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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2014 VOL. CXVII, NO. 54
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PAC 199: Zombie Training encourages teamwork, problem-solving skills By Abigail Erickson THE DAILY BAROMETER
A new Physical Activity Course offered winter term is taking an unusual approach to fitness. The course, PAC 199: Zombie Training, will prepare students for the undead invasion — at least as far at it relates to life skills. The course, as PAC program director Drew Ibarra explained, is designed to “teach navigation on campus, evasion techniques and how to work in teams” in addition to other life-skills. “We see this cultural trend right now with zombie movies and even the game on campus, so there’s definitely a captive audience for the content of something related to this,” Ibarra said.
paredness,” Bolden said. “It’s a great way “On the other side, we’re seeing things to see how planning, preparation and that students could utilize right now reactions to the unknown can sigthat could be involved in this class nificantly improve one’s situation and framed around the idea using a fun, engaging format.” of preparing for a zombie invasion.” According to Bolden, the course will require stuFormer ROTC cadet dents to challenge themtrainer David Bolden will selves physically and menbe teaching the course. Bolden tally as individuals and as a team. is basing the idea off a training Participating students will have to simulation used for cadets that is run, walk, sprint and maybe climb or centered around a zombie survival carry objects to meet the course requireplan. Originally, the training scenario ments; however, Bolden reassured students taught tactics like evasion and moving to that they don’t have to be “uber fit” to take this safety checkpoints. For the class, the plan will be modified to include elements like navigation class. and concealment, as well as evasive tactics and “The desired effect is to learn and have fun teamwork. doing it,” Bolden said. “If you want to be active “I feel this is a great way to experience pre- and encourage others to do the same, this class
will provide that. Although this is a PAC class, not all the class will be physical.” Both Bolden and Ibarra hope that this class will give students an opportunity to learn life skills in a unique way. “Unfortunately, we see that the use of a lot of life skills have gone away because of technology,” Ibarra said. “How do you find yourself on a grid, knowing that you can’t actually see your points? Things like that.” A portion of the class will include training on a particular skill set, and another portion will include scenario days. Students will be given a scenario in which to survive, find resources, move to safety checkpoints or a combination thereof, and must create a plan and work together to accomplish their goals. While much of the See ZOMBIES | page 4
APCC prepares for new home n
Asian and Pacific Cultural Center to relocate from outskirts to central location in time for winter term By Chris Correll
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Abigail Erickson
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Oregon State University President Ed Ray holds the President’s Winter Coffee event in the Memorial Union lounge annually.
Ray hosts Winter Coffee to connect to OSU n
President’s Winter Coffee encourages mingling among OSU community By Abigail Erickson THE DAILY BAROMETER
It was a chilly night on campus as students, faculty and staff gathered in the Memorial Union lounge for free coffee and snacks at the annual President’s Winter Coffee event. A crowd of more than 600 gathered to enjoy the coffee and pastries. It was more than free food: It was also an opportunity for members of the Oregon State University community to speak to President Ed Ray. “This event is important because all of us live in our own silos to some degree,” Ray said. Ray said he believed that the event was a great way for people to meet each other and relax. “I think it’s nice to have the option to meet the president and get to know him on a personal level,” said Isaac Alanko, a sophomore in chemical engineering. Maggie Klecker, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, agreed that it’s a good opportunity for the president to come and meet people. Many people attending the event also agreed that the event was a great opportunity for people to come and meet each other.
“It’s a nice way to see people at the university you don’t normally get to see or know,” said Colin Huber, writer and social media coordinator for university marketing. “We can talk to people we’ve maybe only emailed before today.” This is Huber’s second year attending the event. “I feel like there could be more students here,” said Darryl Lai, multimedia producer at interactive communications. “Our bosses made sure we knew about it.” Many students swung by between classes to catch up with friends and grab some coffee before moving on; others stayed for the entire duration. Faculty and staff members took the opportunity to get out of their offices and mingle with each other while enjoying the food and decorations. “The decorations are really nice this year,” said Bailey Steffen, a sophomore in mechanical engineering. The center of the MU lounge held a circular buffet laden with dessert foods. Blue lights illuminated a centerpiece of blue-and-white paper snowflakes that stretched from one corner of the room to the other, converging at the center table. Small vases of blue, white and silver ornaments sat
Men’s basketball returns home Saturday
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After nearly 25 years at their old location, the Asian and Pacific Cultural Center will move into its brand-new building by Austin Hall on Southwest Jefferson Way. The new center is part of a series of cultural center renovations, including the Native American Longhouse and the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez. Communications Representative Tricia Samountry said the move is a welcome change. “What’s so good about being at the heart of campus is that we’re near everything. You really get that campus feeling,” said Samountry, a senior in public health management. Two of Oregon State University’s cultural centers — the Pride Center and APCC — were originally houses donated to the campus so that students from those backgrounds could have a safe environment to meet. But because both of them are near the edge of OSU — the APCC is located at 2638 NW
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The Asian and Pacific Cultural Center is being built on Southwest Jefferson Way and will be open to the public when winter term begins.
Women’s volleyball team receives awards Sports, page 5
Jackson Ave — many students aren’t willing to make the trip. Leadership Liaison Austin Chanthakhoun said being at the heart of campus life will be much more convenient. “I think the new center will hopefully increase foot traffic for us,” said Chanthakhoun, a junior general science major. “For us specifically, we’re one of the farthest centers away from campus, so that turns some people away from having to walk all the way over to there just to use our resources.” Being closer to the International Living and Learning Center allows that much more accessibility for students from abroad. The APCC wants to use the site next to Austin to cooperate more closely with surrounding OSU organizations. “What we’re hoping to do is collaborate with various departments on campus to let our visitors know about what’s available besides the center itself, such as CAPS and the Student Sustainability Initiative,” Chanthakhoun said. One of the new building’s perks is more open space. The hall will feature a gathering hall similar to the Native American Longhouse’s: an ideal place for hosting larger events.
Better ways to prevent climate change
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