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Guest lecturer Thomas Durein comes to campus to discuss his perspective on being gay and in Greek life as part of the coming out day events. >> page 4

Best of McMinnville See the results of the student email survey of the best places to eat in town, including categories for coffee, Hispanic, fast food and dinner. >> pages 8 & 9

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Women’s soccer dominates this weekend, Oct. 12 & 13

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New VP believes education is key Samantha Sigler Editor-in-chief

After months of searching, Linfield has a new Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Mary Ann Rodriguez, who will assume the position on Dec. 9, has worked in higher education for over 20 years and is currently the Vice President for Administration and Finance at California State University.

“I was truly impressed,” Rodriguez said in an email. “Linfield College is a high-quality Liberal Arts institution with a strong academic and student focused reputation, and is located in one of the best areas of Oregon.”

Rodriguez began working in higher education due to her belief that higher education is the primary path in attaining the “American Dream” and upward mobility for individuals in communities.

“Working at a state univer-

Mary Ann Rodriguez sity where access to this education became the focus of my work allowed me to truly understand the transformational change that occurs by having a college education,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez was selected after a search committee, consisting of about a dozen various representatives of different sectors of the college, conducted several stages of interviews. Senior Dillon Casados, Associated Students of Linfield

College president, was a part of the selection committee along with Thomas L. Hellie, Linfield president, who chaired the search committee.

With over 50 applicants, the process included inviting the top seven applicants for 75-minute interviews with the Linfield search committee at the Portland International Airport and conducting twoday interviews with the three final applicants.

“It was a long, complicated process,” Hellie said. “We had a very strong pool of candidates…so it was a tough decision for a good reason.”

Throughout the two-day interview, the finalists for the position made several public presentations, after which the search committee invited anyone who encountered the finalists to fill out a survey and send their impressions of the applicants to the search committee. The search committee received over 150

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responses, many of which gave a positive review of Rodriguez.

“Everyone who had worked with her talked about how consultative she is,” Hellie said. “She [also] seemed especially interested in our students. She was interested in meeting them and always asked questions about them. She understood that our mission begins with educating students.”

Rodriguez plans on simply listening to students, faculty and staff to find out more about Linfield and what their needs are once she assumes her position.

“I don’t plan on making any changes until after thoughtful consultation with members of the college community,” Rodriguez said.

“As for change, Linfield has a strong leadership team, and over next few years I am sure there will be change, but not without discussion and collaboration with all involved.”

Samantha Sigler can be reached at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com.

Students share coming out stories Olivia Marovich News editor

Hypnotist on campus Michael C. Anthony revisits campus and revamps his show to include cash prizes and game show tactics. Read about the fun and games at the LAB sponsored activity. >> page 10

Cross country Find out how well the men and women’s cross country teams did at the George Fox Invitational, where women took first and men took third. >> page 16

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YuCheng Zhang/Senior photographer Simin Ganatra (left) and Sibbi Bernhardsson of the Pacifica Quartet perform “String Quartets.” The Pacifica Quartet was formed in 2004 and won a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. The concert was sponsored by the Linfield Lively Arts series, in partnership with the >> Please see page 10 Friends of Chamber Music.

Coming out, or telling your friends and family that you are not heterosexual, was a monumental experience in the life of six students who shared their stories with a Linfield audience Oct. 10.

Members of the FUSION gaystraight alliance group on campus hosted two events this week celebrating national coming out week.

The first event included a panel of six Linfield students who shared their experiences with being gay, lesbian, bi- or pan-sexual, or growing up with lesbian parents.

The panel was an effort by FUSION to bring more awareness of campus to the issue of student sexuality and how understanding and support is the first step in bringing change. In August, the Oregon Says I Do campaign collected 42,000 signatures to support a ballot that would allow Oregon to become the last state on the West Coast to allow same-sex marriage after Washington and California.

This is the first coming out panel to ever happen on campus and was made up of six current Linfield students. An audience of 30 listened to the panelists describe their own unique experience with accepting their role in the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender >> Please see Coming out page 6

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Mr. and Miss Linfield lacks participation Homecoming week is one of the best times during Fall semester.

There is a huge football game, tailgating, barbecues and of course an overflow of school spirit on game day.

But how much of that school spirit is being shown at school events by students involved in a wide variety of organizations and clubs?

Overall, the Mr. and Miss Linfield pageant was hilarious and the student attendance was outstanding. Each of the contestants deserved to win because of their love for Linfield.

However, the competition only had Greek life competitors this year,

which has been the case for quite a few of the past several years.

Did you know that Mr. and Miss Linfield is open for everyone at Linfield to compete in?

Well then why are nonGreek members of the Linfield Community not representing?

These are the exact questions many of us have been wondering.

One theory is that students at Linfield aren’t aware that the competition is open for everyone simply because it is predominantly full of Greek competitors.

Maybe Greek members just tend to be more outgoing because of the fact they

have up to 40 close friends who promise to be at the competition supporting them, chanting their name and wearing the same lettered shirt.

Either way, an increase in non-Greek participants in all competitions on campus would help Linfield as a whole. “[More participants} would increase school spirit and create a stronger community. [The more participants,] the more students would show up to support their ally, increase energy levels at the event,” said senior Dillon Casados, Linfield College Associated Students of Linfield College president.

Nonaffiliated students

need to realize that their participation is not only needed, but wanted.

Just because they don’t have a necessarily built in cheer section, doesn’t meant everyone won’t be excited to see them show off their talents.

Everyone should feel welcome to participate in competitions on campus, and that is what we hope to see improve.

“I’m convinced our community is strong enough to give support to those who aren’t even representing an organization, no matter who it is they are there to support,” Casados said.

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NEWS

There is a need for well-informed reporters The general populace no longer feels that the mass media does a good job of reporting.

Public trust in the news media has eroded, and according to a 2012 Gallup Poll, 60 percent of Americans say they have “little or no trust in the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly.”

After drastic misreporting of the Boston Marathon bombing case in which Cable News Network incorrectly reported that a “dark-skinned male” had been arrested, CNN chief Jeff Zucker bragged about how his network reached the highest ratings it has had in a decade two days after the reporting.

Although the CNN

Helen Lee Photo editor reporter in question relied on three different sources, the sources were questionable.

In response, Jon Stewart of The Daily Show critiqued that, “The lesson they [CNN] can take from this is it doesn’t matter how much they betray our trust, we’ll keep coming back. We’re in an abusive relationship with CNN.”

Although Stewart’s television program is far from unbiased, the political satirist brings up a valid point.

News sources like CNN post and send out updates under the premise that speculation and reporting may not be accurate, but failure to be as thorough as possible is a disservice to readers.

“I know you [CNN] think that saying this could all be wrong makes it OK, but it doesn’t make it OK,” Stewart said.

Thomas Patterson, professor of government and the press at Harvard University bluntly examines the failings of reporting today as well as “knowledge-based reporting” in

his new book, “Informing the News.”

Patterson proposes a solution called “knowledge-based reporting.”

Patterson believes that journalists need to become more informed in order to provide better news coverage.

“Unless journalists are more deeply informed about the subjects they cover, they will continue to misinterpret them and be vulnerable to manipulation by their sources,” Journalist’s Resource comments on Patterson’s ideas.

News outlets have a special “free press” privilege under the First Amendment, but with that privilege comes an obligation to the general

public—to provide news and information that is as unbiased and accurate as possible.

Although most journalists cannot always be experts in the field that they report on, reporters have a responsibility to do the amount of thorough research and information gathering needed to be adequately informed about the subjects they are writing about.

It is in this way that correspondents can accurately cover events and issues, and help eradicate the type of sensationalism and bias that stems from being under-informed.

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EDUCATION

Embrace a lifetime of learning, education After someone achieves something great, a tempting mindset to take is to assume that he has “arrived,” thus abandoning his regiment of self-improvement by which he accomplished the worthwhile thing in the first place.

The same is true with learning.

Upon college graduation, many graduates will abandon the regimented learning that they have been following for nearly two decades.

This is such a waste.

Learning is a lifelong pursuit and ought to be recognized as such.

Ryan Morgan Senior reporter After you’ve just graduated college with around 17 years of education under your belt, it’s time to climb down off that pedestal and realize that learning doesn’t simply stop once you have that degree in your hand.

Granted, undergraduate degrees do give you some

foundational knowledge in the area of your major, they really signify that you now know how to learn.

I often heard people in my graduating high school class who chose not to continue on to higher education rationalize their not going to college because they were over school.

As if life wasn’t the hardest professor you’ve ever met.

You will end up learning life’s lessons one way or another.

Embracing a lifetime of learning rather than resisting the lessons could make it a whole lot easier on

yourself.

No one can know everything all at once, it is impossible.

No matter where your professional career takes you, there will always be a learning curve.

For examples, suppose your lifelong ambitions steer you towards a roadside McDonald’s somewhere in upstate Nebraska, for instance, you will still have to learn how to not burn the fries. Don’t get discouraged, it took me a few fries too. Wait, I mean tries.

Even after you leave college, you still don’t know

everything.

Gathering on-the-job experience will prove to be far more valuable in the long run to your success than a college degree, most of the time.

In effect, the learning that comes after college is even more important than the learning in college.

That is not to discount college as a necessary stepping stone for most professions.

Embracing a lifetime of learning is not easy. If it was easy, everyone would be doing.

Sometimes the hardest things in life become the

most rewarding accomplishments.

The idea that you can somehow avoid learning is absurd.

Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that you’ve arrived at your full learning potential simply because you are graduating college.

Remember, learn something new every day, embrace life’s lessons, and don’t forget what the buzzer on the deep fryer means, if you’re ever in Nebraska.

Congratulations, you have not arrived.

Ryan Morgan can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

SUSTAINABILITY

Linfield recognized at international conference Duncan Reid Sustainability Coordinator Hello again Wildcats!

I am writing to you from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in Nashville, Tenn.

This is an international gathering of sustainability professionals in higher education.

The conference has been exceedingly rich to say the least; hundreds of sessions focusing on different aspects of sustainability from zero waste and community gardens to divestment plans and conversations about sustainable purchasing policies.

I have met folks from colleges and universities all across the country and even some from as far away as Mexico, South Africa and Denmark.

The keynote speakers at the conference have been inspiring to say the least.

Raj Patel, author of “Stuffed and Starved and The Value of Nothing,” challenged the audience to question the context of our current food system and explore more sustainable alternatives in our campus communities.

There were also a diverse array of vendors who were offering products such as water bottle refill stations, recycled bike shelters and sustainable paper products.

Needless to say, the vast amount of resources both physical and intellectual was somewhat overwhelming.

Besides the amazing learning opportunities at the conference, we were lucky enough to have been accepted to present about our Sustainable Agriculture Internship summer program.

Last summer ’s pilot program provided inspiration and information for the broader sustainability in higher education community.

Several other schools were presenting about their campus garden and sustainable agriculture programs as well.

It was gratifying to see that Linfield can be a leader in sustainability in the international sustainability community.

If you would like to see a video about the program, please visit our Linfield Sustainability Facebook page.

The AASHE conference was an amazing experience and an incredible resource for sustainability in higher education.

Next year the conference will be hosted in Portland, Ore. and the Office of Sustainability will provide opportunities for Linfield students to attend the conference.

If students are working on a sustainability project and would like to present a poster presentation, submissions will be due to AASHE in March 2014.

Who knows?

You might be presenting at AASHE next year.

The Office of Sustainability can be reached at sustainability@linfield.edu.

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CAMPUS LIFE

The benefits of a work study position

There are many opportunities at Linfield to prepare yourself for the future.

So far, my best choice to prepare for my life after Linfield has been getting a work study position, which has ultimately led to even more on-campus job opportunities.

Obviously, any type of job looks good on resumes. However, I think you gain certain aspects from a work study position that you might not gain from an off-campus job.

First of all, a work study position allows your schedule to be more flexible.

Bosses at Linfield know that school comes first, and because of that they are more accommodating about schedules.

If a big test is coming up and you need to study, many

Alyssa Townsend Opinion editor of the employers at Linfield are willing to adjust your hours accordingly.

Also, a work study position helps you make connections and network on campus, which is a huge asset both personally and professionally.

It is really nice to know the faculty and staff on campus that you wouldn’t otherwise know without a work study position.

This makes campus feel more welcoming as a whole.

Some of the nicest faculty and staff I know on campus, I have met through a work study position.

They are always kind enough to ask me how my classes are going and see how I am doing.

It is nice to have people on campus, other than your friends, that genuinely want you to succeed in school and after graduation.

These will be the people who are willing to write amazing recommendation letters and help you in the quest for that perfect job after Linfield.

Additionally, their professional advice really comes in handy, especially if you plan on applying for graduate

schools.

I currently have two positions and enjoy them both immensely.

Since both of my jobs relate to my career of choice, I am very luckily.

But even if there are no options like that for you here at Linfield, I still recommend getting a work study position on campus. The networking and connections you will make will make it worth it.

Everyone is always urging students to get involved on campus, and have a work study position is a great way to start and get paid at the same time.

So I urge everyone to try to get a work study position on campus.

Alyssa Townsend can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

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Alumna to address truths of obesity epidemic in America Kaylyn Peterson Managing editor

As the nation tells its people about the growing problem of the obesity epidemic, one woman explores the truths to just how real the epidemic is.

Linfield alumna, Natalie Boero will share her discoveries and unravel the layers

of truth behind the obesity epidemic as determined by her book, “Killer Fat: Media, Medicine and Morals in the American Obesity Epidemic.”

Published in 2012, Boero’s book explain how and why obesity became seen as a major public health concern in recent years.

Hosting the Boero’s book

talk is a combined effort of the Linfield library and the sociology department.

As his student back in 1994, associate professor of sociology, Jeff Peterson, remembers Boero as a bright student with a future.

“She was amazing as a student,” Peterson said.

“She was one of the bright-

est students we ever had and was always top of the class. She was an impressive student back then.”

After graduating from Linfield in 1996, Boero received her Master of Arts in 2000 at the University of California, Berkley, which Peterson describes as “the top graduate school for sociology at the time.”

Boero also earned a doctorate in philosophy in 2006 from UC-Berkley.

“I think it’s interesting talk because it goes against the conventional ways people have been looking at obesity,” Peterson said.

Peterson goes on to say that Boero looks at obesity as a “created epidemic.”

“I think it’s going to be a

provocative talk,” Peterson said.

The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 in Nicholson Library.

“This woman is a scholar and she’s from here. She does great work,” Peterson said.

Kaylyn Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.

Linfield, businesses create connections for future Ryan Morgan Senior reporter

Linfield opened up Ford Hall on Oct. 10 to host “Business After Hours,” a community networking event, to promote relations between McMinnville businesses and the college.

“Business After Hours” was semi-formal, social event staffed by members of the McMinnville chamber of commerce. Though historically not the norm, “Business After Hours” coupled as a fundraising event of “Partners in Progress.” “‘Partners in Progress’ is a fundraising campaign for [Linfield] where local businesspeople come together to solicit funds from other businesses for Linfield and [the money raised] goes towards community recognized events on campus such as athletics, music and [scholarships,]” Dave Davison said.

Davison is a Linfield alumnus, part of the class of ’03 as well as a local business owner. Davison owns the Davison Auto Parts of McMinnville, a local Napa Auto Parts store.

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Debbie Harmon (left,) director of alumni and parent relations, presents a McMinnville business owner with a gift card to Golden Valley Brewery. Six other gift cards were handed out as raffle prizes to various audience members.

College President Thomas L. Hellie gave a speech thanking the community business partners for their continued contributions to Linfield and illustrated some of the campus events that they, the business owners, were supporting.

Events such as faculty lec-

tures, nationally successful sports teams and an award winning theater department.

“When I talk to parents of prospective students, they often tell me that they hope that their child will choose Linfield because they are so taken by the

town of McMinnville. They are so impressed by the restaurants and Third Street and really just the culture and quality and character of this town,” Hellie said.

Hellie also expressed his gratitude for Linfield’s being a part of the McMinnville community.

“Certainly, we are tremendous beneficiaries of living in such a progressive and interesting and important community in Oregon,” Hellie said.

“We are very proud to be part of the McMinnville Community and we are looking for more ways to

partner with businesses in the McMinnville community,” Hellie said.

The event was concluded with a raffle with gift cards to a few local businesses as prizes.

tion of the Affordable Care Act [Obamacare}. They don’t want to see it remain a law,” Cottrell said.

“They are using this tactic that some have referred to as ‘hostage taking’ or extortion,” Cottrell said.

Hostage taking refers to the thousands of government workers furloughed, or rather, laid off temporarily, with reduced or no pay.

The furloughed workers, or “hostages,” are putting pressure upon Democrats to resolve the issue. The Republicans hope to leverage this pressure to force key concessions out of the Democrats on

Obamacare.

The government shutdown is not confined to Washington D.C. The widespread government furloughs have deprived many Linfield students and staff alike of much needed governmental resources.

“I have research collaborators at the Pacific Northwest Research Station, and they have been furloughed,” Associate Professor of Biology John Syring said in an email.

“This has greatly impacted my research, as the work that they [were] contributing

to our study has been put on hold indefinitely. Some of this work is time sensitive,” Syring wrote.

“In the [Economics} department, most of our upper division classes have projects that rely on government data,” Associate Professor of Economics Eric Schuck said.

“In a number of our classes, the students simply can’t access the resources that they need to do their research,” Schuck said. “Since we can’t access those basic data websites, we are kind of flying blind.”

Linfield is a private insti-

tution. It does not depend on substantial amounts of federal fundings.

This is fortunate in that there have been few fiscal discrepancies that have arisen in the Linfield budget according to Syring, who is also a part of Linfield’s budget committee.

Ill-effects of the shut down are not limited to his academic life for one faculty member.

Schuck, also a lieutenant in the Navy Reserve, has faced difficulties with funding the reserve unit that he commands.

A law passed several years ago called the Pay Our Mili-

tary Act continues to fund American military members on active duty.

Schuck’s unit is a part of America’s reserve forces and is not considered by the government to be “active.”

Schuck’s unit is, therefore, not receiving funds to carry out their monthly drills and responsibilities.

“Because we don’t have the funds to do our monthly duties, our readiness is starting to degrade rather noticeably. It’s very frustrating,” Shuck said.

Ryan Morgan can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Government shutdown affects Linfield students, faculty Ryan Morgan Senior reporter

Ill-effects of House Republican’s “hostage taking” and the subsequent government shutdown of Oct. 1 are surfacing at Linfield, affecting students and staff alike.

“A faction of Republicans in the House of Representatives is refusing to hold a vote on a continuing resolution that would open the government,” Assistant Professor of Political Science Patrick Cottrell said. “[The Republican faction] went into this process trying to delay the implementa-

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Guest presents on being gay, Greek Olivia Marovich News editor Though being in a fraternity and being gay may seem to be polar opposites, both lifestyles helped Thomas Durein become the person he is today.

Durein is a graduate of Oregon State University and a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity.

He worked as a Greek life student advisor at the University of California-Berkeley from 1997 to 2003 and is a supporter of the values of Greek life.

Durein shared his life story with audience members on Oct. 10 as one of the two events the gay-straight alliance group FUSION hosted at Linfield. These events were a part of national coming out day, a day celebrating the choice of members of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) to share with their family and friends that they are not heterosexual.

In his experience as a gay man and member of a fraternity, Durein has learned how to incorporate all parts of his personality in a unique way.

This is a main point in the guest lectures he gives at college campuses, which focus on how Greek life can provide a safe and open environment for members of the LGBT community.

“We have a lot of similarities,” Durein said, regarding the Greek and LGBT communities. “We’ll all be a lot better when we can figure out how to support each other.”

After a troubling attempt to come out to his family, Durein left for college in 1984, a time when the AIDS epidemic was synonymous with the gay community.

In this climate Durein felt it was impossible to make friendships if people knew his sexual preference.

“Going to school meant stepping right back in the closet,” Durein said. “And although it was difficult, it

worked for me in the end.

“I made friends with 90 guys in my fraternity who liked me for nothing that had to do with my sexuality and that felt good.”

After college Durein felt it

Republicans from the House of Representatives: “After a discussion about potential paths forward, no specific determination was made.

The president looks forward to making continued progress with members on both sides of the aisle.”

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., had the same tone, saying, “We had a very useful meeting.”

Without providing details, Cantor said each side would talk to its supporters and “hopefully we see a way forward after that.”

House aides said the talks probably would cover the possibility of extending the government’s borrowing authority and reopening the rest of the government.

Republicans kicked off the day by offering a sixweek increase in the government’s debt ceiling in exchange for a pledge from Obama to negotiate budget and health care issues.

That proposal wouldn’t reopen the parts of the gov-

ernment that have been shut down since Oct. 1. Senate Democratic leaders were lukewarm to the idea of just extending the debt ceiling.

Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he wanted to see exactly what the House was offering, and that he wouldn’t negotiate as long as parts of the government remained shut.

But no one was ruling out talking and negotiating, a change of tone in what had been a stalemate marked by defiant and repeated talking points.

The key players were motivated by a host of developments, some political, some financial. Markets were sending strong messages that they were getting nervous as the Oct. 17 debt deadline neared.

Polls showed public approval of Republicans at a low point unseen in decades, and Democrats weren’t faring a lot better.

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one of his brothers told him he loved him on the phone right before hanging up.

“I called that sucker right back and said ‘I love you too,’”Durein said, with emphasis on the word “love.”

I think Greek life has always been an organization built on traditional male and female gender roles.

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was necessary to come out to his five closest friends in his fraternity.

With each acceptance it became clear that his brothers didn’t care if he was gay because they cared about him.

He recalled a time when

“Love is about respecting the dignity of every individual.”

Social media and the internet have allowed for more transparency in the lives of young people today.

Durein explained how social media can be both empowering and terrifying

for a person struggling with how to define their sexuality.

“So much is happening in the lives of young people before they even get to high school these days,” Durein said. “There can be so much bullying and questioning, and this can lead to worse things, like attempted suicide. It’s important that people feel supported by their peers.”

Linfield has four sororities and four fraternities on campus, many of which had a presence in the audience at the lecture.

There is support for FUSION in Greek life, especially in the Sigma Kappa Phi sorority.

Both FUSION presidents are member of the sorority.

There is, however, a history of Greek life for being predominately heterosexualfocused.

“I think Greek life has always been an organization built on traditional male and female gender roles,” said

senior Margo Ackerson, a member of Alpha Phi sorority.

Durein believes that there is a great potential in the Greek community to be leaders on campus to support the LGBT community.

But first they need to acknowledge the issue and educate themselves.

He urged the audience to attend an upcoming Safe Space training on Oct. 14 to learn more about how to help support an open environment.

“Greek communities have the potential to be the most important student groups on campus, but they need to open themselves up and realize the wide variety of life choices that are here at Linfield and any college campus,” Durein said.

The Safe Space training will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 14 in Riley 201.

Olivia Marovich can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Let’s make a deal? Obama, GOP talk David Lightman & Lesley Clarke McClatchy Washington Bureau

The White House and Republican congressional leaders moved toward common ground Oct. 10 on raising the nation’s debt limit and reopening the partially shuttered government, trading ideas and engaging in lengthy private talks for the first time since parts of the government ran out of money Oct. 1.

Both sides emerged from a meeting at the White House with cautiously optimistic statements and a promise to keep talking, the first such opening in weeks. Eager for any sign of progress, particularly on the threat of default on the government’s debt, stock markets soared. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 323 points.

A White House statement had a carefully upbeat slant after the session with

Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner did not come to speak to members of the media outside the West Wing after a meeting between President Obama and House Republican leaders on Thursday, Oct. 10.

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Upcoming lecture on psychology of media violence, aggression Helen Lee Photo editor Research scientist, author and psychology professor Douglas Gentile will give a lecture titled “It isn’t IS Brain Science: Media Violence as a Risk Factor for Aggression” discussing psychology theory and research that has demonstrated effects of media violence on children, teenagers and adults.

With over 25 years of research and experience with children and adults, he has written numerous articles for scientific journals regarding the problems with the U.S. media ratings system, the ways in which screen time is linked to obesity and Internet

“addiction.”

Gentile was named one of the top-300 professors in the United States by the Princeton Review and was presented with the Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Media Psychology Award from the American Psychological Association in 2010.

“I’ll be discussing the newest research on media violence (including violent video games) on youth aggression,” Gentile said in an email. Gentile’s lecture will detail the ways in which research and public understanding can go beyond the black and white depiction of violent media as good or bad.

“Unfortunately, when the issue is framed as one

of values, (‘are games good or bad?’) we miss the point.

Using a public health risk and resilience framework, however, helps us get beyond this dichotomous thinking and to see the subtleties inherent in the issue,” Gentile said in an email.

Gentile attributes this “dichotomous thinking” to the political status quo, writing that “In the current highly polarized political environment, even scientific studies have gotten drawn into the polarized debate. This is baffling to me, because the data are what the data are.”

When asked how media violence affects college-age students, “It is a risk factor for developing aggressive scripts,

attitudes, beliefs, and ultimately behaviors. That said, it's just one risk factor. It's not the largest, nor is it the smallest. It also competes with protective factors, of which college students have many,” Gentile said.

Gentile has co-authored various research articles, including some with Linfield professor of psychology Jennifer Linder.

Their research includes the effects on school performance and aggression levels of adolescents who play video games, the validity of current television ratings, and relational aggression levels of college women.

Additionally, they worked with Linfield undergraduates

on research regarding college women’s perceptions of themselves based on retouched pictures.

Linder commented on how Gentile’s PLACE-sponsored event is linked to the program’s theme, “Legacies of War,” and said, “Research on the effects of video game violence informs the military, who use video games to train soldiers.”

She went on to say that “The effects of media violence are some of the most misunderstood concepts by the public.” Linder stressed that efforts such as Gentile’s research are vital in examining the nature of violence and aggression in conflict-resolution, such as war.

They have a “wonderful professional relationship,” Linder said, who began working with him as a graduate student and cites him as the one who inspired her to study media.

“Jennifer is one of my favorite people in the world.

I've been working with her since she was a graduate student and I was Director of Research at a non-profit institute studying media's effects on children. She is a clear thinker and a fantastic writer,” Gentile said in an email.

Gentile’s talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in Ice Auditorium.

Helen Lee can be reached at linfieldreviewphotos@gmail.com.

Coming out: Panel discusses LGBT support on campus

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The differences in each story sometimes make it difficult for every member to relate to each other. Misconceptions about the LGBT community frequently can effect the way a person chooses to address their participation.

“I always assumed that my peers thought I was gay because of my two moms,” said junior Peggy Barrett.

“I knew I wasn’t though, because I had grown up with lesbian parents and that helped me see that I clearly wasn’t a lesbian.”

Another complication when coming out is trying to find the right definition of individual sexuality. In a culture focused on the labeling people, there are often stigmas attached to different definitions.

“It’s just a phase is something I heard a lot,” said junior Shauna Koester when telling people she identifies as a bi-sexual. “I’ve also heard that bi-sexuals are

Erin Heltsley/Freelance photographer Junior Jeremy Odden (left) and senior Elizabeth Guzman Arroyo share their experiences coming out on Oct. 10 in the Pioneer Reading Room. The panel featured six Linfield students, who shared their experiences with the LGBT community. It was hosted by the FUSION gay-straight alliance club. just greedy, that they need to pick a side.”

Bi-sexuality has long been used to describe people who are attracted to both sexes. There is, however, a new definition of sexuality that seeks not to

label people as either male or female called pan-sexual.

Pan-sexuals are attracted to the person and don’t see gender as a factor of attraction.

The Linfield panelists each addressed how their

background effected how and when they decided to come out.

“I moved out because I didn’t feel comfortable in my house,” said senior Elizabeth Guzman Arroyo, who comes from a Catholic

and Hispanic background.

“When I eventually came out to my mother her only concern was that I felt safe and knew that I could come home whenever I wanted to.

Family is big in the Hispanic community.”

This event was one of two hosted by FUSION, aligning with its goal to bring awareness to the LGBT community at Linfield.

Olivia Marovich can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Do you think the ‘Creepy Uncle Sam’ ads are an effective use of advertising?

“Considering that I live in a world of extreme liberalism, the ad is not so effective. It doesn’t give you any fact. What is the basis for this statement?”

-Emma Keyes

Freshman

“It was just really creepy.

I think it focuses too much on the creep factor. It’s kind of like those smoking commercials...no one really listens to those. It’s just gross.”

-Aimee Bertolli

Freshman

“I don’t think Uncle Sam is a qualified gynecologist. But I do think the ad is funny.”

-Trey Chiu

Junior

“I thought it was pretty funny. I definitely get it. I understand the message conveyed. I thought it was pretty clever.”

-Andrew Pratt

Sophomore

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Caramel Apple Bar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup shortening 1 3/4 cupsGoldMedal®all- purpose flour 11/2 cupsquick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples (3 medium) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1 bag (14 ounces) caramels

1. Heat oven to 400 °F. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups oat mixture; press remaining oat mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.

2. Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour; spread over mixture in pan. Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Pumpkin Muffin and Chocolate Drizzle Pumpkin Muffin

Chocolate drizzle

1 15 oz can of pumpkin puree 1 box of spiced cake mix

1 bag of Hershey chocolate caramel Kisses 1/2 cup of milk

Mix pumpkin puree and cake mix together. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

Unwrap Hershey’s Kiss and mix with milk in double boiler till thick liquid consistency.

Drizzle chocolate on muffins once cooled. Makes around one dozen muffins.

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Caramel Apple Cider 4 cups apple cider 3 tablespoons caramel syrup

(the ice cream topping) 1/2 tablespoon of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 4 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Mix it all in together—stir, and cook on low for about 4 hours.

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Pumpkin Hummus 1-2 cloves roasted garlic (see #1) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ⅔ cup pumpkin puree

1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey ½ teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary (more to taste) salt to taste

1. To roast the garlic, I like to simmer the peeled cloves in a small saucepan with olive oil for 15-20 minutes over low/medium heat. The garlic gets the roast-y flavor and then you get some bonus garlic infused olive oil out of the deal. Bam. 2. Puree all ingredients except rosemary in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Add more oil or water as needed. Stir in the rosemary (I found that the blender didn’t really like the tough rosemary pieces in there so I just stirred it in at the end).

3. Serve with warm naan, apple slices, crackers, carrots, wheat toast, roasted vegetables, pita bread and/or anything in the world.

Recipe from PinchofYum.com

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Mazatlan Mexican Food comes in third with 17.24 percent of the votes. In last place, Pura Vida receives 5.7 percent of the votes.

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Rosa Johnson/Copy editor Third Street Pizza has a strong lead over all the other choices in the pizza category with 74.74 percent of the votes. Far behind, but still in second place is Odd Moe’s Pizza with 17.89 percent of the votes. Mikey’s Pizzeria comes in third with 5.26 percent of the votes and in last place, comes Figaro’s Pizza with 2.11 percent of the votes.

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Coming in a close second, Great Harvest Bread Company receives 40.86 percent of the votes. Sage Restaurant follows with 13.98 percent of the votes and Olly’s Wrap Shack comes in last place with 1.08 percent of the votes.

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Cornerstone Coffee Roasters conquers in the coffee category with 51.14 percent of the votes. Union Block Coffeehouse receives 28.41 percent of the votes, coming in second.

Gold Rush Coffee Company follows with 14.77 percent of the votes, and Red Fox Bakery occupies last place with 5.68 percent of the votes.

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Photographer captures soldiers, vulnerability Mental magic tricks crowd Mariah Gonzales Culture editor

The Linfield Gallery in the James F. Miller Fine Arts Center will display three photographic series that portray various experiences and emotion from war by photographer Suzanne Opton beginning Monday, Oct. 21 through Nov. 30.

The series, “Soldier,” “Soldier + Citizen” and “Many Wars,” will be the subject of Opton’s “art talk.”

During the presentation, Opton not only plans on presenting her work, but also will speak about her practice as a portrait photographer. Opton’s talk is at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 24 in the Vivian Bull Music Center.

A reception for her work will follow in the gallery after her talk.

In an attempt to make a vulnerable portrait of a soldier Opton asked her subjects for her photo series “Soldier” to lie their heads down. In each of the soldiers’ eyes closed or gazing in different directions.

This series depicts soldiers between tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The “Soldier” photographs became a part of a Soldier Billboard Project, where billboards of Opton’s photos were put up in various states around the U.S. “Soldier and Citizen” photographs feature U.S. soldiers with their wife or family member side by side.

These photos show the effects of war not only in war not only for the soldier, but also

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Photo courtesy of Suzanne Opton Featured photographs by Suzanne Opton will be on display in the Linfield Galley in the James F. Miller Fine Arts Center beginning Oct. 21. the soldier’s and family and loved ones.

The “Many Wars” series depicts veterans who were in treatment for combat trauma at a Veteran’s Administration clinic in Vermont.

The veterans from the health clinic have served in various U.S. wars, including Cold War, Vietnam and Iraq

and Afghanistan. The photos display the each subject wrapped in a piece of fabric, a sort of makeshift cloak of war.

Opton is a self-taught photographer, but she was a feature writer for television news and also for TIME magazine.

Opton said that writing

was too apparent and that photographs had more depth and hidden meaning.

Opton’s work can also be found in museums in America and around the world, including Brooklyn Museum, Cleaveland Museum, Fotomuseum Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland, Portland Art Museum and Mussée del

L’Eysée, Lausanne and Switzerland.

More information can be found about Opton and her photography at suzanneopton.com or her billboard site www.SoldiersFace.com or at her blog suzanneoptonwordpress.com.

Mariah Gonzales be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com

Grammy-winning quartet performs at Linfield YuCheng Zhang Senior photographer Linfield Lively Arts in collaboration with Friends of Chamber Music presented a recital by Pacifica Quartet on Oct. 13 in Ice Auditorium.

In the first half, the quartet preformed String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, “Sunrise” by Austrian classical period composer, Franz Joseph Haydn and String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op.36 by English 20th century composer Benjamin Britten.

In the second half, they performed String Quartet in F Major by French composer Maurice Ravel.

People spoke highly after their performance. “This is the best quartet I have ever seen in live performance,” said Anna Song, assistant professor of music.

Pacifica Quartet is a group of four string players, which are Simin Ganatra (first violin,) Sibbi Bernhardsson (second violin,) Masumi Per Rostad (viola) and Brandon Vamos (cello.)

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YuCheng Zhang/Senior photographer Linfield Lively Art presents Pacifica Quartet on Oct. 13. Performing a selection of string quartets by Franz Joseph Haydn, Benjamin Britten and Maurice Ravel.

The members of Pacifica Quartet are (right to left) are Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Brandon Vamos (cello), Sibbi Bernhardsson (violin) and Simin Ganatra (violin). for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style and often-daring repertory choices, over past 20 years the Pacifica Quartet has gained international stature

as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. The quartet received the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. At the end

of this recital, there was a question and answer session.

One audience member asked how the Pacifica Quartet came together as a

group.

“The group has been together for 12 years, which is a long time for quartet these days,” quartet member Brandon Vamos said.

“We feel like playing chamber music together is what we like to do, and having some chemistry really helps in decision making for quartet.”

“There is a lot of rehearsing. It is challenging because there are four people with strong personalities, and there are many different ways to play even one simple phrase or approach a piece, so a lot of rehearsals are spending time figuring out how the music should be played as a quartet and not trying to compromise that,” Vamos said.

“We do rehearse daily, in fact four hours a day,” said another quartet member Sibbi Bernhardsson.

“We also teach at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, so we spend a lot of time travelling together.

That’s part of it, too.”

YuCheng Zhangcan be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com

Every time you watch a game show on TV, it always seems that whenever you actually know the answer that the constants do not.

Linfield students had their chance to prove what they knew through “Mental, Can You Read Minds?” hosted by Mentalist, Michael C. Anthony on Oct. 12 in Ice Auditorium.

Participants from both levels of seating in Ice Auditorium were chosen by throwing an Angry Bird ball and the catchers got to come up on stage and play a variety of different hypnotically based challenges.

Anthony performed at Linfield as a hypnotist last year, but this time around he came to campus with a different approach, a game show based on mind reading.

Students had the possibility of earning cash prizes from five dollars to 20 if they won the on stage challenges.

By reading volunteer’s minds and predicting their thoughts through card tricks, Anthony used students to prove that you can psychologically trick another person into believing what he wanted them to.

Though there were illusions and basic magic tricks, most of the show consisted of two Jeopardy games.

With four teams of two, categories such as “Your Brain,” “Pop Culture,” and “Tricky Tricky” contestants played for points and the winners received a few dollars from the performer’s wallet.

To make Jeopardy feel even more like the actual TV show, the audience was filmed and even asked to scream, “Let’s get mental,” for the video camera.

“I think we were all led to believe it would be a hypnosis show, but he was entertaining,” freshman Spencer Beck said.

Anthony has appeared on popular television stations, including CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox. According to Anthony’s website VH1 calls him “the best hypnotist on the planet.” Anthony won “Male Entertainer of the Year Award” for Campus Activities Magazine.

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Yamhill county authors present self-published books Mariah Gonzales Culture editor Six of Yamhill County’s authors came to present their books on Oct. 10 in Nicholson Library. The event was sponsored by Third Street Books, McMinnville Public Library and Linfield Nicholson Library.

Stephan W. Long, selfpublished author of “There’s a Somebody,” helped organize the event and began the event with a book talk.

He recently self-published his book, which is a fictional novel about a male college student who, after his sister’s death, creates a delusional past for himself and has a misconception of who he is.

In the end he finds clarity and redemption.

Frank Lisciandro is also a self-published author who spoke at the event. He has published two novels about his old friend from college, Jim Morrison, who was part of the 1960’s band The Doors.

Lisciandro was the photographer for Morrison and his band.

His book “Wilderness” features Morrison’s poetry and his Italian photo book “Jim Morrison. Diaro Fotografico” which contains photos of Morrison.

Ellie Gunn, a self-publisher, shared a few of her books, including “One Handful of Earth.” The book is about a midwife named Bella Mac-

Erin Heltsley/Freelance photographer Ellie Gunn (right) and Mark C. Pederson are two of the six Yamhill County authors who discussed their books on Oct. 10. After the book discussions there was wine and cheese served as many of members of the audience stayed after the book discussions to chat with the authors.

Donan that lives in the rural area of the Scottish Highlands in a community called Clans. When strangers come and attempt to take the community’s land Bella along with her husband and other protesters fight to keep their land.

Gunn’s book was written from her experience as a

midwife and also from her research in Scotland.

Gunn also previously work as circulation manager at the former Northup Library.

Mark C. Pederson also presented his first little book called “Theology of Wine” that he published through Long.

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YuCheng Zhang/Senior photographer The Jessie Goergen Crew performs on Oct. 10 in the Fred Meyer Lounge. Jessie Goergen is the lead singer of the Jessie Goergen Crew and a Linfield College alumna from 2013. Goergen and the crew sang songs from their new album “Anchor Me Down,” including their originals, “Hooked on You” and “Good Time.”

The book features a Biblical perspective on wine, because it is a common practice in Bible to drink wine in moderation. He also owns a wine shop called Wednesday Wines that he opened with his wife in 2007.

“I wanted to look at the major themes of the bible with how it treats wine,”

Pederson said.

Richard Cheverton discussed his book “The Maverick Way: Profiting from the Power of Corporate Misfit.”

Mavericks are referred to out-of-the-box thinkers that help to create breakthroughs in the business world. Cheverton conveys the methods that mavericks use to bring

success and innovation to the corporate world.

Lisa Ohlen Harris, a creative nonfiction author, brought two of her books.

“Through the Veil” shares Harris’ own experiences and encounters with women in the Middle East. Also, her other book called “A Daughter-in-Law’s Memoir of Caregiving.”

“I was writing while I was caregiving, basically, to work out what I was feeling and the frustration,” Harris said.

The writings became part of Harris’ memoir.

Topics of discussion for a majority of the authors were the difficulties of publishing a book nowadays and also the commonality of self-publishing.

“It is very expensive to publish and it is very expensive to promote,” Long said who was discussing traditional publishing.

“96 percent of the books that were on sale in the United State in 2004 sold less than one thousand copies,” Lisciandro said, who also addressed the difficulty of selling books as well as publishing them.

Overall, to be a writer “you need to love literature to do this,” Long said. Cheverton said being an author also requires being ones own corporation and one’s own brand.

Mariah Gonzales can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com

Linfield ‘Lift Every Voice’ choir concert conveys hope Mariah Gonzales Culture editor The songs from the “Lift Every Voice” performance on Oct. 11 all had hope as their common theme.

“We can’t really be without hope...it is universal,” said Anna Song, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities.

“Lift Every Voice” featured the Linfield Concert Choir, the Wildcat Men’s Glee Club and the Women’s Vocal Ensemble.

There were a variety of songs performed in various languages, including English, Indonesian, French and German.

“MLK” was the second song performed of the night by the Wildcat Men’s Glee Club with soloist Ryan Thompson. The song was composed by the band U2 in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50 anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.”

In the concert’s “Lift Every Voice” program a quote from King is noted: “We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.”

Another song that was performed was called

“Dying Soldier” sung by the Linfield Concert Choir with soloist senior Josef Komarek as the voice of the dying soldier. Originally produced in 1962 by Army Chaplain Rev. L. J. Simpson after his brother was killed at Fort Donelson, Tenn.

According to the concert program the song portrays, “hope that frees the dying soldier to face death easily” at the climax of when the choir repeats the words of the soloist, “because I love Jesus.”

The Linfield Concert Choir also shared the strong emotions that come along with being in love with several song selections from the German composer and pianist, Johannes Brahms.

From his collection of songs called “Neue Liebeslieder,” the collection’s name means love songs, and the final piece in the collection “Zum Schluss,” meaning in conclusion, closes the collection.

Projecting the ideas of hope and unification between two lovers after a raging emotional storm between two lovers reflected in the earlier songs.

The concert ended with “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

“[The song] served to end the concert on an uplifting note,” Song said.

“As it embodies the kind of hope that, shared, will overcome the darkest of circumstances,” Song said. “It was commonly heard as the rallying cry during the Civil Rights Movement and continues to represent the past and present fight against racism and injustice.”

“There were really wonderful solo voices in the choir,” audience member Myrtle Frick said, whose husband Elmer Frick taught in the Linfield mathematics department for 28 years starting in 1957.

Since then, she has gone to many of the music department’s recitals.

“I thought the concert was very moving,” senior Amber Hay said, who went to support her friends in the concert.

“Overall, I was happy to see some of my friends do so well and I am grateful that they have so much support from both the Linfield community and the McMinnville community,” Hay said.

Mariah Gonzales can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com

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‘Catch -22’ questions decency of war Paige Jurgensen Columnist Books about wars seem to be iconic, perhaps because wars and especially soldiers are supposed to be iconic.

War is one of those things that needs to be seen as glorious, because if the public doesn’t see the glory they might start to see the truth.

“Catch-22” by Joseph Heller, questions the decency of war and the decency of those in the war. Soldiers go in looking for glory, but is it glory they find? And is glory ever really worth the travesty of war?

Heller’s soldiers weren’t

portrayed as the typical Captain America-esque hero, but rather they were just men, as all soldiers are in the end.

They are men torn between wanting to do their duty and desperately wanting to return home.

Essentially, the entire premise of the novel is the main character, Captain John Yossarian of the United States Air Force, attempting to get himself sent home. Initially, Yossarian tries to get sent home the noble way, by flying the required amount of missions, but when the required number keeps becoming higher and higher he has to get creative.

Photo courtesy of Amazon He fakes illnesses and insanity, but none of his schemes earn him an honorable discharge. It is through these attempts that Yossarian

first learns of the Catch-22, one specifically being that Yossarian cannot possibly be insane as he claims to be, because anyone who does not want to be in the middle of a war must be sane.

Yossarian was seen as a lunatic for trying so desperately to leave the war zone, but maybe he was merely too sane to be a part of the war.

The character of Yossarian is not necessarily likeable but the reader should be able to understand his motivations. Yossarian is undoubtedly selfish and does not care much for his job or his country, but he does seem to

show some care for his fellow soldiers.

The stories of Yossarian’s brothers-in-arms are also highlighted, particularly in the beginning chapters of the novel.

Like, Yossarian, most of them are also trying to get home, however they tend to not be as desperate as him.

The soldiers are all trying to keep their sanity in a time of insanity, and more than that, they are trying to keep their lives. The latter seems to be an unmanageable goal for many in Yossarian’s unit.

Although Yossarian is not overly fond of any of his fellow soldiers, he does have a

solid relationship with them, whether that relationship was formed through emotions or merely through his deep-seeded sense of comradery is unclear.

“Catch-22” is definitely an iconic novel and has been since its original publication in 1961; evidence being that the phrase ‘Catch-22’ was coined because of the novel.

What’s interesting about a Catch-22 is that they do not technically exist, except for in the minds of those that it affects. Because of this, there is no way to stop a Catch-22 from occurring.

Paige Jurgensen can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com

Pura Vida serves delicious Latin food Special Lovincey Columnist Pura Vida brings a new way of dining to McMinnville.

The restaurant serves Latin American style food that leaves customers in complete satisfaction and the urge to become a regular.

The Tacos del Dia, were specially made vegan with a range of vegetables from radishes to mushrooms, carrots and avocados served with a side of black beans.

The Platano Madura, fried plantains, was the perfect add to the meal, providing a warm, lightly fried, sweet and overall outstanding flavor combination.

As customers enjoy delicious Costa Rican food, with art on display and for sale can also be appre-

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-Special Lovincey, Columnist and gratitude for their job, making the environment sentimental even from an outside perspective.

“I’m able to practice my Spanish while making jokes with the cooks,” said Fern Unfolding, a Linfield alumna and a recent employee of the restaurant. “I’m so glad I found it, because I love it.”

The generosity of the

servers cannot be undermined.

Every staff member working showed attentiveness in personal dietary restrictions, whether it is veganism or gluten-intolerance, they want to work together to make sure each customer’s needs are met.

Unfolding showed innovation when speaking with the co-owner Ricardo Antunez, on how to establish an eye-catching way for consumers with dietary restrictions to choose confidently from their menu.

More people need to discover the restaurant because it’s not exclusively about the food, but also the passion and purpose that have been recognized by the employees and owners of Pura Vida.

Special Lovincey can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

Timberlake’s album is a success Ivanna Tucker KSLC Assistant Music Director Putting out a second album within less than a year of the first one is a risky decision that Justin Timberlake took on with The 20/20 Experience. The second part was released on Sept. 30.

The former boy-band member debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Rhythm and Blues and Hip Hop Albums.

His first record, The 20/20 Experience, one of two was highly successful and put high pressure on the success of Two of Two. The album is filled with songs that highlight Timberlake’s unique vocal quality and Rhythm and Blues tone. Artists featured on it include Drake and Jay Z. Famous music producers, Timberland and Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon helped produce the album.

The first track, “Gimme What I Don’t Know” starts off the record with a sultry vibe with accented percussion in the background.

“True Blood” has the typical J.T. syncopation that makes his music distinct.

The hook “I think she’s got that true blood” is very catchy and you will never forget the song once it is over.

“TKO” brings back a lot of the Timberlake from the Justinified album that everyone loves. It has the same feel as “My Love,” but with more of a scratchy effects and heavy drums.

At the end of the track, a breakdown is featured that accents Timberlake’s vocals. This is one of the best tracks on Two of Two. The leading single for Two of Two is “Take Back the Night.” Its July 13 released helped promote the upcoming album and let the public know that Timberlake had no plans to slow down just yet.

The song’s disco vibe is similar to Michael’s Jackson’s 1979 album, Off the Wall, specifically with the song “Rock With U.” It is about how he is trying to woo his love interest.

The lyrics otherwise are not meant to provoke any special meaning besides supplement the instruments.

“Murder” features Jay Z and its high tempo makes listeners want to continue to hear what is going to happen next. Jay Z’s verse was not up to the standards previous set with his recent release of his album, Magna Carta. His lyrics were not as creative as his normal material and did not showcase him at all.

“Drink You Away” sticks out from the others with a keyboard and tambourine as two of its main instruments. It is different tone than the other tracks but still features Timberlake’s sultry tone.

“Amnesia” has the same

tone as “Mirrors” and highlights Timberlake’s vocal range. The song is about a break up and him wanting to forget everything about their relationship.

If you purchase the album, there is also a hidden track called “Pair of Wings.”

The track has a completely different vibe than the rest of the album. Timberlake’s vocals are only supported by a guitar. Its smooth silky tone gives listeners a chance to see a different side of him.

Its metaphorical chorus, “And if I had a pair of wings/ I’d pick you up and fly you far away from here” provides imagery and a dreamy sense to the song.

The 20/20 Experience Two of Two, overall, held to the standards of One of Two. Timberlake made a comeback after his sevenyear hiatus that many will admire.

Ivanna Tucker can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com

Upcoming events Liederabend: An Evening of Art Song

7:30 p.m. October 16, Fred Meyer Lounge

Natalie Boero, alumna class of 1996 and new author

7:30 p.m. October 17, Nicholson Library

Despicable Me 2

9:00 p.m October 19, Ice Auditorium

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There’s more to a player than the sport Stephanie Hofmann Sports editor Junior Colin Nelson believes there is more to a football team than a single player, it’s all of them coming together the makes them win.

Nelson has been involved with football for most of his life. When his family moved to a new town right before he went into third grade. His parents wanted him to meet some new people and since he had already played basketball and baseball he knew that he like sports.

He signed up for football right then and has been in it ever since. His senior year, he became a captain, which taught him that football was more than a sport.

“It kind of takes a different dynamic, when you’re looked up to that much by your teammates,” Nelson said. “You really have to be an example on and off the field. I took it seriously and I really tried to help mentor the younger guys and really just be an overall role model.”

He has been on the team for the past three years now, but this was the first year that he stayed in town over the summer to work on his playing. There he was able to play against other school like Western Oregon University and Portland State University, which showed him what it meant to be in a college team.

“Just being here and being around the guys was great,” Nelson said. “ Working out with them, working with the quarterbacks to get the timing down and playing that level of competition made a big difference. I had to learn how to

step up and those are pretty invaluable experiences.”

With the additional training, Nelson wants to help bring the team closer to their goal if winning the national championship this year. After ended last season with a “sour taste in their mouths” he is just

whatever I can to get us were we want to go.”

When he isn’t on the field practicing, Nelson is studying towards in double major of finance and economics with a minor of sports management. He knew from the start that he wanted to do something

Stephanie Hofmann/Sports editor Wide receiver junior Colin Nelson has played football since the third grade and hasn’t stopped since. Nelson has used what he learned in his life, on and off the field. putting in that extra effort to help get them there.

“I just want to continue improving,” Nelson said.

“I’m not that big on stats, I’m more about the team.

I want to contribute more and more, every game if I can. Just doing the little things right and doing

in the field of science or business since his mom is a nurse and his father is in business. When he arrived at Linfield he found his calling in an economics class.

“Throughout the course I just got really interested in economics and through that then finance,” Nelson

said. “I like understanding how things work and economics for me just really explains a lot about how the world works. I find that really interesting.”

He doesn’t however take these opportunities for granted. He knows first hand that not everyone has the chance to do what they want. His youngest brother, Christian, has autism. Nelson hangs up his cleats to bond with his brother over computers, technology and playing video games, which Christian always “destroys” Nelson in. More than anything else, Nelson accounts Christian for shaping his life.

“It just makes me really thankful for the gifts I have,” Nelson said. “I don’t take it for granted that I can play college football or anything like that, because I can see directly in my family someone who will never have the opportunity.

It’s just something that has really influenced me as a person.”

Nelson is looking forward to the rest of the season and the couple of years he has left at Linfield. When he first came to the campus on a tour, he knew it was the place for him.

“For me it was really about the people,” Nelson said. “I looked at a lot of different places, because I played football at a bunch of different places. Here between the coaches and the players that I met, I just felt like this was a place where I could come and I know would improve as a football player and a person and a student. That’s really been the case.”

Stephanie Hofmann can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Wildcat Sports Schedule Wednesday, October 16 Women’s Soccer

Pacific

Forest Grove, Ore.

7 p.m.

Puget Sound

Home

7 p.m.

Football

Whitworth

Spokane, Wash.

1 p.m.

Cross Country

Lewis & Clark Invitational

Estacada, Ore.

10 a.m.

Men’s Soccer

Pacific

Home

2:30 p.m.

Volleyball

Pacific Lutheran

Home

7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

Willamette

Salem, Ore.

Noon

Friday, October 18 Volleyball

Saturday, October 19

Sunday, October 20 Women’s Golf

Linfield/Lewis & Clark Dual Michelbook

Men’s Golf

Culturame Classic

The Reserve

Men’s Soccer

George Fox

Home

2:30 p.m.

Tyson Takeuchi/Senior sports photographer Junior Courtney Wanamaker serves the ball during the second set against Whitworth University. The team is staying at home for the next two matches against Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran.

Volleyball team gets first conference win Stephanie Hofmann Sports editor The volleyball team earned its first conference win on Oct. 12, 3-0 sets against Whitman College after a loss on Oct. 11 against Whitworth University.

The team started these two matches with a new plan after weeks of losing to opposing teams. Head coach Shane Kimura created a new line up for the team that really showed off the talent of the team.

On Oct. 11 the team started off slow with junior Kailana Ritte-Camera led the team with six kills. However, as the sets continued to go the team started to get more in syncs and communicated better. The Wildcats lost three sets in a row with scores of (25-9), (25-20), (2519).

“Whitworth is a great team and always has been,” junior Victoria Thompson said. “It was the first night of the new line up and in the beginning we were still trying to figure things out since we only got a week of practice in the new positions.

But towards the end we got it figured out! Granted, we didn’t win, but we saw that we could.”

The team played again on Oct. 12 against Whitman, where they used their new line up to its full impact to a win of three close sets in a row with scores of (27-25), (25-23), (25-23). Thompson led the team with 15 kills fol-

lowed by Ritte-Camera with nine kills and freshman Sam Hammons with eight kills.

Junior Audrey Frazier led the team with 22 set assists followed by freshman Casie Gaza with 17.

“One of the major differences that the team saw on Saturday was a new lineup.”

Gaza said. “I think that having [senior] Kelsey Ludin back was a major part of our win because it gave us more flexibility regarding different lineups. We also played a lot more coherent this weekend and we were a lot more in sync regarding plays, communication and what the goal was for this weekend.”

The team quote that they use often, “Whatever we do, we do together” and this weekend the showed not only that they do work together, but they can also win together.

“I think we just needed that reminder of what a great team we are, and Saturday’s game was a definite confident boost for us,” Thompson said. “Now that we know we can do it, I know that we will carry it over. Our biggest challenge is keeping the consistency from start to finish.”

The team goes up against Puget Sound University on Oct. 18 and Pacific Lutheran University on Oct. 19. Both games will be at home at 7 p.m.

Stephanie Hofmann can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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Stephanie Hofmann/Sports editor The women’s cross country team wins first place overall against seven other teams, landing the wildcats top-five runners in the top 15 places. Senior Hannah Greider earned second, senior Sienna Noe earned fourth, junior Madison Trowbridge earned 11th, senior Katie Skinner earned 13th and freshman Marisa Kume earned 14th.

Cross country: Women win first place, men finish fourth

Stephanie Hofmann/Sports editor Senior Joe Gladow got fourth place in the men’s 8lk out of 42 runners with a time of 25:42.6. The guys finished with a total score of 72, which was just 10 points away from the team ahead of them. Both teams will be heading to Estacade, Ore. for the Lewis & Clark Invitational at 10 a.m.

time of 26:37.4. The team overall came in third place out of the six teams.

“I think the guys raced really well today,” Mitchell said. “I feel like last week we had some tired legs and we had some real mixed results.

Today was more of a consistent effort and our top group really preformed quite well.”

There was no time for the coaches to talk to the men after they finished, because a couple of seconds after the last runner got into the straightaway, another gun went off and the girls were off on their 5k. The women tried a new strategy this race by staying for the first mile in a large clump weaving around other racers pulling more Linfield runner forward.

“As a team we also did really well,” senior Hannah Greider said. “Last meet we had some people who had

really good races and some people that had some pretty bad races. I think overall we had some pretty solid races this meet.”

The women stayed up in the top groups through out the whole race ending in basically the same clump they started in. Greider led the team in second with a time of 18:40.4, followed by senior Sienna Noe in fourth with a time 18:50.4 and junior Madison Trowbridge who got 11 with a time of 19:18.2.

Right after the race ended, the women’s team ran over to the announcer to see what they final scores ended up being. School after school was called until second place was called and Linfield hadn’t been announced yet. The team busted out in excitement when they were called as the winners of the woman’s classic.

“I think winning first is really a confidence booster,” Noe said. “I know as a girl’s team sometimes that’s our

Rodriguez was out with a shoulder injury, and was replaced by junior Grant Loriaux in the game on Oct. 12.

He played an excellent game filling in for Rodriguez, making a total of five saves and not allowing a single goal.

This was Loriaux’s second start of the season.

Rodriguez commented on Loriaux’s play after the game.

age to keep the competition in good spirit and not let it become a war of two enemies.

The only goal score came late in the game off the foot of sophomore Ivan Colin.

Colin came up clutch by putting the Wildcats ahead with just two minutes to spare in the game. This was Colin’s second goal of the year.

The assist was given to sophomore Domenico Del

Prete, as he passed the ball over to his teammate about five yards shy of the goal, where Colin powered it into the upper left corner of the net.

Linfield and Willamette were even in all aspects the entire game. Linfield took 13 shots, four on goal, compared to Willamette’s 12, five on goal.

The Wildcats keeper made five saves compared to the Bearcats three. It

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struggle is just psyching ourselves out and thinking we aren’t going to be good enough, even though we clearly are. We just have to really believe in ourselves.

So it helps when we have races like this where we all work as a team and we can see that ‘Yeah we can actually do this.’”

The team gathered in front of the bus in the lot for a standing up lunch filled with fruit, sandwiches and Gatorade. They move in clumps talking about people who fell during the race and racers who elbowed them in the far parts when they tried to pass.

Ending at a bright and sunning time of 12:30 p.m., the team talks loudly about the meet, their hope for the future and what they will do with the rest of their day as the bus takes off down the road back to McMinnville.

Stephanie Hofmann can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Men’s soccer continue winning streak in close game Drew Mahrt Senior sports reporter The Linfield men’s soccer team defeated Willamette University in a close battle, scoring a goal late in the second half to win 1-0.

This pushes the Wildcats record up to 6-4-1.

This win also helped their divisional record, making them 3-3-1 against in conference opponents.

Freshman keeper Jorge

“He played really well and responded well to every type of attack Willamette had, whether it was long throw-ins, crosses, or shots,” Rodrigues said.

“His decision making was really good and he handled shots well, holding onto the ball and not giving them second chances,” Rodrigues said.

Loriaux and Rodriguez are very competitive for the starting job, but still man-

was merely a difference of Linfield’s final shot of the game that decided the victor.

Linfield plays its next game against Pacific University, where they will try to extend their winning streak to four. That game will be played here at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 at home.

Drew Mahrt can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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Wildcat looking strong going into conference Camille Weber Sports columnist

As a solid player scoring consistent rounds of 78-78 for a 156 total and placing 21st among 59 competitors during his last match at the Oct. 7 Whitworth Invitational, junior Taylor Pernke is a Wildcat golfer who is worth being recognized.

With strong and consistent results from the Wildcat’s first match of the 2013 season at the Pacific Invitational in Forest Grove, Ore., to his most recent performance at Whitworth’s Invitational, Pirnke has proven extremely resilient to physical and mental obstacles in the world of golf making him a strong addition to the men’s golf program here at Linfield College.

Pirnke started his golfing career in the seventh grade with his dad inspiring him to take on the sport which eventually lead him to Linfield.

Although growing up, Pirnke was involved in

Tyson Takeuchi/Senior sports photographer Junior Taylor Pirnke takes a swing during a practice round, before the upcoming tournaments. The Men’s golf team will compete next at the Cuturame Classic on Oct. 20. playing baseball and admits it helped when he began

perusing golf, he believes that his progression in golf

Heringer began to lose interest in the sport. She admits that at the beginning of high school, she struggled with golf and felt as if she was falling out of love with the sport.

“When I met the golf coach that I have now, he showed me a different side of golf, if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be playing golf here at Linfield. He always knew how to push me as a

pared to other players in the conference, so obviously hitting for distance isn’t my greatest strength. But when you see me competing you’ll never see me look upset or throwing my clubs and I think that’s one of the things that help me do really well is that I don’t let one bad shot ruin my game,” Heringer said.

Heringer’s mental strength and positive attitude has also proven to be a huge asset for the team as she strives to keep her team looking forward and staying positive.

“I want to help maintain a fun and light atmosphere,” Heringer said. “I like to ask my team mates how they did and listen to what they think they did well in and what they think they need to work on. I also like to point out the brighter side of my team mate’s playing during certain rounds.”

In terms of goals and aspirations for this season, Heringer is looking forward to working on becoming a more consistent player.

“Score-wise, I would love to hit in the 70’s more consistently,” Heringer said. She also expresses that she wants to continue to maintain a healthy relationship with the game and enjoy golfing for the rest of her Linfield career.

The women’s golf program’s next tournament will be a home dual meet against Lewis and Clark College on Oct. 20 at Michelbook Country Club.

comes from hard work and practice.

“Practice elevates my game, not so much natural ability,” Pirnke said.

Pirnke has gained his biggest strength as a player, his short game, through hard work and practice.

“If I miss a green in regulation, my chipping and putting always help me score well on the course. I don’t have the best swing, but I am able to score because I can put the ball near the hole around the greens,” Pirnke said.

Another strength Pirnke possesses is a strong mental game, which is critical in order to become a successful golfer.

“I don’t get frustrated for the most part,” Pirnke said. “I accept bad shots and look to position myself to shoot the best score possible.“ One of the key players at Linfield that inspired Pirnke was a fellow team mate his freshman year was 2010 graduate, Alex Fitch, who

also held the number one slot on the Wildcat line-up during his time at Linfield.

“Being able to observe the way he practiced and played help me bring my game upward as I have progressed as a golfer,” Pirnke said.

He also described that Fitch’s mentorship on both the mental and physical side of the game that has supplemented to his game as well.

In addition to being a strong player individually, Pirnke also possesses the qualities that make an excellent team player: modesty in his abilities and the ability to inspire his team mates during tough matches.

Although Pirnke attributes his consistency as one of the factors to the team’s success, he also shows interest in the younger players in the golf program.

“I have taken more of a leadership role on the team which I hope has helped the younger guys out, because

their scores are just as important as mine,” Pirnke said.

Pirnke has high goal for the rest of the season.

“Personally, my goal this season is to win individually, but more importantly, I want to have the team travel to nationals in the spring.

This requires us to win our conference championship.

The golf team has a great legacy as of late as being one of the top teams in the country.

Keeping that legacy is paramount to the success of this program for years to come. The most important goal I have is to help the team win and travel to nationals in hopes of a national championship,“ Pirnke said.

You can watch the Wildcat golfers on Oct. 20 at the Culturame Classic at the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore.

As Linfield students, we have the privilege of going to a school with one of the American favorite past-time programs in the United States.

Everyone should know by now just how good our Wildcats are in Division III football but to those who are a little late, allow me to fill you in. Linfield College’s football program is the most winningest sports programs in the United States with over a 50-year conference winning streak.

Now I’m actually not here to write about how fantastic our football team is. I’m actually interested in why football is a more popular sport than father-sport, rugby.

Rugby, for those who have never heard of it, is a sport similar to football which originated in England in the 19th century. The sport is best described as a blend of the contact of American football, the running of soccer, and the transition of basketball. It is a game played with the object of the game being to run with an oval ball across the opponent’s goal line or kick it through the upper portion of the goal posts.

Now you may be thinking that the reasoning behind me arguing that rugby should be just as popular a sport than football is absurd.

Well sorry to burst your bubble guys, but football actually originated from rugby. Just like how the United States was originally an English colony, football finds its route deep in English culture.

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ball. And with the popularity of football seems to be rising exponentially, there seems to be little room for rugby in the United States.

However there is talk among rugby enthusiast of launching a campaign to help make rugby more popular in the United States. According to 2013 edition of “The Guardian News” entitled “NFL knows U.S. professional rugby union could be a very good deal indeed,” two U.S. based promoters George Robertson and Michael Clements have launched a scheme to bring Americans closer to the game of rugby by creating a summer and spring season of intense rugby playing called The American Pro Rugby Competition.

If all goes well, after the NFL season concludes, the American Pro Rugby Competition will begin and create an offseason treat for football fans, allowing more viewers to become more familiar with rugby.

So although it may take several years for The American Pro Rugby Competition to really make an impact on American viewers, at least it is a starting point to get more American-loving football players introduced to rugby. And who knows?

Maybe football enthusiast during the off season will be able to appreciate the fathersport of one of America’s most beloved pastimes while enjoying the knit and grit of the game of rugby.

Camille Weber can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Tackling the question Freshman takes the lead early in the season of rugby vs. football Camille Weber Sports columnist Freshman Abigail Heringer has taken the Northwest Conference by storm this season. As a first year athlete, Heringer has finished consistently within the top-five players at almost every match this fall season.

As a freshman just making her NCAA Division III debut, Heringer has shown the competition that she is a talented golfer and is a strong asset for the Linfield’s women’s golf program.

Heringer picked up her golf clubs at the tender age of four as her grandparents lived right by a golf course and enjoyed the game themselves. She started to take part competitively in the sport in middle school with her membership to the Salem Golf Club, as well as competing for South Salem High School’s golf team.

“Golf takes a lot of practice for everybody,” Heringer said when asked if her natural talent helped contribute to her success in the sport. “It’s definitely not something you can just pick up.”

A natural strength Heringer does have however is good patience. This personality trait she admits has helped her become a better golfer.

“I guess that’s what may make me naturally good at golf is my patience, but the technical stuff definitely only comes with lots of practice,” Heringer said.

As the years went on,

Freshman Abigail Heringer player and eventually convinced me to play in college,” Heringer said.

Another person who has influenced her golf career is her own grandmother, who introduced Heringer to her high school coach and always supported Heringer during her high school matches.

“She never put the emphasis on winning,” Heringer said. “She was always more focused on whether I was having fun with the sport and not ‘in it to win it.’”

Heringer’s greatest strength she admits isn’t her swing, but her strong mental game.

“I’m relatively short com-

Camille Weber can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Camille Weber Sports columnist In rugby, there are 15 players per team. Eight of the players are considered forward, similar to linemen and linebackers in football, while seven players are positioned as a back, which is just like the backs in a game of football. The two most distinctive features of Rugby that distinguishes the sport from American football is the fact that the ball can never be tossed or kicked forward and that there is no padding or protective gear used by the players. In rugby, it is a penalty to have the ball moving forward resulting in the ball being turned over to the other team.

So why do Americans love football so much? Well for one thing the NFL is a nine billion dollar industry along with college football as a six billion dollar industry, so money definitely plays a role in the popularity of the sport. However, rugby and football have similar game rules and are equally dangerous and physically demanding. Why is there such a divide?

The answer lies within knowledge. Most Americans are not aware that rugby is the father of American foot-

Camille Weber can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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Women’s soccer score while wearing pink

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FOOTBALL Pacific Linfield Willamette Pacific Lutheran Lewis & Clark Whitworth Puget Sound

VOLLEYBALL Pacific Lutheran Puget Sound Whitworth Pacific George Fox Lewis & Clark Whitman Willamette Linfield

MEN’S SOCCER Puget Sound Pacific Lutheran Whitworth Linfield Whitman Willamette Pacific George Fox

Drew Mahrt Senior sports reporter

NWC

Overall

2-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2

5-0 4-0 4-0 4-1 1-4 2-4 1-3

NWC

Overall

8-0 7-1 5-3 4-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-6 1-7

NWC

7-0 4-1-2 4-2-1 3-3-1 3-3-1 2-3-2 0-5-1 0-6

12-4 12-5 11-9 5-10 8-8 4-10 5-16 6-11 5-10

Overall

9-3 9-1-3 6-3-2 6-4-1 4-7-2 6-4-2 5-6-1 1-11

Helen Lee/Photo editor Midfielder Lindzee Baker (8) takes a shot on goal against Pacific Lutheran goalie Takara Mitsui (21). Baker had two shots on goal during the Oct. 12 match against PLU.

Think Pink Month: Upcoming pink out games 10/18- Volleyball 7 p.m.

10/19- Men’s Soccer 2:30 p.m.

10/26- Football (Family weekend) 1:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Linfield Puget Sound Pacific Lutheran Pacific Lewis & Clark Whitman Whitworth George Fox Willamette

NWC

Overall

7-1 5-1-2 3-2-4 4-3-1 4-1-3 4-5 3-4-2 1-6-1 0-7-1

11-1 7-2-2 5-3-4 7-3-2 7-4-1 8-5 6-5-2 3-8-1 2-9-1

Colin Nelson: On and off the football field Read more about wide reciver junior Colin Nelson from his passion on the field to him life off of it.

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Men’s soccer continues its winning streak

Men’s soccer is now at three conference wins and looks like they are nowhere near stopping.

See page 14>>

A look in the lives of two golfers in the middle of the season Look to see how junior Taylor Pirnke and freshman Abigail Heringer got their start and how they are doing now.

See page 15>>

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The Linfield women’s soccer team beat Pacific Lutheran University on Oct. 12 with the final score being 2-1. They also played and beat Lewis & Clark College the next day with a score of 5-0.

The Wildcats record is now up to an impressive 10-1.

Senior Emily Fellows contributed two of Linfield’s goals in their game against Lewis & Clark, giving her a total of 15 goals on the season. She leads the team in that aspect.

Linfield split the other goals between three different players.

Sophomore Marisa Specht was in on the second goal Linfield scored.

Junior Ellie Schmidt was the assister on the play. Specht managed to bounce the ball of off her shoulder following the pass from Schmidt.

Schmidt also scored a goal of her own in the first half. That made her fourth goal of the year, second highest on the team after Fellows.

Sophomore Emma Vukic was the final scorer of the day, with great second effort after Schmidt’s missed shot getting Vukic her third goal of the season.

Again, the Wildcats took a plethora of shots, totaling 24 on the game and held their opposition to just five. Linfield’s great defense

yet again prevailed in helping them improve their already spectacular record.

The day before they played Pacific Lutheran and came away with a similar, but closer result.

They managed to win the game with excellent defense and a 3-1 ratio of shots taken, totaling 21 against Pacific Lutheran’s seven.

Fellows was yet again the scorer in Linfield’s win, contributing both of their goals.

Her second goal was definitely one to remember, as she headed the ball over the goalies head and just inside the top left corner of the goal.

Schmidt was awarded the only assist of the game, assisting Fellows in her header for the score.

The game also featured the Linfield athletic department and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, where the game was “pinked out,” in support of breast cancer awareness month. This is the first of several sporting events to be “pinked out” during October.

The Wildcats are off on the road for their next game where they will take on Pacific University.

This game will be at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 16 in Forest Grove. The last time they faced Pacific, they won 4-2.

Drew Mahrt can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

On the road with the cross country team Stephanie Hofmann Sports editor On the day of a meet for a cross country team, there is much more than simply showing up and running in circles a few times.

Starting at a bright and early time of 7:30 a.m., the bus promptly takes off just after half of the men’s team gets on after running out of one of the dorms. The quietest whispers can be heard at any point of the bus since half of the runners are sleeping in iPod-induced comas and the other half are slowing eating their breakfast in an “it’s too early to be up” haze. At the very front of the bus, head coach Travis Olson and assistant coach Greg Mitchell are talking in hushed tones, as not to disturb the sleeping team, about the course, different teams and training facilities to pass the time. After a couple of detours through the back roads of Oregon and a small race against the George Fox bus to get a good parking spot, the team arrived at the race a couple of hours before the race.

As if awoken from a spell by the sound of the bus stopping the whole team started talking and walking around outside while the coaches went to check the team in at the main tent. All the teams stayed in their buses to escape the 50-degree weather and sporadically sprinkling rain. A couple of minutes later, Mitchell starts handing out everyone’s numbers with pins. This instantly seems to get everyone ready for the race ahead

of them. While they put them on, individual traditions start to show like pre-crinkling the number before they pin it or the number 63. With a pumped up attitude the men’s team heads out of the bus to start warming up.

After the men’s team works out for about 15 minutes, in what looks like a big version of follow the leader around the park, they enter the start area. The crowd fills one side of the lane completely with their cameras out waiting for the race to start, which happens suddenly with a “Set” and a gunshot.

The men’s 8k was off and the crowd ran to the other opposite side to see them run past again.

There you could see that senior Joe Gladow was right with the leaders right from the start. It looked like he could of won the whole thing until his glute tightened up at about 1k left in the race.

“I felt pretty good,” Gladow said. “I felt probably the best that I felt so far this season. At the end because of my glute, I kind of fell off a bit, but it was a season best time. I feel good about going forward.”

The guys took a sharp turn down the straight away to the finish line where the final places were recorded. Gladow came in fourth with a time of 25:29.8, sophomore Alex Mangan came in 14 with a time of 26:32.5 and freshman Michael O’Neil came in 17 with a >> Please see Cross country page 14

Stephanie Hofmann/Sports editor Freshman Marisa Kume finishes 14th at the George Fox Invitational with a time of 19:32.1. The team finished with a score of 44, which was two points ahead of the following team Northwest University.