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Alien Daze Parade Linfield students and McMinnville citizens get lost in space at the Alien Daze parade May 14.

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LGBT acceptance Students learned how to accept and support the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community with the help of a Linfield alum. >> page 4

Night of laughter Comedian Seaton Smith

provided Linfield students with unending laughter May 14 in Ice Auditorium. >> page 10

Cat Cab sings blues

Guatemalan singer and

songwriter Gaby Moreno gave students a taste of the blues at this week’s professional Cat Cab on May 19 in the Fred Meyer Lounge. >> page 12

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CFO shares new college budget with senate

Linfield football prepares for what is hoped to be another winning season. >> page 16

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‘Outstanding’ faculty member honored for service to Linfield

Marissa Cole News editor Glen Ford, vice president for Finance and Administration/chief financial officer (CFO) of Linfield College, presented the 2011-12 college budget to Senate on May 16.

The presentation was a final step in Ford’s student-involved budget process.

Ford began the presentation with an anonymously written poem describing the importance of the students within the college atmosphere. He went on to explain how the budgeting process works and acknowledged seniors Katherine Patterson and Arielle Perkins, who served on the College Planning and Budgeting Council and Budget Working Group.

Ford’s presentation provided a breakdown of expenses and revenues for the college from the 2010-11 year and the budget for the 2011-12 year. The expenses are mainly comprised of personnel and departmental operating, with 83 percent of expenses going to those areas. The revenue mainly contains tuition, room, board and food, with 91 percent of revenue coming from those areas. The slideshow presentation also included next year’s projected tuition growth. >> Please see Budget page 4

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Josh Merrick helps students setup for Wildstock. Merrick received the Dave Hansen Outstanding Service Award from Senate on May 16.

Kelley Hungerford For the Review Area Director for Clubs and Activities Josh Merrick was not expecting to receive the Dave Hansen Senate Outstanding Service Award, which the Associated Students of Linfield College Senate awarded him at its meeting May 16.

“I was thinking they were going to vote for Susan [Hopp], so I was pleasantly surprised,” Merrick said. “It was very sweet.”

Senators bestow this honor on students, faculty and staff members who have gone “above and beyond the call of duty,” Director of College Activities Dan Fergueson said.

ASLC President junior Rachel Coffey nominated Merrick for the award.

“He reaches out to all students. Residence Life says the same thing; people from Senate say the same thing. I feel like that’s a common theme,” Coffey said.

Besides Merrick, other nomi-

nees for the award were Janet Peterson, interim director of Academic Advising, associate professor of health and human performance and exercise physiology lab supervisor; Dean of Students Susan Hopp; ASLC Vice President of Programming junior Nicole Bond; and freshman Michelle Herrera.

Fergueson said he met Merrick when Merrick, class of ’07, was a sophomore. He said >> Please see Award page 5

Senate changes 2011-12 ASLC budget Jessica Prokop Editor-in-chief

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After being proposed to Senate on May 9, the Associated Students of Linfield College’s $375,000 Budget for the 2011-12 academic year underwent several changes at the May 16 Senate meeting.

The changes that were made were a $3,000 cut from the Capital and Equipment Fund, a $2,000 cut from Intramural sports and a $500 cut from General Management (GM). The combined $5,500 was moved to the Student Center’s budget. By the end of the changes, GM had $72,652.21 left, IM sports had $13,000 left and the Capital and Equipment Fund had $19,000 left. However, the Student Center received a total of $24,119.05.

ASLC Business Manger sophomore Tylor Edison said that after being proposed, the budget went to Senate’s Club Support and

Finance Committee. The committee decided to submit a change to the budget for $3,000 to be moved from the new Capital and Equipment Fund to the Student Center.

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submitted a budget received cuts but that there was a natural 7 percent increase in student body fees overall.

“I wish we had taken out work study when looking at it [the bud-

I don’t think that it was a good choice to take from IM sports because most of the money that didn’t get used was for work study that didn’t get filled out.

-sophomore Tylor Edison ASLC business manager

get that’s great,” ASLC President junior Rachel Coffey said. “Students should know where their fees are going.”

Coffey said that everyone who

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get] because once you take out work study, you get a better perspective,” Coffey said.

Junior Katie Patterson proposed the $2,000 cut from the IM

sports fund as an amendment for the original motion to cut $3,000 from the Capital and Equipment Fund. Her argument for the Student Center’s increased budget was that all year students have voiced that they want a student union; however, the Student Center is already available to them so it only makes sense to revamp it. This would require additional funding since the Student Center budget originally received less money this year than last year.

“It’s hard to say who needs the money because we want to improve all areas,” Coffey said. “If students want a new center that’s great, but any time you give money you have to take away from somewhere.”

Another argument made during Senate for IM sports’ budget >> Please see ASLC page 6

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Phone: (503) 883-5789 Email: linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com Web: www.linfieldreview.com Editor-in-chief Jessica Prokop Managing editor Joanna Peterson Copy chief Kelsey Sutton Copy editor Business manager Anson Whiting News editor Marissa Cole Sports editor Kaylyn Peterson Culture editor Joanna Peterson Features editor Jaffy Xiao Opinion editor Emily Isaac

Seniors need more time to move out, make memories

The end of the school year is always busy and stressful for students. There are finals to worry about, papers to write, senior theses to submit and final projects to complete. And, of course, there is also having to move out on time.

For underclassmen, moving out is a pain, but for seniors, it can be just as stressful as finals.

This year, the Reading Day date change altered the finals schedule, and seniors only have a brief window of time to move out. In addition to the long list of activities occurring in the next two weeks, including Wildstock and the Linfield Bar Crawl, finals are May 23-26, the Baccalaureate Service and Grad Finale/Senior Celebration are on May 28 and graduation is on May 29. Students are expected to be moved out by noon the following day of graduation.

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The Review believes the time period for moving out should be extended to June 1. The extra time would allow students not only to pack, but to say goodbye to college friends and professors.

However, there are some ways to lessen the stress of moving out.

Seniors can prioritize their time by beginning to pack their belongings in advance. But understandably for some seniors, good organization is not enough to overcome the frustrations of moving out.

Students who truly need more time to pack up and to move out can contact Area Director Joni Tonn at jtonn@linfield.edu or Associate Dean of Students/Director of Resident Life Jeff McKay at jmackay@ linfield.edu to ask for an extension.

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In addition, family and friends of the graduates come to visit and might want to spend time with them to celebrate. Many seniors are stressing out about the time crunch.

Seniors who live in campus apartments have a lot to pack. During their years at Linfield, seniors accumulate a plethora of things, from furniture to food to clothing.

Students living in the area have the luxury of taking multiple trips to transport their belongings. Out-ofstate students are not so lucky.

There is also excess anxiety for seniors who do not know where they will be living after graduation. Students who choose not to live at home are forced to find summer living arrangements, quickly.

Being stuck with boxes of stuff and nowhere to put them presents a challenge.

Emily Isaac Opinion editor Lately, I’ve been feeling a little out of the loop. Aside from arguably the two most major events this year so far, the killing of Osama bin Laden and the disaster in Japan, I’m pretty oblivious to what’s going on in the world. The first time I heard of those two major events was not on the evening news or in the newspaper, it was from friends’ status updates on Facebook.

I hear more about what happened on last night’s reality television programs than important current events in the world. I know

that many students at Linfield are politically upright and informed on world events, but for my circle of friends, this is simply not the case. It’s not that we don’t want to learn about what’s going on in the news, it’s just that it is difficult to do so.

Between studying for tests, writing papers, attending class, participating in activities, spending time with friends, sleeping and eating, there is little time to devote to watching the national news or picking up the newspaper. I think it’s great that we have so many opportunities here at Linfield. It’s awesome that students can explore their interests with other likeminded people. As a freshman, I am grateful for the sense of community that Linfield has given me.

However, as I become more involved with this community, I seem to become more disconnected

to the outside world.

Even in high school, I felt more informed of current events. I remember that my environmental science class discussed the 2010 gulf oil spill right after it occurred.

I recall class discussions about the disaster in Haiti, as well. I was taught about the recession and how it has affected not only the United States’ economy, but the economies of other countries around the world. When I talked to my roommate about this issue, she said that she was required to write weekly article reviews about current events for a class called “Preparation for Adult Living.” Watching the national news every weeknight also furthered my knowledge of current events. Although I was involved during high school, I didn’t take on too many extracurricular activities or overload myself with classes. I had more spare time

than I do now. It was more convenient to stay abreast of current events.

I think one way Linfield can make students more informed about events is to include more assignments that require students to research current news. The discussion of current events should not be limited to political science and global issues classes; it should stretch across all disciplines. It could also be beneficial to post a world events bulletin someplace universal on campus, such as in Dillin Hall.

However, students must also take some responsibility. If you truly want to be politically aware and up-to-date on current events, you must devote time to reading news publications or watching the nightly news.

Emily Isaac can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

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Bin Laden’s death won’t spur concrete changes

Joanna Peterson Managing editor People stood outside the White House, chanting “Yes we can!” after Osama bin Laden was pronounced dead on May 2. News mediums, social networking sites and class room discussions were all centered on his death.

Now, two weeks later, the commotion has died down, and I’m left wondering how much of an effect bin Laden’s death will have on the Middle East and on U.S. efforts to combat terrorism organizations.

Although bin Laden’s death probably gave many grieving Americans a sense of closure after the horror of 9/11, I doubt that they will see many concrete changes as a direct result of the assassination.

Bin Laden had become much more of a symbolic leader than a working authority in al-Qaida’s operation.

His followers were operating on

the basis of his original ideas rather than his active supervision. Therefore, his death is also more of a symbol of justice than a critical move in the war.

Now that bin Laden is dead, alQaida will need to replace his leadership, which is definitely a possibility that the group anticipated for before he died. His death may cause the operation to lie lower than usual for awhile, but new leadership was probably in motion before bin Laden was eliminated. Those who support Islamic extremism won’t abandon those violent tendencies now that

bin Laden is gone.

In America, bin Laden’s death has certainly raised morale and increased President Obama’s approval ratings. It’s encouraging for Americans to see significant events like this, giving them the impression that something is being accomplished abroad. However, in terms of active changes to the unrest in the Middle East, more change will probably come from the peaceful protests sweeping the Middle East and North Africa.

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

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Leadership positions require balance Students’ college

Jessica Prokop Editor-in-chief One of the great things that Linfield offers is the abundance of leadership opportunities for students.

With that said, a large number of students do participate in different areas of leadership, for some, in more than one area. In my case, I hold leadership positions through my sorority and the Linfield Review.

However, I know of other students who take on even more responsibility, juggling three or more posi-

tions and balancing school work and a social life. I commend these students on their dedication and effort, but the important thing that they need to realize early on is when to keep it professional. It is also important to distinguish when it is appropriate to be oneself and not the face of whatever position or organization that one is representing.

For me, I am the face of the Review, but I also represent my sorority. This can be tricky at times because I have an obligation and loyalty to both. This means that I have to pay special care to keep them as separate as possible, unless an event does come up, which would require reporting on. And, even then, I cannot be involved in that process because it is a

conflict of interest. I know of others who are in the same boat, and it is always difficult getting some peers to understand one’s views and distinctions. Compartmentalizing is an awesome skill to practice, but for some, it does require more effort than for others. For instance, it is something that I understand is necessary, especially in my line of work, but I have to constantly remind myself of. Just because one does not agree with a professional decision, does not mean it has to affect one’s views on that person as a whole.

As far as professionalism goes, a student who represents a certain organization or position should always keep that in mind when it comes to making practical

decisions that would reflect on that particular organization. However, it is also important to maintain a balance. All work and no play is never ideal for anyone. So although making good decisions is always important, it is also crucial to maintain one’s sense of self. This is an adventure that I have started on and it is only going to continue to be a learning process, as it is for most everyone.

Taking on a leadership role is often a learn-as-yougo endeavor. So, making sure that one is mentally prepared to tackle all of the good and the bad that comes along for the ride will only help to ensure success in the end.

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

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Reading Day presents a problem Matthew Olson Columnist I always get excited this time of year. Wildstock might be my favorite event at Linfield, stretching back to my freshman year when it was a huge carnival style party filled with fun and sun. The bands weren’t too famous, but there was tons to do and people everywhere were looking to have fun. It seemed like every group on campus had something to contribute.

Sadly, the last few years have stifled my excitement.

Greater focus on headlining bands and on the music, in general, left little room for student interactive fun and

play. Both years featured good food and a lot of open space meant to be used for concerts.

This year, I was hoping things would be different.

Yes, Linfield Activities Board has a decently famous band appearing to tie up much of its funds, but I was reassured by multiple people that it was going to be amazing anyway.

I was told this the last two years too. I had heard that Wildstock was going to be right before finals, similar to how it was last year. Not a problem, I thought to myself.

That’s when I heard the ridiculous part. Reading Day had been moved to Friday.

I generally view the weekend before finals as a time of preparation, reflection and massive amounts of partying. I’m not alone in that either. The previous schedule was awesome because it allowed students to spend

the week before finals finishing up projects, right up until Thursday night. At that point, procrastination reaches an all time high, students begin their last hurrah and it’s a blast from the end of class on Thursday to Sunday morning.

For many, that’s actually not that different from any other weekend in the semester. But with finals following, there is a little more time to recover than the normal Sunday afternoon. That’s why having Reading Day on a Monday was so excellent.

Having Reading Day on a Friday is not a good idea.

Friday was practically a day off before, and now it’s at the expense of an important study day at the end. Does anyone really think that Friday will replace Monday as the key study time before finals?

It’s going to be a party day,

same as always. In fact, plenty of events have been scheduled for this day, including Wildstock, the biggest on-campus event of the year. This is supposed to be our study time?

Professors, reflect on the averages as you count up the points for the finals next week. My bet is they’ll be lower because of this lost time. Students are going to be doing what they always do, and they’ll find out quickly how little time they have to do it.

I’m sure there’s a legitimate reason for why our finals are now even closer to the end of that last project date. Regardless of why, that change isn’t a smart one. We need that extra time. Now I just have one more reason to feel depressed if Wildstock doesn’t blow me away this year.

Matthew Olson can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

experiences are what they of make of them

Kelsey Sutton Copy chief I’m coming to the end of my freshman year in college, and while it hasn’t been everything I expected, I am happy to report that this year has been a success. I was terrified to come into this whole experience. I was worried that I wouldn’t make friends or that I wouldn’t succeed.

I was most afraid that I might end up hating the school that I had signed my life away to.

Then I came to the realization that it’s all in the mindset. I know that sounds so cliché; that’s because it is, but it’s so true.

Someone helped me understand that the experience is what you make of it. If you can come into every new chapter of your life realizing that it won’t be perfect, it will be a lot easier for you.

I had to remember that friends come and go. Wasn’t it the same way for all of us in high school? Some relationships are meant to be and some aren’t. You can’t force a friendship, you can’t expect to get along with everyone and you have to involve yourself in order to make new friends.

I realized somewhere along the way that there are indeed some things about this school that I don’t particularly like; that is bound to happen. Getting it in your head that a

school is the absolute perfect fit for you is dangerous and leaves no room for disappointment or acceptance.

For me, the pros of Linfield outweigh the cons by far.

But I’ve come to see that isn’t the case for everyone.

I know so many people who are transferring, and at first, it surprised me.

I’ve heard various reasons for this. For some people, the school and town are too small. Some dislike the teaching style. Linfield can be too expensive for many; or, students are unable to find their niches.

There are two sides I could take on this. I could say that these people didn’t have the right mindset and had their expectations too high. Running away isn’t the answer, and you should always try to make the best of things.

However, I understand where many of these people are coming from. College is trial and error, and it is also a huge part of your life. You need to be happy, and the experience won’t be beneficial if you are suffering or feeling trapped.

I admire these people for realizing that this school isn’t the right fit and having the courage to transfer.

Personally, I love too many things about Linfield, and I don’t have the guts to start over.

What I can say with conviction is that the people who are transferring will be sorely missed. I only wish that this school worked as well for them as it does for me.

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

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Linfield alum advocates for LGBT acceptance Kelsey Sutton Copy chief

Curtis Shepard, the director of children, youth and family at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, participated in a public question and answer session with senior Jesse Aerni, the previous president of the Fusion Club on May 17 in honor of International Day Against Homophobia.

Shepard’s program is designed to assist the thousands of homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth in L.A. He said much of his work is focused on moving LGBT youth out of foster care. Many of the gay youth in placement homes face abuse and discrimination from foster families.

Shepard attributed this mistreatment to homophobia.

“Families check the box saying, ‘Yes, I will take a

gay/lesbian child.’ But when push comes to shove, it becomes, ‘Oh no, no, this is not what I signed up for,” Shepard said.

LGBT foster children are constantly moved in and out of homes, missing educational and bonding opportunities.

Hundreds become emancipated at age 18 and are likely to become chronically homeless.

“We want these kids to be celebrated, not just tolerated in these homes,” Shepard said. “We create a sort of wraparound support system, surrounding the kid with love and support while finding a permanent and loving home for them.”

Shepard encouraged Linfield students and faculty to make Linfield a safe environment for everyone.

“You can subtly do things to signal students and make Linfield seem like a welcoming place,” he said.

Shepard also said that students shouldn’t be silent about equal rights based on sexuality.

“Speak up,” he said. “If you hear a derogatory slur like, ‘that’s gay,’ say that it’s not okay. Go to a Gay Straight Alliance meeting.

It’s a big risk for students, but you can show support without labeling yourself as gay.”

Members of the staff, such as Gudrun Hommel, associate professor of German, said they found the lecture to be beneficial.

“I think it’s about time that we address this issue,” Hommel said. “I have students who have talked to me about not feeling safe here. I am sympathetic and supportive of these students. For me, it was helpful to hear suggestions about how we can signal that this is a safe environment.”

Shepard donated his

we can gain from the students’ perspective.”

Associated Students of Linfield College Vice President junior Bradley Keliinoi said that Senate was privileged to hear from Vice President Ford about the budget and to have an administration that is open and accessible.

“I’ve heard that a lot of colleges have a non-trans-

parent budget. I hope [Senate] appreciates it [Ford’s presentation]. I know I did.”

Keliinoi encourages students to look at the budget and to get involved in its creation.

“They should definitely be right there at the table talking back and forth with the administration saying ‘these are our priorities,’” he said.

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Curt Shepard, director of children, youth, and family at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, discusses homophobia with former Fusion Club president senior Jesse Aerni on May 17 in Ice Auditorium. earnings from the night’s mel said she hopes for bet- next lecture. lecture to fund a similar ter advertisement to ensure Kelsey Sutton can be reached at speaker for next year. Hom- a greater turnout for the linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.

Budget: Student involvement encouraged in budget process << Continued from page 1 Ford says he thinks students should know what the college is doing with the money they pay in tuition.

“The college will continue to be very transparent in the development of the budget,” he said. “We will always include students in the budget process so that

Dean of Students Susan Hopp was also present at the meeting. She said that the experience of creating the ASLC budget closely mirrors the process of creating the college’s budget and that it is beneficial for senators to see how the college allocates its funds. She also said that the budget completely transparent for all students.

“I think it is important for

Students and faculty receive recognition

Joel Ray/Photo editor

Senior Tiffany Ross is awarded the Certificate of Outstanding Achievement at the Post-Secondary Level of Japanese Language Studies during the Annual Recognition Convocation on May 19 in Ice Auditorium.

The convocation publicly recognized the outstanding achievements and services of faculty, staff and students.

students to understand how the college budget works,” Hopp said. “What is the revenue side, what is the expense side. It is helpful for [the students] to see the big picture.”

The board of trustees approved the budget during the Spring Semester trustees weekend May 13-15. They approved it on the condition that the college reaches

enrollment projections for the fall and brings in the projected tuition revenue.

The budget slideshow that was shown to senators on May 16 is also available for students to view and can be obtained through club senators, residence hall senators or by contacting the ASLC Cabinet.

Marissa Cole can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

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Author-meets-critic lecture teaches audience how to respectfully disagree Marissa Cole News Editor

James T. Kloppenberg, chair of the History Department at Harvard University and author of “Reading Obama,” visited Linfield as a part of the Edith Green Endowed Lecture Series on May 16. Peter Berkowitz, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, joined him in the lecture as a critic of his book.

Unlike past lectures in the series, Kloppenberg and Berkowitz presented in an author-meets-critic format to offer differing perspectives on President Obama’s ideals

and motives during his campaign.

Kloppenberg opened the discussion with a summary of his book “Reading Obama.” Using Obama’s educational and professional background, as well as his writings, novels, and speeches, Kloppenberg identified the sources of Obama’s views on American government.

Berkowitz said that Kloppenberg offered an idealized view of Obama’s policy. Berkowitz argued that Obama was two-faced during his campaign and was both progressive and moderate as a tactic of election

politics.

After the discussion, audience members were allowed a question and answer portion. Questions ranged from Obama’s motives to whether race is a factor in his popularity.

Sophomore Aaron Good said that a lot could be taken from this lecture.

“What we can take away from this discussion is that we should stop trying to analyze Obama soley based on outcomes. It is important to consider political philosophy and their relation to outcomes,” Good said.

The Edith Green Endowed Lecture Series is sponsored

by an endowed fund to honor Edith Green, congresswoman and Linfield College board of trustees member.

The lecture series has previousy featured single-person lectures, but Kloppenberg chose a panel format.

This year’s lecture was hosted by Nick Buccola, assistant professor of political science. He said the author-meets-critic format was good to see.

“I really think that watching two people disagree without being disagreeable is a good thing for students to see, for us all to see,” he said.

Marissa Cole can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Joel Ray/Photo editor James Kloppenberg, author of “Reading Obama,” shares his thoughts about President Obama on May 16 in Ice Auditorium.

“I think [he’s] a good role model for students,” Fergueson said, explaining that Merrick immerses himself in student life outside of the confines of his job description. “You can be more than an employee somewhere; you can get involved in the community.”

Freshman James Rogers, who knows Merrick through Residence Life and Senate, said Merrick goes out of the way to talk with students.

“He’s really caring, passionate and you could be in a horrible mood, but [there’s] something about him — he makes you feel better about yourself, about the situation,

about the day,” Rogers said.

Jeff Mackay, associate dean of students/director of Residence Life, said Merrick is committed to student life and growth outside the classroom.

“I think he truly understands the value of those experiential learning opportunities that students can have,” Mackay said.

But to Merrick, building bonds with students is just part of the work.

“For me, the best time about this job are those relationships I get to build with students,” Merrick said.

“People in this line of work don’t do it for the money; we

do it because we think we’re doing something good and we enjoy spending time with students.”

After graduating with a major in history in 2007, Merrick worked for Auxilary Services (now part of Facilities Services) for a year while his wife, Kelly Merrick (formerly Kelly Copeland), class of ’08, was a senior. He has held his job in Residence Life for the past three years.

Merrick said he met his wife during lunch in Dillin Hall during his sophomore year.

“Then we got married here this past summer in front of the president’s

house, so Linfield’s kind of a special place for both of us,” he said. “It’s hard to really articulate the meaning that Linfield has had in my life, and I probably won’t really know until I’m gone.”

The award marks the end of eight years in the “Linfield laboratory,” as Merrick called it. Now, he’s brewing other career ideas — literally.

“I want to be the next in line of great Linfield brewers,” Merrick said. “What better place to do that than in Portland?”

He said his dad has been home brewing beer since Merrick was 16 years old, and his dad gave him

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that Merrick has become an exceptional student affairs professional.

“As a student [Merrick], I think we saw it in him, but I don’t think he would ever have thought he would have gone on this career path,” Fergueson said. “Josh has been a tremendous mentor not only to his RAs but to the folks he works with here.”

Merrick also goes the extra mile when dealing with students. He advises Cube Club and plays on intramural sports teams to form relationships with students, Fergueson said.

Two Linfield seniors receive Fulbright grants Joanna Peterson Managing editor

Two Linfield seniors were awarded Fulbright Grants this year, making them the 21st and 22nd graduating Linfield students to receive the grant since 1999.

Craig Geffre was awarded an English Teaching Assistantship to Thailand and Jade Severson received an English Teaching Assistantship to Germany. Severson was not available for an interview.

Geffre said he views this opportunity as an integral piece of his educational and work experiences.

“Traveling to different places and interacting with people firsthand can teach us a lot about different cultures and ourselves,” he said. “It can challenge our assumptions and teach us what it means to live in a multicultural world.”

Geffre said he would serve as a teaching assistant for elementary students and that his community project would involve assisting Buddhist monks in Thailand with their English.

“I plan to help [the monks]

with their English so that they can teach about Buddhism and vipassana meditation to international visitors,” Geffre said. “95 percent of the population in Thailand is Buddhist, and Buddhism is an important aspect of Thai culture.”

Geffre said he attributed much of his motivation for applying for the grant to Professor Hillary Crane, assistant professor of anthropology. “[She] gave me a tremendous amount of encouragement and support. Without her, I never would have even applied for a Fulbright grant,” he said.

He said a variety of experiences through Linfield have helped prepare him for his time in Thailand, including serving as a teaching assistant for an introduction cultural anthropology course and being the student orientation leader for incoming exchange students from a Japanese university during Fall 2010.

Geffre’s passion for teaching English abroad stems from his time studying in Hong Kong during his junior

year, he said. He attributed his interest in Buddism to his thesis project.

“I became interested in Thailand after traveling there during my semester abroad and working with a Thai monk in Portland on my thesis on vipassana meditation,” he said.

Geffre said he is excited for his time in Thailand, but that he is trying to focus on learning Thai language during the four months before he leaves.

Geffre advises future Fulbright applicants to begin working on their applications during their junior year because the application and decision process are time consuming. He also recommends that students consult Debora Olsen, director of academic advising and instructor of history, as soon as possible.

“Finally, just be brave,” Geffre said. “It’s hard to step out into a new culture and part of the world, but I don’t think I’ve ever met a student who came to regret the experience.

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

a starter brewing kit one year for Christmas. Last January Term, Merrick even audited Associate Professor of Chemistry Brian Gilbert’s Art & Science of Brewing course.

But no matter where his career takes him, Merrick will be remembered by many at Linfield.

“I haven’t necessarily met someone so kind and outgoing on staff at Linfield,” Rogers said.

“It’s going to be different in a lot of ways. I’m going to miss seeing him,” Fergueson said.

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

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Junior Rebecca Allen discusses United States Grand Policy in the final session of the Linfield Student Debate Series on May 19 in the Pioneer Reading Room. The series consisted of seven four-person debates, which all focused on contemporary U.S. foreign policy. The Political Science department sponsored the debates.

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cut was that this year’s budget will still have money left over by the end of the academic year.

“I don’t think that it was a good choice to take from IM sports because most of the money that didn’t get used was for work study that didn’t get filled out,” Edison said in an email. “I think that there could be a potential problem next year if everyone takes advantage of these paid positions.”

Coffey said that the old Cabinet member is supposed to assist the new member when designing budgets because the new person doesn’t know how things will work based off of the previous year.

“It wouldn’t be impossible for IM sports to receive extra funds if they run out of money and it’s an emergency, but it’s not ideal and

we don’t like to be in the negative,” Coffey said.

Coffey said that the Capital and Equipment Fund was created so that clubs could acquire the equipment that they need since the Activities Council does not grant such things. Coffey said that she and sophomore Thomas Bryan, ASLC vice president of business and finance wanted to ensure a way for clubs to receive this money since certain clubs need more than others, such as Lacrosse.

Other clubs that fall under this fund are the Linfield Ultimate Players Association (LUPA), Rugby Club, Tennis Club and Water Polo.

“Budgeting this year was interesting being on the other side of things, and it was a good experience; but, I wasn’t expecting Senate to run that long,” Coffey said.

“It was the first time in a few years that there was a long debate and new pro-

posal given at Senate.”

Apart from additional monies allocated to the Student Center, the Republican Club was de-chartered during the meeting so its allocated $60 went back into the Club Fund.

This year, Coffey said she opted to raise club funds by $10. She said she realizes that it isn’t a large amount, but in the past clubs were given $100 each. However, allocating club funds becomes problematic when one has to take into account that not all clubs are spending their funds, Coffey said.

“Everyone has all of these great ideas, and then there are budget cuts and you have to pick and choose,” she said. “But, I have a lot of faith in all of my Cabinet members, and I look forward to the great things that they will do next year.”

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

Get to know the 2011-12 ASLC Cabinet Name: Daniel Teater Position: IM Sports Director Age: 21 Year: Junior Major: Exercise Science Hometown: Powell Butte, Ore. Qualifications: Teater said that he has played a lot of sports, such as soccer, basketball, golf and track in high school. He has also played basketball for the Wildcats for the last three years. Another qualification that he possesses is leadership experience through multiple positions, he said.

Reasons for applying: Teater said he applied for this position because he is active in intramural sports and thought he could meet the needs of the students who participate in them. He said he also wants more experience with management and leadership.

Goals: Teater said one of his goals is to increase turn out and student participation. He said he also wants to keep track of the number of participants for each IM sport to determine if there has been an increase. Another goal he has is to add a few more day events, such as dodge ball, kickball and a home run derby, he said.

“I plan on doing these things but might be limited by the budget cut made by Senate,” Teater said.

Words of Wisdom: “Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and try new things,” Teater said.

Interests: Teater said he likes all sports and enjoys camping and being outdoors. He also likes meeting new people, he said. He enjoys watching iron man competitions and studying nuclear physics.

“I like getting super jacked in the weight room,” Teater said.

Favorites: Teater’s favorite color is aquamarine.

“That’s the color of my truck,” he said.

His favorite animal is the horny toad, and he likes listening to country music. His favorite TV shows are “Family Guy” and “Swamp People.” He said his favorite movies are “American Gangster,” “Super Troopers” and “Forest Gump.”

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Linfield students honored with prestigious Kemper Scholarships Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor In Linfield College’s first year as one of the 16 Kemper Scholars schools in the United States, two of its students received the prestegious Kemper Scholarship on May 13.

Freshmen Blake Densley and Joseph Gladow were recipients of Kemper scholarships this year. Applicants must be first year students and have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. They must also be mature students who are involved with extra curricular activities, have academic achievements, are involved in community service and possess leadership abilities.

Densley studies exercise science and serves as a student ambassador for the Office of Admission. He is also involved in the Associated Students of Linfield College Senate and is a member of the Outdoor Club.

Densley said he hopes to expand his already existing leadership skills.

“I hope to gain a good amount of interpersonal skills, more so than I already have. The Kemper internships will help me learn what it takes to be a leader in successful non-profit and forprofit organizations around the world,” he said. “I will obtain real world skills that will better help me in organizing my time effectively and to take on a different perspective from a college campus environment.”

In return, Densley would

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like to use the skills he learns in the Linfield community.

“With the knowledge and skills I will gain from the scholars program, I would like to set an example for other prospective students and current students since we are the future leaders of this world,” he said. “I would like to get into some sort of leadership position, whether it be in the student government (ASLC) or the Linfield Activities Board.”

Gladow, the second recipient, is also actively involved on campus. Gladow runs cross country and track, and serves as Treasurer-elect of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Like Densley, Gladow hopes to gain experiences that he can use after graduating.

“I feel like the Kemper program will give me experience in some of the fields that I want to enter after college, as well as the opportunity to meet other students from around the country who have similar interests and ambitions,” he said. “Plus, connections with employers, organizations and other students can be extremely valuable in finding work after college.”

Gladow also said that

Densley he hopes to gain real world experience from the Kemper scholarship. By gaining this kind of experience, Gladow will apply these skills toward his academic career, but is unsure where he will apply his skills otherwise.

“At this point, I’m not exactly sure what all I will get involved with here at the college, and I hope the Kemper program will give me some more direction,” he said. “I’m currently running cross country and track, and although the skills don’t directly translate, I would like to become more of a leader in these programs later on.”

In receiving this honor, both freshmen will attend an internship with different non-profit groups in Chicago, Ill. Along with the internship, they will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $3,000-$10,000 depending on the need, and they can earn up to $6,000 during their summer internships.

“I am incredibly excited and humbled by this opportunity and cannot wait to experience what it has in store for me in its entirety,” Densley said.

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

New Change Corps leaders hired to oversee issue areas Jessica Prokop Editor-in-chief

The Linfield Office of Community Engagement and Service hired five student leaders for its new Linfield Change Corps program for the 2011-12 academic year.

Sophomore Lori McEwen, alternative spring break and first year programs director and freshman Shelby Hollenbeck, communications and events director, will oversee the three issue area coordinators. These coordinators are freshman Ashlee Carlson, poverty: hunger & housing service coordinator; sophomore Collin Morris, environment & conservation service coordinator; and junior Amanda McGee, youth development & literacy service coordinator.

The leaders just completed their May training and orientation. However, they are required to come back to school early for the 2011-12 academic year to

receive additional training.

This training will be McGee’s first because she is abroad in Ireland this semester.

Change Corps is a group of people who engage in service projects and encourage other students to get involved.

And, they are employees of the Community Engagement and Service office, VISTA Student Engagement Coordinator Lizzie Martinez said.

When hiring, Martinez said she was looking for students who are motivated, self-starters, committed and passionate about community service.

A few of the group’s objectives are to plan alternative spring breaks and long-term service opportunities. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is included in this longterm service category. However, after receiving student feedback from this previous year, it was decided that MLK Day will be local-based this year. A few of the reasons for this included cost, time and transportation.

So far, Taste of Service is set to be the first service event of the school year. Stop Oregon Litter & Vandalism (SOLV) beach cleanup is another service opportunity that will be offered to students. Make a Difference Day will also be offered in the fall. However, something that will return next year is Children in the Community, which is reading to youth in transitional housing.

Another change for next year is Service Saturdays, which will rotate by community issues.

“I am so excited to have Change Corps in our office and to empower these students to go out and serve and encourage others,” Martinez said.

Martinez said that next year will be a building year since she is leaving and the Office of Community Engagement and Service is hiring a new VISTA Student Engagement Coordinator.

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

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Local waterpark prepares to make a splash Brittany Baker/Staff reporter Linfield students staying in McMinnville can add something new to their list of summer plans — the “Wings and Waves Waterpark” at Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum.

The park is set to open its doors to the public June 6 with a Grand Opening Celebration, after more than two years of planning and construction.

“We were looking to attract a younger demographic,” Kasey Richter, class of ’09 and director of Public Relations for Evergreen Museum, said.

“We knew there was nothing else in the area like it.”

The creation of the park included planting a Boeing 747 jetliner atop the building where 10 water slides, a wave pool and a children’s museum will be housed.

Not all of the slides are inside the building. Several of the slides begin inside of the 747 itself, exit the plane and re-enter the building into a pool inside.

Educational exhibits designed to inform visitors about the role that water plays in society are inside the building.

The park isn’t only for education. Some features of the park are designed purely for fun, including the slides that begin inside the plane.

“There may be educational information on the stairs and in the lobby of the 747, but not on the slides themselves,” Richter said.

While the park is geared toward a younger age group, many Linfield

Photos courtesy of Kasey Richter The pool’s temperature is a stable 84 degrees. The pool heating system is enough to fill the Spruce Goose full of water in 49 minutes, which equals six Lochinvar natural gas heaters.

The play structure includes a 300 gallon splash bucket and a helicopter.

The children’s museum is designed to teach visitors about the museum’s philosophy, “H2O: life needs water.”

students said that they are excited to visit the park this summer or next year.

“I will most definitely try to make it to the water park this summer,” senior Benton Canaga said. “It looks pretty cool from the outside, and I want to check it out.”

The park also has the potential to attract visitors to McMinnville, senior Allison Navarro said.

“I don’t know if the water park will single-handedly make McMinnville a destination, but I think it will attract people from surrounding areas, as a water park is sort of an oddity in the Pacific Northwest,” Navarro said.

“I also think a lot of McMinnville residents will be interested in going.”

Junior Kirstie Franceschina agreed.

“I think it might bring more people to McMinnville through the summer months as a day trip or family destination,” she said.

Admission to the park is $30 for visitors over 42 inches tall. The price is $25 for those under 42 inches and admission to the children’s museum is $15.

The price of admission may be a deterrent for college students looking to visit the park because there is not a Linfield student discount.

“I might attend the waterpark once or twice this summer, but $30 is a little too expensive for me,” Franceschina said.

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

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ransformed from an Iranian girl, suffering from restrictions of religion and gender injustice, to a “free” man who was recently granted asylum by the U.S. government, senior Shayne Oanes shared his entire 24-year-old life story, except for his real name.

Difficulty of being a woman in Iran “I always felt I was a different person among my peers. It was hard to be a woman in Iran because of the way [people in Iran] treat women,” Oanes said.

Coming from a poor family in South Iran, Oanes’ mom had 20 siblings. The highest education she received was through fifth grade elementary school, because she was told it was enough for a woman to survive in the household. She married Oanes’ father when she was 15 years old.

“My dad forced my mom to marry him. My mom’s family also wanted to get away from her,” Oanes said.

Born into an extremely religious family with Islamic values, Oanes said he never felt comfortable with who he was because he didn’t even believe in God. He attempted his first suicide when he was 18 years old.

On the way to finding himself When Oanes was 10 years old, he took a 20-day trip to India. Oanes said he was totally lost in India because he couldn’t speak English, and he realized that learning English is the way to communicate with people around the world. He started to learn English and made connections with relatives who lived in the United States.

In May 2006, he came to the United States with his father, who is a well-known filmmaker in Iran. As an assistant producer for a documentary on the role of the United Nations in mediating the debates over Iran’s development of nuclear programs, Oanes got a Media Visa (I-visa), a nonimmigrant visa for temporary travel.

When he came to Oregon to visit his uncle, he talked with Floyd Schrock, assistant director for International Admission, who promised to give him financial aid for studying at Linfield.

In February 2007, Oanes started at Linfield and decided to study psychology.

Photo courtesy of Shayne Oanes

Oanes said that be Disney and Hollywo America pretty well, the values in U.S. cul ca is still a religious so Iranian culture.

“I would never sa religion, but you can on cultures. Religion After he heard th vote until the 1920 said that he realized en’s rights as a un issue women in ever ture still need to figh “Once we try to laws for a whole people, we get inju Oanes said.

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efore he came to America, he watched ood movies and thought that he knew , but he still felt uncomfortable about lture. He said that even though Ameriociety, it was a great move for him from

Since then, he said the depression has been lifted and Islam & Homosexuality is one of those stories deemed too everything makes sense for the first time. However, he also unnatural, perhaps possessive of a counter-cultural qualgot some criticism from feminists who thought he became a ity, a dangerous blend of a frustrated generation of Iranian man because he wanted dominant power. youth aching for the freedom to tell their stories and the In summer 2009, he went to a homosexual community harsh reality of everyday oppression. Islam & Homosexualin San Francisco, where he applied for asylum and made ity lies in the narrow line between a frustration for expresay that the U.S. has a big problem with friends who were in the same situation as him. sion and the outright brutal oppression of the voice of a definitely see the influences of religion He said homosexuality is not allowed in Iran. After being generation in need.” n plays a big role here,” Oanes said. discovered once, homosexual people would suffer floggings The art piece includes 40 photo shots of two girls wearhat women in America were unable to and would be killed if found more than three times. ing loose-fitting chadors and rusaris that cover the hair.

0s, he “My young genera- They hug, kiss and take off each other’s clothes. At the end, d womtion in Iran wants to have both girls are naked, only wearing thongs.

I have come a long way in niversal more freedom. They Junior Emily Shults was a model in the photos. ry culare inspired by Western “Body is a good thing; no one should be ashamed about changing. Transsexual as an ht for. values — liberty and it,” she said. o make individual expression,” Future set of identity realization is like a light Oanes said. ustice,” He also said many As a graduating student of Linfield, Oanes has his proin a dark room. newspapers get closed posed plan for the future. He said he is planning on making y class, every day and the editors a documentary on transgender experiences in the United

-Shayne Oanes, arshall, go to jail because they States this summer. e Thepoint out the problems in Through the Department of Psychology, he said he senior ication the society that should be designed a study to test if viewing a realistic image of the who taught him the politics of power taken care of. transgender community, where they share their own life “The Middle East is getting ready to adjust to the society, stories and engage in perspective-taking, would change the y eyes to the reality of why women’s moving away from religion that the government enforced,” negativity in American society toward people who don’t red in the Middle East,” he said. “[The Oanes said. conform to the binary definitions of gender. t my experiences back home into perHe said the findings allow him to believe that viewing come from a patriarchal society where Free expression of art the transgender community in a realistic human light and enas.”

Once the confusion of his gender lifted, he started to attempting to take their perspectives could reduce negative express himself freely starting with his art piece exhibit in attitudes toward this minority group. His effort could be ming from inside Portland. effective in the future. e influences from his outside environOanes’ Islam & Homosexuality gallery, which features a His plan includes more than the transgender or homosecond suicide attempt after three years projector installation with 40 photos, runs April 8 through sexual population. ed States.

May 28 in Mile Post 5.

“In this narrow-minded society, why don’t we let men e moment of having the pills, he said “I never thought my life was relevant to others. This cry? Why is homosexuality a gender disorder when I am was just born in the wrong body, wrong semester is the most wonderful time for me, because I healthier than I have ever been? The most basic thing for ety; so, he went to the hospital alone. became an artist and even wrote my artist statement,” he human beings is emotion, [my effort] is not just for homoeeded had to come from the inside, not said. sexuality, but humanity,” Oanes said.

Oanes said. “Transgender was the missIn his artist statement, he said: “Everyone has a story eted the picture for me.” worth telling, but some of us have been told otherwise. Jaffy Xiao can be reached at linfieldreviewonline@gmail.com.

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Word Week celebrates literature with games and food Sharon Gollery For the Review The Linfield Literary Arts Club hosted Word Week, a collection of events celebrating the English language May 16-20. The club provided an event every day for the enjoyment of anyone who loves words.

Senior Beth Turner, copresident of the Linfield Literary Arts Club, said that Word Week is an annual event designed to celebrate literature.

“Basically, the goal of Word Week is to get people passionate about litera-

ture,” Turner said. “It’s also a great excuse for English and creative writing majors or minors and literary aficionados to geek out. But what Word Week really boils down to is that literature is fun.”

The first event was a game night on May 16 in Melrose Hall. Participants were invited to play Scrabble, Boggle and other word games and to enjoy free snacks. Despite the availability of other games, everyone played Apples to Apples for two hours. The atmosphere seemed relaxed and everybody agreed that

it was a good game.

Tuesday’s event was an open mic night for poetry and other creative pieces, in which students could read their own work. Although few people attended the event, those who participated seemed to enjoy it.

Students read poetry about everything from love to suicide to Dr. Who. The club presented a lecture by Assistant Professor of English Pollack-Pelzner on May 18 in the Withnell Commons.

The lecture was advertised as “Case of the Missing Shakespeare,” but Pollack-

Pelzner explained that after he discovered that the play he was intending to present was boring, he decided to discuss how Shakespeare was a bad writer.

After teaching his students the dos and don’ts of formal college writing, Pollack-Pelzner said he reread his favorite Shakespeare passage, Hamlet’s first soliloquy, and realized that Shakespeare violates almost every rule of good writing in the passage.

He said Shakespeare uses this bad writing to create a different kind of language. Pollack-Pelzner dis-

cussed Hamlet’s speech in detail, explaining that the soliloquy is unique because soliloquies blatantly told the audience what was happening.

This speech breaks formal rhetoric to show how Hamlet’s mind works, he said. The language makes Hamlet’s thoughts dramatically visible to the audience.

Pollack-Pelzner said the result represents people onstage in such a way that audience members know fictional characters, as well as they know their closest friends.

Word Week continued

with a showing of a film adaptation of Hamlet on May 19 in the Nicholson Library Viewing Room.

The club will host a Literary Ball at 8 p.m. on May 20 in the Fred Meyer Lounge, where students will dress as literary authors or characters.

“The Literary Ball is the culminating event of Word Week,” Turner said.

The Linfield Literary Arts Club will also host a booth at Wildstock involving Mad Libs and a Shakespearian Insult Dispenser.

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

Lively comedian provides an evening full of laughter Yoko Gardiner For the Review Energetic, charismatic and uncensored comedian, Seaton Smith, provided an evening that kept students laughing May 14 in Ice Auditorium.

Smith is a D.C.-based comedian who has appeared on YouTube and on various commercials.

On his website, he is described as “applying smooth charisma to a layer of explosive energy, topped off with unforgettable characters sure to permanently reside in your brain.”

The comedian poked fun at himself and practically everything else, such as relationships and getting pulled over by police.

When he introduced himself, Smith made fun of himself for being black and said he needed more spotlights because “I’m a suspect in shadows.”

Seaton also interacted

with audience members. “I like drunken people,” he said before asking several students if they were drunk.

Smith continued his joke about drinking by saying “drinking and karaoke are the same thing.”

He asked couples in the audience how long they had been together. Seaton teased one couple, saying that their relationship wouldn’t last long.

One time, he made fun of an audience member’s Star Trek outfit, saying the student sat in the front row on purpose.

Smith acted as a story teller, engaging the audience through his comic performances. He recounted stories from his time in D.C., explaining that rats inhabit the area. He said that he once picked up a rat, and a woman asked if he owned it.

He also gave relationship advice, warning women not to constantly

check their boyfriend’s Facebook page because it creates paranoia about who their boyfriend is hanging out with.

Smith said that men talk to women because they’re friends.

The comedian discussed his former relationship with his girlfriend.

“Real love is dirty,” he said. “In relationships in movies, it’s all rainbows, but in real life, it’s different.“ At one point, his microphone batteries died. Smith performed a small, improvised act, asking someone if they had another microphone or extra batteries. An audience member suggested that Smith had turned off the microphone.

“I thought he was pretty funny,” senior Steve Arnst said. “I thought the audience could relate a lot to what he was saying.”

Junior Ashleigh Rousselle agreed and said that she appreciated the story-telling aspect of the

Photo courtesty of Christine Fujiki Comedian Seaton Smith shares a comedy routine during his performance May 14 in Ice Auditorium. performance.

“It was hilarious,” she said. “He was a great

Keep the tunes swinging

Joel Ray/Photo editor (From left) Senior Matt Moss, sophomore Timmy Prag and junior Cory Darnielle perform during the Jazz Night on May 13 in Ice Auditorium.

storyteller. He is a comedian — a person who can tell great stories. That’s what a

comedian is.”

Yoko Gardiner can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

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Art department takes part in annual Alien Daze Parade Emily Isaac Opinion editor

McMinnville’s 3rd Street was transformed into an extraterrestrial paradise May 13-15. Alien balloons crowded shop windows and people donned alien masks and hats made of tin foil.

McMenamins Hotel Oregon hosted the event. This year was the 12th annual UFO festival. The idea for the festival stemmed from the famous Trent UFO sightings. In 1950, two local citizens claimed to have spotted a UFO and photographed it. To this day, those photographs are some of the most credible images of UFOs. Each year, the festival draws hundreds of people, including many visitors from out of town. This year, the festival included guest speakers, live music and a costume parade, which Linfield’s wood shop class participated in.

Adjunct Professor of Art and Visual Culture Totem Shriver’s wood shop class spent much of the term thinking of ideas for its float.

Shriver’s class has cre-

ated floats for the parade for the past three years. He said he mentioned the idea to the students, and they were more than happy to continue the tradition.

One of the main things Shriver strives for in his class is student collaboration, which allows students to be more creative in their thinking. The end product was a mixture of individual ideas and student collaboration.

While students had to agree on a theme for the float, they designed their own masks and costumes.

The class came up with the theme “Crystal Love,” which pays tribute to the Lemurian people of Mount Shasta.

“Lemurians are small mythical people who live under Mount Shasta,” Shriver said.

Lemurians spend their lives polishing crystals, which they believe to hold special spiritual powers.

He compared the Lemurian myth to the belief in Sasquatch and the lost city of Atlantis.

The float incorporated

a large crystal, which was supported by many smaller crystals.

The float itself wooden, while the student’s decorative alien costumes were derived from a variety of materials. Many of the masks were made of painted paper maché .

Students hand pulled the float from campus to 3rd Street on May 14.

Luckily, nothing malfunctioned until after the parade when a piece of the float became unhinged.

Despite the slight impairment, the float won the award for Best Alien Group 2011.

The prize was a pizza party, and students were excited to have won the award. Shriver estimates that there were about 40 entries in the parade.

Winning aside, the students gained a great experience from their work on the “Crystal Love” float.

Junior Alison Pate participated in the parade and said that the experience helped her overcome her anxiety about performing in front of a crowd.

Joel Ray/ Photo editor Linfield students march down 3rd Street in the annual Alien Daze Parade on May 13.

“I know that I can handle bizarre situations and do just fine,” she said.

Pate said she was also grateful for the opportunity to connect with the

community through art.

Emily Isaac can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

Choir gives year-end performance

Joel Ray/Photo editor Performers in the Spring Choral Concert sing a musical piece May 15 in Ice Auditorium. It was the final choral concert of the year.

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‘Fun rock’ band keeps the indie spirit alive

often growling and guttural or sometimes shouting and wailing as he flies from pitch to pitch.

The opening song is titled “Instead Of Spending My $20

On The Blink 182 Reunion Show I Took You Out On A Date And You Never Returned My Phone Call So Don’t Ever Expect To Eat Free Shrimp Scampi Again

Bitch!” and reveals the band’s tendency to err on the side of audacity, while giving the listener a taste of what to expect from the rest of the album.

The lyrics in this song and many others, often about problems with women or enjoying music and life in general, reveal an honest persona of four crazy dudes in a rock band who just want to dance and have fun.

This playful spirit is apparent in each song. The album never misses a beat with continuous drive and energy throughout. Most of the songs are relatively simple with catchy riffs and melodies, but what Baby Baby lacks in complexity, they make up for with sheer ferocity.

The stand-out tracks are

food you could find in your grandmother’s kitchen wears off with the first bite of simple, uncluttered dishes, such as steel cut oats with cream and maple syrup.

The self-described “old school cookery” lives up to its name. Community Plate offers a quiet simplicity that extends to most of the dishes on the menu, including the “grilled cheeses” sandwich, which includes a mix of cheddar, Swiss and provolone on artisan bread

with a sweet onion jam.

More hearty dishes include an apple, cabbage and roasted chicken sandwich; baked macaroni and cheese and meatloaf. A variety of fresh salads helps balance the menu, such as an elegant mix of field greens, goat cheese, pickled beets and filberts.

Owner and chef Eric Bechard, who also owns Thistle, prepares these simple dishes with as many local ingredients as pos-

sible, giving the old school dining experience a progressive twist.

Along with the breakfast and lunch menu, the establishment offers a coffee bar featuring in-house baked goods and fresh roasts from Stumptown Coffee Roasters. An extensive wine list and a variety of brews are also available.

Like the food prepared there, the interior of the establishment has an oldfashioned, understated feel.

of two and started taking formal lessons when she was five.

She also said that she started performing at festivals and opening for other artists when she was nine years old.

Moreno said her love for music deepened while she was on a family trip to New York City and heard women on the street singing blues songs.

She said she started listening to artists such as, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack and Ella Fitzgerald. “[These artists] inspired me,” Moreno said. “I became very interested in the blues music of the 1920s and 1930s.

I’d lock myself in my room for hours when I was listening to blues music.”

Moreno said blues music was also the reason why she decided to learn English.

She said she traveled from Guatemala to Los Angeles, Calif., to pursue her dream of being a blues singer after graduating from high school.

This decision brought her to America, where she attended classes at the Musician

Institute.

“I don’t think I would have been able to get where I am today if I would have stayed in Guatemala,” Moreno said. “I knew this is where I had to be.”

While she sings a combination of blues and jazz, Moreno incorporates her Guatemalan background by singing in both Spanish and English.

Some of her more popular songs are “Ave Que Emigra”, “Y Tu Sombra” and “All Things Considered.”

Moreno said that her Guatemalan background has influenced her song writing, along with her experiences in America.

“I am musically inspired by a lot of things,” she said.

“I am inspired by my experiences in Guatemala and moving here. That’s part of it, but not all about that.”

Moreno said she enjoyed her visit to Linfield.

“I had a lot of fun. It was a nice atmosphere,” Moreno said. “I love, love, love this town, and this is a beautiful campus.”

Braden Smith KSLC 90.3 FM Hailing from Carollton, Ga., the band Baby Baby will usher in the supposed Rapture on May 21 with a bang during the release show for their new album “Money,” which is officially out May 24.

Baby Baby’s, self deemed “fun rock,” provides a fresh look at the genre of indie and pop rock with an energy and ferocity that is severely lacking in many other bands.

The album is hot right from the get-go. It starts with a pounding repetition of chords on electric guitar soon followed by the wild vocals of Fontez Swaggasaurus Rex Brooks, whose unique singing sounds much like his elaborate stage name —

Image courtesy of thegospelofrhythmrecordings.com Baby Baby’s new album will be released May 24.

clearly “Fire” and “Kidz” (don’t worry, all the other track titles have less than ten words as well). “Fire’s” lighthearted opening guitar serves as a squirmy backbone to fun vocals that are easy to sing along with and solid, danceable harmonies and rhythm.

“Kidz” keeps the fun rolling with a funky bass line and amusing singing backed by rich electric guitar and solid drumming.

All the other songs keep this edge and upbeat (if a little crazy at times) attitude.

Other songs to check out include, “Wah U H Uh Oh” and “We Do This All Night Long (Shake That Ass Girl).”

The final track, “Nothing to Lose,” sums up the album’s sound by following the band members carrying out a bank

robbery. Of course, the band goes out “guns blazing” when the cops show up.

Not that all the tracks are similar, but if you like one of the songs, there’s a good chance you’ll like every other song. They all have a degree of variance, but also the same passion and vigor throughout, making for 58 solid minutes of enjoyable music.

As the school year approaches its welcome end, “Money” provides an enjoyable and explosive way to start the summer.

Tune in to KSLC 90.3 FM to hear tracks from Baby Baby’s new album or listen online (on campus only) at www.linfield.edu/kslcfm/ listen-online.

The unfinished wood floors, rusted pulleys and levers on the almost-bare walls and the Avett Brothers music playing in the background give the place a relaxed, barn-like atmosphere.

Mason jars and old dairy crates line the shelves behind the counters along with cookbooks with titles, such as “The Joy of Pickling.” The main grill and kitchen space are behind a bar lined with vintage stools, giving a personal feel

to the food preparation process.

The food is slightly expensive for a college budget at about $20 for an entire meal and a drink, but since the ingredients are local, the cause seems to justify it.

Community Plate opens at 7:30 a.m. and serves breakfast and lunch. The restaurant will start dinner services May 19, Thursday to Monday from 5-9 p.m.

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

New McMinnville restaurant serves up simplicity Joanna Peterson Managing editor

McMinnville’s newest 3rd Street restaurant addition, Community Plate, specializes in American cuisine, which seems disappointing at first. As much as hamburgers, chicken nuggets and macaroni serve as comfort dishes, they don’t exactly thrill the inner foodie.

However, the initial disdain of eating the same

Guatemalan musician showcases unique style Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor Singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno embodied the blues style in a professional Cat Cab on May 19 in the Fred Meyer Lounge.

Moreno engaged the audience during her performance, inviting junior Jeremy Moll to join her on stage for two songs.

“I love being spontaneous,” Moreno said. “I saw [Moll] playing, and I liked how he played. So I just asked him to come up.”

Freshman Kyra Rickards said she enjoyed the show.

“I thought [Moreno] was absolutely amazing,” Rickards said. “It was one of the best Cat Cabs ever.”

Freshman Annika Yates said she appreciated the bilingual musical experience.

“She was really good, really great,” Yates said. ”I loved how she sang in Spanish too.”

Moreno’s musical roots extend back to her childhood.

The 29-year-old was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Moreno said that she started singing at the age

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

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

Joel Ray/Photo editor Gaby Moreno performs a guitar solo during a professional Cat Cab on May 19 in the Fred Meyer Lounge.

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“Last year I saw pretty good playing time as a second string tight end traveling and playing in every game,” Priester said. “I will try to help new players next year just as I was helped by older players this year, by going over plays with them and helping them figure out the plays in the huddle.”

And, of course, the offensive line will sorely miss Heston, the All-Regional tackle that helped solidify the line after a few wobbly outings by the team early last season.

According to junior safety Drew Fisher, Mace is going to be the o-line’s new anchor.

“Hayden Mace will lead the offensive line next year,” Fisher said. “There are leaders up and down the roster at all of the positions.”

Defensively, the linebacking core will miss several impact players next season, not the least of which is Hedin, the holder of Linfield’s single-season sack record after a terrific 2010 season. Additionally, seniors mainstays Sam Higgins and Bubba Kukahiko are departing, and junior cornerback Nate Dixon says their knowledge of the defense will be greatly missed. According to Dixon though, things are

Photo courtesy of Megan Myer Teammates gather together in an embrace as they leave the field after a play. going to be fine with junior Axel Cederberg anchoring down the linebackers.

“Axel will continue to emerge as a leader for the linebacker crew,” Dixon said.

“We can’t function without him being one.”

Also, the loss of Nishizaki on the defensive line leaves a leadership void that Mace says is similar to that left by Boehme under center. But as is always the case with Linfield sports, two more talented players are ready to

step into the spotlight. “[Sophomore defensive end Tyler] Steele and [junior defensive tackle] Sparky [Gonzalez] will be leading the d-line positions,” Dixon said. “They’ve done a great job this spring.”

Last, and by no means least, the defensive secondary is perhaps the most loaded it’s been in a long time. With Fisher, a former All-American safety, and a trio of junior cornerbacks Christian Hannah, Taylor

Skore and Dixon, alongside him, opposing quarterbacks are going to have a minefield of ball-hawks to thread a pass through next year.

“Team leadership all across the board will be paramount next season,” Fisher said. “We have to continue to teach the young guys the Linfield way of doing things. Being on time, listening to coach, best effort in every play, going to class and learning and becoming quality people. Leadership naturally follows after these things get done first.”

With many strong returning ’Cats and younger players hungry for their opportunity to leave a mark on Linfield’s storied legacy, it is clear that next season will be anything but a rebuilding year. After coming tantalizingly close to a national title bid two years running, the senior class of football players is going to be red-hot coming out of the gate in the fall.

“Linfield has put itself back on the map as a powerhouse in D-III football, but we aren’t okay stopping there,” Mace said. “We don’t want to finish our Linfield football careers without a national championship. We have one last shot to leave our legacy.”

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

Baseball travels to Texas for regionals Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor The Wildcats traveled to Abilene, Texas, for regionals May 16. Linfield played against Concordia University-Texas on May 18 and against University of TexasTyler on May 19. After losing its first game 5-2, it won the second game 6-3.

Upon arriving in Abilene, Texas, the team scouted out the field where all of the teams were invited to practice. Lawrence University hosted regionals at the Fox Cities Stadium on May 17.

During Linfield’s first game, both teams started off slow until ConcordiaTexas scored two runs in the fourth inning. Linfield didn’t get on the board until the sixth inning where it scored its two runs of the game. With a double elimination policy, the team was paired up with University Texas-Tyler who lost against Chapman University.

Freshman pitcher Zach Brandon said that the team’s excitement got the best of them as they struggled to get players

home, who were on base.

“We definitely had our chances during the game, where we couldn’t have put runs on the board. We just could get those big hits to bring in our players who were on base,” Brandon said.

Making up for its loss in the previous game, Linfield scored five runs in the first inning during its game against University of TexasTyler. Senior second baseman Eric Evenson was first to score, followed by sophomore center fielder Tim Wilson, senior catcher Cole Bixenman, freshman left fielder Nate McClellan and sophomore Clayton Truex.

Linfield stayed in the lead even with two runs scored against it in the fifth and ninth inning.

Brandon said that the team had a great first inning and they were pumped up for their second game.

“We had a great first inning. We were able to ride the momentum, and we all did a great job,” he said. “[Freshman Pitcher] Zach Manley also did great on the mound and our defense was doing great at

backing him up.”

Winning this game will keep the Wildcats in the fight to win regionals. Their next game is May 20 against Trinity University.

For the seniors of the team, this will be their last chance at playing in regionals.

Evenson has been on the team since his freshmen year.

“Linfield baseball has shaped me in so many ways,” Evenson said. “I’ve developed habits related to discipline and the pursuit of excellence in anything I do, not just on the field. Most of all, it’s about the people involved. My teammates and coaches are so important to me and will be lasting friendships,” he said.

Evenson said he wants the younger players to enjoy the journey while it lasts.

“I’d just advise younger players to enjoy the journey,” he said. “It’s easy to also look ahead to the end product but the most valuable stuff is how you got there.”

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Chris Forrer Sports Columnist Hey, ’Cats. As the year comes to a close and summer weather bedevils the mind of those trapped inside Renshaw and Nicholson Library studying their brains out, there is little left to do but finish strong and begin to reflect on a year well spent. In between the four consecutive 4 a.m. scenic design work marathons I’m in the midst of, I took the time to look back on this year at the Linfield Review and reflect on what has been done, what has grown and what I still want to do with my journalism. This week I knew I wanted to do something completely different, but I couldn’t come to a conclusion on what that might be.

I realized that my reflections were exactly what I wanted for my column this week –— a look in the mirror. I wanted to take a step back and see what Linfield sports looked like from an outside perspective, which is something that has always been on my journalism bucket list. I also wanted to interview a player from another team who has competed against one of our sports teams and see what our program looked like from a completely foreign perspective.

Did we really, as we believed, exude sportsmanship, class and good natured-ness to all those we competed against? Without entirely knowing what I was doing, and with some trepidation at the prospect of what a negative perspective might mean, I started searching for someone to interview. Within minutes, I stumbled onto Monica Crowe, a softball pitcher for Anderson University, who

Catball handily defeated 10-0 in their opening game at the Division-III softball Pella Regional.

You may recall that last week I speculated that Monica’s friendly challenge that went on record in a local newspaper might have served as fuel for the ’Cats’, so, she seemed like the ideal player to speak to. She is competitive but not uncivil about it. I sent her a message through Facebook and received a reply a few days later after the Ravens had been eliminated from the Pella Regional, saying she was sorry for being unable to get back to me sooner.

We exchanged pleasantries before she enthusiastically agreed to “sit” for an interview through Facebook.

We sorted through the usual background questions and I learned that she has been playing softball since age five and couldn’t be prouder of what her underdog teammates at Anderson had done this season in capturing the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference title. The atmosphere at Anderson is one of a family who thrives on helping each other in tough game situations.

Monica also related that the prospect of playing Linfield was daunting for her and her teammates, but that she took pitching against the nation’s top team as an amazing challenge and learned a lot about herself as a pitcher in the process.

Then, after questioning about her perspective on Linfield softball during the game, Monica put forth an eloquent response that warmed my heart and summarized what we in McMinnville have already known for years. Our teams are true student ambassadors on and off the field and treat opponents with kindness and respect. To quote her directly: “With this being my first appearance in a regional game, I was trying to soak in every little thing I could about the game. I was pumped. I just wanted to remember every moment.

This being said, I took in everything from watching

Linfield warm-up, to in between innings, to their swings. From all of this, I realized the team atmosphere was a high energy, confident, powerful atmosphere. The girls truly had heart and enjoyed every moment of their time on the field, or so it appears.

Even from talking to several of the players and dads in between games, I enjoyed their insights, friendliness and wisdom of the game of softball. Don’t get me wrong, I was disappointed losing to the No.1 ranked team, but it makes it a little easier to stomach when the team teaches you something about the game of softball and being a person in general. I learned so much from my experience playing Linfield.”

Monica wrapped up the interview by wishing Linfield the best and promising that she will be rooting for us all the way to the national championship. We both thanked each other, and then it was over. This kind of exchange between two schools, who until this point probably had never heard of each other, is exactly the kind of thing that athletics makes possible. To show through competition the positive attitudes, energy and friendliness that epitomizes what our schools stand for is a powerful thing.

I’ve thought back to this experience quite a bit in the week following the interview, and I still smile when it comes to mind. I wish I could say just how much this opportunity meant to me, but I think Monica’s Facebook status shortly after the interview might say it better.

“Someone just asked me to explain the atmosphere of our team and what AUSB [Anderson University Softball] meant to me. I think it may have just hit me how much AUSB has changed my life and has taught me!

And yes for those of you wondering, it did bring tears to my eyes.”

Me too, Monica. Me too.

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

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Sports Brief Tennis Ending its season in the second round of regionals, the Linfield women’s tennis team was sent home after losing to Pomona-Pitzer 5-0. Despite this loss, the Wildcats continue to strive, as two of its members were nominated for the Capital One Academic All-American, District VIII At-Large Team, which was announced May 19.

Seniors Sophie Larson and Sarah Click are considered for this honor for being four-year letter winners and maintaining high grade point averages.

Larson has kept a 3.86 GPA as an exercise science major and Click has averaged a 3.97 GPA with a biology major.

Both players have been recognized as Northwest Conference Scholar-Athletes at least twice during their careers. The women were nominated for the Academic All-American Team out of players from a pool of colleges and universities from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and British Columbia, Canada.

The athletes receiving the honors of the Academic All-American team will be announced later this month.

~Complied by Kaylyn Peterson/Sports editor

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Title-hungry seniors have high hopes for 2011 football season Chris Forrer Sports columnist

Photo Courtesy of Megan Myer Wildcats show tremendous talent during the 2010 football season.

Last season, the Linfield football program wrapped up its second straight Northwest Conference championship and returned to the NCAA Division-III playoffs with serious expectations. Led by four senior All-Regional selections in quarterback Aaron Boehme, offensive tackle Aaron Heston, linebacker Eric Hedin and defensive tackle Paul Nishizaki, the team had the potential to make a lot of noise in the playoffs but ultimately fell in a thrilling double-overtime contest to St. Thomas University in the second round. With the departure of those four senior AllRegional players, along with 18 others, there are many who have already written off the 2011 football season as a “rebuilding year.”

Just don’t tell junior center Hayden Mace that. Mace is among a strong returning class of juniors and seniors who he believes have the skill, passion and hunger for victory that can lead this team to a national championship, despite the loss of several key anchors on the team.

“This team has huge goals for next year,” Mace said. “We feel like we underachieved last year and fell short of our potential. That’s left a bad taste because we talk a lot about being self-referent.”

Entering spring practices, there are a few holes to be filled on either side of the ball. Boehme, an All-American and two-time NWC Offensive player of the year, had left some large shoes behind for whoever steps up under center next season.

“Obviously, losing Aaron Boehme is a key loss,” Mace said. “He was not only an incredible player, but his leadership was unparalleled for us last year.”

The heir-apparent appears to be sophomore Mickey Inns, who saw scattered mop-up time his first two years but was one of only a few underclassmen to suit up for playoffs, although several talented

incoming freshmen may be able to compete for playing time at the position. Foremost, among these is Ben Bolton, two-time state champion in Nevada Class 3A in 2009 and 2010. Bolton was also the Nevada 3A most valuable player in the same seasons. However, Inns is still the favorite heading into next season.

Mace confirms that Inns is stepping up nicely into his role and that the team is confident that he can lead them to a national title, but also that no one expects him to instantly be able to do what Boehme could.

“It’s going to be tough to come in and fill the shoes of an AllAmerican quarterback, but he’s on the right track,” Mace said. “He is capable of doing what our coaches ask of him, and we’re confident that he can help lead this team to a national championship.”

Other important offensive departures are senior running backs Simon Lamson and Taylor Avritt, who shouldered the majority of the ground game last season after an injury to junior Aaron Williams and senior receiver Chris Slezak. Junior receivers Deidre Wiersma and Buddy Saxon, who were also key cogs in the offensive machine last season, look to pick up the slack next season and become leaders at their position. Williams’ battle, on the other hand, will be to return strong from a knee injury that sidelined him midway through the 2010 season.

“Buddy Saxon and Jordan Barnes, as seniors, will be leaders for the offense with their experience,” junior cornerback Nate Dixon said. “Both are respected and have made a lot of plays for us.”

Additionally, freshman tight end Jacob Priester may see an increased role in the offense after some limited playing time last season now that senior Chris Saunders is graduating. Together with junior tight end Alex Keith, the two could add more depth and wrinkles to Linfield’s complicated >> Please see Football page 13

Softball advances to nationals in Virginia Rae Smith Staff reporter The softball team left no doubt that it is the best Division III team in the West after the regional tournament held at Central College in Pella, Iowa, on May 12-16. The ’Cats held opponents scoreless while totaling 49 runs in the astonishing fourgame performance.

Senior pitcher Claire Velaski pitched 20 of the 21 innings the team played in the four games. She struck out 21 batters, threw one nohitter against Washington University in St. Louis on May 14 and only allowed six hits throughout the

other three games. She improved her record to 23-1 for the season and now sits in second on Linfield’s career win’s list with 50 wins.

The championship game pitted the ’Cats against Central College.

Velaski turned in a two-hit performance, and defeated Central 12-0 in five innings.

Senior shortstop Emily Keagbine and senior second baseman Alex Hartmann drove in half of the team’s 12 runs. Keagbine was perfect, hitting 3-for-3 while Hartmann went 2-for-3. Senior outfielder Kayla Hubrich also boosted the offense with 3-for-5 hitting.

“Having been to the national

championship last year, I think winning regionals was more satisfying this year because we know we have another chance at it,” sophomore third baseman Karleigh Prestianni said in an email. “We set a goal at the beginning of the year to get back there and we are just going to keep taking it game by game.”

The ’Cats played Coe College on May 15 for the semi-final game.

Velaski pitched four innings, giving up only three hits, and freshman pitcher Karina Paavola struck out two of the three batters she faced in one inning of relief.

The offense put up 10 runs in the win. Junior first baseman Staci Doucette went 2-for-2, drove in

four runs, batted in and hit her 20th home run of the season. Prestianni also hit 2-for-2 with one home run and Hubrich and senior second baseman Alex Hartmann both hit 2-for-3.

A rain delay pushed the ’Cats’ second round game against Washington-St. Louis to May 14. However, the weather had no effect on the ’Cats. They demolished Washington-St.Louis 17-0 in five innings behind Velaski’s no-hit performance.

Prestianni led the offense with four RBI on 3-for-4 hitting, one of which was a home run. Junior outfielder Jordan Mixsell, Hubrich and Keagbine all contributed two hits

and junior catcher Emilee Lepp hit her NCAA record 29th home run of the season.

Anderson University was the ’Cats’ first victim in the regional tournament.

They won 10-0 in six innings with the help of home runs from junior outfielder Jaydee Baxter, Lepp and Doucette.

The ‘Cats advanced to the NCAA Division III finals, which will be held in Salem, Va. on May 20-24. They will play at 9 a.m. Pacific time against State University of New York Cortland.

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