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OSU 101 Wednesday, September 24, 2014
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Construction for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center and the classroom building continues beside the recently completed Austin Hall, the new home for the College of Business.
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Round of finished projects join campus as continuing construction heralds coming additions, changes By Ria Rankine
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The sights and sounds of construction have been a common theme on campus this past year. During summer term, construction efforts seemed to increase in sync with the rising temperatures. The grind of pay loaders and cement mixers joined the melodies of chirping birds. And while blue skies and sunshine were present in student photography, the sight of a large crane in the distance was a likely addition to the backdrop.
There’s no mistaking that Oregon State University is undergoing many constructional changes. The list includes 13 projects. Wander down Southwest Jefferson Way and you’re sure to notice the Student Experience Center near the heart of campus. The $42 million, student-funded building will be home to Greek Life and Student Leadership & Involvement organizations, including student government. It’s also where Student See CONSTRUCTION | page C4
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Oregon State University is no stranger to construction cranes like this one used to facilitate construction on the classroom building beside the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center on the west side of campus where there was once a grass field.
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Like a sentinel sent from the heavens, what was once described as the Memorial Union crane watched over campus and took hold over Oregon State University. The MU crane first appeared last January outside of the Student Experience Center as construction began on the site. What followed was the creation of a special Facebook page and Kickstarter project headed by graphic design student Michael McDonald to fund a memorial statue for the popular metallic icon. The first photo of the crane towering above OSU in the fog made the simple construction apparatus look more majestic than any other object in the Willamette Valley. And like the divine object it was described to be, the crane even had its own personal cleaner and a cook for the See CRANE | page C4
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CONNECTing OSU Students Oregon State University’s CONNECT week will continue offering events throughout the week. Sponsored by New Student Programs & Family Outreach, CONNECT offers students resources that encourage new students to become more involved with their campus and community surroundings. The following events take place between Thursday and Sunday:
Thursday, September 25 New Student Scholar Symposium Workshops and resources offered to ensure student success and education goals foe new students. 9:30-11:30 a.m. @ LaSells Stewart Center
College of Business New Student Welcome Gathering for new students to meet advisers and professors at newly constructed Austin Hall. 2-3 p.m. @ Austin Hall
New Student Walk and Convocation Meet with fellow new students in MU Quad and walk toward Convocation. 3:15-5 p.m. @ Memorial Union Quad, Gill Colliseum.
New Student Picnic Celebration with food, music and games (ticket purchase required for meal). 5-8 p.m. @ Memorial Union Quad
Dixon Rec Night See what the Dixon Rec Center has to offer. Night of food, karaoke and games. 9-11:55 p.m. @ Dixon Recreation Center
Friday, September 26 Mind Spa Open House Unique and relaxing environment provided by CAPS in Snell Hall. Highlights include free professional massage, snacks and a raffle. 12 p.m.-3 p.m. @ Snell Hall, 3rd floor
#BeBEAVERBOLD and Fun Fair Kickoff of annual class photo and other activities. 3-6 p.m. @ Memorial Union Quad
Friday Night Live Annual event held for first-year and older students to learn about hall council. 7-9 p.m. @ LaSells Stewart Center
Battle of the DJs Student DJs battle for title of OSU’s best DJ and cash prize. 9-11 p.m. @ Memorial Union Quad
Saturday, September 27 Corvallis Fall Festival Annual arts and entertainment festival held in downtown Corvallis. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. @ Central Park, downtown Corvallis
Women’s Volleyball vs. Utah Watch the OSU Beavers take on the University of Utah. 6-8 p.m. @ Gill Coliseum
Bowling at the MU Basement Bowling and pool at the MU Basement (students offered one free game during CONNECT). 12-11:55 p.m. @ Memorial Union Basement
Sunday, September 28 Multicultural CONNECT Multicultral CONNECT luncheon for first-year and transfer students 11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ CH2M Hill Alumni Center Additional activity listings and special events from other colleges at OSU can be found at connect.oregonstate.edu. The Daily Barometer
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CONSTRUCTION n Continued from page C1
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Media, including The Daily Barometer, will be housed. The completion date for the SEC is slated for winter 2014. Further down Jefferson beside the brand new Austin Hall are the bones of what will be the new Asian & Pacific Cultural Center. APCC is one of four cultural centers to get a new home. Construction for the one-story building is currently underway, and is scheduled for completion winter 2014. It joins two new homes for cultural centers: the Native American Longhouse and Centro Cultural César Chávez, which opened spring 2014. Construction for the Black Cultural Center, the fourth center aided by the gift of the late Joyce Collin Furman, was delayed due an inquiry into possible contamination from a gas station that used to be across the street, according to David Dodson, university land use planning manager. It was declared safe following an assessment. The Black Cultural Center will grace the corner of Southwest Monroe Avenue and Southwest Memorial Place. The construction is all a part of the OSU District Plan. According to Capitol Planning and Development, “The District Plan will serve as an essential framework to transparently help guide campus planning in areas of housing, transportation, land use, enrollment management, as well as the renewal of existing buildings and new construction.” See some construction not included in this article? For a comprehensive list of current and future projects, go to the Construction Project Archives in the Capitol Planning and Development page.
The Student Experience Center, nestled between the Memorial Union, Strand Agricultural Hall, the OSU Valley Library and Waldo Hall, nears completion as its deadline for opening in winter 2015 draws closer.
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CRANE n Continued from page C1 operator inside. Campus-wide, students joined the crane’s following. But like all good things must, the crane’s time came to pass. Some continue to honor its legacy and believe it watches over us in spirit, though others — understandably so — feel hurt for being abandoned by what seemed like OSU’s secondary mascot. Most, however, realize it was just an awesome construction crane that served us well, but had to move on after completing its task. Perhaps it’s even at another college campus by now, lighting up the hearts and imaginations of other students. Here’s to you, MU crane. The Daily Barometer editor@dailybarometer.com
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(Above) Chain link fence separates the campus from the construction site of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center while the classroom building looms in the background. Justin Quinn
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Di Raffaele, Food Critic: Best places to eat in Corvallis W
elcome to Corvallis! Whether you are a freshmen, transfer student, graduate student, new faculty member or a returning student, I bet you like to eat. Corvallis has restaurants that will satisfy every palate, and here is a quick look at 10 local restaurants worth checking out on your culinary adventures. Baguette This eatery is in downtown Corvallis on 3rd Street and offers a variety of Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches. The French-Vietnamese hybrid sandwich is composed of your choice of meat or veggies on a pillow-soft baguette
and topped with julienned carrots and cilantro. Broken Yolk Café Right next to Baguette is one of Corvallis’ most popular breakfast places. Broken Yolk uses local ingredients to make killer pancakes, eggs and so much more to meet your breakfastcraving needs. Alley Gyro Don’t let the name fool you, this place isn’t creepy or dark, it just makes great gyros. You start out with your choice of meat in a fresh pita piled on top of French fries, then you top it off with sauces and veggies at the toppings bar. Block 15
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o you’ve just arrived at college, all bright eyed and bushy tailed, fresh out of high school and ready to pave your way to successful adulthood. You can hardly wait to explore the city and the nightlife when you realize — oh wait — that’s right, you’re not 21 yet. Or maybe you don’t drink. Regardless, suddenly you find yourself awkwardly turning down invitations from that cute metaphorical junior in your Math 111 class to join him or her at the Peacock and other locales that ID at the door. What do you do? Is this going to be your college experience? Polite refusals and furtive glances at the happiness inside Clodfelter’s? Relax, there are plenty of things to do in this Cassie great town, things that don’t have to involve booze in any way, shape or form. For the most part, you can visit some of the bars and clubs in Corvallis during their daytime hours and treat yourself to spectacular breakfasts. I recommend Impulse and the Red Fox Café, both on Monroe. But if you’re not in the mood for food, what kind of adventures are out there? Do you like books? Head downtown, where you can find not one but three bookstores: The Book Bin, Browser’s Books and Grassroots. The stores are all local, friendly and packed to the rafters with books. But maybe you’re not a book person, I understand. Perhaps movies are your cup of tea, and I solidly recommend The Darkside Cinemas on 4th street for your fill of indie art films. There are also Regal and Carmike up on 9th street showing the latest from Tinseltown. Not for booming bass and chatty patrons throwing popcorn at each other? Perhaps you long for the traditional feel of classic theatre. Look no further than the Majestic Theater on 2nd street, and Oregon State University’s own Withycoombe Hall, which is home to two stages and immense talent. If you want to be up and moving around — running, biking and hiking — then by all means, explore the Outback, Alpha and 612 hiking loops in the McDonald-Dunn Forest. And there’s always Marys Peak. In the mood for some organic grocery shopping? The Corvallis Farmer’s Market is a cheerful, present entity every Wednesday and Saturday from nine in the morning until noon. Prepare yourself for some of the freshest berries along with a variety of bands lining 1st street. Need more than some organically grown squash? If you’re craving some artisanal business slathered with Oregonian quirkiness, then never fear. The Corvallis Fall Festival will be in business Sept. 27-28 in Central Park. There you can find handcrafted jewelry, crocheted hats and scarves as well as plenty of knickknacks. What about transport, though? Some of us come to college sans vehicle because of the exorbitant parking prices and to save money. Unless you’re really into walking, how do you feel about hiking a couple miles just for a movie at Carmike? I present to you the Corvallis Transit System: A completely free bus system that goes all over town and in some cases over to Albany. There are route maps at each bus shelter showing the specific times of said buses. The only downside is that the buses don’t run on Sundays and quit after 9 p.m. So there you have it — an amalgamation of things to do in Corvallis that don’t require your being 21. And if none of those pan out you could always go a watch a Ducks game.
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This is one of Corvallis’ most popular pubs, and for a reason. With its delicious burgers and sandwiches, four Frenchfry options, home brewed beer (for those over 21) and whimsical chalkboard tabletops, this restaurant is the perfect place to spend a casual afternoon. Thai Chili Conveniently located on Monroe right off campus, you can get the best Thai food in
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Are you Dawg enough? Then take the Dawg Pack Challenge. Eat one of each dawg on the menu and the meal is free. Local Boyz You don’t have to travel to Hawaii to get aloha cuisine, just go to Monroe. Local Boyz has a big menu to try, but all options come with homemade mac salad. Don’t forget to dress your meal with the establishment’s infamous condiment “da sauce.” American Dream Pizza Pizza and college students go hand in hand. So why not try ADP? There are two locations to get this great pizza and one is right off campus on Monroe.
The pizza is unique with its beer crust, which is the deciding factor for a good slice of pizza. Evergreen Indian Restaurant This eatery serves up gourmet and authentic Indian food in downtown Corvallis. Evergreen has Tandoori and south Indian specialties on its menu that will transport you to the subcontinent. And its lunchtime buffet is quite the steal. Happy eating. 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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et’s face it: Leaving home and making the transition to college life is difficult enough without draining your wallet every term to pay for textbooks. It doesn’t help that they seem to get more expensive every year and rapidly lose their value with each new edition that’s printed. As a student, I can relate to the feeling of being overcharged for something I’ll probably never need once the class is done. For new students entering Oregon State Univesrity, here are a few tips to make your college experience a little less financially stressful. Always check online first. You can log into the OSU website with your General Access Pin and look at textbooks under registration to see the materials you’ll need. You can also compare prices among multiple online retailers and the bookstore. While this is helpful, it’s best to check these sites yourself in case there’s a cheaper alternative the search engine missed. Amazon.com in particular offers a wide selection of used textbooks for nearly any subject. In many cases, you can find a used textbook for a fraction of the cost of buying it new from the bookstore. There’s also a program that lets you rent textbooks for 90 days at a greatly reduced cost. Students who take this route will want to place their orders as early as possible: If you wait until the last minute, they may not arrive in time for the start of the term. There are a few circumstances where
buying online simply might not be an option. Occasionally, your professors may ask for a textbook that’s been modified into a custom edition for a specific course at OSU, meaning that version can only be purchased from the bookstore. These are marked as ‘custom’ in your online list of required materials. In these cases, it doesn’t hurt to ask your professor whether it’s essential to have the custom edition over a regular one that could be cheaper online. And when courses do end, if you want to get rid of books that are just taking up space, Amazon.com may buy them back, though not all textbooks are eligible for buyback, and out-of-date editions will go for less cash. The campus bookstore will pay for your books as well, or they can be posted to the Beaver Bookstore’s Used Book Classifieds, where they’re marketed directly to other students. The money Graphic BY CHRISTIAN Campbell | THE DAILY BAROMETER you make from selling your old books can go a long way in-class questions. towards paying for next term’s. These tips won’t always eliminate the Aside from buying and selling, there’s need to buy from the bookstore, but they always the much easier option of bor- can help spare you a lot of frustration and, rowing. If you know someone who’s taken hopefully, help the next term go more the course before you, they may still have smoothly. the textbook lying around, and students t taking classes at the same time can Chris Correll is a senior in Psychology. The opinions always study together with fewer books. expressed in Correll’s columns do not necessarily represent Borrowing is especially helpful for the those of The Daily Barometer staff. Correll can be reached ‘clickers’ some courses require to answer at managing@dailybarometer.com.
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Campus resources, supportive community can help combat depression during school year By Ria Rankine THE DAILY BAROMETER
Each year, Active Minds — the nation’s only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health among college students — honors the 1,100 students who commit suicide at college campuses throughout the nation. This is done through the Daisy Project, which acknowledges the struggles students face at universities, but works to reminds us that we are not alone. According to the Counseling and Psychological Services website, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. Within the school year, 40 percent of students feel too depressed to function. The reason for the daunting numbers was explained by a recent 12-month study, published in JAMA Psychiatry in 2008. It showed that students attending universities are more exposed to circumstances that place them at risk for psychiatric disorders, pressures such as the drive to succeed, heavy course loads and drug and alcohol use. These causes are common among college students of all levels, but are particu-
larly applicable among first-year students. Freshmen are subjected to a multitude of new situations. In some cases, they feel they lack the proper tools in order to endure and succeed. In a recent article published in Psych Central, Harrison Davis, assistant professor of counseling and coordinator of the community counseling master’s program at North Georgia College and State University, said that students will struggle if they feel ill-prepared in this new environment. “If students do not feel adequate or prepared to cope with the new environment of a college campus, they could easily become susceptible to depression and anxiety,” Davis said. Such facts draw attention to the problem, but what is the solution? For starters, students shouldn’t neglect the “big three:” sleep, exercise and nutrition. In an article published in Psychology Today, award-winning author and mentalwellness advocate, Julie Hersh, said these are among the first things to go in college. This, Hersh said, helps to create the perfect environment for a “first major depressive break.” Freshmen can treat their depression by using the resources available to them on campus, many of which are free. First, there is Counseling and Psychological Services, which offers individual, couples
and group counseling, as well as consultations. A detailed list of their services is available on the CAPS website. CAPS further promotes the importance of mental health through Mind Spa, “A unique sanctuary where you can soothe your mind, body, and spirit,” and is open to all OSU community members. CAPS also provides the Mental Health Promotion Program, which conducts workshops and gives presentations to classes, students, organizations and clubs. One analysis, Suicide Ideation among College Students: A Multivariate Analysis, published in Taylor & Francis Online, showed that students with social support tend to fair better than those who don’t. The article states that “Social disconnection and isolation, or ‘failed belongingness,’ might be critical influences on suicide behavior.” Support can be found in family, friends and through religious communities. In fact, any community where students feel they belong should alleviate depression. At OSU, there are many communities, clubs and organizations that students can get involved in, such as the Psychology Club and Active Minds. Freshmen might be more susceptible to this problem, but the message of mental wellness is one for all students. Ria Rankine, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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What to do and who to call when things go wrong By Kaitlyn Kohlenberg THE DAILY BAROMETER
Fall term is an exciting time at Oregon State University, but occasionally an emergency situation arises, and there isn’t time to figure it out on your own. Luckily, the university’s got your back. “The [resident assistants] and your [resident director] are, I think, the two biggest resources that you have,” said Kaitlyn Bjornson, the vice president of campus’ Resident Hall Association. “Everyone who really works in the residence halls really has a policy that it’s better to ask for help.” Members of the RHA agreed that while some issues – like disputes over closet space or a shared item of clothing – can be worked out between roommates, students should not be afraid to seek help from resident authority figures. In case of emergencies, such as fire, injury or anything else that might require immediate attention, RHA President, Mackenzie Spencer, explained that students should call 911 first and then contact their RA or RD. Lt. Cord Wood of the Corvallis Police Department recommends that people sign up for the city Everbridge program. The alert system allows the police department to send out emergency notifications in events of citywide emergencies. There is also an OSU-specific emergency alert system that students can sign up for to receive notifications of campus closures or other emergencies such as floods or gas leaks. “If somebody thinks, ‘Hey I think I might need to call the police,’ call the police,” said Deputy Brian Lundy of the Benton County Sheriffs. “Have us come out. There’s no charge for it, obviously. Have us come out and take a look at it and talk to them ... We’ve got a lot of resources.” State troopers from the Oregon State Police Department work directly with the university to help ensure the safety of all students, employees and visitors of OSU. If students are unsure of whether a situation requires law enforcement officers, contact the RA or RD. “There’s always an RA in every building that’s on duty and has the phone on them,” said Kelsey McCall, an events and activities cocoordinator for the RHA. “We really encourage students to program the number into their phone right away, from the first week they get here so they know they can call that number and someone will answer and will be up for them.” RAs are all required to go through special trainings in order to prepare them for any number of scenarios that can arise while living in university housing. Trainings include workshops on bias-awareness, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health and
alter-abled awareness and several emergency preparedness trainings. “We really are well-equipped and happy to handle anything that comes our way, regardless of the time of day,” said Emma Nissen, the RHA’s national community coordinator. “If there’s not a safe space, if you don’t feel that you are within safety regulation standards, that’s always something that you need to address right away.” The most common emergencies for students tend to involve alcohol consumption and physical encounters, such as fights. Theft is also an unfortunate reality of life at a large university campus. “People come specifically to Corvallis because of the college crowd,” Wood said. “I’ve seen people travel from as far away as Bend to come over here and steal from college students.” Bjornson suggested that students, even in the residence halls, practice extra caution to protect their personal items. “Even if you think you trust everybody in your wing, lock your room door when you leave; don’t let people who shouldn’t be in your building into your building,” Bjornson said. On rare occasions, conflicts on campus reach a point where university administration has to step in. In any event in which a student is involved with local law enforcement, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards will likely be contacted as well. The office is responsible for handling situations in which the OSU Student Code of Conduct is violated. This can involve students who are living on or off campus, as the code of conduct applies to all students of OSU. In most situations, the process includes conversations and reflections on the actions that resulted in code violations. “The thought is that we’re trying to prepare people for a workforce at some point,” said Carl Yeh, the director of student conduct and community standards. “Even if you work for yourself, you’re still going to have to hold yourself accountable to standards .... These are challenges that we’re going to face all life.” For students stressed or fearful about what incidents may arise, both university and local law enforcement officials suggest that students take on personal responsibility and ask for help when needed. “No one’s going to tell you, ‘Ah, shame on you, you can handle this yourself,’” Bjornson said. “We want to help you.” Even if you, the student, are at fault, Lundy said, “Calm down. Talk with us, not yell at us and things will go much better. We want to have a positive interaction with students. It’s a large portion of what makes Corvallis great, is the student body.”
Kaitlyn Kohlenberg, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
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