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Vol. 115, Issue 3 September 12, 2013
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Clarence Thomas to visit UP for annual Red Mass Sept. 19 event at Chiles Center open to the public Kate Stringer Living Editor stringer14@up.edu Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will visit campus Sept. 19 to celebrate UP’s annual Red Mass and dialogue with UP students and professors. The town-hall style discussion, “A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,” free and open to the public, will be in the Chiles Center at 4 p.m. Following the talk, Thomas will attend UP’s annual Red Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5:30 p.m. The Red Mass, a Catholic tradition that prays for all professions that work with the law and administering justice, will be celebrated by Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample. Thomas’ visit was initiated through his friend Diarmuid O’Scannlain, a Portland judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. O’Scannlain is also a member of the advisory board for UP’s Garaventa Center, which is sponsoring the event. Thomas is not the first
Supreme Court Justice to visit The Bluff. His visit is preceded by Antonin Scalia’s visit in 2007, also initiated through O’Scannlain. Thomas, a 1972 graduate of The College of The Holy Cross, became acquainted with the UP community several years ago through his mentorship of UP junior Dakota Garza. After receiving the Horatio Alger
Association scholarship, which recognizes students who’ve dealt with adversity, Garza met Thomas, also a member of the Association. Thomas became a mentor to Garza through the program, which facilitates supportive relationships between recipients and mentors. “He’s a great mentor and he See Clarence Thomas, page 5
Schedule of Events What: “A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas” - Chiles Center -Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. -Free and open to the public -General seating, no tickets -Allow time for security, doors open no later than 3:30 p.m. -Large bags or backpacks aren’t allowed -His book “My Grandfather’s Son” will be sold for $15.95 per copy, not autographed
What: Red Mass -Chapel of Christ the Teacher -Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. -Free and open to the public To learn more about Clarence Thomas Political science professor William Curtis will present on the constitutional jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas for Constitution Day Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Lounge.
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Moreau Center hires interim director David Houglum of Loyola Marymount University to take over Interim Director of Moreau Center position Olivia Alsept-Ellis Staff Writer alseptel14@up.edu The interim director for the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership position has already been filled. David Houglum, current assistant director of Student Leadership and Development in the Ignatian Leadership Institute at Loyola Marymount University, will arrive Sept. 30. He is filling the vacancy left by the departing Moreau Center director Laura Goble. As associate vice president for Student Development, Fr. John Donato was in charge of creating and filling the interim position. “Houglum is the first director of the Moreau Center who has a Ph.D.,” Donato said. “He is the most qualified interim director that we’ve ever had. He has experience building service into the learning curriculum and working with faculty to make that more effective.” Houglum was chosen, in part, because of his academic and
professional track record. He received his bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University. At Gonzaga University, he received a master’s degree in Organization Leadership and a doctorate in Leadership. He also has extensive international experience, having traveled throughout Mexico, New Zealand, Zambia, Tahiti, and many other countries in North America, Asia and Europe. He was also chosen for his emphasis on intertwining learning and serving. “A primary concern of ours was to find someone who comes with an understanding of Catholic social teaching and can articulate the education of the whole person with the faith dimension speaking through service as well,” Donato said. Last January, Houglum led a group of Loyola Marymount students on a service immersion trip to the Philippines that focused on urban poverty, sustainable development, women’s empowerment and human trafficking.
While he has the credentials to add a new dimension to the Moreau Center, he also has an interest in maintaining the long time motto of understanding faith and service together. “I believe that service and enacting social justice are located at the heart of Catholic higher education,” Houglum said. “I am inspired by the vision of Fr. Basil Moreau, C.S.C., that God is made known, loved and served through caring for our neighbors and working for the common good.” His position as interim director, however, is not a permanent one. “I think he would love to stay on,” Donato said. “But that’s what the next nine months is for, seeing if he is comfortable with the expectations of a full-time director in the new direction we are heading.” Donato and Houglum will work together to choose the next Moreau Center team member, the interim program manager. “University of Portland is a school that I really admire,” Houglum said. “When I saw the
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UP’s new Interim Director for the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership David Houglum and his wife enjoy the nature in Portland. position available it looked like a great fit!” Houglum is excited to move to Portland to be closer to family in the Northwest and take advantage of the opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
“My wife and I have both visited Portland multiple times and really enjoyed our time there,” said Houglum. “We love the Northwestern part of the United States and are glad to call it home again.”
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On On Campus Campus RESUME WORKSHOP
Thursday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m.: At Career Services INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES Thursday Sept. 12, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.: Screening of Dr. Regan’s film “Trekking with Quijote” in Buckley Center Auditorium. PILOTS AFTER DARK Friday Sept. 13, 10 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: Live Music Performance by Cowboys vs. Crohns at The Cove. Friday Sept. 13, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.: Bingo Night at The Cove. Saturday Sept. 14, 10 p.m.11:30 p.m.: Crafts Fair with College Ecology Club at The Cove. Saturday Sept. 14, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.: KDUP Live DJ Set at The Cove. CPB MOVIE Friday Sept. 13 and Saturday Sept. 14 at 10 p.m.: “Monsters University.” CORRECTIONS In last week’s Beacon the date for the Regents’ meeting attended by ASUP President Quinten Chadwick and Vice President Elvia Gaona was reported as Aug. 26. It is Sept. 26.
Update Nastacia Voisin Staff Writer voisin15@up.edu After a tense week-and-a-half of debating the implications of a military strike, the United States government is pursuing a diplomatic resolution to Syria’s alleged chemical weapons use. On Monday, Russia proposed a compromise: If the U.S. puts its plans of military intervention on hold, Syria will surrender its chemical weapons and place them under international
control. President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to negotiate the turnover of Syria’s chemical agents, and the United Nations (U.N.) is endorsing the peace talks. In his Tuesday televised address, President Obama offered a qualified endorsement of the proposal but is prepared to order a retaliatory strike if diplomacy fails. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet today with the Russian foreign minister to continue discussions.
Jordan
August 2011: West calls on Assad to step down August 2012: U.N. accuses Syria of war crimes
Turkey Syria
May 2011: Syrian government deploys army
Iraq
May 19, 2013: Hezbollah fighters aide Syrian military
Iran
June 13, 2013: US officials conclude Assad used chemical weapons
Saudi Arabia
Aug. 27, 2013: US considers a military strike against Syria
The caption for the number table in Aziz Inan’s commentary last week should have read: “On these dates in the 21st century, the first three digits of the date can be added to their reverse to get a four-digit number, which can then be added to the first three digits to equal the year.”
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President Bashar al-Assad
President since 2000, he belongs to Syria’s “Alawite minority,” the politically dominant sect that totals about 10 percent of the Syrian population. Despite promising wide-ranging reforms, he’s perpetuated the authoritarian government he inherited from his father. Assad responded to the March 2011 civilian protests with brutal military force, and has promised to crush what he called “terrorism” with an “iron fist.”
Sept. 9, 2013: Russia proposes that Syria surrenders its chemical weapons to international monitors
Syrian opposition The opposition forces are composed of grassroots activists, armed militants, divergent political groups and religious dissidents. After two years of conflict, they’ve been unable to unite and remain separated by goals and ideology. Some of the main coalitions are:
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National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces At one point seen as the legitimate representative of Syria, the Coalition claims commitment to a unified, civil, independent and democratic Syria through the dismantling of the Assad regime.
Syrian National Council (SNC) The single point of contact of the international community, the SNC has similar goals to the Coalition, but has been more successful in planning for a regime change. Composed mostly of Sunni Muslims, the SNC struggles to remain unified and win over other dissidents who are wary of the Islamists interests within the SNC. National Co-ordination Committee (NCC) A conglomeration of Kurdish, left-wing political parties and youth activists, the NCC refuses to ally with the other opposition
groups and resents international interference. The NCC is the only opposition group open to peace talks with the Assad regime. Free Syrian Army (FSA) An umbrella group for dissenters and army defectors, the FSA is unified in its goal to overthrow President Assad. Poorly armed and with only basic military training, the FSA has engaged the Syrian army in small-scale attacks using guerilla tactics. The FSA has been accused of human rights abuses by the UN, and openly admits receiving aid from foreign jihadist militants. Source: BBC
March 2011: First major protests begin July 2011: Massive government crackdown in Hama February 2012: U.S. shuts down embassy in Damascus April 2013: Syria accused of using chemical weapons May 27, 2013: EU lifts arms embargo on the Syrian opposition Aug. 21, 2013: Government accused of using chemical weapons by the opposition Aug. 31, 2013: Obama calls for Congress vote on military action in Syria
U.S. options On Aug. 31 President Obama called the chemical attack “an assault on human dignity” and claimed the authority to order a limited military strike against the Assad regime. In the interest of gaining support from the American people, Obama decided to seek approval from Congress before taking action. The idea of military action was met with widespread resistance. Many Americans worry about becoming entrenched in another war in the Middle East. The Senate and the House of Representatives are divided on the issue, with 32 percent of the Senate and 46 percent of the House undecided. A vote was slated to take place Sept. 11, but has been postponed in favor of pursuing a diplomatic solution. Source: The White House, U.N. and BBC
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The World Weighs In
Against military strike
The U.N. is unlikely to take decisive action due to gridlock in the Security Council caused by Syria’s allies Russia and China, who have veto power. Here’s where various nations stand on military strikes against Assad regime:
Support military strike France: Fierce critic of the Assad regime. Prepared to take punitive action over the alleged chemical attack.
Saudi Arabia: An archrival of Syria. Views the conflict as a sectarian issue and calls for “firm and serious” action. Turkey: Neighbor to Syria. Serves as a conduit for aid groups and is home to thousands of Syrian refugees.
Israel: Neighbor to Syria. Condemns the use of chemical weapons.
Russia: Assad’s most important international backer. Has vetoed at least three U.N. resolutions that would permit military strikes against Syria. Claims there is no evidence the Assad regime used chemical weapons. Iran: Syria’s main backer and sees Syria as part of the “Resistance Axis” of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah against Israel. Highly critical of military intervention.
Jordan: Neighbor of Syria, supports thousands of refugees, and claims that diplomacy is the only solution to the Syrian war. Iraq: Neighbor of Syria, officially neutral, but calls for a political solution in fear of a sectarian war breaking out. Egypt: The interim Egyptian government supports a diplomatic solution to Syria.
Lebanon: Neighbor of Syria, officially neutral and host to thousands of Syrian refugees. Fears military intervention will incite increased violence in the region. China: Vetoed U.N. resolutions with Russia and claims military action against Syria will worsen the turmoil. Reluctant to concede that Assad used chemical weapons.
Weighing the options
Qatar: Supports the Syrian opposition with financial and diplomatic aid.
United States: Reluctant to engage in the Syrian civil war, Congress is divided. Prepared for unilateral American military action following reports of the use of chemical weapons.
United Kingdom: Prime Minister David Cameron supported military intervention in Syria, but failed to win a coalition vote in Parliament.
Sources : Human Rights Watch and BBC
Major Ethnic Groups in Syria
The Human Cost Syria, a nation in the Middle East, sits on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Pre-civil war, Syria had a population of roughly 21 million ethnically diverse people. According to the U.N.:
100,000
Number of people who have died since the start of the conflict in March.
2 million Syrian refugees who have fled the country - mostly to Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey and Lebanon. Graphic by EMILY STROCHER | THE BEACON
Chemical Weapons The 1925 Geneva Convention bans the use of chemical weapons on grounds of inhumanity. The Syrian government is allegedly responsible for using chemical weapons on two Damascus suburbs on Aug. 21, 2013. According to the independent group Human Rights Watch, hundreds of civilians, many of them children, were killed by a weapon-grade nerve agent. President Assad denies this accusation, despite evidence collected by United Nations inspectors
4.25 million
linking his military to the attack. A year ago, President Barack Obama called the use of chemical agents the “red line” in the Syrian conflict that would provoke U.S. military action. In the past weeks the White House has been weighing military options. The rest of the international community remains divided over the question of intervening to enforce international law.
Estimated number of Syrians displaced.
75 percent Percent of women and children who make up the refugees. Source: PBS
UP Students, faculty weigh in on Syria
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Emma Englund, junior, political science and economics double major
Christopher Belisle, senior, organizational communication major
Anna Barlow, sophomore, nursing major
“As a political science major I realize that there are a lot of sides to this issue. And I think that there is no right answer. Every single option just leads to more deaths. I look at this from mainly a humanitarian perspective, and as people that should be our first concern. But that can’t always be the first concern of our government. Their decision could affect the next decade of our lives.”
“My take is that everyone is in a really hard place right now. It’s easy for me to point to Assad and say, ‘You broke the law, you need to be punished.’ But I say that with privilege because I don’t have to deal with the consequences of taking action. This conflict is about diverse individuals trying to find peace in one small country. The real question is: how do we find a place where we’re all right? It’s not easy to find peace.”
“We have to be very cautious. It scares me to think of the U.S. interfering – I lived through the Iraq war. We have to think, how much good can we do? I think that the international community has a responsibility to act, but it’s important that our leaders make informed decisions. And our responsibility is much like our governments – we need to be educated and ready to be part of our democracy.”
Anne Santiago, assistant professor, Department of Political Science “We can think of this as a modernization process. Historically, there have always been these violent clashes, these competing visions of what people want their future to look like. I feel that the international community is responsible. But I’m not convinced that interference in civil wars is historically effective.”
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UP hires staff member to serve first-generation students New employee Holly Sweeney of AmeriCorps VISTA to help better meet the needs of first-generation students Kathryn Walters Copy Editor walters14@up.edu Senior Fatima Ruiz-Villatoro’s challenges as a first-generation college student began before she even set foot on campus three years ago. “It was very difficult, because I would be at home typing up my (college) essays or going to the library, but I couldn’t talk to my parents about it because it was so foreign to them,” she said. “So coming in, I was really confused.” This school year, UP will work to combat this type of confusion for its students who are the first in their families to attend college. The University has obtained a grant through the AmeriCorps VISTA program that partially funds a year-long employee to work specifically with firstgeneration students, investigate the unique challenges they face and offer potential solutions. Holly Sweeney, the AmeriCorps VISTA College Access and Success Specialist who will work with firstgeneration students, said her personal experiences as a firstgeneration student gives her a good perspective on how to help these students. “I’ve been in (their) shoes and I know it can be challenging if you don’t have the proper support,” she said. “It’s a tough world, sometimes.” Much of Sweeney’s work will include creating a needs assessment, where she gathers information on UP firstgeneration students. From there, she will better understand what needs to be done to help them, from financial aid resources to tailoring academic advising to fit their needs. “I think a lot of times, because you come from a family that didn’t go to school, you might think, ‘I can only become a teacher, a doctor or accountant.’ Just these very basic career paths,
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AmeriCorps Vista College Access and Success Specialist Holly Sweeney will assess the needs of first-generation students at UP and help find solutions to meet these needs.
Senior Fatima Ruiz-Villatoro is a first-generation college student at UP. She would like to see a visible community of first-generation students on campus.
but really there are so many jobs out there,” she said.
would be able to bring some of that experience and wisdom to the University,” he said.
“I’ve been in (their) shoes and I know it can be challenging if you don’t have the proper support.”
Holly Sweeney AmeriCorps VISTA College Access and Success Specialist
The decision to pursue the grant came from a joint decision by Fr. Gerry Olinger, vice president for Student Affairs, Fr. Mark Poorman, executive vice president of the University and Provost Thomas Greene. Olinger said one of his main concerns about first-generation
students is making sure they do not drop out because of financial or academic difficulties. “When we invite someone to come to campus, we want them to be successful,” he said. “How do we best support our students so they can graduate from here?” Jeromy Koffler, director of Student Activities, was part of a four-person committee who selected Sweeney for the job. He said Sweeney’s prior experience in a program geared at firstgeneration students while she was an undergraduate at Ohio University gave her an edge in the selection process. “We saw that as a really strong advantage for her because she had experienced the program and had seen what did work and what didn’t work, and so she
“I would really like to see a community being established with those students that are (firstgeneration) because I feel we could be a support system for each other.”
Fatima Ruiz-Villatoro senior
Ruiz-Villatoro said she would like to see Sweeney develop a more visible community of first-generation students so upperclassmen can mentor underclassmen. “I would really like to see a
community being established with those students that are (firstgeneration) because I feel we could be a support system for each other,” she said. “It’s definitely helpful for the freshmen coming in, to be a resource for them.” Sweeney, who will be at UP for one year, said her ultimate goal for this year is to make sure she provides the University with enough momentum to continue to help first-generation students into the future. “I would like to say that I completed all the activities planned out for me to accomplish during the year,” she said. “That I gave the University some good research to continue to grow and work with first-generation students.”
The UP Public Safety Report 1. Sept. 7, 1:34 a.m. - Received a noise complaint about people in the alley at the 6700 block of N. Van Houten. Officers were unable to locate any individuals in the alleyway.
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2. Sept. 7, 11:34 p.m. - Officers responded to a party at the 5600 block of N. Willamette. The residents were contacted and one citation was issued for Providing a Place for Minors to Drink. 3. Sept. 8, 6:36 p.m. - A staff member reported the theft of a table from outside their residence at the 5300 block of N. Willamette. A report was taken and investigation remains open. 4. Sept. 9, 10:24 p.m. - Received a noise complaint about loud music at a residence at the 4700 block of N. Yale. Officers were unable to locate any disturbance. 5. Sept. 10, 8:55 a.m. - A student reported the theft of his bike tire from his bike while it was locked outside of Schoenfeldt. A report was taken and investigation remains open.
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Franz Center seeks to prepare student leaders New Franz Center has an emphasis on leadership and innovation as well as entrepreneurship Maggie Smet Staff Writer smet14@up.edu With the start of a new school year, the looming prospect of the “real world” may seem daunting for students. Luckily, the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation is there to help students acquire skills that sometimes can’t be learned in the classroom. This year, the newly created Franz Center invites students to participate in their wealth of options and programs. Created through a donation from Robert Franz and Elsie Franz Finley, both University Regents and long time donors, the Center’s goal is to provide students with concrete skills and resources. Robin Anderson, dean of the Pamplin School of Business Administration, hopes the Center will reach out to all students. “It is a university center,” Anderson said. “It’s not based in a school, it’s for the entire university.” Each program focuses on developing skills of entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. Programs available this year range from long term
programs like the Entrepreneur Scholars program and the Faith Based Leadership program, to workshops and events throughout the year. The goal of these diverse programs is to give all students the tools and experience to develop their ideas into reality. “What’s great about this new expansion or broadening of the Center is that it allows more people to get involved,” Entrepreneurship Director Peter Rachor said. “It allows people to focus a little more on the piece of this that they’re most interested in.” One way students have gotten involved is by participating in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation club. Club president and senior Fatima Ruiz-Villatoro is excited to include students from all backgrounds in the club, as they participate in trips to local businesses and networking dinners with fellow college students and entrepreneurs. “The cool thing about it is that you don’t have to be a business major to join the club,” RuizVillatoro said. “I came in as a freshman and I was in mechanical engineering.” Branching out from the popular entrepreneurship
programs, this year the Center looks to develop similarly popular programs in innovation and leadership. In the coming years, the Center is interested in creating programs similar to the Entrepreneur Scholars for both innovation and leadership. The inclusion of innovation in the Center signals a shift from not only starting new ventures through entrepreneurship, but envisioning new and interesting ways to solve the puzzles and problems of today. This could range from a new way to build a computer to changing the way today’s education system runs. “What does innovation look like in education? What does innovation in nursing look like?” education professor and Director of Innovation Eric Anctil said. “That’s the kind of questions that we are seeking to answer.” The leadership component to the center is important to Anderson’s vision for the Center and students’ skill sets. “We want the UP alumni to be the ones who have the mindsets and the skill sets, so they can step up and successfully lead as the need arises,” Anderson said. The leadership opportunities available for this year include a Faith Based Leadership program,
JUMP: Clarence Thomas Continued from page 1 has a lot of good wisdom to share with people,” Garza said. “He’s such a personable kind of person. I feel like so many people can get along with him.” Thomas is widely regarded as the most conservative judge on the bench. Recently, he ruled against gay marriage in the Defense of Marriage Act. He also ruled against section 4 of the Voting Rights Act. “There are a lot of people who are concerned about him because of the decisions he’s made, his stances and his views, how he interprets the Constitution,” political science professor Gary Malecha said. “Many people would argue that he has an interpretation of the Constitution that doesn’t allow for progressive results.” While Thomas’ decisions are typically conservative, not all have been so. Thomas dissented from the majority opinion in Gonzales v. Raich (2005), which held that Congress has the power under the Commerce Clause to criminalize the production and use of marijuana, even for medicinal purposes. “At the end of the day he’s very much a federalist, and by that I mean he thinks that the expansion of federal government power since the New Deal shouldn’t be a part of our system. It is unconstitutional,” political science professor William Curtis said. “He’s going to support state legislation regardless of whether that state legislation is
conservative or liberal.” Thomas’ journey to the court is marked with adversity. He grew up in poverty in Savannah, Ga. and was active during the Civil Rights movement. Garaventa Center Program Director Jamie Powell read Thomas’ memoir, “My Grandfather’s Son,” and found his life journey moving. “It was a life that you and I have not experienced,” Powell said. “It was a very tough life growing up. It’s a very interesting route he’s taken. Whether you agree with him or not on the different cases, it’s fascinating to see what made the man.” His nomination to the Supreme Court in 1991 was wrought with controversy when former colleague Anita Hill came forward with charges that he sexually harassed her when she worked for him during the early 1980s. While the charges were inconclusive, the Senate confirmed Thomas’ nomination with a 52-48 vote, the lowest in history. Thomas became the second African-American to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Because Thomas is a public figure who rules on controversial issues, Powell will not be surprised if there are protests surrounding his arrival. Director of Public Safety Gerry Gregg doesn’t think the event will be highly controversial, but the Portland Police Bureau will be in charge of managing any protesters. The U.S. Marshals will provide protection for Thomas.
Garaventa Center Co-Director Fr. Charles Gordon hopes people will take the opportunity to listen to someone different from themselves. “The University of Portland community is an extraordinarily humane community. If a controversial figure like Clarence Thomas comes here, this is a community inclined to see him as a person, as another human being,” Gordon said. “With an encounter like that it could help people break out of twodimensional stereotypes of what someone’s like.” Garza agrees, pointing out that media portrayals are different from personal encounters. “I think you see these people in the news, but once you can be around them it’s such a different experience,” Garza said. “I wish that people had the opportunity to get to know him more and see that.” The discussion in the Chiles Center will be a question-andanswer forum with questions from Malecha and Curtis as well as students. However, Thomas will not answer questions that could involve court cases or issues that might be presented to him because of presumptions that could be made on his rulings in future court cases. “I’m excited to talk with a Supreme Court Justice regardless of who it is,” Curtis said. “To talk to somebody who bears that responsibility of that power and that exalted position is going to be very interesting, agree with him or not.”
which couples a class and summer internships for students interested in understanding how faith-based and non-profit organizations function, as well as a speaker series. The Center is also piloting programs for integrating leadership into classes and a leadership certification program to start next year. “What this program can do is bring the skills and confidence that a knowledge age worker needs to contribute to society,” Leadership Director Peter Rooks said. This focus on leadership stems from the University’s Strategic Planning Commission and an emphasis from University President Fr. Bill Beauchamp to make the creation of ethical leaders a priority at UP. For students who want to become involved in these programs, personal motivation is key. Anderson emphasizes that students “need to take the initiative” and connect with the Center via Facebook, Twitter or by stopping into their office in BC 216.
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The Franz Center has a focus on leadership and innovation as well as entrepreneurship. The Center is hosting an innovation workshop, “Discover Innovation,” on Saturday, Sept. 21 for all students to brainstorm and answer these questions.
Beacon finalist for national award The Beacon is a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker award Sarah Hansell News Editor hansell14@up.edu This year The Beacon is a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker award for college newspapers, a national award that’s been given out for 86 years and is widely considered to be the most prestigious award in college media. There are 22 colleges and universities whose student newspapers are finalists in the non-daily category. They include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, George Washington University, University of Oregon, Wake Forest University, John Hopkins University and Washington University in St. Louis. “The Pacemaker puts The Beacon in a very prestigious category with a lot of schools whose newspapers no doubt have a lot more resources than The Beacon,” Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Thomas said. According to the Associated Collegiate Press, the staff of the Miami Herald judged this year’s entries on the following criteria: coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting, leadership on the opinion page, evidence of
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in-depth reporting, layout and design and photography, art and graphics. Past winners of the Pacemaker award in the non-daily category include student newspapers from the University of Chicago, Boston College, Washington University, Santa Clara University and San Francisco State University. The Associated Collegiate Press will announce this year’s winners at its convention in New Orleans on Oct. 26. “We’re very honored and excited that all our hard work is being recognized,” Thomas said.
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To binge-watch, or not to binge-watch Spending multiple hours per day binge-watching TV is the new way to catch up on favorite shows or find new ones
Rebekah Markillie Staff Writer markilli17@up.edu Junior Harry Blakeman spent two full days watching all the episodes of “30 Rock” and watched the entire fourth season of “Arrested Development”’ in about 16 hours. Freshman Briana Rossman spent approximately 90 hours watching all 121 episodes of “Lost.” Freshmen Adel Barnes, Abigail Maddigan and Austin Moehnke watch four hours of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” almost every night. These students aren’t alone in their binge-watching habits. According to a study by Magid Generational Strategies, 70 percent of today’s binge-watchers are millennials, ages 16-35. With sites like Netflix and Hulu making entire TV episodes accessible at any moment, it’s easier to watch entire seasons in one setting. Students find watching shows for multiple hours in one sitting a relaxing way to wind down, and an opportunity to socialize as well as an addictive pastime. Blakeman has been a television enthusiast for several years.
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“I’m kind of OCD about it. When I say I watch a show, I watch a show,” Blakeman said. It doesn’t have to be in one sitting. His requirement is only that every episode of every season gets watched. Blakeman likes the development of the shows he watches. “I like stories that have interesting characters. I think that’s what’s interesting about television is that it lets you explore the character for a lot longer,” Blakeman said. “In a film you have a story so you have to balance character development with
the story but in television you can really develop the characters. I’m looking for a show that has good characters.” Along with 56 percent of binge-watchers, Rossman and Blakeman’s habit is mostly a solo activity. “It’s kind of a resting time for me. It helps me unwind from the day, which is why I usually only watch (television) at night,” Rossman said. Blakeman watches television when he’s bored and alone. “I don’t sleep, that’s kind of a key element. I’m sort of a natu-
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ral insomniac so I just watch TV when no one’s around,” he said. With their current hook on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” Barns, Maddigan and Moehnke enjoy watching television for the social aspect of it. Since they live in the same dorm, Barns and Maddigan will go to Moehnke’s room to watch their shows. “We lay down blankets and sit on the floor,” Maddigan said. Moehnke makes sure their homework is done before the television parties begin. “I always make sure to get my studying out of the way,” he said. “I don’t think it’s (watching too much television) a hindrance because if I was really too tired, I
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MusicFestNW (MFNW) is not your average music festival. Unlike traditional music festivals, MFNW spreads itself across this city once a year and makes an attempt at corralling a diverse range of musicians rather than focusing on one specific genre. The boasted headliners, which performed at Pioneer Courthouse Square, were Young the Giant, Animal Collective, Neko Case and The Head and the Heart. However, there were 150-plus bands between 16 locations over the five-day period. Many of the bands it chooses to honor are typically low-key, local, indie produced and/or experimental in nature. Names like Radiation City, !!!, The We Shared Milk, Onuinu - I can’t make this stuff up! Basically, it’s a hipster paradise, as if Portland wasn’t already. UP students who escaped the UP-bubble weekend for the downtown pursuits of MFNW found blood, sweat and musical glory. “The Head and the Heart melted everybody’s face off with
would just go to bed.” Barns, on the other hand, will let sleep go and admits to falling asleep. Rossman has noticed how her television watching has cut into her day. “It takes time away from studying and friends,” she said. Since he burns through so many shows, Blakeman has run out of American sitcoms to watch. “I’m watching British sitcoms, and they’re not funny. They’re just on,” he said. Even though he doesn’t find the British shows funny, Blakeman will watch them anyway. “I’m an addict,” he said.
passion and love,” junior Lauren Speers said. “I’ve never shared so much sweat with people as I did at the Diplo concert.” Sophomore Jack Greenwood also found chaos at the Dan Deacon show. “(Dan Deacon) asked the crowd to part like Noah and the Red Sea,” Greenwood said. “In our scramble to choose a side, my friend and I tripped over each other and fell down laughing. He gashed his knee open while I sustained minor abrasions.” While the extreme diversity is one of the highlights of MFNW, this also means there is an extreme amount of shows that one can choose from. With wristband access, you can go to any show you have room for - long time fan or first time listener. However, this freedom can lead to an extremely jam-packed agenda. Senior Sophie Anderson said, “I went to so many shows I barely had time to eat.” Anderson opted to avoid the $90 price tag on the wristband by volunteering. She highly recommends this alternative. “It’s fun if you do it with a friend, it saves you money, and leads to some quality people watching,” Anderson said. So free up your schedule next year, even if it is for just a show. You can find me next year in the mosh pit at MFNW. -Olivia Alsept-Ellis
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Tinder: innovative online dating, ego booster or hook-up app? Mobile speed-dating app Tinder is both the amusement and horror of students Lydia Laythe Staff Writer laythe16@up.edu A picture flashes across the screen. It only takes a few seconds to decide: “Like” or “Not.” Brown hair. Blue eyes. Nice smile. “Like.” Blonde hair. Brown eyes. Big ears. “Not.” Tinder, a mobile dating app for iPhone and Android, is half online dating site and half teenage slumber party game. Tinder combines the anonymity of Facebook creeping with the excitement of speed dating to create an app that people enjoy for a lot of different reasons. Sophomore Ben Forsee got a Tinder account as a practical joke on his friend. “We started messing around with it,” Forsee said. “We didn’t want to be mean to the girls. We’d just send them stupid (stuff) like ‘Hey, do you like big muscles?’
and they’d say, ‘Oh, yeah.’ And (we’d say) ‘Well that’s a damn shame because I don’t have any.’” Getting a Tinder account is easy. After downloading the app, it automatically syncs with Facebook to draw important information, like first name, interests, Facebook friends and profile pictures for the Tinder account. Once it’s set up, meeting people is as easy as playing Fruit Ninja or Temple Run, with the same (if not more) excitement. Users are randomly shown pictures of other singles in the area. Tinder shows the user a picture of a proposed match, and the user can either “Like” or “Not” the picture. Swiping the picture to the left indicates “Not.” Swiping the picture to the right indicates “Like.” If the other user has also swiped “Like,” the two users become a “match.” Once a match is made, the user can choose to message their new match immediately or “keep playing.” Senior Amanda Ewing said she’s met interesting people on Tinder, like Trail Blazer summer rookie player Charlie Westbrook. But she also warned of awkward
interactions. “There have been (UP) faculty that I’ve seen on there and I’ve just been like ‘nope,’” Ewing said. But Tinder isn’t something everyone enjoys. Junior Boomer Fonken said he doesn’t like Tinder or other online dating resources because it’s not as genuine as face-to-face interactions. “Getting up the courage to talk to somebody (is important),” Fonken said. “(Online) it’s easier. People don’t have to put in as much effort. Everyone wants things to be easier and faster. That’s pretty typical of our generation. Everything’s going online now. I hope I don’t have to do that.” Ewing said she uses Tinder hopefully, but realistically. “I think I’ll meet the right person at the right time,” Ewing said. “And you just never know where they’re going to be. So it’s just my way of putting myself out there, even if nothing comes of it.”
Other Dating Apps Lulu: For the pre-date researcher.
Grindr:
Tinder for gay men.
Grouper: For planning/ organizing group dates.
How About We: For proposing dates.
OkCupid: Dating site turned app.
Self-destructive selfies Study shows that posting selfies on social media sites degrades relationships with peers Rebekah Markillie Staff Writer markilli17@up.edu Even with trends like “Selfie Sunday” and “Throwback Thursday” (#tbt) increasing in popularity and 130 million active Instagram users uploading 45 billion photos each day according to Instagram’s press page, many students don’t think highly of the avid selfie-taker. “There’s a right time and place to do a selfie,” freshman Isaiah Ragasa said. “Not random in the supermarket: ‘By the produce, selfie!’ or ‘Oh! I’m in the restroom, selfie!’” In a recent study, the Birmingham Business School in the U.K. found that although sharing selfies and Snapchatting between close friends increased their friendship, sharing excessive amounts of information on social networking sites can degrade relationships between acquaintances and close friends over time. According to the study, the selfie-taker oversteps the boundaries of social norms for self disclosure. “Increased frequency of sharing photographs of the self, regardless of the type of target sharing the photographs, is related to a decrease in intimacy,” the study said. When people share personal information to an excess on Face-
book, Twitter and Instagram, it can cause tension between them and their followers or friends. Many people don’t have a close relationship with everyone who they are connected with on social networking sites. It’s the disclosure of too much personal information in a stranger to stranger relationship that causes tension. Posting in moderation is the key to avoid becoming the annoying selfie-taker. “Selfies are okay, but they have to be limited, don’t overdo them,” Ragasa said. “Maybe once in a while post them on Facebook, but not every day.” Students feel the discomfort the study suggests when they see peers’ selfies. “For one thing it’s just weird,” Ragasa said. “Couldn’t you ask someone to take the picture?” Freshman Victoria Traudt shares the same opinion. “I don’t take selfies very often, only because I think it’s weird if you constantly upload pictures of just yourself instead of you with your friends or you doing stuff,” she said. Traudt believes vanity plays a role in the amount of selfies a person uploads. “They probably want other people to compliment them … like telling them how pretty they are, how pretty their hair is, or how much they love them or
how much they look up to them,” Traudt said. Freshman Erica Watt agrees. “(Selfies) have a negative connotation,” Watt said. “It can come off as self-centered.” Being self-centered isn’t the only reason selfies are so popular. Many students could be copying their peers. “Other people do it, so they do it,” said Ragasa.
Although selfies don’t do harm among close friends, they do blur the lines of self-disclosure among acquaintances, which cause followers and friends to think less of avid selfie-takers. Three apps to take better selfies: CamMe: CamMe allows users to take photos of themselves without touching the phone, thereby
avoiding the awkward extended arm shot. Facetune: Facetune enhances photos so users can achieve magazine-like perfection on their phone. Everyday: Users take a selfie once a day and the app turns the pictures into a video.
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McMenamins - St. John’s Theater & Pub 8203 N. Ivanhoe St. Portland, Ore. 97203 Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - midnight. When you stroll through St. John’s, one of the first things you will see is the unique architecture and dome top of the McMenamins Pub. The relaxed vibe and reliably delicious food make the St. John’s Pub & Theater is a great place to hit for a good burger. The pub is open to everyone before 9 p.m., and students 21 and over can enjoy food, a pint and a movie for $11.50 on Tuesdays and happy hour throughout the week. “It’s all about the happy hour burger and Cajun tots, washed down with a cold craft brew,” grad student Charlie MacDonald said. Periodically they‘ll play a featured movie in their in-house theater attached to the pub. They also have an upstairs loft for more comfortable seating and an outside patio with a firepit. With the McMenamins series beers and their rotating seasonal beers, you can’t go wrong with this unique McMenamins Pub. -W.C. Lawson
McMenamins pub in St. Joh architecture and food.
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Cathedral Coffee, a short walk from campus, has long hours that appeal to students.
Interurban 4057 N. Mississi Hours: Monday and Sunday: 10
Cathedral Coffee 7530 N. Willamette Portland, Ore. 97203 Hours: Monday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
If you are lo ban on Mississippi St cal oysters, crispy ho it’s also a good place “If you think Jelltheir Jell-O shots,” D of the chicken wings. It’s great for a la from 10 p.m. to closi you can get quality fo don’t have to be 21 to -W.C. Laws
There’s no need to resort to the classic Starbucks latte when North Portland’s newest coffee shop is a short walk away. Cathedral Coffee offers the classic coffee menu, tea and bakery goods ranging from blackberry pie to cinnamon rolls. Artwork with vibrant stripes, splotches and architectural designs hang from the walls while cement tables, a brick countertop and several cushioned chairs fill the shop. A large bookshelf with a spread of well-loved books promises that even after the physics homework is done, students can still kick back in their green armchair with “The Heritage of Great Britain” and a cappuccino in hand. -Kate Stringer W.C. Lawson | THE BEACON
Students looking for an change of pace in diet should try Interurban’s oyster’s or Jello-O shots.
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Radio Room 1101 NE Alberta St. Portland, Ore. 97211 Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 a.m. Before the sun goes away for the fall, check out the patios at the Radio Room. It is the perfect brunch spot if you want a break from The Bluff while staying in North Portland. Radio Room serves classic American comfort dishes, from eggs Benedict to hush puppies. Their blue cheese bacon burger is rated in my top five burgers of all time. Did I mention they have great mimosas with your choice of juice? For something a little different, try the blood orange mimosa. -W.C. Lawson
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Senior Jacob Alvord finds success at Boulevard Tacos.
Boulevard Tacos 1942 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland, Ore. 97253 Hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
ippi Ave. Portland, Ore. 97227 - Friday: 4 p.m. - 2:30 a.m., Saturday a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
ooking for some variety in your diet, head to Interurtreet. Their happy hour food specials feature fresh loot wings and bone marrow. For senior Jeremy Degan, e for Jell-O shots. -O shots are gross or trashy then you’ve never tried Degan said. “They are a great cool down after the heat .” ast minute weekend date, with Sunday happy hour ing. During their daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. ood for cheap prices. Underclassmen take note: you o go to the restaurant. son
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Radio Room is great for comfort-food breakfast.
There are many places to grab Mexican cuisine in North Portland, but Boulevard Tacos has their taco and burrito game mastered. It is located just around The Bluff on Rosa Parks Way and has a huge variety of burritos, tacos and other Mexican plates that will make your mouth water. “The Fish tacos are amazing!” junior Katie Kerr said. They recently added a bar that has attracted many new customers, particularly during their all day Sunday happy hour. They serve all of the crowd-favorite Mexican beers on tap like Dos XX, Negra Modelo and Corona and play soccer and football games with the sound on, making it an unexpectedly prime spot for sports fans. -W.C. Lawson
Enat Kitchen 300 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, Ore. 97217 Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: closed Just across the freeway on N. Killingsworth is Enat Kitchen, an Ethiopian diner full of foods I’d never tried. You can order a single plate, order couple style that serves two or three people or order family style that serves three to five people. Each meal comes with different assortments of meat and veggie dishes that are placed on a big pan of thin bread that everyone in your dinner party can share by eating with your hands. This North Portland gem is a unique cultural eating experience. -W.C. Lawson
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Enat Kitchen offers food great for sharing with friends.
It’s that time of year when you’ve tried every food station at The Commons. You’re feeling claustrophobic and need a temporary break from The Bluff but the lack-of-car problem persists. You need a new place. A place where you can find an artisan Jell-O shot or slurp down a raw local oyster. A place that doesn’t require five bus transfers or a dent in the bank account. For many students, these places are the many eateries of North Portland, only a walk or short bus ride away and catering to both the under and over 21 crowd. And they’re all places you won’t forget when you fold up that napkin and leave the table.
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Shanah Tovah to UP’s Jewish Community Jewish students and faculty celebrate Rosh Hashanah, prepare for Yom Kippur
Olivia Alsept-Ellis Staff Writer alseptel14@up.edu As I sat with senior Lauren Klafter in front of Franz, our interview already underway, associate professor of education Peter Thacker interrupted us to make sure Klafter had a good High Holy Day. “Happy New Year! Did you get to any services?” Thacker said. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish High Holiday and New Year, occurred last week from Sept. 4-6. While the Jewish population on campus is small, both Jewish students and professors participated in traditions of this important High Holiday. “When I think of Rosh Hashanah, I think of spending that time with my family and close relatives,” Klafter said. “We eat apples and honey to represent a sweet new year. It’s considered the world’s birthday so growing up, when I was young and went to synagogue, it was always so exciting.” For Thacker, it’s a time of reflection and thoughtfulness.
“Rosh Hashanah is a time of celebrating the sweet things in life,” Thacker said. “Thinking about what has gone well and what you want to change for the next year.” In addition to family traditions, structure is an important aspect of the holiday. “We would go to synagogue the night before it starts, and then return again for the whole day and typically the next day as well,” Klafter said. “I would usually miss school to go to services
“We eat apples and honey to represent a sweet new year. It’s considered the world’s birthday so growing up, when I was young and went to synagogue, it was always exciting.”
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with my family.” However, for Klafter this holiday was spent differently. “The past three years, I’ve missed classes to go to servic-
es,” Klafter said. “But this year, with student teaching, I was just too busy to go. Which was hard for me. And it’s always difficult not being with my family for the High Holy Days.” However, UP’s Jewish faculty, including Thacker and English professor Herman Asarnow, have helped make the Jewish community highly supportive. “There are very few Jewish kids on campus, but it feels nice to create the opportunity to check in with students,” Thacker said. Klafter has hoped to share her sense of community with other Jewish UP students. “For the past three years I was trying to start a club on campus,” Klafter said. “Professors and even Campus Ministry has been encouraging me. It’s been hard to do by myself. It might take another to reach out to help get the ball rolling.” After Rosh Hashanah are the Ten Days of Repentance followed by Yom Kippur tomorrow and Saturday. “For Yom Kippur, you fast from sundown to sundown, no water, no brushing your teeth,” Thacker said. “On the first evening on Yom Kippur, you think
about what you want to change. You even say sorry to people you may have hurt.” This weekend, Klafter will have time to go to the services. “Typically I go all of Saturday morning and then the evening as
well,” Klafter said. “I’m going to try to fast and visit synagogue, but I’ll have to fit some homework in between.”
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Senior Lauren Klafter will celebrate Yom Kippur Friday and Saturday.
Congratulations to our brothers in Holy Cross who professed their perpetual vows and consecrated their lives to Christ forever. September 7, 2013 Basilica of the Sacred Heart Notre Dame, Indiana Rev. Mr. Adam Booth, C.S.C.
Rev. Mr. Patrick Reidy, C.S.C.
We accept the Lord’s call to pledge ourselves publicly and perpetually as members of the Congregation of Holy Cross by the vows of consecrated celibacy, poverty and obedience. Great is the mystery and meaning within these vows. And yet their point is simple. They are an act of love for the God who first loved us. Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. 5:43
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OPINIONS EDITORIAL A week from today, students will have the opportunity to hear from one of the most important people in the U.S. government as UP welcomes Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to campus. While he’s here, Thomas will answer questions from political science professors Gary Malecha and William Curtis in the Chiles Center. Of course, some people aren’t excited about Thomas’ visit to the University. He’s often considered the most conservative Supreme Court justice, having recently voted in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act and against the Voting Rights Act. Although he is a prominent African-American leader, he is opposed to affirmative action and some other policies intending to bring about racial equality. He was accused of sexually harassing Anita Hill, who worked for him at the U.S. Department of Education and the Economic Opportunity Commission in the 1980s. And all of these points are worthy of conversation. None of them, however, should prevent students from taking the opportunity to learn from one of the
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most powerful men in the country. Students who disagree with Thomas - even those who find his views deeply offensive - still ought to go and hear him speak in the Chiles Center.
“If students are to increase their knowledge, they must be exposed to viewpoints they find disagreeable, and they must be challenged to articulate their reasons for disagreeing.”
One of the most valuable things about being at a university is that important discussions are taking place all around us all the time. In engineering classes, we share innovative ideas to design better bridges and electronics. In English classes, we debate the importance of words. In core philosophy classes, we twist our minds into knots arguing about the nature of knowing and how to ethically treat each other. All of this debate is healthy and vital to our learning. If stu-
dents are to increase their knowledge, they must be exposed to viewpoints they find disagreeable, and they must be challenged to articulate their reasons for disagreeing. So if students choose not to listen to Thomas on grounds of political disagreement, they’re missing out on educating themselves. Some students will choose not to hear Thomas speak not because they disagree with him, but because they just don’t care about the Supreme Court. This, too, is a great fault. Students should not let apathy prevent them from hearing one of the most influential men in the nation. Discussion and debate are important, and regardless of whether someone agrees or disagrees with Thomas, it is crucial for all Americans - and a duty of university students - to know what’s going on in the Court. Whether you feel like protesting Thomas’ visit, can’t contain your excitement to see him in person or don’t see the importance of hearing a Supreme Court justice speak, just listen to him. Go hear him speak at
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas the Chiles Center and challenge yourself to consider the validity of his ideas, whether or not you agree with him. UP has provided
a great educational opportunity, and it would be a shame to miss it.
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‘We all worry about something’ Lydia Laythe Staff Commentary Being a small, sassy blonde girl has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantage: the food servers at the Commons let me cut in line and get my food first sometimes. Disadvantage: People expect me to be confident,
self-assured and resilient to critique. But I have a confession to make: I’m insecure. Nobody ever wants to admit when they’re insecure, but I think it’s time somebody just told it like it is. I worry about my appearance. I worry about my stomach being too pudgy, so I hide it under layers of sweaters and jackets. I worry about my hair looking flat or straggly or frizzy, so I play with it constantly. I worry about people seeing my fingertips because I bite my cuticles when I’m
nervous, and I don’t want people to know that I’m nervous. I worry about having food in my teeth or on my face so I always use a knife and fork when I eat and I don’t smile with my teeth right after eating. I worry about what people think of me so I change my personality to fit a given crowd or situation. I worry about people talking about me behind my back, so I avoid confrontation. I worry about looking stupid … but I always inevitably embarrass
“I have a confession: I’m insecure. Nobody ever wants to admit they’re insecure, but I think it’s time somebody just told it like it is.” Lydia Laythe sophomore myself somehow – it usually involves tripping over something, my stomach making weird noises
or snorting when I laugh. I worry about making nerdy “Harry Potter” references, or admitting to my many quirks. I worry that people will judge me for watching “Downton Abbey” with my parents all summer and speaking in British accents when we do. I worry that people will think it’s weird that I actually enjoy talking to my parents. I worry that people misunSee WORRY, page 12
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WORRY: ‘It’s okay to be a little insecure’ Continued from page 11 derstand my sense of humor, and think I’m being serious. I use humor as a way to deflect attention away from myself or the real issue. And I worry that if I tried to be serious, people wouldn’t take me seriously.
“Whether you’ve embarrassed yourself in front of someone you like or you’ve worried about what people think, we all worry about something. It’s okay to worry.”
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I worry about finding the “right guy,” because all my friends are either confidently single or in long-term relationships and I feel like I’m the only person who’s stuffing her face with chocolate and scrolling through Pinterest and Facebook all day.
I get extremely uncomfortable with my body heat when a cute guy says he likes me or wants to hang out with me. I never know what to say to a guy I like, and I never say the right thing. I always sit there thinking, “Oh my God, there’s no way he’s being serious right now … and why are my hands so sweaty?” I may be small, blonde and bubbly, but that doesn’t mean that I’m impervious to harsh words or fearless in the face of a challenge. Sometimes I feel like I’m my harshest judge, my toughest critic and my own worst enemy. I worry about a lot of things. But in the end, I know that I’ll be okay. Everyone worries. Whether you’ve embarrassed yourself in front of someone you like or you’ve worried about what people think, we all worry about something. It’s okay to worry. It’s okay to be a little insecure. Lydia Laythe is a sophomore social work major. She can be reached at laythe16@up.edu.
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Faith at UP: ‘Do something with your spiritual urge’ Brian Doyle Guest Commentary Lovely and honest and thoughtful piece by Allison Hogan in the Sept. 5 issue (“Wavering faith during college?”). A few points to add: One: I’ve always thought that a faith that doesn’t waver isn’t much of a faith. Religious faith is illogical, unreasonable, unprovable and such a deeply human construct that you have to regularly grapple with the usual human idiocies like violence and greed, which foul all religions, as Catholics are, or should be, the first to admit. If you never question your faith, and don’t regularly conclude you are nuts to try to act with love and compassion to all living beings - even Los Angeles Laker fans and other such muddles - then you are not tak-
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ing it very seriously, seems to me. Ask any of the Holy Cross priests and brothers on campus, or our cheerful wealth of religious sisters, and they will tell you this is so. Two: One of the best things about the Holy Cross energy, I think, is its rather blunt approach that service is prayer. You can talk about faith, you can study it, you can argue about it, you can perform the rituals, but if you don’t do anything with it, it’s just a shiny jacket, something you wear that isn’t really part of your being. There are about 100 different ways to do something with your spiritual urge here, which is pretty cool.
“You can talk about faith, you can study it, you can argue about it, you can perform the rituals, but if you don’t do anything with it, it’s just a shiny jacket.”
FACES
on The Bluff
by Kristen Garcia
What’s your favorite place to eat near UP? Rachel Lockard, senior, biology
“I really like Proper Eats. There’s the NoPo burrito, vegetarian and vegan options using all local ingredients! Also check out their vegan baked goods.” Brennan Hogan, junior, biology
Brian Doyle editor of Portland Magazine Three: Seems to me that one mark of a healthy Catholic university is that it’s wide open and inviting and alluring and stimulating and engaging for all religious faiths, and none. I’m proud of the University. I admire that it’s not exclusive, much (the announcements before large Masses that non-Catholics are not welcome to receive the Eucharist are not only cold in tone but poorly timed), and I pray that this will always be the case. The best way to show people that Catholicism is a vibrant, honest, creative, indeed revolutionary idea is to throw open the doors, welcome everyone in, and then poke for common spiritual ideas and dreams and projects. Four: For students who don’t go to Mass even occasionally, you are missing a great, simple, honest, joyous half-hour of table talk with bread and wine. It’s a meal with stories. The Masses in the halls are especially sweet because they are so unadorned and shaggy and unself-conscious. They are spiritual village greens, I think, where all roads cross. There’s one every noon and night on campus. Catch one and see for yourself.
“I like La Panaderia.. but honestly I’ve only had a pollo burrito there.” Tennessee LePorte, sophomore, communication studies
“I go to Podnah’s Pit. The homemade lemonade and hush puppies are really good.” Evan Simms, freshman, business
Brian Doyle is the editor of Portland Magazine and a published author of novels, essays and short fiction. He can be reached at bdoyle@up.edu.
“I enjoy going to Eastside Deli. It’s walking distance on Lombard. I get the Portland cheesesteak.”
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A different kind of winner in the Chiles Center Cassie Sheridan Staff Writer sheridan15@up.edu Rarely do we consider what is going on behind the scenes of our Pilot teams. How often, as we are crammed into Merlo, chanting “Pilots till I die,” do we think about the people behind the curtain in Chiles Center working to make the athletic program function smoothly? This July, Karen Peters, our senior associate athletic director, was the recipient of an Administrator of the Year Award from the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA). This award recognizes women administrators doing outstanding work in an industry commonly dominated by men. However, Peters does not consider herself a trailblazer. In fact, she considers a great deal of her successes to be the result of fantastic mentors and enjoyment of her work. Peters, who got her start in the athletic industry as a softball scorekeeper, went on to obtain her master’s degree at Amherst, work for ten years in Stanford’s athletic department at the forefront of Title IX and gender equity issues, was the interim Athletic Director at UP last year and has overseen a significant increase in female athletic participation at UP. All this, and she still manages to volunteer once a week at her son’s elementary school. In her role as senior associate athletic director, Peters oversees management of the internal
affairs happening within the department while also being a supervisor for countless sports programs. Peters attributes her rise in the sports management world to a great beginning during her undergrad at New Mexico State University working in sports PR with many fantastic mentors. “My boss at the time would take each senior employee out and would say ‘what do we need to do to get you where you want to go?’ Peters said. “He knew I was a good student and I could continue to work in sports PR, but he didn’t want me to limit myself and he recommended grad school to me. Naturally, I didn’t even realize you could go to grad school for sports administration. I ended up going to Amherst and it was great because it was so broad. It wasn’t just sports, it was how to be a leader and how to be an administrator. It taught me so many invaluable things.” Peters has been at the forefront of Title IX initiatives, particularly during her time at Stanford. She initially became interested as an undergrad when the NCAA was first beginning to evaluate female athletic participation on a national scale. “During my time at Stanford I basically said if you are doing work on Title IX, I want to be involved and help,” Peters said. “They took me up on it and I found myself getting to be part of committees boasting members, Condoleezza Rice for example. I got to listen to a lot of incredible perspectives and recognize the
Karen Peters importance of supporting both sides never at the expense of one gender. That’s the most important thing to recognize when dealing with gender equity issues. You want to support each gender’s athletics, but never at the expense of the other.” Peters has picked up leadership advice from her many talented mentors, but said the most invaluable has been the importance of relationship building. “In a big department it’s huge to recognize the diversity and individual needs of every coach, player and director. Getting to know them and what they need is an invaluable part of being a leader,” she said. During her time on The Bluff, Peters has overseen a 13 percent
increase in female athletic participation. Peters attributed this primarily to the development of the rowing program, which she was instrumental in developing. “When we were looking at adding rowing we were thinking, ‘okay hopefully we can get 40 girls interested. If we can get 40 the first couple of years it can be a success,’” Peters said. “It was kind of like when you throw a party and just hope someone shows up. The first team meeting occurred and at 6:30 in the morning we had 63 young women show up. It was remarkable.” With women’s ability to “have it all” often questioned, Peters is a shining example of an individual proving the naysayers wrong, balancing both an impressive ca-
Cross country starts season with victory
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The men’s and women’s cross country teams started their 2013 seasons with strong performances at the Portland State Invitational last Friday. The Pilots put six of their runners in front of the other runners with redshirt freshman Alex Dillard leading them followed by redshirt freshman Alex Bowns, redshirt junior Chris Borg, redshirt junior Stephen Kersh, and redshirt freshman Griffin Hay to round out their top six . (Top right) Freshman Anna Farello took sixth overall and lead the Pilots for the women’s team. (Right) Redshirt freshman Alex Dillard pushes in the final moments of the race to get first overall and lead the team to victory. The men and women travel to Utah to race in the BYU Invitational Saturday.
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reer and a family. However, Peters doesn’t think of her life as a balance between work and family. “Everything kind of messily overlaps and you prioritize day by day,” she said. “One of the most essential and well-kept secrets of all this is to find a partner that is going to support you and work with you. And be lucky enough to work at a place like UP that recognizes the importance of family as well.” Peters demonstrates that careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder. What began as a job as a scorekeeper evolved into a passion for sports management and an appreciation for the magic of the game and the unity that one feels being a part of it.
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Autumn Wedan hasn’t cracked a hole in the Chiles Center floor yet, but with the amount of kills this sixfoot senior has tallied, it seems unavoidable. Wedan exploded into the spotlight last season for the Pilots as an unstoppable outside hitter, received preseason alltournament honors in Las Vegas and a daunting 33 kills during their opening tournament this past weekend. How did you start playing volleyball? I was a softball player my whole life. My high school volleyball coach found me on the softball diamond and basically said, “You’re going to come play volleyball for me.” I started in sixth grade, just little club stuff. I never played club volleyball, just high school because I was really focused on softball. I decided my junior year that it was volleyball I wanted to pursue in college and came to a camp at UP. It all just kind of fell into place. Have you ever wished you stayed with softball? Absolutely not. I am so happy here playing volleyball. It’s my passion now. Parker Shoaff | THE BEACON
Autumn Wedan Outside Hitter Senior Klamath Falls, Ore.
Do you have a favorite volleyball memory? Last year when we beat Notre Dame. It was a really big game for us. Also it was the first game where I really started to play a lot
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more. It was kind of like a breaking out game for me. Could you describe the feeling you get after a really great kill? It’s kind of relieving. All your work and your team’s work have come together. What is your pre-game routine? When I wake up, I listen to one of the songs that my dad and I used to listen to when I was growing up. Then I go about my normal morning routine. Afterwards, I have a playlist of five to 10 songs that I only listen to the beginning parts of, just thinking about the game. After that I go back and listen to the song I started my day with. It brings it all back full circle. What do you like to do in Portland? I am a really big people watcher. I love going downtown and sitting in different cafes. People in Portland are very interesting. Who are your sports heroes? For volleyball, Destinee Hooker or Logan Tom because they are both big icons and it’s so fun to watch them play. However, all around it is Dan O’Brien. He is from my hometown. Even though I never ran track, it’s an inspiration for me to know what he accomplished and what I am capable of doing as well.
Women’s Soccer The Pilots shut out Central Michigan last Friday in a 1-0 victory but fell to Wake Forest 2-3 in a back-and-forth battle. They play Nevada Friday at 7 p.m. and Missouri Sunday at 2 p.m. The team is second in the WCC and ranked No. 15 in the nation with a 3-1-1 record.
Men’s Soccer The Pilots lost last Friday to the University of Washington Huskies 1-4. They play Air Force Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Seattle University Sunday at 12 p.m. on Merlo Field. The team is currently second in the WCC with a 1-2-0 record.
Cross Country The cross country team began their seasons with the men taking a victory and the women coming in second at the Portland State Invitational last Saturday. They both run in the BYU Invitational Saturday in Utah.
The Pilots lost all three matches last weekend at the Nike Invitational against Fresno State, Wichita State and Utah State. They are still looking for their first win of the season at the North Harbour Marriott Challenge in the Chiles Center this weekend. They play a double header Friday against Toledo at 11 a.m. and UC Davis at 7:30 p.m. They have another game Saturday vs. Oregon State at 7 p.m.
Continued from page 16 This mentality that every player has an essential role will serve the Pilots well in keeping a cohesive bond that should help them come out as a powerful force in future matches. In tournament play this past weekend, Wedan led the Pilots with a staggering 33 kills and added 15 digs. The Pilots will be back in action in the Chiles Center again this weekend hosting Toledo, Oregon State and UC Davis at the North Harbour Marriott Challenge. The Chiles Center will echo with floor shattering spikes and powerful digs in what the Pilots hope will result in a winning record for the weekend.
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This weekend’s schedule Toledo 11 a.m.
Friday 9/13 UC Davis 7:30 p.m. Saturday 9/14 Oregon State 7 p.m.
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Freshman middle blocker Brittney Markwith reaches to tip the ball over Wichita State’s blockers.
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Cassie Sheridan Staff Writer sheridan15@up.edu Kills are happening again in the Chiles Center as the 2013 volleyball season begins for the Pilots. The Nike Invitational this past weekend posed a challenging lineup for the Pilots. Despite hanging tough in all three matches vs. Fresno State, Wichita State and Utah State, the Pilots came up just short. Despite a tough opening tournament, the Pilots have an impressive returning cast and a talented influx of freshmen making this a very promising season. Last year ended in disappointment for the Pilots who finished the 2012 season with an overall record of 7-23. They started with a couple exciting wins, most notably their win against Notre Dame, but struggled for the remainder of the season. “The team has gotten six new girls and added a lot of different pieces that we were lacking,” senior Autumn Wedan said. “Last year we were very strong in the front, but lacking in the back, and this year we are really focused on being more well rounded instead of just being big.” This alteration will help substantially on defense. Last season, when the Pilots’ strong front row was broken, they struggled to maintain their defensive composure. This resulted in many disappointing losses. The Pilots are looking to improve on that with a strong team dynamic and a talented team. “We did a better job this year than in past years in integrating our freshmen,” Wedan said. “After the first tournament they aren’t freshmen anymore. They are returners and they have major roles on the team.” See Volleyball, page 15
The Pilots hosted the Nike Invitational this past weekend. They played three games and came up just short in all of them. (Top left) the team celebrates after getting a point Friday night vs. Wichita State. (Left) Senior setter Monica Jordan focuses hard to get a perfect set to a hitter. (Above) The team comes together before every match to do a cheer.
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Monica Jordan back sets the ball to freshman middle blocker/outside hitter Makayla Lindburg against Wichita State Friday night. The Pilots lost 0-3 in three close games.