The Beacon - Issue 23 - April 7

The Beacon THE STUDENT VOICE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND SINCE 1935 April 7, 2016 • Volume 119 • Issue 23 • upbeacon.com

TERRY PORTER HIRED AS PILOTS HEAD COACH

By Malika Andrews THE BEACON

When the Pilots basketball team finished up a disappointing season last month, the Chiles Center sat half-empty and cheers were hard to come by. But energy and spirit replaced that lingering disappointment on Tuesday, as Wally Pilot and the dance team helped welcome a crowd of nearly 1,000 people to the building. Waiting on the seats: purple T-shirts with “TP2UP” printed on them, welcoming former-NBA All-Star Terry Porter as the new Pilots head coach.

The crowd rose to its feet for an ovation as soon as Porter, who wore a purple tie for the occasion, walked into Chiles. The presence of the Trail Blazers star led students and faculty alike to snap photos, and a long row of local news cameras taped his press conference.

Portland’s forgotten basketball program has turned to an unforgetable local basketball legend to bring wind back into their sails.

After being named the University of Portland’s 21st basketball coach on April 1, Porter was officially introduced to the UP community, staff and students at the Tuesday event. Porter said that he did not look into any other college coaching opportunities and thought that Portland would be a great match and a “winwin.”

“Portland is my home,” Porter said. “I love this city. I am very familiar with the West Coast Conference and the challenges as well as the opportunities that the league brings. The WCC is a great basketball-specific league. We know Gonzaga, St. Mary’s and BYU have established their programs at a very high level and we want Portland to be in that conversation.”

Porter, whose No. 30 jersey is retired by the Blazers after a 10 year run with the team, is a beloved household name and a familiar face in the Portland area. At the podium, he reminisced on coming to UP to play games of pick-up in his rookie days back in 1985. After retiring from his career as a player in the NBA in 2002, Porter made the transition to NBA coaching and, in recent years, served as a community ambassador for the Blazers. His fame was evident on the faces of students and staff looking up at him, and he said he believes his 17-year NBA career will aid him in building UP’s program.

“As I talk to my NBA friends who have gone into the college ranks the first thing they mention is recruiting,” Porter said.

“And so we all know that a big part of building your program is recruiting. One of the main advantages that I will have is that I will be able to get into some rooms and open some doors because of my name, recognition and my NBA success.”

The Pilots have currently filled all 13 scholarships they have to offer but players who were recruited by former head coach Eric Reveno, who was dismissed last month, may receive the option of changing their mind. If they do, and the University releases them, those scholarships would become available.

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2xNBA ALL STAR

Terry Porter Head Basketball Coach

Parker Shoaff • THE BEACON

Terry Porter speaks to the UP community at a press conference Tuesday. Porter was hired by the Pilots after former head coach Eric Reveno was dismissed two weeks ago.

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We want the Chiles Center to be a hostile environment for every oponent that steps through those doors. We will perform with passion, persistence and Pilot pride, but we need your support.

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A key advantage for Porter could be the ability to recruit local talent. Porter believes he will be able to “control our borders” and “get the best local talent in Portland and around the Pacific Northwest” because of his status. He added that his son, Malcolm, a senior basketball star at Jesuit, is considering attending UP and his other son, Franklin, is currently a freshman guard at St. Mary’s.

Porter also called on the UP community and student body to support the basketball team as he rebuilds the program.

“We want the Chiles Center to become a hostile environment for every opponent that steps through those doors,” Porter said.

“We will perform with passion, persistence and Pilot pride, but we need your support.”

With no scholarships to give, Porter is tasked with continuing

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Students make their voices heard at second racial inclusion event

Hannah Baade • THE BEACON

Students from a variety of backgrounds spoke about their experiences with race at UP at the “Continuing the Conversation on Racial Inclusion” event Tuesday night.

Around 200 students, professors and administrators were in attendance.

By Hannah Sievert THE BEACON “This system also cannot continue if it expects people who look like me to participate in it marginally. I participate in a system that allows me to be seen, but not heard.”

This feeling — expressed by black freshman Carolina Martinez-Sanchez — was shared by many at Tuesday night’s event “Continuing the Conversation on Racial Inclusion,” where nearly 200 students, professors and administrators packed St. Mary’s for a student-led, openmic conversation on diversity and inclusion (or the lack thereof) on The Bluff.

The event was organized

by Black Lives Matter @UP in response to the Panel on Racial Inclusion on March 22, organized by the Presidential Advisory Committee on Inclusion, where all the featured speakers were white and many students felt diverse perspectives were ignored.

“UP wants to show our faces on media, posters, websites, and wants our diversity in the classroom, but you don’t want to hear our voices to affect or influence the decisions made,” Martinez-Sanchez said. “The first event on inclusion was marginalizing in that you want

us to come to an event and not one of us is represented in voice. If I have a comment or a story to share, which I did, the response was ‘please write it down on a feedback sheet and we’ll get back to you.’ Isn’t that the total opposite of inclusion right there?”

“Continuing the Conversation” allowed for students of color to share their personal experiences regarding racism on campus.

Many students expressed surprise with the lack of students of color upon their arrival on campus despite misleading advertisements and frustration with actions that University administration has taken, such as advertising the University as having more diversity than it does.

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It’s super wonderful to be at an event about inclusion that’s inclusive.

Jo Green Junior

“When I first came to UP, I was so excited … Right before my first class started, I realized that I was the only student of color in a class of 30,” freshman Lydia Heye said. “I thought, maybe it’s just this class? I repeated that to myself in all six of my classes … I want to say that my university

puts diversity as one of its highest priorities, and I want to say that I feel 100 percent comfortable as a student of color here at the University of Portland.”

Sophomore Muhammed Acar also expressed the difficulty of finding a place at UP. “When I first transferred to UP, I thought it was very hard to fit in since I couldn’t really associate myself with any of the students around here,” Acar said. “It was hard to go to class.

It was hard going to class and realizing you’re the only one with different hair, a different background, a different skin color. It was weird.”

“How can a place that puts community and service as one of its highest values can exclude some of its own? I know that’s not what we want to hear,” sociology professor Ashley Mikulyuk said. “We are reluctant to call out the parts of ourselves that tell a different story than the one we want people to hear. But those are the types of conversations that we have to have.”

But students also expressed that this event was a step in the right direction.

“Although I was discouraged, I now see potential,” Heye said. “I have seen growth even in

my first year here at the University. Dorms now have cultural coordinators, and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Inclusion brought together faculty, students and administration to talk about what the University can do better when it comes to race … it means a lot to see administration, faculty and the student body here today. In this room, I see the potential for change.”

“It’s super wonderful to be at an event about inclusion that’s inclusive,” junior Jo Green said.

Many members of Black Lives Matter were excited by the event’s turnout and were interested in how the conversation about diversity can be continued.

Sophomore Emma Martinez, who helped organize the event, was especially pleased with the student participation.

“I think it went so well,” Martinez said. “I think giving the microphone to the students is what needed to happen this whole time.”

In addition to talking about the current state of the University, students made recommendations to administration for the future.

Recommendations from students included increasing

diversity in faculty, student population and administration; increasing resources for students of color such as mentorships and the development of a diversity office; creating classes specifically dedicated to teaching about diversity and making administrators more accessible for conversation.

Acar also expressed concern with the Presidential Advisory Committee on Inclusion.

“I wish that we could actually meet them in person and talk to them about the issues, instead of, like, sending them an email or something,” Acar said.

Additionally, students voiced their concern with the changing of the required Theology 101 class from world religions to one focused on the Catholic/Christian perspective.

Black Lives Matter @UP ended the conversation by reminding attendees that the discussion about diversity and inclusion will continue through the “Love, Scorn, and Assertion of Black Humanity” lecture taking place on April 15. Additionally, Tim Wise will be coming campus to speak on April 21.

Contact Staff Writer Hannah Sievert at sievert19@up.edu.

‘Elements of Simplicity’ earns top honors at Kate Regan Film Festival

By Molly Vincent THE BEACON The annual Kate Regan Film Festival kicked off Thursday night with host and Christie Hall Director Joe Burke discussing the late Regan’s dedication to students and compassion for the University of Portland.

Regan was a Spanish professor and film creator who coordinated the CISGO Digi-Shorts Digital Storytelling Festival in spring 2014, but after her death that summer, the event’s name was changed to honor her.

This year, the film festival

received 30 submissions from students competing in various categories: narrative, documentary, humor, animation and international films.

Senior Jason Smith, a physics and philosophy major, wanted to capture motion in his animated short “Elements of Simplicity,” which won Smith a $200 prize for both Best Animation and Best in Show.

The film celebrates motion by focusing on dance.

“Animation is truly a profound and beautiful human endeavor,” Smith said.

Smith worked on the film

over the course of a year, spending a total of nearly 400 hours on it.

Category winners included Kyle Sovada for his rock climbing documentary “Cold and Windy Climbing,” Devin Ajimine for his Californian documentary “A Trip to the Golden State California,” John Fisher for his humor film “Rate My Professor,” and Sanna Mustonen for the international film “Run.” All winners were awarded $100 each.

Ajimine used his spring break trip to California as an impromptu opportunity to film the sunny sights of beaches

and skyscrapers of Southern California, a process that took him five days to film.

Fisher interviewed various professors on their “Rate My Professor” reviews, some of whom were rather disappointed with not getting a chili pepper, signifying a “hot” teacher.

He also won the Brian Doyle Humor Scholarship with his short film and felt it could fit into the humor category quite nicely.

“I thought I might submit it to as many things as possible,” Fisher said.

“Rate My Professor” was a

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hit with audiences as well.

“Great concept,” senior Todd Graham said. “It really tied in the University of Portland community.”

University of Portland’s “Portland Magazine” editor Brian Doyle reiterated to the audience how necessary storytelling is to humans.

“All of life is a story,” Doyle said. “(Stories) shape us in all different ways.”

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Filipino Cultural Night celebrates ‘Pusong Pinoy’: The ‘Heart of a Filipino’

By JD Nguyen THE BEACON The story of a family’s journey to America, the struggle to find their place in society, and above all, the effort to retain their culture and identity is one that many Filipino-American families know well. Saturday’s second annual Filipino Cultural Night hosted by UP’s Filipino American Student Association (FASA) explored this multifaceted story of what it means to be Filipino-American and celebrated this history.

The event kicked off with a pre-show consisting of covers of songs by a variety of American pop artists such as Tori Kelly and Disclosure.

Moving into the main show,

the performances focused on traditional Filipino dances like the Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Candle Dance) and Binoyugan (Clay Pots Dance).

Between each performance and throughout the night, a storyline with short skits portrayed the “immigrant’s story” — the hardships of finding a new life, sacrifice and success.

The event was held on the quiet side of The Commons; the same place that only a year ago was hardly halfway filled, was at full capacity. It even featured its own geo-filter on Snapchat.

Bon Appetit served Filipino dishes such as Kinilaw, Adobo and Pancit Luglug for dinner.

“Hosting PCN for only the second time meant a lot in the sense that our club

has doubled in size this year, and we were able to do a lot more in regard to dance, showmanship and bringing the club together as a family,” Justin Low, a sophomore who sang and danced at the event, said. “That’s one of the main things that set FASA apart from other clubs on campus: We are really family oriented, and we try to share that through the storyline. This year we were able to share our family’s heritage and upbringing with the student body, defining who we are as Filipinos, and how we interact with each other.”

The final performance of the night was the Tinikling, which is a traditional dance that involves dancers stepping between and over bamboo poles while the poles maintain

JD Nguyen • THE BEACON

Students fill the quiet side of The Commons for FIlipino Cultural NIght last Saturday. The event celebrated what it means to be a Filipinio-American. the beat by sliding and tapping.

It finished with a twist, incorporating American hiphop into the dance to create a blended style that achieved the

night’s goal of showcasing the Filipino-American identity.

Contact Staff Writer JD Nguyen at nguyen19@up.edu.

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UP tuition increasing 4.4%

By Clare Duffy THE BEACON

Tuition at University of Portland is going up 4.4 percent this fall, bringing the cost of one semester of classes to $20,922.

Living on campus is also getting more expensive, with housing and meal plan costs going up 4.1 to 4.2 percent, depending on which meal plan a student chooses. The total price to attend UP and live on campus will reach $57,540.

Rising tuition is driven by a variety of sources, according to UP’s Vice President for Financial Affairs Alan Timmins. Program costs like increasing Health Center hours, personnel costs like salaries and hiring new positions, Oregon’s recent minimum wage increase, heightened health care and insurance costs and new software are all among the considerations that contribute to increased pressure on student (and parent) wallets.

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UP is, has been and remains a great value.

Alan Timmins Vice President for Financial Affairs

Nearly 15 percent more students are calling The Bluff home now than did just five years ago. While more students technically means more money coming into the University, Timmins said this can also contribute to the rise of tuition prices. Several factors in the tuition equation — increased need for programing in areas such as the Health Center and Recreational Services, the need to hire more professors and create new classroom space, utility and maintenance costs for new facilities like the Beauchamp Center and the new dorm — are directly related to UP’s growing student population.

“The needs of 1,000 are 10 times greater than the needs of 100 people,” Timmins said.

“But there is that cliché that says trees don’t grow to the sky … At some point, I think you’ll see a curbing of tuition prices.”

In the midst of rising cost of attendance, UP has

also increased the amount of financial aid available to students.

While it is impossible to tell exactly how much financial aid will be distributed for the 2016-17 year until the freshman class is solidified and all students accept their aid awards, Timmins said the amount of available aid has risen faster than tuition.

For the 2015-16 school year, 98 percent of UP students received grants and/ or scholarships covering, on average, 45-50 percent of their tuition costs. According to the most recent federal data from 2013-14, each student received on average over $20,000 in grant or scholarship aid.

While students worry about rising costs of attendance, faculty members have expressed concern with pay that generally falls below the national average.

This year’s faculty wellness survey, addressed by the Academic Senate in November, demonstrated major discontent with salaries among faculty.

But Timmins said increased tuition does not necessarily correlate to higher wages for professors, rather it increases the overall budget from which to possibly offer raises.

“Compensation costs is one factor that enters into the equation (of raising tuition),” Timmins said. “People will get paid more because they are doing a better job and in response to increases in things like cost of living.”

And while students gear up for summer jobs that will help them write the big checks, Timmins said administration remains confident that students are getting what they pay for.

“UP is, has been and remains a great value. It’s a terrific education and a terrific university experience,” Timmins said. “That’s part of why it costs a lot to go here and that’s part of why we constantly work to improve the experience.”

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WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR? Single Room & Meal Plan 3 - $13,708 Double/Triple Room & Meal Plan 3 - $12,394 ASUP Student Government Fee - $170 Summer Rate Per Credit Hour - $846 Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition - $41,844

UP EXPENDITURES Financial Aid - 37% Salaries - 26% Employee Benefits - 11% Services/Bon App - 9%

Other - 7% Depreciation - 4% Student Employment - 2%

Interest Expenses - 2% Utilities - 2%

UP REVENUE Tuition - 77% Room and Board - 10% Off Campus Programs - 3%

Endowment - 3% Fees - 2% Athletics/Other - 2% Gifts/Contributions - 2%

Contact News Editor Clare Duffy at duffy17@up.edu.

Twitter: @claresduffy

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CRIME LOG April 1, 1:14 a.m.

A bag containing narcotics was found in the main lot.

The owner was identified and was referred to the Student Conduct Board.

April 1, 5:07 p.m.

Officers took a report of a hit and run that had occurred on the 5600 block of N. Van Houten the previous night. The victim was encouraged to report the incident to Portland Police.

April 2, 6:17 p.m.

Officers responded to a noise complaint on the 6000 block of N. Yale. Officers spoke with residents and they agreed to keep noise at at a reasonable level. No further complaints were received.

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ON CAMPUS “Julia Caesar” The University of Portland performing & fine arts department will present its next main stage production, Shakespeare’s “Julia Caesar,” on April 8-10 and 13-15, at 7:30 p.m. (Sundays 2 p.m.), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Tickets: Mago Hunt Center Box Office

Founder’s Day April 12 all day. Celebrates academic achievements of graduating seniors.

Interactive calendar of presentations at upbeacon.com.

2016 Writer’s Magazine Launch Party April 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Pilot House.

Celebrate the launch of the 2016 Writers Magazine. There will be free food and drink along with readings from the magazine by contributors.

Nursing Interview Prep Workshop Are you preparing for a nursing interview?

Attend the Nursing Interview Workshop on Monday, April 11 at 4:15 pm in the Career Center to learn tips and strategies for how to prepare for a nursing interview.

Guided Meditation Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center, Studio 30. Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

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Karen Garcia Living Editor garciaka17@up.edu

ENTERTAIN ME:

By Cheyenne Schoen THE BEACON

When asked about his weirdest tour experience, The Wild Feathers drummer Ben Dumas said their “super fan” in Toronto takes the cake.

“She knows I’m a huge Ninja Turtles fan, so she brought me some Ninja Turtles boxers,” Dumas said. “I think she has a couple Chihuahuas named after us, too.”

Sounds of true Americana rock ‘n’ roll filled Mississippi Studios Sunday night as The Wild Feathers and The Shelters played to a house packed with loyal fans and first-time listeners alike.

The show opened up to a full house with an upbeat set

by The Shelters, whose ‘50s greaser swagger so obviously screamed “L.A. garage band.”

They opened up with “Rebel Heart,” the single off their debut self-titled album that was co-produced by Tom Petty, who The Shelters will be opening for this summer.

The foursome set the bar high for the evening with the bright and punchy sounds heard in “Birdwatching,” the band’s first single and biggest hit.

Psychedelic guitar fills and gritty walking bass lines woven throughout songs had the crowd head banging the entire set.

Next up were The Wild Feathers, showcasing their recently-released rock album “Lonely is a Lifetime.”

The girl next to me had seen The Wild Feathers four times.

She knew every single song.

“You’re gonna dig them,” she said.

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(Portland has) become our home away from home. We play here more than Nashville.

Taylor Burns

And she was right. The Wild Feathers’ set had it all: carefully crafted three-part harmonies, gritty Telecaster solos, soulful acoustic melodies and beats that kept the crowd dancing the entire show.

While their music was most definitely rock ‘n’ roll, songs like “Backwoods Company” hinted to the group’s Nashville roots with tasty bluegrasscountry electric guitar licks.

“It’s been a while and it’s good to be back,” guitarist and singer Taylor Burns said to the crowd of Portlanders. “It’s become our home away from home. We play here more than in Nashville.”

While all players were exceptional musicians, the standout was 21-year-old electric guitarist Daniel Donato, who is so aptly named “The New Master of

the Telecaster” by the Hal Leonard Music Corporation.

While not an original band member, Donato’s outstanding technique wowed the audience and left me absolutely blown away on tracks like “How,” which featured Donato on pleasantly lengthy, soulful guitar solos.

Another standout moment was when frontman Ricky Young jumped off stage into the audience during the band’s final and most popular song, “The Ceiling,” in a passionate interaction with the audience that was truly unique.

Dumas said “Lonely is a Lifetime” was heavily inspired by ‘80s rock band The Replacements. While recording, the band oftentimes left their mistakes on the track for an added element of rawness.

“We were in the moment and going for it and we were like, let’s leave that just how it is,” Dumas said. “That’s raw, that’s real, that’s rock ‘n’ roll. The Replacements, they wouldn’t have gone back and fixed that, they would’ve recorded it.”

Dumas was excited to get to Portland for the show. He said they’ve been to Portland three or four times and that he was looking forward to the Voodoo donuts.

Cheyenne Schoen • THE BEACON

The Shelters played Mississippi Studios on Sunday.

“First time we ever came to Portland it was Taylor’s birthday and we went to this Pokpok Thai place, and it was amazing,” Dumas said. “It blew our minds.”

I’m looking forward to my next chance to see The Wild Feathers rock yet another packed house.

Contact Staff Writer Cheyenne Schoen at schoen17@up.edu.

7 things you should clean right now Jacob Fuhrer • THE BEACON

Water bottle

Keyboard

Dust, grime and germs can collect on your computer’s keyboard. Grab a disinfecting wipe and give the keyboard a thorough scrub down every couple months. Consider purchasing a compressed air can to remove dirt and particles from hard to reach areas.

Phone

Your phone goes with you everywhere. Everywhere.

Studies have shown that your smartphone’s screen can carry 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

For best cleaning results, you need a specialized anti-bacterial wipe made for smartphones.

Keys

You take them everywhere with you and handle them frequently, but when was the last time you cleaned them? Grab a wet wipe and give your keys a thorough wipe down to prevent bacteria growth.

We’re all guilty of neglecting this essential college item. We want to be eco-friendly by bringing our own reusable water bottles, but we might also be too germ-friendly in the process. A Canadian study found that students’ water bottles can become coated with coliform bacteria, and in some cases can be unfit to drink by federal government standards. A good ol’ soap and hot water cleaning should keep you hydrated and healthy.

Earbuds

All it takes is an hour of listening to music for your headphones to become covered in bacteria from your ears, according to the Naval Medical Research Institute. Clean off that earwax by detaching the rubber heads from your earbuds and soaking them in vinegar and water for 15 minutes, then 10 minutes in plain water.

Kitchen sponge

Bleach is the best way to sanitize a kitchen sponge, but there’s an easier way.

Good Housekeeping suggests microwaving your sponge, which will zap 99.9 percent of germs.

Remember to completely replace your sponge every month or two as well.

Bed pillows

In addition to your pillowcase, you should wash your bed pillows at least twice a year. Be sure to check your pillow’s label for instructions.

Most down and fiberfilled pillows can be machine washed, but not foam pillows.

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#pleasefundme

GoFundMe accounts, made by students to support a variety of causes, have become increasingly popular

Thomas Dempsey • THE BEACON

Asking for donations on social media is controversial, but profitable: GoFundMe makes a 7.9 percent profit off of each donation made to the website.

By Rachel Rippetoe THE BEACON These days, it’s hard to scroll through Facebook without spotting a GoFundMe link somewhere on your feed.

Whether it’s traveling abroad, finally buying that Michael Kors handbag or getting Kanye West out of debt, crowdfunding is the new craze.

Yet for sophomore Rachel Ramirez, GoFundMe provided her best friend back in Saipan a home.

About a year ago, Ramirez’s childhood friend was at work when her house burned down. All of her clothes and belongings were gone. Ramirez says she lost a chunk of her own wardrobe as well, as the two shared almost everything.

“She was really devastated about it,” Ramirez said. “We don’t get a lot of fire situations on the island and we still don’t even know what happened.”

Knowing the family’s unstable financial situation, Ramirez and another close childhood friend decided to make a GoFundMe to help the family afford life’s basic necessities: shelter and clothes.

In the Northern Mariana Islands, just north of Guam, Ramirez’s small town flocked to the crowdfunding site, raising upward of $5,000 for the struggling family. With that money, Ramirez’s friend could

move out of the Red Cross Shelter she had been living in for two weeks and into an apartment.

Situations like Ramirez’s are the reason some feel frustrated when seeing a multitude of Facebook posts about students wanting funds for their Europe trips or even studying abroad.

“Your study abroad doesn’t affect anyone but yourself.

It’s an experience for you,” sophomore Madeline Ochs said. “I think it’s an amazing thing, but it’s an amazing thing that other people shouldn’t have to pay for.”

The only GoFundMe account Ochs has ever donated to was to support a friend who was kidnapped and brutally beaten.

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...The kid was practically dead and he survived. To see so many people he didn’t even know donate money, that’s when I thought, ‘this is what GoFundMe is for.’

Madeline Ochs Sophomore

According to Ochs, this particular college student’s single father was still recovering from open-heart surgery as he pulled himself out of a field in Oregon City on the verge of dying. The family of two didn’t have the money to pay for two sets of extensive medical bills.

“His post just brought you to tears,” Ochs said. “I mean, the kid was practically dead and he survived. To see so many people he didn’t even know donate money, that’s when I thought, ‘this is what GoFundMe is for.’”

Yet, in Mara Midiere’s eyes, GoFundMe might serve situations like studying abroad better than emergencies.

The sophomore environmental science major decided to drop the goal amount of her GoFundMe for a summer program in Copenhagen and Amsterdam after discovering the large percentage the website takes out of all donations.

GoFundMe takes 7.9 percent out of each donation.

Midiere, who has received four donations adding to a total of $43, had only had $5-6 deducted from her fund — but for larger funds with big donors, GoFundMe makes a large chunk of change — which is why Midiere feels that more urgent causes might want to find a different source of funding.

“I would think it would be less effective because in those cases every dollar is counting,” Midiere said. “In my case, one night of babysitting can make up for 30 bucks here or there.”

Thirty bucks is the exact amount that nursing major, Kayla Kerlee, had taken out of

her fund, dropping her sum of donations from $270 to $240.

Still, this was more than Kerlee ever imagined making when she started her GoFundMe toward helping her pay for college tuition.

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I felt selfish and conflicted asking people for money for my semester abroad when there are more important causes worth donating toward. Most college students don’t have expendable incomes that allow them to donate to a bunch of campaigns, or really any at all.

Emily Neelon Junior

After taking out $26,000 worth of loans on top of working three jobs, Kerlee saw GoFundMe as a last resort.

Putting the link on Facebook felt like a better alternative to awkwardly asking family members for money.

Kerlee admits that there’s still something uncomfortable about asking people for money via social media.

“I see it as getting annoying to people,” Kerlee said. “I don’t want to bother people too much because it’s hard for me to ask for money. I’m not that person. That’s why I have three jobs to try and make it work.”

Kerlee said her overall

earnings and words of encouragement were worth the minor embarrassment of asking for money on social media. And yet for junior Emily Neelon, her GoFundMe experience is not one she wants to relive.

While Neelon raised $200 toward the study abroad program she is currently attending in Galway, Ireland, she agrees with Ochs that her donations could have gone to better things.

“I felt selfish and conflicted asking people for money for my semester abroad when there are more important causes worth donating toward,” Neelon said. “Most college students don’t have expendable incomes that allow them to donate to a bunch of campaigns, or really any at all.”

Sophomore Molly McSweyn has a more positive outlook on the GoFundMe trend.

McSweyn is currently enrolled in a year-long program in Salzburg, Austria, and has received over $1,500 from 35 different donors for her expenses while abroad.

“I really love the idea of GoFundMe,” McSweyn said.

“It’s great for small business starters or people like me, who just are coming up a little short for something really special in life.”

Contact Staff Writer Rachel Rippetoe at rippetoe18@up.edu.

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Real talk: study abroad

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Students reflect on their time abroad and share tips for future travelers.

Lizzie McGuire’s school trip abroad is nothing but magical: late night escapades with a dashing local … and that whole being-mistaken-for-a-pop-star thing. While not every study abroad student’s experience can be magical all the time (there’s still homework and class), even the not-so-fun experiences contribute to the semester of a lifetime. The Beacon caught up with seasoned UP study abroad students for insight for those preparing to go abroad — whether as a student or casual traveler.

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Fremantle, Australia

Jessica Armatage

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What is a common misconception about the culture you lived in?

I know when I was first thinking about studying abroad to Western Australia (WA), my initial fear was how to avoid the insane, dangerous and lifethreatening wildlife. All I had really heard about Australia was that everything was trying to kill you. While it is important to keep an eye out for any wildlife and to be safe, the only wildlife I encountered in WA was some cockroaches, which while they are nasty, won’t kill you.

What little-known places should people definitely go to when in your country/city?

In Fremantle, WA, there are TONS of little cafes and food places that are absolutely incredible. Here are a few of my favorites: San Churros, Little Creatures, Run Amuk, Blink Café and Cicerellos.

In terms of what to do in Fremantle or Perth, I highly recommend a visit to King’s Park, a walk or run along Dog Beach, going to the Fremantle Markets and Cottesloe Beach (which is one

of the most incredible beaches I’ve ever visited). Taking the ferry from Fremantle and going to Rottnest Island is a lot of fun as well, there is a ton of hiking, exploring, biking and it is home to the happiest animal on earth, the quokka!

If possible, I also highly recommend going to an Australian Footy game. It is so different from any sport we have in the United States, so it is super interesting to watch, learn and play (even if it is very confusing initially)! If you have any chance to do some more traveling, I also think SouthWestern Australia is a beautiful area of the country and that sometimes gets overlooked. I was lucky enough to visit places such as Margaret River, Denmark, and Albany, which are full of amazing beaches, sites, restaurants and activities, such as hiking and treeclimbing.

What is something you think is overrated/people could skip in your country?

Honestly, I can’t think of anything! WA is a place full of adventure and fun, so there is nothing I would not recommend doing or seeing. It is an AMAZING experience!

Do you have any tricks

you’ve learned while traveling or have any tips?

I always like to pack at least one day’s worth of clothing in my carry-on luggage, just in case my luggage gets lost. Also, try your best not to over pack. I know this can be difficult, but the more room you leave in your suitcase, the more room for cool souvenirs you have to bring home! I’ve also learned that international credit cards can be super helpful (Chase has a great one.) as you don’t have to worry about exchanging cash, ATM withdrawal fees or exchange fees.

What advice would you give to people preparing for a semester abroad?

I think it’s important to realize what misconceptions/ stigmas other countries have about the United States, and to show that other cultures that these stereotypes are just that, misconceptions. As a studies abroad student, you not only represent the University of Portland, but the United States culture as well, so I think it’s important to show others just how awesome the U.S. can be. Also, while abroad try to make the most of every moment, because there is so much to do and see!

definitely worth it because you get a free tapa (only in Granada) when you purchase a drink!

While traveling: Pack light! This will let you move fast and without any chaos especially when it comes to airport security checkpoints.

It’s better to just have one bag, preferably a backpack. Leave extra space in your bag when traveling so that you have enough space for souvenirs. Also, always carry a valid ID (driver’s license or international card) and a student ID for discounts. I would recommend asking if there is a student discount, even if it’s not advertised.

Advice:

Studying abroad often brings anxiety before students set foot in their country of study; this is normal, especially if you haven’t traveled outside the U.S. before.

Things might be a little rough at the beginning as you begin to acclimate to the culture, food and language. Stay positive and know that things will get better.

Eventually there will be a point where you won’t want to leave.

Also, don’t lock yourself in your room watching Netflix while studying abroad! You’re only there for a few months so take advantage and make the most of it! Try to go out every day after you’re done with classes, even if it’s just for a walk around the city.

skip in your country?

The Sound of Music tour — you’ll end up seeing most of the attractions just by exploring Salzburg!

Do you have any tricks you’ve learned while traveling or have any tips?

Learn military time, pack light, buy a hostel sheet, keep your purses/bags on your person, save up money for travel and shopping before you go. Hotels and B&Bs

were hardly more expensive than hostels where I traveled to.

Splurge!

What advice would you give to people preparing for a semester abroad?

Decide how you’re going to study when you’re abroad beforehand. I studied on the trains/buses to and from my travel destinations on weekends. Once you’re there you won’t want to study.

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Granada, Spain

Estefania Morales

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Common misconception: Many people think that going to Spain will be filled with flamenco and tapas but there is so much more… you can experience the history that goes back to Arab influence in Andalucía in various forms like architecture.

Overrated: Try to skip the tapas bars located in the touristy areas of Granada. I recommend going to Calle Pedro Antonio de Alarcon or Calle Gonzalo Gallas, two streets that have many tapa bars where Spanish meet in the evenings to socialize. It’s loud, but they’re

Salzburg, Austria

Emily Pellatz

What little-known places should people definitely go to when in your country/city?

For food: Reyna Kebap, Crêpe D’or, The Heart of Joy Cafe (great study spot!). Go to Innsbruck, Austria for a more restful trip, great photo opps, and skiing!

What is something you think is overrated/people could

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As students what can we do?

Since I started here at UP there has been talk about: What can we, as students, do to improve UP? Usually this talk Joseph Rojo ends with Junior we should tell the administration to do X, Y, or Z or that the administration is working/will work on it.

However, for me these answers aren’t right answers because as students we can be advocates and make differences for ourselves. I have learned this by watching and taking part in Active Minds.

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Students, passionate students, who wanted to make a difference decided to act on that passion, led to these changes.

Joseph Rojo Junior

Active Minds has done a lot to raise awareness around mental health and the stigmatization of mental illness. They have brought mental health to the forefront of UP. Not a week goes by where I don’t hear about or see something from Active Minds.

They have done a lot for UP and for that I am grateful.

One thing they have done that I don’t think is as obvious to us is they have shown us how impactful each of us can be and how a group of students can make changes on campus.

In the course of nearly a year, I have seen so many changes on campus ranging from the discussion on mental health, the perception of it on campus to the placement of magnets on every door in each dorm with contact info to get help.

Students, passionate students, who wanted to make a difference and decided to act on that passion, led these changes. This group of students took action and worked with administrators to make actions on the broad topic that is mental health and more

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Let’s Talk: The seed in me

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When we were little, we were constantly asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Our answers may have started as astronauts and rock stars, but answers like that stopped being acceptable a long time ago.

Now we’re expected to have a “real” answer, a specific path to what we want for our future, a five-year plan. Now people aren’t asking us “What do you want to be when you grow up?” They’re asking us “What’re you going to do when you graduate?”

Sometimes it feels like everything in our lives leads up to one moment: the moment we graduate and enter the “real world,” the moment we’ve finally “grown up.”

And that’s a lot of pressure.

Every spring, seniors sit in their final semester of classes counting down the days until graduation — some more excitedly than others.

There’s a bittersweet tone that fills every senior’s voice as they talk about where they’ll be next fall and what they hope to be doing.

Some students laugh as they put the days of homework and midterm exams behind them, even if that means leaving their favorite professors behind as well. Some students smile as they talk about continuing their education and getting one

step closer to doing what they love, even if that means leaving The Bluff and going somewhere unfamiliar. And still others stare silently at their hands and worry to themselves about not having a clear plan for their future.

There are plenty of students, seniors or otherwise, who don’t have a clear-cut path ahead of them. And that’s OK. We are young. We have plenty of time to make plans.

We have plenty of time to find our passion. We have plenty of time to meet the love of our lives. We have our entire life to answer the question: Who do you want to be?

For some people, answering that question right now is simple. With a job lined up for after graduation and an apartment already leased, they have an idea of who they will become. For others, the answer is more complicated. But that’s OK. Life is long and our expectations and circumstances may shift. Job offers may fall through. Relationships might fade. The things that interest and energize us now may change. And that’s OK — but that doesn’t mean we should stop striving.

UP has given us the knowledge, resources, and tools to be successful. UP has endowed us with powers that

we need for whatever future endeavors we take on. It’s important that we take the time to make sure we’re using our powers for good, no matter what we’re doing.

If you’re unhappy with where you are, do something about it. If you had your heart set on a certain grad school and weren’t accepted the first time around, it’s OK to get a part-time job while you wait to apply for next year.

If you always wanted to live somewhere that’s across the country, it’s OK to move back in with your parents while you save up for your first down payment.

There is no right way to start your life in the “real world.”

There is no right way to be an adult. Just because other people have taken one path, doesn’t mean you have to travel the same one — even if you’re both heading for the same destination.

So don’t compare yourself to the person sitting next to you at graduation. We all took different paths to get to college, so we’ll undoubtedly be taking different paths when we leave.

But despite our differences, when we sit in Chiles and fidget uncomfortably in our caps and gowns, we will all understand what it has meant to be a Pilot.

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When I was little, adults said I was “quiet,” with a “wild imagination.” I was an average student, who loved fantasy Natalie Young Sophomore books and played make-believe. I had some trouble with math and science, but overall, I got good grades. As far as my family and I were concerned, I was “normal.”

In 6th grade, I transferred to a private school. Nobody expected me to be a grade-A student, but even I was surprised when I started getting F’s. I couldn’t focus in class; I had a hard time remembering to do my homework. On top of all that, I was depressed. When therapy didn’t help, my parents arranged for me to meet with my school’s “organization counselor.” She helped me stay on top of my schoolwork but didn’t do much for me mentally.

I became suicidal in 7th grade. I don’t have a lot of memories from that time, because I was an insomniac.

What I do remember are the moments of extreme happiness and extreme despair. I remember thinking I was broken, that there was something wrong with me. In my mind, that was the only logical explanation for what was happening to me.

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I see happiness as a little seed planted inside everyone.

When the conditions are right, it will start to take root.

Natalie Young Sophomore

When people think of ADHD, they tend to think of a little boy who can’t sit still.

The CDC’s 2011-2013 study found the ADHD diagnosis rate in young boys to be twice

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Seed: Finding happiness amidst struggle Continued from page 9 as high as the rate for girls.

The “hyperactive little boy” is the ADHD stereotype, so I’m not surprised that I wasn’t diagnosed sooner. My parents and I thought my bad grades were a symptom of my depression when, in fact, they were both symptoms of something else.

When I was diagnosed in 9th grade, I was scared. Until then, my experience with disability was limited to the

kids with severe developmental disabilities at my elementary school. Nobody had explained to me that they needed teachers trained in accommodating their needs. I thought that all the “disabled” or “special” kids were put in that classroom. To my surprise, I was just given medicine and told to meet with the high school learning disability counselor.

If you met me today, you wouldn’t know I’m ADHD. You might even assume that I’m “completely normal.”

And in some ways, I am.

My depression has been in remission for 3 years, thanks to the help I got from my counselor, various support groups, and my family. As a theatre major, I’m putting my wild imagination to good use.

I’m tempted to tell you that finding the positive is easy.

But it’s not. I didn’t consider ADHD a good thing until junior year. I forgot to take my medicine one day, and noticed that I was really good at coming up with project ideas

in art class. Finding the positive marked a key turning point in my life. Once you notice something good coming out of your “curse,” it’s impossible to keep calling that thing a “curse.”

I see happiness as a little seed planted inside everyone.

When the conditions are right, it will start to take root. For me, that right condition was mental stability. And it took me a long time to get there.

First, I found things in my life that helped me get out of bed in

the morning: my parents and theatre. Then, I asked for help — continuously.

If you’re struggling with mental illness or disability: Please don’t give up. Tell someone what you’re feeling.

Find something that gets you out of bed in the morning, and hold onto it. Let your seed take root.

Natalie Young is a sophomore theater major and can be reached at youngna18@up.edu.

Dear professors, please talk to us about textbooks After two weeks of tests and exams, the last thing I want to do is begin planning for the upcoming semester.

Melissa Aguilar Senior But if I want to avoid paying extra shipping fees on books, I start looking at the required textbooks for all my classes.

As an English major, most of the books I need are pretty straightforward. If there’s a novel on the list, I can be sure we’ll read it cover to cover.

But the agonizing part of buying books is seeing that the list for a class is still pending online. I keep checking back every few weeks in hopes that the book is up.

I have had classes where no

books were ever put up, only to find on the first day of class that the teacher did have a book we all had to buy.

On the other hand, I’ve bought books that were on the list, only to be told the first week of classes that we would never need it. The professors remarked that they were required to put some sort of book on the list out of obligation.

Sometimes certain editions of a book are necessary, as the publisher has completely revamped the content, and being in a class where everyone’s page numbers are not the same can be a pain.

Other times, I’ve gotten away with using a book that was published when I was in middle school, and was able to save over $50.

My point being, if professors have access to the emails of all the students registered for their classes, why not help us at the

Action: The student body has power Continued from page 9 importantly they worked for themselves.

From my experience here at UP, we get frustrated with things and make that frustration known to someone and then move on, we hope that someone else will address it or take care of it instead of taking action and helping ourselves.

First and foremost I want to again thank Active Minds for everything they have done and for the lessons they have taught us. Next, I encourage my fellow peers: We have the ability to change things, to make a difference. We just need to begin helping ourselves instead of always relying on others to help us. If we can’t begin to help ourselves how can we expect others to help us?

As students we can do so much, and we can improve and better our community!

Joseph Rojo is a junior biology major and can be reached at rojo17@up.edu.

start of the semester and let us know what’s up with the book situation?

I’ve had a professor email me two days before the semester started, expecting us to have read and answered homework questions for class.

If it’s possible (though perhaps disrespectful) for a professor to email us such necessary information before the semester starts, they should also be able to reach out and tell us about our books.

A lot of us are struggling college students, so having a surprise textbook or course pack thrown in the mix is not kind for my budget.

I acknowledge that I could

just wait to buy the books until the first week of classes, but that would put me in the position to only buy from the bookstore. Their books can sometimes be up to twice the price of comparable websites like Amazon or Chegg.

In the past, the campus bookstore has had to put texts on back order, leaving some students without a way to do the required reading due the very next class period.

A lot of my professors are great at communicating over the course of the semester.

They let us know when they’ll cancel class, when the assignment deviates from the syllabus and even just courtesy

reminders about assignments over the course of the week, and I appreciate that a lot. But that communication should start a little earlier.

My request to all professors is: Email us before classes start if the books we’ll actually need won’t match up with the required texts online.

Sure it’s a little extra work, but it will help us students start the semester off on the right foot.

Melissa Aguilar is a senior English and Spanish major.

Contact her at aguilarm16@ up.edu.

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to mold the players that are currently on his roster, in addition to being an attractive recruiting asset. He said he plans to hone in on Portland’s already existent upbeat tempo led by Alec Wintering.

The junior point guard from Charlotte, North Carolina has been a three-year starter for the Pilots and was named to the All-WCC First Team last season.

“I think we will go hand in hand,” Wintering said. “Coach Porter has a great mind for the game and so that’s just another resource for me to pick at, you know, to pick his brain, get questions answered that (I) have about the game and likewise for him. I’ve been here for three years so hopefully I’ll be able to make his life easier by leading on the floor and

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I want to not only be an importat part of the athletic department, but I want my players and my staff to be engaged with the campus faculty, staff and students.

Terry Porter Head coach

being the coach on the floor.”

Athletic Director Scott Leykam said that he and Sports Information Director Jason Brough knew Porter was a fit from the moment they met

him. Impressed by Porter’s basketball philosophies, attention to the X’s and O’s and his moral character, Leykam was sold.

“I went into the search with a targeted shortlist and for the most part stuck to the script and those candidates,” Leykam said. “We had some level of conversation with 8-10 candidates and we were able to narrow that down to three very strong candidates with different coaching backgrounds and experiences. Terry Porter was one of our top candidates from the moment the search started.”

Porter has pledged to bring an expertise that Portland has never seen before.

“I want to not only be an important part of the athletic department, but I want my players and my staff to be engaged with the campus faculty, staff and students,” Porter said. “We are a part of something bigger here at UP.” As if to prove that point, Porter stayed after the press conference to pose for photos, making an effort to engage with students, even those who looked nervous to meet him. It didn’t take long for Porter, who flashed a gleaming smile for the cameras, to make the Portland program his own.

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Pilot soccer player turned track star running to NCAA Regionals

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Parkes Kendrick was a standout soccer player for the Pilots for her first three years on The Bluff. Now, after switching over to cross country, Kendrick is the fourth fastest 5,000 meter runner in the NCAA.

By Ben Arthur THE BEACON Just hours before her first competitive 5,000 meter race in college, junior Parkes Kendrick did not want to think about how she would run. Instead, she kept her mind occupied. Kendrick did her homework on the 50 minute drive south from Portland to Salem for the Willamette Invite. She cheered on her Portland teammates as they competed.

Kendrick did not psych herself up when it was time to warm up. She never does before she runs. She jogged for 20 minutes with her teammates, stretched and did strides to get her legs warm. There was no stress on her to perform well. University of Portland women’s track and field head coach Ian Solof did not even give her a goal time.

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You’re always working 100 percent to stay on the field in soccer. There’s not much of an opportunity to let up. I approach running that way even if I’m tired during a race.

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With no pressure, she excelled and exceeded all expectations.

Kendrick took first place in the event, effectively placing herself in the national spotlight. Her time of 16:19:93 is currently the fourth fastest in the country for the 5,000 meter and qualifies her for the NCAA West Regionals where she will have the opportunity to secure a spot at the Track and Field National Championships this coming June.

I knew (my time) was good, but I didn’t really know how good it was I guess,” Kendrick said. “I’m still trying to process it.”

Kendrick has made her imprint in the Pilots running program. On top of her first place finish in the 5,000 meter in Salem, the junior won the 1,500 meter at the Lewis and Clark Spring Break Open last month.

She has not been running for long at UP. She was a standout soccer player for her first three years on The Bluff. She started all but three of the games she appeared in, racking up five goals and eight assists.

But soccer became more stressful than enjoyable.

She stopped looking forward to practices and lost her passion for the game.

With a love for competition, she decided to pick up a familiar sport: running. She ran at Portland’s Grant High School and is the second fastest Cross Country runner in the school’s history.

Kendrick has relived her high school glory in less than four months with UP’s track team. She already ranks in Portland’s all-time top 10 for three different long-distance events.

Solof did not expect Kendrick to run so well right off the bat.

“We’re really excited for the fall when she’s going to be a major contributor to our varsity and one of our top runners,” Solof said.

Solof believes that much of Kendrick’s early success comes from natural ability. She has the aerobic fitness of a long-distance runner coupled with the speed of a soccer player. Her short-sprinting abilities gives her an advantageous kick at the end of races.

But a will to win is what Kendrick is most thankful for her in her time playing soccer.

“You’re always working 100 percent to stay on the field in soccer,” Kendrick said. “There’s not much of an opportunity to let up. I approach running that way even if I’m really tired during a race.”

Kendrick has not run enough to know what times she should be aiming for. She has made huge strides

since joining the Pilot track team, but her main focus is getting through races one-by-one.

She recalls advice from her youth whenever she thinks about quitting before finishing.

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My coaches used to tell me that by the end of the race you should know every stitch on your opponent’s jersey. I still try and do that and it helps me not to think about how painful it is.

Parkes Kendrick

“My coaches used to tell me that by the end of the race you should know every stitch on your opponent’s jersey,” Kendrick said. “I still try and do that and it helps me not to think about how painful it is.”

The 48 women in the western United States with the fastest times in the 5,000 meter will compete against each other at the West Regional. Only the top 12 will advance to the National Championships.

Kendrick won’t put additional pressure on herself to run fast because of the level of competition. She will focus on staying within her limits to win. The backs of her opponents’ jerseys will distract her from thoughts of pain and her speed will serve as a weapon on the home stretch.

That is when the former soccer player is at her best.

“If it comes down to that last couple laps, Parkes is gonna be right there and she’s gonna be fighting pretty hard for a spot,” Solof said. “To have the finishing speed she has, she has a pretty good chance.”

Contact Sports Writer Ben Arthur at arthur17@up.edu.