WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 20
NEWS
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LACC
A revised set of degree requirements planned to begin fall 2019 By Sam Dunaway News Editor
Most Western students are familiar with the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, or LACC: the set of degree requirements designed to build a solid foundation of knowledge for students as they work toward obtaining their degree. But the LACC course work is facing major changes involving an entire reconstruction of the general education program, effective as soon as fall of 2019.
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New general education will replace
The LACC guide that outlines categories such as creative arts, literature, social science and laboratory science will be replaced by a framework created by the General Education Task Force. This group, comprised of faculty members from various departments across campus, set out in spring 2017 to Dr. Breean Flesch hopes that the new general education helps students gain a better understanding of why they’re taking these classes
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CYCLING IN STYLE
The bike share launch provided nearly 120 bikes for students and staff to enjoy
New bike share program provides accessible and affordable transportation By Sam Dunaway News Editor Scattered around campus, waiting in front of buildings and seated along sidewalks are bright orange bicycles that popped up around Western early spring term. The recently-launched bike share program allows students to grab a bicycle and, with just the download of an app, start pedaling. “Students should feel free to hop on this bike and ride it
wherever they want,” explained Student Enrichment Program director Marshall HabermannGuthrie. For only 50 cents for a half hour ride, the Spin bike share company aims to provide accessible and inexpensive transportation options to cities and campuses around the United States. To get started, download the “Spin - Ride Your Way” app onto a smartphone. HabermannGuthrie advises students to log in to the app with their .edu email to get the discounted rate of 50 cents per half hour instead of $1 per half hour for non-Western users. Students can input a form
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reimagine the general education at Western and ensure that students are getting the most out of the classes that they take. Instead of categorizing each class based on area of study, the new general education framework separates requirements based on the skills obtained from taking the class. For example, students would be required to take a minimum of three credits that satisfies the category of Critical Thinking, three credits in Communication and Language and three credits in Citizenship, Social Responsibility and Global Awareness. “We took data, we took what WOU is good at, and we tried to make a system that will be a little bit more flexible and a little bit more studentfriendly,” explained Dr. Breeann Flesch, co-chair of the General Education Task Force. “We’re also hoping the students have a better understanding of why they’re taking those classes and the general education.” A new addition to Western’s
general education program is the implementation of First Year Seminars, which Flesch explains will help develop skills for traditional first-year students. 72.2 percent of first-year students returned to Western as sophomores in 2017. Flesch also hopes that the class will strengthen connections between students and the university and increase the likelihood that they continue their education at Western. The general education framework was approved by Faculty Senate on March 13. The next step, Flesch explained, is creating a complete list of classes that satisfy each skill category. Flesch noted that she hopes this new general education program will increase student success and remove barriers to graduation and retainment, explaining: “We hoped to make it a little more flexible and a little less complicated.”
of payment such as a debit or credit card and continuously add money to the app, or they can choose a monthly option for $14 per month or annual option for $49 per year. These packages allow users free unlimited rides up to thirty minutes and provide transportation to downtown Monmouth, Independence or for a quick trip across campus. Finding a bike can be simple by viewing the app’s map that shows every bike’s location in the Monmouth area. Scanning the bike’s QR code with the app triggers the back wheel to unlock, allowing users to hop on and ride to their next destination. Locking the back wheel after riding will notify the app that the ride is over. Because the bikes lock on their own, they can be docked at any location as long as it’s out of the way of cars and pedestrians. The bike is complete with a front basket, a headlight and taillight, a kickstand and a bell. No special clothing or helmets are required when riding. “You shouldn’t feel like there’s some barrier between you and hopping on a bike,” said HabermannGuthrie.
Habermann-Guthrie expressed his hope that this program will help all students, especially low-income individuals that may not have another mode of transportation. “If we can provide an opportunity for students to get to an internship in Independence for $6 a month or 50 cents a ride, that is a huge benefit to our students,” he explained. Many students, including sophomore Ellen Moore, are already utilizing the campus bikes. “I personally don’t have my own car, so it’s really great that I can use them whenever, and it’s also better for the environment,” Moore explained. “Plus, bike rides are just a fun way to get exercise with friends, so it’s perfect that they got here in the spring.” To try out the new bikes, download the app and get your first two rides free. Contact Habermann-Guthrie at guthriem@wou.edu with questions or comments.
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HOW TO START A CLUB Step 1: Get a staff advisor
A staff advisor is someone that advises and oversees the club. They can be directly involved in meetings and club events or they can just be there for guidance. The club advisor must be a Western faculty or staff member.
Step 2: Find at least five members
Every new club on campus needs at least five members to begin the registration process. These members must be current, active Western students that are participating in the organization.
TUITION
expected to RISE AGAIN A 4.03 percent increase in tuition is proposed for 2018-2019
By Sam Dunaway | News Editor A proposed 4.03 percent increase in resident undergraduate tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year is up for approval by the Board of Trustees on April 18. This proposal follows last year’s 6.4 percent tuition increase for 2017-2018. This tuition increase would raise undergraduate tuition from $165 per credit hour to $172 per credit hour. A 4.03 percent increase will also affect the Western Undergraduate Exchange program resulting in a proposed rate of $258 per credit hour. Both resident and non-resident graduate tuition will see a 3 percent increase.
the school year. Whether it’s an academic science club or a recreational video game club, there are only seven simple steps to establishing an official club on campus.
Step 3: Elect officers
Step 5: Register on OrgSync
Step 4: Write a constitution
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Every club must have a president and a financial officer, such as a treasurer. Other club positions can be discussed within the organization.
A constitution is a document that lays out principles that the club abides by. This includes the purpose of the organization, the titles and duties of officers within the club and how students can gain membership in the club. A full list of requirements for the constitution can be found in the Statute for Chartered Organizations on ASWOU’s OrgSync portal.
Interim Vice President for Finance Dr. Jay Kenton created the proposal with the help of various committees. The Tuition Advisory Committee, a group of administrators, students and staff, was the key group that gave input on the tuition increase. Kenton also sought feedback from the student Senate, the graduate council, president Fuller and his cabinet and the University Budget Committee. Throughout the process, Kenton stressed the importance of student feedback in the tuition-setting process. Along with the 4.03 percent increase, $400,000 is recommended to go toward fee remissions for students. Fee remissions are a type of institutional financial aid awarded to students that are low-income, from underrepresented populations or are first generation college students. Although Western’s tuition is on the low side compared to other institutions, the actual amount that students pay is comparably high. Kenton explained that this is because most Oregon public universities remit close to 15 percent of their tuition, decreasing the actual amount students pay, while Western only provides 11.4 percent
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Registration, or chartering, on OrgSync begins the process of making a club official. The registration must include:
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The organization’s full name The purpose or mission statement of the organization The selection process for new members The meeting time, day and location Contact information for at least five officers or general members The name of and contact information for the advisor
in fee remissions. Kenton hopes that these fee remissions help attract a diverse population of students and make obtaining a college degree more affordable and accessible. “We, as a committee, were adamant about only approving the tuition increases if it meant that fee remissions were increased,” explained Tuition Advisory Committee member and senior Lila Gardner. “I am hopeful that $450,000-$500,000 that will be coming from that increase will help several hundred students be able to make going to college a reality.” Junior education major Ailyn Angel was another member of the Tuition Advisory Committee that voiced opinions on the tuition increase. “As a student, I had a very blurry idea of where my money is going, and why it was so much for each individual,” Angel explained. “Being a part of the committee not only clarified what student money is being used for, but it also gave students an opportunity to have a say which I am extremely thankful for.” In addition to the tuition increase, another issue going to the Board of Trustees on April 18 is whether or not to
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Step 6: Wait for approval
ASWOU administrators will review the charter and the constitution for any missing components before approval.
Step 7: Plan meetings and events
Once approved, the club is considered an officially chartered organization and is able to reserve rooms, hold events, advertise on bulletin boards around campus and recruit new members.
keep the Tuition Promise. The Promise ensures that a student’s tuition does not increase with annual tuition fluctuation, but students pay more for tuition in
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Dr. Jay Kenton encourages students to take advantage of opportunites to have their voice heard
While Western provides over 60 chartered clubs and organizations for students to get involved in, students have the ability to create a new club at any time during
Seven easy steps to create a new club on campus
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exchange for that stability. Over the past few years, Kenton found that students that chose the Tuition Promise were paying more over four years than
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LIFESTYLE
The Western Journal Wednesday, April 11, 2018
DIY TEA AND BEYOND SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS
Sitting off of Monmouth Avenue and Main Street is a small, contemporary styled restaurant: DIY Tea & Beyond. Serving a variety of different teas and snack-sized foods, the eatery makes an ideal location for studying, or just a place to sit back and relax for awhile. Upon hearing of its opening, I was immediately thrilled; I grew up near Portland, Oregon which was full of tea bars, so I’ve always loved milk teas. Of course, I had to try DIY and see if it could bring me the same enjoyment that I used to get from bubble tea shops around my hometown. Once you arrive, you walk into a modern looking room designed with large windows, charging stations around the walls, stools, couches, tables — even bean bag chairs. The dark wood used throughout the location contrasts sharply with the natural light flooding
KEEPING
DIY Tea & Beyond is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekends
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By Caity Healy Lifestyle Editor
the room, creating a pleasant environment. I wanted to try a few different things, so my friend and I ordered the lavender milk tea with tapioca balls, as this was my favorite at home, the passion fruit tea with passion fruit jellies, cuttlefish balls, french fries and egg pudding. The two teas were amazing; since we ordered them for there, it was served in a cute Mason Jar with light ice. Honestly, I’ve been craving the lavender milk tea everyday since originally ordering it. One thing I did learn the hard way, though, is while it may be tempting, do not drink it too fast as you will end up with an awful stomachache. The passion fruit tea was sweet and satisfying, as well. As for the food, the cuttlefish balls were delicious. I loved every single bite. The french fries were pretty good, but nothing too special. I had never tried egg pudding before so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I actually really enjoyed it. While we were eating, the worker brought us out some
rose petal tea to try, and I drank the entire pot. It was sweet, but not too sweet, and every sip was as good as the last. He kept coming back to make sure that we were satisfied; the service was top-notch and you could tell they genuinely cared about
DRINK BEFORE EATING
Make it a habit to drink a glass of water 20 minutes before you have each meal. Not only will it help you reach your daily water requirement, but it will also help prevent you from overeating, as water helps curb any unnecessary cravings.
YOUR BODY HYDRATED Tips to help increase your daily water intake
HAVE IT READY
By Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor As you make your way through campus and notice endless amounts of Hydro Flasks in the hands of students, note that it’s for a good reason; making sure that you are consuming the right amount of water everyday is a necessary component of good health. Upping your daily intake of water can do several beneficial things for your body: improving digestion,
preventing fatigue, helping your metabolism, supporting the detoxification of your kidneys and simply just making your skin glow — these are some of the infinite things it can do for you. If you’re anything like me, this can be a little difficult because at any given moment, I’d rather have a cup of coffee in my hand than a bottle of water. However, there are some small
their customers. This restaurant is something I’d definitely recommend to anyone. Perhaps you aren’t familiar with the type of food on the menu, or you don’t like tea — they have options for you. It’s a chance to branch out
ways that you can start slowly upping the amount of water you drink daily. They may seem minor, but they will actually eventually add up. If you struggle with getting enough hydration, follow some of these tips to make sure that you get the water that your body needs. Contact the author at chealy16@ wou.edu
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Make water convenient and readily available by keeping a bottle of water with you at all times. Even if you aren’t all that thirsty, you’ll likely find yourself sipping on it as the day goes by.
and try something new, or stick with something you know you’d like. Whatever you choose, I’m almost certain that you will enjoy it. Contact the author at chealy16@ wou.edu
INFUSED WATER Taking your filtered water and infusing it with your favorite mixtures can change the flavor of your beverage drastically. When it seems more appealing to drink, you may find yourself pouring a glass more often than you’d think. My favorite infusion is adding strawberries, lemon and basil.
SET A REMINDER
If you’re consistently forgetting, put a reminder on your phone that will force SET A GOAL you to get up and fill a water Setting a goal for how much water you need to consume a bottle every so often. That day will help you hold yourself way, you don’t get to use the accountable. Figure out what excuse that you “forgot.” you need and write it down somewhere that you’ll see it constantly.
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LIFESTYLE
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ATTAINING FITNESS GOALS
IIFYM How assessing your macronutrient consumption can affect your health
By Caity Healy Lifestyle Editor A recent trend that has been gaining more visibility is a type of dieting called IIFYM — if it fits your macros. Seen and often advertised by fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes, it’s a diet that revolves around providing the right amount of nutrients that your body needs, down to the exact gram. Often displayed by fitness accounts on Instagram, the diet for many is regarded as the one that finally worked for them — it’s the flexible eating that allowed many to see the
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Fats, carbohydrates and protein are the three macro nutrients focused on within IIFYM
results they want in and out of the gym. It can be adjusted to match any need and will help you get to where you want to be. Essentially, this dieting revolves around three main macronutrients: your protein intake, your carbohydrate intake and your fat intake. By calculating your fat percentage and describing your fitness goals, which is either to lose, maintain or gain body fat and muscle, you can determine what your macros should be. You can also determine how many calories you should be consuming a day. In other words, you’re figuring out how to reach the appropriate amount of each macro, and the amount of calories you should be aiming for in your consumption of these
macronutrients. IIFYM is an ideal option for those who are serious about trying to attain specific goals in the gym. “It can work for anyone who wants to use that mode of motivation to reach their goals,” commented sophomore exercise science major Mikaela Wong. “If your goal is to become more aware of what you’re eating and what you’re putting in your body, macro counting is an option to do that.” You break down the food you’re eating and know the ways that each type of nutrient affects your body. It allows you to be more flexible in your eating and can also make meal prepping a simple task, as you know exactly what you should be consuming. That being said, it’s also a
difficult diet for many to follow. As a student at Western, if your only option is Valsetz, prepping for this type of diet will take far more planning and time than if you were shopping for yourself. Speaking from my own experience, I tried planning meals for a while under the IIFYM diet, and I struggled greatly. It was a lot more work than I had anticipated, and I truly just didn’t have the time or the resources to eat like that. Instead, I just focus on aiming for what would be the right amount of protein, carbs and fats for myself. I don’t focus on hitting an exact mark, I just eat in a way that hits close to where I should be. Ultimately, this diet is meant for those who have the time and resources to be dedicated to it.
If you have those options, then this diet is an effective one that is tailored to your needs and your body’s composition. But if you’re someone who lacks the ability to follow through, or you simply don’t have the right tools to do it, then you might want to consider another nutritional path. “If you want to have a successful macrocounting diet, then I’d say go for it, but set realistic goals.” Wong added. “And if you’re going to do it, think long-term. Because if you only go through a threeweek dedicated phase, it could potentially hurt your body by going into extremes. Just choose something realistic for you.”
I found a new place quickly, moved in and started my new term. That was what prefaced my next 10 weeks. I wasn’t taking many credits; I had three classes in person and one online. It didn’t seem like the workload would be all that daunting. What I didn’t realize was just how time consuming all of my classes would be. If I was only a student, then this would’ve been doable. However, I also work two jobs. During winter term, I worked anywhere between 45-65 hours a week. When
you factor this in with the workload I had with school, I’d leave every week feeling exhausted and struggling to find energy. It quickly took a toll on my mental health. I was sleep deprived, I wasn’t eating well enough, and I would have frequent breakdowns. Constant stress kept me from feeling like myself. By the end of the term, I felt proud of what I had overcome but I wasn’t happy with where it left me. To manage and get through this term of hardships, I found myself looking to those around me for support. I had my key
group of people who would always be there for me, whether it be for a spa day or a midnight run to get food. Whenever it became too much, I chose my health over my work; this wasn’t an easy decision to make. I found myself occasionally having to miss classes because I had surpassed my limit, and I’d use that time for myself and to destress. My health was my priority. This spring, I’m making it my goal to reduce the time I spend on work, make sure I get enough sleep, make sure I’m eating well and find time
for myself. Ultimately, my health is the most important thing and it has to be my focus. Had I continued to repeat that schedule that I was following in winter, I know my health would’ve rapidly declined — both mentally and physically. By learning a mixture of time management skills and an understanding of my limits, I know I’ll be far more successful this term, and I will finish the year out in a way I can truly be proud of.
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OVERCOMING NEW STRUGGLES What winter term taught me about myself and my limits
By Caity Healy Lifestyle Editor This last term has been both an incredible struggle and a valuable 10 weeks of learning about who I am and what I’m capable of. My winter term was introduced by my roommates telling me they were leaving within the first few weeks and me having to find a new place. It wasn’t exactly a warm welcome to the new season but, luckily,
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SPORTS
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play?’ She said ‘Yeah! That’s what I did. I came in, knew nothing, and now I love it.’” Some found the blank line and punched in their name like Duarte. Others, like assistant coach and senior Emily Applegate were simply asked to join during an occasional workout at a place like the health and wellness center. Duarte is now one of those recruiters, who’s set up tables and helped give the word out on Western’s campus. “I’ve just asked about every girl I know if they’re interested in playing rugby,” Duarte commented, “I’m often surprised by who’s actually interested in coming out and trying a practice.” Duarte formed a liking to the sport during her Cleveland High School days in Portland, Oregon, and grew to love the sport more because of “Invictus” — the famed rugby film starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman — and has now found the hammer and nail to the sport. With a new set of skills and knowledge that has helped drive her to love the sport even more, she went into detail: “you really have to be able
ALL IN WOMEN’S RUGBY IS
If Sabra has a hero to choose, she says she’d be Professor X because of her ability to read the opposing team
From rookie to experienced, Sabra Duarte helps guide a mixed bag of Western rugby players By Simson Garcia Sports Editor
A sign read in giant, bold letters during a 2016 Western club fair: “NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.” Scanning the message was current junior Sabra Duarte, channeling that message was the Western Oregon
women’s rugby club. Their worlds eventually collided and two years later, with plenty of experience to her name, Duarte is now the vice president and forward on the team that will soon be playing in a small-schools tournament in Seaside, California. Duarte may have been the fresh new face on campus, the upstart, or the first-year who’s full of curiosity and relative naivety, but when the opportunity presented itself, she seized her calling. “I asked the president at the time,” said Duarte. “‘Is that legitimate? I can know nothing about (rugby) and still
I’ve just asked about every girl I know if they’re interested in playing rugby to trust the other girls on your team and know that they’re going to be there for the tackles so that you can stay in the defensive line ready if the ball gets moved out.” She’s also formed a new personality on the field. “Sabra is mostly,” referring to herself in third person, “trying to nail everybody. She’s trying to nail her tackles, nail her jumps and just give 100 percent.” Rugby is a growing sport, and much can be attested to the inclusion of its seven’s competition in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil — a first for the sport since 1924. Right on Western’s campus, Duarte, Applegate and the rugby organization has extended its outreach. Just like Duarte, there are now close to a dozen on the rugby team who have
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recently stepped on the scene with little to no experience and are following along in her footsteps. Miranda Busch, a junior, who just started playing last term, has seen herself in that transition. “Coming in and not knowing anything, the coaches have been really understanding and really took the time to work with you and explain things step-by-step.” “To play a sport,” said Alexis Osborn, a junior, who started playing at the beginning of 2018, “where you can focus and get things done while still having a great time is the best feeling. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t play Rugby. I have found my sport and my team that I always want to be a part of.” When asked how they were first hit with the decision to take up rugby, many said through word-of-mouth or from a friend who was already on the team. “I found out through Emery (Roberts),” mentioned Osborn. Roberts joined the team at the beginning of fall term. Now, for Duarte, and the veterans on the team, it’s a matter of getting the new arrivals up to speed. Just down the road, on April 14, Western will be tasked with competing for the small college rugby organization championship in a first-round matchup with Cal-State Monterey Bay. Duarte spoke of her teammates, like senior lock Madison Fagnani, whose experience has led to greater support of the first-timers. “(The vets) have been really amazing. They’ve been able to give the younger players and rookies tips on how to improve their form. But even off the field they’re really good at getting people to feel like they’re connected and part of the team and supporting people through academics.” The team, although it has a handful of younger players, does most of its recruiting process early in the school year and has had time through the long rugby season to draw them into their culture. To the next recruit, Duarte says: “Be ready to learn and give it your all. Rugby can be very daunting, confusing, and scary for people starting out but it’s totally worth it figuring how to tackle people.” Sabra said tackling in of itself is a huge confidence booster. First-year Josephine McGee who began playing in February agreed and said, “it’s a huge stress reliever.” Contact the author at journalsports@ wou.edu
SPORTS
The Western Journal Wednesday, April 11, 2018
By Simson Garcia | Sports Editor
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Track and field wears six titles over 19 events at McArthur Field
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Wolves rise to the peak of John Knight Twilight
Track also placed in the top five or better 33 times
The track and field Wolves ran, dashed, hurdled, threw, jumped and vaulted to six victories overall, 30 personal records and a first place score of 163 points by the men’s team on April 6. In the first home event of the year, the weather was clean and sunny as a crew of four runners bloomed to 22 points for the men in the 800-meters. First-year Neal Cranston’s 10 point, first place win led the pack, and earned himself an all-time best — 1 minute, and 55.42 seconds. More help was on its way as the 1500-meter runners matched that total, with sophomore Justin Crosswhite tallying another 10-point score and first place finish of 3:54.7. The time bettered his goal to finish in 3:55, according to Crosswhite. The men’s team wasn’t done racking up points though, as sophomore Jalon Fields helped jump his team even further ahead with 10 and a first place measure of 13.91 meters in the triple jump. Then, it was first-year Jackson Stallard who vaulted his team higher, earning the pole vault title with a height of 4.35m. Despite a finish of 99 points for the women’s team, second to Concordia’s 149, many outran their previous personal records, while two runners earned titles. 10 points were added after Kennedy Rufener went ahead of the field in the 1500-meter in a time of 4:38.79. In addition to the overall team score, 29 earned in the 400-meter was the second-highest earned total in an event that day, after Concordia’s
31 in the hammer throw. Junior Olivia Woods outran the 400-meter field, her personal best and school record — 56.40 — in a time of 56.01. Woods ended up receiving the GNAC athlete of the week for her performance. “Going in, I didn’t really have that much expectations. The main focus was having fun with it since it was a home environment and just trying to race well,” said Woods. Three more Wolves trailed right behind her in the same 400: seniors Megan Rose, Suzanne Van De Grift and sophomore Grayson Burke. Rose and Van De Grift both saw improved personal times in 57.19 and 57.24. The two teams also had a field day of PR’s off the track along with more scores added. In the throw, sophomore Hailee Korff scored three and distanced her throw at 130-2. First-year Darian Wilson, who turned in a sixth place run in the 100-meter hurdle, had a PR in the javelin throw of 144-5, good for third place, and added six. Rounding out the men’s field with a score of 18 were hammer throwers Logan Barker, sophomore; first-years Mont Child and Owen Collins; and junior Nick Sieber. Barker launched to 143-10 feet, a PR, while all the other four competitors also reached PR’s. The Wolves track and field teams will switch gears and change direction when they touch down in Portland, Oregon in the Lewis & Clark Invitational on April 14. Contact the author at journalsports@ wou.edu
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Lacrosse looks to end a three year post season absence after a seven year streak
A dog fight of
WOLVES versus COYOTES
Western Oregon lacrosse can’t out-stick the Coyotes in a divisional matchup By Simson Garcia | Sports Editor Western Oregon’s lacrosse team hosted the College of Idaho’s Coyotes on April 8, but it was a slick fort to hold down as the Coyotes conquered the Wolves on their turf, 22-5. Rain came down on the Wolves, both on the field and on the scoreboard. The Coyotes cleared the Wolves of any scoring chances, striking quickly in the first quarter, 6-0. The home-field defending team dug themselves a deep 14-2 hole going into the second half — in major part to the multiple daggers the Coyotes threw from varying directions at Western’s net. Attempting to lick their wounds, while quickly upping the pace in order to get back, the Wolves increased the higher output of attempts, but could only conjure up near makes and crossbar hits amounting to just three goals in the second half. “We knew we were close, we just had to get a little inch inside and just a little lower,” said junior defenseman Bryce
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Hinkle. The battle at midfield may have been the catalyst for which direction the ball moved and favored. The difference was 19-3 in favor of Idaho, which allowed them to be ball dominant most of the game. “We’re just kind of getting into our own heads,” said attackman Andrew Barnett. “We really just need to play calm, cool, collected. I think we can come out and beat a team like that, we just made mental mistakes today and if we can pick up on that, we can run with them.” The Wolves started out fast with a 3-0 record but are now 4-4, third place of their division. The team gathered in a huddle after the game to discuss their mishaps and what to look forward to. They’re only two games behind the No. 1 Coyotes, and are still not technically out of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) postseason picture. There’s one more game on the schedule for the Wolves, as they’ll go head-to-head against the Southern Oregon Raiders on April 21. Faceoff is at 7 p.m. Contact the author at journalsports@ wou.edu
ENTERTAINMENT
Gaming’s newest trend: battle royale games
Battle royale games are on the rise and are getting more popular By Kevin Reed Entertainment Editor Thanks to the huge success of Fortnight and “PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds” — or “PUBG” — similar video games have been coming out and trying to recreate their success. All of these games have brought new life to the battle royale genre. So why are these games so popular across all gaming platforms? The basic concept of a battle royalestyle title is this: a large number of players are dropped into a large map and the last player standing is victorious. The concept is a lot like “The Hunger Games” in a video game. Players have to loot and pillage the map for randomized weapons and items. To ensure that the game doesn’t last indefinitely, the map will shrink as the game progresses. Over the course of a single match usually a safe zone will appear and all players have to move into that safe zone — this will happen periodically until the remaining
Review: “The Defiant Ones”
HBO tells the story of the godfathers of modern music By Kevin Reed Entertainment Editor “The Defiant Ones” is a documentary based series on HBO, directed by Allen Hughes, centered on the story of Andre Young (Dr. Dre) and Jimmy Iovine starting “Beats by Dre.” The audience gets to see how they both started out in the music business and watch as they go through a rollercoaster of ups and downs on their way up. Viewers see real videotapes from their early music days and interviews with a huge number of stars and executives to get an in depth look at their lives. Dr. Dre is one of the godfathers of hip hop. His story starts in Compton,
players have nowhere to hide from each other. Vehicles are important in battle royale titles and can make the difference between players getting in the top five or not. However, some recent games don’t currently have vehicles like “Fortnight.” However in titles like “H1Z1” and “PUBG” vehicles are a major part of the games play-style. Other game mechanics like crafting, building and hunger depend on the title. A Japanese book, “Battle Royale” by Koushun Takami, actually helped inspired all modern battle royale games. In the novel, 42 high school students are taken to a deserted island and forced to fight to the death. “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins also contributed to the original idea that started the whole genre. Back in 2013, a mod was made of “ARMA: 2” called “DayZ,” where players tried to survive in a zombie apocalypse situation. This mod was important and eventually became its own standalone game. After Suzanne Collins’s novel became popular, developers decided to remove the zombies and make a game mode for “DayZ” where players fought themselves instead of the undead. The next big game to come out for the genre was a game made by Daybreak Game Company called “H1Z1.” The game didn’t fully release until February 2017, but was in Steam Early Access long before that. With a massive 150-person lobby, games were hard fought and very long. “H1Z1” caught the eye of Twitch streamers and YouTube stars California. He was one of the people who started N.W.A. and went on to produce for some of the best hip hop artists ever. He helped Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg and Eminem start their careers, but his legacy has inspired rappers like Kendrick Lamar. Iovine started the hugely successful record label, Interscope Records. Throughout his career, Iovine has managed artists like Eminem, U2, Nine Inch Nails, Gwen Stefani and Rico Suave. His influence on the music industry still is relevant to this day. Throughout the series it’s shown that Iovine has a fascination for the stranger artists and believes that what makes an artist strange is their creativity. This was unlike most other record labels at the time who felt their artists should adhere to what society considers normal. In “The Defiant Ones” Steve Berman, the vice chairman of Interscope Records describes a conversation he had with Iovine about the direction of the label: “I walked into Jimmy’s office one day
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alike and the community around this game grew massively. In the past “DayZ” had been streamed but never caught this level of popularity.. Many game developer companies saw this success and tried to replicate it in their own games by creating battle royale game modes. Titles like “Minecraft,” “Ark: Survival Evolved,” “Grand Theft Auto Online” and “Paladins” created battle royale style game modes. Then new standalone games started getting released. Currently, all around the gaming community, battle royale games are booming. “Fortnight” and “PUBG” are massively popular and new games are sprouting up more and more. The whole structure of video games is based around risk and reward. In battle
and he said, ‘Steve you know what you problem is?’ And he drew a straight line. ‘That’s you, and you know what we need to bring into your life?’ And he squiggles. ‘We gotta get some of that.’” Iovine had never felt his label never needed to follow the status quo, he even preferred it didn’t. Many artists make appearances throughout both Dr. Dre’s and Iovine’s stories. My personal favorite introduction of a specific artist was the establishing scene of Eminem. This scene tugged at my emotions because I always saw Dr. Dre and Eminem as the Batman and Robin of early 2000 hiphop. Dr. Dre’s career was suffering and the board at Interscope wanted him gone. Then, he discovers a young freestyle rapper — Marshall Mathers — in Detroit and decides to sign him. Against Intescope’s executives
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royale games you need a combination of luck, strategy and skill to be able to win a round. Winning in other video game genres comes and goes frequently, except for professional players; winning in this genre is rare. Every decision is a risk and a chance you have to take whether it’s picking a place to drop in, which weapon to use, or what vehicle to use. It’s this high-risk scenario that immerses gamers and makes them love these games even more. Battle royale games have been in the backseat of gaming for years but now they are taking the community by storm in a big way. Contact the author at kreed17@wou. edu
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Auston Ricks going over his art display
‘Clever, lewd, crude and undesirable’
Werner University Center display highlights student’s art By Kevin Reed Entertainment Editor
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Auston Ricks’s artwork is centered around the viewer thinking in a different way than they are used to and interpreting his art in their own way. Ricks is a criminal justice student here at Western. In his spare time, he puts together message-based art pieces using a mixture of photography and drawing. Recently, some of his pieces
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have been showcased in a display on the second floor of the Werner University Center, across from the Wolf Grill. I got to sit down with Ricks this past week and ask him about his art process. “I want to go for something different but that still expresses something,” said Ricks. He explained that the most important part of his art is the expression and messages in his art. “I try to do something I wouldn’t say more complex because some of these drawings are super simple but something that’s different.” His artwork truly does reflect this because looking at each piece you can tell they all have a specific emotion or message around them. The process Ricks goes through to put his artwork together is quite unique. “A lot of these are actually pictures I take, some are not. What I’ll do is draw a picture and use free software to put the two together.” Usually he will take his photographs and his drawings and uses a simple art program to place the drawn image into the photo. Art sometimes runs the risk of becoming too crowded or over complicated because of the medium it’s portrayed in. The process he goes through is intentionally straightforward in style so the viewers can focus on what the art piece means to them. He mentioned how the art pieces start as an idea, in his head or a random drawing and that each is done in one sitting. “Almost all of these, once I start it, it’s all the way through. Whether it’s sitting down and working for three to four hours or not.” Though art pieces that have been worked on for months are beautiful and spectacular, some lose their message and the creator’s original feeling. This style of art is without any
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You can see his work on the second floor of the WUC
distractions for the viewer and just gives them a peek straight into the artist’s mind. There really is no room for distraction and leaves nothing but raw and pure creativity on the page. Many times ideas will come to Ricks just from him drawing and or taking pictures of something he finds interesting and putting the two together. In his piece “Sex” the background of the print is actually a picture of dried coconut milk. He also takes inspiration from plenty of other artists. “Top three definitely are Ralph Steadman, Salvador Dali and Doctor Seuss.” When talking about one of his more colorful pieces he mentioned Andy Warhol inspired him. “The color scheme is based around Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe which actually goes into a lot of these.” Sometimes, the message or feelings Ricks has behind a piece can be heavier for him and viewers. Whether it’s the overall message of the art or the emotions he was going through, some of his works hold a heavier message
than others. Describing his print “Finger Jam.” “That’s a car I crashed … So I took a picture of it. That’s on the road I had just crashed. I had it on my phone for a long time. Then one day I drew that, and they both came together so well.” A comment on his art display read “Your art is very clever also very lewd, crude, and undesirable,” to which Ricks responded: “What a good description in art in general.” Ricks thinks about art in very new and different way than some other artists do. Ricks is a fantastic artist who is able to create such thought provoking art in such a simple medium. He doesn’t distract the viewer from his message through the art and puts it right there on the page. A large part of his art comes straight from his heart and on a whim — what he puts out is untouched creativity. Ricks posts new pieces of art on his Instagram @ricks_pressionism. Contact the author at kreed17@wou. edu
correction
In issue 19, The Western Journal published an article that states that “Behold the Dreamers” was published in 2005. The novel was published in 2016.
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ARIES | 3/21-4/19
TAURUS | 4/20-5/20
GEMINI | 5/21-6/20
Those textbooks sure were expensive, huh? Better opt for the tall coffee instead of a grande this week. That extra 50 cents saved should eventually add up, right?
Dress for success, Taurus, even though this likely means changing your outfit every few hours to adapt to the newest and especially hellish change in weather.
GEMini’s rock, no literally, they do. Welcome to week two, and your weekly issue.
CANCER | 6/21-7/22
LEO | 7/23-8/22
VIRGO | 8/23-9/22
Here’s a sick sports burn for the next time you’re at a game: try calling them a “dumbotron.”
Did you know, Leo, that sleeping next to a cat leads to exponentially more meows than not sleeping next to one? The more you know, Leo. The more you know.
Playing “who can keep their hand in the waffle iron the longest” will leave you with some weird burns, Virgo.
LIBRA | 9/23-10/22
SCORPIO | 10/23-11/21
SAGITTARIUS | 11/22-12/21
Do yourself a favor and spend the next week watching romantic comedies. Why focus on spring term, when you can focus on the drama of starry-eyed people with quirky jobs?
Just suck it up and use an umbrella, Scorpio. Sure, you look like a dork, but all the wet people just look like a different shade of dork.
Bad luck is coming your way, Sagittarius, but only when Toto’s “Africa” plays over the loudspeaker. You’ve been warned.
CAPRICORN | 12/22-1/19
AQUARIUS | 1/20-2/18
PISCES | 2/19-3/20
Just because you went to all your classes in week one doesn’t give you a free pass to skip them for the rest of the term, Capricorn.
As the year comes to an end and graduation rears its terrifying head, remember that the future is inevitable — and so are years of loan debt. Watch those interest levels, Aquarius.
Eating a five pound bag of Swedish Fish seems like a good idea but you will regret it, Pisces. I repeat: do not stuff your face with five pounds of Swedish Fish.
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EDITORIAL
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male PRIVILEGE
American women have gained many freedoms in the last hundred years, yet women everywhere still experience discrimination By Paul F. Davis Photo Editor
As an upper middle class white cis-male living in the 21st century, I am probably one the most privileged people to ever walk this earth, and this privilege has allowed me live in something of a bubble. This bubble helps me be awfully unaware of some the worst parts of our culture: fearing being shot in the back because a police officer thought my phone was a gun — I don’t even think about the police — or walking through the world expecting the worst — I expect the best — and especially I don’t have to deal with any of the problems most women have experienced or experience every day. So I asked a few of my closest female friends and family
… because I have to keep a lookout for anything that could happen to me or my friends. And when I see certain men at those parties I take my girl friends and we leave because I know they are trouble and I don’t want anything to happen to me or my friends,” said Rachel, a current student. “In the past when I was running an LA Fitness, there would be times when people would come up to me and ask for the manager and I would respond with ‘I’m the manger, how can I help you’ and they would talk down to me as if I wasn’t qualified to be the manager, even though I was being professional and polite,” said Kelly, a graduate of Western. “It’s not that he touched me or said anything extreme it was just the way he singled me out sometimes in class and looked at me that made me feel super uncomfortable,” said Abby about a former professor she had while attending Oregon State University. “I have large breasts and I love them, but there are points
I HAVE TO DEMAND
about their least favorite things they have experienced related to being a female to illuminate what an average woman may go through that I never would. “When I go parties or the bar I feel as if I can never fully relax
when I hate them just because of how often they are stared at. So I wear clothes that don’t emphasize them so I don’t have to deal with it,” said Lauren a current student at Oregon State University.
After hearing about these experiences from some of people who I love the most in this world, I feel nothing less than thankful that I don’t have to deal being made to feel as less or feeling uncomfortable
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that we change our actions as a society because if we do nothing nothing will change
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or feeling being stared at, but I have to demand that we change our actions as a society because if we do nothing, nothing will change and our future women will experience these moments time and time again. Which
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Tuition
Continued from page 3 students who chose to pay annual tuition increases. Overall, Kenton expressed a hope that students voice opinions to the administration and the legislature to make real change happen when it comes to tuition. “People are using their voices, they’re using the political processes that they have at their disposal to put pressure on universities to keep tuition low,” Kenton explained. “The impact that students have on this process can be profound, but you’ve got to participate.” “I think this experience would benefit and empower all students not only because of impacting tuition rates, but also by showing the power that students hold when they come together,” Angel expressed. “I encourage all students to get involved in this process because we’re in a great university, with great people and we can make change.” To voice opinions on the tuition proposal or the Tuition Promise, attend the Board of Trustees meeting on April 18 from 1-6 p.m. in the Columbia Room of the Werner University Center. Contact the author at journalnews@wou.edu
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opinions, Iovine trusts Dr. Dre and they sign Eminem. Within a year of signing he released “Slim Shady LP” which destroyed the charts. Watching this scene, and seeing the actual moment on tape where Dr. Dre and Eminem first clicked made me feel like I was there and I could feel the magic happening right in front of me. This miniseries is nothing short of motivating to me. It follows the story of two visionaries who climb from the bottom all the way to the top. They climb and claw their way up through hard work and obsession with their work. Seeing that I felt driven to work that hard in anything I do.
“The Defiant Ones” is an in-depth and immersive documentary that gives the viewer an up-close look at the lives of Doctor Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Throughout each episode, viewers get to know the events of their lives through authentic videotapes and pictures, as well as interviews of the artists and people they interacted with throughout their lives. After watching this you feel as if you were there in the moment. Both of these men worked relentlessly and ended up changing the world of music entirely. You can feel the emotion in every up and down that goes on in the course of the story. Allen Hughes put this together magnificently and made it personal for the viewers. I highly recommend this series to anyone and it is one of my favorite documentaries. Contact the author at kreed17@mail.wou.edu
Sophomore Helen Shiloh comments on a negative experience tied to her gender identity
Male Privilege Continued from page 11 in one person and spreads so I’m going to actively work to prevent these things by changing my own behavior and by being responsive when my female counterparts experience something sexist. And lastly, I am going to ask you to do the same because no woman deserves to feel less or experience less just because they are female. Contact the author at pfdavis14@ wou.edu
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