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Creating a culture of innovation Maseeh College launches pilot program to encourage student innovation Erick Bengel Vanguard staff

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ortland State’s Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science has launched a pilot program this term to encourage and cultivate innovation in students.

Renjeng Su, dean of MCECS, is spearheading the Innovation Program. Su has formed a five-member innovation council with James McNames, associate professor of electrical and computer science, who has been appointed as council director.

Creativity and engineering: Dr. James McNames is the program's council director.

In addition, Su has gathered together a group of volunteers from the Portland business community who will serve as mentors to the students whose projects are chosen for the program.

“Many of the students within our programs have great, bright ideas, and they’re brilliant in many ways,” McNames said. “But they get frustrated because they enroll in the engineering program to be creative…and it’s not until their senior year that they get an opportunity to create.”

McNames said that the Innovation Program—which will be funded entirely through private donations—is itself quite innovative.

The typical model in the American education system is to have the university professor impart knowledge to his students, according to McNames.

But, he said, this is not the most effective way to learn in the discipline of engineering.

“It’s much more effective if students ALL PHOTOS BY DREW MARTIG/VANGUARD STAFF immediately apply the knowledge…

Fostering innovation: Dr. Renjeng Su helped to spearhead and get feedback as to whether their the new program. ideas work,” he said. “In engineering, the best way to accomplish this is through own devising, while using their project as a projects.” starting-point.

The goal of the program’s founding group, “The innovation council is trying not to according to McNames, is to encourage par- impose barriers so as not to constrain creativticipating students to try new things, even to ity,” said council member Peter Dusicka, asencourage failure if it means that students are sistant professor of civil and environmental learning from their mistakes. engineering.

Students are not given rigid formulas or The institutional development of the Innovation narrowly defined instruction for problem- Program through trial and error will, in a sense, solving. Instead, the program gives them the mirror the creative development of students in the guidance and resources, such as money, tools program: both will be forced to learn as they go. and equipment, they need to plow through an open-ended creative process of their INNOVATION TO PAGE 7

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The Oregon University System’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a statewide increase in summer tuition at its meeting on Jan. 7. This will mean a 5.6 percent increase in the cost of summer tuition and fees for undergraduate students at Portland State, and is part of a continuing trend representing a 22.6 percent total tuition increase since 2008.

According to the OUS Director of Communication Diane Saunders, the rise in tuition is

collateral damage resulting from the battle between Oregon’s public universities and the state legislators that approve their funding.

“Basically, what we’re seeing here is a continuing trend in the reduction of state funding, which is leading to students becoming responsible for a greater share of their educational costs,” she said.

The state university system is subject to expenditure limits based on budgets set each biennium. In the event that an OUS university requires funding beyond this biennial budget, it must first seek the approval of the state legislature by making a request for emergency funding.

The terminology is misleading, however, as the emergency funds that a university requests actually come from funds already in its coffers,

Portland considers rejoining Joint Terrorism Task Force City Council members hold forum at PSU to hear public’s concerns and questions Erin McIntyre Vanguard staff

About 200 Portland citizens gathered in Portland State’s Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom last Friday to discuss the possibility of Portland rejoining the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Portland withdrew from the task force in 2005, but questions of rejoining have come up in light of the alleged plot to bomb Pioneer Courthouse Square during the city’s tree lighting ceremony last November.

Mayor Sam Adams led a question and comment session from the audience, insisting that there be no booing or clapping in an effort to have a respectful discussion.

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PSU to hold memorial for professor Students, staff and faculty remember Dr. Craig Wollner’s commitment to PSU Sierra Pannabecker Vanguard staff

according to Saunders. Though students who attend OUS universities pay tuition, the state legislature can not only prevent the institution from spending it on education, but can also appropriate tuition revenue for use by other state agencies, Saunders said. This has led to a funding problem which is now self-perpetuating.

“It’s difficult to know how to plan ahead from year to year if you don’t know what your budget is going to be,” Saunders said. “Every biennium we get a budget, but without fail there are budget cuts.”

With each round of budget cuts, OUS must go before the legislature to request the emergency funds, as they did in December. According to

To honor Dr. Craig Wollner, a much loved Portland State professor, researcher and friend, a campus-wide memorial will be held on Wednesday afternoon. Wollner died on Nov. 20, 2010, due to liver problems. “[Wollner was] the epitome of an ideal teacher,” said Fred Nunn, Wollner’s long-time colleague and professor emeritus of history and international studies. “He was a scholar, a researcher and a teacher, and he was always careful to allow for balanced views in his work; that was just his way.”

Nunn will be one of seven friends, colleagues and former students to speak at Wollner’s oncampus memorial service. Among the other scheduled speakers are Wollner’s brother, Larry Wallack, president of the College of Urban and Public Affairs, and Marissa Lara, a student and mentee.

Wollner is remembered on campus for his numerous contributions to the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies, where he taught American history courses for a number of years, and to the College of Urban and Public Affairs, of which he was the associate dean.

He was also a founding editor for Metroscape, a bi-annual publication that has been printing stories covering topics from ecology to engineering since 1995.

Nunn first met Wollner in 1965 when Wollner became his teaching assistant for a history course. According to Nunn, they taught together for many years, including co-teaching courses in the Waseda Oregon program, an international study program for Japanese students.

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Needle receptacles overflowing in campus restrooms Full disposal containers raise eyebrows and create safety hazard Katrina Petrovich Vanguard staff

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tudents have reported seeing large quantities of needles in the sharps-disposal bins in Portland State restrooms.

The sharps-disposal containers were installed about 10 years ago, and have continued to be added to bathrooms as campus buildings are renovated, according to Director of Communication and University Relations Scott Gallagher.

There are approximately 250 sharps containers located in 10 different university buildings, including Smith Memorial Student Union, Cramer Hall, Neuberger Hall and both Science Buildings.

There are no containers in any campus residence halls.

Gallagher said that prior to the installation of the sharps containers, Environmental Health Services (EHS) was often called to retrieve needles left lying on the floors and counters of campus bathrooms. A main reason that the containers were installed was to ensure the safety of those using or cleaning the restrooms.

“The containers promote the safety of students, staff and visitors on campus,” Gallagher said.

However, in a women’s restroom in SMSU, one of the sharps disposal containers is beyond the “full” indicator line, and the flap to prohibit peo-

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Safety hazard: Students have reported seeing full sharps-disposal bins on campus, posing as a potential safety threat.

ple from continuing to put needles in the bin is gone.

Gallagher said that the Aramark cleaning staff is responsible for notifying EHS when they notice that a container is damaged or full, and that there is no existing protocol for how frequently the containers need to be emptied or serviced. Any student or staff member that notices a full or damaged container can contact Facilities and Planning, which will submit a work order to EHS. “The containers provide a safe location for disposal of needles used by diabetics and others who use injectable

medications,” Gallagher said.

There are many legitimate medical purposes for which a needle is used, perhaps explaining the large volume found in restrooms. According to a registered nurse at the Student Health and Counseling Center, needles can be used to administer diabetic insulin, blood thinners, medication for the treatment of chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, as well as hormone replacement therapy for those students in the process of a sex transition. Needles can also be a method for using illicit drugs and steroids.

Campus Public Safety Office’s annual crime log documented 29 drug or narcotics cases within the university district in 2010, a fairly low prevalence given the large student population of PSU. Although the majority of the offenses were for the use or possession of marijuana, the second-most prevalent illegal drug used on campus was heroin, with 11 documented cases. According to www.drugfree.org, heroin can be taken in by injecting a vein with a needle.

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Over 1,000 students show up for Day of Service Mayor Sam Adams and Portland State President Wim Wiewel welcomed nearly 1,100 students from eight college campuses across Oregon yesterday for the Martin Luther King Day of Service.

The students convened in the Stott Center before heading off to their respective service projects, which included removing graffiti with the North/Northeast Business Association and cleaning the Hollywood Theater.

“These are extraordinarily challenging times for this

country and even this city,” Wiewel said, adding that in last year’s Coalition of Communities of Color report, Multnomah County has “unsettling” disparities between its minority and white residents.

In addition, Adams thanked the crowd for their “willingness to serve,” and quoted a famous sermon of King’s. “‘Anyone can be great because anyone can serve,’” he said.

“The services you do today are going to have long-lasting effects.”

Despite rise in tuition costs, OUS universities struggle to cope with growing enrollment figures provided by OUS, expenditure limit in- to what OUS claims is a doubling of the student’s creases in the amount of $19,572,869 were re- share of educational costs over the past 20 years. quested last month in an attempt to cover the Figures from the 2008–09 academic year indicate general fund budget reduction that it was forced that OUS students, on average, paid for 60 perto take in September 2010. cent of the total cost of their education and had Only $2,174,285 of this was approved, leav- higher student loan debt upon graduation than ing a shortfall of approximately $17.3 million of any other western state. This is a stark contrast student-paid tuition dollars that cannot be spent from Nevada and Idaho, where students paid for on higher education.

36 percent of their higher education, or California “It sounds crazy, but this is money that the where the figure was 37 percent. students have already paid, which is sitting in our bank accounts, which “It sounds crazy, but this is the state won’t allow us to spend,” Saunders said, adding that the rise money that the students have in summer tuition costs does not ac- already paid, which is sitting count for the shortfall.

This creates a major problem for in our bank accounts, which the a university system that has seen state won’t allow us to spend.” steadily increasing enrollment. With DIANE SAUNDERS many universities unable to hire additional staff to meet such deIn a recent article for the Statesmen Journal, mands, this means larger class sizes and less course options for students who are paying more for Hannah Fisher, a PSU student and Oregon State Board of Higher Education board member, extuition than ever before.

“Unfortunately, the state’s disinvestment in pressed concern that that current system benefits higher education has meant larger class sizes and the state of Oregon far more than its universities less course options,” Saunders said. “If a class isn’t or the students who attend them.

For instance, Fisher said that interest earned offered one term, students may need to stay an extra term in order to graduate…It’s really altered on tuition that Oregon students pay goes directly to the state, rather than to improve educational students’ path to their education.”

In fact, students in the university system receive facilities or functions. Additionally, this amounts fewer subsidies than those of any other western to a hidden tax on higher education, one that a state, according to a draft of a 2011 Legislative struggling university system cannot afford to pay.

Saunders added that, in spite of all of this, Issue Brief compiled by OUS. According to the report, Oregon’s investment Oregon tuition has still increased at a slower rate in higher education is among the lowest, leading than many other states. ■

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here is something special about relaxing on the couch after a long day and flipping through a book. Perhaps it’s the weight of the paper or the familiar scent from the bindings and pages. Whatever it is, it is soothing and comfortable. It might also be an experience janieve schnabel that will be labeled in the next few years as “quaint” and “old-fashioned.” With the advent of e-readers and e-books, the era of printed media may appear to be coming to an end.

This switch from printed to digital media certainly has its benefits. E-books are more sustainable than traditional ink-and-paper books, and no one is going to complain about that. They also take up less space, and in places where space is a commodity, that is definitely high on the list of valid points in support of e-books. They’re also more portable, making it easier for people to take them places. But even considering these aspects, it still just isn’t the same.

Printed books cannot be replaced. It is not strictly a matter of reader preference, either, though a majority of readers prefer physical books to electronic ones. Printed books are at the center of every publishing company’s business model, and the effects on other industries ripple out from there.

First, consider the display made when a new book is released. The proud author is carted around to various locations to promote the book, usually with signings and question and answer panels. People learn to associate his or her face and name with their reading habits, picking up extra copies of their work for family and friends. The next time they release a book, the cycle begins again, hopefully with more people drawn to their writing.

Second, look at the evolution of the book itself. The first copy—the hardcover book—is displayed in windows and on shelves where people are likely to be drawn to it. It pointedly fills the back cover with the image of a smiling author, encouraging readers to associate this book with

the trustworthy face on the back. People otherwise disinterested in an author or genre may find themselves picking it up. Then, a few weeks or months later, another copy is released in paperback, and the back cover and the first few pages of the book sing the praises of the author or the story.

can also be sold back. Used booksellers cannot do a thing without printed books.

The consumer also tends to be at a loss without physical copies of his book. An electronic book will still tell the story, but it will not encourage a stranger or friend to make idle conversation about it. A printed book isn’t

Electronic books cannot be shared; a reader will not be able to give the book to their brother or friend, or in the case of textbooks, to their classmate.

Third, think of what happens once a book is finished. While people love to collect and reread books, times come when one must get rid of them. Printed books offer a luxury that electronic books do not: reselling. It is not the full price, but the slight rebate is refreshing, and it gives one the opportunity to purchase another few books. These books can also be bought used for cheaper than their electronic counterparts, and once these books are finished they

going to run out of batteries or suffer a cracked screen. Electronic books cannot be shared; a reader will not be able to give the book to their brother or friend, or in the case of textbooks, to their classmate. And real books do not expire; some publishers have toyed with the idea of setting electronic books to delete themselves after a certain time period.

Electronic books cannot stock a library.

Some libraries check them out, yes, with

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14-day allowances. But once those 14 days are over, the file deletes itself, and the reader is blocked from checking it out again. And if an e-reader is lost or destroyed without a data backup, a person’s entire library is gone— something that with printed books requires something more like a fire or flood.

The benefits to electronic books are significant, but insufficient. So don’t worry, printed books are a staple of the reader’s daily habits and cannot be replaced by their electronic counterparts. ■

ONLINE POLL Which do you prefer—a book in your hand or the modern benefits of ebooks?

The Vanguard ran a poll on its website last week asking you which you preferred: printed books, e-books or a combination of the two.

It seems that good old-fashioned printedon-paper books win with 60 percent. E-books took a rather harsh beating with no support whatsoever. However, they aren’t totally forgotten—40 percent of you prefer to use a combination of both print and electronic reading material depending upon the situation or need.

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early one week has passed since the news broke of the Arizona shooting that left a number of people either killed or wounded. The aftermath and the reactions that followed were not as saddening, but disappointing nonetheless.

Among the casualties were U.S. District Judge John Roll, who died in the shooting, and Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who remains in critical conRICHARD D. dition from a OXLEY head wound.

The shooter, Jared Loughner, left more than spilled blood, more than a heinous memory—he left behind an event that would stir our unproductive political discourse.

It didn’t take very long before media spinmasters found ways to comment and weigh in on the appalling event—each with their own angle. Who could absorb or cast the most blame? The days since the shooting have become a complete mess of commentary, as some people who could be considered nothing short of hijackers have taken a tragedy and stretched it across their own agendas until it has been stretched so thin that it is difficult to hold the weight of any meaning.

On one side of the political spectrum, people called out figures such as Glenn Beck—who has made a career from inciting bitterness and hostility through various forms of media—as contributors to the situation. Sarah Palin was also singled out, specifically regarding a post on her website which displayed gun sights on certain political

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The shooter: Jared Loughner's mug shot from the Pima County Sheriff's Office shortly after the shooting.

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Smear: Facebook posts from Oregon's own branch of the Tea Party.

figures she wanted taken out of office—by means of elections, of course.

On the other side, defensive measures were taken. Tea Partiers, some known for a love of public firearm display, hit the web with rhetoric distancing themselves from the situation, diverting caustic statements toward the left, and sometimes almost mocking anyone who could associate the actions of a madman with their movement.

Instead of focusing on the matter at hand, the discourse across our media and its personalities had more to do with smearing, blaming and ultimately steering the issue away from reality and onto the toxic battlefield of my side vs. your side politics.

It is easy to target such figures as Beck, and other personalities who run in their pack of vitriol. After all, an event such as this could naturally appear to be in line with the spirit behind their words. There is certainly an argument that could be made regarding the consequences and ethics involved with their tactics. There is something to be said about the back-and-forth mudslinging and factual distortions between the left and right that poses as politics in our nation. But this shooting is not part of that argument.

This is not an easy event to decipher. This is not something that can be condensed down into a juvenile blame-game. And it is something that deserves far more respect and sensitivity than to be peddled as a means to present the dialogue and goals of any special interest.

Don’t let anyone tell you any different. Loughner was a troubled young man,

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“Technology is so much fun but we can drown in our technology. The fog of information can drive out knowledge.” Daniel J. Boorstin

possibly suffering from mental problems. His YouTube profile, “classitup10,” displays videos of a disturbing nature—videos of text across the screen that make little to no sense.

It is clear that this man’s actions are not the consequences of political extremism, but of a deranged mind.

The people injured or killed, who now lay in a hospital affected by this shooting in more severe ways than it could affect any of us, de-

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“I'm just saying”: Progressive radio personality Mike Malloy using the tragedy for his own purposes on his blog.

serve to be taken far more seriously and not to be used as puppets in a bad political play.

We can have the discussion about political personalities and their questionable tactics and ethical boundaries. There will be a time to argue about the variety of issues travelling through our political process. But this shooting is not the time or place to do that. What this shooting was is a tragedy. What it is not, is a platform for an agenda. ■

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The Portland we know and love Well it’s all over now, Portland. The good times in our favorite big-city with a small-town feel are done for. I hope you enjoyed it while it lasted.

Some time ago the New York Times started telling everyone about us and what we are up to out here—our food carts, our coffee, our eccentric love of recycling. Then came the television shows and movies to our town, giving Hollywood a glimpse into our awesomeness. It was nice when no one knew about our city and just passed it off as Seattle’s rainy younger sibling, but now the hordes of late-comers have started to arrive.

People like the girls I encountered on the MAX today are all recent transplants to the hip city they heard so much about, asking the locals about the ins-and-outs of Portland. Their interests clearly directed them downtown. I was just about to interject in the conversation and let these gals know what-was-what in our city when I heard them say, “You know the people in Portland are really very fashionable, but the people in Colorado are so much more attractive. Where are all the attractive people here?”

This is a problem. This is not the first time I have run into this brand of visitor/transplant and I feel I keep running into more and more of them. You know the types. The people who come to town and pass right over Powell’s Books, and just want to know where the Barnes and Noble is. Or they want to go to an authentic Portland brewery—after all, we are known for our love of beer out here—and they end up sitting down at the Rock Bottom.

I know the city is facing an expected increase in population over the coming years, but will this

come at a price? Will the city devolve into a mass of H&M-seeking fashionistas, paying hundreds of dollars on skinny jeans and anything with Che Guevara’s face on it, while pouring their money into Starbucks rather than the plethora of local coffee shops? If we don’t do something soon, this city won’t be Portland anymore—it will become (gulp) Beaverton. Or worse, ugh…it will become Gresham.

So let’s make a deal. We all know where the real Portland is. The part of the city that really kicks ass and we all love, is on the eastside of the river. So for now on, anyone who asks where the hot spots are in town, let’s all tell them to just go to the Pearl district. That area has been suffering economically lately anyway, so I am sure the businesses down there would appreciate it. Let these newbies pay their dues by paying overpriced rent at overrated apartments and lofts.

And if they absolutely must go to the eastside, let’s all agree to tell them that the only thing happening out there is the Ikea and its surrounding strip malls filled with Best Buys and Targets. That should keep them busy, while also giving them the opportunity to ride that famous and amusing attraction we have called the MAX—you know that thing we all use to get to work and they use like a carnival ride.

In the mean time, we can enjoy our city and its little neighborhoods in peace. We can go to breakfast on the eastside…waiting in lines until lunchtime to get seated. We can go to our authentic craft breweries…that all basically only brew IPA. And we can sip coffee in our comfy corner cafes…which all only serve Stumptown. ■

Some fans still catching ‘em all so many years later Tyree Harris Daily Emerald staff

Every Sunday in Eugene, a league of warriors assembles.

Huddling around brown wooden tables like poker players (minus the booze, cigarettes and terrible sunglasses), three young men sort through their Tupperware boxes of Pokemon cards in preparation for four hours of intense mental warfare.

They are the gladiators of the Eugene Pokemon League, and a well-lit conference room within the Re/Max Integrity building is their Colosseum.

Apparently the world of Pokemon lives on—in the hearts of a few, ultradedicated fans.

“I’m very serious about this,” Springfield Middle School student Isaac McClintock said while confidently shuffling his deck.

McClintock was introduced to the world of Pokemon at the age of four by his older brothers, and has been collecting and battling the cards ever since.

“It was the first thing they ever really taught me,” McClintock said. The eighth grade card sensei regularly participates in tournaments and competitions, often investing a great deal of money into his hobby.

He has dropped 30 dollars on one single card — and he can’t even remember which one it was.

Listening to him chatter about his favorite Pokemon (a green, rock-dragon-looking thing named Tyranitar), and watching him showcase a shiny holographic card gently nestled into a protective sleeve was a wave of nostalgia.

I was so obsessed with Pokemon when I was eight, that I not only knew all 150 of the original Pokemon by heart, but I memorized all the Pokeraps, bought the toys and went on about them so much, that my mom had to literally ground me from talking about them just to manage my addiction.

I eventually overcame the phase, and like Razor scooters, two-way pagers and Fubu, I left Pokemon behind in the year 2000.

But Drew Simrin, a Lane Community College student and leader of the Eugene Pokemon League, didn’t abandon it then; in fact, he only grew closer to it.

While Simrin was a fan of Pokemon long before, he wasn’t introduced to the world of the card game until about five or six years ago by a good friend who he described as “the coolest kid ever.”

Simrin’s friend and his friend’s father, Don McIntyre, had both been pretty deep into the card gaming world and ran a league of their own, so they invited Simrin to check out a tournament, where he pretty much tripped and fell in love. He began showing up to Sunday league events and aspired to one day run the league himself.

He got his opportunity, but in the worst way possible: Don McIntyre, the league leader and father of his good friend, tragically passed away.

Don’s son hasn’t played the game as much since his father’s death, only showing up to Sunday league, rather than tournaments or promotions.

So it was up to Simrin, the computer networking major, to keep the torch burning.

Because his father owns Re/Max Integrity, Simrin is allowed to use space within their Village Plaza building every Sunday morning from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There he sets up camp and does what he can to provide a fun and welcoming environment for all participants.

“I actually put in some of my own money to give out to the kids,” he said.

The Pokemon League sends him match cards to give out to members, and whenever they complete a row of the card (by showing up and competing in matches), Simrin gives members a prize which can be as rewarding as a poster, or a new pack of cards.

Whenever a movie comes out, Simrin and the gang have popcorn and watch it during their Sunday get-togethers, and he walks around serving as a judge/advisor in the midst of gameplay.

He’s like a Pokemon tutor. In fact, to display his knowledge for the card game, Simrin has even passed a test to be granted the status of “Professor of Pokemon.”

One of his prizes for acquiring that stature was a full-on lab jacket—just like Professor Oak. Geeky? Oh, without question! But there is something touching about a young man who is unifying a bunch of non-conventionalists to celebrate their love for their hobby; get-togethers such as these mean the world to them.

The world of Pokemon is a dysfunctional realm where a miming clown with a speech impediment can perform a mind-crushing psychic attack, a red lizard can have an eternal flame burning on its tail, and a 1,000-pound, morbidly obese bear named Snorlax can be carried in a ball the size of a large apple.

It is a land where sleep is a status ailment, and all of your equipment has the word “Poke” in front of it.

But above all of this, the world of Pokemon brings a small group of determined fans together. Their regional and state championship tournaments still pack the house with about 60 competitors, and the Oregon Pokemon culture is equipped with its own masters and legends, like the man they call Mr. Raichu, or the 8- to 10-yearold prodigy child who just may be the top player in the world.

A Pokemon League emblem shined from the glowing lens of a silver projector onto the wall, giving the once-stale room an aura that would make any Pikachu-lover proud.

McClintock, with his eyes glowing like two charged Voltorbs, sharply directed his thick pointer finger toward Winston Churchill High School graduate Alex Mayer and wailed, “I challenge you with your electric deck!” Slightly squeaky voice and all.

“I think I’m gonna be playing it for a really long time,” Simrin said with an air of diffidence in his voice. “Probably for the rest of my life.” *This article originally appeared in the Daily Emerald. It appears here in its original form.

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Submitted projects must address societal needs, have potential for student learning

Wollner was the “epitome of an ideal teacher,” colleague says

“This is our first attempt at trying to cultivate more innovation within the college, and we’ll see where it goes,” McNames said.

Su strongly emphasizes that the program is not designed as an elitist club of student innovators. Rather, it is a way for PSU to nurture students’ growth as innovators by providing them with a kind of “playground” setting in which to safely work.

“The Innovation Program is not set up…to screen and reward,” Su said. “It’s set up for dialogue and education.”

The innovation council, which will also function as the innovation review panel, has not reached a consensus on what will qualify as “innovative.” In broad terms, “Innovation here is defined by either a new problem or a new solution,” Su said—that is, a keen observation of something lacking in society’s technology, or a novel idea for correcting a technological deficiency.

Whether it is a rarefied engineering problem or a clear way to optimize a product already on the market, the student’s project must show a “need consideration” and must represent a step toward addressing that need in society, according to Su. Apart from these criteria—innovation and the potential for a positive societal impact—McNames has yet another criterion for selecting a project: the potential for student learning. He explained that a student project would be viewed favorably if it allowed the student to become a

“Craig was interested in mentoring young faculty and students, both traditional and international,” Nunn said.

Wollner taught a wide variety of courses at PSU. He was interested in the history of the health care profession and labor, according to Nunn.

He was successful as both a teacher and faculty leader because of his “fairness and equality,” Nunn said.

“Because of these qualities he was able to work with all kinds of people, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally…He did many things that few people knew about, and he didn’t care about the credit,” Nunn said of Wollner’s community and university involvement.

For instance, Nunn said few people knew that Wollner was largely responsible for moving the Oregon Jewish Museum from a temporary location into a permanent one.

“He put a lot of work into making that happen, and didn’t tell anyone about it,” Nunn said. “Craig loved his work, loved his family and did a lot of things from his heart.”

Wollner’s wife, Pat, is establishing a fund for junior faculty in his honor, according to a press release. Donations can be made through the PSU Foundation.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom. ■

better innovator, even if the project is not likely to be completed as proposed.

McNames compares this to a venture capital firm investing in a high-risk business. However, the innovation council would be expecting a “high learning return” rather than a high financial return.

Su’s interest in forming the Innovation Program arose in part from the increasing competition American engineering students currently face in the global marketplace. Engineers from around

individualistic and more easily challenges whatever the status quo is,” Su said. “How do you take advantage of the culture as an asset?”

More specifically, the program seeks to channel the classically American sense of entrepreneurship, which Su views as a unique strength in American culture, a sort of native-born competitive edge.

Su said that the program is only an extracurricular activity this year. His goal in the short-term is to find a way of granting credit hours to participating students. In the long-term, Su will look to insert the program into PSU’s official “I see this program as something that curriculum. students will want to come to PSU to “I see this program as something that students get involved in and experience." will want to come to PSU PETER DUSICKA to get involved in and experience,” Dusicka said.

“Something that our alumthe world, equipped with the same skills taught in ni look back on and recognize as a ‘game changer’ the U.S., are adding to the worldwide workforce in in their lives and careers.” massive numbers. That this specialized labor can be Students who wish to participate in the program bought more cheaply elsewhere—from, say, Chi- must have taken at least one engineering course in na or India—by international corporations puts their college career.

American engineers at a formidable disadvantage, In addition, they need to submit a one-page according to Su. project proposal by this Friday, Jan. 21, and The Innovation Program, therefore, seeks to set then deliver a five-minute presentation before a trend in U.S. education that capitalizes on what the innovation review panel on Jan. 27. Group sets American students apart from their foreign submissions are especially encouraged, as long as counterparts. at least one member of the group has taken an “The culture here is more freedom-driven, more engineering course. ■

TASK FORCE FROM PAGE 1

Possibility of Portland rejoining task force divides citizens “Tonight is not about making decisions; tonight is about making sure we’re asking the right questions,” Adams said.

City Council member Randy Leonard, who was a member of the council when the decision to withdraw from the JTTF was made, asked a question that many in the audience shared.

“What would have been different in the handling of that incident [at Pioneer Square] had we been members of the JTTF?” he said.

The first Portlander to speak, who was a member of the Citizens Crime Commission, said they are supportive of Portland rejoining the task force because they believe it’s important for the police to have as many resources as they can to protect the community through the collaborative resources the JTTF brings.

Some at the forum indicated that they felt the handling of the potential bomb threat could be viewed as a success, and that it did not signify the need for rejoining the JTTF. In fact, many attendees spoke of being deeply concerned that rejoining the task force would threaten the relationship between Portland police and Portland citizens.

According to local attorney Hala Gores, over the past several years the relationship between Portland’s Arab-American community and the police department has been strengthened.

“Bridges have been built; there is a relationship of trust there,” Gores said.

However, the relationship between the Arab-American community and the Federal Bureau of Investigation is exactly the opposite, according to Gores.

Like many Portlanders at the forum, Gores expressed fear that rejoining the JTTF would be a threat to residents’ civil liberties.

“What do we gain by joining the JTTF? It seems to me that in light of the Christmas tree lighting threat that the system worked and the threat was averted,” said one audience member.

Forum participant Mike Smith expressed concern over the FBI’s tactics in apprehending the bomb suspect.

“I miss the days when terrorists had to make their own bombs,” Smith said.

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Portland residents speak: Mayor Sam Adams hosted Friday's forum about whether or not Portland should rejoin the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Attorney Brandon Mayfield, who was falsely arrested and detained for two weeks in 2004 by the FBI, also attended the forum. He said he believes Portland should not join the task force because local police must adhere to state statutes that protect citizens’ privacy. The FBI, according to Mayfield, would not have to do so.

Mayfield also thanked the council for holding the discussion forum.

“We need some dissent sometimes,” he said.

“If everyone agrees, I get scared and so we need to discuss it.”

After the question session, the Office of the City Attorney gave a presentation in an attempt to answer questions before the group broke off into small group discussions.

The forum was the first regarding the JTTF, and an attempt by the city council to hear Portlanders’ perspectives on the task force before moving forward with hearings.

Portland is currently the only major city in the country not participating in the JTTF. According to Adams, the City Council will have a hearing at the end of February to make a final decision on rejoining the JTTF. At that time, there will be a public hearing as well. ■

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Cataracts in the garden at Giverny Portland Art Museum displays rare late period Monet canvases Joshua Hunt Vanguard staff

Students at Portland State University are in rare proximity to four major canvases by French impressionist painter Claude Monet, all of which can be seen at the Portland Art Museum until Jan. 31. Among them is the famous “Water Lilies” and its companion piece “Nympheas.”

The importance of this pairing cannot be overstated, as the subject of these large oil paintings became the primary obsession of the artist’s life. The works are part of a series of some 300 canvases depicting Monet’s flower garden and pond in Giverny, France. A 1906 “Nympheas” from the same series famously failed to sell at a Sotheby’s auction in London last June, despite being bid up to a price of £29 million.

“The chance to study two masterworks conceived and executed with the same palette, in the same place, perhaps a few days apart is a unique opportunity,” said Bruch Guenther, chief curator at the Portland Art Museum.

This exceptional opportunity for comparison is something that impressionist devotees should take advantage of, as it highlights a key aspect of the artist’s work. Monet’s entire artistic life was dominated by motifs involving

the exhaustive production of works relating subject and perspective. For the first time ever, Oregonians can see an example of this in person, from one of the most intensely creative periods of Monet’s life. This water lily motif dominated the majority of his artistic output during the final 30 years of his life.

While “Nympheas” will be on loan to the museum until April 31, the more famous centerpiece, “Water Lilies” will only be displayed until Jan. 31. Its brief, historic visit to Oregon is all the more miraculous considering that the painting has been loaned only seven times in the past 50 years.

Miraculous also is the fact that many of Monet’s depictions of his water garden were painted while the artist suffered from cataracts.

In addition to “Water Lilies” (1914–15) and “Nympheas” (1914–17), the Portland Art Museum will also be showcasing two earlier works by Monet, which serve to show the artist’s development throughout his career. “River at Lavacourt” (1879) highlights the wealth of artistry that Monet could mine from the motifs that surrounded him. This depiction of a scene on the banks of the river Seine uses an entirely different palette, capturing a rare winter scene.

The sparse scene couldn’t be more different from the motifs used in Monet’s water lily period, yet this impressionist scene was painted only a short distance away from the pond at Giverny. Some of this can be attributed to the artist’s development, his charac-

Kinshasa Symphony: "Guys, you promised we'd ALL be dressed up for this! You've tricked me for the last time"!

Ines Kuna Vanguard staff

There are African rhythms in Beethoven.

This is the first thing we learn in Clau Wishmann and Martin Baer’s film “Kinshasa Symphony.” A town of dirt streets, Volkswagen vans from the ’60s, and rows of people selling anything they can to make extra money doesn’t sound much like the American dream. However, despite the chaotic setting of the city of Kinshasa, a

harmonious classical music echoes from the center of the town square, competing with the noise of reality.

The film operates as a documentary not only about the history of the orchestra, but also as the nature of life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. Members of the orchestra are featured not only as musicians, but also as workers, mothers, fathers and dreamers. Viewers meet the enthusiastic members of the orchestra including Joseph, an electrician, barbershop owner and violin player. They are introduced to Nathalie, a recently evicted single mother who plays the flute. Also enter the life of

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is stuffed with jalapenos, pepper jack, cream cheese and crispy tortilla chips—along with some sweet options, too. While you wait, a large white tent protects raindrops from falling on your head, as well as the multiple picnic tables for noshing. At their Southeast location, you can take your toasty sandwich with you and eat aboard a two-story bus parked in the lot, eating like a (warm) king.

Nia gives the gym rats something to sweat about Rian Evans Vanguard staff

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Monet: And now for something completely different...

teristic use of varying lightings from different times of day, as well as the seasonal contrast.

However, there is also a contrast between his pre- and post-cataract work. Works from his later life were sometimes characterized by a deeper, reddish hue. While this is common to sufferers of cataracts, and evident in some of his water lily period paintings, it is not pervasive throughout the motif.

“Le Chateau d’Antibes” (1888) is another early work from a period when Monet seemed more interested in the scenic than obsessed by the subject matter of his paintings. It is a beautiful representation of light and texture, depicting a Mediterranean chateau with a kind of quiet certitude. The earlier works are a stark contrast to “Water Lilies” and “Nympheas,” with the small collection of canvases serving to offer a rare glimpse into the artist’s obsessions

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The world’s tightest-budget symphony “Kinshasa Symphony” finds magic in the DRC

I know I need not even mention, but Portland does things different from many other places.

Our abundance of strip clubs, our bicycle culture, our gay mayor, our awesome farmers’ markets, our environmental friendliness...we’re a very “alternative” and, dare I say, “hip” little city.

So, it’s no surprise that Portland State’s campus recreational center offers the most unique and “alternative” group class I’ve yet to come across in the past eight years: Nia. What is Nia exactly? Well, the NiaNow website has the following to say about the class: “Nia is a sensory-based movement lifestyle that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit...Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development...

Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts.”

I won’t lie; my first reaction to this was that it sounded all well and good, but a bit kooky. As I mentioned in one of my recent articles, though, it is important for us to break out of our mold

the class into their daily lives, to call upon this energy when they’re feeling down. PSU Nia particpant, Judith, confirms: “I wish I’d begun earlier! What a great way to get a cardio boost. It doesn’t feel like exercise—there’s music and there’s dance. I’m not stressing out my body, I’m just exploring how it wants to move.

I feel joy and peacefulness at the end of every class.”

My own Nia experience, though brief, reflected Judith’s to an extent. Though I was initially shy, once Konane got me into the groove I found myself with a grin on my face and even some sweat on my brow. I was having fun dancing and throwing some karate-style punches.

I was exercising, but it sure didn’t feel like it. I was moving my body through new ranges of motions that I don’t experience with more conventional forms of exercise.

Judith tells me that regular Nia participation “builds strength and flexibility in pretty much every muscle and joint in the body...I’ve noticed the benefits of each movement style...I can now move in ways I couldn’t ADAM WICKHAM/VANGUARD STAFF when I was 30 or 40 and maybe Problem?: One does not get a Presidential Fitness Award shirt by weights alone. not even when I was 20.”

Obviously, Judith thinks we should all attend from time to time when it comes to our fitness tial skepticism. She is sincerely the most spirited routines. I can’t think of anything more out of the fitness professional I’ve ever met, and her good Nia class. My final verdict? Nia may or may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but one can never be certain ordinary for me than Nia. mood is infectious.

Different or not, when I spoke with campus Konane explained that Nia is different from until they try. Don’t be so quick to write off alterrec’s Nia instructor, Konane Mookini, it was hard what most consider regular forms of exercise. Not native means of exercise—as I have in the past— not to get genuinely intrigued and eager to try only does it include dance and martial arts, but simply because their philosophy sounds foreign. some of the Nia movements. She spoke with such it also directly seeks to improve emotional well- If we stay in our own little training worlds, we passion and enthusiasm for the class that I was being along with the physical. Nia participants risk missing out on fun, unique experiences and practically forced to let go of much of my ini- are encouraged to carry the joy they get out of wonderful company. ■

Papy, a husband, father, mechanic, pharmacy shop keep, good Samaritan and tuba player.

Somewhere between work, family, and the struggle to find a place to live or keep thieves away, all the members find time for rehearsal.

If the tribulations of their personal lives weren’t enough, the musicians often need to make their own instruments, illustrating the skill and sacrifice involved in the musical passions of the Congolese. A gorgeous string bass is made right before viewers’ eyes from a splinter-laden block of lumber. And if something goes wrong in the process—and something always goes wrong—the Congolese have a lighthearted way of making it right.

and the transformative effect that they had upon his work.

While these works have been on display together for just over one week, they are already generating no small amount of interest from local art patrons. This revival can likely be equally attributed to the rarity of the works, as well as the time-honored tradition of obsessing over artists’ obsessions. The temptation to seek better understanding of an artist’s work through an understanding of his obsessions is not always fruitful. Like all creatures of habit, tradesmen are often best understood through the more mundane aspects of their craft, the tedium of their daily existence. As Monet’s obsession and daily existence gradually became one and the same throughout his final decades, the temptation becomes even greater. ■ Broken violin strings can be replaced with old bicycle brake cables and the D bell can be found by trying out all sorts of scrap metal.

The ensemble's members’ practice cannot be set aside for anything, including work, annoyed roommates, missing instrumental components and rolling cameras.

The medium is the message in “Kinshasa Symphony.” One of the most powerful scenes features Joseph playing the violin in front of a dump truck. The sounds of the dump truck are not excluded by producers. It is intentionally, and somehow harmoniously embedded in the scene, which all too quickly disappears in a cloud of dust. Wishmann and Baer’s masterpiece truly succeeds at showing an inherently empowering juxtaposition; amidst the chaos of the city, there is an incredible display of order and harmony within the symphony. An insight to the capabilities of humankind, “Kinshasa Symphony” empowers viewers and enlightens audience members to the power of music.

As violin player Eritier explains: “When we’re working on the music, there are no limits. It’s like a staircase; you keep going up and up.” And sometimes this feeling can help us see the beautiful aspects of a difficult life.

“I’m a long way away, it’s really fabulous!” explains Mireille of singing in the choir.

Inspiring and admirable, the movie echoes the notion that “Being Congolese should not be a disadvantage,” as Nathalie puts it. Amidst the chaos of the Congo’s most populated city, the world’s only all-black orchestra reminds us all that each life deserves a soundtrack. ■

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Ways to keep warm at the food carts Kat Vetrano Vanguard staff

Brrr! The rain’s a-pourin’, there’s been talk of snow (even if it didn’t actually stick); it’s officially winter. So of course, we should just avoid the dozens of food cart pods and their delicious offerings until the sun comes out— in May. If this does not sound like an appetizing option, another choice is to act like a true Portlander by continuing to be loyal to the pods around town, even if you get a little bit of rain on your face. Porches may be illegal for carts to have now, but that doesn’t stop the cart owners from offering up some options for you to stay warm and dry while you eat. The following is a list of carts that’ll bring the heat for you, either with their food or by providing a place for you to step out of the rain and enjoy your lunch.

Enjoy a grilled cheese Grilled Cheese Grill, which has one Southeast location and one on Alberta, might very well be serving up the most cold-weather appropriate food next to soup. Melted cheese oozing between two slices of crisp bread will definitely take the chill off. The cart has standard grilled cheese sandwiches—including one with the crusts cut off called “The Preschooler”—as well an assortment of creative spin-offs like “The Jalapeno Popper,” which

Northeast 11th and Alberta Tues–Thurs: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, Saturday: 11:30 a.m.–late; Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Mondays

Southeast 28th and Ankeny Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Cuddle up to the fire (or heater) At the classic Southeast 12th and Hawthorne cart pod, where you can find Potato Champion, Pyro Pizza and Whiffies, among others, there is a triangular fire pit to warm your paws while you wait for your poutine. Another pod that has a heater is on Southeast 50th and Division (which houses OmNomNom Sandwiches and Off The Griddle). Southeast 32nd and Division’s pod—also known as Dstreet Noshery—not only has a tent to keep in the warmth, but also offers up some of the best kinds of comfort food: Herb’s Mac and Cheese, Oregon Soup Works and Captured

by Porches Brewing which serves, yes, beer. If you’re in north Portland, the pod on North Killingsworth and Greeley is also heated, which provides doughy goodness from Brother Bob’s Roaming Bakery, among others.

Grab a bag of donuts While the downtown cart pods may not have heat, the recent addition of the BeMap

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Pod people: A Flyers sticker and an Eagles sticker...I wonder where they're from?

donuts cart is oh-so-satisfying. The bright red cart is a little further down the road from the other Southwest Ninth and Alder carts, but just think of it as too special to hang out with the rest of the crowd. Bags of warm cinnamon sugar-dusted donuts are served with

coffee, tea and boba from people so genuine and kind you’ll want to come back just to talk to them. To make sure you beat the chill, grab a bag of their hot donuts and a coffee and stroll down the street to Powell’s to enjoy.

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HEARTBREAK / MENDING Nicholas Kula and Richard D. Oxley Vanguard staff

Twice the heartbreak!

Pull yourself together!

The best of the breakup songs, part II

Time to mend your wounds

“I Love the Weekend”

by No Kids

“Everything Reminds Me of Her”

by Elliott Smith

While Elliott Smith may have a few sad bastard songs in his musical canon, this one fits the breakup theme nicely. Touching upon the notion of being physically there, but not really being there emotionally amongst your usual crowd of friends, this song showcases Elliott’s ability to provide a driving lyrical melody while poetically making the point so well. It can be difficult to shake some memories. This song is best listened to in the background of a nice night out on the town, with friends whom you plan to ignore anyway.

day of not leaving your bed, lying amongst a number of empty bottles.

“Kissing Disease”

by Melodium

Sometimes, it just takes a French guy to tell us how we really feel. The song starts out with a slowed vocal sample that gives way to some delicate piano work. In fact, the rest of

Okay, the breakup happened and it’s over.

You’ve done the hard part and gone through your share of misery and pathetically crying yourself to sleep. Now is time to pull yourself together and look toward better and brighter days that everyone has been telling you are out there.

To compliment last week’s list of breakup songs, this week let’s focus on songs best fit for being on the mend.

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by Billy Ocean

Now okay, this is not strictly a song about relationships; in fact, it’s more of a pro-love song. But it’s a good philosophy to have when getting back on the horse. And also, it’s full of good-feeling lyrics about doing the kinds of stuff that lovers do—giving you something to look forward to. Billy puts it in rather innocent terms, but we all know what he really means—getting it on!

“And we say goodnight, I hold you close and tight/ no more raging suns, only waning ones/ like the waxing scar where my lonely heart/ once bloomed before I met you... your recovery time just doubled sorry about that.”

“Our Time”

by Ocelot

Besides being rather upbeat, this electro tune contains the following lyrics, and nothing else: “we’re gonna get drunk/and we’re gonna get down/we’re gonna take drugs/and we’re gonna get fucked/and we’re gonna do it all tonight/ and we’re gonna make it out alive.” If that isn’t a song for getting back out there and having a good time, I don’t know what is. Don’t do drugs.

“You Fucked Up”

and inform the listener that they’re in for quite a tearjerker. How can one not bare their soul to lyrics like “and as we say goodnight, I hold you close and tight/no more raging suns, only waning ones/like the waxing scar where my lonely heart/once bloomed before I met you?”

With Future Islands’ haunting vocals and soft sinusoidal blips scattered throughout, your recovery time just doubled. Sorry about that.

“Guess I’m Doing Fine”

by Beck

In all honesty, Beck’s entire “Sea Change” album should be counted here, which is full of sad and lonely expressions of heartbreak and more. “Guess I’m Doing Fine” illustrates what many go through—how people will ask you how you are doing after a breakup, and all we can muster is a generic “fine.” What do they expect—the truth? That you live in the broken memories of your lost love, too tortured to pick up the shattered remnants of your heart and that in a few minutes you are going to run into the bathroom to cry it out in private.

Beck hits the spot with this song, downplaying painful emotions through rough times.

“I Can’t Make You Love Me”

by Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt is a goddess of country and blues…and my heart. I might have a little bit of a crush on her. Just try not to fall into a deep pit of sorrow while listening to this song.

This tune is best listened to on the second

by Ween

Self explanatory.

“Under My Thumb”

by The Rolling Stones PHOTO COURTESY of hasbro photo illustration adam wickham/vanguard staff

Broken heart: Have you ever played Operation? Like, really played it? The classic children's game of extracting a poor man's organs without anesthesia goes back generations, and children of all ages, spanning all those generations will agree: the heart is the hardest piece to remove. Milton, and perhaps Bradley may have been suffering from a broken heart when they conceived Operation. Of all possible bodily ailments, what's harder to remove than a broken heart? Nothing. I'm sorry.

“A Year From Now”

by Blanche

Neurosis to re-issue “Souls at Zero” If you have an unkempt beard and are wearing a black t-shirt right this second, you will likely own this record on three different colors of vinyl, so this news may not be of immediate interest. For the rest of you, however, read on. Neurosis, AKA “the band that inadvertently got one million people to stop listening to Limp Bizkit,” has decided to re-release one of its best albums next to “Times of Grace.” For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, Neurosis is an awesome metal band who is essentially responsible for the likes of today’s current crop of crushingly heavy, slower-paced metal bands like YOB, Sunn 0))), Torche and others. They’re also from the unlikely city of Oakland, and they rarely play shows in the United States, because while beardos buy up their vinyl with the quickness, they don’t seem to do so well

The happiness can’t help but be absorbed from this song. If there ever was a song that belonged in a happy Disney movie, this is it. No Kids are an “indie” (worst genre name ever) band from Vancouver, B.C., but they sound like a page straight out of late-60s Disney songbooks. Their catalog consists of various passages played with pan flutes and percussion comprised of shallow drums with a very jaunty “pop.” This particular song contains those uplifting chord progressions usually found in kids’ programming when a bunch of children are working together as a team to accomplish a task. Try it, you’ll like it.

by Future Islands

Future Islands weaves the tale of a broken heart, which was just fine by itself, hoping and dreaming, before a love gone wrong stepped in and crushed years of work. The cavernous drums fill the listener’s ears for the first bit before dulcet synthesized organ tones sweep in

A country song is swell for breaking up, but a good country song can also bring you back to the world of the living. Detroit’s Blanche makes the point that with time, things can get better. Sure, you’re going have your scars, but they’ll come after your wounds have healed.

“Tainted Love”

by Soft Cell

It’s time to dance the blues away. At some point, you just might have a clear enough head to realize that your former flame was kind of a dick. You know, they really didn’t treat you as well as they should have. Their love was “tainted,” and they are going to have a nice karmic punch in the face down the road.

ment System. Long known as a classic game beleaguered with glitches, no glitch had yet been discovered to jump over the flagpole and enter an alternate “minus world” which cannot be completed.

Similar glitches exist in stage 3-3 of the game, which only involve carefully-timed jumps. Matei’s method requires an interesting scrolling glitch with an equally clever enemy re-spawn technique. Nerds the world over rejoice.

Tom Waits gives back In March, photographer Michael O’Brien will release a book of images of homeless people, which will be accompanied by the poetry of gravel-voiced hipster-sage Tom Waits. In the meanwhile, however, Tom

If you’re one of the Verizon customers who would sneer and murmur something about Samsung literally every time your friend got out their iPhone, good news—you can stop pretending. Verizon finally announced that they and Apple kissed and made up—the 4 is coming. Not all is well if you’re the type of flake to jump ship to Verizon just because the iPhone was the only thing keeping you at AT&T—don’t cancel your contract just yet. Verizon iPhones are markedly different from the AT&T versions, mostly in their network access. AT&T uses GSM, whereas Verizon uses CDMA-equipped iPhones. What does all this mean? Without boring you to death, you can’t use one with the other’s service. Also, if you’re the type to check Verizon’s site every hour on the hour, you may note that Verizon had an image up of an elusive white iPhone 4 available for purchase. Well, you might want to refresh that page; it’s not there anymore. Sorry to bum you out.

Grey Anne, Mike Midlo, The Harvey Girls

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Tom Waits: Keepin' it brown.

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Beardcore: When metal meets logging.

stateside. However, not all hope is lost. A couple days ago, they played in San Francisco, twice. Here’s to hoping they play anywhere near here.

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A few short years ago, there was an awesome punk rock band. Their name was The Plot to Blow up the Eiffel Tower, and they were loud, raw and noisy as hell. They put on crazy live shows, inspired show-goers across the country to get equally crazy and were usually PHOTO COURTESY ALTSOUNDS.COM not invited to come back.

Their last Portland show was a few years ago at Satyricon, and no more than 20 people showed up. As luck would have it, most of Plot are in Crocodiles, and they still sound really great, though the sound has undergone a complete makeover. Gone are the days of frontman Brandon Welchez spitting all over the crowd, then making out with a random audience member—male or female. They’ve turned in their punk rock badges for some seriously awesome noise pop, and they’re coming to Doug Fir. If for nothing else, come out to shake their hands. After all, back when you were actually listening to noisy punk rock, they were there for you, whether or not you knew. Now that you’re into noisy indie pop, they’ve still got you covered.

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Actually, this is kind of a messed-up song, but great nonetheless. She’s talking down to him, he’s looking around, dogs and cats—but when listened to as a means of putting it all under one’s thumb, it can be rather relaxing. Of course the song has other connotations, but let’s stay focused here.

We don’t have enough newsprint to list every last one of Atom’s songs on this page, so you’ll have to settle for this one. Atom is a one-man band, who, along with “the package” (AKA a combination drum machine and sequencer) crafts incredibly happy songs that can’t help but dig your happy side out of your heart’s rubble. We chose this song because the lyrics deal with buying a house and moving in with your friends, and Atom’s haphazard attempts at home improvement, in which he breaks various things in his new house, all the while asking forgiveness from his new roommates.

One can’t help but get behind Atom, because at this point we’re pretty jealous that he gets to wreck a bunch stuff with a hammer. ■

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the song is composed with strings, flute and celesta. What really sells the song is the way the vocal sample fades into the music, as if being drowned out. We can often feel like that—like our voices are eventually swallowed up by our surroundings. As humans, we cry out for love, for needs, for affection that only a certain special someone can provide. Eventually, life turns its back on these cries for help, and we dissolve into a muffled sound byte, just fragments of our former selves drifting aimlessly in the ether. Of course, it doesn’t help that the piano, strings and celesta are arranged in “sad song chord progression” as the metaphor bludgeons us to death while life’s orchestra plays on. C’est la vie, good sir. ■

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Waits has posted the entire poem online to read without having to buy O’Brien’s book. What’s more, Waits’ work will be available in a hardbound chapter book— albeit a tiny one—in February. The proceeds from the book, titled “Seeds on Hard Ground” will go entirely to several organizations, namely the Redwood Food Bank, the Sonoma County Homeless Referral Service and the Family Support Center of Santa Rosa, Calif. Personally, this is a great move, seeing as how Tom Waits is arguably the most influential musician of the last few generations. However, I really hope this doesn’t inspire even more Portland hipsters to start dressing as homeless in hopes Tom Waits will write a poem about them. The city doesn’t need more people hanging outside Voodoo Doughnuts who are dressed better than the clientele asking for change for vegan food. ■

Grey Anne is awesome. She used to be the frontwoman for minimalist pop group Per Se not too long ago, and was the main songwriter as well. Since she’s gone solo, she’s kept the general vibe of a Per Se show—intimate, honest shows that are still fun without being moody. Grey Anne is a perfect example of art for art’s sake—all too many bands in Portland have to have their gear set up a perfect way before they’ll play. This often goes hand-in-hand with spending thousands of dollars on equipment before the music is even written. Too often, Portland’s music scene is nothing more than a way for people to “out-gear” each other. Last I saw Grey Anne, she was playing a white Jay Turser guitar, a brand that’s notorious for being a little on the cheap side. Still, the things she did with Mr. Turser’s axe were magic unfolding. What’s more, the good folk at Ella Street are hooking you up with this show for free! You have no reason not to go now.

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Ripper, Warcry, Terokal, Hard Core I know what you’re thinking—and it is something like “Holy crap, early 80s metal band Ripper is going to play in Portland! No way! For five bucks? No way!” Well, OK, you probably weren’t thinking that, but I was. Much to my chagrin, this is indeed a different Ripper. They’re from Portland. They’re still a metal band, yes, but they don’t sound like the Ripper; they sound more like Mötörhead. And let me tell you, that’s not a bad thing by any stretch.

Now, enough about Ripper. Let’s talk about Ducketts Public House, the bar where this show is happening. Sorry PHOTO COURTESY DUCKETTS punk rock dudes, I’ve done it. I’ve mentioned Ducketts in print. The bar has the cheapest booze in town, and the stiffest pours you’ll likely encounter.

The downside is that it’s up in north Portland, but the upsides—aside from the ones I’ve mentioned—are its mostly loud and nutty shows that it hosts on the cheap. Ripper is one such show. Go, bring earplugs and 10 or so dollars for the bar, and you’ll leave feeling mighty fine (if you drink, that is). And if you do indulge, please, do so responsibly.

DUCKETTS PUBLIC HOUSE, 8:30 P.M., $5, 21+

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Women’s basketball set to take on Wildcats Vikings hope to change slow start to conference play Rosemary Hanson Vanguard staff

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ortland state women’s basketball began the regular season in a manner uncharacteristic of the reigning Big Sky Tournament Champions. The Viks suffered back-to-back losses, most recently falling to Northern Colorado on Thursday.

The Vikings (7-8, 0-2 Big Sky) are now ready to show the conference their true ability when they travel to Weber State this Thursday.

At Northern Colorado on Thursday, the Bears excelled at the inside baskets and sent the Vikings packing, 72-60.

The Vikings pulled within just three points with 13:29 left in the second half off a pair of free throws by junior forward Stephanie Egwuatu, but the Bears went on a 12-6 run to win the game.

Senior forward Kelli Valentine shot a career high 81.8 percent shooting, with

her team-leading 22 points.

The senior also put up a threepointer late in the first half to halt Northern Colorado’s 14-point lead—their biggest of the night.

Junior guard Eyrn Jones said the team was disappointed with the performance against Northern Colorado, but that they plan to use the game as a learning experience for the next time the two teams match up.

“Obviously, we lost these last two games and now our goal is focusing on ourselves and just going out and playing basketball,” Jones said.

Before yet another road trip for the Vikings, the team took on Idaho State at home last night. The results of that game were not available as of press time.

On Thursday, the Vikings will hit the road again, this time against Weber State. Last season, Portland State beat the

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Ball control: Junior guard Eryn Jones, pictured here avoiding a defender earlier in the season, leads PSU in assists (65) and is shooting .407 from the field.

Wildcats in both conference contests. In the first meeting, the Viks had four players in double-digit points, while the wildcats had only three. PSU took the victory 87-62.

is seventh with 1.1, junior forward Shauneice Samms is ninth also with 1.1, and junior forward Katy Wade rounds out the trifecta in the No. 12 spot with a 0.9 average.

“ …now our goal is focusing on ourselves and just going out and playing basketball.”

ERYN JONES

Brock on the ball: Sophomore guard Courtney VanBrocklin leads the Vikings in points scored (183), rebounds (80) and steals (22) this season.

In the second match-up, of the team's last season, the Wildcats fought until the very end. Weber State hit a threepoint shot with seconds on the clock, which put them down by only one. But in the end, the Viks took home the victory after two free throws made the score 65-62.

In order to beat the Wildcats this season, Jones said the Vikings need to get back to the way they performed in the preseason. The Vikings were 7-6 prior to the conference losses, including a two-point win against cross-town rival Portland, 64-62.

It was hot shooting both outside the paint and from the free-throw line that led the Viks offensively to their preseason success. Jones is the current leader for the Viks for three-point shooting.

She is ranked fourth all-time for PSU with 39.3 percent.

From the line, it is sophomore guard Courtney VanBrocklin and Jones that lead the Vikings. Both players are the only Viks to be nationally ranked in free throws—VanBrocklin ranks No. 36, and Jones sits at No. 44. Unfortunately, the team as a whole is ranked seventh in conference from the free throw line.

On defense, Portland State is lighting up the boards in blocked shots. The Viks have three players in the conference rankings for blocked shots per game, more than any other team in the league. Senior center Courtney Cremer

The Viks hope to turn their game around against Weber State. The Wildcats (4-10, 0-2 Big Sky) are in a similar boat as the Vikings, opening their conference play with two losses. They played conference leader Montana State on Monday, but results were not ready as of press time.

The Wildcats fell to Montana on Saturday night, 57-52. Montana dominated the court for much of the game, but the home team made a comeback. With just about a minute left on the clock, Weber State’s sophomore guard Megan Patterson threw up a three to tie the game at 49-all. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, the Lady Griz had yet another surge, and took the game 57-52.

Patterson led the way for the Wildcats on offense with 19 points. Sophomore forward Amanda Hughes also pitched in 13 and had a career-high six steals.

Patterson is a threat outside the paint. She is currently second for Weber State in three-point fieldgoal percentages with .400.

The guard is behind senior forward Caitlin Anderson who leads Weber State with .500.

Like the Vikings, the Wildcats are ready to get back on the court and put the early conference games behind them. The game is slated for a 6 p.m. tipoff in Ogden, Utah.

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Caitlin Anderson Senior Forward Free throw percentage: .791 Steals: 8 Points per game: 13.1 (leads team) Megan Patterson Sophomore Guard Free throw percentage: .882 Steals: 7 Points per game: 12.4

Timbers’ roster almost complete following MLS SuperDraft Darlington Nagbe becomes Portland’s first-ever MLS draft pick Kevin Fong Vanguard staff

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he Portland Timbers experienced their first MLS SuperDraft as a franchise Thursday, but that wasn’t the only reason to get excited. The Timbers selected forward Darlington Nagbe with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 SuperDraft, a player whom most observers considered the “consensus best-player” in this year’s draft class.

Head coach John Spencer said he was “very surprised and absolutely ecstatic” after the pick had been made.

Portland’s Northwest rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps, surprisingly made 17-year old Omar Salgado the No. 1 overall pick, allowing Nagbe to seemingly fall into the Timbers’ lap.

Nagbe was the NCAA Div-I Hermann Trophy Winner in 2010, given to college soccer’s best player. Nagbe helped the University of Akron win the National Championship, scoring seven goals and tallying 13 assists in 25 starts for the Zips.

In general, it was an active day for the Timbers, as the team also traded for Seattle’s No. 11 pick and an international roster spot for Portland’s No. 20 pick and allocation money.

Eventually, Portland traded the No. 11 pick away to Houston for a sum of allocation money that was reportedly bigger than the amount they paid to Seattle. The Timbers also selected defender Chris Taylor from the University of Tulsa in the second round with the No. 22 pick.

“The experience has been exhausting, but everyone has loved doing what we’ve done,” said Gavin Wilkinson, the Timbers’ technical director. “To come out with what we have makes all of the hard work worthwhile. Nagbe could be a player that we think has the ability to become the face of the organization in years to come, if not sooner. I think that for the organization, it’s been a very, very good day.”

“We picked up, in our eyes, probably the

best young player in the country in Darlington Nagbe,” Spencer said. “We all put in a tremendous amount of work in this and came together and tried to study right and do our due diligence on these players. We got the guys we were looking for.”

With Portland’s MLS debut less than two months away, the Timbers have secured 18 total players for their 2011 roster. MLS teams can have up to 30 players on their rosters, with 18–20 of those players on the senior MLS team, leaving about 10 spots for developmental players. Developmental players will play in the reserve league, similar to the minor leagues in baseball, with certain players able to move up to the senior roster on game days. Official details are still being worked on.

The Timbers have actively been building their roster in preparation for their first MLS game on Saturday, March 19, on the road against the defending MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids.

In October, the Timbers announced the signing of the franchise’s first four players.

The signings were all players brought up from Division-2, including last season’s leading goalscorer and the USSF’s Golden Boot winner, midfielder Ryan Pore, as well as forwards Bright Dike, Eddie Johnson and goalkeeper Steve Cronin. Last month, Cronin was traded for DC United keeper Troy Perkins, a former MLS Keeper of the Year in 2006.

In late November, Portland and Vancouver participated in the Expansion Draft, where both franchises were able to draft players from existing MLS teams (existing teams could protect up to 11 players). Portland selected Dallas FC midfielder Dax McCarty with the No. 1 overall pick, but would later trade away his rights to DC United for defender Rodney Wallace and allocation money. The Timbers came away

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Nagbe's been nabbed: The Portland Timbers chose Darlington Nagbe in the first round of last week's MLS SuperDraft.

with a slew of talented young players with MLS experience already under their belts, such as defenders Eric Brunner and David Horst, and midfielders Adam Moffatt and Peter Lowry.

“It’s important that we play for 2011 to 2012 to 2020,” Spencer said after the expansion draft.

“We’ve brought guys to the club that have a blue-collar, hard-working mentality.”

The Timbers have been aggressive in the MLS open market and will likely remain proactive towards building a winning team as the seasonopener approaches. Portland has already signed the highly touted Kerrea Gilbert, an experienced

defender from England, and is on the verge of signing American striker and former National team member Kenny Cooper. It’s also been rumored a big-name player, possibly from Colombia, could sign with the team in the near future.

“The fans (can expect) a lot of activity, a lot of announcements, and a team that they can be proud of,” said Timbers’ owner Merritt Paulson.

Players will report to pre-season training camp within the next two to three weeks; in the meantime, don’t be surprised to see a few more tricks up the sleeves of the Timbers’ front office. ■

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The Portland State men’s and women’s tennis teams head to Eugene Friday to take on Oregon in the Vikings’ season-opening match.

Under head coach Jay Sterling, both the teams will be hoping to build on some encouraging performances during the fall offseason. Sterling was named as the head coach of the tennis program after serving as an interim head coach last season following Brian Parrott’s departure from the team a year ago.

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cantly increased the depth of our talent pool, which has created a healthy competition among the guys and raised the level of performance of the entire team.”

The women’s team has also had a busy preseason. The women Vikings played in the Cougar Classic, the Cal State Fullerton Fall Intercollegiate, the ITA West Regional and the Bulldog Classic Tournament during the fall.

“Overall, for the women, I feel pretty good about the fall,” Sterling said. “The season included some inconsistent results from some of our players, but I think that they learned a lot from their matches, particularly about the level that we need to get to as a team in order to compete at a higher level on a more consistent basis.”

The women Vikings scored some impressive wins during this stint, including playing the back-draw doubles final and the singles back-draw final in Fullerton. The Viks won the back-draw doubles cham-

pionship for the first time in program history. Freshman Yuki Sugiyam stood out from the roster with some gritty performances against higherranked opponents.

“Yuki Sugiyama had an excellent tournament in Stanford, working her way through a difficult draw, beating an opponent from the University of Oregon, and taking a top-ranked player from the University of Pacific to the brink of defeat in an unsuccessful, but impressive, attempt to win the match and qualify for the ITA National Indoor Championships,” Sterling said. “She also had some great singles matches in Fresno, and paired with Anya Dalkin for some impressive doubles victories.”

Earlier this week, the team announced Club Green Meadows in Vancouver, Wash., as their new home site.

“It’s always fun to compete in front of a crowd, especially when they’re rooting for you and not against you,” Sterling said. ■

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The Portland State men’s and women’s track teams traveled to Seattle, Wash., on Saturday for the UW Indoor Preview, hosted by the University of Washington, and head coach Ronnye Harrison is pleased with how his team performed.

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This workshop will cover basic PowerPoint concepts, including: interface layout, overview of different versions, presentation planning, and embedding multimedia. Hosted by the Office of Information Technologies and open to all students.

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were much more competitive in our match scores, demonstrating the continued growth and improvement of our programs,” Sterling said. “I know that our seniors have really been looking forward to this match, and are confident and ready to compete.”

Last season, the men’s team finished fifth in the Big Sky conference (4-4 in conference, 6-10 overall) and just missed out on the playoffs. The women’s team finished at the bottom of the conference table in the with a 0-8 record (2-17 overall).

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“Oregon is a great team,” Sterling said. “On the women’s side, it has a nationally ranked doubles team and singles player. On the men’s side, they dominated Eastern Washington this past weekend, so we know that they are going to be as tough as ever. What I am expecting from both our men’s and women’s teams is to see improvement over our previous duels against the Ducks.”

Last season, the Viking men and women both fell to the Ducks, with identical 7-0 scores.

“While both the men and women lost their duels 7-0, we

In the fall offseason, the men’s team participated in the Utah State Invitational, the ITA/D’Novo All-American Tennis Championship, the ITA Northwest Regional, the Louisville Winter Invitational and the Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate Tournament.

“The performance of the men’s team throughout the fall ranged anywhere from disappointing to excellent,” Sterling said.

The season started out well, with senior Chris Rice and returning freshman Roman Margoulis winning the doubles title at the Utah State Fall Invitational—a first for the Portland State tennis program.

“There were also encouraging singles victories by senior Alex VanDerschelden, sophomore Mitch Somach, and Rice, which started the season out on a high note,” said Sterling.

While Sterling said the top of the men’s lineup is fairly set, he added that other spots on the team are still up for grabs.

“If someone isn’t playing well, or is suffering from some type of injury, we have another player that is ready to step in and is capable of winning matches,” he said. “In the past, we haven’t really had that luxury, but with the addition of Mitch [Somach], Roman [Margoulis] and Nick [Fracchia] to our roster, we signifi-

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“The meet was a good start to the official start,” Harrison said.

One of the key players was junior P’Lar Dorsett, who had a career best and improved her times in both the 60-meter and 60m hurdles. She made it into the final round with finishing times of 8.95 seconds in the hurdles and 7.87 seconds in the dash. This was also the first time Dorsett made it to the final round in both events.

Besides Dorsett, sophomore Geronne Black also made it to the final round of the 60m and finished in fourth with a time of 7.60 seconds. Black’s time was also a new personal record.

In the 800m run, sophomore Amber Rozcicha made it to the final round with a time of 2 minutes, 17 seconds.

“Amber is an outstanding athlete,” Harrison said. “She had a very good race and is ranked second in the conference, and that’s very good for her.”

Senior Karene King made it to the finals in the 200m, coming in second with a time of 24.70 seconds. In the very

first meet, the Jackson’s Open, which was held Dec. 4 in Boise Idaho, King won the 200m with a time of 24.54, which automatically qualified her for the Big Sky Championship in March. King qualified for Big Sky in the 60m as well.

In the field events, shot-putter and freshman Shae Carson won her flight with a throw of 38 feet, 10.25 inches, but ended up 13th in the finals. Senior Adrienne Davis threw a twofoot PR and a total distance of 44 feet, 5.25 inches, coming in third overall. Davis is also currently ranked second in the conference.

As for the men, senior John Lawrence finished in the top 10 with a time of 4:13.63 minutes in the one-mile run. This event was Lawrence’s first career race in the mile.

Junior Tony Crisofulli ran the 800m and made it to the finals in eighth place with a time of 1:54.07. Senior Andrew Slag came in eighth place in the 3,000m with a time of 8:34.29.

Junior Jaret Rockenbach came in sixth in the men’s shot

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P'lar is going far: Junior sprinter P'lar Dorsett recorded PSU's fourth-fastest time in the 60m hurdles on Saturday.

put with a throw of 48 feet, 5.5 inches.

Despite the fact that the preseason polls place both PSU squads at the bottom of the conference standings, the Vikings continue to train and work hard to get as many people as possible qualified for the conference and

NCAA championships.

“Everything is going as expected,” Harrison said.

“There have been no surprises, but we still look to the positive, and still look to get things done.”

The Vikings next hit the road for Albuquerque, N.M. on Saturday, for the Cherry

and Silver Invitational, and hopes are high for the event. “[Because] the venues are so different, most people will do better at Albuquerque than at UW,” Harrison said.

“The runners will improve, and the jumpers will do better. People improve with competition.” ■

16 VANGUARD ■ TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 ■ SPORTS

Vikings lose tough road games in “Big Sky State” Portland State drops back-to-back games on the road to Montana and Montana State

Scores by period Thursday

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2

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Portland State Montana

33 38

32 36

65 74

32 30

38 47

70 77

Saturday Portland State Montana

PHOTO by drew martig/vanguard staff

A monster in the paint: Pictured here earlier in the season, junior guard Charles Odum scored 38 points in the last two games.

Kevin Fong Vanguard staff

Portland State men’s basketball got a reality check in the state of Montana last week, as the team dropped close games to Montana State Thursday night and Montana on Saturday.

The Vikings (9-8, 2-3 Big Sky) have now dropped into a tie for fifth place in the Big Sky Conference after the twogame winning streak they held last week has been replaced by their current two-game losing streak.

Against Montana State, the Vikings shot the ball relatively well as a team. They hit 24 of 53 from the field, 6 of 16 from behind the arc and nailed 11 of their 16 free throws, but it wasn’t enough. The Bobcats dominated the glass and controlled the paint on their way to a 74-65 victory.

Montana State out-rebounded the Vikings 42-33 and had more points inside with 42 compared to Portland State’s 30.

“Look at the rebounding stats, that’s the difference in

the game,” said head coach Tyler Geving. “They had 19 offensive rebounds.”

Despite the losing effort, the Vikings were led by sophomore guard Chris Harriel, who had a team-high 17 points and eight rebounds. Harriel shot 7 of 15 from the field, and also recorded two steals.

Junior guard Charles Odum turned in an efficient performance, scoring 14 points on 5 of 7 shooting from the field. Odum was also a perfect 2 of 2 from distance and 2 of 2 from the free throw line, with

three rebounds and three assists as well.

Things wouldn’t get any better for the Vikings over the weekend.

On Saturday night, Portland State lost another close road game 77-70 to Montana, despite keeping the game interesting down to the final moments.

The Vikings took a 32-30 lead into halftime, but Montana came out focused, taking a 62-51 lead with 5:21 to play.

A pair of Harriel free throws would pull the Vikings within four points at 70-66, but ultimately, Montana’s aggressive defense made the difference in a competitive game that had 10 ties and eight lead-changes overall.

“Defensive breakdowns hurt us,” Odum explained after the loss. “They were able to take advantage and we gave up open shots on three consecutive possessions. That’s how they made their big run.”

Odum continued his stellar play, posting a career-high 24 points along with six rebounds and two assists. Since being inserted into the starting lineup, he is averaging 17.8 points in six games, while shooting .650 from the field, .688 from three-point range and .760 at the line.

“I’ve been keeping a clear mind,” Odum said about his recent outburst. “[I’m] just focusing on the moment, and going out and playing hard every night.”

The Vikings got another career performance from senior forward Phillip “Tree” Thomas, who scored a career-high 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field. Portland State’s leading scorer Harriel struggled to really find his rhythm, hitting only 4-of-15 from the field and 0-of-5 from threepoint range. However, Harriel still managed to record a dou-

WEEKEND RESULTS Friday Hockey Portland Winterhawks at Kelowna Rockets Scoring summary: POR: Rutkowski (7), 1st/2:23 (PP) KEL: Franko (8), 1st/5:42 (PP) POR: Bartschi (24), 1st/19:23 POR: Niederreiter (15), 1st/19:47 KEL: Wudrick (23), 2nd/7:54 (PP) KEL: McColgan (15), 2nd/11:59 KEL: Franko (9), 2nd/18:10 KEL: Wudrick (24), 3rd/19:59 (EN) NBA

ble-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Playing the Montana schools hasn’t been the most positive of experiences for Portland State.

The Vikings are now 3-12 alltime at Montana and 3-13 alltime at Montana State in Big Sky conference action.

This week served as an early measuring stick in the Big Sky Conference, as three teams have started to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.

Both Montana schools are tied for second with 4-1 records and Northern Colorado sits atop the standings at 5-0.

The Vikings are stuck in the middle, currently tied for fifth place with Northern Arizona, both with records of 2-3 in conference.

The Vikings will return home to host fourth-place Weber State (9-7, 3-2 Big Sky) on Thursday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Stott Center.

“We’ve got to focus on our practice habits and making sure we put the work in,” Odum said. “And we have to keep improving and keep getting better as a team every week.” ■

Portland Trail Blazers 111 at Phoenix Suns 115 Team leaders: S. Nash (PHX): 23 pts, 6 reb, 13 ast, 1 stl A. Miller (POR): 19 pts, 5 reb, 8 ast, 2 stl

Saturday Men’s basketball Portland State 70 at Montana 77 Team leaders: C. Odum (PSU): 24 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast W. Cherry (UM): 19 pts, 3 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl Hockey Portland Winterhawks at Kamloops Blazers Scoring summary: KAM: Madaisky (7), 2nd/1:05 POR: Morrow (4), 2nd/3:12 POR: Aronson (4), 2nd/17:16 (SH) POR: Johansen (19), 2nd/18:27 KAM: Smith (12), 3rd/0:26 POR: Rattie (18), 3rd/3:29 (PP) POR: Niederreiter (16), 3rd/12:45 NBA

Monday Women’s basketball Idaho State 79 at Portland State 89 Team leaders: K. Oakes (ISU): 28 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl A. Brock (PSU): 22 pts, 6 reb

UPCOMING GAMES Tuesday Hockey Tri-City Americans at Portland Winterhawks 7 p.m.

Memorial Coliseum

Wednesday NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings 7 p.m.

Sacramento, Calif.

Thursday Women’s basketball Portland State at Weber State 6 p.m.

Ogden, Utah Men’s basketball Weber State at Portland State 7:05 p.m.

Stott Center NBA Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trailblazers 7:30 p.m.

Rose Garden Arena

PHOTO by adam wickham/vanguard staff

Junior guard Dane Johnson

Since senior swingman Phil Nelson has returned to Portland State’s lineup after coming back from injury, the Vikings have only managed to post a record of 1-2. The 6-foot-8 Nelson is the returning leading scorer for the Vikings last year and big expectations were placed on his shoulders entering into this year. However, could Nelson’s mid-season return to the lineup be affecting the team’s current chemistry? After all, Nelson hadn’t played a single regular-season game this year for the Vikings.

PHOTO by adam wickham/vanguard staff

Senior guard Melvin Jones

Nelson’s three games so far… vs. Eastern Washington, Jan. 8 16 minutes, three points, one rebound, one steal, one personal foul, 1-5 from the field (all three point shots) at Montana State, Jan. 13 26 minutes, nine points, four rebounds, one assist, one turnover, one personal foul, 3-9 from the field (all three point shots) at Montana, Jan. 15 21 minutes, two points, two rebounds, one assist, one turnover, one personal foul, 0-5 from the field, 0-4 from 3-pt, 2-3 from FT line.

Considering Nelson has only played 63 minutes in three games, his impact on the team is probably relatively minimal. In other words, Nelson is not to be blamed for the losses. However, although Nelson is a top-notch shooter, the fact that his first 14 shots were all threepointers is slightly concerning.

So, it was good see him get to the line three times in Saturday’s loss to Montana.

And remember, Coach Geving emphasized last week that it would take up to 2–3 weeks for Nelson to work his way into full game shape.

Let’s keep watching and see what happens.

Friday Hockey Portland Winterhawks at Everett Silvertips 7:35 p.m.

Everett, Wash.

Hockey Seattle Thunderbirds at Portland Winterhawks 2 p.m.

Memorial Coliseum NBA Indiana Pacers at Portland Trailblazers 7 p.m.

Rose Garden Arena

Sunday PHOTO COURTESY of goviks.com

Phil Nelson

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New Jersey Nets 89 at Portland Trail Blazers 96 Team leaders: Lopez (NJ): 32 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk Aldridge (POR): 27 pts, 9 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk

Saturday

Phil Nelson returns

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Hockey Spokane Chiefs at Portland Winterhawks 5 p.m.

Memorial Coliseum