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Community Calendar MONDAY, JUNE 26 Summer Session Begins In classrooms around campus, students begin the first sessions of summer term. Session One concludes Sept. 8, Session Two concludes July 21 and Session Three concludes Aug. 18.

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Welcome to the first issue of the 2017 Summer Barometer! I’m Joe Wolf, and I have the honor to serve as the Summer Editor-inChief. I am incredibly excited to share the most important campus news and the most impactful stories from our community with every one of you.

The Barometer is a historic part of this cam-

pus, and I intend to honor that in everything I do. It is my goal to present the most in-depth, well-written and accurate reporting for every student and community member. This is not a simple task, and while I have complete faith in every member of my team, I know we cannot accomplish this goal alone—we need your help. If you think our coverage is not living

up to what it could be, I encourage you to reach out to me or one of the other members of our staff. Our job is to serve the public, and constructive criticism is always welcomed. We have big plans for this summer and we hope you will join us in the great adventure we are about to embark on!

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FRIDAY, JULY 7 2017 Oregon Wine Research Institute Summer Seminar Dr. Landry Rossdeutsch, a postdoctoral research associate at OSU, is presenting his research project involving nitrogen-driven vigor in grapvine.

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Corvallis’ own STEAM festival featuring science, technology, art, music and food. Located at the Benton County Fairgrounds and beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

Hilltop Big Band at Central Park Located at the Central Park Gazebo near downtown Corvallis, the Hilltop Big Band presents a free concert featuring the Swing Sounds of Basie and others. Starting at 7:30 p.m. and going until 9:00 p.m.

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COVER: OSU researchers Skip Rochefort and Yigit Menguc, and student Leah Hanen, showcase their work.

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By Sydney Sullivan, News Contributor Tapping into a world full of ideas means tapping into a world of diversity.

According to Skip Rochefort, an associate professor of chemical engineering at Oregon State University, new ideas spring from the imaginations of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives and lifestyles.

When Rochefort came to OSU 23 years ago, only five percent of students in the College of Engineering were from major minority groups. In addition, women only represented around 11 percent of students in the College of Engineering.

Though the gap in research diversity at OSU has dramatically decreased over the last few decades, there is still a push to change these demographics, according to Rochefort.

“Women in science has grown substantially in the last 20 years,

and currently we are at just about 20 percent women in the College of Engineering,” Rochefort said via email. “But in my School of CBEE (Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering), we had 34 percent women in our 2017 graduating class—so we have made some gains here.

However, we are still well below the demographics of the state.”

Sujaya Rao, the director of undergraduate research at OSU, is another faculty member working to change the dynamics of OSU research.

“My job is to help include students who aren’t ‘typical beneficiaries,’” Rao said.

According to Rao, typical beneficiaries in research at OSU are generally high-achieving thirdand fourth-year students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, commonly known as STEM.

Rao said she would like to focus on giving research opportunities to low-income first- and secondyear students that come from traditionally underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, as well as first-generation students and students in the humanities, social sciences and arts.

Giving a wider range of students access to research projects grants those students opportunities to increase their self-confidence and enhance their skills in critical thinking and problem solving, according to Rao. “We’re giving students opportunities to build a relationship with a faculty member. Sometimes straight A’s just aren’t enough,” Rao said.

OSU is not the only institution seeking to diversify its research base. Earlier this year, from January 25-28, Rao helped put together a round-table discussion titled

‘Inclusiveness in Undergraduate Research: Advancing Access in Non-Traditional Ways’ at an American Association of Colleges and Universities meeting in San Francisco. This discussion sought to bring attention to the imbalance in research engagement across academic majors and across various student demographics and sought to encourage professors and students to become involved in all-inclusive research projects.

Rochefort is helping to make this vision come true at OSU by including a program in his research known as Saturday A c a d e my A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s in Science and Engineering, which takes high school students and integrates them into the researching community.

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projects do not fall within the students’ areas of study. This is meant to allow students to Continued from page 3 gain experience with projects they might want to pursue later in their college careers.

Leah Hanen, a second-year pre-mechanUndergraduate students can also work on ical engineering student at OSU, worked in projects that become the equivalent of fullRochefort’s lab when she was 17 years old. time jobs, according to Rochefort. While some According to Hanen, she was not sure what students work on smaller projects, like the major she wanted to go into after high school, recycled plastic Yoda figure, others work on but she knew she was interested in engineer- larger projects under much stricter deadlines. ing. The project she worked on during the One example of these large-scale projects is summer of 2015 was recycling failed 3D prints. ‘The Gel Burn Project’.

According to Hanen, when a 3D object is Rochefort had his own way of describing the printed, there is excess material on the base materials that go into making the gel. known as ‘raft material’ which acts as a support “I call it ‘magic mix,’” Rochefort said. system for the object being printed. However, The mix in question is an organic cononce an object is printed, this material is no struction of different herbs that have been longer needed. Hanen and her peers were pre- discovered to form a hydrogel that can heal sented with the challenge of coming up with second- and third-degree burns. The goal of a way to take the raft material, recycle it and ‘The Gel Burn Project’ is to have OSU students make new filament. Hanen said this filament create gel patches that will slowly release is the equivalent of ‘magic mix ’ as ink for a standard they are worn over printer. time. According “One of the coolto Rochefor t, est days was (when) these patches are He (Rochefort) made the we were able to wanted by kitchen print a recycled lab so inclusive and just workers and cooks 3D Yoda for Skip,” who may be getreally welcoming.

Hanen said. “He ting burned reguLeah Hanen was so excited, he larly and need an went to go show efficient way to Undergraduate the graduate class heal their injuries. engineering student he was teaching.”

Projects like this Hanen worked give a variety of with Rochefort durstudents opportuing her first couple of weeks in the lab. nities to develop themselves and their careers, “He made the lab so inclusive and just really according to Rochefort. welcoming,” Hanen said.

“Diversity of thought is the key to innoAnother way Rochefort supports Rao’s vation and that comes with a diversity of passion of inclusivity is by creating research backgrounds,” Rochefort said. “We need a projects that can be accomplished by college diversity of solutions to address the world’s students with only moderate STEM knowl- problems, and we won’t get that if we only edge. In doing this, he develops projects that have white males of similar backgrounds students may be interested in—even if the looking for solutions.”

Beavers take classes across the globe Study abroad opportunities help students grow through education and cross-cultural experiences

By Sydney Sullivan, News Contributor Nothing feels familiar. Words come out of people’s mouths in syllables that do not quite seem to make sense yet. The only commonality to find is in students who are strangers, and every one of them looks both nervous and giddy. But stepping outside the airport, a new landscape is laid out before one’s feet. Not feeling ready, but open for what is to come, it’s time to begin a study abroad.

“OSU currently offers more than 200 programs in over 70 countries—so just about anywhere in the world you can imagine,” Caine Francis, the interim director of Global Opportunities at Oregon State University, said via email.

According to Francis, OSU recognizes that the amount of study abroad options can be overwhelming, so the university provides some relief through the Office of Global Opportunities. As a starting point for students, the office is currently organizing programs based on academics and wants to give students the opportunity to see which courses in their majors have been done abroad.

While some students may find it difficult to decide where to go, OSU does not want students to struggle financially in order to get to their desired destination, according to Francis.

“The Office of Global Opportunities helps connect students with a variety of scholarship opportunities, including those offered by the Office of Global Opportunities itself, scholarships offered by specific programs and internationally competitive scholarships through the office of Prestigious Scholarships here at OSU,” Francis said in an email.

While some students will pay for their travel abroad with scholarships, there are other means for students to get away from home.

Carly Ferguson, a fourth-year OSU student double majoring in education and English, paid out-of-pocket to travel to Costa Rica in the summer of 2015.

“One experience I’ll never forget from traveling abroad would be sea kayaking after class with some of the other group members,” Ferguson said via email.

According to Francis, research has been done on the benefits that traveling abroad can have for students. These benefits range from improved GPAs to better communication skills and increased adaptability

to new situations.

For Erika Moellmer, a fourth-year political science major at OSU, an advantage she gained from her study abroad was learning the German language. Moellmer said she studied at the University of Tübingen in the German state of Baden-Württemberg because she was informed that it had one of the best programs for studying German as a foreign language.

According to Moellmer, some of her favorite non-academic experiences were those chosen by the group she traveled with, such as when they traveled to Krakow, Poland.

“I had no expectations of Krakow, but it ended up being one of my favorite places to visit because of its rich culture and amazing food,” Moellmer said in an email.

According to Moellmer, her study abroad primarily helped with her minor in German, but she also ended up with more emotional experiences from her trip.

“We visited the Auschwitz concentration camp, which was very impactful. German being my minor, I have taken a lot of German history classes, the Holocaust being the centerpoint of most courses,” Moellmer said in an email. “It was very eye opening to actually walk through the halls that once were filled with victims of the Holocaust.”

The exchange program between OSU and the state of Baden-Wűrttemberg has existed for nearly 50 years, and according to Francis this program is one of his favorites offered at OSU. “With 13 different universities from which to choose, OSU students can study in Freiburg, near the French border; in Konstanz, on the border of Switzerland; in Heidelberg, with its romantic castle; in Stuttgart, home of DaimlerChrysler; or in many other cities in the picturesque forests and valleys of southwestern Germany,” Francis said in an email.

According to Francis, these pro grams are wonderful examples of international collaboration in the spirit of transformative educational experiences.

“While most students seek out education abroad to experience something different and foreign, what they come back with is a deeper understanding of just how much all people across the globe share in common,” Francis said in an email.

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Members of the ASOSU Judicial Council, including Chair Josh Kaufman, second from the left, were sworn in at the ASOSU inauguration on June 2.

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Previous ASOSU president’s orders and appointments affect new leadership

By Joe Wolf, Editor-in-Chief Shortly before leaving office at the beginning of June, former Associated Students of Oregon State University President Rachel Grisham issued two executive orders: one that moved the Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services student fees into one mandatory health fee and another that created the ASOSU Student Advisory Board—tasked with creating, assessing and proposing the ASOSU budget to the Student Incidental Fees Committee.

According to Grisham, after having spent months considering how to streamline the student fee process, she waited to issue the orders until she was nearly at the end of her term in order to articulate her message as clearly as possible.

“That will be the entity that will vet the budget of ASOSU, including all of the aspects of our budget. That includes SafeRide, the Office of Advocacy, Student Legal Services— at the moment, those are the pieces. And if another piece were to be added, they would also be represented on the Student Fee Board,” Grisham said.

The other executive order classifying the formerly separate SHS and CAPS fees as one mandatory health fee came from studying the fee structures of other universities and listening to the desires of the groups themselves, according to Grisham. “(The adjustment) allowed for when crises occurred—or situations where we have an outbreak or something—that they could rely on that much larger pot of money to help them out,” Grisham said. “The Student Advisory Board of Counseling and Psychological Services and the Student Advisory Board of Student Health Services both came to us as ASOSU and said ‘We want this to happen.’”

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Brundage is no longer in office.

According to Grisham, the Judicial Council has not been filled for several years, but will hopefully be a more effective branch of ASOSU now it has been fully staffed.

“It’s been a priority this whole year to chat with folks and try to gauge folks and consider folks for the Judicial Council, because it’s so important,” Grisham said. “It takes time to not only chat with people, but to get a sense of whether or not someone is going to want to do that and commit to it.”

The leaders of the new administration— made up of Brundage and Vice President Radhika Shah—were content with the appointments made by their predecessor, according to Brundage.

“As her last acts in office, she (Grisham) was sure to be very transparent with Radhika and I, she filled us in on what she was going to be doing,” Brundage said. “There were no duplicitous maneuvers to throw us off, and that’s important. She was nothing but wonderful throughout the transition.”

One of the first acts of the freshly-minted Judicial Council was to select a new council chair—an often undervalued but highly critical role, according to Grisham.

“They will be the point person to speak on behalf of the (ASOSU) Constitution and it will be their job to lead interpretations of the constitution, which might seem really easy but is actually an incredibly challenging job,” Grisham said. “If someone were to be unethical in office and there was a question of commitment or their ethics were challenged, the Judicial Council would be in charge of leading that discussion.”

Josh Kaufman, who served as the ASOSU speaker of the house last year, was appointed

by Grisham as a Judicial Council member and selected by the rest of the judiciary as the new council chair. According to Kaufman, he was happy to take on the role, which oversees the administrative needs of the council.

“Within the Judicial Council, I view my position as being very much ‘first among equals’ rather than one that holds authority over my colleagues in the J.C.,” Kaufman said via email.

“Within ASOSU, I act as the primary point of contact for people outside of the judicial branch of government and, to a limited extent, I can speak on its behalf.”

Kaufman said his first priorities were to update some of the Judicial Council’s policies, rule on a writ of judicial inquiry submitted under President Grisham and form subsidiary courts to give new ASOSU members judicial experience.

“The writ is about whether the ASOSU President has (or could be granted) line-item veto power. I can’t say more than that about it since it’s under review,” Kaufman said in an email.

According to Brundage, he is optimistic about the selection of Kaufman and anticipates an effective year working together.

“Josh is an exceptional student leader, and possesses a deep understanding of the ASOSU Constitution and Statutes; not to mention he also holds a progressive vision for the future of the Judicial Council,” Brundage said in an email. “As a former speaker of the house, executive director of finance, undergraduate senator and representative, Josh carries a wealth of knowledge about our organization.”

Beyond the Judicial Council appointments, the former president also left a proposal and formal letter articulating her suggestion to move the athletics student fee into the ASOSU budget, according to Grisham.

Grisham’s successors plan to meet with representatives from athletics as well as the Student Incidental Fees Committee to learn more about the proposal before making a final decision, according to Brundage.

“That’s something that was in our platform: reconsidering the chronology of the SIFC process and saying like ‘We want people to be doing their budgeting and proposing what the

committee decides on the budget earlier on in the year, so that when we come to making those decisions we have more time to send things to mediation if we don’t like them,” Brundage said.

According to Shah, many of the concerns raised during the joint budgeting session of the ASOSU House and Senate were related to the other student athletic ticketing models utilized by other universities around the country.

“The main purpose of absorbing the athletics budget was so that they would be under review every year instead of every two years,” Shah said. “(The new timeline) makes people sit down and think of why students need to pay this.”

Brundage said he looked for ward to long-term growth in efficiency via the potential change.

“It’s a step in the right direction,” Brundage said. “It won’t solve all of our problems, but it is a step in the right direction.”

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Getting the most out of an OSU summer Outdoor opportunities are around the corner for any student

By Garrett Kitamura, News Contributor Whether it is to take classes, work jobs or even just to enjoy the season’s weather, many students choose to spend their summers in Corvallis. We have gathered a list of some great outdoor recreation opportunities in Corvallis to help students get started on their summer adventures.

Floating the Willamette River The Willamette River offers a great opportunity to relax and enjoy a peaceful view from the comfort of a floating tube. When traveling with a group, it can be a simple matter of choosing a launch site and having a ride ready at the end point.

Police Sergeant Toby Bottorff, supervisor of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, explained that river floaters have a variety of options when choosing when and where to float the river.

“Many college students enjoy putting in and floating the Willamette River from various boat ramps or parks and floating downstream,” Bottorff said via email. “We speak with many that float from Willamette Park to Crystal Lake Sports Park or down to Michael’s Landing. You can also take any of those put-in points and float downriver to Hyak Park or Takena Landing in Albany.”

According to Bottorff, there are no times or dates when floating is restricted, but he recommends that floaters time their departures so that they can get out of the river while it is still daylight, as floating at night increases the risk of colliding with hazards and can make it harder to signal for help in the event of an emergency. Lower evening temperatures can also increase the risk of hypothermia.

Bottorff said that people are welcome to float on any waterway in Benton County, so long as the launch site is unrestricted public land or private land that the floaters have been given permission to be on.

When floating the Willamette River, Bottorff said that people have many options, including pool toys, air mat-

tresses and inner tubes, but he cautioned against tying floating devices together, as doing so makes the object a ‘vessel’ and, thus, subjects riders to the Life Jacket Law. “They would have to have a life jacket or personal floatation device for each person on board, and a whistle or sound producing device,” Bottorff said via email. “Two or more inner tubes tied together can also be a bad idea if—when floating—they come across hazards and one of the inner tubes or rope gets hung up.”

Bottorff encouraged all people floating the river to be safe and respectful to the natural beauty. Consuming alcoholic beverages while floating is legal for those 21 years of age or older, but any littering incurs a no-warning fine. In addition, smoking marijuana is illegal, as the river is considered a public space.

Bottorff also encouraged all people floating the river to be aware and avoid the very real danger of drowning.

“I mainly put that in as a serious reminder on how dangerous and devastating our rivers can be, because we don’t want to see something like that happen when it can be avoided,” Bottorff said in an email.

“On a lighter note, I would like people recreating or floating on the water to have a great time,” Bottorff said via email. “It is a very beautiful river with lots of fish, wildlife and scenery. Just remember to be prepared, stay sober enough to save yourself or others if needed, keep the river clean, watch out for broken glass, trash or sharp objects when going in or getting out of the river, especially if bare foot.”

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The Willamette River flowing under the bridge connecting Oregon Route 34 and downtown Corvallis.

The Willamette is a popular place for students to float when the temperatures get high during the summer.

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The Section 36-Powder House Loop trail in Peavy Arboretum wraps around Cronemiller Lake, offering a relaxed setting for a picnic or nature walk to unwind after a summer midterm or project.

For those who like to go on trail runs, nature walks or are looking for an opportunity to learn more about local plant life, Peavy Arboretum offers a no-cost opportunity to enjoy natural beauty. Maintained by Oregon State University’s College of Forestry, Peavy Arboretum is located just north of Corvallis off Oregon Route 99W. “I think most people come to hike, but there’s also picnic tables and a picnic shelter down at Peavy Arboretum Firefighter Memorial Shelter,” said Ryan Brown, the recreation and engagement program manager for the College of Forestry’s Research Forests.

Brown also mentioned that visitors can go to the Research Forests’ website and download a self-guided tour brochure of the various trees that grow in the arboretum.

“If you’re looking just for exploring a little bit, the two trails that are really great to access are the Intense Management Trail, which is like a loop trail— it’s a little over a mile—and Forest Discovery is another one that takes you through lot of pretty forest,” Brown said.

For first-time hikers, Brown advised bringing four critical items: food, water, a map and—in case of an emergency—a whistle. Maps are available at trailheads, but Brown said that hikers can also find more detailed waterproof maps in local bookstores and outdoor recreation stores.

“We really are excited for more students to come out and use the forest,” Brown said. “For students who are super stressed out, pretty much the best thing you can do is go for a walk in the woods.”

According to Brown, the amount of visitors to the forest increases during the summer and generally peaks around the late afternoon on weekdays and during afternoons on weekends, but the increased foot traffic does not detract from a person’s ability to fully experience Peavy’s natural beauty.

“I think one of the real nice things about Peavy Arboretum and the trails around here is just a sense of peacefulness and calm once you get out of the trailhead and away from all the people,” Brown said. “You can hear the birds chirp and see squirrels, and it’s such a different pace than campus or life in town. It’s a pretty special place.”

Peavy Arboretum is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and permits are not required for parking.

Avery Park

Located just south of downtown Corvallis, Avery Park consists of 75.3 acres of scenery and open spaces for activities. The park’s amenities include five picnic shelters, horseshoe courts, a nationally-renowned rose garden, a rhododendron garden and the Avery Park Nature Center.

Avery Park is largely bordered by Mary’s River and is the home of the Corvallis Parks and Recreation department building. When asked about the surrounding river, Karen Emery, director of Corvallis Parks and Recreation, said that the river is not technically part of Avery Park, but it is a popular local swimming hole.

As for the park itself, Emery said it is most utilized during the summer months, when the weather is nicest.

“Peak season for city park use is mid-May through September,” Emery said via email. “We kick the season off with the adult softball program that has over 1,400 players age 18 and up.”

According to Emery, the park is a popular jogging spot and is also used for a variety of activities. She said that the park is a good place for fans of the popular Pokémon Go phone app, noting that Avery Park is home to a couple of geocache targets.

“People use the wide open green space for pickup games of soccer, tag and ultimate frisbee,” Emery said in an email. “Some incorporate the forested area to play capture the flag.”

Avery Park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and the park’s picnic shelters can be rented for private events. Dogs are permitted, but must be on a leash at all times.

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A gazebo in the Avery Park Rose Garden provides shade as the temperatures rise. The park’s peak season is mid-May through September, according to Karen Emery, the director of Corvallis Parks and Recreation.

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Mary’s Peak

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The sun setting over the clouds as viewed from the top of Mary’s Peak. When clear, other mountains in the Oregon Coast Range as well as the Three Sisters can be seen from the mountain.

Those seeking a more ambitious outdoor experience can travel to Mary’s Peak about 25 miles west of Corvallis. Located in the Siuslaw National Forest, the mountain stands at roughly 4,000 feet above sea level and is the highest peak in both Benton County and the Oregon coast range.

Lisa Romano, the public affairs state officer for the Forest Service, had one major piece of advice for any potential hikers.

“I would recommend that people just kind of take their time to soak in the views,” Romano said.

“The views from Mary’s Peak are unlike any other view that you can really get from the Oregon Coast Range.”

According to Romano, clear days on the summit make it possible see as far west as the Oregon coast and as far north as Mt. Rainier in Washington state.

As with any hike, Romano advised hikers to bring their own water, especially since there is no drinking water available onsite. Because of the high elevation, hikers should check the forecast so they can be prepared for potentially lower temperatures or higher winds. Romano said that hikers should be wary of bees and wasps in the meadows during the summer, though these insects are generally not found on the trails.

Romano also said sunscreen was a necessity.

“Unlike a lot of hiking in western Oregon, when you’re up on Mary’s Peak, it’s a big, broad meadow—so you’re really exposed to sunshine,” Romano said.

When asked what her favorite trail was, Romano said the Summit Loop— officially listed as Trail 1388.

“It’s my favorite spot just because it feels kind of tucked away from other people and it’s meadowed,” Romano said. “It always feels like kind of a secret little corner that not too many people visit.”

According to the Siuslaw National Forest website, hikers can choose from five trail options: Meadowedge Trail, East Ridge Trail, North Ridge Trail, Summit Trail and Tie Trail. Potential hikers also can check the website for road closure alerts and weather warnings.

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The City of Corvallis as viewed from the top of Bald Hill. Clearings atop the hill allow for hikers to see the views from nearly all around the summit, including the sun as it goes down.

For those not yet ready to summit Mary’s Peak or for those simply seeking an adventure closer to town, Bald Hill can be a perfect option. Located on the far west side of Corvallis, Bald Hill has three main routes. According to the City of Corvallis official website, there is a path next to the Benton County Fairgrounds, a path behind the gate off of Oak Creek Road and a path that begins at an entrance off of Reservoir Road.

Jake Fitzharris, a third-year Oregon State University student majoring in political science and psychology, considers himself to be a frequent visitor of Bald Hill and recommends it to those looking to try out hiking for the first time, calling it is a relatively quick and easy hike.

Fitzharris also had suggestions for those who have never hiked before.

“I think for any hike it’s a good idea to have water, like a water bottle, sunscreen if it’s sunny, insect repellent, and for Bald Hill at night—either night or day—you’d want to bring a map too,” Fitzharris said.

In terms of safety hazards, Fitzharris had one warning: mud.

“There’s parts of the trail that are really wide,” Fitzharris said. “They get a lot of people trekking through those trails and the certain kind of dirt that’s used to cover the trail gets really muddy when it’s recently been raining.”

According to Fitzharris, the trail may remain muddy for a few days after a rainstorm due to the heavy amount of shade made by the trees on the hill.

He advised hikers to wear shoes that they would not mind getting muddy.

For more experienced hikers, Fitzharris recommended 5 p.m. as an ideal start time.

“I would stay up there until the sun sets. Then it’s kind of dark when you go down, but the sunset’s really cool,” Fitzharris said.

Fitzharris also recommended that hikers move around the summit in order to experience its full array of views.

“One part of the view gives you like basically one part of Corvallis and you walk to another part of the hill and you can see the rest of it,” Fitzharris said. “So you’re really getting almost a 360 degree view of Corvallis and the surrounding areas.”

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Dennis Hickey runs the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program, which These visitors are participants in OSU’s Precollege Programs. They are consists of three summer experiences: Expeditions, Outside the Box here to learn, have fun and prepare for college. The Office of Precollege and Adventures in Learning. Each is designed for a different age range, Programs oversees and supports multiple organizations designed for from elementary through high school. There is also a series of day-long students in elementary, middle and high school. The majority of these camps offered in the winter, according to Hickey. programs take place on OSU’s campus, and all “We want to keep kids excited and interof them are focused on getting these students ested in learning. Sometimes there aren’t a interested in a college education. lot of offerings in their schools. We want them Skip Rochefort has been the executive to graduate and go on to college,” Hickey It’s pretty simple: our director of Precollege Programs for the said. “They can better their lives and fulfill motto is ‘college is a past 15 years. their potential as human beings.”

“It’s pretty simple: our motto is ‘college is Hickey’s programs are designed to give plan’ a plan,’ especially for the communities that participants opportunities they might not are not college-going in general,” Rochefort receive at school.

Skip Rochefort said. “If you look at the average middle-class “As an administrator, I was in charge of Executive director of community in Oregon, college-going is kind TAG programs. It’s a mandate, but not all of expected. So, there’s a lot of people not school districts have the money or desire,” Precollege Programs going to college and you don’t really think Hickey said. “They (kids) can be sort of about it too much.” bored and held back. I just like to see kids learn at their own rate and Kyle Cole is the director of Precollege Programs and the director at their own level.” of the Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) Adam Krivoshein, a second-year OSU student majoring in comprogram. As a first generation college student, Cole is personally puter science, participated in both the Adventures in Learning and invested in his role. the Outside the Box TAG camps during elementary and middle school.

“If I can help other students overcome those barriers, then they can “To be honest, my parents found the programs for me, but I picked focus on achieving their full potential as students and citizens,” Cole the classes within the programs and basically picked whatever appealed said in an email. “I have known many participants in our programs that to me,” Krivoshein said in an email. “I think the Precollege Programs can

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(LEFT) Middle school aged students are introduced to the sciences in the Discovering the Scientist Within program. be great for kids to find out what they’re interested in and is a great way for them to spend a summer rather than sitting at home.”

Another Precollege Program is the STEM Academy, run by Director Cathy Law, which focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

“We have a very heavy summer program,” Law said. “It provides opportunities for anyone who is interested.”

According to Law, the STEM Academy staff works year-round.

“We try to make our camps super inclusive. We work during the school years to build bridges and make this campus and STEM interesting and achievable and open,” Law said. “We also try really hard to be inclusive to kids with disabilities.”

Another benefit, according to Law, is the involvement of underrepresented participants.

“We do a lot of targeted recruiting for people who aren’t typically involved,” Law said. “It takes a lot of extra work, but it makes things change. We’re passionate about it.”

Another Precollege Program is Beaver Hangouts. The program consists of OSU students communicating with kids, according Rochefort.

“It’s inexpensive. We recruit some college students to Skype with kids and answer questions related to college in general,” Rochefort said.

Trisha Chau, a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, started volunteering with Beaver Hangouts fall term of 2016.

“I was in their shoes before entering college, and I had to learn everything on my own,” Chau said via email. “Being able to pass on my wisdom to the students is the best way to pass time.”

KidSpirit is another college program which began in 1961, according

to Slade Thackeray, the program assistant for KidSpirit.

“KidSpirit’s goal is to be a leading provider of student employment and high-quality youth programs for members of the OSU community with dependent care needs,” Thackeray said in an email.

According to Rochefort, the cost of these programs varies. Some are free, such as the SMILE program and Beaver Hangouts, and others require a payment to participate. Most STEM Academy programs cost between $100 and $280, while the TAG programs cost $225.

According to Law, STEM academy can offset cost.

“We raise a lot of scholarship money so cost isn’t an issue. We raise that through partnerships with grants and other departments and any creative way we can find it,” Law said. “It’s extra work, but it’s really important. We don’t want barriers.”

“Every one of our programs have scholarships,” Rochefort said. “Our camps are really inexpensive and that’s because it’s not a money maker; it’s a college recruitment camp.”

One possible result of the Precollege Programs is participants returning to OSU as students.

“I think our programs definitely impact a participant’s decision to go to college and which one they choose,” Cole said in an email. “There is a reason OSU’s enrollment has continued to grow while enrollment at other Oregon universities has declined, and our programs play a role.”

Each program requires OSU student support.

“We offer a lot of opportunities for college students, not only to work, but if they’re interested in teaching and working with youth,” Hickey said.

STEM Academy also involves OSU students, according to Law. “We are always looking for people who want to volunteer their time,” Law said.

Beaver Hangouts offers students the chance to share about their college experiences, according to Chau.

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Summer Livin’

On- and off-campus housing available for OSU students

By Avalon Kelly, News Contributor There are a variety of reasons students stick around Oregon State University during the summer. With this demand, there are many opportunities for summer housing in Corvallis, from off-campus apartments to oncampus housing through University Housing and Dining Services.

According to Brian Stroup, the director of operations at UHDS, on-campus summer housing can be the solution to many students’ needs.

“Living on campus for Summer Session can be a particularly attractive alternative to living off campus because there is no need to enter into a lease agreement for an extended length of time,” Stroup said in an email. “UHDS offers flexible, weekly contracts for a room and dining plan to allow students to tailor their stay around their studies.”

According to Stroup, summer housing for OSU students is available in Bloss Hall or in the International Living-Learning Center from June 18 onward. UHDS offers a variety of room styles at a range of prices from $253 to $438 per week. Each weekly fee includes a $68 dining plan, mandatory for each student, and Arnold Dining Center and Cascadia Market cater specifically to Summer Session students.

Around 360 spaces are available for students in the summer, according to Stroup, and all students who apply are accommodated with plenty of leftover space.

“We consistently see 200-250 students who attend Summer Session and reside on campus. Many of these students are INTO OSU students and students who want to earn additional credits so that they can graduate sooner,” Stroup said via email. “Many out-ofstate students take advantage of the fact that tuition and fees for summer courses are based on in-state prices.”

Beyond the university itself, other options are available for students in need of a home for the summer. The Retreat, an apartment complex located on Southwest Chickadee Street,

can serve as an alternative to on-campus housing for students.

Wyatt Jones, the community assistant and leasing ambassador at The Retreat, described the summer housing options at The Retreat.

“While we may not have a large number of unleased apartments over the summer, we do have a very large number of people looking for their lease to be taken over,” Jones said in an email.

Though The Retreat does not specifically advertise summer leasing, they do have people looking to sublet their rooms over the summer, according to Jones. This provides another resource for students looking for somewhere to live off campus during the summer.

“Last year, we had over 80 lease transfers from June to end of July, and even more looking to be taken over this summer,” Jones said via email.

After finding a place to stay, another important step in securing summer housing begins: signing the lease. Sarah Winowiecki, a leasing assistant for Trinity Property Management, has worked with Corvallis students in search of housing for over ten years.

“Always talk to property manager first when getting a sublease,” Winowiecki said.

“Make sure you inspect the unit in writing and take pictures to protect yourself from any problems later.”

If trouble does arise, Winowiecki mentioned two resources available to OSU students: the Associated Students of OSU Student Legal Services and the City of Corvallis Rental Housing Program. Both of these groups can assist students with settling issues that may arise when subleasing. According to Winowiecki, calling any local property management company can also help students straighten out these issues.

“It really is our job to help people and students find housing,” Winowiecki said.

“We are more than happy to help people out when we can.”

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Development, community, winning

Corvallis Knights baseball team offers chance for players, fans to enjoy summer games

By Max Braly, News Producer As a local semi-professional baseball team with a 27-year history, the Corvallis Knights have become a fan favorite in the Corvallis community. Their dominant overall record of 1,023 wins and 458 losses, multiple West Coast League championships and a National Baseball Congress World Series championship make the Corvallis Knights one the most successful teams in their league.

However, Corvallis Knights baseball is not just about winning. The team’s first and foremost goal is development, according to Bre Miller, the team’s president and general manager. Players from colleges and universities around the west coast and beyond come to Corvallis for the opportunity to gain greater playing time and further their baseball skills.

Games are played nearly every day during the two-month season, whether at home in Corvallis or on the road against one of the team’s 10 opponents in the West Coast League.

“We want to help all of these kids get to the next level,” Miller said. “Maybe it’s a first baseman that didn’t get much playing time during spring ball (for their college team), so they send them to us to get those at bats and get that playing time.”

Since the team was founded in 1990, 165 Corvallis Knights players have signed Major League contracts and 44 former Corvallis Knights are currently active affiliated professionals.

There are a select few players who can claim they were part of both the Corvallis Knights and the Oregon State University Beavers baseball teams. Currently, eight former BeaverKnights have active contracts in the major or minor leagues. Among the major leaguers are Seattle Mariners pitcher Sam Gaviglio and San Francisco Giants pitchers Josh Osich

and Matt Boyd.

According to Miller, four OSU players are listed on the current roster: sophomore catcher Zak Taylor, freshman infielder Tyler Malone, freshman outfielder Elliot Willy and freshman pitcher Dakota Donovan.

Each year, the Corvallis Knights see a new slew of faces populating the roster. According to left-handed pitcher Chase Kaplan, having success with each season’s new set of teammates provides a lot of fun.

“The new promo slogan this year is ‘New Blood, Same Family,’” Kaplan said. “Everyone has that common goal of winning ballgames, but having fun at the same time. We kind of embrace the heat—embrace the long, sweaty tired roadtrips. We just get to know each other and love each other, but also have fun playing the game we love.”

A native of Hillsboro, Oregon, Kaplan started his collegiate baseball career at Western Nevada College, a junior college in Carson City, Nevada. During his freshman year, he decided to apply to for a Corvallis Knights roster spot.

The team offered him an opportunity to show his skills with a 10-day contract, and Kaplan pitched his way onto the team. This season is Kaplan’s third as a Corvallis Knight.

“I’ve always been a Knights fan. I came to three or four games before I actually played for the Knights,” Kaplan said. “It’s an honor to play for a successful hometown team. It’s a lot of fun too.”

The Corvallis Knights have a history of success, but much of their recent prosperity can be attributed to head coach Brooke Knight and his leadership, according to Miller.

“Coach Knight, he is amazing,” Miller said.

“He is a leader just by nature—take baseball out of it. Somehow he brings these

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kids together and makes them think about ‘we before me.’”

Knight began his Corvallis Knights career as a player when the team was located in Beaverton, Oregon, in the early 1990s, while he was also playing baseball and football for Oregon State. He began his managing tenure in 2008 and immediately experienced success, winning the league championship as a rookie manager before winning it again in 2011, 2013 and 2016.

“Every team is a little bit different. Every individual is a little bit different,” Knight said.

“Really, the goal is to find out what’s making certain guys tick or not and what’s making the team tick. You get to the point where it takes time to develop those relationships and it really is about that.”

Whether developing relationships or baseball skills, the aspect of winning should not be forgotten, according to Knight. As a coach, he believes in the importance of balancing victories and players’ improvement.

“I think it’s tough to develop when you’re not winning enough and it’s tough to win when all you’re thinking about is development,” Knight said. “That’s a constant balancing act for us, but ultimately we want to see guys get better on the field, guys get better off the field and win a championship.”

According to Knight, the relationship between a player and the coaching staff is the root of a player’s improvement.

“It’s just a matter, for me, of treating every player with respect,” Knight said. “And likewise we would hope that the players treat their teammates and their coaching staff with respect. You’ve got to have that first and foremost. Once you have that respect and that trust, I think you have a chance to do

something special.”

It takes more than a team of players and a coaching staff to attain success. The Corvallis Knights offer internships for students across the country who are looking for experience in a multitude of areas, whether that be in sports marketing, management, media and more. The interns are some of the people who put in the effort to supply a quality product to the Corvallis community.

“We’re lucky,” Miller said. “I say it every year, but I really think, off the field, our interns are just a great group of students. They’re from Oregon State, University of Oregon, Washington State, New Jersey. Our on-field host is from North Carolina.”

According to Miller, the Corvallis Knights can provide an affordable family entertainment option for the Corvallis community. Home games are played in OSU’s Goss Stadium, and tickets are $6 if pre-ordered and $7 at the gate. Throughout the summer, special promotions—such as fireworks nights—take place to increase entertainment value.

In his career, Knight has been around a lot of baseball and baseball settings, ranging as far away as Australia, where he coached both on the professional and club level. He described the environment of Goss Stadium as phenomenal and said the ballpark is reason enough to attend a game.

“Obviously we play at arguably the best venue on the west coast,” Knight said. “We are very fortunate to play here and have a partnership with Oregon State.”

Knight relishes his opportunity to spend his summers coaching college players.

“There’s no place I’d rather be, these summers are something I don’t take for granted,” Knight said.

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