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Linfield’s president discusses future plans Carrie Skuzeski Senior reporter

Eco-terrorism

Professors David Sumner and Lisa Weidman share their research and knowledge of eco-terrorism during their co-lecture Sept. 12. >> page 5

Benefit concert

Jacob Nolte, class of ‘12, stages concert series Notes of Hope to raise money for the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology program at Oregon Health and Science University. >> pages 8 and 9

Photo courtesy of Andra Kovacs

Junior Katheryn Corp (right), junior Shaun McNees (center) and sophomore Lyndsie Lemerande (left) help build houses through Linfield’s “Taste of Service” on Sept. 16.

Cat Cab

Alma Desnuda plays an energetic show during the Pro Cat Cab on Sept. 13.

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Volleyball Wildcat volleyball opens up conference with two wins against Willamette University on Sept. 14 and Lewis and Clark College on Sept. 15. >> page 15

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Students give back to society through ‘Taste of Service’ Sarah Mason Staff writer By experimenting with different publicity strategies, “Taste of Service” attracted more than 130 Linfield students, forcing registration to be closed earlier than expected.

Sophomores McKenzie Olson and Andra Kovacs co-organized the community service event in the heart of McMinnville on Sept.

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Kovacs recounts the struggles Change Corps had last year and compares them to the large turnout to the Taste of Service event.

The number of volunteers has more than doubled since last year’s event, allowing for full staff at each of the 13 sites.

The service sites included the Linfield Community Garden, Yamhill County Action Partnership, ReStore, Habitat for Humanity Woman’s Build, McMinnville Library, Yamhill Gospel Rescue

Mission, Hearthland Sanctuary, Miller Woods, Cozine clean-up, Reading for All, Mac Downtown Association and Mac Senior Center.

At the various sites, student volunteers were able to make connections within the McMinnville community.

Kovacs explained the event as being especially beneficial for >> Please see Service page 4

President Thomas Hellie delivered a State of the College Address on Sept. 11 in Ice Auditorium that reviewed the past academic school year, touched on the current school year and focused heavily on Linfield’s six-year strategic plan.

He first discussed Linfield’s current year, saying that the existing endowment is at $82 million.

Hellie explained that, despite low fundraising totals, last year put Linfield at 38 years in a row with a balanced budget. He expects this year to be the 39th as long as there are no major surprises.

The Board of Trustees has determined that one-third of the financial surplus from last year will be put into endowment and reserves, and the remainder will fund academic programs, student services, enrollment, facilities and fundraising.

Hellie relayed the renovations that took place during the summer including the HVAC renovation in Taylor Hall and expansion of the fitness center in the HHPA. Other renovations included the relocation of the physics department to Graf Hall, addition of a new biology laboratory, new academic affairs offices in Melrose Hall and various maintenance and repair work in buildings throughout campus. President Hellie also noted that T.J. Day Hall was granted LEED “Gold” certification.

Hellie said the three main goals for this year’s strategic plan are to strengthen academic programs, enhance Linfield’s regional, national and global connections and to grow and strategically align Linfield’s resources. >> Please see College page 5

Alumni recognized for contributions to society Kaylyn Peterson Copy chief It is every students dream to gain success after college, to prove that all our hard work while here would not go to nothing. Two individual Wildcat alumni and two Linfield associated groups have been recognized for their great achievements and their contributions to society with alumni 2012 awards.

The two individuals awarded were Peter Ellefson, class of ’84,

and Erika Janik, class of ’02. Ellefson received the Distinguished Alumnas Award, while Janik was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumna Award.

The news came to a surprise to Janik, who said she felt very flattered.

“You go through your day-today life so immersed in the details that it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture of your work and accomplishments,” Janik said. “I learned so much from my time at Linfield and think so highly of the school

that it is a real honor to know that the people at Linfield could think the same of me.”

Ellefson had a similar reaction when he received news of his accomplishment and described the experience as unexpected.

“I openly espouse the value of a liberal arts education, and I credit Linfield with teaching me a little bit about a lot of things,” Ellefson said.

“I have been so involved and busy in my career that it never occurred to me that such an honor existed.

The notification gave me a chance

to pause and reflect on the great ride that I have enjoyed these past 28 years.”

The two were recognized for their hard work, innovation and generosity.

Ellefson is a professional trombone performer and a professor of music at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University-Bloomington, regarded as one of the world’s >> Please see Alum page 4

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Opinions

Weight room changes work out The recent changes to the weight room have some students enthralled, while others are still questioning if there will be more advancements.

During the summer, the old weight room was split into two sections, including the new weight room and a fitness room.

“We received several complaints from students, and I felt compelled to meet their needs and try to resolve the current weight room situation,” said Doug Hire, assistant athletic director and facility director.

The workout facilities are crucial to the overall health and lifestyle of students.

“We keep track of the usage in the weight room.

During the past three years, we have had on average

4,000 people using the weight room monthly,” Hire said. “During certain times of the day, the weight room was congested and not an ideal training environment.”

The new additions will hopefully alleviate the crowded conditions, as well as encourage more students to workout and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The renovations were also done in an attempt to attract more potential students to Linfield.

The changes included moving equipment out of the weight room to create more space for platform stations. The newly added space will be used for cardio workouts. Students will now have more room for abdominal workouts, unlike previously when there was

only room for these types of workouts in the hall outside of the weight room.

“As for the fitness room, half of the area will have 18 pieces of cardio equipment and the other half 11 pieces of plate loaded equipment.

A 55 inch monitor, stereo and four speakers were added as well,” Hire said.

In addition, new mirrors and dumbbells for the weight room will be added to the list of restorations.

These new alterations also have the Review questioning whether appearances are trumping usefulness. New equipment is just as important as space.

Some students believe new equipment is needed to finish off the recent renovations.

“The extra space is nice,

but there needs to be more cardio equipment like ellipticals,” sophomore Savannah Lund said.

Hopefully, this request may be filled sooner than we initially expected. Hire responded to this concern by saying there will be new equipment that is expected to arrive sometime in September.

Students have also voiced other concerns.

“I’m usually busy during the day, so it’s pretty inconvenient that the gym closes earlier,” junior Chris Mapp.

We consider these new changes a step in the right direction, but request a few additional ones to really make the training center the best it can be for students.

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TECHNOLOGY

Texting can be seen as both a blessing and a curse The infamous phrase “back in my day,” that almost every young adult has heard gets so overused that it is understandable why eyes glaze over and the following content gets forgotten.

Since my generation has started texting, this phrase is almost directly connected with the clicking noises associated with sending a message.

“Back in my day, we respected our elders.”

“Back in my day, there was no such thing as texting, we actually talked in person to the people we cared about.”

“Back in my day, emotions weren’t written, they were expressed.”

“Back in my day, things

Alyssa Townsend Opinion editor were so much simpler.”

At some point, one or another of my family members have said all of these.

In some ways I agree with these sentiments expressed by our elders, but I also understand the importance of technology in an ever-expanding electronic based society.

Texting is a quick and efficient way to contact

someone. Many people prefer texting because it provides more time to really think about what will be said.

Also, many of my own relationships would be lost without texting. If I don’t have time to call, a quick text is always an option.

Many college students would have little to no lasting relationships from high school without texting.

However, cell phone etiquette is something that is often overlooked. When in a face-to-face conversation with someone, is it really necessary or polite to check your phone every few seconds?

Many argue that a fast response isn’t rude or even

noticeable, but in fact it often makes the person you are talking to face-toface feel unimportant and often annoyed.

Texting also results in many more misunderstandings. Emotions are hard to read in text form.

Simple ellipses may show anger in one person’s texting style while it might just be a common ending in another’s.

It’s a complete language of its own that many have not become fluent in yet.

For instance, sarcasm is often not understood over text. This can cause strain and misconstrued feelings quickly.

Ultimately, I believe that texting is crucial to staying connected and

up-to-date in the technologically advanced world.

However, there is a time and place for it.

We must remember respect and courtesy, otherwise all real face-to-face contact will disintegrate.

Technological interaction trumping direct interaction may result in more misunderstandings and fewer genuine relationships.

Life is about balance and that is just what this generation needs to remember about texting, and hopefully in doing so, the ole’ “back in my day” phrase will be one that is heard less often.

Alyssa Townsend can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

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America’s fate can be determined by its young voters Turning 18 means a lot more than becoming an adult and having the ability to buy cigarettes and porn. It’s the opportunity to exercise your right to vote. For most Linfield students, this Nov. 6 marks the first time that they will be able to vote in a presidential election.

On July 1, 1971, Congress amended the Constitution to give 18-year-olds the right to vote. This was in reaction to the Vietnam War. Questions were being asked about the 18-year-old soldiers who were protecting the country but did not have the right to vote for it. Congress agreed that this logic was flawed and

Madeline Bergman Staff writer set forth the 26th amendment of the United States’ Constitution.

By voting, we have the opportunity to take action in shaping our future. When our generation inherits the country, we may also inherit its growing debt and wars.

Currently, the Supreme

Court is one conservative vote away from repelling Roe v. Wade. This ruled that under the due process clause located in the 14th amendment, states have the right to decide whether women could choose to have an abortion. Our voices and votes influence the composition of the Supreme Court.

As of Sept. 11 2012, the United States’ debt tallies $56,992,681,356,427.

This excessive debt could be a result of funding two wars and having excessive tax cuts at the same time. What that large number trickles down to is a national debt of $181,307 per per-

son. These numbers are not likely to fully disappear in the time of President Obama or Mitt Romney. It will be our generation who has to deal with these issues.

Most students today are worried about the troubled job market. In August, the national unemployment rate decreased to 8.1 percent. Students have found themselves wondering if by graduation there will be any decent paying jobs remaining.

For some, perhaps the most terrifying issue in society today is the real and growing threat of global warming. This summer the arctic ice was recorded at a

new record low level and will continue to melt. The current politicians in office may not be alive when the sea levels reach a global high and glaciers become a memory, but our generation will.

In 2008, Obama was able to pursue his campaign on the foundation of hope, something which secured him the presidency and a record number of young voters’ support.

Sadly, young voters are the demographic least likely to show up to the polls on election day. This lack of turnout could be attributed to individuals working, being in school or thinking that

their vote does not count.

In some interstate elections, the line between winning and losing can come down to less than 10 votes. In the 2000 election, the coveted Florida was “won” by less than 500 votes, giving Bush the 25 electoral votes and winning him the presidency.

This highlights the importance for every able voter to employ his or her constitutional right to vote.

No matter which box we decide to mark for the presidency, our generation will start the process of inheriting a country on election day.

Madeline Bergman can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.

MEDIA & POLITICS

NBC refuses to recognize 9/11 anniversary The 11th anniversary of 9/11, one of the nation’s largest devastations, took place last week.

At 8:46 a.m. President Obama, New York police and firemen, news programs and people from all corners of the United States took a moment of silence to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Well, at least most news programs.

The “Today Show,” on NBC, had other plans and skipped out on the moment of silence.

The “Today Show” continued with its scheduled content, an interview with “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Kris Jenner.

Jenner proceeded to talk about airing her decision to replace her breast implants.

Although Jenner’s breast implants are a very important topic to most Americans, and her message of taking care of old implants is a good reminder, taking the time to remember the 9/11 attacks definitely trumps the riveting topic.

Even if NBC officials thought ratings would be better if they showed Jenner, the network should have made the decision to take two mere minutes to pay tribute to the ones lost in the attacks.

The only way I can describe NBC’s decision to continue its program is disappointing.

The morning program didn’t forget to take part in remembering the victims, but flat out disregarded the whole ordeal.

By ignoring the event, NBC not only disrespected their viewers who knew people involved in the attacks, but also disrespected their employees, who certainly had friends and family in the

Chris Haddeland Culture editor towers, being based out of New York.

After a stunt like this, an apology would be expected, but once again the “Today Show” failed miserably.

Apparently, it believed the amount of time it dedicated to the attacks was more than adequate. In its eyes, this made it alright to not take part in the moment of silence.

It’s disappointing that when we should be reflecting on the largest attack on the United States’ soil, we’re instead focused on a news program’s poorly chosen content.

When the “Today Show” made the decision to not take part in the moment of silence, it knew it was going to get attention.

It’s sad that it would purposely take focus away from such a devastating event that affected not only individuals and families but also an entire nation.

Whether it was a media ploy, or the producers at the “Today Show” truly thought it paid enough respect to the 9/11 victims, an apology was needed, and did not come.

Admit that you were wrong, NBC. People may continue to be upset, but correcting a mistake like this one is not looked down upon and people may even give back a little bit of their respect.

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

EDUCATION

Mass communication gives lessons in life Every student should be required to take a mass communication class for a multitude of reasons.

Not only is communication something we deal with every day, but it also shapes who we are and the society that we live in.

But why should students who major in, say, biology, also take a mass communication class?

For the same reasons that I am: communication is the key to any career and to simple day-to-day interactions, and to understanding what’s going in the world.

Mass communication is especially important these days because the Internet has allowed access to more information and communication.

Mass media is used by individuals for personal

Samantha Sigler News editor entertainment and anything from looking at cats online to watching the latest CNN reports.

“I think that we live in such a media-saturated world that it is important for everyone to be media literate,” said Dr. Susan Currie Sivek, assistant professor of mass communication.

Many of the media sources we consume are controlled by the “big six” companies that own shares

in different media forms.

Time Warner, Walt Disney, Viacom, News Corporation, CBS Corporation and NBC Universal control the vast majority of the content and flow of the media reaching the masses.

It is important to understand who is controlling what in the media that we receive.

On a larger, more global level, mass communication is our connection to everyone and every event around us.

If we want to know what is going on in the Middle East right this second, we rely on the media to tell us.

“There’s a lot of our world that we really only know through the media,” Sivek said.

This dependency makes it imperative that we as a society understand how the

mass media works.

We must understand who controls it, why things are being said, and how the mass media works as a whole.

Overall, the media shapes many of society’s norms and the beliefs, thoughts and ideas that we share.

Regardless of what career field we end up in one day, the media will always be surrounding us, sending out more information and creating and reinforcing the norms of the world.

The media is something that will never go away and only continues to expand, and therefore it is more crucial than ever to understand the media and become media literate.

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

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T.J. Day receives certificate for design Kelsey Sutton Managing editor The recently renovated T.J. Day Hall has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. LEED certification is awarded to buildings and institutions with sustainable building design, construction and operations.

President Hellie signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (APUPCC) in 2008 with the goal of eliminating greenhouse gases.

Linfield developed a policy that requires all new major construction projects to be built to LEED Silver standards. This includes all major remodels and new construction.

There is a formal application process and detailed verification that is required to obtain LEED certification. A rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council determines what level of certification a building will receive.

“Obtaining LEED certification is a complex process where a third party evaluates 73 potential LEED credits within six categories,” said John Hall, director of capital planning and development, via email. “How many credits a building earns dictates what LEED certification will be awarded (Certified, Silver,

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Kate Straube/Photo editor T.J. Day Hall’s energy efficiency and environmental design has won it the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification.

Gold and Platinum). Categories include sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, environmental quality and innovation in design. T.J. Day earned credits in all six categories.”

Early in the design process, planners notified architects and engineers that it was necessary to design for a minimum of Silver LEED status, Hall said. They decided which credits to try to complete based on construction constraints and financial considerations.

Through the “Green Fee,” Linfield students funded approximately $34,000 toward purchase and installation of the solar panel system on T.J. Day, providing 20 percent funding for the panels.

Hall said his favorite green

feature in the renovated building is the radiant ceiling heating and cooling system.

“The T.J. Day facility is the third building in Oregon with this type of system,” Hall said.

“It is very complex and efficient. At the south lower level entrance there is a description and an exposed panel showing how the system works.

Due to low floor to ceiling heights, this was the most practical way to heat and cool most of the spaces within the building and is the most efficient.”

T.J. Day hall uses less energy than a conventional building and conserves water.

The toilets use dual flush systems, and the roof deflects heat to keep the building cool.

A digital control system heats or cools the building based on class schedules and current

temperatures of the rooms.

Lights switch off when rooms are unoccupied, monitored by sensors.

“According to our engineers, the building operates about 30 percent more efficient than buildings constructed with standard systems,” Hall said. “The building life is at least 75 years, so over the life of the building there will be significant savings to the college.”

Along with the remodeling of T.J. Day, the college expanded science facilities, moved the business department from Taylor Hall to T.J. Day, moved the math department to Taylor Hall and remodeled Graf and Murdock Halls.

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most prestigious schools of music. He was a 10-year member of the Seattle Symphony, and his music has been featured in movies, television and video games.

He also has performed, recorded and toured with the Chicago Symphony and the New York Philharmonic.

Janik is a producer for Wisconsin Public Radio, a historian and award-winning writer. She has written four books, which vary in subject from Wisconsin to the history of the apple.

Janik has a bachelor’s degree in history from Linfield, a master’s in American history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s in journalism from the University of WisconsinMadison.

Also recognized were the Bar West Classic (BWC) committee and the Linfield Chamber Orchestra. The BWC committee was awarded the alumni service award.

Formed in 1971, the BWC has held fundraising events, such as barbecues, the annual golf tournament and a Casino Night. The

BWC gives Linfield support by attending homecoming each year.

The other group to receive an award was the Linfield Chamber Orchestra Board (LCO). The LCO Board was given the Walker Service Award.

Providing service to Linfield students, the LCO Board is a group that offers Linfield student musicians the opportunity to play alongside professionals and puts on classical music concerts for the Yamhill County public.

Having earned these recognitions, both Ellefson and Janik passed along advice to current and future Wildcats.

“Talent is important but hard work and diligence are vital,” Ellefson said.

“Desire makes it all worth it. Find a passion and don’t let up until you achieve your dream. Think big.”

Janik similarly encourages students to work hard, but to also take their time along the way.

“Try things out and don’t be afraid to take risks,” Janik said. “You just never know where you’ll end up.”

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

Service: Students participate in all types of volunteering << Continued from page 1 freshmen in getting accustomed to their surrounding community.

“It’s easy to feel lost living in a new place with all different people and different activities, and especially for people who became established in their old communities. It can be overwhelming to try and build new partnerships and relationships within the community,” Kovacs said via email. “Also, it’s very easy to fall into a pattern of remaining within the walls of Linfield and not experiencing what McMinnville has to offer, which is truly so much.”

Sophomore Megan Goudie had the opportunity to be involved in Taste of Service’s Habitat for Humanity Woman’s Build.

One of the first tasks she completed was preparing the site for a ground-blessing ceremony.

Her favorite part about building the home for the family was writing her name on a wooden board that she later nailed into a wall on the first floor.

She felt that through her efforts she was truly a part

Photo courtesy of Andra Kovacs

Freshmen Lizeth Cruz (left) and Sarah Ketler (right) help build houses alongside others from Linfield who decided to volunteer at “Taste of Service” on Sept. 15. Students helped with services, such as Habitat for Humanity, Reading for All, Mac Senior Center and many others. of the seven-member family that would soon call this foundation their home.

“It was fun to know that I was just a little piece of a bigger cause by knowing

my name would be built into their home,” Goudie said.

What really hit home for Goudie and other “Taste of Service” volunteers was

how gracious the service recipients were of the students’ time.

After experiencing her first “Taste of Service” Day, Goudie is confident that

she will spend more of her Saturday mornings finishing the house.

Like Kovacs, Goudie believes serving those in the community is a great

way for young adults to expand their horizons, starting with the surrounding community.

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

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Misuse of terminology weakens word’s meaning Kelsey Sutton Managing editor

Eco-terrorism is a word that is overused and often misused. David Sumner, associate professor of English and environmental studies, and Lisa Weidman, assistant professor of mass communication, shared their research and knowledge of the term with faculty and students in their presentation “Eco-terrorism or Eco-tage: An Argument for the Proper Frame” on Sept. 12 in Riley 201.

The presentation was not so much about what eco-terrorism actually is, but rather focused on the power of the terminology itself. Sumner claimed that the word is widely and carelessly used.

“Most who use the term do so uncritically,” he said. “The terms we choose matter.”

Sumner and Weidman began by drawing a distinction between the different types of terrorism. This included domestic terrorism and the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

Radical environmental activists sometimes use arson and other destructive means to get their messages across, and such acts have been classified as eco-terrorism.

Over time, other terms such as “cyber terrorist,” “artistic terrorist” and even “psychological terrorist” have been invented. But the professors argue that this dilutes the true meaning of the word

Joel Ray/Senior photographer Lisa Weidman, assistant professor of mass communication, chats with audience members during her co-lecture with David Sumner, associate professor of English and environmental studies, titled “Eco-terrorism or Eco-tage: An Argument for the Proper Frame” on Sept. 12. Weidman and Sumner discussed the careless usage of the word eco-terrorism in today’s society. terrorism and that can be dangerous.

The question they ask is, “Is terrorism an accurate description of destruction of property?”

Their answer is if acts harm property, but are careful not to harm people, it can’t be called terrorism. Arson, destruction and sabotage are better terms for the actions that people associate with eco-terrorism.

“I will be honest,” Sumner said, “I do not agree with the

tactics of radical environmentalists. I think it sets the environmental movement back.”

However, both of the professors agree it is not technically terrorism.

According to Sumner and Weidman’s research, there have, in fact, been no actual claims of radical environmental movements that hurt people.

So how did the term gain so much momentum?

The two began their

research when they attended an event that sparked their interests in the words ecoterrorism and eco-tage. Weidman and Sumner looked at newspapers to see the frequency with which reporters used the words, and with what tone it was used. They analyzed 594 total articles from 1999 to 2009 that used the words eco-terrorism, ecosabotage, eco-arson and other variations. They found that 84 percent of authors used it and

15 percent of authors’ sources used it.

The way authors used the word was much more often accepting than distancing.

This means that journalists and reporters recognize the meaning of the word and agree with it. However, the professors’ hunch was right.

The overuse of the word has decreased the potency of the meaning.

This led to the professors’ argument that journalists

need to think of the implications that a term can carry before using it. They need to choose their words thoughtfully and carefully.

A trend can be seen of certain interest groups “taking back” a word that is misunderstood or meant for something else and redefining it.

“This takes the teeth out of a word when you really want to use it,” Weidman said.

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College: President Hellie discusses six-year plan << Continued from page 1 In order to set these goals into motion, Hellie said that the plan calls for new faculty positions, as well as the endowment of current positions.

Fall’s newly endowed faculty member is Anna Keesey, assistant professor of English, the “Renshaw Distinguished Professor of Literature and Writing.”

This spring, the “Elizabeth and Morris Glicksman Chair in Political Science” will be Dawn Nowacki, professor of political science.

The Board of Trustees has also cultivated $218,000 to current endowments for faculty development and faculty-student research.

The National Science Foundation donated $250,000 toward research within the sciences.

Hellie continued his address by describing the eight institutional or administrative goals for the present academic year.

The first is to complete the standard two reaccreditation report. The Northwest Com-

mission on Colleges and Universities requires Linfield to file a report every two years regarding assessment and accreditation. This report is due a year from now.

Of the remaining seven goals the second is to engage the college in a discussion of the impact of a more diverse student population. One week prior to his address, Hellie asked faculty and staff to nominate themselves or others to join a committee about diversity. He received more than 30 nominations and is planning to appoint the committee some time this week.

Hellie said that the next goal on his list is to create a facilities plan for the college. Linfield has not had a complete facilities plan since 1998, despite updating the plan in 2007. John Hall, the director of capital planning, interviewed departments and divisions at the McMinnville and Portland campuses and created a report of the desired facility changes.

The fourth goal is to launch fundraising in support of the strategic plan.

Hellie said that Linfield needs to increase the financial aid available for students, create new learning

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My goal is for Linfield College to become known as the premiere undergraduate college in the Northwest...

that recruiting students from a larger geographical area is of the upmost importance and will spend communica-

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-Thomas Hellie President of Linfield College

experiences and improve facilities. The Board of Trustees and the College Relations staff are organizing a strategy to focus on fundraising priorities.

Integrating the college’s marketing efforts is the fifth goal on Hellie’s list. He said that Linfield has a restricted budget for marketing and communication, yet would like to more successfully advocate Linfield’s nature and reputation. Hellie said

tion and marketing dollars as efficient as possible.

Goal number six is to improve enrollment results, particularly with transfer students at the McMinnville campus. Hellie said that the freshman class has been too small the past two years.

Also, when the nursing students migrate to the Portland campus, there is a lack of upperclassmen on campus. Therefore, Hellie said he does not want to recruit a

large number of transfer student but would like to offer a place for qualified students to enroll.

Hellie said his seventh goal is to clarify goals for faculty compensation and to resolve questions about teaching load. There has been an ongoing discussion regarding compensation and which peer group Linfield should compare itself to.

More than a decade ago the Board of Trustees chose to assess Linfield alongside the PACOON group of institutions, a group of private west coast colleges and universities. Hellie stated that the faculty committee currently determines compensation growth by a national standard devised by the American Association of University Professors. Concerning faculty teaching load, Hellie said that he would like to increase scholarship time for faculty.

The eighth and final goal Hellie included in his address is to evaluate the role of online learning at Linfield College. He said that online learning is controversial in many aspects and that the

relationship between student and professor is the starting point in an individualized education. Susan Agre-Kippenhan, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, will meet with Linfield faculty that routinely teach online classes and invite outside professionals to rate Linfield’s online classes and technology.

Hellie concluded his address by restating a few lines he had written in a letter to the Linfield community when presenting draft 3.0 of the six-year strategic plan last May. The following is one of those quotes: “My goal is for Linfield College to become known as the premiere undergraduate college in the Northwest, providing an excellent, integrated education in the liberal arts and related professional disciplines. We will become known for experiential learning in the Northwest and abroad, for personalized instruction in a variety of forms, and for transforming the lives of our diverse, curious, engaged students.”

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Downtown businesses thrive under local visionary Nic Miles For the Review Eric Bechard has started more business ventures in the last three years than most people do in an entire career, or could even hope to do.

Bechard not only owns Thistle, one of Oregon’s most acclaimed fine-dining establishments, but also Rag and Bone Clothing and Tacos de los Muertos, his most recent Third Street addition. He has been busy doing what he loves—building community by incubating small businesses.

An entrepreneur extraordinaire, he also helped design and launch The Old Oak, a college-themed bar, and the Community Plate, a downtown lunch venue featuring ingredients from farms within a 50-mile range. With such spinoffs, he hopes to pave the way of others and help promote both new and old businesses.

“I am vested in the town of McMinnville,” said Bechard, a classically trained chef whose first love is fine cuisine.

“I want to be a part of building community,” he said. And that is exactly what he has done.

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Jessica Prokop/Editor-in-chief Rag and Bone clothing store is owned by Eric Bechard, one of McMinnville’s local businessmen, in addition to a few other stores on Third Street.

Jessica Prokop/Editor-in-chief Eric Bechard also owns Thistle, deemed one of Oregon’s fine-dining restaurants.

ates that as he sips his favorite beer at The Old Oak, relaxing in the presence of an array of Linfield memorabilia after wrapping up a week of classes.

“The Old Oak has a perfect atmosphere for hanging out with my friends,” he said. “And the way it looks really appeals to the inner hipster in me.”

Carpenter is among a growing number of Wildcats coming to adopt the The Old Oak as a home away from

this: He is trying to develop businesses serving the city’s population 12 months out of the year, not businesses aimed primarily at capturing tourist dollars during the summer months and barely getting by the rest of the year.

“If it can only be operational for four months out of the year, it is really tough to be successful,” he said.

Although he has enjoyed running restaurants, bars and clothing stores the last

home.

Bechard’s goal was to offer members of the college community a setting, menu and atmosphere keeping them from feeling as if they had to trek to Portland or Salem for night life.

“People should be proud to call McMinnville home,” he said. “For as small as this town is, there is a lot going on.”

Rag and Bone Clothing, one of Bechard’s newest businesses, sells American-

made clothing from the ‘50s, ’60s and ’70s. It, too, was designed to fill a niche.

Bechard said his overarching motivation for starting successful businesses in McMinnville is to put money back into the community.

“People are excited,” he said. “Anything that brings people into a community is great for small businesses.”

One thing that sets Bechard’s ventures apart from many on Third Street is

few years, Bechard would like to focus more on the design aspect, and less on the operational aspect, with future ventures.

“That’s what I really love,” he said.

“I did all of the design work for Community Plate, and it turned out great. I want to continue doing that kind of work for other folks who plan on opening businesses.”

Nic Miles can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.

Nursing students receive scholarships to help with education Kaylyn Peterson Copy chief With the growing demand for employees in the medical field, students everywhere are choosing to do what it takes to become a nurse. Five students have chosen to continue their studies at Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing with the help of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) scholarship.

Jessica Blume, Eli Falk, Amy Frankel, Jacob Prinz and Peter Sunderland have all joined the Linfield’s accelerated nursing program after graduating from other institutions and will graduate in 2013.

The five winners were recognized by the New Careers

in Nursing Scholarship program. The program supports nursing students who are traditionally underrepresented in the health care industry and pursuing a second career in nursing. It helps train and support nurses who are culturally competent.

With a focus on cultural competence, both Frankel and Sunderland spoke about their definition of the term.

“Cultural competence is being aware that every client I serve lives within the context of his or her culture,” Frankel said. “Learning about cultures and developing the skills to provide culturally competent care is a never-ending process.

Most importantly, I have the desire to always learn more.”

While Frankel’s definition

of cultural competence focuses on the ongoing learning process, Sunderland defines it as “[the] obligation to not only understand the needs of various cultures, but also look at [his] own values and beliefs and make sure [he is] accepting of the values and beliefs of other cultures, allowing them an equal opportunity to receive quality care.”

The RWJF prides themselves in their mission to “improve the health and health care of all Americans” and “to help [American] society transform itself for the better,” according to its website.

With the backing of the RWJF, each student was awarded $10,000 and will receive mentoring and participate in a pre-entry immersion

program and leadership program.

With the winners thinking toward their futures, they reflected on where they’ve been and where they are going.

Frankel previously graduated from New York University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in theatre.

“The RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship awards students enrolled in accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs in order to help alleviate the nursing shortage and increase diversity in the nursing field,” Frankel said.

“My GPA from my pre-requisite studies, personal insight essays and half-Israeli/halfAmerican ethnic background may have played a part in my

receiving of this award.”

Sunderland was awarded the scholarship after receiving a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he graduated in 2002, and completing his prerequisites at Portland Community College.

“I plan on continuing my education at another university, ultimately seeking a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner—Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree,” Sunderland said. “I would like to work to decrease the stigmas surrounding mental health and offer services to the severely underserved populations in rural areas.”

Frankel said she isn’t quite sure what the future holds for

her, but has an idea of what she wants to do after graduation. “ I have an interest in combining my musical theatre background with my nursing skills,” Frankel said. “I’m currently pursuing teachertraining for an organization called Dance for Parkinson’s Disease. This organization offers dance classes around the world to people suffering from Parkinson’s. I’ve been approached by the Portland branch of this organization about becoming a certified dance teacher for them.”

Blume, Falk and Prinz could not be reached for an interview, but also received RWJF scholarships.

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

News Briefs

Linfield ranked as one of nation’s top schools Linfield was rated 112 out of a survey of 1,600 of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges in a recent U.S. News & World Report survey. Schools that were classified as a “Best College” had excellent retention and graduation rates, academic caliber of students, number of full-time faculty and class size. In addition to the U.S. News & World Report, The Institute of International Education rated Linfield in the top 40 schools in the U.S. for their participation in the study abroad programs. Forbes Magazine ranked Linfield as one of the nation’s top colleges with only four Oregon schools making it into the list of 200 undergraduate schools. Linfield is one of the few schools in the Pacific Northwest that is undergraduate education only.

Faculty and students recognized and awarded English professor Anna Keesey was interviewed on Oregon Public Broadcasting and featured in The Oregonian and other newspapers for her debut novel, “Little Century,” which landed on Oprah’s top reading list. Patrick Cottrell, assistant professor of political science, was also featured in a few newspapers, such as The International Business Times and Wall Street Journal to offer insights on the financial and political aspects of the Olympic Games. Senior Katherine Holm was featured in California’s Lamorinda Weekly for her work in protecting children from environmental hazards in her hometown. Holm also worked as an intern with Linfield’s Deborah M. Olsen Public Service Internship. In addition, Sheridan High School’s graduating class chose business major Junior Kathie Byers as their commencement speaker. ~Compiled by Samantha Sigler/News editor

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he summer before last, senior Lucas Cook, with a group of others, built and lived on a school bus that ran entirely from vegetable oil.

The bus eventually broke down, but Cook walked away from the experience enthused.

“The people that I met and the experiences that I had, inspired me to seek out a spiritual practice that was void in my life,” Cook said.

When the art student returned to Linfield, the opportunity to fill that void came when Totem Shriver, adjunct professor of 3D design, offered a solution: Vipas sana, an ancient Buddhist method of insight meditation that has been in practice for more than 2,500 years.

Rediscovered by Gotama Buddha, Vipassana has been passed down from a long uninterrupted sequence of teachers who are carefully chosen to guide others in the meditation toward equanimity.

Intrigued, Cook began looking for centers and discovered that they are growing rapidly to meet the high demand – so high, that Cook had to be waitlisted.

To his luck, he received a call from the center, notifying him that there was a space open for the 10-day retreat at Bar L. Ranch in Central Oregon.

Cook and other participants meditated for 10 hours a day during a period of 10 days. All participants must follow Sila, a code of morality that must be heeded to during the entirety of the sitting.

The retreat was in no way a luxurious vacation. There were no towels skillfully folded into the shape of an animal, no mini-bars and no small chocolates delicately placed on pillows.

Any sort of distraction is prohibited; there is no eye contact, no socializing and no indulgences. The retreats are focused solely on the carefully sustained prac tice of awareness through intense meditation.

“You’re in an environment with no distractions or stimulations. It forces you to really spend time with your mind,” Cook said.

There are no phones, no comfortable bed, and no midday coffee break; nothing that provides the sensations we think we need to be happy.

According to Mr. SN Goenka, the current teacher of Vipassana, the sensations don’t lie within materialistic objects, but within us. “[Vipassana is] how to develop mastery over one’s own mind,” Goenka said in his “Introduction to Vipassana Meditation” video. “It’s an art of living.”

Yet that hardly scratches the surface of the culturally rich antiquity that is Vipassana.

“It’s an in-depth look at your own mind,” Cook said. “You’re in a constant state of awareness of your own breath.”

The goal?

“That’s hard to answer,” Cook said. “The ultimate goal is enlightenment. I don’t know what that’s like.”

But he’s noticed a significant difference.

“My life is generally better,” Cook said. “The benefits are holistic and self evident.”

There are others who have noticed the positive changes.

“My friends have seen a difference,” Cook said.

Vipassana has transformed Cook’s artistic methods, as well.

“I started to integrate the spiritual practice into my artwork,” Cook said.

Cook’s recent artwork, which has been featured in the Linfield gallery, requires many hours of meticulously drawing hundreds of small lines, which create an intricate network of triangles.

He uses the Vipassana breathing technique in order to change the scrupulous, repetitive nature of his art.

“It becomes meditation in itself,” Cook said. “I want my art to serve a purpose, to be the art of living rather than art for art’s sake.”

Cook continues to incorporate “The Art of Living” in his everyday life, meditating at least twice a day – not an easy task for a busy student.

“Being a college student, my schedule’s crazy,” Cook said. “But there’s never a day I don’t sit.”

Since his first retreat, Cook has become increasingly involved in Vipassana retreats. He spent last summer serving as a volunteer and sitting for 40 days.

“I’ve become interested in sharing my knowledge with those who are interested,” Cook said. “My friends have sat with me and had really positive experiences.

Cook looks forward to attending another retreat in January.

“It’s been a profound experience,” Cook said. “It’s changed my life.”

For more information on Vipassana Meditation and the video Introduction to Vipassana Meditation by SN Goenka himself, visit http://www.insightmeditationcenter.org

Photo courtesy of Lucas Cook A close up look at senior Lucas Cook’s meticulously done art pieces, which he creates using meditation techniques from the Vipassana method.

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After experiencing the devastating effects of cancer so close to home, one Linfield alumnus is making it his mission to help support cancer patients with a musical performance.

Jacob Nolte, class of ’12, staged the fifth annual edition of a concert series called Notes of Hope, which serves as a fundraiser for the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology program at Oregon Health & Science University.

The AYA Oncology program serves a group of patients ages 15 to 39. That age group has not experienced any improvement in its five-year survival rate since the ’70s, Nolte explained in an email.

The concert attracted about 200 attendees Sept. 16 in the Clackamas High School auditorium.

The performance featured several Linfield alums, including singer-songwriter Jessie Goergen, class of ’12. Dana Libonati, Linfield adjunct professor of music, also performed with his jazz ensemble, Ad Lib.

“This year is unique because of all the Linfield participants. It’s good to see, from a Linfield standpoint, the community support,” Nolte said.

Another Linfield alum, cancer survivor Robert Lisac, class of ’12, was the honorary guest speaker.

-- Lisac was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January 2003 and underwent 18 months of chemotherapy.

However, he relapsed in June 2004. As a result, he was admitted to OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to receive a bone marrow transplant from his older brother in September 2004.

Unfortunately, Lisac developed severe graft versus host disease, requiring follow-up treatments for the next four years.

His joints began to deteriorate until he was confined to a wheelchair. He had to have a hip replacement and two knee replacements during his last two years of high school.

He had to work with a physical therapist to reach his goal of walking across the stage at graduation, which he did as a valedictorian.

Soon after, Lisac came to Linfield to major in biology as a prerequisite to a career in medicine.

Since graduating, he has applied to medical school, where he aims to specialize in pediatric hematology and oncology.

He is currently working at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, assisting with research on prostate cancer.

“I want people to understand the impact of cancer, personally and professionally, and how it shapes

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Lisac described his personal philosophy this way:

“Never give in and never give up. We all face challenges in life, even if they are different.”

-- After experiencing Lisac’s journey with cancer first-hand in high school, Nolte thought he would be a perfect fit to speak at the benefit concert.

“Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer,” he said. “The cause hits close to home for many. This is a group of people who needs advocacy.”

Nolte, a Clackamas graduate, started Notes of Hope as his senior project in high school. The requirement was an investment of at least 100 hours of community service in his fields of focus, which were business and music.

He decided on using Notes of Hope as his vehicle after a family friend, Bethany Hartung, died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 21.

Photo courtesy of Jacob Nolte

Bethany’s mother Toni Hartung, has since signed Jessie Goergen, ’class of 12, performs during the annual Notes of Hope benefit concert Sept. 16 at Clackamas High School. on as assistant program director to help keep the effort going strong.

During the last four years, Nolte and Hartung have organized four concerts, collectively raising more than $40,000 to support the AYA Oncology program. Notes of Hope has become the program’s largest single donor, Nolte said.

Currently, the AYA Oncology program is solely supported through private philanthropy, Nolte said. And he said, “Bethany was a large advocate for AYA.”

The first Notes of Hope concert ran an hour, attracted 550 people and raised $13,000.

“I was shocked and surprised by the amount of support,” Nolte said. “It was so worthwhile.”

The second raised $7,000, the next two a combined $20,000.

In an attempt to progress the fundraiser further, Nolte held two more concerts, which raised a combined total of $20,000.

Nolte said that he is still totaling the amount of donations the fundraiser received this year.

“Five years ago, I didn’t know it would become such an event,” Nolte said. “The goal is to improve each year. It feels good to help a cause like this.”

Nolte said he hopes efforts to promote Notes of Hope through social media will improve turnout in years to come.

Nolte and Hartung have developed a website for the fundraiser, as well as a Facebook page and Twitter account. The website allows people to donate online.

“We are not achieving our mission if it’s just the same people in attendance every year,” he said. “We want to retain and grow.”

Each year, Nolte and Hartung evaluate the success of the fundraiser to determine if it can be continued.

“It takes a lot of time, but I hope it develops and becomes larger,” Nolte said. “I strongly feel it should be supported. It’s fun and gratifying.”

Photo courtesy of Robert Lisac Linfield alum and cancer survivor Robert Lisac, class of ’12, on graduation day.

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Magical comedian leaves audience in awe Ivanna Tucker Sports editor A comedian with a magical twist performed for students Sept. 15 in Ice Auditorium.

Derek Hughes shocked the audience with his magic tricks, while performing a variety of jokes.

The Los Angeles-based actor lived in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota to study acting.

“When you live in Minnesota, you move away,” Hughes joked.

He has appeared in the motion picture “Grown Ups” and the reality show “Celebracadabra.” On the show, Hughes assisted rapper Christopher “Kid” Reid.

He was asked to present his comedic twist on magic at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and has toured across the country.

“Suck at sports, that’s how you become a magician,” Hughes said.

Hughes opened the show with a trick using three ropes, making them turn into three different lengths. He made it seem like he was just joking about doing the trick but then pulled away a smaller portion of the rope.

Throughout the show, he performed card tricks with comedic twists that kept the audience engaged.

Attendees were pulled from the audience to help assist with parts of the show.

For one trick, he made the card jump from the deck into his pocket. The audience burst into laughter as he constantly tricked the audience member. Lastly, he made the ace appear in his butt.

He talked about how to cheat in a game of blackjack and even brought humor to the autobahn in Germany.

Charlie Chaplin-themed music played as the audience members walked on and off the stage to add more of a classic novelty show feel.

During one portion, he told a story about how coincidences occur and then led into the mind-reading section of the show.

Hughes asked people in the audience to pick a random city, boy’s name, and select a page in the dictionary. Once all were chosen, he correctly guessed each one. He played it off as if he didn’t get it right, but shocked the audience with his correct answers.

Some people doubted his tricks, including sophomore Emma Connell who was called on stage because she didn’t believe what was going on.

Hughes then proved his magical powers by making a card that she picked show up in a priority mail package that he gave to an audience member earlier in the show.

“At the beginning of the show, I made a commitment to your astonishment,” Hughes said.

Joel Ray/Senior photographer Comedian Derek Hughes catches a ping-pong ball on his nose. The Los Angeles-based actor performed for Linfield students Sept. 15 in Ice Auditorium.

A new trick that he premiered was ripping a newspaper into pieces and restoring it to one full piece again.

“If I need to come up with something new, it takes a few months,” Hughes said.

He made a tribute to W.C. Fields, a famous juggler, by catching a pingpong ball on his nose.

“Tonight you will remember Derek Hughes… dot net,” Hughes said. “I’m gonna be famous.”

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

Joel Ray/Senior photographer Comedian Derek Hughes performs a card trick with freshman Emma Connell during his Sept. 15 act. Hughes’ performance meshed comedy and magic together.

Keesey reads excerpts from book ‘Little Century’ Chrissy Shane Features editor Students, faculty and locals gathered to hear Anna Keesey, associate professor of English, read excerpts from her debut novel “Little Century” on Sept. 13 at Nicholson Library.

“Little Century” has been highly praised. It has been recognized by Vogue, The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and the Los Angeles Times, among others, as well as featured on Oprah’s Top 16 Best Books for June.

“Keesey portrays her men and women as deeply flawed but so achingly vulnerable that it is impossible not to identify with them,” said Liza Nelson, reviewer of “O: The Oprah Magazine.”

Set in 1900s Central Oregon, “Little Century” tells the coming-of-age story of 18-year-old Esther Chambers, a city girl from Chicago who, after her mother’s death, travels to Oregon in search of a homestead.

The novel follows young Chambers and her struggles to make do in an Oregon different than the one she expects, or what Keesey calls, “Esther’s fiction Oregon.”

In her reading, Keesey revealed stories of vigilantism and power and resource conflicts, which Keesey said, “are sadly similar to the number of geo-political conflicts that would follow in 1900.”

Keesey’s second excerpt detailed young Chambers witnessing a dramatic sheep killing by vigilantes, which was common in 20th century Oregon.

This was one of the things I was interested in,” Keesey said, ”what kinds of people and under what circumstances brought people to drive sheep off cliffs. I wanted to figure it out.”

After readings that the audience described as dramatic and exciting, Keesey answered questions about the novel and her experiences throughout the publication process.

Additionally, Keesey talked personally with members of the audience and signed copies of “Little Century” that were on sale.

“I have to know what happens next,” freshman Joanna Buchholz said.

Many of Keesey’s students were present at the reading.

“I’m looking forward to it because she wrote it,” senior Emily Shults said.

“I came because I was interested in seeing what a Linfield professor had written,” freshman Jana Purington said.

Aside from the adventure of the coming-of-age story, Keesey noted educational purposes as well.

“Reading books that take you into other places…it teaches you political and environmental history, but also the persistence of human nature,” Keesey said. “It’s important to read fiction because it sharpens the mind, but I think this is one of the examples of the kinds of episodes of history that become hidden from us

Kate Straube/Photo editor Anna Keesey, associate professor of English, chats with audience members and signs books after her reading Sept. 13 in Nicholson Library. over time.”

A graduate of Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree and the Iowa Writer’s Workshop with a master of fine arts, Keesey teaches English and creative

writing at Linfield.

She received a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship and her work has been featured in journals including Best American Short Stories.

The Linfield English Department and Friends of Nicholson Library sponsored the reading.

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

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Chris Haddeland Culture editor Dancing skirts swirl, while the smell of authentic Hispanic food drifts through the air.

Linfield will kick off the fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Day on Sept. 22 at the I.M. Field.

The event, sponsored

by Linfield College Latinos Adelante and the Multicultural Programs Office, takes place from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Community members from McMinnville and Linfield College are invited to attend in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“We want to bring awareness about all the cultures of Latin America,” said Paulina Rodriguez, a student who has helped organize the event.

Attendance is anticipated to be at more than 500 people.

“The food and music is really great,” Rodriguez said.

Free food, music and dancing will be available from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tamales, cotton candy, snow cones and Mexican pastries will also be available to purchase.

“I like to help out by bringing cultural awareness and add to the diversity that is at Linfield College,” Rodriguez said.

There will be a large band, Aztec dance group, a Linfield singer, a Linfield dance group and a kids’ dance group for entertainment.

Piñata making and breaking, raffles, face painting, flower making and other activities will all be available.

“We want to bring awareness about the cultures. We wanted to hold a fiesta style celebration,” Rodriguez said.

The Linfield Latinos Adelante and the Multicultural Programs Office strongly suggest attending this event, which celebrates a proud culture in our area.

For more information about this event contact Director Of Multicultural Programs Jason R. Rodriguez, at 503-883-2574.

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Joel Ray/Senior photographer Chris Bryden and Tony Glaser, two members of Alma Desnuda, sing into the microphone while performing a Pro Cat Cab on Sept. 13 in the Fred Meyer Lounge.

It’s not an easy task to get the Fred Meyer Lounge full of energy and excitement on a Thursday night.

Alma Desnuda had no problem with the feat, supplying a great show for all in attendance at the Cat Cab on Sept. 13.

Alma Desnuda is a fourman group based out of San Francisco. The band came together, while three of the members: Chris Bryden, Paul Suhr and Tony Glaser, met in Spain while studying abroad. The fourth member is Joe Glaser, Tony’s brother.

The bay area-based group performs in small venues all across the United States, mainly focusing on the West Coast.

Its mixture of rock and soul keeps a light-hearted feel to the performances.

It took little time for Alma Desnuda to get the crowd going in the Fred Meyer Lounge.

“Spider Webs was the third or fourth song, and you could just feel the energy, and I think that’s where the night turned,” Bryden said.

Everyone in attendance was into the music, clapping and moving along with the tunes.

“Often the audience doesn’t realize how they can affect the performance,” Bryden said.

“It’s a great place to play,” Tony Glaser said.

“This is the second time we’ve played here, and there were more people out here tonight, which is great.”

As the night went on the audience kept getting more involved. One song, “Collette,” especially got the crowd involved.

“Collette was a good song,” Tony Glaser said.

“Every one got really silly.”

Another crowd favorite was Alma Desnuda’s cover of MGMT’s “Kids.” The use of the stand up bass added a more playful effect to the song.

Alma Desnuda was well received by the Linfield crowd. Most people in attendance were able to talk to the four-man band after the show.

The next Cat Cab will be Sept. 20 in the Fred Meyer Lounge.

This Cat Cab will feature the musical stylings of Linfield student junior Sylvan Tovar.

There are Cat Cabs every Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Fred Meyer Lounge. Contact senior Jennifer Morgan, the Linfield Activities Board musical entertainment chair, at jmorgan@linfield. edu for any information regarding performances or schedules of Cat Cabs.

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Linfield Gallery displays social landscapes Ivanna Tucker Sports editor A professional art exhibit opened Aug. 31 in the Linfield Gallery featuring pieces

by Liz Harris and Katharine Jacobs.

The gallery is entitled “Social Landscapes: Two Views” and displays two large pieces of art that allow viewers to explore aspects of social landscapes.

Harris is a Portlandbased artist who creates art in the mediums of sculpture, animation and video.

She studied art at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Jacobs is a street and large format photographer who lives in Portland and graduated from Oregon College of Art and Craft.

She says that she pulls inspiration from her family and Pacific Northwest’s nature.

On display in the show, Harris’ piece “Event Hori-

zon: Living on the Edge” is a tribute to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that occurred in 2010. In the incident, millions of gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico; 11 people were killed and 17 injured.

Harris’s work is composed of 2,700 individual pieces that together form the full sculpture. Harris developed the piece as a form of protest against the event. Each ceramic piece displays a different perspective on the event and its effect.

Also on display is Jacobs’s “America, I Heart You,” which is Jacob’s largest piece of work. Jacobs created it while traveling through all 50 states using portraits. Each portrait showcased different social aspects of the United States and its diverse culture.

The portraits were taken with a four-by-five Polaroid camera and Jacobs used the

negatives to develop the images. Each portrait is on a box that can be opened and contains little items that she collected throughout the trip.

All exhibits displayed in the show are organized by Christopher Moss, director and curator of the Linfield Gallery. Exhibits are free and open to public viewing in the James F. Miller Fine Arts Center.

When choosing artists for the gallery, Moss says he looks for artists that stand out to him and display different perspectives to show to the public. After visiting their studio and discussing practices, Moss decided to feature the two artists.

An artist reception was held Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. for people to talk to Harris and Jacobs about their work.

The gallery will be open until Oct. 6.

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

Kate Straube/Photo editor The sculpture by Liz Harris is made up of more than 2,000 clay pots decorated with a unique glaze. The piece is a protest against the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that occurred in 2010.

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‘Don’t Look Back’ still gaining exposure Vanessa So For the Review

“Tonight we can sit back and watch them fade away” sings Chris Chilton in one of the 10 tracks off of VanMarter Project’s debut album.

Described as a “brotherhood of talented musicians” and “morally grounded to their music,” the up-and-coming Seattle-based band VanMarter Project continues to catch song airplay across various radio stations.

The band’s debut album, Don’t Look Back, was released nearly a year ago, but is continually gaining exposure internationally and from the Pacific Northwest. Furthermore, its most

popular single, “Guarantee Tomorrow” was featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Catchin’ Air” HD series.

Don’t Look Back contains content that expresses the band’s emotional beliefs, and its passion and frustration toward society’s current moral and ethical issues, as well as their own. They convey their emotions through a modern rock sound for those who enjoy bands, such as Doughtry, Nickelback and Switchfoot.

VanMarter Project’s lead singer, Chris Chilton, holds strong and powerful vocals, which captivatingly express his ideas about sacrifice in “Lead Me There,” the nature

“Don’t Look Back” album cover. of life in “Stars,” and, generally, the choices we make.

The band’s webpage

gives more background information regarding each band member, explain-

ing his life and journey to VanMarter Project. Lyrically, the band desires to sing about hope, dreams, and optimism, so that it can enlighten someone’s day.

The instrumentation impresses, as well as the production and vocals, but some of the songs are redundant at times. Some songs sound too similar with one another, which makes the album experience disappointing.

Though the album does not bring anything new and exciting to the music forefront, there is nothing wrong with listening to music and lyrics that inspire. With only a few mid-tempo songs backed by strong vocals,

Don’t Look Back is an exceptional debut for those interested in heartfelt and soulful lyrics, with an alternative rock touch. With VanMarter Project’s local connection, it is great to see the band take off like it has. The band is currently performing at local venues in the Northwest and across the nation.

You can visit the band’s Facebook page for more information.

Tune into KSLC 90.3 FM to hear VanMarter Project’s: Don’t Look Back. You can also listen online at www. linfield.edu/kslcfm or stream the station on iTunes.

Vanessa So can be reached at kslcmusic@gmail.com.

The mix: alcohol and sex It is now the fourth week of school here at Linfield. For many students it is a brand new experience. Freshmen are away from home and parents for the first time, transfer students are at a school with new rules and expectations, and 21-year-olds have reached the last stepping stone to complete adulthood.

The last one means the ability to freely get alcohol.

Because this is a column about sex, I wanted to talk about mixing the two. Be aware of the situation you may be getting yourself into.

Alcohol, as an inhibitor, is commonly used to relax. It is also used to try to fit in. In social situations like parties, at any college, alcohol is used for both reasons and the age of the person doesn’t matter.

Older people will buy it to impress their younger friends and younger students will

drink to feel and seem older.

Of course, alcohol can be dangerous for those drinking it or for others around people who are. It can lead to bad decisions, injuries, and in some situations, death.

For example, someone who drinks and drives could seriously hurt themselves or another uninvolved person.

Adding sex to alcohol use can have dire consequences.

Because alcohol reduces a person’s inhibitions, they may decide to do something they wouldn’t normally. Someone

who has been drinking loses their ability to judge situations rationally.

A woman who is being pressured to have sex may give in when she wouldn’t if she were sober. And sex includes all types of sexual contact, whether it is oral, vaginal, anal or touching.

Because alcohol lowers the ability to make informed decisions, if one is under the influence it is technically rape.

That being said, it is up to the person who was intoxicated to decide whether they felt they were taken advantage of in the situation. Plenty of times people have alcohol and then engage in sex, and it’s not rape because they don’t feel like they were taken advantage of. Usually this is with a partner with whom they had already planned the event or are very trusting of.

That’s not to say that it

doesn’t happen, even between partners in a relationship.

Some people can get violent or abusive when they drink.

While intoxicated they may think their partner is excluded from getting to say no or that it is their right to have sex with their partner. This is absolutely not true.

Blacking out after too much alcohol is extremely worrisome. When someone isn’t completely aware of what is going on it can be difficult for them to say no or communicate that sex contact is unwanted if they are able to at all. Again, this is rape.

The defense “they didn’t say no” is not acceptable, especially with alcohol involved.

To be completely certain in unfamiliar situations and when alcohol is involved, always wait for a “yes.”

Bailey can be reached at linfieldreviewbailey@gmail.com.

Zusak’s novel depicts death Paige Jurgensen Staff writer “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak is a devastatingly beautiful novel about a girl who has been followed

by Death her entire life. The novel is set in Nazi Germany, where the narrator, Death, was kept busy.

“The Book Thief” is a nickname that Death has affectionately given to Liesel, a young schoolgirl who begins her journey by moving across the country at war to be fostered by strangers. Along the way, her brother dies by her side, and, at his grave site, she steals her first book.

Her mother leaves her with her new foster parents, Rosa, a harsh and foulmouthed maternal figure, and Hans, a gentle accordion player. Liesel is plagued with nightmares of her dead broth-

er and missing mother, and her only comfort is learning to read with the help of her new papa, Hans.

Liesel’s new home is not what she expected. Hans is not a member of the Nazi Party, Rosa cannot cook well, and there is a Jew named Max hidden in the basement. Max plays a major role in Liesel’s life as they both fight to protect each other from the dangers surrounding their home.

Death follows Liesel and watches her as he picks up thousands of souls a day from the ashes of concentration camps and the ruins of airraided towns of Germany. He describes the world through metaphor, rather than being blatant about the brutality that his job forces him to witness.

In addition to being translated into more than 30 lan-

“The Book Thief” book cover. guages, the novel was on New York Times Children’s Best-seller List for more than 230 weeks and was listed as Michael L. Printz Honor Book in 2007. “‘The Book Thief’ is perched on the cusp between grown-up and young-adult fiction, and it is loaded with librarian appeal,” wrote the New York Times’ Janet

Maslin. “It deplores human misery. It celebrates the power of language. It may encourage adolescents to read. It has an element of the fanciful.

And, it’s a book that bestows a self-congratulatory glow upon anyone willing to grapple with it.”

Markus Zusak is an incredibly talented author.

Zusak hails from Australia and is also famous for the international best-seller “I Am The Messenger.”

“The Book Thief” depicts death, not as a punishment, but an inevitable part of being human. It teaches that no matter how good or bad one is, or how safe they think they are, there is no escape from Death.

In the novel, Death welcomes everyone equally, as he is the servant of humans, and takes them away to a better place.

Paige Jurgensen can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.

Upcoming events Social Landscapes Artist Talk

Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Miller Fine Arts Center, Room 109B

30 Years in Nuclear Nonproliferation: What Happened? lecture

Sept. 19, 2:30-4 p.m.

Riley 201

Old Saybrook

Sept. 20-22, 7:30 p.m.

Marshall Theatre

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Kate Straube/Photo editor The Hall of Fame houses touch screen televisions that allow people to scroll through athletic accomplishments, including Hall of Fame inductees and earned championships.

Athletics upgrades Hall of Fame Paige Jurgensen Staff writer

New technology fills the legendary purple halls of Linfield’s Hall of Fame within the Paul Durham Foyer of the Health, Human Performance and Athletics Complex after a renovation done this summer.

The newly renovated Hall of Fame is the embodiment of Wildcat pride, bleeding purple and red with its top to bottom explo-

sion of Linfield’s athletic history.

Originally built in 1998 to recognize Linfield’s exceptional athletes, the Hall of Fame, which was sponsored

by AT&T, housed rows of wooden plaques for the 113 athletes and eight extraordinary teams inducted from 1998 to 2011.

However, that’s all the Hall of Fame could fit, so the athletics department decided it needed renovation.

“We were simply out of room to display any more plaques,” said Kelly Bird, Linfield’s sports information director. “When we launched the Hall of Fame in 1998, I don’t think anyone envisioned that the physical space within the Paul Durham Foyer would fill up so fast.”

The renovations include two 55-inch touch-screen monitors, which guests can use to scroll through the names of past inductees and

national championships, as well as trophy cases that were built to display major awards like the Gagliardi Trophy won in 2005 by quarterback Brett Elliott.

The Hall of Fame renovation was guided by Bird and Katherine Brackmann, sports information assistant. Doug Hire, the assistant director of the athletics facilities, directed construction for the project.

The renewals were made for a total of $45,000 with

had to work for our gains.”

Kay came through yet again on a 41-yard kick to tie the game at 30-30. A strong defensive stand and a punt gave Linfield excellent field position for a final drive, starting at the Cal Lu 45-yard line. The Wildcats’ ensuing drive only got down the 22-yard line and Kay was called upon for a

39-yard attempt with time winding down. It went straight through, leaving the Kingsmen only five seconds to receive the ball and try to mount a final drive.

They weren’t able to move downfield and Linfield had eked out the 33-30 victory in dramatic fashion.

The ’Cats have a bye this week before traveling to

Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 29 to open Northwest Conference play. This week, Linfield rose to No. 3 in the www.d3football. com Top 25 poll, its highest ranking since it finished the end of the 2009 season with the same ranking.

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defensive line and wove his way 68 yards downfield into the end zone, and Cal Lu regained the lead 30-27 with less than six minutes remaining.

“CLU has been good every year that I’ve seen them play,” Hire said. “We

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

funds collected by the TopCat Club, a organization that was made for the sole purpose of raising money for the athletic department.

The TopCat Club states on its website that “the mission of the TopCat Club is to provide students with an outstanding athletic and academic experience and to strengthen the overall competitiveness of the Linfield athletics program.”

This upcoming November, the Hall of Fame will

induct eight new members, including former athletes from the class of 1959 to the class of 2001.

The Hall of Fame was officially rededicated at a ceremony before the Linfield football game on Sept.

8. The ceremony included speeches by President Thomas L. Hellie and Scott Carnahan, the director of athletics.

Paige Jurgensen can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.

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ers, beating them 2-0. With 28 minutes left in the first half Freshman Emma Vukic scored her second goal of the season. Fellows contributed the last goal of game with 27 minutes remaining. The Wildcats outshot the Boxers 16-4.

For the second week in a row, Fellows was named the Northwest Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week. She is leading her team with nine goals for the season, three of which she scored in the two opening conference games.

“It’s just a good way to start league off,” said Fellows about her team’s performance so far.

“Obviously we want to beat Puget Sound. They’re our biggest rival. But we have to take it one game at a time. We can’t underestimate anyone,” said Fellows about future conference games.

“It gets harder to stay focused as you get deeper into the season,” said Fellows, describing a goal for

her and her teammates as their season progresses.

Vukic is another main contributor to her team’s success in conference.

“She’s played well. Every time she’s come onto the field, she has made an impact and a difference. She raises our level of play,” Fellows said.

Despite being a freshman, Vukic is determined to add to her team’s accomplishments.

“My main personal goal for my freshman year is to be an influential player on the team. I have a strong drive to score goals, but if I can’t make that happen every time, I want to be part of the process, which is equally rewarding,” Vukic said via email.

The women’s soccer team concluded non-conference games with a match against the Northwest Christian Beacons on Sept. 10. Six different Wildcats each scored a goal, translating to a 6-0 win over the Beacons. The ’Cats next game will be against the Puget Sound Loggers on Sept. 22.

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

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Transfer student shines as keeper Kaylyn Peterson Copy chief A lot of fight and sweat is spent on the soccer field, but when an opposing offense can weave its way through the eight field players, the last line of the defense is the goal keeper.

Junior Taylor Collinsworth has taken her spot in the goal for just under 500 minutes this season, with only one goal against her and 17 saves.

Overcoming the changes that accompany most transfer students, Collinsworth has found a place where she stepped into a leading role on the team.

“After [junior Apolonia Martinez] left for the nursing campus, I wasn’t pushed into her spot, but I knew I had to step up,” Collinsworth said.

Collinsworth’s opportunity in joining the team all started with a delay in her plans to go away for school.

“Senior year [in high school], I was diagnosed with epilepsy, and so I ended up not going away so I could stay near my doctor,” Collinsworth said. “I had talked to assistant coach Cole McCool, who is a long-time family friend, about them needing another goalie last year, and

Kate Straube/Photo editor Junior Taylor Collinsworth has appeared in every game this season so far and is close to hitting the 500 minute mark of being in the goal. She entered as a transfer student and hopes to continue the successful season.

I hadn’t decided [on where I was going], but I came and visited, and now here I am.”

With the season only a few weeks in, Collinsworth finds herself in a leadership position. “[Goal keeping] is one of those hidden captain roles, where you need to be a leader,” Collinsworth said.

“Though I know I’m only of sophomore eligibility, I’m in a position where I start every day.”

While her position draws out a sense of leadership, Collinsworth realizes that she can’t expect the spot to just be handed to her.

“Amy Hammerquist is the other goalie and we have

been splitting the time, like in the games we kill,” Collinsworth said. “And she pushes me, and I realize that she could come in and replace me at any time.”

With the success of their season so far, the Wildcats have made their way up the ranks.

“We just found out we’re

ranked in the top 25 in the nation. It’s going to be really tough now,” Collinsworth said. “We have a huge target on us, just like last year, and we’ll just have to take it one game at a time, and do what we’re capable of.”

With the rest of the season still ahead of the Wildcats, the season outlook seems to

utes, the Missionaries took seven shots trying to gain advantage over the Wildcats.

Sophomore goalkeeper Scott Goodman made his second appearance of the trip and was able to save one of the shots.

During the second half, sophomore Cody Escott and freshman forward Demenico Del Prete scored goals earning the ‘Cats’ first league victory.

Within the first three minutes of the half, Escott snuck a corner shot into the net.

Leland Mathaeus made the only shot for the Missionaries.

The Missionaries tried to make one last goal, but with the Wildcats’ improved defense they held off the last goal.

On Sept. 15, the Wildcats lost to top 25 ranked Whitworth 2-0 in the season opener.

In the first 20 minutes, Goodman faced five shots from the Pirates. Pirate’s junior midfielder Andrew French made the first goal of the game. The Wildcats had a hard time making a strong offensive drive toward the goal.

The only shot made in the first half was by Del Prete, but was missed. In the second half sophomore forward Tyler Repic missed another shot keeping the score 2-0.

In the start of the second half, Goodman was challenged and had to save a shot attempted by the Pirates.

During the course of the game the Pirates made 22 shots compared to the Wildcats’ two attempts.

Next week, the Wildcats will play at home for Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday Sept. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

be positive.

“With the skill level of the freshmen this year and us all being on the same page in what we want to do, I know we’re capable of a conference title this year,” Collinsworth said.

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

Pushing to improve previous record Ivanna Tucker Sports editor The Wildcats snagged a victory against the Whitman Missionaries on Sept. 16.

Head coach Chuck Bechtol earned his first win against a league opponent.

This was also the first time in six seasons that the Wildcats took a win in the trip to eastern Washington, winning 2-1.

Within the first 20 min-

Wildcat Sports Schedule

Friday, September 21 Volleyball

vs. Pacific Lutheran

7 p.m.

Saturday, September 22 Men’s golf

@ Pacific Lutheran

All day

Women’s soccer

@ Puget Sound

Noon

Men’s soccer

vs. Pacific Lutheran

2:30 p.m.

Volleyball

@ George Fox

7 p.m.

Men’s golf

@ Pacific Invitational

All day

Women’s soccer

vs. Pacfic Lutheran

Noon

Men’s soccer

vs. Puget Sound

2:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 23

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

Del Prete

Sports Brief

Brosius leads World Championship team Head baseball coach Scott Brosius coached the USA Baseball 18-under team to the International Baseball Federation World Championship in Seoul, South Korea.

It competed against Canada in the gold medal game and gained a victory and a world title. It won seven out of nine games.

This is Brosius’ third World Series title. ~Compiled by Ivanna Tucker/Sports editor

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Linfield should embrace more athletic traditions What sports traditions do we have here at Linfield?

I’m not talking about the prestige of our teams or the number of wins or the amount of points we beat Willamette by every single year.

There is no doubt that we have a great sport tradition here at Linfield.

But what traditions do we have? Notice, I put an ‘s’ on the end of tradition?

Completely changes the idea of the word. Language is pretty cool sometimes.

Anyway, I am talking about a tradition like “Sweet Caroline” at Fenway Park when the Red Sox have a lead. I’m talking about the songs that soccer fans sing all around the world, songs that defile

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Tyler Bradley Sports columnist the opposition or lament a depressing memory or lift the team to new heights.

I’m talking about traditions like the “Aggie War Hymn” at Texas A&M. What’s the “Aggie War Hymn?” Each fan puts their arms around the fans next to them and sways back and forth while singing an old hymn. This shakes the press box each time. I’m

serious: it literally makes the press box shake. Earthquake-style.

As great as our Linfield sports teams are, we have nothing that unites us at sporting events like the “War Hymn.” Our sporting events, as spectators, could become so much more cohesive and uplifting if we had some traditions.

Now, here is where you ask, how can we just come up with a tradition? That seems fairly arbitrary and forced.

Do you want to hear something extremely cool?

We can start traditions whenever we want. A tradition is not a tradition at first. It has to start somewhere, right? I guess it could come out of thin air, but someone told me that

things don’t just pop out of thin air. This is a shame.

Let me give you a reallife example. I was at Safeco Field this year on Aug. 15.

You may or may not know that King Felix pitched a perfect game that day. A PERFECT GAME. The allcaps doesn’t even do that fact justice.

Do you want to know what made the perfect game even better? The King’s Court.

During every game King Felix starts, a large group of fans sits in the left field corner next to the foul pole.

They wear yellow shirts with Felix’s number and a crown on the front. They hold giant ‘K’ cards and chant the letter ‘K’ every time Felix gets a batter to two strikes.

You can imagine that the crowd went nuts during his perfect game (it certainly was not subdued, let me tell you), but being in the King’s Court section made that glorious day even sweeter for those fans.

Felix has been pitching for the Mariners since 2005.

The King’s Court started last summer. For my money, the King’s Court is one of the best things in all of baseball for fans. For as long as Felix pitches, it will be a tradition.

We can do this here at Linfield. It requires a dash of ingenuity and some good old-fashioned repetition, mixed with a heavy dose of passionate Linfield pride.

We have gratuitous amounts of talent here at Linfield. It’s unfair to the

rest of our conference, quite honestly. We need to start supporting that talent in a way that will make the events even better.

So let’s chant, march, make shirts, sing, create cheers for certain types of plays.

Who knows how much fun we can have? We may not have a “War Hymn,” but if we ever get a performance by a Linfield athlete that merits perfect gameworthy celebration, I want us to be prepared. I don’t just want our press box to shake; I want the entire school to do so.

Now that would be a pretty amazing tradition.

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

’Cats open conference with two strong wins Chris Haddeland Culture editor

Kate Straube/Photo editor Junior Christine Fujiki helps set up for an attack for the second match during the Lewis & Clark game Sept. 15, winning 3-0.

The volleyball team had a strong showing Sept.

14-15, winning its first two conference games of the year against Willamette University and Lewis & Clark College.

Both games were held in Ted Wilson Gymnasium, giving the Wildcats a friendly home court advantage.

“It was really great being at home these first two games because our fans have been so supportive,” sophomore setter Audrey Frazier said.

“Last year we never had a crowd like we have had so far this season, and it honestly helps us so much knowing that we have so many people there who cheer us on and really support us.”

On Sept. 14, the Wildcats faced off against Northwest Conference rival Willamette University. Linfield won the first set by a score of 25 to 19, only to have the Bearcats win the next set 25 to 23.

The next two sets were

split by the foes, forcing a deciding game five.

The Wildcats would not relinquish the win, lead by sophomore middle blocker Victoria Thompson, who had three blocks as well as three kills in the final set.

“We have excelled in working together as a team and even when we do get behind, we refuse to go down without a fight,” Thompson said.

Sophomore Kailana Ritte-Camara led Linfield with 13 kills, while Frazier supplied 36 assists and sophomore Courtney Wanamaker dug 21 balls.

The Wildcats returned to Ted Wilson Gymnasium on Sept. 15 to face off against the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers. This game proved to be no problem for Linfield, as it beat the Pioneers in straight sets (25-15, 25-18, 26-24).

“Hopefully the wins will give us some confidence in our upcoming matches,” Coach Shane Kimura said of the last two games.

Once again the Wildcats were led by Ritte-Camara with 11 kills and Frazier with 33 assists. Freshman

Courtney Uyeda led the team in digs with 12.

“These two wins have definitely pumped us up, and it has given us great motivation to win conference,” Thompson said. “I don’t think that the other teams are expecting us to be good this year, and we are proving them wrong.”

The Wildcats are now 7-2 overall with a 2-0 conference record.

“We’ve come in strong and we plan to go out that way. We have a goal of winning conference this season and we definitely have the potential to do it,” Frazier said.

“I think these first two wins show the other teams in our conference that we really are a threat this year and are not to be underestimated.”

The Wildcats continue their home stand when they take on Pacific Lutheran on Sept. 21, before they leave to face cross-county rival George Fox University on Sept. 22.

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

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Clear aim for conference title Carrie Skuzeski Senior reporter

Northwest Conference Standings Football Lewis & Clark

0-0

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Linfield

0-0

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Pacific

0-0

.000

Pacific Lutheran

0-0

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Whitman

0-0

.000

Whitworth

0-0

.000

Willamette

0-0

.000

Pacific Lutheran

2-0

1.000

Linfield

2-0

1.000

Puget Sound

2-0

1.000

Pacific

2-0

1.000

George Fox

1-1

.500

Whitworth

0-2

.000

Lewis & Clark

0-2

.000

Whitman

0-2

.000

Willamette

0-2

.000

Whitworth

2-0-0

1.000

Puget Sound

2-0-0

1.000

Pacific Lutheran

2-0-0

1.000

Linfield

1-1-0

.500

Willamette

0-1-1

.250

Whitman

0-1-1

.250

Pacific

0-2-0

.000

George Fox

0-2-0

.000

Volleyball

The Linfield women’s soccer team is making history with its current record 6-0. No other women’s soccer team has had a stronger start, the closest being the 2003 squad with a record of 5-0.

The women are ranked 23rd in the nation, according to D3soccer.com Women’s top 25 Poll.

The ‘Cats are placed fourth in the West by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and are the top-ranked team in the Northwest Conference.

The ‘Cats are two games deep into conference claiming victory over Pacific University and George Fox. Junior Emily Fellows was the only player on the field to score during the game against the George Fox Bruins on Sept. 16. Fellows scored 17 minutes into the first half, and found the net again in the final minute of the game, leading her team to a 2-0 win.

The ‘Cats outshot the Bruins 33-1.

On Sept. 15 the Linfield women faced the Pacific University Box>> Please see Soccer page 13

Kate Straube/Photo editor Senior midfielder Julia Vaughan tries to steal the ball from the Bruins at the George Fox game Sept. 16, winning 2-0.

Men’s Soccer

Wildcats grab win after taking care of business Chris Forrer For the Review

Women’s Soccer Whitworth

3-0-0

1.000

Linfield

2-0-0

1.000

Puget Sound

1-0-1

.750

Pacific Lutheran

0-0-2

.500

Pacific

1-1-1

.500

Willamette

1-2-0

.333

Whitman

1-2-0

.333

Lewis & Clark

1-2-0

.333

George Fox

0-3-0

.333

Goalie makes big impression Junior Taylor Collinsworth is the starting goalie for the women’s soccer team and has been a strong component of its defense.

See page 14>> Sports schedule Check out the sports schedule to see when your favorite teams play this weekend.

See page 14>> Keeping traditions alive Sports columnist Tyler Bradley talks about how Linfield should take on new traditions with its athletics.

See page 15>> Volleyball team starts strong The Wildcats have started conference, 2-0, attacking opponents to maintain a strong record.

See page 15>>

After meeting five times in three seasons from 2009 to 2011, the Linfield Wildcats and California Lutheran University Kingsmen have developed one of the nation’s premiere Division-III rivalries, with three of those contests decided by fewer than 10 points.

On Sept. 15 in Thousand Oaks, Calif., the teams produced another classic as senior kicker Josh Kay nailed a 39-yard field goal with less than five seconds left to send the ’Cats to a 33-30 victory over the Kingsmen. Kay entered the game 0-4 on the season on field goals but rebounded in dramatic fashion on the road, converting four field goals from 45, 35, 41 and 39 yards.

“I was excited by our team’s performance,” senior receiver Aaron Hire said. “The energy and belief on the sideline was electric.”

Both teams entered the game ranked in the top 10 nationally with Linfield standing at No. 5 in the www.d3football.com Top 25 poll and Cal Lu checking in at No. 10, causing the game to be billed as a slugfest between two national title contenders. The contest didn’t disappoint, featuring five lead changes and four ties while neither team could hold a lead of more than seven points.

Cal Lu went on the board first early in the opening period, and it would take the ’Cats nearly an entire quarter to answer, tying the game 7-7 on a six-yard pass from

Cross-country runners finish in top marks during meets Ivanna Tucker Sports editor

Hire

Kay

senior quarterback Mickey Inns to senior tailback Josh Hill.

Hill and Inns are in the middle of career seasons, with the former amassing another 190 all-purpose yards and two scores and the latter 298 passing yards and one touchdown, though he was also intercepted twice.

“We thought that we could take advantage of mismatches in the secondary and line-backing squad in our passing plan,” Hire said. “But across the board the defense was very talented.”

Kay put Linfield ahead 10-7 only minutes later, converting a 45-yard attempt. The Wildcats appeared ready to slam down on the throttle, but Inns was intercepted in the end zone and the Kingsmen evened the score just before halftime at 10-10.

A defensive highlight broke things open in the third quarter as freshman cornerback Chad Coburn snatched a Kingsmen pass and raced 21 yards to the end zone to put the ’Cats back on top 17-10. Linfield’s potent defense

harassed the Kingsmen offensive unit all afternoon, rolling up five sacks for 37 lost yards and keeping their big-play offense in check.

“Every phase of the game was a challenge,” Hire said. “We rose together.”

Two more miscues by the Linfield offense kept Cal Lu in the game in the third quarter. Inns was picked off around midfield and, on a later drive, Hill broke free for a 27 yard run but fumbled the ball away on the Cal Lu 24-yard line. The Kingsmen capitalized on the second Linfield turnover with a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kevin Ramay to knot the game again at 17-17.

Kay struck again after a pair of Cal Lu penalties set him up from 35 yards, and the teams traded short touchdown runs to keep the game tight 27-23. Three plays later, however, star Kingsmen running back Romello Goodman broke through the Linfield >> Please see Football page 13

The Linfield’s cross-country team made a strong impression at the University of Washington Sundodger Invitational on Sept.

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Juniors Hannah Greider and Joe Gladow finished in the top 20. The course was six kilometers and Greider finished fourth for conference and 15th overall in the race in less than 23 minutes. She beat her time from 2011 by almost a minute. With her successful run, the Wildcats end the meet in second for the Northwest conference.

Sophomore Siena Noe placed 27th overall with Brooke Niemann and Audrey Lichten finishing 30th and 31st.

On the men’s side, Gladow finished first for the Wildcats in 17th overall and third for the conference. His finishing time was better than his appearance in 2011.

Sophomore Calvin Howell completed the race in 26 minutes, 10.31 seconds, earning him 48th overall. Freshman Frankie Moncada finished 66th in his first appearance on the course. He completed the course in 26 minutes, 23.96 seconds. The men’s team placed 11th overall and fourth in the conference.

The next appearance for the cross-country team is at the Willamette Open on Sept. 29.

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