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Yoga instructor unhappily leaves Linfield Kaylyn Peterson Copy chief

Mail room improves Linfield’s Mail Services receives new technology upgrades to improve package tracking and other services. >> page 6

Reinvent yourself Learn all about reinventing New Years resolutions after failing to do them, as well as the misconceptions about the term “dieting.” >> pages 8 and 9

Softball splits Linfield’s softball team wins two and loses two of its home games Feb. 23 and 24.

It is always sad to see members of our Linfield community leave us, especially when not told why it is happening.

With almost 14 years on staff in the Health, Human Performance and Athletics (HHPA) department, Christine Kirk was shocked to hear her contract would not be renewed shortly after the end of the 2012 fall term.

“I was told that the college was going in another direction, and it didn’t include me,” Kirk said.

Rumors of Kirk’s dismissal began to appear on Facebook, calling for students to send President Thomas Hellie an email or letter about Kirk’s dismissal.

The Facebook page stated: “After 12 wonderful years, Christine Kirk’s contract to teach yoga, aerobics and other fitness classes was discontinued mid-contract. As you all know, Christine is an icon at Linfield, and it won’t be the same without her. Future generations shouldn’t be deprived of her awesomeness.”

In response to the posting on the Facebook page, both Hellie and Kirk have said that her contract was not >> Please see Kirk page 6

Sarah Mason/For the Review A College Public Safety officer steps out of the newest CPS vehicle. The car is more sustainable with its 64 percent fuel-efficiency, which is necessary for the officers’ daily tasks and rounds.

Linfield College Public Safety receives new, reliable vehicle Ivanna Tucker Sports editor College Public Safety recently purchased a new vehicle and received iPhone upgrades.

The operating budget allowed it to purchase a Toyota RAV 4 to

director of College Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety.

CPS partnered with Facilities Services to share the previous vehicle. Facilities can use it on a daily >> Please see CPS page 6

Linfield Sodexo delays Starbucks construction Jessica Prokop Editor-in-chief

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New lacrosse coach Linfield’s women’s lacrosse team gains a new head coach and assistant coach this season. Although numbers are low, they’re expecting to increase wins this season. >> page 15

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replace its current vehicle. CPS decided to replace the vehicle because of the high costs that were attached to maintaining it.

“The former [CPS] truck was reaching the end of its service life and was becoming increasingly unreliable,” said Rebecca Wale,

Jessica Prokop/Editor-in-chief The Fred Meyer Lounge was remodeled during January. Some of the renovations included new furniture, a paint job and media accessories

Despite plans to introduce a fullservice Starbucks in O’Riley’s coffee shop space in time for the spring semester, Linfield Sodexo is pushing back the construction process to June 3.

The decision to postpone the project, which was slated to take place during January Term, came after Bill Masullo, general manager of Linfield Sodexo, and Allison Horn, director of auxiliary services, re-evaluated the construction schedule.

Moving the Starbucks project to coincide with the renovation of Dillin Hall this summer proved to be more cost effective. Additionally, it eases the burden on the incoming contractors who otherwise would have had to make numerous trips, Masullo explained.

Although Starbucks is on hold for now, plans to remodel the Fred Meyer Lounge were in full swing

during January, leaving the space ready for use in time for the new semester.

The Fred Meyer Lounge received a new paint job and furniture. The floors were refinished, and the Wildcat logo was added, Masullo said.

The Office of Academic Affairs funded the media portion of the space, which includes a flat screen TV, Horn added. There is also a builtin sound system.

In addition, the old wood-burning fireplace was converted to gas.

Dan Fergueson, director of college activities, is safekeeping the controls, Horn said.

Originally, there were plans to open up the space to the coffee shop. However, the entrances had to remain the same because of structural issues, Masullo said.

Even so, the Starbucks space will be arranged differently than the >> Please see Riley page 6

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EDITORIAL

Unique courses earn appreciation

January Term brought an abundance of unique classes to students here at Linfield.

Many students are now requesting more innovative class offering and hoping for the chance to learn in new, unconventional ways.

“The Art and Science of Brewing” taught by Brian Gilbert, associate professor of chemistry, is a chemistry course that focuses on the production and analysis of brewing beer.

“The greatest part of this class was that it was intended to inspire the students. Our professor set it up so we were exposed to not only the science aspect of brewing, but we learned

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about the art, culture and hard work that goes into the craft beer industry.

We all walked away with a greater appreciation for quality in general and the hard work it takes to get there,” senior Libby Sturgess said.

When students signed up for the sociology class “Utopias and Dystopias,” they weren’t expecting to be taking a class on the zombie apocalypse.

Luckily, everyone was pleasantly surprised.

Jeff Peterson, associate professor of sociology, gave students the unique chance to examine social issues like gender, race and socioeconomic inequality using zombies as a nonthreatening blank canvas to project

society’s fears upon.

“I did prefer the unique subject matter to the more traditional kind because it allowed for us students to get more excited to learn about the material … because we get our fair share of traditional material throughout our fall and spring semesters,” junior Kyle Jones said.

These classes examined issues most classes would, but in a more stimulating and inventive way.

These innovative courses seemed to boost morale and increase student engagement in the classroom.

We applaud the professors who took a chance on a unique class

and hope to see more in the future.

“I would like it if Linfield offered more unique classes because I believe it is beneficial to students because it allows us to become better-rounded through these unique courses and get out of our comfort zones,” Jones said. “More unique course offerings will lead to the excitement of students to learn and come to class, and that can only benefit Linfield in a positive way.”

Now, students are left wondering what exciting classes Linfield will offer next.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR A few weeks ago I was given The Linfield Review and asked to read the article from “Ask Bailey,” regarding anal sex Later, I was asked to read another article from the same column about oral sex.

Well, I’m sure like many, I was shocked to say the least to find such topics in the school newspaper.

Then I thought, “Oh, I get it, I understand.

Here’s how I bet it went with the author and editor.

‘Hey I know, I’ll write something just to see how far I can go or get away with.’”

Or, maybe the conversation went like this. “’I’ll just push the envelope or see what kind of reaction there will be. And, furthermore, I can do it under freedom of speech or freedom of the press.’”

O.K. I get that. It worked.

But really, come on editor for allowing this in the school paper. Come on Bailey for writing this.

Do we really want something like this in The Linfield Review?

Is this really “journalism” at its finest?

I mean, come on people, is this something that alumni coming on campus for a football game or someone with their son or daughter coming here to look over the campus to possibly go here needs to see?

Shouldn’t this be on someone’s blog instead?

Or, just maybe, we should ask deeper questions like, “Why after sex

do you still feel at times insecure or incomplete?”

“Why do you still have a feeling of emptiness?”

Or, how about this one?

“If there is a God, what does He think about this behavior?”

Well, I’d better stop there. That would be a lot to think about under freedom of speech.

I couldn’t get away with that one for sure!

Come on editor! Come on Bailey! Is this really what we want in The Linfield Review?

This is our paper and a reflection of us both, past and present.

Linfield is a classy college.

Is this really what we want to show off to the community, alumni and staff?

Surely we can do better.

Let’s quit playing games with freedom of speech.

Linfield alumnus, Dr. Dave Tillstrom

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ENTERTAINMENT

Newest television sequel might disappoint its fans As children, many of us sat in front of our televisions every day to catch the new episode of “Boy Meets World.” This popular show followed Cory Matthews and his friends as they grew from preteens into adults, setting foot into the real world, hence the title.

In November 2012, the Disney Channel revealed that it was in the process of creating a sequel to this once popular sitcom titled “Girl Meets World.”

The show will follow Cory and Topanga’s daughter, Riley Matthews, as she goes on the same journey that many are familiar with.

Ivanna Tucker Sports editor This program is a great idea to show the new generation a piece of our childhood that many of us still cherish.

In fact, characters Cory and Topanga have been the ideal model for relationships since the show first

aired. These characters are near and dear to many people’s hearts.

However, the previous lack of success for sequel sitcoms does not play in the show’s favor.

The original run of “Boy Meets World” was successful, running for seven seasons, ending in 2000.

“Girl Meets World” could possibly be a success itself but the network may have waited too long to decide to develop it.

The Disney Channel has tried multiple spinoffs of their shows. “Suite Life of Zack and Cody” became “Zack and Cody on Deck.”

“That’s So Raven” followed Raven’s brother Cory in “Cory in the House.” “Sonny with a Chance” changed to “So Random.” All of these spinoffs did not show as much success as their precursors.

This show might be doomed to that same fate.

The storyline is something everyone can connect to and viewers from all ages can watch it, including the viewers who watched the original show.

However, not many of them continue to watch the Disney Channel. Maybe the network should consider moving it to ABC Family

because it would be on a station that has programs the whole family could watch.

Also, many favorite characters will not be rejoining the cast, such as Rider Strong, who played Shawn, and Will Friedle, who played Eric.

These additional characters made the show memorable to our generation, and without them, it’s just plain old Cory and Topanga.

There are supposed to be characters in the sequel that relate to the previous characters of the original show, but it won’t be the same.

“Girl Meets World” has

the potential to be a show that will connect our generation with the youth of today, but Disney has waited too long to bring it back. With its current track record of sequels this show may have a quick end before it even begins.

Disney should consider moving the show to a different channel, or putting some of the original elements back in that will allow our generation to still connect with it. Otherwise, this Disney sequel will flop just like the many before it.

Ivanna Tucker can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Pinterest isn’t as sexist as you might think As a place that houses everything from movie quotes, drinking games, easy food recipes and ideas to fix almost anything, Pinterest seems like the ideal place for all college students.

Despite the extensive assortment of categories and pins, guys seem to think that it is just a girl thing.

The website allows users to “pin” different pictures that often link other Web pages to one of the users’ “pin boards.”

The “pin boards” work as categories, in which users keep all of their “pins” organized and easy to find later. Pinterest then becomes an irreplaceable resource.

The website was opened in October of 2010 with its beta program, which only allowed users to join if they were invited.

As of August 2012, there are close to 25 million monthly visitors, according to a comScore representative.

Of the regular users, 85 percent are women.

While the website uses a delicate font and has a lot more pins that women would like, Pinterest is built off the things anyone looks up on the Internet.

With categories growing and expanding, there are many that would appeal to men, especially collegeaged guys.

With categories focused on cars, gadgets, food, humor and men’s fashion, options for guys are kicking off and can only grow with the help of more users who have interest in those categories.

Besides things that relate to hobbies and

Kaylyn Peterson Copy chief interests, Pinterest provides a place for you to organize it all and share it with others.

I often find myself showing projects, such as hidden cabinets and work out plans I find with my dad or brother. They are usually surprised by how much content on Pinterest pertains to their likes and interests.

With so much focus on school and outside activities, Pinterest can at least spark ideas for the users.

Let’s say someone needs ideas for an event they’re planning, Pinterest can not only give decoration ideas, but also cheap food options, drink recipes and fun games and activities.

The same thing goes for those who feel they need to work out. They can look at “pin board” after “pin board” of new work out and diet plans.

While I’m not saying go crazy and over-do Pinterest, as I and many other women that I know do, just give it a chance men.

You might be pleasantly surprised by what you discover.

There are things on Pinterest that men would never expect to find, and then it gives them a way to share it with their friends.

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

POP CULTURE

The ‘Harlem Shake’ has run its course

Throughout the years, there have always been dance moves that become ultra-hip.

YouTube has always been one of the first pop culture outlets that jump on these trends and give them their jump-start to fame.

There have been the stanky leg, shuffling, Gangnam style...and now, the Harlem Shake. The only redeeming quality about this dance is that it is done in 30 seconds.

Here’s how it breaks down (pun intended). The music of this video is a techno song entitled “Harlem Shake” that was uploaded on YouTube in February 2013.

For the first bit of the video a random person dances

Kate Straube Photo editor by themselves amidst people ignoring them. They usually have a mask on or some sort of head gear.

About mid-way through the video, the drop comes.

At this point, everyone starts sporadically dancing.

After 30 seconds of people dancing like fish out of water, the video ends.

Thank God. Let me start off by say-

ing, what the heck?

Why do such pointless things become trends?

At least the Dougie required some amount of coordination and skill.

Previous dance moves have left room for people to add their own twist and give it a little bit of personality. The Harlem Shake makes dancing look like a big joke.

In addition, the “Harlem Shake” that appears in the videos is not actually the real “Harlem Shake.” The actual dance evolved from DJ Webstar’s “Chicken Noodle Soup” song with accompanying dance moves that appeared on the pop culture scene in the 2000s.

On top of all this uninspirational nonsense, the

song is absolutely annoying. Talk about random noises! I guess it is natural for the dance to be lacking any real substance and technique because the song exhibits the same qualities.

If you watch the video once, the song gets stuck in your head for the whole day.

If the world was looking to create a dance that everyone can do, well, mission accomplished.

Instead, it makes you look like you are having a seizure. Performing some thing so stupid does not make you trendy, it makes you look dumb. Sorry...not sorry.

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Faculty practices own style of TED talks Julian Adoff Multimedia editor The first faculty lecture of the spring semester was held Feb. 20 in Riley 201.

When Susan Agre-Kippenhan, dean of faculty, introduced the speakers for the lecture, she took a moment to explain an experiment that the Office of Academic Affairs was doing with faculty lectures, “We are experimenting with our own style of TED faculty talks. The faculty members will each talk for 15 minutes, in alphabetical order.”

In recent years, TED Conference’s TED Talks have caused many to rethink the idea of a lecture. There have been TED Talks from professionals in many fields of academic study.

During this experimental lecture event, three Linfield faculty spoke briefly about an area of study that they have been focusing on recently: Susan Currie Sivek, assistant professor of mass communications, Melissa Jones, assistant professor of nursing, and Yana Weisberg, assistant professor of psychology.

Sivek was the first to speak. She spoke about a recently published article she wrote entitled: “Packing Inspiration: Al Qaeda’s Digital Magazine Inspire in the Self-Radicalization Process.”

During Sivek’s talk, she talked about the fact that Al Qaeda members, like the former Inspire editor Samir Khan, created digital magazines to try to get people to become self-radicals and commit acts of terror.

Sivek stated on a slide of her Prezi presentation that “[Inspire] mimics the style of western magazines to normalize participation in terrorism as self-radicals.”

She went on to talk about how the narratives in the magazine articles mirror those of western superheroes and display acts of heroism. The magazine creators also use political slogans from Americans and turn their meanings around. This can have huge impacts.

One observer pointed out, “It is backward that they would use western culture as influences because of the huge amount of hatred they have toward us.”

Sivek ended her talk with a disclaimer that just because an individual reads these magazines will not guarantee that they will be moved to commit acts of terror; at the same time, when addressing a question from a member of the audience, she made it known that it is unknown to find out how many people download and read each issue of Inspire.

The next Linfield faculty member to talk was Jones.

Jones presented some initial results of her research for her dissertation.

Jones talked about the generational differences of learning that appear in the online classroom.

At the moment, she is still in the process of data collection and only beginning to analyze what material she does have.

On her presentation she wrote that a reasoning for her research was a “gap in nursing education research related to learning and the diversity of students from a generational perspective.”

This information has become so important because of the trending statistics that nurses with associate degrees are being forced to go back to school to get bachelor’s degrees in nursing.

The return of many to school has created a wide variety of people who take

Julian Adoff/Multimedia editor Susan Currie Sivek, assistant professor of mass communication, was one of three professors to talk during Linfield’s faculty lecture Feb. 20 in Riley 201. She discussed a published article she wrote about Al Queda‘s digital magazine. advantage of online learning.

Jones is conducting her study using nurses in an online class that range from ages 26 to 56.

Because of the huge variation of ages in online classes, there are a variety of comfort levels among the students with technology.

Jones shared a statement from one of the older nurses, “I was able to gain a

perspective on issues from my (younger) project partner that I would not have thought about on my own, and it helped me grow in tolerance and understanding.”

As her research continues it seems as if the trends of mentorship will evolve in two directions, from elder, more experienced nurses teaching younger nurses techniques for nursing, as

well as the younger participants teaching the elders about technology and how to effectively use it both on and off the job.

The last lecture was given

by Weisberg. She was interested in finding out if people can change their personalities if they had the desire to do so. Weisberg conducted a study using surveys of 228 college students to see what their goals for change were

and how much they did change during the course of eight weeks.

The 228 people surveyed were made up of 114 couples so she was also able to see how one participant’s personality affected that of their partner. The study also allowed Weisberg to talk about what happens when two partners have different personalities.

“I am in a relationship so I thought that it was interesting to see what happens when your partner has a different personality trait than you,” said freshman Lacey Dykgraaf, a member of the audience.

The general trend of the data showed that personality can change during the course of eight weeks.

The majority of results that Weisberg shared were ones that had positive changes, but she did share when asked that the changes can certainly go both ways.

This series of lectures inspired by TED Talks was quite informative.

The reception in the crowd was welcoming to the variety of materials that were covered during the hour and a half long event.

“I am addicted to TED Talks, which was my inspiration to come tonight. I feel that the lecture fulfilled this goal because it opened the listeners up to new ideas,” said freshman Dana Lester, a student at Linfield College.

The mini lecture series offered observers the ability to hear what was going on in a handful of the departments on campus.

Weisberg said at the beginning of her lecture that she was excited to be able to hear what people in other disciplines on campus are researching.

Julian Adoff can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Linfield’s Glenn Ford appointed to board of directors Carrie Skuzeski Culture editor Linfield Administrative Officer Glenn Ford was appointed to the board of directors of the Oregon 529 College Savings Plan.

Ford said he was happy when State Treasurer Ted Wheeler appointed him to the Oregon 529 Savings Network Board.

His three-year appointment went into effect January 2013.

The State of Oregon created the plan to assist families in saving funds for their children and grandchildren’s college degrees.

It permits investors to withdraw funds for education costs without being taxed

at the federal or state level.

“Everyone can use the plan and its benefits to help them achieve their goals,” Ford said in an email.

“Everyone from parents with young children to older students returning to college for additional training or to start a new career.”

Ford thinks the plan’s state and federal tax benefits will help families with aspiring college students be able to afford a college education.

“The opportunity to serve on a board whose focus is to help Oregonians afford a college education is something I am very happy and passionate about,” Ford said.

Ford is Linfield’s vice

president of finance and administration and chief officer and treasurer. He

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environmental health and safety. He played significant roles in the renovation

The opportunity to serve on a board whose focus is to help Oregonians afford a college education is something I am very happy and passionate about.

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-Glenn Ford, Linfield Administrative Officer

provides direction on matters ranging from investment management to

of T.J. Day Hall and creating Linfield’s new Strategic Plan.

Ford joined Linfield College in July of 2007, but has worked in the field of higher education for 28 years.

He spent 22 years working in university finance and administration departments for Utah State University, Washington State University and the University of Idaho, all the while holding administration positions.

His local involvements include serving on the Board of Directors of the Willamette Valley Medical Center. He was previously a member of the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the City of McMinnville Downtown Master Plan Advisory Com-

mittee.

Ford was a part of the TIAA-CREF National Advisory Council from 2009-12.

Today, he is on the Pioneer Educators Health Trust Board of Directors Treasurer, Liability Insurance Company Board of Directors Underwriting Committee Chair and member of the board of West Coast College Consortium.

Ford has a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Products and a Master of Business from the University of Idaho.

Ford and his wife Tammy have two adult daughters and live in McMinnville.

Carrie Skuzeski can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

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Liberal education helps end inequality Students Olivia Marovich Staff writer What is the most prevalent issue facing the United States today?

Inequality is threatening the core of democracy in our country, and is a problem not easily solved, according to Roosevelt Montás, director of Columbia University’s Center for the Core Curriculum and associate dean of Columbia College.

“Privilege and disadvantage prove themselves to be highly difficult to neutralize,” Montás said in his packed lecture Feb. 21, an event hosted by the Fredrick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights and Justice.

Luckily, Montás has proposed a solution: a liberal education in which students learn to access the fullest capacity of their knowledge and the power for political change that this allows.

Dating back to the creation of America, Montás believes that the three principles, which form the American character, are connected in the fight against inequality.

“The pervasiveness of the immigrant experience,

the pervasiveness of literacy and the fact that this was always a multi-racial country are the foundational conditions which make America different,” Montás said.

Only through recognizing the connection between these three elements, Montás believes, can we begin to see the power of a liberal education made available to every citizen.

The trouble here is how to achieve that.

In an effort to combat this, Montas an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, has joined with the Columbia University Center for American Studies and the Double Discovery Center to provide high school students with the opportunity to study with Columbia University professors for a four-week period during the summer.

On a three-year grant from the Teagle Foundation, the purpose of this program is to give students

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the tools and information for continuing their education after high school, a possibility many of these lowerto middle-class minority students had never planned on.

This lecture was made possible by the Department of Political Science,

ways to extend the promise of liberal education to those who are too often left out of this promise,” Buccola said.

Since the creation of the new Laws, Rights and Justice minor in 2011, Buccola and the rest of the political science department have been looking for a way to provide outside-ofthe-classroom programming to students interested in discussing and learning about political dilemmas and issues.

“I definitely feel that the Frederick Douglass Forum on Laws, Rights and Justice is a worthwhile program on campus,” said sophomore and international relations major Megan Schwab.

“Sponsoring Montás’ lecture on campus solidified this belief, and I think everyone gained something from the discussion and were perhaps inspired to engage more in their com-

I definitely feel that the Frederick Douglass Forum on Laws, Rights and Justice is a worthwhile program on campus.

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-Megan Schwab, sophomore

and specifically Nick Buccola, assistant professor of political science, who hopes the event will inspire the Linfield community.

“I hope people walked away with an invigorated commitment to the idea that at Linfield, everything we do should promote the liberal education, and that we have a responsibility to find

munity and think about the idea of inherent inequalities in the education system.”

So why Frederick Douglass?

“Douglass devoted almost six decades to writing, speaking and agitating on behalf of not only the rights of African Americans, but also women, immigrants and labor. I chose to name the Forum for Douglass for precisely these reasons,” Buccola said.

“There are programs like ours at colleges around the country named for George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Daniel Webster. It seemed to me that Douglass was every bit as worthy of this sort of honor as these other statesmen. He was in many ways the embodiment of thoughtful and active citizenship,” Buccola added.

The Frederick Douglass Forum will host a debate on the “Politics of Freedom” on Feb. 26, as well as several upcoming events during the rest of the semester.

All information can be found on the Frederick Douglass Forum website.

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

Mail services updates technology, tracking system Kelsey Sutton Managing editor Mail Services recently implemented new technology updates to improve package tracking and other mail services for students and faculty.

Along with a computer upgrade to Windows 7, Mail Services installed new technology in January that speeds up the processing of incoming and outgoing packages and mail.

“Additional to the package tracking system we’ve had, we now have a second system. You’ll be emailed for all packages now instead of getting the yellow slips. The two systems help us process things faster,” said Deanne Schroeder, manager of Mail Services. “Hopefully, this will end the confusion created by having two different package notifications and [promote] a greener environment.”

The postage meter mailing machine processes all of the college’s first class mail faster, as well as flat and outgoing packages.

“You may have noticed when we take your package we drop it into a bin behind the counter. We put it in a tub and put postage on the package. The postage slip comes out of the machine,” Schroeder said.

When new regulations

come about and technology is changing, every post office has to change along with it.

Before 2001, employees at Mail Services had to manually log packages, get signatures and keep paper records. Since then, the Smart Track package tracking system has made all of this simpler.

“Since 2001, we have been able to provide arrival and delivery dates, times, tracking numbers, individual or department’s name and signatures within a short period of time,” Schroeder said. “Signatures (student, staff and department) are captured through the handheld devices, and then downloaded into our database for easy research access.”

Additional to this, the large amount of incoming packages made it important to install faster processing machines. According to Schroeder, the post office had its peak last week at the beginning of spring semester. Last Monday alone, employees received and distributed 797 packages.

“Last week was a double whammy because of Valentine’s Day. We had care packages plus all of the books coming in,” Schroeder said.

Social media has also had an impact on the way she runs the post office.

Kelsey Sutton/Managing editor Senior Mary Campbell, Mail Services employee, enters incoming packages into the package tracking system so students will receive an email notification.

“Students will get notifications straight from the vendor, and they’ll know we have their package before we do,” she said. “I try to work with them and check email and tracking numbers.”

The employees of the post office, funded by Linfield, pick up the United

States Postal Service (USPS) mail daily—that includes mail, packages and magazines. United Postal Service (UPS) and FedEx deliver here to the school.

“We have mail service on Saturday. We have a crew that goes to pick up the mail on Saturdays, and then they distribute it in the

unit boxes,” Schroeder said.

“The end of Saturday USPS service will probably just make Monday mail traffic heavier.”

Schroeder hopes that students will notice that packages are being processed faster for them.

Kelsey Sutton can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.

plan for Linfield’s birthday Julian Adoff Multimedia editor The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is hosting a celebration for Linfield’s birthday with fun games, cake, raffles, scavenger hunts and a photo booth, among other attractions.

The SAA is a student run organization that promotes school pride and philanthropy.

The SAA’s mission is to foster a life-long relationship between students and the college.

This is the second “Happy Birthday Linfield” that SAA has held.

Linfield was chartered on Jan. 30, 1858, but SAA decided to celebrate Linfield’s 155 years of existence on Feb. 28. This date was chosen so that more students can participate in the celebration because there were not that many students on campus during January Term to share in the festivities.

The celebration this year will also include many more attractions that were absent at the 2012 celebration. “[This year] we are branching out,” said Mariah Torres, co-chair of SAA. For one, the event will house the second club fair.

There is a club fair during students’ first week on campus, and this celebration will allow students to reconnect with clubs and find new ones to become involved in.

“There will be many clubs. So, you can check out clubs that you have not checked out before,” said freshman Kathryn DeVore, co-chair of the SAA. Another exciting addition to “Happy Birthday Linfield” will be the integration of a digital scavenger hunt with the help of the Linfield Archives.

The scavenger hunt will involve taking pictures of yourself at various locations around Linfield and uploading them to the SAA website.

“Happy Birthday Linfield” will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28 in Riley Hall’s Fred Meyer Lounge.

Check your Linfield unit box for an invitation.

As an added bonus, the SAA will have a t-shirt giveaway at the beginning of the event.

Julian Adoff can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

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Students create new digital yearbook Samantha Sigler News editor

After eight years, Linfield College will once again be distributing yearbooks to students. However, this time the books are going to be digital.

Freshman Julian Adoff is the president of the new Linfield Yearbook Club, which has about 10 other members.

Adoff has been the driving force behind bringing back yearbooks to Linfield.

“I knew that whatever school I went to, I wanted to be involved in a yearbook,” Adoff said.

After working on his high school yearbook for three years, it defined his interests and was something he knew he wanted to be involved with in college, Adoff said.

His dedication to being involved with a yearbook carried over into deciding to come to Linfield, as he knew that it would be easy to start a yearbook club at a small college.

During Adoff’s first week at Linfield, he met with Michael Huntsberger, assistant professor of mass communication. It was during this meeting that the two decided the yearbook should be mostly digital to make it completely differ-

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ent from Oak Leaves, the original Linfield yearbook.

Past yearbook clubs tried selling Oak Leaves on two different occasions, however, it died out after the cost was too high and student interest was too low. “[Adoff] showed a lot of initiative toward this,” sophomore Cody Purchase said, a member of the Linfield Yearbook Club.

Purchase hosted Adoff

during Linfield’s 2011 Competitive Scholarship Day weekend, and once he came to Linfield, Adoff convinced Purchase to join the yearbook club.

Contributions from students are also going to be welcomed, Purchase said.

Because the yearbook will be digital, students can send in videos along with photos to put in the yearbook too.

“It’s something that [stu-

dents] can all be a part of,” Purchase said.

Yearbook Club is also thinking about including a 10-page book with a CD inside to go along with the digital version, but no final decisions have been made yet.

There is also talk of putting out a special issue for Wildstock, because it’s always a big event on campus.

“A vast majority will be

online,” Adoff said. “We might do pamphlets too.”

The goal for this semester is to create a website and a view book for the yearbook to showcase what they can do and how anyone can get involved and help.

“That’s what this semester is going to be, getting support from Linfield,” Adoff said.

basis, but CPS can still borrow it if needed. “[It] has more interior space, and is easier to park safely on campus,” Wale said. “[The new car] is also safer for passengers with airbags and safety features, such as anti-lock brakes.”

Inside are seat covers and mats that help make it a comfortable ride. There are also emergency supplies in the car.

In addition, the vehicle is 64 percent more fuel-efficient and contributes to Linfield’s sustainability commitment.

The officers sometimes drive up to 70 miles per day when they perform their daily tasks.

“A reliable vehicle is important to make sure that CPS is responding to emergencies,” Wale said. “It is important the officers can respond quickly and safely.”

CPS also received new iPhones with its phone upgrade, which allows officers to receive emails while on duty and have connection to the main office.

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

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“Christine was an adjunct (part-time) instructor, who worked on a semester by semester basis at Linfield,” Hellie said via email. “Her employment was not terminated. Rather, her contract was not renewed.”

Kirk received an email at

the beginning of the winter break from the HHPA department chair, Gary Killgore, requesting to meet with her.

“I went to go meet with him, and he basically said you’re done,” Kirk said.

Killgore declined to comment on the situation.

Attempting to find out any more information, Kirk went to Melrose hoping to talk to someone from Human Resources, but Kirk could not reach anyone because the campus was closed for winter break.

While Kirk has no resent-

ment toward anyone at Linfield College, she said it’s the connection between the students and the community she’ll miss the most.

“I have alumni whose weddings I’ve gone to and whose baby showers I’ve attended. It’s that connection

Joel Ray/Senior photographer Sophomore Cody Purchase (left) and freshman Julian Adoff (right) discuss making a new digital yearbook for Linfield at their first Linfield Yearbook Club meeting on Feb. 22 in Renshaw 105.

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ended mid-contract.

According to Kirk, her contract for the 2012-13 school year was drawn out for August through December.

News Briefs Observatory open to students Students are now able to use Linfield’s Observatory as a music practice space. The library front desk has a swipe card for students to come check out to access the music space, the same process for the laptop check-out system. There are two new amplifiers and a new speaker system, in addition to a piano, drum kit and bass amplifier.

Students beware of released murderer Linfield College Public Safety is staying up-to-date with the release of Scott Williams Cox, who was recently released from prison after serving time for pleading no contest to the murder of two women. He was also a suspect in numerous other murders. Although he is required to be housed inside the Yamhill County Jail every night from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., he will be allowed to travel around McMinnville during the day. CPS notified the Yamhill County Parole and Probation Department that Cox is not allowed on campus, and if students see him it is recommended that they call CPS.

Faculty recognized for achievements Jeff Peterson, associate professor of sociology, had his essay about his zombie apocalypse class featured on the front page of Huffington Post College on Jan. 8, and received more than 500 “likes.” Eric Schuck, professor of economics coordinator, was also aired on NPR stations throughout the Pacific Northwest to discuss the impact of the fiscal cliff negotiations on Northwest farmers. ~Compiled by Samantha Sigler/News editor

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current café. The tables will be made from Linfield’s famous old oak tree. And, historical photos will adorn the walls.

Students will have the opportunity to see the floor plans after spring break.

Masullo and Horn said they plan to post them up outside of the space.

“It was disappointing for everyone when the project was pushed back. But, [the Starbucks] is still coming, and it will be an improvement when everyone gets back to campus,” Horn said.

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I’m going to miss,” Kirk said.

“I have people who ask me, ‘why do you live in McMinnville, there’s nothing there?’ And I say, ‘oh yes there is. We have a beautiful community.’”

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

Linfield raises funds for student with brain cancer Samantha Sigler News editor Linfield’s Northwest Conference Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) held its annual fundraiser for a student with brain cancer Feb. 15 and 16.

The student wished to remain anonymous, although junior Courtney Alley, who came up with the idea of raising the money, said the student is a woman on Linfield’s track team.

“When I found out [she had cancer], I felt so helpless because there’s nothing I can do,” Alley said. “I saw this as a way to maybe give them something, and

let her know that we care about her.”

SAAC was able to raise $617 for the student during its two-day basketball competition, which is more than it has raised in the last two years combined.

Students who helped raise the money sat outside the doors of the Ted Wilson Gymnasium to collect coins, did a half court shoot contest and wrapped Scott Carnahan, athletic director, in duct tape to have people stick money to him.

“I was really surprised how well everything went,” Alley said. “There was so much money, I seriously started crying.”

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

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However, the real meaning of the term “diet” has been distorted and twisted into quite an unhealthy idea. The simple, easy to understand logic of “eat less, weigh less” may explain why so many people are denying themselves the nutrition their body needs. The fact is, most people are uneducated about proper nutrition. From advertisements for diet pills, to enticing headlines in magazines, we are constantly fed lies about what it means to be healthy.

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MYTH 1: There’s an easy, quick fix solution to losing weight.

There is no such thing as a quick fix. Pills and fad diets may work initially, but they don’t last for long. Fad diets have a 95 percent failure rate, according to North Dakota State University nutrition specialist, Julie GardenRobinson. Making and staying dedicated to a permanent lifestyle change is the only solution.

MYTH 2: If I eat less, I’ll weigh less.

This is one of the most common diet misconceptions. According to an article by the LIVESTRONG foundation, when there aren’t enough calories consumed, the body’s natural response is to enter “starvation mode,” which increases the storage of fat while breaking down muscle tissues for energy. Everyone has a certain calorie intake they need to be fulfilling depending on their weight and activity; generally, nutritionists recommend not dipping below 1200 calories a day.

MYTH 3: Fat is bad.

Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. There are a variety of “good” and “bad” fats. According to a study by The University of Maryland Medical Center, people who severely limit their fat intake are denying themselves basic nutrients, such as vitamins A and E, folic acid, calcium, iron and zinc. Additionally, those on low-fat diets may be increasing their risk of a stroke due to hemorrhage in the brain.

MYTH 4: Because the label says “low fat,” and “low sugar,” it means it’s healthy.

Sure, looking for foods that read lower in sugar and fat is a good start—but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the product is giving your body what it needs. Those looking to get healthy need to be ultra-observant of what they’re putting into their bodies. According to the fitness and nutrition experts of HybridAthlete, the foods we’ve come to know as American staples are actually poisoning us. Food’s initial nutrition is broken down to become non-perishable, leaving very little nutritional value. Additionally, foods that read non-fat, such as non-fat milk, have been run through heavy chemical processes. Healthy fat is then replaced with harmful chemicals—where’s the logic in that?

The lack of nutrients in the mega-refined foods don’t satisfy the body, so you eat more and as a result, store more fat.

ASK A NUTRITIONIST

Emily Dinmann is a health blogger with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

from the University of Minnesota.

What’s the wrong way to approach a healthy diet?

“The all-or-nothing approach or being 100 percent “perfect” all the time. I’m all about making small changes that you can keep up forever. It truly is a lifestyle. Eat healthy most of the time and save some room for treats and splurges!”

Your definition of “diet”?

I, personally, think of the word diet as the food we eat, not something restrictive to help us lose weight!

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It’s well past the first of January and already countless of seemingly hopeful lists of resolutions have been tossed aside, residing in the bottom of waste baskets, left to die under refrigerator magnets and washed up in jean pockets. According to Forbes, only 8 percent of the U.S. population achieves their New Years resolution. So what’s happening with the other 92 percent? Life is the answer.

Retaining resolutions is even harder for students: with classes, sports, work and other daily stresses, another list is the last thing a student needs. The common approach to New Year’s resolutions needs a drastic makeover : it should be seen as making a positive, permanent change in your l ifestyle—not just checking something off a lis t.

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Focus on one thing you’d like to change—and stick with it. If you overwhelm yourself with a lengthy list, the less likely you’ll be to have success. Once you experience success with a single goal, you’ll have the confidence to tackle others.

Respect yourself and your goals

If you don’t take yourself seriously, chances are you won’t take your goals seriously.

Be honest and realistic

No one knows your strengths and weaknesses better than you. Make sure you take these into consideration when planning a resolution. Break one goal down into pieces. If your goal is to be able to run three miles and you can hardly run up a flight of stairs, consider making your goal more manageable, like running one mile.

Don’t take the path of least resistance

Although it’s important to make realistic goals, don’t sell yourself short. The whole point of a resolution is to challenge yourself—and not just temporarily.

Have a plan of attack

Vague goals don’t give you enough direction to accomplish what you need to. If you write out a plan each week, you’ll be more likely to stay on the desired path.

Talk about your goals

Blog, tweet, post and chat away. Involve your friends and keep them informed about your goals, successes and even failures. Putting yourself out there socially motivates you to hold yourself accountable.

Blogs, blogs, blogs

The Internet can be misleading, but if you look in the right places, it can be an amazing resource.

It’s highly probable that you’ll find someone online who is an expert about the resolution you’re trying to reach. Good blogs feature real advice from real people. Make your own blog or Twitter journaling your progress: use it as a personal journal and to receive positive feedback from followers.

Cheat

Almost no one has 100 percent, perfect willpower. Designate one day of the week for a small cheat— it makes the process less painful.

Do it for yourself

Don’t do it to impress others—that will come on its own. Do it for the sake of changing your lifestyle for the better and make yourself proud.

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“We always tell people to maintain a schedule and to use whatever tools they can in our technology based world.

“We know that when people have trouble with their sleep, they don’t stay organized, so they should be getting seven and a half to nine hours a night; it makes a difference in how you manage your day.

“Just like with a diet or New Years resolution, some people believe if they blow it, that it’s all over.

Every day is a new day to practice your skills.”

The Linfield College Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center offers a variety of services, including a Dealing with Stress counseling group. For more information, contact couo@linfield.edu Chrissy Shane can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com

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Guitar quartet features young new member Chrissy Shane Features editor The highly esteemed San Francisco Guitar Quartet (SFGQ) performed Feb. 15, marking the second concert of the Linfield Chamber Orchestra Series. The group’s talented members demonstrated unique instruments and original compositions.

One of the most soughtafter quartets since its beginnings in 1997, the SFGQ is comprised of distinguished musicians, including awardwinning guitarist Mark Simons, Carnegie Hall debutant Patrick O’Connell, classical guitarist Jon Mendle and their newest and youngest member, Roberto Granados—who, at only 14 years old, is considered a “musical genius” by the other members.

Introduced by Faun Tiedge, department chair and professor of music, the quartet performed a variety of pieces representing different musical styles, while paying tribute to Oregonbased composers.

The quartet began the concert with a performance of “Marenje,” a soft, intricate piece that reflects African polyrhythms, composed by Ashland native, Mark Knippel.

The next local Oregon composer to be represented was Bryan Johanson, whose arrangement of “Toccata”

was performed.

“We’ve recorded this on our third CD, ‘Silhouette,’” Simons said.

“Silhouette” is one of SFGQ’s highly praised albums, with “Black Opal,” “Chasing Light” and “Compadres” completing the current collection.

The concert featured a song from each of the albums, with a performance of “Opals,” by Australian composer Phillip Houghton.

“This was one of the first pieces we recorded on our first CD in 2001,” Simons said.

Simons introduced “Opals” with a short description of the composer and his unique ability to hear colors—often referred to as sound-color synesthesia.

Mendel further described the intricacies Houghton’s synesthesia added to the physical performance of “Opals,” explaining that the arrangement called for specific strumming and plucking placement on the strings.

“Playing away from the center of the guitar makes a more metallic sound,” Mendel said.

After a performance of another arrangement by Houghton, the quartet presented “Black Diamonds,” and “Burning Moon, Frozen Sun,” which are original pieces by Granados.

The concert program said that there would be a performance of Andrew

Joel Ray/Senior photographer The San Francisco Guitar Quartet performed for the Linfield Chamber Orchestra Series Concert II on Feb. 15 in Ice Auditorium. The quartet featured “musical genius” 14-year-old Roberto Granados and his younger brother.

York’s “Pacific Coast Highway,” but the quartet made an impromptu decision to give Granados a solo performance of an original flamenco-style piece.

“We want to show off our newest member,” Simons said.

Joining Granados on stage for the performance

was his 8-year-old brother Ernesto, who accompanied him on the Cajón.

Granados explained that the instrument was a wooden box with guitar strings on the inside, that, when slapped on the front face of the box, a sound similar to that of a snare drum was produced.

To end the concert, the quartet performed “Mi Compadre Nicolas,” a traditional arrangement and freedom fighting song that featured improvisations from each of the members.

After receiving a standing ovation, the quartet met with audience members and signed CDs that were avail-

able for purchase.

The performance was sponsored by WillaKenzie Estate.

For more information of The San Francisco Quartet, visit http://www.sfgq. com/.

Chrissy Shane can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com.

Costa Rica tour reveals Diversity comes into focus new experience for choir through advisory committee Sarah Mason Staff writer

The Linfield College Concert Choir did more than just sing at its first spring showcase performance at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 in Ice Auditorium.

The choir department spent 10 days in Costa Rica during January Term break from Feb. 2 to 12. In addition to performing, the students discussed their experiences and shared what they learned about Costa Rican culture and music.

“Essentially, we gave formal concerts almost every night,” said junior Jaimie McDonald, the choir tour manager.

The choir department visited Catholic and Methodist churches and several other locations in Costa Rica where it performed in front of Spanish speaking audiences.

“We shared our music with the people there during formal and informal performances, while transcending the language barriers,” Max Milander said. “Despite many of us not speaking Spanish and performing songs mainly in other languages, the power

of music definitely helped us accomplish that goal. Thankfully, we all rose to the occasion night after night and kept a positive attitude no matter what the obstacles were.”

Language barriers were not the only aspect of Costa Rica that the choir department struggled with.

“There’s this cultural difference in timing,” McDonald said. “They run on ‘tico time,’ essentially, anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour behind schedule on everything. It actually helped us relax a little bit—we’re so used to being busy-bodies and needing to rush, but we had to slow down and learn to wait.

It was good for us.”

Trips abroad are opportunities for students to bond and get to know one another in different environments.

“Every choir tour is an incredible opportunity for growth, both individually and as an ensemble,” McDonald said.

In addition to their performances, Linfield students did an exchange with local universities and a children’s hospital. They also had free time in which they spent visiting a

cloud forest and hot springs resort.

While in Costa Rica, the choir experienced Calypso music. Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music that is common among most musical forms in Costa Rica.

“It’s hard to pick just one favorite memory out of this amazing trip,” sophomore Charlotte Laport said. “One of my top favorites would be to look out in the audience and to see President Hellie look so proud of us at every concert.”

President Hellie accompanied the choir department on its trip to Costa Rica.

“The choir sang well even at the beginning of the tour, but as it performed for increasingly enthusiastic audiences, it became more confident, relaxed, and unified,” Hellie said. “It was fun to hear them in such diverse venues: in cathedrals and performance halls but also in a city park, a hospital lobby, a cafeteria and even a tropical cloud forest. I was very proud to be with them.”

Sarah Mason can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

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President Thomas Hellie has created an advisory committee for diversity with the hopes of increasing diversity on campus, both in the student body and in the faculty and staff.

“Linfield’s diversity is growing,” Hellie said.

This year’s freshman class is 33 percent students of color, which is one percent higher than the last year’s freshmen class, according to Hellie.

“We have a much more diverse student body than we did even five years ago,” Hellie said. “But I wanted to get a group of interested and talented people together to help us think about how we as college embrace diversity.”

The committee is made up of 17 students, staff and faculty. Hellie gathered members from all parts of Linfield and included members from the Portland Campus, the Office of Human Resources, Facilities and Grounds, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Student Affairs, fac-

ulty and the student body.

The group is working on coming up with ways to not only increase diversity but also to help build a community that attracts diversity.

“It is not enough to just invite people to join us as students,” Hellie said. “We also need to think about what it means to us as a whole community to become different than we once were.”

After discussing the issue of diversity in last year’s strategic planning meeting, Hellie announced his plans for the formation of this committee.

“It really is just a think tank for me right now,” Hellie said.

It is the job of the committee to look at issues of diversity at Linfield and “ask questions on how it can be more welcoming to Americans of color.”

Before tackling the issue of what needs to be done, the committee has worked on cataloging what the college already does toward the issue of diversity.

“It’s quite an impressive list that has been forming,” Hellie said. “We have things

like the Hispanic Heritage Day and the Luau, which are pretty public. Then there are courses that are being offered and recruitment that is happening and student outreach. And a lot of people don’t know that.”

The committee is also looking at what other colleges are doing to address this issue, hoping to take and use some of their strategies to increase diversity.

Another topic the committee is looking into is how to make Linfield more attractive to a diverse employee base.

“It’s easier to transform diversity in the student body, because they’re only here four or five years,” Hellie said. “Whereas the people we hire here are normally here for several years. Trying to create and add more diversity to the faculty and staff would take more time, but none the less, we want to start to explore ways in which we can make it more attractive for people of all different backgrounds.”

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Slam poet expresses heartfelt emotions Kaylyn Peterson Copy Chief “I challenge you to write again or start writing. Just try it out, its done so much for me as a person.”

These were artist Rudy Francisco’s closing words for the first event of the semester put on by the Associated Students of Linfield College on Feb. 16 in Ice Auditorium.

Francisco spoke from the heart on topics of growing up, love and equality toward women.

One poem the San Diego native performed was titled “Letter to Chris Brown.”

While initially earning laughter from the audience, the poem turned its focus on the problem surrounding women’s violence and the portrayals of African American men by media that become true.

The end of the poem brought truth of Francisco’s upbringing and the domestic violence he witnessed.

He even pointed out that he “did not hate Chris Brown.”

The poem brought out his feeling on creating a safety for women.

“Its crazy how often I

realize that in America, we do not create a safe space for women,” Francisco said.

“It’s interesting how often as a man, I don’t worry about my safety. Like when I go out to my car, I don’t have two thoughts about it.

But I have women who are friends, who worry about that every time they leave their house.”

Francisco then shared his first experience of writing a poem and admits the process was difficult.

With the help of his roommate, who suggested the topic, Francisco wrote a poem on “what [he’d] write about if [he] knew what to write about.” The poem described all the things that were typical messages of poems, such as love, world problems, finding parental approval and fame, with an ending message of not being forgot.

He also touched on the controversial issue between the church and the gay community in his poem, “Your God isn’t Mine.” The poem touches on other social issues revolving around hate, including domestic violence, racial tensions and hate speech.

Francisco relates the story of a time when he saw a man on the corner of an intersection holding up a sign reading “God hates gays.” Being a religious man himself, Francisco shares his belief that “God doesn’t hate anyone.”

Francisco does not believe he’d be the person he is today had he not started performing. He works to inspire his audiences to give it a try, ending his show with the challenge. After the performance, many students stayed behind to talk to Francisco.

“His style was very personable and very relaxed, but he was also about involving the audience and making them excited about what he was speaking about,” sophomore Ellen Massey said. “You could tell he was truly passionate about poetry and the things he talked about, as the frequency and fluctuation in his voice changed.

I am very glad that he was able to come to Linfield and be an inspiration to the students here.”

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

Slam poet Rudy Francisco shares the first poem he ever performed Feb.16 in Ice Auditorium. Francisco is widely known as a spoken word artist.

ence to their softly lyrical cover of “Skinny Love.”

Tall Heights started three years ago when Wright began seriously talking with a high school friend’s younger brother about putting a band together.

“Before then, I had never seen music as a viable path,” Wright said of the increasingly competitive music industry.

Fast-forward three years, and Tall Heights has toured New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee and Texas, among other states, and was finishing a 10-day tour here at Linfield.

“We love playing college campuses,” Wright said.

“It’s refreshing after playing for larger audiences, and it’s nice to reach out to younger audiences who

can’t come see us at venues where they serve alcohol.”

With two albums already on iTunes, their third “Man of Stone” drops May 14, featuring their new music “Eastern Standard Time” and “Field of Snow.” Previous hits include “I Don’t Know,” “To Be Young” and “Rafters” off their album of the same name.

Their success is warranted: the folk-pop band’s flowing harmonies and beautiful lyrics ensure a bright future.

Cat Cab first-timer and sophomore Rhianna Bennett came to the concert Thursday after hearing a 15-second audio clip of the band.

“I love that style of music and hearing two attractive men perform was

a fun way to end the day,” Bennett said. “I didn’t have a date for Valentine’s Day so this seemed like a good option.”

In the holiday spirit of love and affection, a drawing determined which lucky audience member would get the chance to come onstage and be serenaded by the band. Sandwiched between two beautiful-voiced men, freshman Camille Weber saw her V-Day improve when her name was drawn.

“I did enter myself for the contest, but I didn’t really think I had a chance of winning. I just thought it wouldn’t hurt to try,” Weber said. “To be serenaded by such talented musicians was really the icing on the cake that truly made it a

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Lyrical duo dazzles Valentine’s Day guests Olivia Marovich Staff writer

What could be more romantic than a man with a guitar on Valentine’s Day? How about two men with a guitar and a cello?

For the professional Cat Cab on Feb. 14, Linfield hosted Tall Heights, a twoman string band from Boston, and love was definitely in the air.

Taking place in the newly renovated Fred Meyer Lounge, the show featured Tim Harrington and Paul Wright, songwriters who find inspiration from their everyday lives, as well as from other popular artists.

“We really like Laura Marling, Gregory Alan Isakov and Bon Iver, obviously,” said Wright, drawing refer-

Joel Ray/Senior photographer Tall Heights serenades Valentine’s Day singles and couples during Linfield’s Pro Cat Cab on Feb. 14. special Valentine’s Day.” Cat Cabs take place at 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Fred Meyer Lounge.

Updates on the performers can be found on the Lin-

field Activities Board Facebook page.

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

Interactive Installation

Portland artists Modou Dieng and Devon A. VanHouten-Maldonado set up an exhibit in the Linfield Gallery, which is open for viewing until March 16.

The pieces are influenced by Senegal and Mexican history, and visitors are encouraged to use 3-D glasses for the complete experience.

Artists Diend and VanHouten-Maldonado will deliver an artist talk at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 in Nicholson Library.

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Professor nominated for competitive award Tyler Bradley Sports columnist Nicholas Buccola, assistant professor of political science, received an Oregon Book Award nomination for “The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty.”

The book is one of four finalists in the category of general nonfiction.

When asked about his reaction to the nomination, Buccola said, “I was surprised. It is my first book so I didn’t really know the process. I had a sense of the response to the book, but this was more feedback, and I’m

honored.”

The 26th annual Oregon Book Awards ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m., April 8 at the Gerding Theater at the Armory in Portland.

The book was published in the spring of 2012 by New York University Press and was met with acclaim. Peter C. Myers, a leading Douglass scholar said, “Nicholas Buccola’s well-conceived, wellresearched and well-argued new study stands out in an increasingly crowded field of work on Frederick Douglass… Buccola makes a balanced, judicious, innovative case for Douglass’s enduring vitality…”

As Black History Month draws to a close, reflecting on Frederick Douglass, one of the most enduring AfricanAmerican individuals in history, is certainly relevant, and Buccola’s book aims to show Douglass’ continued importance in political thought.

“There hadn’t been many books on Douglass by a political theorist, but there has been a resurgence in interest of [Douglass’] political theory in recent years,” Buccola said.

Buccola said he was drawn to Douglass’ political theory for three central reasons. He didn’t shy from using his slave experience to

“The Political Thought of Frederick Douglas” book cover. justify political philosophy.

Douglass had a belief in civil rights that was universal for African-Americans, women,

immigrants and any other group that was being denied their natural rights. Additionally, Buccola says that the abolitionist movement in the 1800s was a movement that intrigued him while he was in school, and Douglass firmly believed in the need for community in order to help abolitionism succeed.

“His belief in community is a very interesting political example of democracy,” Buccola said.

Buccola’s interest in Douglass was piqued while he was in graduate school at USC. “It started as my dissertation…when you work that

long and it is finally published, it is really special,” Buccola said.

He finished his dissertation in 2007 and then worked on the book during the next five years. Buccola said his adviser at USC, Professor Mark Kann, was integral in helping him refine his thought on Douglass and described Kann as the “Ideal mentor.”

For his next book, Buccola plans to go back to his dissertation and focus on the broader topic of abolitionism.

Tyler Bradley can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Turn your sex life green As an environmental studies major and the author of this sex column, I think I have found the most awesome thing: green sex!

I know, I know, there’s that word again: “green.”

Many people are sick of it, especially when it’s only used as a marketing ploy or plastered on something that isn’t environmentally friendly or sustainable.

And paired with sex—how can sex be more environmentally friendly?

The company is Scarlet Girl based in Portland with another location in the San Francisco Bay Area. Similar to Pure Romance, this company employs consultants who throw “pleasure parties” all across the country and it sells online. What makes it different is its “green practices.”

It does all the expected

sustainable actions a company would do. It uses electronic means when acceptable, recycles paperwork with no sensitive information (shreds and recycles the rest) and reuses any kind of boxes for shipment.

It even gathers and donates phones to domestic abuse prevention organizations.

But there’s something that makes this company really stand out. Scarlet Girl recycles sex toys, and it is the only adult company to do so.

Portlandia episode, anyone? It sounds awful and unsanitary, but it’s not what first comes to mind. The toys are not reused. Rather, they are broken down in a method developed by an environmental engineer and recycled by OSHA and EPA regulations.

They also provide toys that are more eco-friendly, such as a solar powered bullet, a hand powered vibrator and various rechargeable toys. There are also vegan and waterbased lubricants.

For customers who want to be greener, there are recommended alternatives to birth control and safe sex.

The hormones from hormonal birth control are released into waterways by urine, a contributor to excess estrogen in the environment.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an alternative because they use fewer hormones than the pill, patch or ring during a long period of time.

Condoms are another option to reduce hormones in the body and released into the environment, but they create waste.

Besides the traditional condoms, there are a few other options that are vegan, hypoallergenic and biodegradable, but each has a trade-off that must be considered.

For example, lambskin condoms are natural but they are obviously not vegan, and do not protect against STDs.

Kourtney Bailey can be reached at linfieldreviewbailey@gmail.com.

Funk band refreshes music scene Hadyn Nason KSLC General Manager Made up of college kids who graduated with an appreciation of rock and punk, Guy Fox is a band of four Bates College graduates who then moved to San Francisco to produce their self-titled EP Guy Fox. The unique thing about Guy Fox is that all four musicians sing on their tracks, even the drummer Peter Granquist.

Even the story behind the name of the band is a story that Guy Fox tells at every performance.

Guy Fox was a 17th century assassin who tried to demolish the British Parliament. The band wanted to exhibit the same passion and drive as the legendary Guy Fox, thus the name of their passionate band.

The band reminds me a lot of a funk band I used to listen to back home call Mingo Fishtrap. Both bands incorporate a soul and electronic feel

into their beats and rhythms.

The college music grads were able to take everything they learned in their music program and bring it to life through funk sounds.

Rasputain’s Music and also Artist of the Month by San Francisco Deli Magazine labeled Guy Fox Buzz Band of the Week.

Guy Fox has now sold out shows all of San Francisco as it continues to host guest appearances and go on radio talk shows all across the Bay Area.

The second song on Guy Fox’s self-named LP, “Live Forever,” gives a jazzier recap of what it could be like to go to sleep and never get to wake up.

It connects with the listeners on a deeper level, which I think has to do with its attention to detail and lyrics throughout the EP. Guy Fox just released a brand new single called “San Francisco” on Feb. 19. The new single can be streamed

Upcoming events “San Francisco” single cover. online through its website and is definitely worth a listen.

The new track brings a newer sound that leans toward a more soul-pop sound.

Listen for Guy Fox, an alternative modern-day funk that will make you want to dance, on KSLC. To hear more songs and to check them out

for yourself you can go to KSLC and listen. We are now streaming online so go to our website and listen to the Best in the Northwest Student Station, KSLC 90.3 FM, www.linfield.edu/kslcfm.

Hadyn Nason can be reached at kslcmusic@gmail.com

“Adventures in Wine Writing: the Paris Tasting and Its Aftermath” (Lecture)

Feb. 25 7:30 p.m. T.J. Day Hall, Room 222

“The Art and Tradition of Kimono”

Feb. 25 through early May, museum hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Taste of: Recipe “A Neighborhood Kitchen”

March 1, 4:30 p.m.

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’Cats complete season with 4-21 record Ivanna Tucker Sports editor

The men’s basketball team completed a rough season with a 4-21 overall record.

Seniors Dakotah Pine and Zach Meikle and sophomore Brandon Harris played their last career game against Whitman College on Feb. 16, losing 83-58. The three were honored at a ceremony prior to the game.

Throughout the game, the Wildcats struggled to keep up with the Missionaries. In the first two minutes, the Missionaries already had eight points on the board.

The Wildcats continued to have turnovers, 11 in the first eight minutes of play.

Throughout the remainder of the game the Wildcats could not close the gap on the scoreboard.

Meikle had his season best with 18 points and Harris contributed with 10 to finish off his career.

The Wildcats struggled

shooting wise during their game against Whitworth University, losing 86-53 and allowing the Pirates to claim their fourth straight conference title. Harris and junior Cory Hendryx were the Wildcats’ top scorers.

Eight minutes into the game, the Pirates had the lead 13-0. Then Harris put on two points for the ‘Cats followed by sophomore Chris Dirks’ free throw and a threepointer by junior Jake Hillyer.

With a 33.3 shooting percentage, the Wildcats could not keep up with the Pirates and allowed them to secure the lead. Throughout the end of the game, the Wildcats did not catch up with the Pirates, giving them the win.

Sophomore Tim Logan shined on the court during the Puget Sound University game Feb. 9, scoring 13 points and helping the Wildcats win 77-66.

The Wildcats continued to use substitutions throughout the first 10 minutes of the game, giving 10 different

players time on the court.

During the remainder of the game, the Wildcats continued to fight against the Loggers and closed in the win, with various players adding to the scoreboard.

Sophomore Andrew Batiuk received Northwest Conference Honorable member for the second year. Batiuk has sat out the last seven games of the season due to injury. The sophomore is the top scorer and rebounder in the league.

Losing only three members, the men’s team will continue to build a strong line up.

“Our team had really high hopes coming into the season, and we started off the season with some really close loses, which is unfortunate,” Harris said. “But the great thing about our team was that no matter what happened, we never stopped competing and we fought every game.”

Ivanna Tucker can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Ivanna Tucker/Sports editor Senior guard Dakotah Pine tries to pass opponent during his last career game against Whitman on Feb. 16, losing 83-58. Pine averaged 1.2 points per game and 22 assists in the season. He was honored along with two other Wildcats at the pre-game ceremony.

Baseball: Wildcats dominate four-game series at home << Continued from page 16 The Lutes’ pitcher struck out Wylie and left McClellan out on second after a double out. In the second, the Lutes scored the first run, but junior Clayton Truex scored

the tying run with a fielder’s choice during the fifth.

Sophomore Corey VanDomelan and Wilson both earned runs for the Wildcats in the last of the inning.

Both teams remained scoreless for the remainder of the game, securing another

victory for the Wildcats.

The ‘Cats end the trip with a 3-1 record in Arizona.

The Wildcats will play their next series against Pacific, beginning at 11 a.m. March 2 at the Roy Helser field.

Ivanna Tucker can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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Tyson Takeuchi/Senior photographer Sophomore Kelly Watanabe faces opponent Caylee Lamm during a singles match against Whitworth on Feb. 24. Watanabe earned the third singles win of the match for the ‘Cats.

Small returning team shows potential during first match Olivia Marovich Staff writer With nine returning members and a total team of 12, this is one of the smallest teams women’s tennis has seen in a few years.

“Typically we have two teams, but we didn’t have enough members this year to split in two,” sophomore Katie Krieger said. “It’s nice to have everyone on one team, practicing together, because we can see each other play and grow as a team.”

In the past, red and purple teams have divided competing and non-competing members. However, with the smaller numbers this year, a combined team has allowed all members the opportunity to compete.

“With a smaller team,

we can get more individual attention from our coaches and improve as players,” Jernstedt said in praise of her team.

With two coaches, head coach Amy Dames Smith and assistant coach Brint Kingzett, the players will certainly get the support they desire.

“We have two amazing coaches. They’re both really helpful and have definitely led to my improvement these past two years,” Krieger said.

With one player back from an injury and another cleared after suffering from bronchitis, this weekend looks like it could turn out to be the comeback the Wildcats need to propel them toward the league championship.

The team fought for its first wins while at home Feb. 23 and 24. The Wildcats

defeated Whitworth University, 5-4 on Feb. 24 and George Fox University 7-2 on Feb. 23.

Women’s tennis hosted Pacific Lutheran University in its second league match of the season Feb. 15. A close loss at 4-5 marks a rocky season for the experienced team.

This fourth match of the season is its fourth consecutive loss.

Even so, there is still hope that the season will turn around soon.

“Our first two matches [against Portland State and Santa Cruz] don’t count toward our league championship chances so there is still time to improve and have a great season,” sophomore Gretchen Jernstedt said.

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

Friday, March 1 Track and Field

@ Eric Anderson Memorial

9 a.m.

Track and Field

@ Seattle, Wash.

9 a.m.

Women’s Tennis

@ Pacific

3:30 p.m.

Men’s Tennis

vs. Pacific

4 p.m.

Men’s Golf

@ Berry Invitational

All day

Women’s Golf

@ Pacific Lutheran Invitational

All day

Track and Field

@ Eric Anderson Memorial

9 a.m.

Baseball

vs. Pacific

11 a.m.

Softball

vs. Pacific

noon

Men’s Tennis

vs. Willamette

1 p.m.

Women’s Tennis

@ Willamette

1 p.m.

Women’s Golf

@ Pacific Lutheran Invitational

All day

Men’s Golf

@ Berry Invitational

All day

Baseball

vs. Pacific

noon

Softball

@ Lewis & Clark

noon

Women’s Lacrosse

vs. Puget Sound

1 p.m.

Saturday, March 2

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Ivanna Tucker/Sports editor Sophomore guard Alex Christenson looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the game against WIllamette. The Wildcats won 66-45. Christenson averaged 2.9 points per game and 39 assists.

Wildcats end season with win against the Bearcats Chris Haddeland Senior reporter The Wildcats women’s basketball team wrapped up the 2012-13 season with a win over Northwest Conference foe Willamette University on Feb. 19 at the Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

Prior to the game, Linfield senior Nicole Barton was honored as the Wildcats’ lone senior on senior night.

The scoring started low for both teams, with only one basket scored in the first three minutes by Wildcats’ sophomore Katelyn Henson. At the 17-minute mark,

the ’Cats started their run, extending their two-point lead to five points with 14 minutes left.

“Jumping out to an early lead is always a good indicator of how the overall game will go,” Henson said. “We set the tempo and were able to keep control of the outcome.”

The trend continued for the remainder of the first half, as the Wildcats left to the locker room with a 14-point lead, 34-20. The ’Cats scoring was helped out largely by the bench, who contributed 11 points.

The Wildcats out-shot the

Bearcats 47-21 percent.

With a healthy lead, the Wildcats took control of the court in the second half and continued with their success.

Aided by a 41 field goal percentage in the half, the ’Cats showed their dominance, taking the game by a final score of 66-45.

Junior Kaely Maltman led the Wildcats in scoring with 15 points and shooting six of seven from the field. Henson and Maltman each added seven additional rebounds.

“I felt like collectively, as a team, we were even across the scoreboard,” Henson said. “I also thought that we

played great defense and didn’t let them get many second chance shots.”

This was the third win of the season for the Wildcats, who finished with a final record of 3-19.

“Going out on a win was the perfect way to wrap up a season like this,” Henson said. “Although our record doesn’t show it, we have grown immensely over the past few months as a team, and I have no doubt that we will continue to improve as the 2013-14 season rolls in.”

Chris Haddeland can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Doucette receives athlete of the year honors at Oregon Sports Awards Sarah Mason Staff writer She has the highest batting average, highest slugging percentage, highest on base percentage, has started the most games, holds the record for the most home runs and is tied for most games played among numerous other Linfield softball records. Can you guess which 2012 graduate holds these records? If you answered Staci Doucette, you were correct.

Linfield alum Staci Doucette was recognized for her outstanding accomplishments, while playing at Linfield College. She was awarded the Ad Rutchman Small-College Athlete of the Year Award on Feb. 10 at the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. Keisha Gordon, a basketball player at George Fox University and Junia Limage, a runner at Concordia University were the other nominees for the female Athlete of the Year category.

Doucette knocked the other nominees out of the

Doucette park as Jay Locey, former head coach of Linfield football (1996-2005) and current Oregon State University chief of staff, announced her as the winner.

“It was truly an honor to win the award, and to even be mentioned with some of the other nominees and award winners of the evening,” Doucette said.

She was a standout among the other athletes at the 61st Oregon Sports Award ceremony. Some of her career accolades include 73 home runs, 259 RBIs later and fourtime All American.

She was happy to celebrate her accomplishments with her family at the Oregon Sports Awards.

Softball has always been a big part of her life, and she has her parents to thank for that.

Both of her parents played slow pitch when they were younger, so Doucette has been around the game since she was very little. Her parents rarely missed her games.

She is also grateful for the support she has received from her coaches and teammates through the years. Her coaches pushed her to think about her swing mechanics and game strategies.

“I’ve had some pretty amazing coaches, namely my summer ball coach, Tom Bequette,” she said. “Obviously, [Coach] Jackson was a huge influence, as well. Also, my Linfield teammates did a great job of pushing me, and the rest of the team, to work hard every single day.”

One of her greatest contributions to the Linfield softball program was her positive leadership. She led Catball to a second place finish at the National Tournament.

“The atmosphere of Linfield softball is amazing,” she said. “The Catball philosophy has always been to do things

right, not only on the field but off of it as well. We have very high standards for ourselves, and we’re often our harshest critics. Seeing how hard everybody works every single day is pretty amazing.”

As Doucette has transitioned from a college athlete to a college graduate, she has continued to commit herself to Linfield softball. Since her move to McMinnville in December, she has been serving as the assistant coach for her former Catball teammates.

“I think softball will definitely always be apart of my life,” Doucette said. “I expect to coach for quite awhile. I’m definitely going to take some time off from playing for now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I pick it up again in a few years.”

Doucette feels honored to be apart of the Linfield softball tradition and is thankful for her family, coaches and teammates.

“I couldn’t have done any of this without my teammates, so thanks you guys.”

Sarah Mason can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

This Linfield baseball team is going to contend for the Northwest Conference title this year. In fact, they look like they can win it.

Picked to finish third in the NWC this year by the coaches, it’s obvious that their ceiling is much higher than third place if you watch the team.

Except you wouldn’t have known this if you judged them by their first game of the season.

When starting a baseball season, winning a game 6-0 is definitely an ideal outcome. If you are on the losing side of the coin, however, the taste in a team’s mouth is sour—not Sour Patch Kids style—and unwelcome.

Unfortunately for the Linfield baseball team, it started the 2013 season on the losing side of the coin down at a tournament in Arizona. La Verne College was the team who scored six runs. Linfield stranded 12 men on base including five men on third.

This was definitely not the way to start the season, especially considering the disappointing end to 2012.

Last year’s team was ranked as high as number two in the country, but fell out of the rankings completely later in the season and finished a pedestrian fourth place in the NWC. Luckily, Linfield righted the ship in a huge way by eviscerating Redlands University, 15-3. The team hasn’t looked back since then and has dominated in every facet of the game.

In the six games following Redlands, the pitching staff has fired three shutouts and given up a total of three earned runs. That’s a team Earned Run Average (ERA) of .5 with a strikeout per nineinning rate of 7.32 and a walks per nine-inning rate of 1.97.

That’s incredible.

The staff is due for some ERA regression—.5 is not sustainable—but a six game stretch of dominance like that with a strikeout to walk ratio

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Tyler Bradley Sports columnist of 3.71/1 means the NWC should be afraid: the pitching staff is a force to be reckoned with.

Good pitching goes handin-hand with good defense, and during this weekend, the defense only made two errors and both occurred in the same game. A play that was indicative of the stellar defense by the team was a diving snag by senior third baseman Michael Hopp on Feb. 24 against Oregon Institute of Technology.

The hitting has been outstanding. Even by including the La Verne game, the team has a slash line of .338/.404/.463 and the team was hitting .462 with runners in scoring position and less than two outs entering the game against Oregon Tech on Sunday.

“The way last season ended made us all work harder in the offseason…we are definitely using the disappointment as motivation and we want to be the best,” junior Jake Wiley said. “The team is playing really well right now…the chemistry we have together is amazing.”

Wylie himself launched an absolute moonshot over the left field fence in the fourth inning on Sunday, easily traveling more than 400 feet.

If this seven-game stretch is indicative of the potential of this team, they can travel like Wylie’s moonshot. It seems as if La Verne and last season are in the rear view, and the coaches probably made a mistake when putting Linfield in third place.

Tyler Bradley can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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Softball fumbles in first preseason games Chris Haddeland Senior reporter The Wildcats’ softball season started Feb. 23 and 24, splitting a four game series against the Whitworth University Pirates.

The second double header of the series took place Feb. 24.

The first game started out well for the Wildcats. After a scoreless top of the first, the ’Cats went to work.

After two outs, senior allAmerican third baseman, Karleigh Prestianni walked.

Sophomore designated player Lisa Yamamoto followed with a walk, which brought up junior shortstop Katy Brosig. Brosig doubled driving in Prestianni, putting Catball ahead of the Pirates 1-0.

The ’Cats would not look back, as they scored three more runs in the third. After Whitworth scored three runs at top of the fourth, the Wildcats responded with 11 runs in the bottom half of the inning, sealing the game, which was ended after five innings of play.

The second game of the day was a nail biter. After falling behind 7-1 through five and a half innings, the ’Cats made their comeback. With four singles, a hit batter and a double from Brosig, the ’Cats were able to cut the lead

down to a one-run ball game 7-6.

After a scoreless top of the seventh, Linfield had one last opportunity to tie the Pirates.

With two outs, sophomore outfielder Chelan Guischer doubled to centerfield. With Guischer in scoring position, sophomore outfielder Grace Middelstadt grounded out to third, ending the game in a 6-7 loss.

The previous day produced two extra inning thrillers. In the first game, Whitworth jumped out to an early 4-1 lead before the Wildcats responded with two in the bottom of the third.

Whitworth tacked on one run in the top of the fifth, but Catball came right back with two in the bottom of the sixth to make the score 5-5.

In the top of the seventh, the ’Cats brought in junior pitcher Shelby VandeBerg to close. With two outs and two on, an error by junior first baseman Haylie Watson allowed one run to score, giving the Pirates a lead 6-5.

Catball would not fold, though. In the bottom half of the inning, with two outs, the Whitworth first baseman made an error on a ball hit by senior outfielder Megan Wallo. The error allowed sophomore catcher McKenna Spieth to score, and tie the game 6-6.

The eighth and top of the

Tyson Takeuchi/Senior photographer Sophomore catcher McKenna Spieth receives a pitch during the game against Whitworth University on Feb. 24. Spieth had four hits and caught one runner stealing during the course of the weekend. The Wildcats split a four-game series against Whitworth. The ’Cats next games are at home against Pacific University at noon March 2. ninth innings went by without any scoring, but in the bottom of the ninth, Yamamoto ended the game in one swing, blasting a ball over the centerfield fence, ending the game 7-6.

The final game Feb. 23 was a 15-inning battle that featured nine pitchers and 32 hits.

With the game knotted up at six a piece in the top of

the 15th, Whitworth center fielder Caylan Haehl singled.

A passed ball by Spieth and a sacrifice bunt by Whitworth catcher Sacha Clow left Haehl on third with one out. Left fielder Riley Fritz flew out to left field, scoring Haehl.

The Wildcats were unable to get a runner on base in the bottom of the 15th, ending the game 7-6 in favor of Whitworth.

Prestianni hit 6-13 on the weekend with one home run, two doubles and three runs batted in. VandeBerg led the way for the pitching staff with 14 and a third innings pitched, allowing nine earned runs on 18 hits and 12 strikeouts.

“I think this weekend showed that we are going to have to fight for every win this season,” VandeBerg said.

“As we get ready for next weekend, we just need to learn from our mistakes and keep making adjustments.”

The ’Cats play two games against the Pacific University Boxers on March 2, before heading up to Portland to face off against the Lewis & Clark University Pioneers on March 3.

Chris Haddeland can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Linfield alumna undertakes head coach Tennis: Wildcats position for women’s lacrosse program strive to unify and challenge themselves Samantha Sigler News editor

Linfield welcomed a new women’s lacrosse head coach and assistant coach this season.

Alum Samantha Smith, who graduated in 2009, will lead the way with her father, Joe Smith.

Because Samantha Smith used to play on Linfield’s women’s lacrosse, last year when coach Tim Hart stepped down from his position, he emailed her and recommended she apply for the opening.

Hart was Samantha’s coach her senior year at Linfield.

“She fits in really well with our team,” sophomore Chas Tittle said. “Both of our new coaches are really great, and they make a good coaching pair.”

Samantha Smith was one of five applicants for the position, and as soon as she was hired, asked if she could choose her father as her own assistant coach.

“When I got this job, it was natural to say okay, he should be my defensive coach,” Samantha Smith said. “We’ve always had that lacrosse connection.”

At the time she was hired, Samantha Smith was coaching for the lacrosse team at Westview High School in Bea-

verton, Ore., and was upset when she had to quit to be able to coach at Linfield.

“It all worked out though,” Samantha Smith said.

Samantha Smith has been playing lacrosse since she was 12 years old. She started off playing on men’s lacrosse teams because there were no youth women’s lacrosse teams for her to join. Continuing on in high school, Samantha Smith played at Century High School on its JV team.

When she transferred to Liberty High School, she started a lacrosse team there and convinced her father to become the head coach.

“He had never played a sport or coached a sport before lacrosse,” Samantha Smith said. “[But] he’s probably one of the best coaches I’ve ever had.”

During practices, Samantha Smith makes sure the players always have their sticks in hand, even during conditioning.

“The only thing I’ve ever really disliked about lacrosse is conditioning,” Samantha Smith said. “We don’t ever put the sticks down [or] run for the sake of running. Our conditioning is part of our scrimmaging.”

Outside of lacrosse, Samantha Smith is working at a special education preschool

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Tyson Takeuchi/Senior photographer Samantha Smith, head lacrosse coach, makes the players keep their lacrosse sticks in their hands when working out. in Beaverton, Ore., as an assistant teacher. She also recently played on an indoor lacrosse co-ed team, and is planning on joining Portland’s OHANA lacrosse team once Linfield’s season is over.

“I thought I was going to miss playing, but I get out there as much as I can with the girls,” she said.

Samantha is also involved

in other hobbies, such as bowling and relaxing with friends, but lacrosse is always a priority.

“Lacrosse kind of consumes my life in the best way possible,” she said. “Lacrosse is my job, hobby and passion.”

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

been working just as hard as we have toward similar goals and want to win just as bad as we do. No team is going to make anything easy for us.”

The first home match of the season was against Lewis & Clark University on Feb. 16, and while it ended in defeat, the Wildcats earned a match win in singles and doubles. Lyons and Roos outscored the Pioneers 9-7 during their match, and freshman Alex Mangan won both his sets 6-4, winning the match.

Despite the wins, the Wildcats ended the match with a score of 7-2, with the Pioneers taking the win.

The closest match was between doubles team, Lyons and sophomore Micah Roos, who nearly missed the win against the Bruins, 8-6.

Linfield’s second home match Feb. 22 against Whitman College resulted in another loss, 9-0.

Facing off with George Fox University on Feb. 24, the Wildcats were cut down.

With no sets won, they were

defeated 9-0.

While Linfield has started the season off rough, the team sees improvements made since the fall season.

“Our entire team has been working to become better players, and I think we have,” Lyons said. “We made the choice to put in the time and effort necessary to make the most out of our practice time, and it has made a huge difference.

The challenge now will be to maintain our focus and keep on track toward our goals.”

Together the team will be working on encouraging each other to do their best.

“The overarching goal for the spring season is to push ourselves and each other to reach our full potential individually and as a team,” Lyons said. “This means that we must play hard, play smart, play fair and play with passion. It also means that we must work together as a team and overcome obstacles together.”

The Wildcats’ next match will be against Pacific University at 4 p.m. on March 1 at home.

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

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Catline Wildcats end preseason strong Ivanna Tucker Sports editor

Northwest Conference Standings Baseball George Fox

0-0

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Lewis & Clark

0-0

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Linfield

0-0

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Pacific

0-0

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Pacific Lutheran

0-0

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Puget Sound

0-0

.000

Whitman

0-0

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Whitworth

0-0

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Willamette

0-0

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Lewis & Clark

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Pacific

3-1-0

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Willamette

3-1-0

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Linfield

2-2-0

.500

Pacific Lutheran

2-2-0

.500

Whitworth

2-2-0

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George Fox

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.250

Puget Sound

0-4-0

.000

Softball

Men’s Tennis Whitman

4-0-0

1.000

George Fox

4-1-0

.800

Pacific Lutheran

3-1-0

.750

Whitworth

2-1-0

.667

Pacific

1-2-0

.333

Willamette

1-2-0

.333

Lewis & Clark

1-3-0

.250

Puget Sound

0-2-0

.000

Linfield

0-4-0

.000

Wildcat baseball completed its preseason with a 7-1 record, with its sole loss during the first game against La Verne.

The ‘Cats devoured Oregon Institute of Technology on Feb. 24, winning 11-0. Junior Zach Brandon pitched seven shutout innings, only allowing three hits and no walks.

Four Wildcats had multi-hitters, juniors Jake Wylie, Tim Wilson, sophomore Chance Laboda and senior Michael Hopp. Wylie scored three runs with a homer, double and single.

From the beginning, the Wildcats held a strong defense with the infield making solid catches. Wilson scored the first run of the game on Wylie’s double.

The Wildcats continued to score runs, with the Owls struggling to gain hits, and they had five errors throughout the game. The Owls remained scoreless at the end of the fifth, while the ‘Cats earned a large lead with five runs.

Five runs were made by the Wildcats in the seventh, securing their last pregame victory.

Two wins were gained during a doubleheader against Corban and Pacific on Feb. 23. Sophomore Chris Haddeland and senior Zach Manley started, with Haddeland earning his first season win and Manley gaining his second.

Five different Wildcats scored runs, allowing them to secure their win against Corban, with the score 5-2. Sophomore Joe Stevick came in and had two scoreless innings, earn-

Ivanna Tucker/Sports editor Sophomore catcher Chance Laboda attempts to hit the ball during the game against Oregon Institute of Technology, winning 10-0. Laboda went 2-3 for hitting and scored two runs for the Wildcats. ing his first save.

During the match against Pacific, the Boxers ended scoreless and only had three hits and one error. The Wildcats took the game, winning 4-0.

4-0-0

1.000

Whitman

3-0-0

1.000

Lewis & Clark

3-1-0

.750

Puget Sound

2-1-0

.667

Whitworth

3-2-0

.600

Linfield

2-2-0

.500

George Fox

0-3-0

.000

Pacific

0-4-0

.000

Willamette

0-4-0

.000

Samantha Sigler News editor

Sports schedule Check out the sports schedule to see when your favorite teams play.

See page 13>> Wildcat women’s basketball The ’Cats brought in a win during their last season game against the Bearcats.

See page 14>> Baseball team shows promise Sports columnist Tyler Bradley discusses how he believes that the Wildcat baseball team will finish higher than the preseason conference projections.

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Kaylyn Peterson/Copy chief Senior Zach Lyons sets up to serve the ball during a doubles match against Whitman College on Feb. 22 at home.

Men’s tennis struggles to find its footing Kaylyn Peterson Copy chief

Softball splits the weekend Catball opens up season with a four-game series against the Whitworth University Pirates on Feb. 23 and 24.

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McClellan was a standout, with a double during the first and two RBI. >> Please see Baseball page 13

New coaching staff leaves little time to recruit for women’s teams this spring

Women’s Tennis Pacific Lutheran

Sophomore Aaron Thomassen only allowed one run on three hits and five strikeouts during the game against Pacific Lutheran on Feb. 22.

The Wildcats won 3-1. Junior Nate

The men’s tennis team had a tough start to its season with a record of 0-4.

The season started on the road for the Wildcats when they played against Pacific Lutheran University on Feb. 15. Roos managed to

gain the only match win in singles against the Lutes.

“Every match we play is going to be a challenge, the first three matches included,” senior Zach Lyons said. “Every team in this conference has players that have >> Please see Tennis page 15

A whistle blows, and immediately, the yelling begins. Players run for the ball as other teammates shout commands and support. One player drops the ball and laughs, apologizing before picking it up with her lacrosse stick and continuing on with the scrimmage.

By just watching, one would never realize that Linfield’s women’s lacrosse team struggled for numbers this season. And its not the only team, either.

Linfield’s women’s golf team also struggled for players this season, and is barely scrapping by with a team of four, although it is technically a full team.

“We have enough to fill a team, but for the most part, we could use a couple more girls,” said Samantha Smith, the head coach of the women’s lacrosse team and Linfield alum.

Currently, women’s lacrosse has 14 players, but is hoping to get up to at least 16 or 17 to have more subs available. Women’s golf is hoping to get up to about six or seven players next season.

The low numbers this year for both women’s golf and women’s lacrosse could be because of both the head coaches being new this

year and not having enough time to recruit new members.

“It was tough for the women’s [golf] team because it had a coach step in partway through the season,” said Brynn Hurdus, the head coach of women’s golf and also Linfield alum.

Halfway through last season, the old women’s golf coach had to leave after saying he was too busy with work.

Another coach stepped in who had no previous experience coaching women’s golf, and Hurdus was hired in the summer. But it was too late, Hurdus said, and she couldn’t do any recruiting for this year’s team.

“I’ve talked to a lot of recruits, and it looks like we’ll have numbers back up for next year,” Hurdus said.

Smith has also been recruiting women through emailing previous players and other women on the team asking their friends to come out and play. So far, they were able to get three new players.

“It’s a huge relief,” Smith said.

“Being a first-year coach, you don’t want to have to forfeit every game because you don’t have enough girls coming out.”

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