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TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 ¡Bienvendios!

4-6 p.m., Centro Cultural César Chávez

Join members of the Centro for a welcome event with food, dancing and community connections.

Reading with poets Maggie Chula and Lex Runciman 7-8 p.m., Grass Roots Books & Music

Join community members for an evening with poets Lex Runcimand and Maggie Chula. Runicmand has published six books of poems, including most recently “Salt Moons: Peoms from 1981-2016.

Chula has published eight collections of poetry including most recently “Daffodils at Twilight.”

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 27 Native Connect 4-6 p.m., Native American Longhouse Eena Haws

Connect with the First Peoples’ of America at Native Connect. Food, friends and community await those interested in participating.

Building Drought Resilince in California’s Cities and Suburbs 4-5 p.m. Owen Hall 103

Dr. Ellen Hanak of the Public Policy Institute of California, Water Policy center, will present her research for the Week 1 Seminar.

THURSDAY, SEPT 28 Building and Place Names 5:30-7:30 p.m. Memorial Union Horizon Room

As OSU conducts a process to evaluate the names and namesakes of four buildings on the Corvallis campus, community members are encouraged to participate in this discussion.

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news: Social media can lead to

negative mental health effects

news: Ride booking

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Confederate flag hangs in window across from Black Cultural Center

By Baro Staff

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A Confederate flag hangs in the window of The Pillar, a student recource center provided by the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship.

A Confederate flag hung in the windows of The Pillar, a student resource center provided by the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship during Oregon State University’s first week of classes. This flag directly faces OSU’s Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center.

As of Sunday, Sept. 24, the flag still remains in the window.

“The flag is within a window of a room occupied by a tenant living within a private cooperative living unit across a street from the Corvallis campus.

The cooperative living unit has no affiliation with Oregon State University,” said to Vice President of University Relations and Marketing Steve Clark via email.

A sign now stands in the law of The Pillar, reading, “Chi Alpha and God Hate Racism.” According to Clark, members of the cooperative have reached out to the LBCC, stressing the flag does not reflect The Pillar’s views.

“Oregon State University is very disappointed by

this flag’s presence, as it serves as a representation of slavery and racism in the history of our country,” Clark said via email.

Clark also stressed the university’s pledge to unity, regardless of the presence of the flag.

“As a university community, we are fully committed to diversity of all kinds and stand united for inclusivity of all people,” Clark said via email. “As a community, we will not let this flag disrupt celebrations that highlight the remarkable contributions that all of our students make to the Oregon State community.”

Clark offered university resources for students seeking support.

“During this time, we are offering support through our Student Care Team, the OSU Bias Response Team, the office of Diversity and Cultural Engagement and our student cultural resource centers,” Clark said via email.”

Flag won’t disrupt university vision Confederate flag history cannot be ignored To the Oregon State community, On Tuesday night, the university was made aware of a Confederate flag hanging within a window of a room occupied by a tenant living in a privately-owned property not affiliated with Oregon State University.

The flag faces the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center on Monroe Avenue.

We are deeply disappointed by this flag’s presence. It has come to serve as a representation of slavery and racism in this country’s history, and it has been used over time to intimidate people of color and other marginalized groups. Its message is contrary to our values as an institution resolutely committed to the advancing equity and inclusivity.

On Wednesday night we celebrated Black Connect, an annual event held at the Lonnie B. Harris Cultural Center to welcome new students and recognize the incredible contributions of

African-American and Black students to the Oregon State community. This was a wonderful celebration of community, and a demonstration of the resilience that is the legacy of the underrepresented students at Oregon State. I want to recognize the good work and positive sprit established by the organizers of the Black Connect event.

The presence of the flag reminds us of the work we must continue to engage in to build a welcoming community for all. We understand that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Institutional Excellence and this will not disrupt our shared vision for the university.

Sincerely,

Charlene Alexander, Ph.D.

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Flag must be removed to maintain peace

A confederate flag hangs in a 2nd floor window of the Pillar Student Resource Center located on Monroe. That insults all of us who detest racism and this noxious symbol of slavery. That building is the Chi Alpha Ministries location. Flying the confederate flag takes free speech past acceptability, kind of like yelling “FIRE!” in a crowded theater. That flag must be

removed to maintain peace. Hopefully rental agreement wording prohibits tenants from inciting a riot and will be grounds for eviction of the racist occupying the room displaying the confederate flag.

Ricardo Smalls Albany, OR

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A Confederate flag hangs in the window of The Pillar. As of Sept. 24, the flag continued to hang, despite calls from the community for its removal.

Dear Editor, As the Interim Co-Directors of Diversity & Cultural Engagement, we are writing to express our deepest concerns about the continued presence of the Confederate Flag in the window of a privately owned residential co-op on Monroe. This flag is illuminated by the lights in that room each night, which projects this symbol of dehumanization upon the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center (BCC). In one sense, Monroe Ave. becomes a symbol for the dividing line between those who wish to uplift and support Black and African American students at Oregon State and those who wish to continue a legacy of White Supremacy.

While it is beyond the scope of this short letter to offer a full history. A few key facts worth noting are: The US Civil War 1861-1865 was fought for two reasons: the ability to dissolve a confederation of sovereign states (commonly referred to as States Right) and whether all people were created equally with the same rights to freedom (basically, the right

to own slaves or not). Without a doubt the Civil War was fought about the right to own Black people.

To learn more, visit CivilWar.org.

The meaning of what is now called the Confederate Flag (or the Confederate Battle Flag) has evolved over time. However, its association with White Supremacist ideology is enduring.

Over time, the Confederate Flag became associated with the Ku Klux Klan, as it was frequently flown during public rallies. For further details, visit HistoryNet.com.

We cannot in good conscience ignore these facts. This dividing line between the BCC and the ideology the Confederate Flag represents cannot be ignored either. As Grace Lee Boggs stated, “...

We are at one of the great turning points in the human history when the survival of our plant and the restoration of our humanity require a great see change in our ecological, economic, political values.” Our collective humanity is at stake at the north edge of campus, the gulf between the values of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center and the presumed values of resident across the street could not be further apart. Indeed, Boggs is correct in her assertion that we need a sea change.

This sea change might best come about through love, the kind of love for humanity that our current historical moment requires. Speaking of love, hooks wrote, “Love heals. When we are wounded in the place where we would know love, it is difficult to imagine that love really has the power to change everything. No matter what has happened in our past, when we open our hearts to love we can live as if born again, not forgetting the past but seeing it in a new way, letting it live inside us in a new way. [...] This is the way that healing begins.”

It is through love that resiliency of communities, in the case Black and African American folks, is made possible. Join us in opening our hearts to love, remembering the past and present struggles, but doing so in a way that allows us to restore our humanity and those around us.

In Love and Solidarity,

Jason J. Dorsette Reagan P. Le

Interim Co-Directors of Diversity and Cultural Engagement

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COVER STORY

OSU’s Title IX policies remain unchanged despite federal rollback

Equal Opportunity and Access will continue to investigate sexual harassment reports

By Lauren Sluss, Editor-in-Chief The U.S. Department of Education formally announced it is rescinding Obamaera sexual assault guidelines under Title IX. Although national policy surrounding Title IX is changing, Oregon State University’s sexual assault policies are staying the same.

“The university’s values and procedures remain unchanged following Friday’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Education has replaced prior federal Title IX gender equity directives with new interim guidance,” said Vice President of University Relations and Marketing Steve Clark via email.

Candice Jackson, acting assistant secretary for Civil Rights under the Department of Education, published a “Dear Colleague” letter on Friday, Sept. 22. The letter specifically withdrew two previous documents issued by the Office of Civil Rights under the Obama administration: “Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence”, dated April 4, 2011 and “Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence”, dated April 29, 2014.

The letter is the first formalized step the Trump Administration’s Department of Education has taken to cut back the sexual assault guidelines imposed upon educational institutions during the Obama Administration.

“The Department has decided to withdraw [the two previous Obama-era documents] in order to develop an approach to student sexual misconduct that responds to the concerns of stakeholders and that aligns with the purpose of Title IX to achieve fair access to education benefits,” Jackson said in the “Dear Colleague” letter published Sept. 22.

According to Clark, this formal announcement does not require any changes to OSU’s

OSU emphasizes prevention, education, support and due process in all Title IX matters.

Steve Clark Vice President of University Relations and Marketing sexual assault or Title IX policies.

“This new guidance does not mandate changes to OSU’s current standards of evidence or enforcement procedures,” Clark said via email. “OSU emphasizes prevention, education, support and due process in all Title IX matters.”

OSU’s current Title IX policies fall under the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. EOA serves as the university’s Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act/ Section 504 coordinating office, according to their webpage.

“EOA is responsible for overseeing compliance with civil rights and affirmative action laws, regulations and policies,” EOA’s webpage states. “We provide leadership, guidance and training in these key areas to promise and ensure equitable and inclusive environments for all Oregon State University community members.”

The university takes a hard stance against harassment, according to EOA’s webpage.

“OSU prohibits harassment of any kind, including sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, stalking,” EOA’s webpage states. “Such miscon-

duct violates university policy and may also violate state or federal law. When such misconduct occurs, the university must take steps to stop, prevent and remedy the impacts of such behavior.”

EOA accepts reports of sexual misconduct as well as concerns of discrimination, harassment, bullying or retaliation.

In order to submit a report of sexual misconduct, OSU community members must submit a form online on EOA’s webpage.

The form allows not only the reporter to submit an incident for themselves, but also report an incident that occurred to another person that was reported to them.

Students may also report a sexual misconduct through the office of Student Conduct & Community Standards. Both forms of reporting will be processed and investigated by EOA. “We promptly and equitably resolve complaints and conduct full and fair investigations,” Clark said via email.

The university will provide assistance once a report has been filed, according to Clark.

“OSU offers interim support measures to both reporting and responding parties in matters of sexual misconduct,” Clark said via email.

Any federal changes announced surrounding Title IX or sexual assault guidelines will be taken into consideration by the university, according to Clark.

“We will closely monitor the rule-making process announced by the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights,” Clark said via email. “In addition, we will share updates on this matter, as more information is available.”

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Located in Snell Hall, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access handles reports of sexual misconduct.

Sexual harrassment is defined as:

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and over verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

· Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or

implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment, education

· Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or education-related decisions affecting such an individual

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· Such conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive that it has

the effect, intended or unintended, of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance because it has created an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment and would have such an effect on a reasonable person of that individual’s status.

Information gathered from Equal Opportunity and Access Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policies

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Social media usage may cause negative mental health effects

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Code of Student Conduct jurisdiction includes student behavior via social media

By Caleb Chandler, News Contributor

Photos, videos and updates—these are a few ways people can share with one another about their lives over social media platforms. These social engagements are convenient and done online, but lack the face to face interaction which can give a false image.

Social media is popular because it is fun, according to Dan Faltesek, assistant professor in social media. The term social media refers to social networking sites such as websites and applications. These sites and apps allow a user to create a profile and network with other individuals who also have profiles, as well as browse different content, Faltesek added.

“When thinking about why people use social network or social sites, you need to understand the pre-nuances of that particular site because every site is going to have a different feel to it,” Faltesek said.

Facebook creates an enjoyment and satisfaction of seeing interesting information from friends and family who post pictures and updates about their lives on a regular basis, according to Faltesek.

Twitter offers something different, a feeling of a more heated argument.

“You have different feelings that you associate with these different things and people make complicated, contextual decisions to use them based on their perception of the sort of emotional energy they get from it, the goals, the fun,” Faltesek said.

Social media allows for quick and instant gratification to people, according to Dr. Trischa Goodnow, a professor of speech communication. Snapchat is an example where posting an image gives fast feedback which validates the sender.

“Social media in general allows for illusions of connection. You feel like you are connected to people because they have liked your post,” Goodnow said via email. “In reality, these connections are shallow at best.”

Studies have shown that constantly checking social media sites can lead to a feeling of social isolation in some individuals, according to Goodnow.

Many times, only positive or catastrophic things are posted. As a result, someone is constantly being overwhelmed by everyone else’s great life.

This can make someone think that their life is more boring, or less exciting than those around them, Goodnow added.

“Snapchat only intensifies this effect. Because the images tend to be humorous, the viewer gets these short glimpses of the good life,” Goodnow said in an email. “It’s almost like subliminal advertising, where quick flashes of images can implant

ideas in your head.”

According to Brett Vicario, a staff psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services, social media, though not always the biggest factor, can play a part in anxiety and depression in some individuals. The amount of time someone spends on social media can feel like a time consumption where the individual can feel overwhelmed by a particular thing that they’re taking in through social media.

“There’s a lot about wanting to fit in, being particularly sensitive to embarrassment, critique, shame and I think if we’re being made fun of or exposed, it feels like we’re sort of on the outside, or we’re a target of that,” Vicario said. “It certainly can lead to people feeling alienated, depressed, isolated; feeling bad about themselves.”

Vicario says an unfortunate result from digital communication is cyberbullying that can put pressure on a user if they feel victimized.

According to Willie Morgan, assistant directo-

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rof student conduct and community standards, the Code of Student Conduct at Oregon State University has rules about students’ online action, particularly cyberbullying.

“The rules contained in the Code of Student Conduct apply to all behavior, whether on or off campus or online, including social media,” Morgan said via email. “Particular rules, such as threats, harassment and hazing could occur or be facilitated online in the same way they could occur offline.”

The Code of Student Conduct is to assist students in what is acceptable behavior as being a part of the OSU community.

“Our rules are reflective of our entire community’s shared values of acting and treating each other with integrity, respect and responsibility,” Morgan said via email. “Online behavior may feel less real than an in-person conversation, but the ability to affect others negatively with your actions while online are still present.”

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(Left to right) Corvallis mayor Bill Traber, ASOSU President Simon Brudage, ASOSU Vice President Rhadika Shah, Uber driver James, and first year business student Halle Higgins posing for a photo before taking the first Uber ride in Corvallis. Higgins is the sister of Maddi Higgins, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2011, and is now an advocate for safe driving.

Ride booking services introduced to Corvallis

Uber, Lyft provide community members with more options for safe, reliable sources of transportation

By Joe Wolf, Beat Reporter In a unanimous decision, the Corvallis City Council voted to allow ride booking companies like Lyft and Uber to operate in the city of Corvallis.

This ordinance, passed on Sept. 18 just before 8 p.m., adjusted the city code to allow Corvallis residents to utilize these ride booking apps, which allow a user to request a car to pick them up at their location with a few taps on a smartphone.

The ordinance would replace the current Corvallis Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 governing taxi service regulations and licenses, which had previously made operating these services illegal.

As of Wednesday, Sept. 20, both Uber and Lyft are operating in the Corvallis area. Jim Brewer, the city attorney for Corvallis, explained that the city plans on developing standard application forms and a fee schedule before the end of 2017.

“At the current time, rideshare companies need to send a letter certifying compliance with the code language and to provide insurance at the required level and form,” Brewer said in an email.

Last year, Corvallis Mayor Biff Traber was contacted by an Oregon State University student who wondered why ride booking apps were not available for them to use in the Corvallis community. According to Traber, he had previously been unaware of students’ desire for the services, but as

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he learned more about what constituents wanted, he raised the issue to the City Council.

“I think the key to me was to make sure whatever we did broadened the service-providing so that multiple solutions could be provided to the community and doing so in a way that did not make it difficult for existing services,” Traber said.

Jon Isaacs, the public affairs manager for Uber Northwest and a former president of the Associated Students of OSU, credited current ASOSU President, Simon Brundage, with advocating for the ordinance to the City Council.

“He picked up where the previous ASOSU administration left off and really led the charge on this,” Isaacs said via email. “As a result of Simon’s strong advocacy and leadership, the City Council was motivated to act quickly and take the necessary steps to bring ridesharing to Corvallis before fall classes began.”

Brundage echoed Isaacs’excitement, noting that students attending parties will now have the safe option to take a Lyft of Uber home, as well as the jobs the services can bring.

“I’m excited for the opportunities that it’s going to bring to the city as a whole,” Brundage said. “It was a long process, but I think we’re finally coming to a really healthy conclusion.”

The long process, according to Brundage, began with his and ASOSU Vice President Radhika Shah’s predecessors last year. After the transition in leadership, Brundage himself adopted the goal as a pet project over the past summer—corresponding with Isaacs at Uber, city councillors and Traber to articulate the student need for ride booking apps.

“The effectiveness of the testimony is really a testament to student power in general in even local/municipal decisions,” Brundage said.

Brundage began his term in June pushing to allow these services to operate in Corvallis, and has spent the summer giving testimony before the City Council and collaborating with ride booking companies themselves to make this promise a reality.

“I just think this is an incredible victory for students,” Brundage said. “I really sympathize with a lot of the sentiments expressed by taxi drivers here in the city of Corvallis, but overall I see this as a net benefit for the community in terms of sustainability, local job growth, but also, and most importantly in my opinion, is the safety of our students on campus, which constitute a significant portion of the Corvallis population.”

According to Isaacs, the service already

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“We expect to have hundreds of active drivers in a community the size of Corvallis,” Isaacs said in an email. “We look forward to Uber being a safe, reliable and convenient way for Beaver fans to get to and from Reser stadium for football games this fall.”

At a Sept. 18 meeting of the Corvallis City Council, many business representatives and community members gave testimony, both for and against the proposal. Owners and drivers of multiple taxicab companies argued against the change, citing concerns for the safety of ride booking services as well as the impact on small, locallyowned businesses. The ordinance was supported during the proceedings by representatives of both Uber and Lyft, as well as Brundage.

One of the concerns opponents of the measure expressed at the council meeting was security.

Considered contractors, rather than employees, the fear was that Lyft and Uber drivers face a different level of scrutiny for background checks and liability than taxi drivers.

Given these concerns, Brewer explained that the city of Corvallis will require companies to ensure the safety of their passengers to an extent.

“The city will no longer be conducting background checks itself, but will require the companies to perform this function,” Brewer said via email.

“Record sharing and audits are essential for the City’s role in this reduced regulatory role.”

In the text of the ordinance itself, both taxi and ride booking companies are required to keep detailed records of their drivers, who must be at least 21 years old. Before an individual can work for either a ride booking or taxi service, they must pass a criminal background check administered by the company or a qualified third party.

Brundage addressed another concern about the ordinance that had been brought to his attention—that by helping intoxicated students get around, ride booking apps could encourage dangerous activities. He argued that rather than encouraging drinking, the service will simply keep students safe if they make that decision, not change their behavior.

“It’s the same kind of notion as providing free condoms and free birth control: we know that students are going to be corresponding in that particular way,” Brundage said. “It’s such a silly analogy, but ride booking brings a safe alternative for people to get home if they’re going to engage in behavior like that out on the town.”

Students who cannot safely get themselves home continue to have the option of using ASOSU’s SafeRide shuttle service, which can be hailed via a free app or a phone call. According to Brittany Nefcy, the coordinator of SafeRide, this aspect of the service can cause some misconceptions for some students about SafeRide’s purpose.

“We’re a service that is for all students and all levels of safety, so that does involve folks who’ve chosen to engage with alcohol, but that also just involves people who don’t want to walk around at night, whether they’re alone or in a group,” Nefcy said. “Putting that out there, that we are a service that is for everyone, yes we do allow for folks who are intoxicated to use our service, but that doesn’t mean we’re then not here for everyone else.”

Another difference between the services is that while SafeRide will pick students up anywhere, it cannot drop riders off at commercial locations, according to Nefcy. She predicts the introduction of ride booking apps will have positive impacts because it will allow the services to complement each other. This is in contrast to some of the concerns voiced to her that ride booking will compete with SafeRide to the degree that the program is no longer able to provide enough rides for its cost.

“I don’t think that will happen based on our numbers. I don’t remember down to the exact number, but we had around 65,000 requests last year and we only completed about 36-37,000 of them,” Nefcy said. “Those thousands, I think, are potential for Uber and Lyft to come in for that group, and I think we’re still going to wind up in the 30,000ish range.”

According to Brundage, as an ASOSU program, SafeRide obtains its funding from student fees and does not incur an individual cost to students at the moment when they need a ride. He envisions a system where students can choose Uber or Lyft in situations when wait times are a concern, and SafeRide when cost is a concern.

“People who have the economical means to call an Uber or a Lyft, they’ll be able to choose that option and free up time on SafeRide for people where Uber and Lyft is just quite simply not an option,” Brundage said.

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Dining halls provide students with farm-to-table food options University Housing and Dining Services partners with local farms, organizations to bring locally-sourced meals to OSU

By Lizzy Wiegers, News Contributor

The farm-to-table movement has taken OSU by storm. The University Housing and Dining Services team has recently made various efforts to bring local food to campus dining halls. Now, nutritious meals that contain ingredients grown and produced within a 100-mile radius are accessible for all those who choose to dine with UHDS. The UHDS eateries are located in McNary Dining Center, Marketplace West, the International Living-Learning Center and Southside Station at Arnold.

One of UHDS’ restaurants, Five Four One, has a menu filled with nearly entirely locally-sourced products.

According to Tara Sanders, assistant director of nutrition for UHDS and a registered dietician, bringing locallysourced food to the campus dining halls has been a focus for UHDS since about 2010. Since then, UHDS has worked to increase the number of local farms and farmers in which they receive food from.

“It can be challenging in a university environment because we have a very

big program, and a lot of the local farms UHDS restaurants located in McNary are small and so it takes a lot of food to Dining Center. The restaurant’s main serve our program,” Sanders said. “At objective is to provide meals crafted first it was just a couple farms here, a from food acquired from nearby farms. couple farms there. Then three years According to Jennifer Rouse, marketago we parting and comnered with munications Organically manager for Grown UHDS, other Company. local comIt’s been panies they a great receive food opportufor dining nity for us halls from are because Willamette they partner Valley Fruit Tara Sanders with a lot of Company, UHDS Assistant other local which profarms and vides berDirector of Nutrition they act as ries and a cooperative and can bring in larger Camas Country Mill, which provides volumes of food.” whole wheat flour.

UHDS receives deliveries from “You know, I think sometimes there’s Organically Grown three times a week, this perception that college students with most of the delivered items being just want to eat greasy burgers and fries served at Five Four One, according to and pizza or whatever, but I think when Sanders. Five Four One is one of the you present people with other options

A lot of these efforts would go totally unnoticed because we weren’t telling our story.

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they really love those too,” Rouse said.

On top of companies that supply UHDS with produce, local roaster, Cafè Mam, is the provider for the coffee at EBGB’s, according to Rouse. Cafè Mam’s coffee beans are grown elsewhere, but are roasted and packaged locally.

Sanders says UHDS has a process in regards to choosing foods that are seasonally available in the area.

“We have a list and know what is grown in the Willamette Valley, and so we look at our cycle menus, we try to plug in those seasonal things based on where they fit in the time of year,” Sanders said.

The UHDS team is tasked with forming menus based around foods that are in season, according to Sanders.

From there, they must order such foods from specific and appropriate farms or vendors and communicate with dining hall chefs. Finally, UHDS informs their customers of the food options available, Sanders added.

“I think we’ve done a much better job with our current marketing team

than we’ve done in the past. A lot of these efforts would go totally unnoticed because we weren’t telling our story,” Sanders said.

According to Jennifer Viña, director of marketing and communications and associate director of UHDS, informing and building a positive rapport with customers is something to keep in mind while preparing meals for the university dining centers.

“You have to let people know the commitments that we’re making, and the valleys around here what you’re purchasing,” Viña said. “It does take some effort to get the word out, and also build an expectation, so that people know this is the kind of food, this is the quality of food, these are the types of partnerships that we have in dining. So as we prepare meals that’s what we are keeping in mind.”

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TWEET OF THE WEEK

“After a scary night in the hospital this past Saturday in Pullman, I was blessed to be able to walk out on my own two feet. Once I was released, I was greeted by my 20+ family and friends who had waited outside for me to come out. There along with all of my family was a little boy named Silas, and his mother. I had never met this boy before, but I wish he knew how much he impacted my life that night. His mother told me that he had watched me on TV, and insisted that they bring me a cupcake and make sure that I was O.K. This act of kindness not only is what sports are all about, but life in general.

During that night of pain uncertainty, this little boy stayed up past his bedtime and went out of his way to come to the hospital and bring me a cupcake. Someday, I won’t remember every play and every game I’ve been a part of; but I will always remember you, and the love and kindness that you showed me that night. Thank you, Silas.” —Sept. 20, 2017

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The Beavers offense lines up against Minnesota on Sept. 9. The offensive line has allowed seven sacks so far, and the team has 1,424 yards on offense through four games this season.

Beavers look to bounce back After losing three of their four first games, their quarterback, the fans’ confidence, OSU football is looking to reclaim their season

By Riley Youngman, Sports Chief

Four games into the 2017 season, the Beavers football team is last place in the Pac-12, their starting quarterback may be lost for the season, they’ve been out-rushed, out-passed and they’ve been out-scored.

Yet, Head Coach Gary Andersen remains optimistic the team can turn the season around. With the first quarter of the season behind them, he feels the squad is in the position to put all this behind them and do just that.

“I don’t think I would say it’s another start of the season. I know it’s another tremendous opportunity,” Andersen said at practice on Sept. 20.

One of the main stories coming out of the team however is the loss of starting quarterback Jake Luton to injury. Luton collided with Washington State safety Jalen Thompson on a scramble and immediately laid motionless on the field following the hit. After being carted off and taken to the hospital, Luton was diagnosed with a thoracic spine fracture. His return time has been determined to be a week-by-week basis, and there is no set time table.

Senior quarterback Darell Garretson is now set to replace Luton. Having been the backup for Luton all season, Garretson said he goes into every week knowing the plays and packages, and is always prepared to step in when called upon.

With Garretson now running the offense, the team is looking to increase their offensive output. Running back Ryan Nall is one of the players that is looking to benefit from

a revamped team.

“I would say (the offense) looks a bit more versatile with Darell being able to run as well as he does, and he can throw the ball as well—so it’s back to where we were last year,” Nall said.

However, despite the various positive spins the team has put on the season, Andersen has acknowledged the year so far has affected his players in some negative ways.

“You definitely have to talk about frustration, especially with a young team. You can’t just say everything is normal,” Andersen said at practice on Sept. 20. “When there is tremendous success, or success, you also have to address that. I think it’s the job of all coaches to be able to do that, and the job of team leaders to be able to do that.”

The frustrating start to the season hasn’t changed the overall mentality and attitude of the team though, Andersen said.

“I think morale is good. Do they like where they’re at? No,” Andersen said at practice on Sept. 20. “But I haven’t seen any type of quit and their care factor is still very high and I don’t expect that to change regardless of outcomes.”

Andersen and the team used the bye week this past weekend to refocus.

The Beavers will take the field against the University of Washington on Saturday in Corvallis at Reser Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. The Huskies are one of the four Pac12 teams that remain undefeated on the season and is ranked sixth in the country going into the matchup with against OSU.

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Junior quarterback Jake Luton was diagnosed with a thoracic spine fracture which occurred in a collision with WSU safety Jalen Thompson on Sept. 16. The team is unsure if Luton will return this season, and his status is listed as week-by-week. Darell Garretson will take over as the star ting quarterback this week.

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22. (BELOW) Midfielder Hassani Dotson competes for a header while midfielder Jaime Miralles looks on. The Beavers won their final non-conference game of the season by a score of 2-0. They will face Washington next weekend to open Pac-12 play.

Men’s soccer rebounds against Pacific University Tigers With conference play beginning next week, OSU snaps three-game losing streak

By Riley Youngman, Sports Chief The Oregon State Men’s Soccer team put the cherry on top of free ice cream cone night at Paul Lorenz Field Friday as they rolled past the seventeenth ranked Pacific University 2-0.

Coming into their final non-conference game of the season, the Beavers were looking to break a three-game losing streak. Goals from Jordan Jones and Nathan Braaten secured the victory and improved the team’s record to 3-5 overall on the season.

“I think, when you get frustrated with losses, there’s a tendency for athletes to overthink, and tonight they came out, competed and worked hard against a very good team,” head coach Steve Simmons said in a press release from OSU athletics.

Freshman goalkeeper Gage Rogers got his first career start in the contest and recorded three saves in route to his first career shutout and win.

With his game winning goal, Jones joins Hassani Dotson for the team lead with two goals scored

each so far this season.

“It’s hard when you should be getting results and they don’t come your way,” Simmons said in the press release. “So, for these guys, it’s incredible that they did this and I’m proud of them.”

In other news from the team, senior forward Timmy Mueller was named one of the 30 Senior CLASS Award candidates from the Senior CLASS Award organization. An acronym for “Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®”, the Senior CLASS Award looks at student athletes’ work both on and off the field, especially in the area of leadership and community involvement. Finalists for the award will be announced in December during the postseason.

The Beavers have the week off and will head up I-5 to Seattle next Sunday to take on the Washington Huskies in the team’s first conference game of the season.

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2017 summer movies experiences lowest number in ten years

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“Wonder Woman” came out in theatres this summer along with “Spider-Man Homecoming” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”

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Movies inspire. Sitting down in a theater with some of your closest friends is one of my favorite experiences. Whether it’s watching the newly released movie, “IT,” or watching an old Disney classic, there is something special about watching a movie with people.

This summer saw the worst box office results of any summer in the past ten years, according to Box Office Mojo. Even more, the Labor Day weekend box office held the lowest numbers in that time dropping 16 percent lower than last year’s box office.

Summer is a great time to watch movies. Some students don’t have to worry about school, some have more freetime, and Netflix is a popular movie source for students.

“I saw a few movies this summer, but not at the theater. I mostly watched Netflix,” Ryan Butcher Weltman, second-year, said, With these ideas kept in mind, it makes sense that movie ticket sales are declining.

First off, movie ticket prices are expensive. To buy a ticket for the hit movie “IT” at the Corvallis Regal Theater on 9th Street, you’ll be shoveling out at least $11.25 and that’s not including food. There are easy ways to get around this too – wait for the movie to be available to rent, not see the movie or use a service like MoviePass, where you pay a monthly fee to see as many movies as you want in select theaters. It makes things much cheaper.

In my opinion, the reason the box office flopped so hard this summer is because very few blockbuster movies were released. The top three movies of the summer were “Wonder Woman,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “Spider-Man Homecoming,” respectively.

Here’s the kicker. “Wonder Woman” opened June 2, “Guardians” opened May 5 and “SpiderMan” opened July 7. The summer season of movies starts the first Friday of May, which means that

two of the top three movies of the summer were released at the beginning of the season.

After these releases, other movies tried to succeed and failed. Pixar’s “Cars 3” did well, but “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” flopped.

“The Mummy,”“Baywatch” and “The Emoji Movie” were all flops. At the end of the day, there just weren’t any interesting movies to go see.

I talked to a manager over at Carmike Theater, who is unnamed to due to AMC rules, and asked about the big blockbuster movies that she could think of that came out this summer.

“As far as big movies, we had ‘Wonder Woman’ in June. Dunkirk was big for history fans and that ‘Spider-Man’ movie came out too,” she said.

She added that attendance at the theater had been low for all movies but those three, attributing it to the lack of students in Corvallis during the summer.

However, just because this summer box office flopped, I don’t think that theaters are dying. In fact, “IT” recently broke the records of largest Sept. opening weekend and biggest opening weekend for a horror or supernatural movie.

There are plenty more big name movies that students are excited about are coming out soon.

“Kingsman is out now and I want to see it. I’m also looking forward to the next Marvel movie,” Kyle James, second year, said.

This summer may have flopped, but fall and winter will be great times to be a fan of the theater.

But that’s not all the big movies that are coming out this year. “Justice League,” “Coco” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” to name a few.

What did you think of this summer’s movies?

Did you see anything great? Let me know and shoot me an email at thenellg@oregonstate.edu.

Remember to send me anything you want to see covered as well. Until next time, excelsior.

LIFE

Student DJs battle for first place

OSUPC’s event brings variety of student DJs to showcase talents during Welcome Week

By Anna Weeks, Life Editor Battle of the DJs winner DJRLOVE, otherwise known as Jose Ruiz Jr., left the stage with opportunities for more performances around the corner.

The student-led organization, Oregon State University Program Council, featured four student DJ groups in Battle of the DJs on Friday, Sept. 22 in the Student Experience Center Plaza. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the new school year as part of Welcome Week.

“We want to highlight the students here on this campus that do a lot of really cool things,” said Curtis Orona, OSUPC music and concert cocoordinator One of them being DJ-ing.”

Orona, along with co-coordinator, Kendall Coushay, were in charge of this year’s Battle of the DJs. “We want to provide new students the opportunity to not think about the stress and anxiety of classes starting and sort of give them a break from the fact that classes have started,” Orona said.

DJRLOVE began his DJ career in the summer of 2016, when he bought himself a basic equipment deck, according to DJRLOVE. “I’ve always had a passion for finding new music and controlling the vibes, so it was only destined to be in my future,” DJRLOVE said in an email. “After going to festivals and experiencing how different DJs operate, I felt that I could take the opportunity into my own hands.”

According to Orona, the winner was determined based on stage presence, song transitions, music variety, innovation, creativity and staying within the time limit of 20 minutes. The judges consisted of two representatives from the Battle of the DJs sponsor, Campus DJs and Donald Orr, the Orange Media Network KBVR-FM station manager, as well as last year’s winner, GRIM. Along with playing house parties in Corvallis, DJRLOVE frequently plays at clubs in Reno, NV. while visiting his parents. However, according to DJRLOVE, Corvallis parties tend to be his favorite.

“Energetic and fast pace, I love to judge the crowd and let them create the space and give me inspiration to create and mix stuff that lets the people dance and just be themselves,” DJRLOVE said via email. “I think that is one of the most important aspects to my style.”

Outside of DJ-ing, DJRLOVE is studying zoology

and environmental science at OSU. Though he plans on continuing to work on his mixing and further advancing his DJ career, his first priority is the finish his second major, according to DJRLOVE. “I’m really trying to push myself as a DJ and brand what I have to offer, even if I wouldn’t have ended up winning, I look at it as a win because I gained experience,” DJRLOVE said in an email.

DJRLOVE took home the grand prize of one hundred dollars, a prize package from Campus DJs and the opportunity to open for Fetty Wap in Eugene on Oct. 21, as well as Dam Jam 2018.

“It felt like a lot of hard work had paid off in a way,” DJRLOVE said via email. “Yet I immediately started to think about what I was going to play during my encore set.”

One of the other competitors was the DJ duo ConDom, made up of DJ Dom, also known as Kevin Nguyen and Condor, otherwise known as Connor Grover. The two met through their fraternity, DJ Dom was originally drawn to DJ-ing after attending his first festival, Paradiso.

“I fell in love with the music,” DJ Dom said. “I also thought it was interesting how one person could control a crowd of thousands.”

Condor discovered his passion for DJ-ing after taking part in the College of Business’ Micro Business program for first-year students. Though the program, Condor and his team marketed a DJ service.

“That was really what made me prove my skills.

I realized I had to improve my skills if I had to do that and do that well,” Condor said. “That program, with the College of Business, is kind of what got me into DJ-ing.”

Other Battle of the DJs performers included D&B and Sleepy G. According to Coushay, throughout the remainder of the school year, OSUPC puts on other events including fall and spring family weekends, Dam Jam, Javacoustics and much more. A schedule of these events can be found on the OSUPC webpage.

“This is the coolest job on campus by far,” Coushay said. “Sometimes I can’t believe I am getting paid to do this. I love what we do.”

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(LEFT) Oregon State students cheer on the Battle of the DJ performers in the SEC Plaza. (TOP RIGHT) DJRLOVE mixes on stage and wins first place in the battle.

(BOTTOM RIGHT) DJ D&B perform their set for the audience.

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Most students don’t imagine they could fall into a category of “high risk” drinker or substance user when they envision their life on campus. When speaking with students at Student Health Services as the Clinician for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) – many say that alcohol or other drug use is “part of the college experience.” My response: “What would you like your experience to be”?

Students’ reactions vary. This is a big reason why I have enjoyed my work for the years I’ve been in this industry – its diversity and individuality in the stories I hear. Along with their variety in treatment goals, OSU students are similar in that they all express a commitment to learning. At times, what some identify getting in the way of their efforts toward obtaining their degree is money and time spent on engaging in drinking or other drug use.

The reasons for using alcohol and other drugs differ from person to person, in fact [insert reason here].

A user’s experience is dependent upon different things like the toxicity of the drug and the amount ingested, along with other related factors such as; their mood and mental state at time of use, surroundings in which the drug is taken or even preexisting mental illness (Inaba, D & Cohen W., 2014).

Often times where I come in is when the experience is something other than what the student was looking for. Sessions are confidential.

Alcohol. Among one of the most common substances on campus that students see me.

While there can be a misperception that “everyone drinks”, research from the American College Health Association indicate that more than 34 percent of OSU undergraduate students did not engage in past 30-day alcohol use and more than 67 percent that did drink did not engage in high risk drinking (ACHA-NCHA, 2016). Not everyone is drinking.

Alcohol is “especially toxic to the developing brain…and stops new brain cells from maturing” (SAMHSA, 2016). Students should know that drinking at an early age has the potential to affect your ability to learn. Neuroscience tells us that a fully developed prefrontal cortex does not occur until our mid-twenties. Many significant changes, of which can specifically occur between the ages of 18-25. This area of the brain is responsible for executive functions such as judgment, planning, and decision-making, even keeping emotions under control. Mixing alcohol with other

substances is discouraged due to the risks and unpredictability of outcomes.

Marijuana. Recreational use is not legal on campus or for those under the age of 21. While most students understand this, I like to inform students whenever possible. When surveyed, almost 53 percent of undergraduate students at OSU reported never having tried marijuana. In addition, only 27.9 percent of students reported past 30-day marijuana use through anonymous survey. This same survey reported students misperceived almost 90 percent had used marijuana in the same past thirty days (ACHA-NCHA, 2016). Not everyone is using.

The change I’ve noticed over time is the perceived risk with marijuana use among users has dropped despite its increase in potency. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 50 percent of users who used 1-2 times a week had a perceived great risk of harm of the drug in 2002. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that perceived risk had fallen to 17 percent in 2016.

Plant marijuana and its THC level was equal to 3 percent in the 80’s, today it is between 20-30 percet. Concentrates like oils and other dabs are as high as 90 percent. Students can underestimate activation times with edible forms, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. Ingestion is often associated with overdose/over consumption, and emergency department visits.

Kratom. Literature describes this psychoactive substance as a plant native to Southeast Asia. A psychoactive substance has the ability to act on the central nervous system, where it then alters brain function resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior. Kratom has two psychoactive and analgesic components that bind to opioid receptors in the brain making the user susceptible to physical dependence and developing tolerance or even a substance use disorder (Prozialeck, WC, Jivan, JK, Andurkar, SV, 2012).

Withdrawal symptoms are similar to that of opioid withdrawal. Chronic use is associated with dry mouth, constipation and darkening of the cheeks or facial skin. Fatalities reported in patients involved the use of kratom and using other certain medications or decongestants (Professional Resource, Nov 2016). If you are using kratom, please consult your health provider.

Adderall. Students typically engage in its nonmedical use to experience increased confidence, focus attention, and induce euphoria. Unwanted effects that follow from prolonged use include restlessness, irritability, and insomnia. In addition; “Polydrug use of a stimulant with a depressant such as alcohol can cause additional, unexpected, and possibly life-threatening cardio-vascular effects” (Inaba & Cohen, 2014). Consequences of extended use can lead to tolerance, which leads to increased use, and extended use, leading to depression and even more severe physical health issues.

If you do happen to find yourself with friends, hanging out. Maybe you are wondering about the effects of your own substance use over time, – or it’s a friend you are concerned about and you want to ask questions for them, or you’re in recovery seeking additional support… I encourage you to call, schedule an appointment. It is confidential and services are free for self-referrals. Students can schedule an appointment by contacting Student Health Services at 541-737-9355.

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Aries: March 21 - April 19

As a warm-hearted Fire sign, it’s in your nature to help people. You do this without thinking about what you might receive in return. This week, friendly Saturn is bringing back your good karma.

Expect friendly, flirtatious and fun experiences.

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Taurus: April 20 - May 20

Your physical energy is high as Mars is increasing your stamina.

You’ll feel more grounded in your body than you have for a while. It’s a great time to start a new exercise plan or change your diet to something better. The healthier you are, the more attractive you’ll be.

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Gemini: May 21 - June 21

Saturn is still traveling opposite your sign, which has proven to be a bit of a challenge. People continue to confront you about things you haven’t handled very well, and you need to come clean about past indiscretions and mistakes. Just be open and honest.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

Your emotions are very

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intense at the moment.

The moon is generating some melodrama in your closest personal relationships. Try not to project your own pain onto your sweetheart.

Just because you’re feeling bad doesn’t mean it’s your boyfriend or girlfriend’s fault.

Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22

sign are boosting your spirits. It’s a great week for making new friends and engaging in frisky flirtations. You could encounter somebody sexy who captivates you, mind and soul. Be open to chatting and circulating.

because several planets are helping you to get some momentum in your career. Even if you’re involved with a significant romance, you need to reserve a lot of your energy for dealing with finances if you want to make progress.

Scorpio: Oct. 24 - Nov. 21

Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Mars is increasing your impatience. Maybe your honey hasn’t been doing his or her share of the house chores or bill paying. Or perhaps you are frustrated with something that has been going on at work.

Find productive ways to channel that energy.

You’re going through some changes around your work and education.

Although you don’t know where you’re headed, you’re excited to make a change.

Jupiter encourages you to be brave and to welcome new experiences, both personally and Sagittarius: Nov. 22 professionally.

Dec. 21 Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 You’ll want to express After a period of affection and passion. A progress, Mars is slowing bold full moon is helping things down a little this you to take a risk. It week. Don’t panic. This is could be time to declare a great time to meditate your love for a new and to reflect on all the companion. Or you might interesting things that decide to take a longhave been happening. term, existing relationship Talk with a good friend, to the next level. therapist or trusted family Capricorn: Dec. 22 member.

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This week you’ll be drawn to people who share your sense of humor and creativity.

Mercury is increasing your desire to have stimulating conversations and to share fascinating ideas.

Avoid folks who are stuck in a rut intellectually.

Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20

You’ve always been pretty psychic since you’re a Water sign, and the moon is enhancing your intuition right now.

Pay attention to your dreams, your hunches and your gut instincts.

You could figure something out about a complicated person in Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 It’s important for you to your life.

Three planets in your focus on money matters

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