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Vol. 114, Issue 13
Thursday January 24, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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Believing in ‘The Dream’
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On Monday, members of UP’s Black Student Union joined other colleges for a rally at Concordia University in honor off MLK Day. From left to right are seniors Kaileah Baldwin and Andriana Alexis and junior Jordan Mattson.
Theo 101 discussion heats up ASUP resolution opposing changes to Theology 101 is vetoed and sent back to the drawing board
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Interim provost Tom Greene, right, takes questions from ASUP senators about UP’s Theology 101. The theology department will present the new Theology 101 curriculum next week. Kate Stringer Staff Writer stringer14@up.edu The ASUP Senate postponed overriding a rare veto by the ASUP president on a resolution protesting changes to the theology curriculum. Last month, ASUP drafted Resolution 12-11 opposing the proposal to change the curriculum of Theology 101 after hearing dissent among UP students. ASUP President Brock Vasconcellos vetoed the resolution because it was written without seeing the actual proposal from the theology department. Vasconcellos, a senior, also requested the resolution be supported with data measuring student discontent about the proposed changes to Theology 101 as well as rewording the resolution to make it stronger. “Once revised, [Resolution 12-11] has the potential to go a little bit further than right now,” Vasconcellos said. “Really it just comes down to quality. If I’m going to present something to people whose job it is to interpret the University’s mission and administer the direction of the
University, we need to have all our cards ready to play.” Presidential vetoes are rare in ASUP Senate, occurring approximately once every three years, according to Jeromy Koffler, director of student activities. “I think Brock used [the veto] well,” Koffler said. “He definitely opened some eyes who may have unanimously voted for [the resolution] because they were in agreement with the concept and didn’t really look at the writing carefully, or if they did, didn’t see how someone might counter argue and poke holes in it.”
Proposition against change
All students are required to take Theology 101. Last semester, when The Beacon reported the elimination of world religions from the class curriculum, Will Deming, chair of the theology department said President Fr. Bill Beauchamp had asked the College of Arts and Sciences to consider the change. Beauchamp could not be reached for comment. When ASUP senator Adam Harnden first heard about plans to narrow the focus of Theology 101, he wanted to write a resolution opposing the change
“I feel getting a well - rounded idea of what world religions are is a very good thing,” Harnden said. “I know I really enjoyed the class and I feel like future generations should be allowed to experience that as well and get that broad range of different religions and cultures.” Harnden, along with senators Brooke Murphy and Dorcas Kaweesa, drafted Resolution 12-11. ASUP hopes to present the resolution to the Academic Senate in February, according to Harnden. Theology professor and Associate Provost Matthew Baasten, who is overseeing the changes to the theology curriculum, will announce the changes at the ASUP senate meeting Monday. When The Beacon contacted Baasten last week, he said the curriculum was not ready to be discussed.
“Good rationale”
At the ASUP senate meeting Jan. 20, interim Provost Thomas Greene said the changes to Theology 101 came after a review of the theology curriculum two years ago. Reviews of department curriculum take place on a seven
to ten year cycle. While Greene doesn’t know details of the curriculum, he said the changes being made regard the sequencing of theology classes. While a study of world religions is not to be the focus of freshmen and sophomore theology, it will be integrated into the curriculum. A a third year of theology will provide more opportunities to study religions of other cultures, according to Greene. “I don’t want you to think that somehow the theology department or your president thinks that the study of other religions is not important. It is important and we recognize that,” Greene said. “But I hope you will have the patience to wait and review the syllabi before you come to a judgment that this place has gone provincial and suddenly isn’t interested in the rest of the world. There’s good rationale behind [the changes].” ASUP postponed discussion of the resolution until Jan. 28.
Voice of the students
While the resolution does not directly affect the theology department’s ability to change the curriculum, it brings the voice of the students to the
administration. Harnden hopes the senate’s work will pay off. “I hope they see that we as students are taking this issue seriously,” Harnden said. “Right now we’re gathering all the information, everything we can to prove our point, doing everything we can for it.”
“Once revised [Resolution 12-11] has the potential to go a little bit further than right now.”
Brock Vasconcellos ASUP president
As ASUP adviser, Koffler supports the students’ effort to make their voices heard. “I believe in it, the power of student government, and it should be a productive one so they can work with the administration and faculty to improve the quality of life at UP whether that be inside the classroom or outside the classroom.” Koffler said.
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January 24, 2013
On On Campus Campus Dance of the Decades
Dance of the Decades is Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Crystal Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Buses to the dance will start loading at 8:30 p.m., and the doors will close at midnight. The bar will be open from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased for $10 on Thursday and Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Office of Student Activities, as well as from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. in the Commons. Tickets are $15 on Saturday and will be for sale starting at 8:30 p.m. in the Pilot House. No bags are allowed at the dance, and guests are permitted small clutches or wallets only. CPB Movie This week’s movie is ‘Cloud Atlas.’ The movie is at 10 on Thursday and Friday night in Buckley Center Auditorium. Music at Midweek On Wednesday Jan. 30 in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall a chamber string ensemble will perform an arrangement of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. The performance is free and is from 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. UP Shamrock Run Team UP is putting together a team for the Shamrock Run in downtown Portland on Sunday March 17. Join UP’s Shamrock Run team by registering online at www.shamrockrunportland. com, choosing the team option and entering the UP code of 1070. Race packets will be at UP the week before the race for pickup. If 75 members sign up for the team, the Shamrock Run will donate $5 per person to the Bill Reed Scholarship Fund. Registration closes Jan. 31. For more information contact Amy Shelly at shelly@ up.edu Improv Comedy Show On Jan. 25 in Mago Hunt Recital Hall, the Bluffoons will perform an improv comedy show at 7:30 p.m. Entrance is $2 per person or $3 per pair. The doors open at 7:15 p.m., and the show will run until 9 p.m. Social activist lecture Jeff Dietrich, who worked for 40 years at the Catholic Worker House and served over 3 million people in his “Hippie Kitchen,” will speak in the Executive Boardroom in the Bauccio Commons today at 7:30 p.m. Accuracy in The Beacon
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The case for the quesadilla
Two sophomores started a petition to bring quesadillas back to the Anchor Lydia Laythe Staff Writer laythe16@up.edu When the Anchor stopped serving their epically cheesy quesadillas, two UP students decided to start their own version of a food fight. After returning from winter break to find that the Anchor had replaced quesadillas with grilled cheese because of tight storage space, outraged sophomores Joe Shorma and Andrew Pritchett started an online petition to bring back the late night snack. “As an avid quesadilla lover and eater, I was very disappointed,” Shorma said. Shorma and Pritchett started a petition on Jan. 16, calling students to rally behind their demand to return their favorite cheesy treat. Over a hundred people signed the petition within the first few hours. Shorma said that he was upset when he heard the quesadillas were gone. Shorma and Pritchett hope to receive 1,000 signatures, though Pritchett admitted the goal was a random number. Pritchett said there was no timeline or long term plan for the petition. Pritchett also admitted that the petition was written in a moment of light-hearted frustration. “We like to complain about things,” Pritchett said.
Students unhappy with grilled cheese replacement Like the co-authors of the petition, students at UP had varying reactions to the change. Freshman Jake Chapman, resident of Shipstad Hall, explained his disappointment after making the trek to the Anchor and finding the quesadillas gone. “I felt terrible,” Chapman said. “[I walked] through 28 degree
weather to find no quesadillas my absolute favorite thing in the world. And they’re not there. I still had a grilled cheese, but it was not as good as a quesadilla.” Sophomore Derek Schumacher had more mild opinions about the change. “Quesadillas are delicious,” Schumacher said. “I miss them, but I don’t feel that strongly about it.” Schumacher’s major grievance was with how Bon Appetit handled the change. Though Bon Appetit manager Kirk Mustain consulted his staff in the decision-making process, Schumacher claims that was not enough. “I think Bon App should’ve asked more students about it,” Schumacher said. “I think the petition is a good idea because it gives Bon Appetit good feedback.”
“As an avid quesadilla lover and eater, I was very disappointed.” Joe Shorma Sophomore Shorma not only helped start the petition to fight for quesadillas, but also hopes to encourage empowerment across campus. “[It’s] a chance for students to understand: if you have something wrong with your school or something you don’t like, you can actually change [it],” Shorma said. Mustain had no idea the substitution of grilled cheese for quesadillas would cause such uproar. “We’re just trying to get
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Sophomores Joe Shorma, left, and Andrew Pritchett, right, started an online petition when they discovered thet Anchor had stopped serving quesadillas. The petition got over a hundered signatures within the first few hours. people fed,” Mustain said. “And the bottom line is: we can make eight sandwiches as opposed to two quesadillas at a time.” Mustain also said that a lack of storage space is what led to his decision to change the Anchor’s menu. “[The Anchor has] outgrown its capacity,” Mustain said. “That place started off as being just a little coffee stop with gelato and it turned into more than that – which is great, but there is just no storage.” Mustain said the management of Bon Appetit is just trying something new and mixing things up. “We’re confident that we’re doing a good job right now,” Mustain said. “But we’re always looking to improve things.” Shanice Barber, a full-time Bon Appetit employee, said she has heard mild complaining from some students. “They’re just a little whiney,” Barber said.
Barber said that most students are disappointed to hear the Anchor no longer serves quesadillas when they try to order. But students adapt and are easily comforted by a grilled cheese instead. “We still sell plenty,” Barber said.
Bon Appetit looking for new home for quesadillas
Though Mustain said the change is an improvement to service and food safety, he is also looking for another venue better suited for serving quesadillas. Mustain promises they are not going to ignore the voice of their customers, a voice that is still calling for quesadillas. Pritchett advises that if students really want quesadillas, the best way to express their opinion is by thinking carefully where they get their dinner. “If you want to bring quesadillas back, don’t buy a grilled cheese from the Anchor,” Pritchett said.
UP author Brian Doyle up for Oregon Book Awards Kathryn Walters Staff Writer walters14@up.edu For Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyle, being a seven-time nominee for the Oregon Book Awards is immensly gratifying. “It’s like having your brother clap you on the back. Any kind of public laud is pleasant,” Doyle said. “Especially here, writing books is such an integral part of Oregon. To have books chosen as the best is cool.” This year, Doyle’s book “Bin Laden’s Bald Spot” is nominated for the Ken Kesey Award for Fiction. His book “Cat’s Foot” is nominated for the Leslie Bradshaw Award for Young Adult Literature. The winners will be announced at the 26th Oregon Book Awards ceremony on April 8. Last year, Doyle’s book “Mink River” was a finalist for the Ken Kesey Award for Fiction. Doyle said because writing is a solitary act, it is special when many writers and authors come together for an event like the Oregon Book Awards.
“To be gathered together as a club of storytellers is great,” he said. “It’s a real shaggy Academy Awards because no one dresses well.” “Bin Laden’s Bald Spot” is a collection of short stories, one of them a story about Osama bin Laden’s barber, while “Cat’s Paw” is a novella about a man whose foot is blown off in a war and returns to find it. “It would be fun if ‘Cat’s Foot’ won,” Doyle said. “I was trying to write a very gentle antiwar book for teens.” Doyle said if either of his books win, it will validate the importance of storytelling. “It gives me a chance to get up and say thanks,” he said. “I’d love to get up and say, ‘stories matter.’ They’re powerful and they’re holy.” Doyle said he wants to explore different forms of writing, from plays to children’s books. “The most powerful way to shiver a heart is to tell a story,” he said. “If I can influence people, that would be great.”
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Brian Doyle, editor of Portland Magazine and seven-time Oregon Book Awards nominee, hopes to continue to influence people through his writing. Doyle finds out if he won a 2013 Oregon Book award in April.
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Capital Improvments Over winter vacation, UP added a covered bike rack by Mehling Hall and a water bottle refilling station in St. Mary’s Student Lounge. The University continued work on the Library, which is on track for completion in August .
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UP mourns death of freshman Masses on campus bring together the UP community in memory of Vincent Judnick Kelsey Thomas Staff Writer thomask15@up.edu Students returned from winter break to the sad news that freshman Vincent Judnick passed away from an asthma attack on Jan. 4. In an email sent Jan. 11, University of Portland President Fr. Bill Beauchamp informed members of the UP community of the tragic event and asked all to keep Judnick and his family in their prayers. The UP community honored Judnick at a Mass last Sunday at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. A Mass was also held in Judnick’s honor in his dorm, Christie Hall, on Monday. Students overflowed the chapel in Christie to pay their respects.
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“Even though he didn’t talk very much, he put out this vibe of being a very gentle and kind soul. I think people really picked up on that, even though he kept to himself quite a bit.”
Ian Clark senior
Judnick studied English literature and had a passion for photography. According to his RA, junior Anthony Bedoy, Judnick was seen carrying his camera around campus to take pictures and had photography featured in a gallery in his hometown in California. “He had an eye for getting photos that not a lot of people had,” Bedoy said. In addition to being an artistic photographer, Bedoy said Judnick was very focused on his schoolwork, loved reading and was a quick thinker. “He was a very witty guy,” Bedoy said. “When I made a stupid joke or comment he would throw it back at me.” Judnick’s freshman workshop leader, senior Ian Clark, said although Judnick was quiet, he made a big impact. “Even though he didn’t talk very much, he put out this vibe of being a very gentle and kind soul,” Clark said. “I think people really picked up on that, even though he kept to himself quite a bit.”
Vincent Judnick Clark said the Mass at Christie was a testament to how Judnick had touched the lives of students, particularly in his dorm. “He definitely made an impact on the lives of the people of Christie whether he thought he did or not,” Clark said. “The people of Christie really care about him and wanted to pay their respects.” At the Christie Hall Mass, Fr. Pat Hannon said the students present were a testament both to Judnick and to the community at UP. “Your hearts are being trained on this bluff. Your minds are being formed,” Hannon said. “When you leave in two, three or four years… you will remember this night. You will remember that it was a very ordinary Monday in January and you made a choice to come here on this night to remember a young man that some of you might hardly have known.”
“He had an eye for getting photos that not a lot of people had.” Anthony Bedoy junior Christie Hall Director Joe Burke said Judnick’s father came to UP to deliver the news personally and share how much his son appreciated the kindness people showed him at UP. According to Burke, Judnick’s father said that even if students had barely spoken to his son, their words and actions meant much to him. “Know that your actions, no matter how simple they are, mean something to a lot of people,” Burke said. “Know that even if you didn’t know Vincent that well, every bit of you that you put into Christie he took from that.”
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January 24, 2013
Stopping sexual assault takes front seat on campus The Green Dot program hopes to stop sexual assault in the UP community by teaching activism
Harry Blakeman Staff Writer blakeman15@up.edu What the “friends don’t let friends drive drunk” campaign did to reduce drunk driving, UP hopes to do with the Green Dot program to prevent sexual assault. The Green Dot program teaches male and female students to recognize signs of potential sexual assault, and shows they ways to intervene as a bystander if they suspect it might happen to someone around them. Green Dot will have a launch event Wednesday, Jan. 30. Whether we know them or not, 9.4 percent of women at UP have been raped, according to a survey done by sociology professor Martin Monto, who, with Health Center counselor Kristina Houck, co-wrote the grant that funds the Green Dot program. They looked at the issue and decided any power-based personal violence like stalking, dating violence and sexual assault was unacceptable. “We were concerned about this issue and asked ourselves: ‘How can we make the numbers be lower at UP?,’” Houck said.
She hopes the program will teach students to take action and fit well with the University’s culture. “UP is fundamentally a community of caring individuals, and all of us get to play a role and learn to become active bystanders,” Houck said.
“We were concerned about this issue and asked ourselves: ‘How can we make the numbers be lower at UP?’” Kristina Houck Health Center counselor Junior Andrea Merrill is being taught how to convey the message of Green Dot to students. She thinks students will respond to the idea, and will be more aware at parties to make sure everything is safe. She also thinks the role students play is significant. “When students find out that
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it’s student-led, not from the administration, I think they’ll be super excited,” Merrill said. Monto thinks students see sexual behavior as a personal issue, but need to step up if someone is drunk or otherwise unable to give consent. “Most students are tired of of this, and want to reduce it as an issue – we needed to come up with a better strategy,” said Monto, “violence undercuts the educational community we are aiming to create.” Monto noted that men can
play an important part in the Green Dot program. “Men have been told that ‘no means no’ and that there are real consequences to sexual assault, but this program allows them to play a role in the solution,” said Monto. Gerald Gregg, the director of Public Safety, is pleased Green Dot is proactive and not reactive, but said that even one sexual assault was one too many. He hopes educating students on how to defuse potentially violent situations will have a strong and
positive effect. Natalie Shank, student conduct coordinator, has high hopes for the Green Dot program. She said sexual assault is the most underreported crime in colleges and universities, and so it’s hard to know the exactly how many incidents occur annually. “I see a lot of people, and no one comes through the [sexual assault] process unscathed – if we can teach our students ways to prevent violence, how fantastic is is that?” said Shank.
UP concerned for missing employee
Paul Disbury was reported missing on Dec. 31 after his car was found at Multnomah Falls Laura Frazier News Editor frazier13@up.edu The UP community came together in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher last week to pray for Chief Information Officer Paul Disbury, who was reported missing on Dec. 31. His car was found in the parking lot at Multnomah Falls about 30 minutes east of Portland. Police do not suspect foul play. University President Fr. Bill Beauchamp lead a full crowd in prayer for Disbury, who started working at the University in 2010. Beauchamp said Disbury’s welfare is uncertain. His family reportedly had been concerned about his emotional state. “We believe he has passed, but
we don’t know that,” Beauchamp said. “We pray for his safety or that he is in God’s hands.” University spokesman Joe Kuffner said Disbury was put in charge of UP’s technology department last spring. He oversaw everything from the computer help desk in the basement of Buckley Center to the campus servers and databases. According to Multnomah County Search and Rescue spokesman James Eriksen, Multnomah County Search and Rescue scoured the area surrounding the falls on Jan. 1 and 2 before harsh weather forced search efforts to shut down. The search and rescue team dove the water pools near the falls, rappelled the hills and cliff lines and searched the trails.
Disbury lived in Sherwood Ore., about an hour west from Multnomah Falls.
“We pray for his safety or that he is in God’s hands.” Fr. Bill Beauchamp University President The Sherwood Police Department is working with Multnomah County Search and Rescue on the case. Police spokesman Ty Hanlon said he and a detective hiked to the top of the falls and looked for Disbury on Jan. 8. However, Hanlon said efforts to find Disbury are stalled unless they receive further information. “Until something new comes to light, we’re just in a holding
pattern,” he said. Eriksen said that Search and Rescue will look for Disbury once the weather is warmer. Jim Ravelli, UP’s vice president for university operations, has temporarily taken over in Disbury’s absence. Ravelli said he will continue to serve as chief information officer until the end of the semester. At that point, the university will decide whether or not to hire a permanent replacement. Born in Africa, Disbury was raised by British parents and spoke with an accent. Kuffner said he was “truly a global citizen” who was well respected on campus. Ravelli said Disbury liked to play ultimate Frisbee and basketball on campus during lunch and was an avid golfer.
Paul Disbury “I think everyone on campus who knew Paul really liked him,” Ravelli said. News of his disappearance surprised and troubled the UP community. “People were really shocked and saddened,” Kuffner said. “It’s hard to understand.”
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1. Jan. 15, 6:06 p.m - A student reported their battery was stolen from their vehicle while parked off campus at the 6700 block of N. Van Houten. Student was advised to report the theft to Portland Police.
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2. Jan. 17, 5:25 p.m. - Officers made contact with three individuals trespassing in the Library construction area. The individuals were not affiliated with the University and were trespassed from campus. 3. Jan. 19, 11:28 p.m. - A student requested assistance clearing out a party at their residence at the 6400 block of N. Willamette. Officers responded and assisted in clearing out the party-goers.
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4. Jan. 22 9:22 a.m. - A student reported the theft of their bike from outside their residence at the 5200 block of N. Willamette. A report was taken and student was advised to report the theft to Portland Police.
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A bountiful month of Bluffoons! UP’s improv group is busier than ever, bringing humor to the UP community Hannah Kintner Staff Writer kintner13@up.edu While many students still haven’t quite shaken the feeling of intimidation that comes with a fresh set of syllabi, UP’s improv club, The Bluffoons, have packed their schedules to bring more entertainment to campus. Improv Appreciation Month Friday, Jan. 25 is the Bluffoons’ first of many performances of the semester. When the Bluffoons realized that the Mago Hunt was free every Friday evening in February, they jumped at the opportunity to boost their presence on campus. The club has declared February “Improv Appreciation Month” and will stage themed shows every week: The Valentine’s Show: all about love and “rom-com.” The Torture Show: packed full of games improv actors hate, but audiences love. The 3-D Show: a night of audience participation. Bluffoons president Ryan Belisle is also coordinating an improv festival at UP on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Seven college improv groups from the Pacific Northwest will come to campus for “Project Improv: Portland B.C. Auditorium.” The Start of a Busy Semester The Bluffoons kicked off the semester by sending seven competitors to the Northwest Regional College Improv Tournament on Jan. 19. After fierce preparation—which consisted of an early return from Christmas break and several two-a-day rehearsals— the Bluffoons traveled to Seattle for the tournament. Last weekend was a first for the seven members who participated. They competed with nine collegiate improv groups for a spot at the national competition in March. Each team was given the opportunity to display quickwitted humor in a 20-minute spontaneous performance. Teams could choose to use its entire time slot to perform one long form improv scene or multiple short-form skits. The Bluffoons challenged the national champion improv team—Dead Parrot Society of Western Washington University—with a newly invented form called Full Circle Flashback, but they did not make it to the championship round. “It didn’t go as well as it had been practiced, but considering it was everybody’s first time at the competition I think we did pretty well,” junior Rachel Van Nes said. The team placed third in its bracket and came home inspired. “Everybody has a really different style, so it’s nice to get an idea of what we want to work on and different exercises we want to incorporate more into our prac-
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Bluffoons planning to steal the spot light with February Improv Awareness Month. (Left to right) Junior Rachel Van Nes, junior Ryan Belisle, junior Jacquelyn Ackerson, senior Matt Tominaga, senior Zach Nye, sophomore Beau Borek, sophomore Grace Kirk, freshman Erin Bell. tices,” Van Nes said, “It’s just a good way to get new ideas and it’s really funny the whole time.” Being a Bluffoon Belisle believes that anyone can improv and that competitions are great learning opportunities. The Bluffoons sent three additional members to the competition, not to perform, but to learn through observation. While being a Bluffoon requires a lot of commitment, students involved cherish their time with the group.
Bluffoons Performances Fridays in Mago Hunt Time:7:30-9:45 p.m. Tickets: $3 per person $2 per couple “It’s honestly the best stress relief I’ve found on-campus,” Van Nes said. “When you’re really busy it’s nice to have a place where you can just relax and be crazy for a bit.” Van Nes also believes that while improv relaxes you, it challenges you to be keenly aware of your body language. Junior Ben Mesches also enjoys the thought that goes into improv. “It’s really mentally stimulating,” Mesches said, explaining that the club is actively seeking ways to improve their performances by reading books about the art of improv. Belisle also said that the group is also doing a lot more to foster community among club members. This year, the Bluffoons went on their first retreat and worked hard to recruit and involve members. “People want to be there because we include them,” Belisle said. “We really worked hard to
foster that unity.” All are welcome to join the Bluffoons at their practices on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Mago Hunt Recital Hall.
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How to ace an interview
January 24, 2013
Megan Walsh Staff Writer walsh15@up.edu
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The process of getting a job can be intimidating and overwhelming, but since it is such an integral part of life, we put together a list of six steps in hopes of helping college students obtain their career goals.
In order to stand out from the crowd, you must spend a significant amount of time perfecting your resume and cover letter. According to Ken Hallenius, associate director of alumni, a customized cover letter was crucial when he was choosing the students to be interviewed for his open positions at the Alumni Reunion. Hallenius has heard numerous stories of students and adults who have sent out hundreds of resumes only to hear one flimsy call back. If that is the case, you should be revisiting what you are sending out, he said.
2. Look the part No matter the interview, be it for acceptance into grad school, an office position, or a position pulling weeds with the Physical Plant, it is crucial to look professional. “Dress nice, and that could be business casual all the way up to a tie,” Hallenius said. “Make the positive first impression.” The interviewer only has a few things to go off of to decide if you’re appropriate for the position – your resume, cover letter, answers, and physical presence. It is necessary to make sure each of these are in top notch condition.
3. Research An interview can be viewed as an exam, and just like with any exam that you want to ace, you must study beforehand. According to Max Kalchthaler, career services employer relations and internship coordinator, not knowing about the company and the job being applied for is the biggest mistake an interviewee can make. You need to show the interviewer that you know what the company is looking for and how you are exactly that. “You got the interview because you can do the job, the employer wants to know if you will fit with their company,” Kalchthaler said.
4. Questions Students like junior Jordan Anderson understand the necessity of asking questions at the end of an interview. “It is important because it shows that you have done some research into whatever you’re interviewing for and that you’re genuinely interested,” she said. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to give further examples that show you are perfect for the job. For example, if you ask what the position’s biggest challenges are, you can respond to their answer with how you might face such challenges. It is also very common for interviewees to be anxious post -interview – they are in a limbo of wondering whether or not they got the position, according to Kalchthaler.
5. Thank you There is just one last step that must be taken to ensure you did everything physically possible to perfect this interview. It is time to write and send a thank you note. “Only about 5-10% of candidates do that, and there are very few things in the world that are stupid, but not sending a thank you note is,” Kalchthaler said. Not only is a thank you note important because it is the polite thing to do, but it also puts your name into the mind of the person that is hiring. It could be the reason they are reminded of you, rather than hiring the person that they interviewed right after you.
Wear a tie “You want your dress to be appropriate,” Kalchthaler said. “You don’t ever want to smoke, you don’t ever want to wear too much cologne or perfume, because what if that scent reminds the interviewer of his or her ex. You don’t want those associations with you.”
Bring work samples “It’s important that your cover letter really speaks to the specific job requirements,” Hallenius said. “If you are just sending out the same generic cover letter to everyone, you are not showing any kind of excitement about this particular application.”
Wear business professional shoes
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“If I am interviewing ten people in a day, and I can’t remember interviewer number five, but if interviewer number five is a person who sends me a note, that’s going to pop them back up higher on my list,” Hallenius said. “I may have a tough time picking them out in my stack of resumes, but if I’ve got an additional note expressing excitement about the job, that will put them back into my mind.”
Wear a blouse that flatters Pants should not be baggy “You head that off by asking, ‘when should I expect to hear from you?’ or ‘what are the next steps in this process?’ at the end of the interview,” he said. “You need to make sure that you know what the timeline is.”
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Do you want to be a part of student media? Applications for the 2013-14 school year are now available News and Public Service Director: - Is responsible, along with the staff, for setting goals for the radio station. - Directs and coordinates all news-gathering activities, such as the recording of student government election debates or lectures on campus. Conducts recorded interviews “in the field” to be played on KDUP. - Oversees, records, produces and coordinates the scheduling of public service announcements to be played at regular intervals in KDUP’s schedule. - In August, introduces himself/ herself to all campus departments and distributes written contact information and procedures on recording a public service announcement. - Produces at least one hour-long news program each week. Recruits deejays to produce newstalk shows, debate shows, and interview programs. - Establishes cooperative working relationships with KDUP staff members and strives for coordinated efforts. Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser. Music Director: - Is responsible, along with the staff, for setting goals for the radio station. - Assists the program director in choosing music and screening music. - Assists in selecting and implementing the stations’ music format. Maintains contact with record label representatives. Responds to deejay and listener requests for specific music. - With the program director, helps publish the KDUP playlist weekly. - Establishes cooperative working relationships with KDUP staff members and strives for coordinated efforts. Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser. - Publishes the KDUP playlist weekly; maintains regular contact with music company representatives. News Reporter: - Is responsible, along with the staff, for setting goals for the radio station. Assists the News and Public Service Director with duties recording events on campus. - Produces approximately one news or feature segment per week using high journalistic standards of accuracy, balance, and fairness. News or feature stories can originate from on or off-campus events or issues. Segments will be produced electronically and played in the rotation on-air throughout the academic year, and may be replayed at any time. - Establishes cooperative working relationships with KDUP staff members and strives for coordinated efforts, and attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser.
The Only One You Need KDUP General Manager: - Be responsible for all on-air material and discussion - Uphold all rules and regulations of the FCC and of the University of Portland as they relate to station operation, and assist the student media adviser in implementing policies and directives. - Represent the station in community relations. - Represent the station as a non-voting member to the Student Media Committee. At each meeting of the SMC, the general manager will present a one page summary of accomplishments, challenges and feedback related to the station’s standing to date. - Make the final decisions in all
station matters in consultation with the student media adviser. - Exercise overall responsibility for supervising station staff. Exercise leadership in establishing and maintaining a professional managerial relationship with all members of the staff. Provide leadership in assuring an optimum learning experience for all members of the staff leading to the enhancement of their broadcast and interpersonal communication skills. - Hold one regular air shift each semester: two hours, one day a week, and follow the “Personnel Guidelines for Student Media” in the Student Media Guide. - Initiate and forward to the student media adviser all requests
for station requisitions and purchases. - Maintain an effective working relationship with the student media adviser in his or her role as a resource person and as a representative of the University. To accomplish this, the general manager will initiate weekly conferences with the student media adviser. - Write a concluding report/ evaluation of the year, and serve as the lead on all station budgetary matters in coordination with the student media advisor. - Set an agenda for and hold weekly all staff meetings. The meeting agenda shall be distributed one day in advance of the all-staff meeting.
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Senior Jana Peters, junior George William Brockett, sophomore Ari Landon Morris, senior Gregory Mathes, sophomore Irene Sutton, junior Katie Husk, junior Devin Helmgren, sophomore Mason Lindblad and junior Kimberlin Glenn at the ‘That Music Shindig’ event KDUP hosted in December.
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Music Archives Manager: - Assist the Music Department in keeping the new music shelf in organized and in working order - Make sure that the rotation of older music is shifted to music
library and is entered into the KDUP Master Music log - Assist in listening to new, incoming music. - Making sure the KDUP Digital library is up to date and current. - Establishes cooperative work-
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Photo courtesy of KDUP
ing relationships with KDUP staff members and strives for coordinated efforts. - Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser.
Assistant Music Director: - Assists the music director in choosing music, screening music, and cataloging music. - Maintains contact with record label representatives. Keeps the music library organized and up to date. - Responds to deejay and listener requests for specific music. Also contacts record labels for new music. - Establishes cooperative working relationships with KDUP staff members and strives for coordinated efforts. - Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser. On-Call Web Engineer: - Is responsible, along with the staff, for setting goals for the radio station. - Ensures high-quality web operations; maintains and troubleshoots the computer systems running KDUP’s web-streaming music. - Updates KDUP’s web site regularly. - Regularly monitors the station’s AM signal strength and quality. Notifies GM and Media Adviser of any problems. Program Director: - Is responsible, along with the staff, for setting goals for the radio station. - Assists in the overall management of the staff and helps the general manager (GM) ensure smooth operation and programming policy at KDUP. - Assumes the duties of the GM in his or her absence and assists in selecting and implementing the station’s music format. Auditions, selects and evaluates all deejays. - Creates a written schedule of deejay shows and recruits new deejays to fill open slots. Coordinates and tracks the deejay volunteering program. Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser. Promotions Director: - Is responsible, along with the staff, for setting goals for the radio station. - Publicizes the availability of on-air deejay positions at KDUP in conjunction with the program director. - Promotes the station on campus. Coordinates all advertising and promotional activities such as Pump Up KDUP Day, sponsors, acquiring concert tickets from promoters and deejay promotions at on-campus events such as dances. - Coordinates the publication and distribution of all printed and other promotional materials including flyers and online announcements, newspaper ads, the station guide, t-shirts, Frisbees, etc. - Establishes cooperative working relationships with KDUP staff members and strives for coordinated efforts. Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the GM and Media Adviser.
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8 January 24, 2013 Business & Advertising Manager Stipend:$2,200 - Must be proficient with Microsoft Access and Excel - Is responsible for soliciting, selling and managing all on-campus and off-campus advertising in The Beacon, including correspondence (phone and e-mail), billing, receipts and record-keeping in Microsoft Access - Initiates weekly contact with Assistant Design Editor regarding ad orders - Sends invoices, copies of newspaper and “tearsheets” of ads to advertisers, issuing a receipt upon payment. Must be organized and professional and maintain weekly office hours -Provides Adviser and Controller’s office with monthly statements on circulation and ad revenue
- Promptly deposits payments from ads and subscribers to the UP cashier’s office - At the beginning of the academic year, distributes advertising brochure to each campus department, making sure they understand deadlines and format requirements - In mid-summer, sends a letter and new ad rate brochure and publication schedule to Beacon advertisers and potential new advertisers - Employs a plan to solicit ads from local businesses and national advertisers - Regularly checks e-mail and phone messages and responds to clients promptly, including during breaks. - Oversees director of circulation and communicates regularly with design assistant regarding ad design orders, and acts as liaison between client and ad designer
Design Editor Stipend: $2,000 - Must be proficient with InDesign and Photoshop and available Wed. nights. Assists editors with design, layout. Proofreads each page Wednesday night - With the help of the editor in chief, is responsible for designing all templates for the newspaper, including the masthead and managing the overall “look” of the paper. Updated templates must be in appropriate folders by late Sunday night - Initiates discussions with section editors, photo editor, other staff each week about photos, graphics and other visuals
-Coordinates work of artist, photographers with story/design needs - Is responsible for the design and layout of special sections of the newspaper. Supervises reporters’ articles for special sections. - Manages and designs graphics, charts, timelines, photo illustrations - Types story assignment “list” after each Tuesday meeting and emails it to Beacon staff and adviser. Sends out revised list after Thursday critique meeting if assignments change. - Designs new ad brochure each spring and other items as assigned
Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager Stipend: $2,000 - Edits, lays out the Opinions section of The Beacon on or before Wed. nights - Writes weekly editorial after consulting with Editorial Board. The approval of a simple majority is required before publication - Strategically posts Beaconrelated content and solicits contributors via Beacon Facebook and Twitter and other social media. Mentors staff in social media use - Is responsible for “Faces on the Bluff,” with the assistance of photojournalists
- Reaches out to students and staff for thoughtful submissions on relevant topics - Oversees staff sign-up for commentary writing - Arranges photographs of columnists - Collaborates with cartoonist on ideas for an editorial cartoon - Works with contributors to submissions adhere to AP and Beacon style and provide Beacon readers with meaningful content - Consults with Editor in Chief to determine topics for online polls - Verifies identities of writers of all commentary and letters to the editor
Web Technician Stipend: $2,000 - Posts The Beacon online late Wednesday nights or Thursday morning, including slideshows, photos, polls and other visual and interactive elements - Under direction of editor, posts breaking news, photos, video, scores, etc - Works with editor in chief to increase interactivity between
The Beacon and its readers, as well as increase traffic to the Beacon’s website - Meets with editor in chief and adviser as needed - Promptly makes all corrections/ changes online at editor’s request - Should have web skills sufficient to navigate College Publisher, The Beacon’s content management system - Ideally is proficient with HTML
Copy Editor/Reporter Stipend: $1,550 - Fulfills all responsibilities of reporter (see separate listing) - Must be available from approximately 6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Wed nights. - Is responsible for copy editing all content on Wednesday night
- Edits stories for content, clear and relevant focus, structure, accuracy and fairness as well as grammar, punctuation, spelling and style - Must become proficient in AP (Associated Press) style by August 20, 2013 - Writes headlines as needed
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Editor in Chief Stipend: $5,150 - Is responsible for production and content of 24 weekly print issues of The Beacon and corresponding material on The Beacon’s website and social media - Practices sound judgment, fairness and accuracy as outlined by the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, leading staff accordingly - Edits all stories on Mondays (several hours) and Wednesday nights, including last look. - Consults with editorial board to determine general editorial policy Maintains an open mind and is
accessible to all elements of UP community, realizing that the students constitute its largest element - Appoints all student staff in consultation with the adviser - Collaborates with news editor and adviser to assign beat coverage to staff - Actively recruits, trains and supervises staff with the help of adviser - Leads staff meetings; collaborates with adviser on staff training in late August - Uses social media to promote The Beacon, post story links and crowdsource - Posts PDF of weekly print edition online
News Editor Stipend: $3,000 - Is responsible for all content and reporter assignments for the News section of The Beacon, including breaking news online. Contributes articles as needed - Uses Beacon social media to promote and post stories and crowdsource - Is available to reporters seven days a week via cell phone to give direction - Mentors reporters and may
refer them to adviser for further training. - Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays - Edits, writes headlines for and lays out the News section on Wednesday nights - Monitors campus events, edits weekly campus calendar and Public Safety report - Writes corrections and clarifications from articles in previous issue(s)
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Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Tertadian and writer Will Lyons working at the Beacon during the activities fair.
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Beacon editors work into the late hours of Wednesday night and sometimes into early Thursday morning perfecting the paper.
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Beacon reporters junior Kate Stringer and sophomore Kelsey Thomas pitch story ideas during a Tuesday night planning meeting.
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Feb. 15- All other positions
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Living Editor Stipend: $2,750 - Is responsible for all content and reporter assignments for the Living Section and the Faith & Fellowship page. Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays - Solicits guest writers from the UP community for the Faith & Fellowship page - Is available to reporters and photojournalists via cell phone
seven days a week for direction, if necessary - Mentors reporters and may refer them to adviser for training - Contributes articles as needed - Edits, writes headlines for and lays out the Living and Faith & Fellowship sections on or before Wednesday nights - Uses Beacon social media to promote and post stories and crowdsource
Sports Editor Stipend: $2,500 - Is responsible for content and assignments for print and online Sports section - Posts stories, scores and photos on The Beacon’s website, Facebook and Twitter - Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays. Edits, writes headlines for and lays out the Sports section on or before Wednesday nights - Is available to sports reporters
and photojournalists via cell phone seven days a week for direction, if necessary. May refer them to adviser for training - Contributes articles and commentary as needed - Uses Beacon social media to promote and post stories and crowdsource. - Meets with UP sports information personnel at beginning of school year to discuss coverage and access
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Photo Editor (1) Stipend: $1,500 - Oversees, assigns and mentors staff photographers - Must be proficient at photojournalism and Photoshop - Ensures photos (with captions) are high quality, appropriate for story - Ensures photographers upload photos and captions right after they take them - Ensures smooth communication between reporters and photographers - Coordinates with Design Editor on story budget after Tuesday
meetings - Posts content (i.e., teaser photos) as assigned on Beacon Facebook and Twitter - Responsible for taking highquality digital photos as assigned by editors - May also be required to take video and post it online - Supplies accurate identification and information for each photograph/video - Maintains effective communication with reporters and editors - May be asked to create slideshows for Beacon website
Assistant Design Editor Stipend: $1,500 - Must be proficient with InDesign and Photoshop - Designs pages and graphics as assigned - Must communicate regularly with Business/Ad manager to discuss ad orders - On direction from the Business/Ad manager, designs advertisements at client’s request,
meeting all deadlines and ad specifications - Lays out ads by Tuesday night Assists editors with design and layout of the newspaper Wed. nights - May be required to design ad brochure or other promotional material - Contributes articles/commentary as needed
Director of Circulation Stipend: $1,200 - Must be proficient with Excel and Microsoft Access - Responsible for processing all subscription orders, providing updated circulation lists to UP print shop regularly and working with mailroom to ensure delivery - Manages subscription table during Freshman Orientation in August
- Handles all correspondence with subscribers, troubleshooting any problems with UP print shop and/or mailroom - May be assigned advertisingrelated tasks by Business/ Advertising manager - Delivers stacks of Beacons to racks around campus every Thursday before noon - Surveys racks during the week, redistributing papers if needed
Sports Reporter (3)/ News Reporter (10) Stipend: $1,000 - Writes one (occasionally two) story of fewer than 800 words per week. Usually, the first draft of a story assigned at the Tuesday meeting is due the following Sunday at midnight - Makes revisions as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday at 8 p.m., turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday - Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews
and produce content that is fair and accurate. May be asked to take photos or video and record audio - (Sports) Must cover sporting events as assigned, including on weekends. May be required to post scores and photos online following a game and required to “tweet” during sporting event - May be required to take and post photos and/or video and/or record audio - Writes at least one commentary for Opinions section per semester
Photojournalist (3) Stipend: $1,000 - Takes and uploads high-quality digital photos as assigned, including on weekends - Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs. - May be required to take video
and post it online. - Supplies accurate identification and caption for each photograph/ video - Maintains effective communication with editors and reporters - May be asked to create slideshows for Beacon website
Cartoonist Stipend:$700 - Produces cartoons to accompany articles after consulting with editors - Helps design editor plan visual
elements for special sections - Must be able to work on tight deadlines - Must be available Wednesday nights
Note to Beacon applicants: Stipends are approximate and subject to slight change. All Beacon staffers must commit to arriving on campus approximately one week before classes start in August for “Beacon Boot Camp.” All Beacon staffers except the Business/Ad Manager and Circulation Manger must bring at least two story ideas to planning meetings on Tuesdays at 5:40 and participate in critique meetings on Thursdays at 5:40. Applications are available on The Beacon’s website www.upbeacon. net/beaconjobs and should be sent to beaconhiring@gmail.com by Feb. 15
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Student Media Guide
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Editor In Chief Stipend: approx. $4100 - Responsible for the production and on-time delivery of The Log yearbook. - Responsible for all material appearing in the yearbook, its appearance and form. - Exercises sound judgment grounded in fairness, accuracy and the canons of responsible journalism. - Maintains an open mind and is accessible to all elements of the
University community, while realizing that the students constitute its largest element. - Actively recruits, trains and supervises staff with the help of the adviser. - Leads editorial staff on design, story coverage and photography. - Collaborates with entire staff on theme development. - Ensures previous year’s book is distributed to UP students. - Designs layouts, takes photos and contribute stories as needed.
Design Editor Stipend: approx. $1750 - Responsible for developing all design aspects and elements of the book, in consultation with the Editor. Oversees two staff designers delegating design and assignments. - Translates the editorial vision and concepts of the theme into art and design. Works closely with staff designers to implement and execute creative ideas that embody the theme. Is able to
give strong direction to designers. - Must have experience with InDesign software and Photoshop and an advanced understanding of design concepts, theories, trends and page layout. - Regular contributor, designing 11-15 spreads per semester. - Serves on editorial staff and attends all editorial and staff meetings (2/week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Adviser.
Photography Editor Stipend: approx. $1750 - Responsible for all photography for the yearbook ensuring the pictorial record of the University includes a wide range of photographs depicting the year, in consultation with the Editor. - Oversees two staff photographers delegating and assigning stories. - Works closely with staff photographers to implement and execute creative ideas to develop,
create, and capture photographs that embody the theme. Is able to give strong direction to photographers. -Intermediate to advanced knowledge of cameras, manual settings, lighting equipment etc. - Regular contributor, covering 11-15 stories per semester. - Serves on editorial staff and attends all editorial and staff meetings (2/week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Adviser.
Copy Editor Stipend: approx. $1750 - Responsible for all story ideas and copy written for the yearbook, in consultation with the Editor. - Oversees two staff writers delegating and assigning stories. - Has creative insight and input into how to best capture the year in written form along with the ability to give strong direction to writers.
- Has comprehensive knowledge of AP Style and is proficient in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. Oversees all editing and proofing of all copy. - Regular contributor, writing 11-15 stories (300-500 words) per semester. - Serves on editorial staff and attends all editorial and staff meetings (2/week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Adviser.
Staff Writer (3 positions) Stipend: approx. $1400 - Covers stories for the yearbook as assigned by the Copy Editor. - Contributes 11-12 stories (300500 words) per semester. - Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews, attend events and produce content that is fair and accurate. - Supplies correctly-spelled names and year in school for subjects covered in each story submitted.
- Follows a standard style for writing as determined by the Copy Editor. In a timely manner, makes edits or completes rewrites to work after the Copy Editor has made editing marks and suggestions. - Required to contribute at least two story ideas at weekly staff meetings. - Attends all weekly meetings (1-2 a week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Adviser.
Staff Photographer (3 positions) Stipend: approx. $1400 - Responsible for taking highquality photos as assigned by Photographer Editor (digital format only). Re-takes photos when asked to do so. - Contributes to covering 11-12 stories per semester. - Supplies correctly-spelled names and year in school of each subject and a writes caption of the action for each photo submit-
ted. Digitally manages and organizes photos in computer file system. - Takes initiative to take photos not specifically assigned. Actively solicits photo submissions by campus individuals and groups. - Required to contribute at least two story ideas at weekly staff meetings. Attends all weekly meetings (1-2 a week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Adviser.
Staff Designer (3 positions) Stipend: approx. $1400 - Responsible for designing spreads and templates as assigned by Design Editor.
- Designs 11-12 spreads per semester. - Collaborates with Design Editor to establish style guide and master book file.
- Checks for design consistency during pre-submission deadline sessions. - Required to contribute at least two story ideas at weekly staff
meetings. - Attends all weekly meetings (1-2 a week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Adviser.
Application Deadlines:
Paper applications can be picked up in the St. Mary’s Student Activities office. Electronic versions can be requested by emailing mills@up.edu. Completed The Log Editor-inChief applications are due to the Student Activities office, by 4p.m. on Feb. 14. Completed applications for other The Log positions are due to the Student Activities office, by 4p.m. on Feb. 21. Photo courtesy of The Log
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Winter Fashion
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Junior Jordan Mattson said, “(My attire is) for MLK day, representing the legacy that he has established and living the dream.”
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Sophomore Erin Savoia said, “This winter I’m wearing a lot of skinny jeans and button up shirts. I’m trying to rock the red lips this winter, too!”
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Junior Jesse Proctor said, “I wanted to wear a hat to keep my ears warm and I was feeling a cool color pallet for today.”
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After spending one hour outside and two hours surrounded by hot, sweaty bodies, most of which were men (of all ages) in tight spandex, I was not sure this night was going to be worth my money. After three hours, the main show had not started, and the opening act was strange, and definitely not cutting it anymore. Not to mention, I was wearing that one pair of shoes that everyone has—the pair you regret wearing the second you walk out your door. When the lights finally went down, the crowd went wild. By the end of her performance, I had seen a new side to the woman known as Lady Gaga. Seeing her live was incredible and the theatrics were amazing, from the set to the backup dancers. Her voice had a lot more emotion compared to other artists, making it one of the best live performances I have ever seen. She performed all of her popular songs, including ‘Just Dance,’ thanking the fans who had supported her since its release. I saw the real Lady Gaga live. She spent quite a bit of time talking about being yourself, regardless of what others think. I was so blown away by Lady Gaga’s performance, especially the fact that she didn’t make it about herself. She made the event about everyone and it was more than just thanking us for our time. It was about making us feel great about the support we gave her. And I must say, I have much more respect for her. With Lady Gaga’s support, the Born This Way Foundation was able to make a $5,000 donation to an LGBT homeless shelter in Portland. This concert was a lot more than any of us could have asked for.
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Junior Alyssa Thornburg said, “this shirt looks good for a Monday.”
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Sophomore Dorothea Nguyen, wears a dress with boots and a pea coat. “I like a mix between comfort and still looking a little classy!”
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FAITH & FELLOWSHIP
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Spiritual but not religious Anthony Paz Guest Commentary Getting to know someone’s religious beliefs is an essential part of building a close relationship. Through open conversation you can learn the source of another’s values and ethics while gaining a new perspective on the nature of the universe. One thing that is fairly common to hear is that someone is “spiritual but not religious.” To some, this is the most natural, forward-thinking outlook to adopt: Religiosity encourages exclusionary, tribal behavior and limits critical thought. To others, this is downright offensive: those who are spiritual without religion appear superior to the crutch of blind belief and have an ability to think freely. Mostly, the rise of the Spiritual But Not Religious (SBNR) as an identifiable creed indicates both a distrust of traditional religion and a deep hunger for something difficult, nearly impossible, to name. Overall, it is a very positive instinct. However, in my opinion, being SBNR can leave
one at huge disadvantage when it comes to personal spiritual growth. How can we define these two rather abstract concepts of “religion” and “spirituality?” This is a tough thing to do, and there’s a different way to draw the distinction for each person who’s spend time contemplating the topic. Here’s my take: spirituality is simply the way we define and channel our innermost desires and passions (Fr. Ronald Rolheiser uses the terms “fires” for this idea). If we go back to the root of the word, we find that “spirit” is “breath” for the intangible pieces of our beings- our souls, psyches, minds, hearts, selves, or any other word you use to describe this. It’s what makes us alive in more than the physical sense. “Religion” is no easier to define. However, it seems to be oriented toward outward actions and ideas. It involves a set of beliefs gained from outside experience and the community and participation in specific actions designated by the community, often in a ritualized form. In short, religion is the active participation in communal beliefs and practices toward the Most Real. I hope that both of these concepts are considered neutral.
Some types of spirituality could involve hate, obsession with power and unrepentant greed, for these are natural parts of our humanity, but not things we need to nourish. Religion, too, can take the form of uncritical group-think, empty rule-keeping and even mob violence. Usually, however, they are both really good expressions of the best parts of humanity. And, they do best together. In being ‘spiritual’ we acknowledge and nourish the innermost intangible needs of the self. This is essential to living well. For Christians this means prayer, self-reflection and repentance all with the goal of growing close to God through Jesus Christ. However, a Christian, or anyone else for that matter, who is SBNR lacks the much-needed guidance found in a community of believers who share a common tradition. Without the help of religion, spirituality can quickly become navel-gazing, undisciplined stabs at meditation and ethical confusion. The goal of good spirituality is to nourish ourselves to the point of positive transformation, but such transformation is extremely difficult with the help of others. Religion is where that help
comes from. It isn’t perfect. Religion can bring out the worst in us by creating rule-mongering, selfrighteous jerks. This is the world that Jesus found and decried throughout his life. But spirituality without the aid and wisdom of others, in the form of accepted doctrine and devotional acts, can leave us confused and spinning our own wheels as we search for Truth on our own. If you have a spiritual hunger of any kind and identity as Spiritual But Not Religious, then you’re on the right track – naming our hunger is the first step to
feeding it. But don’t fall into the trap of relying solely upon yourself. Seek guidance from the religious traditions of people you know and respect, whether alive or dead. Coupled with true spirituality, religion is a source of life and action like nothing else in the world. Anthony is the assistant director of Faith Formation. He can be reached at paz@up.edu.
Campus Ministry Calendar Wednesday, January 23, 2013 8:30 p.m. Fish - Buckley Center 163 Monday, January 28, 2013 6:00 p.m. Gay Straight Partnership Meeting - Franz Hall 222 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 8:30 p.m. Fish - Buckley Center 163 Monday, February 04, 2013 6:00 p.m. Gay Straight Partnership Meeting - Franz Hall 222
Monday, February 11, 2013 6:00 p.m. Gay Straight Partnership Meeting - Franz Hall 222
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An appeal to the administration from The Beacon The Beacon, like every other student newspaper, exists as a voice for students and others on campus. It exists so that its readers see all perspectives, not just that of the institution. It also exists to teach its staff how to report stories that are fair and include all angles. Some administrators and staff members are not allowing this to happen. Beacon reporters call administrators to include their voices in stories that directly involve them. Yet some administrators and staff members consistently make it difficult for us to do our jobs. Some say they are simply too busy to meet with a reporter for a 15-minute conversation. The Beacon understands that University staff have busy schedules – because we have our own busy schedules to work around. But leaders in the UP community, administrators and staff members have an obligation to the students, staff and faculty
to be honest about issues going at the University that directly affect our lives. By refusing to speak about these issues with The Beacon, they are shirking this obligation. Some refuse interviews because they are out of town on business. While on business trips, administrators and staff members most likely take other business calls, and Beacon reporters are more than open to conducting interviews over the phone. Some insist on email interviews only. Conducting interviews via email prevents the reporter and interviewee from engaging in a genuine conversation and building a relationship. When reporters meet with interviewees face to face, they can ask follow-up questions, get to know them and come to better understand their perspective. Although email interviews may be appropriate in certain situations, such as those involving complicated legal information or
interviewees who are abroad, in most all circumstances they go against professional journalism standards. The Beacon strives to be like a professional publication and is teaching its staff to behave professionally. We ask only that the administrators and staff of UP do the same. Some interviewees insist on having a list of the questions before the interview. Although reporters will gladly share the topics they plan to cover in their story, all honest stories come from conversations – not scripts. Some administrators are worried about being misquoted. This is a legitimate concern, and Beacon reporters will gladly record the interview to guarantee this does not happen. Some potential interviewees simply do not even respond to interview requests, or, even worse, do not show up to scheduled interviews. Now, that’s just rude. These administrators and staffers are not a majority at UP.
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Mike Walsh, Gerald Gregg, Jeromy Koffler, Fr. Gerry Olinger, Fr. John Donato, Paul Myers, Jim Ravelli and the entire marketing department, among many others, go out of their way to be available and accommodating to The Beacon. However, the few key administrators and staff members who do not cooperate with The Beacon deprive the UP community from hearing their perspective. When anyone agrees to speak with The Beacon, they are taking the opportunity to tell their side of the story. By refusing this opportunity, they only shine a bad light on themselves – the only
mention of them in the paper that they “declined to comment.” The Beacon does not seek to blindside anyone. Rather, we want to hear every side of the story so that our readers have an honest, fair picture of what is happening at their school. When key administrators and staff members refuse to engage with student media, what does that say about UP? Is UP truly a community, where all its members’ concerns are valued and taken into account? Or is it a corporation – where those in power who would rather not address uncomfortable issues simply ignore them?
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Tell stories for student media
Jennette Lovejoy Guest Commentary Pandora is playing. You are texting and I’m talking to you. Your class assignment is downsized while you Facebook chat. Hey, come check out this YouTube video on cats, you say to your roommate across the room. You take a bite. A drink. Whatever. You grab a copy of The Beacon and notice an article on the increase of campus theft. You think about your unlocked bike outside of your dorm. Where is Jana, you yell to anybody who will listen. She’s at the KDUP meeting, your roommate says beside you on the couch. You can’t
believe you are going to graduate. This spring. How did the years go by so fast? When does The Log get published? you ask your roommate on the couch. I don’t know, she says, but we better get one so we can preserve the story of our time here. Stories. Think about them. From the ones you tell your best friend in the wee hours of the morning to the ones that go viral on the web to the ones that help us cast a vote to the ones that remind us of the good in humanity to the ones that teach us of empathy and compassion for those in need. Stories are the bedrock of our culture. We consume stories. We create them constantly. And, of course, there are ones that need to be told to a broader audience. A university campus is enriched by stories that ask important questions, laud accomplishments
and people, follow events, build public awareness about challenging issues and give community a forum to express ideas. Stories here at the University of Portland help bind us together with common reference points and knowledge of events and issues as well as teach us about diverse viewpoints and culture. That process of storytelling via our student media outlets is integral to a thriving, rich campus environment. Although I’m biased, think about making the jump from a consumer of stories to a producer of stories. Follow your curiosities, your passions or the inconsistencies you notice. Do your part to give that important campus story life. Dr. Jennette Lovejoy is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department. She can be reached at lovejoy@up.edu.
Letter to the Editor
Theology 101 changes for the better
In the Nov. 15 edition of The Beacon, there was an editorial regretting the decision to change the Theology 101 curriculum from a survey of world religions to a focus on “Christian Theology.” I respectfully disagree and commend the theology department for the change. William Wordsworth, a Romantic poet I never liked, once wrote a sonnet beginning, “Nuns fret not at their convent’s narrow room.” His theme is that a restricted focus can be liberating rather than confining. It’s a valuable lesson. If I had a criticism for today’s culture, I would call it superficial, all shallow with no depth. Contemporary technology admits so much information there’s little time for digestion. It’s all speed
dating with no marriage. Ours is a Western Culture with all its faults but real advantages. It is a culture based on a Judeo-Christian, Greco-Roman heritage. To know how it has come to dominate this world--for better and worse--a student needs to study it thoroughly and understand (i.e. “stand under” know its foundations). As Alexander Pope (a Neoclassical poet I do like) wrote: “A little learning is a dangerous thing. Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian Spring.” Ralph Bliquez Regent
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Student media rocks! Elizabeth Tertadian Staff Commentary The Beacon. The Log. KDUP. Who else makes it their mission to keep you informed and entertained? The Beacon has been my home at UP since day one. After moving into Mehling Hall as a freshman four years ago, I was welcomed into The Beacon family and never left. How could I? We write great stories, take great photos, cover cool events and provide the news for campus. But more than that, it’s the people who make up the newspaper that I enjoy the most. So many of my memories of UP involve The Beacon. Staying up until the wee hours of the night to perfect the paper, throwing parties, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our accomplishments. And it isn’t just fun and games. The Beacon is a place of
learning. We don’t have a journalism program at UP. So where else are you going to get experience reporting on deadline week after week? Working for The Beacon gives students invaluable journalism experience. Maybe you find yourself thinking, ‘But Elizabeth, I don’t want to be a journalist after I graduate.’ That’s okay! The skills I’ve learned with The Beacon stretch far beyond journalism. It’s working with a group of 30 students to publish a paper where I learned how to truly collaborate. At The Beacon, I learned how to lead, how to encourage others to push themselves, and how to take criticism and push myself. Student media is an incredible way to get involved in the university. I couldn’t imagine where I would be without The Beacon. Can you image yourself on our team? Apply! Elizabeth Tertadian is the Editor in Chief of The Beacon. She can be reached at tertadia13@up.edu.
OPINIONS
Every Thursday Roya GhorbaniElizeh Guest Commentary
Thursdays were my favorite day of the week. You see, I was on The Beacon for my final two years at UP. Every Thursday of every week, I was able to see my hard work in print. There is nothing like the rush of seeing your name in a byline, that flash of excitement when you see a student on campus with the new Beacon issue. I miss the feelings that come with Beacon Thursdays. It has already been two years since I was Living Editor of The Beacon and I am still thankful for my experiences on the newspaper staff. Not only did joining the newspaper immensely help my writing skills, but it challenged me as a student journalist and a person. I learned first hand what perseverance means and the importance of prepared interview questions. I was able to leave my individual bubble and meet people from all across
Faces on The Bluff
campus. I told stories that would otherwise go unheard. In short, joining The Beacon gave me a voice on campus. During my two years on staff, By Jackie Jeffers I thrived in the fast-paced universe of a weekly college newspaper. I loved the story planning What is your New meetings, the fast turnaround of Year’s resolution? a deadline, and the anatomy of a news story. Wednesday nights became layout nights, which were always filled with laughter, Kelly Brandenburg, senior, stress, and songs sung by cafbiology and psychology feine-induced Beacon staffers. The Beacon became a family and the newsroom was my second home. I am so grateful for the opportunity and learning experience The Beacon provided me. So here’s your chance to take that first step into the newsroom - to have the experience of being on a newspaper staff. Yes, it will be crazy and hard and fun and “Cook better meals for enlightening. All I can guarantee myself.” is that Thursdays will become your favorite day of the week too. Roya Ghorbani-Elizeh is a staff writer in the Marketing and Communications Department and former Living Edi- Mike Thomas, freshman, marketing tor of The Beacon. She can be reached at ghorbani@up.edu
We asked:
Why not work for The Beacon? Brian Doyle Guest Commentary Question: you like telling stories, don’t you? I mean, that’s why you have friends, and that’s why people enjoy your company, and that’s why you enjoy their company, largely because you share stories that make you laugh and think and sometimes even move you to the bottom of your soul. So why not work for The Beacon?
Question: You like getting paid, don’t you? For work that you like, rather than work you can’t stand? So why not work for The Beacon? Question: You do actually have free hours in your schedule, don’t you? Let’s be real – for all the academic load, and the dim beginnings of career planning, and the hours you set aside for working out, and the hours you spend hanging out with your friends, you have free time – sure you do. So why not work for The Beacon? Question: You’re actually taking a cold look at your resume this year, aren’t you? And beyond
the excellent grade-point and occasional service project there’s not a whole lot that leaps off the page for potential employers, is there? And those employers, no matter what business they are in, are particularly interested in employees who can communicate clearly and memorably, who are good at collecting and gathering information and story and opinion, who are comfortable with people, who are articulate and empathetic, who can write and photograph and shape stories electronically. So why not work for The Beacon? Let’s review. There are jobs available on campus next year for which you get paid cold cash, jobs
that are fun and entertaining, jobs that will add a lovely interesting line to your resume, jobs that will hone and focus your skills with people and communication, jobs that have to do not with hauling rocks or digging ditches or slogging asphalt on highways, but asking questions and collecting tales and savoring the sweet wild stories of other holy beings. So you will be applying for The Beacon, right? Brian Doyle is the editor of the University’s renowned Portland Magazine, and yes indeed he worked for his college paper and loved every minute of it. He can be reached at bdoyle@ up.edu.
“Go to all of my classes this semester.”
Hannah Neal, senior, accounting
“To get outside more.”
Sarah Batten, senior, social work
“Get married.”
SPORTS
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This week in sports
Pilots
Men’s Basketball
in the
Taylor Tobin Staff Writer tobint16@up.edu
The Pilots dropped two games against the top teams of the WCC this past week with Gonzaga beating them 71-49 on Jan. 17 and Saint Mary’s closing the game out 60-38 on Jan. 19. The Pilots get a chance to redeem their 1-4 WCC record and their 8-12 overall record when they play San Francisco tonight at 7 p.m. The team returns on Saturday, Jan. 26 to the Chiles Center to host BYU at 7:30.
Spotlight: Steven Evans
Steven Evans signed with the Portland Timbers on Jan. 8 after three seasons as a Pilot. A Portland, Ore. native, Evans became the second homegrown player to join the Timbers. In 2010, Evans was named WCC Freshman of the Year and was WCC Player of the Week (Sept. 26) in 2011. Evans was named to the All-WCC First Team in backto-back seasons in 2011 and 2012. What was the first thing you did after finding out the Timbers wanted to sign you? I was pretty excited. My family and I went out and had a nice dinner together and we just enjoyed it. My parents are extremely happy for me, and my little brother, who I don’t think could be any more excited or supportive for me. It’s been great at home. When did you first think that you could play professionally? Like all kids growing up, I always wanted to [play professionally], but I think this year I knew that I had the potential. I think that I had a good season and that really helped me out a lot. Once they asked me to sign I was pretty happy. I think that’s when it hit me that ‘Hey,
I’m going to be a professional.’
Are you more nervous or excited to play for the Timbers? It’s a combo of both. I’m extremely nervous right now. We just had our physicals for the team and it kind of seemed surreal. So I’m nervous, but I don’t think I could be more excited either. This team has a lot of new players. We’re all getting to know each other. There are a couple guys I know from the U-23 [Timbers development team] from a couple years back. Ryan Kawulok also went to UP and he was with the 23’s, and there are a few other guys that I know. That will help me out a lot. I don’t know that it’s totally hit me yet, being in the limelight like that. But I hope maybe I can get some minutes with team, playing with the amount of fans that the Timbers get. What are you going to miss most about playing for UP? I think just the atmosphere that the fans bring, the players have toward the game, and our coaching staff takes toward everything. I think I’d have to say that the people are what I’m going to miss the most. What are some of your favorite memories from playing soccer for UP?
Women’s Basketball
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
The entire year, we really had a great group of guys. Maybe our win-loss record didn’t show how good we were, but I think we had one of the best teams I’ve been on. I think one of the best moments for us, and me especially, was when we beat Bakersfield early in the season. They were a pretty highly ranked team and we came out and beat them. It showed we could beat anybody, so I think that was a big game for us. Who are your soccer idols? The first one I look up to is my dad. He’s the one who’s gotten me here and he’s helped me out so much along the way. As far as an idol, Clint Dempsey [United States National Team and Tottenham Hotspur in London,
Soccer: Kendall Johnson goes Pro and 11 assists in 56 games. She was also the conference CoFreshman of the Year in 2009 and was a Freshman All-American. With all of the success and accolades garnered, teammate Ellen Parker believes that Johnson has a lot to offer her Sky Blue FC and has the potential for national recognition. “I think she will bring a lot of excitement and energy with her hard work and willingness to be put into any position and do well
there,” Parker said. “She has a bright future in the pro’s and also potential to be on the national team. She has the talent to play on that level; it all just depends on what individual coaches will look for.” Smith is also confident that Johnson has what it takes to make it as a professional. “People are aware of her from her time here as well as her involvement on the U-20 national teams. She’s succeeded
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everywhere she’s played so I know she’ll be a commodity,” Smith said. No matter where Johnson’s career goes, her four years in purple and white will remain special to her. “I’ll miss my teammates and playing on Merlo field with all the fans and the Villa Drum squad - the whole atmosphere,” said Johnson.
England player]. I try to play a lot like him. What played into your decision to leave UP early? I mean there were a lot of things, but I think the main thing was that I thought I was ready to go, and the coaches at UP felt the same way. Before the season was actually over they approached me and talked to me about leaving and discussed things with me. So I think it was a combo of the coaches knowing I was ready to go and me thinking it was time for me to go. My family is extremely happy [with my decision], I mean, this is what I’ve been waiting for my entire life, so that also factored into it.
UP Alumni Going Pro Sophie Schmidt: Sky Blue FC Keelin Winters: Chicago Red Stars Christine Sinclair: Portland Thorns Megan Rapinoe: Seattle Reign
Despite playing in the comfort of the Chiles Center, the Pilots lost to rival Gonzaga 82-51 on Jan. 14. The Pilots bounced back on the road with the team defeating LMU 63-59, snapping a five game losing streak and bringing the Pilots their first WCC win, leaving them at 1-4 in the conference and 6- 12 overall. The team continues its road trip with stops in San Diego on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. and Santa Clara on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.
Men’s Tennis
The men’s tennis team travels North to take on Washington on Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. and returns to Portland to participate in the South Caroline Upstate Tournament on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
Women’s Tennis
The women’s tennis squad travels to Eugene, Ore. to take on Eastern Washingon at 9 a.m. The squad hosts their first match of the year taking on Idaho on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. (courtesy portlandpilots.com)
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SPORTS THE BEACON
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Preview: UP prepares for BYU with defense Following tough losses to Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s, the Pilots are ready to face the BYU Cougars
Keys to a win: • Dominate the boards behind WCC second leading rebounder Ryan Nicholas • Control the ball by limiting turnovers and opponent offensive possessions • Guard the three-point line and shut down Davies, Haws and Carlino Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
Portland Trailblazers rookie point guard Damien Lillard attended the game vs. Gonzaga for a fix of basketball action.
Katie Dunn Staff Writer dunn16@up.edu Despite Pilots recent troubles staying with the top WCC teams, men’s basketball Head Coach Eric Reveno has faith in his players to improve their conference standing through defense. “We’re one of the top three or four teams in the conference defensively, and we’ve been good rebounding and need to keep that
advantage,” Reveno said. After recently losing to Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s, The Pilots will get another test in the form of BYU on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The five starting Pilots, a mix of one senior, two juniors and two sophomores, will likely be going up against the three seniors and two sophomores that make up BYU’s starting five. The Cougars have started these five in their last eight games. BYU continues to show why they belong in discussion as best in the WCC after starting the season 5-1 in WCC play and are 15-5 for the season. BYU will rely on senior forward Brandon Davies and
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
Junior foward Ryan Nicholas looks to counter the Gonzaga defense. Nicholas averages 12.7 points per game and 9.7 rebounds per game. Nicholas leads the WCC in defensive rebounds and is second for overall rebounds.
sophomore guard Tyler Haws to lead the team. Haws leads the team and the WCC in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game, but Davies is close behind with 18 points per game. Davies also leads the team in rebounding with 7.3 per game. Another key piece of the BYU starters is Matt Carlino, who leads the team with 87 assists this season and presents a strong three-point threat. For the Pilots, junior center Ryan Nicholas and sophomore forward Kevin Bailey will lead the team against the Cougars. Nicholas has the second most total rebounds in the WCC and the most defensive rebounds. Bailey, who missed three games with a broken nose, has been a key player since his return, despite the mask he has to wear due to his injury. “He’s been a tough guy through this. He just takes the mask off every chance he gets,” Reveno said about Bailey. Lone senior guard Derrick Rodgers has stepped up, out of necessity, to take over for injured sophomore guard David Carr. Carr will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. Rodgers has some help from freshman walk-on David Ahern, who has played in three games
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
Sophomore guard Tanner Riley keys up defense against Gonzaga on Jan. 17. The Pilots fell to No. 10 Gonzaga 71-49 despite only being down by ten at halftime. this season. “Rodgers is the primary one who has to carry that responsibility,” Reveno said. After coming home to Portland off a comeback win against LMU, the Pilots fell to rival Gonzaga and reigning WCC Champion Saint Mary’s at home. The Pilots are now 1-4 in conference play and 8-12 overall this season. “The guys keep understanding their roles and improving on little things,” Reveno said. “Commitment to guarding people has kept us in games.” The Pilots came back from being down 16-2 to within five just before halftime against No. 10 ranked Gonzaga on Jan. 17. Gonzaga pulled away from the Pilots in the last seven minutes of the game to win 71-49. The Pilots fell behind Saint Mary’s early, but came within ten points at halftime with a steal and dunk by Bailey. Saint Mary’s
went on to win 60-38 on Jan. 19. Sophomore center Thomas van der Mars, freshman guard Oskars Reinfelds, and Bailey led the team with seven points each. Reinfelds is one of four freshmen on the team who are becoming the future of the program. “We’re a really young team and play more freshmen than most teams, so it’s good to have them,” Bailey said. Rebounds and getting the offense up to the same level as the defense are going to be the keys to success for the rest of the season. “We’re playing really good defense and playing our offense,” Bailey said. “Just keep trying to play at our pace”. The Cougars, 3-2 on the road, are coming to the Chiles Center to play the Pilots who are 6-4 at home. The game will be broadcasted on ESPNU on Saturaday, Jan. 26 at 7:30.
Kendall Johnson drafted to Sky Blue FC
Redshirt junior defender Kendall Johnson decided to forego her last year of eligibility for the women’s soccer team after being drafted to the National Women’s Soccer League by Sky Blue FC of New Jersey PJ Marcello Staff Writer marcello13@up.edu Robert H. Schuller once said, “High achievers spot rich opportunities swiftly, make big decisions quickly and move into action immediately. Follow these principles and you can make your dreams come true.” Schuller never knew Kendall Johnson, but if he did he would likely thank her for proving him right.
On Jan. 16, at 6 a.m., the National Women’s Soccer League held its first college draft since forming in June of 2012. University of Portland’s own Kendall Johnson was among those who elected to enter the draft. Sky Blue FC of New Jersey selected Johnson with the fourth pick of the second round (12th overall), where she will play alongside fellow former Pilot Sophie Schmidt. “I am very excited, my teammates are actually up watching the draft with me,” Johnson said. “I didn’t expect to go this high at all. I love Portland but I think it will be a good change.” Johnson’s decision was based on the timing of her graduating school in the fall of 2012 and the opportunity of the new league. The choice also means she will forgo her final year of eligibility
as a redshirt senior. “It has always been a dream of mine to play professionally,” Johnson said. “I want to challenge myself as much as possible and this felt like the right time.” The UP women’s soccer team Head Coach Garrett Smith agrees that timing was a key factor in Johnson’s choice. “Your window for playing is finite. In Kendall’s case, she has been here for four years, she has finished her degree, and I think because of the excitement of a new league starting up, the timing was right for her,” Smith said. Johnson also credits Smith and the UP soccer program’s professionalism in helping her prepare for the next level. “The (UP) team has taught me a lot about how to carry myself, so I’ll be able to use that in my professional career,” Johnson said.
Stephanie Matusiefsky| THE BEACON
Redshirt junior defender Kendall Johnson weaves around a San Diego State defender early in the season. Johnson leaves the Pilots after being named the WCC Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 At UP, Johnson has produced a robust résumé. This season she was awarded the WCC Defensive Player of the Year, received AllWCC First Team honors and was selected to the NCAA All-West
Region Team. Johnson finishes her career with the Pilots with eight goals, including four game winners, See Soccer, page 15