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NEWS

AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER PROGRAM RECEIVES $1.2 MILLION GRANT ELLENA ROSENTHAL THE PORTLAND METRO area has the largest population of Native Americans in Oregon, and many Native American children attend public schools in Portland. What’s missing are Native American teachers. Currently, Native American teachers make up less than one percent of Oregon’s teaching workforce—something that a program at Portland State University is changing one cap and gown at a time. The American Indian Teacher Program received a $1.2 million grant last month— the third of three grants since 2010 awarded by the Office of Indian Education, which is within the U.S. Department of Education. The grant provides funding through 2020 for 15 Native American students wanting to achieve a master’s degree in either early childhood and elementary education or middle and high school education. All students in the program, which this year is a cohort of seven, are members of a federal or state recognized tribe—a requisite for applying to AITP. After completing either the one or two-year program through the Graduate Teacher Education Program at PSU, Native American students graduate with a teaching license—something that the program’s project director, Dr. Maria Tenorio, says is incredibly important. “There was and there still is a dramatic need for Native American teachers across the United States, especially in Oregon. The hope is that the students, after graduation, stay in Oregon. That’s why we work closely with Oregon tribes,” said Tenorio, who has

AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHING PROGRAM IS IMPROVING THE OREGON TEACHING WORKFORCE ONE CAP AND GOWN AT A TIME. COURTESY OF PROFESSOR MARIA TENORIO overseen the project since its inception. A number of Oregon tribes had their government relationship terminated during the 1950s due to the Indian Termination Policy, which contributed to a significant loss of government funding which tribal nations have used to establish infrastructure on reservations for things such as health, education, social services, and fire safety. Funding for education was particularly affected, so professionals like Tenorio feel that programs like AITP are

opportunities to not only bring Native teachers back into public schools, but also to enable them to return to Oregon Reservation Schools and be role models for other tribal students. Portland State’s program is competitive; every student who’s graduated has been hired, which Tenorio says means something back in D.C. “Unfortunately, other programs who have received funding don’t have our same success rate,” Tenorio said. “Some students may have a tribal college experience for the first two years and tran-

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sition into an institution of higher education which may not know how to support the indigenous group of students.” One of the most critical aspects of the AITP program is its connection with tribal partners across Oregon, partners like the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, the Siletz, the Warm Springs, and the Umatilla. As soon as education department staff at the different tribal nations hear that there’s funding available, they’ll start looking through files and folders of stu-

dents who are getting ready to complete their bachelor’s degrees and send Tenorio their names. Katy Holland, education specialist for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is one of Tenorio’s points of contact. “One of my jobs is to serve tribal members to attain a college education, to complete not just a B.A., but a master’s,” Holland said. Tenorio also does a campus-wide search. When students step into Tenorio’s office on PSU’s campus, they are immedi-

ately put at ease. Colorful weaves and art adorn the office walls. Shelves are full of books about Native American history, philosophy, spirituality and education. Tenorio offers food and drinks, which are a part of Native values. Theresa Smith, 43, is a member of the Confederate Tribes of Siletz. Smith has lived in Portland her entire life and is currently one of the seven students who make up AITP’s Indigenous Community of Learners at PSU. One of AITP’s philosophies is community-based education. Alumni from the

NEWS program come to discuss their experiences teaching at schools; Native elders bring their knowledge of land, culture and history to the students; and youth discuss with student-teachers their experiences in the classroom. A community of support is fostered around the students as soon as they enter the program and continues through their first years of teaching. At the end of June 2017, Smith will be able to teach elementary school, with a focus on integrating art into the everyday curriculum. Right now, Smith is doing her student-teaching at Metropolitan Learning Center, a K-12 school in Northwest Portland. Smith is placed in a 3rd grade classroom that, among other things, teaches about Portland. The lead teacher discusses Portland’s history. “She talks about the Natives that are from the traditional homelands. That’s why I connected with her, to be able to teach some things about Oregon’s Native history in that third grade classroom,” Smith said. She’s also been asked to talk to the students about

FOURTH COHORT STUDENTS FROM THE AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER PROGRAM. COURTESY OF PROFESSOR MARIA TENORIO the Dakota Access Pipeline because she has family there. “[Native student-teachers] have all of this knowledge that’s been given to them, we hold it within ourselves, and we have to bring it to the forefront when we have to deal with issues when students or teachers might not

have heard their culture and voice reflected in the classroom,” Tenorio said. “They want people to know that there’s another perspective, another lens that needs to be used,” Tenorio continued. Not all the students Smith teaches are native, but the

AITP program tells its students to take indigenous values like respect, reciprocity, and relationships to the children and their families in the classroom, no matter their background. “If you have a relationship with someone, you’ll be able to teach them,” Tenorio said.

Smith said that the support she gets from Tenorio helps make her experience in the AITP program more manageable. “She let us know she is our advocate at the school, and her knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge is refreshing. She just wants

to help you—to further you, not herself, and that’s one of the most important things about the program,” Smith said. A more difficult part of the program for Smith is classes she attends in the Graduate School of Education at PSU— classes that may not be particularly diverse, especially when discourse around Native Americans is brought into the conversation. “I feel like I’m being looked at, or other students are saying, ‘There goes Teresa raising her hand.’ I don’t want them to feel like I’m angry because I’m not,” Smith said. Smith notices that at times instructors or other GTEP students will refer to Natives in the past tense. “They’ll talk about the history—the Indians used to do this, the Indians used to do that. No, we actually still do those things,” Smith said. Smith now brings awareness of Native American history and philosophy as a student and a teacher. “I think it’s conditioning that they’ve gotten over the years. I want to make them aware that we are still here,” Smith said.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE APPROVES GOALS FOR THE TERM EMILY HAGENBURGER

PORTLAND STATE AND the student government, the Associated Students of PSU, have many committees and boards that are solely operated by the students of the university. The Academic Affairs Committee is one of these groups. However, the committee itself is studentrun, while Academic Affairs is administrative. The Academic Affairs Committee held a meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 and approved the goals they will work to achieve this term and, ultimately, in the 2016– 17 school year. In attendance were Director Jose Rojas Fallas and Senators Emily Korte and Jaclyn Humphry. Academic Affairs wants to

increase feelings of community at PSU. To do so, they are pushing attendance at school functions such as football games. “Our goal in promoting athletics and school activities is to create a school identity. This, we think, will improve school life and the overall experience at PSU,” Rojas Fallas said. “Promoting university athletics is a way to encourage students to engage in the larger community of the university while promoting a vital function of the university.” Additional goals of the committee are to work with the administrative Academic Affairs team to educate students about the strategic plan PSU has for a website redesign, and also about the

Smith 2020 plan that was introduced last year but voted down. Rojas Fallas believes that the Smith 2020 plan, which addresses remodeling the Smith Memorial Student Union, would have been voted in if students were more educated and aware of what it was they were voting for, and might be passed if they reintroduce the proposal after more student outreach. One concern Rojas Fallas has is deciding the best way to reach the student body. The committee is trying to determine if emails sent by ASPSU, or by the university, or by individual departments are more liable to be opened and read by students. “The Academic Affairs

Committee has established goals, and we’re working on distributing them to students through department faculty, administration, D2L and Housing,” Rojas Fallas said. Along with promoting attendance at athletic functions, the committee would like to expand undergraduate research and internship opportunities to students. The next step for the committee is to meet with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sona Andrews. From there, the committee will have a better idea of which goals to focus on first. “We want to improve the academic experience by working with administration,” Humphry said.

AN APSU MEETING ON DIVESTMENT. ROOSEVELT SOWKA/PSU VANGUARD Rojas Fallas emphasized that “students are at the center” of all of the Academic Affairs Committee’s goals as “students are what makes this institution function.”

He continued, “all students are invited to give their input to the Academic Affairs Committee and to participate in making these goals come to life.”

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NEWS

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE INTRODUCES GREEN CLASSROOMS TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CATHERINE JOHNSON

Modular classrooms have been an increasingly popular solution for schools facing overcrowding, budget issues and fluctuating enrollments. Now, thanks to the Portland State School of Architecture faculty and students, the new modular classrooms at Portland’s Lincoln High School will address these issues while also providing a sustainable and healthy learning environment for students. “The classrooms give students a healthy place to learn,” said Janna Ferguson, a student fellow in the Center for Public Interest Design at PSU and the project engineer. “The more I study architecture, the more I understand the importance of a healthy environment to both live and learn. A healthy environment leads to clearer and stronger minds, and educated minds are important for rising generations to have the capacity to address problems that arise worldwide.” Many modular classrooms are constructed with cheap materials, have poor air quality, circulation and lighting, and often face issues with moisture and mold. “These classrooms weren’t really built for thirty active kids inside of the space,” said Margarette Leite, the assistant professor of architecture who led the project. Proper ventilation was especially important to Leite given recent studies about its effect on our ability to think and make decisions. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have found that high levels of carbon dioxide, as were often found in standard modular classrooms without proper ventilation, can negatively impact cognitive function.

“We’re basically putting them to sleep and making it very hard for them to think in these classrooms,” Leite said. In contrast, the new Smart Academic Green Environment classrooms that opened at Lincoln High School on Sept. 24 were designed to be sustainable and affordable, featuring energy efficient ventilators, nontoxic paints, and large windows that provide ample natural light with little need for artificial lighting. Because of these innovations in design, the state’s

governor named the project an Oregon Solution in 2011. The SAGE prototype was introduced at the National Green Building Conference in San Francisco in 2012 and it was granted the SEED award for Social, Economic and Environmental Design in 2013. This led to partnerships with contractor Pacific Mobile Structures, manufacturer Blazer Industries, Mahlum Architects, construction firm Ross Builders Northwest, and Portland

Public Schools in order to eventually bring four of these buildings to Lincoln, the first public school in Oregon to use them. While other modular classrooms have been designed with even higher environmental standards, such as the off-the-grid SEED energyneutral classrooms, they are often very expensive. The SAGE classroom is meant to be affordable and therefore used by more students. “Our focus was more providing a healthier class-

room that lots of kids would benefit from,” Leite said. “We really wanted to address the issue with so many kids going into modular classrooms. Affordability had to be primary.” Part of what allowed them to make the SAGE classrooms affordable was partnering with the manufacturers early on and working with their efficiency, such as the structure dimensions and height restrictions. “We have to address the value we place on the spaces

“A healthy environment leads to clearer and stronger minds” —Janna Ferguson, project engineer

THE NEW MODULAR CLASSROOMS AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNED BY THE PORTLAND STATE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. COURTESY OF THE PORTLAND STATE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

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we put our kids in,” Leite said. “It’s up to us adults to make sure we’re not putting them in these temporary, uninspiring trailers.” She said this project is about creating a healthier solution, but also a more aesthetic one. They were designed to be bright and cheerful. She wants students to feel valued by the spaces they learn and spend time in. Another contributing factor to this project’s success was the integral role that PSU students performed in the design and construction. They were involved in the entire Oregon Solutions process, meeting with code officials, parents and students, and people from the school districts and building industry, all of which provided a challenging and rewarding learning experience. Tucker Jones was one such student, a PSU Master of Architecture candidate and the other assistant project manager during construction. He worked with subcontractors who were responsible for installing the units and was also involved in pouring foundation walls, craning in the classroom units, finishing the interior and exteriors, and assembling of the canopy system after installation. “The most meaningful thing about the SAGE classroom is the fact that they provide an amazing and healthy learning environment for the students,” Jones said. “The classrooms are both functional and beautiful, and there is something brilliant about combining environmental sensitivity with human health. They go hand in hand, but there are not many projects making that connection so clearly.”

OPINION

GOOD GRADES AREN’T ENOUGH FOR THE FUTURE: PART II The Complete Tool by Nick Tool By a wide margin, the number one employer for recent college graduates is Enterprise Rent-a-Car, according to data from College Grad’s table on top employers. In 2016, Enterprise expects to hire roughly 8,900 entry-level employees. In second place is EY with 5,500 projected new hires for the year. According to Payscale, Enterprise’s management trainees earn between $30,098 and $44,966 per year. The rest of this article is for anyone who doesn’t want to work at Enterprise Rent-a-Car for around $35,000 dollars a year as a management trainee. There is nothing wrong with taking a job at Enterprise—they give you the tools to be your own boss, after all—but some students are after more money in different fields. The National Assocation of Colleges and Employers conducted a survey on the importance of seven characteristics that, in the opinion of employers surveyed, mark a graduate’s career readiness. More than 90 percent of respondents believe the following skills are vital to career readiness: professionalism/work ethic at 97.5 percent, critical thinking/problem solving at 96.3 percent, oral/written communications at 91.6 percent, and teamwork/collaboration at 90 percent. These skills have common characteristics: They are impossible to cultivate without practice, and they rarely come from textbooks. In the previous article, the importance of experiential learning for students was discussed. Opportunities for experiential learning include internships and volunteering. By taking advantage of these opportunities early in a college career, students can begin to develop some of the important skills listed above before entering the workforce in earnest. Interning or volunteering also garners students a valuable connection with companies useful after graduation. In a study by Hart Research Associates conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges & Universities, 94 percent of employers surveyed said they were somewhat more likely to hire students who held internships or apprenticeships with their companies, and 60 percent were “much more likely to consider” those students. Study abroad programs ranked the lowest among surveyed factors that contributed to hiring decisions. In the same survey, students and employers agreed that the most important factor for success after college is an internship or apprenticeship with the company or organization. It is one of the only factors that employers and students agreed upon closely. The survey also concluded that “[employers] are more likely than students to think improvements are needed to ensure college graduates gain the skills and knowledge needed for success.” The responsibility of developing these skills falls on the student. An important lesson to keep in mind from the previous article is Greg Flores’ principle of intentionality. Establish goals,

ILLUSTRATION BY SHANNON KIDD develop a plan, stick to the plan, and do not do anything that strays from the path of the plan. So, what can students do for themselves? An important part of beating out competitors after graduation is a developed and diverse professional network. One of the advantages of an internship is the connections forged at work. However, those connections become worthless if they are not maintained. Networking is not limited to these work opportunities alone. Keeping in contact with other motivated students around a specific area of interest throughout college pays off over and over again. One student doesn’t have enough time to read every article, research every opportunity, and follow every company at the same time. If a professional network is diverse enough, the architect of that network benefits as they receive highlights of all the important happenings in their field. Adding established professionals to a developing network means potentially hearing about opportunities that have not even hit the open market yet. An easy first step for establishing a network is to join LinkedIn and start making valuable connections. For tailored experience, download the LinkedIn Students app and give the posted articles a look once a day. The articles are focused on providing useful information to students and burgeoning professionals. Using a professional social network also gives students the chance to practice professional communications.

Students can also practice interviewing before a real job is on the line to prepare for post college opportunities. The first real job interviews for a new graduate should not be the first job interviews they participate in. The only way to prepare is to practice. To practice alone, try writing interview questions on note cards, shuffling them up, and pulling questions at random to answer against a timer. The best way to self-evaluate is to video record during the responses. Body language is more than half of communication. Learning to control physical and verbal responses to communicate effectively and professionally yields large payoffs. Practicing in teams is an excellent way to prepare for unanticipated questions. Taking turns trying to stump one another during an interview practice will push students to develop strategies that will protect them from embarrassment at real interviews. The most important thing to keep in mind for all of this, is to start now. Start yesterday if you can. No one sets maximum limits on experience, but a lot of people expect to see the minimums. As was covered in the first part of this three-part series, getting your degree alone doesn’t cover those minimums. Start looking for an internship or apprenticeship now. Set goals. Develop a plan. Find companies you want to work for. Figure out how much money you want to make. There is an opportunity out there for you, but only if you put in the work. So, get to work.

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INTERNATIONAL FEATURE COVER

Events around the world Oct. 17–23 Jessica Gaudette-Reed

OCT. 21

SOUTH AFRICA TO WITHDRAW FROM WAR CRIMES COURT

OCT. 20

BRITAIN TO PARDON GAY MEN

South Africa began the formal process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The “Instrument of Withdrawal” stated “the Republic of South Africa found that its obligations with respect to the peaceful resolution of conflicts at times are incompatible with the interpretation given by the International Criminal Court.” The withdrawal came after ICC criticism of South Africa’s refusal to arrest heads of state. Under the ICC Rome Statute, signatories are obligated to arrest anyone with a warrant issued. South Africa argued that arresting heads of state would be “incompatible” with South African legislation, which gives heads of state diplomatic immunity. Notably, the United States has abstained from joining the ICC. The Court has received criticism for its disproportionate targeting of African leaders. In its 14-year history, it has only brought charges against Africans, and nine of its current 10 open investigations are against African countries.

The British government passed “Turing’s Law” on Thursday, posthumously pardoning 65,000 men charged with crimes related to their sexuality and offering those still living to have their names removed from criminal records. The law is named for the Nazi codebreaker, Alan Turing, who was prosecuted for homosexual acts in 1952 and forced to undergo chemical castration to avoid prison. Turing committed suicide in 1954. The law will pardon anyone convicted of a historical sexual offense who would be innocent by today’s standards. Those who committed non-consensual sexual acts or an act with an underage person will not be pardoned. Critics of the proposal urged for apologies rather than pardons, stating that a pardon indicates an admission of guilt when there was none.

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OCT. 17 & 21

OCT. 21

ASSAULT ON MOSUL, IS/DAESH RETALIATION IN KIRKUK A coalition of Iraqi, Kurdish Peshmerga and Sunni tribal fighters began the campaign to retake Mosul, one of the largest cities still under IS/Daesh control. The announcement of the offensive was made early on Monday by Iraq’s prime minister, Haider al-Abadi. Though gains have been made over the week, Iraqi and American officials expect that militants fleeing the city will use its 1.2 million residents as human shields. One month after the city was initially taken by IS/Daesh in 2014, the IS/Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his first public appearance, during which he gave a Friday prayer and declared Mosul the Iraqi capital of the group’s caliphate. As the Iraqi-led coalition gained ground in Mosul, IS/Daesh launched an offensive in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. The counter-attack was viewed by military leaders as an attempt at diverting attention and troops from Mosul. At least 19 people have been killed since the beginning of the Kirkuk assault.

TWENTY-ONE CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE ONE YEAR AFTER MINAS GERAIS MINE COLLAPSE

In November 2015, 19 people were killed and miles of Brazilian waterways were polluted after a mine dam burst in the state of Minas Gerais. The lead prosecutor in the case, Jose Leite Sampaio, accused 21 employees of Samarco, BHP Billiton and Vale with ignoring safety concerns in order to bolster profits. The companies denied any charges of negligence and declared they would defend their staff. The companies reached a deal with Brazilian environmental authorities to clean up the affected communities and set up an institute for studying the environment. Before prosecutors can proceed with charges, a judge must accept the case. The accused, if found guilty, could face up to 54 years in prison.

STUMPEDTOWN

P. 10 PSU’S DEPARTMENT OF GHOST & MYSTERIES P. 11 BENEVOLENT GHOSTS OF PORTLAND BENEFACTORS P. 13 ASKING AROUND CAMPUS: BEST COSTUMES AT PSU P. 14 SCIENCE INSANITY IN PORTLAND PROPER P. 16 PORTLAND’S GREATEST MYSTERIES P. 17 SPOOKY DAY TRIPS OUTSIDE OF PDX

P. 17 HALLOWEEN’S INTERNATIONAL ROOTS P. 18 NETFLIX & CHILLER: BEST HALLOWEEN MOVIES P. 19 BEST COSTUMES TO CLOWN YOUR FRIENDS P. 20 CULTURAL APPROPRIATION & COSTUMES P. 21 BLOODY DELICIOUS RECIPES P. 22 BEST PORTLAND HALLOWEEN PARTIES.

STUMPEDTOWN

PORTLAND STATE GHOST AND MYSTERY DEPARTMENT DEVON WANDERON

VANPORT COLLEGE DESTROYED BY A FLOOD IN 1948. COURTESY OF USER FINETOOTH THROUGH WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. CC THE SUN HAS LEFT US, the rain has found us, and the return of the pumpkin spice latte has forced us to officially map out the number of Starbucks locations within a five minute walk from campus. There are six. But wait! Before venturing out to find the best Donald Trump pumpkin lookalike, we over at the Ghost Mystery Department must caution the reader with the following warning: Evil spirits walk among us. Nothing too evil, mind you, mostly ghosts. Assuming you’ve seen Ghostbusters, you should make it through the season unharmed. To raise your chances of survival, the GMD has constructed the following list of locations on campus. Exercising safety precautions is advised. Underground Tunnels Campus tunnels, which may or may not connect with the Shanghai Tunnel proper, earn our top avoidable mention. Mostly because it’s the easiest place to avoid. On

the flipside, if you do visit, make sure to let us know beforehand. We would love to capture your last moments above ground, and we can even set up a before and after piece concerning your travels. Assuming you return of course. The Library Tree Imagine students coming together, wrapping their arms around a tree, and saving it from impending doom, i.e., bulldozer. Sound familiar? Well if it does, you have fallen victim to the oldest myth at Portland State. Namely, thinking that hippies saved every tree on campus. However, it should be noted, there have been sightings of a bohemian spirit, which seems to dance about the tree late into the night, chasing away all who venture within its domain. Blackstone Mummies Have you ever wondered what inspired the mummy design around Blackstone? It turns out, the discovery of King Tut’s

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tomb in 1922 took place around the same time Blackstone was under construction. Apparently the lead designer felt inspired. Reports abound of mummies strolling through our Saturday Market, seemingly searching for King Tut’s stolen treasure. Vanport Flood of 1948 Although the flood that wiped out the original campus associated with PSU did not directly affect our current address, the twelve victims of the Vanport Flood still do. Be especially vigilant after a heavy rain, which is when most sightings of the “Undead Twelve” have taken place. Stott Community Field New Moon Ghost Not to be confused with New Moon the movie, the New Moon Ghost haunts the community field behind the library. From what we hear, the phantom is quite the soccer prodigy. You know that overachiever kicking the ball around at 3 a.m. last night?

Yeah, well, not a human. The next new moon is Oct. 30, so be careful out there. Science Research and Tech Skeletons Imagine the movie Night at the Museum, except with no Ben Stiller or Teddy Roosevelt to save you. If you find yourself in the building when these skeletons come to life, the best advice we can give is to hide. In case of this emergency, the underground tunnels might not be such a bad option after all. Best of luck! Well, dear reader, there you have it! Armed with your abundant knowledge of ghost related movies and your newly acquired haunted locations list, you should be able to avoid becoming a ghost yourself. No need to thank us. Although we certainly wouldn’t refuse a pumpkin spice latte.

STUMPEDTOWN

BENEVOLENT GHOSTS OF PORTLAND BENEFACTORS MOLLY SIMAS

NOT ALL GHOSTS ARE CREATED equally scary. There are a few local spirits who had great lives during their time in Portland and have stuck around as spirits to let the good times keep on rollin.’ If your fright tolerance is not up to par for the usual October shenanigans, but the paranormal still piques your interest, here are the deets on some very chill Portland ghosts for your seasonal enjoyment.

the then-weekly publication The Oregonian, which he changed to a daily paper. Through old-fashioned wiles involving telegraphs and stagecoaches, which was probably very state-of-the-art and cutthroat at the time, Henry was able to scoop stories before other area daily papers, outcompeting them and raising The Oregonian to a position of media dominance. Meanwhile, Georgiana was involved in various women’s societies, providing support to women and children. She loved to garden and is credited for founding Portland’s annual Rose Festival. The couple built their famous mansion high in the west hills in 1914, where it still stands, open to the public for year-round tours and presiding over gorgeous views of the entire city.

WHO: SIMON BENSON Simon Benson (b. 1852) was a businessman and philanthropist whose name is all over the Portland area. There’s Benson State Park in the Columbia Gorge, Benson Bubbler water fountains all over downtown, and the Simon Benson House itself on the PSU campus, which was moved to its current location from SW 11th and Clay in 2000. Although he left an indelible mark on the city, Benson didn’t arrive in Portland until 1880, at the ripe old age of 28. Born in Norway, he lived in Manhattan and Wisconsin before bringing his wife and son to Portland to pursue a logging fortune. Upon achieving success, Benson used his wealth to influence the shape of turn-of-the century Portland. He contributed heavily to tourism, building multiple hotels and investing in the Columbia River Highway. The bubbling water fountains that have survived until present day are more than quaint, delightful artifacts: they are monuments to Benson’s teetotaling lifestyle. Benson installed them to sate midday workers who may use their “thirst” as an excuse to stop into a bar during lunch. HAUNTS: THE BENSON HOTEL Built in 1913 and originally named the Oregon Hotel, the establishment steadily lost money for over a year until Benson assumed control and renamed the business

HAUNT: PITTOCK MANSION

PITTOCK MANSION, HENRY AND GEORGIANA PITTOCK’S SUPPOSED HAUNTED HOME. COURTESY OF OWEN CHRISTOFFERSON after himself. The Benson Hotel is still in operation and, frankly, classy A.F. There are reports of many apparitions and hauntings within the well-maintained landmark, including, of course, the hotel’s namesake. Benson is reported to be a benign presence; stories of his hauntings include him sitting in on hotel management meetings and, as per his larger-than-life disparagement of alcohol comsumption, disapprovingly knocking over patrons’ alcoholic beverages. Some say that his ghost

is triggered to visit the hotel when a rare Yelp or printed complaint becomes known. WHO: HENRY AND GEORGIANA PITTOCK Henry and Georgiana Pittock had been a preeminent couple in Portland society of yore. Both arriving in Stumptown separately via overland wagons, the couple married in 1860 and had five children. The following year, Henry received

Duh. It’s a huge, gorgeous, slightly creepy mansion that Henry and Georgiana built as their dream home and both died in. It would be surprising, actually, if they hadn’t stuck around. After Henry and Georgiana’s deaths in 1918 and 1919, Pittock family members lived in the house until the 1950s. No buyers arose, and the mansion stood empty and progressively damaged by weather until a grassroots funding campaign saved the wounded home from circling developers. Instead of being razed and replaced by a subdivision, the mansion experienced the happy ending of being restored and preserved as a landmark. H+G, presumably overjoyed that their precious mansion survived its various trials, have a very low-key haunting game. Portraits are moved around the mansion apparently of their own accord. Windows are carefully shut and latched by phantom hands. There will be a sudden, strong scent of roses. The two simply continue to enjoy inhabiting their home.

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COSTUMES ON CAMPUS

Students share favorite Halloween costumes

KYLE CHARLSON AND RACHEL LARA

Phil Randall Major: Social Work Academic Year: Second Favorite Costume: “I dressed up as Jesus once. I got a lot of positive reactions. I liked that costume the most maybe because I have the beard and hair for it, so I kind of look like Jesus.”

Sicily Scott Major: Graphic Design Academic year: Third Favorite Costume: dressing up like twin storm troopers with her sister

Chandler Court Major: Graphic Design Academic Year: Third Favorite Costume: “I was Edward Martin from Fight Club. It was cool. I had a buddy who was Brad Pitt. It was a couples costume thing, people loved it.”

4 Carol & daughter Alice Major: Business Academic year: Second Favorite Costume: “A few years ago my two friends who are girls dressed as Bill and Ted. They pulled off the characters super well. It’s a movie from the ‘80s called Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Is that too lame of an answer? I can do something different.” 2

Astrid Rosearran Major: Graphic Design Academic year: Third Favorite Costume: a homemade, bloody Silent Hill nurse

7 Lauren Hurrle Major: Graphic Design Academic year: Fourth Favorite Costume: a shark costume on a munchkin cat

5 Siena Loprinzi Major: International Studies, minor Business Academic Year: Senior Favorite Costume: “This year I’m going to be Maeby Funke working at the Banana Stand from Arrested Development from Netflix. The people who have seen the show will get it and those who haven’t will look at me in confusion.”

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8 Stephine Gao Major: Graphic Design Academic year: Third Favorite Costume: dressing up like Yoko Ono because her art is so fun and inspiring

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A VIGOROUS AND SCIENTIFIC MAN, disavow such mutterings of haunted superstition and mystery within these pages. Horror and terror—Ha!—signs of a fragile mind. I dare you, I say, double dog dare you. Crack my thoughts, inhibit my sanity you won’t. Alas, what is this!

SCIENCE: MYSTERIES REVEALED SPECIAL PORTLAND EDITION DANIEL FINNEGAN

WITCH’S CASTLE Oregon’s first legal hanging condemned prospector and landowner Danford Balch for the shooting death of laborer Mortimer Stump. Balch refused his daughter’s hand to the lovestruck Stump, who fell in love with Anna while building up Balch’s property on the site of what is now known as the Witch’s Castle. Despite her father’s disapproval, Anna and Stump eloped, leading to retaliation and murder.

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Their young love was cut down the evening they returned to announce their union. Scientific sources have recorded ghostly sounds and visions in the area: a despondent, hanging man with fury in his eyes and the vengeful look of a young female apparition. The long-deceased ghosts of Stump and the Balch family remain, haunting Halloween hikers and party goers alike.

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NINA AND THE SHANGHAI TUNNELS Drunk patrons at the Merchant Hotel on Davis Street mysteriously disappear night after night, filling ships at harbor. As long as the bar tab is paid, no questions are asked. Prostitutes, criminals and other deviants have for years used the Shanghai Tunnels for their nefarious needs, the dark, winding corridors offering perfect undercover transport. But there are boundaries. Working girl Nina tired of her double life between the hotel and the tunnels, determined to out the criminal lords who kidnapped her and forced her into servitude. Unfortunately, her captors discovered her plan, exacting revenge by throwing her down the hotel elevator shaft. Nina’s ghostly presence has been detected on several occasions through the use of highly sophisticated scientific instruments.

SASQUATCH While conducting scientific research at 2:42 a.m. on October 25, Darles Charwin, professor emeritus of evolutionary biology, discovered the hulking form of Homo sasquatchis hunched over a burning branch of ghost train strain marijuana. “This year’s La Niña stormfront threatens freezing temperatures and soaking woods,” explained Charwin student Jacqueline Crane. “Soothing stiff joints, H. sasquatchis showcased its tremendous form in soothing docility, allowing Charwin to approach and confirm its existence through scientific illustration.” The illustration was found blown along the forest border. The reporter has been unable to locate Charwin for further comment. A mangled male corpse was found three miles into the woods. As of this publication, identification is unconfirmed.

GHOST MAX Reports of empty MAX trains in off hours of the night have spooked residents along the light rail. “No driver, no passengers, no nothing!” said Greg Ghostlin, professor of science. “That’s a ghost train, and I wouldn’t make a claim like that if I hadn’t analyzed it every which way. Systematic observation, measurement, experiment, formulation and testing: the whole nine yards. That’s a goddamned ghost train!” And just where are those ghosts going?

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PORTLAND’S MYSTERIES

DELANEY BIGELOW

PORTLAND’S OLDEST CEMETERY, LONE FIR CEMETERY. ROOSEVELT SOWKA/PSU VANGUARD PORTLAND IS HOME TO MANY ghosts and hauntings: some friendly, some malevolent and some that are downright frightening. In a city with such a rich and odd history, it isn’t surprising that stories of hauntings are prevalent. People claim to have seen ghosts and apparitions along with other paranormal phenomena all throughout Portland. Despite the fact that there’s no way to determine if these ghosts are real or not, the stories remain popular.

A drawing of a woman in a headscarf was given to the store’s owner by her mother, who found it under the floorboards of what used to be Erikson’s Old Saloon in Old Town/Chinatown. Since the arrival of the drawing, the shop has experienced odd phenomena such as the disappearance and reappearance of objects. After hours, multiple sightings have been reported of a woman standing inside the antique store with some sort of lace around her hair.

NINA (NYE-NA) Nina, the famous woman who haunts Old Town Pizza, has been around for over 100 years. Before it became Old Town Pizza, the building was known as the Merchant Hotel, built in 1880 above the Shanghai Tunnels. Nina worked as a prostitute within the Merchant Hotel after being sold into the trade. When missionaries tried to convince Nina to share information in exchange for her freedom, she agreed. Soon after, she was found dead in the hotel, having been thrown down the elevator shaft. It is believed that Nina has never really left the building. Her name can even be seen carved into the brick of the old elevator shaft.

THE BENSON HOTEL Sometimes former owners of establishments will visit from time to time to check up on their businesses. In this case, Simon Benson does so from the afterlife. This 12-story hotel on SW Broadway has been reportedly haunted by the past owner and other ghosts for quite some time. On multiple occasions Benson has supposedly been seen dressed in a formal suit floating down the main lobby staircase, emerging from what was once his office. Other ghosts have also been seen, including a woman in a white dress that likes to wander the hallways and another woman in a turquoise dress that has been seen in the large mirror in the lobby.

HOODOO ANTIQUES This antique store is located on NW Couch and is apparently so haunted it’s even been documented in police reports.

HOLLYWOOD THEATER Supposedly haunted by multiple ghosts, this historic theater built in 1926 is a candy store for paranormal sightings. Guests

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have reported sightings of a man in the upstairs lobby, a woman who paces the halls while smoking a cigarette and ghostly figures sitting in the back of the theater. Some patrons and staff say they feel they are being watched and some have experienced taps on the shoulder, turning around to find no one there. PITTOCK MANSION Built by Henry and Georgiana Pittock in 1914, the mansion was to be used as their retirement home. Although they only lived in the home for a few years before passing away, many believe that the couple, their family and the staff still roam the mansion. Paranormal sightings and phenomena experienced in the home and on the surrounding grounds have been common since it was restored and opened to the public for tours in 1965. Many claim to hear footsteps when no one is around, and some have seen objects move. Others claim to have seen ghosts of the family in reflections of pictures and mirrors. SHANGHAI TUNNELS The Shanghai Tunnels, which span underneath Old Town/Chinatown, are wellknown for being the most haunted part of the city. The tunnels once connected various basements of buildings to one another—basements that acted as brothels, saloons and gambling parlors. The tunnels

came to be used in the Shanghai Trade where able-bodied men were kidnapped and sold to sea captains to work aboard their ships. Some men who were held underground even died in the catacombs. There have been many reported paranormal phenomena experienced on tours of the Shanghai Tunnels, including sightings of Nina and other male entities who died or experienced trauma in the tunnels. LONE FIR PIONEER CEMETERY The oldest cemetery in Portland, Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery has more than 25,000 people buried there—even some famous past Portland residents. However, 10,000 of the people buried there are unidentified, which may cause some restless spirits to roam the grounds. The cemetery does offer year-round tours, but during Halloween they offer the special “Untimely Departures” tours. The mysteries of Portland offer an inside look into local ghosts, but beware of experiencing these hauntings for yourself. Some may call these stories hoaxes, but even after setting the paranormal aside, these hauntings and ghosts are based on real events and people. Whether or not Portland is truly haunted is up to you to decide.

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SPOOKY HALLOWEEN DAY TRIPS

ANAMIKA VAUGHAN

YES, AUTUMN IS HERE and the leaves are falling, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late for some kick-ass day trips. So grab your picnic blankets and pack into the car; here are some recommended spooky trips in and out of Portland. LONE FIR CEMETERY It’s a classic spooky destination. Portland’s oldest cemetery, Lone Fir Cemetery, collected its first set of bones in 1846 and has continued to provide a beautiful resting place for the deceased ever since. With over 25,000 graves (10,000 of which have unknown markings), you’re bound to run into the odd wandering soul. Check out the grave of Charity Lamb, the first woman in Oregon to be convicted of murder. Sources claim that on May 13, 1854, Lamb bludgeoned her husband on the back of his head with an axe in front of their five children while eating supper. Victim of spousal abuse or cold hearted killer? We dare you to ask her yourself. Or take a leisurely stroll through Block 14, the field where perished Chinese immigrants were buried. Sources claim the bodies were exhumed and sent back to China, but the funds set aside to purchase proper burials were embezzled. Ultimately, the bodies were left to rot in a warehouse

for a few decades. Unlikely you’ll find your average Casper here.

MCMENAMINS WHITE EAGLE SALOON & HOTEL It’s a cozy little rock ‘n’ roll-themed hotel and saloon located in North Portland, but it’s also the home of numerous murder legends and paranormal hauntings. According to the McMenamins website, a young prostitute by the name of Rose was murdered at the location by a jealous boyfriend. Visitors claim that the cry of a woman still echoes through the saloon. Could it be Rose, blurring the lines between this world and the next? The website also claims that “psychics who have examined the place report a sensation of violence and death in the basement and a deep well of sadness dwelling on the second floor.” What’s scarier than dealing with sensations of death, violence and sadness? Perhaps grappling with the bigger questions of life, such as “Why am I here,” “What is it all for” and “Am I wasting the little precious time I have left on this earth?” Ooky spooky indeed! BATTERY RUSSELL, FORT STEVENS Battery Russell is a beautiful old military base located in between Seaside and Astoria, Oregon. The base hasn’t been

MCMENAMINS WHITE EAGLE SALOON & HOTEL, LOCATED ON NORTH RUSSELL STREET. active since December 1944 and is now part of Fort Stevens State Park. The base has a violent history serving as a defensive line against Japanese submarine attacks during WWII. Online user Donald from romanticoregon-coast.com spoke of his own paranormal experience while visiting the abandoned base. He and a friend were exploring the enclosed bunkers when an uneasy feeling washed over them: “An image flashed in my head of someone standing in there with a knife, waiting for someone to enter. And upon the flash of this image, I was knocked backwards to the ground. The image was so vivid and real the past seemed to be speaking to us.” Perhaps a refresher course on hand-toghost knife combat would be useful, or you could try your luck. Spooktacular!

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LIBERTY THEATER, ASTORIA Liberty Theater was first opened in 1904 and is still open today, thanks to some serious restoration efforts. According to the internet, there is an apparition named Handsome Jack who stalks the hallways and theaters in his best duds. In addition, they also claim that the ghost moves the soda fountains and popcorn machine around at night, perplexing employees in the morning. Other spooky phenomena include rattling door knobs, knocking on doors and other pranks. And if you don’t see any apparitions of people from history, don’t worry. You can always go back to your hotel or mobile phone and watch the newest Batman v Superman movie. That film sure as heck haunts Ben Affleck every day. Chilling.

HALLOWEEN’S INTERNATIONAL ROOTS

ALEX-JOHN EARL

AH, HALLOWEEN! THAT WONDERFUL day of ghosts ruining crops, bonfires, turnips and the return of loved ones to the home! Wait… did I say turnips? The dead returning? This all sounds like a grim George A. Romero remake of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes starring turnips as the famous veggies. So, what’s the story here? Well, it depends on where you are! EARLY ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN Halloween traces its roots to mid-fall festivals commonplace around the world, but specifically those of the Celts. The original incarnation, Samhain, was the final night of the year and the beginning of winter. Spirits haunted the world and the Celts celebrated the event through sacrifice, worship and costumes. THE IRISH Tracing their lineage back to the Celts, the Irish people have a long and fantastic

Halloween history. In Ireland, instead of the pumpkin, tradition held that a potato or turnip was carved with a scary or spooky face to ward off visiting spirits. The Irish further celebrated by going from house to house asking for food and money (and hopefully avoiding any cruel tricks). CANADA Instead of trick or treating around the neighborhood, Canadians go around the neighbourhood. Probably looking for Coffee Crisp, Smarties, or the Stanley Cup. MEXICO Similar to Celtic Halloween traditions is the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Officially, festivities are held on Nov. 2nd, but they are celebrated for several days prior, including Oct. 31st. These are the Saints’ days, including All Saints’ Eve and All Saints’ Day, and they tracked fairly closely to indigenous celebrations of Mexico. Altars are built, loved ones that have passed on are celebrated,

and homes are kept neat in case a visitor swings by to see how the family is doing. THE UNITED STATES Thanks to a variety of traditions, such as those of the Irish and Mexicans, Halloween has become a major holiday and the unofficial start of the holiday season. The gourds, the falling leaves, the creeping darkness and even the food-centered nature of the celebration all mark the quick arrival of several fall and winter holidays. …AND BEYOND! While a few countries have similarly borrowed Halloween from Irish immigrants, the vast majority of places where Halloween is celebrated generally take the American imagery of pumpkins, black cats, witches and candy and put a local spin on them. At the same time, many countries around the world take this time to honor the dearly departed and stay on guard for any malevolent spirits that might sneak in with their since-passed family.

ILLUSTRATION BY AARON OSBORN

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CRAZY CLOWNS ALL AROUND

MARIE CONNER

WHAT IS UP WITH THIS crazy clown thing? No, really, what’s the deal? We’re seeing clowns on the street, clowns in the bushes, even clowns supposedly luring kids into vans with candy (though none of those accounts have been confirmed). Reports of menacing jokesters dressing up as clowns are stacking up across the country and terrifying people everywhere. Although no one knows where it started—maybe it began with Heath Ledger’s Joker or Tim Curry’s Pennywise—I do know that what we’re seeing are the exact things nightmares are made of. Imagine walking through the Park Blocks on your way to the Library or the Rec Center, perhaps to meet a friend for coffee, when you look up from checking Instagram to suddenly see someone standing across campus wearing a puffy, multi-colored costume and a latex clown mask. Creepy, right?! Would you keep walking in their direction or would you turn and high-tail it out of there as fast as possible? I’m voting for the latter. In the last year there have been count-

less stories spanning from coast to coast of copycat clown sightings. There have been so many accounts that clown-sighting maps have been created and compiled by news stations and websites. The first reports saw these clowns standing in strange places, such as the edge of wooded areas. Then these clowns began chasing people. Most recently in Oregon, a clown tried to carjack a woman. Sightings of clowns have been reported from Columbus, Ohio where some have reported being chased by a butcher knife-wielding masked clown. A case in Wisconsin, which went to court, supported the right of a local clown named Gags to continue alarming local citizens with his presence and bundle of black balloons. It is clear that opinions of this trend vary widely. While it is true that people who want to antagonize or do harm to others will always find a way, I am left wondering, why clowns? Although they were originally intended to entertain children, at some point long before this current run of crazy clown sightings, someone was certainly sitting

around thinking of ways clowns could be extremely gruesome. After these thoughts, the first clown-based horror movie was produced. Regular old clowns were considered horrible to many children and even adults before that, with their garish, over-painted lips and huge shoes. (Why is it their feet are so big?) The appropriation of that distorted image turned clowns into monstrous, invokers of spine-chilling fear. Is there anything to all this hype or are people simply jumping on the trend by donning rubber masks to seek attention? With Halloween on the way we are likely to see a lot more clowns on the streets of Portland; it will be interesting to see if recent events cause an increase or decrease in this traditionally favored costume choice. The already eerie holiday is usually a time to turn all things macabre, dressing up as zombies and skeletons and dead cheerleaders, but it may become impossible to decipher the partier with good intentions from the malignant harasser

ILLUSTRATION BY SHANNON KIDD dressed in a clown costume. This might be the year to stick with silly and funny costumes like a cereal killer (a box of cereal with a fake knife) or a video game character. I don’t know about you, but I think I’ll stick with a Disney princess. Cinderella rarely frightens anyone, except for her evil step-mother.

NETFLIX AND CHILLER

RYAN MORSE

GETTING TOGETHER TO WATCH HORROR movies is a time-honored Halloween tradition. For those who are undecided when it comes to what you’ll be watching this Halloween night, here’s a quick list of classics and oddities. THE GUILTY PLEASURE: EVENT HORIZON Combining a horror story in a sci-fi setting, Event Horizon takes a lot of influence from better movies. However, thanks to stellar performances by Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill, and some gory effects, this makes for a weird, fun time. You can find it on: Netflix | Amazon Video | iTunes THE TIM BURTON PICK: SLEEPY HOLLOW There are a fair amount of Tim Burton movies on Netflix, all of which are good for the Halloween season. However, neither. Corpse Bride nor Sweeney Todd features the decapitated head of Christopher Walken as a crucial plot point in their movie. Reinventing the classic short story of Ichabod Crane into a horror-action-mystery movie, this movie is one of Tim Burton’s bloodiest and zaniest. You can find it on: Netflix | Amazon Video | iTunes

THE DARK COMEDY: TUCKER AND DALE VS. EVIL To be perfectly honest, I would be more than happy if this list focused specifically on dark comedies. The reason Tucker and Dale beats out other tough competition on the list such as Evil Dead 2, Cabin in the Woods, and Slither is because: 1. It’s readily available on Netflix and 2. This movie has a surprising amount of heart. Gory and clever, this movie is a terrific subversion of the typical Texas Chainsaw/Friday the 13th style horror story. You can find it on: Netflix | Amazon Video | iTunes THE CLASSIC: THE SHINING Although you probably already know this movie’s iconic moments since they’re constantly referenced in pop culture, from Hannibal to South Park and even the Angry Birds movie (ugh), I’m constantly surprised how few people have actually seen it. There’s a reason it’s on so many top-ten horror movie lists: It is an iconic horror classic, and it’s also a damn near perfect movie. You can rent it on: Amazon Video | iTunes THE CULT CLASSIC: THE THING (1982) Once called a “disappointment” by renowned film critic Roger Ebert, The

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Thing has gotten a lot more love and recognition now than when it premiered in 1982. The Thing is arguably movie maestro John Carpenter’s best film. With great, kooky, and gross practical effects, Kurt Russell being Kurt Russell, and the always appreciated presence of Keith David, it’s practically an album of John Carpenter’s greatest hits. You can rent it on: Amazon Video | iTunes THE NEW CLASSIC: IT FOLLOWS When we think of modern horror, we mostly think of jump scares and ridiculous gore. However, the modern horror genre has been experiencing something of a renaissance lately and It Follows is currently its poster child. This film is a slow moving and creepy horror story that takes horror movies back to their indie roots. You can rent it on: Amazon Video | iTunes THE OBVIOUS PICK: HALLOWEEN (1978) John Carpenter’s classic film is without a doubt the obvious pick for Halloween night. This is the movie that more or less started the slasher genre, creating elements and tropes that have been replicated for over 40 years. It may not be as scary as it was in the 70s, but with its iconic score, classic beginning, and great perfor-

A CLIP FROM THE FAMOUS HORROR MOVIE, THE SHINING. WARNER BROTHERS/1980 mances by Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence, Halloween still deserves a place on your horror queue. Thanks, Uncle John! You can rent it on: Amazon Video | iTunes HONORABLE MENTION: HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH If you’re a little sick of jump scares or the slasher genre this Halloween, Halloween III: Season of the Witch is another worthwhile pick. Halloween III drops Michael Myers and replaces him with crazy, Celtic witchcraft and robots. It’s corny, creepy, and awesome! You can rent it on: Amazon Video | iTunes Other great Netflix picks: The Host | The Babadook | From Dusk til Dawn | Big Trouble in Little China | Wes Craven’s New Nightmare | Underworld | We Are Still Here | The Guest.

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COSTUMES TO CLOWN YOUR FRIENDS “AVOID COSTUMES LIKE ‘SEXY PIKACHU,’ AS THE FETISHIZING OF ANIMALS OR POKEMON IS JUST CREEPY AS FUCK.“

JASON SUSIM OCTOBER IS WINDING TO A CLOSE and chances are you’re waiting until the last minute to throw together some halfassed Halloween costume. Whether your plans for the big night include a spooky warehouse party, being the oldest trick-ortreater in the neighborhood, or just staying in and shooting photos of your cats sitting in pumpkins, you’re going to want to dress the part. This year’s pop culture landscape has provided us no shortage of topical costume ideas. Here at the Vanguard, we feel it’s our journalistic obligation to navigate you through the good, bad and super basic of Halloween costumes. The main point to remember when selecting a costume— don’t be predictable or boring! There’s also the question of what reaction you want from your costume? Maybe you want to creep out anyone who crosses your path. Perhaps you’ve got your eye on a certain someone and want to go with a sexier costume. What follows will lay out some of the most prominent costumes you are likely to see this year.

David Bowie: In the first of many hard losses this year, Bowie left us at the age of 69 after battling liver cancer for over a year. The man was a solidified legend and won the hearts of millions. That being said, we should welcome anyone paying tribute to the Starman waiting in the sky. With so many distinct looks to choose from, you should have no problem finding one that works for you. Do your thing, you weirdo. Prince: After losing Bowie we thought 2016 would spare us any more heartbreak and yet we were wrong. Prince remains a cultural icon and will be immortalized through his musical career, which challenged and transcended notions of genre, sexuality and gender. Because of his androgynous nature, paying homage to Prince this Halloween is an option for anyone regardless of gender orientation. The point is to do it respectfully so as to honor his memory. Goodnight, sweet Prince.

Trump/Hillary: With it being an election year and the presidential race dominating media outlets, we will see plenty of Trump and Hillary masks out and about reminding us of our politically polarized and deeply divided country. Not only would dressing as either of these two be predictable but it would also be a total buzzkill. Let Halloween be about fun and mischief, and save the campaign rhetoric for November. Joker/Harley Quinn: Couples costumes can sometimes be pretty cringeworthy. Especially when one of the parties involved is not equally enthusiastic about the costume. The Joker and Harley combo may actually be a good look if executed well. In the wake of this year’s blockbuster letdown Suicide Squad, you are likely to run into several others with the same costumes— but who cares? The real objective of the night is to enjoy yourself in the role you are taking on. Besides, how often does the DC Universe offer us such enticing villains to emulate? Jared Leto and Margot Robbie recreated this iconic duo through their own twisted re-imagining and the result was actually kind of hot.

SILVIA CARDULLO/PSU VANGUARD Pokemon GO Trainer: Nobody really cares what team you rep on Pokemon Go, but chances are you’ve already been rocking the trainer outfit since the app’s release this summer. Yes we see you around town with your Ash Ketchum hat, glove and backpack combo, flexing on

all the other trainers mooching off the lures you’ve set. The outfit seems to empower you, so keep doing you and go catch ‘em all! Side note: try to avoid costumes like “sexy Pikachu,” as the fetishizing of animals or Pokemon is just creepy as fuck.

Creepy Clown: Yes this has somehow become a thing lately as creepy clown sightings are on the rise, sponsored by their coverage in the news and social media. Sure it can be all in good fun on Halloween, but the rest of the time they’re just terrorizing unsuspecting strangers on the street. You would be wise to avoid opting for the creepy clown costume. If you’re not truly “down for the clown” what’s to stop Portland Juggalos from coming to WHOOP WHOOP your ass? Wherever you land with your costume choice, the key to a successful Halloween is to act the part. Embrace your role for the night and lean into that shit. Stay safe and have fun! Keep it weird.

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CULTURAL APPROPRIATION: SHAME OR BE SHAMED? BENJAMIN RAMEY

IN OCTOBER 2015, AN INTERCAMPUS email from the Intercultural Affairs Committee at Yale University warned students not to wear certain types of Halloween costumes. In response, Professor Erika Christakis, an expert on early childhood development, wrote a letter to the Yale student body. She asked them to critically examine the restraints placed on young Halloween participants in the name of cultural appropriation. “Is there no room anymore for a child or young person to be a little bit obnoxious, a little bit inappropriate or provocative or, yes, offensive?” Christakis asked. Her letter brought national attention to an issue familiar to Critical Race Theorists. After this and other incidents achieved national attention, Halloween has been plagued with questions regarding the appropriateness of donning garb loosely associated with identities foreign to the wearer. Christakis ended the letter with these sentiments: “Whose business is it to control the forms of costumes of young people? It’s not mine, I know that.” A Youtube video recording at San Francisco State University in March of 2016 shows Bonita Tindle, a black female, interrogating Cory Goldstein, a white male, over his dreadlocks. To date, the video has scored close to 4 million views. “You’re saying I can’t have a hairstyle because of your culture, why?” Goldstein asked. “Because it’s my culture,” Tindle replied. While the young man was not in costume, this interaction is an example of objections that arise when cultural traits translate to fashion. The University of Florida recently released an expressive statement in the Gator Times to student Halloween participants. “Some Halloween costumes reinforce stereotypes of particular races, genders,

cultures, or religions,” the post said. “Regardless of intent, these costumes can perpetuate negative stereotypes, causing harm and offense to groups of people.” The UF administration will offer counseling services to students who feel aggrieved by offensive costumes. Further, UF’s Bias Response and Education Team is ready to act on incidents of bias and to educate those in need. Halloween is an annual function and disputes are likely to be rekindled year after year. To address questions about the use of cultural dress as Halloween costumes, the Vanguard spoke with Dr. Diana Suarez, vice president of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Portland State. “It’s about the power dynamic,” Suarez said. She explained that when a dominant culture or race borrows traits from a systematically oppressed group for their own gain, that is cultural appropriation. This means members of historically oppressed groups may take offense to others wearing borrowed cultural attire on Halloween. Suarez said that discussions about appropriation should mean to educate and promote community dialogue. PSU is an example of a campus open and willing to engage in discourse over the topic. Suarez emphasized that there is no excuse for violent outrage or verbal harassment if a student feels offended over a costume. “There is a difference between speaking truth to power and public shaming,” Suarez said. “Grown-ups know the difference.” Students will likely not see notices about costumes from the administration from now until Halloween, Suarez said. In her experience, strict rules may cause negative student feedback and detract from the collective community goal to be culturally responsible.

NATIVE AMERICAN-INSPIRED COSTUMES ARE OFTEN ACCUSED OF BEING A PRIME EXAMPLE OF CULTURAL APPROPRIATION. BENJAMIN RAMEY/PSU VANGUARD

VANGUARD • OCTOBER 25, 2016 • PSUVANGUARD.COM

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BLOODY DELICIOUS STUMPEDTOWN RECIPES TIM SULLIVAN During these uncertain times of an orange clown running for president and killer clowns running the streets, one thing is certain: Halloween is sure to scare! While Christmas décor is creeping in sooner and sooner, it is up to you to be the last bastion of this (un) holiest of holidays and to take your stand by making your host or guests gag from the sight of these horrid treats that you have wrought and then be amazed by their deliciousness. I present, for those of you who are stout of heart and sane of mind, these two terrifying recipes to torture your friends and family with. Scuttling Roaches: These almond-cream cheese filled dates might look stomach-turning, but will in fact be a nice, sweet, savory treat. What you need: –20 pitted or split dates –½ cup of cream cheese, room temperature –¼ cup of honey almonds (chopped) –Black licorice, split into thin strings (optional) Place the cream cheese and honey almonds in a medium-sized bowl. Using an electric beater, mix the almonds and cream cheese together until they reach a paste-like consistency. Either using a spoon or piping bag, gently insert the almond-cream cheese mixture into the dates. To truly give the dates that “cockroach” look, place the black licorice strings under the dates to simulate legs and with a paring knife poke holes in the dates and add antenna. For the original recipe, please visit www. divinedinnerparty.com/gross-recipes-for-halloween.html Blood Soaked Biscuits: These steamed, cherry-covered biscuits will look like they came from a murder scene, but will actually be a sweet, doughy treat. What you need: –1 can of jumbo size rolls (Pillsbury canned rolls) –1 can of cherry pie filling –½ cup of water –Red food coloring (optional) In a medium sized pot, add the cherry pie filling, crush the cherries to release more flavor, add a half cup of water and bring to a simmer. Add the food coloring to brighten up the red in the cherry filling. Take the rolls out of the can and quarter each roll. Roll the quartered rolls into balls. In batches, 6 or 8 at a time, place into the simmering sauce. Simmer the dough until they puff up and are cooked through, roughly 2–3 minutes. Place the biscuits into their serving bowl, cauldron, lab beaker, or what-have-you and cover with the leftover sauce, using the cooked cherries to give the appearance of coagulated blood. For the original recipe, please visit www. ohbiteit.com/2012/10/blood-clot-biscuits. html

BLOOD SOAKED BISCUITS. RACHEL LARA/PSU VANGUARD

SCUTTLING ROACHES. RACHEL LARA/PSU VANGUARD

PSU VANGUARD • OCTOBER 25, 2016 • PSUVANGUARD.COM

STUMPEDTOWN

GET YOUR HALLOWEEN ON

AND KEEP THAT GHOST TRAIN ROLLING DANIEL FINNEGAN

ANY OTHER TIME OF THE YEAR AND YOUR SICK FASCINATION WITH ghouls and gore earns the ire of your peers, but haters be damned, it’s your time now. Portland loves to get its freaky on, proven by the sheer variety of Halloween-themed events throughout the month. So get your costume ready, liberally apply gore, and celebrate in style with the following horror events in and around downtown Portland: PORTLAND ZOMBIE WALK & THRILLER DANCE Monday, Oct. 31 Pioneer Courthouse Square SW Yamhill and 6th 3–6 p.m. Free

Stretch out those creaking zombie joints with an undead romp near campus, beginning and ending at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The brave and better-coordinated walkers among you are invited to end the event with a double encore of Thriller performances, the perfect remedy to shake off those spooky midterm blues. Learn the moves now and show what you’re made of.

MAIZE AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH All October, Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. –10 p.m. Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch 16511 NW Gillihan Rd. $8

Just try and find your way out of the 18th annual Sauvie Island corn maze. This year’s theme features Charlie Brown and Snoopy, cropped out into more than two miles of an eight-acre cornfield. Hint cards are provided for the directionally incompetent, while veteran explorers can search for matching cards throughout to solve cornundrums and enter a prize drawing afterward. Rain boots recommended.

13TH DOOR HAUNTED ATTRACTION

Oct. 25–Nov. 5 Mental Trap 3855 SW Murray Blvd., Beaverton $18 cash / $20 credit card

There’s nothing like a haunted house to get the heart pumping and the lungs screaming. For a classic horror romp with blood curdling screams and top-of-theline production values, look no further. This event features intricate sets, animated

monsters, and actors bent on scaring the hell out of you. Not recommended for the squeamish or faint of heart.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Oct. 25–Nov. 26, Thursdays–Saturdays (no show Oct. 29) Funhouse Lounge 2432 SE 11th Ave. $15 advance / $20 door

If you haven’t seen it live, you haven’t really seen it. Follow Brad Majors and Janet Weiss as they enter into the weird and musical world of Dr. Frank N. Furter. Their and your life will never be the same…unless you’re naturally vocal and insane. Audience participation highly encouraged, especially for first-timers.

brought to life through vivid descriptions of their villainous past. Share the newly acquired tales with your California friends to hold back the influx and keep this place weird.

STUDENT MEDIA HAUNTED ATTRACTION Thursday, Oct. 27 Smith Memorial Student Union sub-basement 3–5 p.m. Free for PSU students

Simply locating the SMSU sub-basement is an adventure in itself, but the fun starts after you’ve descended the long stairway. A haunted tour of the five student-media offices offers a Halloween-themed photo booth, games, prizes, riddles, coupons, spooky music and face-to-face interaction with student-media representatives, eager to tell you all about opportunities to get involved.

PSU’s Student-Run News Team

THE MIDNIGHT SERENADERS HALLOWEEN BASH Saturday, Oct. 29 The Secret Society 116 NE Russell St. 8:30 p.m. $15 / 21+

Don your blood-soaked zoot suit and jazz up your Halloween celebrations with music through the night. Entertainers include sixpiece swing band The Midnight Serenaders, roots jazz musicians Bridgetown Sextet, and vintage dance group the Starella Sisters. It doesn’t get much classier than this, Count Dracula notwithstanding.

SHANGHAIERS, SALOONS & SKULLDUGGERY: A WALKING TOUR OF PORTLAND’S SINFUL PAST Sunday, Oct. 30 Floyd’s Coffee, 118 SW Couch St. 4 p.m. $18 / 21+

Join Doug Kenck-Crispin, co-producer of podcast Kick Ass Oregon History, as he spins tales of Oregon’s unsavory past. The walking tour visits the sites of saloons, bars, bordellos, card rooms, and gambling dens,

VANGUARD • OCTOBER 25, 2016 • PSUVANGUARD.COM

WE WANT YOU! We want you so bad, it’s driving us mad. You have a platform at your disposal. Use it. Leaders, come forth! Hiring for: Online Editor, Creative Director and International Editor for Winter term Who we always need: Writers, designers, photographers, videographers Join PSU’s student-run news team!

STUMPEDTOWN

The PSU Student Media Department presents our first-annual

OPEN (HAUNTED) HOUSE 2016 SPOOKY FUN!

PRIZES! COSTUMES! TREATS & TRICKS!

Thursday, October 27

3:00PM - 5:00PM Smith Memorial Student Union, Room S-26

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Join us for a scary good time with tricks, treats, prizes and a costume corner photo booth! Here's your chance to visit all our student-run media outlets: KPSU Radio, PSU-TV, the VANGUARD student newspaper, The Pacific Sentinel Magazine and Pathos Magazine. Join the fun and learn how to get involved!