Orientation Guide 2010 by Portland State Vanguard

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF VIRGINIA VICKERY

NEWS EDITOR

5th Avenue CINEMA’S Fall primer

CORIE CHARNLEY

BY RICHARD D. OXLEY

OPINION EDITOR

ZACH CHASTAINE

ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR NICHOLAS KULA

SPORTS EDITOR ROBERT BRITT

COPY CHIEF KRISTIN PUGMIRE

SPECIAL SECTION DESIGN JUSTIN FLOOD

PHOTO EDITOR HEATHER NODDINGS

ONLINE EDITOR ADIANA LIZARRAGA

CALENDAR EDITOR KRISTIN PUGMIRE

ADVERTISING MANAGER JAE SPECHT

ADVISER JUDSON RANDALL

ADVERTISING ADVISER ANN ROMAN

ILLUSTRATORS ALYX JOLVIET JUSTIN FLOOD COLBY BROOKS

CONTRIBUTORS RICHARD OXLEY ROBERT SEITZINGER ANDREA VEDDER KAT VETRANO ALLISON WHITED

PHOTOGRAPHERS MICHAEL PASCUAL ADAM WICKHAM

COPY EDITOR NOAH EMMET

ADVERTISING SALES IRIS MEYERS

ADVERTISING DESIGNER BETH HANSEN

DISTRIBUTOR CODY BAKKEN

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CAMPUS BARS

BY RICHARD D. OXLEY

EIGHT THINGS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN AS AN UNDERGRADUATE

THE GREAT BIG OL’ ALCOHOLIC ENERGY DRINK STORY

BY KAT VETRANO

TO SCHOOL AND BACK AGAIN BY CORIE CHARNLEY

6 WHERE TO GET ACADEMIC HELP AT PORTLAND STATE BY CORIE CHARNLEY

7 NO DRINKING? NO PROBLEM!

BY ROBERT SEITZINGER

8 FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE BY ZACH CHASTAINE

BY NICHOLAS KULA

WHAT IS ASPSU?

BY CORIE CHARNLEY

EAT HERE IF YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU

BY Andrea Vedder, Kat Vetrano AND Nicholas Kula

STATE OF THE VIKINGS 2010 BY ROBERT BRITT

READY, SET, SNAP! BY ALLISON WHITED

Recent MFA in Art and Social Practice graduates Hannah Jickling and Helen Reed taught a class this summer titled The Wanderer. The class centered on several experiences of ‘wandering’, including a city walk, a short hike and a canoe trip. Through class field trips, lectures and individual assignments, the students explored the relationship between wilderness, landscape, art and culture. The Vanguard invited the group to create the cover to the Orientation Guide as a class assignment. The resulting collaborative map includes beautiful illustrations with an optional instructional walk, as well as a hand-drawn version of The Vanguard’s 1967 masthead. For more information of The Wanderer, check out: http://the-wanderer-psu.blogspot.com

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5th Avenue Cinema’s fall primer

ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN FLOOD/PSU VANGUARD

Your ticket to free movies on campus Richard D. Oxley Vanguard staff

ucked under the shadow of the Ondine building is one of PSU’s bestkept-secrets—the Fifth Avenue Cinema. When not acting as a classroom during the day, the university’s own cinema showcases some of the most entertaining film selections this side of the South Park Blocks. The cinema is entirely student-run by the PSU Film Committee—students who personally pick the films you will be viewing at the theater and if the past has proven anything, they choose rather well. The best part is that if you are a PSU student, admission is free. Other students pay only $2 to get in, while the overall general admission is a mere $3. And if the impressive yet humble cost of the theater doesn’t move you, how about a free bag of popcorn at every show? Does that do it for you? Because it should—you are a poor suffering college student, after all. That could be your dinner. This year, Fifth Avenue Cinema is kicking things off with a bang as it presents Coming to

America, a classic in the vein of comedies that they just don’t make any more. Eddie Murphy stars as Prince Akeem— among a variety of other unique and humorous characters—who tires of the royal day-to-day life he has grown up with. He avoids getting hitched and hits the road to experience life and perhaps find a queen who will love him for who he is and not his crown. Naturally, he heads to Queens, NY. Traveling with Prince Akeem is his servant Semmi, played by Arsenio Hall, who also takes on a list of other roles in the film. Together they take on New York City, or at least the glamorous corner of the city that is Queens. If you haven’t already seen the sheer awesomeness that is this movie, then your life sucks. I don’t know your personal situation or history, but I know that without seeing this movie your life is incomplete and, frankly, is a sad excuse for an existence. When September rolls around, get your butt in a seat at the Fifth Avenue Cinema. Also, during the fall quarter the Fifth Avenue Cinema has planned presentations of the 1950 British noir Night and City as well as the Korean murder mystery Mother—though dates are not yet set for these films. The film committee also plans to host a number of speakers.

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things I wish I would have known as an undergraduate Welcome to college, the fastest four (hopefully) years of your life. As a graduate student now, I was in your bright-eyed and bushy-tailed position just six years ago. Like all things in life, there are things that I look back on now and wish I knew. Here are eight lessons I’m passing on to you. —Kat Vetrano, Vanguard staff Don’t fear public transportation The streetcar, MAX and buses can be a little overwhelming. Fear not—simply study TriMet’s website, which provides schedules and a trip planner. Once you have the system down, it’s painfully easy. You can go as close as the Pearl and as far as the east side for free (mostly).

Get to class early Sure, life gets in the way of punctuality, but I wouldn’t make a habit of it. Being recognized as the guy who strolls in 15 minutes late every day with a coffee is not only distracting, but it also makes it harder in the future for the professor to take you seriously (or help you with grades).

Meet your teachers

Make coffee at home

On every syllabus you get this term—and the terms beyond—your professors will provide office hours. While you may ask why you would ever want to go hang out with someone you already have to see three times a week, it’s all about connections. Professors are a lot less intimidating in an office than a huge lecture hall, and more interested in listening to you. Even if you are doing well in the class, it’s worth it to let them get to know you by face. They can help you with tests and papers, or even provide a letter of recommendation later on.

If you’re buying every single cup on campus, your wallet will feel it. Think about it—if you buy one cup a day for $3, that’s 15 bucks a week! Invest in a French press/coffee maker and a bag of Stumptown—you’ll be caffeinated without going poor.

Take advantage of your free gym membership The Rec Center, which was just remodeled last year, is the absolute easiest way to keep you healthy and sane. Roommate driving you crazy? Head to the gym for a quick run on the treadmill, or even better, try one of the free exercise classes (Zumba is a fun dance one). As you probably know, exercise releases endorphins so you’ll feel good after, and it will likely help to combat some of the changes in your diet that might occur at school.

Buy your books at Cedric’s This bookstore, located on Southwest Sixth Avenue, will have most of your course books for a much smaller share of the bookstore’s prices. And, of course, there’s always Powell’s.

Try to pack food at home This is a little hard since as a freshman, you likely don’t have a kitchen. Luckily, with a few ingredients, you can save yourself major cash and maybe some pounds by keeping your dorm/ apartment stocked well. Some easy choices are a bean salad: any canned bean/veggies with vinaigrette—I like white beans with cherry tomatoes and basil—or a piece of fruit and some almonds. Bulk nuts sell for extremely cheap at most grocery stores and will fill you up without making you want to take a nap.

Don’t try to be cool No one cares who you were last year or in your hometown. This is your time to find yourself, and learn who you want to be in the world. Take any class you might find interesting—or even one you wouldn’t usually try, and go nuts. Don’t be afraid to find an interest and go with it—no matter what anyone else says. ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALYX JOLVIET/PSU VANGUARD

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To school and back again Convenient and sustainable ways to get to campus While there are many ways to get to campus, some modes of transportation are more convenient and environmentally friendly than others. Check out the options that Portland has to offer: —Corie Charnley, Vanguard staff Bicycling Portland is known for its bicycle-friendly atmosphere; each day, hundreds of students bike to campus. Biking is not only a healthy and sustainable option, it saves time and money. There are many perks to attending a school situated in the heart of downtown, but there are also many downsides. Traffic can be a huge inconvenience, especially for those with early morning or late afternoon classes. Fortunately, biking makes it easy to avoid rush hour and unwanted expenses, such as paying for gas and insurance. Also, you’ll find that bicycle parking is easy. In fact, there are over 700 bike racks throughout campus. If you live far from campus, you can also bring your bike on any TriMet bus, MAX Light Rail or Portland Streetcar. Resources: The Bike Hub, which is located on the ground floor of the Academic and Student Recreation Center on Southwest 6th and Harrison streets, is a bicycle repair shop that serves PSU students. According to its website, it is committed to increasing the number of bicycle commuters to campus, and to provide the PSU community with basic knowledge on how to maintain their bikes. For more information, visit www. pdx.edu/bikehub/. The downside: Rainy weather poses a threat to bikers, as it may be dangerous to navigate slick roads. If you must ride your bike during bad weather, make sure to have a light, a helmet, warm clothing and a good set of fenders. Also, avoid puddles, TriMet tracks and sudden breaking. Another downside of biking is the possibility theft. Each month, many students report stolen bicycles to the Campus Public Safety Office. However, PSU’s two bike garages provide a secure (and dry) place to store your bike. Vehicle Though many students drive to school, using a car in downtown Portland can be a hassle. It is also one of the least sustainable methods of transportation. Not only can it be difficult to navigate through traffic or to find parking, the cost of gas and parking alone adds up (not to mention inevitable parking tickets). Parking permits can be purchased at PSU Transportation and Parking Services, but they can be pretty expensive: long-term, full-time permits start at around $300 per quarter. However, there are ways to save money. Carpooling is not only better for the environment, but it alleviates some of the added expenses of driving by dividing up the costs between passengers. In addition, PSU offers discounted parking permits for students who carpool. Students with FlexPasses can also save $2 off an all-day parking pass. Resources: For information about parking policies on PSU’s campus, visit the Transportation and Parking Services website at www.transportation.pdx.edu/. Students who need a temporary car can also take advantage of Portland’s Zipcars. Currently, PSU students can join Zipcar for $35 per year and only $7 per hour. Visit www.zipcar.com/psu/ for more details. The downside: The downsides of driving are numerous, including the toll on the environment.

Walking Aside from biking, walking is the healthiest method of transportation. If you don’t live far from campus, you’ll find that it is also the easiest. You won’t have to worry about hassles such as traffic, parking or bike theft. In addition, you’ll save money on expensive bike gear and possible tickets. Resources: For information about pedestrian rights and laws, visit www.OregonPedestrianrights.com. For walking maps and safety information, visit www.GettingAroundPortland.org. The downside: Walking can be very dangerous at dusk and in the evening, so take caution in your surroundings and make yourself visible to drivers by wearing brightly-colored clothing. If you must walk alone at night, try to stay on high-traffic pedestrian walkways and in lit areas. In addition, if you’re traveling in bad weather, bring an umbrella and waterproof shoes. TriMet MAX/Streetcar/Bus Portland’s transit system is efficient and easy to use, and may be the most convenient mode of transportation for students who live far from campus, or for those without a bike. The transit system is divided into three zones, in addition to the free rail zone for MAX and streetcar passengers. Fortunately, PSU is located in the free rail zone, and therefore anyone riding short distances to campus will save a lot of money. The green and the yellow line MAX and the Portland Streetcar make stops on campus, all of which run about every 15 minutes. Resources: For more detailed information about TriMet fares, schedules, policies and ride tips, visit www.trimet.org. The website also provides up-to-date service alerts to help passengers avoid delays. The downside: As with any form of public transportation, delays do occur. If you plan to use TriMet, call 503-238-RIDE for information about the latest service delays, arrival times and other important TriMet resources. If you plan to use public transportation frequently, know that year-long, all-inclusive passes are expensive—they start at $847. However, PSU offers a student FlexPass, which is a discounted all-zone transit pass that takes about 35 percent off TriMet’s retail price. It is available to students that are registered for at least three credits hours during the current term. They are available at PSU’s Transportation and Parking Services in the ASRC through the second week of each term.

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Where to get academic help at Portland State

CAREER CENTER

402 University Services 503-725-4613 www.pdx.edu/careers

425 Smith Memorial Student Union 503-725-4005 www.pdx.edu/uasc

A guide to several offices that provide academic support, advising services

If you’re new at Portland State, finding the right advising and academic support services may be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many places on campus where students can go for help. —Corie Charnley, Vanguard staff

Writing Center

188F Cramer Hall 503-725-3570 www.writingcenter.pdx.edu

The PSU Career Center has career counselors and graduate assistants, according to its website. The Career Center can provide students and alumni with help in with choosing a major, general career counseling, job search strategies, finding internships and volunteer opportunities and much more. In addition, the center offers several career-planning workshops.

Peer Learning and Tutoring Center 439 SMSU 503-725-4448 www.pdx.edu/tutoring

PSU’s Writing Center offers assistance with writing in any discipline. According to its website, it is available to PSU students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the community. The Writing Center can help with a variety of projects, including class assignments, application essays and creative writing. The staff members at the center are faculty and graduate students who also teach in PSU’s English Department, or are trained volunteers who have completed ENG 413/513 Teaching and Tutoring Writing.

Undergraduate Advising and Support Center

The Peer Learning and Tutoring Center offers free one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for courses that are required for a bachelor’s of arts or a bachelor’s of science degree, Barham said. In addition, the PLTC offers various workshops and can help students with study strategies. Tutors within the PLTC are undergraduate and graduate PSU students—all of whom have been recommended by faculty—who have knowledge in their subject areas and are familiar with the various programs and departments on campus.

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The UASC is helpful for new students, international students and those who are still exploring a major program. According to UASC Director Mary Ann Barham, this department provides general academic advising about university requirements, major requirements and career planning. Furthermore, its Academic Support Program provides additional help for students who are struggling academically. Additional Advising: For students that need help with a specific major, all academic departments on campus provide advising. Students should contact their academic department for more information about its advising services. Those in pre-professional programs, such as nursing, dentistry and education, should meet with an adviser in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Advising Center, located in 387 Cramer Hall. For more information about CLAS advising, call 503-725-3822. Currently, the university is in the process of hiring 14 more professional advisers. As these positions are filled this fall, students will be able to receive more help in their academic departments, Barham said. In order to prepare for an advising appointment, students need to bring in a copy of their degree audit report [DARS], which they can access at www.banweb.pdx.edu. In addition, students should bring any academic transcripts, advising worksheets, letters of correspondence with the university, copies of any petition forms and any other helpful materials. Above all, students should prepare questions before going into an advising appointment.

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No drinking? No problem! Entertainment for sober and underage students Robert Seitzinger Vanguard staff

Portland, in all of its glory and culture, has a serious dearth of things to do for its underage residents. Heck, even most restaurants close by 10 p.m. and leave nary but bars to inhabit, leaving those who don’t drink (or aren’t yet old enough) with little to do. Fear not, ye teetotalers and young’uns! What follows is a list of places on and near campus to visit that don’t require being 21 or hold alcohol consumption as their main attractions. If nothing else, Portland State and the surrounding area is very conducive to cyclists, so mount a two-tire steed and pedal away your downtown downtime. Ground Kontrol 511 NW Couch St. A retro video game haven, Ground Kontrol boasts dozens of arcade games and pinball tables to keep you entertained between classes. It’s a short ride away on the MAX Green Line; just ride up to the Southwest Fifth and Couch Street, stop, and you’re there. Ground Kontrol is open seven days a week and opens at noon, allowing underage gamers in until 5 p.m., when they begin checking IDs at the door. Regardless, there are plenty of day hours for you to take a pocketfull of quarters with you and nerd out to your heart’s content.

Academic Student Recreation Center 1800 SW Sixth Ave. This is the home of Campus Rec and clubs ranging from dance and yoga groups to martial arts teams and even a board game society. Your student ID grants you access to the building free of charge, and there are lockers and showers for anyone seeking a workout, a swim, a run or a pick-up basketball game. There is a complete list of current Campus Rec clubs on its website, and most are willing to accept new members at any time. For the local history buffs, the City of Portland maintains archives on the fifth floor to assist in research, or just to learn facts about the city surrounding you. Ondine TV Lounge First floor of Ondine Residence Hall If you’re too tired for city crawling, or just downright bored, head to the public space on the Ondine’s first floor and catch whatever is on the big-screen TV. If you’re looking for a place to watch a Portland Trail Blazers game but can’t enter a bar, you can typically find it here. Otherwise, it tends to simply provide an ambiance of MTV, ABC or some other member of the cable alphabet soup. Viking Gameroom Basement of Smith Memorial Student Union This on-campus spot hosts pool tables, projection-screen video games, a bowling alley and a decent snack bar, all for under $6 per hour. Tuesdays are even cheaper at $2 an hour. The game room opens at 10 a.m. on weekdays and stays open until 11 p.m. through Thursdays and midnight on Fridays. It opens at noon over the weekend, remaining open through midnight on Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays, so it’s a great place to make a regular hangout. The game room hosts occasional themed bowling nights, as well as gaming tournaments where players can compete in sports games and shoot-’em-ups across several screens simultaneously. It occasionally hosts parties for major game releases. Halo 3 led to a launch party with almost a hundred students guzzling energy drinks and controlling Master Chief into the wee hours. Other places If you’re underage, don’t drink, are broke or just plain love nature, the South Park Blocks and South Waterfront area are within walking distance and provide grassy spaces to stroll where you can breathe in some fresh air between classes. There is also the Keller Fountain at Southwest Fourth Avenue and Clay Street to swim in, at least while the weather is still warm. Come winter term, this won’t be an option, so enjoy it while you can.

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Freshman Survival Guide Pointers for first time students Zach Chastaine Vanguard staff

College is supposed to be one of the most exciting and enlightening periods of your life. Portland is an excellent city in which to attend school. It’s not as rough and cutthroat as some cities. Plus, it is a beautiful place full of good-looking people. There is a lot of fun to be had here, and at some point you’re going to have plenty of time to experience all that it has to offer. For some of you reading this, you may be undertaking your first year of college, have never lived in a city before or may have never lived on your own before, or perhaps all of the above. Although this is a fantastic place to go to school, and the city of Portland is wonderful, I won’t sugar coat it—there is a lot that can and will go wrong at some point. You’re going to be broke and starving, drunk and puking, sick as a dog, and in serious need of condoms or tampons in times you never thought you would need them. This can all happen in little chunks or all at once—one can’t be sure. Here are some tips to help you trudge through the troublesome challenges college life can hurl your way. Food College is a place where you can finally pick what you eat all the time. Your first reaction may be to eat out every night and you certainly can do that. If you’ve got a fixed amount of money every month, then spend moderately—but not too moderately. Seriously guys, don’t be too frugal with your food budget; in my experience, it’s always better to be poor and fed rather than starving. Try to hit up farmers’ markets to add some variety to your meals. There are numerous farmers’ markets around Portland, one of which is located right on campus weekly. This is going to be especially appealing if you’re on a student meal plan.

The Saturday Market 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., March–October 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November and December The Saturday Market is very easy to find—just go to the park blocks next to the Smith Student Union Building. There will also be times when you find you’re hungry, and it’s two or three in the morning. Obviously this limits options, but hunger will draw even the most timid person into the mean streets late at night in search of food. When it does, you’re going to find yourself at one of two places on campus: 7-Eleven or Plaid Pantry. These are two places located right on campus that are open all night, where you can get yourself some latenight munchies. 7-Eleven Located at the corner of Southwest Broadway and Market. Plaid Pantry Tucked under the Ione Plaza Apartments on Southwest Mill Street, next to the Streetcar tracks. If it’s not Saturday and it’s not three in the morning, then maybe you just need a grocery store. There is only one actual grocery store located right near campus and that’s Safeway. However, here is a list of some nearby grocery stores you may choose to visit. Safeway 1030 SW Jefferson St. Fred Meyer 100 NW 20th Pl. Trader Joe’s 2122 NW Glisan St. Food Front 2375 NW Thurman St.

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Campus Bars

So, a philosophy student, a communications student and an economics student walk into a bar… The bartender says, “What is this, some kind of joke?”

very college experience is incomplete without a good ol’ bar story to tell in the years that follow. Having a good hangout can be priceless—whether you use it for studying or for winding down with friends after a day of classes. Either way, bathing your brain cells in beer is a natural reaction to putting them through hard work all day at Portland State. Since PSU is an urban campus, one would think that there are a number of clubs, pubs and holes-in-the-wall to choose from— however, aside from heading into the belly of downtown Portland, pickings are slim in the area immediately surrounding PSU. But don’t fear, the Vanguard is here to save you some time and shoe leather—and give you the lowdown on the selection of nightspots in the area. —Richard D. Oxley, Vanguard staff PHOTOS BY HEATHER NODDINGS/PSU VANGUARD

Paccini patrons: The on-campus bar is packed with students in the early evening hours, especially during the week.

The Cheerful Tortoise 1939 SW 6th Ave.

The Candlelight Room

They say the key to any business is “location, location, location,” and location has served the Cheerful well. Nestled right in the middle of campus, it is pretty hard to miss. Many PSU alum have passed through the doors here, and probably have passed out shortly thereafter— this is a “college bar,” even though it masquerades as a sports bar. During the day, the bar provides a nice place to type away on your laptop and grab some lunch. In the evenings, it always has something to occupy your time whether it be karaoke, Big Buck Hunter or a game of pool (free on Sundays). For a sports bar it puts forth a pretty hefty menu, serving breakfast all day, Buffalo wings, pizza and burgers galore. The bar always has plenty of beer on tap as well, even though—let’s face it—you’ll be drinking Pabst or High Life— and there is nothing wrong with that…champagne of beers indeed!

Just around the corner and down the street from the Fifth Avenue Cinema is the Candlelight Room. This is a dive bar by all definitions, and it is absolutely wonderful. Void of douche bags, eggheads or fresh-faced 21-yearolds, this place is a far cry from your run-ofthe-mill college bar. Stay cool, and get set for some hardcore blues—not that pop-culture John Mayer-esque poseur crap, I’m talking about down and dirty, lewd and rude blues. Good cheap beer and excellent cheap bar food to boot!

Paccini 1717 SW Park Ave. This little corner of the Vue apartments rests right off of the South Park Blocks. With indoor fireplaces and a hip atmosphere— damn near snooty—one may initially feel that they are soiling the place with their meager college student presence, but put that notion aside—in all honesty, college students account for a majority of Paccini’s customers. Most of the good food comes in the form of pizza, but there is also a selection of pasta and wraps that are worth a look. The main attraction at Paccini is its patio that provides a nice setting to accompany any beer.

2032 SW Fifth Ave.

McMenamins Market Street Pub 1526 SW 10th Ave. McMenamins is a Northwest institution. Starting in Portland, it has spread far and wide, bringing excellent atmosphere…and that’s mostly it. I know I am spouting profane heresy when I say this—McMenamins is amazing when it comes to its unique sites of refurbished delight, such as the Grande Lodge, Crystal Ballroom or the Kennedy School, but from this reviewer’s perspective, McMenamins’ beer or bar food has never left a significant impression. Therefore, its locations that lack this unique presentation don’t bring much to the table—locations such as the Market Street Pub, whose best attraction is the fact that, well, it’s there. Its happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. is fairly decent with $2 fries and $4 burgers, so it should fit well within a student’s budget.

The Leaky Roof 1538 SW Jefferson St. A good number of PSU students live just over the 405 in Goose Hollow, but even if you don’t reside there, a short jaunt over the bridge to the Leaky Roof is worth it. The vibe it promotes is that of a casual dining experience, which is accurate, but it comes off more as a neighborhood pub with plenty of friendly regulars and welcoming bartenders. The Leaky Roof boasts Portland’s largest collection of Irish whiskey, but it also has an impressive menu of beer and wine. Food ranges from upper-scale entrees such as cedar plank salmon or a rack of lamb to amazing deals on happy hour, such as burgers and Guinness stew. This is a laid-back neighborhood pub, perfect for building a memory.

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The Great Big Ol’ Alcoholic Energy Drink Story A history lesson on alcohol’s bad boy Nicholas Kula Vanguard staff

lcohol is everywhere, and as a new student, of age or not, you’re bound to run into it. When you’re broke, you’re broke, and trust me—the lower your funds, the lowlier the beverage. This year, the new(ish) trend is alcoholic energy drinks. You’re going to run into them at every party no matter where you go. They’re cheap, fruity-tasting and really good for studying—if you don’t want to do too well on your exams. That said, know your enemy! If you’re going to be faced with a variety of these at your next get-together, it’s best to know what you’re up against so that you may bow to peer pressure as an educated and sophisticated man or woman. Sparks, Sparks Plus, et al. The proverbial Model-T of the AED world, McKRC’s baby—and now the bastard child of Miller’s strong and noble beer empire—is a very drinkable brew. Not surprisingly, compared to other AEDs, Sparks packs the least amount of

ORIENTATION GUIDE 2010 ■ VANGUARD punch at 6 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Sparks pours a slightly frothy urine yellow with a hint of a head, and tastes remarkably similar to energy drinks that contain no alcohol whatsoever. What a novel concept! If Sparks tastes like sparkling water with some “energy powder” sprinkled in, Sparks Plus tastes like sparkling water with even more powder, at 7 percent ABV. Finally, Sparks Red, upping the ante at 8 percent ABV, is still surprisingly potable. I’d put Sparks Plus as the company’s best effort, though a fourpack of Sparks tips the price scales at as much as $7! Bad form, considering that you can get much more for much less elsewhere. I’d say Sparks and its ilk are more reserved for casual drinking—a gateway AED, if you will—but nobody, and I mean nobody, drinks this stuff at a mixer. Tilt, Tilt Green Not surprisingly, Sparks’ first usurper comes from Anheuser-Busch/InBev, a company that owns the rights to and bottles about a zillion beers. Its offerings come in two flavors: Tilt and Tilt Green (real original, guys). The original Tilt looks and tastes exactly, and I mean exactly like original Sparks, which gives me huge amounts of faith in chemistry as a science but does nothing exceptional for my palate. At 6.6 percent, it has an edge on Sparks original. However, Tilt really takes out the middleman with their second offering and goes straight to 8 percent ABV with Tilt Green, which, shockingly, is green and looks almost exactly like antifreeze. It pours the same as Sparks and all, but what’s this? Tilt Green is actually delicious, and two or three at the most will do the trick for most anybody. At 8 percent ABV, Tilt was surely the leader early in the AED game, but will it survive further installments of the technology? Yes, Tilt is still around and has expanded its line and upped its ABV percentages a smidge. However, the cans look like bad tribal tattoos now, much like Joose, which I’ll cover later. Joose When the original orange-flavored Joose came out, it boasted a then-unheard-of 9.9 percent ABV—a benchmark. On paper, this sounds relatively docile. Tilt Green is delicious, remember? And it’s only 1.9 percent ABV lower than Joose. And let’s be honest, the name is pretty lame. Via word of mouth, you’d likely never try Joose. You’d probably have no reason to if your friends brought Tilt Plus to whatever party you were at. However, if you went to the Plaid yourself and laid eyes on this monolith, you’d know you had to try it. Throwing caution to the wind, Joose gives you 9.9 percent ABV in a 23.5 ounce can. What’s more, it costs a little under three bucks. It sounds almost too good to be true—that is, until you taste it. Clearly aimed at poor folk who just don’t care, Joose has a taste the polar opposite of its perfect “on paper” status. The orange Joose tastes like cleaning fluid, but is still strangely palatable. And at this price, who can refuse? When Joose came out with the rest of its flavors, the company truly came into its own. “Blue” and “Red” were next, and they dropped their ABV down to a flat 9 percent. Oh, but the taste! Blue Joose is heavenly—nay, kingly—at a price even a pauper can afford. Later incarnations of Joose would see them climb as high as 12 percent ABV (!), but how do they compare? Read on. The Core This stuff is meant for the manliest of men. There is embossed metal and bolts and all other kinds of construction stuff all over the can. Too bad it tastes like orange Joose drank out of some sweaty riveter’s hardhat. Foamy and gross. 10 percent ABV if you can stomach it, a bleached

splotch on your hardwood floors/carpet/grass if you can’t. Pass. Four Maxed A new sheriff is in town, and this one contains all the usual suspects: Taurine, caffeine, ginseng and…wormwood oil? That’s right, the Drink Four brewing company out of good ol’ red-blooded Ohio have done the unthinkable— they’ve actually managed to put the same legendary crap that notoriously makes absinthe drinkers hallucinate—in an AED. What saints. Four Maxed cuts the crap and bumps the ABV percentage up to a flat 10 but cuts the ounces back down to a Sparks-like 16-ounce can. It comes in two flavors: grape and the all-encompassing “citrus.” They both pour like their respective flavored sodas, with the citrus looking the most like pee. Four Maxed, interestingly enough, has the biggest head thus far. What do they taste like? Unfortunately, DXM lovers will be right at home with Four Maxed grape, as the drink tastes like Dimetapp Elixir and ashes. The citrus kind fares no better, but is still a nose above the grape offering. The wormwood adds nothing except to make the imbiber want to cut off his or her ear just like Van Gogh did on absinthe. Four Loko The big daddy of them all. Four Loko really knocked it out of the park with this one. Songs have been written about it—lots of them—and for good reason. For starters, they cut the gimmicky wormwood oil out of it and bumped the ABV percentage up to a staggering 12. Then, it ditched the 16-ounce cans and went back to America’s size—23.5 ounces. Four Loko is, strangely enough, one of the most drinkable AEDs out there—second only to Tilt Plus— provided you stay away from the watermelon and blue raspberry flavors. Loko’s best offering is cranberry lemonade (I know, right) and is the best bang for your buck at $2.79. One will do the trick; two and it’s lights out. Look for the huge can in any weird camouflage color you’ve ever dreamed of. Stack Technically not an AED, a friend and I found this in a bush at McDonalds on 18th and West Burnside. It looks exactly like Joose. It tasted found. Liquid Charge Dabbling into literal territory, this AED used to have skulls and all other sorts of dangerous looking crap on it. The only thing dangerous is the taste. Stay away. Read on, and learn the dark history behind alcohol’s black sheep… I feel obligated to let the reader know that all beverages mentioned above should only be enjoyed (unless drinking Liquid Charge, orange Joose or Core—then it’s choked down) by responsible students who are OF AGE. This guide is for entertainment only, but Ma and Pa on Southwest 12th and Washington sells ’em cheaper, and lo, they’re on the streetcar. Man, parents are awesome. The year 2002 was a golden period for drinkers and homeless people alike, in that those in charge of mandating everything you buy finally decided to put alcohol in the country’s fastest growing fad: energy drinks. Red Bull was launched in the U.S. in 1997. Five years? It sure took capitalism long enough to figure out that newly of-age consumers and our beloved derelicts want alcohol in everything. Nothing has been safe from that style of marketing infusion—the southerners enjoy plates of bourbon chicken time and again. Rum raisin is a very popular variety of cake; and don’t even get

me started on the Irish. When “Irish” is in front of anything, you best bet that you take the second word, and then just add alcohol of some kind. But in 2002, the Sparks man cometh. Led by Bay Area company McKenzie River Corp., Sparks hit the street hard. And by hit the streets, I mean it really did—McKRC’s marketing plan relied largely on giving the stuff away to anyone who would take it. Cheap alcohol hadn’t seen marketing like that since Thunderbird wine cornered the homeless market back in the 1950s. Thunderbird invented a jingle that flooded convenience stores and other questionable bodegas, where it became emblazoned into the minds of impressionable transients. Later, unmarked Thunderbird vehicles would drive down back alleys calling out the jingle. When its first part— “What’s the word?”—was uttered, a homeless person who yelled out “Thunderbird!” would get a bottle of Thunderbird thrown to them. Building on such hallowed business practices as these, McKRC all but created an entire new way to get drunk, and thusly, a small but loyal following. Sparks got the drop on so many people that Anheuser-Busch—McKRC’s fiercest and most wealthy competitor—took three years to duplicate it and try to grab some of the same market with its Tilt. David and Goliath soon turned into Goliath and Goliath when Miller bought Sparks in 2006. As luck would have it, several smaller companies, with no loyal fanbase to tarnish, have decided to take the Sparks idea and expand on it—and by expand, I mean add a bunch more alcohol, and give the consumer more for less. Companies like Olde English and Schlitz did it to good old-fashioned American lager in the early ’40s and 1999 respectively—and thankfully, companies like United Brands and Phusion Projects (with their names deeply rated in epicurean ventures) are doing it right now. Of course, Miller and Anheuser-Busch tried to step their games up, to no avail. Wouldn’t you know it though, American en-

trepreneurship isn’t as dignified as it once was. Alcoholic energy drinks, or “alcopops” to those eligible for AARP membership, have come under fire for a variety of reasons. One pretty obvious reason is that the combination of alcohol (a depressant), and caffeine (a stimulant), form quite the contradictory cocktail inside the human body. Fair enough, fair enough. However, another gripe is one easily avoided—the brightly-colored cans appeal far more to underage drinkers—the “extreme sports” types, the kind of folks who typically buy regular energy drinks. Easily rectified, right? These drinks are now required to state just how alcoholic they are in several places. Further roadblocks: Many places in downtown Portland have taken all alcoholic energy drinks off the shelves. A clerk at Peterson’s on the Galleria MAX stop tells me that the OLCC offers tax breaks to any business that will voluntarily NOT carry any type of alcoholic energy drink. However, two brave, brave businesses downtown carry them—and because they’re the only downtown outlets that do, they carry every type imaginable. Those businesses are Young’s Mart on Southwest Fourth and Alder, and Ma and Pa Market on Southwest 12th and Washington. Outside of the downtown area, these drinks are readily available at any 7-Eleven or, if you’re a local shopper, Plaid Pantry. The third gripe, and one which is more of a suggestion than a gripe requiring litigation, is that they cost very little, all the while getting the consumer absolutely obliterated. This is where you, the OF-AGE impoverished college student, come in. Utilizing these given avenues, I’ve taken the guesswork out of the issue for you and painstakingly reviewed several of the alcoholic energy drinks (henceforth abbreviated AEDs, senior citizens be damned) available in the Portland downtown area at the aforementioned establishments.

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What is ASPSU?

Understanding Portland State’s student government Tamara K. Kennedy Vanguard staff

The Associated Students of Portland State University is one of the largest student groups on campus and aims to vocalize the interests and concerns of the student body. Although all students at PSU are members of ASPSU, there are several governing branches whose role is to represent its members:

ASPSU President Katie Markey

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Executive Staff The 2010–11 ASPSU president, Katie Markey, took office in June, alongside ASPSU Vice-President Selina Poulsen. After taking office, the ASPSU president begins appointing members to his or her executive staff. However, before hiring, they must establish a written agreement that outlines each staff member’s duties, in addition to receiving Senate approval of the positions. Last year, the executive staff consisted of 10 members, including the president and vice-president. However, this year Markey and Poulsen decided to consolidate the staff to eight members whose duties are evenly distributed so that it will be more efficient, according to ASPSU Communications Director Sadie McCarthy. As a result, the administrative director and outreach coordinator positions were cut. In order to make up for the positions, Markey, Poulsen and the new chief of staff, Chon Madrigal, plan to absorb the duties of the administrative director by answering phones and reviewing the ASPSU budget, McCarthy said. “Katie and Selina agreed that paying someone $550 a month to simply answer phones was not justifiable,” she said. Since the outreach coordinator was also cut, practicing outreach is a key component of each position now, according to McCarthy. The normal duties of the president include the responsibility to act as the official representative for PSU’s student body as well as to ensure the proper functioning of all governance processes of ASPSU. The vice-president is responsible for monitoring the actions of local, state and other governing bodies that may affect ASPSU, among other duties. Student Senate As the legislative branch, the student senate is responsible for representing the student body’s interests. It also approves the SFC and ASPSU budgets, confirms appointments, constitutional revisions and any revisions to the bylaws and guidelines.

Although all senators serve at-large, each senator chooses a constituency, such as the Childcare Advisory Board. Though the ASPSU vice-president also serves as the Senate president, a president pro-tempore is elected to preside over the senate in his or her absence. The 2010–11 president pro-tempore is Cathy Symes. As required by the ASPSU constitution, Senate meetings are open to the public. Student Fee Committee The SFC, which consists of eight members, receives annual budget proposals and allocates funds to all of PSU’s student groups, as well as several internal organizations, that are paid for by the student fee. This year’s SFC chair is Krystine McCants. According to ASPSU’s website, the SFC is authorized by Oregon State law to make decisions relevant to student fees, including setting the amount and how the money will be collected, used and accounted for. After passing through the Senate, the SFC budget must be approved by the PSU president. Student fees are included in each student’s tuition. For example, a student taking 12 credit hours per term pays around $220 in student fees. Elections Board The purpose of the ASPSU E-Board is to allow students an equal opportunity to present their views and qualifications to run for office in ASPSU, according to its website. The E-Board, comprised of three students, conducts and oversees ASPSU elections each spring. ASPSU Judicial Board The J-Board acts as the judicial branch of ASPSU, and therefore rules on interpretation issues of the constitution, as well as on appeals submitted by students. In addition, it performs a yearly review of the operations of ASPSU and makes amendment recommendations to the Senate to improve effectiveness of the constitution’s governance process. There are currently three J-Board members, including Chair Anandi Hall. According to McCarthy, ASPSU is currently accepting applications for J-Board members. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees According to the constitution, the president or the Senate creates both committee types. While standing committees are permanent, ad hoc committees are temporary and address a specific issue.

Get in touch with ASPSU For more information about ASPSU, call 503-725-3454 or visit its website at www.aspsu.pdx.edu. Its office is located in 117 Smith Memorial Student Union.

More about groups Although ASPSU is one of the largest, PSU has over 120 student organizations on campus. According to Aimee Shattuck, the director of Student Activities and Leadership Programs, an umbrella organization that regulates student groups, a group must have five or more people or more people. In addition, they must be organized around a recognized “mission.” “Each spring, new and returning student organizations are recognized by Portland State,” Shattuck said. “They need to show that they have at least five student members, three student leaders, a distinct mission statement, and that they plan to be active for an entire year.” In order to receive funding, each student group must submit a budget proposal to the SFC. However, some student groups with smaller budgets do not receive funding from the SFC. Instead, they receive funds from the Student Organization Committee, which receives its funds from the SFC. For the 2010-11 fiscal year, the PSU President Wim Wiewel approved the SFC’s final budget allocation, which totaled $13,151,580. For a complete list of student groups, visit www.salpsync.orgsync.com/studentorg. For information on how to join a student groups and upcoming events, visit www.salp.pdx.edu.

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Eat here, if you know what’s good for you Andrea Vedder, Kat Vetrano, Nicholas Kula Vanguard staff

perfectly wrapped to eat while you walk to your next destination.

Best place for breakfast before an early class:

Vietnamese Bánh-mi Sandwich Cart Southwest Fourth and Hall

It all depends on how early your class starts: Chit Chat Café opens at 7 a.m. and Broadway Coffee opens at 7:30 a.m. Both serve bagels, coffee, espresso and tea. CCC serves egg-based breakfasts and bubble tea as well, and BC serves crepes. The service at CCC is hit-or-miss and the quality is generally acceptable. BC, on the other hand, aims to impress. Chit Chat Café Southwest Sixth and Hall Broadway Coffee Southwest Broadway, between College and Hall Best place to find vegetarian fare: It’s a bit of a walk from campus, but the streetcar can drop you off nearby: India Chaat House is a decade-old vegetarian food cart that serves delicious, cheap vegetarian and vegan Indian fare. Lunch specials are generously portioned and only $5, and the cart is open on Saturdays. The original owners have divorced, and the wife opened her own cart—Bombay Chaat House—right next door. Open one hour earlier than ICH, serving the exact same menu and beating ICH’s prices by about twenty cents on every dish, BCH is vying for your business. Try them both and decide for yourself! India and Bombay Chaat Houses Southwest 12th and Yamhill Best place to not find vegetarian fare: Amidst the constant shuffle of food carts on Fourth Avenue sits the most conspicuously colored cart of them all, Crown Q. A Southeast 12th and Hawthorne Cartopia alumnus, Crown Q serves up some of the best BBQ in town. I know, I know, everyone says that about every BBQ place in town, but this place is the real deal, with a tenth the real estate any other place has. It seems to be closed a lot, but if you can catch it, accept nothing else. Crown Q Southwest Fourth and Hall Best place to satisfy your sweet tooth: Recently relocated to the South Park Blocks, Pudding On The Rice is one of the coolest, most original small businesses in Portland. It does serve tart frozen yogurt as well as sweet and savory crepes, but the rice pudding is where it’s at. The flavors range from Strawberry Fields Forever (fresh strawberries and cream) to Patience Grasshopper (Oreo cookies and mint), and every one of its inventive takes on rice pudding is a winner. Pudding On The Rice Southwest Park, between Market and Clay Best place to eat for cheap: For those who have not yet discovered the glory of bánh-mi (French-influenced Vietnamese sandwiches), give the Vietnamese Bánh-mi Sandwich Cart a shot. For only $3.50, you get an approximately eight-inch baguette sliced and filled with your choice of meat, pickled veggies, cilantro, mayonnaise and Sriracha and/or Thai chilies to taste. It’s not the best bánh-mi in town, but VBMSC serves the cheapest, tastiest sandwich in all of SW Portland and they serve it

Best place to order salad: Although Pizzicato does serve giant, varied salads, theirs aren’t cheap. For a fresh and simple salad that doesn’t stretch your budget, go to Food For Thought. It’s student-run and service is generally friendly, plus FFT is committed to keeping prices low. Because it’s student-run, the inventory at FFT is a bit of a variable—it does run out of (sometimes important) things—but it’s best to maintain a sense of humor and enjoy what you have on your plate. Food For Thought Basement of Smith Memorial Student Union Best place to get a burrito: Olé Olé is a few blocks away, but it’s the only reliably-open place to grab a giant and well-made burrito. Options are typical, but there’s plenty of seating and the owner is one of the friendliest guys in Portland. Olé Olé Southwest Jefferson, between 12th and 13th Best place to keep you warm in the cold: Portland Soup Company. This little houselooking cart provides rich soups that’ll combat any unwelcomed chill. Grab your umbrella and try the roasted tomato reggiano soup, which has impossibly crispy and garlic croutons inside. Portland Soup Company Southwest Fourth and College Best place to grab a quick healthy meal: Forgot your lunch but don’t want to indulge? Café Yumm offers rice/bean mixtures in every form. Each bowl is always topped with a fresh mound of various veggies that will leave you guilt-free. Try the original, which comes with brown rice, black beans, Yumm Sauce (kind of like a tahini), avocado, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and salsa. Café Yumm 1806 SW 6th Avenue Best place to grab a slice and a beer after a late class: Open late most nights, Pacini serves up thick slices of cheesy pizza as well as a slice and beer combo for $5 that can’t be beat. Pacini 1717 Southwest Park Avenue Most unassuming awesome place to eat: When walking to the mammoth cart pod on Southwest Fourth near the engineering building, if you blink or sneeze, you’ll miss Boonrod. Inside a tiny trailer that is very obviously not meant for food service en masse, Boonrod boasts a pretty unappetizing name, but man oh man, if you miss this curry, you’ll be a fool. They serve a bunch of other stuff, but the curry is what’s what. Believe that. Boonrod Southwest Fourth and Hall

PHOTO BY ADAM WICKHAM/PSU VANGUARD

Campus eats: The cart pod (above) on SW Fourth Ave. offers a variety of food, whereas Chipotle

(above) on SW Broadway is always a great standby for a giant burrito or taco salad.

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Landmark events at Portland State University

1946 • Vanport Extension Center The legend begins! The school was originally called Vanport Extension Center and built as a school for veterans returning from World War II.

Since its founding in 1946, Portland State University has experienced some big milestones. Walking around today’s campus with the highest enrollment of any post-secondary school in Oregon, it might be hard to imagine a time when PSU was just a little institution located in a former high school. Compiled here are some landmark events to help you understand some of the history behind what has helped shape PSU into what it is today. —Zach Chastaine, Vanguard staff

1948 • Vanport Flood In May of 1948, a dyke holding back the Columbia river collapses and overnight the city of Vanport is totally flooded. Vanport Extension Center, however, refuses to close, earning it the nickname “The College That Wouldn’t Die.”

2004 • Joint Offering In May of 2004 Portland State joins forces with Oregon Health and Science University to develop the first biomedical informatics program.

1953 • Moving Downtown In the year 1953, the Vanport Extension Center moves to downtown Portland and occupies what was then Lincoln High School—the building that is now Lincoln Hall. 1996 • Big Sky Sports teams at PSU join the rest of the west in the Big Sky athletic conference and begin competing with schools such as University of Montana and Weber State. 1955 • Portland State College The Vanport Extension Center officially changes its name to Portland State College after it gains the right to grant four-year degrees.

1994 • University Studies PSU develops its own interdisciplinary studies program known as University Studies. These programs are intended to give students a broader education outside their own area of study.

1956 • First Degrees Portland State College awards its first 72 bachelor’s degrees. A modest handful, compared to the 4,966 awarded last year. Today, Portland State has a total of 96 bachelor’s programs available to students.

1972 • First Doctoral Degree 1956 • First Degrees

In 1972, Portland State University awarded its very first doctoral degree. Today, PSU has 40 programs offering doctoral degrees.

Portland State College awards its first 72 bachelor’s degrees. A modest handful, compared to the 4,966 awarded last year. Today, Portland State has a total of 96 bachelor’s programs available to students.

1964 • First Master’s Degrees Portland State College awards its first 15 master’s degrees. Today, Portland State offers 77 different master’s programs.

1969 • Portland State University

1970 • Student Riots

In the year 1969, Portland State College was granted university status by the Oregon State System of Higher Education.

Anti-war demonstrators clash with police in protest of the American invasion of Cambodia and Kent State shootings.

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offers general medical services to help you get over whatever it is that ails you. As well as general medical assistance and testing, SHAC also has a staff of counselors to help you get through stress, depression, drug abuse or if you are having suicidal thoughts. The staff at SHAC can help you through it. SHAC also has dental service. It’s true! Cleanings, drillings and sealings right on campus. Sometimes your problems may require a specialist or a hospital, in which case SHAC can refer you to one nearby that might be covered under your student health insurance. Visit SHAC during orientation to get more information and ask questions.

Housing College is likely the first time most of you have ever had a roommate. At Portland State, roommates are often assigned based on a preference card, so you never really know who you’re going to wind up with. Unfortunately, not everyone is going to get along. While you should try to make things work out with your roommate, sometimes just talking your issues out isn’t going to be enough. Your Resident Advisor (RA) is going to be there to help you figure out problems with your roommate, so don’t be afraid to ask your RA for help. There are a lot of other things for which you may need your RA. One such reason would be if the people above you turn on their shower and water blasts down through your ceiling, or mushrooms are growing on your windowsill. Resident Advisors Your RA will schedule a meeting at the beginning of every term. Go meet them, get their number and save it in your phone. No matter how careful you are, stuff is eventually going to get so old that it will break without warning. Anything from toilets, doors or appliances are going to bust unexpectedly. In a dorm you really don’t want to even bother trying to fix things yourself, especially at Portland State where the housing department is quite good at fixing things quickly. Maintenance work order To get something fixed in your dorm, just go to www.pdx.edu/housing and click on “Maintenance work order” under the Housing Portal tab.

Getting locked out sucks, and no matter how hard you try to keep it from happening, you may just forget. Luckily there is a solution for when you just don’t remember your keys. To get back into the room, you’re going to have to get the advisor on call. That will be different for everyone depending on which building you wind up living in, but your RA will be able to hook you up.

Women’s Resource Center Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Women’s Resource Center is a little difficult to find, as it is tucked away under Montgomery Hall.

It can be found easily if you go to the courtyard behind Montgomery Hall located at Southwest 10th and Montgomery. Phone: 503-725-5672 An easy misconception would be that the Women’s Resource Center is just for women. While the center is in fact a fantastic resource for women, it is also a center for help in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault which you may very well find yourself dealing with during your college life. The Women’s Resource Center provides advocacy and can help you find the resources you need to figure things out. So if you are in a relationship and your partner gets all kinds of nasty with you, this is the place to go to seek help. Additionally, the student-driven Women’s Resource Center provides lessons on healthy and safe sex practices. To learn more about the WRC

Medical The Center for Student Health and Counseling Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SHAC can be found in the University Center Building on the corner of Southwest Sixth and Hall. Phone: 503-725-2800 Dental Clinic: 503-725-2611 It’s always important to know where to find a doctor—whether you broke an arm when you spilled your bike or have a mysterious rash on your junk after having sex, you need to know where to go to get it taken care of. Luckily, as a student at Portland State University, you have an incredibly valuable resource available to you. The Center for Student Health and Counseling

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State of the Vikings 2010 PSU sports teams look to expand on last year’s success Robert Britt Vanguard staff

he 2009–10 school year was a banner year for Portland State athletics. Actually, it was a five-banner year. Over the course of three sports seasons, five PSU teams brought home championship banners to the Park Blocks and set a new school record for titles in a single academic year. The Portland State Vikings look to continue their streak this year as the five championship squads begin defending their titles, while the remaining teams try to raise themselves up to that elite level. Though the players and coaches on the field ultimately win titles, it appears there may be a correlation between PSU’s success and the staff of the athletics department. Athletics Director Torre Chisholm, beginning his fourth year this fall at PSU, seems to be the program’s lucky charm. Since his arrival, the Vikings have won 10 regular season or tournament titles and made seven appearances in NCAA tournaments. In a statement released by the school, Chisholm attributed the recent success to Portland State’s coaches, student-athletes and a “program-wide, infectious winning attitude.” “As a program, I think we have stopped worrying about our challenges and begun to embrace our advantages,” Chisholm said. “In essence, we’ve become more comfortable with who we are and developed self-confidence.” Below are some highlights from the past year, as well as some key points for the seasons ahead. Fall One team that was far from drinking from last year’s championship cup was the Vikings football team. It finished the season with the worst record in 27 years during its third and final year under former coach Jerry Glanville’s leadership. Three days after his team lost the final game of the year to Idaho State—giving the Bengals their only win of the season—Glanville’s resignation was announced.

Amanda Dutra, Michelle Hlasnik and Megan Martin, who combined for nine assists and three game-winning goals last year. On the defensive side of the ball, the Vikings will return juniors Toni Carnovale and Tish Wise and senior Emily Rohde as defenders, and senior Rachel Jarvis is likely to be this season’s starting goalkeeper. A fifth-year senior after redshirting last season, Jarvis is tied for fifth place in career shutouts at PSU. For the women’s volleyball team to defend their conference title, fourth-year head coach Michael Seemann (a PSU alum) will rely heavily on his newcomers to replace last year’s graduates. “We definitely lost some key pieces,” said Seemann in a preseason statement. “Three of them—Nique [Fradella], Erica [Jepsen] and Marija [Vojnovic]—started since they were freshmen and rarely left the floor. We counted on them for a lot.” Although Fradella’s graduation means Seemann lost the support of last year’s conference MVP, eight letter-winners will return to the court as the Vikings seek their sixth-consecutive 20-win season. Among them is senior outside hitter Whitney Phillips, who earned the Big Sky Newcomer of the Year award after leading the league in kills and points. Portland State has also retained leadership at the middle-blocker position with the return of seniors Christie Hamilton and Lana Zielke. “Lana and Christie are very experienced and both readied themselves in the offseason,” Seemann said. “They did a great job this winter getting physically stronger and we are going to need them to play big at the net.” The fall sports season will also see a change of venue for two PSU teams. Vikings football and women’s soccer will play all home games of the 2010 season at Hillsboro Stadium, located 15 miles west of the PSU campus off Highway 26. The move to Hillsboro is the result of a scheduled renovation to PGE Park in preparation for the Portland Timbers’ move to Major League Soccer. When the men’s and women’s tennis teams take to the court for the fall season, a familiar face with a new title will be at the helm. Jay Sterling was hired in July as the head coach of both tennis programs after serving as interim head coach since February, when former coach Brian Parrott resigned mid-season “to pursue outside business ventures.” During the fall, and later in the spring season, Sterling will look to continue to raise the Vikings’ tennis programs. Last year, the men finished with a 4-4 record in conference to place fifth in the standings—one spot away from postseason play. The women finished at the bottom of the table with a 0-8 record in Big Sky play. The teams did see success with five players (four females and one male) making the Big Sky’s All-Academic team. All six women are set to return this year, and the addition of newcomer Marti Pellicano will round out the roster. For the men’s team, senior Chris Rice—who became PSU’s first male tennis player to be named a First Team All-Big Sky selection last spring—returns, along with classmate Alex VanDerschelden.

“It was amazing to see the pride that came out of the city, that came out of our fans, that came out of our own school,” Murrell said in a postseason report. “It made this team and this staff feel very special.” Though Faucher and fellow classmate Erin Yankus both exhausted eligibility, 10 letter winners and six players who made at least 10 starts will return this season. Murrell will also have the addition of transfers Shauneice Samms and Courtney VanBrocklin. In the shadows of the women’s basketball success, the men’s basketball team struggled to deal with player turnover, injuries and a change of leadership, but still made it to the conference tournament for the sixth consecutive year before falling in the semifinals. The loss to regular season champion Weber State ended a two-year stretch of Big Sky titles and NCAA Tournament berths. ■ VIKS CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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A new era: First-year head coach Nigel Burton hopes to revive the Viking football program after its worst showing in 27 years.

Winter Possibly the most dramatic success that Vikings sports saw last year was the historic 2009–10 women’s basketball season. Coach Sherri Murrell, then in her third season here, led her Vikings to the program’s fifth-straight appearance in the Big Sky Tournament. As the No. 5 seed in the six-team bracket, PSU needed three consecutive wins to take the tournament title, and that is just what they did. Behind the spectacular performance of senior guard Claire Faucher, who scored 26 points and set school postseason records for 3-pointers made (8) and attempted (16), PSU defeated Montana State, 62-58, to become the lowest-seeded team to ever win the conference tournament and the first-ever PSU squad to earn a trip to the NCAA Division-I Women’s Basketball Tournament. Though No. 15 PSU lost to No. 2 Texas A&M in the first round of play, the Vikings gained support from fans across the city and national attention from media outlets such as ESPN.

PSU SPORTS IN 2009-10 Women’s soccer 10-6-4 (4-1-2 Big Sky, 1st) Big Sky regular season title Big Sky Tournament semifinalist Coach of the Year—Laura Schott Women’s volleyball 21-8 (14-2 Big Sky, 1st) Big Sky regular season title Big Sky Tournament finalist Newcomer of the Year—Whitney Phillips Football 2-9 (1-7 Big Sky, Tie-8th) Women’s basketball 18-15 (9-7 Big Sky, 5th) Big Sky Tournament champion First-ever NCAA Tournament appearance Men’s basketball 13-9 (7-9 Big Sky, 6th ) Big Sky Tournament semifinalist Softball 30-27 (18-2 PCSC, 1st) Pacific Coast Softball Conference division title Coach of the Year—Tobin Echo-Hawk Pitcher of the Year—Anna Bertrand Co-Freshman of the Year—Anna Bertrand Co-Player of the Year—Brandi Scoggins

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Out went Glanville, and in came Nigel Burton, a 34-year-old first-year head coach with longstanding ties to the Pacific Northwest and Portland State. Burton served as an assistant coach here in 2001–02 before coaching the secondary at Oregon State from 2003–07. Most recently, he worked the past two seasons as the defensive coordinator for Nevada, where he learned the “Pistol” offense he has since brought to Portland State. While the football team enters the Burton era, two reigning Big Sky Conference champions begin defense of their titles. The women’s soccer and volleyball teams both won last year’s regular season titles in record-breaking seasons, but each fell during the conference tournament and never made it to their respective NCAA tournaments. Now in her third season and on a quest for her first NCAA appearance at PSU, soccer head coach Laura Schott lost two star players from last year’s roster to graduation. With the departure of Dolly Enneking and Cris Lewis—last season’s Offensive and Defensive MVP, respectively—Schott will likely rely on senior forward/midfielder Frankie Ross as her go-to goal scorer. A three-time All-Big Sky selection and the conference’s 2008 Golden Boot award winner, Ross is tied at 10th place on PSU’s career scoring list. Returning to the Vikings’ front line with Ross are sophomores

Tennis Men’s: 7-10 (4-4 Big Sky, 5th) Women’s: 2-16 (0-8 Big Sky, 8th) Track and field Six Big Sky Outdoor Championship medals All-American Nick Trubachik (decathlon) finished 7th at NCAA Track & Field Championships Cross country Men’s: 6th Women’s: 5th Men’s and women’s teams both finish 8th at Big Sky Championship NCAA Regional qualifiers Women’s golf 23-4 against Big Sky opponents Coach of the Year—Kathleen Takaishi Big Sky Tournament champion NCAA Regional qualifiers VANGUARD ARCHIVES

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THE SEASON AHEAD

Viks football poised to start the 2010 campaign

Sept. 4 at Arizona State The skinny: This is an unprecedented meeting of both schools. Arizona is in the Pac-10, which means they are out of the Viks’ league, literally. It will be good practice though, and playing on a big stage will be a good experience for the team’s youth.

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This season will not be an easy one for the men on the Portland State Vikings football team. The team is coming off of its worst season in 27 years—one that saw the Vikings tie for last place in the Big Sky Conference with a paltry 2-9 overall record. In the wake of last year, the team has been turned upside down with changes in leadership as well as strategy. This season is the first for new head coach Nigel Burton and his first-ever tenure as a head coach after spending the last two years as defensive coordinator at the University of Nevada. Burton has brought three members of his former Wolf Pack staff with him to the Pacific Northwest. He also brought Bruce Barnum in as offensive coordinator who, prior to his last two years at Cornell as offensive coordinator, spent eight years coaching in the Big Sky Conference at Idaho State. His prior experience with the teams in this conference should prove to be a big help. Burton and Barnum have shifted the offense from the “Run-and-Shoot,” which is a passheavy strategy with little emphasis on the running game, to a new “Pistol” offense, which consistently relies on the running game to gain yards. In the Pistol, the quarterback begins the play four yards behind his linemen, and the running back is three yards behind him. The idea is that the quarterback will have additional time to read the field during passing plays and the running back will be able to quickly charge downfield during rushing plays. The Vikings’ defense has also been altered. The 3-4 defensive scheme of the last three years has been switched over to a 4-3 defense, which relies more on reaction time and less on reading the field. The extra down lineman that the 4-3 offers should also help the Vikings stop their opponents’ running game. The offense struggled all throughout the 2009 season. Portland State garnered an average of 5.5 yards per play and, when compared to their opponents’ average of 5.9 yards, that doesn’t appear too bad. But when the Vikings’ points per game are compared to those of their opponents, it shows that Portland State was outscored by an average of 12 points. Burton hired Eric Jackson to run the defense side of the Portland State game. Jackson has been secondary coach and special teams coordinator at Princeton for the past nine years. The Vikings’ anemic secondary was a glaring weakness on last year’s team and it is expected that Jackson will be able to resolve any lingering obstacles there. Vikings fans should know that this is a young team. Former head coach Jerry Glanville was invested in building the team and was often proud to say how many freshmen he had starting games. But this year, 10 of the 24 starters from last year are gone, with the majority of those being on offense. However, there are 17 returning

Sept. 11 at UC Davis Last year’s score: 34-31, UC Davis The skinny: The Viks played a clean game through three quarters and had an 11-point lead entering the fourth quarter. Then everything went south. They allowed 17 points in the final quarter and managed only a field goal themselves. The Aggies racked up 484 yards of offense in one of the worst defensive showings of the season. Sept. 18 at Oregon The skinny: Another game, another Pac-10 opponent. These teams have played each other three times in the past eight years and the Ducks’ smallest margin of victory was 41 points. This game should follow the trend. Oct. 2 vs. Idaho State Last year’s score: 41-34, Idaho State The skinny: The Viks’ gave the Bengals their lone win of the 2009 season. The Viking run defense was conspicuously absent, allowing a 5.5-yard per run average. The biggest problem on the Viking offense was four interceptions, which negated the beauty of a 307-yard passing day.

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Preseason practice: Freshman safety Jarren Horton carries the ball during one of the many

drills conducted at Stott Field as the Vikings prepare for the 2010 season with fall practices.

redshirt players, and more than 50 players on the roster are either freshmen or sophomores. Among all the doom and gloom though, is one last thing: There is reason to be hopeful about Vikings football. Burton has said repeatedly that he wants to create a “culture” within the team. With his youth and quiet power, it seems he has done just that. Players have described a heady atmosphere of football and teammates that exists from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. They have also been describing a simplified game plan that they are learning and trying to get down pat to minimize the mistakes of seasons past. This is an ideal strategy to teach basics of the new systems, especially on the defensive side where former coach Glanville had installed an overly complicated scheme. Offensive coordinator Barnum and defensive coordinator Jackson seem to have the same goals for the team as Burton. They also seem to share Burton’s vision of a cohesive unit. This united spirit will help when the team struggles this season, which it certainly will, given all that you now know. The 2010 football season may be shaping up to be a trial run, but it’s one that can be expected to reap results both on and off the field.

Oct. 9 at Montana State Last year’s score: 28-10, Montana State The skinny: The Bobcats are a tough, defensive-minded team. They allowed the Viks only 82 yards through the air in their last meeting. The Viks trailed by 28 points before their first and only touchdown in the second quarter. The defense did stiffen in the second half though, and allowed only 62 yards of offense. Oct. 16 vs. Montana Last year’s score: 49-17, Montana The skinny: Montana is the conference darling, having won or shared 15 of the last 17 conference titles. They have also played in the last two FCS championship games. However, like the Vikings, the Grizzlies will be adjusting to a new regime under a new head coach, so there will be a slightly wider margin for success. Oct. 23 at Weber State Last year’s score: 36-29, Weber State The skinny: The Wildcats are an offensive-minded team that puts points on the board. They shared the conference title with Montana two years ago and went to the NCAA playoffs last year. The Viks almost stopped them last year, but an interception that was meant to be actually wasn’t and the Wildcats scored the clincher with 17 seconds left. It gave the Viks a season-long hangover.

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Nigel Burton

Oct. 30 vs. Eastern Washington Last year’s score: 47-10, E. Washington The skinny: It wasn’t so much a football field as a slaughterhouse when the two teams met last year in Seattle at Quest Field. It was a Viking failure on all sides of the ball—the defense allowed the Eagles’ quarterback to throw for 413 yards and the offense gave up five interceptions. The Eagles will be more vulnerable without their strong-armed passer, but the Viks will have to function on all cylinders to keep the game competitive. Nov. 6 at Sacramento State Last year’s score: 31-14, Sacramento State The skinny: Traditionally, the Viks find themselves on the winning side of these matches, but not last year. The running game had a lousy day, gaining -2 yards, but the passing game soared for 370 yards. The Viks also made a spate of mistakes resulting in three turnovers. Nov. 13 vs. Northern Colorado Last year’s score: 23-18, Portland State The skinny: The Vik’s only conference win last year was against the Bears on a snowy day in Colorado. Special teams kicked it into high gear, literally, with a 50-yard field goal in the driving snow. The defense was hot to trot and picked up an interception and a fumble. Even the rush attack gobbled up over 100 yards. Nov. 20 at N. Arizona Last year’s score: 44-23, Northern Arizona The skinny: The Lumberjacks led an even-keeled attack to blister the Viks. They scored at least seven points in every quarter. The Viks had one of their poorest showings of the season in overall offense with 274 yards. A sudden surge in the fourth quarter for two touchdowns just wasn’t enough.

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Second-year head coach Tyler Geving will have three starters and eight letter-winners returning this season, including seniors Phil Nelson, Melvin Jones and Paul Guede. Transfers Chehales Tapscott, Terry Coleman and Charles Odum will also add strength and depth to the team. Despite the talent on the Vikings’ roster, the team will be ineligible for NCAA postseason play due to a one-year restriction for low academic ratings during the 2005-09 timeframe. Geving largely inherited the restriction, and since he has taken over as head coach the team has recorded a perfect Academic Progress Rating of 1,000 for the 200910 academic year.

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Reigning champs: The Portland State women’s volleyball team begins defense of its Big Sky Conference regular season title this year.

Spring The women’s golf team will defend their championship title this year under the fourth season of coach Kathleen Takaishi’s leadership, and both she and the Viks are aiming for the program’s sixth title in nine years. Takaishi, last year’s Coach of the Year, will have help as sophomore Britney Yada, junior Tiffany Schoning and seniors Kalyn Dodge and Alexia Brown all return, as well as three new freshmen. Vikings softball will also be defending a title of its own in the coming year. Last season, the first since the Pacific Coast Softball Conference expanded to two six-team divisions, Portland State—the then-defending PCSC champion— easily clinched the Mountain Division title with an 18-2 record in league play. The Viks went on to play in the inaugural PCSC Championship Series, but lost to Coastal Division winner Saint Mary’s, two games to one. This year, head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk begins her third season with the Vikings seeking a second NCAA appearance. PSU lost last year’s PCSC Mountain Division co-Player of the Year when senior catcher Brandi Scoggins walked away with her diploma and PSU’s career doubles record, but the division’s Pitcher of the Year, sophomore Anna Bertrand, will return. Helping Bertrand will be First Team All-PCSC selection Nichole Latham. Last season, the then-junior pitcher led the team in conference play with an astounding 0.60 ERA and an 8-0 record with three saves. The Portland State cross country and track and field teams will also be looking to add upon

the success of last season. PSU had six medalists at the Big Sky Outdoor Track & Field Championship, sent four athletes to the NCAA Regionals and—for the first time since moving to the Div-I level—PSU had a male athlete earn All American honors. Ronnye Harrison, head coach for both track and cross country, lost a star student-athlete when All-American decathlete Nick Trubachik graduated, but he retains several medalists for the season ahead. Senior sprinter Karene King took home four medals at the conference championships in the 55-meter, 100m, 4x100m relay and the 200m, and sophomore sprinter Geronne Black took home three medals of her own in the 55m, 100m and 4x100m relay. Aside from sports teams, the athletics department has instated a new community engagement program called the “Our Town, Your Team” pledge. According to a press release, as part of the program, coaches, staff and student-athletes vow to assist the Portland community by raising money for local charities and hosting coaching clinics, among other events. As a visual symbol of the pledge, a rose will appear on department publications, facilities and on team uniforms. “The pledge represents our commitment to the Portland community and our role in making it a great place to live,” Chisholm said.

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