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Football finishes season with win over Humboldt
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ootball wrapped up their season in Arcata, Calif. as they defeated the Jacks of Humboldt State University (HSU) 26-14 Saturday, Nov. 16. Western finished with a record of 7-4 overall, and 7-3 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). With two losses to first-place Azusa Pacific, the Wolves were not able to win the GNAC, but were in position to take second place with a victory over HSU. “Playing at their place, they draw a huge crowd always,” said head Coach Arne Ferguson before the game against HSU. “It’s honestly the funnest place to play in our conference. They get chainsaws going, they have a band [and] the fans are obnoxious. It’s just a fun, college environment.” The Wolves started quickly, taking an early 7-0 lead after a one-yard touchdown run by an unlikely ball carrier, senior defensive lineman William Kanongata’a. The score capped a 15play, 87-yard drive on Western’s first possession of the game. Sophomore kicker Jesse Correa, continued his strong kicking of late as he knocked one through the uprights from 42 yards early in the second quarter. The Wolves later increased the lead to 17-0 with less than a minute left in the first half as junior quarterback Ryan Bergman connected with sophomore wide receiver James DePew for a three-yard touchdown. The Jacks struck back quickly, marching down the field in six plays and 32 seconds, ending the short drive with a 20-yard touchdown pass with just two seconds left in the half. Both teams went into the locker room at halftime with the Wolves leading the Jacks 17-7. Defense took over in the third quarter as both teams struggled to put points on the board. Western added to their lead though with a 39-yard field goal by Correa. In the fourth quarter, HSU tightened up the game after a 19-yard touchdown pass with 11:39 remaining to make the score 20-14. The defense held strong for Western and the offense was able to seal the game with a six-yard touchdown run from De-
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How hiring managers are using social media By Haunani Tomas Designer At college, many students are developing or have already developed an online identity through social media networks: chiefly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Social media provides distinct representations of individuals, whether it is done personally or through another individual. Many college students are in search of a job or an internship, ultimately seeking a career. Upper-division classes suggest the importance of presenting a professional persona, in whatever future field students may work in. Hiring managers are using social media
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to screen potential candidates. “The type of person you are online is the type of employee you are,” said Dr. Margaret Artman. “Do you badmouth a previous or current employer? Do you complain about coworkers? Do you come across on your Facebook as a whiner or a complainer?” According to a 2009 survey conducted by CareerBuilder, 45 percent of employers were using social sites (mainly Facebook and LinkedIn) to screen candidates. In his work experience, Western student Slade Thackery said that his employer regularly checked employees’ social media sites. Social media provides a first impression prior to the in-person first impression
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t seems like everyone has to do one but no one knows what it’s really all about. Some industries require you to do one or they won’t even consider you for a job opening. It is the dreaded last term of your academic career and it seems like you’ve already graduated and you’re trying to get a job but can’t seem to find one. The internship. Why are internships important, you ask? Well, think about it. As children, why do we learn to ride a bicycle with training wheels? Why do we learn to swim with water wings? So why wouldn’t you participate in on-the-job training as part of your education before you get a career in your intended field? It would be just plain silly not to, if you ask me. The purpose of an internship is to gain real-world experience, get tips and secrets from your supervisors and who knows? Maybe that internship could turn into a full-time job after graduation, or at least allow you to network and establish professional contacts. Internships create exposure to issues and environments not found in the classroom. This is important since you can’t learn everything from a textbook. For some students, like myself, the program we chose requires us to participate in an internship to graduate. Students should all be thanking their department if they are in this boat. People have no idea how being required to participate in an internship will ultimately help their future. Students should take the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in school and take advantage of the availability of an internship. Participating in an internship can pave the way for new skills and confidence in your desired field that a classroom setting can’t provide. Ultimately, internships provide a competitive edge over other graduates, which is all too important given the state of our economy and the job market.
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November 20, 2013
Faculty art show by Jordan Salazar Web Manager
Western’s Art Faculty Biennial exhibit is now on display in The Dan and Gail Cannon Gallery of Art in Campbell Hall. The exhibit has made its way back onto campus for another display of our faculty’s artwork, and Nov.13 was the opening reception of the art show for the public. For this year’s art show, 16 faculty members have put time and effort into the pieces displayed. Some needed only a few weeks, while others took up to a year to finish their pieces. With various styles of art on display there is never a dull moment in the exhibit, with oil paintings by Rachel Smith and Gregory Poulin, a self-portrait by Mark Anderson, to a paper-mâché sculpture of a camel walking through a wall by SungEun Park. This year’s faculty art show kept atendees’ eyes and minds open to what was presented. Daniel Tankersley, assistant professor of art, has on display a panoramic photo of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah entitled, “Piracy.” Tankersley formed the image with multiple photographs near Piracy Point. The high-definition details of the photo are jawdropping. Letting your eyes move through the photo gives you the feeling that you are at the edge of Bryce Canyon in person. A photo can say a thousand words, but a painting reveals a message. Gregory Poulin, adjunct assistant professor of art, has three paintings on display in the faculty art show. All of the pieces were painted in oil paint and tell their own story. When asked which one is his favorite piece, Poulin couldn’t decide on just one. “I like the aspect of it; you never know how people are going to react,” said Poulin “I always appreciated seeing the art of my teachers’ work because I can now understand where they are coming from.” This term I am taking Art 115 and Art 130. I have put more hours into art in the first two weeks of term than I have my entire life. To have the skill and understanding of art is a blessing and being able to see my professor’s work is an honor. Make sure to stop by the Art Faculty Biennial and witness the talent we have here on campus. The pieces will be on display until Dec. 13.
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November 20, 2013
Tobacco-free campus proposal lacking momentum
by Laura Knudson Managing Editor
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is working to re-establish in an effort to continue movement towards a proposal for a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. Head of SHAC is Assistant Director of Wellness Education Craig Wimmer. “Our efforts on addressing tobacco policies here at WOU have been going on for a few years now,” said Wimmer. Generating campus support has been a priority, he said. “We do not want to create a policy if our campus community does not support it.” Surveys and presentations conducted by the Student Health and Counseling Center, SHAC, and Health and Physical Education graduate students, have shown feedback in support of a policy to create a smoke- or tobacco-free campus. Gary Dukes, vice president for student affairs, said Western is not smoke- or tobacco-free due to lack of student effort to make it a policy. “We have been waiting for a proposal from [the committee],” he said. Wimmer said the committee was created last year to review current policies and create an education and marketing plan, as well as to collect information from other schools about their policies and procedures. “This committee has had a lot of turn over in participation since last spring,” he said, “so we are currently in the process of re-establishing a group that consists of students, faculty and staff, as well as community partners.” In order to create a tobacco-free campus, Wimmer said first they have to get the word out to the campus. “This can be a controversial topic for some, with arguments of personal freedoms and choice versus infringement of rights of non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke,” Wimmer said.
He said the committee ultimately wants to make sure it has done its job in educating the campus about its efforts and intent in order to make sure it will represent the community it will impact. “Obviously not everyone will agree with the policy,” Wimmer said, “but we want and need to hear the concerns as well, so that we can create a campus policy with input from all concerned parties.” When considering the proposal, Dukes said, “I think it is important to distinguish between tobacco-free and smoke-free. Tobacco free also means no tobacco products on campus at all, meaning carrying cigarettes or carrying or using chewing tobacco. Smoke-free just means no smoking on campus but folks could still carry their tobacco products.” Currently there are smoking shelters in place on campus and a person must be at least 10 feet away from buildings entrances, windows and air-intakes in order to smoke. “Enforcement becomes a question. I can’t see suspending a student for smoking on campus,” Dukes added. “No formal complaints have been issued,” said Wimmer, “but I do hear students complain about both smoking and smokeless tobacco at programs and presentations.” Amanda Rolens, a senior exercise science major, said she is in full support of banning smoking on campus. Senior community health major Margaret Faulkner said it was ridiculous to have a smoking area in the middle of campus. Rolens agreed, adding that the proximity of the smoking area to the Health and Wellness Center does not make sense. ASWOU President Travis Meuwissen said, “I personally hate it when I’m walking behind someone who is smoking.” Wimmer said that if students are bothered by secondhand smoke, they
should “respectfully remind smokers of the designated smoking areas.” “Those that truly want to see a difference should get involved with our efforts towards creating a campus tobacco-free policy,” he added. Concerning smokers, Wimmer said they should respect the rules and those who choose not to use tobacco products and to clean up after themselves. Wimmer said a benefit to implementing the policy would be the creation of a healthier environment for everyone. Western would also be joining a growing number of colleges in this movement, he said. “Many other campuses are moving toward these policies, so there may be pressure to align with other institutions.” Oregon smoke- and tobacco-free campuses include Oregon State University (OSU), the University of Oregon (U of O) and Eastern Oregon University (EOU). OSU was the first to convert in February 2011. In the fall of 2012, U of O made the move to smoke- and tobaccofree and, at the beginning of the 20132014 school year, EOU banned smoking on campus after an executive order from Gov. John Kitzhaber, as reported in an article on the EOU website. Some students and campus staff feel differently about implementing a smoke-and tobacco-free policy. Matt Neely, a Werner University Center custodian, hopes there will not be a policy put in place to ban smoking on campus. “I would have to go off campus to take my breaks,” he said. “Smoking allows me to do my job.” It only takes five minutes to smoke a cigarette, he said, and having to go off campus for a smoke break would take time away from his job. Neely said he has respect for non-smokers. “I observe my surroundings and, if there are non-smokers in the area, I will go elsewhere,” Neely said, even if he is in a designated smoking area. “I know it stinks,” he added, “but it is my habit.” Austin Mobley, a junior biology major, said, “It would be an inconvenience simply because I think we should have the rights and freedom to smoke in a public location.” “But it’s the way society goes,” he added. “It’s pretty much one of those things you conform to and I understand
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the needs for it.” Matthew Chaney, a sophomore exercise science major, said he would not have a problem with the policy. “It wouldn’t be too hard to go to the other side of the road,” he said. Angelica Martinez, a junior sociology major, said, “I don’t like smoking. I will say that at WOU, smokers are respectful. They typically smoke at designated areas and these secluded smoking areas are easy to go around without getting a whiff.” She said she thinks people should have the right to smoke if they choose, because Western is a centralized campus it would take too long to smoke between classes if smokers had to leave. In regards to making progress on the proposal by re-establishing the committee, Wimmer said, “We want our efforts and policies to reflect the interests of our community.” He invites students to email him if they are interested in getting involved with the process of re-establishing the committee. Students can reach him at wimmerc@wou.edu.
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November 20, 2013
Springfield Police Department hiring
Representatives from the Springfield Police Department were on campus Wednesday, Nov. 13, recruiting for a newlyopened officer position. Officer Andy Douglas and Officer KarLynn Akins presented in Criminal Justice classes morning and afternoon. Akins says it is imby Allison Opson Clement portant to complete any News Editor supplemental attachments to the application, especially because these go to different people to evaluate than the regular application. Even if it seems repetitive, she says, it’s important to go through it all again. “Each part of the process is designed, you know, to give us that person that we’re most looking at,” said Springfield Police Sgt. Tom Rappe, who will be instrumental in the hiring process. “Somebody that’s eager, somebody that is, obviously, physically fit, somebody that wants to be a police officer, you know, for the right reasons,” is what they are looking for. “It’s important that they want to see justice served,” and also have that calling to serve people, said Sgt. Rappe. Basic requirements for the position include physical fitness and 90 quarter credit hours (60 semester credit hours) or two years of active U.S. Armed Forces service. Those reviewing the application don’t know any names; each candidate goes through the process as an anonymous number to avoid bias. “I think people get that stereotype that you have to be a criminal justice major,” Sgt. Rappe said, when in
fact they welcome anybody who is educated and wants to be a police officer. “In any job anymore, as competitive as the job market is, you’re going to have to have some kind of educational degree to be competitive,” said Douglas. After the initial screening, each applicant must take a video test, measuring approximately 11 non-cognitive skill sets, said Sgt. Rappe. This test reveals who may be of high-risk in certain areas, therefore making them unfit for police work. The Police Officer Physical Agility Test, commonly referred to as POPAT, comprises tests of strength and stamina. In some exercises, according to Sgt. Rappe, applicants must carry a 170 pound sandbag or dummy meant to simulate another person. One of the most important things, Akins, Douglas and Sgt. Rappe agree, is also the background check, which is run late in the application process. These are thorough and detailed and past choices may significantly affect an individual’s evaluation. Such factors as drug use, tattoos and any criminal history may be easily revealed through investigation of past activity on social media websites. All police officials highly recommend discretion online and in life. Near the end comes the examination by an oral board. Honesty is one of the most important factors here, the officers all stressed. Even questions with multiple correct answers can be challenged and an applicant must be able to justify their choices. About one year of probationary status on the force is required for officers after hiring. In the state of Oregon, officers must complete training in the police academy within that time. There are many benefits that come with the job, including a starting salary of $26.67 an hour, which
amounts to over $54,600 a year. This can be raised by five percent for a bachelor’s degree and 2.5 percent for intermediate second language skills. Overtime is 1.5 times that amount. There are also paid vacations, holidays and other compensation time (or “comp” time) for overtime work. Insurance is full medical, dental and vision, with life insurance and a retirement package. The department also has a disability policy that covers both short- and long-term incapacitation. “We pride ourselves as being one of the best police departments in the state,” said Douglas. Part of that is hiring the best candidates, which is why they recruit so broadly. “The City of Springfield itself is a great place to live,” said Sgt. Rappe, and the police have a lot of citizen support. “They appreciate us, we appreciate them – pretty strong community involvement there,” Sgt. Rappe said. For example, “we’ve never been turned down for a levy; we’ve always had enough support,” said Sgt. Rappe, even when times are financially difficult for everyone. He says he thinks that this is somewhat unusual, and a very good thing. Douglas works the graveyard shift on patrol. Responding to disputes is the majority of his work. These reports include domestic calls, assaults, robberies, welfare checks, and many other incidents which a patrol officer may see on a nightly basis. Sgt. Rappe said he works with the Springfield Police human resources department as a liaison, to “facilitate all our police officer [processes] as well as any other of our employee processes.” Applications are now available for this entry-level position, and can be found online at www.ci.springfield. or.us/menujobs.htm. Click “Open Positions,” then click “Read More” under “Police Officer.” The position closes Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.
Discussing ‘The Value of Higher Education’
by Allison Crow Freelancer A free discussion with students, faculty, staff and community members about the current worth and potential of a college education took place in Hammersly Library last Thursday, Nov. 14. The Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society sponsored the event. Do students still see the value in higher education? Why do students go to college? These were some of the key guiding questions Dr. John Leadley presented to the attendees. Each of the six students in attendance answered these questions in various ways. Some of their responses included the college lifestyle, small campus, affordability, small class sizes, ability to easily talk to professors and friendlier campus. Dr. Leadley says there is some compelling evidence that higher education makes a difference, including health levels and reported satisfaction rates among graduates in comparison to those without a higher degree. These and other charts present the findings of various government- and university-sponsored studies. “Are we healthier? Well, we smoke less,” said Dr. Leadley. Those with higher degrees seem to exercise more and be more active, though perhaps this is simply because they can afford time to be more active, he suggested. A student attending the meeting said a degree is something to fall back on; it’s evidence of a credential. Dr. Kristina Frankenberger Graham says that while many people, including students themselves, see students as customers at the university, she would rather consider them to be investors, arguing that they should be actively contributing to their education in partnership with their professors. Western President Mark Weiss said that a work ethic demonstrated by the commitment and effort required to obtain a degree translates well to a job. Employers are looking for someone who is persistent: a time manager. In college, students try to be proficient in multitasking. However, “you think you’re more productive and you’re less,” said Weiss. Multitasking seems to be illadvised, because the mind can only focus on certain things and not everything at once. Western is different from other schools because
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it requires Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (LACC) classes in addition to a minor. This allows students to get a taste of other areas of study while still fulfilling the university’s requirements. Senior José Garcia, attending the meeting, said some students don’t know why certain courses are required, and finding the knowledge to be somewhat random. He suggested making the students feel engaged with realworld examples, because sometimes it is hard to convince students why certain classes matter. People with previous experience in their field of teaching are more relatable to the students they teach. Degrees are getting narrower in regards to the choices of classes students can take, thus reducing the potential amount of creative development. Universities are demanding more work with less flexibility within educational degrees. This is more demanding of students, Garcia said. He believes this takes away the ability to explore outside of the degree.
Some students go by the “checkbox analysis” as Dr. Brian Caster, an attending Western professor, calls it. He describes this as seeing what classes students need and taking only those – essentially taking the least amount required. It doesn’t help that colleges and students alike are allowing less flexibility in the scheduling of classes because of money, organizations, clubs and time. “We’ve got to realize that things are holistic,” said Alfred Maurice, creator of the Maurice Undergraduate Initiative and an involved member of Western campus life. “The body is a body. The mind is a mind. You can help people to use their minds creatively, to not be specialists.” Maurice says he dislikes the way that students are being trained on certain things without access to the broader education, which the LACCs are supposed to foster. Maurice argues that people are equating a satisfactory life with the accumulation of money. “We at least think that we are more informed than those with less education,” said Dr. Leadley.
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‘Miss Representation’
by Allison Opson Clement News Editor
With Dr. Emily Plec’s “Language of the Mass the documentary, she says, “you’ll find something Media” (COM 426) course, Abby’s House held a viewing that will interest you.” Rave reviews come from the L.A. Times, of “Miss Representation,” a documentary film about the YES! Weekly, and The Hollywood Reporter magaportrayal of women in the media, last Wednesday, Nov. zines and many other forums, which can also be 13. found at the website below. In the film, various students, women in positions “I enjoyed it; I thought it was good,” said of power and educated women provide their personal takes on issues ranging from female roles in terms of power, Kathleen George, a student in Dr. Plec’s COM 426 course. However, despite body image and media porhaving personally faced trayals to personal stories of gender discrimination in triumphs and failures. the workplace, she said, Some of the more “I don’t care much about well-known figures appearwomen’s [rights] issues.” ing in the film include Katie Her experience involved the Couric, television news jour“boys’ club” phenomenon nalist; Condoleezza Rice, and having to work much diplomat and political sciharder than equally qualientist; Nancy Pelosi, former fied males to obtain a proSpeaker of the U.S. House of motion, even after all of Representatives; actress Jane them had received that same Fonda and comedian Rachel benefit before her. She says Maddow, as well as comedishe feels guilty about her an Margaret Cho, actress Rolack of concern, especially sario Dawson and journalist for the children she plans to and political activist Gloria have. Steinem. “That is my job as a par Striking statistics ent,” George says of her illustrated modern trends in future children: to support the lives of women. them and discuss these is “The most common sues with them, rather than way people give up their Photo Courtesy | redbubble.com simply fretting over it. “I power is by thinking they don’t have don’t worry so much about any,” author Alice Walker said in the the impact of media,” she said. Instead, George film. “We collaborate a lot with different organiza- believes that parenting skills are more important. tions,” said Alheli Tica-Figueroa, an Advocate with Ab- She believes that parents should simply avoid such by’s House’s Students Promoting Equity Activism and things if they feel it is necessary: buy G. I. Joes, not Knowledge (SPEAK) program. This is the second year Barbies, she recommends. Mahatma Gandhi’s words “Be the change “Miss Representation” has been shown, and it will prob- you wish to see in the world” were displayed toably become an annual event, she said. Jennifer Siebel Newsom wrote and directed the wards the end of the film, summarizing what “Miss documentary, which was the 2011 Official Selection of the Representation” is meant to inspire in its audience. For more information or to watch the film’s Sundance, Silverdocs (now called AFI DOCS) and San trailer, go to film.missrepresentation.org. Francisco Film Festivals. To get involved, visit therepresentationpro “I just think everyone should view it,” Tica- Figueroa said of “Miss Representation.” She said any- ject.org. “Miss Representation” is available to check one can get anything out of it and will end up thinking to themselves, “‘That shouldn’t be normal. That should be out from Abby’s House in Werner University Center changed.’” Even if students don’t think they would like (WUC).
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Two information sessions on Camp Adventure Youth Services (commonly called Camp Adventure) were held Sunday, Nov. 17 in the Santiam Room of Werner University Center (WUC). “Camp Adventure is an amazing program where college students can go all over the world, including around the U.S. and Japan, China, Russia and all of Europe,” said senior Abby Gorsek, a camp veteran and the Western student representative of Camp Adventure. He says it’s a youth service from the Department of Defense. The program is set during the summer and volunteers can chose to work from six to 13 weeks. Participants can be day camp counselors, sport camp counselors, or water safety instructors. Camp Adventure provides paid travel, and participants may qualify for free airfare and housing. They also receive a stipend of $25 for every day they are there. “That is unbelievable,” said Gorsek. “Once you get farther in, you will be able to do a spring camp, so it opens a lot of opportunities for you.” Gorsek said students can get a lot of opportunities from this program and the people who worked with them can write references, which are very good on a resume. “We serve over 20 different countries at this current moment,” said Gorsek. She says that when Camp Adventure first started at the University of Oregon (U of O), they had only one contract, with South Korea. “In multiple countries, we have more than one base,” Gorsek said. “For example, in Germany, there are probably at least twenty-four different bases that serve.” “My first summer in Italy, I lived in an apartment. I had two roommates and we had, like, three or four different rooms,” said Gorsek. “In both places, I had a kitchen and my own bedroom. In Hawaii, they live in a hotel. So it is quite a different environment for each place you go.” Some requirements for the job include a 2.5 GPA or higher and no criminal history or misdemeanors. Gorsek says it is important to like kids, as volunteers will be working with them five days a week. “In a way, you are going to be working with these kids more than their parents do,” said Gorsek. “You are going to create an amazing connection with these children.” It is preferable to have at least 40 hours of previous experience working with kids in a group setting. Even if that happened a year ago, it is still acceptable, Gorsek said. “We have some opportunities that [I] and the other veterans from Western can help you with it,” said Gorsek. For example, one of the camp veterans is a staff member of the Albany YMCA, so she can help people get that experience. The applicant also needs to have a passport and take CPR and lifeguard training courses, in addition to attending camp training. For more information or to apply, visit www.uni.edu/campadv/.
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November 20, 2013
The couple eliminated is... coming up, after the break! by Amanda McMasters Entertainment Editor “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS), now in its 17th season, had its semifinals Monday, Nov. 18 and is gearing up to announce the ballroom champion in the season finale next week on ABC. Competing in the semifinals were Leah Remini and her partner Tony Dovolani, Amber Riley of “Glee” and her partner Derek Hough, comedian Bill Engvall and his partner Emma Slater, Broadway actor Corbin Bleu and his partner Karina Smirnoff and Jack Osbourne and his partner Cheryl Burke. After judges scrutinized all the couples during the elimination process, deeming those with the most votes safe, only two couples were left. As is traditional during competition shows, host Tom Bergeron dragged out the elimination, declaring a commercial break right before announcing the couple with the lowest total score. Remini and her partner Dovolani were eliminated from the show, leaving four couples left to compete for the mirror ball trophy in the season finale next Monday night. The popular show is a dance competition, pairing a celebrity with a professional dancer to compete against a number of other couples, with new celebrities each season. Every week, the couples perform predetermined dances to earn points from the judges and votes from viewers across the nation. The couple who receives the lowest combined score of judges’ points and audience votes is eliminated until only the champion remains. Throughout all 17 seasons of DWTS, Bergeron, former host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” has been the host. During his tenure, he has had three female co-hosts, starting with Lisa Canning in season one. Samantha Harris was the co-host for seasons two through nine, succeeded by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the current co-host. Sitting on the judges’ panel are dance experts Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli. These three have served as judges during all 17 seasons, providing the contestants with critiques and criticisms throughout the years. Over the course of the show, the number of “stars” on the show has ranged from six to 16. Past celebrity contestants have included actors, singers, professional and Olympic athletes, supermodels, reality TV stars and even astronauts. A total of 186 celebrities have competed on the show, along with a total of 37 professional partners, some staying for only one season. The longest tenured professionals are Burke and Dovolani, who have both been on the show for 16 seasons. This season’s celebrities also included “Jersey Shore” star Snooki, Christina Milian, Keyshawn Johnson, Bill Nye and “Pretty
Little Liars” actor Brant Daugherty. The show features a professional dance troupe, which has appeared during the Tuesday night results show since the 12th season. Current members of the troupe include Henry Byalikov, Witney Carson, Gleb Savchenko and Lindsay Arnold. The producers of the show love finding ways to keep the show fresh, adding in theme weeks and dance marathons. One idea they incorporated into the show was the trios dance. In the quarterfinals, the remaining couples perform a routine with an eliminated professional or one from the DWTS troupe. The trios dance was a huge success with fans, bringing out creative and fun routines from the groups. During last week’s trios, Hough and Riley were joined by professional Mark Ballas for a sassy, simmering salsa that earned them three nines from the judges. Bleu was the ultimate winner of the trios round, launching him ahead in the leader board. Paired with season 13 winner and five-time U.S. National Champion Smirnoff, they were joined by troupe member Carson for a jazz routine that wowed the judges and audience, earning them three tens. “Dancing with the Stars” focuses on ballroom-style dancing. Some of the dances showcased by the couples include the Argentine tango, bolero, samba, rumba, foxtrot, mambo, chacha-cha, paso doble and the Viennese waltz. While each year the celebrities change, for the most part the professionals stay the same. The reigning professional champion is Hough, who won season 16 with partner Kellie Pickler. This was Hough’s fourth win and he’s in the running to win a fifth with his current partner Riley. Hough also won season seven with Brooke Burke, the current host, season 10 with The Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and season eleven with “Dirty Dancing” star Jennifer Grey. Hough not only competes against his professional peers, but from seasons four through eight he also competed against his sister, Julianne Hough. Julianne won the fourth and fifth consecutive seasons with Olympic athlete Apolo Ohno and race car driver Helio Castroneves. After the eighth season, she left the show to pursue an acting career. Since then Julianne has acted alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher in the film “Burlesque,” and starred in the 2013 film “Safe Haven.” Past celebrities that have competed on the show include: Olympic athletes Kristi Yamaguchi, Hope Solo and Shawn Johnson, Bristol Palin and professional athletes Emmitt Smith, Chad Ochocinco, Laila Ali, Hines Ward and Jerry Rice. Vegas duo Donny and Marie Osmond both competed on the show during different seasons. Other past competitors include Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Kim Kardashian, Rob Kardashian and David Hasselhoff.
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Students listen to comedian David Viscaro during the BSU event.
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BSU Comedy Night by Patrick Willett Freelancer
The Western Oregon Black Student Union (BSU) put on a night of comedy to promote interest in their group last Thursday, Nov. 11, in the Pacific Room of the Werner University Center (WUC). Lauren Hamlett, a student member of the club, said that the comedy event was intended to help invite more people into the BSU and educate them about AfricanAmerican culture on campus. “The president is really into standup,” Hamlett said, explaining why the club decided to put on a comedy night. “I do stand-up, and I know the students like it,” said Ken Hamlett, president of the BSU. He said the mission statement of the BSU is to unite students with fun social events to educate them about black culture and dispel stereotypes. He feels the best way to do that is through comedy; he acknowledged that school can be really
stressful and that “laughter is the best way to deal with stress.” Three comedians from Portland had acts in the show, each representing a different race: Lance Edward, an AfricanAmerican, Adam Pasi, a Samoan and David Viscaro, a Mexican-American. All three comedians incorporated observations about race and the stereotypes they had to deal with into their routines, including how they managed to both acknowledge them and work to fight against them in their daily lives. Unfortunately, there weren’t many people in the audience, but that didn’t stop them from making the people that were there laugh. Once the last of the acts was complete, the comedy night was rounded off by reminding people to join the BSU on campus so they can put on more social events and spread awareness of racial stereotyping. The group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Klamath Room of the WUC.
November 20, 2013
Entertainment 7 G The overnment Most Popular r o t c Inspe Sycophantic Preposterousness
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TV SHOWS 1. Dancing with the Stars 2. NCIS 3. Sleepy Hollow 4. The Blacklist 5. Homeland
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by Erik McFarland Freelancer A hodgepodge of innuendo, preposterousness, trickery, Russian history and small-town drama make up the comedy “The Government Inspector.” Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol wrote the original play, which was adapted by Jeffery Hatcher. Western’s adaptation was directed by professor David Janoviak. The play is being shown in Rice Auditorium from Thursday, Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 16, and Nov. 21 to 23 at 7:30 p.m. The play takes place in a small, isolated, Russian town in decline. The mayor (played by Ollie Bergh) quickly reveals his crookedly cunning ways as he uses his political prowess to sweep ethical matters under the rug. With a gluttonous judge (Eric Kearns), a seedy hospital director (Richard Borland) and a nervous school principal (Trevor Jackson) as lackeys, the mayor and his gang run the town according to their own agendas. Ivan Alexandreyevich Khlestakov (Luke Armstrong) is a stereotypical, spoiled son of gentry from St. Petersburg, abandoning his home in order to prove himself. However, having spent all his money on worldly pleasures, he finds himself in this podunk town, trying to find a way back home. The townsfolk, having heard of an inspector sent from the capital to their town, mistakenly assume Ivan to be the undercover government official. Ivan, first assuming that they have come to arrest him for his many pompous crimes, eventually discovers their ignorance and takes full advantage of it. Joyfully accepting bribes, wooing the mayor’s daughter (Kolleen Chapa) and inadvertently seducing the mayor’s wife (Janelle Davis) are only a few of the iniquities committed by Ivan during his stay.
The play can only be described as sycophantic absurdity, corruption saturating the essence of every character as they drip with greed, gluttony, envy and lust. The playwright, Nikolai Gogol, was born March 31, 1809, in the town of Sorochyntsi, Ukraine. Gogol is considered to be one of Russia’s greatest dramatists, his visage placed on several stamps and coins, and his name on many streets in Russian cities. Other famous pieces written by Gogol include “Marriage” and “The Overcoat.” “Everyone in this show cracks me up and they’re seriously good actors,” said Bergh. The audience seemed to agree, as many were doubled over in laughter, reveling in the satirical humor packed into every minute. “The sheer ridiculousness of this play is my favorite part of performing this,” said Armstrong. “So many one-liners that make a person’s face hurt from laughing so much.” The play is meant to be “a mix of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and The Marx Brothers’ ‘Duck Soup,’” Janoviak said. He certainly appeared to have hit the mark, as the seemingly impossible success of each character is strangely complemented by their bizarre natures. The relatively simplistic set, consisting of a few pieces of furniture and trophy animal heads mounted on the wall, was brought to life by the actors’ flurry of color and candor in their clothing and manner. “There isn’t really a stand-out character [or] lead in this show, it’s really more of an ensemble piece,” said Armstrong. “Each element of the show rides on the backs of all of us working together, listening with intention and reacting.” Upcoming performances from Western’s theatre department include “Spring Awakening” in late February and early March, “Spring Dance Concert” in early May and “Distracted” in late May.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS Monday November 25th
Auditions begin at 6 p.m. in Rice Auditorium “Spike Heels” Production Dates: February 6-8 2014
“Spring Awakening” Production Dates: February 27, 28, March 1, 5-8 2014
Note: You can audition for both shows
Callbacks for both productions are Tuesday November 26th in the Black Box in Rice Auditorium Contact the following for more information: • Michael Phillips, Director of “Spring Awakening”: phillipm@wou.edu • Solveig Holmquist, Musical Director of “Spring Awakening: holmqus@wou.edu • Viktoria Hough: vhough06@wou.edu • Grace Owens: owens.grace@gmail.com
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Social Media from Front Page employers could receive during an interview or on the job. “Employers search social media [sites] to find out about candidates,” said Artman. “Provocative photos can cause [the employer] not to hire a candidate.” He said there are no excuses for posting such a picture. The CareerBuilder survey found that 53 percent of employers say that provocative or otherwise inappropriate photographs or information found on a candidate’s social network site cause them not to hire a candidate. Additionally, 44 percent of employers did not hire employees who had content about them drinking or doing drugs. Much of this “digital dirt,” or online representations of yourself, can be prevented by simply filtering what you post. “I worked with someone who was offended by [our employer] perusing their Facebook,” said Thackery. Though some students may agree, it is important to realize that the new reality of the job market will be heavily influenced by social media. However, the rising growth of “college confessions” pages takes the control from the individual and places it in the hands of nearly anyone online. “Tagging” someone in a comment has become a popular way to draw the attention of someone, specifically your friends, to a Facebook post or posts. Users have no control over being tagged in a post. That’s where the real problem lies. If someone is tagged in an inappropriate post, whether or not it’s on a confessions page, they become associated with that online post forever. What most college students don’t understand is that an archive of an individual’s life online can be retrieved through a single Google search. It’s that easy. If someone (e.g. a future employer) Googles an applicant’s name and finds a confessions post about how they “masturbate with a hot dog,” for example, chances are you won’t be getting that job. And, yes, this was an actual post submitted to a university confessions page. Confessions pages are at fault for the misrepresentation of many college students as a result of the “tagging” feature. Furthermore, confessions pages, though intended to be comical, provide a poor portrayal of the student population and ultimately the university, which is the case for the Western and WOU Confessions. In her presentation “Virtual Community or Institutional Dystopia: Using College Confession Sites to Explore Social Media in Business Communication Classes” (presented at the Assocuation for Business Communication Conference in New Orleans ), Artman
analyzed 10 different Confession pages from various colleges and universities, varying in size and location—all of which remained anonymous for the purpose of the study. Artman and co-author Erica Frisicaro-Pawlowski presented at the Association for Business Communication Conference in New Orleans, LA held Oct. 26 through Oct. 28. WOU Confessions was not included in the study. “It was a concern of how [WOU Confessions] would represent [Western],” said Artman. She explained that the removal of the Western logo from the Confessions page was the main concern of Western’s Student Media Board. “[We wanted] to make clear that [WOU Confessions] was not representative of Western,” said Artman. According to Artman, some parents say they would never let their kids attend a university based on its Confessions page. As a result, many colleges are resistant to having Confessions pages. “[Confessions pages] are interesting, but are a fast way to get into trouble,” said Thackery. “If one of my employees was on [a Confessions page] I would be fast to fire [them].” Social media and all of the “digital dirt” it comprises seem to provide only negative repercussions. Conversely, there are certain aspects of social media that influence employers to hire candidates. In CareerBuilder’s 2009 survey, 18 percent of employers “found content of social sites that influenced them to hire a candidate.” The positive influencing content included a good feel for the candidates personality, truth about candidates professional qualifications, creativity, solid communication skills, a wellrounded individual, good references from others about the candidate and awards and accolades received by candidate. Social networking has become a staple in students’ technological diets; it has very much become part of this generation’s decisions online, which are now equating to everyday personal decisions. “If students use social media in a responsible way, it can [impact them] positively,” said Thackery. He explained that students should utilize social media to display achievements and milestones, not necessarily for self-expression. “Once [someone posts something] on the Internet, it lives forever,” said Artman. “College students live online so much we forget how large online is.” In order to assist students in their online profiles, here are some tips inspired by Artman’s presentation:
E-PROFESSIONALISM TIPS Don’t post pictures of what you did last Friday night. Refrain from posting pictures of you drinking even if you are of legal age. Also, don’t post pictures of you or your friends doing illegal things. Anyway, no one cares if you and your underage roommates beer-bonged an entire 30-rack of Keystone. “Would I show my grandmother this?” When posting a status update, picture or comment, pose this question to yourself. This acts as a foolproof filter to determine what is appropriate and what is not. Initiate constructive, not destructive, dialogue. In the words of Artman, “project a warm persona.” Additionally, stop complaining online. Nobody wants to hear it. Keep track of security settings. Facebook has recently become a public forum, meaning everyone, yes everyone, can see your profile. In addition, privacy settings are frequently updated without notice. More importantly, is be responsible enough not to post iffy pictures or statuses, especially if your privacy settings aren’t set appropriately. Don’t post racy pictures at all. Give a good first impression... online. Your social media sites and networks create a persona; it’s up to you to determine whether it is a positive or negative one. Establish a favorable reputation in the online community. As mentioned previously, social media has become a reference point for employers to get to know you before they actually get to know you. If someone has a good impression of you, without knowing anything about you personally, what could be wrong with that?
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Pajama Jammy Jam by Maddie Cole Freelancer The Pajama Jammy Jam (PJJ) is an annual event sponsored by the Triangle Alliance (TA) at Western. Students are welcome to dress up in pajamas of any kind, as long as they are appropriate and help “get your groove thing on,” as senior Aurora Wilson said. This event was started three years ago by senior Sharae “Rae” Daniels. Originally PJJ was just a dance where students came to get away from the daily pressures of school work, unwind in their most comfortable clothes or pajamas and dance with their friends. Now, it has evolved into an event sponsored mainly by TA with the help of the Ackerman, Butler, Barnum and Landers hall governments. Each hall government funds their own unique addition to the PJJ. This year, Ackerman Hall is hosting a threelegged race, Landers is running a facepainting station; Barnum and Butler are co-funding a photo booth in order to capture the memories from the night. In addition to what each hall government is providing, there will also be a giant game of Twister, a dance competition and prizes to win. “It’s a very comfortable and relaxed environment that I think anyone would enjoy,” senior Roger Deleon said. “It helped me meet new people and gain some long-lasting friendships that I don’t think I would have made otherwise,” he said of past PJJ. “The Pajama Jammy Jam is a way to get away from school and the responsibilities of being a student and just en-
joy seeing all the great pajama ideas that people wear,” said senior Trevor Ross. “My favorite part is seeing the students come dressed up in their onesies. Overall, it’s just a great stress-reliever.” “In college, life is stress,” senior Hanna Barrie said. “Being able to go out feeling comfortable, knowing other people will be doing the same, not only takes the peer pressure off but it allows you to meet people and just have fun. The music is great too.” Students who attend to the event before said that the music was one of their favorite parts because they felt their input mattered. The music is provided by Group Radio Parties, where you can put your preferred genres into a online playlist. There are three sections that students can vote on: “Must Be Played,” “Should Be Played,” and “Do Not Play.” Students have the option to go online and put their musical tastes and interests into whichever category that they feel would make the dance more enjoyable. “I think my favorite part was the music,” said Wilson. “It wasn’t just hiphop or country; it was a wide variety of music that I think everyone got into. But the best thing about the music was the huge speakers. It allowed my deaf friends and me to feel the music in a way that all of us couldn’t really hear it. We could feel the music and dance to it the same way everyone else did.” The event is free. If you are looking for an escape in your pajamas and a night full of fun and prizes, go to the Pacific Room, Thursday, Nov. 21, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and dance the night away.
Public Safety Tips for Winter Weather To prevent slips and falls on wet or icy surfaces:
• Wear appropriate footwear and watch where you step. • Avoid steeply sloped surfaces. • Take the extra moment to dry your shoe soles on entry rugs. • Be aware of different walking surfaces during freezing weather. • Some surfaces hold cold longer and can be icy when you would not expect it. • Watch for painted lines and areas in parking lots and sidewalks.
To prevent slips and falls on stairways:
• Use handrails. Ascend and descend slowly. • Be aware of polished concrete and wooden stairways that can be very slippery when wet. • Keep long dresses and coats away from your feet when using stairways.
Check these items before you travel.
• The road and weather conditions. ODOT Tripcheck is a great tool. • Safety equipment and know how to use it. • Give extra time to get where you are going. • Clear your windows before you move the car. • Watch the conditions ahead of and behind your vehicle. • Slow down and drive the correct speed for the conditions. • Use low beams in rain, fog, snow, at dusk or on two lane country roads. • When driving on snow and ice or in the mountains, watch for snowplows and sanders. Don’t pass them when they are operating.
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‘Doctor Who’ Celebration
dolly on the bottom so it can roll around, a plunger (clean and unused), an umbrella frame, Slurpee lids and trash can lid for the In celebration of the special 50th an- head. Both displays have working lights.” niversary episode of the “Doctor Who” TV “We figured we could give the displays show, a “Doctor Who” knowledge contest a good home with a couple of other fans of will be taking place on Wednesday, Nov. the show,” said Hoagan. “From there we 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Western decided a big event would be a fun way to Bookstore. “Doctor Who” merchandise bring in other ‘Doctor Who’ fans, celebrate will be given away as prizes, including the special and give anyone who wants to the TARDIS and Dalek displays from the try a chance to win the displays.” store. The special 50th anniversary epiThe quiz will consist of five quessode will air as a globally synchronized tions about “Doctor Who,” including a event Saturday, Nov. 23. few questions relevant to the old series. “What gave us the idea for the event There will be small prizes that participants was that we wanted a creative way to give can enter to win as well if they don’t walk away the Dalek and TARDIS displays that away with one of the displays. I made,” said People who Mara Hoagan, come dressed up in a Western a costume relevant Bookstore emto “Doctor Who” ployee who will receive a bois heading the nus point on their event. quiz, upping their “I had no idea, when we started Hoagan chances of winthis display, that there were actu- ning. The winners started working in the will be contacted ally this many fans of the show bookstore by either phone on campus. The result has been almost six or email and are months ago. responsible for overwhelmingly positive.” She says that removing their in the “getting display from the to know you” Mara Hogan store. phase with her “I had no idea, WESTERN BOOKSTORE EMPLOYEE coworkers, when we started she discovered this display, that a few others there were actually were big fans this many fans of of “Doctor Who.” the show on campus,” said Hoagan. “The “Our gift buyer told me that she had result has been overwhelmingly positive.” access to ‘Doctor Who’ merchandise that Because of the amount of excitement we could sell to commemorate the up- the event seems to be stirring up with coming 50th Anniversary Special,” said people, Hoagan says she assumes that the Hoagan. “So we decided to order some and event will go very well and that people build an entire display around it.” will have a good time. Hoagan got permission to build the “I think it’s very exciting,” said freshTARDIS and constructed it out of card- man Samantha Stageman. “However, I board from the bookstore’s warehouse. probably won’t be attending. I’m afraid She used a giant refrigerator box that an there will be blood with the ‘Doctor Who’ employee donated and used butcher paper fans fighting each other to win.” to cover it. The event is open to anyone who “I had a ton of help from coworkers wants to attend and test their “Doctor coming up with creative ways to re-create Who” knowledge for the chance to win the aspects of the Dalek,” said Hoagan. some free “Doctor Who” merchandise. “We ended up incorporating a furniture by Laura White Freelancer
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Black Student Union
by Sara Grant Campus Life Editor
The Black Student Union (BSU) is an active and diverse club on campus that promotes and supports the African-American and black community at Western. “As a minority population on campus, black students experience college differently than other college students,” said Trenton Nettles, BSU advisor. “BSU acts [as] a place to come together to discuss successes, issues and other things that black students may face at Western or in the world.” “[Our] main goal is to grow right now,” said senior Alex Kieling, BSU secretary. “[We are working on] building a good foundation for years to come.” The club has one officer with a title, President Kendale Hamlett. There is a group of students who prefer not to have a title; they spend their time and efforts working with BSU in events and meetings. “Kendale has been doing a great job as the president advocating for the students and I applaud him and his support team for their efforts,” Nettles said. Fall has proven to be a very active quarter for BSU: they started the term during New Student Week, participating with the Multicultural Student Services Program (MSSP) and Student Leadership and Activities (SLA) office, in a “Cultural Kickoff” event. The event showed students of color the location of the SLA office on campus, where they can find cultural resources that the university offers. BSU hosted a Comedy Festival, featuring four comedians from the local Portland and Salem area Thursday, Nov. 14. BSU has been putting in a great deal of time and effort into planning their Black History Month program in February, which will highlight presentations by four professionals in the fields of education, psychology, business and law. These four professionals will speak to the students about their journeys and experiences as African-Americans. Another upcoming event is a panel about “Black Hair in America”. “[It’s] definitely an event that you do not want to miss,” said Nettles.
Spring term, BSU and SLA will be co-hosting the first Black Graduation for students to come together and highlight their achievements of graduation. The rates for African-American graduation are much lower compared to the majority population. “It is a big deal when this happens in the community,” said Nettles. As a past president, Nettles is now the advisor of the BSU at Western. Nettles hopes to validate member concerns in regards to being black in Monmouth and in America. “Students often utilize me as a mentor to help them navigate the university for its resources,” said Nettles. Students of color often have difficulty finding administrators who look like them or who have shared similar experiences. Nettles validates their experiences, in the hopes of guiding them towards the right track for graduation. “We encourage anyone to join,” said Kieling. The BSU club and meetings are open to everyone, welcoming anyone who supports equal rights for black and African-American students. “We often hear students express concerns that they are not welcomed because the name clearly states ‘Black’ within the title,” said Nettles. “I want to extinguish that myth and formally welcome everyone in the efforts to support our students of color.” From week to week, meetings may consist of social gatherings such as games and discussions on current events that have taken place within the campus community, locally or nationally. “It’s a place to vent and learn about black history or present-day things,” said Kieling. By having an open space to discuss current events, the meetings allow students an opportunity to voice their concerns about the event and how it has impacted them. “I have only missed two meetings in the past two years,” said Kieling. “It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about different cultures.” BSU meetings are held every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Klamath Room in the Werner University Center.
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Football from front page “We spent a lot of time on ourselves this week,” said defensive backs coach Matt Overlin before the game against HSU. “This is kind of a trend we’ve been doing for Dexter the last month or so because those guys are so young.” Western football had a strong season, finishing 7-3 in the GNAC, with their only losses against Azusa and Central Washington. The team had a rough 2-3 start to the season, but went on to win five of their last six games. “In the future, we [have] got to find ways to start faster,” said Ferguson. “We play a lot of younger players because of our depth situation.” This season, Western was led offensively by Bergman, who stepped in late last season as the starting quarterback. He was able to start all 11 games for the Wolves and throw all but five of the team’s passes this season. Bergman finished with 27 touchdowns to just 13 interceptions, while amassing 3,225 yards through the air. “He’s the only quarterback in our conference who stayed healthy all year,” said Ferguson. “That’s a tribute to our O-line but also to his toughness.” Sophomore running back Joe Harris was the primary ball carrier for Western as he ran for 717 yards on the ground on 133 attempts, an average of 5.1 yards per carry. Harris also added 17 catches for 243 yards, while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground and through the air combined. The Wolves were also led by the three-headed receiving attack of senior wide receivers Michael Reeve and Antoinne Wafer and junior wide receiver Tyrell Williams. Williams led the group with 51 catches and 866 yards, while both Reeve and Wafer caught over 40 passes each and over 550 yards together. Williams and Wafer each caught six touchdowns while Reeve caught four. The defense held up strong all season, giving up an average of only 26.1 points per game. Sophomore linebacker Shane Kuenzi was strong in the middle of the defense as he led the team with 105 tackles. Junior defensive lineman Kraig Akins led the team with eight sacks, 16 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. Senior defensive lineman Gustave Benthin also totaled 5.5 sacks, while Kanongatta’a was next on the team with 4.5. “[the defensive line] is a tough, physical group,” said defensive line coach Josh Manning. “They set the tempo for games as far as being physical up front.” The team also forced 33 turnovers on the year, 21 of which were interceptions. Freshman defensive backs AJ Hull, Dominic Akina and Devin Chappell led the team in interceptions, with each picking off three passes over the season. “The thing about the group we had this year is their youth,” said Overlin. “One game we started three freshmen and one sophomore. Our senior leader is Pat Tepea and he did a really good job of trying to bring these guys along.” The GNAC announced the awards for standout players during the season Nov. 19. Akins was named the GNAC Defensive Lineman of the Year while also placing on the First Team Defense. “Kraig [Akins] has had an amazing year,” said Manning. “He’s one of the smarter football players we’ve had here. I definitely look forward to having him back for one more year.” Benthin and Kuenzi joined Akins on the First Team, while sophomore punter Alexander Bradt was named to the Second Team Defense. “[Benthin] is going to have a chance to play next year,” said Manning. “There’s been a lot of interest with NFL scouts coming through. He’s a worker, loves contact – a no-nonsense kind of a guy.” Offensively, Bergman, Williams and senior lineman Marcus Cuellar were named on the First Team Offense, while Harris and Wafer were named onto the Second Team. With the seniors departing, winter workouts will begin for the remainder of the team within a couple weeks. The team will lift weights four days a week and run three days a week before spring ball begins in March.
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Falcons edge the Wolves on Senior Night by Brendan Facey Freelancer
Senior Krissi Kemper (#5) spikes the ball in her final game at Western on Senior Night against Seattle Pacific. Western’s volleyball suffered a heartbreaking loss on Senior Night, Saturday, Nov. 16 after Seattle Pacific outlasted the Wolves in a fiveset thriller (25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 2325, 15-10) in front of a large crowd. “It was great to have all of the support. I know the players feel it and sense it,” said head coach Brad Saindon. “It would’ve been great to win the match in five in front of that crowd.” After finding themselves down 2119 in the fourth set, the Wolves showed no signs of giving up. A kill by senior Becky Blees sparked a 5-1 run that gave Western a 24-22 lead. Moments later, junior Cherene O’Hara had a kill to seal a 25-23 win and force a fifth set. The Wolves exchanged multiple lead changes with the Falcons to start off the fifth set. With Seattle Pacific up 9-7,
Blees had another kill to cut the lead to 9-8. However, the Falcons answered with a 6-2 run to win the final set 15-10. “Our team went all out,” said senior Megan Triggs. “Everyone was working hard and no one held anything back.” O’Hara and freshman Lani Kalalau led the team with 13 kills each. Triggs led the team with 31 digs, while freshman Erin Dobson had the most assists with 31 followed by junior Jordin Ramos’ 24. Western is now 10-16 overall and 7-9 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). Three seniors, Blees, Triggs and Krissi Kemper, all played their final games in the New Physical Education (NPE) building. “I’m going to miss my team,” said Kemper. “Being in this gym is like my second home so it’s pretty emotional.” All three seniors have played a sig-
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nificant role in helping the Wolves’ career. Blees is the all-time conference record holder in block assists and has led the team off the court by receiving multiple Academic All-Conference honors. Triggs holds the school record in digs per set, 4.68. In her time at Western she has accumulated 1,565 total digs. Kemper was selected to the American Volleyball Coaches All-American team in 2012 after ranking second in the nation with a .425 hitting percentage. “The seniors have meant a lot to this program,” said Saindon. “We really wanted to win the match to honor them.” The Wolves have a road trip to Northwest Nazarene on Thursday, Nov. 24 and another to Central Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23 for their final matches of the regular season.
Men’s basketball delivers huge upset in Cougar Classic
by Levi Watkins and Iain Dexter Freelancer and Sports Editor
The men’s basketball team traveled to Azusa, Calif. for the Cougar Classic Nov. 15 and 16. The Wolves played two games, winning the first against the Broncos of Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) 70-65 before losing to the Toros of Cal State, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) 59-71. CPP ranked number seven in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II coming into the game, before the upset loss to the Wolves. The Wolves were ready for the challenge against a nationally-ranked team and stayed close after the first half, only trailing 33-30. In the second half, Western fell behind by 15 points with just over 14 minutes left in the game. With just 4:27 left in the game, the Wolves found themselves down 65-56 after a CPP three-pointer. The Toros, however, would not score again as the Wolves were able to go on a 14-0 run in the final minutes of the game stunning CPP and the NCAA with a 70-65 victory. “We made a concerted effort in the last four minutes of the game to finish possessions,” said head coach Brady Bergeson. “That led to some basket opportunities for us on the other end of the floor. CPP is a very good team. The win will help us both now and down the road.” Junior transfer Marwan Sarhan lead the way for the Wolves, dropping 20 points against CPP. Junior forward Lewis Thomas also had a big game to help Western earn the win as he was able to score 16 points, racking up seven boards
and standing his ground defensively to record three blocks. “We just executed our offense and listened to the scouting report before the game,” said Sarhan. “We did what we were supposed to do offensively and defensively.” Though Western defeated Cal Poly, they were unable to bring the momentum into the next game as they played CSUDH the following evening. The Wolves were held to a season low of 59 points, losing to CSUDH 59-71. “We didn’t execute well offensively, we got undisciplined at times,” said Bergeson. “We know what we have to work on this week.” Poor shooting harmed the Wolves as they were held to only 36 percent from the field. Sarhan broke double digits in points again, but it was senior guard Rodney Webster who led the scoring, bringing in 18 points for the Wolves. “We were a little bit tired from the game before,” said Sarhan. “In the second half we turned the ball over a lot.” Currently, Webster and Sarhan are leading the Wolves in scoring, both averaging 12.5 points a game. Junior forward Adam Hastings is leading the team on rebounds, grabbing just fewer than 6 boards a game. “I think that we can push this thing uphill,” said Bergeson. “We’ve got the right guys on board. I’m really looking forward to conference play and seeing where we fit in there.” The Wolves (2-2) will host their first home game of the season against Dixie State University Saturday, Nov. 23, the first of three straight games in Monmouth for the team.
November 20, 2013
Women’s basketball drops close game at home by Iain Dexter Sports Editor The women’s basketball team played a tight game at home against the Lutes of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), but the Lady Wolves fell 66-56, Saturday, Nov. 17. “I definitely think we’ll be working on execution of plays and time management,” said junior forward Dana Goularte. “We didn’t finish the easy things. Execution and the little things are what’s going to get us going. I think that’s what would have won the game for us.” Western had a solid first half building up a 22-12 lead with just 4:37 left until halftime. The Lutes were able to close the gap before the end of the half and both teams went into the locker rooms with the Wolves up 32-27. The second half was a struggle for Western and PLU was able to capitalize on the Wolves’ mistakes. The team got into foul trouble early in the second half, constantly putting the Lutes at the free-throw line. PLU shot 22-32 from the free-throw line while Western hit 14-19, leading to a huge advantage for the Lutes. “Defensively, we do a pretty good job, but we use too much hands in practice, so as coaches we have to call it like it would be in a game,” said head Coach Holli Howard-Carpenter. “It’s really tough to be in a game where they shoot 32 free throws to our 19.” The teams exchanged leads for much of the second half before PLU began to pull away on the scoreboard. The Lutes went up by 10 with just nine seconds left, their biggest lead of the game, and went on to win with that score, 66-56. “We have all the right pieces,” said junior guard
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Amber Reade. “We just need to put them all together.” The Wolves were led by Goularte who had a double-double in the game. She finished with a team-high 15 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Senior guard Chantel Divilbiss added 11 points and senior forward Melissa Fowler had seven rebounds and five points. “We’re excited because it’s fresh, it’s new,” said Goularte. “We’re ready to take a step in a new direction.” The Lutes were led by two double-doubles from senior point guard Samantha Potter and junior guard Shelly Kilcup, who both ended with 19 points and 12 rebounds. PLU outshot Western 41.7 percent to 34.5 percent, thanks to strong second-half shooting in which the Lutes were 12-25 from the field. “It is going to take a few games, a few successes before we really start gaining some confidence in ourselves,” said Howard-Carpenter. Having already played their first three games at home this season, the Lady Wolves will remain in Monmouth to host the Capitol City Classic Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30. Western will take on Willamette University in their first-round matchup Friday, Nov. 29 before playing in either the consolation or championship game Saturday, Nov. 30. The team will look to pick up some wins before conference play starts in early January.
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Senior Melissa Fowler defends the ball against Pacific Lutheran in Western’s 66-56 loss Nov.16.
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Women’s rugby hopeful to make nationals
by Rachel Shelley Freelancer
Woman’s rugby held an inner squad scrimmage Nov. 16 after the University of Idaho forfeited their scheduled match.
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The women’s Western Oregon Rugby team (WOR) has silently been bringing success to this university throughout the years and is hopeful to make nationals this season. So far this season, women’s rugby has played in just one league game, against Central Washington in which they lost 7-12 after a controversial finish. Their league play will continue in February against Portland State University (PSU) in Portland. Until then, the team hopes to match up against Tacoma and University of Oregon (U of O) in scrimmage-like games in January.
Some non-league matchups include their win against Oregon State University (OSU) at home, 36-22 and their victory in Salem over Willamette University, 15-5. The team went 3-1 at the Beaverfest tournament in Corvallis, where they beat Western Washington University (WWU), U of O and Willamette, only losing to University of Washington. “Our coach, Mark Baldwin, can be credited with our success,” said junior captain Emily Applegate. “He has turned our program around and really got us all, experienced and new players alike, to really buy into the common goal of reaching nationals.” This past weekend, Saturday, Nov. 16, the team played an inner squad scrimmage after the University of Idaho forfeited their match. During this scrimmage they focused on learning and understanding the game. Coach Baldwin was referee and took this opportunity to break down penalties and coach the newcomers. “Our season is looking very bright considering we have more people than we have had in the past years,” said Applegate. “Lady WOR is driven and focused on bringing a national title back to Monmouth.” Once the season continues in February, the team will be facing teams such as Seattle University and WWU. “On and off the field, we have created a family-like atmosphere and we strive for a standard of excellence,” said senior president Tori Boyd. “By building this camaraderie we grow together and achieve the very most of everything we do. That is the attitude that will take us to nationals.”
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