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Associate professor at OSU encourages philosophical discussions about peace

By Jyssica Yelas

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Jose-Antonio Orosco is an associate professor of philosophy in the School of History, Philosophy and Religion and peace studies program director.

The Oregon State University peace studies program within the School of History, Philosophy and Religion has been around since its founding in the 1980s and is now one of the oldest peace studies programs in Oregon.

Enter Jose-Antonio Orosco, associate professor in the Philosophy Department. Orosco teaches political philosophy, philosophy of law, human rights and peace studies courses. With a combination of 27 to 30 credits of these courses, any student can earn a certificate, similar to an interdisciplinSee OROSCO | page 4

Conversations about water n

OSU Hydrophiles bring people together to discuss water use

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The Hydrophiles will be hosting the Fifth annual Water Research Symposium at Oregon State University, raising the topic of who owns water and featuring a film of the same name.

The symposium will be from April 26 to 28, with the film screening and discussion with panelists starting at 6 p.m. April 27 at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center.

Panelists at the discussion will include David Hanson, filmmaker of the featured documentary “Who

Owns Water;” Brenda Bateman, an administrator with the Technical Services Division at the Oregon Water Resources Department; Aaron Wolf, OSU professor and expert in transboundary water conflict; and Julie Keil, a retired employee of Portland General Electric and past president of National Hydro Association.

April 26, a hike to Abiqua Falls will leave from Wilkinson Hall at 9:30 a.m., lunch will not be provided, but hikers are invited to attend a potluck dinner at Maple Grove Shelter, Avery Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. A $7 donation is requested to cover van transportation.

Thomas Mosier, vice president See WATER | page 3

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Workers put finishing touches on the building the day before the Student Experience Center’s open house Friday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Oregon State University will hold a grand opening April 24-25 for the recently completed Student Experience Center, OSU’s newest building and a student-funded project 10 years in the making.

The SEC, located next to the Memorial Union, was originally conceived as a way to house organi-

zations on campus run by students, for students, which were already running low on space at the time.

After a decade of perseverance, more than a dozen OSU services have been successfully moved to the new location.

Students are encouraged to stop

by Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to tour the facilities for a chance to see

Updates on Strand and Johnson Hall construction News, page 2

just how the new setup is working to make the OSU experience more lucrative.

Dan Gora, director for the Memorial Union Program Council, said the open house will begin immediately following the speeches and awards ceremony — 2:00 See SEC | page 4

Dr. Ethics answers short yet relevant questions from students Forum, page 7

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news@dailybarometer.com • 541-737-2231 a call about an woman’s vehicle reportedly being struck while parked along Northwest Cleveland Avenue, according to the log. The officer then reportedly followed-up with an elderly suspect. The elderly individual “was very hard of hearing, dealing with a language barrier and having to write notes back and forth to understand what happened,” according to the log. They reportedly reached a “civil compromise.”

Thursday, April 23

Broken windows A Corvallis police officer responded to a call involving an unknown person who had allegedly broken two front windows of a man’s home, according to the log. The caller reportedly did not see who or what caused the damage, nor did he know anyone who would break his windows.

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Restricted entry of streets, roadways under maintenance: According to Section 6.02.040 of the city of Corvallis Code of Ordinances, “No unauthorized person shall go upon any street or portion of street that is closed by order of the City Manager after said signs are in place” in order to allow for repairs of certain portions of the closed off street.

Section 6.02.010 further explains that “no street or portion of street shall be closed to travel for more than 30 days continuously except by and with the approval of Council.”

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According to the log, a Corvallis police officer answered a call regarding a report of a physical domestic dispute between a man and a woman along Northwest 23rd Street. The woman reportedly told an officer she had thrown clothes and hit the man before Wednesday, April 22 he restrained her. Footage from a video camera in the room allegedly confirmed the individuals’ statements.

A Corvallis police officer answered Both parties were then separated,

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Tuesday, April 21

Stolen license plate According to the log, a Corvallis police officer answered a call regarding a license place that had allegedly been stolen off a vehicle. The car’s owner

reportedly did not realize her plate had been stolen until Lincoln County law enforcement stopped her. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the license plate on a stolen vehicle of similar make and model, according to the log.

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Saturday, the fitness program at Recreational Sports through Dixon Recreation Center will host the first-ever Zenfest, an all-day yoga celebration, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Yoga classes of all kinds will be offered during the celebration.

Classes focused on practices from back-bends to balance poses and meditation will be offered in the morning, including a yoga hike. More classes will be available in the afternoon.

The first 100 people to attend will receive a free custom headband and water bottle.

Zenfest is free and open to all of the Oregon State University community, and will be held in the Dixon Recreation Center. Experienced yogis as well as those who have never practiced are encouraged to attend.

For more information, visit recsports.oregonstate.edu/fitness#Fitness%20Pass%20Classes.

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Events Student Sustainability Initiative, Noon-5pm, SEC 206. Open House.

Hosting recycling games and talking to members of the community about what SSI does on campus.

Cambodian Student Association, 7-9pm, MU Ballroom. Annual culture night “Voices of the Fields.”

Events

University Housing & Dining Services Eco-Representatives, 3:30-5:30pm, SEC Plaza. Soil to Soil: The Compost Campaign. Learn how composting can benefit our Earth. Free composting guides will be available and there will be a trivia game for a chance to win a prize.

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Bulldozers have begun groundwork for Johnson Hall, which is scheduled to be completed by fall 2016.

Peter and Rosalie Johnson pledged $7 million for the building’s construction.

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Project managers predict Johnson Hall, Strand Agriculture Hall will meet construction deadlines

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Renovation efforts for the Strand Agriculture Hall will meet their intended deadline, according to Project Engineer Intern Hannah Phillips.

According to Phillips, construction will reach “substantial completion” — outlined by the American Institute of Architects as the point at which “the owner can occupy or utilize the work for its intended use” — later this year.

Strand Agriculture Hall, home of the College of Agricultural Sciences, was deemed obsolete in its previous state and began renovations in winter 2014.

Construction was originally planned in two phases, the first renovating the north wing and then opening it to students and faculty while the second focused on the rest of the building. For safety purposes, this approach was altered to restore all of Strand at once.

Phillips said it has been difficult “getting people on site” to

make essential deliveries while still ensuring student safety. The Strand project faces the added challenge of working in the heart of a busy college campus.

Nonetheless, she said the building was scheduled to start reintegrating the OSU community this August, a full season earlier than what was outlined by the university’s Department of Capital Planning and Development.

Project Engineer Charlie Aitken said the focus of their work has been bringing Strand’s foundation up to code. Since work began, the building has been completely closed off to students as it receives what he referred to as “a seismic upgrade.”

Strand is one of the oldest halls on campus, having originally been completed in 1909. Prior to the construction team’s placement of reinforcing concrete, the building had almost no measures to protect against strong seismic activity.

Aitken said that had an earthquake actually occurred, Strand — and anyone unfortunate enough to be inside — would have been reduced to “a pile of rubble.”

Classrooms, which were previously small compared to other halls’ classrooms, have also been modified to accommodate more

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Student Health Services, 2pm, MU 211. Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: Uncovering the Skeletons in the Closet. Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

OSU Pride Center, 10am-7pm, Pride Center. Free Strawberry Plants. We’re giving away free strawberry plants collected from our permaculture garden.

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Pastini’s Pastaria will host a Pastathon to raise money for the Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Library from Monday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 28.

Pastini Pastathons are designed to raise funds for local organizations or schools in whatever community the restaurants are located. The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library fund will receive 50 percent of the net proceeds from the two-day event.

For the Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library to receive the donation, diners must specifically mention them.

More information on Friends of the CorvallisBenton County Public Library can be found at thebestlibraryfriends.org. More information on Pastini Pastathons can be found at facebook.com/ pages/Friends-of-the-Corvallis-Benton-CountyLibrary/143321535685929.

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students, bringing them up to “the campus standard.”

Accessibility is also an important concern. The four main entrances will have ramps installed, along with an elevator in the center wing, for students with disabilities.

On the other side of campus, bulldozers have just begun laying the groundwork for Johnson Hall, the newest addition to the engineering quad.

Last year, longtime OSU patrons Peter and Rosalie Johnson pledged $7 million to launch construction of the new building, which was proposed as a response to rapidly increasing enrollment in the College of Engineering.

“They’re just starting to do the excavation for footing,” said Construction Manager David Amundson, who said although the workers on site had encountered some “foundations” from previous buildings while digging, it wasn’t an unexpected issue and the development will continue as scheduled.

He said Johnson Hall will meet its intended deadline for fall 2016.

Once completed, it will house OSU’s School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering.

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OSU Center for Civic Engagement, 6-8:15pm, MU Horizon Room. “Food Chains” Film Screening and Dialogue.

Join the producer and local organizations in a film screening and dialogue on farm labor and the impact of the buying power of supermarkets.

Correction In the Thursday, April 23 edition of The Daily Barometer, the article titled “Campus celebrates Beyond Earth Day” included a quote incorrectly attributed to Aisha Young, who works for the Pride Center. The reporter did not speak to Young, and attributed to her a quote from Ron Finley’s TED talk “A Guerilla Gardener in South Central LA,” which was shown at the mushroom patch workshop. The Daily Barometer regrets the error.

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worked with water and hydroelectric rights.

Keil explained that there are of the Hydrophiles and chair several systems put in place to of the planning committee for manage water. Here in the West, the symposium, explained that water is managed on a first-come, while this is the fifth year that the first-served basis. symposium has taken place, it is “The first to file have ‘senior the first year that it has been a rights’ and get to use the water multiday event. first,� Keil said. “This worked well The symposium has attracted when there is plenty of water, but students from all of the researchwhen there isn’t enough to go based colleges in Washington, around, people see it as unfair.�

Oregon and Idaho.

Keil does not believe that solv“The ‘Let’s talk about water’ event is a community event to ing the upcoming issue of water enhance our knowledge on other conservation will be something perspectives on water and alloca- that can be easily done. For her, tion,� said Mosier, a dual major the best-case scenario for now is Ph.D. student in mechanical for people to realize that there is engineering and water resource something that needs to be done. engineering. “The nice thing about what This symposium will show- OSU is doing here is getting an case the interdisciplinary water interdisciplinary push to starting related research of students April the conversation. That will be 27 and 28. critically important,� Keil said. “The symposium represents the Kira Puntenney, a member of bigger water program at OSU,� the Hydrophiles and the co-chair Mosier said.

Hanson will and lead a discus- of the planning committee for the symposium, is a first-year gradusion with attendees on his film.

The film was inspired by the love ate student in the OSU water resources masHanson found ter’s program. in rivers though “I see water his kayaking and The nice thing about resources as floating with his what OSU is doing the connector brother, Michael, to everything. who helped put here is getting an Water is everytogether the film. interdisciplinary where and is The film is placed in push to starting the important to Georgia, where everything conversation. the brothers grew and everyone,� up.

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Julie Keil “We’re trying to Puntenney is Retired from Portland General Electric, celebrate rivers; excited about the in Atlanta, not a past president of National Hydro Association sharing of ideas lot of people pay and information attention to the river,� Hanson said. that the symposium will engender Hanson urges others to make and seeing water bring people a better connection to water and together. believes that water will be the next “I’ve always been told that the great conservation issue. “Responsibility is spread through greatest wars of the 21st centhe water shed. I wanted to use tury will be fought over water,� recreation as a venue to talk about Puntenney said. “But I don’t think how threatened the resource is that’s the case: I think that water will bring people together, that the from overuse,� Hanson said.

Hanson will talk about water greatest collaborations will come rights and how water is used and out of water.� allocated as well, inviting discusThere is a $10 dollar fee to sion among the audience members. join the Hydrophiles, and the “I wanted it to be a story that best way to sign up is online moved along, wanted to bring with the Hydrophiles’ website at awareness that there are a lot of http://stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ stressors on water,� Hanson said. hydro. Most members are gradu“It can’t just be blamed on one ate students, but the club is open industry or town. We’re all a part undergraduates, faculty members of a water shed; it’s not endless.� and community members as well.

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Listen to Jeff Hino and Dave Plaehn, as well as other local musicians. Coffee, tea and cookies will be available for 50 cents.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: 1165 NW Monroe Ave. in Corvallis Cost: $2-10, whatever attendees can afford. Children are free.

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Saturday, April 25 Thunder Anne at 2 Towns Ciderhouse Grab a pint at 2 Towns Ciderhouse this Saturday and listen to Thunder Anne, an all-female, multi-instrumental band focused on mainly percussive folk music.

Time: 6–8 p.m.

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Time: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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SEC n Continued from page 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday — conducted by President Ed Ray as well as MU President Victoria Redman and ASOSU President Taylor Sarman.

“It’s just to show the timeline of where they were 10 years ago … and celebrating where we are currently,” Gora said.

“The whole campus is welcome to come and check out the building. We’re going to have cotton candy and other food all throughout the building, all the way up to Orange Media Network on the top floor.”

The departments will open their workstations to the public and host their own activities to “showcase” their role in the Oregon State community.

The SEC will also be open Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Gora referred to the first day of the celebration as somewhat more “formal” while the second is “the fun, outside event,” featuring a carnival in the MU plaza complete with games, inflatable obstacle courses and Corvallis vendors Roxy Dawgs and Cheesy Stuffed Burgers.

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ary minor, in peace studies.

“It begins with a question like, ‘what does a peaceful world mean?’” Orosco said. “‘What are we trying to accomplish?’”

The enrolled students work together in the discussion-based classes and investigate and define the barriers like violence and poverty that stand in the way of achieving a peaceful world.

Peace studies classes also look at issues the world currently faces, such as wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Ferguson trial, racial justice and other contemporary issues.

“We approach (these issues) from the lens of peace studies,” Orosco said. “It’s a perspective. It’s a lens. It’s a framework to let us understand the things that are going on in the world.”

While Orosco found a passion for peace through exposure to violence while growing up in Albuquerque, N.M., he has helped spark and encourage students’ interest in peace.

“I’ve taken at least five of his classes,” said Matt Enloe, a senior in philosophy with a minor in psychology. “I go to his office hours every week if I can help it. We chat for an hour every week, more or less.”

Enloe was introduced to Orosco through his course Pragmatism, Diversity and Democracy in winter 2013, when Orosco told him about his peace studies courses. “(Orosco) is a professor of pragmatism,” Enloe said. “A lot of the content he teaches has a practical application. He challenges you to put it into action.”

One student currently pursuing a peace studies certificate is Jackson BrennerSmith, a Corvallis native and junior in philosophy with a minor in sociology.

Joseph Orosco Brenner-Smith had always been interested in human rights and helping others, but originally came to OSU with a different plan.

“I came in as engineering, but quickly decided it was not for me,” BrennerSmith said. “I found the School of History, Philosophy and Religion and found a home there and was amazed at the peace studies program.”

It was only during the second term of his freshman year that he was first exposed to the study. Brenner-Smith took Sharyn Clough’s course, Knowers, Knowing and the Known, and knew he wanted to take a new route of study.

“It was a great way to get into philosophy, and look at questions that will blow my mind, but in the end put it back together,” he said.

In his first class with Orosco, concepts of

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peace and cause of conflict, the students experienced an interactive and multicultural lesson. Orosco showed the class various films and articles with themes of different concepts of peace, students analyzed the concepts and then they discussed these concepts via Skype with a university in New Mexico.

“It was interesting to hear the perspective of not just another culture, but of a varied background,” Brenner-Smith said.

“It was great, rather than just seeing words on the page.”

Orosco, Enloe and Brenner-Smith encourage any student interested in pursuing peace studies, or simply curious about philosophical thought and conversation, to get involved.

“You should fight for a front row seat,” Enloe said. “Participate as often as possible.

Do the readings because they’re really good and might change your life, and go to office hours. You might not get a better return on investment than the time you spend talking to Orosco.”

There are also opportunities to experience more discussions about philosophy at the OSU philosophy club.

“If you’re interested in philosophy, check out the clubs,” Brenner-Smith said.

“Philosophy club is a great thing we have at OSU for free discussion of ideas and a great community of really great thinkers.”

The club can be found on Facebook at the Oregon State University Philosophy Club. The group usually meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at McMenamins on Northwest Monroe Avenue or Milam Hall, and discusses a predetermined topic each week.

“Come and say hi,” Brenner-Smith said.

“We’d love anybody and everybody come and have a great discussion.”

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ver the last weekend, the Oregon State baseball team got the series victory, as it defeated the Arizona Wildcats in the series rubber match: its first series victory in what seemed like forever.

During the Beavers’ back-to-back Pac-12 title run over the past two seasons, those teams combined, failed to win the best-of-three series on only three occasions. As the team enters the midway point of the conference season, OSU has already dropped three of its five series.

So when freshman closer Mitch Hickey slammed the door on the Wildcats Sunday, it was one of the best games that the Beavers have played all season.

We saw gutsy pitching performances; not only from junior Andrew Moore, but junior Travis Eckert along with Hickey out of the bullpen had inspiring efforts against one of the top hitting teams in the country.

The defense that committed seven errors against the Ducks rebounded and provided solid defense behind the pitchers.

The offense executed; it was able to bunt players into scoring position, ran We saw gutsy successful hitand-runs and pitching on performances; aggressive the base paths not only from a n d m o s t junior Andrew importantly, when players Moore, but were in scoring position, the junior TraBeavers were vis Eckert able to drive along with them home.

Sunday’s Hickey out of victory was the bullpen what Beaver had inspiring Nation has efforts against been accustomed to seeone of the top ing the last two hitting teams seasons. the in the country. No.So10when team in the nation, the USC Trojans, come to play at Goss Stadium this weekend, the Beavers will have their final opportunity to make a statement and answer questions that are starting to surround this team.

Is this team too young? Will freshman studs KJ Harrison and Drew Rasmussen be able to keep up their production? Is the pitching rotation good enough? Can the bullpen be trusted? Will the offense be able to score enough runs?

Those are the questions that are still circling this team as they go on to face a USC team that has already beaten nationally top-10 teams in Vanderbilt, TCU and UCLA in three consecutive days, and are as impressive pitching as they are hitting, where as a team, they rank in the top three in nearly every offensive and pitching stat in the conference.

This series against the Trojans also could be the final chance for a statement series victory. The Beavers have already failed their earlier tests losing on the road to ASU and UCLA — the current top two teams in the conference — and their remaining schedule only has one team with a winning conference record.

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What: Oregon State vs. USC Where: Goss Stadium When: Friday, April 24 at 5:35 p.m.

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Junior pitcher Andrew Moore pulls back to deliver a pitch towards home during the Beavers’ series against the Arizona Wildcats in Goss Stadium April 17.

OSU baseball’s Moore set to take mound in pivotal home series against No. 10 USC

Friday April 24, No. 10 USC comes to Corvallis, providing another test for an OSU team that’s found the confidence it had early in the season.

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By Andrew Kilstrom pivotal Pac-12 series and knock off the THE DAILY BAROMETER Trojans (29-10, 10-5) they’ll need more Oregon State held an Arizona team of the same from one of the best starting that entered last weekend with the pitching staffs in the conference. second-best batting average in the The trio of junior ace Andrew nation to just 16 hits and seven runs in Moore, freshman right-hander Drew three games.

Rasmussen and junior righty Travis The Beavers (25-12, 8-7 Pac-12) won Eckert was great for Oregon State last two of those games, giving them their weekend against hard-hitting Arizona, first Pac-12 series victory since sweeping combining to pitch 23 1/3 of 27 innings while surrendering just 13 hits and five Washington State on March 22. n

earned runs.

“We’re really confident,” Rasmussen said. “We’ve got a guy (Moore) that goes on Friday nights and sets the tone for the rest of the weekend. The staff as a whole follows what he does and we’ve been pitching well across the board.”

Moore was particularly impressive in last Friday’s 3-1 victory, striking out eight in a complete game effort. Moore allowed just five hits, earning him Pac12 Pitcher of the Week.

It was the third time Moore’s won the award in his career — the right-hander first won the honor May 20, 2013 — but this one was arguably the most impor-

tant considering where OSU sits in the standings as well as the time of year.

A sweep of USC would propel the Beavers past USC all the way up to third place in the Pac-12 — OSU is currently sixth in the conference standings with just 15 conference games remaining.

“This is probably the biggest one for me personally,” Moore said of the Pac12 Pitcher of the Week honor. “That was a start where my stuff wasn’t good in the first few innings, so I was just battling to get through five or six. In the fourth or fifth inning the slider started to come See BASEBALL | page 6

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Beavers’ final home series of the year begins this weekend against UCLA

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It’s been a busy week for the Beavers, who — from last Friday to Tuesday — played five games in five days. In addition to the usual weekend series, the Beavers had a midweek doubleheader against Portland State that the teams split.

Four days later, and the Beavers (25-20, 5-13 Pac-12) will begin their final home series of the season — a three-day, three-game slate with the No. 7-ranked team in the nation, UCLA (38-8, 12-3 Pac-12).

The Pac-12 schedule has been harsh to OSU this season. Since Oregon State softball sweeping Stanford in three games more than a month ago, the Beavers What: Oregon State vs. UCLA have gone 2-10 against the Pac-12.

Where: Corvallis This weekend will be the team’s When: Saturday, April 25 at 1 p.m. final chance to turn things around in front of the home crowd, and it will be the last series that the seniors on the team will play at home for OSU. justin quinn | THE DAILY BAROMETER The seniors on the team are cen- Senior infielder CJ Chirichigno gets in position for the next play against the Utah Utes in Corvallis April 12.

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This week, Kendall Ro d g e r s , editor of D1Baseball.com, puts out weekly tournament projections that currently have the Beavers as a three seed in the Louisville regional.

After earning the No. 1 overall seed a season, a third seed in a regional is big drop.

The Beavers will need to have a season-altering series, which could propel the team though the second half of conference play while building momentum when the postseason rolls around.

When Moore takes the bump on Friday evening, he along with the rest of the team will have the opportunity to opportunity to make a jump in the conference standings while playing the smart, fundamental, aggressive style of baseball that has been synonymous with Beaver baseball over the last decade.

We saw the glimpses of that against Arizona.

Now, the Beavers need to drive home that statement against the Trojans.

back and then the changeup and curve after that, and I was able to finish the game strong.”

While USC isn’t as prolific offensively as the Wildcats, the Trojans are in the upper half of the conference in most offense statistics and enter Friday’s matchup in third place behind No. 7 Arizona State and No. 3 UCLA. Oregon State has adopted a “one-game-at-a-time” approach, entering the final half of the season, but is aware of the implications of this series.

Despite this weekend’s importance, Moore said OSU is more excited than nervous about taking on a top 10 team.

“There’s not necessarily pressure, but we definitely see the standings and see everything going on around us,” Moore said. “We look at it more as fun. There will be more people in the stands, which is when competitors really prosper.”

USC plays a lot like Oregon State does, using a variety of offensive tactics to manufacture runs as opposed to relying on sheer power to produce offense.

While the Trojans will try to put pressure on the OSU defense, Oregon State is confident, considering it committed

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“They do a whole lot of stuff offensively,” Moore said. “A whole lot of hit-and-runs, slaps,

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OSU is also confident because it gets to play on its home turf in Goss Stadium, a place where the Beavers have gone 16-3 this season.

With a 9-9 record away from home, there’s no question playing in front of the Beaver faithful has been a benefit this

season, and it could be the difference in this weekend’s series.

“The atmosphere is electric,” Rasmussen said. “Our home crowd helps us out a ton giving us a spark. This is our home field and you’ve got to protect the home turf a little bit, so I think that’s what goes into our home record.”

“USC has a lot of good players and are a really good team, but we’re playing at home,” added freshman first baseman

KJ Harrison.

“We’re going to need to be aggressive and play without fear. If we play with that mentality, no matter what happens, we’ll be able to live with the outcome.”

Moore will take the mound for the Beavers in game one Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m.

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ter fielder Dani Gilmore, third baseman CJ Chirichigno, catcher Hannah Akamine, left fielder Kori Nishitomi and pitcher Melanie Dembinski. The five seniors will be celebrated during Monday’s game, during the annual Senior Day ceremony.

Gilmore has been one of the top softball players in Oregon State history. In her four years at OSU, she will finish her career ranked in the top-10 for several statistics, including batting average, hits, walks and runs.

The esteemed hitter leads the team this year with a batting average of .379, a slugging percentage of .594 and a home run total of nine.

A year ago, she had the fourth highest single-season batting average in school history at .409. That same year, she had a slugging percentage of .700 that was the second-highest in school history.

Akamine transferred from Tennessee before the season, so she hasn’t affected OSU’s record-book like Gilmore has, but she remains the only OSU

player to be named a Pac-12 Player of the Week this season. During a tournament performance that saw the Beavers go 5-0 at the Fresno State Louisville Slugger Bash, Akamine hit 8-for-14 with nine RBIs, seven runs, two doubles and a home run.

Chirichigno has started every OSU softball game for the past two years, and is hitting .320 this season. She has hit eight home runs — second only to Gilmore. Chirichigno’s slugging percentage is .594, which again is second only to Gilmore.

Chirichigno also holds the school record for most hits in a single game for when she had five in a game against UNLV last year.

Nishitomi had a stellar junior year. Her batting average last season was .390, the ninth highest all-time for a Beaver. She hasn’t been able to recreate that performance this year, as her average has fallen to .267.

Dembinski began the season well, although she hasn’t been on the mound much as the season has progressed. During the nonconference schedule, Dembinski won the first four

games that credited a decision to her, and her record on the season stands at 4-1. Her ERA rests at 3.16, which remains the lowest on the team.

As this is the final homestand of the season, the Beavers may have extra motivation to send off their seniors in the best possible fashion, although an upset win or two against UCLA remains a daunting task.

UCLA will enter the series with plenty of motivation.

Having won seven games in a row, the Bruins sit at second place in the Pac-12 standings behind Oregon. With three series left to play, UCLA is still very much in position to win the Pac-12 title.

In the past two and a half weeks, the Bruins have swept Stanford and California while also winning a nonconference game against Cal State Fullerton.

The series begins Saturday at 1 p.m. with Sunday’s game slated for noon and Monday’s game set for 4 p.m.

Mitch Mahoney, sports reporter On Twitter @MitchIsHere sports@dailybarometer.com

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Editorial

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or more than a few decades, student government has been a crucial component of universities everywhere.

With the mission of promoting student interests while also acting as a voice for the entire student body, student governments are essential to bridging the gap between university officials and students all across campus.

However, as we have seen here at Oregon State University, it is not always easy to maintain a fully functioning student government.

Through reaction to recent issues, such as President Sarman’s veto of JB-06.21, it has become evident that many students are unhappy with ASOSU’s current

need for participation from students — something that seems to be lacking as of recently.

I find it incredibly disappointJesse ing that many students are more than willing to criticize the works of the current ASOSU representaoperations, as well as their com- tives, but in turn are unwilling to petency when it comes to enacting actually step up and volunteer for new legislation that will serve in what they believe in.

In recent elections, ASOSU the best interest of students on received an unbelievably low campus.

As a member of the Associated amount of candidates for positions Students of Oregon State in the House of Representatives as University Judicial Council, I too well as the Senate.

And when I say “unbelievably recognize the need for reinvigoratlow,” I mean there were more seats ing ASOSU’s operations in order to adequately serve the students of available to students than there were candidates running.

Oregon State University.

See HANSON | page 8 But with this desire comes the

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Dr. Ethics answers ethical queries S

ince starting the Dr. Ethics column, I have accumulated a collection of questions that I haven’t answered because my response would be too brief to publish. In this week’s column, I will address some short questions that have received from multiple students.

Q: Who decides what is ethical and what is not?

A: In this column, I do. In ethics class (PHL 205), we study “metaethical” theories that help us determine the difference.

Q: How do you deal with selfish a**holes?

A: I prefer to not deal with selfish a**holes. I suggest you try this

Dr. Stephanie Jenkins

Ask Dr. Ethics strategy. Stay as far away from them as possible. If you’re dating one, end the relationship. If you’re friends with a selfish a**hole, find better friends.

Q: Why do we use people as “rebounds?”

A: Because some people are selfish a**holes. However, not everyone who is on the rebound does so intentionally. The Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates famously argued that the unexamined life is not worth living. We could add:

Email questions for the column to forum@dailybarometer.com, with the subject “Ask Dr. Ethics.”

Your name will not be published.

the unexamined life is not worth dating. Always strive to be aware of your emotional needs, know what you want from your relationships, and to communicate your desires to your partners whether they last for one evening or a lifetime. Try to date people who hold themselves to these standards.

Q: Is it ethical for me to dislike when my (dating partner) drinks?

See Jenkins | page 8

Brooklyn

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Running on caffeine

William Shatner’s pipeline is only a pipe dream

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aptain’s log 687: Build a pipe from Seattle to Lake Mead in order to save California from its drought.

William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, told Yahoo! News this week that he is planning on raising money for what he feels is his solution to the California drought.

He is launching a Kickstarter fund to raise $30 billion to build a water pipeline from Seattle to Lake Mead along Highway 5.

According to USA Today, his proposal involves a four-foot above ground pipeline that would run alongside Interstate 5.

Shatner said in his interview, “no, it’s simple. They did it in Alaska — why can’t they do it along Highway 5?” It looks like the drought has already started affecting Shatner; he must be delirious from dehydration to think this idea would ever be successful.

I really thought this was a belated April Fools Day prank pulled by Shatner, but alas it is a real plan that he is serious about.

Shatner thinks that because it rains a lot in our Pacific Northwest corner of the country that he can take the water away from us to put into Lake Me a d , which is in Nevada, and that water will then feed into California, Nevada and Arizona.

His sole reasoning behind taking water from Washington is because it is “a place where there’s a lot of water.”

Shatner is calling for a water bailout. He feels that we are hoarding water up here and are purposefully keeping it away from the desert because we can, when in reality he has spoken before he has done his research.

Realistically, this would be a very cumbersome, expensive and invasive project if it gained any support or serious consideration.

We really do not need more construction on I-5, and Shatner’s claims that the water in the Pacific Northwest is in abundance are very wrong. Since we live in the Pacific Northwest we have seen the rain and snowfall dwindle this year and we see the rivers losing inches because of the low amount of rainfall.

Yes, we do get more snow and rain than California, but that does not mean we have excess to give to the Californians.

What Shatner does not know is that Washington is also in a drought.

Not as severe as the Golden State’s four-year drought, but still a shortage. Washington governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency drought

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by Shatner, but alas it is a real plan that he is serious about.

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ea to the official grand opening of the Student Experience Center on April 23 and 24. Get yourself some free orange soda if you haven’t yet (among other goodies).

Yea to free tote bags, soda koozies and food, because nobody can argue against the asking price of “here you go.”

Nay to screaming “WHY?” after receiving such a gift.

Yea to help from “the doctors” who volunteered to assist The Daily Barometer with a Q&A session at the open house. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to pop in and gain some new insight on the topics of ethics, sexual health and technology.

Yea to more sunny, shiny spring weather following an abundance of cold weather.

Nay to Oregon being the harbinger of rain as we know it. Then again, Seattle may be a contender as well.

Yea to the completed Memorial Union plaza and the fact that it’s entirely rainproof. Even the outdoor seating seems quite legit.

Nay to continually getting sick in the middle of spring. There seems to be an abundance of viral infections for each tuition dollar we lose with additional rate increases.

Yea to springtime football at Oregon State being a success for players and fans alike. Here’s to high hopes for the continuing Gary Andersen era.

Yea to “Angry Birds” when you just have no other idea of what to do with yourself for a 15-20 minute period.

Nay to unnecessary video game addiction … if that’s even a thing at all.

Yea to adjusting to the fourth floor on the SEC and seeing more equipment being put to use — even if it did take a while.

Nay to random window cracks.

Yea to the first block of midterms being over with for spring term.

Summer break is just on the horizon.

Nay to any remaining midterms during that awkward week five period, especially when it comes to the dreaded “you thought this was over, but screw you” week seven midterms.

Nay to random, creepy instances of paranormal activity.

Yea to science for debunking almost every paranormal myth that we encounter. As for the rest, well … let’s just hope we figure it out sooner or later.

Yea to Keanu Reeves, Chuck Norris and other such heroic entities keeping us protected in the mean time.

Yea to Jarvis, the cross-eyed cat.

Seriously — if you liked Col. Meow or loved Grumpy Cat, look this one up.

Nay to receiving three phone calls within a half-hour period from a complete stranger and having them respond with “you called first” when you redial.

Yea to receiving all and any of the financial aid disbursements you need to help for the remainder of your term.

Nay to the constantly rising textbook prices we have to deal with in universities across the nation.

Keep on singing, Corvallis.

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A: There will always be something you dislike about your partner. No one is perfect. You could be turned off by the way your date chews his food, frustrated at how much time she spends playing video games, or annoyed by some other personal habit. What matters ethically is how you handle your response. Adults of the legal drinking age are free to decide if they will consume alcohol. Unless your partner’s drinking behavior is dangerous (e.g. binge drinking or driving under the influence), you will have to decide if you can tolerate your significant other’s drinking or if you should only seek out relationships with other nondrinkers.

Peace & Virtue, Q: Is it stealing to take Dr. Ethics pens from a bank? Or extra napkins from a fast food Are you curious about ethrestaurant? ics and philosophy? Do you A: Probably not, unless have a moral dilemma or you’re taking an entire box want respond to this week’s of pens for your own business. If you’re taking some extra napkins to keep in your car in column? Send your questions to forum@ case you make a mess, you’re likely still within dailybarometer.com or use the hashtag the realm of acceptable behavior. I get asked #askdrethics on Twitter. t this question a lot, so I want to give all the students who feel guilty about taking a few Dr. Stephanie Jenkins is an assistant professor in the School of HisPhilosophy, and Religion and co-director of the Phronesis Lab for extra napkins permission to focus their moral tory, Engaged Ethics. The opinions expressed in Jenkins’s columns do not attention on more significant moral harms in necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Jenkins can today’s world. be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.

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Is it stealing to take pens from a bank? Or extra napkins from a fast food restaurant?

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DI RAFFAELE n Continued from page 7 declaration for watersheds that account for 44 percent of the state.

The rainfall for Washington has been normal, but the snowpack average is well below normal, which is why the declaration was made.

According to the Washington Department of Ecology, the snowmelt for summer 2015 is projected to be the lowest on record in 64 years.

Paul Faulds, the water resources manager for Seattle Public Utilities, said that Seattle does not have this perceived surplus of water.

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Faulds said in response to Shatner’s allegations that “[Seattle’s] water goes to provide water for people, for business and for fish. We use our water wisely and manage it throughout the season.” Because of Washington’s water management, the state is on track to survive a dry summer, but is in no position to save California.

This is a ridiculous project proposal that will not get serious consideration.

What it will get are raised eyebrows in confusion, and will likely be shaken off for a more serious proposal.

Of course Shatner’s pipeline dream caught attention because it came from him —

It is obvious that Shatner did not conduct research on his plan because he feels he does not need to.

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Captain Kirk is a household name. His celebrity status is the only reason why this proposal has made so much buzz, and that is what irritates me.

It is all about name recognition and who said what over actual information.

It is obvious that Shatner did not conduct research on his plan because he feels he does not need to, and just spoke in an interview that he hoped would gain traction.

California’s drought is a serious matter that shouldn’t be ignored. However, throwing out impractical plans won’t do anything.

Government bailouts hardly solve anything; look at what they did for citizen morale and the economy.

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the support of its student body.

And while I believe it is abundantly clear that ASOSU has a long way to come before shocking con- truly serving its purpose to the full extent, it is critical that students who have a real passion for student government and a desire to help those I would be deterred across campus step up and their time in order from volunteering my volunteer to make this organization time for any successful in accomplishing its mission statement. organization So end this criticism for the that receives such sake of criticism, and start disadvantageous providing attainable solutions, which may actually criticism. lead to the betterment of our university.

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While this may first appear sidering the amount of controversy that has been surrounding ASOSU in the past year or so, I am ultimately not surprised after giving it some thought.

Considering the circumstances, I would be deterred from volunteering my time for any organization that receives such disadvantageous criticism.

I spoke a while ago about how criticism for the sake of criticism can be extremely detrimental, and in this instance I believe this issue has come to light.

ASOSU cannot function properly without

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Q: What do you think the meaning behind life is?

A: There is no easy answer to this question, nor should there be. If the meaning of life could be taught to you by others, found in fortune cookie, read in a book, or answered in the Dr. Ethics column, life would be boring and repetitive. Only you can answer this question through experience and your answer might change throughout your life.

A great way to start this quest for meaning is to study philosophy. In PHL 150 (Great Ideas in Philosophy) or PHL 205 (Ethics), for example, you’ll practice some important skills for your investigation and also learn about how influential thinkers have addressed the same question.

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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

The Benton Hall Crawl OSU Concert Bands Chamber Ensembles

Join us as the small band ensembles present the music they’ve prepared this term in the unique, less formal and intimate atmosphere of the music building.

Schedule:

Orange Media Network’s “Media Experience” door prizes

4 p.m. Room 202 Percussion Ensemble

Come enter for a chance to win one of the following prizes

4:30 p.m. Room 204 Oboe Choir and Low Brass

Portland Trailblazer Broadcast Experience: You and a friend can watch the pros at work while they broadcast a Blazer game live from the Moda Center during a pre-season game next fall. See what it takes to put an NBA game on the air live from Portland.

4:30 p.m. Room 303 Trombone Choir and Bassoon Choir

Pac-12 Networks Broadcast Experience: You and a friend will experience a live OSU Baseball game television broadcast with Pac-12 Networks here on campus. Meet the on-air talent and crew, and watch them work from behind-the-scenes. Two Pac-12 Networks experiences will be awarded: OSU vs. Oregon on May 19th OSU vs. Cal on May 22nd

5 p.m. Room 202 Clarinet Choir and Trumpet Choir 5 p.m. Room 106 Flute Choir and Horn Choir

GoPro Camera: Make your own media experience with your own GoPro camera!

A big thank you to the following for making these prizes possible!

Portland Trail Blazers and Diversified Systems (the company that installed our 4th Floor broadcast facilities) Pac-12 Networks OSU Pepsi Grant

5:30 p.m. Room 303 Saxophone Choir and Chamber Winds

Rules

All OSU students (except paid OMN student staff) are eligible to enter. You must be a currently enrolled OSU student to enter.

Winners will be asked to present their student ID when claiming their prize. Enter your name and onid e-mail address. Paid Orange Media Network employees are not eligible to win. One entry per person. Winning tickets will be drawn at 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Winners will be announced in The Daily Barometer on Monday, April 27.

Friday, April 24

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - SEC, Buidling Dedication, Speeches and Awards (Plaza) 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 4th Floor Open House

Student Experience Center

Saturday, April 25

Noon – 9 p.m. - Carnival, MU Quad Noon – 5 p.m. - 4th Floor Open House 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Best of OSU Concert, MU Quad

2251 SW Jefferson Way, 4th Floor Just east of the MU (where the parking lot used to be) at SW Jefferson Way and SW Waldo Place

SUNDAY

APRIL 26 4-6 P.M.

Benton Hall 1650 SW Pioneer Pl. Corvallis FREE

liberalarts.oregonstate.edu Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-737-5592