The Advocate, Issue 4 - Oct 9, 2015

October 9, 2015

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UMPQUA SHOOTING: MT. HOOD COMMUNITY RESPONDS

For full Umpqua coverage, see our inside spread.

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OPINION

Editorial

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Umpqua shooting too close for comfort This seems to be a habitual problem now. A study in the online academic journal PLOS ONE found that a school shooting happens, on average, every month in America. I think we all know just how dangerously close to home this is becoming, with the shootings that happened at Reynolds High School and Clackamas Town Center, in recent years, and now this, at a sister community college in Oregon. And every time it happens, the Advocate and media organizations everywhere face the same problem: How, exactly, do we cover this?

We know from the same study that national coverage of shootings increases the likelihood of another shooting by 30 percent within the first few weeks following the incident. Hopefully no one would do such a thing purely for the media coverage, but it seems to be

Photo by Gloria Saepharn

MHCC held a moment of silence, Monday at noon in memory of the Umpqua shooting.

the last-minute “push” it takes for someone to do it, often as not.

The media does glamorize shooters. It’s much easier to publicize one name instead of those of the victims, and the more victims there are, the more perceived fame the shooter gets. We not only inadvertently encourage a higher probability of another shooting, but likely the intended severity, as well.

The next issues that inevitably comes up are gun control and men-

tal illness. And to be fair, if there were ever a platform on which to build new legislation, one of these incidents would be it. Yes, these victims need our sympathy first, but that feels a little empty if we don’t actually change the conditions that are causing this (and the incidents keep happening, so we know we haven’t yet). America is the only developed country that has this problem; to quote President Obama’s first press conference con-

cerning the shooting: “This is something we should politicize.”

But now is not the time.

These people were leading lives eerily similar to ours. Everyone should be questioning other people’s roles in their own lives right now, and, hopefully, the answer that comes up is simply paying it forward. The quickest thing we can all do is to show each other kindness, not only to heal our wounds,

Ronda Rousey is more than just a fighter Ivy Davis

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I’m not gay, but if I were, I would definitely be gay for Ronda Rousey.

Imagine me, a small little blonde girl, walking into a bar with my girlfriend, Ronda. If any dude tried to pick me up, my Ronda would, and could, beat the sh*t out of them. Think about this, ladies: Could and would your boyfriend do that?

Probably not all of them, maybe some– b­ut Ronda could, for sure.

To understand my love for Rousey, you have to know a little about her. Ronda was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and couldn’t speak coherently until she was 6.

When interviewed on the Strikeforce match circuit, Rousey said, “My dad always told everybody that I was a sleeper – I was going to show everybody. I was going to win the Olympics, show the world. ­ He died when I was 8.”

Rousey’s father, Ron Rousey, broke his back in a sledding accident with his daughters. Soon after, he committed suicide. AnnMarie De Mars, Ronda’s mom, said, “He didn’t want his

kids’ last memories of him to be in a bed with a tube running in and out.” Ronda didn’t start as an MMA fighter – she actually began her athletic pursuit in swimming, then judo. After her father’s death and a move, she decided to quit swimming – a sport she and her dad enjoyed together. At the age of 11, she took up judo.

Her mother, De Mars, was the first American woman to take home gold at the World Judo Championships, so it made sense.

With hard footsteps to follow, Rousey, indeed, made it onto the U.S. Olympic judo team – six years after starting. De Mars pointed out that fans and

experts could really see how well Ronda was doing when they stopped calling her “AnnMarie’s daughter” and started calling De Mars “Ronda’s mom.” In 2008, Ronda became the first U.S. woman to earn an Olympic medal in judo, taking a bronze.

Using her skills from judo, Rousey excelled in MMA (mixed martial arts).

Currently, she is the first and last UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, along with the last ever Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion.

She has had 12 professional fights. Of those, 11 were won in the 1st round -- nine of which officially were won

by armbar.

When fighting Miesha Tate for the second time, Rousey was taken to the second, and then, third round, for the first time. Rousey finally won in the third round by armbar, and took the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.

But, in my opinion, Ronda’s most impressive fight was when she fought Cat Zingano and won in 14 seconds.

So, if I ever do meet Rousey and go lesbian for her, I know not to cheat on her or make her mad – because if I do, she might dislocate my elbow in 14 seconds or less.

but to help prevent this in the future. Not just to our immediate communities, but to humanity as a whole.

This is why the Advocate will be covering the Umpqua shooting without mentioning the shooter’s name, and without devolving into larger discussions on how we can fix this.

Right now, our goal is to get objective information out to students, namely MHCC’s own in-case-ofemergency information, and to act as a middle-man for students to connect with each other.

Yes, there is a scenario where changing gun control or mental illness laws would help, but the only way that happens is through faith in our community first.

CORRECTIONS: In the Oct. 2 issue of The Advocate, in the story “Umpqua: Tragedy strikes close to home,” (page 3) sources at the time of our publication indicated 13 people were dead.

The accurate number is 10 people reported dead.

On page 5 of the same issue, we reported that Miles Browne, an MHCC staff member, had a mural on building “V6.” The actual building number is VA6.

the advocate Editor-in-Chief Adam Elwell

Cody Holcombe Gabriel Madewell

Arts+Entertainment Editor Ivy Davis

Photo Editor Nick Pelster

Interim News Editor Gloria Saepharn

Opinion Editor Adam Elwell

Interim Sports Editor Clay Vitale

Public Relations Manager Emily Wintringham

Graphic Designers Ayla Buckner

Features Editor Jon Fuccillo

Video Editors Thomas Stewart Ben Baxter

Advisers Howard Buck Dan Ernst

Web Editor Matana McIntire

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Golden Dragon might have caused pink eye Ivy Davis

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2.4/5 of the first strip club experince level

I’ve done some really embarrassing things in my life. Most recent was when I woke up Monday, the morning of the 5th. I could barely open my right eye. It kind of hurt, wouldn’t open, was tearing up. I called to my dad, asked him if it looked okay and he was like, “Yeah, it looks fine.” I got up out of my bed and looked at it in the mirror.

It was red, or ‘pink’ as some might say. I got flashbacks to middle school of some dumb 13-year-old, pimpled-face boy telling his friend he was going to fart on his pillow and give him pink eye. That’s right, pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis.

I didn’t tell my parents how I got pink eye, but I’m telling you.

For the first time in my life, and probably the last, I went to a strip club. A big Samoan guy checked my purse and frisked my friends, and after swapping $10 for a green bracelet, I found myself inside the Golden Dragon in downtown Portland.

The first thing that happened was: I became very body conscious.

As a straight female walking into a strip club, I can tell you it’s not weird having a dozen half naked women around you – but it does make you feel a little out of shape. Being inside the Golden Dragon made me want to do squats and planks.

Some of the women were beautiful, while others were just freaky. One stripper pounced on us as soon as we entered, trying to get us a private room with her. She tried everything, even pulling a leopard dildo out of her purse. We watched this particular stripper try to pull at least five people into the private rooms.

In the center of the room, you could spot what I would call the stage. The stage was maybe 6 feet

by 12 feet wide, with two poles in the middle and a 1-foot bench like structure around it. Around this centerpiece were four benches. Any customer who sits on these benches is probably one who wants to lose all the savings in their wallet.

Every two songs, a new dancer came to the stage to make some tips. Some dancers caused people to move away from the center of the room, while others enticed new people to come and sit down.

My Lord, could some of these ladies dance. If I was a quarter that coordinated, I’d be in luck.

The most memorable performance was the one that put me on my back, with an exotic dancer crawling over me. Though this was my favorite dancer for pushing my boundaries, it could’ve also have been the one to turn my eye pink.

A few other highlights of my night was: My friend getting a series of private

dances due to the fact that it was his birthday; the pool table that hosted my group for an hour; and lastly, the dancer with fake boobs, because who wouldn’t want a pair?

I’d like to think I’m a relatively normal person and a bit of a pencil pusher, but I didn’t mind the

My Lord, could some of these ladies dance. If I was a quarter that coordinated, I’d be in luck.

Golden Dragon. If I hadn’t of woken up with pink eye, which could’ve been caused by my cat’s butt in my face, I would’ve liked the strip club better. Otherwise, I give the Golden Dragon a 2.4/5. Better luck next time.

As for my parents, they’ll never have to know.

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October concerts coming to Portland Oct. 9 Roy Rogers & Delta Rhythm Kings 8 Aladdin Theatre Patrick Watson 9 Doug Fir Lounge Hiatus Kaiyote 9 Wonder Ballroom Oct. 10 Cash Cash 7 Roseland Theater Common Kings 8 McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Common Kings 8 Crystal Ball room Boo Bomb Feat. *Salt N Pepa, Naughty By Nature, and Coolio 7:30 Moda Center Oct. 11

Davis Nelson Band & Moonalice 8 Aladdin Theatre Oct. 12 The Wilderness Politics 7 Hawthorne Theatre Oct. 15 REBEL SOULJAHZ 9 Star Theater Oct. 16 SoMo 7:45 Roseland Theater Jackie Evancho 8 Newmark Theatre Oct. 17 Alt DJ 8:00 Portland Memorial Coliseum *Madonna 7:30 Moda Center Oct. 19

Rachel Platten and Echosmith 7 Crystal Ballroom Deafheaven 8:30 Wonder Ballroom Oct. 20 *Buckcherry 8 Hawthorne Theatre Beloved, Double TEE & Soul’d Out press 8 Star Theater Twenty One Pilots with Echosmith 7 Crystal Ballroom Deerhunter 8:30 Wonder Ballroom Hozier 8 Moda Center Oct. 21 Django Djano 8:30 Wonder Ballroom Oct. 22

Slipknot 7 Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum Delta Rae 8 Aladdin Theatre Jarabe De Palo 8:30 Star Theater The Zombies 8 Revolution Hall Oct. 24 Florence and the Machine 8 Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum Brandon Heath 7 Rolling Hills Community Church Queensryche 9 Bossanova Ballroom and Super Club Oct. 26

Matt Nathanson 8 Star Theater Oct. 27 Seether 7:30 Roseland Theater Grimes 8:30 Wonder Ballroom Oct. 28 Heartless Bastards 9 Wonder Ballroom Oct. 29 The Sword 8:30 Wonder Ballroom Oct. 30 *All Time Low and Sleeping With Sirens 6 Roseland Theater Right to Left: Salt N Pepa, All Time Low, Madonna, and Buckcherry. Get ready to see these artist in concert!

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Active Shooter Event: your best options

What now? Communi

On behalf of the Advocate and MHCC’s Public Safety Department, here is an Active Shooter Event quick reference guide: What is an active shooter? An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically using firearms.

A few key things to remember about active shooter situations are that victims are selected at random and that active shooter events evolve quickly, often times lasting no longer than 15 minutes.

Knowing what to do can save lives:

Run:

If you can escape safely, it should be your first course of action.

Make sure to leave all belongings behind; your life comes first.

Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.

Help others escape, if possible.

Do not attempt to move the wounded; your life is your first priority. Rescue teams are already on their way and will treat and remove the injured.

Prevent others from entering the area where the shooter may be.

Keep your hands visible while escaping, as law enforcement may already be on the scene.

Lastly, call 911 when you are safe.

Hide:

If you cannot run, you must hide.

Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view, whether you are alone or with other students.

Work together to lock, block or barricade the entry to your hiding place.

Make sure yourself and everyone around you silences your cell phones (including vibrate) and remain quiet and still.

Fight:

A last resort only when your life or the lives of others are in imminent danger.

Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.

Act with as much physical aggression as possible.

Improvise weapons or throw items at the active shooter.

Commit to your actions: Your life depends on it.

The first officers to arrive on scene will not stop to help the injured. Expect rescue teams to follow the initial officers. Once you have reached a safe location, you will likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control. Do not leave the area until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.

When law enforcement arrives:

Remain calm and follow instructions.

Drop all items in your hands.

Raise your hands and spread fingers.

Keep hands visible at all times.

Avoid quick movements toward officers, such as holding on to them for safety.

Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling.

Do not ask questions when evacuating.

Important information to give 911 operators: Location of the active shooter Number of shooters Physical description of shooters Number and type of weapons shooter has Number of potential victims at location For any further questions, contact MHCC Public Safety at 503-491-7310

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Gloria Saepharn The Advocate

The shooting last week at Umpqua Community College caught the nation by surprise and hit close to home at Mt. Hood.

Over the past week, there have been many claims, debates, and fact-checking. The UCC shooting is an event that is still so fresh in people’s minds, and some are making the suggestion that as a society, we’re becoming numb to the the fact that people are frequently dying in these types of situations.

The rate at which mass shootings are happening is devastating, including for President Obama who said on Oct. 1, “Each time we see one of these mass shootings, our thoughts and prayers are not enough… It does not capture the heartache and grief and anger that we should feel.” Obama’s speech was filled with sympathy for the families of every mass shooting in America and also framed the issue with reference to gun control.

Students and faculty of MHCC organized a moment of silence at midday Monday.

The Main Mall courtyard was filled with the harmonies of our national anthem from our school’s choir, and Associated Student Government Vice-President Lindsay Patiño spoke about the tragedy and how Mt. Hood students were to show their support and condolences.

On Tuesday, ASG hosted an open forum about the shooting, where people described how they felt about it and had their questions answered.

About 30 people attended, including MHCC student Estera Apreotesi.

“For me, [coming to the open forum] was about fear, because you think it’s not going to happen here and it happened so close,” Apreotesi said.

“Also, it’s my parent’s fear – they called me the second it happened and suddenly there was just a fear that I wouldn’t have had before.”

Early Wednesday evening, a candlelight vigil was held next to the courtyard to provide more support to UCC and to Roseburg.

MHCC ‘s president, Debbie Derr, spoke with emotion and sympathy.

“How I think about community, is that community is family,” said Derr. “What happened at Umpqua Community College was a blow to our family. What do families do when there’s a tragedy or when there’s a crisis? Families come together. We hold one another. We provide support one another.

We talk to one another. We imagine what our family members are going through and that is what we are here tonight for.”

Marcy, a second-year student from UCC said, “The past seven days, our campus has

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This event has really solidified a sense of community – not only within Douglas County, but within the state and the nation.

-Marcy, UCC Student been a little tumultous and we’re all working on getting used to our new normal and creating it. This event has really solidified a sense of community – not only within Douglas County, but within the state and the nation.

At UCC, we’ve all really been touched by the tremendous support and love that you all have poured out. I want to thank all of you at Mt. Hood for hosting this vigil and inviting us to be here. I know that two words really doesn’t say it, but thank you for everything you’ve done.”

Those who died on Oct. 1 are: Lucero Alcatraz, 19; Treven Taylor Anspach, 20; Rebecka Ann Carnes, 18; Quinn Glen Cooper, 18; Kim Saltmarsh Dietz, 59; Lucas Eibel, 18; Jason Dale Johnson, 34; Lawrence Levine, 67; and Sarena Dawn Moore, 44.

Obama was scheduled to visit the victim’s families in Roseburg later today (Oct. 9).

Another MHCC student who has done her best to speak about how she feels is Sydney Lavoie, who attended Columbine High School in Colorado – scene of another mass shooting in 1999. Her thoughts revolved around what many MHCC students are thinking: “What if this happens to our school? What would our strategy be?”

(How to handle an Active Shooter Situation is in the box to the left.)

Further, MHCC has resources online and at

the school, for those who are wondering what they can do to help prevent a similar incident.

A Campus Watch program is currently in place with student volunteers and student workers to help provide a security presence on campus.

They will report anything suspicious, unusual or obviously threatening to the Public Safety Department.

As for giving help right now, the United Way has created a special fun to aid injured UCC victims and family members in Roseburg.

Anyone interested in donating may visit: gduway.org/UCCgive Should assistance be required, the numbers for help are: Non-Emergency (or, incident already occurred): 503-491-7310; Emergency (situation in progress): 503-4917911; to text message Public Safety: 503-5395145.

MHCC policy on weapons: Any possession of, use of or threatened use of any weapons or objects used as weapons are prohibited, except as expressly authorized by law or college regulation. This policy applies on college property or at college sponsored or supervised activities.

National law enforcement officers are the only people permitted to possess firearms while on campus. Concealed weapons are prohibited.

For more information about Mt. Hood’s Public Safety procedures, visit: mhcc.edu/PublicSafety

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Source: cnn.com numbers current as of Oct. 1

Digital Media Watch a video of the Oct 7 candlelight vigil @ https://www.youtube.com/user/MHCCAdvocate Also you can view our online gallery @ http://www.advocate-online.net

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10/16 Friday

10/14 Wednesday

Find the Help You Need Faculty Exhibit Learn about FREE Community 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Resources 12 - 1 p.m.

Located: Visual Arts Gallery Faculty Exhibit (Runs through weekdays until Located: Town and Gown (AC 2059) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

10/29) SS - Understanding Test Anxiety 1:10 - 2 p.m.

Located: Visual Arts Gallery SS - Everything You Need to Located: AC 3313 (Runs through weekdays until 10/29) Succeed SS - How to Succeed on Tests (w/Refreshments) 4:10 - 5 p.m.

12:10 - 1 p.m.

William Shakespeare’s Located: AC 3311 Located: AC 3316 The Rape of Lucrece SS Everything You Need to Succeed 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

SS - Math Mid-Term Success Located: (w/Refreshments) SS - Math Mid-Term Success Studio Theatre 7 - 8 p.m.

2:10 - 3 p.m. for and Win an MHCC Located: AC 3300 1:10 - 2 p.m.

Located: AC 2326 SS - How to Apply Scholarship Located: AC 2326 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Located: AC 3333 SS - How to Succeed on Tests 12:10 - 1 p.m.

Located: AC 2326 SS - Success with the TI-83 and 84 Calculators (For Math 60/65) 1:10 - 2 p.m.

10/13 Tuesday

SS - Better Grades Through Better Class Notes 2:10 - 3 p.m.

Located: AC 3316

Key: SS - Success Series Events

Thursday 10/15 Photo by Nick Pelster

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MLB postseason in preview: Part 3 The highs, lows and teams of destiny Clay Vitale

the advocate Playoff baseball is upon us, and with the bracket set and schedules released, who among the contenders has the best chance to take home the Commissioner’s Trophy?

Strengths and weaknesses will be exposed, franchises vaulted and aspirations dashed. One-hundred sixty-two regular season games is a long road to travel to reach this stage, and the playoff field of 10 dwindles to eight after only a couple of games. While most organizations are already cleaning house and gearing up for the hot stove offseason, this year’s elite are mandating two-a-day workouts and honing their craft.

Diving right in…

New York had both its horses in the race, the Yankees hosting (and losing on Tuesday) the AL Wild Card game and the Mets taking the NL East away from the heavily favored Washington Nationals.

The Bronx Bombers had a terrific bullpen all season, but they couldn’t muster any offense and Houston advanced in convincing fashion.

The Mets, however, have perhaps the most feared rotation in baseball with Jacob DeGrom, Matt Harvey and Noah Syndegaard able to dominate opposing lineups at will.

In a short series, they’ll be quite dangerous and their date with Los

Catch the Action: Friday, Oct. 9

TX @ TOR - 9:45 a.m.

HOU @ KC - 12:45 p.m.

CHI @ STL - 3:45 p.m.

NYM @ LA - 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10

CHI @ STL - 2:37 p.m.

NYM @ LA - 6:07 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11

KC @ HOU - 1:10 p.m.

TOR @ TX - 5:10 p.m.

Angeles should prove riveting.

Speaking of the Dodgers, they and their $310 million payroll will have yet another shot at breaking through to the championship round, but this time, they could have the tools to do it. Pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke are as good as anybody they’ll face on the Mets side, but their offense has had a down year, even with rookie Joc Pederson’s 26 home runs added to the mix. A suspect bullpen and the health of some regulars are also lingering questions, but ones that will be answered soon enough.

Toronto is crashing the postseason party for the first time since they won it all back in 1993.

The Blue Jays are an offensive juggernaut, scoring 891 runs this season, 127 more than the second-place Yanks. With David Price anchoring the Jays’ starting rotation, the supporting cast provides just enough to position the team for a deep playoff run.

The Show Me State has both Kansas City and St. Louis in the postseason for a second straight year, but for the first time, both teams won their respective central divisions - both sport the best record in their respective league and both teams will face the Wild Card winners. The Royals might not be as strong as they were a year ago when they went all the way to Game 7 in the World Series, but, if healthy, could be a force to reckon with. The Cardinals are the only team in the majors this year with 100 wins and it’s quite remarkable how they’ve pieced it all together.

Most of their injured starters are back from the disabled list, with one notable subtraction: Carlos Martinez, a vital rotation piece, will miss the postseason with shoulder issues. Couple his loss with an

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A couple of Toronto heavy hitters, Josh Donaldson and Edwin Encarnacion, silence the critics while celebrating Canada Day on July 1. They dismantled the Boston Red Sox 11-2, en route to a 93-win season and AL East title.

anemic offense, and the Redbirds might be in trouble unless manager Mike Matheny can carry over some of the Cards’ regular season magic.

Continuing the in-state trend, both Texan clubs will compete this postseason, as well. The Rangers and Astros are very comparable teams: they have powerful lineups prone to striking out a ton, a few very good starting pitchers, and decent relief corps. Houston has the edge in defensive metrics and Texas has the experience advantage; either way, they won’t outduel Toronto for AL supremacy.

On Wednesday, the Cubs and Pirates met in the NL Wild Card game, and while the Pirates had home field advantage, they were simply overmatched by Cubs starter Jake Arrieta. This October thing is all new to Chicago, a team riddled with talented first-year players and

who earned their first postseason win since 2003. Now, the Cubs look to end their famed curse and win their first championship since 1908, all the while proving 1989’s Back to the Future 2 correct (it predicted the World Series title

for the North Siders in 2015). The Blue Jays don’t care about the cult classic’s foreshadowing though; and, being a heavyweight among lightweights, it will take a David to slay the Goliath.

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Cross Country

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Thin Saints roster gets lift from softball players Jon Fuccillo

“Thankfully we got these softball players to run for us; they’re two of the fastest players on Coach McWhorter’s team.”

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Already, it’s been a tough year for the Saints cross country team, due to numbers in competitors.

As the Saints prepare for the Mike Hodges Invitational on Oct. 17., second-year head coach Jim Satterfield has searched long and hard to find a team big enough to compete on the women’s side.

The Invitational is set for 11 a.m. at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, where Mt. Hood will face conference foes: Clackamas, Lane, Southwestern Oregon and Clark. It will be another tough challenge for the small group that makes up the Saints roster.

The team was left with only three women on board, until Satterfield sought out two softball players – Reeghan Lehnert and Hailey Valitski – to fill out the squad with five runners, the minimum required to post a team score in NWAC competition.

Satterfield said that softball head coach Meadow McWhorter was extremely helpful during the hunt for a couple more runners.

“She was willing to help us out,” said Satterfield. “I had some girls that we thought were on the team, but decided otherwise, and (McWhorter) said she had a couple of runners.

“We have done things like this in the past to fill a roster, usually with basketball players. Thankfully we got these softball players, who are two of the fastest players on Coach McWhorter’s team. [And] these two girls like to run,” he said.

Satterfield didn’t deny that it hasn’t been difficult with such a small team competing in these big meets, especially for scoring team points without the minimum five runners.

“We had a lot of unusual circumstances with a bunch of our student athletes not coming here after they committed with us,” he said. “It was mostly personal reasons away from

Saints head cross country coach

- Jim Satterfield

X Country Schedule Oct. 17 @ Clackamas: Mike Hodges Invitational Oct. 30 @ Clackamas: Southern Region Championships Nov. 14 @ Battle Ground: NWAC Championships Photo by Nick Pelster

Saints sophomore Jonathan Zacarius (middle) looks to lead the men’s cross country during the Mike Hodges Invitational on Oct. 17 at Clackamas Community College. The women’s team has added two softball players to reach the minimum required to post a team score in NWAC competition.

cross country that it didn’t work out” as planned, he said.

Satterfield added, “It was extremely difficult recruiting this year from the aspect that there wasn’t a lot of good kids coming out of high school who wanted to make the commitment to run in college. And a lot of people decided not to run last minute, and it has been hard replacing them.”

With the help of sophomore and Barlow High School graduate Leah Norquist, the team is in good position for some individual accomplishments, however.

During the NWAC Preview Meet on Sept. 26, Norquist finished with a time of 20:29, good for 12th place out of 56 runners during the 5K. Her average mile was 6:36. This is a good sign for future meets, her

Volleyball on two-match skid after loss to Roadrunners The Saints dropped three straight sets (25-8, 25-20, 25-12) against Linn-Benton in Albany on Oct. 2. Second-year head coach Andrew Clifton and his team look to bounce back today in the Mt. Hood gymnasium against Clackamas. The match is slated for 6 p.m.

coach said.

“She’s come a long ways,” said Satterfield. “Last year, Leah was nearly in the same shape that she’s in now, but was suffering from a hurt foot, which sidelined her from competing in track and field last year. I’m real excited for her.”

On the men’s side, the team has only seven runners competing and has been led by sophomore Jonathan Zacarius and redshirt freshman Luke Lowe in the early going.

“Since we only have so many guys, it’s hard to place points in these meets with such a small team,” said Lowe.

Lowe said it has been a bit of a challenge in the first three meets of the season since he and Zacarius are the two runners who push each other the most.

“I’m not happy with where I’m at,” said Lowe. “There is a lot more I could be doing to get better. But it’s hard, since it’s usually Jonny and I working out together in practice.

There is quite the gap between our runners, which makes it hard for Jim to coach us all, since Jonny and I are so ahead of the other guys, fitness-wise.”

As far as team goals go, Lowe said everyone is kind of on a different wavelength.

“I’m not sure what our team goals are (because the men’s team is so small), but for me, personally… I want to get my times in the low 26-minutes or under. A lot of the guys are just running for team points.”

At the NWAC Preview, Zacarius was the top finisher for the team

with a time of 27:36, which was good for 30th place out of 78 competitors. Lowe finished in 40th place with a time of 28:03.

“We haven’t seen everyone in the same place at the same time,” said Satterfield. “I hope when all the teams are together, Jonny is a top25 guy, but our league is extremely strong right now. There have been other instances where we’ll have Jonny running and he would’ve placed much higher, but this league has so much depth.”

Lowe, a walk-on from last year, agrees that the team has a lot to work on, but is making strides in the right direction even with a limited number of running mates. Satterfield believes that his men’s team has a solid No. 1 and No. 2 punch, with the experience and knowledge of Zacarius leading the way for the Saints.

“Still trying to gain confidence and fight on a consistent basis. [Our] energy was better through the entire match while improvement is still ahead of us.”

Saints head volleyball coach

-Andrew Clifton Photo contributed by Jeff Hinds