Vol. 18, Issue 12 (January 31, 2018)

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 12

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The Western Journal Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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I love movies. A lot.

The problem is I’m not able to see a lot of newer movies until they hit one of my preferred streaming services. And by that point, it’s usually been spoiled or I’ve lost interest. Going to the movies is prohibitively expensive, natoonline.org puts 2017’s average ticket price at $8.97 — ­ a record high. With some theaters charging up to $17 for a ticket, it’s no surprise that the “Hollywood Reporter” recently revealed that theater attendance in 2017 reached a 27year low.

I should know, for as much as I love movies, until recently I barely ever went to the theaters. But I just discovered a subscription service that offers a fantastic deal for those who want to see more flicks on the big screen.

MoviePass is a service that allows moviegoers to watch one movie a day — for only $10 a month. The service is powerful and easy to use. When users sign up, MoviePass mails a member debit card to their address. Users

Review: “The Open House” The trailer looked convincing, but is a facade to a banal horror movie

By Caitlyn Nakatsukasa Freelancer Matt Angel’s movie “The Open House” was released on Netflix on Jan. 19.

In “The Open House”, a mother, Naomi, played by Piercy Dalton, and her son Logan, played by Dylan Minnette, temporarily move into a family member’s home temporarily after the sudden passing of Logan’s s father. However, the house is in the process of being sold, meaning there are many open house events taking place, resulting in different people showing up to the house. After moving in they notice strange

events happening in their home.

These occurrences include door banging, objects moving and shadows passing by. As the characters encounter uncanny people around town and witness peculiar episodes at the home, they start to believe there’s someone always around them everywhere they go.

I’ll be honest; if I had to make a list of all the horror movies I’ve watched ranked from best to worst, this movie would probably be on the bottom half of that list. I felt as though the plot line was inadequate. Many of the scenes didn’t make sense and didn’t tie into the main storyline.

The viewers were never given a backstory for the antagonist, so they’re left hanging throughout the movie. There are jump-scare scenes every so often but they’re often predictable and sometimes illogical. The ending of the movie was the most frustrating.

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then sign in to the MoviePass app on their phones and travel within 100 yards of a theater.

Once the app detects they are in range of a theater, users can reserve a ticket for whichever film and showtime they wish.

MoviePass places money on the card, which can then be used to purchase the ticket as usual.

I went from going to the cinema only a few times a year to seeing 10 movies in the past month —12 if you count seeing “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri” twice each. I’m excited to be back in the theater seat watching the most recent films as they come. I’m engaging with films more frequently than I have in years, and I’ve even been taking chances and trying out films I normally wouldn’t due to ticket prices.

Most theaters in the area accept MoviePass, including Independence Cinema, Cinnebarre, Salem Cinema and Regal Lancaster.

Hollywood gets a lot of guff for its constant sequels and reboots, but after getting MoviePass I’m happy to say that there are plenty of fantastic films being lovingly crafted today. If you’ve been wanting to get back into the cinema circuit, MoviePass is a subscription service that’s well worth a Hamilton a month.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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GRAMMYS RETURN TO

THE GARDEN Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar were the big winners of the night

By Zoë Strickland | Editor-in-Chief On Jan. 28, the “60th Annual Grammy Awards” hit the small screen.

The show was hosted by James Corden.

The awards show, which broadcasted from Madison Square Garden in New York City for the first time after a 14-year stint at the Staples Center, aims to award music and recording professionals from a myriad of different positions for their excellent musical contributions. All of the awards are decided by The Recording Academy,

Bruno Mars accepting one of the six awards he won during the Grammys

which is comprised of people in the field.

The Grammys opened up with a performance by Kendrick Lamar, featuring a brief interlude by Bono, who sang the hook to “XXX.” from

Lamar’s album “DAMN.” Other performances during the show included: Childish Gambino performing “Terrified,” off of his album “Awaken, My Love!”; Kesha performing “Praying,” off of her album

Review: “Big Bear, Little Bear” New EP signals personal, professional growth from Rusty Clanton

By Stephanie Blair | Staff Writer On Jan. 15, Rusty Clanton released his EP “Big Bear, Little Bear.” The Tennessee-native singer-songwriter has grown a substantial following in the last five years through YouTube and touring with the likes of Tessa Violet, dodie and Emma Blackery.

For those unfamiliar with his work, when Clanton asked his fans on Twitter to name other acts that his work sounds similar to, followers listed acts from Vance Joy to Bonnie Tyler, from Bon Iver to Sleeping at Last and Passenger.

This addition to Clanton’s discography brings a new aspect to his work: more complex arrangements.

Typically, Clanton’s recordings have a fairly low production value on the

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instrumental side of things — his vocal arrangements are more processed or layered, with many a self-made harmony to be found. However, this new album incorporates piano, keyboard and drums, among other

things. All of this new for fans of the folk-turned-indie rock singer.

Though all of the tracks bring something to the EP, “Comfort” is, by far, the best of the seven. Tackling themes of loneliness, faith and the road

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“Rainbow”; Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B performing “Finesse”; a joint performance by Sting and Shaggy featuring a performance of Sting’s “Englishman in New York” and their new single “Don’t Make Me Wait”; amongst a handful of others.

There were 84 gramophone awards on the table — including the 75 that were given out before the show began.

For the first time, the award for Best Comedy Album was presented on TV, rather than being given off-camera. The award was given to Dave Chappelle for his Netflix special “The Age of Spin.”

The special was Chappelle’s first in 13 years, since his 2004 release “For What It’s Worth.”

The award for Best New Artist went to Alessia Clara, whose 2015 album “Know-It-All” debuted at number nine on the Billboard top 200 list.

By far the biggest winner of the night was Bruno Mars — he went home with six awards, including Album of the Year for “24K Magic,” Song of the Year for “That’s What I Like,” as well as Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance.

Kendrick Lamar also took home a

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to self-growth, the vocals and melody carry the otherwise minimal lyrics.

However, “Dirty Words” comes in at a close second place. An upbeat sounding, jarringly juxtaposed piece about breaking up, the song is a true gem for those who have lived through the same experience: “If one more person tells me / ‘hey listen, man, at least I bet you’ll get some good songs out of it’ / I’ll sell my things / and drive my car as far out west as it will go / and keep on going if I can”.

If I were to have a complaint, it would be that the songs don’t flow in a connected way, which I only want because I’ve come to expect it, since his last EP did that so well.

Clanton’s last EP “Calm and Normal,” was released in 2016. Though the two EPs are not distinct from each other thematically, this album holds the production value that “Novels” brought to the table in every song.

For those looking for an easy listen, “Big Bear, Little Bear” is an excellent choice. For longtime fans, it’s a signal of big things to come from Rusty Clanton in the coming years. As a longtime fan of the person and faithful listener of his music, I could not be more heartened by Clanton’s latest effort.

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SPORTS

Wolves drop two games to finish home stand Women’s team forces overtime at last second

By Morgan Swaim | Staff Writer The first game of the week on Thursday, Jan. 25, for the women’s team had a high amount of late tension, with the game needing five extra minutes to declare a winner. Northwest Nazarene pulled away from the Wolves in that game during the closing minutes to a final score of 72-67. The second game against the Central Washington Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 27, concluded the Wolves’s four game homestand going down in the process, 79-67.

From the start of the battle with the Nazarene Nighthawks, three point shooting was hard to come by for the Wolves. The team shot 20.7 percent

(6/29) from beyond the arc as they tried to maintain pace with the Nighthawks.

The shooting from three-point was the main obstacle in capturing a win as the game came down to just a few shots going in the opposite direction of the Wolves. As the Wolves faced a 61-59 deficit with time winding down, junior Ali Nelke tied the game with just one second left to force overtime.

The momentum did not carry over into the last five minutes as Nazarene edged out the Wolves in the final result. Offensively the team was led by forward Savannah Heugly with 18 points, and guard Shelby Snook with 14 points, both seniors on the team.

The Wolves came into the second game on Jan. 27 trying to halt Central Washington — extending their winning streak to four, and attempting to avoid a three-game losing skid.

The balanced attack from the Wildcats proved to be too much. Five of the Wildcats’s players scored in double figures, as the Wolves could not keep up the scoring pace. Early on the Wolves were facing a deficit — being outscored by seven points in each quarter of the first half, trailing 47-33.

After the Wolves cut the lead to nine at the end of the third quarter, the game continued to swing Central Washington’s way as it carried on late. The difference in bench points was a dominating factor in the game, with a 41-20 advantage in favor of the Wildcats.

With the streak of home games now being over, the Wolves sit at 8-10 overall on the season, with a 4-8 record against GNAC conference opponents. The team will resume action on Feb. 1, on

the road against Western Washington.

On Feb. 3, the Wolves take on Simon Fraser in Burnaby B.C. Contact the author mswaim16@wou. edu

Heugly leads the team in averaged points (12.1) and rebounds (6.0)

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The Western Journal Wednesday, January 31, 2018

records set by wolf track runners Western Oregon track achieves NCAA records, and personal bests at invitational

By Simson Garcia | Sports Editor Photo courtesy of WOUWOLVES.COM

Ribich and Woods took home GNAC Athletes of the Week awards for their runs

Record setting performances were produced yet again as Western’s track and field teams took to the University of Washington invitational to display such feats on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27.

Numerous changes were made in the record books for Western track including three school records, and one change to the national Division II list for the mile run. Five NCAA provisional qualifying marks were also generated throughout the weekend.

Western senior David Ribich finished third overall in the mile run and came to the finish in just under four minutes with a time of 3:58.88. That is second

all-time in NCAA Division II history and the fastest time in 32 years for a Division II mile runner. In doing so, he was the 495th runner in U.S. history since 1957 to record a sub-4 minute mile finish.

Right behind him was junior Dustin Nading, who ran in an earlier heat of the men’s mile and accomplished his personal best time of 4:04.5, also a NCAA provisional qualifying mark and second all-time in the GNAC. Nading and Ribich, along with teammates AJ Holmberg and Aaron Whitaker ran the distance-medleyrelay event the day before winning there

and earning an automatic qualifying mark finishing just ahead of four Division I schools. Holmberg, Nading and Ribich were part of the historical distance medley relay at the 2017 Indoor Championships where they were crowned national champions.

Adding more provisional qualifying marks were last year’s All-Americans for track in Olivia Woods and Suzanne Van De Grift. In the 800 meters, Woods and Van De Grift ran to 11 and 17th place finishes, respectively, earning times of 2:10.62 and 2:11.80.

Woods and Van De Grift then coupled with Megan Rose and Kennedy

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Rufener in the DMR to finish in eighth place with a time of 11:48.58 — also a NCAA provisional qualifying mark and school record.

Rufener, who ran individually in the cross country national championships in December, ran the 3,000 meters to a 9:56.05 time, another provisional qualifier mark to round out the multitude of Wolf achievements.

The Wolves return to University of Washington on February 10-11 to compete in the Husky classic/open.

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The Western Journal Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Wolves rank fourth in the nation after pushing win streak to twelve

Western baseball crowned preseason conference favorites

By Morgan Swaim | Staff Writer

By Morgan Swaim | Staff Writer

Men’s team takes conference lead with strong play in Alaska

Federer wins his 20th Grand Slam Tennis great Roger Federer rallies to win yet again in the Men’s Australian Open

By Simson Garcia | Sports Editor The tennis world was in for another Roger Federer show at the Australian Open finals this past Saturday. On Jan.

Opposing coaches believe the Wolves will retain GNAC Title

spot of the GNAC standings with a 11-1 record in conference play. Western Washington had been undefeated against conference rivals, but saw that streak snap as they lost back to back games this week. These wins also move the Wolves up in the national standings, going from six to four with an overall record at 19-1. This also comes after the fifth ranked Bellarmine University Knights dropped their second game of the season last week.

On Feb. 1, the team will be traveling to visit Montana State Billings in an attempt to extend the winning streak even higher and climb up national ranks.

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Wolves’s baseball has caught the eye of GNAC coaches around the conference as the team to beat heading into the 2018 season. This comes as no surprise, as the team has garnered respect due to previous success.

Over the past five years, the Wolves had captured the GNAC title three times, including last year’s conference championship.

This year’s team will look to continue dominating opponents with their deep pitching rotation, despite the absence of last season’s ace, Brady Miller, getting drafted to the MLB in June 2017. The Wolves will have four returning pitchers from last year’s squad, with seniors Jake Simmons and Cam Walker leading the way.

A big part of the team’s chances to retain the conference championship is the play of key returning seniors, catcher Justin Wakem, and infielders Jay Leverett and Nyles Nygaard.

Wakem was able to garner First Team

All-GNAC honors last year, as he posted the second highest batting average (.368) in the entire league.

Returning infielder Jay Leverett will be looking to build upon his First Team All-GNAC junior season as well, hopefully receiving similar recognition for his play in 2018. Nygaard, who was a crucial part of the team’s past success in 2017, led the team in hits (51).

The rest of the GNAC conference will make it difficult for the Wolves to repeat, with three other teams in the conference receiving at least one first place vote in the first preseason poll.

The team will begin their journey to back to back league titles starting on the road in California on Feb. 8, against Biola University.

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This past week was a pivotal one for the Wolves. With a ten game winning streak on the line, the team traveled up north to play two GNAC teams located in Alaska. On Jan. 25, the University of Alaska Fairbanks had the first attempt to face the Wolves, who started the week ranked sixth nationally. The Wolves dominated that match up in a 81-54 blowout. During the second road trip, against the University of Alaska Anchorage on Jan. 27, the two teams mostly traded baskets back and forth, but the 12-point lead established by the Wolves early on kept the game out of reach, 72-62.

The Wolves wasted no time jumping out to a lead on Fairbanks and held the lead the entire game, outpacing Fairbanks 16-6 in the first six minutes.

The lead extended to 27 by the time the game was over. Senior guard Dustin Triano found a high amount of success off the bench this game, logging 25 minutes and scoring 13 points.

The second game of the week had the Wolves pitted against the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. The team was lead by superb defensive play in the first half, holding the Seawolves to just 19 points on 6/22 shooting.

Senior Tanner Omlid had an excellent all-around performance, scoring 22 points while adding seven rebounds and four assists. On the defensive side, Omlid also recorded three steals and two blocks in the victory.

This past week was beneficial for the team. The Wolves moved into the top

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The team boasts a 10-0 home record

The Wolves are also ranked No. 7 in the west region preseason poll

28, the No. 2 world ranked Swiss rallied to defeat the No. 6 ranked Croatian, Marin Čilić, in five closely battled sets: 6-2, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1.

After weeks of anticipation, the championship was finally here — but for Federer, the tournament up until then looked like smooth sailing, having never lost a set. For part of the finals in particular, he looked to be the Federer of old, and in other parts looked to be old Federer.

The first set was prime Federer, and was a quick and momentous one. To gain advantage, it only took a few rallies

for the 36-year-old to score it at 3-0 before finishing off the set comfortably at 6-2.

Viewers who might have switched stations assuming Federer would get the easy victory in another dominant performance had another thing coming. Čilić made it a game and pushed Federer like only few have. After some intense interchanging of leads, the 29-year-old Čilić gained traction in the second set taking Federer to a long tie break and overcoming him, 7-6, to tie the match at 1-apiece.

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Then, Federer hit back in fed fashion dominating the third set, 6-3. He struggled, however, serving against Čilić in the fourth set. The tense back and forth action of the match continued including a very long rally of 18 shots before Čilić won three straight games to go up 6-3.

Three games into the final set could have gone either way but Federer found his serve and stride en route to a 6-1 win and 20th Grand Slam title.

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NEWS

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Maggie Stewart has big plans for Western’s campus dining

Maggie Stewart has been baking at Western since October 2017

By Sam Dunaway | News Editor

new baker in

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town

A new friendly face has arrived at campus this year — the new Campus Dining baker, Maggie Stewart. Stewart can often be found in Valsetz providing delicious cookies, cakes and other pastries for students as well as filling baking requests for catering.

Stewart expressed her enjoyment for cooking and baking for most of her life.

“My family is very food-oriented, all of our family gatherings are surrounded by food,” she explained. “Both my mom and my grandma are great cooks and bakers, but baking is what I’ve always really enjoyed … As far as I remember, I knew I was going to go to culinary school to pursue that.”

After gaining knowledge and skills baking for small weddings and birthdays in high school, Stewart went on to a two-year culinary program at Linn-Benton Community College.

Since graduating, she’s worked at Big River in Corvallis as a pastry assistant and Crush Wine Bar as a manager.

Stewart is excited for the opportunity to improve campus dining and catering. “Last term and this term I’ve gotten a lot of orders for sheet cakes and celebratory cakes ... so I’d really

like to, especially for the catering part of things, just kind of amp up what we provide. I know a lot of people were excited about what I made.”

And students that don’t have the occasion to purchase a cake from catering can still enjoy Stewart’s delicious pastries at Valsetz Dining Hall.

When asked why she enjoys baking, Stewart replied, “(I enjoy) the meticulousness of things. Cooking and baking are two different worlds.

Cooking is so fast-paced, to order, get things out as fast as possible. But with baking, you get to take your time and you get to put more of your personal touch on things. I really love anything that allows me to be creative and really just making things look pretty is fun.

It’s just kind of calming for me getting to bake and then sit and take my time and decorate something.”

Stewart, from the small town of Pendleton, enjoys Western’s small community. “It’s nice that I can see people that I see on a regular basis here — outside of just in Valsetz. I can walk down the street and recognize somebody and it’s just very small and has small town comfort.”

Make sure to greet Stewart and welcome her to the university.

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WOU Campus Garden provides locally sourced food Both students and community members can take advantage of the garden’s fresh produce

By Sam Dunaway | News Editor The WOU Campus Garden started as a student-initiated project and has been established on campus for eight years

Located behind the old education building is a small patch of land known as the WOU Campus Garden. The garden, now eight years old, aims to give students and community members the opportunity to learn how to garden while providing fresh produce to nearby food banks.

According to the WOU Campus Garden website, the mission of the garden is “to show how we can grow vegetables and fruit locally and sustainably. We want to see the garden being used as a practical and educational resource for the whole campus community.”

Campus Garden Coordinator Chrys Weedon is a junior studying American

Sign Language. Weedon was excited to get involved with the campus garden first as a volunteer and now as the garden coordinator.

“My mom is an avid gardener, she’s been gardening since before I was born and I have a huge garden at home,” Weedon explained. “It’s just very therapeutic and you kind of lose track of time, at least for me, and I just really wanted to get involved with that. I miss it being here at school.”

The garden is run entirely by volunteers and supervised by communications professor Dr. Emily Plec. Volunteers help maintain the area by weeding, planting various types of plants and spreading awareness

through tabling and events. Volunteers set their own schedules and have the first pick for the variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs planted in the garden.

The rest of the plants produced by the garden are given to Western’s food pantry — where both students and community members alike can take advantage of the fresh produce.

The WOU Campus Garden practices organic gardening by only using organic compost for the plants and never spraying them with pesticides or herbicides.

When asked why a garden is important on campus, Weedon replied, “I think it’s important to have fresh food. I think a lot of college students

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don’t have the best diet just simply because they don’t have the resources…

We grow good food. And it’s important also because it helps the environment.

I think that mass farming can be very detrimental to the environment so the more food we can grow ourselves, the better.”

For more information on the WOU Campus Garden or how to become a volunteer, contact Chrys Weedon at cweedon16@wou.edu.

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Western discusses wellness

Fair aims to promote resources for every aspect of student wellbeing

By Sam Dunaway | News Editor The Jan. 24 Health and Wellness Fair at the Peter Courtney Health and Wellness Center provided an opportunity for students to learn more about all aspects of health, from physical fitness to mental well-being.

The event, organized by the Student Health and Counseling Center, focused on presenting students with the variety of resources available to them both on campus and within Polk County.

Student Health and Counseling Center employee Crystal Ross provided information and resources at the fair.

When asked why health and wellness is important, Ross explained, “I think it’s important for anybody, but especially students’s general well-being. You’re already so stressed from studying

Green Dot club aims to promote a safer campus through bystander training

and classes, and some students work on top of that, so just trying to keep a balanced, healthy lifestyle on top of your stressors. And sometimes you get sick or you get hurt and it’s nice to have a doctor’s office on campus to come to.”

Ross also stressed another important aspect of the SHCC: counseling. “We also have the mental health counselors, so if you’re stressed you can come and

talk to somebody. It’s just a great service that we can offer to our students.”

A variety of organizations were in attendance. Oregon Reproductive Health and Planned Parenthood answered questions regarding reproductive health for college students. The WOU Food Pantry and LifeSource Natural Foods informed students on the importance of nutrition

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and healthy eating for overall physical health. Local fitness centers such as Firehouse Crossfit in Monmouth and Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis gave students information on their businesses.

Resources for all ages were available at the fair, including Polk County Public Health and YMCA Independence.

YMCA employee and youth basketball coach Karissa Torres explained how the organization plays an important role in health and fitness. “I think for youth in particular, sports definitely creates a better path. Involvement at a young age is really positive for someone’s future.”

Additionally, many Western clubs and organizations were represented at the fair including the WOU Campus Garden, Safe Zone, Peer Mentors, the WOU Community Health Club and Campus Public Safety.

Contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at health@wou.edu for more information on health and wellness.

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get to know the incidental fee committee The Incidental Fee Committee makes budgetary decisions that affect all students

By Sam Dunaway | News Editor What is the IFC? Each year, all Western students pay a set amount of money as part of Western’s tuition and fees known as the Incidental Fee. The Incidental Fee Committee, or IFC, decides how that money gets allocated throughout various departments. The committee is comprised of Western students, faculty and staff where nine selected students are the only voting members.

Who decides what students sit on the IFC? Three students are selected through the ASWOU general elections, three students are appointed by ASWOU President Jessica Freeman and three students are appointed by President Rex Fuller.

What departments are funded by the IFC? Abby’s House Access/ODS ASWOU Athletics Campus Recreation Childcare Creative Arts SLCD Student Activities Board Student Engagement Student Media Vice President for Student Affairs

How much is the Incidental Fee? For the 2017-2018 year, students pay $349 for fall, winter and spring and $153 for Summer 2018.

What are open hearings?

Open hearings are IFC meetings that allow students to voice concerns, thanks or opinions about the committee’s preliminary budget decisions.

Upcoming meetings

Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 - Large budget presentations Feb. 9, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 - Preliminary decision Feb. 16, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 - Preliminary decision Feb. 20, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 - Open hearings Feb. 23, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 - Open hearings Visit wou.edu/ifc for more information

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LIFESTYLE

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conquering seasonal affective disorder

Ways to cope with the disorder that targets college students at high rates

By Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor

Staying healthy during winter

Steps to take for keeping your body strong during cold months

By Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor Welcome to Monmouth, Oregon.

The average temperature in February is 42.3 degrees, we get about 41 inches of rain per year and we see 154 sunny days. That being said, it’s obvious that in this area, it can be very easy to find yourself unhealthy during the winter months. Actively trying to stay healthy, especially on a college campus,

students begin falling behind. Work begins piling up, and you can feel like you are drowning. This compounds the problem.

If you believe that you or someone you know is affected by SAD, there is some advice that Rosenthal has for you.

First of all, you need to recognize the

live. Natural light, according to the American Psychological Association, can be very therapeutic. The earlier in the day you expose yourself to it, the better.

Exercise in natural light. Outdoor workouts are a great option. However, if you prefer indoor, working out at the

Developing winter-time interests you enjoy as well as increased exposure to natural light can help alleviate the weight of SAD

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The days get shorter, natural light is scarce and the weather is gloomy and gray. The peak of the winter season for many students may just mean bundling up in extra layers and trying to stay warm and dry in the cold Monmouth rain. For other students, likely over five percent, it means something far more serious and troubling.

Seasonal affective disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, is a “type of depression that comes and goes with seasons, typically starting in late fall and early winter.”

While it often can be confused as its own disorder, it’s actually a subtype of major depression, with much of the same symptoms.

Like depression, it can come in many different levels of severity. Some feel what would be described as “winter blues,” while others can be hit with profound, debilitating symptoms.

Neither should be taken lightly.

According to a study based in Maryland conducted by Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who led the original research on seasonal affective disorder, 1 in 20 seniors in high school had already had “full-fledged SAD.” Rosenthal also believes that college students experience this in even higher numbers.

There are a couple reasons for this belief. First is due to disturbed biological

rhythms. When at home, many students have parents or guardians who help them wake up in the morning, go to sleep at a more reasonable time and essentially regulate their circadian rhythms. However, with the start of college, many are experiencing that newfound freedom for the first time.

With it comes a disturbance in their patterns, delaying their cycles.

The second reason he believes college students are hit even harder is the increase in workload over each term. Around this time, right in the middle of the year, is when many

problem. Know what symptoms to look for. This includes “changes in energy, sleep, appetite, weight, concentration and engagement with others.” When you notice these symptoms, take them seriously.

Bring more light into where you

Health and Wellness Center during daylight hours works just as well. With the several windows and skylights, the

is incredibly important for your wellbeing.

It’s important that you are getting all the essential vitamins your body needs. With such little exposure to sunlight, it’s imaginable that many students at Western are lacking in the necessary Vitamin D their body needs to function. This can be found in many foods, such as fatty fishes and eggs.

However, you can also opt to take a multivitamin. That way you can assure that you’re not only getting the proper amount of Vitamin D, you’re also getting all the other key vitamins that your body might be missing this time of year.

Get moving. This one is probably not that surprising, as exercise helps with most any health-related issue that you’re experiencing. It even prevents a common cold. According to a study by

the University of South Carolina, men who got in three hours of moderate activity a day were 35% less likely to catch a cold than those who only got one hour. So just take any opportunity you can to get up and get moving, even if it’s just to take a quick walk for a study break.

Wash your hands frequently. This one cannot be stressed enough. Viruses can live on surfaces for hours. All it takes is for you to touch one unsanitary surface and you could be next. And of course, if you are sick you shouldn’t be spreading your germs either. Wash your hands before and after eating, and often between those as well.

On top of this, don’t forget to wash your winter coat as well. How often do you wash the jackets you wear out during this time of year? Think about all the places you’ve been in those, the

people you’ve been around, and what you may have been exposed to. Be safe, and wash your winter clothes.

Finally, get the right amount of sleep for your body. According to a study done by the University of California on 165 adults, those who slept 6 hours were four times more likely to develop a cold than those who had gotten seven hours. Protect your body, get the sleep it deserves.

If you do find yourself becoming ill, head to the Student Health and Counseling Center for a free cold and flu kit. In that you’ll find medicine, thermometers, lozenges and more to keep you healthy and get you back on your feet.

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LIFESTYLE DIY nail art made simple Ways to get salon-style manicures at home

By Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor Getting your nails done professionally is not a cheap thing to do. Getting a set of acrylics can be in the upwards of $40, and a simple manicure can be around $20. While neither are outrageously expensive, it’s more than I’d like to spend on something I don’t necessarily need. That being said, I do enjoy having a fun look painted on my nails, as it gives me a sense of confidence I don’t always have.

The Western Journal Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Unfortunately, I am the absolute worst at doing my nails. Most of the time, the majority of the paint ends up on my skin rather than my nail. For that reason, I have found some simple nail art that can be done at home by even the least coordinated, such as myself.

So pull out some polish, and inevitably some polish remover, and get started.

Polka-Dot Design Use the round end of a bobby pin to add a polka-dot look to your nails.

Feel free to use this design however you’d like. The dots can be all over the nail-bed, follow a straight line, or whatever you decide you want to do.

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Utilize Sharpies Thin sharpies make for some really fun designs. Especially if you opt for a gold or silver sharpie, you can easily add designs to your nails that look professional. These can quickly come off with rubbing alcohol if you decide you don’t like the look.

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Tape Designs Cut tape into the shape you want on your nails, and paint right over it. You don’t even have to cut it. Strategically placed tape can give you fun, diagonal nails that are incredibly easy to do.

Matte Polish Get a clean dish, and mix a few drops of your nail polish with small amounts of eye shadow or some other powder with a toothpick. Mix small amounts of powder at a time. Note that it will not look matte when wet, but as it dries, it will be more obvious.

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Navigating conflict for successful relationships

Key aspects of healthy arguments can be beneficial between partners

By Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor

Dr. Aislinn Addington is the director of Abby’s House, a center for students that promotes equity and non-violence

While there has never been a time in my life where I’ve found it enjoyable to get into an argument with a significant other, I have noticed a pattern — I either leave the conflict feeling absolutely horrible, or I leave with a feeling of relief and optimism. Obviously, I prefer the latter. As much as I hate conflict with the person I love, it’s important to note that healthy and fair disputes are a necessary component to a flourishing relationship.

Healthy, fair fights can lead to many benefits that you wouldn’t necessarily realize. The fact is that all couples argue.

It’s unavoidable to spend so much time with someone and not find yourself bickering over something. However, successful couples disagree differently.

According to Dr. Aislinn Addington, director of Abby’s House, a healthy argument means “listening to each other and respecting each others needs.

If at the end, you both move forward, then that is great.”

Some other tips to keep your

disagreements healthy include not running from an argument. If something is bothering you, and you know it will continue to bother you, it needs to be said. While it may be difficult and probably uncomfortable, it’s necessary that both partners are included and in the loop when it comes to important topics. Speak your mind.

Remember that you are a team.

You are in your relationship together, and keeping that thought in the back of your head during an argument can help you remember that you chose to be with this person for a reason. Don’t let a dispute keep you from seeing that.

The benefits to a clean, healthy argument are more extensive than you’d think. Opening up to each other can create a sense of trust. Letting a partner know that you trust them enough to let them see your true feelings will ultimately make them feel more included and accepted. Also, holding things in will cause damage to your relationship. Talking about

things early on will stop it from piling on and weighing even heavier on your shoulders.

Healthy conflict is a way for you to grow as a couple. Look at a fair dispute as an opportunity to progress together and become intimate in a way you hadn’t been before. With all this being said, while a healthy fight is incredibly beneficial, it’s important to know the difference between a fair fight and an unhealthy one.

“Look for patterns. If you’re clear with your needs and your partner chooses to disregard that, that’s unhealthy,” Dr. Addington commented. “Having the same fight over and over again, or if it escalates is something to watch out for.”

Fighting just to fight versus fighting for the sake of a resolution is another thing to look for. If you feel like you aren’t being heard and are simply talking to no one, this is a bad sign and an indicator of an unhealthy relationship.

Any fight that turns personal, where your partner begins making jabs at

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you as a person rather than something you did to hurt them, is unhealthy.

“Sometimes it starts with put-downs and name calling,” Addington added, “and it generally becomes something worse over time.” Watch out for this, and make sure you aren’t doing it yourself.

And lastly, of course, any type of abusive argument or fight is incredibly dangerous and a huge red flag. Do not take this lightly. Whether it be physical, emotional, verbal or mental, it is never okay. If you find yourself in a situation like this, know that there are people you can talk to. Abby’s House in the Werner University Center offers services for people experiencing domestic and dating violence. You can also call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-3224.

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HUMOR

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aries

3/21-4/19

Feeling lonely, Aries? Try a smooth pickup line to reel in the dates. “My doctor says I’m lacking Vitamin U.” Works every time.

cancer

taurus

4/20-5/20 gemini

The stars are feeling very tired and very small, but they wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.

6/21-7/22 leo

Caffeine, cough medicine, Coke and carrots put into a blender make a great cleanse and it will be just as effective as other cleanses too; not at all. Enjoy Leo!

libra

scorpio

9/23-10/22

Jot this down Gemini: I can get paid for the notes I’m already taking. No, personally I can’t pay you. But if the stars align correctly, the school can pay you $50 for note-taking. I’m not kidding.

7/23-8/22 virgo

The perfect comeback to the sick burn you received last week was “Not a chance, fancy pants!”

It… would have sounded cooler in context.

5/21-6/20

8/23-9/22

Take heart, Virgo. In the midst of all of your schoolwork, remember to check in with your loved ones.

10/23-11/21 sagittarius 11/22-12/21

You may think that spending hours on the studyblr section of Tumblr is contributing to your productivity, but the stars would like you to reevaluate.

Millennials are killing the bottled water industry — pass it along.

Sagittarius, I know you’ve been down lately, but just remember that it’s already week five. Oh wait ... I’m getting confirmation that it’s only week four. Well, hang in there.

capricorn

aquarius

pisces

12/22-1/19

No Capricorn, drinking eight cups of coffee a day does not count as a “well balanced and healthy diet.”

1/20 - 2/18

Feeling down about the job hunt, Aquarius? Look no further than the back of this issue.

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2/19 - 3/20

As it rounds the corner to midterms, the stars would like to remind you that the lighter the coffee roast is, the more caffeine it has. Go forth, tired Pisces — conquer that to-do list.

EDITORIAL

TIME’S UP FOR HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Movement powered by women against discrimination ignites a spark in many

By Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor Earlier this month, many tuned in to see the 75th annual Golden Globes ceremony hosted by comedian and actor Seth Meyers. What most expected to see was glamorous celebrities donned in expensive garments and designer statements, being followed by cameras and E! News reporters asking them “who are you wearing?” Instead, what viewers saw was Hollywood elite adorned just in black, many displaying a pin that simply said “Time’s Up.”

the workplace. Following the several reports of sexual harassment, assault and rape allegations that came out against producer Harvey Weinstein, and the several other allegations towards different big names that began coming out daily since then, the timing seemed to be right. It was time to stand up against harassment and sexism that women have to deal with on a daily basis. It was time for women and allies to unify and stand up against the inequality and injustice they face in the workplace.

The initiative manages a legal defense fund aimed at supporting and helping the underprivileged women who are ready to fight against sexual harassment, assault or abuse while trying to pursue their careers. It gives everyone a voice.

According to timesupnow.com, “1

Photo courtesy of LATIMES.COM Dressed in all black, celebrities Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Emma Stone and Billie Jean King display their support for Time’s Up

The Time’s Up movement began with a full-page ad published in an issue of “The New York Times,” released on Jan. 1. In the letter, over 300 actors, lawyers, writers, directors and producers signed to pledge support for working-class women who deal with inequality in

in 3 women ages 18 to 34 have been sexually harassed at work. 71% of those women say they did not report it.” It also notes that “more than one-third of the world’s countries do not have any laws prohibiting sexual harassment at work- leaving nearly 235 million

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working women vulnerable in the workplace.”

Celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Emma Watson, Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone and Rashida Jones all choose to support and show solidarity towards the movement. They are using their platform to give all women a voice. But they aren’t the only big names involved. Male celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks and Chris Hemsworth all chose to don a “Time’s Up” pin to show their support for women everywhere.

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workplace has to come to an end. It’s our duty to stand with one another and let voices be heard. I’m not saying you have to post about things on social media. I’m saying we need to be willing to be an open ear to someone who has struggled with something like this. Be their ally.

That being said, if you do feel comfortable making your story public, feel free to do so. Time’s up on allowing these things to be unsaid. Time’s up on silencing women who have had to sit with their mouths shut for years, just

Now is the time to unify.

The plague of systematic inequality and injustice in the workplace has to come to an end. It’s our duty to stand with one another and let voices be heard Now the question is, if all of these people are supporting the movement, why aren’t you? While these are all big names and their stories are more widely spread, that doesn’t mean that their experiences are more valid than anyone else’s. Everyone’s experience with sexual harassment in the workplace or just in life is worthy of being heard about. Start talking.

If you haven’t been personally affected, I can almost guarantee that someone who is close to you has been. I can talk to any single one of my friends and hear their perspective of a time where they were sexually harassed or felt unequal. I’ve had friends sob to me as they shared an experience they’ve had with men who abused their power over them. Whether it be with sexual harassment, discrimination or rape, all of their voices deserve to be heard.

While most aren’t in the workplace, they are just as valid.

I am urging you to stand with the people around you. Now is the time to unify. The plague of systematic inequality and injustice in the

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accepting the way things are. It’s time to stop taking matters so lightly.

Small victories can be seen already.

Former USA gymnastics coach Larry Nassar, accused of sexually abusing 81 people, was charged with 22 counts of sexual misconduct. James Franco was photoshopped out of the cover of Vanity Fair’s Oscar portfolio issue. Netflix cut ties with actors and comedians Kevin Spacey, Danny Masterson and Louis C.K. for sexual misconduct accusations against them.

Stand up against injustice. Stand up against discrimination in the workplace or in everyday life. If you hear or see it happening, speak up. Something so simple could change someone’s life forever. We cannot let this movement die out; until change is made, we need to continue working together and fighting as a unified front towards inequality.

There is a lot of work to be done, but by standing together as a body of persistent fighters, I know we can get there.

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“The Open House”

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Continued from page 2 It lacked depth and didn’t answer any questions I had throughout the movie — it didn’t connect with the any of the previous scenes I had been confused about.

Despite my brutal opinion of the movie, I thought the best part about “The Open House” was the actors immense talents to pull their work off. I loved their acting — I felt the emotions resonate through the screen and could relate to the characters a lot.

If you’re an avid watcher of Netflix, you may be familiar with the appearance of Minnette, who starred in Netflix’s show “13 Reasons Why.” Minnette and Dalton did a splendid performance portraying their characters in the movie. They work well in the horror genre and it was exciting to see familiar actors again.

“The Open House” has great actors but lacks enough premise for a basic storyline. It would’ve been better if they added background stories to the characters, so they’d be more relatable to the storyline or build tension of scary scenes that could tie into upcoming events. If you are a fan of cliché horror movies this may be a suitable movie of your choice.

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Be socially active.

It’s understandable that this can be very hard to do. You don’t have to get out of your comfort zone if you are someone who doesn’t socialize often.

However, time with people who are important to you and know how to cheer you up can be beneficial.

Finally, if you feel that you, your schoolwork or your mental or physical health is affected by SAD, seek help.

The Student Health and Counseling Center takes appointments, or if it’s an emergency, allows people to be seen immediately. With their help and support, SAD is something that can be conquered.

It’s best not to wait until it gets worse; staying on top of your seasonal disorder and being aware of it helps lessen the weight of it. While how one chooses to cope with it is different for everyone, know that there are options. Know that you are not alone in this.

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stack of Grammys, winning four of the seven he was nominated for.

Lamar took home Best Rap Album for “DAMN.” Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “HUMBLE.” and Best Rap Collaboration for “Loyalty” with Rihanna.

Ed Sheeran, who wasn’t in attendance to accept the awards, won both Best Pop Vocal Album for “Divide” and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Shape of You.” The next major award show to sweep the screen will be the BAFTA Awards, which is airing on Feb. 18 on BBC America.

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