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The Linfield Review

Linfield College

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McMinnville, Ore.

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119th Year

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Issue No. 26

Cover by Illustrator Kyle Sharrer

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Phone: (503) 883-5789 E-mail: linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com Web: www.linfield.edu/linfield-review Editor-in-chief Helen Lee Managing editor Rosa Johnson News editor Jonathan Williams Sports editor Alec Wisthoff Copy editor Amantha Hood Business manager Heather Brooks Culture editor Gilberto Galvez Features editor Mikenna Whatley Opinion editor Stephanie Hofmann Photo editor Emilie Skladzien Online editor Troy Thomas Graphics/ads designer Lauren Pak Illustrator Kyle Sharrer Staff photographer Spencer Beck Circulation manager Tabitha Gholi Columnists Paige Jurgensen Camille Weber Adviser Brad Thompson Associate Professor of Mass Communication The Linfield Review is an independent, student-run newspaper. The contents of this publication are the opinions and responsibility of the Review staff and do not reflect the views or policy of the Associated Students of Linfield College or of Linfield College. Signed commentaries and comics are the opinions of the individual writers or artists.

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2014 Wildstock goes alternative Gilberto Galvez Culture editor “Boston” came to Linfield at this year’s Wildstock through the Augustana’s rootsy alternative rock. The relaxed atmosphere and good food made for what the Linfield Activities Board’s Vice President of Programming, Allison Halley, would consider a success.

“I wanted the entire day to revolve around Augustana’s music. As a result, I decided to go with more low-key pre-show activities to compliment the relaxing, chill environment. However, next year, I am looking to create a different show. Wildstock is about the music and music is diverse and I intend to make sure next year’s event is different

from this year’s,” Halley, who planned Wildstock, said.

Halley wanted Wildstock to center around the soft rock.

“People really seemed to like the band this year.

They were all so talented and I think the students really enjoyed good, quality music. However, I know there were complaints about no ‘blow up things,’ but that’s the decision I made based on the music I chose,” Halley said.

Sophomore Riley Self definitely saw a difference from last year’s Wildstock.

“Last year was a lot more high energy. The music was danceable,” Self said.

Still, Self sees how Wildstock can be more than just about the music.

“I think that it’s more about the experience and seeing everybody from Linfield together in one place, but I think the band has a lot to do with how much people go,” Self said.

Freshman Megan Lee also noticed the sense of community at Wildstock.

“I was excited for my first Wildstock. The best part of it is that it’s one of the only school events that everyone goes to,” Lee said.

Most students didn’t know who Augustana was when they first heard they were coming, but that didn’t stop them from enjoying the music.

“Even though I hadn’t heard of them before, I thought that they sounded great live. It was a memorable first Wildstock, and I’m excited for

what’s in store next year,” Lee said.

“It was pretty bomb. I thought it was funny that they all jumped up only when they started playing Boston,” sophomore Alex Ogle said.

The biggest complaints centered on the food.

“Invest in more food.

Last year everyone got in, and everyone got a food ticket,” Ogle said.

Next year, both Self and Ogle would like music that was a little more danceable.

“Augustana was good, but they’re not super dancey,” Ogle said.

“It depends on who they can get. I really wish I was here when they had Macklemore, something probably a little more high energy,” Self said.

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(Left) A crowd of Linfield students sits and watches The Linfield Dance Team perform as an opening act for Augustana on the IM field.

(Bottom left) Lead man of Augustana, guitarist Dan Layus, took the stage at this year’s Wildstock on May 21 on the IM field.

(Bottom right) A guest member of Augustana’s tour plays the bass at Linfield’s annual Wildstock event.

Augustana recently became a one man band after releasing its third album, “Life Imitating Life“ on April 22. Bassist Jared Palomar, guitarist Chris Sachtleben, drummer Justin South and keyboardist John Vincent decided they were done with Augustana.

All photos by Yucheng Zhang

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First generation college grad to speak at commencement Jonathan Williams News editor

Photo courtesy of Clara Martinez

Senior Clara Martinez will give the 2014 student speech at commencement at 10 a.m. June 1 in the Oak Grove. She was one of 10 students to audition for the student speaker spot.

A first generation college graduate will deliver the student speech at this year’s commencement exercises.

Senior Clara Martinez is the first person from her family to attend and graduate from college.

Martinez is also the first of her family to graduate from high school.

“I never questioned not going to college,” Martinez said. “Going to college was a natural step for me.”

Since her freshman year at Linfield Martinez has always been busy.

“I’ve done and learned a lot in four years,” Martinez said.

She has been a part of the Forensics team at Linfield that travels to debate tournaments throughout the United States as well as internationally.

She has also served as a senator for the Associated Student of Linfield College senate as well as being a

resident advisor during her junior year.

She was also the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship to Wales, England, during her sophomore year.

Martinez said she is honored and excited to give the student speech at this year’s Commencement, which begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, in the Oak Grove.

Martinez explained that her speech is about her Linfield experience.

She said the speech will be relatable and identifiable for many of her fellow seniors that will be graduating with her.

Martinez was one of 10 students that auditioned to be the student speaker at Commencement in front of a panel of five judges.

While at Linfield, Martinez has completed majors in political science as well as in communication arts.

She is planning on taking a year off after she graduates as she is avidly waiting to hear if she will receive a Fulbright scholarship to

India. She explained that if she doesn’t get the scholarship she would keep the current job that she has as the Program Coordinator for the World Affairs Council of Oregon.

Martinez was able to get the job with the World Affairs Council through an internship she completed with them.

Martinez said that Linfield’s liberal arts education will help her in any of the endeavors she wishes to pursue.

Her favorite class while at Linfield was the political science course.

“Current Debates in U.S. Foreign Policy” that was taught by Assistant Professor of political science Patrick Cottrell.

In five years Martinez said she sees herself finished with a graduate degree program as well as starting a career in some sort of global entity.

Jonathan Williams can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Q&A with junior infielder Corey VanDomelen Alec Wisthoff Sports editor Junior infielder (4) Corey VanDomelen has been playing for Linfield’s baseball team throughout his college career. He is from Tigard, Ore., and is a business management major. Below are edited excerpts from an interview with VanDomelen.

How do you think the season went?

I think the season went really well. Regardless of how things finished, we have a lot to be proud of as a team.

Not only did we accomplish what a select few teams do, but I made memories and friendships that go way beyond the baseball field.

What was your favorite moment this year?

My favorite moment this

year is a four-way tie: the Whitman road trip and coming back from down 10-1, sweeping PLU at home, dog piling on George Fox’s field, and winning regional’s in front of our home crowd.

Those were all really special moments.

What has been your best moment over the past three years?

My favorite moment was definitely winning the National Championship last year.

Winning the regional competition in Texas last year was pretty special also.

Winning how we did in a tough environment against elite competition was memorable for sure.

obviously.

My goals are always to be better in as many ways as possible.

More importantly, I’d like to have a memorable year that I can look back on and be proud of the way I played and the relationships I gained as a result of playing.

What are some team goals for next year?

What are your personal goals for next year?

Our team goals will be the same as they are every year.

We will look to start our year off well in our trip Arizona, and develop an identity for the team that we want to be.

The eventual goal is to be conference champions and more, but there are goals to be met before a conference championship is earned.

My personal goals for next year will be to be bigger, stronger, and faster,

What impact have the seniors had on the team this year?

The seniors have had an extremely profound impact on the team this year. Not only were the seniors outstanding, talented ballplayers, but men of character who provided a great example for guys coming up in the program.

As a group, they set a great example of how to be selfless, hard-working teammates who could be counted on to lead our team through adversity.

What are your hopes next year for the team?

Next year, I hope we have a team that was as enthusiastic and passionate about playing baseball and getting better every day.

Also, I hope our senior group for next year can maintain the tight-knit, family feeling that we have come to cultivate.

Alec Wisthoff can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Emilie Skladzien/Photo editor Junior Corey VanDomelen is an infielder for Linfield’s baseball team. He has been on the team for three years, and helped lead the team to a winning season before their defeat at the NCAA Finals.

Sports Brief The Linfield baseball team hit Appleton, Wis. Saturday May 24 at the Neurosciences Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The Wildcats went up against Emory University’s Eagles for the NCAA Finals, ending the game with a final score of 8-5. The Wildcats went two-and-out for the first time. The loss marked the end of 10 seniors’ careers: Nick Fisher, Jake Wylie, Clayton Truex, Kramer Lindell, Nate McClellan, Kenny Johnson, Zach Manley, Justin Huckins, Garett Speyer and Zach Brandon. Linfield did not get this year’s national trophy, but it still was a good year to be a Division III baseball team. ~ Compiled by The Linfield Review

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Blasts from the Past

Four years at Linfield gave seniors more than enough memories to last a lifetime, but us here at The Linfield Review hope they will make many more as they continue on with their goals and dreams. Good luck, class of 2014 seniors!

All photos courtesy of Linfield Seniors