Softball starts off its season with a winning streak >> page 16
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INSIDE ASLC’S LAB announces Wildstock performers Andra Kovacs Senior reporter
Exploring novelists Dr. Richard W. Etulain discusses the life of novelist Wallace Stegner through a combination of history and literature Feb. 22 in the Austin Reading Room of Nicholson Library. >> page 5
Student trainers
Students become a vital part of the Athletic Training Education Program, while developing skills for future career plans. >> page 8 and 9
Sculpture to burn
Students in Totem Shriver’s January Term Introduction to Studio class plan to burn their sculpture in April >> page 11
The anticipation in the room reached its peak as "Macklemore and Ryan Lewis!" flashed across the screen. The two big-name performers for Linfield's annual Wildstock festival were announced during an Associated Students of Linfield College Senate meeting Feb. 20. Wildstock is the end-of-theyear festival put on by the Linfield Activities Board (LAB) complete with food catered by local restaurants, many activities and live music. It will take place on the IM Field on May 18. LAB works throughout the year to organize the event, starting the process of booking the act early in fall semester. Senior Nicole Bond, vice president of programming for LAB, worked with a booking agency to find the headlining act for the event. "Between brainstorming, making an offer and negotiating the contract, it takes a lot of time and energy," she said. She said she feels the hard work has paid off and was excited to finally be able to announce the artists to the student body. "I worked closely with Dan Fergueson in the booking process, and John McKeegan, Linfield's lawyer, worked on the contract with us. The three of us were the only people on campus who knew who the Wildstock artist was until Monday night," Bond said. "It was a hard thing to keep to myself, especially when everyone involved with ASLC knew what I was doing and continuously asked me about it." >> Please see Wildstock page 4
Jessica Prokop/Editor-in-chief Pulitzer prize winner, Leonard Pitts Jr., signs his books after speaking to a packed Ice Auditorium about “Owning What You Know,” on Feb. 23. Pitts said that facts are what build honesty and truthfulness.
Pulitzer prize-winning columnist shares importance of ‘truthiness’ Jessica Prokop Editor-in-chief “Facts matter. Facts are the building blocks of truth. You can shade, stretch, color, pick and choose…but you can’t pull them out of a certain bodily orifice.” This was the message Pulitzer Prize winner Leonard Pitts Jr. conveyed to a packed room of community members, faculty, staff, administrators and students during his
guest lecture, “Owning What You Know,” on Feb. 23 in Ice Auditorium. Pitts pointed to politicians, government officials, text books and everyday citizens who have been quoted for fudging and blatantly distorting the facts, whether it is about statistics, historical events or corporations. Pitts dedicated his speech to Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Arizona, who stated on the Senate floor that abortions
make up “well over 90 percent” of Planned Parenthood’s services, when in fact they represent about 3 percent. When confronted about the mistake, Kyl said his point was not meant to be factual. “We are in the process of what I like to call the stupidfication of the United States,” Pitts said. “People feel free to say whatever they want. >> Please see Pitts page 6
ASLC elections kick off with release of candidates’ names Making a come back Men’s tennis bounces back with a win Feb. 25 after losing its first game Feb. 24. >> page 14
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Samantha Sigler News editor The 2012 Associated Students of Linfield College elections are coming up, and Linfield has three prospective candidates running for leadership positions. Junior Nic Miles is running for ASLC president, while sophomore Jennifer Derke and junior Susana Fajardo run for the position of vice president. Miles is running unopposed for ASLC president this semester, and he said he feels he would be a good candidate because of
his belief that he has “the appropriate skills, connections, experiences and mindset to serve as the repreMiles sentation of the student body,” he said in an email. Since working with ASLC, Miles said he has reached a place where he feels confident in running for the highest leadership position.
“I want to climb the ladder and create a Cabinet of students who have similar goals and ambitions Fajardo as myself,” Miles said. Miles has worked as a residence life advisor on campus for Campbell Hall, music entertainment chair of LAB, ASLC club director and chairman of the Activities Council. In addition to these leader-
ship positions, Miles runs varsity cross-country and track for Linfield, works for the Office of Derke C o l l e g e Relations, has been an Upward Bound tutor for two years and is a “contributing and enthusiastic member to Linfield’s rock and roll >> Please see Elections page 4
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Please tip your taxi driver From muggings to kidnappings, student safety has become an important issue this year. The Associated Students of Linfield College recently had a breakthrough in student safety this semester, offering students an affordable taxi service. Students traveling anywhere in McMinnville during the evening can now call a taxi to drive them safely back to campus. A ride to and from 3rd Street costs $10, and ASLC pays for half of the bill. If students have their ID cards, the charge of the ride will go on their account. Also, the taxi will take up to six people without an extra charge. However, a word of advice: remember to tip the driver. It’s common courtesy to tip taxi drivers, and while college students aren’t exactly wealthy, the cost of the ride is so cheap that a tip won’t cost much more. “A part of it is students learning how to tip,” said senior Rachel Coffey, ASLC president. “Most students haven’t taken a taxi before in their
lives.” ASLC has made tipping simple and accessible to students. All one has to do is fill out the tip portion on the receipt, which will also be charged to one’s account. While the service has only been around for a couple of weeks, it seems to be successful so far. According to Coffey, students have spent more than $200 during the past two weekends. It is a good sign that students are taking advantage of the taxi service rather than walking back to campus late at night. “I got an email from a parent who was happy with the service,” Coffey said. There is now no reason for any student to be walking back to campus alone from anywhere in McMinnville. Students should store the number for D.C. Taxi in their phones and call for a ride rather than endangering themselves by walking home alone. With such a cheap service that one doesn’t even need cash for, there is no reason not to take advantage of such a readily accessible service.
D.C. Taxi was willing to give Linfield students a great deal, so the least a student can do is remember to tip his or her driver. “Tipping is appreciated, but it’s not required,” said Marvin Black Jr., taxi driver for D.C. Taxi. However, if students do forget to tip, the driver will still receive a tip from ASLC. “If we don’t see that they [students] tip, we’ll add a $2 tip,” Coffey said. However, try not to take advantage of the fact that ASLC will pick up the tip. Learning to tip is important because there are many instances in which one will be expected to leave a tip. There are many places in which service workers expect people to tip. Some occupations even have a lower paycheck because employers are expecting their workers to be tipped. Out of common courtesy, please remember to tip the taxi driver. Keeping D.C. Taxi happy will keep them in business with us for longer. -The Review Editorial Board
February 27, 2012 Review office hours Editor-in-chief Mondays 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Fridays 12:00-1:00 p.m. or by appointment Managing editor Mondays and Tuesdays 12 p.m. -2 p.m. or by appointment Corrections ASLC has a clarification for last issue’s story “Funds dwindle for campus taxi service.” ASLC set up a retainer with D.C. taxi with a set declining balance that ASLC adds to every week. ASLC President senior Rachel Coffey said she was unaware that the school had gone over the starting retainer, until 10 p.m. Feb. 19. Due to the success of the first two weekends, ASLC upped the retainer and plans to continue the program through the semester. The Linfield Review publishes corrections from the previous week’s issue in this spot every week that a correction is needed. To submit a correction, email linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.
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Americans: exercise your right to vote When asked the question of what is most valuable about our democracy, most of us will reply either freedom or liberty. These are the most fundamental values of our democracy. The problem is, however, that barely half of us exercise one of the greatest gifts this freedom provides us: the right to vote. The ability for people to choose and hold accountable their selected leaders is the hallmark of any free country. Our unrestricted freedom in government participation, or lack thereof, has proved a double-edged sword. In 2008, only about 57 percent of the voting-eligible population turned out to vote in what was commonly held to be one of the most significant elections in the last few decades. Turnout for the
Nicholas Kintop Staff writer three prior presidential elections to the 2008 election was even worse, with the turnout in the 1996 election implying that only 49 percent of voting Americans care about who the president will be. Needless to say, in a country where government is said to be ‘by the people and for the people,’ a continuing of these trends could prove a slight problem. Presidential campaigns are exorbitantly expensive
affairs that would make any humanitarian who wasn’t aware of the costs weep in a corner over how many third-world problems could be solved with the millions of dollars used in campaigning to attract the attention of around 50 percent of Americans. This begs the obvious question. If the million dollar expenditures on what amounts to an ad campaign showing off a shiny, packaged candidate can only attract 50 percent of our voting-population, how then do the much smaller congressional elections fare? Horrible would be the right answer to this question. In a poll conducted by ABC News in mid-January, Congress’ approval rating had slipped to 13 percent. This
train wreck of an approval gress, which, while having rating, while almost hilari- approval ratings hovering ously bad could be consid- dangerously close to slipered a lofty height in popu- ping into the single digits, larity. has undoubtedly enjoyed it’s According to a poll by the consistent incumbent reelecNew York Times in late Octo- tion rate of around 80 perber 2011, Congress had the cent. dubious distinction of havOur democracy’s two ing its approval rating in the greatest gifts are our liberty single digits at 9 percent. to freely live and our freedom This situation is quite to choose who will represent bleak. Voters, however, most us, in good faith that they of which seeming ever deter- will preserve and improve mined to not participate in our state of freedom. government, have created At present, the latter is a laughable and saddening being utterly wasted for no situation in regards to con- excusable reason. It is one gressional elections. of the most important and In theory, a democracy urgent crises in our country, whose legislative body has and must be dealt with lest lost around 60 percent of its we forget that we the people prior support in the span of control the government, and a decade would have been not the other way around. voted out. The opposite Nick Kintop can be reached at seems to be true for our Con- nkintop@linfield.edu.
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Is America becoming a fact-free society? Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Leonard Pitts recently explained how Americans no longer use facts to back their arguments, instead distorting the truth to support their opinions. I found what Pitts said disturbing. He is right. Most Americans are content not knowing the truth. If one is to be able to debate an issue with someone, they should take the time to research the issue to find all the facts. That’s simply too much work for Americans these days. Instead, Americans are
Meghan O’Rourke Opinion editor fine with posting their opinions on message boards all across the Internet, regardless of how many—if any—hard facts they know about the subject. This loss of fact becomes even more disturbing when
one realizes that politicians, the leaders of our country, are the worst offenders of distorting the truth and making up lies. Politicians are supposed to be well-educated, intelligent men and women. If the majority of a country has lost its ability to think critically, what does the future hold for us? The unknown answer to this question scares me. In my mind, our future looks something like the movie Wall-E where everyone is extremely overweight and complacent. No one challenges the false
facts authority figures feed them. Americans need to concern themselves with facts because we have so much information readily available to us. We can instantly find the answer to virtually any question. People run into trouble when sorting through information on the Internet. What is a credible source and what is not? This is why Pitts emphasizes the importance of critical thinking. Pitts says that we must teach our children how to think critically, and I
wholly agree. If people can’t think critically, it is easy for a powerhungry authority figure to spoon-feed its citizens lies. America can’t allow this to happen. The two-party system we have in America isn’t working. Rather than focusing on solving the issues at hand, politicians are focused on defeating the other party at any cost, even if that cost is making up and distorting facts. For this reason, it seems that it’s time to restructure our political parties. When
we are too concerned about the Democrats beating the Republicans or the Republicans beating the Democrats, America’s problems don’t get resolved. Why must politicians associate themselves with a particular party? Can’t they just state where they stand on particular issues and have the public decide whom they want as a leader? It is time for Americans to become critical-thinkers and fact-seekers. If we don’t, America may pay the cost.
Meghan O’Rourke can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.
STUDENT LIFE
Be adventurous: explore outside Linfield’s campus
It’s easy to forget that there is life outside of textbooks and classes. After studying and doing homework in the library for hours a day, I usually don’t even leave campus during the week. I get so sucked into grades and work that I forget there is a world outside of Linfield. While sitting in one of my classes, I caught myself zoning out the window and staring at the hills. I was dying to find out what it looked like close up. Then, I realized I need to explore more. As college students, we become way too used to our routine of waking up, going to class, doing homework, hanging out, going to bed and then starting all over again. Some may like this routine, but I personally don’t. I get antsy and restless, desiring to go on an adventure. We need to explore so much more. Get lost in the mountains, volunteer at your favorite non-profit organization, get an internship, travel or create something. Most importantly, ask questions. We need to question things to learn. I think school is important, or else I wouldn’t be here, but I think that experiencing and questioning things is even more crucial. Most people say that their hobbies include playing video games, watching TV, partying and hanging out with friends. Those are great things. But what about the hobbies that make you actually do something or think critically? So, I challenge you to get
Kelsey Sutton Copy editor a new hobby that you’ve never tried before. If you like hiking, go discover a new trail. There are tons of places in our area perfect for making a trek. Or get a group of friends and explore a new area of Portland you’ve never seen before. Visit new restaurants and local shops. If you miss having a pet, as I do, volunteer at an animal shelter and play with the dogs. Find a small theater and watch a film that has never been advertised on TV. Better yet, see a foreign film with subtitles. Break the cycle. It’s so refreshing to try something new and have a change of pace of environment. Get over a fear. If you’re afraid of heights, challenge yourself to get on a roof and see the world from a new perspective. Don’t forget to ask questions. While going out and getting experience, ask why things are the way they are. Are things working the way they are? Why or why not? Don’t just settle with the answers that textbooks or authority figures give you. Figure it out on your own. It adds a whole new element to learning. You have to discover it instead of having it spoonfed to you in the classroom. Kelsey Sutton can be reached at linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.
Dinner at Dillin is improving CAMPUS
One of the first things I couldn’t help but notice upon returning for Spring Semester was the bread table at dinner in Dillin Hall. It was especially conspicuous the first night, being set up on a large table in the middle of the buffet area. Although it has since moved to the corner between the soup and the vegetarian station, and in doing so radically altered the formation of food lines, it is still a widely popular feature on the dinner menu. I, for one, appreciate the option of having a slice of bread with my dinner. Besides being someone who genuinely likes bread, there are some nights when all I really want is a big hunk of bread with butter and maybe some soup to dip it in. There are sometimes rolls,
Sharon Gollery Culture editor too, which are easier to balance on the side of a plate or slip into a pocket for later. When you’re short of time around lunch and pinched for money when it comes to grocery shopping, it’s nice to have a leftover bread roll that you can grab and eat on your way to class. I know that I’m not alone in my appreciation of the bread buffet. The line for bread is always substantial, and sometimes it is so long that it’s easier just to bypass
the bread altogether and wait for the crowd to clear. The quality of the bread seems consistently good too, no matter how much we may complain about the quality of Dillin’s food in general. I have, however, also heard complaints about the way the bread buffet works. It is nearly impossible to cut yourself a slice of bread without putting a hand on the loaf to hold it steady, and some people are not comfortable with eating bread that has been touched by so many people. The other complaint that I hear is that the butter runs out quickly. Very nearly everyone who gets bread at dinner spreads it with butter. Not that I can blame them—it is good. The other new feature that people have been talking
about is the new salad area. Besides the regular salad bar, you can now have salads created for you. I haven’t tried these yet, being the kind of person who likes a plain lettuce-and-carrot salad without dressing or anything, but I have friends who just love it. Despite the continuing campus jokes about the quality of the food at Dillin, the bread buffet and the new salads both indicate that Dillin is making attempts to meet our demands. I appreciate that Dillin Hall is listening to the opinions of the students, and from the chat I hear during dinner, so are many others. You never know how much better the quality of our food can get. Maybe we’ll come back next fall to find even better dinner options. Sharon Gollery can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.
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Elections: Candidates plan to unify student body << Continued from page 1 music scene.” “The biggest reason that I think I am the best candidate for president [is] the well-rounded experiences and leadership roles [I] have held during the past three years,” Miles said. “With experience comes confidence.” With no one running against Miles, he feels as though that says something about his character and reputation. During the upcoming year, Miles has many goals for the future of Linfield. Miles’ main goal is to reconnect students with ASLC. “With the exception of the recent taxi service, which has been a tremendous success, most of our work isn’t directly visible to the students,” Miles said. Miles wants to pursue projects that get students excited about being at Linfield and enthusiastic about the “fantastic cabinet that serves them.” While the presidential race is all but over, the vicepresidential campaign is set
for some competition. Derke is running for vice president this semester after being a senator for the past two years. “I enjoy working with peers in Senate and want to continue solving problems and working together,” Derke said in an email. Along with being a senator, Derke is also a part of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and is their programming council member. She is also involved with the outdoor club, French club, work study and the curriculum committee. She is a philosophy major and environmental studies and French minor. Derke’s plans for the future include focusing on a strong unified student body voice and working together for positive outcomes. This would be done through more proclamations and attention to what students are saying and wanting. “I am a fun person to work with and I will
continue to make Senate meetings productive and enjoyable,” Derke said. “I am responsible, compassionate and creative and I bring these attributes to the environments I am in.” Fajardo is also running for ASLC’s vice president this semester after deciding
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the Senate and the student body.” Fajardo has held other leadership positions such as being president of her Japan Adventure club and the Gay-Straight Alliance in high school. Since coming to Linfield, Fajardo has been active in
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that she had the qualifications and felt that was the place for her. “I really believe that student government, especially at Linfield, can be such a force for good,” Fajardo said. “I remember getting out of Senate meetings and feeling like we had actually made a difference. I want to be part of that again and I feel like I have a lot to offer
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both the Senate and her sorority, Sigma Kappa Phi. During her freshman year, Fajardo was senator for the Ballroom Club, and she gave a special report last year in Senate on bringing back fall break. For the past three years, Fajardo has been the pledge class president, historian, treasurer and vice president for her sorority as well. She is
piece], the student body can cause change and improve campus.” Fajardo said. She feels the foundational mission has been lost in the reconfiguration of Senate and current disconnection between senators and their constituencies. “I want to reconnect senators with the rest of campus in order to get a real dialogue going,” Fajardo said. “Student government exists to aid and represent the student body. Student voices should be heard loud and clear.” Fajardo is aware of the face that students are concerned about sustainability, food and a host of other issues. She believes students have the power to fix them, or at least to bring them to the attention of the college and Board of Trustees. “Students can wield so much influence at Linfield, but sometimes we forget it,” Fajardo said. “We are the force and next year I want to make magic happen.” Samantha Sigler can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.
Wildstock: Students anticipate year-end performers, festivities
Fundraiser helps Dillin employee’s sick son
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Samantha Sigler News editor At only two years old, Arthur Blankenship, son of Dillin employee Jerome Blankenship, is fighting for his life. Arthur has a rare, aggressive form of cancer called Ewing Saracoma. On Feb. 18, Linfield’s Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) held men and women’s basketball games and collected donations before and during the games, as well as throughout both of the halftimes. “The Athletic Training Education Program typically does a couple of service projects each year,” senior Brynna Fuller said in an email. “When we heard about Arthur’s situation, we knew we wanted to help him and his family, especially because his family is part of the Linfield community.” Since Arthur was diagnosed, only one of his parents has been able to work at a time. Because his medical bills are so high, his family is in a tight financial situation. The ATEP had two stu-
currently the junior pledgemaster and co-chaplain for her sorority. Fajardo feels she would be the best candidate for this position because of her compassion for the college. “I truly care about Senate and about the well-being of the ASLC,“ Fajardo said. “Even when I was studying abroad I would always make sure to read Senate reports and keep as up-todate as I could.” Fajardo makes it a priority to be well informed or become well informed when new information is presented. Fajardo’s goals for the future are to “reconnect the Senate with the rest of the student body.” Fajardo feels as though having a smaller group, campus-wide email and stronger committees are all good things, but what makes a student government what it is, is a mouthpiece for students’ thoughts and concerns. “Through [the mouth-
Kaylyn Peterson/Sports editor Linfield’s Athletic Training Education Program held men’s and women’s basketball games Feb. 18 in support of Arthur Blankenship, son of Dillin employee Jerome Blankenship, who was diagnosed with an agressive form of cancer called Ewing Saracoma. dent athletic trainers set up a table in the HHPA foyer during the final men and women’s basketball games on Feb. 18. The table included a poster with Arthur’s story on it and a bucket for donations. An announcement was also made during halftime of both games about the fundraiser, and four more student athletic trainers walked around the stands and collected donations from fans. Overall, the ATEP collected approximately $450 for Arthur.
“With the money that ATEP collected, it will be given directly to the Blankenship family to help mostly with the cost of gas as the family commutes between [McMinnville] and the hospital in Portland almost daily,” Fuller said. In addition to this fundraiser, the ATEP is planning additional fundraisers to raise more money to benefit Arthur and his family. Although there are no events planned yet, the ATEP is collecting donations in the treatment center in the downstairs of
HHPA between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fuller said that it was a positive experience for those involved, and they felt like they were making an impact on the family. “The money we raised will be a huge help to the family, as they expressed a real need for gas money,” Fuller said. “A lot of people in the ATEP helped out with the fundraiser, and it really made all of us feel good about what we were doing.” Samantha Sigler can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.
As it is the largest student event on campus each year, LAB tries to book wellknown bands or artists. Last year, the band Parachute performed and the event was a great success. Bond said she was happy with the artists that she was able to book this year. Macklemore is a hiphop artist from Seattle, Wash., who works with Ryan Lewis, a producer and designer also from Seattle. "I am a fan of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and I know that many of my friends and classmates are too, so I felt pretty confident about my decision," Bond said. "It's a little bit out there, since we rarely, if ever, bring rap artists to campus. But I am sure that everyone will enjoy the music. And no matter what, there is something for everyone. Between the music, food, activities and just hanging out with your friends outside on the last day of classes, every student will have a great time." Bradley Keliinoi, ASLC vice president, said that he feels that with the chosen artist, Bond has ensured a Wildstock to remember. "[Bond] scored a big vic-
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tory with this selection, and the response from the campus has been one of extreme excitement and anticipation," Keliinoi said. "The countdown has begun to May 18, 2012." Bond would like to remind students that there are still ways to get involved through planning an activity with a club. Students can work to make the event even more encompassing and exciting. However, Bond said that either way, students are sure to have a great time. "It's just a really fun time to celebrate the end of the school year and spend time with your friends outside while enjoying some delicious food, fun activities, and amazing entertainment," she said. Andra Kovacs can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.
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Professor emeritus of history explores novelist’s life Christina Shane Staff reporter
A collision of history and literature occurred Feb. 22, as students and scholars gathered in the Austin Reading Room of the Nicholson Library to hear a special guest lecture on a novelist’s life. Thanks to the Ken and Donna Ericksen Endowed English Department Fund, nationally recognized scholars such as Dr. Richard W. Etulain, professor emeritus of history at the University of New Mexico, are brought to Linfield’s campus. Etulain gave his lecture, “Wallace Stegner: Wise Man of the American West,” bringing Western American history to life through the literary works of Wallace Stegner, who Etulain considers“ Our most important writer [of] the American West since John Steinbeck.” Etulain has had an extensive career combining history and literature as he has been both president of the western History Association and the Western Literature association. “Professor Etulain straddles the fence between the two disciplines,” David Sumner, professor of English
Christina Shane/Staff writer Dr. Richard W. Etulain, professor emeritus of history at the University of New Mexico, came to Linfield on Feb. 22 and discussed the life of novelist Wallace Stegner, who Etulain believes to be the most important writer of the American West since John Steinback. and environmental studies, said when introducing the historian. “I was trying to ride two horses at one time,” Etulain said. So was his fellow historian and novelist, Wallace Stegner, the Pulitzer Prizewinning historiographer of the twentieth-century American West—who was the main subject of Etulain’s lecture.
Etulian’s lecture was teeming with academic stories—many of which were personal experiences with Stegner himself. In 1995, Etulain published “Stegner: Conversations on History and Literature,” which features intimate conversations between the two scholars. His interviews encompassed not only historical and literary discourse, but
also addressed environmentalism—a philosophy that Stegner reinforced in many of his novels. “I thought the most interesting part was the fact that Stegner was fairly successful despite not publishing novels under one specific genre,” freshman Summer Yasoni said. Dr. Etulain addressed those who are familiar with
his work and desire more information, as well as those who had never heard of him, which represented a fair amount of those who attended. Roughly one-third of the audience raised their hand when asked if they had previously known the works of Stegner. “I tried to show Linfield students and faculty mem-
bers how much [Stegner] has contributed to our understanding of the American West,” Etulain said. Etulain’s most recent work, “Abraham Lincoln and Oregon Country Politics in the Civil War Era,” is expected to be published next year. Christina Shane can be reached at linfieldreviewnews@gmail.com.
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Pitts: Writer encourages audience to get facts << Continued from page 1 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. You don’t get to ignore facts that are inconvenient.” To strengthen his point, Pitts shared an encounter he had with a reader who responded via email to his column about African-American World War I soldier Henry Johnson. Johnson, who was only 5’4’’, 130 lbs., single-handedly fought off about a dozen German soldiers, sustaining several injuries in the process. He was recognized by the media and former president Theodore Roosevelt. Even with numerous sources and historical evidence, this reader still insisted that Pitts’ column was incorrect, claiming AfricanAmericans were not allowed to fight in WWI and the date of the war was wrong. This reader also referred to the Germans as Nazis, even though there weren’t any Nazis in WWI. Today, people are more concerned with winning the argument than persuading. It shouldn’t be about winning the argument and undermining each other, Pitts said. “Some people have no respect for facts or intelligence,” Pitts said. “We are becoming a facts-free nation. Even journalism has joined the ‘non-factual hit job of America.’ “Car-accident journalism is good for ratings
but it’s not illuminating.” Another example Pitts used was about a high school class that was assigned to write an essay about Martin Luther King Jr. One AfricanAmerican girl Googled Martin Luther King Jr. and found martinlutherking.org, quoting it in her paper. However, what the student didn’t know was that the site is actually run by a white supremacist group. Pitts said he wasn’t horrified by the young lady’s laziness, but that she didn’t have the critical thinking skills to realize the untrustworthiness of her source. Pitts said fear is often the basis of the problem. “Fearful people by definition are not capable of critical thinking and are easily manipulated. This is true of the young and old,” Pitts said. A lecture attendee, senior Greg Larson, said he was happy to see Ice Auditorium packed with only standing room left. “I don’t think he made a new argument because there is already evidence of it…I liked the heart of his message, though. We need to get back to arguing with the same facts,” Larson said. “I don’t know how much will translate in McMinnville though because we are no New York. But, [Pitts] was eloquent and pithy.” Pitts began his writing career at a young age. He drew inspiration from Stan Lee’s Marvel Comics and
Jessica Prokop/Editor-in-chief Pulitzer Prize winner, Leonard Pitts Jr., converses with audience members after his lecture, “Owning What You Know,” on Feb. 23. Pitts stressed the importance of seeking the truth and taking responsibilty for one’s beliefs. consciously imitated his style. “I guess he is the one to blame,” Pitts said, referring to Stan Lee. Spiderman is Pitts’ favorite character in American literature. If one follows Spiderman’s methodology, it’s a story of the underdog who conquers all. Peter Parker is a nerd, whereas Clark Kent pretends to be a nerd until he puts that “S” on his chest and becomes brave, Pitts said. “Heroism isn’t about being fearless, it’s about doing the right thing even if you are scared,” Pitts said. Pitts began his career as a music critic at the age of 18 for Soul Magazine, what initially started as a stopgap on
his way to becoming a novelist. However, this lasted longer than Pitts anticipated after joining the Miami Herald as a pop music critic. “Thank god I got out a few years before Britney Spears came to power,” Pitts said. “I would have enjoyed ripping her to pieces.” Pitts switched his beat to column writing in 1994 because it was the only other job he felt qualified to do, and he liked the idea of commenting and having a voice in the country, he said. Now, Pitts discusses social issues, pop culture, politics and family life. One of Pitts’ most moving columns, “We’ll go forward from this moment,” sparked
a worldwide response after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. “I wasn’t thinking about the audience reaction,” Pitts said. “I only had anger going through my mind. Anger and resolve. ‘We are angry and going to get you.’ At the time, we didn’t know who the bad guys were so I had to be general.” This was one of Pitts’ faster columns. It only took him two to three hours to write. Usually it takes him about five hours. “Anger has a way of clarifying and cutting through the clutter,” Pitts said. Now, Pitts is set to release his newest book, “Freeman,” in May. It’s a love story about a former slave trying to
reunite with his wife. Pitts said he’s always wanted to write books, and it’s been an ongoing process. “This is what I was put here to do. I’m lucky and blessed to have figured it out young,” Pitts said. Pitts’ lecture left the audience captivated and moved to a standing ovation. “Own what you know. Earn your opinion by sharpening them on others’. If owning what you know makes you question your opinion, it’s not the end of the world,” Pitts said. “Take responsibility for what you believe.”
Although the Dosseys denied these accusations, the medical staff was required to file a report of the incident, and DHS took Joss away from his family on Nov. 10 with accusations of child abuse. After more extensive testing, it was revealed that Joss had neonatal rickets, which is a metabolic bone disease that can compromise bone density and strength, which led the Dosseys to believe that their son’s fracture was the result of this previouslyundiagnosed disease. The family began the judicial hearing process on Jan. 5. “The problem with this process is that it is held in the Juvenile Courts and rather than using “beyond a reasonable doubt” they use “preponderance of evidence,” which refers to balancing the evidence,” Daniel said. Daniel said that it was made clear that the hospital had lost blood tests, including a vitamin D test and phosphorus, ionized calcium and PTH tests, which are all vital for diagnosing rickets. The Dosseys said they
even had a doctor testify that Moss had neonatal rickets. “The state provided numerous medical witnesses, and each of these witnesses except Dr. Valvano, a child abuse expert who has been a doctor for since 2005, had admitted that if my son had a medical condition of bone fragility, it could explain his fractures,” Daniel said. He said the unexplained bone fractures were the only diagnosed injuries and that it was even noted in court that there was likely a new rib fracture after Joss was placed in foster care. Dossett said her family has continued to fight for custody of Joss, which has included seeking help from multiple doctors, radiologists and an attorney. “We are also going to appeal,” Dossett said. “I am just concerned because I know that appeals can take a long time and I want my nephew back with my family as soon as possible, back to the healthiest and most loving place he can be.”
Jessica Prokop can be reached at linfieldrevieweditor@gmail.com.
Linfield alumna fights for child custody in rickets case Joanna Peterson Managing editor
Ever since Nov. 10, Linda Dossey, class of ‘09, has been fighting for the right to regain custody of her 3-month-old son, who was taken away from Dossey and her husband with accusations of child abuse. Joss Dossey has been in the possession of a medical foster care home for six months. Linda and her husband, Daniel, are allowed to visit several times a week, but they are fighting for the custody of their child. Junior Daphne Dossett, Linda’s younger sister, said that it was hard to watch the incident unravel. “My sister, as well as my brother-in-law, are great parents,” she said. “They also have a 20-month-old daughter, my adorable niece, who is in perfect health and very smart for her age. It constantly makes me sad and angry that the court system, as well as the Department of Human Services, are doing this to such a loving family.” The DHS pulled Joss from
his parents’ home two days after he was diagnosed with a femoral fracture on Nov. 8. Daniel brought his son to the hospital that day because Joss had been fussy and had a low fever. Linda and Daniel assumed that their son’s discomfort had to do with a stomach ache or gassiness, but they wanted to ensure that there weren’t complications they were unaware of. A nurse at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville checked Joss, noting that he didn’t seem to have any swelling or bruising and that all his joints had a normal range of movement. Daniel said an emergency room doctor also examined Joss and noticed that Joss’ legs were pulled tightly to his abdomen, which is a sign that a baby could be experiencing stomach pain or gassiness. In a letter posted to his blog on Feb. 5, Daniel wrote that as the doctor manipulated the baby’s legs, the child screamed loudly. At the time, aside from feeling sympathetic, the Dosseys said they didn’t think
Photo courtesy of Daniel and Linda Dossey Joss Dossey rests after being bandaged for a femoral fracture Nov. 8. Joss was taken into custody by DHS after accussations of child abuse. the scream was especially concerning. After further investigation and several x-rays, technicians informed the Dosseys that their son needed to be transferred to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital because he had a femoral fracture on his left leg. The Dosseys said they
were unaware of the fracture, as Joss hadn’t been acting as if the leg was causing him pain. Doctors and a police officer questioned the family closely, asking if the parents had beaten Joss or if he had been involved in any accidents that could have induced the damage.
Joanna Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewmanaging@gmail.com.
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A student’s guide to saving money Ivanna Tucker/ Features editor Spring break and summer are quickly approaching. Vacations are on the calendar, but it takes money for trips to be as wonderful as people wish. Saving money is a difficult task, especially when you’re a college student. The difficulties of saving have increased since the recession. Gas prices are constantly rising, and everything that revolves around these fuel prices becomes affected. As a college student, you have to be smart and creative when it comes to spending money. Think of alternative ways to cut your spending. Here are some tips for saving:
Tip 1: Keep track of how much you spend Spending money is the main issue that students have when it comes to saving money. If you keep a record of what you spend money on and how much is spent, you can discover your spending habits and alter them if needed. If you eat out a lot, pay close attention to how much is spent on dinner and lunch. During the course of a month, eating out two to three times a week can add up to $56-144. The best places to track your spending are in your phone or in a checkbook. Saving receipts is also an easy way to keep track.
Tip 2: Make a budget The most important thing about saving is setting limits for how much you spend at a given time. By establishing what you are able to spend within the span of a month, you can make sure money is being spent in a responsible manner. Instead of setting aside money for going to the movies or other events that charge admission, think of entertainment that is free or does not cost much. Think about using alternative transportation so that you can save money on gas.
Tip 3: Make goals
By making goals, you will have more motivation to save money. The goals that you make must be realistic for your income. First, start by making an end goal and the ideal amount that you would like to save each month. Post your goals somewhere you will see them on a daily basis so you will be reminded about your personal savings goals.
Tip 4: Open a savings account Savings accounts make saving a much easier process. Some banks have savings accounts attached to checking accounts. Contact your bank provider about how to start an account. You can automatically deposit money each month to this account. Do not touch this money unless it’s an emergency.
Tip 5: Portion your paychecks
When you first receive your paycheck, think about how much of it you want to take out to save. This will minimize the pressure of making sure you don’t spend it all because you would already have some money set set aside.
Ivanna Tucker can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com.
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Student trainers: Dedicated to rehabilitating athletes Ivanna Tucker/ Features editor
Top left: Junior McKaley Brewer (left) and sophom Boskovich (below) got ice from the student trainer
In every sport, players work hard on the field. Every now and then, those players get injured or need assistance. The athletic trainers are on the sidelines waiting to help. The Athletic Training Education Program consists of hardworking students who spend their time helping out the athletic teams, ensuring the players are taken care of. When a player gets injured during the game, it is the student trainer’s job to try to get the player back in the action. They have to sit through Oregon’s rainy days and the hot summer heat, remaining on the sidelines, prepared to assist in any manner. To become an athletic trainer, one has to graduate from an accredited undergraduate program and then pass a national certification exam. Senior Brynna Fuller has been a part of the program for four years. She has worked with multiple teams, but she spends most of her time with the football and baseball teams. “I have always loved sports and knew I wanted to get into the medical field,” Fuller said. “Athletic training is a way to combine the two in a career that is both fun and rewarding.” Student trainers do not have all of the privileges of those who are certified. Someone who is certified for athletic training must supervise them. The students in the Athletic Training Education Program are required to complete 90 hours per semester in their sophomore and junior years before completing 135 hours per semester during their senior year. On top of that, they also have to do an 135-hour internship with high school athletic teams. “Injuries are extremely common in sports. Some injuries are minor and others are traumatic,” Fuller said. “Regardless, it is important to have somebody who is trained in handling and treating such injuries if they occur.” After being an athlete who received help from athletic trainers in high school, sophomore Kendra Dahl said she decided she wanted to go into the athletic training field. “I was always injured in high school and there was never a diagnosis,” Dahl said. “So I wanted to try to help people figure out their injury to help their frustration.” Each season, the student trainers are assigned a team to assist. Dahl has worked with men’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball. As trainers, their free time becomes limited, and they have to maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA and a 2.7 major GPA to stay in the program. “We don’t get a lot of weekends off, and we work hectic weeks, but [if] it’s something that you love to do, it really doesn’t matter,” Dahl said. Prior to admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, students are required to go through three clinical observation assignments to be qualified to apply.
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more Nikki Pond work at the baseball game Feb. 26. They assisted with a hit to the head and another to the ankle. After the game, seniors Ryan Larson (Top right) and Zach rs to help with injuries and sore muscles.
Junior McKaley Brewer is a transfer student and has to work double the hours to meet the requirements of the program. During the week, Fuller had to work four hours in the treatment center and two baseball games. During the Feb. 26 baseball game, Brewer and sophomore Nikki Pond took care of a hit to the head and ankle. Each injury has to be evaluated and then the proper measures have to be taken to assure the players are in good condition to play again. “We are the behind-the-scenes people,” Pond said. As an athletic trainer, students have to be flexible and must think critically about how to take care of injuries. With a lot of their time spent around athletes, the student trainers try to have a good attitude, but they can’t be afraid to tell athletes bad news when they have to. “Nothing is more gratifying than seeing an athlete you worked with in rehabilitation back out on the field, senior Nick Rawlins said. When it comes to treating injuries in rehabilitation, student trainers are to specialize the training for each athlete and where they are in their injury. Throughout the program, the students learn each of the necessary skills by observing and hands on experience. “You learn more as you go,” Brewer said. Athletic trainers are an important part of sports in general. They assure that athletes are educated on how to take care of their injuries, and they help prevent injuries from occurring. Trainers recognize that athletes do not want to sit out so they work to create rehabilitation plans. Student trainers have become a support system for athletes. They remain dedicated to their majors and put a lot of time and effort into getting the best experience possible out of it. “When you are enjoying what you are doing, it is easy to continue working toward the main goal of graduating with a degree in athletic training,” Fuller said.
Ivanna Tucker can be reached at linfieldreviewfeatures@gmail.com.
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Music students featured in competition Sam Nixon Staff writer Linfield seniors Kayla Wilkens and Chelsea Janzen have been recognized for their outstanding vocal and musical talent, and they are participating in upcoming regional conventions and competitions. “Classical Singer Magazine has a high school and university vocal competition every year held at various colleges all around the country,” Janzen said. “Kayla was chosen as a winner for the Seattle region when she competed at Cornell College in Washington. I was chosen as a finalist for the Portland area at the
Portland State University division.” The selected finalists will compete in the National Competition. “More than 500 college and graduate school singers will compete in the vocal competition at the Classical Singer Convention, which will be held in Chicago during May 25-28,” Janzen said. This convention features workshops that help young singers develop their professional careers and provide a step-by-step guide to transitioning from college to life outside of academia. Wilkens will also participate in the MetroArts Young Artists Debut! Con-
certo Competition in the Newmark Theater in Portland this April. The competition features the top classical musicians in the region. It is run by Niel Deponte, who meets with winners for individual coaching in the months prior to the competition. Wilkens also won the competition before in 2008. This is not the only event in which she has been featured. “I have also been invited to sing at the Gala Concert on March 16, and I will be singing something entertaining,” Wilkens said in an email. Wilkens is in the process of auditioning for graduate
programs and says that she wants to continue performing. “I want to get to the point where I’m making a living doing what I love,” she said in an email. Wilkens said multiple people have influenced her. “I am very inspired by those I work with, and I owe much to Dr. Leonard, professor emeritus of music,” Wilkens said in an email. “My mom, however, is my true role model, and I am continually inspired by her courage and strength.” Janzen is a vocal performance major and has participated in Linfield Concert Choir, opera theatre workshops and concert band. She
Greg Larson said. “All the comedians make references to it. I wanted to hear what it sounded like.” The program included pieces by celebrated composers J. S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as lesser-known composers such as Joel Martinson, Johann Christian Bach, Ethel Smyth and Toni Zahnbrecher. Judging by the audience’s reaction, the pieces by J. S. Back, Mendelssohn and Zahnbrecher were crowd favorites. “Bach is one of those names that you know whether you’re into music or not,” Larson said. “It feels
cliché to say you like Bach or Beethoven, but when it comes right down to it, there’s a good reason why everybody knows those names.” Cramer introduced the piece by Zahnbrecher, saying that it was “a great pity” that Zahnbrecher has never composed more than this one song. Within the first few notes, it was obvious that the piece was an immediate favorite with the audience. Cramer said that he found the piece, which was composed in honor of the composer’s wife, in a china cupboard in Zahnbrecher’s home.
“I said, ‘Toni, what’s an organ piece doing in your china cupboard?’” Cramer said. “I asked him to play it for me, and he did. Then I said I wanted to play it, and he said that first I’d have to ask [his wife].” Although Ice Auditorium was nearly full, Larson said he observed that the majority of the audience was not Linfield students. “The students I did see were primarily music students,” Larson said. “I think it might have to do with it being a Friday night, or maybe there wasn’t enough publicity on campus. I actually found out about this concert from a flyer at Cor-
Photo courtesy of Megan Dunn Janzen (left) and Wilkens (right) at a Linfield Chamber Orchestra concert April 15 in Ice Auditorium. has received various awards and honorable recognitions during her time at Linfield. Both Janzen and Wilkens have studied with Gwen
Leonard, professor emeritus of music. Sam Nixon can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.
Concert showcases guest artist, organ music Sharon Gollery Culture editor It is not every day that students get a chance to hear the organ in Ice Auditorium. The enormous instrument is there during every event that takes place in the auditorium, but it is rare to see it being played. On Feb. 24, a concert sponsored by the Department of Music gave students that chance. Guest artist Craig Cramer played six organ pieces that showed off the power and versatility of the organ. “I’ve been here for four years and I’ve never heard the organ,” senior
nerstone Coffee. I thought it was bizarre that I had to leave campus to find out about this.” Cramer is professor of organ at the University of Notre Dame, and he acts as organist at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Elkhart. “Organ, as a profession, is way down now from what it was 30 years ago,” Cramer said. “There are maybe 300 or 400 organ majors in the whole country. But the University of Notre Dame really supports music. Actually, it just built a new organ hall; a really beautiful facility. I’m very fortunate to have a graduate program that has
lots of students.” Cramer said he began playing organ in fifth grade. He tours all over the U.S. during the school semester and spends his summers performing in Europe. According to Cramer, this performance was part of a West Coast tour. He will also play in Medford, Ore., and Angwin, Calif. “I spend most of the summer in Germany, but I’ve been all over Western Europe,” Cramer said. “I haven’t played anywhere in Asia, though. I want to go there next, to play in China or Japan.” Sharon Gollery can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.
Student Cat Cab performer sings of love, loss
Sharon Gollery/Culture editor (Above) Junior Jenaveve Linabury performs during a Cat Cab on Feb. 23 in the Fred Meyer Lounge. (Left) Senior Hope Fredregill accompanies Linabury on the ukelele. The show included a variety of temporary cabernet-style songs about about love and heartbreak.
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Comedian delights audience with college humor Sharon Gollery Culture editor Comedian Adam Mamawala’s show had both students and their parents rocking with laughter. The Feb. 25 show was one of the events for Dad’s Weekend. According to his website, Mamawala won the title of “The King of Campus Comedy” at the New Jersey Comedy Festival in 2007. He has performed standup for the past five years. Mamawala has performed at more than 35 colleges in 15 states in the 2010-11 school year. Mamawala’s skill with
college humor was evident in the amount of laughter and applause he got from the audience. “I didn’t know who the guy was so I wasn’t expecting much at all,” sophomore Hayley Steele said. “I thought I might laugh a little, but afterward, the guy was so funny I wished he could have stayed on stage a few more hours.” His show explored themes like racial stereotypes, making jokes about everything from racist people to ridiculous Indian first names. Mamawala also did an impression of President Obama that had the audience gasping for breath. “President Obama has
Adam Mamawala the incredible ability to make everything he says sound really important,” Mamawala said. He proved his point by reciting the opening lines of Dr. Seuss’s “One Fish, Two
Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” in an imitation of President Obama’s voice. Mamawala also poked fun at the advance in technology and how it has changed the way kids interact with adults. He told stories about children’s jokes that have been given new and entirely inappropriate endings. He read aloud what he called “the most ridiculous text message ever sent,” even calling up a volunteer from the audience to prove that he was not making it up. The comedian moved on to making fun of political correctness, homophobic people and stupid commer-
cials. His jokes about stupid commercials extended to advertisements for Snuggies and selling gold for cash. “My favorite routine was him impersonating Obama, especially the part where he read Snooki quotes. But my favorite joke was ‘A Harry Potter Snuggie is both a blanket and birth control,’” Steele said. Mamawala told a story about one radio advertisement in particular that was so bad he said he couldn’t believe it had ever been written with serious intent to sell a car. “I don’t even have a punch line, I’m just angry,” Mamawala said.
From there, Mamawala told jokes about odd things people do only when alone in a car and encounters with law enforcement. Mamawala wrapped up his show with a story about how he once woke up at 5:30 a.m., laughing maniacally, typed something into his phone and went back to sleep. In the morning, he said he checked his phone to discover that he had written a joke about the movie “Inception.” “I think it’s pretty amazing that I wrote an ‘Inception’ joke in my dream,” Mamawala said. Sharon Gollery can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.
January Term project built to burn in April Kelsey Sutton Copy chief Outside of the art department, a tall wooden sculpture attracts the attention of everyone who walks past it. It is the result of a collaborative January Term Introduction to Studio class taught by Totem Shriver, adjunct professor of the Art and Visual Culture Department. The sculpture is built to burn. Inspired by Burning Man, Shriver’s January Term class has created a wooden work of art built especially to burn at the end of the year celebration. “The first four years we did this it was very chaotic. We were just happy to get something up that was burnable. We’ve been learning more and more about how this works. Each year, it gets a little bigger and a little better,” Shriver said. The students began the project by building smallscale models in groups of
four. They had no idea what the other students were planning and creating. Then, as a class, they put the pieces on a table and began to arrange them. Students experimented with different ways to stack, putting the pieces on top of one another or next to each other. The sculpture was ever changing until the class found something that worked. Originally, the top of the sculpture, which resembles a temple, was flipped upside down. The students didn’t know what they had created until the end of the class when they put it all together “We knew it had to be stable. We wanted people to climb on it and interact with it,” he said. It has nine different parts with each student group being responsible for a different section of it. They also had to communicate with the person above and below about what they were
making. It was put together on the last day, so the students didn’t know what they were creating until the end. The wooden temple will be taken apart and moved to the field by the wellness trail where it will be burned in a festival of dancing, food, music and fire. The fire will start on the inside of the sculpture. “I liked the idea of having something that wasn’t necessarily meant to last forever and still serves a purpose. It’s also a reason for a celebration,” Shriver said. The class is held during January Term because it allows the class to just focus on the sculpture and accomplish a lot. Plus, Shriver has the shop to himself. “It’s my favorite term to teach because we get so much done and we have such great focus. The class becomes a family because we’re together all the time,” Shriver said. “I have faith
in the students being able to pull stuff off outside of me. During the process, I’m sort of an observer. I let the artists create what they like and just make sure they’re
not building anything dangerous. I let them go where they want with it.” Shriver describes this year’s sculpture as the tall and silent type.
“It’s strong and solid. It’s demanding a certain respect,” he said.
“Getting something beautiful in the mail for free makes people’s heads spin. Once they get over trying to figure out what the catch is, it inspires them to be generous. They really get it,” said Fitch in a phone interview from the publisher’s modest office in West Concord, Mass. The press is a registered nonprofit, staffed entirely by volunteers, with support from donors that include novelist Russell Banks. As for the catch, there is none. The books are free. Readers are asked to make a donation, of whatever size they like, to whatever orga-
nization they like, and then log their gifts on the Concord Free Press website. It’s all done on the honor system. “We cannot be the charity police,” Fitch acknowledges. “If anything, I think that number’s low. A lot of people do something, donate to a charity, and forget to go online and tell us about it.” Concord Free Press does a limited run of each book— about 3,000 copies—and numbers them to aid the donation tracking. Because they encourage readers to pass the books along when they’ve finished, they can see when a book spawns
five, six or seven donations. They travel all over the world, to readers in Argentina and Russia. Fitch notes that the books are particularly popular in Britain. For a project like this to work, the books have to be good, works that people actually want to read. And they are. Its authors include Hugo and Nebula awardwinning novelist Lucius Shepard, Fitch and a collection of writing about money with pieces by Mona Simpson, Michelle Huneven, Jonathan Ames, Mark Doty, Robert Pinsky and more. The press’ highest-profile writer is Gregory Maguire,
the author of “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” which was turned into the successful Broadway musical. Maguire’s book “The Next Queen of Heaven,” set outside of the world of Oz, was turned down by his regular publisher, so he gave it to the Concord Free Press. All writers provide work to the Concord Free Press for free; its designers, donate their time. When he came up with the idea, Fitch’s wife sighed, “I think you’ve come up with another way for writers not to get paid.” And then she threw herself into the project. “It’s a labor
of love,” Fitch says. Earning a quarter-million dollars for charity was not what Fitch had expected. “When we first started it, we weren’t sure whether people would take the books and never write us back, or maybe they wouldn’t even bother to take the books and I’d be sitting here in our office on a big stack of them,” he says. “My agent told me not to do it, a lot of my friends told me not to do it. But a couple key people said ‘Why not?’ We took a big step to start it up, and three years later, we don’t want to stop. It’s just too much fun.”
Kelsey Sutton/Copy chief Totem Shriver’s January Term Introduction to Studio class built the sculpture in nine different sections. The structure will be burned in a ceremony in April.
Kelsey Sutton can be reached at linfieldreviewcopy@gmail.com.
Concord Free Press trades books for donations Carolyn Kellogg McClatchy Newspapers In less than four years, the Concord Free Press has given away thousands of books. Its founder, Stona Fitch, admits that it’s not exactly a business model, but there’s more to it than just freebies. In exchange for receiving a free paperback, the Concord Free Press asks that a charitable donation be made to a worthy cause of the reader’s choosing. Last week, it crossed a major benchmark: Concord Free Press readers have given away more than $250,000.
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Arizona band still makes its mark on KSLC Haydn Nason KSLC 90.3 FM Playing in more than 700 shows, Arizona natives Dear and the Headlights (DATH) made its début in 2005. This indie-pop band released its second album “Drunk like Bible Times” in 2008. “Drunk like Bible Times” is DATH’s second album that gained many followers for the band as soon as it was released. All of the songs on the album have indie roots, but the change from folk to pop is what makes the album unique. After hearing the sounds of the electric guitar in the first track, “I’m Not Crying, You’re Not Crying, Are You?” the listener is intrigued as to where this song is going to go. When lead singer Ian Metzger makes his cue, the listener is already moving their foot or bobbing their head. The
first track is a perfect example of DATH’s indie-pop sound. Don’t be deceived by the category of “indie-pop.” This band can make some noise and sure knows how to rock out. The sharp lyrics are easy to dance and sing to as you let the lyrics about life and paranoias take you away. It is distressing to report that this band is no longer together and has been broken up since 2010, but if you enjoy other bands, such as Wilco or Hot Hot Heat, then DATH is for you. Although this band is no longer producing music, you can still find any of DATH’s albums online and on iTunes. DATH has toured with several well-known bands, from Jimmy Eat World to Paramore. This attests to the fact that DATH has unique sounds that can fit in many different catego-
“Drunk like Bible Times” album cover ries from indie-pop to folk. While you’re doing homework, hanging with friends or just relaxing, coast into an indie state of mind and let the soft sounds of DATH put you in the zone. Tune into KSLC 90.3 FM
to check out Dear in the Headlight’s “Drunk like Bible Times.” You can also listen online at www.linfield.edu/kslcfm or stream the station on iTunes. Haydn Nason can be reached at kslcmusic@gmail.com.
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Upcoming culture events Pro Cat LeVasseur
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9 p.m. March 1 Fred Meyer Lounge
African Film Festival & “Taste of Ethiopia”
4 p.m. March 2 Off Campus
Woodrow Wilson Fellow: Kathleen K. Townsend
7:30 p.m. March 6 Ice Auditorium
Senior Recital: Logan Freitas
7:30 p.m. March 10 Ice Auditorium
“I’ve noticed that my boyfriend likes to receive oral but doesn’t seem to want to return the favor. Why is that?” There could be a few options. He could be more interested in his own sexual satisfaction than in yours, which I sincerely hope isn’t the case. Or, it is more likely that he’s nervous, inexperienced or confused about your “area.” With men it’s a lot simpler and straightforward, which isn’t a bad thing. Women just have a little bit more going on and it can be intimidating. “There are no signals or signs down there. It’s like an eight way stop and you never know when you’re supposed to go,” as one of my friends puts it. However, it is impor-
tant to talk to him about it as reasons differ among men and communication is important in a relationship. Once you know the reason, talk with him about what might help. Confusion about the area could be helped by printing out a picture or drawing of the female genitalia. Use this to point out where you would like him to concentrate. Is he supposed to concentrate on the clitoris or a little lower? You could also tell him how you would like him
to stimulate those specific areas. If he’s nervous or inexperienced, you can slowly introduce him to it by having him do it for a few minutes the first time and doing it a little longer every time after that. If you and he are comfortable, you could introduce him to the area by playing with yourself while he watches what you do in which places. Some men just aren’t comfortable giving oral. Through social stigma they might think that it’s unappealing. Talk to him about those stigmas. If he’s unwilling to change his mind or listen, I see no reason why you shouldn’t stop giving him oral if it bothers you that much. Some men use smell as a reason, which can be
understandable. If this is his reason, do not douche to change the smell of your vagina. I can’t stress that enough. Douching may make you smell rosy but it is not good for the health of your delicate skin. It alters the pH and it irritates the walls of the vagina making it unpleasant for you. Talk to him about giving oral, and if he’s willing to try it, talk him through it. If the fact that you are constantly giving oral but not receiving bothers you and he isn’t willing to do the same for you, feel free to stop giving oral to him. While he may not like it, you need to feel good about yourself and the relationship, even if it is just a sexual one.
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In case you missed it: “Raising Arizona” is a classic Ian Storey For the Review Believe it or not, Nicolas Cage was a great actor. And at the risk of sounding redundant, the Coen brothers are two great writers and directors. But before Oscar nominations and victories, before enormous numbers at the box office, and well before John Wayne re-makes and motorcycle driving anti-heroes with their heads on fire, these two gargantuan forces of cinema entertainment met on the big screen. This collision would be known as “Raising Arizona.” “Raising Arizona” is a humble film, widely consid-
ered a classic now, but the movie’s debut saw mixed reviews in 1987. It was the third attempt from a writing and directing team that had seen little commercial success and starred a relatively unknown actor with little acting experience. “Raising Arizona” is also a comedy, a decidedly different direction for the duo from their previous work, and a risky move to lead a comedy without a big name. Prior to his role in “Raising Arizona,” Nicolas Cage was best known as an extra in “Fast-Times at Ridgemont High.” With a lack of off-screen charisma and presence so evident in today’s critically acclaimed
movies, audiences did not respond well to “Raising Arizona’s” offbeat premise and eccentric presentation. Without spoiling anything, the story follows a couple in Arizona, a policewoman, Edwina McDunnough (Holly Hunter) and an ex-con, H.I. McDunnough (Cage). They marry and lead a domestic life, leaving behind their pasts characterized by prison bars and mug shots. Unfortunately, after numerous attempts and H.I.’s criminal record, the two discover that they cannot bear nor adopt a child of their own. The pair learns of a group of babies known as “The Ari-
zona Quints” that were born to a rich family, and out of desperation the couple kidnaps one of the quintuplets and needless to say, hijinks ensue. The story can be jarringly random but it is in itself interesting and surprisingly heartwarming. However, it is the characters and actors who pull the whole experience together. H.I. McDunnough is probably the most likable, human and witty ex-convict in cinema thanks to a performance with no parallel in Cage’s career. The characters that surround H.I. are purposely one dimensional to the point of absurdity, but it is in their
hyperbolic portrayal that makes their simple dispositions hilarious. These actors, specifically Holly Hunter and John Goodman, match Cage with their performances. “Raising Arizona” is also touted for its visual appeal, but it is celebrated for a much different reason than, say, “True Grit.” The cinematography is less a work of technical skill and proficiency and more a delivery of wonderfully creative, if a little odd, ideas. What is truly beautiful about this aspect of “Raising Arizona” and most early Coen Brother’s films is that it is accessible; any aspiring filmmaker with a camera can replicate their techniques.
With a catchy soundtrack to boot, “Raising Arizona” stands as much more than a comedy, it is simply a great movie. In case you missed it, see it for Nicolas Cage at his best, because it’s a Coen Brother’s movie and it came before “No Country For Old Men,” “The Big Lebowski” and “Fargo.” See it to witness first class, professional writing and directing without the professional budget. See it for at least the first fifteen minutes. The first fifteen minutes of the film is some of the best story telling I have ever seen. Ever. Ian Storey can be reached at linfieldreviewculture@gmail.com.
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Kaylyn Peterson/Sports editor Junior first baseman Kyle Chanberlain tries to tag a Lewis & Clark runner when he dove back to the base during the Feb. 24 game at home at Hesler Field.
the second game against the ’Cats, but eventually fell to Linfield 7-1. The Wildcats scored the most runs during the third inning, scoring three runs. First to score that inning was senior Zach Boskovich, who scored on junior Clayton Truex’s hit. Junior Jordan Harlow batted in Chamberlain, scoring the second run of the inning. The last run of the inning was brought in by Truex. Sophomore Zach Brandon started the game for Linfield and pitched five innings with only one earned run. This game was the second win for Brandon out of two starts. Freshman Chris Haddeland made his second appearance of the year and pitched four scoreless innings, only allowing one hit. The game was close throughout the first seven innings, but in the eighth inning, the ‘Cats scored four runs and extended the lead with six runs to ensure their second victory of the day. The ‘Cats played their final game against the Pioneers in a game that ended in the bottom of the ninth. With a man at first and second, the score was tied with one out. Junior Michael Hopp came up to the plate and hit
a chopper to the shortstop. In an attempt to get a double play to end the inning, the Pioneers blew the double play with a throw that went past the first baseman. This allowed Linfield’s runner to score from second to win the game. The ‘Cats didn’t play their best this weekend, but they prevailed and won the series 3-0. “It’s nice to have three league wins under the belt, and we are working on various lineups to help us be successful down the road,” Cameron said. The Wildcats’ next games are at 11 a.m. March 3 against Pacific University and at noon March 4 in Forest Grove, Ore. The team’s next home games will be March 10 and 11 against Willamette University.
Baseball Score by innings:
R H E
Lewis & Clark
- 6 16 4
Linfield
- 7 10 0
Score by innings:
R H E
Lewis & Clark
- 5 10 2
Linfield
- 14 13 3
Score by innings:
R H E
Lewis & Clark
- 1 7 2
Linfield
- 7 6 2
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Positive outlook gives next season hope Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor With the final buzzers going off, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams ended their seasons. In the final game against the University of Puget Sound, the women’s team met its downfall in a final score of 75-61. Following the women’s final game, the men’s team also played its final game, in which it lost 80-67. The teams’ records were
less than what the teams wanted, but they still look at the season as a success. “The season went well,” freshman Alex Christensen said. “We had two great seniors who led us throughout the season. Although we didn’t have as many wins as we would have liked to, it was a year for growth, and I think all of us showed growth on the basketball court and grew together as a team.” The women’s Northwest Conference record was
four wins and 12 losses. The men’s NWC record was three wins and 13 losses. “The main challenge that we faced was being such a young team,” Christensen said. “Playing against teams that play mostly juniors and seniors, when most of our team was freshmen, made it difficult. We had to learn quickly and grow up fast, but it means that the next few years we will improve.” Although the teams didn’t win many games, they said the team overcame some
big challenges. “We only had three upperclassmen, which was a challenge,” senior Brynna Fuller said. “It is tough to adjust to the speed of the college game and learn the ropes of the program, but our freshmen did a good job. We also had a few injuries throughout the season that made things more difficult.” The team did its best to work around the challenge of the large number of new players. “We improved greatly
from the beginning to the end of the season,” Fuller said. “We worked well together as a group and had a lot of team chemistry. We also had a few people step up when we needed them, which was great to see.” The two teams knew never to give up during their games, which helped them keep a positive outlook on the season. “We were a team that gave everything we had,” freshman Lauren Sheppard said. “We never lost on a
lack of effort. As a team, we became close friends on and off the court. We were able to make great strides in progressing our program.” Both teams look forward to next season with the hopes that their growth continues. “Since we have so many underclassmen, we will just keep improving and be able to win some of the close games we had,” Christensen said. Kaylyn Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.
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Paterno, remembered for more than scandal Frank Fitzpatrick McClatchy-Tribune
Photo courtesy of Tyson Takeushi Freshman Luke Klienmen serves during a match against George Fox University on Feb. 24 at home.
Men’s tennis takes a swing at the new season Caleb Goad Staff writer The men’s tennis team began in full with what assistant coach Matt Levering dubbed its “building season” Feb. 24. Friday’s match ended with an 8-1 loss for Linfield. Despite the loss, the team is not disappointed. This year, seven freshmen joined the squad. With half of the team being new players, Levering said this is a season of transition. The coaches aren’t looking for wins, Levering said. “I measure success by the amount of effort I see out on the court,” he said. The match was against the George Fox Bruins, who had a similar season last year. With more returning players, Levering said he knew this match would be a tough one. Freshman Lukas Klien-
man, who played No. 2 doubles, said there is a lot of room for improvement. Klienman acknowledged that the George Fox team would be tough because they have a lot of talented players. “A lot of their players are 10 times better,” Klienman said. “They’re more experienced.” Assistant coach Levering also said that experience was a major factor. The Wildcats are in a period of rebuilding, but not all players are new this year. Senior Cody Levien, playing with junior Zach Lyons on No. 1 doubles and provided the Wildcats with their only point for the match, with a win of 8-4. Levien wasn’t concerned about the loss. “I had fun,” Levien said. “I see it as more of a game than just a sport.” Levien’s statements seem to be the general consensus of the team. More than wins,
improvement and fun are most important. The weekend’s second game on Feb. 25 proved to be far more successful. The Wildcats beat the Lewis & Clark Pioneers 6-3, making their Northwest Conference record 1-1. “What we want to see is improvement in every match,” Levering said, referring to the goals of the team. With so many new faces on the team, and each player improving with each match, the future looks bright for the men’s tennis team. This week, the team will have two away matches. The first is against Pacific Lutheran University on March 2. The second will be against Willamette on March 3. “We have a lot of room for improvement, [but] I think it will be a good season.” Klienmen said.
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Joe Paterno, Pennsylvania’s most recognizable citizen and a Hall of Fame football coach whose golden resume was tarnished by a child sex-abuse scandal that beclouded his final days, has died at 85. His death, two months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer, came as an eerie fulfillment to a prophecy he had made often in the final decades of nearly a half-century as Pennsylvania State University’s head coach. When Alabama’s Bear Bryant succumbed to a heart attack in 1983, just 28 days after his 1982 retirement, a shaken Paterno absorbed the lesson. “What else would I do?” he responded whenever the subject of retirement arose. “I don’t want to die. Football keeps me alive.” In what undoubtedly will be a disconcerting sight for many Penn Staters who knew no other coach, this autumn will be the first since 1950 without Paterno on the Nittany Lions’ sideline. The length of his tenure and the successes that filled it might never again be equaled in a collegefootball world increasingly marked by a headlong rush for financial gain, a trend Paterno both decried and mastered. His Penn State teams won a record 409 games, 24 bowls, two national championships, and a following so large and loyal that in his last seasons the football program regularly produced annual profits exceeding $50 million. An Ivy League graduate who made his team’s motto “Success with honor,” he graduated an astounding percentage of players, constantly stressed the role of academics in the college athletic experience, operated a program that
was never punished by the NCAA, and donated a considerable portion of his relatively modest salary to Penn State’s library. But a career notable for its integrity and tranquillity ended suddenly in an almost unimaginable scandal. Like a play whose three cheery, uplifting acts conclude with a bombshell horror just before the curtain falls, Paterno’s noteworthy tenure ended amid accusations that he did too little to stop a former colleague from surrounding himself with and—if the sordid accusations are true—abusing boys. In his final days, the university that he helped transform more than any other individual into a research institution that rivals the best of the nation’s state schools was beset by perhaps the gravest crisis in its 156-year history. On Nov. 9, 2011, just four days after the arrest of his longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky on child-molestation charges touched off a storm of criticism of Happy Valley, the university’s board of trustees fired Paterno. Though he had been accused of no crime, the coach was widely condemned by those convinced he had somehow ignored or, worse, covered up crimes against children in order to preserve his program. But in grand jury testimony and in a Washington Post interview published a week before his death, Paterno insisted he had been unaware of Sandusky’s alleged behavior until 2002. And at that time, as university guidelines required, he notified his superiors. For those who had been urging the octogenarian coach to step aside and permit an orderly transition— a group that, at least as far back as 2004, included Penn State’s top administrators
Paterno —the incidents surrounding his dismissal confirmed their worst fears: Paterno had lost control of the program. In the immediate aftermath of the charges against Sandusky, Paterno seemed not to grasp the seriousness of the matter, issuing a statement that appeared to ignore the victims and then leading “We are . . . Penn State” cheers on the lawn of his home, where a crowd had gathered. His many supporters, meanwhile, saw it all differently. They blamed the trustees. They wondered how a coach who had done so much for the school could have been treated so callously, so hastily, and so harshly, especially since he had already offered to step down at the end of the 2011 season. The night of the firing, thousands of Penn State students took to the streets of State College to protest the decision. Their reaction and the shock, dismay, and roundthe-clock media coverage the scandal had generated was stark evidence of the prominence of Paterno, not just in his adopted state but throughout the nation. With his death, the lingering questions about what he knew, when he knew it, and how he might have acted differently likely will remain unanswered.
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Softball: Seniors pass along knowledge
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A second home run by sophomore Haylie Watson during the inning also brought in sophomore Kristin Herren. During Linfield’s final inning at bat, the team scored two more points after a second home run made by Prestianni. The second game ended with a score of 10-3, putting the Wildcats record at 2-0. The Wildcats were intended to play three doubleheaders against Whitworth University on
Feb. 25- 27, however the first day of the competition was postponed due to high winds. “We definitely have high hopes for this season,” sophomore Shelby VandeBergh said. “We have talented returners and also a great freshmen class this year,” she said. “With that combination, I think we can do really well. I think we are all just looking forward to getting back on the field together as a team. We want to come together as a team and play our best softball at the end of the year.” Ready for their next
games, the team puts major emphasis on the team as a whole. “What’s great about our team is that everyone has a role,” VandeBergh said. “Not one player carries the whole team. I think that goes back to our team motto, “as one.” Each person on the team has a role that is necessary for our success.” With their final season starting, the seniors hope to pass something on the younger players. “There’s a bond on our team that is unlike any other that I have been on and I hope that tradition of
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Softball Score by innings:
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Concordia
- 3 9 3
Linfield
- 10 10 1
Score by innings:
R H E
Concordia
- 3 6 2
Linfield
- 7 8 0
strong team chemistry continues,” Harvey said. “It’s up to them what they want to make of their experience, but I know they will make it as enjoyable as possible.” The softball teams next competition is on March 4 against Lewis & Clark University in Portland and March 5 at home against Pacific University. Kaylyn Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.
Wildcat Sports Schedule Thursday, March 2 Men’s Tennis
@ Tacoma, Wash.
3:30 p.m.
Friday, March 3 Men’s Tennis
vs. Pacific Lutheran
3 p.m.
Track and Field
Linfield Icebreaker
7 p.m.
Track and Field
Linfield Icebreaker
9 a.m.
Baseball
@ Forest Grove, Ore.
11 a.m.
Softball
@ Portland, Ore.
Noon
Men’s Golf
@ PLU Invitational
All day
Women’s Tennis
@ The Coast Open
All day
Baseball
@ Forest Grove, Ore.
Noon
Softball
vs. Pacific University
Noon
Women’s Lacrosse
vs. Puget Sound
1 p.m.
Men’s Golf
@ PLU Invitation
All day
Women’s Golf
@ The Coast Open
All day
Saturday, March 4
Sunday, March 5
Lacrosse begins with scrimmage Meghan O’Rourke Opinion editor As the first opening game approaches for the women’s lacrosse team, the Wildcats are preparing by playing scrimmage games. The team traveled to Forest Grove on Feb. 26 to participate in a tournament. Three club teams, Portland Purple, Rose City and Ohana, participated in the tournament, as did Pacific University. The Wildcats played
their first game against Portland Purple, losing 11-3. “Our philosophy is that every game we get better,” junior Libby Sturges said. In their second game against Rose City, the Wildcats came out on top, winning 8-3. In the game versus Pacific University, the Wildcats lost 9-3. The women hope to beat Pacific when they play the team again in a real game on March 14.
The final game against Ohana came out in the Wildcat’s favor, winning 7-3. “Every half we’ve played this season has been better than the last half,” Sturges said. While this tournament was good practice for the Wildcats, next weekend is an important game. The women play against Redlands, a team from California. The lacrosse team hasn’t played a team from California in seven years.
“We always keep it classy,” Sturges said. “We have a great group of girls.” Freshman Halee Helgerson, who played lacrosse all four years of high school, said she is excited for the season. “My goal for the team is to have a better record than last year,” Helgerson said. Next weekend’s game is at 1 p.m. March 3 at home on the soccer field. Meghan O’Rourke can be reached at linfieldreviewopinion@gmail.com.
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Support for teams can ensure achievement Sports Commentary
Chris Forrer Sports columnist Welcome back to what is sure to be another jampacked semester of exciting sports at Linfield. Unless you live under a rock, you’ll recall that our softball team is the defending national title-holder, and its season got underway last week. Is a repeat title in the works? The baseball program is beginning the season with high expectations as well, and the chance to finally break open the deep playoff run that’s been millimeters out of reach for the past few seasons. And in sports news, the Trail Blazers had a recent piece of feel-good news that will have Portland fans everywhere bouncing in their seats with joy and excitement. But first, our softball team. Last Wednesday, the reigning national champion Linfield softball program began its title defense, and what a defense it was. Catball pounded helpless National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe Concordia-Portland in a backto-back, 7-3, 10-3 beat down at the newly-christened Del Smith Stadium. From the look of things, the team is picking up right where it left off last season with a full head of steam. Senior slugger Emilee Lepp had a padded stat line, finishing with five hits, six RBIs and a homer. The fresh pitching tandem of senior Lauren Harvey and sophomore Karina Paavola had an impressive collective performance as well, striking out 14 combined batters. Make no mistake, folks: even with many returning starters to anchor the team, promising newcomers plugging holes and a unanimous preseason No. 1 ranking, repeating as national champions is extremely difficult. I think this team is capable of pulling it off, and hopefully come May, it can take its talents to Salem, Va., and play for the national championship. On the men’s side of sports, the baseball team looked poised to have a breakthrough season. For
the past few years the team has been playoff-bound but has always come agonizingly close to a deep run before running out of gas. This season’s team received a lofty preseason ranking at No. 4 in the nation. You will recall that last year the team peaked at No. 3 before eventually finishing at No. 9, and this year’s team looks better on paper than it has in years. If it can play to its potential and stay healthy, Linfield fans might have double national titles to celebrate for the first time in a very, very long time. Now, about those Blazers. Earlier this week, former Portland center and current retiree Joel “The Vanilla Gorilla” Pryzbilla has decided to return to Portland for the veteran’s minimum contract, a surprising move that has this writer giddy with anticipation for his first game back. Pryzbilla has been getting back into NBA shape for months, and after passing a physical Sunday, he’ll be eligible to play as early as March 1. On Feb. 27, the team will sign him and make a choice on which player currently on roster to waive. If you ask me, put Greg Oden and his two bum knees on the chopping block and finally rid Rip City of his bloated contract. It’s time to wash our hands of this “era” and the good vibes surrounding Pryzbilla’s return ought to more than compensate for the severance of this once number one draft pick. When you really think about it, Pryzbilla’s choice is as inspiring and surprising as any I’ve ever seen. The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat, two of the NBA’s hottest teams this season, were seriously courting him to shore up their depth in the middle. It just goes to show that the love for a city like Portland can trump the desire to join a title-contender, and that Rip City’s fans truly are the greatest on Earth. When Pryzbilla steps onto the court for the first time this season in a Blazers jersey, the Rose Garden just might explode from the sheer noise Blazers are certainly going to make. With that feel-good story in your minds, I bid you adieu. Go watch some sports this week, both at Linfield and on television. Remember: fans are half of the equation! Chris Forrer can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.
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’Cats stomp out first games
Catline Northwest Conference Standings
Carson Crepeaux Staff writer
Men’s Basketball Whitworth
15-1
.938
Puget Sound
11-5
.688
Whitman
11-5
.688
Lewis & Clark
9-7
.562
Pacific Lutheran
9-7
.562
George Fox
8-8
.500
Linfield
3-13
.188
Pacific
3-13
.188
Willamette
3-13
.188
Women’s Basketball George Fox
16-0
1.000
Lewis & Clark
14-2
.875
Whitman
12-2
.750
9-7
.562
7-9
.438
Puget Sound Whitworth
February 27, 2012
Pacific
6-10
.375
Linfield
4-12
.250
Pacific Lutheran
4-12
.250
Willamette
0-16
.000
Men’s Swimming Whitworth
6-0
1.000
Pacific Lutheran
5-0
1.000
Whitman
5-1
.833
Puget Sound
4-3
.571
Pacific
2-5
.285
Linfield
2-5
.285
Lewis & Clark
1-6
.142
Willamette
0-7
.000
Women’s Swimming Whitman
6-0
1.000
Whitworth
5-1
.883
Puget Sound
5-2
.714
Pacific Lutheran
3-2
.600
Pacific
3-3
.500
Lewis & Clark
2-5
.285
Linfield
1-6
.142
Willamette
0-7
.000
Men’s tennis takes a swing The Wildcats have a shaky start but come back strong against Lewis & Clark University. See page 14>> Basketball wraps up the season With the season complete, the teams reflect on it and share their hopes for next year. See page 13>> Sports schedule Check out the sports schedule to see when your favorite teams play this weekend. See page 15>> Lacrosse hits the field The women’s lacrosse team started its season off with two scrimmages. See page 15>>
Starting the day off at 3:30 p.m., the first game of the season commenced. Not letting Concordia score, Linfield was the first to put points up on the board. Sophomore Ashley Garcia scored the first point of the game, hitting a home run over the fence in left field during the second inning. Concordia temporally pulled ahead by scoring two points during the beginning of the fourth inning, only to lose the lead in the second half off the inning when Mixsell scored off of sophomore Katy Brosig’s double. Later that inning, Brosig and senior Jaydee Baxter scored off of a triple hit by senior Emilee Lepp. Linfield continued its lead into the sixth inning, where it scored three more runs, winning the game 7-3.
Not wasting any time, the team continued the doubleheader, starting a second game with Concordia. Once again, Linfield took an early lead by putting two points on the scoreboard during the first inning. Lepp hit a double to center field, allowing freshman Grace Middelstadt to score. The second run of the inning was scored off a sacrifice hit by senior Staci Doucette, which brought in Baxter. The third inning proved to be a successful one, with the team bringing in five runs. Junior Karleigh Prestianni hit a home run, which also brought in junior Rachelle Ridout and Lepp.
Even if a team is ranked top 25 in the nation, it doesn’t mean that playing against a team that is now 0-11 for the season comes easy. The Linfield baseball team still finds a way to pull it off. “What makes us a good team is that we play the entire game,” senior Jesse Boustead said. “We play every inning and don’t give up.” The Wildcats played two different games Feb. 25. The first game was a showcase of the ’Cats’ talent for hitting the ball. With 13 hits, the Wildcats routed the Lewis & Clark Pioneers 14-5 in the first game. Not only was their hitting successful, but the pitching as well. Senior Ryan Larson started the game and pitched four innings, only allowing two runs. Larson probably would have gone deeper into the game, but he was hit in the arm with a hit ball back to the mound. He finished the inning and started the fifth but was pulled after two batters. Senior Casey Cameron came in for an inning and ended up being the winning pitcher for the ‘Cats. Senior Robert Vaughn and sophomore Garett Speyer also made appearances on the mound. The Pioneers played better in
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>> Please see Baseball page 13
A day prior to the Lewis & Clark game, the Wildcats had set their eyes on the win against George Fox University. Each player won her match against the Bruins. The six singles players dominated the floor in winning six of their sets, adding points to Crofheck the board for Linfield. The doubles players who won eight of their sets continued the streak. “I hope that we keep playing as a team and help each other grow as people on and off the court,” freshman Erin Crofcheck said. “We are a strong team, and I hope that we can show that and have it pay off by winning our conference.” The Wildcats won the game with nine victorious sets, while the Bruins had none. Heading in the right direction,
the team has high hopes of sending themselves to regionals. “I really hope we can win conference and advance a few rounds in regionals too,” sophomore Caroline Brigham said. “So far, it looks like we are on the right track to accomplishing that.“ Brigham In having these hopes, the team sees the challenge of reaching it. With nine freshmen on the team, the adjustment to college level athletics can be a factor in the success of the team. “Being a freshman, it is so different being on a college team than it is being on a high school team,” Crofcheck said. “College is way more competitive.” “Our women’s tennis team has this energy and pumped vibe that I feel before every match. This team makes me feel ready to compete and
Kaylyn Peterson/Sports editor Senior Emilee Lepp edges forward in attempt to steal home plate during the second inning of the game against Concordia University on Feb. 22 at Del Smith Stadium.
Softball brings in the new season with a win Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor The Division three softball champions returned to the newly dedicated Del Smith field to reclaim their title Feb. 22. The Wildcats kicked off their season with a doubleheader game against Concordia University. Ready to start its season, the team is determined and focused. “There’s definitely going to be a good deal of competition in our conference this year,” senior Jordan Mixsell said. “Our game doesn’t really care about who you are or what your reputation is. All that matters is who shows up to play that day. It will be important for us to keep our intensity up for every game, no matter the opponent.”
Women’s tennis pulls ahead of competition Kaylyn Peterson Sports editor The women’s tennis team swept the competition during its most recent match. The Wildcats faced off with the Pioneers of Lewis & Clark College on Feb. 25 in Portland and played against the George Fox Bruins on Feb. 24 in Beaverton. Ending the week for the Wildcats, the team went up against Lewis & Clark College for its third Northwest Conference competition and came out on top with a three win record. The entire team kept up an undefeated record by beating everyone in the competition. Starting the day off, the Wildcats came in with a clear game plan to beat their opponents. Winning five of the six singles matches, the team started the game off right. To add a finishing touch, the Linfield team brought in three wins for the doubles competition, finishing the game with eight wins and one loss in its game against the Pioneers.
we have such great team chemistry.” freshman Kaila Nip said. ” I love the competition that we face and the competition within our team that pushes us to be better players.” T h e team’s next competition will be March 2 against Pacific Lutheran Nip University, and again March 3 against Willamette University. Both games will be played at home. “I am most excited to compete against [Whitman College and Whitworth College],” Nip said. “They are our toughest competition this year and our matches are exciting. This past Saturday, we beat Whitman and it was the best feeling in the world.” Kaylyn Peterson can be reached at linfieldreviewsports@gmail.com.