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University adds second doctoral program UP plans to launch an Education doctoral program to start this summer Rachelle Leduc Staff Writer leduc13@up.edu
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The University of Portland recently accepted a proposal from the School of Education for a doctoral program. Only the second doctorate offered at UP, students enrolled in the program will choose between two concentrations: Neuroeducation and Organizational Development. As soon as this summer, students with a Master’s degree in Education and related fields will be eligible to begin this three-year program to receive a Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Learning and Leading. Those choosing to study Neuro-Education will learn how the brain learns best and pay special attention to the learning differences in the brain among diverse populations, including those with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, mood disorders, and conduct disorders. Students studying Organizational Development will learn the skills necessary to become principals, school administrators or lead an educational foundation. “Our goal is to start the summer session 2013,” John Watzke, Dean of the School of Education, said. “It’s ambitious, so we are going to work very hard to make that happen.” The School of Education hopes to prepare leaders at the highest level who will support UP’s program in the future, by bringing more resources to the University and further strengthening the professional network through hiring, field experiences and co-writing grants with the University. “It typically enhances and See Doctorate, page 5
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At Wednesday’s Vote UP event, students filled The Cove to tune into the presidential debate Will Lyons Opinions Editor lyons14@up.edu There are few events that can bring a group of college students, to a state of rapt attention. The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney did just that. The Vote UP watch party event attracted approximately 100 students. The debate focused on domestic issues. Topics ranged from job growth to the government’s role in democracy. After the debate many pundits across networks quickly named Romney winner of the debate. On Twitter, some of Obama’s supporters even lamented his performance as “professorial.” According to junior Luke Riela, both candidates had strengths and weaknesses. “Romney seemed confident and stuck to his main points about small business, but didn’t have a lot of specific evidence,” Riela said. “He seemed more prepared than Obama.” According to Riela, Obama stuck to his guns as well.
“Obama did a good job letting people know that his experience gives him an edge,” Riela said. “An example he gave was (Obama) knows when an idea won’t work and when to say ‘no,’ unlike Romney.” Sophomore Jillian Ferguson gained inspiration from the debate. “I’m still confused about who I’ll vote for, but now I want to research more about some of the topics I learned about tonight,” Ferguson said. “I’m going to be a nurse so it’s important for me to know what each candidates’ opinion is on health care and how it will affect me.” The wear and tear of months of campaigning gave way to some moments of light comedy during the debate. Romney exclaimed, “I love Big Bird,” when trying to explain that all federal funding, including PBS programs, will be scrutinized if elected president. The 2012 election will be the only election during most students’ time at UP. By uniting students at The Cove, Vote UP brought students who care about politics under the same roof. Senior Whitney Raffle, a Vote
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Above: Students gathered around three televisions in The Cove to watch the first presidential debate. Below: Alex Russell, sophomore, (right) and freshman Thao Tran watch the debate. Romney was considered the winner. UP volunteer, was encouraged by the high turnout to the event and the attention students paid to the candidates. “The government will affect us even more when we graduate,” Raffle said. “We need to be educated as the generation that will affect change.” With sighs and cheers occasionally erupting from the students assembled, The Cove’s
excited but pensive feel reminded Ferguson of the historical importance of the event students sat through together. “This is a time to develop our own political views,” Raffle said. “It’s great to see other students interested in the future of America.”
Zahm Lecture by woman, minority for first time Carolyn Woo, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, shared her musings on love on Sept. 26 Philip Ellefson Staff Writer ellefson15@up.edu UP was wooed last Wednesday at the annual Zahm lecture in Buckley Center Auditorium. Carolyn Woo, UP regent and president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), gave her lecture, “Let Love Lead,” at the university’s annual keynote address. The Zahm lecture is an annual event put on by the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture. It was started in 1999 as an endowed gift to the University, and it serves as the keynote address for each year. Woo is both the first woman and the first minority to deliver the lecture. She was born in Hong Kong and lived there until she immigrated to the U.S. to go to Purdue University. Before
working with CRS, she was the dean of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. After sharing some mildly embarrassing photos of President Fr. Bill Beauchamp and Executive Vice President Fr. Mark Poorman (imagine Beauchamp in plaid pants and Poorman at prom), Woo spoke about the importance of letting love into one’s life. “We will always be seeking love,” Woo said. “We will always be seeking to give love and to receive love.” Woo’s lecture focused on the work CRS is involved with throughout the world. She shared examples from CRS’s work with refugee camps in Kenya, famine relief in Somalia and the Sahel and displaced people in Syria. The University frequently donates money to CRS in support of the work they do. Woo believes that helping people around the world is an obligation for all
Catholics. “We serve on the basis of need and not creed,” Woo said. “We serve because we are Catholic, not because they are Catholic.” Junior Andrea Merrill, who was an East Africa intern with the Moreau Center last year, was impressed by CRS’s commitment to their work. “I actually thought it was really cool when she said that 94 percent of their money is spent on the ground,” Merrill said. “That’s really impressive. I have never come across an organization that spends that much money on the ground.” Sophomore Lauren Bene agreed that the extent of CRS’s service was inspiring. “They work in over 100 countries. They’re right there, they’re the first on deck with crises,” Bene said. Bene found Woo’s personal story and personality inspiring.
Carolyn Woo “She realizes everything will be okay, as long as you just love people,” Bene said. Woo’s lecture concluded with a statement about the struggle of faith and love. “It’s not hard to believe in God, but it’s hard to believe in the boundless love of God,” Woo said. “And I think if we can believe in the love of God, we can believe in ourselves.”
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Bon Appétit adapts for students with gluten allergies With more students on campus suffering from a gluten allergy, Bon Appétit brings more gluten free foods to campus Kelsey Thomas Staff Writer thomask15@up.edu When sophomore Megan Biggi goes to dinner with her friends, she can choose between a sandwich or pasta and grab a box of cookies for dessert — all without consuming gluten. Students on campus suffering from a gluten allergy or intolerance are enjoying Bon Appétite’s new selections of gluten-free food around campus. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Most breads, cereals and even beer contain gluten. For people who are intolerant to gluten, eating it can cause symptoms ranging from hives to nausea. “The inflammatory affects from gluten really upset me,” Biggi said.
“I don’t want the food service to be a detriment to anyone’s college experience. It shouldn’t be a hassle to come in and get dinner.” Kirk Mustain Bon Appétit manager Bon Appétit manager Kirk Mustain says there has been large increase in students with gluten allergies in the past few years. “[Gluten-free food] is becoming more prevalent in the market place and becoming easier to get ahold of,” Mustain said. Bon Appétit has added more
gluten-free prepared foods to the specialty section by the grill. There is also now a section of the cooler by the grill with gluten free food such as cookie dough and bread slices students can bring to the sandwich station. “I appreciate that Bon Appétit is making an effort to make certain things, even sandwiches, available by just providing gluten-free bread,” Biggi said. Although students like Biggi eat gluten-free out of necessity for their health, some claim that it is just a fad. “People tell me that not eating gluten is a fad all the time,” Biggi said. Junior Sebastian Bozlee appreciates the awareness of gluten intolerance, even if some do not think the allergy is legitimate. “I used to have to explain it and give a whole big lecture. Now I just say I’m gluten intolerant and people know what it is,” Bozlee said. “I appreciate having the options out there and having people know about it, whether it’s a fad or not.” Bozlee said he’s realized what he can safely eat in the Commons with his allergy. “I get a lot of burrito bowls. I get a lot of salads,” Bozlee said. Although Bon Appétit expanded their gluten-free packaged food section, Mustain agrees that Bon Appétite could provide more variety for students with special dietary needs. “We need to be a little more proactive and provide some up front and center things other than the salad bar,” Mustain said. Bozlee hopes Bon Appétit will begin to label prepared food
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A student chooses gluten-free cereal at The Commons. Since more students on campus now have a gluten allergy, Bon Appetit is accomodating dietary needs by offering products like gluten-free bread and cookies. consistently. “Just a little ‘gf’ next to the dish would be nice,” Bozlee said. “Something small, not in the way, but there.” Although he is not required to accommodate students’ allergies, Mustain says it is good business sense. “We want to take care of the customers here,” Mustain said. “I don’t want the food service to be a detriment to anyone’s college experience. It shouldn’t be a hassle to come in and get dinner.” Though it can be hard to find gluten-free food on a daily basis, students appreciate being able to eat on campus with the rest of the community. “I feel like there are more options here than a lot of schools have for people with gluten allergies,” Biggi said. “So when you put it into perspective, it’s good.”
Eating gluten-free off-campus Back to Eden Bakery: 2217 NE Alberta St. Hours of operation: Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tula Gluten-Free Bakery Café: 4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tin Shed: 1438 NE Alberta St. Hours of operation: Daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Proper Eats Market and Café: 8638 N Lombard Ave. Hours of operation: Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Louie’s Pizza and Catering: 4940 N Lombard Ave. Hours of operation: Tuesday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
‘The Dating Doctor’ to speak on campus
David Coleman, professional dating coach, will offer advice on Friday in Buckley Center Auditorium Hannah Kintner Staff Writer kintner13@up.edu Ever wonder why a great catch like yourself can’t seem to get a date? Perhaps you’ve found that special someone, only to realize that he or she is a terrible kisser. Stop your fretting, because the dating doctor is here to help! On Friday Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium, Campus Program Board is bringing national award-winning speaker and author David Coleman to campus to give students some dating tips. “They will find out how to tell if someone is worth dating in five minutes or less, the five signs that men give up their interest in a woman, five signs that women give up their interest in a man, the three types of love, what to do if you’re dating a bad kisser, and that’s not even one-third of the show,” Coleman said. Coleman is one of a kind as his daily work also includes giving personal dating consultations, just like Will Smith’s character in the movie “Hitch.” To date, he
has had 350 clients. Not only will Coleman give students an upbeat, informative, and humorous show, he will also provide some audience members personal dating consultations. “My visit will be anything but a lecture,” Coleman said, as last year he became the first speaker to ever be named “Entertainer of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine. Coleman explained that he naturally fell into the business of entertaining and date coaching. “When I was probably the age of most of the people who will attend my show, I could meet women effortlessly and my friends could not, so when we went out they knew that I could break the ice,” Coleman said. “They knew that if I was anywhere near by they’d be meeting people, because I was meeting people.” Noticing his gift, Coleman’s friends would come to him for direction whether their dates were going really well or very poorly. His advice seemed to work, so at the age of 24, he decided to turn his talent into a
career. While Coleman is unmarried, he bases his dating advice off of personal experience and lessons he has learned from his clients. “I’ve dated some wonderful people, and I’ve dated some not so wonderful people, so I’ve learned from those,” Coleman said. “ [Now] I’m dating an amazing woman and there’s a good chance that I’ll marry her.” Since the start of his career, Coleman has written three books, and has been featured in publications such as Glamour, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Students may purchase his books or a DVD of his talk at the event. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project which is a non-profit that supports injured military service members while they transition back to civilian life. Coleman has spoken with and coached people on both sides of military relationships and has learned a lot about the dynamics of such relationships. “I would highly encourage
David Coleman- “The Dating Doctor” Job Title:
Professional Speaker, Entertainer and Dating Coach
Education: B.S. in Speech Pathology and M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University in Ohio
Author of:
Making Relationships Matter, 101 Great Dates and Date Smart!
Awards and Accomplishments: Speaker of the Year for college campuses 13 times, 2011 Entertainer of the Year for Campus Activities Magazine
Relationship status: “Dating an amazing woman”
active or veteran military personnel or anyone dating one to come to my show. It’s a very very military friendly show,” Coleman said. Student reactions to Coleman’s upcoming visit range from excitement to doubtful disbelief.
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Junior Meagan Usselman was not so easily convinced that Coleman’s visit will influence students, since people get dating information all the time and rarely change make changes. See Dating, page 5
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New job for Student Activites captures on-campus events As the first Student Activities Video Producer, senior Manny Aquino makes video clips of events
Lydia Laythe Staff Writer laythe16@up.edu Now there is a solution for students who want to stay caught up with what’s happening on campus, yet can’t make it to every event. Thanks to a new position in the Office of Student Activities, students will soon be able to watch videos recapping campus events. The Student Activities Video Producer position was created to film campus events and edit the clips to be posted on YouTube. The position started as an informal idea within the Student Activities office last spring, but over the course of the summer developed into the job now held by senior Manny Aquino. “It kind of just fell in my lap, and I took it,” Aquino said.
“There’s some moments where you’re so busy with school work and you can’t make it to an event. [With the videos] you can watch the clip, which can give you a small idea of what happened. Then you can feel a little bit caught up.” Manny Aquino Senior Aquino started working this semester and will hold the position until he graduates in May. Student Activities will then assess the success of the position and determine if it will be a permanent position. Jeromy Koffler, director of student activities and the leader in developing the position, saw an opportunity in the rising use of social networking sites as a way to help promote Student Activities and campus events. Currently, Aquino attends at least two events a week for his new job. Aquino records the event, partially or in full, depending on his assignment. While at the event, Aquino makes it a personal goal to ask at least two students their thoughts on the event.
“I like going to the events,” Aquino said. “It’s fun because I get to go around to events and figure out what it is that’s most important to the students at UP.” Aquino said that reaching out to students through videos and social media will make his job a success. “I want to make sure that I’m not just making these videos for a few people to watch,” Aquino said. “I want all the UP students to be able to see and easily access [the videos].” Koffler agrees that the position will play off the popularity of social networking. “It’s the place where people exist in between classes,” Koffler said. “We feel that Student Activities needs to be where the students are.” So far, Aquino has gone to events such as the Activities Fair, Espresso UP, the fall cultural event, the CPB alcohol education event, the VoteUP event with speaker Mark Leibovich and the healthcare panel discussion. Senior Tynishia Walker helped put on the fall cultural fest this year, and was glad the event was recorded. “I thought it was really good,” Walker said. “Having that opportunity for events to be recorded and getting people’s feedback on that and then making that [information] public is really cool.” Walker said speaking to Aquino about the event will hopefully encourage students to attend future events. “Standing there speaking to a camera is kind of weird, but thinking about the intention behind it makes it worth it,” Walker said. “They say a personal invite is what makes all the difference in attendance for an event.” After recording the event, Aquino takes the footage down to the Terrace Room, in the interim library location in the Bauccio Commons, and edits it. The editing process takes anywhere between one and two hours, as the videos must be shortened to three to five minute clips. The videos then get sent to Student Activities to be reviewed and approved. Aquino then must take additional time to make
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Senior Manny Aquino takes footage from on- campus events and edits the material down to two or three minute clips. The clips will soon be posted on YouTube, and give students the chance to get filled in on events they may have missed. any edits that Student Activities suggests. Finally, the clips are uploaded to a new YouTube channel that Aquino set up. Currently, there are no videos uploaded to the YouTube channel, but Aquino hopes to have some posted soon. Koffler expressed several various uses for the videos, such as for promotion of recurring events, advertisement for specific clubs, or a helpful framework for future committees to reference when planning similar events. Koffler also said that the videos could encourage students who don’t normally attend these types of events. “We want to reach those students that aren’t as involved,” Koffler said. “We thought
videos might be a tool to expose ourselves and all the activities that are going on to a new population of students.” Koffler said the main focus for this position was raising awareness of the diverse activities happening on campus. “The goal is to get more people involved,” Koffler said. “We can make [the information] a little more accessible to them by having this little video out there.” This goal can only be accomplished by student promotion, Koffler said. “We wanted students to talk about what they’re doing,” Koffler said. “I always feel that students promote things best to each other. [These videos] can highlight the
people who are really responsible for the activities.” Aquino added that the videos also serve as a way to keep students informed. “There’s some moments where you’re so busy with school work, and you can’t make it to an event,” Aquino said. “[With the videos] you can watch the clip, which can give you a small idea of what happened. Then you can feel a little bit caught up.” Keep checking Aquino’s YouTube channel to see the final result of his hard work at www.youtube.com/ UPStudentActivities.
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DATING: relationship advice given by professional coach Continued from page 3 “I think it’s interesting, but I don’t think it will help at all,” Usselman said. Senior Mathew Hill, however, is proud that the University is bringing in someone to speak about issues relevant to student life. “We’re all young adults and sort of moving into the lifestyle of dating and being excited about maybe finding a potential lifelong mate, and to bring someone in to address [dating] is very wise,” Hill said. Sophomore Kelsey Rouse
is also excited to hear what Coleman has to say. “I think it’s really going to be really beneficial, especially if it’s like about managing a relationship and school,” Rouse said. “I’m most interested to hear what he has to say about long distance relationships, probably because I’m in one.” Beyond dating advice, Coleman has philosophies regarding relationship dynamics and marriage. “I don’t think you should marry a guy until he’s 24, 25 [or] 26,” Coleman said. “The reason being is men measure themselves based on what they do and how
now is publicizing the program and figuring out how to get information out to alumni and then more broadly.” While working on marketing materials, the School of Education is continuing to develop the curriculum and admissions requirements. The School of Education will use the other UP doctorate program — the School of Nursing’s DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) — as a template for the EdD program. “I think there are some parallels, in that it is very much a practitioner-oriented program, but it gives professionals a research base to think about,”
well they do it. Until he knows what he’s good at, he won’t know who he is.”
Coleman explained that a man may believe he knows who he is early in life, but if he is fired from his first job or he does not like the profession he chose for himself, he may become very unhappy and a very different person. “Women mature faster than men, and then we catch up… and then we pass you,” Coleman said jokingly. While Hill agrees with Coleman’s assessment of men, he has a different philosophy of marriage. “My rebuttal would be that with every single day of your life probably changes you as a person in one aspect or another,”
Hill said. “I don’t think the point of marriage is being the same person for the next 50 years I think it’s learning how to change with your partner to experience a happy marriage.” Though the show on Friday will last an hour and a half, Coleman attests that it will seem more like 30 minutes. “It’s very fast, very fun, and it changes people’s lives,” Coleman said. “If anyone’s in a great relationship I’ll help them make it better, if they’re in an unhealthy one I’ll help them get out, and if they haven’t had a date since Moby Dick was a guppy I will help them find love.”
Watzke said. In building the new program, the University expects to add one or two more courses. It also expects the program to be financially profitable. Projections show that cohorts of 20 students would provide the University with a 75 percent profit. In order for the University to maintain its status as a master’s granting university — also known as Carnegie status — the EdD program will enroll a maximum of 19 students a semester and will have as many as 60 students enrolled in the program. “Knowing that [we have to stay at 19 or lower to maintain
our Carnegie status], we built a program that would be viable,” Watzke said. “We’ve designed it so it is not an allotted course intensive, its right over three years and we can provide what I think is a very viable program.” With the goal of appealing to educators such as teachers and school administrators, the EdD curriculum will aim to extend students professional education to the highest level. It aligns with UP’s strategic plan to expand and create graduate programs that strengthen the University’s mission. “It’s a doctoral program that has a pretty strong research component,” Thomas Greene,
interim provost, said. In the first year, students will do qualitative and quantitative research. Students will also be enrolled in a variety of leadership and development courses. “It is called Learning and Leading and that says something to me because it is about the fact that leaders have to be continuously learning,” Greene said. “We have a significantly different philosophy than other universities.” The School of Education anticipates meeting with the provost in the Spring in order to launch the program for the 2014 summer semester.
“If anyone’s in a great relationship I’ll help them make it better, if they’re in an unhealthy one I’ll help them get out, and if they haven’t had a date since Moby Dick was a guppy I will help them find love.” David Coleman The Dating Doctor
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strengthens undergraduate education,” Watzke said. After hearing of the interest for an EdD program at UP from multiple panels, interviews and surveys of alumni, UP decided to create the program. “We’ve had many alumni contacting us so we expect to launch a formal marketing piece very soon,” Watzke said. Julie Kalnin, a professor who worked on the proposal said they are currently soft - marketing the program to UP alumni. “Our next step is to make those things more concrete,” Julie Kalnin said. “One of the things we’re working on right
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Amanda Munro Staff Writer munroa15@up.edu There’s a cute stranger across the room, and you want to talk to them but you don’t know how to start. “What do I say?” Perhaps due to the incapacitating belief that rejection is a fate worse than death, most people I know won’t directly approach that person. At the most, they’ll wait for a casual opportunity to talk to them without looking blatantly interested (“Are you in line for Global? Cool, me too. What’s your name, by the way?”) But from my experience, these conversations last all of 30 seconds and don’t accomplish anything (except the knowledge that the person you’ve been eyeing also enjoys Mongolian bowls). So what’s the best way to approach someone you’re attracted to? This weekend, fellow Beacon reporter PJ Marcello and I set out to investigate this very question. Pickup lines. Do they actually work? If so, which ones work best? After looking at a few studies about opening lines, we identified four main types: direct introduction, indirect introduction, corny lines, and compliments. We picked out two boys and two girls on whom we tried our very best lines and asked about their effectiveness. As it turns out, the agonizing that people go through in this classic struggle isn’t as complicated as they might think.
Humor me? Our final line was your classic, corny pickup shtick where we pretended to answer the phone and say, “Hello? Yeah, he’s right here.” Then to the person, “Sorry, it’s just fate asking about the guy of my dreams.” Don’t gag yet; you might be surprised by the results. Although everyone thought the line was cheesy, it did make them laugh. “Because it’s so over the top, I would like that better than a blatant come-on,” Crider said. “What better way to break the ice than some humor?” Overall, none of our lines were entirely ineffective. Most people are flattered to be approached at all and generally view the confidence required to approach a stranger as a highly attractive quality, especially in women.
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Next we tried an indirect introduction. PJ introduced me to his friend Sam Crider with, “H ey, this is my friend Amanda. Have you met?” Crider at tested that in ge neral, this is a great w ay to meet som eone. “I know they’r e introducing th person to me is for a reason,” Crider said. So for those w ho would rath er beat themselves over the head with a dead fish than initiate conversa tion with an attrac tive stranger, a great way to go is ha ve a mutual fr iend make the introd uction. In fact, communication rese archers at Wes t Virginia, Bloomsb urg, and Oak land Universities fo und in their study that college st udents perceive d this approach as th e most effectiv e.
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eThe third form for picking som For . ent plim one up was a direct com girl and this, I sat down next to a , but I you said, “Hey, sorry to bother utiful bea r couldn’t help noticing you .” you to eyes and just had to talk ctive This was by far the least effe on. sati ver con method of starting a not did it t Participants suggested tha d ate cre and come across as genuine t. res inte more awkwardness than Wil“It’s really uncomfortable,” .” you nk tha son said. “I would just say bein t res inte Kelly echoed the dis ct coming acknowledged with a dire nger. stra a by pliment right off the bat end to try uld “Its cheesy, and I wo lly Ke t,” fas that conversation really tfor om unc said. “It just makes me
able.” horWith that approach producing to left s wa I rible results both times, I ch roa app my biggest fear and the l sfu ces suc st anticipated to be the lea s wa It . ive and possibly most offens p line. the dreaded stereotypical pick-u
Hey fellas, we have all been there. There is a girl is in your class or having lunch that you want to talk to, but you just do not know how to approach her or what to say. Instead of doing anything about it, maybe you just dismiss it and are left to ponder what could have been. I’m here to tell you do not be that guy. I have been that guy my entire life, never stepping up to ask a girl that I like out. This is no way to go through college, or more importantly, life. I know this because of this article. The Beacon asked if I wanted to test pick-up lines and approaches and do an article, and the results surprised me. Amanda and I went to the Commons on a Saturday afternoon and came up on some lines and scenarios that would reflect a real-life pick-up attempt. According to a study by communication researchers at West Virginia, Bloomsburg, and Oakland Universities, there are four common approaches in trying to start a conversation with a person of romantic interest. These approaches are: direct introduction, 3rd person introduction, direct compliment and the traditional cheesy or “cute-flippant” line.
Humor me not? The classic pick-up line was the most awkward of the four approaches as the instigator of the conversation, but what surprised me were the results. While it was not effective for both participants, it went over far better than I anticipated. “I would definitely laugh, and maybe be confused, but I think that would be really effective,” Wilson said. When rating her favorite of the options we showed her, Wilson chose the cheesy line as her favorite of the bunch because it showed creativity and a good sense of humor. Kelly was not as amused with the line, and responded just about how I expected. “That was cheesy, and I don’t like that mushy stuff, I would try to end that conversation right away too,” Kelly said.
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Listen to... the Portland Cello Project When I think of Cello’s, typically I don’t think of them playing Radiohead, but evidently they do. On September 22nd, I went and saw Portland Cello Project at the Aladdin theater and it completely changed my perception of classical music. Portland Cello Project is a group of 6 cellists who play/transpose mainstream music on the cello. The theme of the show that I saw was “Ok Computer” which is a Radiohead album. Hearing cellos and other classical instruments play modern music was one of the most bizarre yet rewarding experiences. I absolutely loved the music and it was fantastic to have a different perspective of these instruments. While at first I thought I would hate the music because it was so far from the norm of cellos, I quickly found myself capti-
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And I thought a dark wizarding lord’s attempt to murder a baby was depressing. I think I stopped comparing “The Casual Vacancy” to “Harry Potter” when I realized there was more swearing and sex in the first two pages than in the entire seven book “Potter” series. On Sept. 27, J.K. Rowling released her first novel for adults, “The Casual Vacancy”. The story takes place in a small English town called Pagford, but that’s about as cheery as it gets. Within the first five pages, the main character Barry dies, leaving a vacant position in the local parish council. The fight to obtain his seat reveals a town that is entirely despicable, yet entirely real. Social status trumps concern for a sexually abused teenager. A family’s obsession with work
ethic masks a dyslexic daughter’s obsession with cutting. Sex is sold in exchange for love that doesn’t exist. While it takes seven books for Hogwarts to crumble, Rowling pulls apart the bricks of Pagford page by page. The broken characters creating havoc inside their broken world is difficult to witness, yet Rowling’s intense network of characters coupled with her witty writing makes her reader pay attention. “The Casual Vacancy” has a magic of its own that makes it worth the read. It might contain more dementors than cheering charms but the message is the same. Whether they exist in the Gryffindor common room or the slums of Pagford, Rowling shows that these broken characters are not unlike ourselves. And that is magical. -Kate Stringer
Theater department play is ‘On the Verge’ of success Kate Stringer Staff Writer stringer14@up.edu When traversing into the wilderness it is important to take three things: a machete, a Victorian pith hat, and an umbrella for poking hippopotami. At least that’s the advice given by the characters in UP’s production of “On the Verge”, a play by Eric Overmyer about three female explorers from the Victorian era setting out to discover a new world, Terra Incognita. While they don’t encounter a hippopotamus, the women undergo bizarre occurrences. Foreign objects mysteriously appear in their luggage. Strange words begin pouring from their tongues. Women walk around in trousers. Terra Incognita forces the women to confront their fears and anticipations of the unknown. While Alex (sophomore Emily Clare Biggs) demands they embrace their new world, Fanny (junior Danielle Renella) is as accepting of the future as she is of “cyclones, pit vipers, and bad grammar.” Director Andrew Golla believes the play intentionally
leaves the audience with unresolved questions about the future. “The play asks ‘how do we face the future? How do we go into the future?” Golla said. “Do we face it with fear, with anxiety or do we look at it as an opportunity for discovery, for change? Is change good?”
“The play asks ‘how do we face the future? How do we go into the future? Do we face it with fear, with anxiety or do we look at it as an opportunity for discovery, for change? Is change good?’”
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Perhaps the most inspiring reaction to this mysterious landscape is seen in Mary (senior Jessica Hillenbrand), who literally blazes a trail into unknown territory with a machete in one hand and a superlative vocabulary in the other. Mary finds the future to be something more familiar than strange when she says “We are
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Junior Danielle Renella as Fanny (left), freshman Emily Clare Biggs as Alex, senior Jessica Hillenbrand as Mary (middle), junior Matt Sepeda (right).
imbued with the future…nostalgia for the future.” Hillenbrand greatly admires her character’s bravery. “She is a very strong, courageous, independent woman despite the very male dominated world she comes from,” HillenJackie Jeffers | THE BEACON
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Junior Danielle Renella as Fanny (right), senior Jessica Hillenbrand as Mary (middle), freshman Emily Clare Biggs as Alex (left).
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discovery of new people and new places.” The feeling of being in a new environment is vividly communicated through sound and lighting rather than the changing of sets. “We wanted the sound of the beach, the jungle, the sound of the glacial ice bridge – we wanted all of that to create the environment to help the audience imagine,” Golla said. Jackie Jeffers | THE BEACON Hillenbrand, Junior Danielle Renella performs as Fanny in Renella, Biggs, UP’s production of On the Verge. and junior Matthew Sepeda make brand said. “She’s off chopping up the cast with Sepeda playing jungles with a machete and tryeight different characters. ing to establish connections with “If you want to get technical, cultures. She’s incredibly pasI actually have 9 characters besionate about what she does and cause one is very split personality very much enthralled with the type,” Sepeda said. “[It was chal-
lenging] defining and crafting each one of my characters and making them distinct from each other – physicality wise, voice wise, even their personal history.” Playing eight different characters also requires being in two places at once. For Sepeda, one costume change happens before the audience realizes Jackie Jeffers | THE BEACON he’s left the stage. Freshman Emily Clare Biggs as Alex (left),Senior Jessica Hillenbrand as Mary “It’s actually a lit- (middle), and Junior Danielle Renella as Fanny (right). tle stressful because I ticoats, so we have to hike up our than getting to wield a machete is have 15 seconds to change into skirts and step over stuff or chop the message of hope Hillenbrand another costume and I literally through vines. It is exhausting – I found in the play. have to go crawl under the stage,” have winded myself.” “It’s the idea of being on the Sepeda said. Perhaps even more exciting edge of something and at that Hillenbrand said the most point in life where you ask, ‘do challenging aspect of the play is I take that step back into what I “On the Verge” Oct. 3-7 in the physical exertion that is reknow or do I take the step off the Mago Hunt 7:30 p.m. and 2 quired in every scene. cliff into who knows what?’ You “We have big travel backp.m. Sunday. Student tickets have to be, prepared, sure, but packs that are filled with maare $5 and available for you have to be really optimistic. chetes, umbrellas and a bunch You have to be excited to take this reservation at the box office. of equipment,” Hillenbrand said. step forward.” “We also have big skirts and pet-
Students color up the city
Many UP students participated in The Color Run at Portland International Raceway last Saturday to go by—yes, there were that many runners—we finally got to cross the starting line. My team, which went by the very creative name “Rice with I’ll be honest and admit Friends,” took the Color that I hate running. I dread Run by jog until doing it for exercise and we reached there is no way you will the first ever get me to do it just color for fun. So imagine my zone, surprise when I came blue. I across a 5K that made was not me actually want to quite sure run. That’s right: the how to react Junio Portland Color Run r Kat to it at first. ie Ro got this anti-runner bbins at Th Giovanna So After all, how to move her feet for e Col la or Ru no | THE BEAC do you react five kilometers, and with a ON n. when you’re smile and some laughs, too. painted on. about to run by a But while I decided to be bunch of people whose “Maybe it was not as much the “runner next door” and just only intent is to hit you wear a white shirt and running with paint? But let’s just say the running as most 5Ks, but pants, some people decided to be minute you first taste the rainit was definitely a great a little more creative, with wed- bow—literally speaking, as most ding dresses and tutus being pop- of us seemed to get hit perfectly experience.” Amanda Blas ular outfits of choice. Most 5K where we would end up tastSenior runners would never be caught ing the paint—there’s no turning dead with such attire. But for the back, and you can’t help but get Color Run, color is encouraged, into the whole idea of the Color The Color Run is definitely and these outfits were definitely Run. While we decided to take the not a 5K set on making the best welcome. After waiting for a few waves rest of the 5K by walk, we still run time. Instead, it is all about managed to run into a lot of fun. having a good time The color zones got better as we and supporting a good went along the 5K route. The cause. In this case, the orange zone left us pumped up run supported Child and dancing after hearing One Aid, an organization Direction’s “What Makes You that works with indigBeautiful,” the yellow zone was enous people in some up on their game with how much of Latin America’s paint they managed to cover us in poorest communities to and the pink zone made sure that create opportunity and everyone—including those who alleviate poverty. Runtried to hide in the middle of the ning, painting and givrunners—got splashed with paint. ing to charity: do you And just as you reached the end, need any more reason they had dozens of volunteers to go for a run? Not reGiovanna Solano | THE BEACON congratulating you on making it ally, if you ask me. Junior Jesse Proctor at The Color Run. so far and encouraging you take Just like everyone a final sprint towards the finish Amanda Blas Staff Writer blas13@up.edu
else who showed up for the Color Run, I started as a blank slate. In other words, I was wearing a white shirt that was just waiting to be
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October 4, 2012
UP students have an encounter with God Campus Ministry sponsers the Encounter retreat where students spend time developing their relationship with God Kimo Camat Guest Commentary
My encounter experience began four years ago at my high school in Beaverton. At my high school, the juniors would embark on a trip with a number of classmates to a retreat center to bond with one another. After a number of talks from upperclassmen and some sharing of extremely personal subjects, we were able to come together as a group of individuals of Christ. Coming to UP, I was afraid that I would lose experiences like these that helped me understand who I am today. My sophomore year on campus I got a knock on my door in Villa from one recent graduate, Zack Imfeld. He asked (more like forced) me to sign the application for the retreat and promised me that it would be different from anything I have ever experienced. And man was Zack correct. Fast forward two years later I find myself leading as Coordinator alongside Mr. Sean Ducey. Sean and I have worked on four
retreats together and complement each other’s styles of leadership, making us a dangerous duo. I choose to do these retreats over and over again because it reminds me where I come from and what God is calling me to do. The encounters both at my high school and here at UP helped me participate more fully in my faith and even got me to branch out to other Campus Ministry events. The Encounter with Christ retreat is important on campus because it entails a much needed rest and an inward reflection of the college student’s faith life. With the stress of school work, projects, jobs, roommates and lack of sleep, the retreat offers the retreatants a chance to slow down and examine their past selves and where they are heading. At 4:30pm on Friday, September 21st, our Encounter With Christ retreat began. Thirty-four retreatants were greeted by the Encounter team with nametags, hugs, and a whole lot of singing. For those of you who do not know, the Encounter with Christ is a retreat that takes place once every semester. However, this semester Campus Ministry wanted to try two retreats during the fall due to the number of applicants. This retreat is designed to explore our faith and reflect on the
journey that God has set us on. What does it mean to be called men and women of God? On this retreat the applicants and team experience various talks from peers, small group time, and time to bond with one another. This September the retreatants took a break from their hectic college schedules to relax and bask in the love all around them. Sadly this past September’s retreat marked my eighth and last Encounter at UP, but it was hands down the best retreat I have ever been on. I could not have asked for a more loving and supporting team and group of retreatants to work with. As I continue my senior year and look to graduate school, I will always cherish my Encounter Family here at UP. The next Encounter with Christ retreat is in October followed by a third Encounter later in the Spring. The Encounter Family urges you to apply to this wonderful experience. Ask anyone who has gone on it and they will tell you fantastic things regarding the retreat. Plus, the cookies are awesome! Kimo Camat is a senior drama major. He can be reached at camat13@up.edu.
Campus Minstry offers a variety of retreats to meet students where they are at in their spiritual development and to help them further their walk with God. Retreats are open to all students and hardcopy applications are available in St. Mary’s, the Pilot House, Chapel of Christ the Teacher and on their webpage. 2012-2013 retreat schedule:
- Encounter with Christ Retreats (September 21-23, 2012; October 26-28, 2012; March 2013) - Guided Prayer Retreat (November 9-11, 2012) - Retreat on the Run (Lent 2013) - Residence Hall Retreats (February 1-3, 2013; February 22-24, 2013; March 1-3, 2013) - Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (throughout the academic year)
Campus Ministry offers the following retreats designed for specific communities on campus: - Chapel Choir Retreat (Sept. 14-15, 2013) - Faith and Leadership House Winter Retreat (Jan. 18-20, 2013) - Sacramental Preparation Retreat (Feb. 8-10, 2013)
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Keep your cyberself squeaky clean for the job world October 1 marked the last day for seniors to register for graduation, and for many that was the first of series of wake up calls from the world of work. For those whose time on The Bluff is about to end, there are many pitfalls but also ways to get a leg up on getting a job or internship. In order to become marketable post graduation, current UP seniors and students of all levels need to be more aware of their online presence and use their cyber self to their advantage. Have you Googled yourself recently? It’s a good idea just to see what pops up because it is becoming more and more likely that the first thing employers do when they take a look at your job application is a brief online search. If you don’t cleanse Facebook or embarrassing photos from freshman year you are basically hitting the “I’m feelin’ lucky” button on real life. Update your privacy settings so that only friends can see your online profiles, untag the worst of the worst photos and if you re-
ally need to keep it clean make a separate profile for promoting yourself as a professional. Social media can be beneficial to marketing yourself. LinkedIn is one of the best ways to connect with potential employers, a community of professionals in your field and host an online portfolio. Increasingly, many employers even require you to have an online portfolio before applying for a job. “Mahara” on the Pilots UP page, while likely an icon you overlook everyday, is a great way to host an online portfolio that you can send to employers without having to sign up for LinkedIn. Online profiles aside, the age-old method of networking is still the best way to get a foot in the working world. According to the U.S. bureau of Labor statistics, 70 percent of jobs are found through networking. While this statistic is a little disconcerting for those who are trying to get into fields without any solid connections, at the very least UP students are plugged into an alumni network. Former Pilots
can help students in the world of work, or at least get them into a Timbers game for free now and again at alumni socials. The most important way to make yourself marketable postgraduation is through internships. The University of Portland, while encouraging and often times requiring internships for graduation, doesn’t offer explicit experience based learning opportunities for every major in the classroom. Even if the surveying classes out on the Academic quad seem like their wasting their time doing the same thing day after day in orange jerseys at least they’re practicing their craft. For those who need help applying for jobs and internships, UP does provide the Career Services Center below Orrico Hall as a resource to help students across departments prepare for internships, jobs or even to decide which major to pick. As any of the members of the career services team will tell you, identifying early what internships you want to apply for is the best way
having jobs you hate make you realize what it is you want to do in life. By touching up your online presence and hiding those not so desirable photos, you put yourself in the position to jump on any opportunity that comes your way. Being ready to act at a moment’s notice could be the best way to get a job or internship.
to get a leg up on the competition. Students should make an appointment sooner rather than later, even if they’re interested in summer internships. Amidst all the pressure to get a job in a tough economy after graduating or winning competitive internships, the most important thing to remember is not to get frustrated. Professional development takes years and often
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SLUG rumors washed away; It’s here to stay W.C. Lawson Guest Commentary There are a group of folks on campus who are true “underground” kids. For over five years now, the SLUG Club has been digging, planting, and harvesting a multicolor of vegetables and fruits in the gardens down the street from Schoenfedlt Hall. Within the past year, rumors had spread around the campus that not only would the SLUG House be rezoned, but also major
parts of the garden would be deconstructed for extra housing. Dr. Bard, the head Professor in charge of the club and garden, was given a two-year window upon establishment to prove success. “The University wasn’t too keen on the idea in the first place,” said Dr. Bard. According to Bard, he believes the reason why the rumors had spread were the result of lack in leadership within the club. “In the past six months, the garden has received attention, just on an individual level,” said Bard. Much support in the garden has been thanks to a few UP alumni, including James FallonCote and Dan Prahl.
Currently the club is going through a few minor organizational changes but has been in full force in the past couple of weeks. Student involvement is increasing, but the club is reaching out for more students to join. Clifton Campbell, Senior Environmental Science student, has been a major contributor to the progression of the garden. “For two Saturdays in a row, we have showed up in the afternoon, made attainable goals, and met them, said Campbell. So far, we have tilled the majority of beds, began over a hundred germinations for winter harvest, restored the compost, began tool inventory, and started a few side projects. Working devolves into
eating food and conversation around dusk.” With all of the changes the University has already put forth the money and priority to construct, including more dorms and the renovation of the library, Bard doesn’t think the administration is even considering any changes in the SLUG Garden anytime soon. “The University has made a commitment to SLUG,” said Bard. Including Dr. Bard, Dr. Bowen, Dr. Asarnow, Dr. Monto, and a few other sponsors on campus have graciously made donations to the club to keep it established. Not only does the club provide produce in harvest events
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throughout the year, but also the garden provides much more than that to some students around campus. It’s one of those hidden spots that are perfect for under the tree reading or just gazing beyond the bluff. There’s something else to this garden. Here, life is happening. It’s a special place. To join the club, you can contact Dr. Bard (Bard@up.edu), Clif Campbell (campbell13@ up.edu), or Claire Dinsmore (Dinsmore14@up.edu). W.C. Lawson is a junior communication major. He can be reached at lawson14@up.edu.
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Mahatma Gandhi’s 143rd palindrome birthday is special Aziz Inan Guest Commentary “Father of India” Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 and Tuesday, October 2, 2012 marks his 143rd birthday. Gandhi’s 143rd birthday possesses special numerical properties. Why? I will explain. First, using the day-monthyear date format, the full date of October 2, 2012 expressed as 2-10-2012, or simply 2102012 is a palindrome day. This is a unique coincidence because after this year Gandhi’s next such palindrome birthday will occur 1000 years later, on 2103012 (October 2nd, 3012). Next, a fascinating numerical connection exists between Gandhi’s new age, 143, and his palindrome birthday 2102012. Here is how. First, take the square of the sum of the prime factors of 143 (11 and 13) yielding 484, a palindrome number. (Also, 484 equal 143 plus its reverse (341).) Second, split 143 as 1 and 43 and add 1 and subtract 43 from 143 resulting in 101, another palindrome number. (Interestingly enough, if numbers are assigned to the letters in the English alphabet as A = 1, B = 2, etc., the num-
bers assigned to the letters of “Gandhi” add up to 43. In addition, the sum of the numbers assigned to the letters of “Satyagraha” (insistence of truth, nonviolent resistance coined and developed by Gandhi) yields 101. So, numbers 484, 1, 43 and 101 are all derived from 143 using elementary arithmetic. Now, go ahead and multiply these four numbers and see what comes out: 484 x 1 x 43 x 101 = 2102012! Isn’t this amazing, like magic? Wait, there is more. If 143 is split as 14 and 3, 14 + 3 = 2 + 3 + 5 + 7, that is, the sum of the first four prime numbers. In turns out the product of these first four primes results in 210 (representing October 2nd), four times the sum of the cubes of the same four primes yields 2012 (this year), and guess what, 210 and 2012 put side-by-side constitute Gandhi’s 143rd palindrome birthday 2102012! Wow! Lastly, if 143 is split as 14 and 3, the difference of the squares of these two numbers results in 187.
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Letters to the Editor Are people living too long?
Photo courtesy of Aziz Inan
On the other hand, if 143 is split as 1 and 43, 43 times the sum of 1 and 43 yields 1892. Go ahead and multiply 1892 with the difference of 1892 and reverse of 187, what comes out? (2102012!) Unbelievable! (Note that 1892 minus 781 equals 1111, a palindrome number. In addition, interestingly enough, half of sum of 210 and 2012 also equals 1111.) Happy 143rd palindrome birthday, Mahatma Gandhi and let peace live with you forever! P.S. As an aside, note that the numbers assigned to the letters of “Mahatma Gandhi” add up to 100. Aziz Inan is an electrical engineering professor. He can be reached at inan@up.edu
I am writing as someone who believes that there are too many old people. I don’t mean to say that I have anything against the elderly; they certainly have a good deal of knowledge and wisdom to offer society, rather to argue that there are too many of them. This phenomenon is due, mostly, to the American fear of death, and obsession with eternal life—both of which, I believe, are negative qualities in a society. With the advent of antibiotics and modern medicine, people are living far longer than they otherwise naturally would. It used to be that when a sixty year old got sick, odds are they were going to die. However now, thanks to great advancements in science, when a sixty year old gets sick he (or she) can simply walk to the nearest pharmacy and pick up a quick fix drug. Or, if the sickness is more severe, he may simply schedule an appointment with a doctor and receive any number of medications to remedy the sickness, and continue on living. This can continue on until an individual is literally dying right in front of you. Old people today are decaying on a daily basis, living until their bodies fail them. When a person trips, they should not break their hip—that’s just not natural, when that happens, it’s time to die.
It’s time for life expectancy to drop to a reasonable age, somewhere around sixty-five, then we can all get back to living enviably in the short amount of natural time we have. Will McQuilkin, freshman English/Communication Choose your words We are all quite educated here at U.P. We should have big enough vocabularies where we can stop throwing words around like bitch and slut. You really want to insult someone? Try crack-nobbed fool or pox-infected mumper. Better yet? Try being nice. Someone cuts you off in line at the Commons? Let it go- are you really in that big of a rush? And if you greet your friends by calling them ho- what are you saying about your friends to everyone else around you? If they’re really your friends, shouldn’t you want to treat them in a loving, respectful way? Stop the name-calling, stop the swearing, buy a dictionary and speak like the educated adult you are. Katarina Ferber, senior Nursing
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Musings on mustaches Philip Ellefson Staff Commentary See that picture up there, right above these words? That’s me with a mustache. If you saw me about three weeks ago, you may have noticed it was gone. If you see me today, you’ll notice I have hair all over my face (well, not the whole face, just the lower part). My decision to shave a few weeks ago was apparently some sort of earth-shattering event. At least, that’s what it seemed like when people gasped and screamed at the sight of my naked upper lip. Of course I expected a strong reaction, since nobody at UP had ever seen me clean-shaven. But it seemed like everyone was baffled that I actually have skin underneath my mustache. As silly as it sounds to say this, it’s actually a bit frustrating to be defined by facial hair. When I first arrived on campus last year, everyone knew me as “that freshman with a mustache.”
I quickly became known to various people as Mustache Guy, Mustache Man, and the Mustachioed Splendor. (Okay, I made that last one up.) Just after I shaved it off, I was walking up the stairs in Franz to get to class when a girl came up to me and asked, “Hey, aren’t you Mustache Phil?” No. I’m not Mustache Phil. First, it’s Philip, not Phil (please and thank you). Second, is my mustache really so integral to my existence that you aren’t sure of my identity if I’m temporarily clean-shaven? I get tired of having conversations with people and constantly having to say that my eyes are up here, and that no, you can’t touch my mustache – that would be terribly uncomfortable for both of us. Really, though, I’m just part of a larger trend of mustache worship that’s going on right now. There are all sorts of things you can buy that have mustaches on them – mugs, bookmarks, tshirts, necklaces. You can buy a giant magnetic mustache to put on the front of your car. If you search “mustache” on Pinterest, you will find pictures of Jo-
When doth the narwhal bacon? Stan Peck Guest Commentary The phone you have in your pocket is more powerful than the computer used to send the first crew of humans out into space and onto the moon. At this point, it can most likely connect to the internet so that you can update your Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, check your email, move your homework from computer to computer, take pictures, upload them, send them, and do a million and a half other things that are all geared towards one thing; connectivity. We live in an age when being connected to the world around us isn’t a privelege, but a right. Spending a weekend out in the wilderness without cell service is a nightmare for most people. What if the world just keeps going on without us? What if I miss who got voted off on the latest episode of “So You Think You Can Dance?” We need to know what’s going on. Everywhere. All at once. If we don’t then we’re ‘out of the loop’. Thing is, though, not everyone cares about the same things. One person wants to know how the game went last weekend, and another wants to hear the latest music from local bands. Someone’s interested in recent advanced in technology, and another wants to do nothing but look at pictures of cats all day. Where on earth could they go to get everything they want? Nay, everything they need? Coming from the connectivity that we’ve built for ourselves
coupled with our very human need to get together with others who are interested in similar things, reddit was born. A short explanation: reddit.com is the website. Within it, there are nearly limitless subreddits, each with their own focus and direction. Any member of reddit can create their own subreddit, and every subreddit develops its own very personal personality, style, and frequenting members. This is part of the reddit machine; there is a place for most things, and if there isn’t already a place for it, you are welcome to make your own. While it was not always the case, reddit has grown into a website for those interested in anything from philosophy to music to bodybuilding to LGBT rights to Nicholas Cage (all of those are real subreddits). It’s a place that has everything. Other redditors can help you with your homework, share your love of a certain group of animated ponies, show you pictures of things happening across the world, and discuss things as broad or oddly specific as your heart desires. It’s everything you could have ever wanted from the internet. And then some. Point is, when someone asks you “When doth the Narwhal bacon?”, after some time on reddit, you may very well know the right answer. Be forewarned, though. Reddit will consume you. There are things that cannot be unseen, and there are subreddits that cannot be unsubscribed to. If you are brave enough to look, you will be changed... and possibly trapped. Welcome to the Internet. Stan Peck is a junior computer science major. He can be reached at peck14@up.edu
seph Gordon Levitt with a mustache, a baby with a mustache, and a drawing of a mustache that has its own mustache. We think of facial hair in the strangest ways. Someone decided that November is the month of beards, so in one month, everyone will be talking about the hair that’s growing out of their faces like it’s some strange novelty. If you think it’s a good idea to relegate beards to a month, then facial hair probably just isn’t for you. Anytime is a good time for a beard. The point I want to make is that beards and mustaches are awesome, but they’re not that unusual – it’s just face hair. A great beard is worthy of admiration, but it does not define its grower.
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Faces on The Bluff By Kayla Wong
We asked: What’s your favorite pick up line? Carina Chavarria, sophomore, soiciology
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A man may look splendid with a mustache, but he is not his mustache. Let’s appreciate the beauty of facial hair without sensationalizing it and placing it on a pedestal. Philip Ellefson is a sophomore english major. He can be reached at ellefson15@up.edu
“You’re so hot, you denature my proteins.” Alysse Thomas, sophomore, nursing
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“Does this smell like chloroform to you?” Alex Lazo, junior, accounting,
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Communication is key to win in the WCC The Pilots must get used to tough competition in the WCC as fierce road lies ahead Taylor Tobin Staff Writer tobint16@up.edu During the Pilots’ match against top WCC team and No. 15 nationally ranked San Diego on Sept. 29, senior outside hitter Ariel Usher nailed her 1,000th kill into the floorboards. Usher is just the tenth volleyball player from the University of Portland to reach the 1,000 kill mark. “[Getting it] feels good. It must feel good for my team, because at that point, we have the momentum coming from our side,” Usher said. “It’s a great feeling.” Despite the excitement of Usher’s accomplishment, the Pilots fell short to the Toreros, losing 3-1. Coach Joe Houck thinks that playing in the WCC is a great
opportunity, despite the team’s defeats in conference play this season. “The cool thing about being in the West Coast Conference in the sport of volleyball is that every single night we are playing a ranked team or a team that could be ranked. San Diego is one of the perennial top teams in our conference, and they are nationally ranked,” Houck said. “That’s a challenge that we’ve enjoyed in our schedule so far with Penn State and some [other] strong teams. It’s a chance to test ourselves.” As the team prepares to play WCC fourth ranked Santa Clara on Oct. 4 and fifth ranked San Francisco on Oct. 6., sophomore defensive specialist Jacqueline Rodriguez keeps one thing in mind—consistency. “I’m looking forward to work-
ing on our consistency. Since we haven’t won in conference [play], we can only move up,” Rodriquez said. “As long as we all have the same mindset, we can be consistent and work together.” Usher believes her team can work together by collectively putting their will on the court. “Everyone knows they need to give one-hundred percent every night in the WCC, because it’s such a strong conference,” Usher said. “[We need to put] our will on the game.” This standard is something Houck admires about his team. “They’re persistent and they have lofty expectations for themselves,” Houck said. “They work hard every single night.” Part of giving all your effort See Volleyball, page 15
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Junior Christina Harris attempts a kill against No. 15 San Diego. The Pilots would lose to the Toreros 3-1.
UP alum Ryan Kawulok returns to Merlo Portland Timber Ryan Kawulok makes the trip across the river to support his former team against San Francisco after being a star defensive player for four years Kaite Dunn Staff Writer dunn16@up.edu Newest Portland Timber Ryan Kawulok returned to UP Sept. 28 to check out his former team and relive some of his favorite memories on the grass of Merlo Field that he played on just last winter. “I love the campus up here, I love Portland, I love the city, I love the people,” Kawulok said. “To be picked up [by the Timbers] was unbelievable.” Kawulok was a center back and two-year team captain at UP, playing in all 82 games and scoring 10 goals during his four years. He was named to the WCC All-Freshman team and was one of only six freshmen to start all 20 games. Kawulok was named to the All-WCC First Team his junior and senior years and was the 2011 WCC Defensive Player of the Year. He is only the second UP player in history to be given this award. The Timbers drafted Kawulok 8th in the Supplemental Draft in January. He was home in Colorado when he got the news. “It was like a dream come true.” Kawulok said. “When I found out I was on top of the world that something came through for all my hard work.” Kawulok has always loved the Timbers and it was his first choice of any team he could have been drafted by. Kawulok played with the Portland Timbers summer club team while at UP, and scrimmaged against the pros in the offseason. His involvement allowed the Timbers to grow fond of Kawulok and his ability, and gave Kawulok a chance to learn from the best and hone his skills in the offseason. Men’s soccer head coach Bill
Irwin agreed that it was more Kawulok will get some good meaningful that Kawulok was playing time and believes that he drafted by the Timbers. just needs to stay patient. “We have a good relationship “Ryan deserves it. He’s just with the Timbers and it’s nice to taken what he learned from here see they have a lot of confidence to the Timbers and doing the with our players,” Irwin said. same thing there,” Irwin said. Switching from a collegiate Kawulok loves all the aspects season that lasts about four of the game, but his favorite thing months, to the professional sea- about the sport is the competison, which is about ten months tiveness. long, requires Kawulok to have “I love being part of a team,” a positive attitude. Kawulok was Kawulok said. “I love the quick shocked by the difference in at- movements, the running, the mosphere between college and passing, the goals. I just love evthe professional level. erything.” “The Timber’s army is an unKawulok still keeps in touch believable group of supporters, with some of his teammates and you won’t find a better support- the people in North Portland. ing group throughout the whole Coming back to The Bluff was league,” Kawulok said. “Those big for Kawulok and for Pilot guys make it worth it. The fans fans. are everything to that franchise Kawulok has some advice for and we are so thankful to have anyone who wants to be a profesthem.” sional: Kawulok has played soccer “Stay focused and keep worksince he was a little kid, constant- ing hard. It all comes down to ly using the excuse of “I can’t what you want to put into it. If because of soccer” and dream- you come in every day with a ing of playing professionally one positive attitude and the willingKatie Dunn | THE BEACON day. This dream became more ness to work hard and give everyPortland Timbers’ Ryan Kawulok visited UP after being a star from and more of a reality as the years thing you can to your team then 2008-2012 on Merlo Field. Kawulok is only the second player in UP went on at UP. Kawulok took sky’s the limit for anybody.” history to win WCC Defensive Player of the Year. with him to the pros the level of physicality that he learned while playing in the WCC. “The coaches did a really good job preparing me for the day in and day out discipline and mindset it takes to be a professional,” Kawulok said. “The school did an unbelievable job preparing me and they gave me everything I needed from being fit to the ins and outs of the game and I’m very thankful.” Irwin trains his players to be professionals and in the past 10 years at least one has gone on to play professionally every year. Kawulok’s skill set and physical ability is there. Irwin hopes Postgame Autograph Zone with the 2002 and current Pilots Players
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The Pilots take on No. 10 San Diego State on Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. at Merlo Field to finish off their non-conference play. UP holds a 6-2-2 record going into WCC play which begins at rival Gonzaga on Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. The team returns on Oct. 13 for their first WCC home game against BYU.
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The men’s soccer team heads to southern California to face San Diego on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. and Loyola Marymount on Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. The team returns to Merlo Field to face Santa Clara on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.
Junior women’s soccer forward Amanda Frisbie has been named WCC Player of the Week twice this season—the second time after scoring two goals in the Pilot’s win against USC on Sept. 16. With 6 goals so far this season, Frisbie has totalled 17 goals while at UP. Besides scoring goals herself, Frisbie has had three successful assists this season.
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How long have you been playing soccer? I’ve been playing since I was four. My parents just wanted me to be active. They put me in soccer and basketball and I just took off with soccer. I just loved it so much and I was pretty good. Tell me about where you are from. I’m from Dallas, Texas. It’s so different. First off, the weather is completely different, obviously. But I love it here. I love the rain here; it’s my favorite. The food is also way different, but it’s good here too. I miss the Southern food. My favorite is probably chicken fried steak. I miss the sweat tea probably the most; it’s not the same here. What artists do you listen to? OneRepublic. I’ve listened to them since before they were famous. I love the new OneRepublic song, “Feel Again.” I also love Kelly Clarkson. Since the moment she won American Idol, I’ve been obsessed with her. Those two are my all-time favorites. Who is your soccer idol? Right now it’s Lionel Messi, because he’s just unbelievable. He’s the best player in the world and he plays for Barcelona. He’s just amazing. He can do anything. What made you choose to come to UP? I was recruited, and when I came and visited here the smallness of the school just really got me, and the support for our program is unbelievable. Like, the best in the country obviously. The people here are great, too. Does your team have any pre-game traditions?
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Before a game in the training room we always put on Michael Jackson songs. We’ll start out at a certain time, and during the very last song, “Man in the Mirror,” we all have a spot in the training room that we’ll sit in before the game. What is your favorite aspect about the team this year? The camaraderie, how close we are. From the freshman class to the senior class, we’re all really close, which hasn’t been the case in some of the previous years. What made this year different than previous years? We’ve accepted the freshman coming in faster than usual, and that’s helped us a lot. Every single one of us has each other’s backs this year, which is a lot different than usual. What would you say to your fans? Thank you for everything you’ve done. We’d be nothing without you. Keep going out to our games because you are awesome, and keep up the record. We have the best fan record in the country. We’d basically be nothing without you guys.
Volleyball: Team faces tough challenges in WCC Continued from page 14 in a volleyball match is constantly communicating with teammates. From a high five or “Nice dig!” to “You’ll get the next pass!” on a serve-receive error, volleyball is truly a game of communication. “You have to always over-communicate. The second I notice something, I say something,” Rodriguez said. “If you feel anything is quiet, you have to communicate.” Not only do the girls need to communicate verbally, but they also must look their team-
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mates in the eye. This keeps the players attentive and ready to perform. “Eye contact [is] really [important in] making sure everyone is in on the game and everyone is on the same page,” Rodriguez said. When Rodriguez needs someone to encourage her, she looks to Usher or junior setter Monica Jordan. If they are not on the court, she will turn to anyone to help her out. Rodriguez knows that all of her teammates have her back, just as she is there for them. For Rodriquez, part of supporting her
teammates is performing her best in the game and getting digs. “[Getting a dig feels great], especially with long rallies. I get the dig for my teammates not myself; it’s even better than doing [it] for myself,” Rodriguez said. “I can’t help, but just smile.”
The men’s cross country team dominated the 8k race at the Charles Bowles Invitational in Salem, Ore. on Sept. 29 with four runners placing in the top four spots putting UP one point short of a perfect score. Senior Lars Erik Malde placed first with a 24:29.08 time, graduate student Josh Gorecki came in second with a 24:39.42 time, senior Charlie McDonald followed behind for third place with a 24:46.41 time and senior Cody Wells rounded out the top four with a time of 24:47.57. The women’s cross country team finished in third place, their best finish of the year with sophomore Marci Witczak leading the team with a 18:52.79 time.
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The volleyball team squares off against Santa Clara on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. before taking on San Francisco on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. UP is currently winless after facing tough, top-ranked San Diego, Pepperdine and Gonzaga within the last week. (courtesy portlandpilots.com)
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Men’s soccer remains undefeated in WCC The Pilots’ WCC record grows to 2-0-0 after beating Gonzaga 4-1 and San Francisco 1-0 at home
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Katie Dunn Staff Writer dunn16@up.edu Soccer is all about scoring goals. But the men’s soccer game Sept. 28 against the University of San Francisco Dons was not a shooting match, but a match between goalkeepers. With 30 shots total, 14 by the Pilots and 16 by the Dons, the game changer was how many saves the goalkeepers made. UP’s goalkeeper Justin Baarts made
six saves, while Dons’ goalkeeper Brendan Roslund made only one. “We’ve each got to battle for 90 minutes and if we don’t give up goals, we’re going to win games,” Baarts said. Baarts does not like to get so much action at the goal. He is confident in his team’s ability to score and in his defenders to protect him. Communication between the defense and the goalkeeper is crucial. After eight games, the defense has become
comfortable with each other. USF was the second game this week for the Pilots. They faced rival Gonzaga in the first game of conference play on Sept. 27. The Pilots won 4-1 and set a high bar for the rest of conference play. “They’re all familiar foes,” senior midfielder Colin Anderson said. “It’s a completely different game, more of a battle and it’s a lot of fun.” Anderson assisted the only score against USF, passing the ball to senior Keith Grubisich in
the 31 minute to score his first goal this season. The Pilots put pressure on the San Francisco defense all night, but did not have many shots on goal. UP would only need one score, thanks to strong defense and Baarts’ saves. The offense and defense fed off each other’s energy and aggressive play. Having two games in three days means more players from the bench play in order to keep the team fresh. “Every player that came on the field tonight brought lots of energy and they live off each oth-
er,” head coach Bill Irwin said. Irwin always looks forward to the next game and tries not to look too far ahead. The next trip for the men is one to southern California and a favorite for most of the team. “I have a lot of friends on the San Diego team and love going down there,” Anderson said. The Pilots are now 2-0-0 in conference play and play their next home game is against undefeated Santa Clara on Friday, Oct. 12 at Merlo Field at 7 p.m.
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Senior Marc Tonkel leaps for a header against the University of San Francisco Dons on Sept. 28. The Pilots defeated USF in a tight defensive matchup 1-0.
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Freshman Hugo Rhoads fakes out a USF defender with fancy footwork.