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Vol. 114, Issue 11

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Theo 101 to teach only Christian doctrine

The required course will no longer teach world religions Philip Ellefson Staff Writer ellefson15@up.edu

Pilots beat WSU 6-5 after 11 penalty kicks to stay alive in the NCAA tournament See Sports, pg. 16

Next year’s freshmen and those that follow will not learn about the life of Muhammad or the difference between dharma and karma. Instead, they will get an introduction to Christian theology.

Starting next fall, Theology 101, which is currently called Introduction to Theology and World Religions, will be an introduction to only Judeo-Christian theology. Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam will no longer be taught.

See Theology, page 2

Photo Courtesy of Portland Pilots

Number of students with double majors nearly triples Fourteen percent of students at UP are double majors, up in the past ten years from five percent

Frank Deryck

Hannah Robinson

Kristin Wishon

Lupita Ruiz

Psychology, Sociology

English, Spanish

Biochemistry, Music

Psychology, French, Spanish All photos by Kayla Wong | THE BEACON

Kate Stringer Staff Writer stringer14@up.edu With two majors and a 23 credit hour course load, junior Kristin Wishon is lucky if she gets four hours of sleep at night.

“I don’t have time to do things that are just for fun,” said Wishon, who is double majoring in biochemistry and music. “But I enjoy what I’m doing anyways so I don’t really care.”

Wishon is part of a growing trend at college campuses across

the country. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of college students who double major has increased over the past 10 years by 70 percent. While some students choose two majors because they believe it will make them more employable, many are simply passionate about multiple fields of study.

Similar to national statistics, the number of students who graduate with double majors at UP has increased over the past ten years from five to 14 percent, according to UP’s Office of

Institutional Research.

While Director of Career Services Amy Cavanaugh is unsure of the exact cause of the increase, she believes students get the sense that two majors do increase their odds of getting a job. However, Cavanaugh said this isn’t necessarily true for employers.

“Employers are looking for skills and experiential learning opportunities,” Cavanaugh said.

“Whether that’s an internship, research experience, clubs and activities – they’re looking for evidence of skills.”

The College Employment Research Institute (CERI) agrees that the type of major also isn’t necessarily what employers want in a college graduate. Instead, employers look for three main attributes in their employees: basic skills, professionalism and maturity, and interpersonal skills.

While the workload might be greater, 96 percent of students who graduated from UP last year with a double major did so in four years. Of the remaining students who graduated with one major, only 89 percent graduated in four

years.

Though Cavanaugh believes the wisdom of double majoring depends on the individual student, she advises students to analyze their reasons before making a decision.

“You can’t blanket say you should or you shouldn’t,” Cavanaugh said. “What are their reasons? It’s really a matter of assessing interests, skills and values.”

See Majors, page 3

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November 15, 2012

On On Campus Campus Campus Play

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus shares its song

“Machinal” will be performed

by UP students in the Mago Hunt Center Theater Nov. 15- 17. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. except the Sunday performance, which is at 2. p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For tickets, call (503) 943-7287.

Pizza Lunch Social There will be a pizza lunch social Nov. 17 in the Mehling Ballroom from 1 to 3 p.m.

Students and professors are invited to gather and socialize over free pizza and games.

Noyce grant application information Information about the Noyce scholarship will be live online Nov. 16. The grant supports internships and scholarships for students studying science, technology, engineering or math. The webpage is www. up.edu/noyce, and will have information about eligibility and applications. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2013. Students with questions about the internships should direct questions to Tim Doughty at doughty@up.edu. Students with questions about the scholarships should direct questions to Stephanie Salomone at salomone@ up.edu.

International Night From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Bauccio Commons, International UP students will host tables showcasing their home cultures. Several groups will also peform traditional dance or musical numbers, and there will be international food. International Night is on Nov. 17.

CPB Movie This week’s movie is “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.”

The movie is in Buckley Center Auditorium at 10 p.m.

Nov. 16 and 17.

Pilots After Dark This week’s Pilots After Dark event is the Winter Mystery Bus. There are only 55 spots available, so students must sign up to participate by emailing Joe Burke at burke@ up.edu. The bus will leave from the Pilot House at 9:50 p.m. Saturday and will return around midnight.

CORRECTIONS In last week’s Public Safety Log, the fifth incident occured on Nov. 4, not Nov. 19.

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The newspaper corrects any significant errors of fact brought to the attention of the editors.

If you think an error has been made, contact us at beacon@up.edu. Corrections will be printed above.

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Last night at Espresso UP, some members of the Portlands Gay Men’s Chorus performed in front of a full house at St. Mary’s Student Center. The Gay Straight Partnership helped bring the group to campus. The group, which was founded in 1980, performed two sets at UP.

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THEOLOGY: Change fits UP’s mission Continued from page 1 According to Theology Chair Will Deming, President Fr. Bill Beauchamp asked the College of Arts and Sciences to consider a change in the theology curriculum. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Matt Baasten is overseeing the discussion of the new course.

“I think especially at a Catholic University, it makes sense to have an introduction to theology, because that underscores the mission of the university in a way an introduction to comparative religions might not.”

Will Deming Chair of the Theology Department Baasten said he could not discuss the details of the curriculum because it is still in the preliminary drafting stage, but he said the course curriculum will be designed by Dec. 15.

Deming said the change in Theology 101, which is a required class for every UP student, fits with the mission of the University.

“I think especially at a Catholic university, it makes sense to have an introduction to theology, because that underscores the mission of the university in a way an introduction to comparative religions might not,” Deming said.

Deming also said the change

will help the theology professors use their expertise.

“Only a couple of us are educated on the graduate level in comparative religions, so just in terms of expertise, it makes practical sense to give students our best training,” Deming said.

But some students, like sophomore Matt Gadbois, are concerned that eliminating world religions from the core curriculum may narrow students’ perspectives.

“I feel like the class currently gives a really open perspective that encourages the openmindedness that everyone should have, including Christians,” Gadbois said.

Sophomore Logan Adams, who took Theology 101 last year, agreed that the course is needed for students to be educated about world religions.

“Half the class couldn’t tell you who Muhammad was at the beginning of the semester,” Adams said. “[Islam is] one of the Abrahamic religions, and you should cover all of them.”

Deming agreed that the change in the curriculum is not ideal, and that understanding world religions is important.

“You’re weighing advantages over disadvantages,” Deming said. “Ideally, it would be nice if they could also learn about other religions, particularly about Islam. There are large populations of religious people in China and India that are probably gonna come into play in your generation.”

But Deming also said the study of world religions is outdated and that it can be shortsighted to lump all non-Christian

religions into one category.

“The whole study of religion has matured, and world religions is not as defensible as a category anymore,” Deming said. “I mean, what is a world religion?”

Gadbois, who is currently taking Theology 205, Biblical Traditions and Culture, said courses focused on Catholic theology can be confusing for non-Christians.

“If the school’s doing its job right, intro to Christianity should just be around you.

Maybe it’s just a reflection that they’re doing a poor job of service and leadership outside class.”

Logan Adams Sophomore “Whenever they tend to have just Catholic perspective classes, it’s almost the assumption that everyone in the class was raised Catholic, and that’s always kind of awkward,” Gadbois said. “So for the intro class, that would be inappropriate.”

Adams agreed that covering only Christianity could be uncomfortable for some students.

“We had three Muslim guys in my Theo 101 class, and it’d be awkward if we didn’t cover their religion at all,” Adams said.

But according to Deming, studying one religion in-depth could lead to better understanding of theological thinking. “[World religions is] arguably a part of a solid liberal arts education, but so is an introduction

to theology,” Deming said. “And an introduction to theology will certainly help you understand religions as you encounter them, inasmuch as you have a sense of how theological thinking proceeds.”

Deming also said that the study of world religions has been expected of schools like UP for the past few decades.

“That was the standard across small liberal arts colleges,” Deming said. “It would be expected of a student graduating with a degree in liberal arts to have an understanding of world religions.”

Adams said that because UP is a Catholic school, an introduction to Christianity should not be necessary.

“If the school’s doing its job right, intro to Christianity should just be around you,” Adams said.

“Maybe it’s just a reflection that they’re doing a poor job of service and leadership outside class.”

In addition to changing the focus of Theology 101, Theology 205 is changing. Starting next semester, Biblical Traditions and Culture will no longer be a writing-intensive course, and it will not be centered on a long research paper. Deming said the focus of the course may change.

“Because we are changing 101, we are rethinking how [Theology 205] serves as a sequel to 101, so there may be a change in emphasis,” Deming said.

Ultimately, Adams is worried that the changes to the theology curriculum will negatively impact students.

“The worst thing you could be is ignorant,” Adams said.

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MAJORS: Spanish is the most popular second major Continued from page 1 According to UP’s Office of Institutional Research, Spanish is the most popular second major among currently enrolled students. Spanish professor and student advisor Kathleen Regan estimates that roughly 66 to 75 percent of Spanish majors also major in another discipline.

When it comes to doublemajoring in a language, Regan says the International Languages Department encourages interdisciplinary work.

“The department is very supportive of interdisciplinary work, values, and encourages it with students,” Regan said. “All of us believe the 21st century is about being a global citizen.”

“I remember sitting there in the first course – it was probably one of the best lectures I had. The moment I left, I decided I want to be a [sociology] major as well.”

Frank Deryck Senior Regan believes that the increase in double majoring is a testimony to the creativity and dedication of students.

“Interdisciplinary engagement is indicative of

hardworking and engaged students,” Regan said.

For fifth-year undergraduate Lupita Ruiz, triple majoring in psychology, French and Spanish was never her intent.

“The things I wanted to do and all the classes I wanted to take in my college experience just happened to give me three majors,” Ruiz said. “I’m only doing it because I’m really passionate about all the fields that I’m studying. I think that’s what keeps me motivated.”

Senior Frank Deryck planned on solely being a psychology major until he took his first sociology class. After one class, he decided to double major.

“I remember sitting there in the first course – it was probably one of the best lectures I had,” Deryck said. “The moment I left, I decided I want to be a [sociology] major as well.”

Deryck believes students double major to get the full experience in multiple areas of interest.

“Students have a lot of interests, different subjects they really enjoy,” Deryck said. “They don’t want to just minor in them, [because] they’d feel like they’re dabbling in it and not really getting involved.”

Even though some students believe double majoring is necessary for a career, junior Hannah Robinson says this was not an influential factor when choosing to major in English and

ASUP resolution asks administration for new personal finance class New class would cover credit, cash management, managing debt, taxes and saving Harry Blakeman Staff Writer blakeman15@up.edu After speaking to several graduating students, seniors Kyle Hamm and Adam Harnden saw that many of them feared that without a business background, they were ill-equipped to manage their own finance in an era of massive loan debt and 401Ks. Their solution was to advocate through student government for a new elective at UP to teach nonbusiness students about their personal finances.

ASUP last week approved a resolution to petition the administration for a new 100-level business elective class to teach non-business majors about personal finance.

The resolution, if accepted by the administration, would establish a class in the business department that would cover cash management, credit cards and credit scores, managing debt, taxes and saving.

Harnden, an ASUP senator, hopes the potential new course will help students, especially seniors, transition to managing their own finances without too many avoidable mistakes.

“A lot of people don’t have access to the complex information about financial planning – we really saw a need to open up that info.”

Kyle Hamm senior “It would be a really great class to have,” Harnden said. “We want to see as much as they can give us.”

To determine exactly what the course should look like, Harnden See ASUP, page 5

Spanish.

“I saw my double major as a chance to explore the things that I loved doing without necessarily worrying about [getting a job],” Robinson said. “I’ve always loved English and languages, and taking Spanish I really found something else that I loved and didn’t want to give up.”

Some double major pairings are easier than others. While some classes required for psychology and sociology majors will cross count for Deryck, biochemistry and music major Kristin Wishon finds the workload more challenging.

“I could not decide which one I wanted to do because I love music and it’s my passion but biochemistry – I’m just fascinated by it,” Wishon said.

“I’ve been taking 21 plus credits every semester since second semester freshman year. I’m very priority oriented, goal oriented – I don’t have time to just go out and mess around.”

Ruiz finds the work load for her triple major heavy as well, especially while working full time.

“I have a clinical internship 25 hours a week, I’m the cocoordinator for the Nicaragua immersion at the Moreau Center, and then I work at the Office of Career Services and I’m also a Spanish tutor,” Ruiz said.

“I’m working full time and doing school full time so it’s really heavy and I have to stay

self-disciplined so that means catching up on the weekends.”

Choosing a language as a second major is a more manageable workload, according to Robinson.

“The things I wanted to do and all the classes I wanted to take in my college experience just happened to give me three majors. I’m only doing it because I’m really passionate about all the fields that I’m studying.

I think that’s what keeps me motivated.”

Lupita Ruiz Fifth year undergraduate “Departments, especially for languages, make the programs really complimentary,” Robinson said. “They want you to be able to take a language and your main field of study without overloading.”

If given the choice, Deryck, Ruiz, Robinson and Wishon all agree they’d choose to double major again.

“I would major in everything if I could,” Wishon said. “If there were more hours in the day, I would do it.”

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Top Five most popular secondary majors 1. Spanish: 92 students enrolled 2. Finance: 31 students enrolled 3.English, German: 22 students enrolled 4. Psychology, Sociology: 20 students enrolled 5. French studies: 19 students enrolled Information courtesy of UP Institutional Research

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Hope, anxiety for senior job hunters Study shows employers plan to hire 13 percent more graduates this year than last year Hannah Kintner Staff Writer kintner13@up.edu With five short months standing between her and graduation, senior Anya Bury finds herself at a crossroads with no definite way to turn.

“I’m really nervous. I don’t really have a plan for after college,” Bury said. “I’m trying to figure out what I can do with creative writing and trying to figure out if I can make something happen with my life.”

“I kind of feel almost like it’s make it or break it, but I also feel like I have a huge community supporting me at the same time. So at first it’s a lot, but I know what steps I’m taking to succeed.”

Charity Taylor Senior Struggling to find a field with opportunities for her major, Bury is among the many college seniors nervously anticipating graduation.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) data collected over the summer shows that employers “plan to hire 13 percent more new college graduates in 2012-13 than they did in 2011-12.”

While these results are encouraging, Max Kalchthaler, UP’s employer relations and internship coordinator, believes a student’s personal vigor to get a job is far more important than any statistics about future employment.

Kalchthaler encourages students to come up with a job search plan, start the search early and learn the importance of networking to improve their likelihood of job security.

The Office of Career Services, located in the lower floor of Orrico Hall, has many services to assist students in finding a career path, including developing a job search strategy.

“In a quick meeting with us, let’s say 30, 45 minutes we can lay out and help guide the student through the steps to take over the next months to really secure that job,” Kalchthaler said. “I find that once people start that process, it takes away a lot of the power [graduation] has to stress people out.”

Taking steps to plan her future has certainly helped senior Charity Taylor.

“I’m excited and I’m hopeful and I feel it’s a little overwhelming, but I think it’s a good type of overwhelming,” Taylor said.

Last month, Taylor began the application process for Teach for America, and hopes to eventually study law in Chicago. While she has high hopes, she realizes she cannot rely completely on one career path, and is finding comfort in trying to find multiple options for post graduate work.

“I kind of feel almost like it’s make it or break it, but I also feel like I have a huge community supporting me at the same time. So at first it’s a lot, but I know what steps I’m taking to succeed,” Taylor said.

While job searching may seem grueling, Kalchthaler likes to remind students that the average job search is six to nine months and that most jobs are not advertised.

These unadvertised jobs are accessible through networking, Kalchthaler said, adding that even after graduating college it can still be good to have help getting an interview.

“It doesn’t change just because you get a bachelor’s degree, what really changes is the types of folks that you’re talking to and what you’re talking about,” Kalchthaler said.

When Career Services aids students in developing job search strategies, information about learning to network is included.

It’s assistance is also open to any UP alum at no charge and it’s office is open by appointment year round, with the exception of Christmas to New Year’s.

Being on top of the job search paid off for 2012 graduate Michael Chhor, who started his search in the fall of his senior year and successfully landed a job working on powering mobile phones at Intel last April.

“Try not to think about graduation because it will stress you out,” Chhor said as advice to the Class of 2013. “Focus on doing well in classes and start your job search early. Some of my friends started February and March and they’re still looking.”

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The UP Public Safety Report 1. Nov. 8, 06:16 p.m. - Two individuals in a van were contacted by officers in the parking area near Kenna Hall. Individuals were engaged in inappropriate activity and determined to not be affiliated with the University. Both individuals were issued written trespass warnings.

2. Nov. 8, 12:38 p.m. - Officers and Residence Life Staff interviewed several students and conducted searches of a couple rooms in Corrado Hall. Drug paraphernalia was confiscated and several students were referred to the University Judicial process.

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3. Nov. 10, 3:09 a.m. -Residence Life staff reported a student who was being uncooperative in Shipstad Hall. Officers assisted in transporting the student to their residence in Villa Maria Hall and performed a search of the room. Officers found and confiscated drugs, drug paraphernalia, and alcohol in the room. The student was referred to the University Judicial process.

4. Nov. 13, 4:08 p.m. - A student reported a theft from their vehicle while it was parked in the Main Lot. A report was taken and investigation remains open.

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ASUP: Idea for new class positively received Continued from page 3 worked with freshman Brooke Murphy, the business school senator, and a number of business school professors, administrators and students. Harnden said that initially they took the idea to the business school, but found the easiest method was to go through ASUP, so he brought the resolution to the Senate.

Harnden says he’s spoken to several students who wish they better understood how to run their finances. He thinks a lot of students would be willing to take the class just to make their lives easier.

“We’ve known that we need a class that will teach us how everything works,” said Harnden.

Hamm said they approached the administration, the business school and students, and received a positive response.

“A lot of people don’t have access to the complex information about financial planning – we really saw a need to open up that info,” said Hamm.

Sophomore Caitlin Deutsch thinks it would be a great idea for everyone to better understand personal finance. As a business major, she already has to take financial accounting and

managerial accounting, but she believes non-business majors would be lost in the classes.

“I think everyone should have the opportunity to take it ‘cause it’s so important to people’s lives,” Deutsch said.

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Deutsch said the classes that business majors take also are primarily about business finance. She thinks that better understanding her personal finances would be beneficial.

Harnden is confident the administration will create the class, but says it is unlikely the class will be available next semester as creating a new course requires a great deal of paperwork.

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Thursday, November 15 •

Tuition Remission forms for spring term due to HR. Find out more at http://tinyurl.com/c8f6j2x.

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Men’s Basketball home season opener vs. Idaho State at 7:00 p.m.

First 500 fans in attendance will receive a “Proud to be a Pilot” T-shirt.

>> Thursday Nov. 15 – Sunday Nov. 25 Monday, November 19 – Friday, November 23 •

Machinal, an expressionistic modern-age tragedy loosely based on the sensational 1927 trial of Ruth Snyder, the first woman put to death by electric chair. Performances at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Mago Hunt Recital Hall. Tickets $10/$5.

Friday, November 16 •

Second round of playoffs watch party – women’s soccer vs.

Michigan. 2 p.m. in Bauccio Commons.

Saturday, November 17 •

UP International Night from 5-8 p.m., Bauccio Commons. For info contact International Student Services at 7367 or iss@up.edu.

Sunday, November 18 •

Mass, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.

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Mass, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, 12:05-12:30 p.m. People of all faiths welcome.

Wednesday, November 21 • Men’s basketball vs. cross-town opponent Portland State! It is also

Young Alumni night with pre-game gathering for young alumni with free food and beverages. Please RSVP to Andy Sherwood in the Office of Alumni Relations at sherwood@up.edu or (503) 943-8327. RSVP deadline for the Nov. 21 game is Monday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.

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Thursday & Friday, November 22-23 •

Happy Thanksgiving. All offices closed for the Holiday!

Faculty & Staff – Open Enrollment continues through November 27.

All employees can access information on the Human Resources open Enrollment website. For more information contact HR at x7461 or hr@up.edu.

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Black Friday survival guide Ten tips for successful Black Friday shopping excursions

SALE After stuffing yourself with turkey and pumpkin pie, there is nothing better to do than celebrate one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday. Whether you are a first-timer or a professional Black Friday shopper, here are a few tips that will have you prepared before, during and after the Black Friday madness.

Amanda Blas Staff Writer blas13@up.edu

Research and get a game plan

1.together.

Start checking out the Black Friday ads now to get an idea of what stores you want to visit, what deals you want to take advantage of and what items you want to buy. Also, compare prices to see which stores have the best deals on what you are looking to buy. This will save you both time and money, both of which are too valuable to waste on Black Friday.

2. Know your hours.

Most stores open earlier than usual to celebrate the Black Friday craze.

With these special hours come early bird, night owl and door buster specials. Find out what stores are having these deals to make the best of store hours. In addition, some stores end their specials at certain hours during the day. Find out these times to make sure you do not miss these sales.

3. Bring backup.

Let’s face it: shopping with friends or family is so much more fun than shopping alone. An added benefit?

Shopping together means being able to split up and take advantage of deals at different parts of the store, not to mention being able to beat the long line at the cash register.

4. Dress for success.

What you wear will definitely affect your shopping performance. Because you will be on your feet all day, be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If you plan on waiting outside for stores to open, don’t forget to wear layers to ward off the cold. Wearing layers is also more sensible than carrying a heavy coat while shopping.

5. There’s an app for that.

Take advantage of the apps that tell you all about the Black Friday deals such as “TGI Black Friday,” “The Black Friday App” and “Black Friday Ads.” These apps will keep you updated on the Black Friday madness all through the day. Also, consider downloading the app of the stores where you plan to shop to help you shop more efficiently and possibly get in on other deals.

6. Don’t forget the coupons.

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10. Save money for Cyber Monday.

Most stores’ deals do not end with Black Friday, but they expand their sales to their websites on Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Black Friday. When it comes to items that were not a priority on your Black Friday shopping list, consider waiting until Cyber Monday to see if the deals get any better. Some stores also have the same Black Friday deals in the store as they do online. To avoid having to deal with the chaos of Black Friday, see if the stores you are interested in count online as well.

Be prepared for crowds.

You will not be the only one trying to take advantage of Black Friday. Mentally prepare yourself for a lot of pushing and shoving.

9. Keep your receipts.

A lot of Black Friday purchases are impulse buys because you don’t want to pass up that bargain. Be sure to keep your receipts so you’ll be able to return items you don’t want or need instead of running into buyer’s remorse.

While stores may already have a bunch of items on sale, some offer extra discounts with Black Friday coupons. Check those out to make sure you get the biggest discount possible.

a “Black Friday Survival 7. Pack Kit.” Expect your Black Friday shopping trip to last a long time. Bring along snacks to curb your hunger, coffee to keep you awake and water to keep you hydrated.

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Eating and learning rolled into one Students learn to make sushi as part of International Education Week Hannah Kintner Staff Writer kintner13@up.edu Dip your hands in a bowl of water, clap them together boldly, and you’ve just finished the first step in the sushi making process.

Students had the opportunity to learn how to handcraft their own Japanese cuisine at the second annual sushi workshop Nov. 13, hosted by International Club as part of International Education Week. Bon Appétit’s sushi chef Howard Van Divner conducted the event where students drank

green tea and miso soup while learning to roll sushi.

Van Divner started as a dishwasher in a Japanese restaurant, but slowly worked his way up the kitchen ladder to sous chef.

“I’ve always had a fondness for any kind of Asian food,” Van Divner said.

Admiring the sushi bar in the restaurant, Van Divner asked to be trained to make sushi and was obliged. He has been a sushi chef for 12 years and takes great pride in his work. At the event, he taught more than 20 students to make tuna, salmon and hamachi sushi.

“I’m a sushi junkie,” sophomore Emily Biggs said. “So the idea of actually getting to learn how to make it was very appealing.”

Biggs and her roommate have sushi mats in their dorm room, although they’ve never actually made sushi. They are excited to apply their new sushi making knowledge in the near future.

James Farr, one of the coordinators of the workshop and treasurer of the International Club, was pleased with the event, believing it to be better than last year’s. “[Last year] a lot of people

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Sophomores Mia Vetter and Sophomore Emily Biggs practice rolling sushi during the International Education Week sushi class.

Thursday (Nov. 15) French Cheese Tasting Party When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Shiley 3rd Floor Atrium What: Eat cheeses with the French Club and learn about the regions they came from.

Inter-Faith Dialogue When: 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Shiley 319 What: Join UP students of various faiths as they discuss their beliefs and how they affect their daily lives.

Friday (Nov. 16) Fiesta of Latin Dance When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bauccio Commons What: Enjoy refreshments and performances by the Latin Dance Club before taking dance lessons from a professional trainer.

Saturday (Nov. 17) Trip to Asian Market and Bakery When: 10 a.m.

Where: Fubonn Market, 2850 SE 82nd Ave. What:Accompany Chinese language instructor Christina Chen to get acquainted with new foods and flavors. Meet at the market, or email iss@up.edu for carpool information.

International Night When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Bauccio Commons What: UP students will host tables to share their native cultures with others. Professional and student performers will also entertain with traditional song and dance.

just came in, made sushi and quickly left,” Farr said. “But now since it’s kind of a classroom setting right now, people are staying longer and are more engaged in the activity.”

Most students stayed until the end of the workshop and the event concluded with a sushi feast.

There are still plenty of Inter-

national Education Week activities to partake in. Check out the calendar below to see if any of these fun educational events interest you.

Freshman Jazmine Santayana carefully rolls out her rice to create her sushi rolls. More than 20 students turned out to learn the art of sushi rolling for International Education Week.

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November 15, 2012

The villans turn on their charm

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The Plastics performed the entire “Jingle Bell Rock” skit from “Mean Girls,” complete with Santa and Glen Coco’s candy canes. (Left to right) Gabriel Romano, Jared Johnson, Ben Damewood, Derek Block, Jake Williams and Alexander Vaughn. The Villa Maria men collected a total of $14,900 the night of the Man Auction with $300 made at the door. The night’s earnings were matched by an anonymous donor. All donations will go to Holy Cross charity.

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Kayla Wong | THE BEACON

Villa Maria Hall Council Ryan Cane (left), Stan Peck (back), Mitchell Stricker and Clayton Steed (left and right).

The Marcus Giovacchini Experience covered Macklemore’s “And We Danced”. (Left to right) Jackson Olin, Mitchell Gilbert and Hannes Zetzsche.

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(Left) The Villa Maria RAs performed a high-intensity skit complete with acrobatics. Austin Veiga (bottom left), Evan Howell (bottom right), Stan Thompson (middle) and David Barton (top).

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(Right) Freshman Marcus Giovacchini rocks a solo with The Marcus Giovacchini Experience covering Macklemore’s “And We Danced”.

Pinch pennies, not quality The Beacon’s guide to saving money and shopping smart on a tight budget PJ Marcello Staff Writer marcello13@up.edu

College tuition: $17,560. Textbooks: $700. Housing: $2,700. It’s no secret that college students lack the financial ability to buy and do a lot of the things they want to. Whether it’s shopping for a new outfit or seeing the premier of the new Twilight movie, students have to carefully choose how they spend their money. To ensure that you can dress to impress and get your Pattinson/Lautner fix, here are some useful discounts, stores and tips to help stretch your dollar.

-Lydia Laythe Fun date on a tight budget?

Check out Back to Eden Bakery (2217 NE Alberta St.) for some delicious treats that will not drain your paycheck. The pastries and ice cream are their bread and butter, so to speak, but they also have small lunch deals like soups, salads and wraps. Some may say lunch dates do not count; first of all, I call shenanigans.

Secondly, it is also a great place to stop in the evening to catch desserts with your date so you do not have to do the lunch date.

Quick and classic

When you have a hankering for a custom quality sandwich, a gourmet hot dog or a personalized salad, Eastside Deli (4823 N. Lombard) is the place to go. Forget all those greasy fast food joints and big name sandwich shops (looking at you Subway), Eastside is where it’s at. For a six-inch sub they give at least as much meat as most places would give on a foot-long. It also has a large variety of meats, cheeses, veggies and condiments to make your sandwich yours. Hotdogs can be hard to come by when eating out. For only $3.50 you can get a personalized dog with more toppings than you thought possible. The same goes for specialty salads. They are $5.50 and served in healthy (pun intended) portions. Eastside Deli is a must visit for quality food for a fair price.

How to save on gas:

This one requires some help from Fred Meyer and maybe some friends. The first step is getting a Fred Meyer Rewards Card (check to see if your parents have one). When you go to Freddie’s for groceries you simply swipe the card or type in the phone number associated with the card to earn points when you make a purchase. Depending on how much you earn, you can receive fuel points that can get you three cents, 10 cents or even 15 cents off per gallon at any Fred Meyer gas station.

These discounts make a big difference. *Personal suggestion: if you do not spend enough at Fred Meyer to earn fuel points on your own, have your friends help you out.

Have them type your number in when they make purchases and use it as a community card.

Shopping Locally

Grocery Outlet, located at 7741 North Lombard St., has quality, affordable groceries bought directly from brand name manufacturers. If there is excess packaging that manufacturers can’t use, they still fill it with product, and sell it for a fraction of the price. This means that when Grocery Outlet sells these products, they can sell them for a fraction of the price, but customers still get the same quality product. The inventory is always changing because Grocery Outlet depends on a varying flow of product from different companies.

Shopping advice: Shop often, stock up on items you like and always be open to buying things for future use, not just immediate needs.

If not Grocery Outlet…

Safeway is taking clipping coupons to the digital level. The store offers an app for smart phones called “Just for U.” If you sign in with your club card you can add weekly savings that are sent directly to your phone. Simply choose the coupons you want to use and it instantly applies it to your card.

Not only does it offer the weekly coupons that it would in newspapers, it also suggests coupons based on past purchases so you can find deals directed specifically to you. It is a quick and easy way to save from the palm of your hand.

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FAITH & FELLOWSHIP

November 15, 2012

May peace prevail on Earth

International Student Services offers prayers for peace during International Education Week Amanda Munro Staff Writer munroa15@up.edu May peace prevail on Earth.

Twenty-five or so people gathered in a circle by the International Peace Garden Tuesday.

Some students, some faculty and some community members, they stood solemnly by the colorful flags outside Buckley Center Auditorium to offer their prayers for peace in any tongue they knew best.

They spoke a total of 13 languages, 13 prayers uttered in Filipino, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Taiwanese, English, Italian, Samoan, Turkish, German, Vietnamese, Spanish and Kiswahili. It was a cacophony of cultures, languages and worldviews swept up into one circle for twenty minutes of stillness and unity. Every person spoke each prayer in a different language with different syllables, but every person in the circle knew exactly what it was they were saying.

“Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our heart, our world, our universe. Peace. Peace. Peace.”

Although consistent jarring noises from the nearby library construction made it difficult to hear throughout the ceremony, the prayers for peace continued without hesitation. After each prayer, the congregation repeated “May peace prevail on Earth,” and the unified voices carried loud and clear over the screeching sound of machinery.

After each prayer was finished, there was a moment of silence.

Fr. Gary Chamberland made the closing remarks.

“We gather, believers of many traditions and many faiths praying for peace, true peace, which is not won by war; it is won in each and every human heart,” Chamberland said. “Lao Tsu, a Chinese philosopher wrote, ‘If there is to be peace in the world, there must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, there must be peace in the cities.

If there is to be peace in the city, there must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, there must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, there must be peace in the heart.’”

Despite the noise and the distractions, by the solemn nods of everyone congregated it was clear

that “peace in the heart” didn’t seem so far away. In those few moments standing in a unified circle as citizens of the world, a glimmer of hope emerged.

“We gathered today to pray for peace. We gathered as members of one community, as members of the world’s community,” Chamberland said. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”

Jackie Jeffers | THE BEACON

Jackie Jeffers | THE BEACON

Sister Mary Kimario (left) speaks her part of the prayer in Swahili. The prayer was spoken in 13 different languages.

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Theo 101 change limits diversity and stifles thought A broad worldview is perhaps the most important skill UP’s core curriculum can impart and yet it is choosing to alter one of its only culturally diverse courses.

Changing Theology 101 from “World Religions” to “Christian Theology” is a step in the wrong direction for many reasons. The change does not correspond with UP’s overall mission, makes UP’s core curriculum even less culturally relevant and boxes in spiritual development.

Proponents of this change might look to the first sentence of UP’s mission statement to rationalize the switch: UP is “an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross.”

Yes, UP is a Catholic school and we all knew what we were signing up for when we chose to come here. However, The Beacon would also point to other lines of the mission statement such as UP’s goal to address “significant questions of human concern,” such as, which faith do I believe in? UP also declares itself to be “a diverse community of schol-

ars.” The move towards Christian only theology sets back both these goals as it sidelines spiritual inquiry and diversity of religious teaching.

The part of the mission statement most hindered by the change is the need to “prepare people who respond to the needs of the world and its human family.” Ignoring more than half the world’s faith systems does not create culturally competent scholars. It breeds the very ignorance UP vows against.

One of the undervalued parts of going to a Catholic university is the opportunity to learn about faith. There are no theology requirements in state schools, and here we are challenged to develop the spiritual aspect of our lives. The theology department’s choice to close-off that spiritual exploration to just Christian theology is stifling and counterproductive.

World religions effectively introduces theology and the cultures that practice them. Not only is it a great way of teaching all UP students the basics of theology around the world, but it also

creates a stress-free environment to introduce the Christian faith to UP students who don’t come from a Christian background. If the theology department’s goal with Theology 101 is to introduce students to the concept of faith in any context and get across the Catholic/Christian messages the University desires, then World Religions seems a happy medium.

With Bibtrad, a semester of the core is already dedicated to learning Christian scripture and the background of Christian theology. Do we really need an entire year dedicated to the teachings of one religious tradition? It seems extravagant to force every student to spend six credit hours of the core curriculum on one religious background.

UP administrators and the theology department have the right and power to do whatever they want with the core curriculum, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have the right to protest those changes. Hopefully this proposed change to the core curriculum

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will create a healthy debate about the need to include teachings on every faith in our core curriculum. The Beacon implores the theology department and UP administrators to reconsider their decision to axe this important area of study.

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Cultures come together during International Education Week Kevin Su Guest Commentary International Education Week (IEW) is an important opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Across the world universities and organizations celebrate this week as a time to highlight the importance of international education and exchange to their institutions and

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International Night is the climatic peak and the culmination of IEW. Throughout the night in The Commons during regular dinner service, two events are run simultaneously: The Main Stage Performance, which gives a diverse group of students and professional performers the opportunity to present their talents, and Showcase of Nations, where students from multiple nationalities and cultures showcase their home countries and cultures.

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The Showcase of Nations will involve 14 countries from all over the world, from Peru, to Saudi Arabia, to India. Throughout the night, the University community is welcome to talk to representatives of each participating country at their tables to learn more about different cultures, and find out how they can impact our future, while at the same time savoring international dishes crafted by Bon Appétit. In addition to this year’s main events, the International House is running a Food Drive throughout the week, with all donations going to the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO). Dona-

tions can be dropped off during the week at International Student Services in Christie Hall, Mehling Hall, and Tyson Hall House 105. If you bring a can or box of food to the Commons on International Night, Bon Appétit will exchange it for a free global drink ticket!

Lastly, as coordinators of this year’s IEW, we think it is important to reach out to college students, especially at UP where there is a diverse group of international students, to educate and develop a wider understanding of world cultures, traditions, and languages. IEW is a great way to learn about different places and

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Rape is nothing to joke about

Lydia Laythe Staff Commentary “Man, that Bib. Trad. test raped me!”

“Dude, I raped this guy on Call of Duty last night!”

More and more, I’m hearing exclamations like this used casually on campus. And for the record, if I hear another person say “rape” in casual conversation while laughing and joking around, I might just punch them right in the face. Rape is a serious issue, despite what people will say to diminish it (directly or indirectly), and it should never be joked about – ever.

For those of you who say, “Well I was just joking,” let me just say, “shut up.” Do you think my best friend’s grandfather and next door neighbor were “just joking” when they raped her?

Do you think the little boy down the block was “just joking” when he was raped by his father and brother?

No. No one was “just joking,” so stop treating rape like a joke. Think about the harm you could be causing someone. A person you’re talking to could be

a victim, or know a victim. Your words can trigger strong emotions or cause them to recall an extremely traumatic event. You may not even know it.

I was friends with a girl for eleven years before I found out that she had been raped by her grandfather when she was five years old and then again by a boy in her neighborhood when she was eleven. She and I had been best friends for eleven years before she told me about all the suffering she had endured. She had changed her appearance in an attempt to avoid the attention of her grandfather. She had blamed herself for being “too pretty” for the neighbor-boy to resist. She had hated her body, suffered depression, anorexia, bulimia, and thoughts of suicide. She had gone to rehab, transferred schools twice, and all the while she had suffered in silence. She had told her older brother, her parents, and me. That was it. I thought I had known everything about her, but I had not known about her pain.

So please don’t assume that you know someone’s entire life story, because chances are you don’t.

You don’t know the pain you could be causing someone without even realizing it.

Furthermore, you diminish the issue when you laugh about it. When you laugh about rape,

An evening with a poet Hannah Murray Guest Commentary

Have you ever wondered who is behind those words on the page? Literature is meant to be an intimate conversation between the author and reader, but what if you actually got to ask those questions up close and personal?

Questions like: Why did you use such interesting line breaks on page 45? What was your inspiration behind this book? How did you get into writing poetry? For many, these thoughts are simply a tool to dive into the literature but for some lucky ones, Monday was an opportunity to ask these burning questions. Wayne Miller, the author of several esteemed works including The City, Our City, The Book of Props, and Only the Senses Sleep was on campus this past weekend and on Monday gave an inspired reading of his past works as well as a sneak peek into his current project.

In preparation for Miller’s arrival, Dr. Asarnow’s Contemporary American Poetry class read The City, Our City and spent a week discussing the intricate, often abstract topics Miller presents. The first stop on his journey at UP was for a question and answer session in our class. As a sophomore, this was my first experience having a direct conversation with such a successful, distinguished author. Later

that afternoon, the English Department hosted a small dinner which included 8 students from Contemporary American Poetry, Dr. Asarnow, and Wayne Miller at St. John’s greatest pub: McMenamin’s. Over Cajun tater tots, Miller told us about his views on Poetic translation and how they can be the greatest tool to examining language. He told us everything from the journal that’s always present in his back pocket to his literate fluency in Albanian all the way to his aversion to tomatoes.

One of the greatest insights Wayne shared with us was that when writing, it is important to listen to what the words are trying to show you. By listening, you may end up with something much greater than what you set out to do. Lastly, and what I think to be most important, he spoke of one of his favorite poets, W.H. Auden, and told us about his favorite ideal: “A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.” I hope that Wayne inspired many during his reading, but if nothing else, it was an evening full of laughs.

Hannah Murray is a sophomore biology major. She can be reached at murray15@ up.edu

even out of context as a joke, you diminish the real thing – you diminish the pain, the suffering, the hurt and the struggle that every rape victim has had to overcome.

You never know who you’re talking to. You may think that you know your group of friends, but 1 in every 6 women are a victim of attempted or completed rape and 1 in every 33 men are a victim. It may not seem like a lot, but to put it in perspective: UP had about 3,900 students last year. That means, according to that statistic, 650 women and 118 men could be victims of rape.

This being said, it’s important to understand that an estimated 54 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to the police. So be aware of the fact that someone close to you could be a victim of rape, or know someone who was a victim of rape.

You may not fully understand the gravity of this issue, and our culture has made it so taboo to talk about these things, confront these issues upfront.

But as someone who has been affected so closely by this issue, let me say that I may not understand ALL the emotions of a victim, but I can understand a small part of the emotional response to hearing someone joke about rape.

I’m so disappointed in the people I hear using it as a joke. I’m hurt,

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disgusted, disappointed, angered and heart-broken by it. I’ve seen the destruction rape can cause to a person, the pain and suffering people have to deal with. I would never wish it upon anyone, and I sure as hell would never joke about it.

So the next time you FAIL a test or WIN a game of Call of Duty, please open a dictionary, broaden your vocabulary, and consider the power of your words. You may not realize the

impact you’re making on the people around you and the strong emotions you’re causing.

Lydia Laythe is a freshman social work major. She can be reached at laythe16@up.edu

Letters to the Editor Watch out for that traffic light on Willamette I would like to draw attention to a potential tragic accident.

The croswalk at the entrance at the campus that crosses Willamette is a source of much danger.

Trees often shadow the area and thus the crosswalk is not brightly lit.

The other day a young lady, holding her cell phone to her ear, and walking with her head down, stepped immediately into the cross walk. She never lifted her head until there was a squeal of brakes. The car immediately to her left stopped just inches from

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wiping her out. The car behind the first car slammed into the lead car.

The young woman started screaming at the driver as if this was his fault. It is true it is a crosswalk. There is a button to push to make a light pulsate yellow to warn drivers, but she was not taking responsibility for her own actions. She had her head down, was on the phone and stepped into traffic with enough entitlement to get herself killed.

Students need to be careful. If you get hit, and killed or maimed the law about crosswalks means little. The walker has some responsibility to forewarn drivers

by pushing that button and or to at least look to see where the cars are before stepping into the crosswalk. If this had been a twoton truck she would be dead, as they cannot stop on a dime.

My suggestion is to the University is to install a moveable gate or turnstile that will stop a pedestrian before they can step into the street.

With the rainy season here and the darkness of the area, an accident, a tragic one, is waiting to happen.

Sally Skelding Concerned neighbor

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Misinterpretation gets us nowhere Kay Bodmer Guest Commentary All Soul’s Day was Nov. 2, and as a way to remember those who have been lost from our lives, many things were done. Around campus there were cards people could write the names of loved ones on, there were prayer services, and there were crosses put up to remember those lives that have been lost from abortion. When we think of the people that need to be remembered on All Soul’s Day, babies lost from abortion is not usually one of them. But in a time of remembrance this is the perfect time to remember them as well. What other way should 55 million abortions be memorialized?

The crosses are also used as a sign of awareness, so people have a visual of the reality that the world faces. They are not meant to cause discomfort to those who have been affected by abortion.

It can hopefully be a way to remember and provide a path to finding forgiveness. People go to cemeteries to visit and remember their loved ones. In part, that is what this is. It is also a way to recognize that there is more than one victim. Not only is the baby a victim of abortion, but so is the mother. It can be devastating for the mother, physically and

mentally. Crosses are a symbol of suffering, which represents both the mother and child in this case. The mother who felt they had to make that choice and the child. The cross is also seen as a victory over sin and death. Everyone sins, but those who seek forgiveness can easily receive it.

Forgiveness and healing is what everybody needs and Voice for Life supports those needs.

Voice for Life does a lot of things to support both mothers in need and for women and men affected by abortion. To help needy mothers we put on events such as Stuff the Crib which donates baby items to Mother and Child Education Center. Abortion is a devastating thing, especially for the parents. There is a program called Rachel’s Vineyard that puts on retreats for anyone who has been affected by abortion. It is a way for them to express what they went through and seek healing in a safe and supportive environment. VFL has volunteered with them in the past and from what I hear, it is an amazing and powerful experience.

The crosses were a symbol of remembrance and were not put up to make people feel judged or ashamed. Hopefully, they can bring people to find a way to remember and seek forgiveness if that is what they need.

Kay Bodmer is a junior environmental science major. She can be reached at bodmer14@up.edu

Renee Erb Guest Commentary Last week I opened the Beacon eager to be rid of the misinterpretation and rhetoric of the past elections. I instead saw the same arguments heard since abortion became a major campaign issue in the commentaries on the recent Voice for Life demonstration. While eloquent and respectful, the guest commentaries didn’t truly seek to understand the intentions of the campus group, leaving the issue of abortion as unresolved as it has been on the national level.

Shameful symbolism is the last thing anyone in Voice for Life or pro-life communities wishes to communicate, so perhaps these organizations need to find a new way to represent the lives abortion has impacted.

Though meant to show Christ redeems all people of mistakes and sins, no matter their magnitude, white crosses seemed to shame women and guilt students into action. Maybe the group could use baby shoes instead…no, those could be seen as having Holocaust implications. Perhaps the display should move to the center of the quad next year. After all, if it’s generally accepted that life begins at conception, then the debate over abortion is not theological, but philosophical.

Plus, this might help decrease the misinterpretation that pro-life groups identify women who have had abortions as murderous sinners. But no, I have a feeling the student body would not react well to such a presence, no matter how Voice for Life tried to symbolize abortion fatalities. In the end, for women who have suffered abortions, is any representation more painful than daily remind-

ers, seeing new mothers, hearing children on a playground, passing aisles of baby supplies? In reality, Voice for Life meant the demonstration to raise awareness of the children and mothers devastated by abortion.

The guest commentators offered alternatives to this display and expressed disappointment that Voice for Life did not pursue these instead. However, focusing on unintended negative interpretations of this demonstration, both failed to see that the campus group and pro-life groups of many political and theological backgrounds are actively working through each avenue they offered. Democrats for Life of America supports financial aid and health care legislation that allows women in difficult situations to carry their child to full term. Rachel’s Vineyard, an organization Voice for Life regularly interacts with, counsels women who have already faced abortion. Concerning children conceived in rape, please read about the creator of the Radiance Foundation, a man whose mother was raped but carried him in horrible socio-economic conditions.

He’s now an advocate not only for life, but social equality, adoption, and cultural diversity.

The way I see it, life is a gift from God, and abortion, rape, societal conditions, and poor education all play a part in smothering this gift. Rather than perpetuate the rhetoric and misinterpretation of both pro-life and pro-choice groups in the past election, it’s time for each side to understand not only the other’s arguments, but true, hopeful intentions. Perhaps from this starting point, we can work together to secure a better life for mothers and children alike.

Renee Erb is a senior history and music major. She can be reached at erb13@up.edu

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Faces on The Bluff

By Stephanie Matusiefsky

We asked:

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food and why?

LaMaya Swain, freshman, business in entrepreneurship and innovation management

“Mashed potatoes and stuffing, because they are Thanksgiving traditions.”

Allison Hogan, freshman, elementary education

“Mashed Potatoes, because they go well with any other Thanksgiving food.”

Chris Bell, sophomore, biology

“Stuffing, because there are a whole bunch of ingredients & it’s the one that I cook at my house.”

Kelsi Gjesdal, sophomore, nursing

“Pumpkin pie, because dessert is my favorite!”

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SPORTS

November 15, 2012

Best sports bars in NoPo

are interested in a quieter, easygoing environment or if you are with your whole family and are PJ looking for more of a restaurant Marcello than a standard sports bar.

Tom’s Pizza Staff 2630 N. Lombard Commentary As soon as we walked in, my friend exclaimed, “Now this is a Recently, sports bar!” The walls are littered my comrades with big screen televisions and and I were in search of the best projector screens. Unless you go sports bar in the North Portland in looking exclusively at your area for our weekly fix of Monday feet, you will watch sports when Night Football. you go to Tom’s.

We determined the quality of Not only was the Monday the bars based on the environment, Night game on, but there was the level of entertainment and of college volleyball on one screen, course the food and beer. the NFL network on another, Kenton Station an NBA game was playing.

8303 N. Denver You could go in there and ask Kenton Station has a pretty to watch game two of the 1927 comfortable atmosphere boasting World Series and they could a “family friendly” approach. probably find it (the Yankees The décor around the pub gives swept the Pirates that year in case it a little bit of edge. For instance, you really wanted to know). there is a motorcycle sitting in the Watching the game is only corner of the restaurant, and it half the fun. The bartenders and has the standard pool table set up. regulars at the bar are constantly The service was really good; sharing their thoughts on players, our server was very attentive teams and swapping stories. You and friendly. There is also a bit do not only watch sports, you of a historical feel in the bar. The hear about sports. building has been around since They also have a pool table 1909 and was known originally near the entrance and numerous for its underground boxing, video lottery machines tucked in and there have supposedly been the back of the bar, away from ghost sightings. However, I never the action for those who are less caught a glimpse of any. interested in sports and more into While it is the coziest place gambling. we visited, other than the pool The food is superb. They are table and watching the game, known for their pizza (obviously), there really is not much for and their delicious cheeseburgers. entertainment.

They also conveniently have In regard to the food and happy hour Monday to Friday drink, the bar has it covered pretfrom 4-6, which falls right in ty well. They have your classic with game time, and another greasy alcohol-absorbing burghappy hour every night from ers, wings and onion rings, but 9-midnight. they also serve more health-conSimply put, this is a sports bar scious, or at least less typical, bar for those who love sports. If you foods such as soups and salads, do not mind a loud environment, cold cut sandwiches and veggie you like big screen televisions egg rolls. They also have a kid’s and you want to watch a sporting menu if you are thinking about event that you might not find bringing the whole family. anywhere else, I would suggest Overall, this is a high qualyou check out Tom’s Pizza. ity establishment that would be a Greeley Avenue Bar & Grill good place to watch sports if you

5421 N. Greeley Ave When we walked in, I noticed two things. The first thing to grab my attention was the beer. They have a lot of really good beers on tap. The second thing that REALLY caught my eye, was Golden Tee golf which, if you do not know about, I feel bad for you . It is maybe my favorite arcade game… scratch that, it falls below Big Buck Hunter but it is definitely my second favorite.

We were off to a great start at Greeley.

I asked the bartender a little bit more about the place, and he informed me that it is a longshoreman’s bar. I did not know exactly what he meant, like does a longshoreman own it or do longshoremen just go there?

Turns out, it was the latter of the two options and to be honest I felt a little out of my element.

That aside, entertainment was not lost at this place. They too had the pool table set up, and did I mention they have Golden Tee? They also have some big screens set up around the dining area of the bar which allowed for easy viewing if you get there in time to grab a seat. The bar is not particularly roomy and I did not feel like getting in the way of any longshoremen that evening.

Luckily, I was able to play some Golden Tee while watching the game, and it made for a great time. They also have great happy hour deals from 3-6 and resume happy hour from 11-close. The menu is made up of classic appetizers and sandwich specials, but they are mostly known for their burgers.

This bar is a good place to watch a game. It can be a bit crowded, but it is fun and if all else fails at least you can get some Golden Tee action.

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defined as a sports bar. It has everything a sports fan wants from memorabilia to the variety of sports available to watch, it just yells, sometimes literally, sports bar.

Greeley comes in second because it does have more of a bar atmosphere than Kenton Station. It is darker and not much of a family establishment, more like where I would imagine Mickey Rourke to watch a game

in Portland.

Kenton Station is in third, and for some reason I feel bad about that. It is a great place and I will definitely go back again, just not for the purpose of watching sports. I did not get the same vibe here that I got at the other bars. If my family was in town I would take them there rather than the other two. So that can be the consolation prize.

Men’s cross country races toward championship

For the eighth consecutive year, the men’s cross country will appear in the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

Taylor Tobin Staff Writer tobint16@up.edu Following up on a WCC first-place finish led by established veterans and talented underclassmen, men’s cross country is gearing up for the NCAA Championships Nov. 17, after placing second in the NCAA West Regionals Nov. 9.

Junior Scott Fauble placed ninth overall at Regionals with a time of 29:54. The next fastest finishers for the Pilots were junior David Perry, 29:58, and senior Lars Erik Malde, 30:10.

Fauble is expecting more success from his team at Nationals.

“I think we have a lot of good guys and everyone is going to run really hard,” Fauble said. “I expect us all to go out there and run really gutsy.”

Men’s cross country Head Coach Rob Conner is also looking

forward to a good performance from his team. Conner was also awarded Coach of the Year in the West Region for his job coaching up his young talent to be successful. Conner explains that the guys have been training since mid-June. Tough workouts were added twice a week to the team’s already strenuous training of about 95 to 100 miles per week as the school year started.

Conner is happy that the team prepared well and was successful at regionals so they can compete at nationals for their eighth consecutive year. He is especially proud that the Pilots placed well among western powerhouses like Stanford and the University of Oregon.

“It’s really gratifying. We’re running in what I consider the toughest region,” Conner said.

“The guys understand that to beat those kind of programs, you have to be very dedicated and

very consistent in your training.”

Fauble notes that his coaches are really helpful in getting the team into good racing shape, and that his coaches add to his motivation.

“I don’t need a lot of external motivation. I’m pretty motivated,” Fauble said. “The coaches are really great people, and the relationship we have with them makes us want to run harder.

Not only for our teammates and ourselves, but for them as well.”

Conner said that his main focus going into Regionals as a coach was to reassure his team that they do not have to perform a miracle, but they should go out and run like they have been trained to do.

“Our guys can always feel confident in knowing that they have really good endurance,” Conner said. “So as long as you don’t overextend yourself early in the race, you’ll have the

endurance to maintain a solid push the whole way.”

However confident in his team’s ability to do what they have prepared for, Conner knows that his team is young, and their weakness is naivety.

“They want to go out and

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achieve something, and they don’t realize they’re only sophomores, but they’re thinking like seniors,” Conner said.

Of the seven Pilots going to Nationals, only two are See Cross Country , page 15

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Ricardo Carrillo PJ Marcello Staff Writer marcello13@up.edu With the end of the 2012 season nearing and graduation on the horizon, two-time WCC Player of the Week senior forward Ricardo Carrillo talks about the seniors’ holiday season, FIFA soccer and what being a 90s baby is all about.

What do you hope to say after you are finished with your four years here?

“Just that me and the guys graduating this year did the most we could to leave the program in a place that we want to see it going in the future. We get told that a lot by our coaches, to leave the program in a better place than when we got here, so that’s what we are trying to accomplish.”

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

“Well I like mashed potatoes, turkey of course, stuffing, fried chicken, and I like potato salad as well.”

Fried chicken? I don’t know if I’ve ever had that on Thanksgiving, but it sounds like

an awesome addition.

I think that’s just kind of a craving I’m having right now because I haven’t had lunch yet.”

If we were to play your iPod right now, what would be playing?

“Oh, probably some reggae like Revolution or Iration. Revolution is probably my favorite artist right now.”

What is your favorite holiday to celebrate?

“It would be a toss up between Thanksgiving or Christmas, but I’d have to say Thanksgiving. I like the fall, the fall is my favorite season, so Thanksgiving has that going for it and we eat so much food, so I would say that’s my favorite.”

Who do you look up to most athletically?

“Athletically… well my favorite soccer player is Kaká, he’s a Brazilian who is playing overseas in Spain right now. I’d have to say it’s him.”

That leads me to have to ask who you play with in FIFA, and are you good?

“Oh! I usually play with Manchester City and I had Adam Johnson on there, but he

seniors. Often times, teams go to Nationals loaded with seniors.

Conner comments that, although the team has three sophomores competing in Nationals with just one year under their belts, the youth will only help the team more in the

years to come.

“I think it’s going to allow us to recruit in some higher level talent,” Conner said. “We need another three really good freshman. We’ve got to find the right guy who wants academic focus, a small school and serious cross country.”

Fauble agrees, and says that

got traded pretty recently. We always have these competitions at our house and I’d have to say, I probably am one of the better players on a good day. Usually our competitions get pretty heated. Not like people throwing controllers or anything, but it’s usually how we settle arguments.

What was the best thing about growing up in the 90s?“I have to say the cartoons, Hey Arnold!, The Rugrats and the Angry Beavers were some of my favorites. I think some of them are on Netflix now and even some of them are starting to be shown again on late night TV. You see some of the shows kids are growing up with now and they just don’t seem as fun.”

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What’s the best stress relief from school?

“Usually, I get my stress relief from when we’re on soccer trips.

But if it’s not that I just like to go on walks, go hiking, stuff like that, or just relaxing at home and watching T.V.” What are your post graduation plans?

“I’d like to just go home for awhile, then travel a little bit, get a little break from school.

I’d like to go to some places in Europe. I’ve never been over the Atlantic, so it would be nice to be able to go to Spain or Italy.”

the youth of the team will create a consistency in the future.

“Youth will help us be consistent moving forward year to year,” Fauble said. “Consistency is what the older guys have shown us how to execute.”

Women’s cross country will not be competing at the NCAA Nationals this year. They placed

eighth in the NCAA West Regionals on Nov. 9. Sophomore Tansey Lystad finished with a time of 20:23, followed by Merel van Steenbergen, who ran her fastest time of the season, 20:47, at regionals.

Women’s soccer: Pilots ready to face Michigan Continued from page 16 her here, that’s the kind of player she is. Her job as an outside back is to defend and she’s one of the best defenders in the conference as she was rewarded,” Smith said. “It’s also about being an attacking presence, whether it’s getting to the end line and making crosses for assists or extending our attacks into more extended possessions or doing exactly what she did, taking the ball on her own, putting her head down and getting it done on her own.”

Through the rest of regulation

and overtime, both teams were held scoreless as both goalkeepers had big saves to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Dees shined in penalty kicks as the Pilots fell behind early.

Down four PKs to three, Dees stepped up to shoot for the Pilots and tied it up. Following her score she rallied to save the next two shots. After a Portland shot missed off the cross bar, giving Washington State a chance to win, Dees made her third penalty save.

Going into the ninth round of PKs, Portland sent in the team’s only senior, Taylor Brooke, who’s

The women’s soccer team won a come-from-behind playoff match on Nov. 10 winning on penalty kicks 6-5 after the game ended in a 2-2 tie following double overtime. The team travels to University Park, Penn. to play on Penn State’s Jeffrey Field against Michigan on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. If the Pilots win, UP will compete against the winner of the matchup of Boston College or Penn State on Nov. 18, game time TBA.

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shot deflected off the goalkeeper’s foot and into the net.

“I knew going into this night I was going to have to take a PK if needed and so walking up you go and just do your job,” Brooke said. “I honestly wasn’t even thinking. I just set the ball down and it was all instinctual.”

The physically and emotionally exhausting game gives Portland confidence going into their second round game against the University of Michigan (15-5-2) in University Park, Penn. on Nov. 16.

“It’s beneficial. I love playing a physical, hard-fought game

early in the postseason because it gives us momentum moving on.

It prepares us more mentally and physically,” Brooke said.

The Hollywood-style ending to the game added some flare and encouragement for the team, which has no plans of slowing down their seven game winning streak.

“It’s nice to see that we have the fortitude to get the job done,” Smith said. “Things don’t get any easier the deeper we get in the playoffs, let alone on the road, but being on the road is not going to be an excuse to lose so we’re just going to continue to win.”

The Pilots ended their season with a pair of ties on the road against Gonzaga 1-1 on Nov. 7 and against San Francisco 0-0 on Nov. 11. The team finished 7-9-3 overall and 5-5-2 in the WCC. Junior Steven Evans was selected to the All-WCC First Team while senior Ricardo Carrillo was selected to the AllWCC Second Team. Freshmen Jaime Velasco and Hugo Rhoads were also selected to All-WCC Freshmen Team.

Cross Country

The men’s cross country team finished second in the West Regionals of the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 9 in Seattle, Wash. Junior Scott Fauble placed ninth overall at Regionals with a time of 29:54.

The next fastest finishers for the Pilots were junior David Perry, 29:58, and senior Lars Erik Malde, 30:10. Portland will head to Louisville, Kent. Nov. 17 for the NCAA Championship at 10:15 a.m. The women’s cross country placed eigth in the West Regionals. Sophomore Tansey Lystad led the team with a time of 20:23.

Men’s Basketball

The Pilots lost in their first road game agianst Ohio on Nov. 10 81-52. The team’s home opener is on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. against Idaho.

Women’s Basketball

The women’s basketball team lost their last two road games against Cal-State Northridge on Nov. 9 70-51 and against Louisville on Nov. 11 95-48.

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Junior Amanda Frisbie races to gain control of the ball against a Washington State player. The Pilots and the Cougars fought in a physical battle as UP came from behind to win.

PJ Marcello Staff Writer marcello13@up.edu Face-numbing cold and physical play from the Washington State Cougars could not prevent the Pilots and National Player of the Week Erin Dees from advancing to the second round of the women’s NCAA playoffs. The Pilots were able to win in a 6-5 penalty shootout after double overtime.

“It’s tough to lose on PK’s, and it’s great to win, but I never want to go to PK’s again. Dees is a legend,” redshirt junior defender Kendall Johnson said.

Dees earned honors for her seven saves in regulation, scoring a penalty goal and her three penalty kick saves, keeping the Pilots’ postseason dreams alive Friday night on Merlo Field.

“It’s just kind of a surreal experience,” Dees said.

“Anticipating the shot and judging where it might go is all you can really focus on. You just have to put everything else in the back of your mind.”

The Pilots were tested early and often by the Cougars throughout the first half.

Washington State had nine shot attempts to Portland’s two, scoring a goal in the 35th minute.

“Oh my goodness, we were

digging ourselves out of a hole all night; tremendous resilience from this team tonight. We showed a lot of character and a lot of heart, with a big exclamation point from Dees in goal through penalty kicks,” Head Coach Garrett Smith said.

“It’s tough to lose on PKs, and it’s great to win, but I never want to go to PKs again.”

Kendall Johnson Defender, redshirt junior

Washington State had possession for most of the

first half, but when Portland got an opportunity, they took advantage. WCC Defender of the Year Johnson drilled a left-footer on a give-and-go assist from forward Amanda Frisbee with three minutes to go in the half.

The momentum in the first half seemed to carry over in the second half for the Cougars as they scored first when a heel kick snuck in from a deflected corner kick in the 53rd minute.

Eight minutes later Johnson assisted Michelle Cruz on a cross to the far post for the tying goal.

“I just wanted to get it across to the far post. I knew they would be crashing the box and (Cruz) was on it,” Johnson said.

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2012 NCAA Division I Women's

SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP Second/Third Round November 16 & 18

First Round November 9, 10 or 11 1 Stanford* (17-1-1) Idaho St. (11-5-3) Santa Clara* (11-3-6) Long Beach St. (12-7) Denver* (15-2-4) Colorado Col. (14-3-5) Stony Brook (12-6-3) 4 Maryland* (13-6-2) 3 UCLA* (15-2-2) Wisconsin (12-7-1) UT Martin (13-5-3) Kentucky* (13-6-1) Pepperdine* (14-6) California (15-5) Cal St. Northridge (11-4-6) 2 San Diego St St.** (19-1-1) (19 1 1) 2 North Carolina* (10-5-2) Radford (14-2-4) Illinois (10-8-3) Missouri* (14-7) Georgetown (15-3-3) Virginia Tech* (13-5-1) Arizona St.* (10-8-2) 3 Baylor (17-1-4) 4 Marquette* (16-2-2) Illinois St. (13-4-2) Princeton (13-3-1) West Virginia* (11-4-4) Washington* (10-7-3) Auburn (12-10-1) Utah St. (13-2-6) 1 BYU* (18-1-1)

Quarterfinals November 23, 24 or 25

Semifinals November 30

Final December 2

Semifinals November 30

Quarterfinals November 23, 24 or 25

Stanford* 3-0

Second/Third Round November 16 & 18

Penn St.* 4-0

Santa Clara 2-1

Boston College 2-0

Final Torero Stadium San Diego, California 4 p.m. ET Live on ESPNU

Denver 3-1

Michigan 2-1

Maryland 2-0

Portland 2-2 (6-5 PKs)

UCLA 1-0

Duke 6-0

Kentucky 1-0 (OT)

Miami (OH) 3-2 (OT)

California 1-0

Rutgers 1-0

San Diego St.* 3-0

North Carolina* 2-0

Semifinals Torero Stadium San Diego, California 8:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. ET **

NATIONAL CHAMPION

Semifinals Torero Stadium San Diego, California 8:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. ET **

Virginia* 4-1

Florida* (2-0)

Illinois 1-1 (3-0 PKs)

UCF 1-1 (5-3 PKs)

Georgetown 3-2 (OT)

Notre Dame 3-1

Baylor 3-1

Wake Forest 4-0

Marquette 3-0

Oakland 2-2 (3-1 PKs)

Princeton 2-1

Texas A&M 1-0

Auburn 2-1

Texas Tech 2-0

BYU* 2-1

Florida St.* 6-0

First Round November 9, 10 or 11 Penn St.* (17-3-1)

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LIU Brooklyn (10-7-3) Hofstra (11-8-2) Boston College* (10-7-3) Michigan* (14-5-2) Central Mich. (15-6-1) Washington St. (12-6-1) Portland* (11-4-4)

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Duke* (12-5-2)

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Loyola Maryland (12-5-4) Miami (OH) (19-2-1) Tennessee* (14-4-3) Colgate* (11-5-4) Rutgers (12-7-1) La Salle (17-4-1) Virginia* (16-4-1) (16 4 1)

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Florida* (17-4-1)

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Fla. Gulf Coast (14-3-3) Miami (FL) (9-7-3) UCF* (17-4-1) Notre Dame* (13-5-2) Milwaukee (8-8-1) Ga. Southern (10-7-5) Wake Forest* (13-5-3)

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Ohio St.* (16-4-1)

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Oakland (11-5-3) Stephen F. Austin (17-3) Texas A&M* (17-4-1) Texas Tech* (15-5-1) North Texas (16-4-2) Mississippi Val. (8-9-3) Florida St.* (16-3)

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*Host institution for preliminary round games Order of semifinal games will be determined after quarterfinal round games are completed.

Second semifinal game will begin play 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. ** Semifinal game one will air live on ESPN3 (and re-air on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPNU). Semifinal game two will air live on ESPNU.

The Pilots celebrate after junior goalkeeper Erin Dees made the game-winning save to win 6-5 in penalty kicks.