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Linfield College
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McMinnville, Ore.
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119th Year
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Issue No. 1
The Linfield Review Incoming freshmen and transfer students pose for their class photo, one of many new traditions Linfield is starting this year, in the Oak Grove on Aug. 23.
New year, new changes Sarah Mason Copy chief Over the summer, major renovations have transformed the dining facilities across campus. Dillin Hall is serving up more options, Starbucks has taken the place of Jazzman’s and Catty Shack is in the process of being turned into a convenience store. After years of regional and national surveys, the dining facilities have been renovated to cater more to what students want around campus. As for Dillin Hall, there are now four additional food stations each night, more hours of operation and “all you care to eat” meal plans. The previous salad bar has been expanded, a toss-to-order salad and deli station, waffle and omelet station and a “day and night station” that will serve Stumptown Coffee, espresso and grab-and-go items. Five additional cooks have been hired and there will be more than double the number of student workers helping out this year compared to last year.
“When you have more help, you can put more love in your food,” David Epping, Sodexo employee, said. “The food already shows it. Dillin also has more of a restaurant feel to it now. It’s going
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declining balance. Junior Malley Nason explained the new meal plan system in relation to blocks. Instead of a certain number of meals per week, students can eat during any of the three blocks; breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Students will be able to add money to their declining balance for Starbucks and Catty Shack,” Nason said. “I think the new dining hall and meal plans are going to be a really good change for students, it will just take time for everyone to adjust.” In addition to Dillin Hall, a fully licensed Starbucks is now open. The Starbucks accepts Wildcat Cash, Flex Dollars and Starbucks gift cards. Tori Nickerson is one of ten student workers who will be working at Starbucks this semester. “I already enjoy working at Starbucks because of the people I work with,” Nickerson said. “The
Dillin also has more of a restaurant feel to it now. It’s going to be really fun watching the students experience all of the changes this year. -David Epping
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to be really fun watching the students experience all of the changes this year.” There are three meal plan options for students to choose from. Plan A includes unlimited meals during the week plus $125 declining balance, plan B will have 12 meals plus $330 declining balance and plan C will have 100 meals per semester and $600
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Photo courtesy of Dan Fergueson
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Editorial/News
August 26, 2013
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FROM THE EDITOR
New year brings new students, changes As everyone hurries to unpack, share scandalous summer stories with friends and check out the newest changes around campus, it is obvious that summer has come to an end. And while most students spent the summer relaxing and enjoying their downtime, Linfield underwent some major changes. For those of you that have not noticed, there is now a fully-licensed Starbucks that accepts Wildcat Cash and Flex Dollars on campus (and like most of you upperclassmen, I also feel gypped). The Starbucks will be open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Saturday and open Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. O’Riley’s has also undergone renovations to be more welcoming and comfortable for students. Dillin Hall has been transformed completely. Dillin Hall now has new seating
Samantha Sigler Editor-in-chief and community spaces for customers, improved vegetarian and vegan options, a larger salad bar and three new meeting rooms: Chef’s Dining Room, Northwest Room and President’s Dining Room. All three of these meeting rooms can be requested for events by emailing reserve@linfield. edu. The hours of Dillin Hall have also changed: Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to midnight. In addition to the changes made around campus, The Linfield Review
has a few changes in store for the year. As the new Editor-in-chief, my goals this year are 1). to expand our online presence, 2). to connect Linfield to the McMinnville community and 3). to increase readership on campus and in McMinnville. In addtion to using The Linfield Review’s Twitter and Facebook account, the Review plans to use its website to post articles online before they appear in print. Following the path of a world turning more toward digital media than ever before, I hope that readers of the Review will be able to find information online more easily throughout the year. In regards to connecting Linfield to the McMinnville community, The Review hopes to break down the “Linfield bubble” so that students and faculty have a better understanding of all that McMinnville has to offer. Because the Linfield community spends the
majority of their year in McMinnville, it only makes sense to inform students, faculty and community members about what is happening both on and off campus. Through achieving the first two goals I hope to simultaneously fulfill my third goal, which is to increase readership as a whole. The Linfield Review has a lot to offer both Linfield and McMinnville, which I hope will become more apparent after this year. Similar to how many freshman and transfer students must be feeling, I am a little bit hesitant to take on my new role here at the good ‘ole Review. But the Linfield community is strong, and I know that we will all adjust and embrace our new roles here on campus. Have a great year Wildcats!
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Linfield increases school spirit, traditions Samantha Sigler Editor-in-chief The Maxwell Field bleachers were packed on Thursday, and not for a sporting event. Incoming freshmen and transfer students participated in Cat Camp, a new orientation event that focuses on creating school spirit. New students learned about Linfield’s academic and athletic traditions through trivia games with prizes, watched the cheerleaders perform spirited
chants, learned the Wildcat fight song and formed a human tunnel on the field, which faculty members hope can be recreated on game days. The idea for Cat Camp came from a group decision made by Dan Fergueson, director of college activities, Dan Preston, vice president of Enrollment Services, Susan Hopp, dean of students, and Jeff Mackay, associate dean of students and director of Residence Life. The group of faculty watched a “webinar”
about how to create school traditions, and decided that Cat Camp would be a great way to build school spirit and create a lasting tradition. “Cat Camp went better than we had hoped,” Fergueson said. “We were excited about trying a new tradition and a new start, but we were pretty nervous that it may not have the enthusiasm that we were hoping for.” Returning students were at the Cat Camp to help engage new students in by showing their enthusiasm
throughout the event. “I loved the response from the crowd when I asked them to cheer as if the football team had just scored the winning touchdown,” sophomore Austin Browning said in an email. Browning is one of many students co-teaching colloquium this year as a Peer Advisor, and believes that Cat Camp was beneficial for incoming students. Browning also hopes that the energy present at Cat Camp continues throughout the year at
all Linfield events, including football games, plays, music performances and research talks. “[For] the administration and the student government, one of the goals this year is to reinvigorate school spirit,” Fergueson said. “We have a lot of students engaged, both athletically and academically, and we really want all students to help support that.”
Samantha Sigler can be reached at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com.
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atmosphere is awesome because of the items from [Linfield’s] Old Oak, the [Linfield College Archives] Photograph Collection and lots of seating. Its corporation taste and a small school environment.” Catty Shack is currently serving as storage for items from the summer construction. Eventually, Catty Shack will be turned into a convenience store that sells “sundry items.” Bill Masullo, director of dining services, says that the changes will mean more opportunities for students. He is excited about the renovations and thanks everyone for their patience as facilities continues to fine tune the different din- Paige Jurgensen/Columnist ing facilities. Dillin Hall has been renovated to offer students more meal options, a more comfortable eating environment and a place for students to hang out. Dillin now has vegan and vegetarian areas, international cuisine Sarah Mason can be reached at station, expanded salad bar and deli station. linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.
Paige Jurgensen/Columnist Vicki Farris, dining services manager and director of retail and catering, takes an order while working at the new Starbucks. The Starbucks has replaced Jazzman’s and is fully-licensed to provide students with Starbucks refreshments and foods.
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New students revive future through tradition Kaylyn Peterson Managing editor Continuing tradition, the faculty dressed in full academic regalia for the opening convocation of the 156th academic year to welcome the class of 2017 and their families to Linfield College on Aug. 23. The ceremony gives new students and their families a taste of how strong Linfield traditions run, as new and visiting faculty are recognized and the alma mater is sung. With a new class entering the Linfield gates, another tradition lives on. At the end of the ceremony each student was asked to take an acorn from a wooden bowl made from the wood of the Old Oak, to represent their next four years spent at Linfield. Upon graduation, the students will be asked to return the acorn to the bowl for the future incoming class. Many of the acorns taken during the ceremony previously belonged to 2013 graduates. The convocation address focused on the summer reading book, “Thieves of Bagdad,” by speaker Matthew Bogdanos. Hailing from New York City, Bogdanos has actively been involved in the fight against terrorism ever since he was called back into duty after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. “If you came here looking for answers, you came to the wrong place,” Bogdanos said to begin his speech. “I barely know the right questions to ask.” Through the charac-
Susan Hopp, Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics/Dean of Students, conducts new students to take acorns that symbolize the time they will spend at Linfield, which they will return at their commencement ceremony to be pass them on the next incoming class. teristics of historyʼs most well known, such as Socrates, Peschylus, Winston Churchill, Bogdanos states that todayʼs society has shifted into one in which a civilian is either a warrior or a scholar, or in regards to college students, an athlete or an academic. “Today, we divide society and ourselves,” Bogdanos said. In the beginning of his stay in Iraq, some Iraqi men suggested Bogdanos learn how Iraqiʼs live. The advice discouraged soldiers from
Speaker inspires students
Kaylyn Peterson/ Managing editor
Sarah Mason/Copy chief Speaker Dr. Will Keim spoke to students about becoming active and involved in their education during Linfield’s “Welcome to the Time of Your Life” speech on Aug. 25 in the Wilson Gym.
wearing a United States military uniform and encouraged soldiers to grow beards. While he was not successful in growing a beard, Bogdanos was given the opportunity to work with Iraqi children who were not allowed to attend school. Bogdanos then told a story of his squad escorting 14 children to their first day of school to protect them from the Taliban. “Muslim is a powerful religion, but not in the hands of the Taliban,” Bogdanos said.
After telling a story about a young girl who was punished by the Taliban for learning to read, Bogdanos told the new students to “Remember her the next time you do not want to study.” In 2004, during Bogdanosʼ time in Iraq, he volunteered himself and his squad to assist in the investigation of the looting of Iraqʼs national museum, which is what his book is based off of. His daily interactions with the Iraqi people helped him learn about their culture and behavior. Bogdanos created
an amnesty program for the tens of thousands of ancient artifacts stolen from the museum. In one day alone, 2,600 artifacts were returned. Since the beginning of the investigation, 62,000 pieces have been recovered and returned. Each person that Bogdanos encountered in the amnesty program showed him the strength, courage and honor of the Iraqi people. In closing, Bogdanos touched on how the media skewed the information on some of the most crucial returns, and said, “If I had
to chose newspaper without government or government without newspaper, I would choose newspaper without government.” Bogdanos left the new students with a lingering question, “Where does this leave you?” Bogdanosʼ answer was encouraging students to become a fully-formed person, both academic and athletic, and to “plant a standard.” Kaylyn Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.
Linfield rocks out with headphones
Alyssa Townsend/Opinion editor
Incoming freshmen, transfer students and upperclassmen participated in Linfield’s Headphone Disco on Aug. 24, an event in which two disc jockeys play rave music to wireless headphones.
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News/Sports
August 26, 2013
New recruits sharpen team skill level
Kaylyn Peterson/ Managing editor
Kaylyn Peterson/ Managing editor
Above: The Wildcats run plays at practice, preparing for their first game against Hardin-Simmon University on Sept. 14 in Abilene, Texas. Right: Senior Josh Smith runs the ball down field during practice Aug. 23.
Kaylyn Peterson Managing editor For many this was the first weekend back on campus, but for football it has almost been two weeks. The Wildcats have been hard at work since Aug. 16, laying down the ground work for their 2013 season. The team graduated 15 seniors last season, and have welcomed 44 new players this season. Of these recruited players, 20 are from Oregon, 13 are from Washington,
seven are from California and two are from Hawaii. “Our incoming players are so very talented, they have raised the competition level at most every position,” Coach Joe Smith said via email. “That makes everyone better, as we all know iron sharpens iron.” Along with the new recruits, returning players have began to fill the leadership roles left behind by the graduating seniors. “[Seniors] Josh Yoder, David Sigler, Tim Edmonds
have really stepped up from their roles last year,” Smith said via email. The Northwest Conference coaches predict that Linfield’s winning tradition will continue this season. Linfield and Pacific Lutheran University were the only two teams that received votes from the NWC. Linfield received five of nine votes, and Pacific Lutheran University received two. According to the NWC website, the coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team.
The Wildcats played 12 games last season, and only lost one, which was in their final game against the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the Division III quarterfinals. Despite being cut off at quarterfinals, the ‘Cats are ready to tackle this season. “We are always looking forward to the [first] game,” Smith said via email. “Our first one is [Hardin-Simmon University] and it will be a great privilege to travel to Texas to represent Linfield
and measure ourselves against the boys from the South.” The HSU Cowboys are ranked second in the American Southwest Conference behind Mary Hardin-Baylor University. Mary HardinBaylor is ranked third by the NCAA Division III preseason poll, just one spot ahead of the Wildcats according to www.d3football.com. While Linfield has been slotted for fourth in the NCAA Division III preseason poll, fellow NWC team, Pacific Lutheran University, has been ranked 13th. Linfield, while being placed in the top-five for Division III football, has
already faced several set backs, including several injuries. But like every season, injuries will not put a damper on the Wildcats’ outlook on the season according to Smith. “Injuries are always an issue, we have had our share already, and as usual we must get healthy soon,” Smith said via email. The Wildcats have faced several changes from last year including the loss of key players Mickey Inns and Deidre Wiersma, Smith anticipates that “it will take time to see how this year’s team will come together.” Kaylyn Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.
Wildcat Sports Schedule Drive, confidence fuels
Wildcats’ desire for first
Women’s soccer Aug. 30
Warner Pacific
Portland, Ore.
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Aug. 31
Howard Payne
Home
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Aug. 30
Bellevue CC
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6 p.m.
Aug. 31
Howard Payne
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8 p.m.
Sept. 6
Oregon Tech
Klamath Falls, Ore.
5 p.m.
Sept. 7
Walla Walla
Klamath Falls, Ore.
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Aug. 30
New Hope
Eugene, Ore.
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Corban
Newberg, Ore.
Noon
Aug. 31
Mills
Newberg, Ore.
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Occidental
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
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Chapman
Thousand Oaks, Calif. 11:30 a.m.
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California Lutheran
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
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Aug. 30
Lewis & Clark
Portland, Ore.
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Linfield Harrier Classic
Santa Cruz, Calif.
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Volleyball
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Cross Country
1 p.m.
Sarah Mason Copy chief The Linfield women’s soccer team has scored the majority vote for the upcoming season. The team has been predicted to beat out Puget Sound University, the 11-time defending champions, to take the Northwest Conference title this season. The Wildcats received five of nine first-place votes casted by the head coaches in the conference, University of Puget Sound received four first-place votes. The Wildcats earned 66 points in the poll and the Loggers were close behind with 64 points. The Loggers hold the record for longest consecutive conference championships in Division III soccer. “Being ranked first is a big deal for our team,” senior Sara Miller said via email. “University of Puget Sound has won the conference the past 11 years in a row and the fact that the majority of coaches chose us, is inspiring; but we are
not letting it go to our heads, we’re letting it drive us.” Despite losing four incredibly talented seniors, the Wildcats will have a solid lineup this season. A total of 43 girls have turned out so far, and Coach Doty plans to put 30 girls on the varsity roster. The team will have seven returning seniors, which include Julia Vaughan, Miller, Kara Grant, Erin Harris, Taylor Collinsworth, Marie Johanson and Amy Hammerquist. “As a senior, I think it’s mine (and the rest of my class’) job to motivate the underclassmen,” Miller said via email. “We want to make a lasting impression on this program and I think so far, in our three years here, we have. We want to make this year the best season ever and be known as the best women’s soccer team in Linfield history.” The captains of the 2013 squad are Emily Fellows, Julia Vaughan and Lauren Pyrch. There is a solid group of freshman competitors as
well. One freshman, Summer Mohr, will be helping the Wildcats from the forward position. “It is a super cool opportunity to be on a team with such hard working girls,” Mohr said. “College soccer is a huge transition from high school, and all the veterans take it so seriously. I am used to the fast-pacedintensity of the game, so I am excited to help the team by getting my job done. We are all just so pumped to start our season.” The Wildcats are working to prove to the conference and themselves that they are capable of ending University of Puget Sound’s winning streak. “More than anything, I want this to finally be our year to win a championship,” Miller said. “I want this team to be remembered.” The team will kick their preseason off at 4 p.m. on Friday with a home game against Warner Pacific College. Sarah Mason can be reached at linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.