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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE Incoming students spend an afternoon playing ice breaker games during Playfair on Aug. 26 at the I.M. Field. The new Wildcats play Lap Circle to build trust and cooperation.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Linfield and TLR undergo changes for the upcoming year

Phone: (503) 883-5789 Email: linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com Web: www.linfieldreview.com Editor-in-chief Jessica Prokop Managing editor Joanna Peterson Copy chief Kelsey Sutton Copy editor Business manager News editor Sports editor Kaylyn Peterson Culture editor Sharon Gollery Features editor Opinion editor Emily Isaac Photo editor Joel Ray Online editor Jaffy Xiao Graphics ads designer Juli Tejadilla Senior photographer Circulation manager Columnists Chris Forrer “Dear Bailey” Adviser Brad Thompson Associate Professor of Mass Communication The Linfield Review is an independent, student-run newspaper. The contents of this publication are the opinions and responsibility of the Review staff and do not reflect the views or policy of the Associated Students of Linfield College or of Linfield College. Signed commentaries and comics are the opinions of the individual writers or artists.

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August 29, 2011

Jessica Prokop Editor-in-chief Summer has drawn to a close for most of us ’Cats, as we get back into the swing of classes. While many of us tried soaking up as much sun as possible (though Mother Nature decided to delay the season), Linfield was busy kicking butt and taking names this summer.

Linfield received national recognition for community service and was named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the third consecutive year. There were more than 950 students who participated in commu-

nity service activities for the 2010-11 school year, totaling approximately 43,000 hours of service.

Adding to the school’s recognition, “Forbes” listed Linfield in the top 200 undergraduate schools in the United States. Only four Oregon schools were recognized.

Apart from these major accomplishments, Linfield also welcomed a new career services director, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty and director of multicultural programs.

The college was also granted $250,000 from the W.M. Keck Foundation for summer collaborative research through the Linfield Center Northwest.

Other changes included the relocation of the Community Engagement and Service office to Riley 216 and the Club Room a few doors down. And, construction of T.J. Day Hall finished up in time for classes.

It is safe to say that Linfield has accomplished a

lot this summer and for the sake of progress, the Review wants to keep the ball rolling.

The Review has established three goals to accomplish by the end of my editorship. They are to 1.) continue beefing up TLR’s social media presence, 2.) switch the paper’s production days so it comes out on Mondays and to 3.) strengthen ties between TLR and other media organizations on campus by collaborating on projects throughout the year.

As many have recognized, print media is changing with much of its content switching to online sources, such as websites and social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter.

The Review has an award-winning website, but is still working on generating more fan base on Facebook and Twitter. Readers can help by following us on Twitter @linfieldreview or liking us on Facebook at The Linfield Review. Get

involved by participating in Photo Caption Fridays on our Facebook.

The second goal is to switch production days so that the paper comes out Monday afternoons. The reason for this is to provide the news beforehand and not after the fact. Many students say that they would have liked to go to an event during the week, but don’t find out about it until the Review covers it in Friday’s paper.

With the paper coming out on Mondays, students will know what is happening during the week. This will hopefully increase turnout at events and TLR’s readership.

The last goal goes back to print media changing.

Media organizations are facing tough times, rather than working against each other, we should be working together. This has been seen in the past with KSLC’s music reviews in the paper.

The Review plans to keep up this collaborative prog-

Review office hours Editor-in-chief Tuesdays 2:30-3:15 p.m.

Fridays 12:00-1:00 p.m. or by appointment Managing editor Mondays 10:30-12:30 p.m. or by appointment Follow us on Twitter @linfieldreview and on Facebook ress and has partnered with Wildcat Productions to feature videos of more newsworthy events on the website.

Despite these exciting changes, the Review is still looking for editors, reporters and photographers. If you’re interested in working for the Review, please email me at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail. com.

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

Student musicians serenade freshmen Kelsey Sutton Copy chief Two Linfield seniors joined forces on the stage Aug. 25, kicking off the school year with a free concert during an All-Star Cat Cab at the I.M. Field.

Freshmen, early returning students and a few parents gathered on the I.M. Field to listen to seniors Jeremy Moll and Jessie Goergen perform.

Moll and Goergen each sang solos and then combined for a duet. Sam Dinsmore class of ’09 also made an appearance for a guest solo, receiving loud applause from the audience.

“They did great tonight,” sophomore Sylvan Tovar said. “I think they’ve really improved since last year. I liked it.”

Moll performed cover songs by various artists, such as John Mayer and Sting. The show also featured Moll’s own compositions, including his signature pieces, “Nicole” and “Chasing Dragonflies.”

Moll’s performance highlighted acoustic skills and a gentle musical style.

“It went well tonight.

It looks like people had a good time and had fun. I know I did,” Moll said.

Goergen hit the stage to sing cover songs by Alicia Keys, Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles and Adele. The audience sang along with Goergen as her voice rang out across campus.

Moll joined Goergen to sing a cover of a Sting song before the two performers wrapped up the show with an encore.

The Linfield Activities Board puts on a Cat Cab performance every Thursday, which spotlights both professional and student talents. Junior Nic Miles, the musical entertainment chair plans a variety of performances for Linfield students.

“I like folk music and when students perform,” Tovar said. “I’m definitely going to be playing some Cat Cabs this year.”

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

Senior Jeremy Moll performs acoustic cover songs, as well as his originals during an All-Star Cat Cab on Aug. 25 at the I.M. Field.

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News

August 29, 2011

Guest lecturer shares key to collegiate happiness Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor

The 2011-12 Convocation address featured advice on how to find happiness and meaning from a college experience Aug. 26 in the Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

Johnathan Haidt, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia explored the topic of happiness, focusing on the common summer reading book “Hector and the Search for Happiness”

by Francois Lelord. He also referred to his own book “The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom.”

Haidt referred back to advice he received from his father, Harold

Haidt, upon arrival to his first year of college.

“The most important thing you’ll learn, you won’t learn in the classroom,” Haidt said.

Later, Haidt modified this advice to create a new motto.

“The most important thing you’ll learn, you won’t learn in the classroom. But the things you learn in the classroom can enrich the lessons life teaches you elsewhere,” he said.

Haidt looked to the past for ideas of happiness, pulling from historical figures, such as Shakespeare and Socrates. He shared ideas from his book, such as, “life is not all about you” and “happiness comes from between.”

“I found the advice on not needing to love yourself to love others the most important,” freshman Pono Kalua said. “[The topic] was good.

It related a lot to my life, and it was inspiring.”

Freshman Megan Beach said she thought it is important to prepare for the future.

“Don’t live every day as your last or the most important,” she said.

Throughout Haidt’s speech, he also expressed the importance of gaining experience during college. He said that college is the place to take risks.

“If you can’t fail here, you can’t fail anywhere,” he said.

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

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Guest lecturer, Johnathan Haidt, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, gives advice to incoming students about finding collegiate happiness during Convocation on Aug. 26 at the Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

New ’Cats prowl the campus

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Photos by Joel Ray/Photo editor

Top: Sophomore Annika Yates holds up a sign promoting sustainability at the Greenfield booth during Linfield’s Activities Fair on Aug. 28 at the I.M. Field.

Left: Senior Anders Van Sandt tosses a frisbee around with other students during the Activities Fair.

NewsBrief Linfield honored as top U.S. college Linfield College was honored as one of the top colleges in the United States by “Forbes.” Linfield ranked 167 among other national private colleges. Only four other Oregon schools made the list of the top 200 undergraduate establishments.

Linfield’s success was attributed to its association with the Kemper Scholarship Program and its high number of Fulbright scholars. Debt levels, post-graduate achievements, curriculum and professional programs were also taken into consideration during the ranking process. ~Compiled by Joanna Peterson/Managing editor

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August 29, 2011

Speaker gives pointers on life lessons Emily Isaac Opinion editor Dr. Will Keim, who has spoken to more than two million college students across the nation, summarized life lessons into 10 points to Linfield’s class of 2015 during “Welcome to the Time of Your Life” on Aug. 28 in the Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

Keim’s first point was for students to be scholars who value education.

His second suggestion was to serve both the Linfield and McMinnville communities. He said that serving one’s community, puts one’s own problems into perspective.

Third, Keim encouraged students to make friends of different races, colors, sexes and sexual orientations. He urged the audience to let go of prejudices.

Another lesson was to “do what you say, and say what you mean.” Keim said people would get much further in life if they accepted responsibility for their actions and were truthful to themselves and others.

His fifth suggestion was to be healthy. Keim made it clear to students that it’s okay to refrain from sex. But he said that if students do decide to engage in sexual activities, to protect themselves with contraception.

He also urged students to be spiritual. He told students how beneficial it is to believe in something greater than themselves.

Another point was to be free from dependence on alcohol and other drugs. Keim said that students can’t make good choices for other people, but he urged the audience to be good bystanders and look out for each other.

His eighth lesson involved students’ relationships with their parents. Keim said that not every child is blessed with wonderful parents. So, he urged those individuals to try to move forward with their lives by taking advantage of resources at school.

Keim’s ninth piece of advice was to find something you love to do and do it well.

He said that no interest is frivolous.

His final point was to “set the banquet for the feast you’re going to eat for the rest of your life.” Keim explained that as a college freshman, one quarter of life is already over. He said that Linfield can provide everything students need to create their own life masterpieces.

Freshman Kaira Liston said that Keim’s presentation was “fun, but shocking because Dr. Keim is in ministry.”

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

Joel Ray/Photo editor Guest speaker Dr. Will Keim addresses incoming freshmen with 10 life lessons during “Welcome to the Time of Your Life” on Aug. 28 in the Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

Promising season anticipated for football Chris Forrer Sports columnist

The Linfield College football program carried out its annual fall camp in August amid the high expectations that always surround the storied program but with many questions, as well.

According to head football coach Joseph Smith, an average day at camp can last as long as 13 hours. Players take part in drills, real-game scenarios and meetings, as well as strength and conditioning training exercises in the HHPA pool to prepare them for the rigorous demands of the season.

“We’re about where we expected to be,” Smith said.

“We have some turnovers in some key spots that have yet to be filled, but I’m pleased with where we are.”

Among those departures are last season’s Northwest Conference Offensive and Defensive players of the year, quarterback Aaron Boehme and defensive end Eric Hedin, class of ’11. Both players began professional careers, with Boehme cur playing overseas in the German Football League and Hedin playing for the Arena Football League.

Additionally, Smith said that the presence of for-

Photo courtesy of Megan Dunn

The 2010-11 Wildcats show support for their teammates during a fall football game. mer Wildcat Paul Nishizaki will sorely be missed on the defensive line, as well as linebacker Bubba Kukahiko, class of ’11.

“Our defensive line was really tremendous with [Nishizaki] and [Hedin],” Smith said. “We’ll have guys that will fill in, but those guys were pretty darn good. The senior linebackers we lost hurt, too, and [Boehme] was amazing.”

Despite the loss of those senior leaders on either side of the ball, many outstand-

ing players remain to anchor the ’Cats, including senior tailback Aaron Williams. Williams, who injured himself last season and had to sit out the second half of the year, will be a force on offense. On defense, junior linebacker Axel Cederberg will be a leader and help mentor a young linebacking core.

“Our running back core is strong,” Smith said. “Josh Hill and Aaron Williams are two very good backs.”

Furthermore, Smith said that a number of transfer

students and freshmen have impressed the coaching staff in camp and could have an instant impact on the field.

Specifically, Smith mentioned that transfer junior wide receiver Lucas Jepson has shown a hunger and energy that could put him in a position to play from day one.

“Lucas Jepson is playing good football right now,” Smith said. “[Running back] Zack Young, a transfer, is definitely talented enough to play. [Linebacker] Brian Dundis is another transfer who

will figure in things as well.”

Thus far, Smith believes the team’s secondary is its strength largely due to strong senior leadership. Led by senior safety Drew Fisher and senior cornerbacks Taylor Skore and Nate Dixon, the veteran ball-hawks that have compiled numerous allregion and all-American honors, opposing teams will have to prepare thoroughly before thinking about passing deep against the Wildcats.

The offensive line has also been identified as one of the team’s strong areas, although camp has been punishing for many of the lineman. Returning linemen junior Kaston Gleason and senior Jordan Barnes look to build on the success the o-line found last season and lead the first-time starters.

“The secondary is outstanding,” Smith said. “Some good play makers, good solid tacklers. I look for them to be steady for us. The offensive line should be as well but they’ve been pretty banged up.”

Smith said the linebacking core and defensive line have been inconsistent so far due to the wear-and-tear that comes with camp, but should come together after having more time to play as a unit.

He also emphasized that con-

sistency at the quarterback position must improve for the Wildcats to find success on the field. Junior quarterback Mickey Inns is the heirapparent but faces competition from sophomore Josh Yoder and incoming freshman Ben Bolton. All three have shown moments of brilliance, but no player has separated himself from the others yet.

“In reality, it’s been up and down,” Smith said. “We haven’t had the consistency there that we really want.

Mickey Inns has had some good days, and when he’s in rhythm he moves the ball pretty well.”

With two weeks remaining before the team’s season opening game against California Lutheran University on Sept. 10, Smith remains confident his players have the potential to achieve the level of excellence Linfield fans have come to perennially expect in the Catdome.

With strong leaders like Fisher, Dixon, Cederberg and Williams, this season’s football squad is sure to extend the program’s NCAA all-divisions record for consecutive winning seasons and make a strong run at capturing a third consecutive NWC title.

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

Wildcat sports schedule Thursday, Sept. 1 Cross Country

@ Portland, Ore.

4 p.m.

Men’s Soccer

vs. Northwest Christian

7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer

vs. UC-Santa Cruz

7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

@ Klamath Falls, Ore.

1 p.m.

Volleyball

@ Portland, Ore.

10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

@ Portland, Ore.

11:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3

Sunday, Sept. 4 Volleyball