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PSU announces master of real estate development Program aims to better prepare and integrate students into the real estate industry

One troubled student fell through the cracks at PSU Alison Barnwell Vanguard staff

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ver since Heath Avery was sentenced to nearly six years in prison last month for stabbing fellow student Andrew Richardson, Portland State has been scrutinized for its handling of Avery prior to the assault.

Jeremy Phillips, a junior at PSU and a resident of the dormitory near the place where Richardson was stabbed, said he remembers Avery well.

“He left a big impression on me,” Phillips said. “He slept in the lobby all day long, passed out in the middle of everything. He seemed aggravated a lot.”

Portland State recently announced a new master’s degree in real estate development to be offered in fall 2011. The Master of Real Estate Development program (MRED) will follow the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development program currently offered at PSU. MASTER’S ON PAGE 3

Artists sought to contribute to La Casa Latina design

“He left a big impression on me…He slept in the lobby all day long, passed out in the middle of everything. He seemed aggravated a lot.”

Chosen artist will be given a commission to create work for the new Latino support center

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Before the stabbing, students and staff filed three complaints with the Campus Public Safety Office, citing Avery’s odd behavior.

On Aug. 14, 2010, Avery stabbed Richardson outside Montgomery Court, where they both lived, and was arrested by Portland police.

Avery was sentenced to a maximum of 5.8 years in prison and three years of parole on Jan. 11, around the time that college dropout Jared Loughner shot Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona.

In preparation for the June 2011 grand opening of the La Casa Latino student success center, the building committee is seeking one or more artists from the Portland State community to create an installation representative of “a student’s journey through education and beyond.”

The chosen artist or group will be given a $5,000 stipend to purchase materials and will have until June 10, 2011 to complete the project. Eligible contenders must be either a faculty member or a student at PSU.

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Red flags: Former student Heath Avery was sentenced to nearly six years in prison on Jan. 11. Prior to his arrest, he had displayed disturbing behavior and was reported to CPSO on several occassions.

Portland State plugs into electric cars Chris Paine, leading figure in electric vehicle revolution, speaks at PSU Peter Browning Vanguard staff

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Green driving: This eco-friendly car was on display at the 2011 Portland International Auto Show on Friday.

The event took place at the Convention Center.

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SVA changes leadership mid-year President and treasurer resign, new students take over Miranda Schmidt Vanguard staff

Christopher Paine, director of “Who Killed the Electric Car?” and the anticipated sequel “Revenge of the Electric Car,” spoke about the future of the electric vehicle at Portland State last Thursday.

Over 350 people filled the Lincoln Performance Hall, where Paine discussed the 26 reasons why “the world is plugging into electric cars.”

As he went down the list, Paine outlined factors including air pollution and zeitgeist change.

Paine is aware of the social shift toward electric vehicles.

Just as he outlined the fall of the electric car in his first and most famous film, Paine tracks

Former Student Veterans Association President Jesse O’Brien and Treasurer Kris Williams resigned from their positions last month in a private meeting with adviser Katie Jundt. Student Activities and Leadership Programs deemed both ineligible to serve in office.

“Something like this has never happened before,” said the new SVA president, Cody Noren.

Noren was the former vice president before O’Brien stepped down.

SVA administrative positions are usually held for the full academic year, according to Noren.

“One of the duties as a student leader is to maintain our academics,” O’Brien said. “I was unable to meet the requirements set forth by SALP and as such I had to step down.”

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With the restructure of the Oregon University System looming on the horizon, ASPSU is again addressing an issue that has plagued Portland State’s student government for years: lack of student interest. In order to better reach out to the student body and increase student input during the restructuring process, ASPSU recently hired four new staff members.

“I wanted to do something more issue-based,” Sis said. “I want to do something that benefits students.”

Despite being the youngest of the four newest executive staff members hired, Sis is well versed in his position.

Already, Sis has appealed to the Student Senate for support on the Day of Action, an event organized to generate discourse regarding the upcoming restructure of OUS. Sis is currently studying economics at PSU.

“Essentially, anything that requires funding or decides the fate of students is required to have students sitting on the committee,” she said.

Harrel said that her first priority in her new position is coordinating students to sit on each of these committees. All senators are obligated to sit on a committee, though many are not fulfilling this responsibility, according to Harrel.

Beyond her duty of organizing student involvement in committees, Harrel has been working on the PSU food pantry. This initiative would allow needy students 100 percent free access to donated food.

“The message I want to send is that our power comes through the students,” Harris said.

According to Harris, ASPSU is always looking for methods to promote student contribution in decision-making. This, he said, is the true genesis of his position.

“A lot of students don’t think they can get involved,” he said. “But we would love it if a student walked in here and said, ‘what can I do to help?’”

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Rachel Richardson, outreach coordinator Laken Harrel, university affairs director Marcus Sis, legislative affairs director After only his second week in the position, sophomore Marcus Sis has enthusiastically taken up the mantle of the legislative affairs director, a position that acts as a working liaison between the university and Oregon Legislature.

Born and raised in Juneau, Alaska, Sis is a self-described “political nut,” and has worked extensively on political campaigns in his home state.

Like Sis, Laken Harrel is no stranger to the inner workings of student government. Harrel, the former intern for ASPSU President Katie Markey, recently stepped into the position of university affairs director. The job is very similar to that of the legislative affairs director, but with a focus on local outreach rather than at a state level.

The primary duty of the university affairs director is making sure that there is student representation in all-university committees, the advising committee and the campus security committee.

Brandon Harris, communications director Filling the role of communications director, Brandon Harris is the front man of student outreach for ASPSU. As a recent graduate of Western Oregon University, Harris is only in his second term of post-baccalaureate work here at PSU, but is excited to engage the student body.

Though the position is only days old, Rachel Richardson has recently taken up the responsibilities of outreach coordinator. Richardson is responsible for maintaining ASPSU’s website.

“Were not fixing the website; we’re totally reinventing it,” she said.

The position, which closely mirrors that of the communications director, has a more specific focus on communication through mass media. Once the ASPSU website is up-to-date, it will fall on Richardson to update the page.

Richardson will also be responsible for reaching out to students through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. ■

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Ore. mental hospital matching remains and families SALEM—Oregon’s state mental hospital is trying to match surviving family members with 3,500 people whose cremated remains were once left ignored in a storage area dubbed the “room of forgotten souls.”

The Oregon State Hospital has published online the names, birthdays and dates of death for the former patients and prison inmates, who died between 1914 and the 1970s.

The remains were discovered in 2004 in corroding copper canisters, some of which had fused together.

The decrepit, 128-year-old hospital was the site for the filming of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and the discovery of the remains was

a catalyst for the approval of a new state mental hospital.

olution encouraging schools to teach Chinese language skills.

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Oregon governor meets with Chinese diplomat SALEM—A Chinese diplomat says Oregon is becoming increasingly important to his country.

Ambassador Gao Zhansheng met briefly on Monday with Gov. John Kitzhaber. He says Oregon is one of China’s biggest American trading partners and provides a welcoming vacation spot for Chinese tourists. Gao is the Chinese consul general in San Francisco.

The diplomat also says Oregon’s Legislature fostered good will in China with a 2009 res-

Lesbian students enter to cheers at Minn. school CHAMPLIN, Minn.—Two lesbian high school students who fought for the right to walk together as part of a royalty court made their entrances Monday to the cheers of hundreds of classmates.

Sarah Lindstrom and Desiree Shelton wore matching black suits with pink ties and held hands as they entered the Snow Days Pep Fest at Champlin Park High School in Minneapolis’ northwest suburbs.

Students voted onto the royalty court traditionally enter the assembly in boy-girl pairs.

After Lindstrom and Shelton,

both 18, were elected, school officials last week announced a change in procedure: court members would walk in individually or accompanied by a parent or favorite teacher.

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Cairo airport a scene of chaos as foreigners flee CAIRO (AP) — Cairo’s international airport was a scene of chaos and confusion Monday as thousands of foreigners sought to flee the unrest in Egypt, and countries around the world scrambled to send in planes to fly their citizens out.

Nerves frayed and shouting and shoving matches erupted as thousands crammed into Cairo airport’s new Terminal 3 seeking a flight home. The air-

port’s departures board stopped announcing flight times in an attempt to reduce the tension — but the plan backfired, fueling passengers’ anger.

Making matters worse, check-in counters were poorly staffed because many EgyptAir employees had been unable to get to work due to a 3 p.m.to-8 a.m. curfew and traffic breakdowns across the Egyptian capital.

“It’s an absolute zoo, what a mess,” said Justine Khanzadian, 23, a graduate student from the American University of Cairo. “I decided to leave because of the protests. The government here is just not stable enough to stay.”

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New master’s program will help graduates “get ahead“ in their career

Avery had no criminal record before coming to PSU

“Because we’ve had the graduate certificate program for a number of years…we’re kind of going to be getting an all-star group,” said Gerald Mildner, the academic director for the PSU Center for Real Estate.

Mildner feels that now is a timely moment for a master’s program.

“Most people who work in these companies already have college degrees,” he said.

Because most people in the real estate business don’t have a specific real estate degree, Mildner said that a master’s degree is what they need “get ahead.”

Both new graduate students and previous certificate students will be invited to the program.

The certificate program graduates about 20 students per year, and Mildner has the same expectations for the MRED program. In fall, he hopes to enroll 20–25 students.

Mildner has overseen much of the change in the real estate program over the past eight years.

Beginning in 2002, PSU offered the graduate certificate in real estate development. In 2004, however, the PSU Center for Real Estate opened an undergraduate major in real estate finance and a minor in real estate development.

The Center for Real Estate was then moved to the School of Business Administration in 2009.

The university’s goal was to better assist real estate students in integrating and networking with other areas in the industry.

MRED has a similar aim. The program will offer extensive instruction in a variety of real estate fields, including finance, development and planning. Mildner hopes that half of the MRED courses will be taught by PSU professors and half will be taught by professionals in the real estate industry.

Avery’s story—the trajectory of a troubled student falling through the cracks at a large university—is somewhat similar to Loughner’s, prompting the question of what could have been done to prevent the assault.

In high school, Avery was a typical student, according to Inez Newbold, a secretary at Lawrenceville High School in Avery’s hometown of Lawrenceville, Ill. She said that he had no disciplinary record.

Through church, Newbold had known Avery and his family since he was a child.

“He was always a nice boy, never front-andcenter, but I never saw anything abnormal,” she said. “He was happy. He took part in things.”

Avery’s father suffered from heart problems and died when Avery was in elementary school.

He was then left to care for his mother, who was bound to a wheelchair due to severe rheumatoid arthritis. She died before his senior year of high school.

Newbold said that Avery was “lost and bewildered” at his mother’s death.

Newbold and others in Lawrenceville were shocked to hear of the stabbing.

“I was dumbfounded,” Newbold said.

After high school, Avery attended Vincennes University in Indiana between 2006 and 2008.

Reports released by the VU police also indicate that Avery’s record was clean.

However, Avery’s behavior took a turn for the bizarre at PSU. CPSO records show that he harassed staff members in the elevator and was cited as a “student of concern.”

“We [will] try to offer a number of ways in which [the students] can link up with the industry,” Milder said.

Members of the industry will include developers, architects, finance and market analysts, employees of construction firms, brokers and urban planners.

An advisory board composed of members of construction companies, banks and development and investment firms will also oversee the Center for Real Estate. The board will meet with faculty, deans and students “to best serve the economic needs of the region,” according to the MRED website.

In addition to networking opportunities, the program already plans to offer workshops with the Commercial Real Estate Development Association and the Building Owners and Managers Association International.

According to Mildner, students will take part in projects related to the Boeing Field and Seahawks stadium in Seattle, and the Post Office Blocks and Lincoln High School redevelopment here in Portland.

Many plans are in the works, but the program is yet to be approved by the Oregon University System, and some faculty members are yet to be hired.

“The process is complicated,” Mildner said.

“We basically try to make sure the program is financially sustainable.”

He feels confident, however, that the program will be approved and is pressing forward in that spirit.

Applications to the program will be accepted beginning this month. Regular admission to the program begins May 1. ■

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Paine says the switch to electric vehicles will require a change in values the evolution of an auto industry increasingly geared toward a cleaner future in “Revenge.”

On Thursday, Paine spoke about a shift in the paradigm of people, too, but emphasized that motivating people to change their behavior may be the hardest part in the electric car revolution.

“Changing from one technology to another is hard—horse to car, car to electric vehicle. It is hard to get people to shift,” Paine said.

He shared an anecdote about Henry Ford, who wasn’t instructed by customers to build a car, but to build a better horse.

“We’re going to take this [movement] for granted,” he said. “It’s happening. We’re going to present it like a race and have the media and audiences evaluate it accordingly.”

Paine is known as a key player in the electric vehicle movement, but he is also a filmmaker who described his poetic thrust during Thursday’s speech: as much as Paine’s work is about social change, he said he also desires to make films that are art. “[You] definitely don’t want to make a message movie,” Paine said. “People bring in a set of values to a project, but the number-one responsibility is to create a campfire experience for the audience. If filmmakers tell good dramatic stories, the deeper value supports the message.”

Paine directed students interested in sustainability to his website, www.counterspill.org.

Currently, Paine is focusing on finishing his latest project, which he says will be finished in six weeks, and he is aiming for a release on Earth Day. SARIA DY/VANGUARD STAFF Among Thursday’s audience was Green Beetle: This electric Volkswagen was on display last Friday.

Honda Insight driver Jim Pestilo, Although Paine drives a $100,000 Tesla road- who drove from Washington to hear the lecster, the most efficient (and fastest) electric ture. Pestilo is retired and hopes that, before vehicle on the market, he is in the business of he dies, he can own a zero-emissions car. He, directing and producing a different and more af- like Paine, sees a deeper value in the electric fordable type of green. car movement.

“It’s not for the money that comes out of it; it’s “I don’t know anybody who bought a hyabout creating the big shift,” said Paine. brid to save gas,” Pestilo said. “They bought it His current three-year project may prove to because it was the right thing to do.” be his most influential, as he follows the resurThe lecture was sponsored by PSU’s Ingence of the supply and demand for the electric stitute for Sustainable Solutions, the School vehicle through Nissan, General Motors and of Fine and Performing Arts and Portland Tesla Motors.

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Arrest: Avery was arrested on Aug. 14, 2010 after stabbing a fellow student.

The onset of Avery’s illness was sudden, according to the evaluation.

“This is something new that is coming on in his life,” said defense attorney Bryan Francesconi.

The development of mental illnesses or depression during a transition to a new university is not uncommon, according to Scott Reichlin, director of Forensic Evaluation Services at the Oregon State Hospital.

“All of the sudden, a lot of your support is gone. You’re exposed to a whole new set of expectations,” Reichlin said of college environments. “The social netAfter the Avery stabbing, meeting was held work might be completely in Montgomery Court to generate ideas for different. You increasing the safety of the campus. may be in a place where you don’t About 10 minutes before the stabbing took know anybody or have friends.” place last summer, a CPSO officer who wished PSU’s Dean of Student Life Michele Toppe Avery a good night noted that his response refused to comment on Avery’s case specifically, was odd. but she said that a collective called the C.A.R.E “It can’t be now,” Avery replied before Team (Coordination Assessment Response Eduwalking off. cation) combines the resources of different offiRichardson said that he spoke with Nachel cers around campus to provide a safety net for Glen, a resident adviser at Montgomery, about troubled students.

Avery’s “strange character” in July.

“Our mission is to be a safe place for students Glen refused to comment on Avery’s behavior. in crisis,” Toppe said.

In the September hearing that determined After the Avery stabbing, a meeting was held that Avery was capable of aiding and assisting in Montgomery Court to generate ideas for inin his defense, an evaluation by psychologist Al- creasing the safety of the campus. exandar Duncan found that Avery was suffering “The group had a good discussion on the quesfrom a psychotic disorder “not otherwise speci- tion of how to increase the number of reports fied.” This is the category given to psychotic ill- that are submitted to CPSO or through the connesses that are not discernable as schizophrenia duct system so behavior that makes people feel or bipolar disorder. threatened is documented,” Toppe said. ■

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American idiots That’s it—I’m giving up. For some time now, I have remained optimistic that somewhere between the amber waves of grain and purple mountains, between California and the New York island, between the Redwood Forest and the Gulf Stream waters, existed at least two brains cells left to rub together and prove that some form of intelligence is possible in this society. But I have lost all hope, been broken down, my morale destroyed. Why? Because I have seen “Two and a Half Men.” For years, all my friends have been telling me that the show isn’t so bad, that the commercials aren’t a decent representation or that I can just enjoy it for what it is. And for years, I kept saying I would eventually give it a try.

Well, I did, and you know what? My friends are morons. It is a sad realization to come to.

The dumbing-down of America has been a phrase thrown around as a means of describing the process of American society collectively losing intelligence. Many have said that television was a step in this direction. Others have argued that it was the invention of the pet rock, or even Kid Rock. All theories are correct in their own way.

Over time, television has evolved from a tool of mass communication to FOX News.

The pet rock made some jackass in California a millionaire by selling to people what they already had in their own backyards. And Kid Rock…well, come on, that one is self-explanatory. Every time a Kid Rock song comes on, even in the background, I have to leave the room as I can physically feel myself becoming less intelligent. One time, while sitting in the backseat of an acquaintance’s car, he played Kid Rock and I had no choice but to suffer through it. By the time the car ride was over, I was using the term “bro” and thought Uggs were remotely attractive as footwear. Thankfully, that sensation subsided. But I digress.

While we can follow a number of signs over the years that indicate something is intellectually wrong with us, none shows greater proof than “Two and a Half Men.” This show is, by far, the most insulting program I have ever witnessed. Not insulting on a personal level, but rather insulting that it has been on the air for so long and people keep watching it. For seven seasons, this show has been beaming into the homes of America and beyond, and no one has picked up on how bad it is? To make matters even worse, it has been signed on for another two seasons yet to come.

The show basically follows a recently divorced man who, along with his son, moves in with his alcoholic and obnoxiously horny brother. Thus we have two—and a half— men. What could go wrong? Well, everything goes wrong, of course, and it’s been going wrong for over seven years.

To make matters worse, CBS must be making tons of money off the show because they are bathing the cast in cash. Angus T. Jones, the actor who plays the half-man, er, kid, is now the highest-paid kid in television history, making $300,000 per episode.

It has been reported that Charlie Sheen, one of the “men,” is pulling in over $1.8 million per episode.

Really, America? I thought we were hitting new lows with “the Girls Next Door” and Justin Bieber. But I had no idea that an alltime low had already been established. ■

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Questioning salvia Should salvia be banned?

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teens would have done what they did. With further research, this could possibly prove to be a reasonable hypothesis. As far as current research is concerned, a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine study has found no harmful short-term effects from smoking salvia.

The debate surrounding salvia’s legality has recently been sparked again due to a YouTube video in which pop star Miley Cyrus appears to be smoking salvia with friends. The majority of the video depicts Cyrus giggling and rambling. YouTube is inundated with videos of people smoking salvia, most prominently posted by a user named “letsGOtoCLASS,” in

trol the trafficking of the drug to minors, and should punish those who sell and provide salvia for minors—much like alcohol laws. Instead of banning the product altogether, we should punish those who use it irresponsibly.

Salvia, like any substance, is something to be handled carefully. Alcohol—the numberone abused substance in the United States— seems to have been put on the back burner as the social pariah. Instead, we seem to be moving toward newer drugs, ones we know little about, out of our fear of the unknown.

Until we know more about the long-term effects of salvia, we should relax and let folks have their fun. Like any substance, it should be handled responsibly and reasonably. Hallucinogens are powerful substances capable of altering one’s perception of the world, and have been known to cause serious problems with those who are predisposed to mental or psychological issues.

When used responsibly, salvia can be an interesting, enlightening and eye-opening substance. So if you are going to choose to use it, do so in a safe and healthy environment and while in a positive state of mind. Treat it as you would alcohol. It’s up to you to decide whether you want to do silly or potentially unhealthy things to your body, regardless of its legal status. Either way, like it or not, people will still do salvia.

alvia divinorum, or seer’s sage, is a hallucinogenic herb that has raised some eyebrows as of late.

While still legal in Oregon, it is currently banned in 15 states and several countries. Currently, the FDA has classified it as a poisonous plant. Side effects of salvia use include uncontrollable laughter, the sensation of blending into one’s surroundings and the feeling of existing in multiple places or dimensions at once.

Initially, salvia was used by native tribes in Mexico during religious ceremonies. They smoked and chewed the leaf of the plant in order to experience its effects. Salvia can be found in the United States in its plant form and the dried leaves can be purchased in bulk.

More commonly, the plant is sold in various purified extracts, which are smoked, and are significantly more potent.

But before you run off to the store to grab some 60X and rip away, know that there are some downsides to salvia use.

A major complaint from many salvia users is that their first experience or “trip” is so intense and frightening that they never want to do it again.

“It seems like the vast majority of people who smoke it had [that] experience and say they don’t want to do it again. It’s… not what they are looking for,” said Dr. Bryan Roth, a professor of pharmacology at the University of North Carolina. “The hopeful thing about it is that emergency rooms are illustration by Susannah Beckett/VANGUARD STAFF not inundated with people coming in with bad salvia reactions.”

Therefore, instead of wasting taxpayer Anti-salvia advocates have also attempted which he attempts to conduct everyday tasks to link the product to a handful of violent such as gardening, writing and driving under money by punishing and arresting those who crimes. After the suicide of Brett Chidester, the influence of salvia. For the most part, the use a drug we have not fully researched, we should allow it to remain legal until we obtain a 17-year-old boy whose experience with sal- videos are silly and innocuous. via apparently made him realize that life was “pointless,” Delaware passed “The hopeful thing about it is that emergency rooms are not Brett’s Law, a bill banning inundated with people coming in with bad salvia reactions.“ salvia. The bill was mainly Dr. Bryan Roth fueled by Brett’s parents, who adamantly believed that salvia was the main cause of his death.

The main argument in favor of banning sal- hard evidence that its effects can be harmful Salvia was also linked to Arizona shooter Jared via is that it should be done in order to “pro- or lethal.

Until then, those who want to spend their Loughner, who was described by his friends as tect our children.” This is perfectly reasonable. a regular user.

Kids who are under the age of 18 should not time giggling or horrified should be able to do In both examples, some have drawn the have access to these products. In this case, so—it seems the worst they can do right now conclusion that without salvia, neither of the legislation should be passed in order to con- is annoy the hell out of their friends. ■

Dismantling “don’t ask, don’t tell” The fallacies of both sides Joe Mantecon Vanguard staff

apply to both orientations. Remember how public displays of affection could get you in trouble back in high school? Yeah, we’ve got the same thing in the military. Officially, you aren’t even allowed to hold hands with your wife/husband while in uniform. Same goes for kissing.

Technically, you aren’t even allowed to be openly heterosexual any more than you’re allowed to be openly gay.

The United States military takes great pride in being one of the few major professional militaries left in the world—and part of being pro-

I’m glad “don’t ask, don’t tell” (DADT) has been repealed. I think that ultimately, we will be better off in the long run, despite the inevitable short-term middling that comes with widereaching reform.

For those in the military already resigned to the change (you’ve seen the polls), the repeal of DADT will yield little Technically, you aren’t even allowed to remarkable differences in be openly heterosexual any more than the way the service runs things. For those op- you’re allowed to be openly gay. posed—those involved in U.S. Army combat arms and the U.S. Marine Corps in general—well, I fessional in the workplace means keeping your hate to say it, but we’re just going to have to mouth shut about your personal life. employ the old mantra, and improvise, adapt and Before you say anything: Yes, I’m aware that overcome our way through this one. there is a major disparity between what’s allowed Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s in the books and what happens in the fleet. In take a very brief look at the debate over DADT my experience, you’d be hard pressed to find an as a whole. Without condoning or condemning exchange between any two grunts that doesn’t inthe act, the debate itself deserves some commen- volve talk of %@&*#. True my reference point is tary. Gloves off, free-for-all. decidedly Marine in nature; I’m going to assume Having gays in the military does not mean it’s the same in the other service branches. there will be an influx of stereotypical, effemiProfessionalism, proper conduct, yadda yadnate, Queer-Eye-For-The-Straight-Guy-esque da—military is military. Wondering what I’m malarkey into the crisp, locked-on military es- getting at with this? Simple. “Gays serving openly tablishment (maybe this goes without saying, in the military” doesn’t mean we’re suddenly gobut you’d be surprised). The truth of the matter ing to see soldiers or Marines prancing around is, regardless of issues around homosexuality, the in pink leotards, grinding and party-boarding military has in place standards of conduct that to The Village People. Conduct standards are

the same for everybody, and will not change any time soon. Believe me, should behavior like that indeed crop up, it will be swiftly crushed by the iron fist of non-judicial punishment—think “Full Metal Jacket,” “Jarhead,” “Heartbreak Ridge,” etc.

Some of you might find this unfair, uncivil or just plain mean. Deal with it. For those of you that have never served, I’ll enlighten you to something that, should you ever take up the call, will become abundantly clear on your very first day of boot camp.

The United States military, though admirably under the auspices of an overarching civilian leadership, is a society in and of itself. Like it or not, the military is, at its core, a fascist society, wherein one is not free to make decisions, where the right to free speech may be subdued and where one can be actively persecuted for errant political leanings.

Sound rough? It is. Get over it. It’s not for everybody. The U.S. military might have an impressive record as an initiator of civil progress—in the Marine Corps, after all, you are no color but green. But the military is not, in and of itself, a progressive, liberal, open society, in keeping with that of the country it is sworn to defend. The bottom line—unless it makes for a more effective soldier, don’t look to the military lifestyle for a standard of egalitarian utopia or social progress.

One more thing that’s been bugging me— you need to determine for yourself the actual pertinence of this. Pro-DADT repealers dig this up all the time. It is true that several countries throughout the world allow gays to serve openly in their armed forces, including every member state in the European Union, NATO

(except Turkey), Israel and Australia, among many others. Issues of international peer pressure aside, I would like to clarify something right from the get-go. With the exception of Australia and Israel (and to an extent, the United Kingdom), the aforementioned countries are not, to put it lightly, famous for prowess in armed conflict. Folks, the U.S. Armed Forces are collectively the most fearsome military power in the history of mankind, leading the world in scope of training, professionalism and technological advancement.

Without condoning DADT, which I consider both counterproductive and silly (see the first sentence of this editorial), it makes no sense whatsoever to build off this success by implementing the formulas of less successful contemporaries. Do you honestly think the key to advancing American military preeminence is emulation of the Albanian model?

Inversely, you look at the real heavyweights among world militaries (China, South Korea, Turkey and arguably North Korea) you’ll find that the Draconian practice of banning homosexuals from military service is still quite prevalent.

Are the armed forces of the EU and NATO made weak by allowing open service of homosexuals? No more than China and North Korea are made strong by implementing the opposite. Ultimately, the correlation imputes no real pattern. If there is something to be gleaned from this, it is that the effects of DADT policies, or the absence of the same, are negligible. If there is any discernible impact related to open service of gays, or lack thereof, I can’t see it.

Both sides can take that to heart. ■

GUEST OPINION

Comcast-NBC merger risks press freedom Mark Costigan Daily Emerald staff

Throughout my higher education I have heard cyberspace referred to as a place where consumers wield a great deal of power. My professors have cited blogging and social networking as tools that will ensure our Internet freedom. I have lived in this fantasy world, believing in earnest that maybe the power really had shifted from the hands of the producers to the consumers.

Those days are over.

With the FCC approval of the ComcastNBC Universal merger on January 18, any hope for net neutrality has been washed away with the sewage. Comcast owns more telecommunications lines and controls more Internet connections than any other service provider in the nation.

The company has been caught slowing down traffic and even prioritizing data and information on its servers.

And now it controls the face of that information.

Comcast, as an Internet service provider, owns the framework and pipelines of the Internet in our country. The company is, in essence, a distributor and provider of the means by which we receive and transmit our information. This used to be a minor topic in our field of discourse, but now we have reason to be seriously concerned.

For example, take Tracy Record, who covers local news in the West Seattle neighborhood.

In light of five major corporations owning the vast majority of American media, she and her husband have taken it upon themselves to cover local news in their neighborhood.

Tracy writes the articles, her husband, Patrick, sells the ads and their middle schoolaged son edits the photos.

The family not only supports itself this way; they provide relevant news to their community supported by local advertisers.

Like many bloggers, they use WordPress, an extremely cheap Web publishing platform.

Before this pinnacle merger, the family had a fair opportunity to distribute its information through the Internet. Using techniques like search engine optimization, they could inform and empower their community.

Well, now the West Seattle blog will have to compete with a merged media and distribution company that can prioritize information.

Interestingly enough, the Federal Communications Commission insists this merger is in the interest of consumers.

When Comcast can silence its critics, it will be difficult for such a ludicrous statement to receive any backlash.

Previous to this conjoining of two major media conglomerates, we had hope for freedom of information. Our free speech rights in the United States were something many countries in the world could hardly fathom.

“I was astounded by the freedom of speech you have here,” said Zedidi Oni, a native of the West African nation of Togo. “You can

talk about the government and still go to sleep at night not being afraid if you will not wake up in the morning. In my country, you can’t really say anything or do anything against the government. Unless you want to risk your life or your family’s, you constantly remain living in fear.”

We were a paradigm for freedom of speech.

Now that speech can be controlled, manipulated or even silenced.

The internet was the “fifth estate.” It was a forum for watchdogs to keep our “fourth estate” media in check. Techniques of web advertising were the Wild West, with technology entrepreneurs creating new markets for information on an hourly basis.

But now we are entering a new world of cyberspace: a world where NBC Universal will be the vehicle for propelling the economic interests of Comcast.

A world where bloggers can be supressed, independent Web developers are imprisoned and information entrepreneurs are left fresh out of options.

And one government organization is to blame.

The FCC wields a great deal of power of who speaks to it. It regulates satellite, radio and TV transmissions. It controls ownership rules that most of the United States does not even know exist.

These laws regulate how many television or radio stations a single owner can own, or whether newspapers can own television sta-

tions, and how many. These are regulations that are supposed to ensure diverse ownership of media, which subsequently encourages a fairness of ideas.

The concentration of media in the hands of fewer and fewer companies is not a new development, but the reforms in the last two decades have been astonishing.

In 1983, more than 80 percent of the media was controlled by just 50 companies.

By 1992, that number had been more than halved to 14. By 2010, the overwhelming majority of the mass media was owned by only five corporations.

At this point, the FCC has relaxed ownership rules so much that fairness in media is nearly impossible. We have a set of changes that will move us in exactly in the wrong direction.

Comcast-NBC can now dominate the dialogue of our communities, moving it in whatever direction that satisfies its investors and advertisers.

Alternative ideas from independent media companies will become nearly impossible, as Comcast can prioritize information at will.

It will control the reservoir of information, the pipelines and the dams that stop it.

I fear for the day when it buys Facebook or Google. ■ *This article originally appeared in the Daily Emerald. It is printed here in its original form.

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Be informed before signing petitions People in the South Park Blocks may come across a number of friendly faces bearing clipboards a little more often in the coming days, as the push to get measures on the next round of ballots RICHARD D. kicks into OXLEY high gear.

The topics are broad, spanning causes in which many passionately believe. And you can always count on something pertaining to marijuana to be discussed. One issue which people may be pressed to sign off on is the repeal of Oregon’s “death tax.”

Up and down the Park Blocks, canvassers come and go just as often as the students do.

But they aren’t just there. They are at MAX stops, at the park and more. Each has their own sales pitch designed to get you to contribute your signature. However, it cannot be easy to fully comprehend a complex issue while on one’s way to class or work.

In fact, you can mostly count on not getting a genuine understanding of the issue in those few seconds before being asked for your John Hancock. This can be the case with the push to repeal the Oregon estate tax, also referred to as the inheritance tax. But it has gained popularity being known as the gruesome and scary “death tax.” While there is certainly a debate to be had regarding taxes and which ones are appropriate or not, the estate tax doesn’t allow us to have that debate—we first have to wade through a cloud of misleading impressions and marketing manipulation to even get to the true core of the issue.

Proponents of repealing the tax have put forth much effort and launched quite a PR campaign to get everyone on board to call it the “death tax,” and not by its real name, the inheritance tax. Sounds like we are getting taxed just for dying, right? Well, not exactly.

The death tax, is actually an inheritance tax. It is a tax on estates that are left to a person after the estate owner dies.

For example, Joe Schmoe passes away and leaves his entire estate to Joe Schmoe, Jr. This estate includes cars, a house and a lifetime col-

lection of “Robocop” film memorabilia, including a life-size Robocop suit to wear around the house. Now, junior has taken in quite a bit, and is taxed on the value of the estate. This tax is common on both the federal and state levels.

Sounds pretty simple, and even from such a brief description, can sound a bit unfair. What does inheriting an estate have to do with the government, and why are they getting their hands all over our inheritance? Good question.

It’s not a question for those currently trying to repeal Oregon’s inheritance tax, because they would rather try to scare you first and not give you all the details.

For example, from the way it is described, it sounds as if we would all be taxed merely for having our dear loved ones pass on. Not exactly. To even be considered eligible for this tax in Oregon, the estate that is inherited has to exceed at least $1 million in value at the very minimum. If you’re in line to take in that kind of dough and more, let’s face it—you’re probably not reading this paper and are instead taking classes at a school with ivy climbing the buildings’ walls. Inheriting such wealth does happen, sure, but it doesn’t happen so much for the majority of regular everyday people.

Another issue that can be brought up is the family farmer. Death taxers love to bring this up—it is, after all, one of the most popular political tactics out there—you know, line up your agenda with an honorable-yet-economically-threatened sector of our society. Here’s the thing—most family farms won’t be dealing with the estate tax. The ones that do are actually eligible for tax credits aimed at protecting natural resources.

In other words, it all comes down to that one economic sector we all hear about and watch on “Gossip Girl”—the wealthier end of our society, which over the past decade has enjoyed not paying so much in taxes.

If you are presented with a petition to sign, take a moment first and ask a few questions.

You don’t even have to sign right then and there; take the time to research first, and sign later. We all know those clipboard carriers are going to be out there when you come back, anyway.

Repealing the inheritance tax might be something you are for and support. That is fine. But at least be informed on the issue before helping bring it to a vote. ■

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prohibition “ Liquor led to the rise of organized crime in America, and drug prohibition has led to the rise of the gang problems we have now.

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According to Mark Wubbold, special assistant to the vice president of finance and administration, a task force that was assembled

by PSU President Wim Wiewel recommended a permanent center to provide support services to Latino students on campus, much like the Native American Community Center.

A project of these proportions involves an outpouring of community support and a fundraising effort that could take years, Wubbold said.

In the meantime, the committee is focusing on opening a temporary space in Smith Memorial Student Union’s Multicultural Center.

The construction of the building is part of a larger initiative known as Éxito, which was announced by Wiewel in October. The initiative aims to reach out to the growing Latino population at PSU and in Portland, and to provide them with the tools for academic success.

PSU’s Chief Diversity Officer Jilma Meneses spoke about her vision for the space.

“The center will be a place of learning, socializing and reflecting,” she said. “Our goal is to also have study sessions, mentoring sessions and workshops on a monthly basis.”

In addition, the center will have the latest technology, such as a polyvision board, computer stations and Internet access.

According to Meneses, Éxito is also launching a “Student-to-Student Outreach” campaign in an effort to bolster PSU’s recruitment efforts among the Latino community.

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Leadership: Cody Noren (left) and David Christensen (right) were appointed as Student Veteran Association president and vice president, respectively.

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New officials plan to continue SVA's current projects O’Brien said he felt lucky to be surrounded by pus, building the SVA’s membership and motivated individuals. providing community outreach.

“Having someone like Cody Noren support“It’s very important that as many veterans ing the SVA is truly amazing,” he said. as possible, even if they’re not necessarily acO’Brien will continue to work as an ac- tively involved…come and enroll as part of tive member of the SVA and said last year’s our membership,” said Christenson. “There’s Open Forum discussion of “Don’t Ask, Don’t strength in numbers. It would be tremendousTell” with the Queer Resource Center was his ly helpful for the programs and plans we have favorite project. in the future to have all the veterans who are Noren has taken over the position of SVA enrolled at PSU on our membership rolls.” president for the remainder of the year. In a Though there are currently about 700 veterans letter e-mailed to SVA members and posted enrolled as students at Portland State, the SVA’s on the SVA website, he announced his ap- current membership is 454. pointments of forThe SVA promer Communicavides many suptions Director Dave “Guys like Dave Christensen port services for Christensen to the and Paul Polsin…are what student veterans, position of vice of whom make an organization like many president and SVA face unique chalmember Paul Polsin the SVA a brotherhood lenges when reto the position of that will continue to grow.“ turning to school. treasurer.

The organization Jesse O'Brien “Guys like Dave sponsors free priChristensen and vate counseling Paul Polsin…are what make an organization every Tuesday. Counseling is also open to like the SVA a brotherhood that will continue both SVA members and non-members. to grow,” O’Brien said.

Additionally, the SVA plans to host New appointments must be confirmed by an free seminars on applying for federal emassociation vote within 30 days. SVA members ployment and on financial aid for veterwill vote on the appointment of Christensen ans. According to Noren, many veterans and Polsin at the organization’s meeting to- are not aware of the financial aid that is morrow. Absentee votes will be accepted at the available to them.

SALP office until Feb. 7.

“I had a guy come in,” Noren said, “he was Any students wishing to run for an open posi- going to school here for three years; he didn’t tion must contact the SVA office before tomor- even realize he was eligible for the GI bill… row’s meeting to be placed on the ballot.

So, I would tell [veterans] if they have any Noren, Christenson and Polsin expressed kind of questions or issues or anything like intentions to continue current SVA projects that to come down here and talk to us. There’s like a planned veterans’ memorial on cam- always somebody here.” ■

Éxito is currently seeking PSU student groups to visit high schools and middle schools in their respective communities outside.

“These students will discuss how education is a tool for success and how education can also be a tool that can break the cycle of poverty, violence and oppression.” Meneses said.

According to Meneses, the campaign will not only involve the visits, but will be the start of a relationship with potential future students that will extend into their college career. The group will continue the discussions after the visits through social media, gatherings and mentoring.

“We hope many Spanish-speaking students will join us in this collective effort,” Meneses said. ■

La Casa Latina project details To be considered for the competition, all submissions (digital format only) must be received by the PSU Art Department no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 28.

After selecting the final proposals, a committee will notify the artists by March 16. The selection committee is also seeking student representatives to serve on the committee. Interested students should contact Stephanie Cruz at sdcruz@pdx.edu.

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Don't text and run

One night in the opium den makes a hard man humble

detail here, but the basic idea is build up to the weight of 300 pounds over several warmup sets, but without fatiguing myself. Not only does this warm up the necessary tissues, but it also helps “awaken” my central nervous system, so I will actually be stronger following a warmup. Had I gone straight to attempting the 300 pounds, it would have felt much heavier, along with putting me at risk for injury.

Becoming distracted while using equipment

“Opium and the Kung Fu Master” is a striking period piece Ines Kuna Vanguard staff

The Northwest Film Center is currently shifting focus to classic kung fu cinema. Unlike its contemporaries in Hollywood, the classics are both tragic as well as slapstick—a rarely thought complementary combination. Finding a balance between the overt and serious is the goal of these films, whose aim isn’t merely to humor or entertain audiences, but also to raise moral questions and investigate troublesome topics.

“Opium and the Kung Fu Master” is unlike the others films of the collection in a pivotal way— its plot is extremely unusual for the genre. If the unchallenged grace of the action scenes does not sell the film, the complexity of the storyline will.

Ti Lung, who also stars in “The Avenging Eagle,” is Master Tie Qiso San, an incredible martial artist, teacher and chief of a modest little village that adores his contributions to the safety of its people. However, the peace is soon disturbed when an opium-dealing clan plots to turn the entire town into a jumble of addicts. This seems like an appropriately melodramatic plot for a kung fu movie, where the dealers are the bad guys, clear as day. What separates this plot from others is

that the protagonist himself has fallen victim to the drug’s addicting properties. As Tie’s reflexes become dulled, so does his ability to defend the town. With the help of his blind teacher, played by director Tang Chia, Tie attempts recovery.

“Opium and the Kung Fu Master,” directed by and starring Tang Chia, wastes no time bringing viewers into immediate action within the first five minutes of the film. Like any other Shaw Brothers production, the fighting scenes are choreographed artfully and the weapons are tasteful and unusual. Chia’s set design is crisp, colorful and engaging. The best display of cinematic harmony is the Dragon Dance scene, in which masked characters are still able to provoke great anxiety and emotion through other elements such as kinesis.

The music thoughtfully expresses development of the plot; gut-wrenching percussion precedes fight scenes and eerie music, suggesting that the town’s adored chief of militia might be as troubled as he is heroic. Essentially, the film captivates all classic elements of the kung fu genre.

“Opium and the Kung Fu Master” surpasses average kung fu movies with its complexity. There is no black and white, good guy and bad guy distinction. The “good” guy himself falls victim to the “bad” guys’ ways. Beyond common kung fu ideologies such as loyalty, hard work and determination, “Opium and the Kung Fu Master” touches on the obstacles that can stand in the way of such successes. Both its dialogue and especially its cin-

A new American legacy Bijijoo’s “The Presidential Ham” comes to Powell’s Candace Opper Vanguard staff

IMAGE COURTESY BIJIJOO

Observing some common gym safety mistakes Rian Evans Vanguard staff

SHAW BROTHERS STUDIO

Opium: Just getting a quick one in on his lunch break.

Campus Rec’s Healthy U Wellness Challenge continued last week with an event aimed at educating students on proper exercise safety, along with proper use of various equipment and gear. I wrote about this event prior to its taking place, but I realize that school, work and life have a tendency to get in the way of other things we might like to do. So for those who were unable to attend, don’t worry. Yours truly is going to cover some common exercise safety errors right now. (Unfortunately, I’m unable to offer any challenge points for reading my articles).

Lack of a warm-up ematic techniques show the effects of the drug and, in turn, its effects on performance. More than an anti-drug message, “Opium and the Kung Fu Master” casts a broader awareness on the imperfection of human beings, even the “good” guys. As kung fu movies are known for their action, their moral messages sometimes fall into predictability.

The moral themes of many are prepackaged in common groupings: loyalty, altruism and the like.

Yet Chia’s film is revolutionary. It defeats the binary good versus evil, giving a fresh face to kung fu that all fans should make a point of seeing. ■

Like most presidential portraits, these images are majestic and prestigious. Each president is figured in a noble stance, gazing righteously at his observer. At first look, you almost don’t even notice the ham.

Local artist Bijijoo’s portrait series, “The Presidential Ham,” began as a prank in 2006. While engaged in a friendly game of “larding” (described as “leaving a chunk of lard on an unsuspecting person’s porch for later discovery”), the artist upped the stakes by leaving a really unsuspecting porch gift—a portrait of Richard Nixon holding a ham. This initial artistic venture spawned the series, and after years of research and technical experimentation, he executed the paintings. The entire collection came to fruition in an impressive period of six months in 2010— up to and including Obama.

The 16” x 20” portraits are precise and realistic, evoking Jan van Eyck’s early renaissance paintings. Each distinguished man appears against a solid colored background, surrounded by an oval of regal ornamentation. The subjects are incredibly expressive, each face revealing a piece of the president’s personality, although seemingly indifferent to the ham. Bijijoo clearly did his homework; on his website each portrait’s digital rendering is linked to a comprehensive presidential bio including physical descriptions and personality traits.

I am reminded of an archaic set of presidential flashcards (archaic, meaning it stopped at 38th president, Gerald Ford) that belonged to my older brothers. Each card featured a portrait on the front and various memorable stats on the backside. I tried numerous times to memorize the sequence of America’s leading men, but usually lost interest around Lincoln or so. If I had known about the future of Bijijoo’s presidential portraits, I would have tossed the retro flashcards and waited patiently to embrace each of these national icons cradling a robust ham.

Educators have already started to catch on to the edifying benefits of Bijijoo’s art and humor.

“Some social studies teachers have shared it with their students,” he tells me. “I’m hoping

[the website] turns into a go-to spot for people to learn about the presidents and share anecdotes.”

The portraits are a creative way to get students interested—a little information plus a little humor usually equals a whole lot of retained knowledge. The bonus is that kids are looking at actual art and not random factoids on the back of a cereal box.

This isn’t Bijijoo’s only experiment with art that can be used as an educational tool. A biophysicist by trade, his scientific background inspired a series of portraits of lesser-appreciated scientists and mathematicians like Max Planck, Andreas Vesalius and Richard Feynman. While the scientists don’t appear with ham, Feynman is flanked by a cherub that looks to be embracing a large sausage.

So, why all the cured meats? I tried to tease out some symbolism. In traditional Dutch still life, painting putrid foods are often interpreted as symbols of our own mortality. Perhaps this is the opposite—a statement about cured ham’s longevity. Maybe ham’s permanence reflects the enduring legacy of the American president.

But my search was in vain.

“This is where the larding comes in. There is no real symbolism to it,” Bijijoo says. “It’s not even a real ham.” He modeled the cuts of meat after a papier-mâchéd cornucopia purchased from a thrift store.

“The Presidential Ham” debuts this Thursday at the Basil Hallward Gallery in the art room of Powell’s Books on Burnside. The paintings aren’t for sale, but there will be prints available. As an added bonus, the cornucopia ham model will be present along with a photo booth, encouraging visitors to pose for their own ham portraits.

“I’m hoping people will share such photos with me,” Bijijoo adds.

You, too, can embrace the perseverance of cured meats. ■

Opium and the Kung Fu Master Northwest Film Center www.nwfilm.com

Thanks to our high school gym teachers, most of us don’t skip warming up altogether. However, there are still some folks who jump right into things without any warm-up. Don’t be one of them. Not only is there an increased risk for injury, but warming up also leads to better performance during the actual workout.

Doing the wrong kind of warm-up

For more information about the Presidential Ham visit www.presidentialham.com

A trainee should warm up for the particular activities they will be performing in their actual workout. For example, if I am going to go bench press 300 pounds, jogging for five minutes followed by some upper body stretches isn’t going to cut it. While there is nothing wrong with those warm-ups on their own, they don’t prepare the connective tissue or muscles for the 300 pounds I’m about to lift. I’ve already written about warm-ups at length in my beginner’s gym guides, so I won’t go into great

Remember that viral video of some guy faceplanting on a treadmill, then getting shot off into the wall? Believe it or not, this sort of thing happens in real life. The result is most commonly a mere bruising of the ego, but obviously there is the possibility of physical injury as well. The usual reason for this type of accident, whether it is on a treadmill or another piece of cardio equipment, is not paying attention. It only takes one misstep while texting a friend to fall off the equipment. I’m a multitasker myself, so I have no qualms about fiddling with my iPod, but I’m also aware of my feet the whole time. I’d recommend, at the very least, slowing down the speed of the machine beforehand if one is going to send a text or scroll through a long playlist. All of this also applies to the practice of ogling gym hotties.

Trust me, I realize asking for a spotter is a pain in the ass and often awkward. However, I’d personally rather deal with the hassle of bothering someone for a spot than winding up trapped under a pile of weights, or suffering an injury.

When dealing with challenging poundages, safety needs to be a priority. Suck it up and find a spotter, or better yet, start working out with a friend. Then there will be no need to find multiple people for a spot within a workout. If a spotter is absolutely impossible to come by for some reason (which they really shouldn’t be), the safest thing to do is to use machines instead of free weights, or end all of the sets a couple reps early. i.e. before they get too challenging.

Many of us work out because we know it will result in a higher quality of life down the road.

While pursuing this noble goal, we must remember that safety while working out should always be a priority. A broken limb or a torn muscle is a tragedy for any active person, so remember to use the old noggin and to stay safe. ■

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The second level of “Portlandia” The scope of Portland selfdeprecation set against the backdrop of Anytown, U.S.A.

Not using a spotter for heavy sets

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The Darkness: What a horrible night to have a gym accident.

Door to door: Armisen and Brownstein break a cardinal Portland rule: Never talk to your neighbors, ever.

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“Portlandia” has hit—the most hyped event in the city since the annual naked bike ride, which has drawn even more attention to our little corner of the Northwest. For weeks now, since awareness of the show has emerged, debates have been sparked as to whether or not it would even manage a laugh or bomb miserably. Would it be a success, or an attempt at egotistical Portland-glorification?

But now, as the pilot episode has settled in, does the product of SNL’s Fred Armisen and local celebrity Carrie Brownstein pull it off? Certainly. The real questions that should be asked are: Can Portland handle being poked fun at, and will anyone even get it?

Weeks ago, links to a mysterious music video started popping up in e-mails and on Facebook pages. The song spoke of the ‘90s and how it was alive in Portland. This gave birth to the most quoted line in my sphere of influence: “Portland is a place where young people go to retire.” This became the intro to the pilot of Portlandia.

By far, one of the more humorous sketches of the pilot involved a comment on Portland’s love of food knowledge. Two restaurant patrons obnoxiously inquire about the details of their meal.

And for those living in Portland, come on, we see this every day we go out.

But will anyone get it? Those of us who immigrated to Portland from the Seattle area can perhaps recall the ‘90s sketch comedy show “Almost Live.”

Locally produced and written, “Almost Live” featured local Seattle themes and jokes. Every Saturday, before “Saturday Night Live,” viewers could laugh at sketches involving the Ballard driving school or Boeing. David Grohl, who was then starting a new band called the Foo Fighters, would often guest star.

Even Joel McHale, star of “Community” and host of “The Soup,” got his start on “Almost Live.” It was a huge success—though anyone passing through town would scratch their heads, wondering what the hell everyone was laughing at. They had no idea what was so funny about the streetwalking lawyers of Aurora Avenue. It was so local, no one else got it.

Portlandia certainly touches upon quite a few thoughts and aspects of our local community, and gives us all a good reason to laugh, or at least snicker. But will the outside world even get the joke? Will someone from Texas understand why an adult hide-and-seek league is funny? How will someone watching in Montana understand how funny the restaurant scene is with the inquisitive patrons?

Armisen and Brownstein began their venture into comedic sketches with an online project called “Thunderant.” It was simple—just sketches they threw together while hanging out. Not all of the sketches had to do with Portland, but it was enough to spark interest over at the Independent Film Channel (IFC).

The transition of “Thunderant” to “Portlandia” went well. While some viewers may not entirely get what is going on, or why it is humorous—a universal comedy is attained for those who aren’t in the know. “Portlandia” is set for a six-episode run on IFC, but don’t be surprised if more “Portlandia” is demanded down the road. ■

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“The Sriracha Cookbook” Review of a spicy new recipe collection Kat Vetrano Vanguard staff

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Sleeping in the Aviary

Pirates abound in north Portland Lee Corey Oswald, Sleeping in the Aviary and Archers jam out Jake Stevens Vanguard staff

Ahoy mateys! At a venue few know to be a true wayward vessel, The Sea Shanty is hosting a show that is surely worth listenin’ to! Lee Corey Oswald, Sleeping in the Aviary, Archers and Blandina are tearing up north Portland this Saturday. Although this is not another exclusive group of just Portland bands, a few still happen to be.

Holding down a renowned reputation with Portland’s music microcosm, Archers has quickly become this city’s new obsession. A part of the highly regarded UK label Heavenly Records, this group offers a unique combination of pop-rock sounds sure to give you happy feet. In late 2010, the Portland-based, southern California-born five-piece had re-

leased a seven-inch that has no doubt been a huge factor in helping the group climb the popularity ladder quickly. The four-track record featured dueling guitars battling heavy bass licks. The string section was supported by head-banging drums, putting the cherry on top of this sundae. Their first track on the b-side, “Radical Opinion,” finds the band close to that one really popular Los Campesinos song “You! Me! Dancing!” which haunted sports networks and commercials for months (damn that catchiness). That said, this group deserves some respect for its hard work and the enthusiasm the members are known to carry with it, especially those guitar-savvy Cantino brothers.

Lee Corey Oswald is another local Portland favorite performing this Saturday. Said to be the voice of a lost generation of hipsters, the group hangs tight to its outspoken lyrics that touch a common thread for us all. Besides the lyrics, the group’s music is far from common—it ranges from genre to genre, but sticks mainly to folk and punk tunes. The songs—well-written harmonies accompanied by inviting vocals, sound much like Conor Oberst singing along with Against Me! on their classic song “Baby I’m an Anarchist.” Lee Corey Oswald definitely has something special going for itself—whether it be the lyrics or the badass musicianship.

Serving as the only non-Portland band playing this show, Sleeping in the Aviary is a long way from its home in Minneapolis. The group is only far from home physically, however, as the group lays down tracks that coincide with the theme of the show: folk-punk. This Midwest five-piece is another band that seems to have started out hitting power chords with great fervor, then traversing to a much more vulnerable and soft side of musical expression on an acoustic. Their debut album “Oh, This Old Thing?” gained them prestige as critics

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Randy Clemens’ Twitter page assures that he is “not affiliated with Huy Fong Foods—just a huge fan!” But he is more than just a fan of the fiery condiment; Clemens has become somewhat of a connoisseur. With a culinary degree and a gift for writing recipes in a nofuss style dabbled with humor and anecdotes, he is someone we can certainly learn from.

While there are some healthy recipes, there are a mere three salad and vegetable dishes in the entire book. It would have been interesting to see more experimentation in that department, but it’s certainly not a deal breaker.

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compared them to popular bands like The Violent Femmes, The Thermals, Buzzcocks and even Nirvana. Released in 2007, the band’s debut album consists of lo-fi pop-punk styled riffs and the group quickly followed it with the release of their second studio album only a year later, “Expensive Vomit in a Cheap Motel.” This is the record on which they changed up their punk style to fit more of a folk mold, which is more like a lo-fi Violent Femmes.

Whatever the choice of genre any of these groups decides to run with, chances are that you will be pleased. This selection of groups consists of some fine musicians and probably the best acts this town has to currently offer. That said—catch these guys this Saturday up in north Portland! It’s free, so there is no excuse for not showing up—no doubloons needed. ■

Lee Corey Oswald, Sleeping in the Aviary, Archers, Blandina Saturday, Feb. 5 Sea Shanty Free All ages

Although some dishes, like the Turned-Up Tuna Tartare and Sriracha Ceviche are more advanced, the majority of the recipes fall under spicy stoner food—and I mean this in the best way possible. The dishes from this book are definitely the kind of food to accompany a cold beer—which makes sense, because Clemens is also an established beer writer. Sriracha and SPAM Fried Rice, Bacon Sriracha Cornbread, and of course, The Ultimate Sriracha Burger, are all dishes that a drunk might pull together—an extremely talented drunk person who knows his flavor combinations.

What stands out: Besides the fantastic idea for the book itself, what’s unique is that Clemens has really done his research. This is evidenced by a foreword about the roots of authentic Thai Sriracha, as well as background information on the man who brought it to the United States, David Tran.

Along with the recipes, Leo Gong’s photography is spectacular; causing cravings for Cheddar-Sriracha Swirl Bread you didn’t even know you had.

Obviously, Clemens also deserves points for creativity—in the back of the book is an unexpected dessert section. Can’t say I saw that coming.

The verdict: This book, like the condiment, is addicting and inspiring. It’s great to see how far this sauce can really go flavor-wise and cuisine-wise. In fact, Clemens inspired me to make my own Sriracha dish:

Sriracha Sunset Soup Like Clemens’ recipes, the amount of heat in this dish can be varied to the desire of its eaters. A mixture of oranges, carrots and garlic; this soup takes on the golden hue of the sun setting, as well as its heat. Feel free to top with any protein after cooking (a fried or poached egg might be tasty) or simply a handful of chopped cilantro.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large cloves of garlic 4 large carrots 2 tablespoons of Sriracha hot sauce 4 tablespoons of grated or dried ginger, fresh is preferable 3 cups of low sodium vegetable broth 1 cup of orange juice 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice (Meyer is great if you can find it) 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 teaspoon of low sodium soy sauce 3 scallions Salt, freshly ground pepper, and more Sriracha to taste

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Friday, Feb. 4 The Blow, Sonny Smith

Thursday, Underoath, Animals as Leaders, A Skylit Drive

If you’re in the middle of a rough week and you need something to take the edge off, The Blow might be just what you’re looking for. A long-standing Portland institution, The Blow is comprised of one person: Khaela Maricich. She is awesome. As a matter of fact, if you’ve lived here longer than six months and are the type to scan show listings in a college newspaper, you probably know all about The Blow. If you’re a longtime PDX scene veteran who’s fallen out of step with The Blow, you should also know that YACHT is no longer with Maricich as of 2007. Now that I’ve let the three-year-old cat out of the bag, you should probably go—she doesn’t play often.

Well, it’s about that time—the time for Portland hipsters to act way too cool for the band that turned 80 percent of them to the hipside. On top of that— Thursday, the band in question—is playing the album that did it, “Full Collapse,” in its entirety. A tricky thing, this hipsterhood, considering that FC isn’t even their first album. Either way, this show is paced very tricky. A Skylit Drive and Underoath both suck very badly. Thursday should be good, and Animals as Leaders are awesome. The show progresses in such a way that you’re almost better off getting liquored up at Hamburger Mary’s during every other band. They have a pretty good bar there.

ROSELAND, $20, 7:30 P.M., ALL AGES

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Bassnectar, Filastine, Super Dre As an avid undiscriminating listener of electronic music, I don’t really know exactly why or how dubstep got popular in any circle. Furthermore, I don’t know how it became so “mainstream” (a term I really despise). Was it 2008’s “Watch the Ride,” an album of dubstep mixed

by Skream? Was it Burial’s album “Untrue,” which came out in 2007? Nobody can accurately pinpoint it, but one thing is for certain: no dubstep artist has gathered such a rabid following as Bassnectar. Sure, Skrillex may have packed the Roseland to bursting, but it’s Bassnectar who has been doing this since 2001: 11 years to Skrillex’ two. Skrillex’ show didn’t sell out far in advance like Bassnectar’s did, either. His fans are nuts; as of time of writing, single tickets are selling on Craigslist for as high as $93. If you really want to dance your entire face off and see one of the best stage shows in the business, now’s your chance to fork over insane prices for these tickets. You might just want to, though.

Matador, Slow Teeth, Noiseum I’m going to come right out and say it—I’ve never heard of any of these bands. I didn’t look them up either, because I don’t have to. Black Rose Infoshop is a rad little nonprofit up on Mississippi and, like all nonprofits, need money. This is where you come in. This little shindig is going to be both a potluck and a tent bazaar selling all kinds of little trinkets. Proceeds go to keep BRI open, in case you missed the sliding-scale entry fee.

However, BRI knows you might be broke, which is why they state, “no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.” If you have anything to spare, you really should check it out. BRI has great shows; you may have seen me write about them. Help me write about more.

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Ultimate recipe: Heat up your wok, add Sriracha, green onions, sesame seeds, garlic, peppers, mushrooms and this whole book. Fry over high heat for 15 minutes, stirring rapidly. Serves 2–4.

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Method: Peel the carrots and cut into coins, about one inch thick. Mince the garlic. Grate the ginger and slice your scallions. Bring the olive oil to medium heat in a medium saucepan. When the oil is hot, add garlic and sauté until soft, about two minutes. Add the carrots, Sriracha, 3 tablespoons of the grated ginger, broth and juice.

Bring to a boil. After the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cover half way. Cook until the carrots are tender, about 25 minutes. Blend mixture with an immersion blender to desired consistency (alternatively, you could let the soup cool and mix in a regu-

lar blender). After the soup is blended, add the lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce and scallions.

Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, freshly ground pepper, and of course, more Sriracha.

"The Sriracha Cookbook" Randy Clemens Ten Speed Press

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That’s our Dam Trophy

Viks earn pair of weekend wins Women’s basketball beats Eastern Washington and Sac State Rosemary Hanson Vanguard staff

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n Thursday night, Portland State women’s basketball gave the Stott Center crowd the performance it has been waiting for, and then turned around and took that performance on the road.

PSU came back from an 18-point deficit to beat the EW Eagles, winning the first-ever Dam Cup by one point in the process. The Viks carried this momentum into Saturday and dominated Sac State 97-73.

locker room down by 12, but emerged after halftime ready to play and ready to win.

EW’s Brianne Ryan opened the second half with a shot and a good free throw, but those three points were the last the Eagles earned for almost four minutes. The Viks followed Ryan’s baskets with a threepointer by junior guard Eryn Jones. Jones’ three jumpstarted the team for their 20-point run, which gave them the much-needed lead by five.

Head coach Sherri Murrell said that it was composure on offense that got the team back in the game.

She also said that senior center Courtney Cremer and senior forward Kelli Valentine were some of the key contributors and leaders in the second-half comeback.

“We were trying to get all the points back Player of the Week: Junior Eryn Jones was named the that we were Big Sky women's basketball Player of the Week yesterday. giving up on rebounds," MurThursday's game started at rell said. "We were frantic on 7 p.m., but the Viks didn’t shooting, so they just relaxed.” quite come out to play until From that 20-point run, the about an hour later. The Viks never lost their lead, but Vikings (11-9, 4-3 Big Sky) a fouled jumper by the Eagles’ struggled in the first half to get sophomore forward Carrie Ojeda any substantial run of points, brought the visiting team within and found themselves down by just three. The Vikings' pair of 18 with around four minutes Courtneys—VanBrocklin and to go until halftime. The Cremer—finished it out for the flustered Vikings went into the home team.

Cremer and VanBrocklin claimed the rest of the baskets, rebounds, blocks and assists, and VanBrocklin sealed the Dam Cup victory with a free throw to win it 77-70.

Cremer said that in the second half, the team was much more aggressive, which meant baskets were falling instead of becoming turnovers.

Murrell said their biggest take-away was that they finally had momentum, and on Saturday night, they used it. The Viks soared past the Sac State Hornets, and unlike Thursday night, never had to struggle for a comeback since the Hornets never saw the lead.

Cremer said following Thursday’s game that the team wanted to win, and not only that, but play well on the road, and that is exactly what they did.

Sac State (3-18, 0-8 Big Sky) has been struggling this season to find a solid game plan.

Prior to the loss to the Viks on Saturday, the Hornets fell by a heartbreaking two points to Idaho State on Thursday.

Unfortunately for the Green and Gold, they were unable to take their momentum from Thursday to Saturday—and the Vikings did just that.

Senior forward Kelli Valentine led the Viks and, with 14 points and 11 rebounds, grabbed the only double-double of the night.

Overall, the Viks shot an impressive 63.4 percent, with five players racking up point totals in the double digits.

The game started out in Viking favor, and with a minute left in the first half, Valentine got a steal and senior guard Lexi Bishop cashed in on it for a three-pointer. Her shot put the Viks ahead by 28, the most of the evening.

PSU carried this cushion of points into the second half.

It came down to the wire, but the Vikings won the first-ever Dam Cup. Thursday’s win over Eastern Washington in women’s basketball earned Portland State the nine points needed for a victory in the inaugural Dam Cup rivalry, and in addition to a year’s worth of bragging rights, the Vikings now hold the Dam Trophy.

Named for the four dams on the Columbia River that fans and student-athletes pass by during the trip from one campus to the other, the Dam Cup is a yearlong, five-sport competition between the schools.

Each contest in the five sports (football, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and both men’s and women’s basketball) has a point-value, and the school that ends the series with at least nine of the 17 possible points wins.

Heating up the track Men’s and women’s track teams stay in stride at UW Invitational Gretchen Sandau Vanguard staff

On Saturday, the Portland State track and field teams returned to Washington state for the UW Invitational. While there, juniors Joenisha Vinson and Tony Crisofulli broke two more school records in their respective events.

Vinson broke the PSU record in the pentathlon with her cumulative score of 3,647. She also finished fourth overall in the meet, and met the pentathlon qualifying mark for this month's Big Sky Championship. Vinson also set new personal records in the 800m and the shot put portion of the pentathlon, and is ranked second in the conference.

Crisofulli broke the school record in the 800m with a time of 1 minute, 50.78 seconds, which beat his old time by two seconds. With this new time, Crisofulli also qualified for the NCAA regionals, which makes him the first qualifier of the year.

Other accomplishments were made by sophomore Amber Rozcicha, who ran the onecourtesy of PSU athletics

The magic is in the cup: The PSU women's basketball team, with guest coaches Tres Shannon (red cap) and Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson (green sweatshirt), poses with the Dam Trophy after defeating Eastern Washington Thursday.

Listed below is a breakdown of the 2010–11 Dam Cup results.

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Leading in points and boards: Sophomore guard Courtney VanBrocklin scored 28 points over the last two games. A native of Deming, Wash., VanBrocklin leads the team in points per game (13.9) and rebounds per game (5.9).

The team secured itself at least 20 points in front of the home team for the rest of the game.

The Hornets had the last say on the scoreboard with a layup by freshman forward Shanti Smith, but with less than a minute left, those were the last points they would have time for. The Hornets left defeated 97-73.

Both nights, the points were led by VanBrocklin and Jones.

VanBrocklin combined for 38 over the weekend, and Jones grabbed 18 in each game or 36 for the weekend.

Murrell said that the emerging leaders are great pillars for the team. With their consistant shooting, other players are able to rely on them and chip in shots of their own.

Valentine chipped in 24 over the weekend with eight assists and 11 rebounds on Saturday alone. Another star from the weekend was Cremer, a player that Murrell said prior to this weekend is someone that has really begun to prove herself as a leader.

Cremer had double-digit points both nights and combined for 24. The center

also led defensively on Saturday night and pulled three blocks, the second time she has done so in conference play.

This pair of wins is big for the Vikings. The team has now moved up from their sixth place ranking to a four-way tie for third place in the BSC standings. The team has won three games in a row, and will be able to use the home court advantage to keep that run alive. The Viks are slated at the Stott Center for four of their upcoming five games.

Their next game will be against Sac State again this Thursday.

The struggling Hornets hope to change their 12-game losing streak and gain a conference win. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Stott Center. ■

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mile and made a new personal record of 5:10.36 minutes, which places her at No. 10 in the Portland State record book.

Also making his first heptathlon appearance was junior J.J. Rosenberg. In the course of two days, he competed up against two of the top heptathletes in the country as well as former PSU All-American, Nick Trubachik.

He also had a combined score 4,401, which is a mere 199 points away from qualifying for the Big Sky Championship.

In the women’s 60m event, senior Karene King and sophomore Geronne Black placed fifth and sixth, respectively. King barely beat Black by .01 seconds.

“The women’s team looks great in the conference standings right now,” said assistant coach Cassie Stilley.

“We’re leading in three events.”

Many other personal records were almost made this last weekend as well. Sophomore Brittany Long missed a new personal record in the 3,000m by five seconds; her time was 11:00.11 minutes. Then in the men’s 3,000m, senior Andrew Slag just missed his personal record by three seconds. His time, which was 8:32.81, was 2.81 seconds away from the Big Sky qualifying time. However,

his time in the 3,000m qualified him for the 5,000m event.

For their next meet, the Vikings will head out to New York, N.Y. to compete in one of the top-ranking meets in the nation, the New Balance College Invitational.

“Next weekend we’ll be racing in New York City, where the team will have the chance [to] carry this momentum forward and test themselves against the outstanding competitors in a really high-adrenaline environment." said Stilley.

"That combination of factors should produce some terrific results." ■

PSU IN THE BIG SKY RANKINGS Geronne Black first in the 60m Karene King first in 200m Joenisha Vinson first in 60m hurdles, second in pentathlon Amber Rozcicha third in 800m, seventh in one-mile Adrienne Davis and Anaiah Rhodes ranked in the top four in the shot put and 200m, respectively Tony Crisofulli first in the 800m

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CALENDAR Today Winter Term Blood Drive 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Smith Memorial Student Union, 3rd floor ballroom

The blood drive will run until Feb. 3. To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org, select “Make a blood donation appointment,” and enter sponsor code PORTLANDSTATE. Bike Hub Advanced Workshop: drivetrain 5 p.m.

PSU Bike Hub

This is the first class of a five-week advanced class series. Workshops are free for all Bike Hub members. To learn more about becoming a member, visit www.pdx.edu/bikehub.

Take Back the Night/ Bike Back the Night Planning Meeting 5 p.m.

Women’s Resource Center

If you are interested in volunteering for Take Back the Night/Bike Back the Night, or if you would like to participate in this year’s ride, drop in to sign up.

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Women’s Resource Center

All are welcome to come share skills, ideas and thoughts. Bring knitting, crochet or sewing projects—yarn and needles will also be available for beginners or those in need. All types of crafts are welcome.

Effective Interviewing Workshop 2 p.m.

PSU Career Center

An in-depth workshop that provides information on what employers expect during an interview and gives opportunities to learn specific interviewing strategies.

“Human Identity and Environmental Challenges” 5 p.m.

Shattuck Hall

Presented by Tim Kasser, chair and professor in the psychology department of Knox College.

His research focuses on materialistic values, investigating how values relate to well-being in different areas of the world and what leads people to become especially focused on different types of values.

Sigma-Xi National Lecturer: Terri L. Hunt 7:30 p.m.

Engineering Building, room 102

Terri Hunt, professor of anthropology at the University of Hawai’i-Manoa, will deliver a lecture titled “What (Really) Happened on Easter Island? Ecological Catastrophe and Cultural Collapse.”

The event is free and open to the public.

Thursday Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Open House 10 a.m.

SMSU, room 238

Events include feminist/queer bingo, feminist show-n-tell, a preview of upcoming courses, and a sneak preview of the upcoming performance of “The Vagina Monologues.” The event is free and open to all.

Queer Movie Night 4:30 p.m.

Queer Resource Center

This week’s movie: “Shelter.” The movie starts at 4:45, and refreshments will be provided.

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Sticks and stones may break their bones, but calling them an expansion team will never hurt them First-year head coach John Spencer was quick to jump on anyone who referred to his team as an expansion franchise this past week. Spencer said he preferred the term “new team” when talking about the 2011 Portland Timbers, and wanted to avoid the negative stereotypes often associated with the expansion team label.

“We feel the players are here because they’re good enough,” Spencer said. “This team, and this coaching staff, has what it takes to win in the MLS this season.”

“We don’t think of ourselves as an expansion team, cause I think if you do that, then those natural excuses come out, and we’re in this to win it,” midfielder Ryan Pore added.

Even though the Timbers will make their MLS debut on March 19, the franchise has a long history in the Rose City, playing seven seasons in the NASL from 1975–82 and has played the past nine seasons as a Division-2 American soccer team.

“Look, the Timbers aren’t new to this city,” Spencer pointed out. “It’s like a team being promoted up to the Premiership in England; that’s how I think of it.

“This is a franchise that has a rich history of soccer, and we’re not starting a new book here, we’re just adding another chapter.”

in Beaverton, the Timbers are still without a home field, with renovations to PGE Park not scheduled for completion until April. In the meantime, Portland will get the official preseason camp started this week in Ventura, Calif., before taking on Ventura County Friday and the LA Galaxy on Monday.

Editor's note: To keep up-to-date with the latest Timbers news, read more of Kevin's writing at www.droppingtimber.com. ■

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team together,” midfielder Ryan Pore estimated. Pore led the Timbers with 15 goals and five assists last year in Division-2, and won the league’s Golden Boot for most goals scored in 2010. As one of the handful of returning players who’s already familiar with Portland and its unique soccer community, Pore has spent time helping his new teammates acclimate to their new surroundings.

“Any time a guy gets situated and starts to feel comfortable, that’s when they play their best,” Pore said.

The Timbers received their first taste of the upcoming media frenzy as a small horde of local media was in attendance to cover the team’s first training session. Still, the atmosphere was light and jovial all week, and it’s photos courtesy of portlandtimbers.com Tomorrow's Timbers, today: Goalkeeper Adin Brown (left) and defender Steve Purdy officially signed with the team last week. clear that the players and the coaches are just as excited as the fans to get the Portland Timbers began training ing as a player or as a coach,” Spencer said. “You season into full gear. just want to get the balls out and start playing.

“It feels great to put these colors on,” defender at Adidas Headquarters in But you must do it, get the fitness base and put Jeremy Hall said as he fashioned the Timbers’ preparation for two the hard work in so it serves you for the rest of brand-new uniforms. “I can’t wait for that first exhibition matches the season.” [home] game, being in a packed stadium with The franchise’s first-ever draft pick in the MLS the Timbers Army jumping around.”

Kevin Fong SuperDraft, No. 2 overall selection Darlington “I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited to Vanguard staff Nagbe, echoed his coach’s assessment. play; I just can’t wait for the season to begin,” The Portland Timbers finally got to kick around “I’m excited to get the soccer balls out, but forward Bright Dike said. Dike is returning the soccer ball this past week and took their first know we have to do things the right way,” the to the Timbers from last season, and where he steps on the field toward the team’s 2011 MLS speedy and skillful midfielder said. scored 10 goals in 23 matches. regular season debut on March 19. The team However, since many of the players were Currently, the Timbers have 23 players offiwas allowed to train at the Adidas Headquarters meeting each other for the first time, much of cially on their roster and are expected bring in in north Portland in preparation for upcoming the emphasis was on building early team-chem- a few more in the following weeks. Last week, exhibition games against Ventura County on istry and simply allowing the players to get to owner Merritt Paulson signed goalkeeper Adin Friday and the LA Galaxy on Feb. 8. know their new teammates.

Brown and defender Steve Purdy, both players For the most part, Head coach John Spencer “Building chemistry early on is massive,” said returning from last season’s roster. The team has kept the ball work to a minimum and had the Spencer. “If you look at the good teams, they all also been rumored to be close to finalizing a deal team focus on conditioning, including sprinting have that in the locker room, and it reflects well with a big-name free agent. drills, stretching and even a little bit of yoga. on to the field.”

Despite the recent announcement of a new “This is the side of the game you don’t like do“It’ll take a good month until we become a community-oriented training facility to be built

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The Portland State women’s tennis team recorded its first triumph of the 2011 season with a 6-1 win over local rival Lewis & Clark at the LC Tennis Dome in Portland on Saturday. However, the Vikings could not maintain their winning momentum and suffered a reverse 1-6 result against UC Davis in their home opener at the Club Green Meadows on Sunday. With these results, the women’s team is 1-2 this season.

On the other hand, the Portland State men’s team lost both their games on the road. The Viks lost 1-6 to Cal Poly in Seattle, Wash., on Friday and were humbled 0-7 by Idaho in Eugene.

These defeats saw the men slip to 0-3 for the season after beginning their campaign with a 1-6 loss against Oregon.

On the women’s side, going into Friday’s game, head coach Jay Sterling was cautious about the doubles prowess of Lewis & Clark.

The Viks beat Lewis & Clark 5-2 in 2010.

“Lewis & Clark’s doubles team is very strong,” Sterling had said. “In fact, they took the doubles point from us last year, so we’ll be working on that a lot on that this week.”

Sterling’s paranoid approach paid off brilliantly as the Vikings swept all three doubles matches with identical 8-1 score lines, thereby earning the doubles point.

On the singles side, the Viks won five of the six singles matches. Freshman Yki Sugiyama started off the proceeding with a thumping 6-1, 6-1 win over Lewis & Clark’s Amalia Nilsson at line one.

Senior Anya Dalkin then followed it up with a 6-0, 6-0 straight-sets win over Whitney DeBree.

Senior Caitlyn Stocking, sophomore Nayanta-

ra Vadali and freshman Marina Todd won their respective singles matches in straights sets, too.

Junior Kylea Gleason fought a tough three setter at line six against Lewis & Clark’s Olivia Sweetman, but eventually fell 7-6, 3-6, 1-0.

Against UC Davis, Sugiyama won both her doubles and singles matches to finish the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record. But Portland State lost the other two doubles matches to concede the doubles point. In the singles, the Viks could not capitalize on Sugiyama’s win at line one, and lost the other five encounters in straight sets.

Sugiyama had recorded a 6-3, 6-3 win over UC Davis’s Dahra Zamudio.

For the men, Sterling knew that the road trip wouldn’t be easy. “Cal Poly is a perennial powerhouse and Idaho are nationally ranked after a great fall season,” Sterling had said.

On Saturday, his assessment proved to be right. Cal Poly prevailed 6-1 over the Viks. The Vikings put up a gritty show in the doubles, stretching two of the three games into the tiebreaker with an identical (9-8, 8-6) scoreline.

However, they lost all three doubles games.

Once again, senior Alex VanDerschelden was the only Portland State player to win his singles game. VanDerschelden lost his first set against Cal Poly’s Jordan Bridge 4-6. However, in the second set, Bridge retired while trailing 1-4, thereby conceding the match to VanDerschelden. VanDerschelden had won his singles game against Oregon last week.

Against Idaho on Sunday, the Viks were again very competitive in the doubles but lost all the three matches and the doubles point. The pair of Chris Rice and freshman Roman Margoulis [9-8 (5)]and VanDerschelden and sophomore Mitch Somach [9-8 (6)] both managed to extend their

games into the tiebreaker.

In the singles competition, the men’s team didn’t have much success and lost all six games.

Rice lost to Idaho’s Marius Cirstea in three sets 3-6,6-1, 10-4. Margoulis also stretched his match against Jose Bendeck to the tiebreaker, but lost 6-3, 7-6.

The men’s team will take on city rivals Lewis & Clark on Friday in Portland and Gonzaga at home

Men’s schedule: at Lewis & Clark on Friday, 4 p.m. vs. Idaho on Sunday, 11:30 a.m.

Women’s schedule: at Weber State on Friday, 10 a.m. vs. UC Davis on Sunday, 2 p.m.

on Sunday. The women’s team kicks off its Big Sky challenge against Weber State in Ogden, Utah on Friday and play Utah State in Logan, Utah. ■

Seemann’s club team earns prestigious honor at Oregon Sports Awards The Oregon NW Juniors 18 Max club team won a national title last summer under Seemann Ryan Borde Portland State Athletics

Portland State women’s volleyball head coach Michael Seemann’s Oregon NW Junior 18 Air Max volleyball club team was named one of four recipients of the George Pasero Team of the Year award on Sunday evening at the 59th annual Oregon Sports Awards.

Seemann coached the squad to a national title in the 18-Under American Division at the 2010 USA Volleyball Junior National Championships in Reno this past summer. The team went 9-2 and won the title on July 2, defeating third-seeded IPVA 18 Black out of Iowa. The NW Junior team entered the tourney as the fourth seed.

IPVA took the opening set, 25-20, but Seemann’s team came back to win the final two sets by scores of 28-26 and 15-11. The team swept six of its nine matches over the four-day event.

Two members of the team will be playing for the Vikings next year. Cheyne Corrado out of Central Catholic High School and Anna Demots from Sunset High both signed their National Letters of Intent to play for Portland State on Nov. 10, 2010.

Corrado is a 5-foot-11 outside hitter who helped Central Catholic to state titles in 2009 and 2010. She earned second team all-state honors this fall and was named the MVP of the championship match when the Rams defeated Jesuit for this year’s state title.

A, 6-foot-1 middle blocker, DeMots led Sunset to a third place finish at the state tournament this year, earning second team all-tournament honors in the process.

The other three teams that shared the award on Sunday night were the University of Oregon football team, the Southern Oregon University men’s cross country squad and the EastSide United FC-Liverpool 18-U club soccer team.

The 2010 Oregon Sports Awards was held at the Stanford Theatre at Nike World Headquarters. ■

16 VANGUARD ■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011 ■ SPORTS

A tale of two halves for the Vikings

RECENT RESULTS Thursday Women’s basketball

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This tree's got wheels: Senior Phillip "Tree" Thomas gets by Sacramento State's Duro Bjegovic during PSU's win Saturday.

Career-high Phillip “Tree” Thomas leads the Vikings over Sacramento State Kevin Fong Vanguard staff

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ortland State dominated Sacramento State on Saturday at the Stott Center—at least, in the first half. Although the Vikings had a double-digit lead for much of the game and had a 14-point lead with just over four minutes to go, they allowed the Hornets to make the game interesting down the stretch.

Sacramento State was able to close within five points, but in the end, the Vikings were able to hold on to an 86-80 victory and are now tied for fifth place in the Big Sky Conference.

Thursday night, the Vikings were beat on the road at Eastern Washington 65-51. Solid Portland State defense held Eastern Washington to 39 percent shooting in the first half, allowing the Vikings to

take a 26-22 advantage into the half. However, the second half was a different story, as Eastern Washington hit 17–30 shots and led by as many as 20 points, despite sophomore guard Charles Odum’s 14 points and five rebounds, and senior forward Paul Guede’s 10 points and seven rebounds.

Consistency has often been the Achilles' heel of the Vikings this season. This past week, the Vikings were a much better team in the first 20 minutes than the final 20 minutes—they had a 15:6 assistto-turnover ratio in the first half compared to a 12:18 ratio in the second, and gave up 23 points to opponents in the first half and 49 points in the second half.

After winning three of four games earlier in the month, Portland State has now lost four of its last six games.

“When we have a [big] lead we need to learn how to keep that lead and close games out,” senior guard Melvin Jones said.

“That’s been our problem this year—you can’t go play a

great first half and then just lay an egg [in the second],” head coach Tyler Geving echoed.

“We’re not good enough to just turn it off and on right now.”

Though the Vikings have been hampered by injuries, they’ve still been able to stay competitive and currently have an 11-10 record overall with a 4-5 record in conference play.

Saturday night against Sacramento State, senior forward Phillip “Tree” Thomas poured in a career-high 29 points and was a reliable post presence inside. Thomas shot 9 of 16 from the field and went an impressive 11 of 13 from the line.

“Tree did a good job tonight; he had some great looks inside, and he made [his] free throws,” Geving said. “We’ve been working with him all year, and now he’s showing it.”

“The game plan was to get the ball to Tree,” Jones added.

“Lately we’ve been lacking big man play, and we’ve [needed] a true big who can get on the block and score, and he did that for us tonight.”

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defense and well-executed of- and only one turnover. Still, fense enabled the Vikings to when Sacramento State made race out to a 42-24 lead at half- their run, Jones knew he’d seen time, and junior guard Charles this happen to his team beOdum continued his stellar fore—defensive breakdowns, play, finishing the game with poor second-half stretches and 17 points, six rebounds and cold shooting. four assists. Senior forward “I was thinking, man, we alPhil Nelson had a solid per- ways do this, and we give up formance as well, nearly post- leads,” Jones said. ing a double-double with eight In the closing moments points and a careerhigh nine rebounds.

Even with a 14-point lead in the last four minutes, the Vikings played uninspired secondhalf defense and gave up 13 second-half points on 12 offensive rebounds to allow Sacramento State some hope near the end. Geving was clearly frustrated after the game.

“I’d give the first half an ‘A,’ and the second half a ‘D,’” Geving steamed.

“When you give up 56 points in the second half, it’s a joke.”

Added Geving, “The problem is kids today don’t watch enough basketball and study the game.”

“Coach preaches [to not] live and die by the three, to play inside out, drive and kick and get the open shot,” Jones said. “And if they’re not falling, he tells us to keep shooting because he knows Dane Johnson we’re a good shooting team.”

Jones, whose feaagainst Sacramento State, ture on the “Today Show” has Jones got the chance to relieve been rescheduled to air at later some of his frustrations, as he date, was a big part of the Vi- slammed in a break-away dunk kings’ hot shooting Saturday with 32 seconds left in the night, going 6 of 9 from the game to put an exclamation field and 5 of 7 from distance, point on the victory. including four three-pointers “I was trying to shoot the in the first half. Jones finished passing lanes,” Jones said with the game with 17 points, one a smile. “And I knew if I got a rebound, one steal, one assist steal, I’d try to dunk it.” ■

Men’s basketball Portland State 51 at Eastern Washington 65 Team leaders: T. Johnson (EWU): 20 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk, 2 stl C. Odum (PSU): 14 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl P. Guede (PSU): 10 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl NBA Boston Celtics 88 at Portland Trail Blazers 78 Team leaders: R. Allen (BOS): 18 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk L. Aldridge (POR): 17 pts, 16 reb, 2 stl, 1 ast, 1 blk

Friday WHL hockey Portland Winterhawks 2 at Tri-City Americans 5 Scoring summary: TC: K. Reddick (10), 1st/3:06 (PP) TC: K. Reddick (11), 1st/10:31 TC: A. Hughesman (32), 2nd/11:22 TC: K. Reddick (12), 2nd/19:10 (PP) POR: B. Ross (16), 3rd/5:12 (PP) TC: C. Rankin (11), 3rd/9:14 POR: N. Niederreiter (22), 3rd/13:14 (PP)

Saturday Women’s basketball Portland State 97 at Sacramento State 73 Team leaders: K. Kuhns (SAC): 23 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl, 1 ast, 1 blk E. Jones (PSU): 18 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl C. VanBrocklin (PSU): 17 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk Men’s basketball Sacramento State 80 at Portland State 86 Team leaders: P. Thomas (PSU): 29 pts, 4 reb S. Toles-Bey (SAC): 18 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl M. Jones (PSU): 17 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl C. Odum (PSU): 17 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl WHL hockey Portland Winterhawks 5 at Seattle Thunderbirds 2 Scoring summary: SEA: T. Toomey (16), 1st/9:16 (PP) POR: B. Ross (17), 1st/15:18 POR: R. Johansen (24), 2nd/2:49 (PP) POR: T. Rattie (22), 3rd/7:16 POR: C. Cunningham (18), 3rd/10:58 SEA: M. Noebels (18), 3rd/17:58 (PP) POR: W. Wrenn (2), 3rd/19:23 (EN) Club hockey Portland State at Walla Walla

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Sunday Club hockey Portland State at Walla Walla

Upcoming Games NBA San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers Tues., 7 p.m.

Rose Garden Arena NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets Wed., 6 p.m.

Denver, Colo.

Women’s basketball Sacramento State at Portland State Thur., 7 p.m.

Stott Center Men’s basketball Portland State at Sacramento State Thur., 7:05 p.m.

Sacramento, Calif.

Who has stepped up for the Vikings?

With a roster on the mend, many players made solid contributions for Portland State this past week against Eastern Washington and Sacramento State. Charles Odum hasn’t stopped scoring since being inserted into the starting line up and is now tied with Chris Harriel for the team-scoring leader averaging 14.5 a game for the season. With two starting big-men down, other forwards Phil Nelson,Paul Guede and Phillip “Tree" Thomas have stepped up.

Eastern Washington 70 at Portland State 77 Team leaders: C. VanBrocklin (PSU): 21 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl B. Ryan (EWU): 19 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast E. Jones (PSU): 18 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 1 blk, 1 stl

WHL hockey Edmonton Oil Kings at Portland Winterhawks Fri., 7 p.m.

Portland Memorial Coliseum all photos courtesy of psu athletics

Charles Odum vs. EWU 14 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 6-10 FG vs. Sac State 17 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl, 5-10 FG

Phillip Thomas vs. EWU 9 pts, 5 rebs, 2-5 FG, 5-6 FT vs. Sac State 29 pts, 4 rebs, 9-16 FG 11-13 FT

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Phil Nelson

vs. EWU 10 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts, 28 minutes

vs. EWU 5 pts, 4 rebs, 27 minutes

vs. Sac State 2 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 23 minutes

vs. Sac State 8 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk, 23 minutes

Women’s basketball Northern Colorado at Portland State Sat., 2 p.m.

Stott Center Men’s basketball Portland State at Northern Colorado Thur., 6:05 p.m.

Greeley, Colo.

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