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Vol. 117, Issue 7 October 9, 2014

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Women’s soccer drops to 100 in rankings Sports, p.16

WILL MARIJUANA BE LEGAL?

Everything you need to know about Ballot Measure 91 and its implications for Oregon and UP Maggie Hannon hannon15@up.edu On Nov. 4, Oregonians will vote on Ballot Measure 91, an initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The “Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act” would legalize the use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21 in Oregon, and would place the responsibility of the regulation of sale on the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). The Law The legalization of marijuana has been on the Oregon ballot before. In 2012, the “Oregon Cannabis Tax Act” was defeated by a margin of 53-47 percent. In the same year, legalization passed in Washington and Colorado, the first U.S. states where recreational marijuana use is legal. With legalization in other states, political science professor Gary Malecha said the issue will remain persistent. “I suspect it’s probably going to be an issue that’s going to keep coming back,” Malecha said. “The minute you get a couple of states that start to adopt it, then I

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See Marijuana, page 3

Where does Oregon stand?

Unsure Opposed In Favor

16%

Other key issues on the ballot Measure 92

Requires food manufacturers, retailers to label “genetically engineered” foods as such.

Measure 86

Amends Constitution: Requires creation of fund for Oregonians pursuing post-secondary education, authorizes state indebtedness to finance fund.

44%

Measure 88

40%

Provides Oregon resident “driver card” without requiring proof of legal presence in the U.S.

Measure 89

Amends Constitution: State/ political subdivision shall not deny or abridge equality of rights on account of sex.

Percentages as of Sept. 22 KATU-TV poll

Information from: Project Vote Smart

NEWS

October 9, 2014

On Campus LOG YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION Thursday, Oct. 9 at 12 on the Franz Hall Academic Patio. The Log will be distributing last year’s yearbooks to students for free.

MEN’S SOCCER VS. GONZAGA Sunday, Oct. 12 at Merlo Field, starting at 1:00 p.m.

LIBRARY RECEPTION Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3-4:30 p.m. on the upper floor of the Clark Library. The reception celebrates UP’s authors, and all seven volumes of the St. John’s Bible will be on display.

CORRECTIONS In “Play Preview: Scenes and Revelations” in the Oct. 2 issue of The Beacon, Hope Robinson was listed as playing the character of Rebecca. Robinson designed costumes, and Hope Dorman played Rebecca. The Beacon regrets the error.

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Campus crime increases but remains low Emily Neelon neelon17@up.edu The 2013 Department of Public Safety Security and Fire Report shows increases in reports of sexual assault, alcohol and drug violations, but overall low incidence of crime. UP is required to release this report annually in compliance with the Federal Government’s Student-Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. The Security Act, also known as the Clery Act, went into effect after the rape and murder of 19-year-old Jeanne Clery at LeHigh University in 1986 and the backlash about unreported crime on college campuses that followed. Sexual assault Reported incidents of sexual assault increased from one in 2012 to four in 2013. Michael McNerney, communication and technology coordinator for Public Safety, said the recorded increase of sexual assaults at UP is probably due to increased reporting rather than more incidents. “We know historically that sexual assaults are underreported,” McNerney said. “So we don’t necessarily see that (statistic) as we’re having more sexual assaults than before, but that more people are reporting what has happened.” Gerald Gregg, director of Public Safety, believes this increase in reporting is due to the Green Dot program’s efforts to encourage students to speak up about violence on campus. “We have an environment where we are a community against violence and encourage people to report any wrongdoing to them, so we expect to see an increase in the statistics of the

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Public Safety released its annual Security and Fire Report last week. The report showed an increase in crime in 2013 over 2012, but Public Safety believes it is due to more crime being reported rather than higher incidence of crime. reports,” Gregg said. “That’s not a bad thing. That means people feel safe and empowered and supported to report if something wrong has happened to them.” The categorization of sex crimes has changed from two separate categories – forcible and nonforcible sex offenses – to one category of sexual assault. The change in name and division of this crime was implemented by the U.S. Department of Education. Sexual assault now encompasses any sexual act where consent is not given. A lack of consent means violence, intimidation or coercion is used by one party onto another.

standards Natalie Shank were all unsurprised by this increase. Gregg attributes the rise in violations to better documentation by his officers, not a rise in drinking. Additionally, Shank has seen this trend in other college reports all over the country. “That’s where the highest numbers are everywhere,” Shank said. When dealing with alcohol violations in the residence halls, hall staff is most concerned about keeping students safe and secure, Shank said. In keeping with the approach of safety over scrutiny, the University changed the way they dealt with first time alcohol offenses during the 2012-2013 academic year. Instead of going directly into a hearing, students have a pastoral conversation with their hall director. A second offense leads straight to a hearing.

Alcohol violations Liquor law violations are the most reported crime on campus and rose almost 50 percent from 66 in 2012 to 98 in 2013. Gregg, McNerney and associate director for community

“We want people to be safe and (know) that they are welcome to come home,” Shank said. Drug violations Drug violations rose from 33 in 2012 to 39 in 2013. This increase is consistent with the trend throughout the Pacific Northwest’s institutions of higher education over the last few years. Shank attributes UP’s high number of reports specifically to the University’s strict rules on drug use and abuse. First time drug offenses lead directly into suspension-level hearings and almost always involve marijuana use. “We handle drugs in a very specific way and we take a very strong stance on drugs in our community, so that’s why we maybe have more violations or referrals than other places,” See Crime, page 4

Reported crime on the rise: three years of Public Safety numbers CRIME SEXUAL ASSAULT DRUG

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Marijuana: UP rules unlikely to change Continued from page 1 think that other states are going to start to take a look at it as a possibility.” Currently, medical marijuana is legal in the state of Oregon, but Ballot Measure 91 says adults over the age of 21 could possess up to eight ounces of dried marijuana, and four plants for recreational use at a time. The law also lays out a system for taxing marijuana sales. The bill includes a $35 per ounce tax on marijuana flowers, a $10 per ounce tax on marijuana leaves and a $5 tax per immature marijuana plant. After the OLCC takes out sufficient funds for administrative costs from the program, any additional tax dollars will be distributed as follows: 40 percent of the tax money will go to the Common School Fund, 20 percent would go to the Mental Health Alcoholism and Drug Services Account, 15 percent would go to the State Police Account, 20 percent would go to local law enforcement agencies and 5 percent would be transferred to the Oregon Health Authority for alcohol and drug abuse prevention, early intervention and treatment services. Proponents vs. Opponents A Survey USA poll commissioned for KATU-TV in Portland of more than 500 people Sept. 22 found that 44 percent were in favor of the proposed legalization of marijuana while 40 percent opposed the legislation and 16 percent of those polled were unsure. “Right now, it looks really tight in terms of it’s passing,” Malecha said. “It’s really receiving only majority in the category of people

from 18-35, and one of the things that we know when it comes to voting, is that that seems to be a category of voters that does not necessarily turn out in elections.” Opponents of the bill include the Oregon State Sheriff Associations, the Oregon District Attorneys Association and Lines for Life, a non-profit suicide and drug abuse hotline. These groups argue that the increase in adult usage of marijuana will lead to an increase in marijuana use by minors. Opponents are also concerned that marijuana infused edibles like gummy bears, cookies or other sweets will increase marijuana use by minors, including children. The opposition argues that marijuana is a dangerous substance and should not be encouraged in Oregon because we don’t know what the effects of regular marijuana use could be. The legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes may lead to more criminal behavior such as increased cases of driving under the influence. To opponents, this is especially problematic because it is more difficult to test for intoxication in drivers under the influence of marijuana than it is with alcohol. Opponents believe that if this law passes it may lead to a lot of unanticipated consequences. U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer, City Club of Portland, the Democratic Party of Oregon and The Oregonian editorial board support the law. Proponents argue that the legalization of marijuana will generate revenue for the state through taxes towards programs involving education, law enforcement and health. Supporters of the law also argue that the decriminalization

of marijuana will decrease the burden placed on police officers in the state. Although the possession of small amounts (less than one ounce) has already been decriminalized, the proposed law would allow up to eight ounces per person Proponents believe that marijuana is no more harmful than alcohol or tobacco and say that since medical marijuana has been legal in Oregon since 1998, and it has not been difficult for residents who want the drug to get legal access to it, that Measure 91 would allow adults an easier method to getting the drug. How would this affect UP? Because UP receives funding from the federal government, and marijuana is still classified as an illegal substance at the federal level, it is unlikely students will be allowed to use marijuana on campus even if Ballot Measure 91 passes. The current policy outlined in the student handbook says that “the possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of marijuana (regardless of whether the student possesses a prescription for medical use) ... is strictly prohibited.” Students who violate this ban on marijuana may face heavy consequences, “including but not limited to suspension or dismissal.” Although the proposed law would allow people over the age of 21 to use marijuana, even students who are 21 and live off campus would be subject to the rules of the University, which have strict penalties for marijuana use. If the law passes in Oregon, though, ASUP Senator Anthony Montoya says he will work to change the disciplinary policy for

students caught with marijuana. “I’d like to see the University move more in the direction that we’ve taken with alcohol,” Montoya said. “We’ve had what I believe to be a very successful policy of having pastoral conversations, where instead of judging immediately, we take a step back through Residence Life.” Residence Life has not had a formal discussion on the topic yet, but Director of Residence Life Chris Haug questioned whether there should be a place for marijuana at a college like the University of Portland. Even if the marijuana legalization bill passes in Oregon, Haug said there is unlikely to be a change in policy. “It’s important to remember that at the University of Portland, we don’t use the law as the threshold for behavior. We have a much higher standard for student behavior and what our

community engages in,” Haug said. “And with that higher standard, I think it would be probably a far stretch to think that we would take a different approach to marijuana even if the state makes it legal.”

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October 9, 2014

Athletics sparks consent conversation with ‘Can I Kiss You?’ Jacob Fuhrer fuhrer17@up.edu Consent has become a topic of conversation on The Bluff. Fresh off the heels of a new “yes means yes” law to prevent sexual assault in California, UP Athletics sponsored “Can I Kiss You?,” a one-person show aimed at educating students about sexual consent. California Governor Jerry Brown signed the law a week ago, solidifying the definition of consent on college campuses. Known as the “Yes Means Yes” law, it calls for "an affirmative, unambiguous and conscious decision" to engage in sexual activity. Soon after that, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered the State University of New York to adopt similar rules about consent, adding that a state-wide law is likely coming soon. An event created by the Date Safe Project, “Can I Kiss You?” ties into these ideas of consent by working to educate students about consent within their own personal relationships. Though most in attendance at the event on Oct. 7 were athletes, junior Abdulelah Alarfaj saw the posters for the event around campus and decided to check it out. “I learned if we don’t ask, people won’t know,” he said, referring to Domitrz’s

encouragement of students to ask their partners’ permission before becoming intimate. He says he plans to follow Domitrz’s advice in the future. Rower Casey Daley was one of a small group of students who volunteered to go on stage. “It’s not normally what I do,” Daley said, “but it’s good to get outside of your comfort zone.” Daley added that while she thought the topic would be awkward, she ended up having fun. According to its website, The Date Safe Project aims to “provide positive how-to skills and helpful insights for addressing verbal consent, respecting of boundaries, sexual decision-making, bystander intervention, and supporting survivors.” “Can I Kiss You?” puts a humorous spin on what is otherwise a sensitive topic of sexual consent. The event is hosted by Domitrz, author and founder of The Date Safe Project, whose show is known nationwide and draws large audiences across college campuses. Athletics opted to sponsor the event after noticing a large interest among student athletes wanting to help put an end to relationship violence on campus. Alison Knoedler, the student development program coordinator for Athletics, says this is a good time in students’ lives to educate them about safe

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Mike Domitrz, right, talks with with senior Mitchell Boyd and freshman Kira Erzen at “Can I Kiss You?” The Oct. 7 event, which was sponsored by UP Athletics, engaged students in conversations about sexual consent. relationships. “It’s a reminder what a healthy relationship really is,” Knoedler said. Beyond helping personal relationships, Knoedler hopes it starts a broader dialogue in the UP community. “If you get students engaged in the topic, something’s gone right,” she said. Engaged is the key word. Domitrz’s lively presentation frequently called upon audience members for input on how they would react in common romantic

situations, often giving T-shirts and other trinkets to students for contributing to the conversation Domitrz also encouraged students to be active on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook to spread the message about stopping predators and preventing assault. Kristina Houck, who works as a coordinator for the bystander intervention program Green Dot, suggested bringing the event to campus. While events similar to “Can I Kiss You?” have appeared on

campus in the past, fewer exist now due to the creation of Green Dot, which has a team working to make campus safer for students and staff. To help stimulate the conversation, Knoedler said coaches and administrators were asked not to attend in an effort to create a comfortable environment where students can listen and be engaged. “The more students talk about it [sexual assault], the less likely it is to happen,” she said.

Crime: Public Safety seeks consistency in dealing with crime Continued from page #2 Shank said. Looking Forward Gregg and McNerney predict that the increase in student population will lead to an increase in crime in 2014, but they are not making changes to staff size or training. “I think we’re adequately and appropriately staffed at this point,” Gregg said. “If next year we have another large class, then

that may prompt us to reconsider what an appropriate staff looks like.” Overall, Gregg hopes to cultivate consistency among his staff when dealing with crime on campus. “I don’t want one officer out there saying ‘O.K., I’m going to write up a report and submit it to student conduct for an underage student walking down the street with a beer’ while another officer says, ‘Dump out the beer and don’t do it again,’” Gregg said. “We need to be consistent so that

we’re treating all of our students fairly and equitably”. Crime not reported The report does not include two of the most prevalent crimes on campus: bike theft and Commons theft. The Clery Act does not require campus security to document these crimes. While Public Safety is not required to report students shoplifting food items or utensils from the Commons, Gregg says his officers work to keep the most visited building on campus a safe

space for students. “We will work with and support Kirk [Mustain, manager of Bon Appetit] and his staff, but our job is not to monitor the open cases where somebody might take a Powerade without paying for it,” Gregg said. “We will work with them and support them if they call us and report something or ask for assistance. We try to have a presence there, not because we’re trying to catch a kid (stealing). We try to keep an eye on people that shouldn’t be there. It’s just a safety issue.”

Gregg says Public Safety strives to document all incidents of reportable crime. “We’re very thoughtful about making sure if it’s reportable that we count it,” Gregg said. “If we’re not sure, we do research. We err on the side of caution in reporting something.”

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1. Oct. 3, 10:16 p.m. - Officers responded to a party complaint in the area of the 5400 block of Oberlin. Officers made contact with the renters and the party was shut down. 2. Oct. 4, 1:33 p.m. - Officers made contacts with two suspicious individuals on campus. The two individuals were not part of the University community and were asked to leave campus. They two individuals were compliant.

3. Oct. 5, 7:05 p.m. - Officers made contact with two individuals entering River Campus. The individuals were both part of the University community. The students were asked to leave the River campus area for safety reasons.

4. Oct. 7, 8:44 p.m. - Officers responded to a party call in the area of the 5400 block of Oberlin. The party was shut down and several individuals were given MIP’s.

For a complete interactive public safety report visit www.upbeacon.com and click UP Crime & Fire Log under the News tab.

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Eight questions with the new director of alumni relations works both ways.

McKena Miyashiro miyashir17@up.edu Math professor Craig Swinyard, who has been a part of UP for almost 20 years, was selected last week as the new director of alumni relations. A 1998 alum, Swinyard lived in Villa Maria Hall for four years, serving as a resident assistant his junior and senior year. After graduating, Swinyard worked as an assistant hall director in Corrado Hall for two years before receiving his masters of science in teaching mathematics, and his Ph.D in mathematics education from Portland State University. He joined UP’s faculty in 2008. Q: Why is it so important for students to be connected with alumni? A: You're here for a lot of reasons, but one reason is to get a degree and go out in the world and be successful. The alums we have are doing wonderful things out there, and are in turn looking to pick up students that come from their alma mater. So having connections there helps our students, because our alums know the world out there, and the different industries and can help our students gain employment. But also, it's not just about getting employment, but for our alums, it's the chance to give back. So I think the relationship

Q: Being an alum yourself, why is this job important to you? A: When I was a kid, we moved around all the time and my dad was in the Air Force. And UP was the first place where I felt like I fit. And so I just love UP, and I loved my experiences in undergrad, and that's why I came back as a faculty member when I had that opportunity. I love this community. This is just a new way to serve the community, and really be intentional about how we can connect alums to our current students. Q: What new programs or plans do you have for maintaining relationships with alumni? A: We want to look at opportunities to engage the academic piece of UP. So, people love coming to basketball games and soccer games. And that's really important, but people also had great experiences here at UP because they felt like they fit maybe within their English major, or poli-sci major, or engineering major. So there's different ways that people feel connected academically. I think when alums come back, to be honest, they're really excited to see their old professors. And really, bringing the professors into our different events just makes sense. We as professors love seeing students too!

Q: You've done a lot of different jobs at the University. What makes UP an interesting place to work? A: It never feels like work. I know that's kind of a cliche thing to say, but for me, this is my vocation. I love this community, and when you think about what is your community, for me, my community includes everyone here. So UP is a special place largely because of its size. It's big enough so that there are always new perspectives, but it’s not small enough where everyone thinks the same way. Q: What was your favorite memory from living in Villa Maria Hall? A: When I lived in Villa, it was when the Man Auction started. And as I look back, knowing now how big the Man Auction is, the fact that it’s in Chiles Center is amazing. Thinking back to my sophomore year in the fall of 1995, we had the first Man Auction and it was in Villa lounge. Even a few minutes before the Man Auction started, no one was there and we sent guys over to Mehling saying, "You gotta bring girls to this,” hoping we could fill the little lounge. We got enough people to fill it, and it was kind of cozy, and it was great. Q: What do you think you're going to miss most about teaching

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Craig Swinyard was selected as UP’s director of alumni relations last week. Swinyard, a ’98 alum and math professor, has been in the UP community for almost 20 years. math once this semester ends? A: I’ll teach one class a year, at least for a while, and maybe one class a semester once I get my feet underneath me. But I'm just going to miss the engagement with students and being in the classroom, which is where a lot of the magic happens. I have wonderful students, and just that moment when you're working with students that are great people and they have that Aa-ha!” moment, and you can see it, and it's awesome. That's a tremendous high and I'll miss the amount of that, just from the function of teaching three classes to only teaching one. But man, I'm going to love teaching that one class.

Q: What do you like to do during your spare time? A: Other than chasing my three-year-old daughter around, I'm a runner. I love running and I run marathons, and it's been a great way to see different cities in the U.S. I spend a lot of time over in Forest Park with a couple of my friends to run. Portland is a great city to be a runner in. Q: What's your favorite place to eat in Portland? A: Right now, I'll give you my favorite lunch place, which is Lardo. Everytime I go in there, I'm like, "I'm gonna order something new!" and I always wind up ordering either the double burger or the pork belly sandwich.

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When is laughter an appropriate response in the face of evil? In the 1930s, as the Nazi party rose to power, cultural phenomena ranging from cabaret to stage comedy provided possibilities for reaction to the racist violence and state oppression. History professor Brian Els focuses on several popular performers of 1920s and 1930s Germany who used humor in sly, subversive ways to combat the rising tide of the Nazis. The evening will include live renditions of music heard in Germany during that period presented by vocal music professor Nicole Hanig and students from the UP Opera & Music Theater Workshop. xamines the early 1930s German singing sensation known as the Comedian Harmonists This event receivestogenerous and Patricia provide asupport windowfrom into the thisJohn historical Beckman Humor Project. Lecture is free and open to the renditions public. moment. The evening will include live of music heard in Germany during that period presented by vocal music professor Nicole Hanig For ADA accommodations or event information, please with students in Gregory Pulver’s Musical contact Jamie Powell at powell@up.edu or (503)943-7702. Theater Workshop Ensemble. Listen to our podcast series at wordpress.up.edu/garaventa. Free PDUs offered to K-12 teachers for Garaventa events.

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LIVING Map your future with career services An excellent time to do that resume editing and soul searching you’ve been putting off is Fall Break. Here’s how career services can help you.

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A scene from the movie “Finding Nemo” is a perfect metaphor for the state of many worried college seniors. In this scene, some clever sea creatures trapped in a fish tank break the tank’s cleaning filter so their owner will be forced to set them on a counter - enclosed in individual plastic bags - to clean it. Once the owner is distracted, the creatures roll out a window and fall into the harbor below. Too late, they realize they’re still confined. “Now what?” one of the fish asks. Many recent college graduates feel that way. Having spent four years earning a degree, they now face the real world, not knowing what to do next. If you’re in that boat (or bag), Career Services can help. Your first step is to go to the Career Services website, listed underneath the “Services” section of the UP homepage, for helpful advice, including much of the information below.

The E-4 Plan: Explore, Engage, Experience, Enhance

This plan is the hallmark of UP career planning. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t panic. “We designed it for a student at any point in their journey,” Max Kalchthaler, career and program adviser for Career Services said. “If a senior has never been to our office, it’s not too late.” Let’s take a look at each of these steps.

Explore

Think you can’t do anything with your B.A. in English? Think again. The Career Services website offers a resource for students looking for career opportunities related to their interests. Click on the “What can I do with my major?” link

under the “students” section of their homepage. The link will direct you to a chart listing many different majors and their related careers. For a B.A. in English, you’ll find approximately 50 (yes, 50) different career opportunities, as well as strategies to help you hone the skills necessary to snare your dream career.

Engage

So you still don’t know what you want to do. Again, don’t panic. “You don’t have to know what you want to do after you graduate,” Kalchthaler said. “What’s going to help you decide what you want to do is talking to people that do it.” Through a process called informational interviewing, job seekers can get to know a career path better by talking to people currently holding that job. Kalchthaler recommends seeking out people you already know, and asking them for input on their jobs. Fall and winter break are the perfect times to do this, when you’re facing the dreaded, “What are you going to do next year?” question. Expand your network by creating a LinkedIn page. One of the seminars Career Services offers this year will show you how.

Experience

Now is the time to get serious about networking. UP has a group on LinkedIn where you can find alumni working in your potential field. See if there are professional associations in your field you can join, and attend their networking events. Some students are wary of networking, worried they might be taking advantage of a friendship. “It’s not really asking for a job,” Katchthaler said. “That’s not what networking is. It’s about gaining a firsthand understanding of a profession

and getting advice from people willing to share it.” Use one of the express advising hours to fine-tune your resume and cover letters. If you don’t know what those are, sign up for an appointment and an advisor will gladly help you. Also consider practicing your interviewing skills with one of the mock interview sessions offered by Career Services. If you’re thinking about graduate school, talk to professors, your advisor and Career Services professionals for tips on the application process.

Enhance

Create a list of 5-10 companies you would like to work or intern for. Continue to network, and talk to family, friends, alumni and professors about your job search. Continue to practice your interviewing skills and refine your resume. Gather information on realistic salary expectations and talk to Career Services on how to negotiate your first salary. Finding your first job is al-

ways tough, especially if you feel like you’re behind. But don’t stress out. Career Services provides a plethora of information and resources to help students make the most of the skills they already possess. There’s a good chance you’ll find yourself a job soon enough, but if you end up striking out before graduation, there’s good news: Career Services offers counseling to alumni free of charge. Take it one step at a time, and just keep swimming. For more information visit Career services online at www. up.edu/career/.

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Fall dance gets glowing reviews The blacklight glow dance Saturday, Oct. 4 at the trendy Pure Event Space garnered one of the largest Fall Dance attendances in recent years.

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Oktoberfest comes to campus German Culture club (GCC) hosted it’s annual Oktoberfest Friday, Oct. 3 with a new twist. Haggerty and Tyson hall and the GCC combined forces to bring Oktoberfest to the Hall’s common space. This act allowed Oktoberfest to have a very crucial element: Beer. For people 21+, beer was for sale while for those underage a root beer keg was offered. There was stein decorating, traditional dress and plenty of German culture. (LEFT): from left to right, seniors Issa Santos, Samuel Kingsbury, Linfield junior Dana Brumley, seniors Karly White and James Hurlbut say ‘Prost’ while enjoying good beer and good company. All (except Brumley) are members of the 2012-13 Salzburg class. (BOTTOM): Students decorate traditional German beer steins with various German centric graphics.

How would you describe your style? Professorial-esque Who are your style inspirations? Anyone who isn’t loyal to a brand. Where do you like to shop? Banana Republic

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Staycation So you’re not spending fall break on a glamorous vacation in Saint Barthélemy. And a wild trip to Las Vegas or Cabo didn’t fit in your budget because, well, tuition. The idea of going home to a stocked fridge and visiting your dog may be tantalizing, but the idea of curfews is a major turn off. Luckily, you live in Portland - a city that thousands of people take vacation in constantly. It’s easy to forget what a wild weird city you live in, because all you’ve seen for the past week (or month) is the inside of Clark Library. So instead of hibernating in your room for a week, binge-watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix and taking zombie walks to The Commons for sustenance, spend fall break getting to know Portland. A stay-cation is fun, budget friendly and allows plenty of down-time to catch up on all the TV you’ve been missing. Free - won’t cost you a penny! $ - under 5 dollars a person $$ - under 10 dollars a person $$$ - over 10 dollars a person

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Powell’s City of Books Free (DISCLAIMER: The Beacon cannot estimate how much you may spend here) Get lost in the largest bookstore in the world and take in a reading from an author you may never have heard of. Complete Schedule of events here: http://www.powells.com/calendar/ Portland Saturday Market Free If you haven’t explored this weird and famous market at Portland’s waterfront you are seriously missing out. Open Saturdays and Sundays.

The Waterfront (walk, blade, scooter or bike) Free Take a tour by foot or on wheels of the beautiful Portland waterfront, and realize why Portland is nicknamed Bridge City. Photos of this site are guaranteed to garner many Instagram likes. Washington Park Free Includes the Oregon Zoo ($$$), Japanese Gardens and International Rose Gardens. Take a casual stroll around this beautiful park, and if you’re feeling bougie, go say “hi” to the elephants.

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really cool) group of Pilots who are always rock climbing together. We all aspire to be a member of this really cool group, so try honing your upper body strength by climbing instead of seeing how many ranch wraps you can lift to your mouth. Portland Groupon $-$$-$$$ Options galore! Find groups dates from cheap neon bowling, to pottery classes, to more risque group activities. If you’re not on groupon already, you’re doing the cheap college lifestyle wrong.

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Sauvie Island - The Pumpkin Patch FREE (unless you buy a $-$$ pumpkin/$$$ elephant ears) In order to experience the best pumpkin patch, make sure you go to the “original” one, not the cheap deceivers that have popped up around it. It features a free/scary petting zoo, free hayrides and opportunities to take instagram pumpkin patch pictures. But don’t wear leggings unless you want a hay-butt, and later attract unwanted attention at the petting zoo. Hot springs (The Gorge) FREE Go kick it with the springers and hit the Columbia Gorge’s hot springs. It’s the free alternative to the unbelievably steep prices of the “romantic” spa getaways that litter this area of The Gorge. Skinny-dipping encouraged.

Brewcycle $$$ (and 21 and over only) Drinking, biking and friends. What more could you ask for? Enjoy a bit of day drinking while exercising. You’ll never view your biking commute the same again. Rock Climbing Gym $$-$$$ Spend your free time learning (or improving) at a new fitness -friendly hobby. Rock climbing gyms are frequently featured on groupon and all have student pricing. There’s a really cool (like,

Cannon Beach FREE (besides gas/snacks) The most popular beach for UPortland daytrippers (source:Instagram). Cannon Beach is about an hour and a half from campus, barring traffic. Take a photo of Haystack Rock and walk the boardwalk. Additionally, it’s the beach of The Goonies, so if that doesn’t sway you, I’m not sure what will. Hiking in the Gorge: FREE Go get soaked by the Multnomah Falls, then go on that hike you’ve been saying you embark on every weekend since you moved here. There are great resources online via the Outdoor Pursuits Program (OPP) located in Howard Hall, another place you probably haven’t explored much.

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Sharing economies Are you renting a home through Airbnb over Fall Break? Are you already planning a wild night in your home city and getting a cheaper ride home through Uber? Sure you are, everyone seems to be lately. The sharing economy is here to stay. It is a small but rapidly expanding market that is transforming social and economic practices. Don’t start using these resources without some background information. Although they aren’t necassarily ‘unsafe’ (you are still protected by tort laws), you also should avoid naivety. Keep yourself educated and informed before booking that cozy mudhut or ordering a driver through Uber to optimize both safety and fun over Fall Break.

Anyone that’s picked up a copy of the Economist lately may have stumbled across headlines filled with horror stories and warnings against the so called ‘sharing economy’ that has begun to spring up with the rise in popularity of sharing marketplaces such as airbnb, couchsurfing, uber or carshare. You may be asking yourself whether these experts are correct and your involvement with these sharing marketplaces could be the stake in the beating heart of capitalism. Unfortunately, (if killing traditional capitalism appeals to you), this is not the case. It instead seems like a natural progression. It is no secret that David Plouffe, the former campaign manager for President Obama, just took a high ranking position with Uber as Senior VP of policy and strategy, this may be a good indicator of the direction these sharing marketplaces are going.

These resources began out of a desire for peer to peer collaboration and mutually beneficial relationships. However, they are now beginning to alter the very economics of the future. “Critics worry about the possibility of exploitation, since the sharing economy is arguably relatively less regulated than the traditional economic actors that they compete with,” said Dr. Curtis, professor of political theory. “Critics must be able to show and prove how blocking these transactions really does somehow make one or both parties better off by saving them from themselves.” Airbnb or couchsurfing seem to, relatively speaking, have less criticism cast regarding exploitation while marketplaces such as uber or carshare garner a lot more harsh criticism. “Critics seem to not worry so much about the upper middle income family renting out their lake house through airbnb as they are

about exploitation through such places as uber or taskrabbit,” Dr. Curtis said. Trust, the central crux during the beginnings of this inclusive “everyman’s” economics, is starting to get lost in the shuffle with successful ‘sharing’ ventures receiving immense investments and having growth at incredibley fast rates. Obviously, this is a very good time for entrepenurs. Airbnb, the darling of silicon valley, has been securing so much money from investors, Wall Street analysts placed its value at 10 billion dollars. Airbnbs value beat the value placed on Intercontinental Hotels Group featuring hotel titans Hilton, Hyatt and Holiday Inn, whose value was placed at 9.6 billion. In other words, if you have a brilliant idea you’ve been sitting on involving brilliant ways to share resources while garnering profit, start inventing.

Sick of your dorm/house? Try Air bnb. Can’t imagine spending another day in your ‘cozy’ extended double? Avoiding the mountain of dishes that has been in your house’s sink since Fr. William Beauchamp was president? Find a group or a friend and have a true stay-cation in Portland through the affordable (and very color-

Don’t have a car? Try these resources:

The struggle of being both car less and under 25 can make any person feel trapped in this weird city. Luckily, there are options to acquire a car that don’t involve felonies. Try these two options: Zipcar or GetAround. Getaround is the airbnb of car services. Have a hot date you want to deceive? Rent a porsche

ful!) options on Airbnb. Houses split amongst many friends keep prices low and you are guaranteed to get to know another part of Portland very well.

for a night. Zipcar is specifically designed for college students with cars conveniently located on campus to utilize. More information can be found on their websites: zipcar.com or getaround.com/pdx

Safety tips for enjoying these resources: When using these marketplaces be wary, but not fearful. Follow these (obvious) tips for ultimate safety thus ultimate fun.

1. When using Uber to get home safely after a night

out, never get into a car with a driver that smells like he may have had more to drink than you have. Addiontally, try to avoid using the app when you don’t know what you’re doing. Bartenders of the 21st century, instead of hiding your keys, will help you book a car through Uber to take you home.

2. Never ride or rent from someone who strikes you as questionable or looks like a traditional Disney villian. Avoid these nefarious characters.

3. These resources are always safer with friends. 4. Have the presence of mind to route your destination on your phone while driving. If your driver starts taking you on a weird path or far off the suggested route, speak up. You don’t want to pay extra or end up in a bad situation.

5. Note the contact information for complaints or other issues you may have and always know your rights. Don’t ever book from a resource that doesn’t offer some forum or avenue to take when things may go awry. Overall, protect yourself.

On Uber: “I had a fantastic Uber experience that involved a lovely middle eastern man in a volvo who gave me boy advice and charged me $0.” -Lauren Schuur Senior On Uber: “Be wary of operating the Uber App when intoxicated. I got charged $60 for one ride, because I couldn’t figure it out. If there is a problem they have no customer service to contact. So that’s frustrating.” -Emma Jessen Senior On couchsurfing: “I met my host in a pub where we proceeded to drink together and promptly became great friends. He hosted my friends and I literally with a night’s notice. I’ve never felt so welcome somewhere.” -Chelsea Olivas Senior On Airbnb: “I got to stay in a crazy nice house, private pool with 7 friends (women) for fairly cheap. So yeah, my experience was very positive.” -John Weiser Senior

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October 9, 2014

Compassion, mercy and hospitality Anthony Paz Guest Commentary A well-read letter in last week’s Beacon brought attention to the difficulty of practicing unconditional welcome of all people at our university while upholding all the teachings of the Catholic Church, specifically on homosexuality. So, what does the Catholic Church have to say about homosexuality? United States bishops have been outspoken on the legal and social sides of this issue, and will continue to be. Just about everyone knows what they are saying, and let me be clear, that is the teaching of the Catholic Church: Sex between persons of the same sex, just like any sexual activity outside of sacramental marriage, is considered harmful to those who engage in it. Catholics must also acknowledge that this belief offends and hurts some people. That is not the intention, but it is the reality. This is not, however, the full picture. A very important teaching that

often gets lost in this very public, very divisive discourse: What the Church teaches about how gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and queer people should be treated. That teaching is pretty simple: LGBTQ individuals are to be treated like everyone else. In fact, because of the historical ubiquity of the inhumane treatment of gays and lesbians, Catholic social teaching demands that we go above and beyond in our compassion, mercy and hospitality toward this part of the population. In a very real sense, gays deserve preferential compassion and mercy from Christians because of Christ’s special concern for those who’ve been marginalized and hurt. Catholic priests, bishops and theologians all over the world are repeating this, but it seems to get drowned out alongside other aspects of the Church’s position on sexuality. Sometimes, instead, a kind of veiled homophobia creeps into the conversation. This homophobia causes some people to reject homosexual people in the name of upholding Catholic teaching. Confronting this type of homophobia, Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said the following earlier this year, “Anybody who doesn’t show love towards

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The Catholic Church teaches that all people have dignity and value, regardless of sexual orientation. LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff are welcome in the UP community, Christ the Teacher Chapel, and Campus Ministry said Director of Campus Ministry Anthony Paz. gay and lesbian people is insulting God. They are not just homophobic if they do that, they are actually Godophobic because God loves every one of those people.” Christians have valid reasons for questioning the sexual ethics that dominate media and society, which span topics from pornography to extra-marital sex, to body image and beyond. However, it seems to me that inhospitable, homophobic, insult-

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ing, violent language and action against our gay brothers and sisters stem more from fear and ignorance than they do from desire to defend sexual ethics. The true teaching of the Church is that all people have inherent dignity and value. Sexual orientation does nothing to change that. Students, faculty, staff and others who are gay: You are completely welcome in the Chapel

of Christ the Teacher. You are always invited to visit Campus Ministers in our offices. You are truly, totally loved by the God who made you who you are, just like everyone else here at UP. Don’t let anyone make you feel differently. Anthony Paz is the director of Campus Ministry. He can be reached at paz@up.edu or at his office in the Pilot House.

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EDITORIAL Yik Yak not best forum for difficult discussions

A submission from 1996 alumnus Chris Wilhelm has sparked controversy and conversation across campus and social media since it was published in the Oct. 2 issue of The Beacon. Several students, alumni and other members of the UP community showed maturity, thoughtfulness and bravery by writing into The Beacon in response. Others shared their thoughts in The Beacon’s online comments section, reigniting an important dialogue about diversity and inclusion on campus. Senior James Hurlbut commented online, “I understand that many current students will disagree with the piece submitted by Chris Willhelm. I disagree with him myself. However, I trust that we can employ an elevated level of discourse and give him respect, even if we disagree with him.” Despite the constructive commentary from many students, there were also destructive comments made on Yik Yak, a new app. Yik Yak allows users to post anonymously, and connects users to a live post feed from

people within a ten-mile radius. After Wilhelm’s opinion piece was posted online and published in last Thursday’s print edition, Yik Yak began filling up with anonymous responses to the submission. Some of the more positive posts read, “I wish I could debate with him. See what he really has to say about his beliefs in general.” Other, less constructive comments read, “F— him.” Profanity and threats to spam the writer’s email filled many Yik Yak posts. This harassment was inappropriate and immature. Anonymously posting on a social media app is not the way to begin meaningful discussions on serious topics, and is an easy way to avoid taking responsibility for an opinion. The passion behind the many posts Wilhelm’s piece generated shows this topic is important to many people. However, if a topic is important to someone, they should be willing to stand up and take responsibility for their position. The Catholic Church’s stance on homosexuality is a very serious

and personal issue for many. Attacking the writer of a submission piece personally by saying “F— him” or that the writer just needs his mailbox “flooded with gay porn” — instead of having a mature discourse about his opinions — is insensitive to those who are are profoundly affected by the topic, including Catholic LGBTQ community members. Furthermore, anonymous posting doesn’t allow for a meaningful dialogue between opposing points of view. There’s no way to direct comments or create a unified thread of conversation. Anonymous posting creates a hundred separate monologues, rather than one, unified discussion. We at UP pride ourselves on being open-minded, inclusive, educated, world-changing individuals. It’s disappointing to see such bright minds putting energy into such a meaningless, immature activity. Yik Yak is a fine way to share thoughts and opinions, especially if posting anonymously is the only way a person feels comfortable expressing themselves. It’s

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Many UP students are using an app called Yik Yak to post anonymously.

exciting to see students engaging in important dialogues on any platform. What is not exciting is seeing students attacking people who submit their opinion to The Beacon. Nor is it exciting to see students threaten to fill the writer’s inbox with harassing emails. It’s important that when we are passionate about a topic, we express ourselves articulately and constructively. The original submission, while upsetting to many, has provided a chance for the UP community to

unite around our Catholic identity and articulate what that means to us in terms of diversity and inclusion. These controversial conversations are hard to navigate, but are critical to our development as individuals and as a community. Many people who responded to Wilhelm urged him to embrace the message of kindness, acceptance and compassion that is an essential part of our Catholic identity as a University. Let’s lead by example.

The editorial reflects the majority view of The Beacon Editorial Board. The editorial does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the collective staff or the Administration of the University of Portland. Other submissions in this section are signed commentaries that reflect the opinion of the individual writer. The Student Media Committee, providing recommendation to the publisher, oversees the general operation of the newspaper. Policy set by the committee and publisher dictates that the responsibility for the newspaper’s editorial and advertising content lies solely in the hands of its student employees.

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Dear Mr Wilhelm, As I am sure you know, being an attentive Catholic, the Church officially and steadily has said we should support men and women who are gay. Pope Benedict issued an eloquent statement on the pastoral care of gay people; Pope Francis, in March, while speaking to Cardinal Dolan of New York, said we should not dismiss “different arrangements of cohabitation” out-of-hand, but “consider different cases and evaluate each particular case.” His Holiness also famously said, last year, that “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? We shouldn’t

marginalize people for this. They must be integrated into society.”

I believe, with all my heart, and have all of my life, that the genius of Catholicism at its deepest is compassion, witness, reverence, kindness, and tenderness. I think we are called to compassion, and not to judgment. Brian Doyle As these sources indicate, there

is a tension between pastoral regard for individual situations and the moral teaching of the Church intended for wider promulgation. Perhaps more importantly in this particular case, it seemed to me that the magazine was reporting on an significant event in the life of an alumnus in much the same way we report births, deaths, marriages, jobs, and children. We advocate nothing by such reporting -- the whole point of class notes is to inform readers of news of their classmates and fellow alumni. The class notes section of the magazine is a something like a public bulletin board for alumni news; I believe sharing news and

stories is crucial and nutritious for the University community. We may yet try to find another way to be honest and compassionate about the activities of our alumni than forthright reportage. But the final straw for me was a very careful consideration of the weight of the matter. I believe, with all my heart, and have for all of my life, that the genius of Catholicism at its deepest is compassion, witness, reverence, kindness and tenderness. I think we are called to compassion, and not to judgment. I think this very thing is why See LETTER, page 12

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LGBT student sees UP as her home Alyssa Wilson Guest Commentary Over the past month on this campus, I have learned to call the University of Portland home. I am a multi-sport-playing, musicloving, science geek who moved from California, away from my loving family and friends, to join a new family here on campus. And, recently, UP has felt more like a family to me than ever, and this is because of events that have occurred on campus. Walking through the Academ-

ic Quad on my way back home, I saw hateful, accusatory, derogatory comments against pro-choice decisions. And frankly, these were not comments that were purely “conversation-starting,” they were insensitive and hurtful. I discussed this with people on both sides of the topic, and unanimously everyone agreed that the comments written were not just in their action. On my way to class I heard students discussing this article called “An unapologetic Catholic” that supposedly was published on The Beacon. I quickly read it and was appalled. Mr. Wilhelm argued that UP does not follow closely with its

Catholic faith, that the school supports such ideas of homosexuality. He argued that not only does UP support students who identify as LGBT, but that UP promotes homosexual activity among its students. Coming to UP, one of my fears was that I identify as an LGBT member, and that Catholic members (such as Mr. Wilhelm illustrates) were not going to be accepting or understanding of the matter. But unlike Mr. Wilhelm, I found that the Catholic Church does not promote homosexual conduct, but that the teachings of Jesus promote loving everyone regardless. The stickers found on the doors of RAs and around campus

are not promoting and encouraging homosexual conduct, but are declaring acceptance of everyone.

These incidents have shown the community on campus and around that there is still intolerance and ignorance in the world. And from what I have seen, UP students are taking a stance in the matter. Alyssa Wilson Freshman I am not writing a letter in disproof or wanting to argue either of these cases. I am writing as a

Nastacia Voisin Staff Commentary My friends say it. My professors say it. I hear it on the radio and read it in books. It’s a phrase that falls so easily off the tongue that I catch myself saying it without thinking. “You guys,” I’ll start to say. And then I’ll mentally kick myself. Because, more often than not, the group I’m addressing includes both men and women. When “guys” is used to refer to women, it becomes a sexist expression. It’s part of a long list of male-based generics that reinforce how men are privileged over women, such as freshman, chairman, mankind, manning and so on.

compute. The tricky part is that “guys” is an insidious term that’s hard to object to because it seems so benign and inclusive. It’s a word embedded in the lexicon of people educated about racial, social and even gender inequality.

...I’ll keep rejecting being called one of the “guys,” because I’m not one of them. I’m a woman... Nastacia Voisin Senior “Guys” has the comfortable connotation of “team” or “friends.” It appears to be a harmless and friendly word. But let’s construct an analogy. Imagine it became the norm to address racially diverse groups of people as “whites.” And if people of color objected to being called white, we’d argue that

“whites” is a racially neutral term that includes all races. I imagine non-white people would feel that being called “whites” was an attempt to render their racial identity irrelevant or of lesser value. The frustrating point, I’ll concede, is that a similar, genderneutral term doesn’t really exist. I try to use the words “folks,” or “people.” But I admit, they aren’t as comfortable to use, and it’s far easier to just slide back to “guys.” It’s far easier to go with the flow, and try to forget how sexist – and personally offensive - the word is. Yes, it’s hard. But I’ll keep rejecting being called one of the “guys,” because I’m not one of them. I’m a woman, and I want that part of my identity to be recognized and respected. Nastacia is a reporter and copy editor for The Beacon. She can be reached at voisin15@ up.edu or on Twitter @nastaciavoisin.

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Hey guys, I’m a woman When I point this out, I’m usually met with defensiveness. The word “guys,” I’m told, has evolved to be a gender-free term. It now includes women. But let’s break this down: One guy is male. Two or more guys are males. Making a word plural doesn’t suddenly make it gender-neutral. Calling women “guys” makes femaleness invisible. It says that being a male person is the basic measure for being human. When I once addressed a mixed-gender group as “you gals,” I was looked at with surprise and a hint of outrage. Because if you call a group of men “you gals,” they’re don’t assume you’re recognizing our common humanity. Being called a gal, a girl, or a woman still strikes men – and some females - as demeaning. But women are supposed to feel included when they’re called guys. In my mind, that doesn’t

thank you. Thank you for bringing these controversial topics to the eyes of students. Both of these events have created such a positive support system for those who view the other perspectives of these topics. These incidents have shown the community on campus and around that there is still intolerance and ignorance in the world. And from what I have seen, UP students are taking a stance in the matter. Because of this, I have found UP my home.

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