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Bersani Memorial Bike Rack Dedication Allison Opson Clement | News Editor

riends, family and community gathered to dedicate the Hank Bersani Memorial bike rack and honor Dr. Bersani’s memory last Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Dr. Bersani was killed in a bicycle accident in March 2012.

The bike rack, which spells out “HANK” in red steel, stands by Parking Lot B, behind the College of Education Building and Hamersley Library.

“He had a huge heart,” said Bersani’s wife, Linda.

“We were one another’s love of a lifetime.”

“She was the strong one,” said Alan Douglas Brown, Linda Bersani’s brother. Brown came from his home in Canada to stand with his sister at the dedication of the memorial.

“He found a home where people believe in equality and justice,” Linda Bersani said of her husband’s dedication to Western. “He knew there are great gifts in each of the people.”

Dr. Bersani learned ASL not just to communicate more easily with deaf and hard-of-hearing friends, coworkers and students. He wanted to be able to reach those people directly, without the use of an interpreter.

“You are educators because you are able to make a difference in the world,” Linda Bersani said to the teachers attending the memorial, many of whom knew Dr. Bersani personally. “Keep supporting each other,” she said.

“Keep believing in your students.”

Linda Bersani said that for her children, Lisa and Alex, it is a blessing to have all these people who remember their father.

Cheryl David, Ph.D, special education division chair and director of the Regional Resource Center on Deafness, sent an all-student email invitation to the memorial dedication, saying that the Western community lost a great colleague, friend and disability rights advocate.

“Dr. Bersani’s specialty was communication access for people with severe disabilities,” David said. “As a teacher and advocate, Dr. Bersani had a great impact on his students.”

Students Kate Creeley, Jennifer McCarroll, Emily Spicer and Cheryl Witters were some of the leaders of a service learning project that led to the realization of the bike rack.

“This was a labor of love, and it took a village,” said Witters, a recent graduate.

McCarroll, though she never got to meet Dr. Bersani, said the support and dedication warmed her.

Other contributors supplied labor, materials and

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Mark Girod (left), who hosted the ceremony, admires the new memorial bike rack with President Mark Weiss (right). The bike rack was placed by Parking Lot B. funds: Creative Metalworks, WOU Physical Plant, Salem Bicycle Club, Frozation Nation, Burgerville, and the Special Educator Cohort, along with many other private donors.

Dr. Bersani belonged to the Salem Bicycle Club, several members of which attended the dedication, parking their bikes on the new rack when it was unveiled.

Larry Miles, Salem Bicycle Club president, recalls the 2010 Monster Cookie Ride, when he and his few volunteers were overwhelmed by the numbers of participants who turned up.

“I looked out amongst the mass of riders and I saw that tuxedo jersey with a guy grinning from ear to ear and I knew it was going to be alright,” said Miles.

Alex Bersani attended the dedication wearing that same tuxedo-printed biking jersey that had belonged to his father.

Of the bike accident that took his father’s life, Alex Bersani said that he recalls his father going through an extensive safety checklist every time he got on his bike.

With the Salem Bicycle Club, her husband wanted to teach people about safety, sharing a passion and giving others the opportunity, said Linda Bersani.

The accident that took Dr. Bersani’s life is a reminder of the need for more safety, not just for cyclists but for everyone on the road.

Mark Girod, interim dean of the College of Education, hosted the ceremony. He said Dr. Bersani was a friend, teacher and most importantly a father.

“Clearly, we hope anyone who sees this and parks their bike here will remember all the amazing things Hank taught us,” said Girod.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Performs at Western Iain Dexter | Sports Editor With information contributed by Alex Jelinek

hursday Oct. 10 during Homecoming Week, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus performed in the Pacific Room. The concert had a strong turnout of approximately 350 attendees.

Ronnie Winter and Duke Kitchens formed the band in 2001 in Middleburg, Fla. Though the group has gone through many transitions, Winter has remained the lead singer.

On Thursday night, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus stepped onto the stage and immediately began the show.

Winter incorporated the crowd by pointing the microphone out to cue them to sing, starting waves with his hands and dancing around the stage.

“I really enjoyed seeing The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus since I was really into them back in middle school,”

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said Paige Kelly. “It was so cool hearing their songs that I hadn’t heard in a while and watching them perform live.

They were very energetic on stage and created a really fun environment while they were performing. Overall I had a great experience.”

Guitarist Joey Westwood stood out with his vocals: as his famous “roar” during many songs seemed unreal. The set list included songs such as, “Represent,” “Don’t Hate,” “Justify” and “Pen and Paper”.

During the playing of their hit song “Your Guardian Angel,” Winter pulled back his long pony tail, took off his sunglasses and began to play an acoustic guitar. It was a change of pace from many of their wild songs, showing that the band was more than just screaming and loud music.

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“I thought The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus was absolutely phenomenal,” said Samantha Whitley. “As a longtime fan, I couldn’t have expected anything better. They expressed their feelings through every song, like they had been written fifteen minutes before the show. I was extremely glad that I attended this concert,” she said.

The group finished with the most well-known of all their songs, “Face Down”. This was the highlight of the performance; almost every student could be seen singing along.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus were preceded by a lesser-known band called Sunderland. They played a few songs from previous albums such as “Runaways” and “Carolina,” while also performing a few cover songs.

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Get Better Soon, or Better Yet, Don’t Get Sick

Alas, cold season is upon us. It is now normal to hear sniffles in class from the kid behind you, or coughing from the back of the room. Once sickness hits a university, it spreads like wildfire through the dorms, sports teams and classrooms. Here at The Journal we want to offer some tips for tackling and preventing cold viruses.

As we get deeper into fall term, it is important to prepare for colds since over 200 different viruses can cause them. Begin by taking inventory. Make sure you have tissues, fluids, soup, a thermometer, tea and some form of vitamin C. You may also want to invest in some hand sanitizer.

Next, look for symptoms. These may include muscle aches, a runny or congested nose, sinus pressure, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, coughing, headaches and mild fatigue.

Stay away from sick people! As best you can, anyway. If your roommates are sick, do not share anything. Make sure they cover when they cough and use a disinfectant wipe on light switches, doorknobs, phones, remotes and other high-traffic areas. And of course, don’t forget the big one: wash those hands. As a student it can be difficult to stay away from people, so avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Eating healthy food and consuming Vitamin C can also help to avoid sickness. Vitamin C can shorten the lifespan of your cold when taken as a preventative measure. Getting enough sleep is also an important factor in remaining cold-free. Once you are sick, your body may need more sleep than usual to recover.

If you find yourself as one of the unlucky ones, get a handle on your cold fast. Intense head pressure and a constricted airway can be miserable, so blow your nose and con-

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sume plenty of fluids. Water, soup, juice and tea are all good choices. Adding honey to your tea can have the same effect as a cough syrup. Ultimately, fluids help to thin mucus, which can allow your sinuses to drain better. And no, alcohol does not count. Alcohol and tobacco can actually worsen cold symptoms.

Another way to soothe a sore throat is by gargling one cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt. Sucking on cough drops or ice chips can also help.

Rinsing out your nasal passages with saline nose drops or spray will keep your nose moist, especially in colder weather or if you are constantly blowing your nose. If your nose becomes raw and red from blowing and wiping, apply Vaseline to the area. Running hot bath water to create steam that can also help to ease your breathing troubles.

Lastly, if you are coughing up a lung and feel as if you are near death, just stay home.

Take the necessary precautions to avoid the spread of germs. As students ourselves, we understand that missing class sometimes does not seem like an option. But remember that taking care of yourself is a top priority and vital to your success in and out of the classroom. So, instead of dragging yourself through a school day with a scratchy voice and your nose running like a faucet, let your body rest. Otherwise, it can be harder to fight off a virus.

For more information on prevention and treatment of colds, check out the information available at the Student Health Service and Counseling Center (SHCC), located on Church Street. SHCC has free packaged cold kits available for Western students. These kits include throat lozenges, ibuprofen tablets, extrastrength non-aspirin tablets, phenylephrine tablets, single-use clinical thermometers, as well as cold and flu care information.

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Opinion Portland Deserves an NHL Team October 16, 2013

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Iain Dexter | Sports Editor

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge hockey fan.

Apart from football, hockey has grown to be my favorite sport to watch and play. It combines the hard-hitting action of football and the fast pace atmosphere of basketball, making it one of the most exciting sporting events to watch.

Living here in the Pacific Northwest, I would imagine that hockey would be one of the more popular sports, but it seems like most people either don’t care or just laugh at it.

So why is this? My guess is that people are uninformed about hockey because they aren’t exposed to it very often in Oregon. Yes, we do have the Portland Winterhawks, an amateur team the Western Hockey League (WHL), and I do think they have done a great job of getting Oregonians interested in hockey. Just this year they won the WHL Championship. But having an amateur team is not the same as having a professional team. The level of play and the event as a whole in the NHL are above and beyond that of the amateur leagues.

The NHL team closest to Oregon is the Vancouver Canucks. And no, that is not Vancouver, Wash.; that is Vancouver, B.C. So for Oregonians to see a prolevel hockey game, the shortest trip requires us to cross the border into Canada. It’s no wonder hockey isn’t very popular here. The one thing that could change this is to bring an NHL team to Portland, and I see that as being feasible.

First off, Portland already has the arena for an NHL team. The Rose Garden may be in use by the Trail Blazers, but there is plenty of space to fit in a hockey team. The Winterhawks play in the Rose Garden when the Blazers are on the road and besides, the Staples Center in Los Angeles is home to the Lakers, the Clippers and the Kings.

If people think the Rose Garden couldn’t handle two teams, they need only look at the Staples Center as an example. There are many other stadiums across the country that are home to multiple teams.

Furthermore, the NHL currently has a team in both Dallas and Phoenix as well as two teams in Florida that all continuously get poor attendance ratings and are a bit embarrassing to a professional sport. Those teams deserve a solid fan base and a place to play where people are excited about the team, and I believe Portland could be that place.

Oregon fans are some of the best fans in the country. Though I don’t personally follow the Blazers, Ducks, Beavers and Timbers closely, there is an abundance of fans all across this state who support these teams.

The Blazers hold the record for the most consecutive sellouts at home (814) from 1977 to 1995.

Additionally, the Blazers just ended

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a streak of over 150 sellouts in 2012 over a period of time when they were not one of the top teams in the NBA.

As a huge NFL fan, it can sometimes be difficult to compete with the hordes of Duck and Beaver fans in Oregon. I can admit, though, that the undying support of these two teams is impressive to say the least.

I have also recently noticed the increased amount of interest that the Portland Timbers are getting. Timber fans are rabid, and soccer seems to be growing as a sport here in Oregon because of the Timbers. I would put the MLS and NHL at similar levels of interest across the country, but in Oregon, soccer is surpassing hockey.

As much as I may want it, a team from the NFL or MLB being brought to Oregon is unlikely.

The only city that could support one of those teams is Portland, but there is no space within the city to create a new stadium. There is already a stadium in place and a group of people that want to watch hockey. All that is needed is a team.

With the amount of teams struggling financially in the NHL, Portland would be a great place to move a team. With no hockey teams currently in the Pacific Northwest, if one were to move to Portland, they would become the closest NHL attraction available to millions of fans. Though Seattle has also been mentioned as a possible destination for a hockey team, I believe Portland stands out more because of the fans.

The support here in Oregon is great, while in Seattle, attendance often depends on the success of their teams. The Mariners, for example, are going through a bit of a rough stretch as they have not been in the playoffs for years. Home games at Safeco Field are often not even half-full, and a recent game I attended had more fans for the opposing team than for the Mariners.

All of these reasons make Portland a prime destination for a hockey team, and if the NHL and the owners of the Stars, Coyotes and Panthers would bring a team to it, it would be an instant success.

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October: Disability Awareness Month Allison Opson Clement | News Editor

This year, Western’s Disability Awareness Month (DAM) comprises weekly “Lunch and Learn” sessions in October aimed at kicking off this year’s campaign for campus and community awareness of disabilities.

“[DAM] is different every year,” said Malissa Larson, Disability Services Director. Previously, the Office of Disability Services (ODS) has employed various methods to raise awareness, such as passive programming: flyers, posters, billboards and notices designed to get people to think about something, even when they wouldn’t necessarily attend an entire event on the subject.

Marshall Guthrie, educational advisor for the Student Enrichment Program and member of the DAM

committee, says that there is ample opportunity for student involvement.

“We want to give students what they’ll appreciate,” Guthrie said. According to Guthrie, “We keep looking for more student involvement,” because teachers and administrators are not necessarily the best judges of what interests students.

Charisse Jolliff, another member of the committee, says that DAM started at Western in 2005.

Nationwide, other organizations, businesses and schools recognize the National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

The language used is very important, Guthrie

Brent Redpath, standing, teaches his audience some basics of sign language.

said. They are people first; not the disabled, but people with a disability.

“The takeaway for this month is to start understanding the people behind the disability label we give them,” said Guthrie.

Every Wednesday in October, the DAM “Lunch and Learn” presentations can be found in the Willamette Room of Werner Center at 12:30 p.m.

The Handicrap™ Dinner will take place Oct. 23, with a $1 attendence cost to support disability services.

Find out more on the ODS website: www.wou.edu/student/disability/

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DAM Spotlight - Brent Redpath: “OMG! There’s a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Person... How Do I Talk to Them?”

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Brent Redpath’s presentation was different than what most students are familiar with. Unlike other speakers that students heard during New Student Week, Redpath never spoke a word during his session.

Like one to two dozen students, staff and faculty on campus, Redpath is deaf; he was born deaf, and spoke through an interpreter during his presentation.

Redpath said Western “is a great community” and that people here are “very open-minded.” He said that because of the services provided, he “became enamored with” Western.

To introduce his presentation he asked of the audience, how do people communicate with the deaf, and how do we get past that initially awkward language barrier?

“The goal for today is to teach you how to appropriately communicate with that community,” said Redpath.

Redpath introduced various methods of communication. He listed those with which he is familiar as interpreters, instant messaging (IM), Z Video Relay Service’s (ZVRS) videophone and Entertainment Access Glasses.

Many at Western are accustomed to the use of interpreters, but other forms are often unknown to the hearing public.

With the ZVRS videophone, a deaf person can call and connect to an interpreter, who relays the phone

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conversation to anyone else, even someone with a normal phone.

Entertainment Access Glasses are found specifically at Regal Cinemas, said Redpath. It displays captions directly to the individual on the lenses of special glasses that can be checked out for a film showing.

“Really, it’s amazing technology. That’s really cool,” Redpath said of the glasses. Previously, captioned showings of films restricted the freedoms of a deaf audience.

Another new piece of unique technology is the UbiDuo Deaf-Blind Communicator / Braille Display. It translates from Braille to text in one direction, then back from text to Braille in the other.

This is especially useful in emergency situations, said Redpath.

As for communication in general, Redpath listed a few “do’s” and “don’ts.”

He wants people to know that it is nice when they make an effort to communicate, especially if they have any ASL experience. He recommended that everyone learn the basic ASL alphabet and a couple of other useful signs.

Redpath also suggested people go to ASL Club meetings at Western. The group is large and open to anyone with any level of experience. When in doubt, he advised, write.

Many deaf people will often have an interpreter available to them. In this case, you should almost always disregard the interpreter’s presence: look at and speak to the person you are communicating with.

Also, while an interpreter is on duty, he explained, that is their job. Don’t try to interact with them; they may not be able to break away at the moment and it’s important that they stay focused.

For employers, he noted that the law requires them to provide interpretation services whenever necessary. They can’t shirk that responsibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

“Don’t assume every deaf person can read lips.

Some are very skilled, but some are not at all,” Redpath said. “Also, don’t try to speak louder unless it is indicated to you that will actually help.”

Redpath’s presentation reached various staff and faculty members, as well as the few students in attendance, but the skills provided would serve anyone who will interact with the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Further advice sessions, as well as additional presentations and events, will take place throughout October and over the course of the year.

For more information, visit: www.aslpro.com www.lifeprint.com

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Maurice Prize $5,000: Applications Available Allison Opson Clement | News Editor

Applications are now available for the Maurice Undergraduate Initiative, for which the winner or winning team receives $5,000.

Dr. Breeann Flesch, assistant professor of mathematics and the main faculty administrator on the committee judging the Maurice Initiative, said that applicants’ first step is to “identify a problem, something they’d like to see changed.” Then, students spend four months trying to tackle the problem.

“There are no restrictions on the problem or what they want to see changed,” said Flesch. It doesn’t have to be grandiose. World hunger, for example, isn’t feasible. It just has to be important enough that they want to make a difference, she said.

Applicants need not solve the issue they are addressing. What counts is how they work toward a solution.

Ingenuity, creativity, passion and artfulness are the criteria, said Flesch. The students must demonstrate their learning throughout the process of their project.

“In the process they will learn a lot,” said Alfred Maurice, creator and sponsor of the Initiative, even if they don’t succeed in the sense of solving the problem.

Once applicants submit a formal proposal (500 words with the application, due Oct. 25, to be reviewed by the committee for the basic requirements), they have four months to work on their project.

A formal final analysis must be submitted by Feb. 28. The committee will narrow down finalists and decide on a winning team.

“Make sure that this isn’t a class project,” Maurice says to potential applicants. Students cannot be receiving class credit for what they do in the com-

petition. Nor can the project already have been done. Other than that, the options are very broad, said Maurice.

Maurice’s designs to center the competition around students includes the committee that will vote on the teams and individuals. Last year, said Flesch, there were six students and two faculty members on the judging committee.

“[Undergrads] tend to get lost in a big university,” Maurice said. His goal was “to make it as much their endeavor as possible.” He decided to give them a chance

“Identify a problem, something they want to see changed” Dr. Breeann Flesch MAIN FACULTY ADMINISTRATOR ON THE MAURICE INITIATIVE

to do the things they wanted to see done. The prize is not a scholarship, said Maurice. It is in the form of a check, to be used however the student winner(s) please; it does not have to go towards school tuition.

This is the fourth year that the Maurice Initiative has been offered at Western. Previous winning ideas at Western include working to improve communications on campus and empowering others via a “superhero community.”

2012 winners Hillevi C. Johnson and Naw-

wal Moustafa worked on the problem of the limited resources of the Stonewall Center, expanding LGBTQ support on campus and in the community.

“They persevered and they learned a lot,” said Flesch. “They had just demonstrated so much learning and growth.”

It’s not always easy to decide on a winner, because the students all do such a great job, Maurice said.

Maurice started the Initiative after his wife died in 2007. Upon finding himself with a considerable estate, including a large collection of his own and others’ art, and he sought a way to donate it.

“I’ve taught in all areas of art and learned a lot from my own students in the process,” Maurice said of his higher education career. Teaching since 1947, Maurice spent 24 years at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he first developed the Maurice Undergraduate Initiative.

Key Requirements:

~ Sophomore or junior status undergraduate student

~ Applicant teams may be either a group or an individual Key Dates:

~ Oct. 25: Proposal due

~ Feb. 28: Final analysis due

~ April 30: Winner announced For more information, including downloads of the full guidelines and an application, go to:

www.wou.edu/provost/maurice_prize/ or search for the Maurice Undergraduate Initiative at Western.

Theatre Department Costume Donation Sale Patrick Willett | News Freelancer

Western’s theatre department held a costume sale fundraiser in Rice Auditorium Oct. 10 and 11.

“We’re aiming to raise money for a display case, to display student work,” said Sandy Hedgepeth, an associate professor who was running the sale. “We want to put it out here so people can see us and understand what we do.”

“We’re the best kept secret,” Hedgepeth said of the theatre department’s talent. “Nobody knows what we do.” The fundraiser helped draw attention.

“It’s not a sale; it’s a donation sale,” said Hedgepeth, clarifying that they only accept donations in the amount that people can spare. $10 was the recommended amount for most costumes, though generosity is always appreciated.

“We’ve already raised more money than we expected to,” said Natalie Piper, a volunteer at the sale.

Hedgepeth said that while most costumes would be sold for $10, the larger ones would be sold at higher prices in a silent auction.

Hedgepeth said that the theater department does this every couple of years to cut down the large store of costumes it accumulates throughout the production season.

“A lot of our costumes are designed for one specific show,” said Amanda Norman, another volunteer, “so we’re making room for new stuff.”

“We just can’t keep them all,” said Hedgepeth. “It’s just not practical.” Most of the costumes were out on racks for browsing, but a select few were placed on mannequins to be put up for silent auction.

“I love Halloween. Just thought I’d look at the costumes to see anything,” said student Katya Szigethy.

Costumes were available for sale between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days, and many

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Though the sale is over for this year, additional donations can still be made to the theater department’s Foundation Account, or by visiting: www.wou.edu/las/creativearts/ theater_dance/supporting.php

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A Look at Last Week’s Homecoming Clarissa Toplar | Freelancer

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ABOVE: Richard Johnson at the Kappa Sigma car smash during Wolf-Out last Wednesday, hosted at the Grove. BELOW: Hood River natives “Sunderland” performed for little over an hour.

R eview : Wolf-Out Wednesday Laura White | Freelancer

With homecoming celebration in full swing, Wolf- donated to us by Pick-A-Part, we decided to make it a Out Wednesday brought multiple booths and events to free event today.” the Grove for students to attend.

The fraternity started the event at 4:30 p.m. and had The event took place Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., a decent turnout overall, estimating about 100 particiand featured different booths, activities, and a live band. pants by the end, which Pinckard said is a pretty decent The booths varied from Yeasty Beasty, where stu- crowd. dents could spin a wheel and win a free soda or pizza, By the end of the event the windows were all to a Burgerville booth where you could toss beanbags smashed out, the roof and doors were full of dents and through a Halloween-themed board and win candy or a parts of the bumper were missing. gift card.

The other big attraction There was a booth sellthat night was the live band, ing Homecoming T-shirts, Sunderland. They played for “We often host car smashes at one for face painting and one a little over an hour, ending at different kinds of events around West- 6:30 p.m. The band consisted of set up just for students to play Spoons (the card game). Stuern. Sometimes we do this event as a three guitarists and one drumdents even had a volleyball fundraiser, but since this time we had mer. game going, which was just as “We’re originally from the car donated to us by Pick-A-Part, fun to watch as it was to play.

Hood River, Oregon, though we we decided to make it a free event There were also free chicken now live in Los Angeles,” said today.” wings, enticing quite a few lead guitarist Zachary Grace.

Sean Pinckard “Three of us have been together students to show.

KAPPA SIGMA GRAND PROCURATOR A popular booth was put since high school, but we only on by one of Western’s fraternities, Kappa Sigma: a car got our current drummer last year from Craigslist. We smash, where students could put on safety glasses, pick perform in all of the U.S. and Canada. We didn’t used to up a sledgehammer and give a good beating to an in- play on campuses a lot, but as we’re getting older we’re nocent four-wheeled motor vehicle. starting to play to an older audience. Some of our influ“We often host car smashes at different kinds of ences include Jimmy Eat World and Tegan and Sara.” events around Western,” said Sean Pinckard, grand Full of food, fun, music and smashed cars, Wolfprocurator of Kappa Sigma. “Sometimes we do this Out Wednesday was an event that those who attended event as a fundraiser, but since this time we had the car won’t forget anytime soon.

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With the school year back in full swing, Homecoming Week quickly approached campus, starting with a crackle and pop of the bonfire last Monday, Oct. 7.

To start off the night, the bonfire used recycled doors to light the “W”, which was followed by the singing of the Western fight song.

“Once the “W” was lit and the bonfire started, I was really impressed by how big the bonfire was, because when you go camping you don’t really get the chance to make 20-foot-high campfires,” says freshman Briana A. With the glow of the bonfire leading them on, the marching band began to play “Time Warp” from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and cheerleaders began their routine.

“I thought it [the marching band and the cheerleaders] was awesome. It fits the quirkiness of the school and how Western is really accepting and open and has opportunities for new experiences,” Briana said.

Along with the band and cheerleaders, numerous competitions began, including the pieeating contest and the three-legged race.

“The pie-eating contest made me think of a slice of pie, but I was really surprised when it was a whole pie!” said freshman Jenny K. “So glad I didn’t do that event.”

Even though most managed to have a great time, some were not as impressed as the others.

Sophomore Braden Shribbs said, “I thought the whole thing was really overwhelming. The fire was too massive and the music was too loud.”

Despite a few drawbacks, most individuals had a wonderful time and would recommend all of next year’s students to attend.

The main even of Homecoming Week came at the end: the crowning of the King and Queen and their court. The entire student body was invited to participate in the voting of the courts and the results had been announced the week before.

On the court this year, starting with the freshmen, were Princess Angelina Chapligina and Prince Tim Patrick. On the sophomore court were Princess Kaylee Church and Prince Tyler McAfee.

The junior court had Princess Marissa Onshus-Womble and Prince Jordan Sollman. Lastly, the senior court comprised Princes David Cervantes and Travis Meuwissen and Princesses Chelsea B. and Akaanchya Pradhan.

Last came the crowning of King Daniel Tew and Queen Hillevi Johnson.

“I think it was a great group of people and we had a lot of fun organizing and attending events,” Church said. “I thought Homecoming Week was really fun and those who didn’t attend the various events really missed out.”

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The Diversity dancing act performs during Wednesday’s talent show. Left to right: Nicole Chan, Savanna King, and Marissa Onshus-Womble.

Review: “WOU’s Got Talent” Laven Voth | Freelancer

Karaoke singers, mesmerizing dancers and even a stand-up comedian lined the Pacific Room stage last Wednesday evening in the Werner University Center. These were just a few of the acts performing as a part of “WOU’s Got Talent,” a campus-wide talent show put on during Western’s Homecoming Week.

The event was done in the vein of popular reality television series such as “America’s Got Talent,” and “American Idol,” complete with a Ryan Seacrest stand-in, as well as a panel of judges which issued remarks after each performance.

The performances ranged from original songs performed by singer-songwriters, to contemporary dance routines complete with synchronized choreography. A majority of the acts were done well by very talented people, but many duplicate talents were presented, which started to feel tedious and stale.

While most of the crowd was incredibly enthusiastic about the whole event, it didn’t help that some members of the audience were both talking during the performances and quietly mocking the less-thanimpressive, which set an uncomfortable tone.

The turnout for “WOU’s Got Talent” was staggering; within seconds of the doors being opened, the room was quickly filled to capacity, leaving many people without chairs and forced to sit on the floor

“I’m starting to remember why I don’t like coming to [university events]. There was little variety in the acts, and it felt more uncomfortable than it did fun.”

Patrick Willet WESTERN STUDENT

in any available empty space. Alternatively, people without a chair had to stand in the back of the room for the duration of the show.

Many of the performances incorporated audience interaction as a part of their act by either running into the crowd or starting from the back of the room, which left many of the floor-sitters at a disadvantage.

After each act, the performer would face the looming panel of judges, set just off the front of the stage. The performer would then receive an evaluation from the panel, which never included any actual judgment, no matter how questionable the quality of the act may have been.

Although it was meant to fit the “American Idol” aesthetic, the judging element may need to be considered for exclusion next year, as it seemed to disrupt the flow of the event and provide little to no relevance.

When asked for his thoughts about the show, Patrick Willett, an aficionado of arts and entertainment, said, “I’m starting to remember why I don’t like coming to [university events]. There was little variety in the acts, and it felt more uncomfortable than it did fun.”

With just a few tweaks under the hood and an attitude adjustment by members of the audience, the Western talent show could be a must-see for students in the foreseeable future.

Jumpsuit from Front Page “The Middle,” by Jimmy Eat World, was the most notable of the cover tracks they played.

“Sunderland did such a good job,” said Celia Johnson.

“I loved that they did a cover of Jimmy Eat World’s song, ‘The Middle.’ The concert was awesome.”

Sunderland often interacted with the crowd, taking pictures for their Instagram account while also being available after the performance to sign auto-

graphs.

“Sunderland definitely blew me out of the water, because most of the time you can’t expect that from an opening band. So I was really happy with that,” said freshman Angela Kimball.

Overall, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus concert seemed to be a successful event put on by the Student Activities Board. Both bands performed well and most people left happy.

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus perform during Homecoming week.

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Student Media and Criminal Justice 5k/10k Race Clarissa Toplar | Freelancer

The Student Media and Criminal Justice 5k/10k race began at 9 a.m. Sunday morning, when stu-

dents, volunteers and out-of-towners dressed up in Halloween costumes, picked up a number and began to stretch for the race ahead.

The event was first created by Tori Gannon, president of the Criminal Justice Association (CJA), the first race took place on Apr. 6, 2013. The second race, on May 25, was a moderate success.

This time, Gannon decided to include Student Media because she felt “it could bring in more people so we could have more money for both parties [the CJA and Student Media],” said Gannon.

Approximately 20 people showed up in cos-

tumes ranging from tutus to cheese heads. Junior Jennifer Kaplan, dressed up as a Chicago Bears fan.

Although she did not aim to win any prizes, she said it would be fun if she did win a prize, which she did. Everyone won a prize unless they left early.

Another racer, senior Marissa Thompson, said she was excited for the race and hoped there would be a good turnout.

When asked about her reason for running in Sunday’s race, Kaplan said it was “a great opportunity to work out and start out a year of healthy practices.”

The race was held at Western, starting in front of the New Physical Education Building. The course was relatively flat, with only one small hill to climb.

Water was available for 10k racers along the way and food was provided afterward. With tickets only $5 for Western students, the event provided an opportunity to get out and get some exercise.

Donors from Burgerville, Frozation, and Funky Bun gave out gift cards while other donors gave out non-monetary prizes: Raul Pena who gave out three, one hour massages, MAPS Credit Union gave out goodie bags, and Tillamook Country Smoker gave out packages of beef.

Individuals won prizes based on best costume. Although it was a drawback that the Wolf Pack Dance Team was unable to perform, Gannon called Sunday’s event a huge success.

Tori Gannon | Photo Editor

Participants in their costumes ready to run!

Rugby Club to Host Conference Tournament Brendan Facey | Freelancer

The men’s rugby team is hosting the fourth annual Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference (NCRC) 7’s tournament this Saturday, Oct 19on Western’s turf field.

The Wolves will be playing in Pool A and hope to overcome the tournament favorite, Western Washington, in their first game. Western Washington has won the previous three NCRC tournament championships while holding a 15-0 tournament record.

“This weekend is going to be great,” said senior winger Antoinne Bbayaga. “I believe we can win it all. Our coach has put us through great workouts and we have great team chemistry, and being the underdogs and the host we are ready to prove that we belong in Division I rugby.”

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Western moved up to Division I last season by joining the NCRC, after being one of the most competitive Division II teams. Because of the move, Western struggled in their first Division I going 1-5.

Despite going 1-2 in the Oregon State Tournament a few weeks ago, the vice president of the rugby club, James Saddler, feels confident going into the tournament this weekend.

“I believe that our team will do very well,” said Saddler, “especially with all of the preparation we have been putting in during the course of the last few weeks. We have a young squad but things look promising for the NCRC 7s.”

The rugby season is split into two separate seasons, the first starting in late September going through mid-November. The second season starts

late January and goes through mid-March.

“We are young and full of talent and we are all learning,” said Bbayaga. “I think the team has not reached its full potential, but we have all the right character and abilities to win it all.”

Western is still actively looking for new members.

“Anyone is able to join. Just come out to practice,” said Saddler. “We practice at the turf field from 4-6 p.m. Monday to Thursday. It’s a fun, active brotherhood unlike anything else.”

The event starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 as the Wolves look to make a name for themselves as a competitive Division I team.

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Shadows of the Past

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The “Shadows” exhibit in Hamersly Western’s Hamersly Library now showcases exhibits heavy-laden with historical significance.

As of Oct. 9, Hamersly Library became the temporary home of several blasts from the past: “Homecoming 2013: Evolution of Waldo Wolf”, “Oregon Archeology” and the enigmatic “Shadows” exhibit.

Encased in glass in the center of the library’s main lobby, a history of Western’s mascot, “Wolfy,” is on display, with documents inside recounting his curious past.

Whether or not Western had a mascot in its earliest years is unknown.

In 1928, Western (then known as Oregon Normal School) hired to its staff a football coach named Larry Wolfe. In the months to follow, Wolfe led Western’s team in a series of victories the likes of which had not been seen in many years. In honor of his success, Western began calling their team “the Wolves”.

Thirty-nine years later, not only had the student body purchased a stuffed wolf, the mascot had been given the name, “Waldo Wolf”. Unfortunately, the stuffed wolf was stolen shortly after by Eastern Washington State College’s track team. No one knows if it was ever returned.

In 1981, the first official wolf mascot costume was made (displayed in a glass case next to the returns desk).

In 1988, the student body purchased an Alaskan Malamute and named it “Wolf”. The cherished mascot was kept in the campus security office, and could often be seen making rounds with security.

Waldo Wolf went through a couple more transformations, including another name change, all of which are displayed on the first and third floor of the library.

Also on the third floor is a framed display of the annual Oregon Archeology Celebration posters after its inception in 1993. Every October since 1994, the Oregon Archeology Celebration group has created a unique poster to commemorate Oregon’s past. The posters contain images and information on everything from dinosaurs to Native American inhabitants.

Rounding the stairwell to the second floor, one is confronted by life-sized images of ghostly silhouettes, framed in black. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that these specters are vague outlines of real people, not drawn, stenciled or painted in. Rather, they seem almost to be photographed, as if someone had captured the images of ghosts on photographic paper.

A sign in the corner identifies this haunting display as the Shadows exhibit, commemorating the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings that ended World War II. Anna Daedalus and Kerry Davis claim responsibility for these apparitions, Daedalus having unveiled them in the library Oct. 9.

Daedalus is a visual artist based in Portland, doing much of her work with a camera. For Hiroshima Day two

years ago, Daedalus was invited to create a work of art in remembrance of the victims.

She explains the Shadows exhibit is designed to evoke those shadows that were left in Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings in World War II. There were people who were essentially vaporized, and the light and the heat essentially etched the ground around them.”

What appear to be shadowy photographs are really “photograms” of people. While in complete darkness, Daedalus and Davis would have people stand against fulllength photographic paper for a flash of light. The more exposed sections of paper would turn black, while the rest of the paper would become gray or white depending on the amount of exposure. This “photogramming” results in faded outlines of people, even partially capturing the out-

particular war.”

Startling at first glance, haunting at a second and moving at a third, the exhibit is a true commemoration to those who died in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. It serves as a reminder to emerging generations, cautioning them against rash decisions and the consequences of war, even if deemed necessary. “Shadows” is an exhibit that can be experienced by all people, young or old, simple or complex, naïve or worldly.

Daedalus plans on continuing with her “shadows” theme, and is now working on “water-shadows”. In an attempt to expose nuclear waste from the Hanford Site along the Columbia River, Daedalus will be using the watershadows “in a similar way as this [Shadows exhibit]”.

She plans on finishing this project in 2014. Her overarching project will be called “Mapping the Shadows”, which will incorporate similar and other forms of visual art “to explore all the issues we are facing: environmental degradation, social issues – all of it.” Attempting to “map the shadows” may very well become her life’s work, she says.

These historical art displays found in the library are available for viewing throughout fall term.

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A student views the “Shadows” exhibit.

line of hair. Daedalus and Davis created their own “shadowbox” to use at a Hiroshima Day commemoration in Portland Aug. 6.

Another part of what makes these images so unique is that no copies were made. The photograms on display are the very same ones taken at the commemoration in Portland.

Due to the vagueness of the images and lack of eyes or hair color, Daedalus hopes “that somebody can identify and have this feeling of recognition of ‘this could be me’.”

Jerrie Lee Parpat, the exhibit coordinator and archives assistant at Hamersly Library, said, “I think it’s a very powerful exhibit. To know [the story behind] it gives me goose bumps. It’s been very interesting to hear the comments of [the younger generation] and what they think the impact of that is, because it’s so far removed from that

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Soccer Plays Strong on the Road

Iain Dexter | Sports Editor

After coming out victorious in two home games previously, the women’s soccer team (5-2-3) headed out for two road games, starting with Saint Martin’s Oct. 10.

With back-to-back shutouts of conference rivals Northwest Nazarene and Montana State Billings Oct. 3 and 5 respectively, the Lady Wolves looked to extend their shutout streak to four games.

“I am really happy with how we have done so far in the season,” said senior defender Becca Hoiland.

“I think we have improved every game and we are starting to build our confidence. We have a lot of fun together and are working well together on the field.”

A defensive battle ensued from the beginning

of the game, as the score would remain 0-0 until the 47th minute when sophomore midfielder Makana Pundyke would put in her league-leading seventh goal of the season.

From there on out, Western’s defense would take over as they allowed only two shots on goal for the entire game. Junior goalkeeper Amanda Rose Johnson would pick up her sixth shutout of the season as the Lady Wolves went on to win a tight contest 1-0 over Saint Martin’s.

“When things don’t go our way, sometimes the only thing we can do is work hard,” said junior midfielder JoEllen DeLeon. “So that’s what we did. We didn’t exactly play to the best of our abilities, but we battled with them and fortunately got the win.”

The shutout was also the eighth of the year for the team, tying a school record with seven games left in their regular season schedule.

“It feels great to be able to tie the shutout record,” said Hoiland. “Team defense is something that we work hard on all the time, so it is great to see that it is paying off. I’m really proud of how we have been doing on defense, and being able to get shutouts is great because it keeps us in games.”

Two days later, Oct. 12, Western traveled to Nampa, Idaho to face off with Northwest Nazarene (1-72). In their previous meeting Oct. 3, Western came out on top with an impressive 4-0 victory in Independence.

Another defensive game began as neither team

was able to score through 80 minutes of play. Western dominated the scoring chances with 12 shots on goal versus only two shots against.

In the 80th minute of play, the Crusaders scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick by Kelsey Martin. Western’s chance of winning to win looked bleak at that point, but freshman forward Taylor Higa netted the tying goal with less than three minutes to spare. The game would go into overtime and end in a tie for both teams after the 110-minute contest.

“I think we have improved tremendously from the first day of practice up until now,” said DeLeon. “Because we have several new players this season, some may have thought that this would have been a transition year. However, we have been getting better after each practice and game, and we now stand high in our conference.”

With the tie, the Lady Wolves moved their record to 6-2-4 overall and 4-2-2 in conference. In their next game, Western will take on Simon Fraser at home, Oct. 17. The team looks to finish the season strong with five of their last six games in Monmouth.

“We have some great fans that are always cheering for us on the sidelines, especially for traveling games,” said senior defender Melissa Gonzalez.

“We greatly appreciate the support from our fans. I’m going to miss traveling, but I’m so excited to be playing at home for our fans for most of the second part of the season.”

Volleyball Loses Two Tough Matches at Home The volleyball team matched up against two strong conference teams this past week, falling to Simon Fraser and the nationally-ranked Western Washington Vikings, dropping them to 2-5 in conference play.

The team took on Simon Fraser, who had a 2-3 conference record coming into the matchup, Oct. 10. Senior Becky Blees led the team with 13 kills and four blocks on defense, while senior Megan Triggs led the team with 17 digs.

“We are working hard to create more kills for our team,” said head coach Brad Saindon. “We have been working hard with our outside hitters to be more aggressive. We accomplished this despite the result of the match.”

The Wolves took the first set with a 25-16 victory and 14 kills amongst the team. Simon Fraser answered back in the second set, winning 25-20.

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The Wolves were unable to retaliate through the next two sets – 25-18 and 25-21 – resulting in a 3-1 loss.

“We need to work on our offense and serving,” said junior defensive specialist Maddie Kuther. “We need to be able to defend our future opponents with our serving.”

Saturday, the team took on conference rival Western Washington. Coming into the match, the Vikings were 12-1 overall and 5-0 in league, their only loss against Sonoma State.”

“We had nothing to lose,” said Kuther.

“We wanted to play our best. We knew that by playing our best we would beat the best.”

The match against Western Washington had 10 ties, seven of which occurred in the first set, ending in a 22-21 loss for the Wolves. Three of the four lead changes during the match also oc-

The volleyball team prepares for match against Western Washington

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curred during the first set. Western Washington was able to win the next two sets – both 25-14 – with a .250 hitting percentage, holding Western to .052.

Despite the loss, junior Cherene O’Hara led the Wolves with eight kills. Bless hit .200 with seven kills, junior Jordin Ramos put up a double-double with 13 assists and 10 digs and Triggs led the team again with 17 digs.

“We had a lot of energy and played well as a team,” said Ramos. “Our defense was amazing, as well as our passing.”

The team will travel to Seattle, Wash. for a conference match-up against the Seattle Pacific Falcons Oct. 17. They will continue conference play against Montana State Billings on Oct. 19.

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Football Delivers to Huge Crowd at Homecoming

Western receiver (Mark Moore) extends for the catch against Humboldt

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The stands were full Oct. 12, when the football team hosted the Jacks of Humboldt State. Humboldt came into the game winless, while Western held a 2-3 record before the Homecoming matchup.

“Anytime you play a team in our conference it’s going to be a tough game,” said head coach Arne Ferguson. “We were just excited to get back on the field and see what our players can do.”

There was plenty of excitement for both sides as the action started early. The Wolves struck first as junior quarterback Ryan Bergman connected with senior wide receiver Antoinne Wafer for a 45-yard touchdown reception within three minutes of gameplay.

Humboldt answered with a touchdown of their own; however, the Wolves were able to respond with a field goal, putting them up 10-7 by the end of the first quarter.

“Anytime it’s a home game we really bring a lot more energy,” said Bergman. “We look forward to the home games, definitely. It plays in our favor and we just have to take advantage of it.”

The game stayed close as Humboldt scored on a rushing touchdown, putting the Jacks up by four with nine minutes left in the second quarter. Both offenses were slow until Western picked up a fumbled punt by Humboldt at the nine yard line.

On the first play after the fumbled punt, sophomore running back Joe Harris was able to find the end zone, putting the Wolves ahead 1714 with just over three minutes left in the first half.

The third quarter was relatively quiet for both teams.

Neither team managed to score.

In the fourth quarter the Wolves were able to break things open. Bergman scrambled all over the field before finding the end zone on the very first play of the fourth. Bergman’s great play put Western up 24-14.

Bergman did not plan to be so effective on the ground before the game.

“I was just going with the flow of the game.

If they are going to cover our receivers downfield, I’m

going to make a play with my legs,” said Bergman.

Western controlled the tempo of the game until they fumbled on the 10-yard line. Humboldt was able to pick the ball up and return it to Western’s 40-yard line before being pushed out of bounds. However, Humboldt was not able to capitalize, punting the ball right back to Western.

The Wolves continued their effective offensive play as Bergman threw his second touchdown of the day, putting his team up 31-14 with seven minutes left in the game.

Humboldt, still scoreless in the fourth quarter, gave the ball right back to Western. The Wolves were able to answer back on a 25-yard rushing touchdown by Harris with just over five minutes left.

After Western’s fourth touchdown of the day, Humboldt was finally able to score again, making the score 38-21.

Western threw an interception late in the game, giving Humboldt another opportunity to put some points on the board. Humboldt started putting a drive together but it was short-lived after sophomore linebacker Shane Kuenzi intercepted the ball at the Wolves’ Ryan Bergman five-yard line. Western then WESTERN QUARTERBACK took a knee, sealing the deal with a big win for the Wolves.

“The crowd helped the defense; we could definitely feel the fans,” said Kuenzi.

Turnovers were the keys to the big victory for the Wolves. Though Western did have two costly turnovers, they were able to force five, including an interception and a recovered fumble in the end zone.

“The defensive line was able to adjust to their line and played solid,” said Coach Ferguson.

Though Western was able to put a lot of points on the board, a lot of credit goes to the defense for holding Humboldt’s offense so well in the second half.

With the win, Western moved to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in conference. They look to continue their strong play Oct.19 when they travel to St. George, Utah to take on Dixie State.

“We were just excited to get back on the field and see what our players can do.”

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Western Takes First at Pacific Lutheran Invitational Brendan Facey | Freelancer

The cross country team took a road trip to Parkland, Wash. Saturday for the Pacific Lutheran Invitational, where both the women’s and men’s team finished first overall.

Assistant Coach Chris Reed was very pleased with the team’s performance.

“We ran really well, especially on the women’s side. They had an opportunity to take control of the race from the start and they did,” said Reed.

“I think we are taking all the steps in the right direction as far as preparing for the conference meet.”

Western dominated the women’s side, placing three of its runners in the top five and six in the top 10. Junior Annie Wade took first overall with a time of 22:28.32, sophomore Stephanie Stuckey snagged the second spot (22:49.95) and sophomore Rachel Shelley finished fourth (23:14.85).

Freshman Bailey Beeson (23:37.09), senior Jenny Leaf (23:38.00) and freshman Rachel Crawford (23:38.77) crossed the line within two seconds of each other, taking sixth, seventh and eighth respectively.

“We are using each other in races to get better and that has been really fun,” said Leaf. “I think we can still improve by the end of the season. We’re going to keep working hard so that we will be ready for conference championships.”

As a team, the women totaled 20 points, beating out second place finisher Everett Community College by 30 points.

The men also placed three of their runners in the top five. Senior Brady Beagley had another strong performance after receiving an honorable mention in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Week list last week.

Beagley led the Wolves by taking second place (25:50.07), sophomore Zach Holloway finished third (26:11.89) and junior Houston Horner finished fourth (26:23.81).

The men scored 33 points, edging Everett CC (39) for the first place finish.

“The men had to really scrap and battle to win the meet, but they found a way to do it when it counted.

It was really nice for them to step up,” said Reed.

The Wolves have a bye week this weekend before hosting the GNAC championships on campus on Oct. 26.

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UPCOMING SPORTS SCHEDULE

Soccer vs. Simon Fraiser University Thurs. Oct. 17 @ 3 p.m. vs. Western Washington Sat. Oct. 19 @ 1:30 p.m.

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vs. Central Washington Thurs. Oct. 24 @ 3 p.m.

Rugby Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference 7’s Championship Sat. Oct. 19 @ 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Football vs. Dixie State (St. George, UT) Sat. Oct. 19 @ 5 p.m. vs. Simon Fraiser Sat. Oct. 26 @ 1 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Montana State (Billings, MT) Sat. Oct. 19 @ 6 p.m. vs. St. Martin’s University Sat. Oct. 26 @ 7 p.m. www.wou.edu/student/westernjournal