The Linfield Review October 20, 2014
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Sex talk educates students Elizabeth Stoeger @linfieldreviewnews
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Homecoming royalty
Winners of this year’s Mr. and Miss Linfield seniors Brianna Edginton and Corey VanDomelen. See more about this year’s event on page 11.
“All About That Bass” welcomed students to Ice Auditorium on the evening of Thursday Oct. 16 for a humorous guide to Homecoming week. The first slide read “Homecoming 2014: A Survival Guide,” and that’s exactly what it was. An entertaining, and at times serious, handbook to all that goes on during Homecoming. Dr. Dawn Graff-Haight, a health education professor at Linfield, began the lecture by assuring the audience that she wasn’t there to prevent them from doing Homecoming activities, just making sure that they have the tools to be safe. “We’re here to have fun, but we’re also here to get an education and to live,” Graff-Haight said. She pressed students to party safely all the time, but especially when alcohol is involved. This means eating before consuming any alcohol, having a designated driver committed to staying sober, and using the buddy system. She cautioned against drinking too much before the actual party begins. “Don’t drink so much that when you get to the party you don’t remember the party.” Her point was hilariously illustrated by an image of a man drinking an enormous Big Gulp, >> See Sex Talk on Page 6
MEChA sponsors Measure 88 forum Jonathan Williams @linfieldreviewnews
Linfield’s MEChA club hosted two informational forums on Oct. 10 and 16 to inform the Linfield community about the consequences if Measure 88 is or is not passed. “Real people are affected by this,” sophomore Gilberto Galvez said. Sally Godard who works for the student health and wellness center and is an advocate to get Measure 88 passed, gave those in attendance on Oct. 11 some context about the measure. Godard explained, “This is an issue of social justice … I am incredibly passionate for getting the ‘yes’ vote.” MEChA’s two co-presidents,
sophomores Gilberto Galvez and Raquel Escalera moderated the discussion portion of the event and helped introduce speakers that were there to share information and stories to the audience. Oct. 14 was the last day to register to vote in Oregon. “It is going to be a really tight race,” Godard said. Godard wants people to be informed and to tell their friends about this important measure. Godard explained, “Measure 88 is a direct consequence of 9/11.” She continued to explain that since September 11, 2001 the government has decided to be more vigilant and restrictive on the privileges that people in the U.S. who live here but aren’t citizens get to have.
The Real ID Act of 2005 is responsible for the tightened scrutiny of who gets to have a driver’s license. The purpose of the act was to prevent illegal immigrants who could potentially be terrorists from getting a driver’s license. To get a driver’s license in a state that complied with the Real ID act meant that people who were applying for a license also needed to provide proof of U.S. citizenship not just proof of residency in that state, a birth certificate and social security card. The state of Oregon complied with this act in 2008 causing many Hispanic residents to lose their license because of the implementation of the act. According to Godard, if Mea-
sure 88 does not pass 80,000 people in Oregon will be unable to drive. In 2013 the Safe Roads act was passed in Oregon, allowing for people that are qualified to drive but lack the legal proof to prove their identity and citizenship to obtain a driver’s card that doesn’t give them the same privileges as a driver’s license. The driver’s card would need to be renewed every four years. Those that would get a driver’s card would not be allowed to vote, buy a gun or receive any of the benefits of being a U.S. citizen. There is a kink in the story in October 2013. The Oregonians For Immigration Reform political organization thought that the citizens of Or-
egon should vote on this act and required a referendum process to happen which created Measure 88. Senior Keyla Almazan explained how Oregonians For Immigration Reform’s campaign is affecting Measure 88. “Oregonians For Immigration Reform actually want zero immigration to happen,” Almazan said. Almazan pointed out that the Oregonians for Immigration Reform’s campaign makes it look like illegal aliens would be taking citizens jobs, attracting more illegal aliens to come and risk the threat of giving a driver’s card to a terrorist which are all false statements of what the driver’s card would do, according to Almazan. >> See Measure 88 on Page 4
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Learn about how MEChA is informing voters about the importance of Measure 88.
Learn about the history and tradition of song and banner at Linfield during Homecoming week.
Read about Linfield’s Good Life Conference that promoted happiness.
Read about what the Circle K club is all about and what they are doing now.
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Culture
Read about the “Pushkin in Exile” faculty lecture and the performance of Tres Vidas by The Core Ensemble.
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What happened to all the spirit, ‘Cats? Linfield does a lot of things really well. It has an unstoppable football team that has had 59 years of winning seasons, a talented music and theatre department and all throughout the year students are winning competitions covering every field. Even though everyone at our school is doing so well, the spirit and support at Linfield is extremely lacking. Whether it’s at a soccer game or a concert in Ice, the amount of students in attendance to support their fellow students is quite low. The only time either one has a full audience is when a class or club requires their attendance. That isn’t the
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way that Linfield should fill its auditoriums and stands. When there is a student section, for example, at a football game, halfway through the game almost everyone decides that they want to do something else and leave. That is not the way a student section should act. If you are going to show up for the first part of the game then just stay a little longer and see the game through. The college’s students should take notes from its extremely dedicated alumni. There are some that go to every single game, no matter how far away it is and they stay the whole time, cheering for the team
every second of it. They support the team and cheer like every touchdown matters. If the alumni can stay the whole game cheering then students should be able to also. Associated Students of Linfield College (ASLC) has been trying to get the spirit up, but so far nothing has really stuck. They have tried to make Wildcat Wednesdays more popular and made a new competition with Wildcat Fan of the Week to get students more excited on game day. However, neither one of these efforts have really work so far, because of the lack of students participating in it. They are both great
ideas to get students more spirited, but until more students start getting involved they really wont take off. One of the biggest excuses for not going to things and supporting other students is that everyone is too busy, but everyone here is also in college. So if everyone just plans out some time to go support Linfield athletics or see a play once a month then we can start really growing this school’s spirit. If every student starts to make an effort to get more spirited then Linfield can have the spirit to match with our amazing school. -The Linfield Review Staff
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Dean of Students informs of polices
First, because it right and proper for human dignity, and second, in compliance with the law, it is Linfield College’s policy that no member of our community shall engage in sexual misconduct or relationship violence. We take this responsibility very seriously. Recently, questions have been raised about how the college addresses allegations of sexual misconduct, and the resources available to support our community members. We provide multiple ways for persons to notify the college of alleged violations, including confidentially. We want to encourage everyone to come forward and report alleged sexual misconduct. We are required, however, to protect the confidentiality of our students under FERPA, and to the extent possible, strive to protect a complainant’s anonymity. If a report involves a serious or continuing threat to students and employees, the college will issue a community warning.
In order to avoid actions that could have a chilling effect on reporting sexual misconduct, and to meet confidentiality requirements, every report will not necessarily result in a community warning. All reports will be counted in our crime logs and annual security notification. For more than half a decade, the college has provided programs and resources to educate the community about our sexual misconduct policies, prevention and response. In addition to the online student handbook, which provides a list of resources both on and off campus, these include: CATS (Consent Awareness Training Squad) for all new students – a program lead by peer educators on Sexual Assault and Consent; Sexual Assault Anonymous Report Form- available around campus, including resources both on and off campus; Trained Resident Advisors; Sexual Assault Response
Team (now SMRT) – Made up of faculty, staff, students and McMinnville resources who convene on a regular basis to examine prevention and response matters; Wellness Week – held each fall semester. One day of the week focuses on healthy relationships, including sexual misconduct; Sexual Assault Advisors on campus – trained staff and faculty to assist students who report a sexual assault; Poster Campaigns about consent and about what to do in the event of an assault; Staff members serving on the State of Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force; and Recognition and programing during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, including participation in the Take Back the Night Walk. In addition, we have expanded these to include: Bystander Training in the residence halls in October – a program to train students to intervene to prevent assaults
from occurring; Online course, for all new students, on Alcohol, Drug, Sexual Misconduct and Consent; Sexual Advocate Training for multiple staff members; and Counseling and Medical Staff training for responding to sexual misconduct. In addition to the support available in our Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center, the local community provides services at the Willamette Valley Medical Center, Henderson House, Juliette’s House, and the Yamhill County Victim’s Assistance office. As a caring and compassionate community, we all want to do what we can to eliminate sexual misconduct and relationship violence. Last week, some 200 community members attended the Rally Against Sexual Violence in the Walker Courtyard, which featured talks by Dawn GraffHaight, Patty Haddeland, and Joe Smith. Each of us,
working together, can help create the environment we seek by looking out for one another and taking appropriate action to prevent sexual misconduct. You can demonstrate your support for these efforts by wearing the “Students Against Relationship Violence” buttons that were distributed at the Rally, now available in the Student Affairs office and the Health Center. Building on the energy and interest our students and community expressed at the Rally, I invite everyone to offer their ideas and proposals for addressing these crucial issues. As the college’s Title IX coordinator, and on behalf of our entire Title IX team (deputy coordinators Brenda DeVore Marshall, Mary Ann Rodriguez, Lisa Macy Baker, and Jeff Mackay), I urge you to contact us with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Susan Hopp Dean of Students
Campus Life
Linfield in the dark about student safety Linfield is full of hardworking and outgoing students who look to excel in their studies, but is the campus the safest it could be? With the recent incident of a woman being attacked by an anonymous man, could Linfield find a way to ensure the safety of its students? Yes it can. Linfield has plenty of emergency call boxes located in key areas where a potential emergency might occur, but a majority of campus lacks adequate lighting. There have been numerous times that I have walked past Newby Hall towards the President’s house and thought to myself how fearful I was of walking that
Alec Wisthoff @linfieldreviewsports path. Luckily, I was able to bring a car from home and didn’t have to face the uncertainty of a potential threat. Though I have the luxury of driving a car, I understand that for those who walk, they still are not protected. If there were more light posts and better quality bulbs,
potential criminals would not venture out of dark hiding places. It is assumed that most crimes occur in the evening hours and it is because of that I think there should be more precautions taken towards the safety of the student body specifically during the evening hours. I am not saying to impose a curfew, but to allow students to fully be aware of our surroundings. There have been times where I have walked from Campbell Hall towards Seven Eleven and either the lights were extremely dull or there was no lighting at all. It would be extremely easy for anyone to hide behind a tree
or under the steps of Pioneer Hall without a single person noticing. Needless to say it is almost safer to walk down Linfield Avenue and go to 76, even though the walk is longer. In order for the student body and even the McMinnville community to be aware of their surroundings there has to be adequate lighting for us to even see. I have heard the argument that people should walk in groups; I agree with that, but what happens when no one will go with you and you are by yourself? I know CPS is not covering every single acre every hour of the day, but to cut down on potential incidents, there should be
some form of added security. I have walked around campus and counted the amount of security cameras. None are located in the areas where crime could potentially happen the most. I understand that security cameras are probably not in Linfield’s budget, but it would make me feel safer knowing someone is watching over me. Not only would that cut down on potential crime, but it would also provide campus security with potential evidence towards drug and alcohol use. In general it would make Linfield a safer campus and a safer campus means a happier community. Alec Wisthoff can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com
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Bottoms up, let’s get the drinking age down
This article was a proud product of a glass of whiskey and an underage drinker. There are two milestones in life that are worth celebrating: the eighteenth birthday, where consensual sex, advanced legal penalties, and cigarettes are bestowed as unalienable rights. The other would be the twenty-first birthday. Why? Because now limitless seas of beer, wine and liquor may be purchased and consumed, legally. There may once have been a land in which everyone waited until their twenty-first birthday to have even a sip of poisonous punch or pound back a beer, but if it ever existed, that land is certainly not
Ross Passeck @linfieldreview the United States of America. Underage drinking is not only common, it is an unstoppable force. High school kids and college students alike drink. This is not a generalization saying that each and every person under the age of twenty-one consumes alcohol; however there is an
undying faction of partiers and dignified drinkers within this demographic. It would seem illogical that breaking a law such as this would be so commonplace, but that only attests to its utter irrelevance. Throughout the world the United States is on a very short list of nations with a legal drinking age above twenty-one. Of the 195 countries in the world, the United States is one of seven nations that prohibits drinking until the age of twenty-one. The most noteworthy of those seven would be Pakistan, Indonesia, and glorious Kazakhstan. Indonesia, one the most religious nations in the world, and Kazakhstan, the home
of Borat. These countries are excellent in their own regard, however it is rare that the United States is aligned with their moral legislation. Conversely, one of the world’s leading superpowers and most thriving economy has a drinking age of sixteen. The wonderful nation of Germany rose above their fascist past to thrive in nearly every way imaginable. As fascism falls, so does the drinking age. The U.S. is by no means fascist, so why is its drinking age so advanced? The reality is the advanced status of the United States is not represented by its drinking age. Sixteen would be a drastic shift and particularly
unsafe combined with young drivers. However eighteen would not be such a drastic leap. If the drinking age were lowered to eighteen, underage drinking would remain a norm. There is no misperception in that regard, however what could blossom from this would be earlier dialogue between young drinkers and their parents. This could result in safer teen drinking or perhaps a culture more embracing of alcohol. In total, those under the age of 21 are allowed to be tried in court as adults, purchase lethal firearms, and risk their lives in military service. Imagine the infinitely danger-
ous potential of these liberties in comparison to alcohol. It is illogical and arguably immoral to deny young adults this liberty. Fortunately for the youth, this law will never be an insurmountable wall, teens will drink, and teens will get caught. Drinks will continue to pour in basements crowded with high school students; just as college underclassman will continue to attend parties with near limitless alcohol. It is only a matter of time before the legislature regarding the drinking age aligns with the reality of American drinking culture. Ross Passeck can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com
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Students tell 411 on long distance relationships As the saying goes, “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Except anyone who has been in a long distance relationship knows that the “long distance” part of the relationship sucks and the saying amounts to just a string of pretty words. A long distance relationship demands a whole new level of trust, inner strength, and communication than any other type of relationship in order to thrive. Being long distance will make you bitter about any sightings of PDA on campus. Long distance will suck your pocket money for gas and plane tickets. And if cell phones really emit harmful levels of radia-
Sammy Wong @linfieldreviewopinion tion, long distance will kill you. But fear not, there is an end to the emotional roller coaster you decided to board. Long distance is doable. If you are the type of person who is willing to give it a go, and ultimately suffer through the spotty Linfield wifi while
attempting to FaceTime your loved one, your attempt isn’t in vain. Do not, I repeat, do not isolate yourself from civilization. Research obtained by The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships finds that those in long distance relationships have a tendency to cut themselves off from others and turn inward when dealing with issues. Don’t miss out on those vital social experiences. Reach out to your peers and when needed, find a comfy shoulder to cry on that isn’t your own. An estimated 4.4 million college students are currently in long distance relationships, and in
some studies, 20-40 percent of the college’s student body. You are not alone. If you are dealing with a lot talk to a friend, a counselor, a family member, or someone that you trust. Having a supportive network while dealing with a long distance relationship is crucial. Schedule,Schedule, Schedule. FaceTime, Skype, texting, phone calls, Snapchat, you name it. For couples seeking to integrate their lives in the face of distance, these gifts of the modern age are a staple. While cultivating intimacy through technology and social media, have a schedule of concrete, uninterrupted
blocks of time dedicated for the two of you. Be the first to open the dialogue about how many times a week these sessions should be, for how long, and which days work best for both of your schedules. Differing expectations of how much time the relationship needs in order to thrive can cause long-term issues. Exchanging class schedules, keeping the dialogue open, and staying faithful to the schedule you both created together will ensure less communication issues. Stay Optimistic. For most couples, there is nothing ideal about a long distance relationship. But in majority
of cases, the “long distance” part of the relationship is not permanent. The bottom line is, there is nothing preventing you and your loved one from being psychologically close, even if physical closeness is unachievable. While it may be painful being away from someone you care about this can be an opportunity for individual growth. Committing to a long distance relationship is a challenge. But for those of us not planning to partake in the old fashion “turkey drop,” the possibilities for our relationships are endless. Sammy Wong can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com
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Compass Green Project drives this vehicle across the country in order to spread sustainability awareness. The car runs off of vegetable oil and is home to a greenhouse.
All photos by Rosa Johnson Matt Bertken sits inside of the Compass Green Project’s greenhouse vehicle. Bertken is a Teaching Assistant and intern for the company and promoted voting for Measure 92.
Good Life Conference promotes local, natural, sustainability Rosa Johnson @linfieldreviewnews
Justin Cutter of The Compass Green Project presented multiple workshops during Linfield’s The Good Life conference on natural farming and composting.
Linfield hosted a plethora of guests for its Good Life Conference from Oct. 10-11. Although the conference was sponsored by Linfield’s Sustainability Grant Council, the conference focused on the overall idea of what makes people experience happiness and
the good life. Members from all over the United States came to Linfield in order to give their perspective for the conference. One of which were two members of the Green Compass who travel across the country and spread awareness about Genetically Modified Foods and how to properly farm. Justin Cutter and Matt Bertken presented their
workshops but also drove all the way from Ohio in a vegetable oil-fueled greenhouse. The Compass Green Project promoted voting for Measure 92 which promoted labelling Genetically Modified Foods. To learn more about how you can join Linfield’s stainability initiative contact Duncan Reid at dureid@linfield.edu Rosa Johnson can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com
Measure 88: MEChA pushes for voting
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Other speakers shared stories about how this measure affects their life as well as their friends. Hispanic teenagers face the burden of having to learn how to drive as soon as they come of age because their parents have to rely on them since some parents have had their license revoked and can’t get a license because they weren’t born in the U.S. like their children. This measure affects a large number of workers in the state as well as in Yamhill County since a lot of residents in the county are not all legal citizens. “By not voting you are letting someone else decide,” said Maria Sandoval, a community member who came to advocate for sup-
port and awareness of Measure 88. The largest challenges advocates for Measure 88 face is getting the purpose of the measure to voters who are unsure about it since the ones that are for it are the only ones that actually understand what it would do. All of the speakers agreed that it will be a tight race, but if the measure isn’t passed it will affect the lives of many families all across Oregon. The last day to cast a vote in Oregon is Nov. 4.
Jonathan Williams can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com
Photo courtesy of Sally Godard Advocates for Measure 88 pose for a photo after MEChA”s forum on Oct. 10 that was to raise awareness.
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Grad school week proves successful Elizabeth Stoeger @linfieldreviewnews Linfield’s career development department hosted its premiere graduate school information week aimed at giving students resources to consider pursuing a master’s degree or PhD. From Oct. 6-10 Linfield hosted a variety of events centered around graduate school opportunities. The events gave information regarding planning and paying for a graduate degree. Over 200 students in total participated in events throughout the week. Linfield alumni returned to give their insights into the value of continuing on to graduate school and its realities. “The purpose of it was to connect students with resources and professionals to be able to make decisions and learn more about grad school,” said Donna Montoya, assistant director in the Career Development office. The week began with an interactive workshop led by Montoya on the different types of degrees offered, paying and applying for graduate school, and studying for entrance exams. Throughout the week, different departments had a chance to present information on the available graduate programs. On Oct. 7, a Linfield alumnus of the Pre-Law program spoke about the experience of and career paths associated with earning a graduate degree. “I was really glad he brought up going to law school in the state you want to practice in. That was good information to know,” sophomore Molly McTaggart said. The next day included information on programs for those in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors. On the same day, representatives from Willamette University’s MBA program and the Seattle Pacific University School of Management, as well as Linfield alumni presently in those programs, discussed various program options and how to be a dynamic candidate for graduate
school. The graduate school fair on the patio of Walker Hall was the biggest attraction of the week, drawing about 80 students throughout the afternoon on Wednesday Oct. 8. The fair featured booths from 20 different university graduate programs. For those interested in social work, an alumnus who recently completed a Master of Social Work spoke about her experience. Another facet of the week was the online component. Students senior Jessica Pham and sophomore Patty Roberts were in charge of the online information campaign. Spreading information via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #LinfieldGSIW allowed students access to information if they couldn’t attend an event. The week’s events concluded on Oct. 9, with an interactive workshop for students interested in the applying to graduate school for a humanities related degree which featured Montoya and Linfield professors’ Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt and Daniel Pollack-Pelzner from the English Department Students in all grades showed interest in the programs, not just juniors and seniors. “We also had a lot of freshmen and sophomores who were looking ahead to see what they can do now to help set them up for a successful graduate school search and application,” Montoya said. Montoya said she would like to see “more students from more disciplines,” as the main thing she would like to see improved for graduate school week next year. “A lot of students were able to gain ground in graduate school information and decisions,” Montoya said. Students are always encouraged to visit the career development department to discuss plans after Linfield. The offices for career development and academic advising are now housed in suites in the basement of Melrose Hall.
John Christensen/For the Review Senior Ryan Thompson looks at different graduate school programs on Oct. 8 at the grad school fair.
Elizabeth Stoeger can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com
John Christensen/For the Review Senior Laura Lichti looks at information from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine on Oct. 8.
How much do you know about ISIS?
“I follow CNN on Twitter ... it seems like another radical terrorist movement. I feel like I know a little bit but shoud know more than what I do.” -Molly McTaggart, Sophomore
“I know how they are portrayed in the media. ” -Devin Pritchard, Senior
“I know that big companies have been affected by it. I know that it is a political group in the Middle East.”
“I don’t know a lot about it. It sounds like the name of a song.”
-Liz Fry, Junior
-Chris Musser, Junior
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Sex talk: Consent is key
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Tasha Shellans/For the Review Professor of Health Human Performance and Athletics Dawn Graff-Haight presenting her Homecoming 2014: A Survival Guide on Oct. 15 in Ice Auditorium.
which got big laughs. It is also important to remember that not every college student drinks alcohol and no one should feel pressured into drinking. “If you don’t want to be pestered about drinking, you can look like you’re drinking by sticking a straw in a red solo cup and drinking whatever it is that you want to drink,” GraffHaight advised. Besides, drinks have “lots of calories too,” joked Graff-Haight. Underage students tend to overlook the legal ramifications of drinking. “If you’re a minor and you choose to drink and you’re caught. It’s your consequence. Live with it,” she said. The age at which it is legal to drink in the state of Oregon is 21. She went over the three S’s of drinking. Space the drinks out, sip don’t chug, and socialize, do something other than just drinking.
The importance of watching out for others while drinking was emphasized. If someone is in a compromising situation, intervene. “You don’t have to be the Caped Crusader and go in there doing karate chop but just be thoughtful,” she explained. The other half of her lecture focused on how to be safe during a sexual encounter. How to give consent and what does not constitute consent. It is not possible to give consent, and is not considered as such, if someone is drunk. Graff-Haight advised going to Muchas Gracias and eating something and waiting until the alcohol wears off. If anything looks suspicious at a party, it probably is and even if the person is a stranger, look out for them. “I’m asking you to look after yourself, but beyond
looking after yourself also considering the people around you. Even if you don’t know those people ... do the right thing,” GraffHaight said. Nearly 100,000 college students are victims of alcohol related date rapes a year, Graff-Haight shared to a suddenly sobered audience. This was no ordinary teen health lecture, but a practical, down-to-earth one that provided students with tools to safely navigate Homecoming and college life. If students are ever concerned about their own safety or people they are with they should call College Public Safety at 503883-7233.
Elizabeth Stoeger can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com
Title IX adds domestic abuse, stalking to misconduct policies Rosa Johnson @linfieldreviewnews Additional offenses were added to Linfield’s Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy and Procedure due to Title IX’s most recent changes. At the monthly faculty assembly meeting on Oct. 6 Vice Dean of Students and President of Student Affairs and Athletics Susan Hopp, along with Vice President and General Counsel John McKeegan, presented the administrative reports on Title IX’s latest definitions. Linfield’s Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy and Procedure now include domestic and dating violence, nonconsensual and forced sexual contact and harassment along with stalking. “Any issue that is related to gender is a Title IX issue,” McKeegan said. The school knows to take immediate action as soon as they are aware of any harassment that interferes with education. Linfield takes a student conduct system approach for any issues within these issues. As the Title IX Coordinator, Hopp works with Mary Ann Rodriguez, Brenda DeVore Marshall, Lisa Macy Baker and Jeff Mackay as deputies. “We are mandatory reporters,” Hopp said. Hopp encourages students to use judgment in reporting sus-
picious and sexual acts to anyone on the team. Investigators Betty Henninger and Carl Swanson are trained to deal with these issues within the school. The team also encourages victims to pursue legal action or go to local resources such as Henderson House. There is a presumption of innocence until proven guilty, but the entire process is confidential and every situation reported is to be investigated. Many sexual misconducts go unreported and Hopp encourages survivors of any form of sexual discrimination to use on or off-campus resources to report. Last March the Violence Against Women Act passed as a law that requires students, staff and faculty to report any suspicious actions. California recently passed Senate Bill 967 which requires affirmative consent at all public universities. When a faculty member regarded this recent change and asked about Linfield’s policy, Hopp replied that SB-967 can be interpreted since Linfield has requires sobriety in order to give consent for the past four years. Linfield’s Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy and Procedure is 16 pages long and can be accessed online in
the “policies” section. Hopp also sent a letter to the editor regarding the recent Title IX changes and can be read on Page 2 of this issue of The Linfield Review. She emphasized that Linfield’s policies are “the right thing to do as a community.” The college is always concerned with the safety of its students and wants to ensure that safety and education are the priorities.
Rosa Johnson can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com
Incident Reports This section publishes the most recent violations logged by Campus Public Safety that the Review thinks the student body should be aware of. Incident: Drug Law Violation
Incident: Criminal Mischief
Incident: Liquor Law Violation
Incident: Theft
Date: October 11, 2014
Date: October 12, 2014
Date: October 10, 2014
Date: October 9, 2014
Location: Legacy Apartments
Location: HP Park apartments
Location: Larsell Hall
Location: Campus property
Details: Details: Details: Details: Students involved were Private investigation. Students involved were Theft was referred to the referred to college resireferred to college residence McMinnville Police departdence life and the conduct life and the conduct board. ment. board. Incidents compiled by Jonathan Williams, news editor. Contact Ron Noble if you have any questions about incidents reported at rnoble@linfield.edu.
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Circle K members making stress relief balls for one of their service projects. From left: senior Caitlyn Hertel, sophomore Julie Braet, senior Mariah Lopez, sophomore Jacqueline Hurst, sophomore Kadie Todd-Durfee and sophomore Samantha West.
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Leadership, fellowship, service Mikenna Whatley/Features editor Circle K members during the Activities Fair. From left, senior Katie Yearous, senior Kassie Russell, sophomores Deizhanna Kaya-Abad, and Jacqueline Hurst.
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Circle K is an international community service club seeking to help the Linfield, McMinnville, and global communities in anyway they can. They are currently sponsored by the local McMinnville Kiwanis Club. “Our Circle K club travels throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to conventions and conferences where we get to meet up and collaborate with other universities’ Circle K clubs,” Linfield Circle K Vice President and sophomore Jacqueline Hurst said. Some of Hurst’s responsibilities as vice president include presiding over club and board meetings in the absence of the president, working with sub-committees, encouraging member recruitment, managing social media pages, advertising for the club, attending Kiwanis meetings and coordinating the club’s “member of the month.” Currently, Linfield’s Circle K club has about 30 members. “We like to point out to students that you do not have to be at every meeting or every event to be involved in Circle K,” Hurst said. “A majority of our members attend our weekly meetings, but we also have a handful of members that cannot make it to meetings and still participate in our service projects.” Circle K sends out minutes every week from their meetings so that members who miss meetings can still know what’s going on in the club. Circle K has a budget consisting of funds raised from our Birthday Cake Program, where parents can order birthday cakes for their students and our club delivers them, and they receive generous sponsorship from Kiwanis. “We use our funds to send members to our CKI Leadership Academy in the fall semester and District Convention in the spring,” Hurst said. “We also use funds to help with small projects like tying blankets, making cards, and providing snacks for our awesome members at club meetings.” Circle K’s three tenants are leadership, fellowship, and service. Leadership has been made a mission to afford members the resources and tools needed to become great leaders. “We elect officers on a nomination basis and open the floor for members to voluntarily take on sub-committee positions,” Hurst said. Circle K members describe fellowship in their own unique way through developing social skills, meeting new people, and strengthening relationships. “All our members are willing to help out one another and you do not just see Circle K members bonding inside the club but hanging out in the Linfield community as well,” Hurst said.
All photos courtesy of Linfield Circle K Linfield Circle K Vice President sophomore Jacqueline Hurst shows off her messy hands after making stress relief balls for a service project.
Service is the heart of what Circle K stands for and has been fundamental since the very beginning. “Our club would not be what it is without our dedication to service,” Hurst said. “We have projects we’ve been doing for years as well as new projects that our members suggest to the club.” In order to make their service events successful, a group effort is needed from the entire club. “We also give a lot of credit regarding our success to our wonderful club faculty advisor Kristi McKay and our generous Kiwanis family,” Hurst said. One of Hurst’s goals for the Circle K club is to improve on distinguishing their individuality as a community service club. “We are so much more than a service club,” Hurst said. “Our members genuinely care about helping others and that includes helping each other learn and grow as individuals.” Circle K is not a club that just fundraises or asks for donations. They are constantly making an effort to create fun ways to raise awareness for all the things they are passionate about such as Trick-Or-Canning and Holiday Grams. “Trick-Or-Canning is where we ask for canned food donations instead of candy or money, or our traditional Holiday Grams where we craft adorable reindeer candy canes to give to your friends during the holidays,” Hurst said. “As a proud member of Circle K, I see our future potential and how we could stand out from the crowd and I know we will get there.” Currently, Circle K’s main goal is to get the word out about their club. “People always ask if we’re the gas station or a candy bar and no we are not,” Hurst said. “We are always looking for new members, specifically underclassmen who can keep our wonderful club running for years to come.” Being apart of Circle K has positively enhanced Hurst’s Linfield experience and given her more opportunities to be involved with the Linfield and McMinnville communities. “Circle K would not be what it is without the awesome members, and already graduated members, I have met along the way,” Hurst said. “The friendships I’ve made and service projects I’ve been involved in through Circle K have honestly enriched my outlooks on life, my selfconfidence, and my passion for helping others. As Circle K-ers always say, ‘Live to serve, love to serve!’”
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Mikenna Whatley can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com In case you somehow missed all the excitement, last week was Homecoming here at Linfield - a week filled with Wildcat pride and tradition. The week was filled with various events put on by the Associated Students of Linfield College Cabinet, each one aimed to draw in participation from all sorts of students. Phi Sigma Sigma and Theta Chi won first place for both the song and banner events. Festivities that used to seem only targeted at the Greek life population were this year publicized with an emphasis on campus-wide participation; specifically the annual Song and Banner competition. Song and Banner traditionally only included representative groups from sororities and fraternities at Linfield. While this was still the case this year, it was highlighted as open to all groups of students. On Wednesday Oct. 15 in the Fred Meyer Lounge was used as a makeshift stage for students to display their giant banners decorated with school spirit and perform songs with lyrics revolving around the Homecoming football game – the Linfield Wildcats vs. the Whitworth Pirates. However, despite the large efforts from the Associated Students of Linfield College to make everyone feel included in the fun competition, the only groups represented were, once again, Greek life affiliated. Why is it that so much time and effort was put into actively trying to make all students feel invited and included in this year’s Homecoming traditions, and yet the mold of “Only for Greeks” still remained? What could be done differently? How can we include more students than just the Greeks? Nonetheless, it was a successful event in itself, and ASLC’s hard work in planning was certainly not in vain. Sometimes there is only so much that can be done to reach out to students. The other half of the effort has to come from participants themselves. Let’s take a look at some of the moments captured from the Song and Banner competition.
Phi Sigma Sigma and Theta Chi won first place for both song and banner in the competition.
Zeta Tau Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha were paired together for Song and Banner and went with Linfield’s school colors for decoration of their giant banner.
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Alpha Phi and Delta Psi Delta braved the opening slot of the competition with their own version of “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj, substituted with lyrics pertaining to the Homecoming game.
Phi Sig senior Shannon Doering acted as a Linfield cheerleader in a choreographed dance to go with Phi Sig and Theta’s rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.
Zeta and Pike came together to pull off a dance to pair with their song, “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor. Their lyrics featured a phrase of, “All about them cats ‘bout them cats no pirates.”
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Theta Chi brothers celebrate their Song and Banner win. From left: senior Corey VanDomelen, freshmen Kaesen Jackson, junior Clay Monahan, junior Conner Floan, sophomore Scotty Hilpert and junior Hayden Richardson.
Theta were the winners of Song and Banner as a whole. Here they are seen cheering during their song performance. They not only had solid song lyrics and an impressive banner, but y was high and all of their participants were happy and excited to be a part of the competition.
nd Delta’s banner submission showcased large 3D letters to represent Lineir Homecoming opponent Whitworth University.
Sigma and K Sig cheering throughout their rendition of “I’ll Make A Man Out of You” from Mulan. All photos by Mikenna Whatley/Features editor
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Senior Brianna Edginton (center) brings Wildcat spirit to the evening with her back-up dancers senior Shannon Doering Senior Corey VanDomelen shows off his sash and (left) and junior Molly Goldberg. Edginton represented Phi Sigma Sigma and took first place in every event for the girls. crown after winning first in two out of four events.
Sophomore Parker Wells plays the clarinet during his talent portion.
Juniors Mikayla Murphy and Special Lovincey show off their cheer moves. Junior Maddie Bergman prepares a peanut butter and jelly Murphy represented Alpha Phi with a little help from Lovincey. sandwich to help out the Wildcat Spirit.
Seniors take the crown Rosa Johnson @TLRCulture
Sophomore Hector Cruz-Bogarin dances cumbia with his partner freshman Clare Belott. Cruz-Bogarin represented ASLC, dancing swing and finished his perfomance with “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj and “Gas Pedal” by Sage the Gemini. All photos by Rosa Johnson
Another Mr. and Miss Linfield court was crowned on Oct. 17 for Homecoming week. The female contestants consisted of junior Mikayla Murphy representing Alpha Phi, junior Maddie Bergman representing Zeta Tau Alpha and senior Brianna Edginton representing Phi Sigma Sigma. This year, those who aren’t in Greek life were especially encouraged to participate in Mr. and Miss Linfield. The Associated Students of Linfield College nominated sophomore Hector CruzBogarin to represent them for this year’s event. Other male competitors were sophomore Parker Wells of Pi Kappa Alpha and senior Corey VanDomelen of Theta Chi. Senior Ivanna Tucker and junior Nikki Hegge hosted the Oct. 17 event and acted as game show hosts introducing the contestants and judges, leading games and providing overall humor to the show. Assistant softball coach Staci Doucette, Professor of Theatre Janet Gupton, Director of Multicultural Programs Jason Rodriquez and Director of Financial Aid Keri Burke
all participated as this year’s judges for Mr. and Miss Linfield. Participants competed in four categories: introductions, spirit, question and answer and talent. Wells won first place in the introduction and the question and answer portion while VanDomelen won first place in spirt and talent and took the crown for this year’s title of Mr. Linfield. Edginton swept the competition away by receiving first place in introduction, spirit and talent portions. There was a three-way-tie between Murphy, Bergman and Edginton in the question and answer section. Edginton took the Miss Linfield tiara and waved to the energetic crowd after a variety of humorous acts, answers and dances were presented by all of the contestants. Competitors sang and played instruments, performed skits to raise Wildcat spirit in preparation for the Homecoming football game, and showed off their personalities in clever ways to win the attention of the crowd and judges.
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Sophomore Emily Eisert performs a forward roll for the dance she choreographed her senior year of high school. She choreographed the dance to the song “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons.
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Eisert mixes contemporary and modern to Adele’s “Someone Like You.”
Emily Eisert dances beyond boundaries Gilberto Galvez @TLRCulture From ballet leaps to the body roll, sophomore Emily Eisert has danced her way through life since she was three. She is the current vice president of Hip Hop Club and a current member of the Dance Team. Eisert is also a resident advisor and is majoring in mass communication. “I liked [dancing] better than playing sports, being able to just go and move,” Eisert said. Her first experience with dance was when her mother placed her in a ballet class when she was three. “And then I never stopped,” Eisert said, who danced tap after ballet, then jazz and finally returned to ballet. When she came to
Linfield, she danced hip hop for the first time. Eisert danced in and out of school during her middle school and high school years she enrolled in Arts & Communication Magnet Academy in Beaverton, Oregon. “We had pathways, so you could focus on an art form, and I chose dance,” Eisert said. At the arts school, Eisert had many friends in the dance focus. Some of them graduated and continued on to dance schools to make a profession out of it. Eisert decided that dance wasn’t going to be something she would do once outside of school. “I decided not as a career, but [dance is] something that will influence me. It’s always something that I’ve done for fun,” Eisert said. For Eisert the influence
and the fun continued into college. “I really only started doing hip hop this year. It was one of the only dance options outside of classes,” Eisert said. The style holds many challenges for Eisert in the way it’s different from the other styles of dance she has experienced. “Hip hop has a different feel to it than modern or ballet. You can’t be as tight; there is a different feel in the movement,” Eisert said. Eisert became vice president after the seniors graduated last year. “They asked if I would be interested in helping run it this year,” she said. The club is more relaxed than Dance Team, which requires auditions and a more rigorous practice schedule, but both orga-
nizations perform at various events around campus, including football games, Hispanic Heritage Day and even a performance before the movie “Step Up All In.” “We like performing. People in the club can show off what they have been working on,” Eisert said. “I hope that [Hip Hop Club] continues to grow as well. We had a pretty good turn out this year,” Eisert said. As her major, Eisert has chosen mass communication. Broadcasting is a possibility, but she is still exploring her options. She thinks that dance will stay separate from that, although she admits that, “I could work for a dance company.” Gilberto Galvez can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com
All photos courtesy of Emily Eisert Eisert performs “Bittersweet,” a modern dance, to music by Roberta Flack. She has danced since the age of three.
University. He has inhabited some of the greatest operatic baritone roles and appeared as Escamillo in “Carmen,” Germont in “La Traviata,” the title character in Don Giovanni and many other famous roles. McDaniel, an alum of Linfield, has been on the staff of the Seattle Opera and Utah Festival Opera as well as music director and pianist for the San Diego Opera Ensemble, Off-Center Opera in Seattle and the Puget Sound Concert Opera. The evening was a combination lecture and recital, with Belov singing some of Pushkin’s most famous poems and providing an overview of Pushkin’s life. The pieces were sung in Russian with English transla-
tions in the program. Pushkin was a great lover and was, by his own admission, in love 114 times during his 37 year lifespan. Belov poked a bit of fun at Pushkin throughout the lecture for his reputation as a womanizer. Despite enjoying the frivolous side of life, Pushkin’s poetic genius was well known in Russia. He improvised a poem in front of the palace of Tsar Paul I and it became famous as a written manuscript throughout Russia. Because it mentioned assassination of the Tsar by his son Alexander, Pushkin was in danger of being displaced. He was finally called before the Mayor of St. Petersberg and requested to produce his rebellious
poetry. Pushkin said it had all been burnt, so instead he wrote all of it from memory. This so impressed the mayor that he implored the Tsar not to send him to Siberia. Instead Pushkin was sent south to Moldova. He continued his life of debauchery while in exile and produced some of his greatest works in exile, like his poem “The Gypsies” and one of his most famous works of prose, “Eugene Onegin.” Pushkin was a smart writer and he knew that if he wanted to compose a poem criticizing the government, it would have to be metaphorical, “We cannot say anything political directly, you have to use symbolism,” explained Belov. In his poem “Arion,”
which was set to music by composer Sergey Rachmaninoff and sang by Belov, Pushkin used Greek mythology to comment on the public hanging of several leaders of a rebellion group in Russia.. At the age of 27, Pushkin was already the most famous poet in Russia. When he was 30, he married a 16 year old girl, and the union produced children. However, it did not end well because a French officer, George D'Anthès, constantly pestered his wife and Pushkin was an extremely jealous man. Pushkin died “in the most romantic way of dying possible,” said Belov, three days after being injured in a duel with D'Anthès. Today, Pushkin is
Professor recounts Russian poet’s life in exile Elizabeth Stoeger @TLRCulture The passionate poetry of Alexander Pushkin came to life Wednesday Oct. 15 in the evening during the faculty lecture and recital. Dr. Anton Belov, an assistant professor of voice at Linfield, and accompanist Susan McDaniel, Linfield’s principal accompanist, took to the Ice Auditorium stage to perform “Pushkin in Exile – A retrospective on the life of a great poet.” Belov was born in Moscow and earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from The New England Conservatory. He also holds an Artist’s Diploma and a Master of Music Degree from the Juilliard School, and a Doctorate of Music Degree from Boston
acknowledged as the “founder of Russian literary language,” said Belov. In Russia, Pushkin is the equivalent of William Shakespeare. The pieces were exquisitely performed, with a dramatic spirit and energy. Belov acted each poem and engaged the audience totally. Belov’s rich, unamplified baritone voice was smooth and complimented the romantic poetry of Pushkin exceedingly well. McDaniel also showed herself to be a first-rate pianist in her own right. The two are currently working on a CD of the recital pieces which will be completed in the near future. Elizabeth Stoeger can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com
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George Ezra revels in gloomy lyrics Jaimie McDonald @TLRCulture
Photo courtesy of Cristina Isabel Lucas Actress Cristina Isabel Lucas models her costume for Frida Kahlo. Throughout the show, Lucas played three female characters, Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist and poet, Rufina Amaya, a Salvadorean woman who was the only one in her village to survive a massacre, and Alfonsina Stoni, a feminist poet who lived most of her life in Argentina.
‘Tres Vidas’ honors three Hispanic women, telling their life stories Luis Santillán @TLRCulture The silence breaks in Ice Auditorium with the low, resonant cry of a cello and the weeping words of Frida Kahlo singing Llorona, The Weeping Woman. The sound fills the room with feelings of struggle but also the strength in Frida’s character. Tres Vidas is a production that celebrates the very strength, tradition and struggle in the lives of three important icons in Hispanic culture: Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya, and Alfonsina Stroni. This play is divided into three separate sections, each act representing the women individually. Although the set of the play was very limited, the language and music of the performance built a set from the ground up, letting the viewers be the makers. One could imagine the walls La Casa Azul in Coyoacán, Mexico, the night-lit streets of Buenos Aires, and the verdant, bloody landscapes of a massacre in El Salvador. Each of these three characters is portrayed by a single actress, Cristina Isabel Lucas. Every character shift is drastic and
leaves one questioning if it really is just one actress on stage. Eventually, one realizes that Lucas is breathing life into every one of these women. The change isn’t only drastic in costume, but unique in the persona and linguistic talent that Lucas delivers. The play starts off with a proud Frida stating: “I drink tequila like a real mariachi.” Her story is a strong celebration of Mexican culture and of being a passionate artist. She illustrates her life by describing the painful, but truthful beauty in her art. Traditional Mexican folk songs like Besame Morenita incandesce the passionate nature and relationship held with her culture, while songs like Llorona illustrate the painful side of Frida’s life. In this Mexican neighborhood, a rainy, melancholic marimba piece plays in the background as the play divulges into Frida’s life: her tragic struggle with polio and her accidents that crippled her, as well as her love for Diego Rivera. In the end, Frida herself summarizes her life own life in the best way: “I am Frida Kahlo, the lame who dances.” Rufina Amayo’s story
shows a different side of the pain and struggle. Diverting from the cultural pride of Kahlo’s art, Amayo’s story shows another truthful, tragic reality. The sounds shift, becoming more ominous and discordant, as we learn of a bloody massacre of an entire village. The marimba’s harsher, faster pitches reflect the mental struggle of a woman who’s lost everything: her husband, her children, and to an extent, herself. The cello and piano’s notes dart around like the woman who tries to hide from the murderous soldiers. “It was at first difficult for me to connect with [Rufina] and memorize her lines,” says Lucas. “But when I started using the dialect of my own people, having grown up in Colombia when there was a lot of violence and poverty, I felt a strange connection with [Rufina].” From here, the scene shifts to the lamp-lit streets of Buenos Aires, we encounter Alfonsina Stroni. We see a different transition in darkness here. Rather than the fast paced harshness and danger in Amaya’s story, Stroni’s darkness is more gloomy, slow and encroaching.
With a strong focus on her poetry and her opinion on women’s subordination in society, her independence and her powerful persona stand out. We also see into her side as a mother, with love and regrets. Bent towards constant pain that she has faced, she continually alludes to suicide and returning to the sea. This character was kept more “contemporary” to avoid making her into a caricature, explained Lucas. Thus the character speaks in standard English and avoids language deviations more than any of the others. This does make Stroni more relatable to. Because we aren’t distanced by a culture as much, Stroni talks more directly and has a much deeper relationship with the listener. The event was made possible, free of charge to the public, by Ronnie Lacroute and was part of Linfield’s PLACE event and the Lacroute Art Series. Lucas can be reached via Twitter @cristinaxlt. Information on the musicians and further showing locations are available at www. coreensemble.com/about. Luis Santillán can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com
At first listen, George Ezra sounds like another young, male and British singer-songwriter wholly focused on his sexual conquests. At second listen, Ezra has something more to offer: a unique baritone voice with a dark side, both vocally and lyrically. Ezra, 21, is an up-andcomer out of Bristol, England. His debut album, “Wanted on Voyage,” is a 16 track romp through his love life. Many of the tracks are of the British boyfriend-material fluff, as famously employed by Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. Ezra’s darker facets come out as hidden gems amid the imported British charm. The more sappy songs of the album are typified by “Budapest” and “Barcelona.” Ezra first describes how he would leave his wonderful estate in Budapest behind for the woman who holds his heart. Just two tracks later, he wants to return to Barcelona for the fling he had there. The trope of place-specific tracks about leaving for love and love that has already left is tired by now. Still, Ezra makes good use of both of them. Where Ezra really shines is on “Drawing Board.” He sharply describes how his heartache has led him to
dream up strange ways to murder the woman who left him down and out. These imaginary scenarios include recommending Sweeney Todd as a hair stylist and booking a scuba diving excursion off the chilly north coast of Belgium. The melody and his voice are soulful, but the lyrics are equal parts menacing and hilarious. It’s clear that he has sharper edges—and certainly a sharper tongue—than some of his contemporaries. Similarly, on “Leaving It Up to You,” Ezra croons that he “may wind up harming your darling.” With a gospel-inspired chorus and some funky electronically enhanced chords, Ezra simultaneously pulls off a deep sense of longing, some musical trickery and a playful permanence in the listener’s mind. Ezra embodies the strangeness of Cosmo Jarvis, the pop sensibilities of Scouting for Girls and the melodic strengths of Hey Marseilles. In sum, Ezra’s music is totally unique, utterly weird—and definitely worth a listen. The only place to buy the album is on Ezra’s Direct site at www.myplaydirect. com/george-ezra.com
Jaimie McDonald can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com
Upcoming events The Northwest Horn Orchestra
7:30 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 23 in the Ice Auditorium
Spoken Society Showcase
8 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 23 in the Fred Meyer Lounge
Exploring the New World and the Old: Comparing Costa Rica and Spain Jazz Night
3-4 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 29 in Riley 201
Janis Miglavs: China The New Wine Frontier
7:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 30. in TJ Day 222
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Junior running back Samuel Robinson avoids tackles from Whitworth’s defense while sophomore running back Spencer Payne looks to make a block for Samuel Robinson.
Junior running back Samuel Robinson trying to avoid multiple tackles from the Whitworth defense in the Oct. 18 Homecoming game.
Junior safety Mikey Arkans returns an interception from Whitworth’s quarterback for 12 yards late in the first quarter. Linfield’s team scored three plays later.
Football: Wildcats win against Pirates 55-13 << Continued from page 16 find senior wide receiver. Senior wide receiver Evan Peterson on a five yard pass to bring the Linfield score to 34. Whitworth would find the end zone on a 29-yard pass from senior quarterback Bryan Peterson to senior wide receiver Drew Clausen. “I felt we had a pretty sound football game on Saturday,” senior tight end Spencer Metzsch wrote in an email. “It is a good feeling knowing that the rest of the team has your back. As an offensive player, it was
reassuring to know that no matter what we did or didn’t do, the defense was going to make it difficult for Whitworth to outscore us.” In the third quarter Linfield would make the first three scores of the quarter. Riddle found sophomore running back Spencer Payne on a 48-yard pass to the end zone. Riddle would then find Poppens again on a 34-yard pass. Riddle would be pulled from the game and senior quarterback Matt Yar-
brough would be put in where he would throw a 17-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Erick Douglas lll. With 2:21 left in the third Whitworth would find the end zone for the last time making the score 55-13. The Wildcats will be back in action on Oct. 25 against the Lewis & Clark Pioneers at Portland. Kick off is at 1 p.m.
Alec Wisthoff can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.
Sophomore quarterback Sam Riddle hands off the ball to junior running back Samuel Robinson. Samuel Robinson ended up scoring a touchdown during the Oct. 18 game. All photos by Emilie Skladzien
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Emilie Skladzien/Photo editor Senior and President of SAAC Taylor Pirnke leading a meeting with fellow SAAC members on Oct. 6 in the library conference room. SAAC will be discussing and voting on NCAA legislation on Oct. 20.
Athletes do more than compete ing the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research. Their charitable efforts include local Yamhill County charities as well, such as helping to run the Special Olympics in Yamhill County and playing with kids at Sue Buel Elementary School, leaving an impact at every level of charity. Though the SAAC is as much about improving student athletes as it is improving the community. Being able to demonstrate their character on and off the field allowed Linfield’s student athletes to represent who they truly were, rather
Ross Passeck @LinfieldReviewSports It could be bizarre to think that a touchdown pass or a game winning goal had anything to do with bettering the community but the same student athletes making plays on the field are making major moves in improving the local and state community. The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an organization that dedicates itself to connecting student athletes to the community. They raise money for and contribute to countless charitable foundations, includ-
than being misunderstood as nothing more than athletes. The impact of the SAAC will also be seen at Linfield this Halloween as they plan to hold a costume themed dodgeball tournament. Once more the SAAC will demonstrate their ability to join athleticism and philanthropy in fun and creative ways. Yet the impact of this single organization can even be seen overseas. Last year the SAAC held a coin drive which raised funds to build a track for underprivileged children in Africa. “We are constantly looking for organizations or people in need.
If anyone knows of organizations or people who are in great need, we are always looking for groups to donate to through our efforts,” President of SAAC and senior Taylor Pirnke said. This organization is a bright spot amongst Linfield’s many organizations. “We want to teach all athletes that being an athlete at Linfield is more than just participating in sport, it is being a part of a culture that truly cares about what is going on outside of campus,” Pirnke said. Ross Passeck can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.
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Photo courtesy of Rachael Gernhart Employees transport the statue of Athletic Director Paul Durham to its final place on campus on Oct. 18 near Ted Wilson Gym.
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Photo courtesy of Shirley Gernhart Owner of the foundry poses with the wax sculpture of Paul Durham’s head at the facilities where it was produced in Cascade Locks. His sister-in-law does all of the sculpting for the statues’ wax molds.
Linfield coaching legend receives honorary statue Helen Lee @LinfieldReview
Photo courtesy of Shirley Gernhart After the statue has been molded, waxed and fired it is assembled in a foundry in the Cascade Locks.
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of the past two weeks 1.Linfield continuing a legacy After beating Whitworth University on Oct. 18 the Linfield Wildcats secured their 59th winning season. This is the longest held record by any football team at any collegiate level. They look to continue their undefeated season on Saturday Oct. 25 in Portland against Lewis and Clark College at 1 p.m.
A bronze monument of Linfield football coach and Athletic Director Paul Durham was displayed on campus on Oct. 18. The Durham memorial was crafted by a Northwest sculptor Heather Greene and the concept of the statue was Pete Denegis’s idea, one of Durham’s Camellia Bowl players. It is located between the swimming pool and the HHPA Building. Durham was Linfield’s football coach from 19481967. He had an impressive run leading the Wildcats, and had a victorious impact on the program.
Durham had a 122-51-10 overall record with a 69.4 winning percentage. In the last eight years of coaching the football team, Linfield’s team were 62-10-2 for a 90 percent winning percentage. Throughout the course of his time as the coach, the Wildcats claimed five conference championships. Eight years into his coaching career at Linfield, the 1956 Wildcat football team began their now 59-year consecutive winning season record. This is a record for all divisions in NCAA football. According to a press release for the monument, Durham’s signature win was his 15-13 victory as the underdog in a 1967 game
against Hawaii in the old Honolulu Stadium. At that game, there was a record crowd for the Wildcats of more than 20,000 people. Durham branded his methods as “The Linfield Way,” and continues to be the standard and base values for the athletic culture of the Wildcats. As one of the most honored sports figures in Oregon athletic history, some of the football coach’s awards are 1961 NAIA National Coach of the Year, 1961 Man of the Year at the Hayward Banquet of Champions, 1989 State of Oregon Hall of Fame, 1998 Linfield Hall of Fame, and 2001 University of Hawaii Sports Circle of Honor.
He was not just a football coach, and participated in a variety of activities such as teaching health classes at Linfield, singing in choirs, and writing a column for the McMinnville NewsRegister called “Dodging With Durham.” Linfield set up the statue during Homecoming week to honor Durham’s football tradition. The memorial is illuminated at night. Students, staff, faculty, and other members of the Linfield community can celebrate this monument as an attest to the college’s passion for excellence and proud football history. Helen Lee can be reached at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com.
2. PLU & Whitworth tied for 1st
4. NCAA history in the making
Pacific Lutheran University volleyball is ranked first in west regional division III volleyball rankings. The Linfield Wildcats volleyball team beat the Lutes on Sept. 27 and face them again on Oct. 25 in Tacoma, Washington. The Wildcats look to move from their fourth place spot to the top three. Whitworth is currently the closest contender to take the first place spot.
Willamette University’s sophomore Conner Mertens is the first football player at any level in college to come out as being bisexual while still playing. Mertens has been having a successful season with the Bearcats as their kicker. The first openly gay player was Chip Sarafin from Arizona State University.
3. PLU & PSU battle for first In regional rankings for the west, the Linfield women’s soccer team is placed fourth behind the Lewis & Clark, which is ranked third in the region. Puget Sound University is currently ranked number one in the Northwest Conference, but Pacific Lutheran University is contesting the first place spot only being one game behind Puget Sound University.
5. Linfield’s great honor Chris Haddeland was announced at the Homecoming football game at Maxwell Field as the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Player of the Year. The ABCA selects players from all of division III baseball for the award. Baseball is looking toward another great conference season and are looking to redeem themselves for the early postseason exit.
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Spencer Beck/For the Review Sophomore quarterback Sam Riddle celebrates with senior wide reciever Charlie Poppens after scoring a touchdown in the second half. Sam Riddle threw four more touchdowns by the end.
Wildcats make Whitworth Pirates walk the plank Alec Wisthoff @LinfieldReviewSports Excitement filled the air on Oct. 18 with the ‘Cats hosting their second home game this year. This wasn’t just any ordinary game for the ‘Cats, it was Homecoming and a win would assure them another wining season bringing the streak to 59. “It is an amazing accomplishment to extend that winning streak to 59,” sophomore quarterback Sam Riddle wrote in an email. “The tradition at Linfield
is so rich, and to know that you are apart of it is a special feeling. Although we secured it, we still have the whole second half of the season to play. There is no slowing down for this team just because we extended the streak.” Before the game started Linfield Football Alumni’s gathered on the field and made a tunnel for the walk of honor for when the ‘Cats ran onto the field. “It always gives me the chills running out of the tunnel and into the Catdome,” Riddle said. “But know that it was homecoming
and having all the Alumni there watching makes it a little bit different of a feel. The legacy that those players made is what is the foundation of this program. The respect for those people that have been through what you are going through, all the blood, sweat and tears, is something that not everyone gets to experience. It is much bigger than just the game of football.” The game started out slow with both teams going four and out twice. It wasn’t until there was seven
minutes left in the first quarter that Whitworth would make the first turnover of the game, throwing an interception and being returned by junior safety Mikey Arkans for 12 yards. It would only take three plays and 19 yards for Riddle to find senior wide receiver Charlie Poppens in the end zone for the first touchdown of the game. However, when the extra point was attempted junior kicker Micheal Metter was unable to convert making the score six to zero.
Northwest Conference Rankings Men’s Soccer Puget Sound Willamette Whitworth Pacific Lutheran Linfield Whitman Pacific George Fox
NWC
Overall
6-1-1 6-1-1 5-1-2 4-4 3-4-1 3-5 2-5-1 0-8
9-3-2 9-4-1 10-1-2 7-7 5-6-1 6-7 5-7-1 2-10-1
Women’s Soccer Puget Sound Pacific Lutheran Linfield Lewis and Clark Whitman Whitworth Pacific George Fox Willamette
NWC
Overall
7-2 7-2 7-3 6-3-1 5-3-2 3-7 2-6-1 2-6-1 1-8-1
9-3 9-3-1 10-3 8-4-2 7-5-2 4-9-1 5-7-1 2-8-3 1-8-1
Football Linfield Pacific Willamette Puget Sound Whitworth Pacific Lutheran George Fox Lewis and Clark
NWC
3-0 3-0 2-1 2-1 2-2 1-2 0-3 0-4
Overall
5-0 3-2 4-1 3-2 4-3 3-2 0-5 0-6
Volleyball Pacific Lutheran Whitworth Puget Sound Linfield Willamette Lewis and Clark Whitman George Fox Pacific
NWC
8-2 8-2 7-3 6-4 5-5 4-6 4-6 2-8 1-9
Overall
15-4 15-5 8-11 7-8 10-9 10-9 8-11 3-17 5-17
Whitworth would not be able to score in the first quarter, but with 1:34 left on the clock for the first quarter junior runningback Samuel Robinson would rush for eight yards to the end zone. Making the score after the extra point was made 13-0. In the second quarter the ‘Cats would find the end zone three different times with three different players, Riddle would find Poppens on a five yard pass, Riddle would rush for four yards in to the end zone and Riddle would >> See Football on Page 13