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DOCTOR STRANGE “Doctor Strange” is easily the best comic book film since “The Dark Knight.”

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CAMPUS NEWS

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The Path of True Love The Black Curtain Society is back at it again

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Commedia dell’arte style plays are back in fashion this year, with student director Jaime Lee Vorce leading the way. The Path of True Love is a fun, bubbly comedy that will be performed outside the theater this year. With the Russell Tripp theater getting the finishing touches put on its construction, The Black Curtain Society had to get creative. This play will be performed outside the LBCC Bookstore. Not only is this comedy sure to be a hoot, but ticket proceeds go to a good cause, the Black Curtain Society’s upcoming trip to the American College Theater Festival in February. If you’d like to go, tickets are on sale now in the box office, or online. Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 for students or seniors. The performances are next week, Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. For any questions or more information, email theater@linnbenton.edu. STORY BY

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OPINION

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Become a Road-Running Beaver Take advantage of the Degree Partnership Program between LBCC and OSU

ou don’t have to wait until you get an associate’s degree to take classes at OSU. The Degree Partnership Program (DPP; often referred to as dual enrollment) between LBCC and OSU allows students to take classes at both campuses while combining credits for financial aid. “I chose the DPP program because it was an economical alternative to transferring and going to OSU full time,” said DPP student Aaron Hiddleson. “I had run out of financial aid at LBCC but wanted to continue my education and learned that if I transferred to OSU, I could still get financial aid while attending classes at both institutions.” Another important benefit is access to OSU advisors, who can direct students to the courses at LBCC that will transfer into their major at OSU. The list goes on. LBCC transcripts are automatically submitted to OSU at the end of each term, and dual enrolled students can live in the dorm at OSU, participate in the campus dining plan, and utilize services such as the library and computer labs. OSU’s Associate Director of Enrollment Management Rick DeBellis points out that students may want to dual enroll to have more class choices, which helps them stay on track to graduate. “If two classes that a student needs are offered at the same time at OSU, they might be able to find one class at LBCC at a different time,” DeBellis said. After receiving an Associate in Accounting Technology from LBCC and transferring to OSU last fall, Hiddleson spent the year taking classes at both institutions to make up the ground between his degrees at LBCC and the baccalaureate core (general education) requirements to get into OSU’s College of Business professional school in Accountancy. “I have built rapport with many of the business instructors at LBCC and being able to continue to take classes from them was an advantage for me,” Hiddleson said. “I was familiar with their teaching styles, their personalities and student expectations. Also, I had a desire to keep in contact with them because they are a great resource to be able to tap into.” A little known benefit is if you are in your final term at OSU and are taking classes at LBCC to complete degree requirements, only DPP enrolled students can get their diploma at graduation, according to DeBellis. Otherwise, students will need to wait until the LBCC transcript is received at OSU and the degree processed, which could take six or more weeks after graduation. “As of summer 2016, 14,497 students that graduated from OSU had used the DPP at some point,” DeBellis said. Who can help? The DPP has an office in MKH 111 staffed by Christine Acker, DPP specialist. Acker can answer general questions, discuss requirements and help with the application process. “Students can drop in at any time to ask me questions. They don’t need an appointment,” said Acker. Hiddleson often asked Acker when he had questions about DPP. “She was my go-to person for researching the program,” Hiddleson said. “I can remember coming to her with questions that she couldn’t answer off the top of her head so she picked up the phone and called her contact at OSU and got the answer for me while I stood there.” DeBellis is that OSU contact. He holds appointment times on Wednesdays and Fridays fall term in Acker’s office. Advisors from OSU also come to Acker’s office to talk with students. Forestry, education and business advisors and a representative from OSU financial aid have held office hours this fall term. Karla Rockhold, head academic advisor and recruitment specialist for OSU’s College of Education

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comes every term to meet with students considering becoming a teacher through one of OSU’s teacher licensure programs. “Students always want to know which classes they can take at LBCC that meet their primary major, baccalaureate core, and education major requirements,” Rockhold said. “Also they want to know how to sign up for classes, which classes are offered at the Benton Center in Corvallis, and which terms classes will be offered.” Rockhold’s advice to students is to utilize the OSU advising appointments at LBCC each term. “Meeting with OSU advisors early and often will help you be more successful when transferring to OSU and save you lots of money and time by taking the correct courses for your major,” Rockhold said.

Financial Aid

Students must choose a home school when they sign up for the DPP. The home school is the one through which financial aid will be processed. LBCC can only pay for 100 and 200 level courses while OSU can pay for 100, 200, 300 and 400 level courses. This means that if you are ready to take 300 and 400 level courses you will want to choose OSU as your home school. “Think about where you are in your education,” said Elaine Robinson, LBCC’s director of financial aid. “If you are just beginning, declare LBCC because it is cheaper.” Robinson advises students to include both OSU and LBCC when filling out the FAFSA even if you are not sure you will enroll in the DPP.” The process for paying tuition bills is not automated. Robinson explains that the home school’s financial aid office finds out how many courses you are taking at both schools, but pays only to the home school. The home school issues a refund for the remaining credits which the student uses to pay the other school. “There’s a really good video on the DPP website that explains this,” Robinson said.

“I chose the DPP program because it was an economical alternative to transferring and going to OSU full time.”

Application

The application process to OSU through the DPP is the same as if you were applying to OSU by itself. “There is one application that you can access from either website,” Acker said. “You should apply as soon as you are eligible. There are no drawbacks. It opens doors.” Students that have taken 36 credit hours or more at a community college must have passed WR121 English Composition and either MTH 105 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics or MTH 111 College Algebra with a C- or better to be admitted at OSU, according to DeBellis. Students have 10 terms from when they are accepted to take classes at OSU before they would need to reapply. During this time they are still considered active at OSU. The winter 2017 DPP application deadline is Dec. 12.

Don’t know what major to declare? Students who don’t know what major to declare or don’t think OSU has an equivalent to their LBCC major can get help at LBCC’s Advising Center or in the LBCC DPP office. “Undecided students who are part of the DPP can also enroll in the University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) at OSU. They can hone in on their interests and go from there,” Acker said. Although it is best to consult with an advisor about whether a course will transfer into a specific degree program at OSU, students can look at the course equivalency page on the OSU website. “This helps students determine which classes at LBCC are equivalent to those at OSU,” Rockhold said. “Some of the courses have different course indicators or numbers than those at OSU, but they are still equivalent. An example is HDFS 311 at OSU is HDFS 225 at LBCC. Some of these equivalent course have different credit values, too.” Students that plan to go to a university other than OSU should look at the transfer pages of those universities for details. “I hope students know that the (DPP) program is a great way to save money completing baccalaureate core courses and lower-division courses for their major at OSU,” Rockhold said.

AT A GLANCE

Christine Acker MKH 111 ackerc@linnbenton.edu Upcoming OSU advisor: Nov. 15, OSU College of Science, 9 a.m. - noon LBCC Degree Partnership Program https://www.linnbenton.edu/degree-partnership OSU Degree Partnership Program http://oregonstate.edu/partnerships/

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ELECTION RESULTS

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Measures

Local Measures 22-156

Prohibits recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers operating within the Albany city limits.

22-157

Imposes tax on the sale of marijuana items by retailers within Albany city limits up to 3 percent, if Measure 22-156 does not pass.

2-96

Imposes city tax on marijuana retailer’s sale of marijuana items in Corvallis.

2-100

Benton County measure moves to elect county official using ranked choice voting.

22-146

Shall Linn County prohibit establishment of retail marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers in the unincorporated areas of Linn County. Approval would not prohibit personal use of recreational marijuana or the growing of medical marijuana under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program in unincorporated Linn County.

State Measures 95

Amends Constitution: Allows investments in equities by public universities to reduce financial risk and increase investments to benefit students.

Amends the state Constitution to dedicate 1.5% of state lottery net proceeds for funding support services for Oregon veterans.

Increases corporate minimum tax when sales exceed $25 million; funds education, healthcare, senior services.

Requires state funding for dropout-prevention, career and college readiness programs in Oregon high schools.

Creates “Outdoor School Education Fund,” continuously funded through Lottery, to provide outdoor school programs statewide.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Frazier in action during practice.

Nov. 9: Home Volleyball Game 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. at the Center Gym, AC130, Home vs. Linfield College

Nov. 10: Relax Sale by Black Curtain Society 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Takena Hall at LBCC

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Breakfast Starts at 6:30 a.m. at 1130 Queen Ave S.W., Albany Veterans Day Memorial Service Starts at 8:30 a.m. at 900 Price Road S.E., Albany

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Chase Bohman sends it back to the other team.

Veterans Day Parade Starts at 11 a.m. in Downtown Albany

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Alyvia Sams serves during the game Friday, Nov. 4.

Nov. 12: Memorial Middle School Fall Craft Fair & Bazaar Starts at 9 a.m. at Memorial Middle School, 1050 S.W. Queen Ave, Albany Alpine Holiday Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monroe Grade School, 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe Grace Center Holiday Bazaar 10 to 5 p.m. at the Grace Center, 980 N.W. Spruce Ave, Corvallis

Nov. 17: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 Holiday Bazaar Starts at 9 a.m. at 1215 Pacific Blvd S.E., Albany Thanksgiving Luncheon Starts at noon, at the Albany Senior Center, 489 N.W. Water Ave, Albany. Tickets are $8.

Nov. 19: North Albany Community Church Christmas Bazaar Starts at 9 a.m. at 1273 N.W. Thornton Lake Drive, Albany

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Jayme Frazier coaches during a break in the game.

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Frazier hits career milestone as Roadrunners continue streak

he Linn Benton Volleyball (LBVB) team is dominating the season, currently holding a 13-0 record in league and a remarkable 38-0 overall. At the helm is long-time coach Jayme Frazier, who hit a career milestone just a few weeks ago, surpassing 500 total victories. Frazier has coached 23 years at Linn Benton Community College (LBCC), starting in 1993. Prior to coaching at LBCC she coached high school volleyball and basketball in the Roseburg area and also at Venice High School and Beverly Hills High School. “What I will say about 500 is that it took many years to get those early victories,” said Frazier. “I was a young coach in a field of very successful veteran coaches in the Southern region of the NWAC (Northwest Athletic Conference).” Frazier said she had many frustrating nights where she wasn’t sure if she had what it took to create a successful program, and that she had to define success in her own opinion. “For me it became focusing on players’ academic and career goals,” said Frazier. “I understood that if we kept that at the forefront, it always gave us proper perspective.” Recently, a few LBVB players made it onto the NWAC Academic Excellence team, which consists of sophomore players with a 3.25 cumulative GPA. This includes Lindee Elmblade, Michelle Sand, Samantha Rouleau,

and Mailie Rube. Rube, who played under Frazier for two years at LBBC, explained the kind of influence that Frazier has on her players. “She helps us stay on track in the classroom, on the court and outside of all that in our lives,” said Rube. “She sets standards for us and helps us learn and grow but also teaches us to push ourselves and others to where we want to be. She’s kind of like a mom to all of us.” Frazier also learned that she needed to leverage all the resources available to her players on campus. She started utilizing the learning center, tutoring, counseling, media relations department and many of the people on campus that could assist with student needs. “The LBCC family has always had at its core the desire to help students succeed, so everyone was willing to help in any way possible,” said Frazier. But what attributes to accumulating 500 career wins? You don’t just stumble into that kind of success without knowing a thing or two about coaching. “Jayme likes to strive for a culture of excellence,” said sophomore Ellie Verschingel. “She doesn’t focus on the wins and losses, she just focuses on what is going to improve our team. She sets our goals high and she truly cares about each of her players, on the court and off, which makes us have a tremendous amount of respect for her.” Frazier also said that the team itself did not ever plan on

going undefeated, rather making sure they represented the South region as the number one or number two seed. And although Frazier says that 500 is no doubt special, she says it’s more than the number that gives her a sense of pride. “It has been seeing teams come together in special ways or the tight bonds that are created between teammates that last a lifetime,” said Frazier. “I enjoy seeing players get their associates degree here at LB or move on to get degrees at four year institutions, then move on into successful careers.” LBVB has their last home match this Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The game will also be “Sophomore Night,” recognizing sophomores Alyvia Sams, Chase Bohman, Mindy Wilmes, Sydney Amundsen and Ellie Verschingel. The Roadrunners look to close out the season undefeated and carry that momentum forward, into the NWAC playoffs.

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Alyvia Sams sets up the ball.

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Poetry Musings

LBCC’s poetry community comes together for the annual ‘A Warm Red Autumn’ event

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Alyssa Campbell laughs with the audience.

Joseph Quiner shares a slam poem.

collaborative and creative air filled the Benton Center as locals gathered to share poems, laughter and their collective love of the spoken word at “A Warm Red Autumn” event on Friday Nov. 4. “Lots is in the works!” said LBCC Poet Laureate Christopher Nicholson. First up was the former Poet Laureate Dari Lawrie, who read some of her own work, along with a gripping confession about her dog. From the second she spoke the crowd was hooked. Next, Robin Havenick introduced Jane White and Michael Quiner. Quiner walked up with his first Robert Frost book; the binding was even held together by scotch tape. A few students wandered in from time to time, becoming as entranced as the rest of us, the mood friendly and collaborative. Recently retired advisor Mark Weiss made his way to the mic, asking for help from his fellow poets. Jokingly, he said he would send an email to conduct a vote, because he couldn’t decide on a name for his poem. Following Weiss, LBCC student Alyssa Campbell read three poems promising, “the last one is a happy poem!” Each poem followed by an applause and a smile from her mother who was here from California. Poet Danny Simmons, who just recently published a book took the stage, illustrating what happens to people during the chilly season of autumn.

Then an interabang struck when Linda Smith handed out a paper copy of her poem to the audience. “Half the words that would rhyme couldn’t be in this poem,” said Smith. The audience giggled. At the very last minute was a reading by LBCC instructor Robin Havenick. Havenick’s chosen poems lead the audience from political irony to the natureinspired works of Mary Oliver. Nicholson, who committed his poems to memory, captivated the audience once more. He spoke about autumn being inspiring and how it is about a natural cycling of death and rebirth, in a poetic sense. He finished with explaining his focus of the year, “Listen.” More poetry readings will continue this year, including the Diversity Day reading and the Life in Art project. These events provide a creative platform for poets to share their works and inspirations, and serve as a short getaway for the audience while the poets whisk them away with their words.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Doctor Strange

STARRING: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinto and Mads Mikkelsen DIRECTOR: Scott Derrickson WRITERS: Jon Spaihts, Scott Derickson, C. Robert Cargrill Based on Marvel Comics by Steve Ditko GENRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy RATED: PG-13 OVERALL RATING: 

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STEVEN PRYOR

COURTESY: MARVEL STUDIOS The latest film in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived with “Doctor Strange.” Director Scott Derrickson took the Marvel comic of the same name and made it into their most surprising film since the first “Iron Man” graced theater screens in 2008 The titular Doctor Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) is an egotistical but gifted neurosurgeon. He is arrogant, but his skills to save the lives of others are without peer. One night, Strange gets into a car accident that damages his hands and forces him into retirement. Determined to regain his abilities, he travels to Nepal in order to find a new method of healing, after spending much of his time and riches on more traditional methods to no avail. He then aims to study the mystic arts under the tutelage of the Ancient One (Swinton) and Mordo (Ejiofor). As the film progresses, Strange discovers how to not only master his body and mind, but opens a multiverse of possibilities. Much like Tony Stark before him, Strange is an individual that many can identify with through his strengths and weaknesses. As he must defend the world against the dark sorcerer Kaecilius (Mikkelsen), he

discovers how there is more than one way to accomplish the same task. While Kaecilius uses his powers to bring death and destruction through brute force, Strange relies on his wit and intelligence to trick his enemies into defeat without throwing a single punch. He takes the reins of the “Sorcerer Surpreme” with an enchanted cape that deems the wearer worthy, much like Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir. Even though Scott Derrickson has directed various genre films in the past, the world of the supernatural is depicted like nothing you’ve ever seen in a big-budget comic book film before. With a $165 million budget at his disposal, he uses the source material’s otherworldly settings to convey a mind-bending and spectacular journey that recalls the visceral and thought-provoking thrill of Christopher Nolan’s “Inception.” The special effects and camera work give off the aura of having your mind pulled from its body and taken on a journey through space and time in the vein of the classic “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Yet, some of the biggest benefits of the film come from the smallest touches. The performances the cast give are

among the most compelling of the year. Cumberbatch’s rendition of Strange gives us one of the most realistic characters that Marvel has produced. Even as he conjures illusions through thought and heals patients that are at death’s door, his flaws make him a human being that everyone can identify with in some way. One can easily believe Strange can conquer space and time even when fate has denied him the ability to legibly write his name. With the film shattering numerous box office records and garnering massive critical acclaim (the film sits at a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating as of this writing), “Doctor Strange” is easily the best comic book film since “The Dark Knight.” It takes a concept that is admittedly bizarre and makes it a spectacular, effects-driven blockbuster, as well as a human drama fueled by an engaging story with surprisingly complex characters. As the character is expected to play a large part in “The Avengers: Infinity War” in 2018, the film is an ideal introduction to one of Marvel’s most underrated characters. Marvel Studios has cemented itself as a powerhouse with this film, which will surely be remembered for years to come.

GAME REVIEW: Battlefield I

DEVELOPER: EA DICE PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts ENGINE: Frostbite PLATFORMS: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One GENRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy RELEASE DATE: Oct. 21, 2016 RATED: M OVERALL RATING: 

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TRUMAN TEMPLETON

COURTESY: ELECTRONIC ARTS Ever wanted to experience the tense, gritty fighting of the fFirst World War, but don’t have easy access to a time machine? Lucky for you, “Battlefield I” is the next best thing! The campaign serves as a nice introduction to the mechanics of the game itself, not to mention a way to show off the stunning visuals, but multiplayer is where “Battlefield” shines brightest. The game uses the campaign, comprised of six little vignettes telling the stories of soldiers on different fronts, to introduce the player to mechanics unique to “Battlefield I,” such as vehicle controls and combat, as well as special classes and weapons. The campaign also shows off the varied environments players can expect in multiplayer, from the rain-drenched, mud-caked trenches of France, to the sandy dunes and blistering

sun of Arabia. Speaking of visuals, “Battlefield” is not something to be scoffed at. The graphics are arguably at their best, and “Battlefield” throws you into the fury of combat unlike any of its predecessors. Though the campaign is a nice time killer that serves a great introduction, multiplayer is where you will spend hours of your time working with your teammates and fighting to the bitter end. Battlefield has revamped their class system, with four regular classes the player can choose upon entering a game, and four special classes that the player must earn or pick up in the middle of a game. Weapons and items are varied and easy to use, and vehicles are easy to maneuver and a blast to play with. Alongside familiar game modes like

“Team Deathmatch,” “Conquest,” and “Domination,” “Battlefield” has added a new “Operations” mode, in which players must conquer vast swaths of territory with limited numbers, often spanning multiple maps and taking over an hour, with one team attacking and the other defending. “Battlefield I” offers a fresh experience by exploring a time period not tackled often in gaming, and not only manages to make it fun and worthwhile, but thrives in this endeavor. With extra maps and weapons promised in the future, there’s plenty of reason to keep playing and stick around for what’s in store. If you have the means, pick up a copy and throw yourself into the fray.

POETRY

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Poetry Corner

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Itself Ghazalish by Nathan Tav Knight Do we trust that each thing must always be itself?

Return

Could it be it would agree if free to see itself?

by Carolyn Sparling The wilderland will come soon,

Would you please place here the cheese you boast is prime top shelf?

to take my hand,

Should to sup a host show up they’ll toast the brie itself.

and pull me under. In a world of myth unfurled a dainty, locked up elf I will be ash

Caught a key hurled from the sea then twirled to free itself.

upon the land, a ripple in a faded memory, a whisper in a

Does one pray on one such day the beast within won’t roar?

shadowed dream.

Can you say, “What for?! Away!” And see it flee itself?

I will return

Soon, this Knight mourning at noon, we’ll trip upon once more,

from whence I came;

Doomed to write as if a form could just decree itself.

a wild flower in an endless meadow, a chip of color in the deep green sea, a moist molecule on the lip of the universe.

I am going home, to the vast and holy wilderland.

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Released on Nov. 4, The new Netflix original, “The Crown,” has already been greeted with resounding approval from critics and netflix customers alike. The series follows the personal and political agendas surrounding Queen Elizabeth II, beginning with Elizabeth as a 25 year-old newlywed, shortly before her father’s death. The drama is expected to unfold over six seasons, with the next season’s expected release date to be near the fall of 2017. STORY BY

KATELYN BORING

ACROSS 1 Insect stage 6 Sink down in the middle 9 Heavy haulers 14 Not quite spherical 15 Single 16 Mild-mannered reporter Kent 17 Tennis court official 19 Overzealous type 20 Point after deuce 21 More narcissistic 23 Asian New Year 24 Harbor long-term resentment 27 Portuguese explorer Vasco 30 Open court hearing, in law 31 News org. 32 Construction zone cones 36 Earth-orbiting Gagarin 39 Birds that symbolize peace 41 Right, vis-à-vis left: Abbr. 42 Early PC interface 43 Glasses, in ads 44 More than mono 46 Workout facility 47 Water, in Juárez 49 Amazingly enough 51 Creamy confection 56 End of a prof’s URL 57 Type of vegetable oil 58 Yucky muck 62 Soup scoop 64 “Stay put!” 66 Partner of vim 67 Seventh Greek letter 68 Love, to Luciano 69 Length-timeswidth calculations 70 Opposite of NNW 71 Yankee shortstop Jeter who announced he will retire at the end of 2014

By Ed Sessa

DOWN 1 Whatever she wants, she gets 2 Zealous 3 Rice-A-__ 4 Capital of Austria 5 Wd. modifying a noun 6 Dr Pepper and Dr. Brown’s 7 1973 Rolling Stones ballad 8 Davis of “A League of Their Own” 9 Move like a squirrel 10 Right-angle bend 11 Political commentator with an Internet “Report” 12 Discount rack abbr. 13 Glide on ice 18 Sunlamp danger, briefly 22 Narcissists have big ones

25 Men pocketing baseballs 26 Sometimes-illegal turns, for short 27 Fizzling firecrackers 28 Each 29 Push gently 33 Valet’s purview 34 Not shut, poetically 35 “All Things Considered” airer 37 Rogers and Clark 38 Beliefs 40 WWII vet, say 42 Synthesizer pioneer 44 Room in una casa 45 Conclude by 48 Stomach ailments 50 Lentil or pea 51 Aqua __: aftershave brand 52 Firefighter Red

53 South American range 54 Pays, as the bill 55 Radii-paralleling bones 59 Skunk’s defense 60 Fairy tale fiend 61 Eye on the sly 63 Hawaii’s Mauna __ 65 Terrible

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The Pac-Man ghosts have names? They are Inky (blue), Pinky, Blinky (red), and Clyde (Orange). The dot on top of the letter ‘i’ is called a tittle. Only female mosquitoes bite. Household dust is made of dead skin cells.

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Dia de los Muertos embraces death through celebration and tasty foods

he Diversity Achievement Center held its annual “Dia de los Muertos” event in honor of the traditional ceremony that’s been held in central and southern Mexico for nearly 3,000 years. On the day of Halloween, the altar (la ofrenda) was set up on the left side of the room for people to stop in and honor their loved ones with pictures and mementos. On Nov. 1, the DAC opened its doors at 10 a.m. for people to celebrate and become a little more educated about the tradition. According to tradition, Dia de los Muertos takes place during the very first

days of November. The first day is reserved for the spirits of children, los niños, who left their families far too early, while the second day observes the spirits of the rest of loved ones who’ve passed. Celebrations themselves vary in tone, but can be on the more humorous side when recalling memories and the person’s essence. Much like at American gravesites, loved ones offer flowers, particularly Marigolds: a traditional mourning flower symbolizing the forces of the sun and life. But unlike the U.S., they embrace this holiday as a period of time in which the spirits come back to Earth. The purpose

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of this altar is to honor and remember your loved one through senses between their favorite smells and foods, or even simple mementos that once were theirs. This year, face painting was done by Linn Benton’s theater director Dan Stone, who naturally had a more theatrical take on his faces, and psychology major Keyna Hurd, who went for more of a makeup look by using an unused eyeshadow pallet along with the provided paints. The face paint phenomena is a newer tradition that’s done instead of wearing masks. Either way, the tradition is there to symbolize the embracing of death and chaos in our lives. Alongside the face decoration and offering table, the DAC included spicy hot chocolate, pan de muerto (“dead bread”), and tamales as part of their celebration. Participants could also take the time to paint sugar skulls, which were literally made of granulated sugar. Among the people getting their faces painted was Javier Cervantes, the Director of the Department of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, who was just as much a participant as he was the “host” of the celebration. “Dia de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember those who are with us in a spiritual realm. It’s my favorite time of the year, because it’s the one to two days we dedicate to bring back our loved ones with food and pictures,” he said. He also discussed the essential

“We aren’t looking forward to death, but we can embrace it. [With Dia de los Muertos,] we want to remember our loved ones through the altar.” differences between the United States’ cultural outlook on death versus the outlook of Dia de los Muertos celebrators. “In American culture, we do celebrate death with sadness. We avoid talking about it; it’s a sensitive subject that sometimes is even seen as morbid. We avoid it. But in other cultures, we talk about it all the time, even daily. The irony of life is that the more we live, the closer we are to coming to our death. It’s the funniest part of the duality of your existence,” said Cervantes. To clarify, he’s not exactly looking forward to dying. “We aren’t looking forward to death, but we can embrace it. [With Dia de los Muertos,] we want to remember our loved ones through the altar.” And with tasty foods and lots of fun activities, embracing death is not something to mourn over, but something truly worth celebrating. Life (and death) is truly what you make of it. STORY BY

MORGAN CONELLY

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Keyna Hurd paints the faces of Mextli Palacios and Obed Aguirre.