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Editorial: IN THE LOOP

Student leadership a serious responsibility It’s early in the semester to be thinking about next year, but there’s a group of students that are doing that right now – those applying to be student leaders for the 2011/2012 school year.

From Student Body President to Resident Assistants to Whitworth.fm General Manager, positions are open and students are beginning the application process now.

Seeking a position in student leadership is a worthy goal. The function of students in leadership positions is integral to Whitworth’s ability to work as well as it does. The experience can be invaluable, both professionally (leadership positions look great on a resume) and in general.

Having observed student leadership come and go over a few years, this board would like to remind students that a leadership position isn’t – or shouldn’t be – something you do out of anything but a desire to work and to serve.

Most of the positions are compensated with salary or other benefits; but very few of them pay enough to cover the number of hours you’ll end up working. A word to the wise: Don’t apply for the money. If all you’re after is a paycheck, go apply at Starbucks. The pay-to-hours ratio will be much better.

Something else to keep in mind: Student leadership is a huge responsibility. It’s understandable that the uninitiated might have this wrong. If all you know of the RA position, for example, is the goofy outfits and huge smiles they wear during Traditiation you might be under the impression that being an RA is 24/7 fun. Or at least 22/7 fun.

This is not the case. It is not the case for any of the positions. Chances are high that while you are doing your job, you will have fun, but it goes in that order – you’re applying for a job. It’s work first. Late nights, long meetings, endless paperwork, constituents you just can’t seem to keep happy. All that and more await the student leader.

It is not the intention of this editorial to scare everyone away from applying to student

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leadership; rather, it is merely to notify the ones who are applying because they think it will be a walk in the park, or those who just want free room and board. Those applying for the wrong reasons end up being the terrible student leaders you hear horror stories about. Don’t be one of those people.

Student leaders are a vital part of the Whitworth community. They help define a student’s Whitworth experience. Classes and learning are key elements of a Whitworth education, but it is the student leaders that can make or break a student’s time here.

Students aren’t the only ones relying on these leaders, though. The faculty and administration often turn to student leaders when discussing new policies or updating old ones. They rely on these leaders to know the students they serve, to understand their wants and needs, and to advise them accordingly in planning for Whitworth’s future. It may not always appear so to the average student, but student leaders play a large part in the growth and development of the university.

This aspect of student leadership – this idea of stepping up, of improving things so that future Whitworth students can have an even better experience than we do now – is an aspect that is both exciting and daunting. You have a real chance to make a difference, but it will take a lot of time and effort on your part – time you may not always want to give. Being a student leader is more than a job; it’s a lifestyle.

As you apply for a student leadership position, take some time to talk to the current student in that position. Make sure you understand what you are signing up for. Realize that you are committing your time and energy into something that is more than adding another line of experience to your resume. This isn’t just about you; it’s about the students around you and the students who will come here in the future. Make sure you’re 100 percent committed before you step up to the plate.

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This week’s photo is of junior Trevor Berrian playing the guitar at Whitworth’s Slam Poetry session on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011.

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Grads face tough prospects amidst slow job recovery College graduates face obstacles as they try to enter a workforce with nearly 14 million people unemployed.

Story by Kyle Kim Graphics by Annette Farrell need to know January’s unemployment rate for those with bachelor’s degrees was 4.2, compared to the national average of 9 percent.

17.7 percent of youth in developed countries were unemployed in 2009.

Employers who participated in the National Association of Colleges and Employers job outlook survey are expecting to hire 13.5 percent more graduates in 2011 than they hired in 2010.

Economists may have called an end to America’s Great Recession, but em- recovering economy may seem contradictory, but economics professor John ployment still remains a struggle for many.

Beck at Gonzaga University said the predicament of high unemployment in According to Labor Department data, 2010 yielded the highest annual un- an economy out of recession makes sense. employment rate in 28 years at 9.63 percent, according to Labor Department Employment rates tend to be a lagging indicator, Beck said. Even if the data. economy first starts to recover with increased figures in sales and GDP, Beck Additionally, 2010 marked the worst annual unemployment rate for peo- said employers are going to be reluctant to hire new employees. ple 25 years and over with a bachelor’s degree since But amidst the reality of a tough job market for the government began recording data in 1992. today’s young degree holders, university graduBut despite high annual unemployment rates, ates of 2011 are expected to face a somewhat betA study by the National labor statistics show degree holders are the least ter job market than 2010 graduates.

Association of Colleges and likely group to face unemployment in terms of eduA study by the National Association of Colleges Employers found that 24 cational attainment. and Employers found that 24 percent of 2010 colpercent of 2010 college Degree holders have traditionally faced half the lege graduates have jobs awaiting after graduagraduates have jobs awaiting tion, an increase from 20 percent in 2009. rate of unemployment compared to the national average. In January, those with a bachelor’s degree Additionally, employers who participated in after graduation, an increase had a 4.2 percent unemployment rate compared to NACE’s job outlook survey are expecting to hire from 20 percent in 2009. the national average of 9 percent.

13.5 percent more graduates in 2011 than they Though college graduates are less likely to face hired in 2010. unemployment, the amount of jobs added to the For real job growth to happen, the amount of U.S. economy have not been enough to counterbalance the currently 14 mil- new added jobs has meet the rate of new people entering the labor force lion unemployed along with those newly entering the workforce. as well as those currently unemployed who are looking for Moreover, the Labor Department data only considered degree holders work, Beck said. who were 25 and older, which does not necessarily consider recent graduates entering the workforce.

An information specialist for the Bureau of Labor Statistics said there is no statistical data offered for unemployment for recent graduates, specifically young adults ages 18 to 24.

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Unemployment in Washington State When Whitworth University alumnus Chase Talbot graduated in May But there is a silver-lining for Talbot: He is ultimately planning to be a 2010 with degrees in biochemistry and biology, he did not anticipate he dentist and was accepted to the University of Washington School of Denwould end up briefly working as a door-to-door vacuum salesmen the fol- tistry for his graduate degree this past December for the following fall. He lowing summer. said he always planned to go to graduate school but was trying to find work “I worked for them for two days before I quit,” Talbot said. in the meantime.

Since graduation, he has applied to various laboratory technician jobs as Talbot said he thinks the combination of the U.S. job market and his inwell as sales jobs at Best Buy and Costco, although ability to stay in Spokane for the long term were the one industry he stayed away from was food largely the reasons of his inability to find work. services.

Despite Talbot’s inability to find work, state “If I was not going back to “I guess my ego told me that [working in food data shows a much more worrisome picture for school at this point, I would services] was baloney,” Talbot said. “I wanted to young adults without college experience. be a lot more worried than I find something better.”

Young adults, ages 18 to 24, face the greatest am [about finding work].”

Almost a year later, he is living in Spokane with difficulty in gaining employment out of any age no job, depending on the money he has saved to group in Washington State, according to a gov- Chase Talbot, ernment study released by the Washington State pay his rent. His savings dried up this month, leavWhitworth Alumnus Workforce Board in December. ing him to depend on his inheritance money.

The last job opening he applied to was the InThe unemployment rate for Washington state land Northwest Blood Center in December - a podegree holders followed the national average at sition that only required a high school diploma.

4.2 percent in 2010 while young adults without high school diplomas were Talbot said he felt confident about getting the job considering he had jobless at a rate of 38.6 percent the same year. two college degrees along with work experience in chemistry laboratories.

In Washington State, an average of 22 percent of young adults who have But the blood center e-mailed him saying they ultimately did not decide to been looking for work in early 2010 were unemployed – over double the hire him. rate compared to the 10 percent average for state residents ages 25 to 64 Now he has given up looking for work altogether in Spokane as he has years. only a few months left before he leaves the area.

“If I was not going back to school at this point, I would be a lot more worSee UNEMPLOYMENT, page 6 ried than I am [about finding work],” Talbot said.

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The 2010 academic year welcomed The plan for the rest a larger student body than anticipated. As bags were unpacked and beds were bunked, the university faced the problem of trying to accomTep said there is roughly $18,000 left in capital and modate nearly 3,000 full-time students; cue the com- $38,000 in unallocated. ments about overcrowding. Yet, the overcrowding Generally, ASWU doesn’t want anything more than problem had a different effect for ASWU. $5,000 in unallocated, Coleman Jones said.

According to the ASWU budget, which was creLike every other year, groups and representatives ated in the spring of 2010, prior to knowing for sure requisition for money from ASWU. This year, 39 requihow many students would actually attend, the budget sitions have already been presented to the ASWU ascommittee anticipated 1,980 students for the fall and sembly. As of Wednesday roughly $34,000 has been 1,920 for the spring. requisitioned so far, with the money coming from a These estimated numbers were used by the busi- combination of capital and unallocated. ness department as well, said Dayna Coleman Jones, Tep said once it gets closer to the end of the year, they assistant dean of students. see more requisitions. He expects the total amount for The number of matriculated day students that actu- the year to reach between 60 and 70. ally showed up was closer to 2,200, according to the “Because we have so much more money there are Fall 2010 Fact Book, which more requisitions,” Tep left ASWU with more than said. $40,000 in student fees they He said the finance com“We’re here to serve the weren’t expecting for the year. mittee, responsible for hanstudents; it’s their money, we dling requisitions that come Tyler Hamilton, former Exjust have to listen and act ecutive Vice President said in, isn’t being more lenient accordingly.” the number of matriculated with the funds and is generday students is used when ally more conservative with coming up with the budget - Lindy Tep, the funding. because they are the group “ASWU isn’t necessarFinancial Vice President required to pay a student fee. ily bailing out anybody,” Tep “No one knew we would said. have such an influx of stuThe biggest requisition so dents in these tough economic times,” Coleman Jones far has been for Intramural referee salaries, coming in said. at $4,463.10.

Due to the budget being established by student col“A lot of these things we took into consideration lections, more students meant a bigger budget. Yet based on how popular they are to students,” Tep said, because this number was not expected, the money going on further to say other criteria factors in the wasn’t doled out to clubs in the spring leading to a decision-making process, such as whether there is a large amount left over. Instead it sat in the capital ac- desire or need for a certain type of programming. count.

Tep said the finance committee can pass requisi“It would have been better if we had known about tions below $300, but anything above that amount this in the spring,” Coleman Jones said. If that were needs to be presented to the ASWU assembly. the case, the money could have been used in the bud“We dig through [the requisitions] to make sure it afgeting process for clubs and programs. fects students,” he said. “We can’t necessarily control the volume that comes in.”

The move to unallocated So, what constitutes an all-student vote? According to the ASWU FSOP, “any expenditure over $5,000 must According to the Financial Standard Operating Pro- be voted upon by the student body.” cedures of the Associated Students of Whitworth UniAfter the problems over the Cutter Court lights proversity, “a maximum of $20,000 shall be in the capital posal, ASWU has received criticism over the $5,000 account at any one time and any excess shall be placed minimum that sends a requisition to an all-campus into unallocated.” vote and the issue of whether this minimum should be Normally ASWU would have had to place the excess lowered has been brought up during ASWU meetings. amount into the unallocated account per FSOP guideTep said it takes a lot of time to coordinate an alllines, said senior Lindy Tep Financial Vice President, campus vote, but also pointed out it’s ultimately the because of the requisition for the Cutter Court lights, students’ money and they should decide where that the $40,000 needed to fund the lights was frozen in money goes. capital until the result of the vote.

“We’re here to serve the students,” Tep said. “It’s When the lights did not passed, the money was then their money, we just have to listen and act accordsent to unallocated, where it currently resides. ingly.”

According to the FSOP, “unallocated funds should be used for events occurring in the current fiscal year.”

Contact Jessica Valencia at What this means is the remaining amount of $38,000 jessica.valencia@whitworthian.com.

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Europe’s unemployment Internationally, unemployment for young adults was on average three times higher than that of adults, following statistical trends in the U.S. According to an International Labour Organization report released in late 2010, 17.7 percent of youth in developed countries were unemployed in 2009, the highest estimate recorded.

While recent graduates in the U.S. are experiencing a weak job market, college graduates particularly in Southern Europe face harsher realities. The Baltic States, Ireland, Spain and Italy have suffered considerably in their labor markets, according to a report released by the European Commission for 2010. The findings also revealed those transitioning from school to the work force will be particularly vulnerable, with the average number of unemployed for those under 25 years at 20 percent.

Protests recently erupted among Italy due to economic pressures from an aging population, burdening social security system and lack of jobs for Italy’s younger generation. According to Italy’s National Institute of Statistics, 2010s third trimester showed an unemployment rate of 25.7 percent for young adults ages 15 to 24 with a bachelor’s degree and higher.

“Unemployment among young Italians is one of the main issues in Italy,” Andrea Gallazi, 24, said.

Gallazi left for Australia in 2009 for graduate school partly to escape the economic situation his generation faces in Italy. He received a Master’s in International Business last December from Macquarie University in Sydney. After sending over a hundred job applications related to his degree in Australia, Gallazi has given up trying to get a work visa. He plans to go back home near Milan this April.

“I would like to create my own career now from all my efforts in the past year–to build up to something,” Gallazi said. “It’s kind of depressing.”

Equipped with a graduate degree, international experience and working in an English-speaking country, Gallazi still remains hopeful that he will find work in Italy.

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Junior Maery Simmons enjoys the finan- they reimbursed businesses. cial independence of having a job.

The federal government funds on-cam“It has given me a step towards indepen- pus work-study positions while the state dence,” Simmons said. government funds off-campus work-study Simmons works at the Spokane Civic positions. The state higher education coorTheatre in downtown Spokane, on work- dination board is who oversees the budget study. Simmons, like Dennis, says that her for the work-study program. job has taught her more than how to make Work-study jobs range from a number money. of positions. All on-campus jobs, except “It has been for chapel jobs, helping me be a can be work-study more responsible Usually “Having two jobs has taught positions. student,” Sim$2,500 a school me more than my education year is given to mons said. has in these past few weeks.” fund a student’s Simmons says that it teaches her job.

- David Dennis, to do homework If a student Whitworth.fm General Manager is working on when she has the time and hang campus his/her out with friends job doesn’t stop when it is done. when he/she has Work-study is a big part of the Whit- reached the $2,500. Although, if a student worth University campus. According to is working off campus the employer is not Laurie Armstrong-Sargent, coordinator for required to keep that student on its pay student employment, around 400 students roll. use on-campus work-study and 90 stuWork-study is a part of a student’s finandents use off-campus work-study. cial aid award based on the need of the stuWork-study is a program based on a stu- dent. Not everyone qualifies. dent’s FAFSA application. Qualified busiAccording to Armstrong-Sargent, these nesses can hire students and then be reim- work-study jobs and jobs in general help bursed for the wages they pay the students students in more ways than one. by either the state government or federal “Studies have shown that students are government. more organized and do better in school,” With recent legislation changes non- Armstrong-Sargent said. profit organizations receive up to 70 perWork-study jobs and jobs around the cent of their money back and forprofit community are listed under the Career organizations receive up to 50 percent of Services link on the Whitworth University their money back. website.

It used to be that 100 percent of the money from nonprofit organizations was returned to them. Due the state of the Contact Kara Fisher at economy legislation cut back the amount kara.fisher@whitworthian.com.

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With the economy taking a toll on the wallets of today’s college students, many are now working while going to school.

Education and work have become primary worries in American lives. President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address this past January focused on education and jobs.

“At stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country, or somewhere else. It’s whether the hard work and industry of our people is rewarded,” President Obama said.

Obama went on to stress the importance of a college education by setting a goal for the nation.

“By the end of the decade, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world,” Obama said.

The President’s key issues of education and jobs can be seen right here at Whitworth University. Students all across campus are out getting jobs. Whether it is taking two jobs or working the night shifts at Sacred Heart Hospital, students are looking to make ends meet.

Junior David Dennis has recently taken on two jobs. He works as the general manager at the Whitworth FM radio station and as security at the Knitting Factory in downtown Spokane.

“Knowing that I have money in the bank makes the stressful days easier,” Dennis said.

Having a job, in Dennis’ case two, allows him to afford what he wants. At the beginning of the year Dennis thought he could manage making it by with only one job. He recently decided that one wasn’t enough to fund his expenses and picked up his security job at the Knitting Factory.

“Having two jobs has taught me more than my education has in these past few weeks,” Dennis said.

Dennis works 40 hours a week between the two jobs. He has had to get organized.

“It helps me to learn how to multitask under lots of stress,” Dennis said.

Dennis is one of many who have taken on jobs this year. Senior Chris Colvin knows the wee hours of the morning due to his late hours. Colvin works the night shifts as an Emergency Department assistant. He is a certified EMT, both state and nationally.

Colvin will work from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and be back on campus for an 8 a.m. class.

He generally works 20 hours a week.

“I like helping people. It is what I want to do,” Colvin said.

Colvin likes working at the hospital because it gives him a chance to apply what he learns in the classroom to real life and because it helps him out financially. According to Colvin it helps him to buy his girlfriend things and support his own living expenses.

“It allows me to have more freedom, save for the things I want,” Colvin said.

Colvin does not mind the late hours and hard days afterwards.

“The people I work with are awesome.

They make work enjoyable for me,” Colvin said.

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The name might throw you off. Comic- it, and Charlton called her portion “Crush paloozaloozlealoo? Comicpalooza? Com- the Zombie Patriarch”. She painted figures icpaloozaleax? But the name doesn’t really directly on the wall (as well as a zombie cat matter, said senior and event organizer An- walking up the corner of the wall) and also nette Farrell. posted frame pictures depicting what a femi“I love that no one can pronounce the nist could be. name,” Farrell said. “It makes it more aweFarrell came up with the idea for “Comicsome.” palooza” with Duffy and Taylor about a month Allen Duffy, a senior at Eastern Washing- ago. She asked people she knew personally to ton University came up with the name in the contribute, because she was already familiar early planning stages of the installation. with their styles and because she knew they “I made some stupid noise that sounded had art work they could use, instead of havlike comicpalooza and we went with it,” Duffy ing to create new art in a month. said. “We knew it would look cool, and the Although they planned the exhibit for a name is more about looks than functionality.” month, neither Taylor nor Duffy had seen the This is apparent from the second you step space until the day before the show openedin the room. There are five artists who have the day they put everything together. art in the show, six counting Farrell, who “It’s pretty impromptu as far as installaadded a small pen and colored pencil draw- tions go,” Duffy said. “I don’t know what this ing at the last minute. space will look like when we’re done [putting Duffy has a wall it together].” to himself, which During the he painted blue and opening, visi“I love that no one can peach, with speech tors were asked pronounce the name. bubbles running to draw things It makes it more awesome.” on Post-it notes across it. The speech bubbles frame comand post them on - Annette Farrell, the walls. Some ics he drew. Across Comicpalooza organizer people drew self from his wall are the credits of the show, encompassing painted by fellow comics, some did Eastern Washington University senior An- panels on a series of Post-it notes and other drew Taylor. used the Post-it notes to comment on what The word comicpaloozalealoozeux (you was already painted on the walls. can pronounce it how ever you want, but Sophomore Loren Button, who knew most artists in the show say “comicpalooza”) Charlton before the exhibit, said the exhibit is painted across the wall, with the names of showed him how cartoonist can work well the artists below it. Taylor, who is majoring under pressure. (Charlton and West stayed in studio arts as well as graphic design, said up until 5 a.m. on Friday working on their he is obsessed with typography, but doesn’t wall.) consider himself a comic artist.

“It was creative and masterfully done, es“I don’t draw people or landscapes, I draw pecially for the time constraint,” he said. letters,” Taylor said. “If you want to look for it, Unlike exhibits in the Bryan Oliver gallery, there’s a story there, like graffiti art.” this exhibit is downstairs in the Leid Center The credits are Taylor’s contribution to the for Visual Arts, which means that it has to show — he doesn’t have any art mounted on function as a classroom while the exhibit is the walls but he is happy with how it turned up. This meant that each artist had to do what out, he said. they could on their wall, so that the tables “Something like this is exactly what I could be moved back in for class. thought of — a jumbled mess of letters,” TayAlthough some art was mounted on the lor said. walls, a large portion of the art was painted Madeline West, alumna Claire Swinford, directly on the wall, which means when the Hannah Charlton and Courtney Griffith took exhibit is over the art will be painted over. over the wall facing the entrance. West paintThe exhibit will be up until Friday, Feb. 18. ed the wall to look like a brick wall and posted framed pictures of S.A.M.- Socially Awkward Mouse. Griffith had an animated movie she Contact Caitlin Richmond at made playing, with a frame painted around caitlin.richmond@whitworthian.com.

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Wasabi Bistro offers authentic cuisine Story by Emily Roth Photo by Rebecca Eng

Seaweed rolls may not be available on the Whitworth campus, but now traditional Asian cuisine can be found within a five minute walk from class. Wasabi Bistro and Sushi Bar opened in January at the corner of Hawthorne Road and Division Street. Wasabi Bistro is the north side sister to downtown’s Ginger Bistro and has been welcomed to the neighborhood with enthusiasm.

“A lot of customers at Ginger (Bistro) said, ‘Why not get a restaurant in the north because we don’t have anything like this,’” said Jing Sun, who runs Wasabi and Ginger Bistro alongside her father, Lianqi Sun. It didn’t take long for Whitworth students to discover the exceptional cuisine at Wasabi Bistro. Senior Thomas Pendell has visited the restaurant twice during the dinner rush since its opening. He ordered the Red Dragon Roll both times, a sushi roll with crab, tempura shrimp, avocado, eel and tuna.

“It was the best sushi I’ve ever eaten and well worth the wait,” Pendell said.

Wasabi Bistro offers a menu similar to Ginger Bistro but with more emphasis on side dishes and appetizers.

“Ginger (Bistro) is a staple of Spokane and ‘the best place to go for sushi.’ Now we’re the new Ginger but not as well known yet,” said Brian Brumfield, a Wasabi Bistro server and former chef at the restaurant Taste. “(Wasabi Bistro is) a well-rounded restaurant with the best sushi in town as well as the best Chinese food in town.”

Customers have a wide variety of menu options between traditional Chinese entrees, typical Japanese sushi dishes as well as several sushi rolls unique to Wasabi Bistro. The Red Dragon is one Wasabi-specific sushi roll and one of the most popular dishes. Jing Sun and Wasabi Bistro servers said some other popular dishes include the Rock Roll, Orange Peel Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Chicken Beef with asparagus and General Tso’s Chicken.

The dishes most requested are not necessarily the only culinary treasures served, however. One server at Wasabi Bistro, Justis VanTyler, recommends the Low Carb Roll, a sushi roll of tuna, yellowtail, and scallions wrapped in cucumber rather than rice. Brumfield’s personal favorite is the Tokyo Taco which is made with a wedge of lettuce, rice,

tempura shrimp, and volcano sauce but not listed on the regular menu. Another choice not found on the menu is bluefin tuna, a staple of traditional sushi.

The Suns know the business of serving sushi well. Ginger Bistro has served Spokanites for only two years but Jing and Lianqi Sun previously owned an Asian cuisine restaurant in Los Angeles for 10 years.

“We have authentic Chinese food,” Jing Sun said. “We make everything by scratch. We don’t have anything premade.”

Despite Wasabi’s combined experience and quality, Pendell saw one drawback to the experience.

“The prices for a sushi restaurant are fairly high and too expensive for college students to eat at on a regular basis,” Pendell said.

Fortunately, Wasabi offers a 10 percent discount for students. The cost of a regular meal can cost up to $20, though many inexpensive appetizers on the menu could easily be just as filling for a smaller price. For parties who like to split the bill and share, there are also the Lover’s Boat combo for $50 and the significantly larger Lucky Boat combo for $70.

Contact Emily Roth at emily.roth@whitworthian.com.

The teriyaki beef and California roll bento box is one of many authentic entrees served at Wasabi Bistro.

Illustration below by Annette Farrell

HOW TO: Use Chopsticks

1. Rest your first chopstick at the base of your thumb and first finger.

2. Hold the second chopstick like you would a pencil.

3. Use your thumb and first finger to move the top chopstick, keeping the bottom chopstick stationary.

Thrift store offers wide rage of resale clothing From clothing to furniture, vintage to modern, Fringe and Fray offers a wide range of items for bargain hunters Story by Nejela Almohanna Tucked away in downtown Spokane’s Eldridge buildThe fashion in Fringe and Fray is usable vintage, ating lays Fringe and Fray, a locally owned resale boutique tracting customers of all ages with a range of clothing that with treasures hiding in every nook and cranny. Vintage goes from ’70s dresses and ’80s jumpsuits to modern gentables are covered with colorful pendents and medallion tly used clothing. necklaces hang from the decorative tree branches.

Lindsey Treffry, a Fringe and Fray customer and SFCC Grace and Ryan Johnson, owners of Fringe and Fray, student visits the store about once a month. had the idea to start a resale boutique in Spokane after see“I like Fringe and Fray because they only sell resale ing the success their friend had with a similar items. I love their mix of vintage and nearly-new items,” concept in California, Grace said.

Treffry said. “You can tell they As a resale store all items only take good quality items. Plus, “We don’t like the standard, they have house decor and art.” for sale are found in garage sales and vintage shops and are hand Walls are covered in organized from the mall stuff. We like picked by Grace, as she selects racks of men’s and women’s wear. things to be unique.” items carefully to keep the feel of The shop is well organized into the shop. Brand names are mixed - Grace Johnson, categories; skirts and dresses, in with unique vintage pieces, all Fringe and Fray co-owner jeans, jackets and shoes are secat thrift prices ranging $7 to $15. tioned off into categorized men’s “So many people haven’t and women’s wear racks. This stopped in because they think we are going to be really ex- system creates a relaxed environment for shoppers that pensive but then are surprised at our prices,” Johnson said. helps take in the whole inventory, but eliminates the ‘thrift The store’s atmosphere is more like a high-end bou- store’ feeling. The Johnsons hand pick the most worthy tique than a resale store. Bright green stripes are painted clothes, leaving behind any pieces that are tattered, torn, on the walls and the store window is covered in tasteful de- out of fashion, stained or unusable. cor and well-dressed mannequins.

“One of my favorite items I bought from there is a long “We wanted a resale store that felt more like a bou- black, sleeveless sweater,” Treffry said. tique,” Johnson said.”We don’t like the standard, from the The Johnsons will buy or trade used clothes that are in mall stuff, we like things to be unique.” good shape for in-store credit. Trade in items must be in

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good condition to be accepted into the store with no holes, stains or odors.

“We will buy clothes for 20 percent of what they will sell for in cash, or 40 percent in credit,” Johnson said. “It is good if you need cash fast, but in-store credit gives you more value for your items.”

Eclectic style furniture can also be found in the little boutique. Bright colored coffee tables and dressers are used to display smaller home decor items by stacking little teacups and candle holders on top. The Johnson’s also sell some of their own creations like jewelry and hair accessories made by Grace, and photographic art by Ryan.

For the store’s first birthday last month, the Johnsons drew raffle tickets for customers to share in the celebration.

“The store’s first birthday was a very exciting day,” Grace said. “We had a lot of fun sharing cupcakes and some really great merchandise with our customers.”

Fringe and Fray offers its customers coupons on Groupon to get even better deals on already low prices.

“I think students should visit the store because they can find some really great designer clothing at really affordable prices while shopping in a very creative environment,”Johnson said.

Follow Fringe and Fray on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with any events and sales.

Contact Nejela Almohanna at nejela.almohanna@ whitworthian.com.

Seattle group played the Knitting Factory Feb. 5, bringing their passion for music to Spokane.

Story by Maddy Hayes/Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Fences

“Napoleon Dynamite” & Fries

I saw you eating french fries out of your backpack in Chem class. It reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite, and I wanted you to ‘give me some of your tots.’

Saga Sleeper

I saw you passed out sleeping on your books at a date table in Saga

Gold Digger

I saw you in the Cafe. You didn’t even look up from your reading; you just lifted your left hand and started digging through your nose.

You wiped it on the couch. Without looking up. It was like it was habitual. You are a girl. That is gross.

Obscene Fashion

things, so the actual mathematics of it I find super awesome,” Mansfield said.

Mansfield’s schooling has likely helped to give him the dedication to music that he projects today.

“I consider myself to be a real musician, I don’t do it to get girls, or hang out or whatever,” Mansfield said.

As a band trying to get their music spread to a wider audience, they’ll spend a lot of time touring to help expand their fan base.

When considering touring, Mansfield said, “I’d rather be in this weird room right now drinking this water than be at home watching TV. There’s no bad part.”

It’s a good thing he feels that way, because Fences have a busy year ahead full of touring, including playing the South By Southwest and Lollapalooza music festivals, a headlining tour on the East Coast, some dates on the West Coast and some recording.

“I’m doing some top secret recording with somebody that would seriously blow peoples’ minds,” Mansfield said.

Top secret, huh? That sounds intriguing.

We can expect to see some big things from this band.

“We’re not going to go home and chill and plan our next attack or anything,” said Mansfield. “We’re just going to keep busy.”

On the up and up, it seems that Fences won’t be going anywhere any time soon.

Contact Maddy Hayes at maddy.hayes@ whitworthian.com.

I saw you in the cafe in the HUB, buying yourself some lunch. You were wearing the shortest shorts I’ve ever seen over black seethrough tights. They were seriously indecent. I glared at you, but I don’t know if you saw me, so I just wanted you to know that I find your fashion choices obscene.

Lunatic Dancing

I saw you dancing in the hall like a lunatic. Kudos!

Longboard

I saw you fall on your longboard... dont worry, your still sexy

Stairway Dweller

I saw you in the stairwell. You looked away quickly.

Chicken Man

I saw you in the chicken suit. Don’t think that I don’t know what your plan is chicken-man.”

WPA

I saw four of you fall, but failed to catch a single one. Land on my head next time, won’t you? (Addressed to the WPA - Whitworth Pinecone Association)

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Winter Denial

I saw you walking from the library you were in a short skirt, sandals, and a black sweater. It was rainy and very cold outside. You looked freezing and I believe you are in denial about it being winter still.

Well its barely beginning to warmup but wearing a cute spring outfit will not expedite the process. For your own health please throw on thicker jacket when you go outside.

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Things you won’t find at a Fences show: Head banging, hair flipping, excessive jumping around stage, awkward stories between songs or a choreographed light show.

Things you will find at a Fences show: Tight pants, tattoos and passionately genuine musicianship.

On Feb. 5, 2011, Seattle’s indie group, Fences, played at The Knitting Factory in Spokane, Wash., in support of Punk Rock bands Cheap Girls and Against Me!, a seemingly haphazard combination of musical acts. The crowd was a weird mix of mohawks and flannel, with a few backward caps thrown in for good measure. Somehow though, the mix managed to work.

Saturday marked the first time Fences graced any stage in Spokane; playing at The Knitting Factory is definitely a good place to start. They opened the show with a solid 30 minute set, to a somewhat indifferent crowd. Some members of the audience danced around, and a select few were singing along. Seeing some obvious fans in the crowd, even if they were few, shows Fences has been slowly gaining some notoriety around town.

Fences is the moniker (the nickname, the title) for Christopher Mansfield, the brain behind the band. It includes Mansfield as the vocalist and guitarist, as well as other musicians he brings on tour. Having the alias of Fences instead of simply performing as Christopher Mansfield gives him options.

“I view it as like an umbrella sort of. It leaves me the opportunity to shift gears at any time musically,” Mansfield said.

Mansfield doesn’t view Fences as his solo act, and he wouldn’t tour alone and still call it Fences.

After listening to Fences’ self-titled album, kids are coming to shows that are from the released in September 2010, I anticipated a suburbs, which is great,” Mansfield said. relaxed show with an acoustic guitar, some The self-titled album released in Septemdrumming and maybe the inclusion of some ber 2010 was put out independently, with electric guitar. However, the set was taken in the support of the bands management team a much different direction, with no acoustic at Onto Entertainment. In four months, guitar to be found. The songs were the same Fences sold 4,000 copies of the record on as the ones on the album, but amped up and their own. While the band had looked for lafilled out. Hearing the songs live resulted in bels to release the record on, none of them a completely different experience than lis- would sign Fences. tening to the recordings.

“The thing with record labels is that they Nothing needed to be covered up by dra- want to know that you’re a sure shot. With matics. Mansfield had me, it was my a sort of brooding qualfirst record, ity about him on stage, and it did have “I actually really like the a semi-famous which contributed to the theory behind music ... I producer, and feeling that he respectconsider myself to be a it had all of ed his music enough to real musician, I don’t do these cool little make the show about the music alone. it to get girls.” things,” MansThis is Fences’ first nafield said. “But tional tour, thanks to be- Christopher Mansfield I had no touring asked to come along Vocalist/Guitarist ing history, so

by Against Me!’s Tom we ended up Gabel, and the crowd putting the reresponses have been good for the first go cord out ourselves.” round.

Now, four months and 4,000 records later, “It’s like mild applause, and then there’s labels are coming to them. always a couple rows of kids who are singing Some may be surprised to discover Manwords. I can totally spot our fans, for sure,” sfield has attended post-secondary school Mansfield said. “And they’re getting to be for music, an unlikely quality in many musieverywhere, which is really cool.” cians these days. He attended Berklee ColFences’ rise to the status as a nationally lege of Music in Boston, Mass. touring band has not been overnight, and “I actually really like the theory behind hasn’t come without a lot of hard work. music. Me and [bass player] Terry are con“It’s been a slow, gradual thing, and now stantly nerding out on intervals and tones of

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Egypt needs more than democracy MAX NELSEN COLUMNIST

There is no doubt that the hundreds of thousands of protesters flooding Tahrir Square in Cairo for the last several weeks have much to be upset about. Unemployment is high, economic growth is low and they are living, for the time being anyway, under a dictator of 29 years who has strongly repressed political dissent. Despite having good relations with the Mubarak regime, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have recently been highly vocal about the need for true democracy in Egypt. According to a written statement issued by President Obama on Thursday, “The Egyptian government must put forward a credible, concrete and unequivocal path toward genuine democracy, and they have not yet seized that opportunity.”

While the protesters are certainly right in pressing for increased democracy, there are economic concerns that cannot be solved solely through democratic reforms.

These must also be addressed in order to achieve true stability.

Indeed, in Egypt and the broader Middle East, a reliance on government to provide for the economic needs of the people is contributing to the volatility of the situation. Consequently, democratic reforms need to be coupled with increased economic freedom that relies less on the

government. to provide cheaper homes for Egyptians When unemployment is high in the U.S., on low incomes as well better living condipeople tend to get frustrated with the gov- tions and more jobs across the board, but ernment and expect it to simply “do some- citizens had been largely resigned to the thing” to create jobs. We’ve seen this for the fact that it may never happen.” last two years as our country has attempted It is also insightful to note that “70% of to recover from a financial crisis.

Egyptian workers work for the governThis same sentiment is seen in Egypt, ment,” according to Wessel and Cummins. though the feelings have been magnified by By now the problem should be abunthe extremity of conditions there. Accord- dantly clear: the people’s expectations all ing to David Wessel and Chip Cummins of center on the government. The government the Wall Street Journal, “Unemployment is expected to provide for all the economic among the young, of all education levels, needs of its citizens, including education, is particularly pronounced. In Egypt, ac- good jobs and decent housing. Attempting cording to the to appease its peomost recent IMF ple, the govern“While the protesters are data, overall unment promises to certainly right in pressing for employment was fulfill these needs. increased democracy, there are 8.9%—but stood The unfortunate economic concerns that cannot reality, however, is at 25.4% among be solved solely through those under age that government democratic reforms.”

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— whether EgypIn addition, tian, Jordanian, many nations in the region have focused Yemeni or American for that matter — canon educating their people, prompting Wes- not possibly fulfill such expectations. sel and Cummins to note that in recent Wessel and Cummins note that, “While years, “many Arab countries spent heavily China,” a notoriously oppressive regime, on higher education.” “and other booming economies were culHowever, Wessel and Cummins also tivating private sectors, Egypt clung stubwrite that “Education has raised expecta- bornly to a state-dominated model.” The tions and broadened world views.” But result, as the world has seen over the last what kind of expectations? several weeks, has been catastropic for A Reuters article by Yasmine Saleh, not- the regime. Wessel and Cummins cite the ed how “Hundreds of Egyptians demand- International Monetary Fund, noting that ing cheaper apartments rallied outside a the “‘dominant role of the public sector government office” as part of the previous as an employer’ — particularly in Egypt, week’s protests. The article goes on to note but throughout the region — has inflated that “The government has long promised the graduates’ wage expectations, put a

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premium on diplomas over useful skills and diverted talented workers from what might have been more dynamic privatesector enterprises.”

Instead of realizing their failure, Arab governments have been more vocal than ever about fixing their respective nations’ economic problems. Alistair Lyon of Reuters writes, “From Morocco to Yemen, many Arab leaders have acted swiftly to assuage popular anger over economic gripes, creating funds for the poor, reversing subsidy cuts or raising salaries.”

These measures are well and good, but they ignore the fundamental problems with government-run economies such as the lack of incentive for private entrepreneurship.

For now, the people expect what cannot be, and governments promise what they cannot give.

While democratic reforms in Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East could be beneficial, long-term stability will be difficult to attain as long as the region relies on state-run economies. Consequently, in order to achieve greater stability and prosperity, democratic movements must be accompanied by greater economic freedom and capitalistic reforms. This may require different measures in each nation, but it is clear that more than political democracy is needed in the Middle East.

NELSEN is a sophomore majoring in political science. Comments can be sent to max.nelsen@whitworthian.com.

Seeking unconstrained intellectual exploration IRIS WU COLUMNIST

As an institution devoted to pursuing unfettered learning, Whitworth has taken significant strides to enrich its curriculum as a part of an effort to integrate the information propagated in its classrooms into the global arena. From day one as a freshman to my last semester as a senior, the university has encouraged me toward open thinking and engagement with other cultures and religious traditions. However, I find that the mincing and reserved steps which the school has taken to achieve this purpose have been lackluster and underwhelming.

One of my professors brought up some objections voiced by the powers that be to the Introduction to Buddhism class in the history department, saying there were concerns that the ideas put forth in the class would somehow provide a more attractive alternative to Christianity — in a

sense, luring students away. My delicate they would not be promoting the Christian student sensibilities were offended. Obvi- faith. Universities exist to educate people ously, these concerns were overridden, as about the information that is out there. evidenced by my enrollment in the class, Universities exist to help people learn how but these concerns raise serious questions to think without blinkers. To omit certain about how the school views its students, kinds of information out of fear would the tenuous balance between maintaining be robbing students of opportunities to academic integrity be better-rounded and enriching people. To withhold faith, and what information would “Burying our heads in the the univerbe falling short; how sand will not change the fact could one justify the sity’s role is in that there are indeed people facilitating an existence of a school who adhere to ideas different which would do e nv i ro n m e nt than our own.” that properly something of that naeducates and ture in an injudicious equips its pueffort to save our inpils to interact with different cultures. nocent minds? Burying our heads in the Fears that the core tenets of Buddhism sand will not change the fact that there are would somehow lead students away from indeed people who adhere to ideas other Christianity are misguided. While this is than our own. Doing so will make fools of an essentially Christian institution, it is not us. Keeping students in ignorance is not the the responsibility of the university to insure answer. that its students remain Christian, nor is As individuals who seek knowledge it even the school’s place. It is insulting to that would elevate our understanding of think that certain classes with viewpoints the world and the different peoples who contrary to Whitworth’s beliefs could have populate our shared earth, we must learn potentially not been offered solely because about their worldviews in a nuanced and

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How do we expect to be truly competitive on a global scale in the future if we are hesitant to learn about ideas which have a pervasive influence on entire cultures?

They are not dangerous ideas, nor are they heretical. They are simply different ideas — not wrong, just different.

Whether or not we decide the truth in their religions will be the truth that guides our lives is not for the school to decide. Is there not truth in all walks of faith? Anyone who is attending Whitworth has undoubtedly been exposed to the Christian faith. In the end, if Christ’s message is indeed the one and only Truth, would it not prevail?

If people choose otherwise, it is their prerogative. It is not the school’s duty to make sure I remain a Christian during my tenure as a Whitworth student. I acknowledge and am pleased with the steps the university has taken, but I still believe there is much that can be improved.

WU is a senior majoring in political science.

Comments can be sent to iris.wu@whitworthian.com.

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Don’t get caught up in the blur of spring semester HALEY ATKINSON COLUMNIST

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The start of each semester is a reset button in the life of a college student. The syllabus, still warm from the printer, becomes the road map for the upcoming months. Classes are filled with new and different faces. The breaks in our days shift, and it seems as though the possibilities are endless. There is a sense of power and control; we are not yet consumed by our schedules. This freedom is fleeting, though; within the initial days of the semester, the business begins to dictate our lives. With the busy onslaught of spring semester, we must take a moment to pause and consider our priorities, establishing a method to the madness.

As the pages of our planners and spaces of our Outlook calendars fill, we begin to wonder how it will all fit. Watching the spaces in our week disappear becomes a game. There are the fixed items that cannot move, such as classes, club meetings, Intramural games, lectures and concerts, but there are also the variables: assignments, the countless coffee chats we daily promise, group projects, trips to the gym, treks to the store and hope for hours of sleep.

My planner has become an appendage.

Throughout the day I flip its pages asking myself where can I fit this assignment, that meeting? It reminds me of the hours I spent playing Rush Hour as a child, sliding the cars and trucks back and forth seeking

to free the red car. I am now the red car, completely aware of the fact one is washsliding myself back and forth between the ing the dishes.” sedans, station wagons and semi trucks, The simple task of washing the dishes is pushing towards the opening of summer, a mindless, seemingly menial task, yet it but is this a healthy perspective? Do we can become a cherished time. The practice want to feel as though we are struggling to of setting aside 10 to 15 minutes a day to get through? “No” is the knee-jerk answer, be still, to center, to refocus, paves the way but far too often, “yes” is our reality. to enjoying the full lives we live. In these As students, we are encouraged to join moments we must consider what we valclubs, become interns, apply for leader- ue in life, why we are filling our days with ship positions and continue marching to- these classes, activities and relationships. ward our promising futures. Our reward It is necessary to consider what truth we for performing well in our classes is the hold at the center of our hearts, and how freedom and encouragement to take a we can live this out in the midst of our larger number daily lives. On the of credits in the other hand, when “With the busy onslaught of subsequent sewe go through our spring semester, we must take a crammed days mester. moment to pause and consider In the midst of without purpose, our priorities, establishing a our hectic lives, every task bemethod to the madness.” do we have the comes monototime to enjoy nous. them? Are we In the hectic able to share life with those around us, ab- days of spring, this means that while readsorb the information given in our classes, ing, eating and talking we must push aside come to know the wonderful people we the to-do list and fully engage in the activmeet? ity at hand. Hanh concludes, “We are not I would be the Campus Hypocrite if I alive during the time we are washing the were to say we should each take one thing dishes. In fact we are completely incaoff our schedule, or cut out that unneeded pable of realizing the miracle of life while activity. I tend to operate on the “what’s standing at the sink.” one more _______” philosophy, constantly We would be able to take so much more striving to have my cake and eat it too. from this semester if we studied to study, I recently came across a piece by Thich ran to run, questioned to understand, conNhat Hanh, founder of Plum Village, that versed to know and learned to recognize resonates through his idea of “washing the miracle of life in each of the moments the dishes to wash the dishes.” In his “The of our day.

Miracle of Mindfulness,” he says, “while washing the dishes one should only be ATKINSON is a junior majoring in English washing the dishes, which means that and peace studies. Comments can be sent while washing the dishes one should be to haley.atkinson@whitworthian.com.

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“Refurbishing dorm equipment, like pool tables, televisions and pingpong tables, I think, would be great.”

Kirsten Griffing, junior

Paddy Power-Moore, junior

“It would be cool if there was a little kitchen or room wtih fridges, microwaves and lockers for off-campus students to use so they could feel like more of a part of the community.”

“I’d like it to be put toward a rugby club. Otherwise, it could be put into and spread out as a sort of annual scholarship for students who need the help.”

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GJEFLE is a senior majoring in English and biology. Comments can be sent to andrew.gjefle@whitworthian.com.

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God help us, it’s that time of year again – a horrifying, smarmy reminder of the state of way the world sees things. The signs are everywhere. Pink fills the air at times not called sunset and has reached a point where the burliest redneck thinks, “Eh, it’s not that bad.” The air reeks faintly of tenderness and an extra spritz of cologne or perfume. People of the opposite sex are actually willing to talk to me. It’s got me on edge, and there can be only one culprit: An abomination that goes by the name of Valentine’s Day. This holiday has tormented me over the years like no other. From the infamous lollipop choking incident to the time my inability to distinguish “lilies” from “dandelions” had my grandmother screaming at me (apparently, even when you don’t have a girlfriend, you’re still obliged to spend money), the day has been like an annual slapfest centered on my self-esteem. I did what any mature person would do and became unhappy and jaded, viewing the holiday as a malicious, conniving entity, out to destroy the well-being and bank accounts of young men everywhere.

So, like any good journalist, I decided to investigate my antagonist with the help of Wikipedia. I discovered that the celebration of love in connection with Saint Valentine makes no sense at all.

First of all, the title “Valentine” is a historical mish-mash (like the Power Rangers!) of several early Christian martyrs with the same name. Also, none of them did anything to deserve their connection with romantic love. In all fairness, Valentine’s Day ought to be one of wailing and torn clothes (which, coincidentally, is exactly what I do); as it is, we’re dancing on the martyrs’ graves.

Blasphemy aside, Valentine’s Day encourages a possessive frenzy equaled only by Steve Jobs and that old coot sitting on his porch, defending his lawn with a shotgun. One time, I saw a girl I didn’t even know run up to my brother, grab him by the hair and yell, “MINE!”, after which several others who hadn’t even noticed till then broke down crying.

At this point, though, Valentine’s Day has become an unstoppable force, and nothing short of the end of the world will stop it. Heck, the Catholic Church removed the holiday from its calendar of saints in 1969, but it has continued ever since, though perhaps for good reason. Word has it President Obama’s new stimulus plan is centered around February flower sales.

By the time you read this, dear reader, the dreaded day will have come and gone, but its noxious effects will linger.

There will be second dates, wilting flowers, and bad poems tacked to walls. Disgusting. Most noticeable is the spirit of good cheer that has managed to pervade my wall of postmodern existential angst.

How dare they create a day in which to indulge the deepest and truest form of a passion which holds humanity together!

Doesn’t it get enough of that already? In any case, I’m going to get fat from all this dang chocolate.

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| Story by Charlene O’Connor in the gym and taught me good work Photo by David Rurik ethic. He is really consistent.”

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A tenacious crowd-pleaser who can hit a shot from just about any spot on the court, No. 15 on the Whitworth men’s basketball team has been a fan favorite since he arrived in Spokane in 2007.

In his final season as a Pirate, senior forward David Riley helped lead his team to the first ever No. 1 NCAA ranking and an undefeated season (23-0 overall, 14-0 NWC). Averaging 17.7 points per game and current holder of the new school record for three-pointers in one game (10), Riley is the second-leading scorer for the Bucs.

“He is very offensively talented,” said junior teammate and friend Jack Loofburrow. “He is by far the best scorer.”

Hailing from Palo Alto, Calif., as the product of two Whitworth alumni, Riley grew up with a hoop in his room.

“My dad is a football guy, but my mom didn’t want me to play; she said ‘okay’ to basketball,” Riley said.

In his youth he played on various All-Star teams and was named First Team All-SCVAL two years in a row at Gunn High School.

“I played with a lot of good guys in high school, they helped prepare me for [college basketball],” Riley said.

Riley was immersed in the atmosphere of Pirate basketball early on.

His father’s college roommate, Bryan Williams, was a four-year ball player and was named the NWC MVP his senior year at Whitworth.

Bound to be successful on the court, it was only the second game of his career as a freshman when Riley hit his eighth three-pointer to break the school record for three-point shots in one game.

“I was really thin as a freshman; all I could do was shoot,” Riley said.

“That’s why I made it into games.”

Riley carried his shooting prowess into his sophomore season, leading the Bucs in scoring and was selected First Team All-NWC. However, Riley humbly recognized that in order to be a better player, he had to be able to do more than just shoot.

“I feel like I’ve developed into a more complete player now,” Riley said.

Summer training with friends in the gym as well as practicing with players from the Gonzaga University mens basketball team has helped hone Riley’s skills.

“I worked out with David all summer,” Loofburrow said. “He got me

Last season, Riley was selected as a First Team All-NWC honoree and is currently an All American Candidate.

Despite these honors, Riley focuses on team goals.

“To make it to the Final Four,” Riley said. “To become the National Champions, this is always the goal.”

With talent comes a degree of pressure, but Riley draws on past experiences to take the edge off of competition. After graduating high school, Riley headed on an adventure to Europe with some friends for a month.

“I actually did the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain,” Riley said.

“I was 2 feet away from a guy who got trampled. It was pretty stupid but really exciting.”

The exhilaration of that experience as well as traditiating as a Mac Man prepared Riley for the sound of a packed gym full of cheering, sometimes jeering, fans.

“I definitely get nervous, but once you get out there you just play,” Riley said. “It’s fun to feed off of the crowd.”

When on the road, the Bucs have faced some frustrating crowds, but in true Pirate style they let their play on the court do the talking.

“The best feeling in basketball is to shut up a bad crowd,” Riley said.

A true team player, Riley explains his favorite aspect of basketball.

“Being able to compete and work as a team as well as to get better every day and reach achievable goals is great,” Riley said.

One of Riley’s favorite memories of Whitworth was last season’s whiteout campaign which was put on by the team to gain support for a big game against the Chapman Panthers. The Bucs bought 1,000 white NCAA tournament T-shirts to sell to fans.

“The whole week leading up to it was fun,” Riley said. “We went dormto-dorm selling tees and gaining support.”

The sixth man delivered, turning the home stands into a spotted white sheet, and the Pirates handed out a fantastic win.

With his final season coming to a close, Riley reflects on his time at Whitworth.

“It is surreal to be finishing the last season,” Riley said. “It’s been great, though I am ready to take advantage of life rather than just the college athlete experience.”

Contact Charlene O’Connor at charlene.o’connor@whitworthian. com.

No. 1 goes down

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Pirates clinch NWC title Story by Alex Blade Photos by Chrissy Roach

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Left: Senior Clay Gebbers looks to pass in Friday’s game against the Willamette Bearcats.

Center: Coach Hayford cuts down the net. in celebration of clinching the NWC title.

Right: Junior Felix Friedt goes strong to the hoop in Friday’s game.

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Sparked by sophomore Wade Gebber’s 20 second-half points, the Bucs outscored the Bruins 4923, initiated by a 14-2 in the first three minutes of the half. Taylor led all scorers with 21 points, and junior Jack Loofburrow chipped in 11 points and 14 rebounds.

The two wins increase Whitworth’s nation-best record to 23-0, and the Bucs will close out their regular season with road games at Whitman University on Tuesday and at Pacific University on Saturday.

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A No. 1 ranking and a new name in the record books highlighted the Whitworth men’s basketball team’s week. The Bucs proved that the first No. 1 ranking in school history was well deserved when they defeated Willamette University 115-67 on Friday and then came from behind to beat George Fox University 89-66 on Saturday. Friday’s win over the Bearcats was fueled by senior forward David Riley’s school record 10 three-pointers,

which accounted for most of his game-high 33 points. Senior Michael Taylor added 28 points.

Willamette never threatened the Pirates, as Whitworth held a commanding 35-11 lead midway through the first half. The Bearcats were led by Terrell Malley and Taylor Mounts, who both had 17 points.

Saturday’s victory was not so easy for the Whitworth men, as the Pirates were trailing 43-40 at the half. But the Bucs were a completely different team in the second half, and they played like the No. 1 team in the nation should.

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PITTSBURG AT ST. JOHNS (SAT., FEB. 19) MT: Pitt. Should handle St. Johns easily, they’ve only lost two games all year.

AB: St. Johns. The Red Storm have been getting up at home against big time competition all year (beat No. 3 Duke and No. 9 UConn at home in the last two weeks alone), look for them to do it again.

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One of the most interesting aspects of the time following the college football season is seeing which coaches are retiring or being fired and witnessing who replaces them. The biggest coaching news this year comes from the University of Florida, where legendary coach Urban Meyer retired for the second time in two seasons (he was retired for one day last year). Florida quickly made a big-name hire when they lured the University of Texas’ defensive coordinator, Will Muschamp. Other major changes include Brady Hoke replacing Rich Rodriguez at Michigan, Al Golden replacing Randy Shannon at Miami, and David Shaw replacing Jim Harbaugh at Stanford.

WASHINGTON AT ARIZONA (SAT., FEB. 19) MT: UW. Dominating win earlier in season, motivated by unranked status.

AB: Arizona. Hard to bet against my favorite team, but Arizona has won five in a row since losing to UW earlier in the year, and the Dawgs have problems on the road.

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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AT LOUISVILLE (FRI., FEB. 18) MT: UConn. They are the more talented and consistent team.

AB: Louisville. UConn has lost three of four, and will have played No. 11 Georgetown only two days before, which will have them worn out.

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Now that the Super Bowl has come and gone, NFL fans and teams turn their attention from the field to the draft board. With star quarterback Andrew Luck deciding to stay in college for another year, the number one pick (which belongs to the Carolina Panthers) becomes a lot more interesting. Most draft “gurus” have the top prospect being one of two players: defensive end Da’Quan Bowers from Clemson University or defensive tackle Nick Fairley of the nationalchampion Auburn University.

The draft doesn’t begin until April 28, but it will be in the news a lot until then, and the debate will rage about which player will be picked first.

WISCONSIN AT PURDUE (WED., FEB. 16) MT: Purdue. Close game last time, Wisconsin coming off huge win, could be unfocused. Purdue will be focused.

AB: Wisconsin. This team is on fire right now, and it’s hard to bet on Purdue without Robbie Hummel.

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Super Bowl over, draft looming

MICHIGAN STATE AT OHIO STATE (TUES., FEB. 15) MT: Michigan St. Lost five of seven, but Izzo will have them up to play a

highly ranked team.

AB: Ohio St. Coming off first loss of the season, Ohio State will be angry and looking to get back on track. Michigan State hasn’t been good lately, either.

Greetings, Pirates. Hopefully you enjoyed your Jan Term and have kicked into gear for spring semester.

I know I have, and I’ve got my jockstrip back on and it’s time to break it down as we move into an exciting spring of sports news with acquisitions, playoffs and opening day, all to come in the next couple months.

The word “basketball” puts a positive taste in everyone’s mouth these days around campus, due to our team being ranked No. 1 in the country (Let’s go Bucs!), but I have some sad basketball news for you guys … The Cleveland Cavaliers have won a game. After tying the Tampa Buccaneers football team for the longest losing streak in American professional sports history at 26 games, the Cavs squeezed by the LA Clippers last Friday (leave it to an LA team to screw everything up). What are the repercussions? It made their Sunday night game at home against the Wizards entirely worthless for two of the four worst teams in the entire NBA. You see, the Washington Wizards, at least until playing the Cavs, have not won a road game all season (0-25) … all season!

The Cavs and the Wizards have two things in common: 1) they are both walking abominations, and 2) they are both in the NBA Eastern Conference. What’s even more amazing is that the Wizards have not won a single game on the road this year (as of Saturday), and are still not the second worst team in the East. Now, I’m a West Coast sports guy, but I try to at least offer some respect to the East, but I can’t even do that with the NBA Eastern Conference.

It is absolutely embarrassing to the league, how bad the Eastern Conference is. There are five, count ‘em five, respectable, not necessarily even good, teams in the East out of the 15. You’ve got Boston, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando, in that order, and that’s it. New York is currently the sixth seed from the Eastern Conference and they are fighting just to stay above .500. After that, you’ve got the 76ers and the Pacers pulling up the seventh and eighth spots with records marginally below even. The 76ers and the Pacers haven’t been good in a long time and won’t be good for a long time, yet they’re playoff bound in the Eastern Conference. You have to go all the way to the 11th place, Houston Rockets to find a time below .500 in the Western Conference. Despite many of the best players in the NBA being in the East, the Western Conference is still far superior, and that’s why the West will win the All-Star Game and a team from the West will be wearing rings come June.

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The Los Angeles Lakers spent two days on the East Coast last week, in Boston on Thursday and in New York on Friday. They managed to come away with victories against the Celtics (9286) in the Rose Garden Arena and Knicks (113-96) in Madison Square Garden Arena. The Celtics’ Ray Allen broke the NBA record for career three-pointers made in their game, but his night was spoiled when Kobe Bryant scored 20 second-half points to lead his team to victory. Bryant then scored 33 the next night to lead the Lakers again. The two victories boosted L.A.’s record to 38-16 on the season.

KANSAS AT KANSAS STATE (MON., FEB. 14) MT: Kansas. Dominated earlier meeting, seem to have K St. number.

AB: Kansas. Kansas State has a great home-court advantage, but Kansas is just too good, they should overcome that easily.

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When was the last time that the No. 14 team in the nation was favored in a game against the No. 1 team? That was the case on Saturday when Wisconsin hosted Ohio State. Wisconsin is considered to have the best home-court advantage in the nation, and it showed when they upset the country’s top-ranked team 7167. The Badgers were led by star point-guard Jordan Taylor, who scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to rally his team from 15 down with 13 minutes left in the second half. The victory was Wisconsin’s second ever over a No. 1 ranked team.

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TOP RIGHT: Professor Rick Hornor offers the Benediction at the Spring Convocation Tuesday.

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TOP LEFT: President Beck Taylor greets the audience in preparation for the ceremony.

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BOTTOM LEFT: Professor Dale Soden speaks about the history of Whitworth.

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