VOLUME 1 ISSUE 21
APRIL 24, 2019
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The Western Howl Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Kevin Figueroa: President
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“I am running for this position because I believe I can bring forward the advocacy students deserve and even beyond that. I believe that I am the best for this because of my experience within the ASWOU student government and have seen the inner workings of the government and administration and believe I can continue the amazing service and dedication for the following year. Entering ASWOU was one of the most exciting moments for me to begin my journey of having a position where I can amplify the students around me to better represent their desires and have all their voices heard within our community… In the event that I am elected, I will improve the diversity and communication between every clubs to ensure they have a voice among the campus.”
“As a third-generation WOU student, I have come to love the WOU community and wish to continue serving the students of WOU as President of your student government. As a member of the ASWOU government for two years, I am the most experienced candidate running for President. As President of ASWOU, I will work to bridge the gaps between ASWOU and other advocacy departments on campus. This includes having regular meetings with organizations and their leaders such as the Veterans Resource Center and the Stonewall Center, co-organizing events with other departments, and working with the Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and WOU administration so that we can be united in our messaging and mission. In this spirit of cohesive government, I am proud to be running alongside a group of dedicated individuals to serve the WOU student body. As such, I hope you will join me in voting for Monica Cerda Ortiz for Vice President, Abe Garibay for Senate President, and Daniel Woolf for Judicial Administrator.”
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“I am excited to be running for ASWOU Vice President! As the Vice President of your student body, I will work within the executive branch to advocate for student rights. I have a lot of experience working as a student leader and I look forward to using that experience to be an effective Vice President. I have served as a Multicultural Representative Coordinator for the past two years, an Unidos Executive member for two years, and have been the President of Unidos for the past year. You may also know me from PLUS Team, WOU Ambassadors, Multicultural Student Union and many other activities around campus… I encourage you to also vote Erik Morgan for President, Abe Garibay for Senate President, and Daniel Woolf for Judicial Administrator.”
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Conner Price: Vice President Photo courtesy of Conner Price
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“I would like to make sure that everything behind the scenes is running smoothly, and that the students are getting the best benefits possible. I would like to make sure that everyone is receiving the best education possible.”
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Daniel Woolf: Judicial Administrator Photo courtesy of Daniel Woolf
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Abe Garibay: Senate President Photo courtesy of Abe Garibay
“For the past two years, I have worked as a cabinet member in the executive branch of (ASWOU). In that time, I have witnessed the advancements that have been made to help represent the student body through two different administrations. Although ASWOU has come a long from where it was two years ago, there is still progress to be made in truly representing the student body. The Senate has been the driving force of so much of the change in ASWOU and I am resolved to keep it on the track of becoming an active voice for students on our campus … Alongside Erik Morgan as President, Monica Cerda Ortiz as Vice President, and Daniel Woolf as Judicial Administrator, I will work to make the student senate a deliberative body which genuinely works alongside and fights for students.”
“I am excited to be running for ASWOU Judicial Administrator. As the head of the Judicial Board, I will enforce effective policies that benefit all WOU students. I will personally work with clubs to ensure they understand and have input on the policies affecting them. I am currently the ASWOU Senate President Pro Tempore, so I am very familiar with the ASWOU governing documents which will allow me to successfully lead the Judicial Board interpreting them. I am also running alongside A New ASWOU. I proudly endorse voting for Erik Morgan for President, Monica Cerda Ortiz for Vice-President, and Abe Garibay for Senate President. Together, we will work towards an ASWOU that better represents students and works to enact positive change within the WOU community.”
Rachel Bayly: IFC Member Photo courtesy of Rachel Bayly
Mark your calendars: Out of the Darkness Walk
Western’s Wellness Advocacy Group is coordinating an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for the local community on Friday, May 17 from 4-6 p.m. This is a partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an organization who supports local suicide prevention efforts along with funding national-level research. There are a lot of ways to support this event and you are not limited to just one option.
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“The Incidental Fee Committee is an opportunity for students to be directly involved in decisions about tuition and services at WOU, but few students know about what the fee does or how the process for setting it works. I have two years of experience on the Incidental Fee Committee, and I’ve seen that in reality a very small number of students are influencing this decision. If elected for a third year on the committee, I plan to seek out and encourage more student involvement, so next year’s IFC can make a decision that is truly reflective of WOU students’ desires.”
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Register for the event and/or create a team. Your department, friend group, or organization can be their own team and compete to raise money for suicide prevention: http://afsp.org/wou Support the cause by making a personal donation to our page: http:// afsp.org/wou. Their goal is to raise $5,000! Volunteer during before, during, and after the event. Please contact Tim Glascock at glascockt@wou.edu. Share this event information with students, colleagues, friends, family or anyone you think may be interested to support the event!
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LIFESTYLE
The Western Howl Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Tackling the summer job hunt
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Four tips for finding a job for the summer
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Summer: it makes people excited for festivals, activities and sunshine. In an ideal world, we would get to enjoy all of these things free from other worries. Unfortunately, the little matter of money often gets in the way, and many students will be hunting for an income to fund such activities. While the task of finding one can be daunting, there are a few steps to make the process easier. First, consider how long you’ll need your summer job. If it’s just needed for the summer because you have one to go back to in the fall, there will likely be more jobs because seasonal or temp jobs are an option. If not, consider looking for one with flexible hours. That way, if you want to work some extra hours during the summer and back when school starts, you can still make some extra cash as well as pay all the bills. Next, use all available online resources such as Indeed, LinkedIn and Handshake on Portal so that there’s multiple options to choose from. Also, be sure to check the posting dates as well as the start dates, instead of filling out a dozen applications when some might not even be available. Putting together an availability list and preferred hours will also help speed up the process, as it will come up in some applications or interviews. It will also make you consider what kind of schedule you want after considering all factors. If you’re unsure of these and you
Susana Venegas, peer career adviser, is one of the staff members at the SLCD
tell the manager this, you might end up working much less or more than you would like. If you decide to go the old school route and check in in person with places that might be hiring, have resumes ready to go and turn in. Some places will just take a resume and not require an application, and getting as many resumes out there will increase the chance of a call back. Additionally, Western has its own resources for job hunting, the main one being the Service Learning and Career Development Center. Heather Duncan of the
SLCD gave some advice on students on a job hunt. “Definitely make a Handshake account, as that’s our main platform for listing jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities,” Duncan said. “It’s the most convenient place to find something.” Duncan also advised that “It’s always best to ask if you’re having trouble finding something that interests you.” The SLCD will be open and offering services such as resume reviews up until the end of Spring Term. They are located in room 119 in the Werner University Center. Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu
Whale watching on the Oregon coast Scenic spots to see whales near Western Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor
Depoe Bay - Just south of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay is home to the Whale Watch Center and is considered the whale watching capital of Oregon. Address: 119 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR Price: Free
Ecola State Park - The farthest north, Ecola State Park is not just good whale watching spot, but is also near attractions such as Cannon Beach and Seaside. Address: 84318 Ecola Park Road, Seaside, Cannon Beach, OR Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu Price: $5 Photos by Rebecca Meyers
During spring, there’s yet another reason to visit the Oregon coast: you might see a whale or two. Migratory patterns bring a few different species, such as gray whales, blue whales and humpback whales up the coast of the Pacific Northwest, according to the Oregonian. As a result, there’s a chance they can be seen at just about any point along the coast. Some places, however, are better than others. Here are just a few places to look out for whales when visiting the coast this spring.
Yaquina Head - Located in Newport, home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and two different lighthouses, Yaquina Head lighthouse is one of the prime places to spot whales. Address: 750 NW Lighthouse Dr, Newport, OR Price: $7 for day pass, $15 for annual pass Cape Perpetua - Near Yachats on the central Oregon Coast, the scenic Cape Perpetua is another great lookout. Address: 2400 US-101, Yachats, OR (Visitor center) Price: $5 parking
Other Yaquina Head attractions include a visitor center and tide pools
Cape Kiwanda - Pacific City’s picturesque natural area, Cape Kiwanda, is just over an hour from Western. Address: Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR Price: Free
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The Pacific Northwest also has some ‘resident’ whales, meaning they stay along the coast year round
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The Western Howl Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Caps off to these cheap party venues
Where to host graduation celebrations when you don’t have the space
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Graduation is quickly approaching, and so are the ideas of how to celebrate graduation. Many students have some sort of celebration outside of commencement. These much anticipated graduation party plans can be made more difficult by the fact that a large number of students live in small, shared apartments, dorms or rooms rented out by families. Additionally, some students have the complication of having to move out of said dwelling right around graduation time, leaving them with no location to host any kind of party. Fortunately, there are a number of places available for rent around Monmouth and Independence perfect for hosting graduation festivities.
Main Street Park One of the closest options to campus, Main Street Park is located in downtown Monmouth and offers a spacious lawn perfect for a picnic party. The proximity to various restaurants and shops means there will be no shortage of food or refreshments. According the city’s website, the fee depends on the size of the event and reservations can be made by calling the City Recorder at (503) 7510145. Riverview Park For another outdoor option, Riverfront park is another great location located in downtown Independence. The river right next to the park and the walking trails nearby add to the outdoorsy summer feel in warm weather. The application, which also contains pricing and available hours, can be found at ci.independence. or.us/recreation/riverview-park.
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The Gentle House is located at 855 Monmouth Ave N
The Gentle House Located on campus, the Gentle House grounds is an outdoor venue that offers some privacy from public spaces. Western students and alumni can also enjoy a 10% discount on the reservation fees, which can be found at wou.edu/ gentlehouse. Jubilee For a smaller gathering, consider Independence’s dessert bar Jubilee and its reservable private back room. More information and reservation booking can be found at 296 S Main St, Independence, OR.
Before it all ends
A pre-graduation checklist that you won’t find on DegreeWorks Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor
Graduation is looming, and so is DegreeWorks’s infinite checklist. Hopefully by the time the cap and gown go on, all items will be checked off and Western seniors will have the all-clear for graduation. However, there are other important things to do before leaving Western that won’t show up on Portal: Get pictures with friends that are moving away — or, with friends who will be staying if you’re the one leaving. If not, you might reach the end of graduation and realize you don’t have momentos of all the people who helped you make good memories during your time at Western. Ask for some letters of recommendation from your favorite professors or staff. Many are happy to help you take your next step towards a career, and most jobs will require a letter or two. It’s also an opportunity to thank them for their help over the years, or even just one term.
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Fee Mail Depot Many students know this located for shipping out textbooks rented online, but this location also has an outdoor patio space that can hold around 40 people. The base price for this venue is $100 for about four hours, but the business will cut that price in half if you rent your decorations from them as well.
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Study hard and go out on a good note. This may already be a given for some, but everyone has a rough term or two. Think of the satisfaction that would come with walking across the stage after earning some of your best grades ever. Start networking. Some of the best job hunting resources in your field can come from people who either have been or are going into the same one. Some professors know of good resources or people to contact to start the job hunt, and keeping in touch with classmates and keeping each other updated can bring up different opportunities. Take senior photos. Whether professional or casual with a friend and a smartphone, senior photos are a great way to mark a milestone and will be fun to look back on in a few years. Take full advantage of Western’s resources. Right now, things like the Hamersly Library — full of free information, the Health and Counseling Center with its health resources, and the Health and Wellness Center with its fitness facilities are all available to students. A lot of those benefits will go away after commencement, so take advantage of them while you can.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Western Howl Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Internationally acclaimed pianist visits Smith hall Stage Alon Goldstein plays the works of Scarlatti, Bernstein, Beethoven and Schumann
Chrys Weedon | Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of alongoldstein.com
Goldstein’s music is available on multiple music streaming services, such as Spotify and Pandora
According to Alon Goldstein’s website, alongoldstein.com, he is “one of the most original and sensitive pianists of his generation, admired for his musical intelligence, dynamic personality, artistic vision and innovative programming.” On Friday night, April 19 at 7:30 p.m., Goldstein was introduced for his concert in Smith Music hall as an acclaimed and “busy” pianist. At the age of 18, Goldstein made his orchestral debut with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then,
Goldstein has travelled across the world to play the piano with various symphonies, to places like Paris, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria and across the United States. Goldstein travelled to Western’s campus to play the works of composers with backgrounds as diverse as his travels: Domenico Scarlatti, Leonard Bernstein, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Robert Schumann. Opening the concert were four of Scarlatti’s 555 sonatas written for the piano. Born in Italy, Scarlatti’s
Campus Voices “‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.’ It’s a certain kind of f----d up but it’s really funny. It’s about a bunch of idiots who are just kind of funny.” -Sarah Getzendaner, first-year exercise science major
“‘The Spring Baking Championship.’ I bake a lot so it’s a fun springtime thing and you get some new ideas.” -Kelly Dowell, first-year middle/high education major
compositions were influenced by the vitality of Spain and Portugal and by his home country. Goldstein described his chosen sonatas as “exercises in precision.” These selections were very technically intricate, and Goldstein played them with a meticulous yet graceful hand. Next was the selection symphony no. 2 titled “The Age of Anxiety” by Bernstein, followed by “Sonata no. 13 in E-flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1” by Beethoven. Both pieces were skillfully navigated by Goldstein, who morphed between different emotions with ease.
The second half of the performance started with compositions by Schumann, a German composer that, according to Goldstein, sought to tell stories through his music. Titled “Kinderszenen Op. 15,” and containing many sub-movements, this composition explored “what is real and what is unreal,” described by Goldstein, “painted with notes.” Finally, the concert was concluded with another sonata by Beethoven. Goldstein played with a conservative, light nature, never over-explaining a song’s background or meaning unless it was significant. Goldstein’s
performance was only interrupted twice — once before the Scarlatti pieces and once before the Schumann pieces — but overall the pianist seemed to descend into a hyper-focused flow state throughout his performance. Very technically proficient and with a light touch, Goldstein maintained the emotional integrity of each meticulously selected work. Goldstein, as made apparent by his April 19 performance, has cultivated and honed his talent into a practice that is accessible to an audience. Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu
What show are you getting into right now?
Chrys Weedon | Entertainment Editor
“‘The Act.’ I like documentary type shows and especially that type of thing … true crime and stuff.” - Lisa Purington, first-year ASL studies major
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“‘The Flash.’ He defied all odds and he’s not your average guy… he doesn’t believe in killing… it’s all about justice. I think every man should look up to him.” -Anthony Pablo, junior exercise science major Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu
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Visiting scholar Yuanyu Liao gives insight into Chinese culture Exhibition “Image External” features traditional Chinese calligraphy Chrys Weedon | Entertainment Editor The “Image External” exhibit is open from April 15 to May 17
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In the U.S., the works of Shakespeare and Keats from hundreds of years ago are viewed as timeless classics that strongly affected the world of English poetry. According to chinasage.info, Chinese culture looks back even further — over one thousand years further — to their poetic Golden Age during the Tang dynasty. Visiting scholar Yuanyu Liao has brought traditional culture to Western’s campus with her painting and calligraphy in an exhibit on the third floor of Hamersly Library. “My research is about Chinese art history. My focus is on traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy,” Dr. Yuanyu Liao explained. “I want to communicate with everyone about Chinese culture.” Poetry from the Tang dynasty and the dynasties beyond are extremely valued in Chinese culture today. Dr. Liao commented that from the time children start school in China, they start memorizing ancient poems. Dr. Liao was born in Fengcheng, Jiangxi Province of China. Liao received her Master’s degree from Jiangxi Normal University in 2002, and continued on to study the painting history of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, graduating in 2012 with a Ph.D of art. Liao has published multiple academic papers in
journals such as Art Magazine and the Journal of the ancient Chinese poetry. I use the beautiful words National Museum of China. Dr. Liao also published and rhymes of these ancient poems to express my a book in 2017 titled “Relationship between Chen love for life.” Hongshou Art, Identity and the Change of Dynasty.” The “Image External” exhibit includes Currently, Dr. Liao is a master tutor and associate traditional poems from the Song, Ming, Tang and professor for the College of Fine Arts at her alma mater; Qing dynasties, along with paintings of things from she is also a member of the Jiangxi Female Painters nature, such as pomegranates, shrimp, asparagus Association. and different flowers. In her exhibition titled “Image External,” Dr. Liao’s While some paintings stand alone, some are art reflects the core aspects of traditional Chinese coupled with ancient Chinese poems. poems and paintings. “Instead of a true imitation of nature, (ancient “I think lines (are) very beautiful … when I (practice) Chinese artists) use abstract, rhythmic lines to calligraphy, I like the brush, ink and paper together,” express an ethereal mood,” detailed Dr. Liao. The commented Dr. Liao. “I think it’s very strong. I hope strong lines of the Chinese characters in the poems when people look (at) my work, they can understand coupled with the delicate, minimalist paintings (that strength).” create a beautiful contrast. Dr. Liao has studied Chinese painting and calligraphy “I hope if people come (to my exhibition), they for 20 years. can know ‘oh, Chinese culture (is) beautiful,’” Dr. “I like nature…” Dr. Liao explained, “the fresh Liao concluded. asparagus smells of soil and rain, a blooming lotus is so beautiful; a sweet litchi is so delicious. The sun shines on the bamboo leaves, and the shadows on the walls sway in the wind … these touching feelings can be found in Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu
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SPORTS
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FOUR NOMINATIONS, FOUR POTENTIAL ALL-STARS
“It’s about showing that you as an individual have the skill and knowledge of the game.” -Joey Caver Caver, Cornish, Kahunahana and Segundo discuss invitation to tryout for NSCRO Pacific Coast All-Star team Caity Healy | Editor-in-Chief In its first year as part of the National Small College Rugby Organization, Western Oregon Rugby was already making a name for itself. Two seniors and two sophomores were invited to try out for the Pacific Coast All-Star team to play as Grizzlies: seniors Joey Caver and Matt Cornish, and sophomores Kai Segundo and Trever Kahunahana. Trying out individually, if they made it, they’d be playing the All-Star tournament in Houston, Texas beginning on May 23. “It’s an honor to just be selected to try out,” explained Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Andy Main, “but if we get someone on the team, I’m really hoping to make it known because it’s a pretty big deal.” Main went on to explain what it takes to be nominated; aside from talent on the turf, it all comes down to character.
“The success of the Pacific Coast All-Star team in the past was because they had high-character guys, as well as good rugby players. Absolutely all four of these guys meet that criteria,” Main said. “They’re good rugby players but also really good guys so I’m really proud they’re the ones getting the shot at this.” On April 13, the morning of the tryouts, the players could feel a change in energy on the pitch. “It was different honestly. I kept thinking about it the day of because I was comparing it to a regular game,” said Caver. “I was still really nervous but I knew that because it was moreindividual focused … I didn’t have all the pressure and focus that I usually do. It was a different focus.” Kahunahana could relate with the energy Caver was feeling that morning. “I was really nervous. Not knowing the coaches… it’s really hard preparing for that… just getting thrown into the fire,” said Kahunahana. When it came down to it, the four pushed their nerves aside and played as hard as they could. For the seniors, just being nominated was significant, as it was their last opportunity to show their
“I see this nomination as a motivator for the coming years.” -Kai Segundo skill for Western. “It means a lot, actually. I’m a senior… Western Oregon Rugby means a lot to me,” said Caver. “It’s sad to know that I’m done with Western but now we have this, the All-Star game… knowing that there’s more gives me hope.” Cornish added, “I’m always trying to go out there and do my best so this felt like a really good thing.” As for the sophomores, being nominated at a young age meant something entirely different. For Kahunahana, it was only his second year playing rugby. “For me it was a big experience. My position doesn’t really get the spotlight,” said Kahunahana, “the fact that someone actually made notice of my work was a really special thing.” For Segundo, this was his first year every playing rugby at all. “It was truly an honor to be nominated,” said Segundo. “I have been constantly working ... to get a better knowledge of the game of rugby and to mold myself into the best player that I can be.” After a long day of every player going out of their way to prove their talent
and abilities, the team walked away with a sense of pride in what they had accomplished. But for Caver, that sense of pride came in the form of a confirmed spot in the Houston All-Star game. “After the game, the coach pulled me aside and asked me, ‘are you going to be available for the Houston game?’” said Caver, “and I was like, ‘I’ll make myself available.’ … I got one of the three total automatic spots on the team from that day.” The rest of the players are anxiously awaiting to hear whether or not they’ll be joining Caver with the Grizzlies, and the final results will be released on May 1. But as for now, the nominations alone shows the direction that Western Oregon Rugby is headed. “WOU Rugby is going to be dominant in the future. With the four of us being nominated, it will motivate our other teammates to push harder in practice and in games to be nominated as well,” said Segundo. Kahunahana added to that, saying “we’re going to be a really young team but luckily this year with a lot of experience passed down, we’re looking really good.” Contact the author at howleditor@wou.edu Photos courtesy of Brandon Killen
“I was excited, it was a good opportunity to just make myself better.” -Matt Cornish
“I could tell the coaches were doubting me… but right when I got in I scored.” -Trever Kahunahana
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Scoring high, celebrating seniors
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Olivia Ashmanskas and Marissa Green rep their Dance Team gear
Get to know the Dance Team
A Q&A with Western’s Dance Team captain, Olivia Ashmanskas Caity Healy | Editor-in-Chief
How long has Western’s dance team been around?
WOU Dance Team has been a part of the WOU Club Sports for about 4 years. Left to right: Alex Eidler, Andrew Barnett, Zack Rodgers and Bryce Hinkle, seniors, pose after the game
Western Men’s Lacrosse closes out their final home game against rivals, 18-13 Caity Healy | Editor-in-Chief The stands were filled with the cheers and howls of Wolves and fans alike, as the men made their way to the field for the last home game of the season. For some, it would be the last time they ever play on the home turf. For others, it would be the last opportunity to show their Western fans the potential that Men’s Lacrosse has for years to come. Playing against rivals Southern Oregon University, the Wolves had a tough fight cut out for them on April 20. However, before the game could begin, there were four seniors to be celebrated. Seniors Bryce Hinkle, Zack Rodgers, Andrew Barnett and Alex Eidler were presented with framed photos of them playing, a memento of the dedication put forth and memories made while taking to the field as a Wolf. Once the gifts were given, it was time to get down to business. “I was personally nervous up until the game actually started,” stated senior Bryce Hinkle. “The energy seemed a little less focused but more energetic than usual.” But once the game actually began, the momentum didn’t cease until the game came to a close. Western would dodge down the field and score, and Southern would retaliate in the same manner. For the first quarter, this type of play continued, until Western
found itself in a comfortable lead. Always sitting above Southern by at least a point, the Wolves wouldn’t let the Raiders’s quick-scoring get the best of them. At half, Western was ready to make an adjustment to ensure the Raiders couldn’t come out on top. They decided to put their defenseman Justin Morales on Southern’s #00, and according to Hinkle, “he essentially shut down their best goal-scorer.” From then on, Western was able to extend their lead to an even more comfortable margin, sitting a firm threepoints above the Raiders throughout most of the third quarter, stretching into the fourth. It was a defensive stalemate, with both keepers putting a stop to any potential score. However, it wasn’t until the final minutes that the Wolves were able to find the back of the net, and extend their lead to five, closing the game 18-13, Western. “That game meant a lot to me, especially with it being the last game with some of my best friends who I would have never met otherwise,” said Hinkle. “The future of WOU LAX looks pretty good … this team has had the best chemistry of any team that I’ve been on here and I don’t see that changing in the future.” The Wolves play again on Friday, April 26 at 4 p.m. against Gonzaga University in the first game of the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League playoffs. The last time Wolves played against Gonzaga was 2016, where Western lost 21-10 in the second round of the PNCLL playoffs. Contact the author at howleditor@wou.edu
What does an average day look like for someone who is on dance team?
The great thing about the dance team, (it) does not typically interfere with a student’s school schedule or ability to participate in other extra-curricular activities at school. We practice three times a week in the evening Tuesday through Thursday.
How many people are involved with it?
For this academic year, we had 21 girls involved with the team by the end of basketball season. That has been the largest amount of participation and positive growth I have seen since I have been involved with the team in the past four years.
Is dance team currently doing anything on campus?
Spring Term is usually considered our “off season”— it is much more relaxed regarding our practice and performance schedule, but right now we are prepping for our upcoming kid’s clinic on May 25.
If someone is considering joining or trying out for the team, what is your advice?
Something that is really cool about our try-out process is that we have two per year. One during Spring Term for the following fall and one at the end of Fall Term in the current academic year for basketball season in the winter. For somebody considering joining … my best advice is to have a positive attitude and have fun. Of course the dance team values somebody who is committed and a harder worker,but all we can ask is for an individual who is willing to learn and have fun. We are not a competition team, so our schedule is not as rigorous as some people may think. We encourage people who have a background in dance such as other previous dance team experience, hip-hop, jazz, or pom to try out, but it is not required.
Where can students go if they are wanting to join, or wanting more information?
If you want to stay updated on current events, you can like our Facebook page “Western Oregon University Dance Team” or follow us at “WOU_danceteam” on Instagram. We have tryouts coming up at the end of May for football season of 2019. Follow our social media for updates if interested.
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Horoscopes
This Week in Completely Made Up - TA U R U S -ARIES3/21-4/19
Just when Aries season was starting to get good, Taurus had to come along and end it. Thanks a lot, Taurus.
-CANCER6/21-7/22
Want to hear a sad story? My parents asked me what I am doing after I graduate. Yep, you know.
-LIBRA9/23-10/22
Y’all hear somethin’?
4/20-5/20
Cereal is just breakfast soup.
-LEO7/23-8/22
Stop caressing your succulents. They need sunlight and water. Not your filthy, sweaty hands.
-GEMINI5/21-6/20
Hello, Gemini. Friendly reminder with this sunshine to please keep knees covered at all times. Thighs are fine. Shins are fine, also. But cover the knees!!!!
-VIRGO8/23-9/22
Your tip for the week: try doing homework. Give it a go. You never know — it might just help your grade, or something.
- S C O R P I O - - SAGITTARIUS10/23-11/21
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- CAPRICORN- - AQUARIUS12/22-1/19
1/20-2/18
What if your sign was capriKorn? Rock on.
Pisces knows what’s up. Can’t a b’ just get lost in the sauce?
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11/22-12/21
HERE COMES THE SUN, DOO DOO DOO DOO
- PISCES2/19-3/20
Did you know that the leading killer in the pasta kingdom is too little sauce. So y’all get lost in the sauce, not for you — but for your carbohydrates.
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OPINION
The Western Howl Wednesday, April 24, 2019
MANAGEMENT MISHAPS ON CAMPUS
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Why student employment could use some improvement Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor
Photo by Caity Healy
At the start of almost every term, signs pop up around the on-campus cafes, dining areas and other places informing students that they are hiring. These campus positions exclusively hire students — but why do the signs appear so often? Surely, Western understands the struggle of working students and does everything they can to ensure that student employees have a reliable, accommodating job to depend on? And why wouldn’t they stick around longer if that was the case? Shortly after being enrolled in Western, I figured out that most — not all, but most — campus jobs are not exactly the most desirable. I remember distinctly two different occasions that I, in an offhand manner, mentioned I had thought about applying for one for convenience’s sake and was immediately informed by a friend or classmate that this was a bad idea. A few former employees echoed this sentiment towards Campus Dining, Campus Recreation and Campus Public Safety. Morgan Taylor, a senior education major, relayed her experience working on campus to me. “Like any other job, it had its ups and downs. I liked what I did and I learned a lot in my two years I spent there. However, by the end of my time, I felt very under appreciated and taken advantage of in terms of scheduling,” Taylor said. “It ended up being a very negative experience for me because of the way it ended with a certain administrator who I had a hard time communicating with because of their lack of leadership and compassion and understanding that we are students. And as a result, because of the unwillingness to communicate, they forgot to put me on the schedule. This careless mistake cost me three months of pay and if it wasn’t for help from my family, I would have had to drop out of school.”
Another student, who worked in a different department of campus but wished to remain anonymous, expressed a similar experience. “I feel as if working on campus is made into my main priority (over) school and family. Management has made me late to class on several occasions by not giving me and fellow students enough time to close out, gather belongings and walk to class. I also felt and noticed some toxic things happening while in the job and students feeling uncomfortable around those we work with. I understand that many places around campus have these issues and (I) believe these need to be looked into,” said the student. Two other students, both current The signs indicate that even halfway through the term, campus dining is still hiring new employees employees of Valsetz Dining Hall, gave are allowed to work are limited to This is the kind of respect that insight to the campus dining situation. around 20 hours a week, so that students anyone should find even in an entry “There are some faculty on board have enough time to attend classes and level job, though all too often it isn’t, who do have our best interests at heart and are on our side. But there are still complete schoolwork. Which, in theory, and for Western student employees to many higher ups that make it feel like an is great: they’re looking out for students’s feel that this is lacking is both a poor unforgiving environment that expects us time-management needs. However, this reflection on the institution as a whole to have no lives outside of Valsetz,” said does not allow very much room for the and likely a reason for the negative financial needs many students face — perception of campus jobs among one employee. students. The other student added, “Overall I school fees among them. Also, looking out for students’s overall Another reason this issue should like the people I work with, it’s just the way it’s run… If anyone ever asks if they well-being should also include providing concern Western is that it affects the should apply to Valsetz, I say only if it’s a workplace that adds as little stress as overall perception of the school that possible, which is hard to do when it feels students will leave with and take with your last option.” What these experiences reflect is like managers don’t fully understand the them for the rest of their lives, which will possibly affect whether they a problem well known on some level needs of their employees. Personally, I have found my off campus recommend the school to others, or or another among many students at Western. To me, this is a disappointing job (which is a minimum wage position even whether they decide to complete dynamic, one that is clearly detrimental in food service that is by no means my their degree here. Overall, it seems that current to some student employees for a number dream job) much more accommodating to my schedule in a way that allows me Western campus jobs could stand to of reasons. Firstly, for students, financial well- to get enough hours, with my manager have a reminder that employment is a being is a big part of maintaining peace of even asking every employee how many big part of student lives, and therefore mind and therefore both mental health hours they think they can work without should be treated with as much and academic performance. A student stretching themselves too thin, how many thought and effort as possible. This constantly worried about finances will hours minimum they need to survive and would end up benefiting everyone in have less energy to focus on schoolwork what their preferable medium between the long run. — and, in a worse case scenario, it can the two is. This eliminates a lot of stress actually compromise their ability to for my coworkers and I, and we usually Contact the author at rmeyers17@wou.edu make ends meet. Hours that students feel we are in a financially stable position.
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