october 17, 2013
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L A N E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E ’ S I N D E P E N D E N T, S T U D E N T - R U N N E W S P A P E R
EUGENE,OREGON
LADY PALMO SPEAKS AT LANE
ZORA PARKER // PHOTOGRAPHER
Above: Lady Jangchup Palmo prays during her Oct. 10 presentation at the Longhouse. Right: Lady Jangchup Palmo comforts Jordan Plunk, while praying for her and her mother. mohammed alkhadher // NEWS EDITOR Lady Jangchup Palmo visited the Longhouse Oct. 10 to speak about her life and the importance of compassion in an event hosted by Lane’s Peace Center and Diversity Office. Students and community members filled the Longhouse in anticipation for her arrival. Palmo spoke in her native Tibetan tongue about her experiences as a prisoner under the 1959 Chinese communist occupation and how she dealt with the circumstances. Lady Palmo described pre-occupation Tibet as grassy plains surrounded by mountains. “We were thrown into absolute disaster,” Palmo said. “The army came to
my home and killed my parents.” Palmo was shot by Chinese soldiers six times and spoke of her multiple attempts to escape her captors. “I had to escape,” Palmo said. “I had to get to India.” It was her second escape attempt. “The anger and hatred I had was burning inside of me,” Palmo said. “I missed my parents so badly.” The Chinese captured Palmo during her attempt, but a month later, she said, she tried to escape a third time. Palmo described her efforts to cross the Brahmaputra River that runs between Tibet and India. “I made it across slowly,” Palmo said. “I almost drowned.” After her escape is when she began to study and practice Buddha's teachings.
“I had to train my mind,” Palmo said. “The first thing is to raise compassion.” Palmo explained that despite her experiences, she taught herself that the Chinese were her siblings. “I love the Chinese,” Palmo said. Through training her mind, she was able to see the inseparability between friend and foe, Palmo said. “I really feel that natural love for them,” Palmo said. “This is really what I feel.” Lady Palmo has been making trips to the U.S. for the past eight years to encourage listeners that happiness doesn’t come from accumulating wealth, she said. “This is a non-sectarian effort to foster world peace,” Palmo said. Palmo hoped that from what little she
shared, her experiences would inspire her listeners. “Had I gone through what she did,” Lane student Eddie Leach said, “it probably would have turned me into a leftwing armed revolutionary.” Lane student Jeff Wilson said, he felt some of her message was lost in translation. “Coming from a Christian point of view,” Wilson said, “I liked how she talks about non-sectarianism, and I loved what she had to say.” Lane student Alana Aguiro said it was good to hear stories from people who have overcome hard times, especially because Palmo converted her anger into love. “Everyone I meet, I see them as my brothers,” Palmo said.
TRIBE BRINGS HIP HOP TO THE GRANARY mohammed alkhadher // NEWS EDITOR Keyboard, standing bass and saxophone playing over looped kicks, hi-hats and snares in the dimly lit basement of the Granary on Thursday nights at Fifth and Olive St. set the tempo for Marv Ellis to demonstrate his “million-dollar idea.” Ellis is a Eugene native and the organizer of NW Raw’s weekly event at the Granary, a
pizza parlor with gluten-free and organic options, and a nightclub. “When I came back to Eugene there were a few hip hop weeklies, but they were weak,” Ellis said. “We can make something better.” Before moving back to Eugene Ellis lived in Portland. “Eugene is just warmer,” Ellis said. “It’s like an incubator for what we’re doing.”
On the 12th consecutive week of the event, Ellis, accompanied by Matt Calkin, Sage, Dorian Crowe and DJ DV8, packed in the Granary. “Look at this place,” Ellis said as he set off his signature highpitched and drawn out, “Weeee” to which the crowd championed back “Triiibe.” “This is all word of mouth,” Ellis said. “We don’t need Facebook.” see GRANARY | 4
MISSY CORR// EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Marv Ellis and Mark Calkin perform Oct. 3 at the Granary on 5th street in Eugene.
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Science of scenery: Why do leaves change colors in fall? LANE COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE’S independent, student-run newspaper
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The yearly transition from summer to winter is characterized in part by the beauty of fall colors. Rich, warm hues paint the natural world and signal a time of change. Fundamental leaf functions must first be explored to understand this natural phenomenon.
Photosynthesis, as described by When the weather changes and the sciencemadesimple.com, is the sun shines less, trees start to produce process by which trees use less and less chlorophyll. Certain chlorophyll, or green pigment, to types of trees then switch over to convert sunlight into carbon diox- creating red pigmented anthocyanin. ide and sugar. Leaves are essential to absorb the sunlight necessary for the tree to sustain itself.
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According to the Wisconsin Lane science tutor Christy Wolf Department of Natural Resources, explained, “Plants have a restricted anthocyanin hue and vibrancy are amount of proteins. What (the trees determined by autumn are) doing is they’re breaking down temperature, cloud coverage and the chlorophyll and diverting those rainflow. More trees will eventually nutrients to the root base, because shed their leaves entirely, providing they know they’re not going to have their soil foundation with a lot of photosynthesis nutrient-enriched, going on over the winter.” water-absorbent compost.
The trees that survive winter will be welcomed into spring with enough sunshine and warm weather to once again regrow green leaves and begin photosynthesis, ensuring another year of life.
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GET INVOLVED SOLVE Beach Cleanups SOLVE invites individuals, families and groups to spend a day at the beach and work with community members to keep Oregon’s coastlines clean. Volunteers are needed to help clean as storms wash marine debris onto the coastlines. Cleanups will take place rain or shine. When: Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For locations contact: Kaleen Boyle at 503-844-9571, ext. 332 kaleen@solveoregon.org, or visit www.solveoregon.org
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OPPORTUNITIES AROUND EUGENE Tour Guide for Maude Kerns Art Center
Maude Kerns Art Center is looking for tour guides for its annual Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, exhibit. Tour guides inform elementary, middle and high school students about the art and Mexican holiday. Tours are scheduled based on availability and schedules are flexible. Spanish speaking tour guides are needed. When: Oct. 18 – Nov. 8 Where: Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave Eugene, OR 97403 Contact: 541-345-1571, sabrina@mkartcenter.org
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Titans go 2-0-1 in three game soccer gauntlet Keoni Conlu // SPORTS REPORTER The Titans soccer team beat the Southwestern Oregon Community College Lakers in a 2-0 win. The win improved the Titans’ record to 6-3-0 and increased their winning streak to three. Despite the Titans’ 20 missed scoring opportunities, they continued to attack and kept the ball on SWOCC’s side of the field. “In the past week we have made a big step in just our movement off the ball and we are much more dynamic than we were a couple weeks ago,” head coach Dave Ellis said. Ellis added that communication amongst the team has improved and attributed the victory to it. Freshman midfielder Kyleigh Jandro was the first to score for the Titans at the 70th minute mark. “We have just been communicating a lot more all around the park and it’s helped us a lot. I think we are finally connecting more as a team,” Jandro said. Freshman forward Aubrie Hood was the next to score in the 72nd minute. “My work rate has just gotten better today I was working hard running to the balls I could get to,” Hood said. Even after the crucial victory, Ellis acknowledged that there are areas in which the Titans need to improve. “We would settle for a shot outside the box instead of getting a little bit closer and taking another touch while setting their bodies and placing their spot. Do you want power or do you want more finess? We chose the power without placing the ball,” said Ellis. Lane VS Clackamas The Titans headed into Oregon City on Oct. 11 to face the Clackamas Community College Cougars in a battle between the number one and number two teams in the NWAACC South Samantha Schoene Region. After a physical matchup with a combined four yellow cards, neither team was able to find the back of the net and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. “A little disappointed in the result but not disappointed in the effort, the team played really well,” Ellis said. “We should have won, it’s a game we needed to win.” Sophomore goalkeeper Samantha Schoene made a season-high eleven saves,
and Ellis described it as her best game of the year. “Ninety percent of goalkeeping is organizing your defense so you don’t face the tough shots, and she was definitely doing that,” Ellis said. Ellis decided to give the players the weekend off after the game, giving them time to go home and spend time with their families. He said that there are a lot more hours in college sports than the players think and it would be good for them to go home. The Titans are now six points back of first place in the NWAACC South Region and Ellis knows that catching the Cougars this late in the season will be a tall order. “We need a little help to win the South Region right now. We need someone to take points off Clackamas,” Ellis said. “All we can do is win what we have left and take care of our own business and hope for the best at this point.” Lane VS Rogue After coming up scoreless against the Cougars, the Titans were looking forward to coming back home and playing against the Rogue Community College Ospreys. The Titans’ easily handled the Ospreys, coming away with a dominate 11-0 victory. The Titans’ record will stay at 6-3-1 since Rogue is a club and not affiliated with NWAACC. Freshman midfielder Sammy Gonyea scored two goals and assisted in two others during the game. “I definitely needed a couple days just to refresh my body and came back hard. I told them I was ready to go this game and they let me play a lot,” Gonyea said. Freshman forward Karlee Willcox scored three goals, bringing her season total to five. Willcox said that they played really well and by adding another victory to their winning streak, their confidence will be up for their game on Wednesday against Pierce. “We did really good together and by having another winning streak I think we will do good and keep our confidence up for Wednesday,” Willcox said. Sophomore Brandy Blackburn relieved Schoene of goalkeeping duties against the Ospreys and recorded her second shutout of the season. “You want to get your backup some experience so they are confident when they step in there,” Ellis said. The Titans are in action again on Oct. 16, when they will take on the Pierce Community College Raiders at home.
Board buys boilers for central plant mohammed alkhadher // NEWS EDITOR Lane’s Board of Education approved the purchase of four boilers for the central plant upgrade at the Oct. 9 meeting. Project Manager Todd Smith recommended Cole Industries’ $228,000 proposal to supply the new boilers, despite their proposal costing $73,000 and $34,424 more than proposals from Suntoya Corporation and Proctor Sales Incorporated, respectively. Lane President Mary Spilde was asked why the purchase of the boilers was passed without discussion. “It was on the consent agenda,” Lane President Mary Spilde said. “If a board member feels they need more information, it can be taken off the consent
agenda for discussion, but if they feel they have enough information to vote on it, they do so.” The recommendation was made by a selection committee that was formed by Lane’s facilities office. “What we are trying to do is get the best boilers we can with the highest efficiency that will last as long as possible,” Project Coordinator Troy Hanson said. “That’s really the goal for this.” Spilde and Hanson were unable to provide how much the two lower cost proposals would save Lane annually, and referred the question to Smith, who was unavailable for comment. “This efficiency increase equates to annual natural gas savings of approximately
$10,000 per year,” Smith wrote in the evaluation distributed in the board packet about the Cole Industries boilers. The boilers are expected to save Lane over $100,000 in additional utility cost savings over their lifetime. “Keep in mind that our annual natural gas cost here on campus is in the ballpark of $400,000,” Hanson said. “So you can see how much a small change in efficiency can make.” According to information from the board, the Cole Industries boilers are three percent more efficient than the lowest bidders with 95 percent thermal efficiency, followed by Proctor Sales’ 93.5 percent and Suntoya Corporation’s 92 percent.
stephanie orndorff // DESIGN EDITOR
Distribution of Controlled Substance
Oct. 1, 7:50 p.m. An unidentified person attempted to sell marijuana to a Titan Court employee. Public safety reported the incident to the Eugene Police Department, who did not conduct any further investigation.
Parking Enforcement
Oct. 1, 10:06 a.m. Several cars were found parked on the landscape around parking lot 2. Public safety issued citations to all parked vehicles.
Medical Emergency
Oct. 3, 2:10 p.m. A female student suffered an asthma attack in Building 10. She used an Albuterol inhaler and the Health Clinic had been notified within four minutes of public safety receiving the call. Officers assisted health clinic staff in delivering equipment to the patient, who was almost breathing normally after eight minutes. Within 25 minutes of receiving the call, public safety was able to successfully clear the situation.
Medical Emergency
Oct. 3, 10:14 a.m. A female student fell out of a chair and fainted in Building 16. The woman was turned over to an outside agency, but was not taken to a hospital.
Suspicious Subject(s)
Oct. 3, 8:24 p.m. Seven males and one female were found huddled in an alleyway near the Eugene Library. Reports stated, “It appeared as if they were getting ready to smoke either tobacco or marijuana.” Public safety advised the group to move along and they complied.
Public Assistance
Oct. 4, 1:39 p.m. Public safety received a report of a suicidal female student needing courtesy transportation to a medical facility. An officer retrieved the student and took her to the Sacred Heart University District within the hour.
Fire Alarm
Oct. 6, 8:02 p.m. A fire alarm went off in the second-floor elevator lobby of Titan Court. Public safety responded and found that a second floor resident had brought burnt fish into the elevator and set off the alarm.
Welfare Check
Oct. 6, 9:22 p.m. A suspicious vehicle with an unconscious person in the driver’s seat was discovered in parking lot B. Public safety approached the driver, who had pulled over to rest while traveling to Roseburg, and advised the person to leave. The driver complied.
Smoking Violation
Oct. 10, 1:00 a.m. A person was found smoking an electronic cigarette east of building 13. Public safety left the subject with a verbal warning regarding campus smoking policy.
Person Contact
Oc1t. 13, 3:30 p.m. Patrol was flagged down by a wilderness management staff member in parking lot A. The individual requested public safety assist in identifying a potential marijuana plant growing just north of building 8. The patrol officer advised the subject that the plant was not marijuana upon investigation.
By the numbers Alarms............................................................................................................... 12 Found graffiti...................................................................................................... 5 Suspicious cars in parking lot / parking enforcement.................................... 11 Smoking infractions / related drama.............................................................. 25 Drunk people on campus.................................................................................. 1 Theft................................................................................................................... 1 Medical emergencies ........................................................................................ 8 Lost and found................................................................................................... 5 Harassment........................................................................................................ 3 Car accidents...................................................................................................... 5 *Data collected from Oct. 2 to Oct. 14
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happenings around eugene Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and transgender workshop Workshop for LGBT individuals of all ages to discuss their experiences, led by Lesbian choir Soromundi. When: Oct. 20, 2:00 p.m. Where: Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene
Cost: Free Contact: Campbell Center at (541) 682-5318 or www.queereugene.com
‘Franchising 101’ Lane’s Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a talk, during which FranNet owner Blair Nicol will explain the differences between franchising and starting a new business. When: Oct. 17, 6:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Library, 100 W 10th Ave., Eugene Cost: Free Contact: Eugene Public Library at (541) 682-5450
lane students from middle east panel on peace between israel and palestine Lane students Deema Yusuf, from Palestine, and Yaara Tal, from Israel, will talk about their desires for peaceful coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis. Dottie Indyke, executive director of the organization Creativity for Peace, will also speak. The reception will be held on Lane’s main campus in the Longhouse, Bldg. 31. Oct. 21 from 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. When: Oct. 21, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 22, 1 - 3 p.m. Where: Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave., Eugene and the Longhouse, Bldg. 31, main campus
Cost: Free Contact: Peace Center director Stan Taylor at (541) 463-5820 or taylors@lanecc.edu
jazz at wildish to benefit food for lane county Eugene’s Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra will play their first concert of the season and attempt to raise awareness about hunger. When: Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Wildish Theater
630 Main St., Springfield
Cost: Free with donation of three
non-perishable food items. Cash donations accepted. Contact: SSJO Chairman of the Board Aaron Anderson at (541) 221-0947 or alabassbone@yahoo.com
‘cuentos y canciones’ Spanish-speaking families and children can participate in storytelling and singing in Spanish. Familias y ninos pueden cantar canciones y contar historias en espanol. When: Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. Where: Eugene Public Library, Bethel Branch 1990 Echo Hollow Rd., Eugene Cost: Free Contact: Eugene Public Library at (541) 682-5450
Susan Starr studies John Watson’s “Figuratively Speaking” exhibit at Dot Dotson’s on Oct. 10. ALYSSA LESLIE// PHOTO EDITOR
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AT DOT DOTSON’S MARILYN WALKER// REPORTER Lane’s John Watson presented his exhibit Oct. 10, titled “Figuratively Speaking,” which consisted of 12 black-and-white photographs captured on Strawberry Hill Beach. Watson has been taking photographs since 1974. He teaches art history and an online photography class at Lane, where he’s been working for five years. Watson said he felt nervous before the show. Susan Starr, a former teacher at Lane and an artist, said the photographs had a nice setting on the coast. “The contrast is very nice between the rough rocks and tree branches, and the softness of the model in the photos,” Starr said. “I like the one where the model is posing on lava rocks. The smooth flowing lines of her figure create good contrast. I’m
really glad I stopped by.” Anette Pfautz, manager at Dot Dotson’s, helped Watson develop his film. “The photographs were beautiful black and white,” Pfautz said. “The landscape is lovely.” Pfautz said the nude art was very tasteful. She joked that she’d prefer a male model. All 12 photos were untitled. Watson’s reasoning for this is that he’s bad at naming things. The shoot took four hours, and went “amazingly easy,” Watson said. “The setting was perfect,” Watson said. “Our biggest challenge was working all the areas that we needed to work before the tide came up.” The model in the photographs was an anonymous art student whom Watson described as being, “very professional. She knows how to pose and has an eye for what would look good.” Eighty-four shots were taken
originally, but Watson narrowed down to 12 for the display. Watson took an interest in shooting nude art because he saw it as a challenge. “I am always looking for ways to do challenges well.” The exhibit was sponsored by William Rose Wines. Mark Nicholls, who provided attendees with free wine samples, is the owner-winemaker. Lane student Jeremiah Masters not only critiqued the art, but the wine as well. “The wine is great,” Masters said. “For the artwork, maybe a little bigger prints. They were small displays. The consistency was very nice. As a whole the display looks compelled.” Late into the showing Watson was looking relaxed and pleased as roughly two dozen people buzzed in and out of the exhibit. “It went well,” Watson said. “I’m pleased with the turnout.”
GRANARY continued from page 1 Even in the age of technology when promoting is often thought to be best when done online, Ellis emphasized the lack of need for modern networking tools. “It’s a collective that you can’t put together,” audience member Hans Peterson said. “They just come together.” Peterson wandered into the Granary on a Thursday night three weeks prior, and hasn’t missed a show since. Peterson said he was certain he would attend again. “I love the weekly because it brings together Eugene’s emcee’s in a way that
no other event does,” Kemy Joseph, a community organizer and founder of U R Awesome, wrote in an email. “Plus, I get a chance to perform with Marv and We Tribe! It’s pure awesomeness.” Ellis and crew are on tour for the next two weeks, during which singer, songwriter and rapper Lisa Vasques will be the master of ceremonies. “We’re giving this everything we’ve got,” Ellis said. “It’s made me rich with love.” Editor note: The reporter on this story has previously participated in the open-mic portion of the show.
The Nw Raw weekly begins at 10:00 p.m. on Thursdays at the Granary.