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Science, storytelling and sock-puppets
“No Belles” and the adventure of Portal Theatre By NATHANIEL DUNAWAY Entertainment Editor
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“Portal. noun: a door, gate or entrance. A way in. Any entrance or access to a place.” This is the definition provided by Portal Theatre’s website, and it helps to paint an accurate portrait of the mission statement this small, Portland-based theatre company strives to uphold. Portal Theatre wants to take you somewhere. Created by Western associate professor of theatre Michael Phillips, Portal Theatre is a devised theatre company, meaning that their scripts are not the work of a playwright, but instead are created through the collaboration and experimentation of its members. Last summer, the company took their very first show “No Belles” to Scotland to perform at the world-renowned Edinburgh
Western alumna Kimberly Wilson (center) performs a beat poem about scientist Marie Curie while theater professor Michael Phillips (right) provides background music.
IFC Debates Budget Allocation and Student Fees for 2015-2016 By JACK ARMSTRONG News Editor The Incidental Fee Committee (IFC) is one of the most important student organizations on campus that many probably don’t know much about. Most students who are not heavily involved in extracurricular activities or athletics don’t have much of a reason to come into contact with the IFC, but the committee’s decisions affect each and every student on campus. The group meets during the winter quarter of each academic year to decide on a budget for the incidental fees that
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are a part of tuition for everyone who attends Western. As IFC Chair Quinn Forner explained, the fees cover “enhancements for student life that are outside of academics.” In other words, these fees fund the parts of student life that aren’t covered under general tuition such as athletics, campus recreation including Health and Wellness, and student services such as Wolf Ride. This year’s fee of $322 per term was decided upon last year during a series of annual meetings and debates. The council meetings are observed by a small group of faculty advisers including Dr. Gary Dukes, vice president of student affairs and Darin Silbernagel, director of business services. While faculty and staff are present on the council, the only members who can cast a vote and make a decision are current Western students. This means that student leaders such as members of the Associated Students of Western Oregon Continued on Page 3
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Festival Fringe. “It’s daunting to take your first show to the biggest festival in the world,” said Phillips, “where you’re competing with 3,200 other shows for audience and press. But, we were in a great venue … [and] we managed to get five press reviews. To put that in perspective, many shows go the entire festival without a single review.” All of the reviews for “No Belles” were positive, earning raves from “The Scotsman,” “The Cult Den,” “Broadway Baby,” “Arts Award Voice” and “The Public Review.” One reviewer said, “I know it’s early in the month but this is my show of the Fringe this year and anything else will have to be truly great to beat it.” The focus of “No Belles” is women in science, and how they’ve gone undervalued and virtually unrecognized by the Nobel Prize committee for decades. The statistics are dismal: of the 566 winners of the Nobel Prize for Science, only 15 of them have been women. Some of these women -- as well as some who
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Thefts Increase Sharply on Western’s Campus By JACK ARMSTRONG News Editor The campus community at Western has been experiencing a recent rise in reported thefts. The Public Safety Office issued a campus-wide email earlier in the week detailing some basic measures that students can take to ensure that they are not the victims of theft. Students should always try to keep belongings on their person at all times; items like backpacks, purses, phones, and gym bags are easy targets when left unattended. Both students and faculty with assigned offices are encouraged to close and
lock the door while not in the office; even stepping out for a minute can be enough time for a potential thief to snatch belongings. Drivers are asked to make sure that car doors are locked when parking for the day, and always leave any valuables in the trunk or out of site so they are not catching the eyes of a passerby. One of the biggest issues on campus in recent terms has been the increased theft of bicycles. Public Safety recommends that riders should purchase a U-Lock like a Kryptonite if possible, as these types of locks are much more difficult for thieves to remove. Remember to always lock both the
front wheel and the frame to the structure to avoid a thief simply removing the front wheel and taking the frame. If students must leave belongings somewhere, Public Safety suggests looking into renting a locker. There are many buildings across campus that have lockers available for rent to students. The Health and Wellness Center has both term and day use lockers available for gym goers looking to keep their items safe during workouts. Day use lockers in HWC are secured with personal locks supplied by the student. The most important tool in theft prevention, howevContinued on Page 3
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DAMAGED VEHICLE At 2:47 p.m. Jan. 12 in Lot H, Public Safety was contacted in reference to a damaged vehicle. MISSING PROPERTY At 5:15 p.m. Jan. 14 in Hamersly Library, Public Safety was contacted about missing property valued at $150. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT At 6:50 p.m. Jan. 16 on Stadium Drive, Public Safety came upon a motor vehicle accident. By 7:30 Public Safety was clear. THEFT At 3:26 p.m. Jan. 16 in Hamersly Library, Public Safety was contacted in regards to a theft. At 11:25 a.m. Jan. 17, Public Safety took a late theft report. At 9:35 a.m. Jan. 21 in Hamersly Library, Public Safety responded to a late theft.
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Sexual misconduct survey aims to gauge campus social environment By JACK ARMSTRONG News Editor
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his coming Monday, Feb. 2, a randomly selected group of Western Oregon’s students will be surveyed via email concerning sexual misconduct on campus. The survey is being conducted by the student affairs office at Western as a part of a school and nationwide effort to increase overall awareness and reporting of sexual assault and harassment on college campuses. Student affairs representative Tina Fuchs hopes that the survey will give the university
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a better picture of the campus climate in regards to sexual safety of students. The information gathered by the survey is also intended to help local law enforcement and campus public safety protect students from being victim of sexual crimes According to the student handbook, sexual misconduct is defined as “non-consensual sexual contact of any kind, the attempt to have non-consensual sexual contact or the threat of such contact. Sexual contact shall be considered non-consensual if no clear consent is freely given.”
Western’s campus is experiencing a rise in reports of sexual misconduct, but Fuchs says that much of this escalation is not directly tied to more crimes occurring on campus. Much of the increase is due to the new systems on campus for reporting the crimes. Anonymous Report Forms provided by programs such as Abby’s House and Green Dot in combination with extended awareness of mental health services available at the Student Health and Counseling Center have all lead to more incidents being reported.
The survey is limited to a random selection of students, but Fuchs said students are already inundated with email surveys from other groups on campus. Students who do not receive the survey but have experienced sexual violence or intimidation of any kind are strongly encouraged to seek university support in reporting the crimes. Fuchs stressed that Western Oregon is committed to providing a safe learning environment and eradicating sexual misconduct on campus. Every student is a part of the solution.
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Pastega award nominations now open Applications for excellence in scholarship, teaching and staff are due in late February By STEPHANIE BLAIR Staff Writer
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ach year, three awards are presented to staff and faculty members of Western Oregon University and this spring will be no different as the 36th year that the Pastega Awards will be presented. The Pastega Staff Excellence Award is one of the three awards given each year, the other two being the Pastega Award for Excellence in Scholarship and the Pastega Award for Excellence in Teaching. The entire process is coordinated by Western’s Human Resources Department. Nominations are given by students and community members. Then, the potential recipients are then invited to submit a portfolio exemplifying their work and are considered by a committee who pass three choices on to the university president for final selection. Finally, those who are selected are presented with the award in May. The Staff Excellence Award is given at the commencement breakfast in June. As stated on Western’s Pastega Award webpage, in 1979 the first Scholarship Award was presented to Dr. J. Morris Johnson, a biology professor who had distinguished himself
through his work cloning carrot cells. Six years later, the awards for Teaching and Staff Excellence were created and presented to Forrest Hiner and Pat Gallagher, respectively. Last year’s recipients were Ms. Sue Thompson (Staff Excellence), Dr. David Doellinger (Scholarship), and Dr. Katherine Schmidt (Teaching). Additionally, each recipient receives a $1,000 honorarium along with the award. This is made possible each year through the generosity of Mario Pastega and his wife, Alma, who donated $40,000 in 1997, which was then matched by the Oregon State System of Higher Education. Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s awards. An email was sent to all students on Jan.25 with the nomination forms attached. These forms can be filled out and either delivered by hand to the Academic Affairs Office or emailed to Kathy Hill, executive assistant to the vice president for Academic Affairs, at hillk@wou.edu. For more information, please visit http://www.wou.edu/president/facultysenate/pastega/
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IFC upcoming open hearing sessions allow student input From Front page and the student senate have the final say in what gets funded, and in turn, how much the incidental fee for the upcoming year will be. It may seem that a student-run council would have vastly different opinions about the budget, but to ensure that these meetings stay on track, everyone follows the rules of order used in all official U.S. congressional proceedings. Among other things, these rules govern who can talk, when they can talk, and provide a clear structure of command for healthy debate. In addition, the meetings are required to abide by Oregon state law since they are open to the public and concern state funds that utilize general public tax dollars. Even during heated debates, the proceedings are easy to follow and understand. Each meeting follows the same general procedure: the meeting is called to order by the Chair and general business of the committee is dealt with. This usually encompasses decisions about future meeting times and agendas for the current meeting. Once these items have been discussed, it’s time to move onto the budget presentations. During the initial round of meetings each group on campus that is funded by IFC is allowed to give a short presentation to the committee concerning their budgetary requirements for the upcoming year. This usually includes the possible consequences of suffering a budget cut, and any additional money that they are requesting for their organization. Most groups are represented by their faculty/staff advisers at these meetings, but students who are a part of the club are also allowed to speak with the committee to make their case. After each presentation, the floor is opened to questions from the IFC members and others in attendance. They can ask anything they like concerning the budget, the requests, and the possible effect of any cuts. Usually the questions concern the importance
of particular items requested through additional money since not every item can be granted. The Journal attended the meeting on Jan. 26, 2015, that saw presentations from Athletics, Student Access and Disability Services, and Student Media (full discloser, student media funds The Journal). Student Access presented first asking for enough money to hire an extra full time translator for students with difficulty communicating. Athletics asked for more financial support from IFC for traveling teams and keeping Western compliant with NCAA regulations. Student media focused on funding for replacing old technology within KWOU and The Journal. After the speeches and question sessions were completed the meeting was adjourned. The session of IFC held on Jan. 26 was the last session where clubs were able to make their arguments, and now the committee looks to preliminary decisions and then the final vote. However, students can still make an impact on the final call. After the meeting, Forner encouraged all students with an interest in the budget to attend the two open committee hearings. These sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Summit Room, and Monday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pacific Room, which are located in the WUC. Both are open to the public, including students and community members, giving both groups a chance to ask questions and show support for their favorite clubs and activities. Individuals who wish to present are offered 3 minutes, and groups are offered 5. For more information, visit www. wou.edu/wp/ifc or contact Adela Aguilar, IFC secretary, at aguilara@wou.edu or 503-838-8303. Committee hearings are at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 and Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Pacific Room.
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4 Western graduate works with Portal Theatre From Front Page didn’t win, but whose contributions to science were nonetheless paramount -- are portrayed in the show. Using song, storytelling, poetry, reenactments, and one delightful scene featuring sock-puppets, “No Belles” captures the audience’s attention from the word go. The cast of “No Belles” is made up of Western theatre graduate Kimberly Wilson, as well as actors Jade Hobbs and Melissa Schenter. Western alum Jenessa Raabe serves as production manager. After their success overseas, Portal will be performing “No Belles” at three separate fringe festivals in Canada this summer. “We’ll make three stops,” Phillips said. “Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Edmonton. There are advantages to trading off between Edinburgh and Canada, in that Canada doesn’t cost the company near as much, and has the potential to actually make us a bit of
money, which would then go to support the next trip to Edinburgh. “So, the tentative plan is do that: switching off between Edinburgh and Canada every other year. And, of course, that means making new work,” Phillips said. “We figure that each show will have a life cycle of about two years, and during that time we’ll be putting a new show together. We’ll be starting on our next show soon.” Phillips has some experience with devised theatre. In 2013, he directed the Western theatre department production “Half a Block from Home,” a play which dealt with themes of social injustice and discrimination, and was written by a company of Western students. Another devised play, once again led by Phillips, is currently in development, slated for spring 2015. Just as the body of students collaborating on the Western shows has changed, the members of Portal Theatre will evolve as
well. “Not everyone involved in the company will work on each show, but the idea is to gather a small group of people who we can draw from for various projects.” Phillips said. “And, ideally, I would begin to use a few current [Western] students from time to time. I’ve already brought on a student intern, who will be helping with the nuts and bolts of the company in the coming year. It would be good to include a student actor in the near future also.” Phillips added that there isn’t an idea yet for what Portal Theatre’s next project will be, but he’s enthusiastic for the company to begin work on their sophomore show. “What matters most is that we really care about what we’re working on, and that it makes a personal connection with the audience. It’s an adventure, and we don’t know exactly where it will lead, but finding out should be a lot of fun.”
FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR THE
Mario & Alma Pastega Award for Excellence in Teaching For 2014-2015 This award is intended to provide recognition for faculty accomplishments in teaching, honoring work that engages and inspires students and increases their knowledge and interest in the profession, discipline or field. A complete list of criteria and nomination form for this award has been emailed to all faculty, staff and students at their WOU email account. You can pick up a copy of the nomination form at either the Academic Affairs or ASWOU offices if you can not access your WOU email. You may also request an email copy from hillk@wou.edu. If you have questions contact the Academic Affairs Office at 503-838-8271. Nominations are due to the Academic Affairs Office, Administration Building, Room 202, by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015. Last year’s recipient of the award was Dr. Katherine Schmidt.
COMIC CORNER FEAR AND LOATHING IN MONMOUTH BY DOMINIC PAUL
MY ROOMMATE IS A DINOSAUR BY ANONYMOUS
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April Verch Band By NATHANIEL DUNAWAY Entertainment Editor
Led by acclaimed Canadian fiddler and step dancer April Verch, the April Verch Band will perform at Western next week as part of their Pacific Northwest Tour. Specializing in traditional folk fiddle music and supported by a combination of bass, banjo, mandolin, and guitar, the band has traveled all over the world to perform for audiences in China, Wales, and Germany, just to name a few. Verch, who grew up in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Canada, told the Journal that she started step dancing (a dance style focusing primarily on the feet, tap and Irish river-dance are two examples) when she was three, and began playing the fiddle when she was six. “I decided early on that I wanted to make a career out of it,” Verch said. “I loved performing and sharing music.” After a year at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Verch became the first
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woman to win both of Canada’s two top fiddle championships. She also performed in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The Ottawa Valley style of step dancing, according to Verch, is a “melting pot” of dance styles. “[When] people see it, it usually looks like something they’ve never seen, but they always recognize an element of it.” The finale of Verch’s performances typically involves the performer playing the fiddle and step-dancing at the same time. “If you’re not a fiddle fan,” Verch said, “you shouldn’t be afraid to come out and you shouldn’t think it’s going to be the same thing all night. There will probably be something that will grab you.” The April Verch Band will be performing on campus at the Smith Music Hall Feb. 6th and PHOTO COURTESY OF APRILVERCH. 7th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Canadian fiddler April Verch has released nine albums COM since 2001.
“Frank” and the myth of the tortured artist By DECLAN HERTEL Staff Writer
Many of my favorite musicians fit the idea of the “tortured artist”: a person with a tumultuous past, who has never been quite right, who creates beautiful works of art because of their messed-up life. It seems that we all
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“Prometheus” and “Inglourious Basterds” star Michael Fassbender wears a full-head mask for most of the film
idolize and romanticize these sorts of people to an extent. I would wager that every artist at some point has wished they were a long-suffering artist, to have an endless pool of inspiration born of misery and sorrow. This idolization and worship of the “tortured artist” is what gives Leonard Abrahamson’s brilliant film “Frank” its purpose. It is difficult to articulate what makes this movie so great without taking away some of what makes this movie so great. You can know about the incredible music though. The music is phenomenal. The whole film is a trip through our perceptions of art and genius, and I do mean a trip. The film moves quickly through scenes depicting the trials and tribulations of Jon Burroughs (Domnhall Gleeson), a wanna-be musician that gets thrown headlong into the Soronprfbs, an inexplicably named experimental band led by the enigmatic and seemingly genius Frank, played masterfully by Michael Fassbender. Jon’s dweeby, mainstream-grounded personality clashes with all the other members of the band, especially the domineering, violent, humorless synthesizer/theremin player, Clara
(Maggie Gyllenhaal). These people, including the guitarist that speaks only French (François Civil) and a near completely silent drummer (Carla Azar) make “Frank” feel very much like a Wes Anderson film, if Wes Anderson decided to do an introspective, nuanced dark comedy. “Frank” is very funny, but one still feels the pain and fears of the characters even through all the shenanigans, a credit to the direction and performances contained in the speedy 95-minute runtime. Every bit of violence is played for laughs right up until the dust settles and you realize what it means for the characters. The film has a number of things to say about art and humanity, and says them all well. The clash of the hipster, artsy foundation of the band with the mainstream-minded Jon is a battle for the ages. Jon’s obsession with Frank and desire to be a genius like him will be familiar to many an artist. “Frank” postulates that people are deeper than they might appear on the surface, and it is important to remember that though they might be a genius, there’s a real person under the hood.
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Out and Proud “You’ll never sail alone…” By KATRINA PENAFLOR Campus Life Editor The sixth annual “Out and Proud” event, presented by the Multicultural Student Union in collaboration with Triangle Alliance, Student Activities Board, and the Stonewall Center, takes place Monday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 6. Maria Vargas, activities director of MSU, explained that the purpose of the event is “to educate and celebrate the LGBTQ community, especially those of color.” The theme of the week is “You’ll never sail alone…” because groups like MSU want Western students to know that they are never alone within our school’s community and there are always resources available. Activities vary from dances, workshops, to a dinner and mini drag show. This year’s keynote speaker is Melanie Davis. She is the owner of PQ Monthly, an LGBTQ community magazine, and El Hispanic News, a prominent Pacific Northwest Hispanic publication. Vargas said she is “excited to have a strong role model in the Latino community share her experiences.” Check out the Out and Proud Table in the Werner Center to purchase tickets for the dinner. Tickets are $8 each.
Cyber-Stalking: Focus on Technology Workshop Learn the behaviors and how to protect yourself By KATRINA PENAFLOR Campus Life Editor
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January is stalking awareness month, and on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Abby’s House presented a workshop on cyber stalking and its connection to technology. Andrea Hugmeyer, assistant director of Abby’s House, welcomed three speakers: Charisse Loughery, Kjerstin Stanavige, and Samantha Hughes. They discussed what exactly is considered stalking, what to do if being stalked, protection measures, and resources. Stalking, according to the online website, www.ncjrs.gov/stalkingawareness, “refers to harassing or threatening behavior that an individual engages in repeatedly,” or as Loughery, Western’s student conduct coordinator stated: “a pattern of repeated unwanted contact.” Some examples of stalking behavior are: unwarranted phone calls, Continued on Page 12
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Important dates, times, and locations Monday, Feb. 2 12 to 2 p.m. “Sex Ed for All” workshop in the Willamette Room. Tuesday, Feb. 3 2 to 3 p.m. OPOC Panel in the Willamette Room; 7-9 p.m. “Open Mic-Spoken Word” in the Willamette room. Wednesday, Feb. 4 10 to 11 a.m. An LGBTQ Film in the Willamette Room 5:30 to 8 p.m. Out and Proud Dinner with Keynote Speaker Melanie Davis and mini drag show in the Columbia Room. Thursday, Feb. 5 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Push here for diversity” in the Willamette Room; 8 to 11 p.m. Black and Red Ball in the Pacific Room. Friday, Feb. 6 11 to 2 p.m. Safe Zone Ally 1 training in the Willamette room. For more information, contact: MSU at msu@wou.edu
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By AMANDA CLARKE Staff Writer The Northwest Passage held the Fall Release Party on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Calapooia room of the Werner University Center from 7 to 8 p.m. The event was DJed by KWOU radio. Twenty-six audience members heard published writers reading their works, including fiction by Jesse Poole and poems from contributors such as Stephanie Stuckey. A song by one contributor was also played, and contributor’s photos were acknowledged. “I’ve never shown my work to peers outside the classroom,” Stuckey said. “I think it’s a way for fellow Wolves to come together.” The Northwest Passage has “been ongoing twice a year since about 1961,” said
Bethany McWhorter, the editor-in-chief of the Northwest Passage, and its purpose is “to display student’s creative work and display a literary facility on campus.” “It was really enjoyable watching these pieces come to life,” said Kristin Eck. “I think it gives students and faculty an opportunity to share their work with campus and to work as a cooperative group of intellectuals.” At the end of the event, a copy of the Northwest Passage was signed by all contributors present. McWhorter said the Northwest Passage has changed over the years. “It’s evolved immensely from the time it started,” McWhorter said. “My goal, as editor is no censorship, and to have more experimental stuff, within reason.”
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FL ASHB ACK FRIDAY The Origin of Wolfie:
Celebrating Western’s Beloved Mascot By CHERENE O’HARA Freelancer He can be seen cheering at football games on the sidelines. He will never hesitate to take a photo or shake a hand. And most importantly, he is the heart and soul of Western Oregon University. Wolfie, as students and faculty know him, has become a key figure on Western’s campus. However, it wasn’t until 1928 that the university
ing the team be named in honor of coach Larry Wolfe. By November, the decision was made, and from then on Western was officially known as the Wolves and our mascot as Wolfie. The Wolf mascot quickly became a major fixture on campus; his picture was first taken with the football team in fall 1929. Since 1928, Wolfie has taken on many different forms, both as a live mascot and as a student wearing a costume.
By November the decision was made, and from then on out Western was officially known as the Wolves and our mascot as Wolfie. gained its own mascot. According to the Western Oregon University Archives, from 1893 to 1927, the university had no mascot, and what is now WOU was known as the Oregon State Normal School. Then in 1928 football coach Larry Wolfe suggested to students that the team be given a name, thus beginning the search for a mascot. The student newspaper, then known as the LAMRON, ran a story in October 1928 suggesting names such as the Owls or the Knights and asked for other suggestions. Later that month an editorial was printed, suggest-
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In 1988, a Malamute dog named “Wolf” was purchased with the intention of replacing a student-in-costume style mascot. Wolf was purchased and taken care of by students. He remained the mascot for eight years before retiring in May 1996. Wolfie will always be a major part of campus life. Over the years, he has been found on student handbooks, fliers, at sporting and community events, or just walking around campus. Though Western has gone through many name changes and Wolfie has been in many different forms, he will always be the mascot that leads our school.
PHOTOS FROM WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES ABOVE: A Malamute dog, Western’s first live mascot. LEFT: Retro Wolfie dancing at a Western event.
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Guard Sami Osbourne (#33) makes a move on her Seattle Pacific defender during their 67-62 home win Thursday, Jan. 22.
Wolves upset No. 8 Seattle Pacific By GUY PERRIN Freelancer
The women’s basketball team snapped their fivegame losing streak in dramatic fashion last week as they knocked off the No. 8-ranked Seattle Pacific University Falcons 67-62 on Thursday, Jan. 22. Forward and team leader, Dana Goularte returned from injury to help the Wolves (5-11, 2-6 GNAC) storm back from an eight-point halftime deficit to hand Seattle Pacific (16-2, 6-2 GNAC) just their second loss of the season.
The Falcons came in shooting 40 percent on three-pointers as a team on the season but were stifled all night and finished just 4-21 from beyond the arc, good for 19 percent. Sami Osborne continued her strong run of play, leading the Wolves with 16 points, including a perfect 6-6 from the freethrow line. Goularte provided a necessary spark off the bench, scoring 10 points while also leading the team in rebounds and assists with six of each. Guards, Elise Miller and Katie Goddard chipped in 11 and 10 points respec-
tively as the Wolves finished with four players in double figures. The Wolves were unable to keep their momentum going on Saturday, Jan. 24, suffering a 59-57 loss to Montana State Billings during the ROOT Sports game of the week. Guard Jordan Mottershaw led the Wolves with 18 points and forward Sami Osborne hauled in 10 rebounds for the Wolves (5-12, 2-7 GNAC). Montana State forward Kayleen Goggins was able to squeak in the gamewinning layup as time expired to steal the victory for the Yellowjackets (11-
8, 3-6 GNAC). After a closely contested first half, the Yellowjackets managed to open up a 10-point lead midway through the second half before the Wolves battled all the way back to tie the game with just over 90 seconds to play. The comeback ultimately came up short when Goggins was able to sink a difficult shot at the buzzer to ensure the victory for Montana State. The Wolves enter a 3-game road trip, starting with Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Wolves win two on the road Ranked No. 24 for the first time in program history By JACOB HANSEN Staff Writer Western Oregon men’s basketball won both games last week in dominant fashion, scoring a season high 114 points during their 114-75 win against Simon Fraser on Jan. 22. The Wolves also beat Western Washington 90-87 on Jan. 24 in a comeback led by guard Julian Nichols who scored the final seven points of the contest. With these two wins Western Oregon (16-3, 8-1 GNAC) is now ranked No. 24 in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches poll. This is the first time in program history that the Wolves men’s basketball team has been ranked in the top 25 teams in the country. Along with two wins, guard Jordan Wiley was awarded in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for his performances. Wiley was named GNAC Player of the Week thanks to a career performance against Simon Fraser and a key three-point basket late versus Western Washington. Wiley scored a career high 26 points while making an impressive 7-for-8 from three point range against Simon Fraser (5-14, 2-7 GNAC). He also snagged six rebounds and two steals. In the following match against
the Vikings of Western Washington (10-9, 3-6 GNAC) Wiley contributed 15 points to the win including a late three pointer that helped to seal the win for the Wolves. During the Western Washington game, forward Andy Avgi became the newest member of the 1000 point club with his first basket from the free throw line. That night he also had a team high 21 points and a team high five rebounds. “It felt good to beat a team that hadn’t been beaten on their home count in over a year at their place.” Avgi said. During the win against Simon Fraser the Wolves dominated from down low, as two forwards had more than 20 points. Marwan Sarhan had a season high 20-point performance to accompany Avgi’s 23. As a team, Western Oregon combined to shoot 43-for-74 (58.1 percent) from the field. The Wolves were also a combined 10-of-22 (45.5 percent) from beyond the three-point line and 18of-23 (78.3 percent) at the free throw line. “We got significant contributions from all 11 guys in uniform tonight. We defended with great intensity and attacked their pressure with purpose,” said head coach Brady Bergeson.
During the Saturday night win against Western Washington Nichols added 18 points that included 15 in the second half, to go along with a game-high eight assists, three steals, and a pair of rebounds. His clutch play helped to rally the Wolves from behind late in the game. As a team, Western Oregon combined to shoot 31-for-55 (56.4 percent) from the field that included a 7-of-15 (46.7 percent) showing from beyond the three-point line and a 21-for-23 (91.3 percent) performance at the free throw line. “We had to dig down deep to get this one done,” said Bergeson. “[Western Washington] outplayed us for 17 minutes in the second half. We outplayed them for the final three. I’m very proud of the toughness we displayed on the road.” The Wolves, who are 16-3 overall and 8-1 in the GNAC, are riding a current six-game winning streak and have won 15 of their last 16 games dating back to mid-November. The Wolves will host a pair of GNAC games this week beginning on Thursday, Jan. 29 against Montana State University Billings starting at 7 p.m. Two days later, Western Oregon will welcome the Falcons of Seattle Pacific University on Saturday Jan. 31, starting at 7 p.m.
ROOT Sports partnership with GNAC adds exposure for Western By RACHEL SHELLEY Sports Editor ROOT Sports serves as a local and regional network for sports broadcasting around Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, reaching 3.4 million homes. Regionally, ROOT is operated by DIRECTV in four different regional networks, featured in over 22 states and reaches 13 million households. The network has exclusive programming and distribution partnerships with over 25 teams and conferences including the Northwest region, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain and the Southwest. ROOT sports is home of the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, Portland Timbers, and Gonzaga Bulldogs, but most importantly broadcasts for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and the Western Oregon University Wolves. Many students have already experienced a ROOT sports game including the women’s
“Having ROOT come to Western is great for the exposure of our school and students.” IAIN DEXTER KWOU Radio Station Manager
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basketball game on Jan. 24. The men will be televised on Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. when they take on Saint Martin’s in Lacey, Washington. These games are a part of a 10-game GNAC package from December through February. Students who work during the basketball games get to experience working with a sports broadcasting network. KWOU Station Manager Iain Dexter had his own positive experience broadcasting the game with the ROOT crew. “The experience working with ROOT Sports was incredible,” Dexter said. “Getting the opportunity to meet and work with them was exciting as a college student. The guys I worked with were helpful and easy going, making the experience more enjoyable. “Having ROOT come to Western is great for the exposure of our school and students,” Dexter said. “Having a game air in the entire Northwest will hopefully bring more students to our school and bring us more opportunities for exposure.” The next opportunity for Western exposure will be the men’s basketball game on Feb. 11 but anyone can watch GNAC games throughout February on TV depending on their cable package.
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The peril of online courses Why hybrid classes should be preferred By HAUNANI TOMAS Managing Editor
Speaking as a college student with selfdiagnosed “senioritis,” getting out of bed is highly exasperating, to say the least. Waking up to go to class is comparable to taking out the trash: nobody wants to do it. Luckily, online education is extremely convenient. You can complete assignments from the comfort of your own bedroom and continue to stay there because guess what? No assigned meeting times! Who wouldn’t refuse that offer?After taking two online classes within the past two terms, me. But with convenience also comes laziness, a lack of urgency and, ultimately, procrastination. Case in point: last term I turned in my last two Writing for the Web projects late. As in last-day-of-finals-week late (Sorry, Dr. Lewis.) If you know me, turning in homework is one of my biggest phobias. It gives me anxiety and makes me feel like I did when I watched Black Swan: extremely uncomfortable. That being said, the reason why I am not fond of online classes is because I turn in my homework late. If I didn’t make it clear before, I’d like to point out that it is very out-of-character for me to submit past due assignments. Very. Last school year I was enrolled in Marketing and the Internet. It was a hybrid class meaning we completed the coursework on our own time and only met for exams. Although I totally bought into the idea of not having to attend class (again, who wouldn’t be?), all of the coursework started building up. Instead of having a regular lecture, we’d have readings, videos, audio lectures and case studies to complete, in addition to responding to each other on Moodle. I am 100 percent sure I did more reading for that class alone than the entire “Harry Potter” series. I know this because I’ve read the entire series. Thrice. What I’m trying to say is that I don’t think I’ve ever put that much effort into a
“normal” class. Although the readings weren’t difficult, there were just so many details that I was unsure of which ones would be important on the exams. There was no real interactive communication between us and our professor. We responded to prompts just because we were supposed to, not because we truly wanted to share our standpoint(s). Half of the responses were just students regurgitating what other students, who had actually done the readings, had an opinion about. Additionally, I sucked at submitting assignments on time. No need to sugar coat it. When I had an assignment or project due on Wednesday, I waited until Wednesday morning to begin, thinking I could wake up at nine and finish said assignment before two. There’s just something about physically attending class that gives me incentive to complete work on time. Which brings us to this: online coursework should be supplementary to in-class discussion, assignments, etc. For example, the majority of the homework assigned for Math 111 was online. Although the problems took forever (or really like three and a half hours) to complete, I was able to get them done… eventually. It is an understatement to say that I am terrible at math. So, the online portion of the class was not to blame for my poor overall performance. It actually saved my grade. However, the online assignments made it easier for our professors to assign homework without having to grade it. I also liked that our textbook was offered online because I can’t stand lugging around textbooks for every class. Plus, I don’t know what I would have done without the “View an Example” feature on Pearson MyLab. Therefore, in the future, I’d like to refrain
But with convenience also comes laziness, a lack of urgency and, ultimately, procrastination.
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from taking an online-based class due to my tendency toward procrastination and laziness that develops whenever I do so. In spite of that, I do think professors should utilize online homework if it complements the coursework and the professor’s instruction. Based on my experiences, I believe that online education should be used as one of many mediums to teach and, not relied on as the sole vehicle for teaching and learning. There’s just something about face-to-face, in-class interaction that is not well-replicated via online courses. However, the struggle for waking up to go to class will always remain.
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Being safe in an age of cyber warfare By DANIEL FRANK Web Designer
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, victims of identity theft in America rose from 8.6 million victims in 2010 to 16.6 million victims in 2012. Today, we are hearing more and more about cyber attacks like the infamous 2013 hack on Target, where millions of names and credit card numbers were stolen. In light of most recent events like Western’s Internet outage from a Direct Denial of Service (DDOS) attack and phishing attacks targeting Western employees, many students may be wondering how to keep their personal data safe from intruders. Here are some good basic practices to protect your information from being exposed to snooping eyes: 1: If it doesn’t need to be online, don’t put it online. From family photos to the photos that you might dare to send through Snapchat: if you don’t want people to see them, don’t let them leave your phone or computer. Events like last year’s ‘The Fappening 2014” scandals are a good example that not even Apple can completely protect your privacy against social engineering hacks. 2: Encrypt, encrypt, en-
crypt. Next time you’re web browsing on your phone or your computer, look at the URL of the website you’re on. At the far left of the URL, you should see an ‘http’ or ‘https’. The ‘s’ in ‘https’ stands for secure, mean-
3: Stay updated. Software is riddled with vulnerabilities. As researchers discover these vulnerabilities, they inform the programmers that can patch those security holes. The patches are released as updates. Those annoying pop-ups that harass you every day to update not only enhance your software to run faster, they also protect you from the latest exploits. 4: Don’t download it. Don’t open it. Don’t download and open things that you are unsure of. Emails from unknown senders are almost guaranteed to have malware in whatever attachments are attached to the email. On the contrary, emails in .zip format from known senders could also be dangerous if you don’t know why you’re receiving that email from that person. Malware will compromise your computer and can do anything from completely locking you out of your computer to sending every single stroke of your keyboard to an unknown location for the malware’s creator to use as he wishes. By following these four guidelines, you will reduce your chances of getting your personal information stolen. But the truth in the matter is that your information is never truly safe once your computer
“But the truth in the matter is that your information is never truly safe once your computer is exposed to the Internet.”
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ing that your session with that particular website is secure. ‘Secure’ in this case means that each packet of data being transferred between you and the website is encrypted with a special key. If you only see ‘http’, your information is readily available to anyone connected at some point between your computer and the server, and you should not transfer sensitive data such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or other vital information.
is exposed to the Internet. When you swipe your card at the grocery store, your card information travels over the Internet. New exploits are being discovered every day that can compromise even the most secure systems. But by following safe practices, you can limit the chances of your identity from being stolen.
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Protection and prevention from cyber-stalkers From Page 6 unwanted gifts, tracking of a person’s phone or computer, or damage to property. Loughery also mentioned that students should be mindful of the language they use when referencing stalking. Saying, “I’m about to stalk someone on Facebook” is taking the term out of context and belittling the meaning of something serious. Stanavige, the second speaker, focused primarily on technology. She wanted students to recognize the hazards of posting too much personal information online. “Nothing you post is truly private,” Stanovich said. Managing the privacy settings of Facebook, Tumblr, or other social media outlets are important to make sure personally identifiable information is not readily accessible to anyone who wants it. Hughes, an Abby’s House advocate, spoke about apps, protection, and prevention. Hughes informed students about dangerous new apps that are used for stalking, like Stealthgenie or Myspy. If unknowingly downloaded to a person’s phone by an outside party, these apps can give access to someone’s GPS, camera, call logs, and mi-
crophone all without the owner knowing. Apps like Myspy will not typically appear on the home screen of a phone. Ways to spot them are to look for a fast draining battery without use, camera flashes going off without taking a picture, or changes to your location setting. Hughes advised prevention methods like periodically changing passwords or setting two-factor authentication. Hughes gave students a list of helpful apps like Circle 6 or Glympse that can safely send your location to a preapproved list of friends if you feel in danger or worried. The Abby’s House app is also a good resource. If someone is being stalked, as a victim, it is important to not respond or talk back to the stalker, and to find a resource to seek help. Help can be found at the Student Conduct offices on the first floor of Ackerman, Public Safety, Monmouth Police Department, Student Health and Counseling, and Abby’s House. Kevin Gutierrez, a psychology major and co-outreach coordinator at Abby’s House, enjoyed the presentation and said, “Everyone should know what they are exposed to and ways to keep yourself safe. Be mindful what you post online.”
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Western’s very own a cappella groups, 15 Miles West (below) and Suspended (above) at their dress rehearsal on Jan. 28, will be competing in the Northwest Quarter Finals of the Inter-Collegiate Competition of A Capella (ICCAs) on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin. This will be Suspended’s first time competing at the ICCAs, while 15 Miles West has taken top-two since 2013 and, in fact, tied with the University of Oregon’s all male a cappella group On the Rocks last year. The a cappella faculty adviser, Dr. Dirk Freymuth, said performing in a larger performance space (rather than Smith Hall) will only enhance their performances.
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