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Western Board of Trustees Sworn In New governing body to oversee university BY ALLISON OPSON CLEMENT News Editor The members of Western Oregon University’s inaugural board of trustees were approved by the Oregon State Senate Sept. 17, and the school will become an independent public university July 1, 2015. “A board of trustees dedicated to the University’s success will position Western to continue doing what we do best – educating Oregonians – while maintaining WOU as a fiscally healthy institution,” said Western’s President Mark Weiss. The institutional board of trustees provides governance for the university, including but not limited to, hiring and firing the institution’s president, endorsing new academic programs, approving tuition increases up to five percent, issuing revenue bonds, or approving budget requests before they are submitted to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC). Members of Western’s new board of trustees include current Western members (a student, a staff member and a faculty member), alumni and individuals from beyond the Monmouth community, providing varied experiences and viewpoints. “I’m really impressed with how smoothly this process has gone,” said Marshall Guthrie, board member, director of Western’s Student Enrichment Program and Monmouth city councilor. Only two years ago, he said, no one had even heard of an option to dissolve the Oregon University System. In 2013, State Bill 270 was passed to move the three largest universities (Oregon State University, Portland State University and the University of Oregon) from a centralized statewide oversight by the OUS to local control through institutional board of trustees. Eastern, Southern, Western and the Oregon Institute of Technology remain under the State Board of Higher Education until July 1, 2015, at which time each independent board of trustees will take over governance of their school campus. “Western has always had this identity that has been overshadowed by larger schools,” said Guthrie. “We will be more focused on our mission than when we were lumped in with the other universities.” “Our size enables individualized attention in smaller classes, a focus on excellent faculty and support services, and mentoring that supports students,” Weiss said. Yet, the university “also envisions continued expansion of innovative programs, facilities and ways in which courses are delivered.” The ability to be both open-minded and critical is one major factor that Guthrie said is important to this endeavor. SEE TRUSTEES PAGE 5 >>
JAIME ARREDONDO
Secretary-treasurer for Pineros Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (Oregon’s Farmworker Union)
JAMES BAUMGARTNER
Partner at Black Helterline LLP law firm
MARSHALL GUTHRIE
Director of WOU’s Student Enrichment Program; Monmouth city councilor
MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL HOKANSON
IVAN HURTADO
GLORIA INGLE
CECELIA KOONTZ
THEODORE KULONGOSKI
SOFIA LLAMAS
DR. JOHN MINAHAN
DR. JEANETTE MLADENOVIC
Underwriter for Farmers Insurance
Adjutant General of Oregon
2003-2011 Oregon governor
WOU student (education major)
DR. CORNELIA PARASKEVAS Professor of English at WOU
LANE SHETTERLY
Retired K-12 educator; council member and elder for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Former president of WOU
Partner at Shetterly, Irick and Ozias law firm; former legislator
LOUIS TAYLOR
Business manager for Central School District; Monmouth city councilor
Executive vice-president and provost at Oregon Health & Science University
Senior financial advisor at Taylor Wealth Management; co-founder and chief operations officer for Zon Compounding LLC
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With the first week of school behind us, you may find yourself lowering your class schedule and map long enough to look up and notice a few things around campus. Though you may have heard it all during a plethora of New Student Week functions, we understand that the human brain can only handle so much. So here is a guide of resources, perks and hints to help jumpstart your year at Western.
COMPUTERS/PRINTING Multiple computer labs are available for students. Apart from the library, computer labs are located around campus, including in the WUC and the Residential Service Center, which also include printers. Your available-touse print credits can be found on the WOU Portal. The Hamersly Library also has a computer lab available 24/7 for those pulling all-nighters or simply need a place to print or study. When exploring campus you may even come upon “secret” semi-vacant labs like the one located in Todd Hall.
CAREER SERVICES If you find yourself in need of a job, the Service Learning and Career Development (SLCD) center has all the resources you need. Get some tips for writing and editing a resume; hear methods to find and apply for jobs and volunteer projects and even practice for an interview.
TUTORING Struggling in class? Need some tips? Free tutors are available for math, writing and technology assistance. You can make an appointment to get help on essays by visiting wou.edu/writingctr/. Drop in to the Technology Resource Center in room 124 of Hamersly Library between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your math grade could be better? Check out the Math Center at wou.edu/las/natsci_math/ math/tutor/ for courses, hours, and additional information
COUNSELING Free, confidential counseling services are available for students registered for at least six credit hours; those who have paid the health fee have unlimited appointments. Students in crisis are seen immediately without an appointment. Otherwise, appointments can be made by calling 503-838-8396 or going into the counseling center. The Student Health and Counseling Center also offers various support groups and workshops for those in need. It is located on Church Street near the Werner University Center (WUC). CAMPUS DINING Come to Valsetz for a full meal anytime between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. during the week, and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends. Sick of the cafeteria? More restaurants can be found in the WUC; CafFé AlFegro, Wolf Express, Wolf Grill and Western Deli are great places to grab a snack. Also, if money is tight, The WOU Food Bank is open to any student dealing with issues of food insecurity. The office is located in the Academic Programs and Support Center on the second floor by the Student Enrichment Program and Honors program departments. For more information, contact Director of Sustainability Michael Royer at ASWOUCommunity@wou.edu or by calling 503-838-8553
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SOME HELPFUL TIPS Get organized with a free school planner available at the information desk in the WUC Take advantage of campus resources. You are already paying fees for things like the gym and pool in the Health and Wellness Center and other clubs and organizations offered on campus.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER If ever you find yourself needing to work out some stress, head over to the Health and Wellness Center to use the rock wall, take a Zumba class or try out racquetball. There is also a pool with open swim times between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Also, check out a list of intramural sports at wou.edu/student/campusrec/intramural/ index.php. TEXTBOOKS Still struggling to purchase your textbooks? One underutilized resource for ordering textbooks can be done through Western’s library for free. Yes, free. Visit the Hamersly Library webpage and click “WOU + Summit” near the browser bar at the top of the page. This will allow you to search the Summit database for books that are shipped from other universities or community colleges in the northwestern states. They are sent directly to our library and you will receive an email letting you know they are ready for pickup. Did I mention it’s free?
Find a quiet place to study. The third floor of the library is a good place to start. Go to your classes. Embrace the dreaded 8 a.m. early on and your life will be much easier. Get to know your professors. You will need good contacts and references later life. They’re there to help you.
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“American Horror Story’s” fourth season looks to amp up the scares BY NATHANIEL DUNAWAY Entertainment Editor Fall has returned, and with it returns one of television’s most anticipated and celebrated supernatural dramas: “American Horror Story.” After premiering in 2011, AHS has quickly become a staple of the October television premiere season, rivaled only by the juggernaut that is AMC’s “The Walking Dead”. With its unique structure and talented casts, AHS appears as though it’s here to stay. The settings for each season of AHS have centered, respectively, on a haunted house in present day Los Angeles (“Murder House”), a 1964 New England asylum (“Asylum”), and a school for teenage witches in present day New (“Coven”), Orleans each with their fair share of frights. the However, newest season, which premieres Oct. 8, looks like it may be the scariest yet. Created and exproduced ecutively by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (“Glee”), and airing on the selfproclaimed “fearless” network FX, “American Horror Story” is an anthology series, meaning each season tells a different, contained story separate from the other seasons, utilizing largely the same group of actors. Actress Jessica Lange in particular has received widespread acclaim. This method of storytelling is by no means new, but it has ushered in a handful of programs that echo its multipleminiseries style, such as HBO’s “True Detective” and another FX show, “Fargo.” Season four, intriguingly subtitled “Freak Show,” takes place in the year 1952, in the town of Jupiter, Florida, where one of the few remaining freak shows in the country still operates. Lange returns to the show for the fourth time as the German manager of the freak show, Elsa Mars. Also returning for the fourth time
are Evan Peters as The Lobster Boy, and Sarah Paulson as Bette and Dot Tattler, a pair of conjoined twins. Returning for the first time, after her critically-acclaimed (not to mention Emmy-winning) performance in “Coven” is actress Kathy Bates, who made her return to horror on last season’s show since starring in the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s “Misery”. This season, Bates will play the character Ethel Darling, aka The Bearded Lady. Rounding out the cast in her first acting role is Jyoti Amge, the world’s smallest living woman. The 20-year-old from Nagpur, India is just over 2 feet tall. The marketing campaign for “Freak Show” has easily been the most ambitious yet for AHS, with over two-dozen teasers airing on FX. Recently it was confirmed that John Carrol Lynch (“Zodiac”, “Fargo”) would be playing the season four villain, Twisty the Clown. “We said in the writer’s room that if we were going to do clowns, we were going to create the most terrifying clown of all time,” Murphy told BuzzFeed in a recent interview. “That was our goal when we were writing him, but I’m worried about people being too afraid of our clown. It’s heart-stopping what he does.” “I’m worried that people are going to have cardiac arrests. Two crew members told me they have had nightmares about this clown since we started shooting,” Murphy continued, “and they’re not even scared of clowns.” “American Horror Story: Freak Show” premieres on FX Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10 p.m.
“I’m worried that people are going to have cardiac arrests.”
Kathy Bates as The Bearded Lady Photo courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
- Ryan Murphy
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Sarah Paulson as the Two-Headed Woman Photo courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
My Roommate is a Dinosaur BY ANONYMOUS
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OF EMPOWERMENT AND INDEPENDENCE Reflections from students who traveled to a foreign country BY JENNIFER HALLEY Campus Life Editor
TOP Big Ben in London, England. RIGHT Jennifer Halley in Paris, France. LEFT Miranda Sommer in Oviedo, Spain. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER HALLEY
“The world is too big to stay in any one place.” This is my answer to anyone who asks why I studied abroad. Studying abroad is something students should take advantage of because they can earn school credit and travel to a far-off country. More importantly, however, going to a foreign place can open a person’s eyes and ears to a new experience and widen their view and knowledge of different cultures. Suddenly, a person’s life seems infinitely smaller in comparison to the vast world. Studying abroad can be overwhelming. Amidst the chaos, though, come feelings of empowerment and independence, factors that are essential for personal growth and acquiring confidence, not just as a college student, but also as an eventual employee. Simply put, traveling abroad is exhilarating, one of the biggest journeys a student will take in his or her college career. But it can be terrifying. And expensive, one of the first things to be pointed out when studying abroad is mentioned. Most students shy away from traveling due to the cost. Yes, it is expensive; however, there are many financial aid options and scholarships available to students. Interested students should start planning ahead and looking at options as soon as possible. Over the summer, I studied abroad in London, from July 10 through Aug. 11. During my experience, I was able to take weekend trips to Edinburgh, Scotland, as well as Paris. I climbed the Eiffel Tower, listened to Big Ben ring through the crowded streets of London, and climbed an inactive volcano. I ate delicious food, rode The Tube more times than I can count and made friendships with a number of incredible people. Because I took a class called Shakespeare’s World, I was also able to see two plays at the Globe Theatre – a theatre in which Shakespeare’s company often performed. Throughout my month’s stay in London, I went through remarkable experiences that will not only remain with me for a lifetime, but has also helped me grow as a person, become more confident in what I do and has prepared me for meeting and working with people who are of a different culture than I am. This trip has changed me exponentially. Despite the traveling costs and despite the fear of being in a foreign country, I would study again in a heartbeat. But I am not the only person who thinks studying abroad is beneficial to you as a student and as a person. Other students who studied abroad this past summer spoke out as well. Miranda Sommer, a junior here at Western, spent a month this summer studying in Oviedo. “I had fun in Spain!” Sommer said. “The journey was amazing and the beauty of the country was breathtaking, which was an extremely (privileged) fun experience.” Studying abroad is an experience that can change a person. It forces growth, demands independence and can drive people out of their comfort zone, forcing someone to engage and adapt in ways they never would have thought. For Sommer, studying abroad in a country where she frequently had to utilize Spanish proved to be both challenging and rewarding. “My second language is Spanish,” she said. “That was the whole point of going to Spain,” The prospect of studying abroad can be terrifying, especially for the first time. For Sommer – and most students as well – arriving in a foreign country can be overwhelming. Student’s typically aren’t sure what to expect from the people or a culture that’s so vastly different from their own. “They are blunt,” Sommer said, commenting on Spain’s culture. “They yell and get excited. Their culture is demanding, what we would say impolite.” Sommer added, “If someone gets a chance, they need to study abroad because it helps develop an abstract personality. It is a great way to see how poor people can be rich in the simple things in life.” To sum up her experience in one sentence, Sommer used this quote by Miriam Beard: “Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.”
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Studying abroad in a country where English is the first language sets up a seemingly different experience from the one Sommer had, a statement John Goldsmith, a junior at Western, would agree with. For the month of July, Goldsmith lived in a dorm at King’s College London in West Hampstead, just outside central London. He chose to study in London because, as an English/Literature major, what better place to live for a month, studying Shakespeare and the history behind the famous playwright? “It [the class] broadened my horizons,” Goldsmith said. “Not to mention, it was a class that applied to my English degree.” While Goldsmith recognized the fact some people just do not like to travel, he did state that it does help a person develop independence and pushes them outside their limits. Studying abroad gives students opportunities to go out into the world, see new faces and experience new culture. Financially speaking, Goldsmith was also aware of the monetary issues some students may face while deciding whether or not to study abroad. In order to pay for the trip, Goldsmith applied for the scholarships that were offered through Western. “It was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life and I want to go back,” Goldsmith said. Going on this trip gave him a new outlook on his life – an appreciation for what he does here in the states that he never had before. He also added, to students on the fence about studying abroad, that an opportunity like this will never happen again outside of college. Studying abroad in college is cheaper than traveling on your own. “London was like a vacation; it gave me a break from reality,” Goldsmith said. He returned home from his travels refreshed and ready to take on the new school year. Goldsmith did not recall much culture shock other than remembering which way to look when crossing the street. However, he did experience anticipation before leaving. “[The idea of studying abroad] was scary, but a good kind of scary. I didn’t know what to expect; I didn’t know what I was getting into but I was excited for that [aspect], too,” he said. As an Education major studying to get her English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsements, Marissa Gowen found it perfectly applicable to travel to Quéretaro, Mexico for a five-week summer program. While she was in Mexico, she lived with a host family and studied Spanish at the Universidad Autonoma de Quéretaro Aeropuerto. “I wanted to get better at language and to have a better cultural connection,” Gowen said, adding, “it helped me to understand the Mexican culture better and how students learn in a classroom.” For the duration of her stay, Gowen was enrolled in five classes, all of which focused on the Spanish language and conversation. Becoming fluent in Spanish, as well as being well-versed in another culture, is important to her because, as a teacher, she wants to be able to connect with students – and the parents of those students – of all different backgrounds and help them to feel comfortable in a classroom setting. “It was an eye-opening experience,” Gowen said, as she reflected on her travels. “You get out of it what you put into it.” Following her own advice, Gowen took advantage of the culture and people, talking to everyone she could and trying everything presented to her – from ice skating with her host family, to eating strange food and refusing to allow the stigmas of Mexican culture or the language barrier stop her. “I learned things that I never thought I would learn,” Gowen said. “It was the best experience of my life. I can understand cultures better because I will understand how hard it is to be in a different country.” Additionally, Gowen added that, when studying abroad, “you’re bringing your culture to them; you’re creating a global experience.”
“It was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life and I want to go back. JOHN GOLDSMITH, JUNIOR
TOP LEFT John Goldsmith at Platform 9 3/4 in London, England. TOP RIGHT Jennifer Halley in Paris, France. CENTER Marissa Gomen in Queretaro, Spain. BOTTOM LEFT London BOTTOM RIGHT Marissa Gomen in Queretaro, Spain. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER HALLEY
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The Ramos sisters show up strong against GNAC opponent SMU
A weak start calls for a stronger bond
BY RACHEL SHELLEY Staff Writer
“We’ve been through a long stretch where we have been on the road and only had three days of practice in the last three weeks,”
- Brad Saindon
Western’s volleyball opened their season at home against Concordia Sept. 1st in an exhibition game where they fell 2-3. The Wolves then went on a 10-match road trip which included three matches in Seattle; a win against Willamette in Salem; a fourmatch tournament in San Rafael, Calif., Billings, Mont. and back to Seattle before they returned home for three matches. Western is returning some key seniors this year, including opposite hitters Hannah Deede and Sam Moore as well as setter Jordin Ramos and middle blocker Cherene O’Hara. The Wolves are 2-10 overall and 0-5 in conference, led by head coach Brad Saindon in his seventh year at Western. The first win of the pre-season was against Willamette University. This was the 37th matchup between the Wolves and the Bearcats. The defense showed strong efforts holding Willamette to just a .093 attack percentage while Western finished with .320. Western took a 5-4 early lead in the first set and continued to build their lead, 13-6. The effort included kills by Moore, Jordin Ramos, Deede and redshirt freshman opposite hitter Alisha Bettinson. Western was able to win the next two sets with their offensive and defensive strength, finishing off the match with a 44-29 advantage in kills and 10 blocks.
“We had terrific balance in our attack,” Saindon said. “I am very happy with the way we played.” The GNAC season opener was against the Montana State University Billings on Sept. 16. The Wolves dropped the three-set match 25-19, 25-22, 25-23. The Yellowjackets totaled 10 blocks to WOU’s 5, only the second team to do this against WOU this season. Deede recorded 10 kills, freshman setter Kiana Cash and Ramos had 18 and 17 assists. The Wolves most recently matched up against GNAC opponent Saint Martin’s at home on Sept. 27. The five-set loss was the first for WOU in 16 games against SMU. Freshman defensive specialist Jaryn Ramos led the team with 24 digs and four assists. Jordan Ramos added 17 assists and Deede had 10 kills, both a team-high for the Wolves. SMU and Western finished the match with low attack percentages, .093 and .064 with SMU just barely edging Western. The Saint’s and the Wolves combined for 60 attack errors and 35 serving errors with SMU committing 31 of the attack errors and 19 serving errors. “We’ve been through a long stretch where we have been on the road and only had three days of practice in the last three weeks,” Saindon said. “It was a strange match tonight.” The Wolves are currently in Alaska for a match-up against GNAC opponents University of Alaska, and University of Alaska Anchorage. The next home game will be against Western Washington University on Oct. 9 at 7p.m.
Haliey Berg (#14) moves the ball towards the Saint Martin goal during their win yesterday (1-0). Photo by Shannen Brouner
BY AMANDA MCMASTERS and BETHANY BARNETT Copy Editor and Staff writer After the first four games of conference play in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), the Western Oregon University (WOU) women’s soccer team stands 1-2-1. The first four games of pre-conference play resulted in two wins and equal losses for the Wolves. The team traveled to Hawaii for three pre-conference games, resulting in a 1-0 win against Brigham Young University – Hawaii, a 1-3 loss matched against Hawaii Pacific University, and closing with a 1-0 victory over Chaminade University in Honolulu. “Hawaii is a tough but fun environment.” Head Coach Steve Ancheta said. “They only lost to Hawaii Pacific after a strong fight.” The Wolves faced Montana State University Billings (MSUB) in Monmouth on Sept. 18, for their first conference game of the season. The Wolves made the first goal in the 43rd minute as Savannah Bogan scored her first goal of the season. In the 60th, Makana Pundyke made her 13th career goal at WOU, sealing the 2-0 home victory for the Wolves. The GNAC opener for both teams, MSUB fought hard with 14 shots to WOU’s nine.
“The team is really strong and has a good bond,” Coach Ancheta said. “They have great unity and compete for each other. There are a lot of players with good ball skills.” On Sept. 20, the Wolves hosted Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), which finished in a 1-1 draw. NNU was the first to score in the 27th minute. The Wolves responded four minutes later when midfielder Alexis Sutherlin tied the score with an unassisted shot into the net. After two sets of overtime, neither team was able to score, ending in a draw. Western Oregon traveled last week to face Simon Frazer University, as well as Western Washington University (WWU), both resulting in a 0-1 loss, placing them at a 3-4-1 overall record for the season. Against WWU, the Wolves made eight attempts on the goal to their 16 attempts, with seven saves in the Western goal by senior Amanda Rose Johnson. Several new players joined the Western Oregon team this season, including: Hailey Berg, Vicky Cruz Rosales, Shelby Peterson, Sarah Thompson and Julie Belden.
WOU ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Jaryn Ramos #3, Volleyball Defense Specialist
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Paul Revis #6, Football Wide Reciever
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Wolves look to upset North Alabama after last week’s loss to Humboldt State BY LEVI WATKINS Freelancer The Western Wolves (2-2) will be looking for a big win after a 16-34 loss to Humboldt State (4-0) last Saturday, Sept. 27. “We’ve had to play a lot of freshmen” said Arne Ferguson, head coach. “Staying healthy and playing good teams is what will increase performance.” The team has suffered a few key injuries early in the season, resulting in the increase in freshmen playing time. Ferguson and his team look to bounce back after the loss to the Lumberjacks last week in Arcata, Calif. The Wolves struggled running the ball as they finished the contest with -22 yards on the ground while allowing ten sacks. Converting on third down seemed to be an issue for the Wolves, as they were three for 14 on third down conversions throughout the game. The two teams both had an explosive third quarter as the Wolves came into the second half down 10-3. Western managed to tie the game at 10 points, as redshirt freshman Paul Revis caught a 32 yard pass for a touchdown. Humboldt State scored again after marching down the field to score on a two yard touchdown run to pull ahead of the Wolves once again. Western responded almost immediately as Revis caught another pass, resulting in a 73 yard touchdown. The Wolves went on to miss the point after touchdown, putting them down 16-17 halfway through the third quarter. A 73 yard touchdown pass put Humboldt up by eight shortly after. This would start a rally for Humboldt as they would finish the game scoring 17 unanswered points to beat the Wolves, earning Humboldt their fourth win of the season. The Wolves are now preparing for their game against the University of North Alabama (UNA) Lions (3-0) on Saturday, Oct. 4. The Wolves expect a true test as they travel almost 2,500 miles looking to upset the Lions on their homecoming night. “We are definitely excited for this opportunity” said Revis, adding that he and his teammates are looking forward to the matchup. “We have a chance to get our name out on the map.” Western will make the long journey to Alabama to face the Lions who are coming off of a game winning, 54-yard goal, to defeat 21st ranked Valdosta State. The Wolves will be looking for another strong performance from senior quarterback Ryan Bergman, who has had a great passing year so far. Revis credits Bergman’s passing ability to a lot of the team’s success. “He makes a lot plays for our team, and then we receivers just have to catch it” Revis said. Bergman is currently leading the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) in pass-
ing yards per game, averaging 309 yards in his first four games. The senior quarterback has also been getting some national attention as he is currently fourth in the nation in points responsible for, with a total of 72 points in the Wolves first four games alone. Joining Bergman in the national spot light is Revis for his skills with the football. The young wide receiver is third in the nation in all-purpose yards per game, averaging just over 255.5 a game. The two will look to have another great week as they prepare for the Lions’ tough defense and high scoring offense. “We’ve been working very hard in practice and preparation this week,” Ferguson. “I’m proud of guys who have stepped up and who are getting better due to focus to detail.”
Kraig Atkins (#8) and Puohila Tauaho (#74) lead the Wolves onto the field after halftime. Photos courtesy of WOUWOLVES.COM
Dylan Simkins (#10) jumps over a Willamette defender for that extra yard. Photo courtesy of WOUWOLVES.COM
Paul Revis (#6) dives to make an amazing catch on a Willamette defender. Photo courtesy of WOUWOLVES.COM
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8 CAMPUS BRIEFS SOFTBALL TO HAVE ANNUAL 100-PINNING FUNDRAISER Western’s softball team invites students and faculty to take a few swings in its annual 100-inning fundraiser game Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ◆
students with writing projects in any course level. Appointments can be made through Western’s portal, by phone, or in the writing center, located in the Academic Programs and Support Center. ◆
WRITING CENTER OPENS Tutors will be available in person and online starting Sunday, Oct. 5 from 7 - 10 p.m. to assist
OPEN MIC NIGHT Western students will perform in the Willamette room of the Werner University Center
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 7 – 10 p.m. All students are welcome and admission is free. ◆ CARTOONS TO BE DISPLAYED IN FALL LIBRARY EXHIBIT Hamersly Library will display a political memorabilia collection of Western alumnus Carl Fisher, and political cartoons drawn by Western alumnus Rob Harriman. The reception will be
held Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. ◆ CAMPUS TOURS High school and transfer students are invited to attend Your World at WOU, informational sessions and campus tours taking place Friday, Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., meeting first in the Columbia Room of the WUC. Sessions range from the Honors Program to Uni-
versity Housing. Because attendance is limited to 150 people, students are strongly encouraged to pre-register online for the program. For more information visit http://www.wou. edu/student/admissions/ previewday/world_at_ wou.php or call 503-8388211. ◆
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Board brings new perspective
“You need a board that’s going to consider every perspective,” he said, adding that there is no room for the kind of gridlock often seen in politics. He said all board members can be critical, objective and non-self-serving, and do what they truly believe is right for all involved, to take care of the state as well as the students being educated. “It’s so important to have strong leaders in the school, but it’s equally important to have an outside perspective,” explained Guthrie. “Ultimately, the board is a check and balance to the inside perspective.” One of the first issues already facing the board, though they do not yet have the power, will be the selection of a new president for Western. “We want another president like Mark, with that same open-door policy,” said Guthrie, adding that availability is something he admires in the new board. “There will be a more direct pipeline to the governance of the school than ever before,” he said.
Student concerns can be voiced and dealt with more efficiently and effectively within the school’s governance, without having to go to the OUS. New board member Cornelia Paraskevas, English professor, anticipates learning about her new position, as well as being ready by summer. Paraskevas said she wants people to acknowledge that Western is an amazing alternative to private schools. In part because of the access that students have to their teachers – the same accessibility that the community will now have to its governance, with an independent board. “I feel such a sense of honor and responsibility,” said Paraskevas. “Western gave me a living but also a life.” She hopes to bring the faculty voice to the board, and to help the board strengthen Western’s presence in the Willamette Valley and Oregon.
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