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Think healthy thoughts—know your options when it comes to student health insurance. pg. 5

Nudity is no big deal at the Oregon State Fair, and that's a good thing. pg. 10

Local Jewish museum to host SukkahPDX, a modern twist on an ancient tradition. pg. 14

Departing Vikings Athletic Director Torre Chisholm feels good about the state of PSU athletics. pg.26

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NEWS

uniVERsiTy sEEks inpuT On CAmpus sAFETy

PORTLAND STATE'S EMERGENCY BLUE LIGHT PHONES are among several additions to ensure safety for students, staff and faculty.

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Portland State is hosting a safety forum on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. in the Ballroom of Smith Memorial Student Union.

Scott Gallagher, the director of communications for PSU, explained that the forum will focus on gathering input from students, faculty and staff on the report of the Presidential Task Force on Campus Safety.

One of the central recommendations of the Task Force report is to explore ways to transition from the Campus Public Safety Office to a sworn police department.

“We currently have [the] Campus Public Safety Office.

They are not armed, and they are not trained to the level of a police force,” Gallagher said.

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“It’s really a discussion about how best to provide for the ever-changing needs of the campus. When you think about it, we have 30,000 students and 5,500 faculty and staff,” said Gallagher. “In many ways, we’re a city within a city. Currently, we have a wonderful Campus Public Safety Office, but for a lot of the safety issues we rely on the Portland Police.”

Gallagher mentioned PSU’s capacity to respond to an active shooter and coordinate response to sexual assault as two main capabilities that could be strengthened if PSU were to transition from the Campus Public Safety Office to a sworn-in police force.

Phillip Zerzan, the chief of campus public safety, echoed and added to these priorities.

“I would also include the ability to respond to students in crisis, to do offcampus welfare checks, and to conduct thorough criminal investigations on crimes that affect students,” Zerzan said.

“Ultimately, the new PSU Board of Trustees will have to make a decision in December on how to proceed,” said Gallagher. “We want to provide an opportunity for everybody on campus to learn about, to get informed, and to provide feedback for [the Task Force] to take to the board to help them make their final decision.”

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NEWS

AFFORdAbLE CARE ACT bRings CHAngEs And ALTERnATiVEs TO sTudEnT HEALTH insuRAnCE sam baKKila

As the Portland State health insurance waiver deadline approaches on Oct. 12, many students are busy comparing their health insurance options for the upcoming academic year.

Students now have access to new and expanded health insurance options created by the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare.

For the 2014–15 year, PSU’s student health insurance costs $694 per term and $2,082 for the full year, including summer. This is mandatory for all students taking five credits or more, unless they submit a waiver proving they have outside insurance that the university deems comparable to the PSU plan.

Outside insurance with a deductible of $2,500 or less and a hospitalization coverage of at least 80 percent typically meets the waiver requirement.

“We’ve whittled these [requirements] down as much as we could to make the waiver as easy as possible,” said Nick Poublon, the student health advisor at PSU’s Center for Student Health and Counseling.

off from 100 percent to 138 percent of the federal poverty line.

Sarah DeYoreo, a graduate student in English, opted out of the PSU plan this year with free Medicaid coverage through the OHP. “I don’t know much about the student health insurance,” DeYoreo said. “But I know it is not cheap, and with a stipend that doesn’t even cover my monthly rent I have no idea how I’d pay for it.”

However, not all students who have tried the OHP have been satisfied. Many have later switched back to the

PSU plan, which can be done at any time.

“While we would never discourage someone from taking OHP, there are some caveats to it,” Poublon said, “[including] longer wait times to see physicians and a lot of doctors not taking any more OHP patients.”

“Some of the students experience a particular health issue… whether it be chronic pain or some other kind of health issue that isn’t really ranked high on the list of priorities for OHP,” Poublon said. “And unfortunately, that’s the way it works with Medicaid; when you have so many people getting on the

plan, there has to [be] some kind of prioritization.”

Student insurance costs rise The price of the PSU student health insurance amounts to about $100 per term more than last year.

After several years of experiencing dramatic price increases, many PSU students are confused about why the price continues to go up.

Angela Abel, the marketing and communications coordinator at SHAC, wants students to look past the sticker shock of the PSU health insurance because

MEDICAL ASSISTANT X-RAY SPECIALIST JON LEON is one of many SHaC healthcare professionals available for students taking five or more credit hours.

“You could break your leg on the last plan, and you would max out of the coverage,” Abel said.

“Our students said that if a high-cost [medical condition] happened to them, they wouldn’t be able to go to school because they couldn’t pay for both,” Abel said in reference to the former minimum health insurance plan. “Students See HEALTH CARE on page 6

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Students may be eligible for the OHP if they are not listed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes and if they have an income of less than $16,100 for a single adult or $32,900 for a family of four.

More PSU students may find themselves eligible for OHP than in previous years, because Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act increased the cut-

the increased cost has been matched by an expansion in what the insurance covers.

Abel explained that until 2012, PSU offered students a choice between a low-cost minimum health insurance plan and an optional, highcost supplemental plan.

The minimum plan would only pay for the first $7,500 of medical bills, leaving many students with bills far beyond their ability to pay.

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NEWS HEALTH CARE Continued from page 5 were at risk of dropping out of school and leaving with a combination of medical bills, student loans and no degree.”

The supplemental insurance plan was unsustainable as well. Many of the students who opted for the supplemental plan were experiencing chronic health problems, and their high utilization of the plan drove the price higher each year. Poublon said the comprehensive plan has helped meet the needs of both under-insured and chronically ill students since its implementation in the fall of 2012.

The increases from 2013 to present, however, are distinct from the transition to the comprehensive health plan. Abel explained that the changes associated with the Affordable Care Act mandate that began in January 2014 are impacting the price of the PSU health insurance plan for the first time, as it renews for this academic year.

Costly changes mandated by the ACA include: paying ACA taxes, moving from a $500,000 medical maximum to a limitless plan, and ending preexisting condition exclusion.

Despite the increase in costs, Poublon thinks that many students are going to benefit from these changes,

particularly with the coverage of preexisting conditions.

“Overall, the student is going to win because there’s going to be a lot of situations where the student is going to now have coverage,” Poublon said.

Health insurance marketplace The ACA also created the Cover Oregon health insurance marketplace, where any individual can shop for standardized health insurance plans that are eligible for federal subsidy.

However, the timing might be impractical for students looking for insurance now to meet the PSU waiver deadline.

“Open enrollment [through the marketplace] begins Nov.

15 through Feb. 15, with new coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2015 at the earliest,” explained Dan Neils, a Cover Oregon-approved insurance broker.

The $2,082 annual cost of the PSU health insurance plan works out to be $173.50 per month, which is important to consider because monthly prices are given for the plans offered through the marketplace.

Poublon noted that he has worked with students who turned to the marketplace thinking that it would save them money, but actually ended up with health insurance more expensive than the PSU plan.

Additionally, students purchasing insurance should

keep in mind that not all plans offered through the marketplace necessarily meet the PSU waiver standards.

Neils explained that since now Cover Oregon and the federal insurance marketplace exist, there might be less of a need for universities to be in the insurance business.

“I think a university would be wise to pull the plug on their group plans, [because] we have a robust marketplace here in Oregon,” Neils said.

Poublon took a different opinion.

“There is still a lot of uncertainty about the exchanges and the future costs of insurance plans offered [through the marketplace],” he said.

“Because we pool all of our

CRIME BLOTTER

Weeks of September 15–28

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september 18

Trespass II/Exclusion

Computer Theft

Engineering Building Officers arrested Edward Panice for trespass and for having a warrant. Panice was in possession of a bike suspected to be stolen. Officers issued an updated exclusion and transported Panice to the Multnomah County Detention Center.

students together we are able to offer a robust plan created specifically for college-aged individuals that we feel is very competitive.”

Abel and Poublon both stressed that medical and counseling services at SHAC are available to students regardless of their insurance.

“No matter what type of insurance they have, if they are taking five credits they can come to SHAC,” Abel said.

They also both expressed their interest in helping students find the right insurance options for them, regardless of whether it is the PSU plan or not.

“We take the education portion of what we do seriously,” Poublon said.

Smith Memorial Student Union A desktop computer belonging to the university was taken from Room 462.

september 19 Bike Tire Theft

St. Helens Housing A student reported her front wheel stolen from her bike while it was se-

cured to a rack in front of the building.

september 20 Theft from Vehicle

Southwest 12th Avenue and Montgomery Street A student reported theft from their motor vehicle.

The window had been smashed and a skateboard stolen from inside.

Exclusions

Helen Gordon Center Officers found two nonstudents smoking marijuana on the west side of the center. Tina Alexis and Keenan Browne were both issued exclusions.

september 23 Bike Tire Theft

Stephen Epler Hall A student reported the rear tire of his bike was stolen when

it was secured to the bike rack in front of the building.

Theft II

Engineering Building A student reported his bike stolen from the west side of the building. The bike had been secured with a cable lock.

september 25 Bike Theft

Blumel Hall Officers received a report from a student about a stolen bike. The student had locked her bike with a cable to the rack outside of the building.

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'this is your release' Professor to compete in World Duathlon Championship

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It can be hard to remember, but professors have lives outside the classroom.

Dr. Debra Lindberg, professor of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Portland State, competed in the USA Duathlon National Championship in Saint Paul, Minnesota on July 19. Lindberg placed eighth in the 60–64 age bracket, which qualifies her to compete for Team USA in the 2015 World Duathlon Championship held in Adelaide, Australia.

“It makes me proud, of course,” Lindberg said of representing America in the 2015 World Duathlon Championship. “But it also means I haven’t stopped participating in life.”

The duathlon is a threeleg race similar to the triathlon. The primary difference is that it doesn’t involve any swimming.

Instead, it consists of a 10 kilometer running leg, a

40K cycling leg, and is followed by another 10K running leg.

“The hard part for me of a duathlon is getting off the bike and then getting [my] legs to work right for that second run,” Lindberg said.

Balancing her career and her active lifestyle is relatively easy, Lindberg said.

“I run when it’s convenient to run,” she said of her training regimen.

With four days of running, and two days of both biking and running, she is mindful of keeping her active lifestyle stress-free.

“This is your release, this is your fun,” Lindberg said.

“The active lifestyle helps you come back to your academics with a fresher mind and a gladder heart.”

Lindberg said the biggest challenge leading up to a race isn’t the physically grueling demands of a duathlon, it’s the day before a race.

“I will sign up for [races] because I know I can do

them, but I have a huge amount of anxiety the day before,” Lindberg said.

The anxiety causes her to toss and turn the night prior.

The hardest part isn’t the race itself, but getting out of bed after fixating upon all she’ll have to endure the next day.

“You know what you’re going to go through and you get up and actually go through it anyway,” she said.

Lindberg’s passion for her active lifestyle does more than win medals.

“Professors who have lives outside of their academic careers are often better teachers,” said Dr. Laura Hickman, director of Criminology and Criminal Justice Online at PSU. “Students in our discipline work in stressful careers. Success in these careers requires a commitment to healthy ways of managing stress.”

Lindberg will maintain her training regimen until Oct. 14, 2015, when she will race along the coast of Australia.

PROFESSOR DEB LINDBERG will be competing in the world duathlon Championship in 2015.

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NEWS

psu pAymEnT pLAn pREmiEREs eliZabetH HenDriCKsOn

this fall, a new payment plan is available for students paying tuition and fees at Portland State. Instead of paying one large sum at the beginning of each term, the PSU Payment Plan allows students to pay tuition in three separate installments over the course of a 10-week period.

“Prior to this, PSU did not offer a structured plan,” said Amanda Nguyen, the director of Student Financial Services at PSU. “[The plan allows] PSU to be more proactive in outreach to students experiencing financial difficulties,” Nguyen said. “Ultimately, it can save them money and offers more flexibility.”

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Flexibility is a crucial benefit to the new plan, said Scott Gallagher, the PSU director of communications.

“The purpose of it is to provide more flexibility to help [students] pay for college. Sometimes it’s hard to get all that money together up front and it’s a little bit easier to do it a little bit over time,” Gallagher said.

Apart from more time to pay tuition, benefits of the PSU Payment Plan include the lack of monthly interest or billing fees and the ability to set up automatic payments. There are repercussions for late installments, such as late payment fees, registration holds and

possible upcoming term registration cancellation.

“Our goal, as always, is to try and provide more ways for students to be able to afford school and make it easier for them. This is, we hope, one way,” Gallagher said. “It may not be for everybody, but for those who are paying as they go, it can be a great boon.”

Student Financial Services will be hosting an informational session about the PSU Payment Plan on Oct. 1. Registration for the plan is open until Oct. 6.

Additional information regarding the plan can be found on the Finance and Accounting Service Team website.

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STUDENTS line up in the neuberger Hall lobby to settle their accounts for the coming fall term. as of this fall, students will be able to arrange a monthly payment plan through the university's billing office.

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OPINION

TIFFANI THIESSEN (PORTRAYING KELLY KAPOWSKI) AND ELIZABETH BERKLEY (PORTRAYING JESSIE SPANO), two of three leading women in nbC's early '90s television show, 'Saved by the bell.'

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The Front Row

by Breana Harris Remember Labor Day? I’m sure your camping trips and barbecues were great and all, but some of us were more concerned with the real major event of the summer: the Lifetime Network’s premiere of The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story.

The movie, which was based on Dustin Diamond’s memoir, Behind the Bell, was actually not very controversial. The only thing I really learned is how many critics and internet posters are too young to have ever watched Saved by the Bell, which is kind of depressing.

Still, Diamond’s perspective from his years playing Bayside

High’s king of the nerds, Samuel “Screech” Powers, bring up some interesting social issues. And when I started rewatching the series on Netflix, I realized that there are way more archaic elements to that show than the spandex and cell phones from the ‘90s.

Diamond’s major grievances with his time on the show were that the other kids in the cast didn’t like him enough, and that he didn’t get enough girls. Basically. The film shows how crushed he was when he spotted Mario Lopez, who played athletic “hunk” A.C. Slater, seducing multiple groupies at the studio. Why didn’t Screech get any groupies? Diamond was

also heartbroken when he tried to make a move on young guest star Tori Spelling, only to find out she wanted to meet dreamy star Mark-Paul Gosselaar instead. No wonder he was driven to drinking from flasks and laughing at Elizabeth Berkley’s “I’m so excited, I’m so…scared” scene before the rest of the world even saw it. He was the original friend-zoned hipster.

Diamond’s weirdly offensive attitudes toward women and apparent “nice guy” syndrome actually reflect a larger problem with the show. Saved by the Bell, for all its cheesiness and low-quality charm, was groundbreaking in that it was specifically marketed to “tweens,” the way media often is these days.

The show was meant for kids who had outgrown Saturday morning cartoons and wanted an alternative. And so it was always walking the line with its portrayal of teenage boys and girls, and their hormones.

My favorite character was Berkley’s Jessie Spano. Jessie was the brainy, taller-than-the-boys overachiever, and she was mainly known for her outspoken feminist views, which included calling the boys “pigs,” advocating for a female president, protesting for the right of married women to keep their own last names and other stock ideas.

Plenty of blogs have written about how Jessie Spano “ruined” feminism because her views were always sort of a punchline. But everybody on that show was lampooned in some way or another, and the message never seemed to be that Jessie was wrong. Also, as a little girl, this was the first time I’d seen feminism represented at all.

Jessie was one of three main female characters on the show, and they all fit into very cliché types, just like the boys. TiffaniAmber Theissen’s Kelly Kapowski was the hot cheerleader who, of course, wanted to be a housewife with lots of kids. Lark Voorhies’ Lisa Turtle was the resident shopaholic gossip queen.

Besides Screech, Gosselaar’s Zack Morris and Lopez’s Slater were the main male characters, whose lives seemed to revolve incessantly around their frothing heterosexual loins. Jokes about making girls wear bikinis, drilling holes in locker room walls and exchanging favors for dates were in abundance.

Some of the plot lines are downright shocking by today’s standards. Consider the episode “Model Students,” where Zack gets Screech to take pictures of the girls at swim practice without their permission so he can sell a “Girls of Bayside” calendar. But it all works out. Kelly gets discovered by a modeling agency because of this illicit calendar and books a job in Paris.

Then Zack, her jealous boyfriend, manipulates her into thinking all her friends hate her for accepting the job because he can’t risk Kelly going to Paris and forgetting about him.

In the end, he learns his lesson and Kelly forgives him.

There’s a similar episode toward the end of the series where Zack turns the girls’ video yearbook clips into a dating service so that they are bombarded with hundreds of phone calls from strange men. Again, he learns his lesson and everyone laughs it off. There’s a great article on Cracked called “7 ‘Saved By the Bell’ Plots That Prove Zack Is a Sociopath” which highlights even more ways that Saved by the Bell made sexism and twisted manipulation the main character traits of its “heartlessly selfserving” protagonist.

If anything, going back and watching this show I grew up with helped me to realize the subtle but important changes that have taken place in the kind of stories we consume, and in our social atmosphere. This show was marketed to middle school children, and while I still think it’s mostly harmless and entertaining, and the cast seems like they were nice kids, it’s amazing that no one blinked an eye at the sort of attitudes it preached.

While these attitudes have in no way been eradicated, it’s nice to know that they’re no longer as acceptable by the mainstream. The American high school has surely not embraced gender equality, but we’ve broken the mold of jocks, nerds, cheerleaders and brainiacs on a level that can’t be ignored.

Even if Dustin Diamond is a total douche, I feel for him a little because he was a product of a time when it was impossible for a kid like him to be anything but comic relief. Now we live in a world where Screech could be a hero and Jessie could be a heroine.

It’s important that we demolish hegemony. But if the geeks are meant to inherit the earth, they have to do better with it than the jocks did.

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THE TRuTH AbOuT $20 andrew JaCkSon and CrImeS agaInSt natIVe amerICanS

A MACRO PORTRAIT OF ANDREW JACKSON, seventh u.S. president, as featured on the twenty-dollar bill.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SH4RP_I THROUGH CREATIVE COMMONS

The Illuminator

by Mike Bivins

Generally, ethnic cleansing is not a term we Americans associate with famous and important figures that have been immortalized by having their likenesses displayed on our legal tender.

However, ethnic cleansing can unfortunately be associated with the man gracing our $20 bill. This man is none other than President Andrew Jackson, who presided over the lion’s share of the forced relocation of 100,000 Native Americans.

In more modern times, ethnic cleansing came into our national conscience as a result of the war in Yugoslavia and, in particular, Serbian president and war criminal Slobodan Milosevic’s mass removal of 800,000 ethnic Albanians from the Serbian ancestral homeland of Kosovo.

Jackson, or Old Hickory as he was known, was the United States’ seventh president, a general in the Army and commander of the American forces at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. This battle saw a numerically superior British force fall to Jackson’s troops. Jackson was seen

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as a hero after this surprising victory, ensuring his future ascendance to the highest office in the land.

Once in office, Jackson supported and fast-tracked the United States Indian Removal Act. This bill required Native Americans living in the American Southeast to leave their homes and relocate thousands of miles west to what is present-day Oklahoma.

In modern times this area also goes by another name: Tornado Alley. A dubious distinction, and a very unfortunate place to have to relocate to. The natives resisted initially but were eventually forced west.

Just like Milosevic’s actions, this event was little more than a land grab. Milosevic wanted Kosovo to be a part of Serbia once more. Jackson also wanted the land, as well as the subjugation of the natives. In 1830, the year the Indian Removal Act was signed into law by Jackson, the Cherokee alone were in possession of six million acres in Georgia, with their own laws and constitution to boot, thanks to treaties with the U.S. federal government.

As many as 8,000 out of 20,000 Cherokee were said to have died as a result of the policies designed to rid the American Southeast of Native Americans. In the present day, this would likely be designated a crime against humanity, and the perpetrators would be subject to being dragged before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

So why is a man responsible for crimes against humanity allowed to grace the cover of the $20 bill?

Ignorance is one excuse. During a run-up to the highly anticipated Aug. 30 football match pitting the No. 1 ranked and defending Bowl Championship Series national champion the Florida State Seminoles against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a group of OSU fans held up a banner with the hashtag #Trail_ of_Tears. The sign also said to “Send ‘Em Home.” This act of

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insensitivity caused a national uproar which brought the frequent trivialization of native suffering to the forefront of the national conscience.

The students probably thought their actions would be acceptable because, in their minds, the sign is harmless and all in good fun. These students are but a small sampling of a wider trend of ambivalence, apathy and a general lack of respect for what Native Americans endured at the hands of European settlers, and eventually the U.S. government.

Another example of the ongoing mockery that is made of Native American suffering is the name of the three-time Super Bowl winning football team, the Washington Redskins. Historically speaking, it is ironic yet fitting that the National Football League team, now representing the power center from which the Indian Removal Act was passed, is named after a racial slur.

This issue could be approaching a critical mass, as the editorial board at the Washington Post has recently stopped referring to the Redskins by name unless absolutely necessary and, according to a statement from the board, are “[waiting] for the National Football League to catch up with thoughtful opinion and common decency.”

While it would be overreaching for the U.S. federal government to attempt to influence the outcome of the Washington Redskins dilemma due to it being a business matter, it can at least set a good example and catch up to the "thoughtful opinion and common decency" the Washington Post editorial board spoke of.

If the U.S. wants to show that it is truly sorry for what can be categorized as sanctioned ethnic cleansing, then a good start would be to remove the face of a shameful period in American history from our legal tender. The U.S. needs to remove Jackson from the face of the $20 bill.

OPINION

THE sLACkTiVisT pLACEbO The Pagemaster

by Shezad Khan

Slacktivism. That one word encapsulates so much of what is wrong with people today—especially people around my age. It’s an annoying and idiotic thing that people take part in.

Slacktivism is essentially fake activism, otherwise known as a placebo for real activism. It consists of useless and pointless activities that people take part in because they, for some reason, think that what they’re doing is going to make a difference.

Yes, I have a Tumblr account, but the amount of stupid ideals people post, repost, reblog and re-everything annoys me to no end. Here’s a newsflash: You can repost a picture of someone holding a sign that says something witty as many times as you want and it’s still not going to change anything.

You can post pictures of the damages of abuse and the distress of societal inequality, but it’s still not going to do anything. What you’re doing is null and void.

We see this all over Facebook now. Do people really think that hitting the like button on an image of a dying child is going to save them? Do they really think that the amount of likes a picture has is the deciding factor of whether or not a patient gets treatment? This is laziness mixed with a ridiculous lack of intelligence. I’d go so far as to say that this is really pathetic.

Remember all of those emails you would get telling you to forward the message to 10 other friends or else your whole family would meet some devastating end? Yeah, it’s the same thing—just on a new medium.

The problem with all this slacktivism on the web is that it infects the real world. People are constantly walking around as if they’re making a difference because they got a unique haircut or because their T-shirt has some words on it. I’m fully aware that I might endure a lot of hate for what I’m about to say, but some things have to be said.

The worst form of slacktivism is modern-day feminism. That being said, do not think that I’m against feminism because I’m not. Feminist movements provided ground-breaking social progress that the U.S. desperately needed. But if I can share a small story, it might give you some perspective into why I think feminism has been degraded in the modern era.

At some point near the end of spring term, I was walking on a sidewalk toward Portland State. There were three girls walking my direction, almost shoulder-to-shoulder. Coming from behind them, a guy on a Segway shot right past all three girls and right past me. My thoughts were, first of all, this guy is a

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jerk, and second of all, he needs to slow down. The three girls, however, vocalized their thoughts by saying, “What a misogynistic [expletive],” and then yelling, “I hope you fall and die!”

Okay. A few things are wrong here. I agree that the guy was an “expletive.” I imagine that anyone who might have fallen victim to his Segway speeding would have thought that he was an “expletive.” But does that make him misogynistic? Does that one event where he was being inconsiderate make him a misogynist? I don’t think so. And how backwards was it for those girls to wish death on him?

My guess is that the three girls were freshmen. They’re still young and they still have a lot to learn. But did what they said contribute to social progress? Not in the least. And no, I don’t think that the entirety of the feminist movement today is like this. I just think that a lot of people who wish to be a part of a movement are going about it incorrectly, which is evident by all the slacktivism taking place on the Internet.

When I think about feminism, I think about Susan B. Anthony. I think about Lucy Burns. I think about Alice Paul. And when I think about these amazing women and what they accomplished, it saddens me that so few of us are actually willing to fight against inequality anymore. Now it’s just posting another picture (remember that whole Kony thing?). It’s just another fashion statement that says, “I don’t care what people think about me—except I do or else I wouldn’t be making a fashion statement.” The power of activism and revolt is disappearing.

Once upon a time, a man had a dream and a woman refused to move from her bus seat. Now it’s deluded people sitting in front of a computer screen thinking they’re doing something when they aren’t doing anything. People are taking part in slacktivism for that placebo effect so that they can feel entitled and good about themselves without having made any sort of difference whatsoever.

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Freikörperkultur with Oregonian hippies The Cuddlefish

by Adam Lamascus My girlfriend Minna and I spent three full, fantastic days at the Oregon Country Fair this summer. If you have not been, it’s difficult to describe the experience. If I had to narrow down the OCF to two words, they would be “nudity” and “hippies.”

If they gave me a third word, it would be “pot.” There was a wooded, winding forest trail leading to the entrance of the fair, where numerous unofficial vendors set up shop to sell pot to the fairgoers. Based on the nearly omnipresent smell, I’m guessing that business was good.

That, however, is beside the point. As I mentioned, nudity is a big part of OCF. It isn’t full nudity—your genitals must be covered, and there is no sexual activity allowed. That being

said, women walk around with bared breasts (often painted in swirling floral patterns by other women at the fair), and I saw at least five men wearing a bag around their genitals and nothing else.

The experience was a bit jarring at first—seeing topless women casually walking around, or an almost-naked 70-somethingyear-old man laughing and talking with some random people.

But in fairly short order, it ceased to be a remarkable thing and was just part of the atmosphere.

On each day of the fair, you could tell who the new arrivals were based on how much they gawked at all the exposed flesh. I laughed when a group of high school girls were whispering back and forth, and one said, “Oh my god! There’s a naked woman there!” Another replied, “There are naked women EVERYWHERE.” As somebody who is pale and has some body image issues, I elected to keep my shirt on, though I proudly sported a kilt throughout. Minna is rather busty and in need of structural support, so she spent a decent amount of time good-naturedly grumbling and complaining about women with smaller chests.

Considering it was 95 degrees in the very humid forest, it was definitely desirable to just take all your clothes off.

After returning from our trip and recovering from the bug bites and minor sunburn, Minna and I began talking about the nudity at the fair. This brought up a German concept called

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“Freikörperkultur,” which literally means “free body culture.”

The idea of FKK, as the Germans call it in shorthand, is reflected by an acceptance of the body as it is, and the acceptance of nudity.

A recent article by Slate “Germans Love Getting Naked at the Beach. So Should We” accurately stated, “Despite what you’ve seen in Eurotrip, it’s less about sex or exhibitionism and more about convenience. You’ll never see a German shocked at the sight of a rotund 65-year-old man with his Schawnz und Eier semi-clad by a speedo or totally nackt; young Germans frolicking bare-breasted by the pool will receive at most a blasé onceover from their male companions.”

A question that arose during our conversation was how such normalized nudity affects sexuality as well as body image. Minna said, “It was nice to get away from the focus and self-analysis, and the hyper-consciousness about body image.

There were large women with large breasts, and there were leathery men, and they were all naked and nobody cared.”

I asked if she felt this type of nudity reduces the sexual impact of nudity. She thought that it does so to a degree, saying, “I wouldn’t take it as far as the way Germans do FKK. It seems to me that it gets a little common and mundane. Breasts, instead of being titillating, become kind of blasé.”

I think the issue is largely one of context. While hanging out with friends and family at the beach, or when getting ready for work in the morning, nudity is definitely blasé to many Germans. However, in sexual situations, breasts and nudity are still a highly sexualized thing.

In the excellent German film Good Bye, Lenin!, the first thing the East German protagonist Alex does upon the fall of the Berlin Wall is visit a porn shop in the West, where he (and many other East Germans) stand around watching a video of a busty woman sitting in a cake, licking whipped cream off her own breasts. Context and actions made it sexual.

On a somewhat related note, as a grad student studying history and a big Germanophile, I must mention that FKK originally developed in Communist East Germany and amongst more left-leaning Germans in democratic West Germany during the 1960s as a reaction against the strongly conservative culture of the 1950s.

Listening to Americans talk about naturalism, I often hear people complaining about “seeing what cannot be unseen.” Frankly, that’s nasty and shallow. Everybody gets old. There are lots of overweight people and lots of people with injuries, or other things that may be unpleasant to look at. Who friggin’ cares? “Oh no! I saw a leathery old man’s ass and a topless fat woman at the fair, I’m scarred for life!” said nobody I spoke to at OCF. Yes, it was a bit jarring at first, but by 20 minutes in, I didn’t even notice anymore. Furthermore, nudity should not be reserved for the immaculately fit and young.

The sort of homegrown FKK demonstrated at OCF is a good thing, and even though I was personally too nervous to take my own shirt off, it was incredibly nice to know that I could and nobody would say anything. I’d love to see FKK catch on in the U.S. in places other than the OCF or in the sporadic nudist colonies around the nation.

I’d love to see the characteristic American prudishness break down somewhat and to see people more comfortable in their own skin. It would make the world a better place, I think.

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The new governing body of Portland State, the Board of Trustees, will vote on the addition of a sworn campus police force on Dec. 11.

In preparation of the vote to arm PSU's Campus Public Safety officers, a special committee composed of board members is moving forward with research and discussion to address recommendations given by the President’s Task Force on Campus Safety, which recognized several necessary im-

provements to the structure of campus policing.

“This is a conversation that has been happening at PSU for at least four or five years,” said Associated Students of PSU President Eric Noll. “Our transition to a new student body government just took place on June 1, but during the election this was a very important topic because it’s a major unknown. It’s going to have a major impact in many areas, but what exactly that will look like, we don’t know.”

Recommendations for campus safety The Task Force report, published in November of last year, recommended that “PSU should explore ways to ensure access to sworn officers who are appropriately trained in campus policing and available on-site to the PSU campus community.”

The report also outlined four possible routes to implementing this recom-

mendation, which include the options of transitioning CPSO to a department that has both fully sworn and non-sworn officers, contracting with an outside agency like the Portland Police Bureau, or a collaboration with nearby Oregon Health and Sciences University.

The Task Force stated that training specific to the university setting and culture is crucial, and that further exploration by another committee should be required be-

fore implementation.

Other recommendations presented in the report have been instituted, such as presentations and other outreach by Campus Public Safety leadership, and improved access control of buildings. Recent changes include the implementation of formal hours of operation and restricted keycard entry with the use of university IDs. An earlier committee focused on campus safety, formed in 2008 by PSU’s

former vice president for Finance and Administration Monica Rimai, also recommended making changes to Campus Public Safety to address the limitations of its authority by finding ways to upgrade campus security.

Responses made to the 2008 committee’s recommendations included the creation of new campus agencies See deputization on page 14

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dEpuTizATiOn Continued from page 13 Suggestions by that committee also recognized a possible solution in alterations to the status of campus law enforcement to “peace officers” or by upgrading to an official police force.

PSU is the only major university in Oregon without its own sworn officers on campus, and its closest neighbor, OHSU, announced in June that their sworn police force has been approved to carry firearms.

OHSU’s campus safety transitioned to a force that included sworn officers before making the separate decision that those officers carry firearms. While fully sworn officers have the authority to be armed, it is not a requirement, as demonstrated by the gradual development of OHSU’s law enforcement and

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safety professionals.

Considerations by the 2013 Task Force include the capabilities of campus safety to respond to and disrupt an active shooter. Within the current structure of campus safety, PSU would have to rely on the Portland Police Bureau in such a situation. Arguments in favor of sworn officers note what could be a crucial difference in response time if officers were already on campus.

"One obvious concern that’s certainly been in the news over the last 10 years or more is active shooter events," said Scott Gallagher, director of communications at PSU. "Last academic year there was an active shooter at Seattle University, one in California, and one at the local Troutdale-Reynolds High School that happened

in May. How do you regard something that happens? You have to plan for those sorts of things. What are the best practices regarding how to deal with that?

"Active shooters—you hope it never happens—but especially in this day and age you have to think about that," Gallagher said.

Armed officers would also aid in the response to sexual assaults, Gallagher said. Currently, PSU is reliant on the PPB to do in-depth investigations, to take reports and to work with the District Attorney’s office.

“Having a police force would provide us an opportunity to do a lot of that ourselves. To respond more quickly, more thoroughly, and be more connected with the other campus resources that would come into play in such a situation, like the Women’s Resource Center, academics, student health, the dean of students, that sort of thing," Gallagher added.

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Chief Phillip Zerzan said that if CPSO were to undergo the transition to fully sworn officers, they would pursue International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators accreditation.

Additionally, sworn officers would go through a hiring process specific to the university.

“The current recruitment and selection process includes testing, psychological evaluation and an extensive background [check].

A final selection interview is conducted with representatives from student life, the Women’s Resource Center and other members of the PSU community,” Zerzan said. “The selection for police [officers] will be similar, but will include additional testing required by statute.

We actively recruit from the PSU community, and in particular the PSU criminal justice program.”

accounting for costs An upgrade to campus safety also requires an addition of an estimated $1.5 million to the annual budget, an increase that could be reflected for students in the cost of attendance.

Noll said that students’ costs could rise if reductions aren’t made elsewhere.

The cost represents an increase in the number of safety services available, as well as the number of officers retained by the department.

“This would take us from 0.6 officers per 1,000 students up to 1.8 officers per 1,000 students,” Noll said.

The 2013 Task Force on Campus Safety expressed that understaffing is an issue in PSU’s campus safety. In addition to limitations on the authority and jurisdiction of non-sworn officers, it was highlighted as a need the campus must address.

Still, an increase in the number of staff would not

be a solution in itself, Zerzan said. “[While] both are important issues, an increase in staffing will not remedy significant limitations on our ability to provide comprehensive services to the campus,” Zerzan said.

Zerzan cited a report by consulting firm Sigma Threat Associates that was elicited by the C.A.R.E. Team earlier in the summer. That report found that relying on the Portland Police Bureau creates a “high potential for a delayed response, miscommunication or unilateral decision-making.”

Having direct and more immediate access to sworn officers would allow CPSO to take measures currently closed to them, such as conducting off-campus welfare checks on students in crisis and follow-up investigations, Zerzan said.

Officers would also have expanded jurisdiction to

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The Task Force report included a recommendation that CPSO maintain a number of non-sworn officers to provide some services at a lower cost.

The ASPSU position “ASPSU does not have formal or legal decisionmaking power on this issue; that belongs to the Board of Trustees,” Noll said. “What we have is a structural and relationship-based say in how this develops. The board, Chief Zerzan of CPSO and others working on this have worked to engage us with intentional outreach.”

That outreach to ASPSU, other stakeholders and the wider campus community have taken the form of email communications, open forums, presentations and surveys. Communications from the office of President Wim Wiewel notes both one-time events and others that are ongoing, including Coffee with the Chief, scheduled every other Thursday in Parkway North on the first floor of the Smith Memorial Student Union. The first of the term is on Thursday.

ASPSU is planning to conduct more outreach to the student body as well.

The student government holds its first executive meeting of the term on Wednesday and its first senate meeting on Oct. 6. In these meetings, student representatives will discuss what forms that outreach should take and how to go about it.

Noll has some ideas of what that could look like.

“It’s ASPSU’s intention to create very specific smaller forums. It’s part of our plan to have two sets of forums: one set of forums that focuses on the specific issues related to this topic—guns, sexual assault prevention, money, the disproportionate effects law enforcement has had on communities of color and low income communities in Portland, on campus, and in the United States,” Noll said. “The other set of forums will be almost focus group-like and inclusive of specific identities—students of color, LGBTQ students, student parents, parents of students, students with disabilities and student veterans, for instance.”

The purpose of such efforts is to help ASPSU in the task of information gathering.

“We want to get a real understanding of the impact this decision could have on our campus community before we make a recommendation,” Noll expressed.

At this point, the official position of ASPSU is neutral on the topic of transitioning to a sworn police force, but Noll wants students to know that this stance is not demonstrative of a lack of engagement.

“ASPSU is a very intentional process, and we don’t want our neutrality to be mistaken for apathy on the issue—or support, either,” he said.

After a stage of information gathering, ASPSU plans to make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees using the proper avenues that they hope will help ensure the inclusion of the student needs they have assessed through their research.

“We want to recognize the potential that the board might very well move forward with this in December, and consider how we adapt ourselves to being able to respond to that, and how we also avoid a worst-case scenario of the board implementing changes without us being involved,” Noll said.

Noll said ASPSU wants to keep students involved in the conversation and make sure that conversation remains ongoing. He suggested that ASPSU could advocate for an advisory board that contains a strong student composition and ask decision-makers to consider measures like body cameras.

“We’re basically looking for tools that can make this change less abrasive to the student body,” Noll said.

Dissenting student voices Some students have expressed concern since the Board of Trustee’s announcement. The PSU Student Union is currently collecting signatures to oppose the hiring of sworn officers on campus.

“The petition is opposing the deputization because we feel that [a] police force and policemen who are armed pose a threat to students,” said Sonya Friedman, a member of PSUSU. “We’ve seen campuses that are already deputized, and incidences happen where police shoot

students dead with little to no repercussions.

“It’s a scary situation, especially on [the] PSU campus, which is an urban campus.

There’s a lot of international students and students of color, this is an inherently unsafe situation that administration is trying to make happen.”

The petition, which is collecting signatures physically and online, currently has 136 signatures.

“Since we’ve been tabling most of last week, most people are very shocked when we talk about the reasoning behind this being to prevent sexual assault.

Even the sentence itself is curious because you’re talking about using force to prevent something that happens in a very short amount of time,” Friedman said. “That’s not how sexual assault happens most of the time. It’s between people who know each other, probably intimately.

“Most people we’ve talked to realize right away this is a very strange reason to create a police force.”

In addition to petitioning, PSUSU will be creating a zine where people can share stories about their encounters with the Portland Police and Campus Public Safety officers.

Friedman stressed the importance of students attending the Oct. 7 safety forum and voicing their opinions.

“We want to get as many people involved in this process as possible. People should have [a] say in where their tuition dollars are going and the environment they’re living in. If we have a sworn police force and weapons on campus, I think that’s going to severely impact the environment we’re living in.”

At a senate meeting on Oct. 6, the ASPSU executive committee will be presenting their plan for the upcoming year, including plans related to campus safety. Students can also attend an ASPSU Senate meeting on Oct. 20, which will feature further discussion more specific to campus safety. Other events are in the works and will be announced as details become available.

Noll issued a call to students to be proactive about the issues important to them.

“We need students to engage. We can’t afford to be left behind in this process.”

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October 23, 2012

President Wiewel outlines visions for a Task Force on Campus Public Safety, led by Vice President Jackie Balzer.

CPSO Chief Zerzan discusses the deputization of CPS officers to the ASPSU Senate.

“An issue has developed concerning whether or not PSU’s Campus Public Safety Office should become a fully sworn police department, to better deter and respond to campus crime,” Wiewel said.

May 28, 2013

PSU’s Task Force begins its work by leading two open forums for public comment on May 28 and June 5.

The task force includes two student members.

June 21, 2013

“I favor a police department. Police officers in Oregon are armed,”Zerzan said.

May 8, 2013

ASPSU conducts a student survey on campus safety. The results showed: “As one of the main points of the survey, students responded to the following prompt: ‘I think PSU should have its own sworn police force.’

Overall, 34% of respondents replied with ‘strongly disagree’ or ‘disagree,’ while 29% responded ‘neutral’ and 36% replied ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree.’ The data shows that students are still divided on this issue.”

The State Board of Higher Education elects to arm University of Oregon Police Department.

October 2013

November 1, 2013

Portland State’s Task Force on Campus Safety completes their final report.

The report includes the recommendations: “PSU should explore ways to ensure access to sworn officers who are appropriately trained in campus policing and available on-site to the PSU campus community.

In addition to arranging for on-site access to fully sworn officers, PSU should maintain access to non-sworn Campus Public Safety officers to continue providing duties that do not require sworn officer status. These functions include assisting in safety escorts, access control and other such services. Non-sworn officers can provide these services at a lower cost, thus stretching the reach of available services."

The Task Force report included support letters from Portland Police Commander Robert H. Day and PSU’s Women's Resource Center.

PSUSU submits its Campus Safety & Fairness Petition, which includes eight demands of President Wiewel, including, "8. Sign a public oath stating that the Office of the President will not deputize the Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO) without a student majority vote. A. In the event of such a vote, ASPSU would be equipped with the proper funding and the appropriate response (to the satisfaction of ASPSU) to carry out such a vote.”

A response from President Wiewel was sent on November 7.

April 21, 2014

President Wim Wiewel attends an ASPSU student senate meeting where he is quoted by the senate minutes as stating that he strongly disliked the idea of arming officers, and that the issue was still under consideration and examination.

June 2014

The OHSU board approves recommendation to arm campus police.

September 11, 2014­

The Board of Trustees announces plans to investigate the hiring of sworn officers at PSU. September 15, 2014

OHSU officers begin to carry guns.

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sukkAHpdX OFFERs COmmuniTy, HOspiTALiTy And susTAinAbLE TwisTs On JEwisH TRAdiTiOns attendeeS Can enJoy meal InSIde pomegranate-lIke StruCture ruby KinG

Sukkot, one of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish calendar, will take shape as SukkahPDX, an architectural design event hosted by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.

SukkahPDX will run from Oct. 8—Oct. 17 and will be held in the museum’s parking lot. The

festival will be hosted in partnership with the Mittleman Jewish Community Center.

SukkahPDX tasks both individual artists and teams with submitting proposals for temporary outdoor dwelling places, called sukkahs, in honor of Sukkot.

Sukkot is an agricultural holiday that pre-dates Judaism and celebrates the ancient

tradition of simultaneously living in the field while harvesting the autumn crop.

The building of the sukkah also honors the nomadic tradition of wandering through the desert for 40 years.

Artists participating in this year’s SukkahPDX come from as close as Eugene to as far as Parma, Italy. Artsits will be given an intentionally mod-

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est $400 budget to make their designs come to life.

The completed structures will be available to view free of charge from dusk until dawn throughout the festival.

Along with the design event, OJMCHE will be holding other festivities during the week, including a multicultural vegetarian dinner within the sukkahs on Oct. 12, and a concert held by singer Alika Hope on Oct. 14, where students will be educated about the American abolitionist movement.

Co-curator of the event, Sandra Oberdorfer, in partnership with Coren Rau, said that this year SukkahPDX will be focusing highly on hospitality and conversation in their slated designs.

Oberdorfer said that all of the artists come from very different backgrounds and that those who aren’t Jewish are especially thoughtful about the rules and symbol-

ism that come along with building the structure.

There are strict regulations that go into building a sukkah. For example, the roof must be constructed from something of the earth or tied closely to nature. Oberdorfer said she isn’t surprised that SukkahPDX appeals to so many individuals who don’t practice Judaism, because with its playful nature it brings out the inner child in everyone who built forts when they were young.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch to eat within a sukkah, because hospitality is such a major theme of Sukkot. Oberdorfer said that while some are initially hesitant to participate in a religious holiday they don’t celebrate, Sukkot is about unity and conversation rather than exclusion.

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ARTIST ASHERAH CINNAMON works on her nearly-complete Sukkahpdx art installation.

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Eddy Shuldman, a juror and chair of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists and a local glass artist, said she believes it to be a fun event for all.

“In Judaism we have a tradition of enhancing the beauty of ceremonial and ritual objects called hiddur mitzvah,” she said. “When we take a ritual object and beautify it we are more likely to display it, use it, enjoy it. A beautiful object is more likely to attract interest and attention. A sukkah can be utilitarian in nature and that is sufficient, but it is a mitzvah to enhance it, decorate it, beautify it and fill it with guests.”

Such designs featured this year will include materials like live wheat or canvas to bring up sensory images of traditional harvest and dislocation.

One local team plans to construct a sukkah in the shape of a pomegranate, one of the seven species representing the bounty of the land of Israel.

Portland is not the first city to host such an event. Sukkah City was put on in New York City in 2010, but lasted for only one season. Oberdorfer believes that unlike Sukkah City, SukkahPDX has been able to thrive because of their aspiration to keep things sustainable and centered on the themes of Sukkot.

“Historically, this event has always had something for everyone…Jewish or not,” Shuldman said. “These selected sukkahs are exciting, innovative and certainly push some of the ritual boundaries.”

Additional information and details regarding sukkahs, the vegetarian dinner and Alika Hope’s concert can be found on the museum’s website at www.ojm.org.

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ANITA MWIRUKI modeling wedding fashion for kimmi designs at the post-preview party located at the aloft hotel.

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Portland gets a bad rap for rainy weather and socks with sandals. But Portland Fashion Week, a week long celebration of local fashion, showcases everything exquisite, sustainable and not always so practical that the city has to offer.

Portland Fashion Week will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, with tent shows in Pioneer Courthouse Square featuring shows like Ready to Wear and Couture/Bridal, as well as a showcase featuring the work of Art Institute of Portland

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students. Tickets to the runway shows on the Tents stage are $55 and include entrance to after parties, free refreshments and more.

Since its founding in 2002, Portland Fashion Week has become a landmark for independent fashion, and a staple of the community. The event is the third longest running fashion week festival in the country, beat by only New York and Los Angeles.

A core focus of the event is sustainability. Many designers shared the same senti-

ment of recycle, reduce and reuse. Garments and fabrics have been repurposed so as not to go to waste. Old pair of jeans? Turn them into a wedding dress (no, really).

Sue Bonde, an instructor of fashion design at the Art Institute of Portland said she asked her students to not only focus on the creative aspects of fashion design, but to also consider the question: Fashion at what cost?

Bonde taught many of the students who will be featured in the Oct. 2 showcase. She

said she highlighted the importance of reusing resources and repurposing fabrics, from old clothing to curtains.

Portland Fashion Week is a production of the Portland Fashion Council.

Joanna Powiertowska, Portland Fashion Week’s marketing manager, said the Portland Fashion Council was created in 2012 to represent designers and create opportunities. She said the Portland Fashion Council will be putting on additional style-based events through-

out the month from local designers, as well as showcasing local boutiques and celebrating fashion.

The Portland Fashion Council’s events kicked off with Fashion on the Square at the beginning of September, which featured a local designer pop-up shop and live music. This was followed by a fashion mixer at Sweet Jaynes on Sept. 12, which featured a local DJ and contests for stylists.

Portland Fashion Week is an opportunity for students

to find internships and make connections in the industry.

Powiertowska said the event has actively been seeking interns in the areas of marketing, model and designer coordination, and general help backstage during the show.

For more information on the designers, events, ticket purchasing and internship opportunities go to www.portlandfashionweek.net.

While the ticket prices may seem steep, the lessons, networking and inspiration can be invaluable.

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inTERViEw wiTH A THRiFT sTORE buyER: FALL FAsHiOn

AMELIA KENT prescribes thrift stores as a great resource for simple, vintage solutions.

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It hardly feels like it at the moment, but fall is quickly approaching and that means editing your wardrobe. Start preparing now and you won’t be scrambling for the perfect outfit the day the weather flips. A buyer at a local consignment store gave us the low-down on the trends they are excited for, must-haves for every closet and how to make it all work for you.

The name of the game this season is back-to-basics, with a smattering of club-kid style.

Colored denim in dark shades of green, purple and red is also making a real comeback as an alternative to the standard jean or khaki.

“What’s selling a lot right now, at least for men, is colored denim,” said Amelia Kent, a buyer for a local thrift store. “I never would have guessed, but I notice a lot of guys reaching for them and buying them in these crazy droves. Maybe for the guy that wants something a little more fun than a chino.”

Buyers are also seeing an increased interest in bold micro-prints for men and women, with cheeky accents like pineapples and squirrels. Mockneck and turtleneck tops are on the rise and can easily be accessorized to dress up or down. Do not be afraid to personalize your look: layer and mix patterns.

Style is all about taking the trends you are interested in and making them your own.

Kent said investing in a few key wardrobe pieces should be enough to fashionably carry you through fall and winter. Low-heeled ankle

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boots, premium denim and a minimalist wool coat are must-haves.

Kent said Herbivore is a great option for high-quality vegan leather pieces and emphasized checking Buffalo Exchange for leather boots.

She said bargain hunters will likely find them in gently used condition at a fraction of the cost of a new pair. Any style of low ankle boot will prove a versatile staple, wearable for everything from walking to class to a night on the town.

While finding fashionable bargains is key, keeping your purchases looking great over time is also important. Kent said to never dry denim, as doing so will quickly break the elastic in the fabric and cause bunching around the thighs. Instead, wash in cold water, towel dry to remove excess moisture, reshape and lie flat to dry. A great-fitting pair of jeans never goes out of style, and if properly cared for, they can easily last you 10 years.

Accessories can really take an outfit up a notch. Simple bracelets look fantastic stacked and are a great opportunity for your outfit to tell a story. They don’t need to match, so stack away.

Leather accents are everywhere from backpacks to hats. A thin leather cuff can be rocked with any outfit.

Beanies adorned with words are still seeing the light of day, but this year they are frequently seen stitched in the same color as the hat, making them a little more discreet and tongue-in-cheek.

Ladies can bring those cropped and distressed jeans

into the chillier weather by layering with colorful tights, or pairing with a sheer, patterned sock. Try coordinating with a ballet flat or smoking slipper for a comfy, polished look.

If you need to make some space in your closet and want to sell for cash or store credit, Buffalo Exchange, Red Light and Crossroads Trading Co. are awesome options that are always looking for new inventory. Buffalo Exchange is an excellent go-to for selling or buying everyday wear and good condition vintage.

“We buy the best of every season, but we are always looking for larger sizes and men’s shoes. Sneakers and loafers go quickly,” Kent said. They also offer a wish book service, where you can leave your contact information and something specific you are looking for and they will get in touch if it comes into stock.

Crossroads Trading Co. generally does not buy vintage, but they have a great denim section and an array of career-wear. Red Light carries a zanier selection, with soft, vintage graphic tees and costumes being top sellers.

This year, quality, simplicity and comfort are all the rage. Basics with pops of fun color or print will take you far, and so will putting your own spin on what you are seeing in the streets. Invest in quality this time around and you won’t have to next year. Most importantly, if you feel confident and comfortable in your clothes then any outfit is complete.

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The beautiful island of Kefalonia lies off the Greek mainland, a green and white jewel set in the waters of the Ionian Sea, which itself is nestled between the instep of the Italian boot and the west coast of Greece. It is also the place from which Ellie Bass’ family originates.

Now, inspired by that heritage, she works behind the scenes between Friday morning and Sunday night to help bring to life the Portland Greek Festival. The festival has been taking place annually for over 60 years.

This year it will be held Oct. 3–5, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will feature full days of music, food and dance.

“Wow, I love the dance.

There is always a dance where the boys and girls are split up and they dance separately,” said Maria Corvallis of Corvallis Productions, manager of public relations for the festival. “It reminds us

of a time when Greece was occupied by the Turks. The men went off to war and the women had to stay behind.

The men dance with the men.

The women dance with the women and then, at the very end, they all dance together in celebration.”

One of the many highlights of the Portland Greek Festival is this performance. Considering the fact that Corvallis has two daughters who will be giving other performances at the festival, the fact that she sees this dance as her favorite speaks to its gravity and cultural significance within the Greek community.

Fare will include authentic Greek food such as traditional drinks, main dishes and desserts. A favorite dessert of Gail Morris, who has been savoring the food and the festival for over 18 years, is bougatsa. Her face lit up as she described it as custard in filo dough, dusted with cinnamon.

Bougatsa is only one of the many desserts that will be

served. Others include baklava, diples, karithopit and spiced orange koulourakia, pastry twists with a unique orange flavor. All the food will be made from scratch by the parishioners and their families at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

“You don’t have to be Greek to join in on the fun,” Morris said. The festival is free and open to anyone and everyone. The food, on the other hand, is not free. However, once one tastes the bountiful flavors and dishes available, they will see why. There will also be cooking demonstrations throughout.

“I love sitting in the dining room,” Morris said. “There is a combination dinner on Friday and Saturday and one of the tastiest dishes in this meal is the pastitsio, a layered casserole.” Incidentally, pastitsio is a favorite of both Corvallis and Bass.

Then there are the tavernas, tents where guests can go and watch as the men cook the pork until it

is just right and then, hot off the flames, it is skewered and served.

“They have so much fun in the tavernas,” Corvallis said. Slouvaki is the name of this traditional fare and, like pastitsio, it is also at the top of the list when it comes to favorites.

Beyond the hustle of food and festivities, there will also be other cultural opportunities. Throughout the festival, the church and the HellenicAmerican Cultural Center and Museum (located on the second floor) will be open to visitors. There will be guided tours, videos and presenta-

tions with topics such as “Byzantium” and “A Hidden Treasure,” where attendees can learn more about the Greek cultural heritage. The Ethos bookstore will be open for those who are passionate about literature.

Not only will fare be in abundance, but wares as well.

An array of Greek imports from T-shirts and handmade sweaters to fine jewelry in both traditional Byzantine and modern styles will be on hand for purchase in the Agora. There will also be a children’s corner with face painting, games and other lively activities.

“This is a great event where we reach out to the rest of the community in Portland.

Everyone looks forward to this event because so many people love Greece and everything it represents, including the love of language, the food and the rest of Greek culture,” Corvallis said.

Following on the heels of Festa Italiana and Oktoberfest, “The Portland Greek Festival is a good way to wrap up the festival season,” Corvallis said. When asked if she thought it was kind of like saving the best for last, she said with a chuckle, “Exactly!”

BOUGATSA is a custard-based greek pastry, and one of the many treats prepared for visitors during the portland greek festival.

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Theaters, pop-up art galleries and public spaces suddenly became the staging grounds for the Portland Institute for Contemporey Art's Time-Based Art Festival from Sept. 11—Sept. 21. The festival was an opportunity for artists to showcase their artwork and performances, with the aim of energizing the city through artistic expression Every year, TBA attracts thousands from around the world. In 2007, the festival drew more than 21,000 participants.

“What draws me to contribute work and energy to TBA is the healthy exchange between the energy I have

given to TBA and what it has given to me in the form of allowing me to see work I would not otherwise be able to see, inviting me to learn about the work through its programming, inviting me to consider the work and, this year, to make work for exhibition,” said Lisa Radon, a Portland-based artist exhibiting a piece at this year’s TBA titled “Infinity Increaser.”

The Works, which was hosted in the institute’s Fashion Tech building, was a social space where TBA’s attendees went to wind down, watch drag balls and take part in community-building experiments. While the community

that attended The Works was largely artists, it was also populated by doctors, lawyers, business-people, service workers, critics, drag queens and government employees.

“The Works is just a fun place where people can shed their personas and have a drink, chat and build connections, [and] get feedback on their work if they’re artists.

It’s got something for everyone,” said Cassie Skauge, coordinator of The Works.

Much of the setup for the festival was done by volunteers. Volunteering is one of many ways people outside of the arts community become involved in TBA.

“Volunteering brings in people from a wide variation of backgrounds. You don’t need to be an artist to lend a hand, or have any specific or advanced skill set. Any set of hands helps,” Skauge said.

Another TBA participant, Ernest Hayes, talked about how he was introduced to the festival.

“A friend of mine convinced me to attend a dance performance, which is something I wouldn’t usually get to do,” Hayes said.

“It really kindled an interest in the community and the festival.”

Hayes said he works for Clackamas County’s Board of Commissioners, but that this is his second year participating in TBA. He said he has no plans to quit.

“The whole thing is really neat. And it opens a lot of lines of communication for everyone on topics we should be talking about, topics that really matter for our world, in our society,” Hayes said.

Part of what made TBA’s brand of contemporary art so meaningful, unique and beautiful is how many avenues it opened for intercommunication. One needs not be an artist in order to enjoy or wonder about it.

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about TBA can be found at the institute’s website, pica.org, or the PICA offices, located at 415 SW 10th Ave. across from the streetcar stop. The volunteer list is often distributed two months before the festival begins.

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EVENT CALENDAR Tuesday, Sept. 30

Rock Climbing Belay Classes Various times Academic & Student Rec Center Want to learn how to belay and start on your way to becoming an expert climber?

Starting on Monday, Sept.

29 and going throughout the term, the Rec Center offers classes that teach students how to belay other climbers.

Classes are offered Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays all at various times (usually around 12–2 p.m.). This class will teach any level climber the basic knots involved in rope climbing, the process of belaying a climber and how to perform a safety check. Classes cost $5. Registration takes place at Member Services. Check with the center for exact times and dates.

I Have An Idea! Now what?

4–6 p.m.

Tonkon Torp, LLP 888 S.W. Fifth Ave., Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97204 Come check out an awesome event that features entrepreneurs who have successfully made the transition from

great idea to actual company. Guest speakers include CEOs and founders of such companies like SummerSkin, Pixelworks and CrowdCompass. These speakers will talk about their process of coming up with an idea and then finding out what steps they needed to take to turn that idea into a reality.

This is a free event and open to the public, however you do need to register online at http://www.tonkon.com/ events/i-have-an-idea-nowFREE what.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Fall Craft Fair & Potluck 12–6 p.m.

Native American Student & Community Center 710 S.W. Jackson St. Portland, OR 97204 Come and join the Portland State Native American Student and Community Center for their Fall Native Craft Fair & Potluck. The Native Craft Fair runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and features locally made Native American beadwork, jewelry, silver and art.

The potluck is closer to dinner time beginning at 4 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m. They

encourage you to come share your favorite dish and meet with other staff, students and community members!

This is a free event and is open to the public.

Thursday, Oct. 2 Party in the Park!

11 a.m.–3 p.m.

PSU Park Blocks Portland, or 97204 Come and enjoy free food, music and much more at Student Activities and Leadership Program’s Party in the Park! Students can find out about all of the various student organizations and ways to get involved at PSU. This is a great time to find out more about the different clubs and student-lead organizations that exist on campus (including student media!).

This event is free for all students. No RSVP is required.

Just show up and have a great time!

Free Admission to Portland Children’s Museum

Aladdin Theater Presents: Zoë Keating

4–8 p.m.

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Thanks to their cooperate sponsors, the Children’s Museum can offer free admission to their building the first Friday of each month. Founded in 1946, the museum is the sixth oldest children’s museum in the country, and sees over 316,000 children a year.

Friday, Oct. 3 Portland Fresh Hop Beer Fest 5:30–9 p.m.

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way Portland, Or 97202 Take a sip of fall at this year’s Fresh Hops Fest at Oaks Park! There will be lots of local and big-name brands for the Portland beer lover to drown in. Admission is free for the event, and a glass and drink tickets can be purchased at various prices.

This is a cash only event and (of course) only open to those 21+. FREE 21+

The Aladdin Theater is incredibly excited to host the amazing avant-garde cellist Zoë Keating. She is a one-woman-show, demonstrating her intricately layered compositions. Using a computer, a cello and her imagination, the classically trained musician shapes her music into something wonderful. As a cellist, Keating has played with a wide range of artists including Imogen Heap, Amanda Palmer, Tears for Fears, DJ Shadow, Dan Hicks, Thomas Dolby, John Vanderslice, Rasputina, Pomplamoose and Paolo Nutini. She has collaborated with WNYC's Radiolab and lends her music regularly to film, TV, dance productions and commercials. Tickets are $18 at the door, and all ages are welcome (under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).

Sunday, Oct. 4

“Thriller” Dance Workshops 1–2:30 p.m.

Voodoo Doughnut 22 S.W. Third Ave. Portland, OR 97204 When the midnight hour is close at hand, will you know the moves to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”? TriptheDark Dance Company hosts weekly workshops through October breaking down the classic moves choreographed by Michael Peters and the King of Pop himself. Company member Diana Schultz teaches the dance in its entirety, and even if dressing like a creepy zombie isn’t your thing, chances are good the moves will come up during at least one Halloween party this year—so make sure you're ready! FREE

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Crystal Ballroom Presents: The FreakNight Traveling Circus Thursday, Oct. 2 Show Begins 7 p.m.

Crystal Ballroom 1332 W. Burnside St. Portland, OR 97209 Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and behold the wonders of The FreakNight Traveling Circus! Seattle's sinister circus is taking its show on the road and coming to a city near you, including a stop at the magnificent Crystal Ballroom! Prepare to be amazed by carnival performers, FreakNight acts old and new, and festival-sized production. Run away with the circus at one of these ultimate FreakNight Festival pre-parties and get hyped for our main event under the Big Top in Seattle on Halloween weekend. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door.

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Libra Sept. 23–Oct. 22

The winds of change, they are a blowin’.

Time to let go of your old ways of doing, dear Libra. You’re maturing in important ways, and this week kicks off new energy for making necessary improvements to your life. Embrace it!

Scorpio Oct. 23–Nov. 21

Feeling a little down and out? Don’t overthink it; what seems like the blues is actually just a much-needed period of rest. Relax your body and mind this week, Scorpio. Your energy boost will be on its way soon enough.

Sagittarius Nov. 22–Dec. 21

Aquarius Jan. 20–Feb. 18

Aries Mar. 21–Apr. 19

Gemini May 21–Jun. 20

Capricorn Dec. 22–Jan. 19

Pisces Feb. 19–Mar. 20

Taurus Apr. 20–May 20

Cancer Jun. 21–Jul. 22

Are you having a difficult time aligning with someone special in your life?

Don’t interpret it as a sign of incompatibility. Rather, think of it as a sign that something needs to change.

Don’t be afraid to look within for the answer.

The next chapter of your life began so quickly that you’ve hardly had time to stop and consider what it all means. Small details, dear Aquarius; right now, the only thing you need to do is live the experiences right in front of your face.

Take a minute to stop and think about what you were doing a year ago. You were less strong, less wise, and less accomplished than you are now. Keep your growth in mind as you face a new set of seemingly insurmountable challenges.

A spinning top will use its own momentum to go round and round before toppling over, which is exactly what you’re going to do if you don’t give yourself a little break from the merry-go-round that is your life. Chill out, Pisces; you need it.

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The light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter every day, but don’t let your fixation on the future detract from the present. Remind yourself to be here until it becomes habit, dear Gemini.

You’ll get where you’re going soon enough.

You’re a wearer of many hats, dear Cancer; which means you’ll have to stay sharp in order to keep your commitments straight.

Don’t let that fool you into thinking there’s never time for any fun, though. This week, have a little extra.

Leo Jul. 23–Aug. 22

If a cry for help is made and no one is around to hear it, will it make a sound? You’re looking for support right now, dear Leo, and the best way to get it is to be as up front about it as possible. People might not get the message otherwise.

Virgo Aug. 23–Sept. 22

Another day, another dollar—am I right, Virgo? Try not to let the pursuit of material happiness detract from your true happiness.

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SPORTS

Football stumbles in early games PAC-12 opponents too much for the Vikings Jay Pengelly

The out-of-conference games have been played, and it wasn’t a pretty sight.

The Portland State football team lost three of their first four games by a combined 81 points. The single win came in the home opener against Western Oregon, 45–38.

Two of the losses came against high profile matchups with Pac-12 teams. Eight games remain to salvage the season, all against Big Sky opponents.

The first game of the season was in Corvallis against a school PSU wishes were their rival: Oregon State University.

The Beavers, who are currently off to a hot start to their season, kept the door open for PSU’s first win against a Pac-12 team in school history through the first half.

The Vikings had a 14–13 lead going into halftime, but five second-half turnovers were converted into 13 points. These scoring opportunities were crucial in OSU’s win over PSU. Also disheartening was PSU’s inability to move the chains on offense; they were scoreless in the second half and OSU pulled off 31 more offensive plays than the Vikings managed.

In their win over Western Oregon, the Vikings played their only game of the season at Hillsboro Stadium. All remaining home games will take place at a more familiar venue with an unfamiliar name, Providence Park.

The Wolves play in Division II and most thought this game was the easy win on the schedule. Western Oregon

quarterback Ryan Bergman was determined to change that narrative. He put his team on his shoulders and kept them close in the gridiron battle.

Bergman threw for 413 yards and twice led his team back from 17-point deficits.

PSU, who has been using a two-quarterback system, got productivity from both starter Kieran McDonagh and sophomore Paris Penn. The pair combined for 222 yards in the air and 99 on the ground with two touchdowns.

Shaq Richard had a career game, rushing for 151 yards on 14 carries, including a 70-yard run immediately followed by a 10-yard touchdown in the opening minutes of the third quarter.

The referees took special notice of PSU’s play that eve-

ning, calling 18 penalties for 146 yards on the Vikings.

PSU traveled to Pullman, Washington, for their second bite at the Pac-12 apple, and at times looked like they belonged on the same field as the Cougars. But Washington State quarterback Conner Halliday had a monster of a game, often looking like he could not be stopped.

The Cougar QB had impressive stats, with 544 yards for six touchdowns in the air. His contributions were essential in the 21–59 win over PSU. A second-quarter fumble by Richard led to a momentum shift the Vikings could not overcome. PSU was now 0–14 all-time against Pac-12 teams.

In an interesting set of circumstances, PSU played their final nonconference game

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against fellow Big Sky team Cal Poly. The Mustangs are newcomers to the conference and this game was fulfilling a previous contractual obligation.

These teams have met in the last two seasons with Cal Poly coming out on top both times. The same story unfolded this year with PSU losing 14–42. Their only scoring came late in the fourth, essentially garbage time. Both teams struggled offensively early on, but Mustang QB Chris Brown made things happen with his feet, rushing for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Sitting at 1–3, PSU thankfully has a bye week to refocus and prepare for Big Sky play.

Opposing quarterbacks have torched the Vikings in all their losses, so containment will be a key focus looking forward.

Starting tailback Richard currently leads the team in rushing averaging 68.8 yards per game. McDonagh has filled the stat sheets averaging 144 yards passing. Penn gets it done in the air and on the turf.

He is the team’s second-leading rusher, while throwing for 24 yards per game.

The style of play this year differs from past seasons under Nigel Burton. For the first time since 2009, the Vikings are throwing the ball more than running.

Looking ahead, PSU has eight games against conference opponents left. On Oct. 4, UC Davis will be in town. The Aggies have lost two of their first three games this year and the game will be televised on Root Sports.

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It’s not often a college basketball player decides to take up another sport, let alone enter the NFL the following season—and then play in the Super Bowl within their first three seasons.

Julius Thomas came from Stockton, California, where he attended Tokay High School and was known as a basketball player. As he entered the college basketball scene at Portland State, he joked with his coaches and teammates about how

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he was going to walk on to the football team after his eligibility had run out on the hardwood.

To coach Tyler Geving’s surprise, he wasn’t joking.

Thomas had saved one online class to keep his eligibility for football and he met with then football coach Jerry Glanville about coming out the following season, to which he agreed. Glanville soon stepped down and current head coach Nigel Burton took over. Thomas met with Burton after the coaching change and Burton agreed

to have him come out for spring ball.

What many didn’t know about the tight end prospect was that he hadn’t suited up in pads since his freshman year of high school, where he didn’t see much time on the field.

Thomas was a standout on the court. In 2008 and 2009 he lead the Viks to the first two NCAA tournament appearances in school history and managed to finish as the program’s all-time leader in games played with 121, 78 career wins, and a field goal percentage of .663.

The tight end is entering his fourth season with the Broncos and coming off a strong 2013 year. In his career, Thomas has played in 26 games, starting 18.

The former Viking earned his first career Pro Bowl selection after ranking third among tight ends with 12 touchdowns, breaking Hallof-Famer Shannon Sharpe’s franchise record of 10 TD catches by a tight end. During week 17, Thomas also caught Peyton Manning’s record breaking 51st touchdown pass against the Raiders.

As Thomas was preparing for the biggest game of his life, so was his former PSU teammate Deshawn Shead. This time, they were no longer taking the field as teammates, but as rivals. At PSU, Shead was named Most Outstanding Defensive Back three years in a row beginning in 2008. He was also named to the second team All-Big Sky Conference, and the following season named first team All-Big Sky Conference.

After graduating from PSU in 2011, Shead signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent and is now a Super Bowl champion playing as a backup safety and cornerback, as well as on many of Seattle’s special teams.

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Top Performers: Steven Long with 45 yards rushing and 1 touchdown.

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when he was on the Seahawks practice squad and was offered an active roster spot, but ultimately decided to stay with Seattle, and he couldn’t be happier with his decision.

The Seahawks and Broncos met on Sept. 21 for the first time since the Super Bowl massacre. Week 3 didn’t seem like it would have a much different outcome for the Broncos entering the locker room at halftime, but they were able to pull out a 17–3 fourth quarter to force an exciting overtime, yet Seattle once again prevailed.

Prior to the much anticipated rematch, Shead told his girlfriend he had a bunch of extra tickets and she could invite anyone she wanted— trying to discreetly hint that her parents and family would enjoy being present. He also arranged for one of his future fiancée’s sisters to fly in from Washington, D.C. After the game, Shead arranged for his girlfriend and family to come onto the field for a group photo. Little did she know that she was going to get her ring against the Broncos as well. In front of family, friends and teammates, Shead got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. She said yes and gave him a hug as a few teammates captured the moment on their cell phones.

Both PSU alumni have done some big things early on in their NFL careers, and with many predictions leaning toward a Super Bowl rematch, we could see the two former Vikings go at it once again on the sport’s ultimate stage.

Both Seattle and Denver have a bye this week, but Shead and the Seahawks will look to advance to 3–1 against the Washington Redskins as Thomas and the Broncos look to bounce back from their overtime loss and take on the undefeated Arizona Cardinals.

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pSu SoutHern utaH

1 pSu VS. weber State 3 thurs. oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. | Stott Center

Top Performers: Cheyne Corrado with 15 kills, 1 ace, and 2 blocks.

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wSu Cougar Cup 3rd place

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PSU Soccer

mon.–tues. Sept. 29–30 | langdon farms golf Club

Top Performers: A Ram Choi finished second overall with a score of 213 for three rounds.

pSu Southern utah

Top Performers: Keeper Caitlin Plese with 5 saves on 7 shots.

PSU Cross Country Big Sky Cross Country Triangular Meet

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pSu VS. mount Hood College 0–2 CommunIty Sat. oct. 4, 1:00 p.m. | gordon faber 0–3 recreation Complex

Top Performers: T-Roy Brown and Amanda Boman finished sixth in the 5,000 and 8,000 meter races respectively.

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portland toronto

Top Performers: Fanenda Adi with an early goal to put the Timbers up 1-0.

0 pSu VS. eaStern waSHIngton 2 fri. oct. 3, 1:00 p.m. | Hillsboro Stadium

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2 portland @ San JoSe 3 Sat. oct. 4, 8:00 p.m. | root Sports

BIG SKY GOLFER OF THE WEEK AWARDS FOR SENIOR A RAM CHOI, WHO PICKED UP ANOTHER WITH A SECOND PLACE FINISH AT THE WSU COUGAR CUP.

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torre Chisholm leaves psu Influential Athletic Director is longest-tenured AD in school history ClauDe aKins

The Torre Chisholm era of Portland State athletics is quickly drawing to a close. As of this Halloween, Chisholm will be leaving his post as athletic director to pursue other career opportunities.

Chisholm left UC Irvine in May 2007 to begin his work at PSU, which makes his nearly seven and a half years as a Viking the longest and perhaps most impactful tenure of any AD in PSU history. PSU has undergone a revitalization during Chisholm’s reign.

Some accomplishments of PSU athletics over the past seven seasons include firstever invitations to the NCAA March Madness tournament for both women’s and men’s basketball; 21 total conference and conference tournament titles; an academic resuscitation, which has resulted in the propulsion of a men’s basketball program that was once levied with penalties into the top academic decile in the nation; and, of course, and perhaps most central to the continued evolution of PSU athletics, the Viking Pavilion.

“At the end of the day the thing to be most proud of is

actually the progress on the Viking Pavilion,” Chisholm said. “It’s been a project that the university has needed to do for 30-plus years. I’m proud that I was in a position to really champion it and push it forward. Now we’re on the verge—it’s going to happen. Of all the things, that has been the most invigorating.”

Part of what makes the progress on the Viking Pavilion such an important juncture for PSU athletics is not only what it will mean longterm for revenue and recruitment capabilities, but how it’s been a fulcrum for PSU’s burgeoning fundraising stratagem. During his time at PSU, Chisholm was integral to the securing of the four largest donations the program has ever received: donations of $5 million, $4 million, $2.5 million and $2 million. In addition to these large gifts, athletic scholarships have increased by 60 percent—which is also a product of a more successful approach to fundraising.

“I’d say it was two things that really facilitated that.

One: the willingness to think big. To realize that we’re a great institution, that we

have a marquee program, and we’re deserving of people supporting us at the highest possible level, so putting a focus on fundraising was a big part of it…and secondly, a lot of those gifts, although not all, but a lot of those gifts, were related to the Viking Pavilion. So the next piece was to create an exciting, engaging project that people wanted to invest in,” Chisholm said.

However, the continued success of PSU athletics is reliant upon a well-rounded and balanced approach to increasing all areas of athletics—not simply the facilities. One of the major achievements is what PSU has done academically for student-athletes.

This particular turnaround, said Chisholm, has been a real team effort. It’s been a systematic approach by coaches and academic advisers to provide added support for student-athletes.

“For me the focus is to make sure that our personnel who work here understand that that is what we’re here for first and foremost, and we don’t just give lip service to the academic piece, but that is central to what we do

here…Making sure that our student-athletes are successful academically, making sure we fulfill our mission as part of the university’s academic endeavors,” Chisholm said.

The transition to the next AD is an ongoing, fluid process. As of now, it is unknown who will step in for Chisholm.

PSU has posted the position, and hopes to have it filled not too long after Chisholm departs from PSU. Initially, the new AD will evaluate the program for a little while, while also taking instruction from the president, and then he or she will craft a five-year plan for the direction of the program.

Looking back at his own plans when he entered PSU, Chisholm is proud of what has been accomplished. He concedes that he wishes the Pavilion were further along than it is (he estimates the project is roughly a year and a half behind schedule), and that the football program had made more advancements than it has during his time at PSU. “The only other thing that was beyond my initial fiveyear plan that we haven’t accomplished would be a

championship in football. We put a lot into it; there is a lot of moving pieces. Football is one of the most competitive sports in the country and we just haven’t quite reached that pinnacle yet.”

Chisholm plans to spend some downtime in California before returning to work. He

is looking forward to the free time that hasn’t been forthcoming throughout his career, as he typically moves immediately from one position to the next. He will, however, continue to root for the Vikings— and, he assured me, he will not be missing the groundbreaking of the Viking Pavilion.

TORRE CHISOLM is leaving pSu athletics in better shape than when he started.

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Vikings gOLF On pAR FOR sTROng

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With September well underway, Viking golf is already hitting the fairways and letting its presence be known.

Earlier this month, the Vikings opened the season playing in the Oregon State University Invitational at Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis. This invitational featured teams from a variety of schools such as Oregon State,

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Hawaii, Boise State and San Francisco.

Overall, the Vikings golf team finished tied for fourth place with Boise State with a total score of 894. Oregon State took first on their home course with a team score of 879. Even though the Vikings finished tied for fourth in the tournament, they posted the ninth best team score in school history.

Portland State’s star of the weekend was senior Kelly Miller who tied for fifth on the individual leaderboard with a total of 220. In the first and second rounds, Miller shot 76 and 74 respectively, leaving her tied for 21st going into the final round. What followed next was a career-best final round in which Miller shot three birdies, only one bogey and a final score of 70 jumping

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her up to fifth place and earning her the Big Sky Conference Co-Golfer of the Week honors.

The following week, the Vikings headed to Palouse Ridge Golf Club to play in the Washington State University Cougar Cup. Once again, the Vikings showed promise on the links by posting a team score of 894, which was good enough for a third place finish.

Though the team score was the same this week, there was a different star for the Vikings.

Two-time Big Sky Conference Player of the Year A Ram Choi shot a 213 overall, including a five-birdie second-round score of 68 that earned her a second-place finish.

Even though the Vikings golf team has yet to top the leaderboards, having two team members finishing in third

and second place, and the team finishing fourth and third in consecutive weeks shows that there’s a bright future ahead. If the Vikings’ team leaders can get in sync, topping the leaderboardsisnotoutofthequestion.

PSU is currently hosting the Rose City Collegiate at Langdon Farms Golf Club. Final roundteetimesstartedaround the same time as classes—8 a.m. this morning.

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Viking VOLLEybALL sTRuggLEs AwAy FROm HOmE

MIDDLE BLOCKER SARAH LIVA makes a play at the net.

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While playing 13 of their first 14 games away from home, the Portland State volleyball team has struggled to win games.

The early season was filled with tournaments and invitationals where the Lady Vikings managed a pair of wins. In their losses, the team (which features an even mix of established veterans and unproven freshmen) has battled hard but only won four sets. Six times PSU opponents have shutout the Viks.

Preconference play kicked off with the volleyball team traveling to Boise, Idaho, for the Northwest Challenge—an event PSU hosted last year. In roundrobin style, matches were played against No. 4 Washington, Boise State and Gonzaga.

Washington, who has never lost to PSU at this event, won their match in three straight sets. PSU fought more valiantly against the other opponents, winning one set each match, but ultimately lost all three matches at the Northwest

Challenge. Head coach Michael Seeman started three true freshmen in the season opener.

Next on the docket was the Colorado Tournament in Boulder, Colorado. In the first match against University of Colorado, PSU could not get into an offensive rhythm. They recorded their first negative hitting percentage since 2011 (-.055, 21–26–91). The Vikings lost in three sets to both the Buffaloes and Pittsburgh before finally notching their first win of the season in the final match of the tournament against Georgia Southern.

The five game losing streak to open the season was the longest losing streak for PSU volleyball since 2000.

With a win under their belt, the Lady Viks headed to Norman, Oklahoma, for the Nike Invitational. The result would be the same as their previous trip: one win and a pair of losses. The win came in three sets against Lamar University, the losses to Cal State Northridge and Oklahoma University. During

this event the volleyball team seemed to come together, playing on the same page and fighting hard even in defeat.

Hopes were high, especially with a high profile home opener around the corner.

The Peter W. Stott Center was sold out with No. 14 Oregon in town. The nationally ranked Ducks would provide serious competition and one of the more raucous atmospheres of the year.

Going into the match, PSU led the all-time series 27–19, but in recent years Oregon has been dominant, winning 19 of the last 21. Each set was a close fought battle, but the Ducks continued to win key plays. Oregon battled from behind many times and was rewarded with a 1–3 winning effort. PSU had repeated service errors in the match and seemed unable to cope with Oregon’s height.

The one set PSU took over Oregon was the first since the Vikings forced a five-set match in 2010.

The last chance for PSU volleyball to get it together

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before conference play begins was the Washington State Tournament in Pullman, Washington. Unfortunately, the Vikings faced stiff competition against No. 23 Loyola Marymont and Pac-12’s Washington State.

Both matches were ugly 0–3 losses.

Their efforts may not have resulted in as many wins as the team hoped or expected, but several players are performing at a high level.

Freshman outside hitter Roni LaPierre has already racked up a pair of doubledoubles and is second on the team in kills with 112. Senior outside hitter Cheyne

Corrado does a little bit of everything, including leading her team in most offensive categories. Corrado has a mean serve and racked up a career-high seven aces against Oklahoma.

Overall, PSU seems to struggle against tall teams.

The Vikings lost much of their height to graduation, and while they do boast five players above 6 feet, their average height is closer to 5 feet 9 inches.

Volleyball action returns to campus in early October, with conference matches against Weber State, Idaho State, Idaho and Dam Cup rival Eastern Washington.

Defending Big-Sky Libero of the Year Kasimira “Kasi” Clark is getting closer to the all-time PSU record for digs. No one throws their body on the floor to save a play like Clark. She’s not the biggest or fastest player on the court, but is usually the toughest. In 2012 she racked up more digs in a season than any PSU player in history, with 625.

The school’s all-time dig record belongs to Eavi Shovlin with 1,742. Clark began the season seventh all-time and has moved up several positions game by game.

She currently sits in fourth place with 1,533 digs.

psu soccer moves on to conference schedule aleX mOOre

After games against ranked powers in No. 10 Texas Tech and No. 21 California, Portland State’s soccer team’s out-of-conference schedule has come to an end.

The Vikings came out of their preseason schedule with a 3–3–2 record, going into their first conference game against Northern Arizona University. PSU traveled to Flagstaff on Friday to play a game that finished in a 1–1 tie. Northern Arizona took the lead with a goal in the 13th minute from forward Adrian Nixt.

Things did not look good for the Vikings early, who have never won in Flagstaff.

But that all changed 12 minutes later, when PSU forward Tamia Hasan tied up the

game. Hasan had just entered the game right after Northern Arizona took the lead, and it did not take her long to get in the flow of the match. Junior midfielder Emma Cooney assisted Hasan’s goal.

Hasan has now scored two goals this season, putting her in a tie for most goals scored this season with freshman Mackenzie Bean. The game finished tied, but after PSU’s equalizer, the Vikings were on the attack until the final whistle. There were multiple chances for PSU to take the lead in the game, which would have been the first time the Vikings got three points in Flagstaff. The women came up just short however, and settled with a draw in their first conference game.

Even though the Vikings did not capitalize, their late

attacks showed growth this season, as there have been times early in the season where the women gave up late goals. Unfortunately for PSU, those goals have cost them games against some of the top teams in the nation.

“It’s all about consistency,” head coach Laura Schott said.

“We have to stay focused for the entire 90 minutes.”

Schott has seen her Vikings struggle late in games on set pieces during the out-of-conference schedule, which included two losses by one goal.

Playing against No. 10 Texas Tech, PSU saw themselves lose 1–0 in double overtime after giving up a goal on a set piece.

Most recently, PSU’s struggles came against the San Jose State Spartans, who scored in

the 86th minute after sending a free kick into the box.

The ball bounced around before San Jose State’s Lupita Estrada sent it into the back of the net.

For PSU, the loss against the Spartans was their first home loss since last year, a streak that lasted 11 games. Of those 11 games, the Vikings won eight and tied three. PSU’s protection of their home field was a big reason for all their success last season, and the Vikings will look to start a new streak when they play their first home conference game against PSU rival Eastern Washington on Oct. 3.

The team has five home conference games on their schedule. The conference schedule will go by fast, as the Big Sky tournament starts in just over a month.

CAITLIN PLESE makes a save against weber State.

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