that summer breaks don’t exist after graduation. Yea to happy-hour appetizers. We love food. And we’re cheap. Nay to feeling full before eating the main course. Yea to feeling full without having to purchase a full-price main course. Nay to be broke after excessive happy-hour hopping. Yea to the reliability of ramen noodles. They’re cheap and filling when we need them. Nay to poor nutritional choices during our college years. Yea to studying abroad. Nay to homesickness that results from summer travels. Maybe we tend to take the Willamette Valley for granted. Nay to remembering how often it rains in Oregon, even though we’re currently “enjoying” all the heat. Yea to feeling fancy on Monday, the day of the week we usually dread. Keep on singing, Corvallis.
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ise of the Planet of the Apes” was one of the surprise hits in the summer of 2011. It exceeded most expectations. This summer’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” gave many people — myself included — high hopes. The movie not only met, but exceeded what I had hoped for. The film begins with a montage explaining what has happened in the 10 years since the events of “Rise.” A disease, which was created by the drug that makes apes smarter, nearly wiped out humanity. There are about 15 minutes during which no words are spoken. But that’s not at all a bad thing. We see that the apes who escaped at the end of the previous film have started a colony in the woods near San Francisco.
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Saling Although they don’t speak, they can sign to each other (shown in subtitles on-screen). Caesar — played by Andy Serkis, who is famous for portraying the motion-captured Gollum in the “Lord of the Rings” series — leads the apes. Finally, the apes encounter the humans, led by Malcolm — who is played by Jason Clarke — in their quest to fix a hydroelectric dam and restore power to the small community of remaining humans. Tension is strong between the two groups. The apes declare strict boundaries that must be kept, but
the humans must use the dam in ape territory. Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) gives Malcolm — the leader of the humans played by Jason Clarke — a deadline to reach a deal with the apes, or the humans will do whatever necessary to ensure use of the dam. One of the things that works so well in the film is the lack of focus on the standard post-apocalyptic human colony: The focus is more on the inner-workings of the ape community. It’s an interesting and refreshing take on the depleted genre. What elevates “Dawn” above a lot of other summer blockbusters is the nuanced story. There are no clear good guys or bad guys — no group the viewer is meant to root for. It is a complex conflict, which provides an excellent example of how an
action movie can be a lot more than just special effects. This makes “Dawn” special, especially compared to June’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” “Dawn” has exceptional special effects, possibly the most realistic I’ve ever seen, but unlike other films, it doesn’t rely on being visually dazzling. The story contains a lot of substance and keeps the viewer emotionally invested the whole time. “Dawn” is the perfect example of what a summer blockbuster can and should be, and establishes itself as one of the best films of the summer so far. t
Derek Saling is a junior in English. The opinions expressed in Saling’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Saling can be reached at managing@ dailybarometer.com.
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ear Dr. Sex, I am a 20-year old male. Last week I had intercourse for the first time and I enjoyed it very much. I come from a very religious background that frowns upon sex before marriage and I know my parents would not approve. I didn’t really receive much in terms of sex education, so I am terrified that I have contracted something horrible like Syphilis, warts, or HIV. I used a condom, but I’m still sure I caught something. I am so scared and know now that I never should
her vaginal fluids – and that’s where HIV and Syphilis reside. In terms of warts, condoms can’t always prevent the transmission of Kathy warts, as they may be found on places that are not protected by a condom. For example, her labia or your scrotal Ask Dr. Sex Dear Scared Stiff, sac. have had sex. After this experience, I Those are two very different quesHowever, more than half of sexually plan on waiting until I am married tions, so I’ll deal with what I think is active young women have had the to have sex again. Do you think I the easy one first. Chances are really HPV vaccine, so that decreases your caught something? Do you think I good that you did not contract any risk significantly. am doing the right thing by waiting STD/STI and here’s why: If you used a Your second question — do I think until I am married? condom correctly then you probably you are doing the right thing? — is Signed Scared Stiff did not come into contact with any of much more complex. I can’t really answer it for you as I am not in a position to determine what you — or anyone else — should or shouldn’t be doing. I can, however, give you some things to think about that may help you either come to terms with your decision, or change it. I didn’t hear you say that you didn’t approve of sex before marriage. All you said was that your religion and parents don’t approve of sex before marriage. You are at time in your life during which you need to decide for yourself what you approve of and what you don’t approve of — even if that decision is at odds with your parents and your faith. I am not encouraging you to go against their beliefs, but rather to acknowledge that it is an option for you to think differently than they do. This is one of the biggest struggles young adults face: directing their own moral compass. Up to this point, your moral compass was directed by others. As children, the things we believe to be right or wrong are simply the things our parents — and other influential people like faith leaders — tell us are right or wrong. Because of limited cognitive development, children are unable to come to those conclusions on their own. It is more accurate to say they “parrot” what others tell them. You need to decide if you think sex before marriage is okay or not. If you truly believe you should wait, then by all means, please wait. If, however, you come to the conclusion that you believe sex before marriage is OK under certain conditions — for example, as long as you are in love and in a monogamous relationship — then you need only wait until you find yourself in that particular situation. I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest that maybe the reason you are so convinced that you caught some infection or disease is because you feel guilty about having sex. Maybe the guilt is making you think — even subconsciously — that you somehow deserve some negative outcome for having done something
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othing beats getting great food and drinks at low prices after a long day at work, or as a way to kick off weekend festivities. “Happy hour” was originally an allotted time for sailors in the Navy to break and have some fun. The slang term found its way to the infamous speakeasies of the 1920s during prohibition. People went to have their illegal cocktails before dinner. The name stuck. Corvallis is host to many great happy hours, and they’re even better during the summer when many university students are gone. Many restaurants in Corvallis have their own happy-hour specials and there are some excellent choices out there. My favorites are at The Downward Dog and McMenamins on Monroe Avenue. I recently tried a new happy hour at Aomatsu. Aomatsu has started its summer happy hour specials from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you like sushi, this will be a fantastic deal for you. The restaurant has various sushi rolls from $3 to $6 and — for those of legal age — glasses of wine start at $4, beer at $3. Besides serving up intricate sushi rolls, Aomatsu itself visually unique.
ast academic year, the Associated Students of Oregon State University propagated an advertisement campaign called “We Don’t Say.” Over the course of a few months, ads were published presenting words that some might find offensive. One particular ad stated: “We don’t say ‘crazy’ because 60% of all college students confront a mental illness while in school.” This isn’t the right image to portray of mental health. “Crazy” is an offensive word to use in general conversation. When directed at somebody, it can have negative connotations. With mental health, however, other words can be much more offensive to those struggling with a disorder. Words like “pathetic,” “loser,” “weird”
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The Daily Barometer When I was there, I was a little confused about how to get into my table. The seating mimics traditional Asian floor seating, for which there is a stagelike structure with cut-outs for tables and patrons’ legs. My friend and I were happy that we decided not to wear skirts out that night. One of the best happy hours in Corvallis is at The Downward Dog. Every night, Downward Dog has a different drink special for a low price. When a place has good service, atmosphere and product, it’s wonderful. The bartenders make a mean blueberry vodka tonic — which is Friday night’s special — and mac ‘n’ cheese. I have yet to eat mac ’n’ cheese that rivals Downward Dog’s. It’s made with with penne pasta, cheddar and pepperjack cheese. You can even go crazy and get bacon on top. Downward Dog has revolutionized this pasta dish. The ooey-gooey texture of the melted cheese and the bite of the penne noodles make this dish delicious.
The combination of the two cheeses gives a savory flavor from the cheddar and a spice from the pepperjack, which compliment each other well. It’s greatness on a plate. The best place close to campus is McMenamins on Monroe. Its happy hour always hits the spot. Where else can I get Cajun tots and a pint for $5? McMenamins is well-known in the Pacific Northwest, and for good reason. The Monroe location has its happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. No matter what I order, I always leave happy — with some money still in my wallet. Most students in Corvallis are trying to get through school and work on a tight budget. Eating food other than ramen — or perpetual PB&Js — is crucial. Corvallis has an abundant choice of great menus and happy hours that will satisfy every palate. t
Brooklyn Di Raffaele is a senior in English. The opinions expressed in Di Raffaele’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Di Raffaele can be reached at managing@ dailybarometer.com.
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PORTLAND—As a nation, we’re approaching the year of beer. The rising number of breweries in the United States is on track to break a 19th century record. The Atlantic’s CityLab reports that there are approximately 3,040 breweries throughout the country as of last month, and another 2,000 are in the process of establishing. Bart Watson, a chief economist with the Brewers Association, told CityLab in an interview that in 2014 the “majority of Americans live within 10 miles of a local brewery.” He said this is the first time the American brewery count has surpassed 3,000 since 1873. That was the peak year of American breweries, when there were 4,131. Interest in craft beer has embedded and flowed since. The low point for breweries came when Prohibition pushed brew masters out of legal (public) operation in the early 20th century. The number of breweries ticked up to a few hundred after alcohol became legal again, but dropped to a new low in 1983 when only 80 breweries were open for business. The Oregon Employment Department reports that as of 2013, there were 157 breweries in Oregon, a majority of which are located in, you guessed it, Portland. Here’s to bringing back the 19th century.
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or “weak” can attack a person who is suffering from a mentalhealth disorder much more than the word “crazy.” The word doesn’t even begin to address the breadth of mental-health disorders. During my depression, I discovered several of my friends were suffering too. I also learned that a good friend of mine has anxiety. Mental health is more complicated — and widespread — than many are aware of. The “We Don’t Say” campaign misses another mark. The problem isn’t that we
don’t say words because it may offend somebody with regards to mental health — the problem is the stigma surrounding mental health. Those who are suffering may be seen as crazy, or their friends might shut them out because they have become depressing to be around, seem weird or have changed. The “We Don’t Say” campaign promoted the stigma surrounding mental health, when it should have done more to help prevent it. This isn’t to say that the campaign doesn’t have good motives. It is helping create a dialogue throughout campus. The campaign has already generated several letters to the Barometer, which is a good sign. If there isn’t discussion, there is nothing to challenge the
populace’s thinking. We should see both sides of the argument and formulate an opinion for ourselves. With more information on mental health, ASOSU could have sufficiently accomplished this goal, but it only provided a statistic of how many college students face mental-health issues. Perhaps there are other means to fill the void of information on mental health. If you have more questions or concerns about mental health, contact Counseling and Psychological Services and do research of your own. t
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sciences. The opinions expressed in Pike’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Pike can be reached at managing@ dailybarometer.com.
Waters showing their hazards By Josephine Woolington THE REGISTER-GUARD
EUGENE—When Tom Rogers saw a canoe loaded with people headed down the McKenzie River near his home on Saturday, he watched the boat carefully. The 75-year-old Rogers, who lives off Camp Creek Road near Bellinger Landing, said the boat veered toward exposed tree roots in the river and capsized when it was broadsided by the river’s force. The canoe was barely visible above the water’s surface because it was weighed down with too many people, Rogers said. After Rogers called 911 and looked back out his window, he saw another boat loaded with people headed down the same stretch of river, about seven miles east of Springfield. He watched as the second boat — an inflatable raft — failed to navigate the water’s current. Both groups of people, which included children, fell into the water but were able to get to shore safely, Rogers said. The rescues were two of five that the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Saturday. Three of the rescues occurred on the McKenzie, from Bellinger Boat Landing to Hayden Bridge. Deputies responded to a crash on Cottage Grove Lake that involved a Jet Ski and a
power boat on Saturday. The Jet Ski operator suffered minor injuries, officials said. Also on Saturday, one person was taken to a hospital with a broken leg after a water-skiing accident at Triangle Lake on Saturday. Sheriff officials said on Monday that the McKenzie River near Bellinger Landing is becoming more hazardous with the lower water flow. Some rivergoers are not checking their float route and are starting to float the river too late in the day, increasing their risk of being stranded after dark, officials said. The sheriff’s office search and rescue coordinator, John Miller, said that with lower water levels, boaters can run into hazards such as underwater debris, tree limbs, logs and rocks. The current changes when water levels are low, and that can push boaters into debris, he said. Boat traffic should stay to the right channel near Bellinger Landing, Miller said. Boaters also should give a third party a detailed itinerary of their route, description of their boat and a list of all the equipment that the boaters packed with them, he said. “We want people to be cognizant of what they’re doing out there and have a little personal accountability,” Miller said. Miller said some boaters
on the McKenzie are packing too many people into boats or inflatable rafts. Some people use what Miller described as “floating toys” in the river, such as air mattresses or inner tubes. Rogers said that, during his four years living off Camp Creek Road near the river, that he, too, has seen people floating on inflatable tubes and toys for swimming pools. “People just don’t know the current of the river,” Rogers said. “It’s amazing.”
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