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Sexual Identity Week Students spend the week embracing different views regarding sexuality. >> page 4

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Memorial removal upsets community

Research survey Linfield aims to learn from student experiences through a national survey >> page 6

Spring creations You don’t need a green thumb to plant a container garden. Peek inside to see what’s in bloom.

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Photo courtesy of Melissa Nalley

Flowers and candles adorn the same bench where the body of a McMinnville resident was discovered in front of Walker Hall on April 10.

Jessica Prokop News editor

Pro Cat Cab Phoenix-based punk band, Cousin Affect, enlivened a packed Fred Meyer Lounge on April 14.

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Students and McMinnville community members are expressing outrage concerning the treatment of the suspected suicide case that occurred on campus April 10.

A McMinnville Police Department statement featured in a campus-wide email at 8:36 a.m.

April 10 said: “McMinnville officers were dispatched to the area of Linfield College near Linfield Avenue and Pioneer Way to check

Linfield athletic trainer, Tara Lepp is given hall-of-famerecognition. >> page 16

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Brown. They also voiced concern about a lack of sensitivity to the case through Facebook comments left on a picture of the first memorial, posted to a friend’s Facebook page.

Melissa Nalley, a 2007 McMinnville High School graduate, said in an email that she was at the site when CPS officers started bagging the items left on the bench where Brown was found, which included flowers she had bought and a poster that she created. She said that she spoke with the officer

who was bagging the items, and he told her it was for safekeeping and gave her the location of where they could be found. The items were given to Brown’s cousin Neil Young and his sister Lindsy Carmen Gjesvold, she said.

Nalley said that she has no idea what happened to the items that have been left since then.

“I feel his [Brown’s] friends and family were disrespected and most >> Please see Tragedy page 5

Youth service day to empower community Joanna Peterson Culture editor

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on the welfare of a subject.”

The email said that when they arrived, officers found a deceased male who had suffered what was believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

However, the investigation is ongoing.

Friends and acquaintances of the victim, 2006 McMinnville High School graduate, Chad Alan Brown, 23, expressed anger about Linfield College Public Safety’s (CPS) removal of the memorial items that were left at the scene for

Linfield students will unite with McMinnville community organizations to tackle sustainability-related projects for a day of service on April 16.

Global Youth Service Day is a worldwide event during which 8- to 24-year-olds collaborate with community partners to accomplish local projects, community support coordinator Jessica Wade said.

“This service day is about showcasing the power of youth to impact the community,” Wade said. “That’s a worthy cause that we’re willing to sign on for.”

Wade said that sustainability was the theme of Linfield’s Global Youth Service Day and that volunteers would focus on sustainable agriculture, habitat restoration and food security.

Students will work with the Linfield community garden, the McMinnville Salvation Army community garden, the Willamina School farm and Miller Woods which is a branch of the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District.

Wade said that specific jobs were yet to be determined but that students have worked on projects such as weeding, preparing beds, harvesting cold weather vegetables and planting seeds in the past.

“The sustainable theme of the event creates a bridge between local and global,” Wade said.

“Actions like growing food in our backyard lead to transporting less from a greater distance.”

Sophomore community service assistant Lori McEwen organized >> Please see Service page 6

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April 15, 2011

EDITORIAL

Alert messages relay insensitivity toward tragedy The tragic loss of life that took place on campus on April 10 has stirred up a lot of emotion and confusion. It seems that students don’t know whether to be fearful, sad or confused. Those responsible for the CatNet alert messages did not do an effective job at keeping students informed and updated about the tragedy and we feel that the messages could have been conveyed with more sensitivity.

One way the situation could have been dealt with better would have been if emails were sent out to students earlier than 10:45 a.m.

It was stated in an email that the body was discovered at 8:45 a.m. and it was not clear how the body came to be in the state that it was at that time. There could have been a murderer on campus and stu-

dents would have been informed too late.

Another way the incident could have been dealt with differently would have been to block more of the body off so that it would be out of sight. When students went to Dillin Hall for brunch on Sunday morning they were not expecting to see a body in front of Walker Hall. The sight of a dead body can be traumatizing and it was inappropriate to have it present in front of unsuspecting students.

We understand that an investigation was taking place, but that is not an excuse for the lack of some sort of barrier around the bench where the body was discovered.

We also think that the alerts could have been written with more sensitivity. For example, it

was stated that the person was not related to Linfield so the campus could return to normal. However, there is nothing “normal” about what happened.

A human life ended in our community and no one seems to have definite answers as to why or how. This person had a life and family. Just because they do not attend Linfield does not make the situation insignificant, as the email made it seem. It looks as though the alerts were strictly intended to work as damage control.

We understand that this is a difficult issue, but we hope that the college will act with more compassion and understanding if another tragedy occurs in the future.

expensive; unlike public universities, we don’t get tax support. But only 80 percent of the actual cost of a Linfield education comes from tuition and fees. The rest comes from gifts and endowments —from people who love our college.

I know that students have little discretionary income. But the reputation of Linfield — and of your

degree — is affected by our rate of student and alumni giving.

So here’s my offer: I will personally match every student gift to any college program before June 30, 2011, up to a maximum of $5,000.

Gifts can be designated for any program or for scholarships; I will match any amount between $10 (pizza money) and $150. Thanks to

ten gifts so far, I’m already $476.50 out of pocket.

I hope you will donate at www. linfield.edu/student-giving.

Thank you for choosing Linfield, and thank you for making our college great.

strive first and foremost for success as a team.

I got to know this team (and their families) over the past couple of years, and I was privileged to be with them in Wisconsin last year when they were on the quest for a national title. They were happy when someone knocked one over the fences, but they were happy because that meant more runs on

the board.

Doucette cheered for Prestianni, Prestianni cheered for Lepp, Lepp cheered for Baxter. It didn’t matter whose home run it was — they are a team. That may not be fully accurate. More than being a team, they are family. They celebrate with each other on the field and off. They provide support for each other in tough times, on the field and off.

They want the best for each other — individually and as a team.

Watching them, I am reminded of everything I love about competitive sports. I invite you to turn out this Sunday to watch them in their final, regular season game. I bet you’ll catch Catball fever too.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor, I want to challenge Linfield’s students. And I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is. I love Linfield, and I believe that many of you do too.

Though we charge less tuition and give more financial aid than many private colleges, Linfield is

Sincerely yours, Tom Hellie

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor, As a huge fan of the women’s softball team, I feel a need to comment on the article by Chris Forrer that appeared in last week’s Linfield Review. It is true that many women on the Catball team are having great success at bat, and I think we should be celebrating that.

It is equally true that these women

Debbie Harmon, Director of Alumni relations.

April 15, 2011

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OPINION

Newspapers are in fact business, not fiction

Septembre Russell Copy chief I understand that there have been some complaints and ill will aimed at The Linfield Review and the content featured in the April 7 issue.

There are some points that I would like to make about the uproar. Before I dive into said points, I wish to say that this opinion comes from a person who understands how a newspaper runs.

The story that made last week’s front page (“Students Face Criminal Charges,” TLR, April 8) did so because of its newsworthiness. As a college newspaper, The Lin-

field Review’s content is, by and large, low key, but its job is to report the news with an objective and thorough approach. Was that not the news? I can safely say that it was news and not a driven, calculated attack on Linfield students.

What happens on this campus affects everyone connected to it, even those who are a part of a news organization. Please understand that college newspaper journalists are students, too. They are human beings, before they are college students, and they are college students before they are journalists.

Could it be that there are too many movies featuring an overly romanticized take on journalists and newspapers? Is the reason why individuals feel uneasy about reporters, journalists and newspapers alike because

they are all out to get you?

Well, they are all out to get you … informed that is.

Someone said to me during a conversation, “the newspaper lied.” The truth is: Newspapers don’t lie.

People do.

A journalist presents the information he or she is given. No one is perfect and if a journalist does err it is not a consequence of underhandedness, but a mistake — a mistake, that when pointed out, can be corrected. Why do you think newspapers run corrections?

The answer is to hold themselves accountable. It’s the same reason why journalists attribute their information to the sources from which it came so that there isn’t any confusion or doubt. And should any suspicion arise, a journalist can refer to his or her notes.

If a newspaper “lied” it would signal an issue far more disastrous than which story made the front page and how that makes a person appear. It would mean an egregious betrayal on behalf of all newspapers if journalists ignored the ethics by which they traditionally abide. Credibility would go out of the window if all reporters wanted to do was tell lies.

That said, it appears that newspapers are just dandy when events are promoted, or plays are reviewed. But when the newspaper doesn’t behave the way you want it to or feel that it should, newspapers are the enemy.

Now why is that? Movies can’t still be to blame for such stereotypical and unfair behavior.

Septembre Russell can be reached at linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.

OPINION

Fair-trade chocolate offers “sweet” relief for child laborers

Joanna Peterson Culture editor I often find myself turning down chocolate when it’s offered to me, telling people that I dislike it or that I prefer vanilla or caramel. It’s easier than going into a diatribe about how child slavery and chocolate often collide in a terrible violation of human rights.

A British Broadcasting Corporation study in 2000 reported that thousands of children are enslaved

on cocoa farms in the Cote d’Ivoire in Africa, the world’s leading producer of cocoa.

These underaged workers are forced to do excruciating manual labor, along with potentially harmful jobs such as distributing pesticides and using tools like machetes.

They do this work without being paid and are often beaten and fed minimaly.

This child labor produces a lot of cocoa at a low price, enabling American candy companies to provide mass amounts of the kind of cheap chocolate that consumers buy as an afterthought while they are waiting in store lines or craving something sweet.

While it’s easy to dissociate human rights with things as common as chocolate

bars or mugs of hot cocoa, it’s despicable to do so. The luxury of a dessert or snack shouldn’t be obtained by child slavery.

However, there is a positive way to enjoy chocolate and support fair labor practices. It’s wrapped up in a bar or container labeled, “fair trade.”

As a consumer, you have the power to pay a few extra dollars for products that help fair-trade farmers afford to give workers adequate wages and employee rights. Fairtrade organizations enable small-scale farms to unite to sell adequate amounts of cocoa as a cooperative group, eliminating the need for individuals to operate through a buyer. Even though fair-trade

chocolate costs more than non-fair trade, the extra dollar or two price difference is a small amount to pay for the advancement of someone’s life.

I’m not trying to dampen your spirits or lay a guilt trip on you for eating a slice of chocolate birthday cake or snacking on candy, but there is something skewed about enjoying these luxuries at the expense of a child’s health or a farmer’s well-being. So I encourage you to view these people as more than just distant specks on the globe and consider purchasing fairtrade chocolate next time you’re craving this comfort food.

Joanna Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

OPINION

Double standards for sex arouse confusion

Kelley Hungerford Editor-in-chief I am appalled at the sexual double standard that Linfield students set for each other.

My disgust comes from a few conversations I’ve been recently privy to.

The first involved various parties mocking a female student for being a “slut” (their word). Essentially, they were shaming her for participating in and enjoying casual sex.

The second conversation involved others making fun of a different female student for being a virgin. They were shaming her for not participating in sex.

These hurtful statements create a double standard by degrading these girls for both

having sex and for abstaining from sex. But if both of these actions are socially unacceptable, where does that leave us in terms of sexuality?

Slut-shaming and virginshaming imply that the only acceptable sexual experiences people can have are those within exclusive, committed and perhaps long-term relationships. But every college student knows that the mental, emotional and, yes, physical investment in a significant other does not always fit into a busy school schedule, among other things. There is nothing wrong with enjoying casual sex with multiple partners. And there is nothing wrong with abstaining from sex.

In fact, I probably take more issue with the idea of virgin-shaming than the idea of slut-shaming because our society can’t even define virginity. Most people would probably say that you lose

your virginity when you participate in penile-vaginal intercourse. By this definition, a lesbian would forever be a virgin if she chooses only to participate in oral sex and never experience penile-vaginal sex.

And what about anal sex? If we define virginitytaking sex as only that which occurs between a penis and a vagina, then gay men will never lose their virginity unless they have vaginal sex with a woman. And, by the same definition, a woman who participates in anal sex, but not vaginal sex, is also still a virgin.

This definition of a virgin seems flawed. How can we make fun of people for being virgins when we can’t even land on a proper definition of virginity? Do we consider people sluts if they participate in casual, frequent oral and anal sex even if they’ve never had penile-vaginal

intercourse? Can you be both a slut and virgin at the same time?

You can see the confusion and danger that arises with the slut-shame, virgin-shame double standard. If you have ever ridiculed someone for enjoying sex or for abstaining from sex, please stop and think about why you take issue with this person’s sexuality and why you feel entitled to impose your ideas and definitions of proper sexual semblance on others.

If someone makes fun of you for being a virgin, turn around and say, “Why, yes, I do abstain from sex. I like being in charge of my body, and I pity you if you can’t respect that.” If someone calls you a slut, turn around and say, “Why, yes, I do enjoy having sex. And I’m dynamite in bed, but I guess you’ll never know.”

Kelley Hungerford can be reached at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com.

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Prevention involves protection and testing

As a woman, if I have a partner with HPV can I get it if we use condoms? If we are both participating in oral sex without a condom, do I risk getting HPV orally?

If I have HPV will I get cervical cancer?

A quick note on my last article: It was brought to my attention that I didn’t mention the local source for victims of abuse, the Henderson House at 610 SE First Street. The crisis line number is (503) 472-1503 or (877) 227-5946 and can be found online at www. hendersonhouse.org. When searching for crisis information, always be careful and use a public computer if you feel that your abuser is keeping track of your computer use.

Moving on: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly spread STD. There are more than 40 types of HPV. More than half of all sexually active Americans will have one version of this virus at one time or another. It is possible for someone to have the virus for years without having symptoms. Routine testing is important as HPV can cause genital warts and some cancers.

Condoms can lower the chances of contracting HPV when used properly and every time sex occurs.

HPV can be spread through sexual intercourse, anal sex, oral sex and with simple genital to genital contact.

The virus can infect the mouth and throat through oral sex.

There are also vaccines that prevent common types

of HPV. Cervarix and Gardasil are the vaccines that can be used for women, while only Gardasil is available to men. The shots for women also protect against cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is rare but extremely dangerous. Each year about 12,000 women are diagnosed while 4,210 women die each year from it. If not caught early enough, the chances of treatment working and survival is significantly decreased.

HPV can cause other cancers as well, some even more rare than cervical cancer, including vulvar, vaginal, anal, penile and some head and neck cancers.

About 17,300 cancer cases a year are caused by HPV. While the vaccine route is a good idea, there are some risks that accompany that choice.

Although rare, some have become sick and a few deaths have occurred as a result of the shots. If you are interested in receiving the shots, do some research and talk to your doctor about the risks before you make an appointment.

This information, and more on HPV prevention and cancers linked to HPV, is available at www.cdc. gov/hpv/index.html.

Bailey can be reached at linfieldreviewbailey@gmail.com.

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Left: Freshman James Rogers shows his support for the FUSION Club by creating a tie-dye T-shirt in spirit of Sexual Identity Week on April 11 in Withnell Commons.

Above: Sophomore Nora Burnfield, Global Action Club president, participates in FUSION’s Sexual Identity Week by playing Condom Bingo on April 12 in the Pioneer Reading Room.

Dillin makes the switch to cage-free eggs Felicia Weller Copy editor Last week a sign in Dillin Hall addressed the use of cage-free eggs.

Sophomore Anna Statz said she became aware of the change after Sodexo chef Nick Nivari told her the eggs were not just cagefree but were from local, vegetarian-fed hens as well.

“I’m friends with Nick who cooks the omelets [at Dillin] and he told me ‘you’re really going to appreciate these new eggs; they’re healthier and they cook better,’”Statz said.

A vegetarian and advocate for nutrition, Statz explained the health benefits of cage-free eggs for the hens and for consumers’ bodies.

“Non cage-free eggs are those laid by several hens living in a cage built for only one hen; their beaks and talons are cut-off to prevent them from hurting each other and they are fed additives to keep them laying the eggs despite the poor living conditions which inhibit them from doing so naturally,” Statz said.

“With cage-free eggs, the hens are able to walk

around and choose a place to lay their eggs. It’s also important that the hens are fed vegetarian diets, because whatever they eat is passed directly into the eggs and then into our bodies.”

Sodexo General Manager, Bill Masullo said that he requested the switch four years ago but that it had just recently been approved within the last year.

Masullo said he pushed to make the change because he is an advocate for locally and naturally based food sources, and because he knew that Sodexo could purchase the cage-free eggs

from nearby sources in Canby, Ore. and Everett, Wash.

“We try to be responsible,” Masullo said about the Sodexo staff’s approach to the selection of food served in Dillin.

“Cage-free eggs are what I buy in my house for my kids, so I felt they should be used here as well.”

Masullo explained that he and Executive Chef Noah Bekofsky have implemented several changes within the last year to provide natural, organic foods.

The duo’s efforts often go unnoticed as a result a lack of advertising.

Tutoring program revamped Brittany Baker Staff writer Learning Support Services will continue developing a new program that aims to provide a more cohesive overview of academic resources for students.

The program uses five “lead” student tutors and was introduced this year but is still in the early stages of development.

“We’re not changing the essentials of tutoring. What we’re bringing is an opportunity for experienced tutors to gain some actual, hands-on experience which is good for any student,” LSS Coordinator Eileen Dowty said.

Essentially, the lead tutors provide resources for

students who are in need of academic support. Their duties can be as involved as sitting down with students and assisting them in the development of study skills, or as simple as directing students to other academic resources.

“We have lead tutors that have some familiarity in almost all the subjects, so we can get you general study help or we can help you with your class if we’ve taken it before,” senior Austin Hocker, who is a lead tutor this year, said.

Generally, the subjects for which LSS receives the most tutor requests and the lead tutors spend the most time assisting with are math, science and business.

Departments with more of a writing emphasis have

less tutor offerings save for lower level classes.

Because many departments hold separate tutoring sessions independent of LSS, Dowty stressed that the lead tutoring program is not meant to infringe upon any of the already available resources, but rather to make students aware that those resources exist.

“What were not trying to do is develop an empire to take over all tutoring. We want to be very respectful there,” she said.

“But maybe, through the lead tutors, we can enhance communication across campus.”

Senior Katie Paradis, who is also a lead tutor this year, emphasized that the program is all about connecting students to what

they need academically.

“Our goal is to get the word out about these drop in hours. We just want students to feel free to come by if they have any questions, or they just need to talk through things or find a tutor, or even if they want to be a tutor,” she said.

Dowty said the program has not reached its full potential and is still in the opening stages.

“Our lead tutors are sifting through ideas, deciding what will work now and what can be saved for three years from now,” she said.

All students are welcome to attend lead tutors’ open hours, which are Sunday through Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Walker 125.

Brittany Baker can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

“We don’t tell the story very well, we’re bad marketers,” Masullo said.

Statz agreed.

“There have been changes made to provide more local, organic food and no one knows about it. The students are just really misinformed; when they [the Sodexo staff] make a change, they should make a big deal about it.”

In addition to the cagefree eggs, Masullo and Bekofsky have provided local, organic produce, hormone-free yogurt, homemade honey mustard and balsamic dressings and

pizza dough made from scratch, daily.

Bekofsky said providing healthy choices and a variety of food is the primary focus of the Sodexo staff.

The Sodexo staff takes care to keep taste and seasonality in mind, Bekofsky said.

“I want students to have options. I implement the ‘mamma rule’ here with the chefs,” he said.

“If I wouldn’t serve it to my momma, I’m not going to serve it to my guests.”

Felicia Weller can be reached at linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.

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Tragedy: Residents in uproar over protocol << Continued from page 1 importantly, Chad [Brown] was disrespected,” Nalley said in an email. “This not only made campus security look bad, it made the entire student body look bad. Just because he wasn’t ‘affiliated with the school’ doesn’t mean that he means any less, he was a member of the community and there are a lot of people who love him.”

To address the memorial’s removal, several Facebook commenters expressed interest in taking the story to Fox News and to The News-Register in hopes that Linfield College will allow the memorials to take place on its property and to have the items remain intact for a longer period of time.

When asked about the case, Robert Cepeda, director and chief of College Public Safety, said in an email

that the appropriate person to speak with is Director of Communications Mardi Mileham.

Cepeda commented on the situation later, making some clarifications regarding the removal of memorial items.

He said that there has been communication about the memorial items between the police department, Brown’s family and CPS and that the police department is the liaison between CPS and Brown’s family.

Cepeda said that the items were collected as a result of many several different factors regarding the case, one of them being the sensitivity and impact that it has had on Linfield and members of the McMinnville community.

He also said that it was explained to individuals at the site why the items were being collected and that they

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A sign explains that College Public Safety will store any items left in memoriam.

would be given to Brown’s family members.

“Memorials can trigger negative reactions from people who have gone through similar experiences, and our first concern is always our students’ and staffs’ emotional and mental safety,” Mileham said.

“It is a difficult situation all the way around and our hearts go out to the family.”

A sign explaining that any items left will be collected and stored at CPS for safekeeping was posted behind the bench on April 12, Cepeda said.

“A life is precious and it saddens me to hear when an individual feels that the only option they have is to take their life,” he said.

Apart from the removal of memorial items, students conveyed concern and disapproval of the communication efforts made by the school.

Senior Garrett Garceau said that the actions taken by the school were not up to par and that there was too long of a delay between the gunshot, the discovery of Brown’s body and the initial release of information.

“Students don’t enjoy being notified that something happened by noticing police everywhere,” Garceau said.

Cepeda addressed this issue saying that an individual, who found Brown, contacted the McMinnville Police Department and officers were dispatched and communicated with CPS officers. At the time of the discovery, the CPS officer on patrol was engaged in another incident involving bicycle thefts and that police

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Police cruisers attempt to shield the area where the body of a deceased 23-year-old was discovered April 10. department protocol had to be followed before information could be released.

Garceau also said that only saying that the victim suffered a gunshot wound was too vague and that for hours students did not know where the wound was sustained and whether the victim survived or not.

“Linfield still hasn’t sent anything else,” he said. “I had to go to The News-Register to find out more information.”

Mileham and Cepeda said that one thing people need to understand is that the school takes timely notifications seriously, but because it was a police investigation, it took time for the situation to be assessed and the information to be released to the school because there is a protocol that police officers must follow to ensure that the evidence is not destroyed or mishandled. This meant that the school received lim-

ited information, but that the most important point made was that there was not a threat to campus.

“When we have an outside entity coming to campus and taking over a part of it, there are delays while waiting for information,” Cepeda said. “Fortunately, the McMinnville Police Department has thorough understanding and a good working relationship with Linfield.”

Garceau said that he has heard too many rumors about the incident and that Linfield needs to step it up and make the necessary clarifications.

“Information is key to cutting shock,” he said.

Regarding sensitivity to the case, Linfield only said that it is offering counseling, Garceau said.

The lack of concealment of the body distressed many students who saw it while taking a stroll or walking to

Dillin Hall for brunch April 10.

Garceau said he understood that there was an ongoing investigation and that there were attempts to conceal the body with an overhead tent and by police cars blocking the view from passers-by; but, officials at the crime scene should have taken more time to cover the body with curtains around the tent.

“Frankly, I’m not impressed at all,” Garceau said.

Cepeda and Mileham said that the police officers cannot immediately cover a body because doing so could compromise evidence and possibly hinder an investigation.

“We did have a discussion about other methodologies to employ in the future to contain an area,” Cepeda said.

Jessica Prokop can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Chemist explores science ethics Michele Wong For the Review Linfield College welcomed Sir Harold W. Kroto, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996, as he delivered his lecture “Science, Society and Education in the 21st Century,” April 14 and a science seminar earlier in the afternoon.

Kroto is now one of several prestigious individuals, including the groundbreaking Chemist Linus Pauling, who have enriched the Linfield community at an Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium.

“The lecture-symposium was scheduled two years ago,” Director of Communications Mardi Mileham.

She mentioned that Kroto was selected to participate in the symposium by Dr. Fred Ross who retired from Linfield last spring.

Kroto is well-known for

the co-discovery of the form of carbon now known as Buckminsterfullerene, or, “buckyballs” in 1985. This molecule is a spherical arrangement of 60 carbons in a pattern that resembles the stitching on soccer balls.

Up until its discovery, only two stable forms of carbon, graphite and diamond, were known to exist, Professor of Chemistry Thomas Reinert said.

He said this third stable form of carbon changed the way chemists thought about carbon and the bonds between atoms.

Chemists learned that this form of carbon occurs in the universe, naturally. “It’s not just made up in a lab,” Reinert said.

Kroto discussed the importance of science and scientific education in his lecture that was interspersed with humorous remarks.

Kroto based his lecture on

a quote that says science is the only thing we have to determine the truth to any degree of reliability.

“Science, for me, is a way of life,” Kroto said. He applied his scientific philosophy to several matters such as sustainability and indoctrination. Kroto stressed the importance of questioning everything and seeking evidence to support claims. He considers the acceptance of facts without evidence dangerous.

Kroto explained his “four out of five method.” He stated if you make an observation, make a hypothesis; if four out of five observations are in line with the hypothesis, you are “almost certainly right.”

Kroto’s current project is to try to teach science globally by using the Internet to share educational videos.

Professor of English Lit

David Sumner commented on Kroto’s scientific emphasis saying that the sciences and humanities should work hand in hand. “A combination of the two is essential,” he said.

Senior Craig Geffre praised Kroto for his call to the researchers of natural sciences to be mindful of ethics and the outcome of their research. Kroto cited atomic bombs as examples of weapons that should not be further researched.

“Anthropologists and sociologists are careful in deliberating what the outcome of our research will be. I thought it was great that he emphasized ethics,” said Geffre.

For more information about Dr. Sir Harold Kroto and the discovery of buckminsterfullerene visit www. nobelprize.org.

Michele Wong can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Katie Pitchford/Photo editor

Oregon Nobel Laureate, Dr. Sir Harold W. Kroto, discusses the importance of science during a symposium April 14 in Ice Auditorium.

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Service: Themed project receives student feedback and Linfield students was a long-lasting commitment and that it was crucial to keep ties solid.

The negative publicity that has recently surfaced underlines a need for community solidarity, she said.

“It’s important for us to remain committed to the community through service and to provide Linfield students with the opportunity to do this through events like this.”

Wade said that students can sign up for the event by going to www.linfield.edu/ serve and clicking on the “days of service” tab.

Contact Jessica Wade at jwade@linfield.edu or Lori McEwen at lmcewen@linfield.edu for more information.

<< Continued from page 1 the event and said that the planning committee made efforts to consider student feedback when deciding on the theme of the service day. She said that organizers hosted a roundtable discussion open to students to collect ideas and inspiration for the event.

“Oregon is a green place,” McEwen said.

“Things like recycling are huge here, and in general, there are a lot of people interested in sustainability ideas, so this is a great way for students to connect.”

McEwen said that it was her goal to have between 25 and 40 students engage in the event.

Wade said that the relationship between McMinnville community organizations

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Greeks ‘mouth off’ onstage

Photo courtesy of Sasha Pollock

The Theta Chi Fraternity and Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity took first place during the annual Greek Week Lip-sync event April 8. The duo incorporated a community service element into its songs, which were inspired by the week’s Disney theme.

Joanna Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

Survey to evaluate Get to know the 2011-12 student involvement ASLC Cabinet Kelley Hungerford Editor-in-chief

Position: Vice President of Business and Finance Age: 19 Year: Sophomore Major/Minor: Accounting/Economics Hometown: Keizer, Ore. Qualifications: Bryan’s qualification most related to this position is his experience as the Associated Thomas Bryan Students of Linfield College Business Manager for the 2010-11 academic year. He also has three years of experience as an accounts payable clerk at an accounting firm and served as the Senate Finance Committee Chair and a Residence Life Adviser.

Reasons for applying: Bryan said that he applied for the position because he wanted to gain more business experience and use his accounting skills within a nonprofit organization. He said he also wants the leadership experience and the opportunity to help change things and make them better.

Goals: One of Bryan’s goals is to ensure that his assistant understands all of the functions of business and better manage ASLC funds.

“I want students to know where their funds are going and promote the Activities Council so that they know that those funds are available,” Bryan said.

Words of Wisdom: “Get involved some way or somehow to get leadership experience before you graduate,” he said. “You will reap the benefits if you are involved.”

Interests: Bryan likes to go wakeboarding, golfing and camping. He also likes working, he said jokingly.

“I can 10-key at 10,000 key strokes per hour.”

Favorites: Bryan said his favorite colors are green and yellow, “Ducks all the way.”

His favorite movies are “Meet the Fockers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Hangover.” He also enjoys the television shows “Modern Family,” “The Office,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “Jersey Shore.” His favorite music genre is rock and roll.

~Compiled by Jessica Prokop/News editor

Seniors and freshmen have the opportunity to tell Linfield about their experiences by completing a nationwide survey conducted by the Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research titled the National Survey of Student Engagement.

“The more we can learn about what students are experiencing, the more we can improve the experience,” Vice President for Enrollment Services Dan Preston said.

Students have until June 1 to complete the NSSE. Sophomores and juniors are not part of the surveyed group.

“There’s an increasing expectation that we assess what students are doing, how many are involved in certain types of activities and what that means for their educational experience,” Preston said.

Colleges and universities across the nation participate in the NSSE to learn about what Preston called highimpact educational practices that students partake in.

The survey allows colleges and universities to evaluate their students’ college experiences and use the information to improve their programs.

The survey accounts for items such as how many

students study abroad, how many attend campus cultural events, etc.

Preston said the NSSE is a good source of information for Linfield because it shows change in student interest over time (Linfield participated in the study in 2005 and 2007) and compares with other schools.

NSSE results are evaluated three ways: one, against schools Linfield chooses to be compared with; two, against schools comparable to Linfield; and three, against all colleges and universities that participated in the survey.

The survey comes at a critical time for Linfield because of new accreditation standards and processes that the school must adhere to.

The new accreditation system requires Linfield to develop themes and objectives (“Accreditation changes: Core themes are endorsed,” TLR, March 5) and be accountable for meeting them and evaluating their achievement on a yearly basis instead of every 10 years.

The data will help Linfield in terms of accreditation, budgeting and strategic planning, Director of Institutional Research Jennifer Ballard said.

Linfield will receive more information than ever before from the results

because of other surveys the school has and plans to participate in. Freshmen took the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BSSE) in Colloquium in the fall. Ballard said the BSSE gauges student engagement in high school and anticipated engagement during their freshman year.

Because freshmen are now participating in the NSSE, “we’ll look at the contrast between what their expectations were of their first year and what actually happened,” Ballard said.

She said faculty will participate in the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE), which measures what activities faculty members think students participate in at Linfield, in the fall.

“Then we have a picture that includes what entering students expect to experience, what faculty expect students to experience and what at least freshmen and seniors are experiencing, plus a snapshot versus other colleges,” Preston said about the combined results of the NSSE, BSSE and FSSE. Ballard said students can find a link to the survey in an April 6 reminder email about the study.

Kelley Hungerford can be reached at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com.

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pring can bring bulbs bursting into flowers right outside your window ... and on your windowsill. Even if you have no experience with gardening, the joys of window gardening come easily. Here are some suggestions for planting your own flourishing flowers.

by Jaffy Xiao/Features editor

Miniature spring garden Materials:

Terracotta seed tray 2 terracotta pots, 13 cm (5 inches) high Crocks Compost Bun moss

Plants:

3 primroses Pot of Iris reticulata Pot of crocuses

Method:

1. Cover the drainage holes of the seed tray and the two pots with crocks.

2. Half-fill the seed tray with compost. Before planting the primroses, loosen the roots by gently squeezing the rootball and teasing the roots loose.

3. Arrange the primroses in the seed tray and fill it in with compost around the plants, pressing down around the plants to ensure they are firmly planted.

4. Arrange the bun moss around the plants so that all the compost is hidden.

5. Remove the irises from their plastic pot and slip them into a terracotta pot. Bed them with a little extra compost if necessary, and then arrange the moss around the base of the stems.

6. Repeat this process with the crocuses and then water all of the containers and arrange them together.

Spring flowers in an instant Materials:

40 cm (16 inches) terracotta window box Bark chips

Plants:

Pot of daffodils Pot of yellow tulips 4 yellow pansies in pots

Method:

1. Position the pot of daffodils at the right-hand end of the window box.

2. Position the pot of tulips at the left-hand end of the window box.

3. Fill the center and around the pots with bark chippings until the window box is half-full.

4. Position the pansies between the tulips and the daffodils, and add bark chips until all the pots are concealed. Water moderately and stand in any position.

Scented spring planter Materials:

How to water container plants Stick your finger deep into the soil to test for dryness. If you are unsure, wait until you see the first signs of wilting, and then give the plant a thorough drink, letting the water drain out of the bottom of the pot.

Tinware planter Clay granules Compost Bun moss

Tips by junior Lily Ratliff, creator

Plants:

of the Linfield Community Garden

6-8 pots of lily-of-the-valley

Method:

1. Fill the bottom of the planter with 5 cm (2 inches) of clay granules to improve drainage.

2. Cover the granules with a layer of compost and arrange the lilyof-the-valley plants evenly on the compost.

3. Fill in around the plants with more compost, making sure to press firmly around the plants so that they won’t rock about in the wind.

Now cover the compost with bun moss, fitting it snugly around the stems of the lily-of-the-valley, as this will also help keep the plants upright. *Information from the book “Container Gardening” by Stephanie Donaldson & Peter McHoy.

• Many plants require your window sunlight throughout the day. Most plants need consistent light-dark hours to photosynthesize.

• You can plant herbs and little shrubs that work well in windows.

• Compost is not always necessary. Just a handful of soil from Lowe’s or Wilco is completely fine for window plants.

• There is an alternative: hydroponic gardening. It’s a little bit pricy but convenient if you don’t have yard space. This is a gardening method of growing plants without soil in water that contains the nutrients they need with special lighting. It works well with herbs such as basil, rosemary and thyme.

Jaffy Xiao can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com.

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Spring

Fashions

blossom on campus

by Chelsea Bowen/Opinion editor

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pring is here and the days are getting longer and the sun is coming out more. It’s time to

pack away those heavy winter sweaters and jackets and bring out your T-shirts, skirts, dresses and cardigans.

If you’re not quite sure how to channel your inner fashionista this spring, these Linfield trendsetters have some tips to share.

Shoprusche.com

Pros: Eco-friendly clothing and accessories Plus sizes Features a look-book for spring styles Has a great selection of dresses, shorts and boots Cons: Moderately high to high price point

Threadscence.com

Pros: Features a look-book for spring styles Has great selection of dresses, shorts and boots Cons: Moderately high to high price point

Junior Emily Anderson wears Banana from St. Vincent De Paul for $5.

Thrifted.net

Pros: Low price point Unique items that are not mass produced are available Cons: Have to bid on garmets The selection is limited

St. Vincent De Paul

Pros: Located in McMinnville Low price point Able to find unique items that are not massed produced Cons: Can be difficult to locate items

Forever 21

Pros: Great selection of spring dresses and shorts Low price point Cons: It can take some digging to find what you’re looking for.

All photos by Katie Pitchford/Photo editor

Junior Bouquet Harger wears her military boots and fashionable raincoat to fit the rainy weather in early spring.

Junior Bouquet Harger said she was exposed to unique trends in fashion growing up in Bangkok, Thailand.

“Being in the city and seeing advertisements in the media influenced my style. You also get to see a lot of movie stars and models walking around,” she said.

She also said that in Bangkok it’s common to see a style that has hints of masculinity and femininity.

“I adopted the trends of Thailand to my own style,” Harger said.

She said she is looking forward to rocking military boots with a flower-printed spring dress this season.

“I don’t want an outfit to look too sweet or too rocky,” she said.

She is also interested in wearing hats, and jean shorts with boots, he She mentioned that she likes to aspect in her outfits. For example, i of natural colors she will add in o clothing.

Harger said she also gets inspir websites, such as www.threadsen com and www.thrifted.net. She also “They’re really cheap and somet she said.

Junior Emily Anderson said she styles when she attended high scho nication Magnet Academy in Beave “I think that my high school help It made me not afraid to stand out,” Anderson said that her style beg tage appeal when she noticed to he “My roommate was into thrifting ing at things in a different way,” she

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Junior Alison Pate hardly ever wears jeans. She is ready to wear a white dress with brown wedge heels this spring.

Republic dress she bought

g flowy spring dresses with eels or flats, she said. include one eye-catching if her outfit consists of a lot one bold-colored piece of

ration for her outfits from nce.com, www.shopruche. o likes to shop at Forever21. times they have cool stuff,”

e got into diverse fashion ool at the Arts and Commuerton, Ore. ped me think a certain way. ” she said. gan to take on a more viner roommate’s style. g and she got me into looke said.

Anderson said she is be excited to wear her burnt orange Banana Republic dress that she found for $5 at St. Vincent De Paul when the weather warms up.

“This spring I think I’ll be keeping my eye out for mustard yellow and burnt orange colors, floral print dresses, higherwaisted shorts and below-the-knee skirts (if I’m feeling brave),” she said in an email.

Junior Alison Pate grew up in an art-filled community located on the south end of Whidbey Island, Wash. She mentioned there aren’t any big-name clothing stores on the island so if she wanted to go shopping, she would have to take a 20-minute ferry ride off the island and then drive 30 minutes to the nearest mall.

Aside from it being difficult to shop for conventional clothing, she said that it really wasn’t for her.

“I always just felt weird in jeans. Overall, I don’t feel comfortable in them,” she said.

Pate became interested in heading to thrift stores to find clothes when she would go shopping with her dad, who she said also likes to find unique items.

“I pick pieces that are fun and that gets a little collective,” she said.

One outfit that she anticipates wearing this spring is a white dress with brown wedge heels, she said.

“I think it’s good to wear what makes you feel comfortable.

Junior Molly Chew wears gaucho pants and a green tank for a sunny spring. When she’s traveling, she likes to collect pieces of jewelry and match them with her clothes.

Dress for yourself,” she said.

Junior Molly Chew grew up in Vancouver, Wash., and said that living so close to Portland may have had an influence on her fashion.

She said that she has never been into mainstream fashion, and she tries to avoid mass produced clothes. In fact, she prefers to get her clothes from places, such as the Portland Saturday Market or Buffalo Exchange.

“Sometimes it’s nice to be uniform, but we’re not uniform so it’s good to look different because we are different,” she said.

Chew said that she likes to create her own fashion. She has been making her own jewelry for years and has even made some of her own clothes.

“Making stuff is really fun. If you make something, it is 100 percent your style,” she said.

Her ideal outfit for spring is a colorful spring dress with no shoes, she said.

“It will be nice to see everybody in bright [colors] again,” she said.

Chelsea Bowen can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

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Orchestra welcomes renowned composer Braden Smith Managing editor The Linfield Chamber Orchestra celebrated its 20th anniversary from April 11-16 with the “Libby Larsen Festival,” a series of events featuring renowned American composer Libby Larsen.

The festival will culminate in two concerts on April 15 and 16 that will feature the world premiere of “Moabit Sonnets,” a commission piece composed by Larsen for the LCO’s anniversary.

The LCO will perform Larsen’s work with guest vocalists at 8 p.m. April 15 in Ice Auditorium, with a repeat performance at 3 p.m. on April 16. The concert will also include performances of works by Mozart, Elgar, Brahms and Haydn.

During her time on campus, Larsen visited classes, watched student performances of her works, discussed musical concepts and rehearsed her new piece

with the LCO and guest vocalists.

“We’re honored and thrilled that Larsen was able to accept the invitation, that she agreed to accept the commission to write a work especially for the Linfield Chamber Orchestra and that she’s been here with us all week collaborating with students, faculty and staff who have been studying her music and getting it ready for performance,” Faun Tiedge, professor of music, chair of the department of music and liaison officer for the LCO, said.

Rehearsing the piece with students has gone well, Larsen said.

“I was not [sure] that the piece would resonate with the students. That was a risk I took, but actually the opposite has happened,” she said.

“The students resonated really well with the piece — the music of the piece, the ideas behind the piece and the texts.”

Larsen also held a

residency at Linfield in 1990, which was one reason why the LCO chose to invite her for its 20th anniversary, Tiedge said.

“Libby Larsen’s name came up right away because [she] was here in 1990. So this is a return visit,” she said. “In that time, she has become one of the world’s most well-known, prolific, highly-published, oftenperformed and … awardwinning composer of great acclaim.”

The commissioned work sets music to the text of a series of poems written by Albrecht Haushofer, an official in the Nazi party, who later became a part of the underground resistance to Hitler’s regime. He wrote his “Moabit Sonnets” after being imprisoned in the BerlinMoabit prison for his actions.

He was later executed by the SS guards.

Larsen discussed the political significance of Haushofen and her composition with students and fac-

ulty April 14 during a Pizza and Politics event hosted by the Department of Political Science.

At the event, Larsen said she chose to use 11 of the 80 sonnets Haushofer wrote in her piece. She said she chose to use poems that were about guilt, complicity and parables of power rather than those about Haushofer’s relationships with his family and nature.

“One of the lessons from the Third Reich is that a people of a country can be complicit in action or can choose to put the action in check because of moral values,” she said. “I’m interested in that because I am interested in what’s going on in America today.”

The composition will feature the 12-tone technique first developed by AustrianAmerican composer Arnold Schoenberg during the same time that Hitler rose to power. The technique gives equal weight to all 12 pitches in an octave and is known

for its dissonant sound.

She said that Schoenberg developed the system during a tumultuous time in Germany and that the sound fits the historical and philosophical setting of the piece.

Tiedge said the technique will be a welcomed change in the LCO playlist.

“I think it’ll be interesting to have this piece premiere for our subscription audience because, in general, the Linfield Chamber Orchestra plays much more classic and

romantic music,” Tiedge said.

“To offer a truly 21st century piece in a modern musical language will be a good experience for the audience.”

Larsen will also give a lecture before each performance at 7 p.m. April 15 and 2 p.m. April 16. Both will take place in Jonasson Hall.

Tickets are free at the door with student ID. To get tickets in advance, call 503-883-263.

be a workshop section in between,” senior Meredith Sagara, president of the Belly Dance Club, said. “There will be a little bit of history at the beginning, too. It’s a fun event that we’ve done every year.”

Senior Linh Tang, a member and former president of Belly Dance Club, said students attending the workshop will have a chance to learn how to belly dance.

“We hope to have a good turnout for this event since it will be on Friday night

and last week has been long.

There will be other activities happening on campus, but we think this event will draw a good amount of students’ attention,” Tang said in an email.

The Belly Dance Club offers belly dance lessons, weekly meetings and performances. They start the semester learning basic dance steps for members without former knowledge of belly dance and then focus on choreographing dances for performances.

Sagara said that club mem-

bers do not usually join having previous belly dancing experience, although some have dance backgrounds.

“Experience is not the most important thing in joining the club,” Tang said in an email. “It is the passion that counts. Belly dance, just like other dances, is about expressing yourself and your emotion.”

Sagara said she thinks that club members receive a sense of empowerment from participating in the club.

“Belly dance is exotic and

fun. It was originally a dance for women by women, and only women watched it. I think the girls really enjoy practicing and just having fun,” she said.

Sagara said that the number of club members has declined since she was a freshman, but the group continues to practice and perform.

“When I first joined, there were about 20 people in the club. We started out last semester with about 15, but we’ve had people quit since

then. I’ve tried to keep consistent with our practices and performances because the club had such good organization when I joined my freshman year,” Sagara said.

The Belly Dance Club performed at the Linfield Annual Cultural Show hosted by the Linfield International Club in Ice Auditorium. The club has also performed at Dance Ensemble, Parents’ Weekend and during Friday Night Live events.

Photo courtesy of Libby Larsen.

Braden Smith can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.

Belly dance club to perform, host lessons Sharon Gollery For the Review

The Belly Dance Club will host a Belly Dance Night at 9 p.m. April 15 in the Fred Meyer Lounge, sponsored

by Health Promotion and Student Wellness and the Linfield Activities Board.

The event will include a dance performance by club members and a belly dance workshop.

“We’re doing a group dance and then a couple of solo dances. There will

Sharon Gollery can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

International Club hosts extravaganza

Photo courtesy of Sujan Dhoju.

Seniors Nguyen Tran (left) and Ngan Hoang (right) model international costumes during the Annual Cultural Show April 9 in Ice Auditorium. The International Club hosted the event which included a fashion show, performances and an international buffet.

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Student reveals influences behind expression Septembre Russell Copy chief She stands in a space decorated with old movie posters, a blue T-shirt with a dinosaur-themed puzzle hot glued to it and a map of California revamped with an assortment of watercolors. An oversized piece of canvas paper is attached to the wall and her work provides a serene focal point — especially when the daylight streams in.

The space is actually a room. It belongs to junior art major Josie Lipkin. She is working on a piece for her painting class.

“I can’t write, so this is like a journal to me,” she said.

Pointing to different sections of past brush strokes in an inviting shade of blue, she begins a verbal tour of the visual.

“Here, I might have been thinking about doing laundry and running errands — whatever I might have had at the front of my mind,” Lipkin said.

“As my mind starts to empty, it’s my work that fills up,” she said, drawing attention to another “entry” to the lower left of the first

an orb that has a wispy, feathery feel about it.

“I was probably thinking about something more intense,” she said.

Lipkin’s artwork charts her thoughts and feelings.

The final pieces portray a story contrary to reality.

Nothing she does artistically is prearranged or controlled.

“Art isn’t organized, so why should I be?” she said.

Nils Lou, professor of art and visual culture imparted to Lipkin that you can’t get bogged down with the process of art.

“You have to play around and tap into this side of yourself that society tells you to repress but that [Lou] tells you to tap into because it’s one of the most creative aspects of yourself, your play side,” Lipkin said.

Lipkin grew up in Palo Alto, Calif., and her inner creativity was nurtured by her parents long before she reached college.

“In terms of how I do my artwork, it wasn’t so much the town that I grew up in,” she said. “My mom was an illustrator, and her love for art and also my dad’s love for art encouraged me to go

to art museums in my free time.”

The artistic influence wasn’t limited to museums.

Lipkin said her parents are avid art collectors. Two of their favorite things to collect are Japanese prints and “crazy, wood-carved Mexican masks.”

“I do notice a lot of my drawing and line work is similar to the line work in the prints and it’s because that’s what I grew up around. We had prints on our bathroom walls,” Lipkin said.

“You can see some similarity between the organic shapes carved into the Mexican masks and the organic shapes that I paint.”

When she was a toddler, Lipkin said she and her brother would draw together.

“It was very cosmic, out-of-this-world fantasy drawing which was weird because it kind of mimicked how we played,” she said.

Lipkin admits she has often pondered what drives her to draw.

“There’s something that I feel like I need … I need to just put something on paper — it’s not a calling because that sounds too

Image courtesy of Josie Lipkin.

An untitled watercolor on canvas by Lipkin. pompous — I really just need to draw,“ she emphasized.

When she’s not on the way to the art building or in her

studio space in the Miller Fine Arts Center, you might find Lipkin in a dimly lit living room, Sharpie or Zebra pen in hand, doodling away

while half listening to a Netflix movie streaming from her Mac computer.

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Powder Kegs offer up explosive, upbeat album Eric Tompkins KSLC 90.3 FM There are albums you can pop into the CD player, hit play and just can’t stop listening to without being able to explain why. The Powder Kegs, a Philadelphia-based band, has crafted an album just like that. It draws you in and leaves you wanting more.

The album, “The Amanicans,” begins strong with the song “Hospital,” a medium-length track with catchy repetitive percussive elements and upbeat guitar progressions. The track draws the listener into the world of The Powder Kegs, which mixes a little bit of rock and roll with frequent headbobbing rhythms and a bit of indie funk cameo appearances from the organ or tambourine.

“Hospital” proves to be an excellent introduction

to the overall sound of The Powder Kegs’ LP, showcasing a chronic optimism that sounds as cheerful as any top-40 hit without the usual sacrifice of depth of character.

This positive outlook carries throughout, even when dishing out heavy lyrics with songs such as “Say You Love Me” and “Falling Together, Coming Apart.” The Powder Kegs avoid moping and give their heartfelt musings a positive spin and a sunny cheer.

There is a sense of familiarity with The Powder Kegs and they certainly aren’t completely unique in all their material. But they seem quite willing to acknowledge their influences, tipping the proverbial hat when appropriate.

“Wendy is Water” pays a thoughtful tribute to The Mamas & The Papas with the lyrics which opine “All the leaves are drowning,”

with what seems to be the exact same tonality as The Mamas & The Papas “California Dreamin’” lyric “All the leaves are brown.”

Although this entire album is strong, with the exception of the strangely disjointed second track, there are a couple songs which are worth a careful listen. “Say You Love Me” is a must listen, if only for the subject matter, as it is as close to a love song as The Powder Kegs ever get.

“Wendy Is Water” and “Broke Time” are also showcase the rock talent and loquacious lyrical meanderings which seem to be a common theme.

Finally, there’s “The Amanicans,” the title track off this album. “The Amanicans” is absolutely devoid of any catch and intriguingly still manages to convey the thought that there is something undeniably fascinat-

Photo courtesy of www.thepowderkegs.com The “Amanicans,” by the Powder Kegs, was released March 30. ing about it. Sounding like a more instrumental and less nasal Bob Dylan song, the rock sensibilities of The Powder Kegs are toned down a bit and this track seems like a great one to end the album on.

While perhaps not star-

tlingly original, “The Amanicans” is certainly an album that lends itself to a good mood, sunny weather and late-night deadlines. It’s like an annoyingly positive friend that just won’t shut up and its happy exuberance and infectious optimism offer

a welcome reminder that listening to music should be fun.

Tune in to KSLC 90.3FM to hear tracks from The Powder Kegs’ new album, “The Amanicans.”

Eric Tompkins can be reached at kslc@gmail.com.

Pro Cat Cab sends good vibes through punk rock tunes Jaffy Xiao Features editor A modern, urban punk band based in Phoenix, Ariz., Cousin Affect, brought its live energy to the Fred Meyer Lounge April 14.

“This is the best Cat Cab show this school year,” Wiebke Herrmann, teaching assistant for German, said. “Compared with German concerts, audiences are interacting more with the band.”

The crowd was dancing to every song.

Freshman Shea Petty was dancing in the front row from the beginning to the end. “[Cousin Affect] mixes jazz, blues, hip-hop and rap perfectly,” she said.

“Where I Go,” a song Cousin Affect performed during the professional Cat Cab, was awarded the Grand Prize in the Midas/ Spin Magazine Rock The Highway Contest.

Manager and band member Mike Woods said, unlike some other songs talking about relationships, “Where I Go” relates to everyone’s life with lyrics that convey the message “find personal freedom no matter where you go and what you do.”

Woods began Cousin Affect in 2003 by himself

Megan Myer /Online editor Cousin Affect brings its charming, high-energy music to McMinnville from Phoenix, Ariz., Scott Cheaney (left), on guitar and Dan King on saxophone play during the professional Cat Cab on April 14 in the Fred Meyer Lounge. during his freshman year at college. He said he was too shy to use his own name to perform in front of people.

He met Daniel Stanton and other band members after

he performed solo as Cousin Affect.

Now Cousin Affect has six members, Scott Cheaney on the guitar, singer Jessica Thomas, Dan King on the

saxophone, emcee Daniel Stanton and percussionist

by Charles Stachell.

“Each band member has been influenced by different artists and styles so we

have such a mix that makes us play the same song differently every time,” Woods said. “You can still find influences of hip hop, R&B, blues and jazz.”

Woods also revealed the thought behind the group’s music in relation to audience members.

“We are thinking of how we make a positive impact on the music. Our songs are clean for kids and old people,” he said.

Cousin Affect sends more than positive messages through its songs. Woods said that all band members try to give back by doing community volunteer work in Phoenix.

As a multi-member band, Cousin Affect faces some challenges of managing and handling the balance between being creative and doing business.

Woods said he needs 30 to 40 hours a week for managing the band, as he needs the same amount of time to be creative to write music.

He also said the band has to organize its schedule based on each members’ needs. Singer Jessica Thomas is married and has kids that travel and tour with the band.

Faced with these challenges, Woods said he and his band feel everything is worth it when they are playing in front of an audience, no matter how crowded it is.

Jaffy Xiao can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com.

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Chris Forrer For the Review Hey ’Cats. I know what many of you are expecting out of this week’s column, but I’m going to disappoint you if you’re looking for a continuation of the hubbub over last week’s article.

I’ve decided, in the words of Paul, John, Ringo and George, to “Let it Be” and get back to basics this week.

There have been some exciting new developments this week in the Linfield sports realm and some sports have just concluded their seasons and deserve mentions here as well.

The women’s lacrosse team wrapped up the 2011 season this week with a tough 19-8 loss at home against Pacific. The game looked close early, with Pacific up 2-1, but a 13-goal explosion put the contest out of reach thereafter.

Speaking of lacrosse, I’ve noticed that interest in forming a men’s LAX team has been on the uptick recently, at least, if the guys who keep meeting over on the field across from the quad with lacrosse sticks are any indication. Another sports program here at Linfield is never a bad thing so those of you that are interested should drop by Riley and see about getting some info.

The softball team continued its steamroller-like run through the regular season last week by belting a whopping six homeruns in a game against Puget Sound this week, raising their season total to 80 homeruns. To put

Softball team breaks record Rae Smith Staff reporter

The softball team finished a makeup game in a decisive 11-1 win against the University of Puget Sound on April 12. The team also traveled to Salem and swept Willamette University in four games played on April 9 and 10.

The ’Cats offense dominated April 12 and broke records on the way to the team’s win. Five players hit six homeruns. Junior catcher Emilee Lepp hit one of the six, and her now 24 homeruns are a school record that ties the NCAA DivisionIII single season homerun record.

“To have hit a record amount of homeruns when we haven’t even finished the season is very impressive,” head coach Jackson Vaughan said.

Junior outfielders Jaydee Baxter and Jordan Mixsell, and freshman infielder Ashley Garcia also hit one homerun each while senior shortstop Emily Keagbine blasted two. The six homeruns brought the team’s season total to 80, which

broke the NCAA record of 78 set by last year’s team.

Pitchers senior Claire Velaski and junior Lauren Harvey pitched two innings apiece, and freshman Karina Paavola closed the final frame of the five-inning game. Harvey was credited with the win, which puts her at a perfect 11-0 on the season.

Paavola said the ’Cats dominant offense boosts the pitching staff.

“It’s nice because you know if you give up runs they’ll be there to back you up,” she said, “Even if the game is tight, they’ll come through for you.”

The ’Cats held Willamette scoreless in both games of the first doubleheader, winning 3-0 and 2-0, respectively.

Keagbine went two-for-three and was the only player from either team with multiple hits in the first game. Lepp and freshman outfielder Katy Brosig provided RBIs with two and one, respectively.

Velaski gave up only two hits in the five innings she pitched before Paavola finished off the game’s last two

this in perspective, not only is this a Linfield and NCAA Division-III record, but the team still has 13 games left to play in the regular season to better its record, let alone make the playoffs. Wowza.

Junior Emilee Lepp hit her 24th homer of the season, tying her for the most in a single season in D-III history. At this point, outside of setting the top mark in other individual and team areas, there’s really little left for this team to do but keep marching toward the playoffs; it’s looking mighty likely that Linfield may witness the coronation of its first national champion since 2007.

Both men’s and women’s golf teams competed well during the Northwest Conference Spring Classic earlier this month. The annual tournament brought together every golf team in the NWC, and the women finished third while the men shaved off 19 strokes on the final

day to capture the tournament title. The men’s team is on a heater this season, also winning the Pacific Lutheran Invitational and placing second at the Puget Sound Invitational as well. The NWC championship takes place on April 22-23, and if the NWC invite final score is any indication, we can look for the men’s team to make a run at capturing the conference title.

Last, but certainly not least, Linfield football landed a whopper of a recruit on April 5 in the form of Truckee High School quarterback Ben Bolton.

During the past two seasons Bolton led his team to a 24-0 record and back-to-back state championships. Quoted online in an article from the Sierra Sun, Bolton’s local newspaper, head football coach Joseph Smith said he was impressed with Bolton’s arm strength, frame (he’s a tough 6’4” and 205 lbs.) and

ability to escape pressure and move out of the pocket, the last of which being a necessity for head coach Joe Smith’s tricky signal-calling spread offense. Smith also said in the article that he sees Bolton competing with the other half-dozen quarterbacks committed to or currently on the roster.

The heir-apparent to the offensive helm looks to be sophomore Mickey Inns, who has seen mop-up action in his first two seasons and was also one of only a few underclassmen to be on the sidelines in uniform during the playoffs. Smith has stated the position is wide open and will certainly be a battle.

On the alumni circuit, I’ve been loosely keeping tabs on former quarterback Aaron Boehme as he begins his professional career on the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns of the German Football League. Boehme got the start

in the Unicorns’ first and only preseason game against the Franken Knights and brought home a 33-23 victory. According to the former Wildcat blog, “Dude’s Days in Deutschland,” it was a solid game but both offense and defense had their issues.

Specifically, Boehme threw for two touchdowns and ran in another, although his blog post indicates he didn’t complete as many passes as he’d have liked. I’d get some more specific numbers to put here, but tracking down box scores is a little tough when the team’s website is entirely in German...

That’s all for this week, folks. If you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a chess club and math team meeting to attend in Ford Hall. You know, the ones that all theatre majors go to. You stay classy, Linfield, and I’ll see you next week.

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

Megan Myer/Online editor Senior second baseman Alex Hartmann bats during practice April 13 in preparation for the games against Pacific University on April 16 and 17. innings allowing only one hit.

Paavola struck out seven batters in her eighth win during the second game of the day. She pitched four no-hit innings in relief of Harvey who gave up just two hits in the first three innings of the game.

Vaughan said Paavola’s role, often as a reliever, is challenging.

“It’s not easy to come into the middle of games but she’s handled it well and at times has been extremely dominant,” he said.

This time it was junior

first baseman Staci Doucette who hit two-for-three and knocked in the team’s two runs with her 15th homerun of the season.

The April 10 doubleheader saw more offensive fireworks. Seven Linfield players recorded hits, five of which earned RBI. Keagbine and Doucette had multiple hits including one homerun each.

Lepp hit her 21st homrun and broke Doucette’s previous school record of 20 homeruns in a single season.

Lepp, Baxter and senior second baseman Alex Hart-

mann all contributed two RBIs to the team’s 8-5 win.

Velaski picked up the win taking her to 15-1 on the season.

Three Linfield players hit homers during the second game. Lepp hit two and Keagbine and Mixsell each hit one. The three were responsible for driving in all of the team’s runs in the 9-3 victory.

Harvey pitched a complete game, improved to 10-0 and allowed just three hits through the seven innings.

The ’Cats’ overall record is 34-2 and they are 23-1 in

conference play. They are on a 24-game winning streak and need one more victory to clench a share in the Northwest Conference title.

“It’s not about the winnning streak as much as it is about playing well and going into the playoffs on a strong note,” Doucette said.

The ’Cats will finish regular season play this weekend against Pacific University in Forest Grove at noon on April 16 and then at home at noon again on April 17.

Rae Smith can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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Wildcat sports schedule Friday, April 15 vs. Chapman

3 p.m.

Track and field

@ George Fox

10:30 a.m.

Baseball

vs. Chapman (2)

Noon

Softball

@ Pacific (2)

Noon

Women’s tennis

@ NWC Championship 2 p.m.

Men’s golf

@ North Plains

All day

Women’s golf

@ North Plains

All day

Baseball

Saturday, April 16

Photo courtesy of Kelly Bird Senior Brent Kingzett returns the ball during a match against Willamette University on April 8.

Tennis: Season ends for men << Continued from page 16 accomplishments,” Swanson said.

The women defeated the Bearcats, 7-2, on April 8. The Wildcats ended the season in the No. 2 spot in the conference, allowing them to travel to the NWC Championships. The women won all three doubles flights and all but the No. 1

and No. 3 singles matches.

The women finished the season at the top of the conference and have the numbers to prove it. The women hold an 11-1 NWC record.

The women have the weekend to compete for the conference title, but senior Sarah Click and junior Abby Olbrich are both traveling to Ojai with the men to compete in singles and doubles April 28 and 29.

“I think we have a team of champions to go out and win,” Swanson said. “They have been winning by relatively big margins, which is credit to them.”

The women will travel to compete in the NWC Championship tournament at 2 p.m. April 16 and 17 at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash.

The men started strong with sophomore Lester Maxwell winning first place in the 800- and the 400-meter runs. Senior Cory Parrish and junior Clayton Cooper took second and third place, respectively, in the 400-meter, crossing the finish line flanking Maxwell.

Other winners for the men’s side included junior Alex Van Slyke, who won first place in the steeplechase.

Freshman Nick Turner won first place in the

200-meter dash and third in the 100-meter. Junior Eric Weinbender won the 1500-meter run and freshman Joe Gladow won the 5000.

The men’s 4x100 relay team, Cooper, Turner, senior Michael Chopp and freshman Michael Swain also took first place.

For the women, sophomore Jill Boroughs took second place in the steeplechase. Junior Catherine Street won first place in the

Sunday, April 17 Women’s tennis

@ NWC Championship 10 a.m.

Softball

vs. Pacific (2)

Noon

Baseball

vs. Chapman

1 p.m.

Men’s golf

@ North Plains

All day

Women’s golf

@ North Plains

All day

Corrina Crocker can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Track and field anticipates championships Kelsey Sutton Staff reporter

The Linfield track and field team competed against six other conference schools in the Pacific Luau Invitational in Forest Grove on April 9.

In anticipation of the Northwest Championship, the Wildcats performed well and landed in some of the top spots.

There were no team scores compiled at this meet.

pole vault and broke school and conference records.

“This season has been going very well so far. I put a lot of hard work in during the off season and it’s paying off,” Street said.

“Getting two personal bests two weeks in a row has been awesome, but I still have my eye on that national record.”

Freshman Anna LaBeaume won the shot put and landed in second place for the discus throw. Freshman Kate Shear won first in jave-

lin. Sophomore Mimi Seeley won third in the 1500 and senior Kristen Allen won third in the javelin.

“We have a really talented team and we support each other well. Track is an individualized sport, but the support we have says a lot about our team,” senior Brooke Bekkedahl said.

“We work hard and we’re looking forward to running more fast times.”

Street had similar feelings about the team’s suc-

Sports Briefs Women’s lacrosse The women’s lacrosse team ended its season with a loss to the Pacific University Boxers at home on April 12.

The Wildcats lost to Pacific, 8-19. They also lost at home, 8-19, to the University of Puget Sound on April 9.

The game ended the season with a record of 1-12 for the Wildcats. The team’s only win was to Fontbonne University, 14-10, on March 20.

The last season game was the final collegiate match for three seniors: Monique Schreiber, Kailey Knapp and Chaia Schupack.

Megan Myer/ Online editor ~Compiled by Corrina Crocker/Sports editor

Junior Anna Gorciak throws the ball to the goal during a game April 12.

cess this season.

“All of the field events are doing really well this year and the freshmen have really stepped up to help out the team,” Street said.

The Wildcats will take on George Fox University on April 16 at the Rich Allen Classic in Newberg.

The Northwest Conference Championships events will be held at Linfield on April 22 and 23.

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

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Lepp: Hall of fame recognizes dedication << Continued from page 16 Linfield for 29 years. She was hired as Linfield’s first certified athletic trainer in 1982.

With such a desire for the program, such as hers, it is evident why Lepp has stayed at the school for so long.

“I love helping injured student-athletes and teaching our athletic training students how to treat injuries. It is wonderful to be able to teach what I do and do what I teach. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Linfield allows me to do that,” Lepp said.

Lepp is well-respected by the students she helps on the field, as well as by the students she teaches off the field.

“She challenges us to take our weaknesses and turn them into strengths,” senior athletic training major Brooke Bekkedahl said. “She always demonstrates exceptional and

individualized care to each and every athlete, which is something we (as students) should always strive for.”

Lepp gives to Linfield’s Athletic Training Program with dedication and zeal, but she saves some of her passion for philanthropy. Lepp donates her time to Open Arms International, an organization that donates free medical supplies to less fortunate parts in Africa. She also travels to Africa once a year to do volunteer work.

“She has devoted her entire life to helping others and that is quite a form of inspiration for us all,” Bekkedahl said.

Lepp said she cherishes the long-lasting relationships she has with her students.

“It was exciting to see so many of my former students in Eugene when I was inducted into the hall of fame,” Lepp said. “That really made it special.”

Corrina Crocker can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

Katie Pitchford/Photo editor Tara Lepp assists junior basketball player Micha Pringle with her knee injury in the training center on April 14.

Baseball: ’Cats win

<< Continued from page 16

Megan Myer/Online editor Sophomore first baseman Max Virnig reaches for the ball during practice on April 11.

Clayton Truex, Allan and Coleman.

Keeping the bats swinging in the fourth, Smith scored yet another run. During the fifth inning, a single hit by senior second baseman Eric Evenson allowed Wilson to score. Cederberg scored the only run of the seventh inning and Bixenman and Truex tallied the final two runs during the eighth inning.

“The highlight of this weekend has to be the fact that we went on the road and got a sweep. Any time you get a sweep in this con-

ference, you put yourself in a great position in terms of where you stand in the conference race,”Evenson said.

“We had a great team effort where every guy contributed throughout the weekend.”

Evenson also commented on the team’s sentiments toward the season’s end.

“As we are getting near the end of the regular season, we are really excited about the depth we have and the many guys that find little ways to help our club win,” he said.

Evenson said the Wildcats were not fully focused during the first game on April 9 but

pulled it together for the second game.

“Sunday’s effort was one of our best all-around efforts of the season. That was huge for us to put a complete game together before a good Chapman team comes in this weekend.”

With 15 wins and only three losses for the Northwest Conference race, Linfield baseball stands in first place according to the Northwest Conference Sport website.

Linfield will host the Chapman University Panthers at 3 p.m. April 15.

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

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Catline Northwest Conference standings

Corrina Crocker Sports editor

Men’s Tennis Whitman

12-0

Willamette

11-1

.917

Whitworth

8-4

.667

Pacific

7-5

.583

Linfield

5-7

.417

1.000

George Fox

5-7

.417

Pacific Lutheran

4-8

.333

Puget Sound

2-10

.167

Lewis & Clark

0-12

.000

Women’s Tennis Whitworth

12-0

Linfield

11-1

.917

9-3

.750

Willamette

7-5

.583

Lewis & Clark

6-6

.500

Puget Sound

5-7

.417

Pacific

3-9

.250

George Fox

1-11

.083

Pacific Lutheran

0-12

.000

Linfield

23-1

.958

Pacific Lutheran

18-4

.818

Willamette

15-7

.682

Whitworth

13-11

.542

Pacific

10-12

.455

Whitman

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1.000

Softball

Puget Sound

9-15

.375

George Fox

3-19

.136

Lewis & Clark

1-23

.042

Linfield

15-3

.833

Pacific

12-6

.667

Puget Sound

10-5

.667

George Fox

11-7

.611

Pacific Lutheran

8-7

.533

Whitworth

8-7

.533

Willamette

6-9

.400

Whitman

3-15

.167

Lewis & Clark

2-16

.111

Baseball

Wildcats sprint to season end Track and field places all over the board in Pacific Luau Invitational and quickly approaches the season’s end.

See page 14>>

Softball breaks record After 11-1 win over University of Puget Sound on April 12, the Wildcats break NCAA record for home runs in innings.

See page 13>>

Sports schedule Missed out on the sporting events during the weekend?

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

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Megan Myer/Online editor Sophomore infielder Geoff Kunita throws the ball from third base during a sunny practice on April 11.

’Cats bat a triple-win weekend Kaylyn Peterson For the Review Wildcat baseball won three out of three games against the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers in Portland April 9 and 10.

The final scores were 8-3, 5-1 and 9-3 with a doubleheader played on April 9 and a single match on April 10.

Linfield proved its strength at the plate during the first game on the opening day of the series.

Sophomore second baseman Tim Wilson and senior right fielder

Gunnar Cederberg scored to start off the first inning. First baseman Kevin Coleman scored off a Wilson homerun during the seventh inning.

Junior shortstop Kevin Allan scored Linfield’s final run during the eighth inning. Junior Ryan Larson pitched and had only six hits off of him the entire game.

The Wildcats did not hold back in game two. Senior catcher Cole Bixenman hit a homerun in the second inning that allowed senior third baseman Dustin Smith to score. Bixenman hit another

homerun in the fifth that brought in Smith, who was waiting on third after a sacrifice hit from Allan. Smith scored after a Lewis & Clark error. Pitchers senior Robert Vaughn and freshman Zach Brandon allowed only six hits.

On day two against Lewis & Clark, freshman left fielder Nate McClellan started off the scoring during the second inning.

The third inning featured three runs by sophomore first baseman >> Please see Baseball page 15

The men’s and women’s tennis teams battled against Willamette University on April 8. The men took on the Bearcats at home, while the women took the win on Willamette’s turf.

The men were defeated 2-7.

The loss ended their Northwest Conference season. If they had won the match they would have advanced to the NWC Championships.

“We fought to put ourselves back into position to go [to the championships],” men’s head coach Carl Swanson said. “It was literally the difference of one point. It magnifies how close the difference can be between winning and losing.”

The men lost the match but they enjoyed senior Mark Magdaong’s triumph of becoming Linfield’s all-time leader in singles wins. His win against Willamette sophomore Michael Baumgartner, 6-4, made Magdaong the leader with 54 victories.

“I am proud of Mark. He did such a great job this year leading the team,” Swanson said.

Despite the team’s conference season coming to a close, four seniors will travel to Ojai, Calif. to compete in the Ojai Tournament on April 29 and 30. The tournament will give the men another opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

Although a small number of men are traveling to compete, there are five seniors that will graduate from the team.

“Over their four year careers, they have put up great numbers and I’m proud of their >> Please see Track page 14

Athletic trainer receives honor Corrina Crocker Sports editor

Head Athletic Trainer Tara Lepp is a professor of health and human performance. She is a familiar face in the Health Human Performance and Athletics training center. Student-athletes and athletic trainers alike know her as Tara.

Lepp was inducted into the Oregon’s Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame on March 25.

“This is the highest honor that she can be given by her peers in the state of Oregon,” assistant professor and athletic trainer, Greg Hill said in an email.

Lepp said she was surprised

about the award.

“I was very surprised to receive this honor, especially when I found out that they had kept it a secret for a long time,” Lepp said.

“They tried to induct me into the OATS Hall of Fame in 2009, but I was in Kenya, Africa working on a research project. They tried again in 2010, but I had conflicting meetings as a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Board of Directors. I had no idea I was getting this award, and I was shocked when they announced my name.”

Lepp has been working at >> Please see Lepp page 15

Katie Pitchford/Photo editor Tara Lepp assists sophomore Chris Rogers in the training center on April 14.