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5 | Michael Le Roy accepts presidency at Calvin 15 | Focus on human trafficking College Executive Vice President and Provost Michael Le Roy is leaving Whitworth to pursue an opportunity as president at Calvin College.
6 | Forensics team continues winning streak
Securing a title of second overall in the Northwest Forensics Conference, the forensics team makes a strong showing their first year back.
7 | Whitworth alumnus and staff member creates card game Associate registrar Mark Baker invents 5 to Close, a card/word game played in teams.
Arts & culture 9 | Leonard Oakland Film Festival
The fourth annual LAO Film Festival will start Thursday, Feb. 16 and run through the weekend showing films with a 70s theme.
11 | Whitworth — Glimpse of the Past
Take a look back in the Whitworthian archives at a story from 1973 when pets were permitted to live in the dorms.
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opinions Human trafficking is a constant issue in our world; help end it by being informed.
17 | Reexamining fundamental rights
Exploring both aspects, positive and negative, of American rights and what we’re entitled to.
18 | Single this season?
Check out the top ways to pick up a spring fling with advice on how to interpret the opposite sex.
sports 19 | Swimming to win
Pirate men win their 10th Northwest Conference title in the last decade, and prepare for the NCAA Championships.
20 | Shooting for the title
Men’s basketball wins the Northwest Conference title with victories over Linfield College and Pacific University.
23 | Crow’s nest: Austin Vierra
Highlighting senior Austin Vierra and his swimming career at Whitworth.
12 | Jan Term Travels
Students tell stories from their travel abroad trips in South Africa, Tanzania, Costa Rica, England and San Francisco.
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A week ago, 10 states found themselves in an interesting situation: exempt from No Child Left Behind. Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Tennessee are the first states to no longer be bound by the No Child Left Behind restraints, and could soon be joined by many other states. The main goal of NCLB is for all children to be proficient in math and science by 2014, but the United States is far from reaching its goal. In a White House address, President Obama said in exchange for educational flexibility, those 10 states have promised to raise standards and work to close the achievement gap using different approaches. “No Child Left Behind forces teachers to teach for a test,” said junior Macy Olivas, Students For Education Reform Whitworth president. “It does not leave room to accommodate for students with disabilities and those that come from disadvantaged backgrounds.” If handled correctly, those states have the potential to benefit the U.S. education system beyond what NCLB could allow. Instead of standardized testing, those states have gained the ability to reform their state education. As part of a college community, this board would like to reiterate the importance of paying attention to what plays out in the coming months, or even years, with those states that were granted an exemption. The performance of students coming out of these states could have an interesting effect on places like Whitworth. If the goal of an NCLB exemption is to create higher standards than those already in place, then in theory the caliber of students coming from said states should be higher than those states follow-
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Photo Illustrator: Chrissy Roach The bill that allows legal same-sex marriage in Washington will go into effect in June 2012. Washington is the seventh state to pass a bill legalizing it.
Washington passes same-sex marriage Sandra Tully Staff Writer
Supporters of the bill like Carol Ehrhart, president of the The Inland Northwest LGBT Center in Spokane, are not surprised by the outcome. “The climate, politically, is correct to be moving With a vote of 55-43, Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday forward on this issue,” Ehrhart said. Ehrhart said she knows many couples in the city Feb. 8 that will legalize gay marriage in the state of Washington. The state Senate passed the measure of Spokane who have been waiting to have the right to get married, and she said she look forward to earlier with a vote of 28-21. Washington is the seventh state to recognize attending some of their weddings this year. It is a positive impact any time couples can be marriages between same-sex couples, joining Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, recognized for their commitment to each other, Ehrhart said. The passing of New York and Vermont. At “The climate, politically, the bill is good for everyone the time of print, Governor in the community of Spokane Christine Gregoire had is correct to be moving regardless of sexual preference. announced that she planned to sign the bill into law on Feb. 14, forward on [the issue of gay She said she trusts the bill will ensure all individuals are Valentine’s Day. marriage.]” seen as being in a committed In doing so, “We tell every — Carol Ehrhart relationship. child of same-sex couples that Many were surprised by how their family is every bit as equal president, Inland quickly the bill was passed. All and important as all other Northwest LGBT Center amendments to the bill that families in our state,” Gregoire may have slowed it down were said in a press release. “We take a major step toward completing a long and important rejected and it passed Wednesday night in the same journey to end discrimination based on sexual form as it had in the Senate. One measure that was not altered was a condition orientation.” The measure will not be effective until June of this that allows religious groups the right to deny service or rental of churches, chapels and other resources. year.
The bill also grants permission for out-of-state couples to come to Washington to be legally wed. Opponents of the bill have already promised to propose an initiative and a referendum that could threaten the new bill. A petition to include an initiative to define marriage as between a man and a woman is already in the works. Additionally, a referendum to reverse the bill is being planned, though the petition cannot be started until after the bill is signed into law on Feb. 14. The initiative tactic was used in California with Proposition 8 after a ruling in favor of same-sex marriage was passed in 2008. Proposition 8 passed in November 2008, but it was recently reversed by the U.S. Court of Appeals. The court said it ruled that the proposition was unconstitutional because, “Proposition 8’s only effect was to take away that important and legally significant designation.” It is likely that the initiative and referendum in Washington will be on the ballot in November, but Ehrhart and members of the LGBT Center are optimistic for a vote in favor of gay marriage. “I think people are beginning to understand the significance of this bill passing,” Ehrhart said.
Contact Sandra Tully at stully15@my.whitworth.edu.
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$18,000 The amount Warren Hall’s annual Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction raised for national multiple sclerosis research last year.
The vote in the Washington state House of Representatives that made Washington the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.
$338 3 Straight regular season Northwest Conference championships for the Whitworth men’s basketball team.
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Beneath Sanders are two associate provosts, Randell Michaelis and newly appointed Kathy Storm. Storm, former vice president of Student Life, applied for the position over a year ago. Executive Vice President and Provost Michael Le “Mine has been in the works for a while; my Roy has accepted the presidency at Calvin College. Le Roy will be leaving Whitworth shortly after daughter said its was like Oprah’s two year farewell graduation and heading to Calvin College in Grand tour,” Storm said about her application and hiring. Associate Dean of Students Richard Mandeville Rapids, Mich. “I am honored and humbled to be selected by the will replace Storm. “It has been my honor and joy to work with Dick Board of Trustees for this opportunity to serve the Calvin College community,” Le Roy said in a press during my years in student life,” Storm said in a release. “I have long admired and appreciated Calvin’s press release. “He is a wise, gracious and thoughtful Reformed Christian mission, its distinguished colleague, a person of deep faith and steady conviction, and a professional faculty, its engagement with is wholeheartedly devoted the culture through the lens “It’s kind of just a change in who to the growth and well-being of faith, and its particular titles for the students, but I of students. His skill and blend of intellectual curiosity compassion, his winsome and Christian conviction that hope it is a positive one.” sense of humor and most of prepares students to transform — Barbara Sanders all his deep commitment to the world.” Whitworth’s mission make him Barbara Sanders has stepped education professor a wonderful person to lead the into the position of senior student life program.” associate provost until May “It’s kind of just a change in titles for the students, 27 when Le Roy departs. During this time she is professionally shadowing and “cross training with Dr. but I hope it is a positive one,” Sanders said. Many individuals within the administration have Le Roy,” Sanders said. On May 27, she will become the interim provost said that they expect the transition to be a smooth until the search is complete. To fill Le Roy’s position one. “Michael’s outstanding service as Whitworth’s the university will go through a thorough national chief academic officer has contributed significantly search, Sanders said. “I think it will be a very smooth transition,” Sanders to the university’s rising academic quality and reputation,” Taylor said in a press release. said. “The board of trustees is both blessed and honored Sanders, the associate dean of instruction and School of Education professor, was on sabbatical but to appoint Dr. Michael Le Roy to the position of President at Calvin,” Scott Spoelhof, chair of was brought back to fill part of Le Roy’s position. “[Le Roy] is the executive vice president, I would Calvin’s board of trustees, said in a press release. “He is a collaborative, visionary leader with proven not be,” Sanders said. “Barb is known across campus as a skilled academic, administrative, and scholarship skills who academician, a wise and thoughtful administrator, is committed to furthering the mission of Calvin. and a strong advocate for students’ academic success,” His commitment to reformed theology will serve President Beck Taylor said in a press release. “She is our institution well as we not only interact with our also a tireless champion of Whitworth’s distinctive existing constituencies, but also seek to engage the mind-and-heart mission. I feel very confident about broader evangelical community.” the leadership Barb will provide as the university searches for its next chief academic officer and continues to make significant progress toward its Whitworth 2021 strategic-plan goals.” Le Roy’s departure will also affect other positions Contact Caitlyn Starkey at and people within Whitworth’s administration. cstarkey14@my.whitworth.edu.
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Forensics team continues winning streak at Pacific University IPDA tournament “Debate isn’t only for public speaking,” junior Krister Johnson said. “Communications is relevant to every one of the majors that Whitworth has.” With a variety of events, students can practice thinking on the spot with impromptu speeches, Whitworth’s forensic team brought home multiple honors in the Pacific University tournament the forming arguments and being persuasive with weekend of Feb. 4. Those honors included both debates and speeches, or exercise a more artistic side individual awards won by team members in speech of themselves with interpretive pieces. Preparing for competitions and debate events and three “[Forensics is] another of that kind allows students Division II sweepstakes awards won by the team as a whole. area of liberal arts, just as to go past learning the theory of communication skills into necessary as athletics, applying them. A strong start “I think it epitomizes a and a little more liberal arts education,” Busick The team, which is the first at Whitworth since the program applicable to future careers.” said. Ingram describes debate as was disbanded in 1997, has — Sam Director an avenue for students to work performed beyond coach and freshman with ideas they are learning Director of Forensics Mike in classes and connect them Ingram’s expectations. He said his goal for the first year was to have students at a through speeches. “It’s a way to provide students with an academic competitive level. “We’ve really been more than competitive,” Ingram co-curricular activity,” he said. While Whitworth has a number of activities said. Students won numerous individual awards as available for students, Director found that debate has well as team sweepstakes awards in three of the four its own sphere to fill. “It’s another area of liberal arts, just as necessary tournaments they have attended so far this year. “I’m really proud of the team’s accomplishments; as athletics, and a little more applicable to future their success is something that I hope all of Whitworth careers,” he said. can be proud of,” Ingram said. Freshman Sam Director, who was the first over- Attracting talented students all speaker in the Junior category of International Public Debate Association debate at the Pacific Programs such as the forensics team can help to University tournament and named a finalist for the attract talented students to Whitworth. Junior/Novice speaker of the year award, said he was “Debate draws intellectual people,” Busick impressed by the team’s showing. said. “It’s another way to go out and compete, and “The fact that we were second in our division in participate in something a little more intellectual.” our first year back was huge,” he said, referring to the Director received a scholarship to participate on team’s Northwest Forensics Conference sweepstakes the forensics team. title of second overall in Division II. They also tied for “I wouldn’t say it was a deciding factor but it first in the debate category. definitely influenced my choice,” Director said. “It The tournaments that Whitworth attends are not sweetened the deal.” separated by school size but rather by number of tournaments attended. Division II is made up of Effect on students schools that attend fewer than eight tournaments a year. That means Whitworth students compete For the students who do become involved in the directly against students from larger schools. program, being on the team can be influential. “In the past, the debate team has won national “I hope it gives them a sense of community, just recognition,” Ingram said, adding that doing well in like they have on the basketball team or in the choir,” the competitions can reflect well on Whitworth. Ingram said. Although as a senior she will not be a part of the For Busick, even the van rides are an important team next year, math and speech communication part of the experience. double major Rachel Busick said she enjoyed helping “I get a lot out of the dialogues we have in the set the precedent of high achievement for future van rides,” she said. She described her teammates’ years of the debate team. different areas of expertise as a factor leading to a rich “It’s been a really great opportunity to build the and broad conversation. foundation of the team,” she said. “I wouldn’t necessarily get that outside of this experience,” she said. Developing relationships with teammates was just “Epitomizing” liberal education one of the effects of joining the team for Director. “I just reaped a lot of personal confidence and just Team members said forensics is a broader general enjoyment,” he said. competition than some may think.
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Photographer: Megan Hinzdel Senior Travis Walker attempts to persuade his teammates with his speech during practice. Johnson said the confidence it takes to perform multiple speeches in front of strangers can be applied in other situations as well, including those that are likely to come up in jobs as well as in personal life. “It teaches you to be more confident and assertive in all kinds of interactions,” he said. Those benefits are not free; the students and their coach practice during their three hours of class every week along with one-on-one sessions for each student. But for Johnson, it is worth the effort. “It takes a lot of time, but looking back at my experience here at Whitworth, it’s one of the most essential pieces of my education,” he said.
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ST: Do you have other games you are working on? MB: No other games, but lots of other projects. I’ve started several online businesses in the past few years (www.asimplerweddingregistry.com and www. thevacationbrain.com). I also have some other Kickstarter project ideas that I’m currently working on and hope to launch in the weeks following the finish of the 5 to Close Kickstarter project. Sorry, these are top secret right now though. I have learned a lot from the Kickstarter campaign I ran from 5 to Close. At this point I would need a big boost in support in the com-
MB: Everyone I have played the game with really enjoys it. I also had a game reviewer do a review of game a while back. She really enjoyed 5 to Close as well. The game is fairly simple to learn, but is one of those games that has a lot of strategy within it. Once you play it a few times, you start thinking about how your strategy might be a little better or different the next time. ST: Do you have a prototype of the game? MB: Yes, I actually had 20 prototypes made originally, but either sold or gave away 17. I found a printer in New York that specialized in short run printing of card games. Having decks of cards printed is normally quite cheap, but only when you order in mass quantities. Most places I looked were wanting to charge at least $50 per deck to make prototypes. This company was much more reasonable, roughly $15 a deck. The reason I ran the Kickstarter campaign was to get the funding to do a large-scale printing of the game.
Contact Sandra Tully at stully15@my.whitworth.edu.
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Mark Baker: 5 to Close is a word game that is played in teams. It is played with a deck of 180 cards that include letters of the alphabet as well as a number of special cards (double, triple, wild, freeze, unfreeze). The game consists of four rounds. Each round is played until one team creates and locks five words. A word can be locked anytime it makes a complete word, so the challenge is determining if it is better to lock a shorter word (less points) or hold out and go for a longer word (higher points). Also, each round the minimum length of cards needed to complete a word increases. By the last round, only words of six letters or more can be used which becomes quite challenging … imagine playing Scrabble but only being able to play words that are six or more letters. Anyone who enjoys word games will love this game. Plus, it adds a new dimension to the typical word game because you play with a partner.
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MB: I’ve always loved word games. I grew up playing Scrabble and Boggle with my mom and grandpa. I also love entrepreneurship. So, putting the two together was natural for me. It actually didn’t take long to come up with the basic idea for the game, but that was just the beginning. It look many hours of computer work to design the cards, the game box and the rules. After I had some prototype versions made, I then had to play the game with different groups of people to test how it worked. That led to lots to tweaking of the rules and game play. I also developed a website for the game which took another long stretch of time. All in all, I probably spent the good part of a year working on the project to get things to where they are now.
ing two weeks to make the 5 to Close Kickstarter project a success, but hey, you never know what might happen.
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Hello fellow Whitworthians! (Cliché enough for ya?) As you can see, there has been a bit of a curve ball thrown to ASWU, but we’ve been able to hit a homerun by adapting to the change and to keep serving you with to the best of our abilities. As you may know, I am now to be serving the remainder of the year as President. We also recently installed Christine Whiteaker, Senator of Ballard and Cornerstone halls, as the EVP for the remainder of the year. In all reality, this won’t change the day-to-day operations of ASWU and it won’t affect your lives too dramatically. A bit about me: I’m a senior accounting major with a Spanish minor. I’ve worked in Game Management, at the Boys & Girls Club and previously in ASWU as Secretary, EVP, and now, obviously, President. I have cheered for football and basketball for the last four years in a uniform, and all of the other sports out of uniform. I also lived in Ballard Hall for three years. I love to eat, drink coffee, and waste my time on Pinterest and Words With Friends, and watch the latest Bachelor or Bachelorette season. Let’s be real here: You also have fallen prey to those distractions. Alright, enough about me. What I really want to do with this column is to assure you that ASWU is working hard to serve the student body with effective and efficient leadership. A lot goes on behind the scenes that aren’t visible to the greater population and your peers really work hard on top of school and other commitments. I couldn’t be more proud of them. They really pour their lives and passions into being the best they can be. We are also open to feedback, of any kind, and I want to extend the offer to feel free to offer us feedback on how we have done and what you’d like us to do for the remainder of the year. My office door is almost always open up here in the Chambers and I would love to hear what you have to say about anything on campus! And while we’re at it, consider running or applying for an ASWU position for next year. We have positions for every type of person under the sun. Go online and check out all of the jobs! Until next time, adios amigos!
Contact Melinda Leavitt at mleavitt12@my.whitworth.edu.
Wellness fair fosters good health Jennifer Ingram Staff Writer Whitworth brings in many different health service groups every year from on campus and within the community for the annual Health and Wellness Fair, which took place this year on Feb. 9. Kristiana Holmes, director of health services, said she was very excited to see the production take off. Whitworth hosted 13 vendors, which is almost double what they had last year. “They are there to inform, educate and connect with students so that they have a better idea of the resources available to them,” Holmes said. Some of the groups who were invited included Glanville Chiropractors, Whitworth’s Health and Counseling Center, Todd Sanders from the Scotford Fitness Center, a massage therapist, Pilates Life, SCOPE north police and members of the YMCA. Debbie Stapleton from Holy Family Hospital was a new face seen at the annual fair. This was the first year she came to talk to students about New Vision, a medical stabilization service provided for those 18 and up. She was there to speak to students about maintaining healthy lifestyles that are drug and alcohol free. “We just want to be a resource,” Stapleton said. “For those who might not know where to turn to, we just want to help them be aware of the things available for them.” The point of the fair, Holmes said, is to show the students what the campus and community have to
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offer them. She said her hope was that students would have made connections with areas of health and wellness that maybe they hadn’t thought of before. Sophomore Rachel McKay also spent her afternoon trying to inform her fellow students about the opportunities available to them at the Scotford Fitness Center. While McKay is studying psychology at Whitworth, she also works part-time as a front desk attendant at the Fitness Center. She said she sees how important being healthy and staying in shape is, and how it can really impact the lives of those around her. “I just like to support students being healthy,” she said. Along with Sanders, McKay helped get other students involved by timing how many push-ups and sit-ups they could do in under a minute at the fair. They also offered a free body fat analysis for those who wanted to learn their index. McKay also strongly promoted spring term fitness classes taught by senior Erica Yoder, Scotford’s fitness center manager. “It’s a good time of the year to warm people up with a little wellness,” Holmes said. Holmes said she hopes students walked away from the fair with some new and useful information. She said she would love to hear from students if there were things or groups they would like to see at the fair in 2013.
Contact Jennifer Ingram at jingram13@my.whitworth.edu.
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7 p.m. — “Breaking Away” directed by Peter Yates, 1979. Starring Dennis Quaid. The sports film focuses on four Mid-Western high school graduates who try to figure out what they want to do with the rest of their lives through competitive bike racing.
11 p.m. — “Young Frankenstein” directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Gene Wilder. The 1974 film shot in black and white puts a comedic twist on the classic story of Frankenstein.
11 p.m. — “Bad News Bears” directed by Michael Ritchie, 1976. Starring Walter Matthau and Tatum O’Neal. The comedic film tells the story of an ex-minor league coach and the rise of an underdog baseball team in a competitive Southern California baseball league.
Saturday: 7 p.m. — Screenings of the winners of the student-made short film contest. Following the student contest winners will be an international film. 11 p.m. — “Harold & Maude” directed by Hal Ashby, 1971. The comedic film features the interactions between Harold, a young and rich man who is obsessed with death, and Maude, a lively 79-year-old woman.
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director T.N. Mohan and two specialists from Seattle who work on the issue of poverty in America. While the films at the festival are not The fourth annual Leonard Oakland Film Festival will flash back to the 1970s well known to the general population, with films that were either shot or set the hope is that the audience will be exin the decade. The festival will be in the cited to see a “small” or a not well known movie, and that the audience will come Robinson Teaching Theatre Feb. 16-18. In past years the festival was structured into the screenings with open minds and around three films: one documentary, will leave their Hollywood expectations one international film and one American behind, Oakland said. Along with the six motion pictures, independent film. This year the structure will be different. Each night will have a 7 the festival will also showcase a studentp.m. showing and a late-night showing, made film contest. While the festival has only been acgiving the festival a total of six films rathtive for four years, the expectation is that er than three. “We wanted late-night films to be through the student-made film contest crowd-pleasing,” said Oakland, English the festival will become better known professor and festival committee mem- and will lay a foundation for future Whitber, in regard to the addition of the late- worth students to submit films, said Fred Johnson, assistant profesnight movies. An eight-person com- “I like the idea that sor of English and festival committee member. mittee decides what students of this Oakland said every films will be shown at year he is always interestthe festival. They make generation ed in seeing the different their decision through a series of discussions are creating films.” films the students submit. “I like the idea that stuthat look at how un- Leonard Oakland dents of this generation known the films are, if professor of English are creating films,” Oakthey will be enjoyed by land said. the Whitworth commuAlthough the six feanity, and if they fit the tured films will follow the theme of mission statement of Whitworth. This year the festival will open with Whitworth Heritage Month, the student“What Poor Child Is This,” a documen- made movies will follow their own set of tary produced by Whitworth President guidelines. Each movie can be from the Beck Taylor. It will serve as the film in the following categories: narrative, alternative or experimental, documentary or documentary category for the festival. The film will be introduced by Taylor news, animation, or photo essay. Furand he will lead a panel discussion fol- thermore, all of the submissions must be lowing the film. The panel will include eight minutes or less in length.
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Coming up: Wednesday, Feb. 15 Peter Rollins, a writer and public speaker, will be giving a lecture called “Christianity and the Death of the Idol” for the Whitworth community. Rollins is the founder of Ikon, a faith group that creates “transformance art” with live music, imagery, theater, ritual and reflection. For a lecture that is bound to make you think, go to the Robinson Teaching Theatre at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 Did homework stop you from celebrating Valentine’s Day? Here are more chances for you to get together with friends to celebrate the day of love. Westminster Round is hosting a “bad love poetry” event in the Mind & Hearth Coffee Shop. Readers, including staff and students, are invited to share their bad love poetry, original or not. The open mic event, starting at 6:30 p.m., will also have free Valentine’s cookies.
Also on this day, students will be given the chance to bid for dates with fellow students in order to help raise funds for national multiple sclerosis research at Warren’s annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction. Last year the auction raised more than $1,800. The auction starts at 8 p.m. in the Hixson Union Building Multi-Purpose Room. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Artist Gerri Sayler will bring her art installation show, “Infinitesimal,” to Whitworth’s Lied Center for the Visual Arts. Sayler uses fibers as media to explore cycles of nature and the nature of time. Art gallery director Stephen Rue likened the art installation show to “being amidst icicles and tentacles hanging from the ceiling.” “It’s a very immersive experience,” Rue said. The artist’s reception will be held at the Lied Art Center at 5 p.m. Sayler will then give a lecture at 6 p.m. at the Bryan Oliver Gallery. The exhibit will be on display until April 5.
Thursday, Feb. 9 Art faculty and students gathered in the Bryan Oliver Art Gallery for a final panel discussion about the Whitworth faculty art exhibit, called Smoke and Mirrors. The exhibit opened Nov. 15, 2011 and had its final day on Saturday, Feb. 11. The art faculty that spoke about their pieces, including Gordon Wilson, Stephen Rue, Brytton Bjorngaard and Melissa Lang, described their art making process. “It becomes like you’re bringing something to life,” Lang said. Rue said his paintings in Smoke and Mirrors had started out very colorful, but during the process he had a change of attitude and decided to cover them entirely in grey paint. “I like to go into it without much fear,” Rue said. “I want to have the freedom to do something terrible.” Thursday, Feb. 9 Professor of English Leonard Oakland and Whitworth alumni Rev. Dave Brown, ’76, and Glen Hiemstra, ’71, discussed “the Lindaman Era” in the Robinson Teaching Theatre as part of Heritage Month 2012 and its theme, “Whitworth in the 70s.” Oakland, who came to Whitworth in 1966, said former president Edward Lindaman brought a whole new spirit
to Whitworth when he was inaugurated in February of 1970. “The 70s were a time of openness and opportunity in many ways,” Oakland said. It was the time when chapel became voluntary and students were finally allowed to dance. “Ed Lindaman worked in changing times and Ed Lindaman embraced those changing times,” Brown said. Friday, Feb. 10 Whitworth students teamed up with a number of Spokane-area choirs for the annual celebration of Black History Month. It was a night of high energy prasie music at the Seeley Mudd Chapel, where the Gospel Explosion event was held for the 14th year. The Whitworth choir Exceptional Praise joined a host of other choirs, including the Spokane Community Gospel Choir and the Voices of Calvary. It was organized by the Black Student Union with the help of Stephy Nobles-Beans, coordinator for ministry and multicultural affairs. “This is celebrating our culture.” Nobles-Beans said. “We always look forward to it; it’s a success every year.” Nobles-Beans also said she is grateful for the community, who the evening couldn’t be done without.
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Baratunde Thurston wears many hats. He is a stand-up comedian, digital director of The Onion, co-founder of Jack & Jill Politics: A Black Bourgeoisie Perspective on U.S. Politics, and an author. In the introduction of his recently released book, “How to be Black,” Thurston freely acknowledges why many will be purchasing his new “guide.” “The odds are high that you acquired this book during the nationally sanctioned season for purchasing black cultural objects, also known as Black History Month,” Thurston writes. While Thurston’s book is filed away under the humor section, what follows is a blunt, introspective and insightful look at what it means to be black in America, as well as what it means to simply be yourself. Thurston’s writing is a constant balance between humorous jabs and poignant stories. In the introduc-
tion he supplies 10 activities one can do to celebrate the month and provides a ranking system based on the number of activities one takes part in. Participate in 0-1 activities and earn a ranking of “Honorary KKK Member,” do all 10 and become an “Official Friend of Black America.” His chapters are humorously titled, attacking many misconceptions and racial stereotypes such as “Can You Swim?” “How to be the Black Friend,” “But I Don’t Want to Kill People,” and “How to be the (Next) Black President.” Partially autobiographical, Thurston discusses the various aspects of his life that shaped him into the black man he is today, including growing up in drugridden Washington D.C., and being raised by a single woman who “was a pro-black, Pan African, tofu-eating hippie.” While there is a definite humorous undertone running throughout the book, most of Thurston’s discussions are rich with thought and issues of race. In order to better develop the concept of “blackness” in America, Thurston created “The Black Panel.”
Photo courtesy of: www.baratunde.com Baratunde Thurston, digital director of The Onion, released his new book Jan. 31. The book’s panel consists of six black men and women (three from each gender) and one white male (Christian Lander, author of “Stuff White People Like”) whom Thurston believes “do blackness well.” Thurston turns to his panel to give a different insight into “blackness” as he believes he is incapable of speaking for millions of people and asks them questions like “when was the first time you realized you were black?” Their answers, like Thurston, are equally smart, humorous and at times, heartbreaking, keeping the book consistent and thought-provoking.
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and since there isn’t much around here for tea, I wanted to bring a new market.” Sophomore Rebecca Southwick’s first experience at Taste and See Tea was a birthday party. “There were five of us total and we ordered more than 17 pots of tea,” Southwick said. “Each kind of tea is unique, but delicious, which made us want to keep ordering more. I think we tried more than half the teas on the menu.” Taste and See Tea serves 27 different kinds of tea, ranging from black tea to fruit blends. It also provides fresh goods made in-house, such as scones, cookies and sandwiches. Not only serving delicious treats, Taste and See Tea helps homeless women overcome their hardships in order to prepare for a work environment. “We want our customers to know they’re partnering with us to keep us open,” Ziegler said.
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Taste and See Tea is a home-away-from-home getaway. The tea room, located at 521 E. Holland, greets guests with its warm, contemporary-yet-vintage feel. Soft, classical music plays in the background as you choose your own china ware to drink your hot tea from. Sheer linens on the enormous windows separate you from the hustle-and-bustle of the busy street outside, providing a relaxing shelter from everyday life. Not only does Taste and See Tea provide an escape, but it also provides a ministry to homeless women who currently live in transition centers. Specifically working with Anna Ogden Hall, which is associated with the Union Gospel Mission, the tea room helps these women transition into a working environment. “I volunteered down at the [Union Gospel] Mission and saw a need to give these ladies a chance,” owner Thada Ziegler said. Ziegler started Taste and See Tea in 2006 by inviting friends into her home to have tea, and donated the money she raised to Anna Ogden Hall. In 2008, Ziegler opened a facility on the South Hill after she received non-profit status for Taste and See Tea. However, because of the small facility and Ziegler’s desire to expand, Taste and See Tea recently moved to the north side of Spokane. Taste and See Tea offers a business practicum to the women they work with, providing these women with internships. The internships consist of 240 hours of
one-on-one training with Ziegler on business etiquette — conflict resolution, building up self-esteem, taking direction and working as a team. “It’s an honor and a privilege to work with these women. This is an amazingly fulfilling job,” employee Barb Cressey said. “They expose us to many of the trials and hardships they have experienced in their lives and as we train them, we often times are the ones receiving the blessings.” Interns start out washing dishes, then start serving food and waiting on tables, but continue at their own comfort level. “They need to branch out because being in the real world is different,” Ziegler said. “We’re helping them ease in for what lies ahead. They have lots of hurts and a past they have to work through.” Overall, Taste and See Tea has had six interns, who are paid by tips and gratuities. “We have the most gracious and lovely customers,” Cressey said. “They’re here to support the ministry. We know they’re here for a reason, not just to be selfindulgent.” When Ziegler was deciding what kind of business to open, she wanted to create a relaxing environment. “I don’t have Wi-Fi in here,” Ziegler said. “I want people to come in and have a place to talk to each other.” Ziegler also saw an opportunity to bring something new to the Spokane area. “Over the years I collected a bunch of tea things — linens, cups,” Ziegler said. “I got really interested in tea,
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A life abroad Students tell their Jan Term tales
Culture and Technology through Britain and Ireland
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Traveling is a great way to expand the mind and see life through another culture’s eyes. This past Jan Term I had the opportunity to travel to London, Wales and Ireland. I was totally stunned by the beauty of Wales: The lush green hills dotted with sheep, the extensive history exemplified by thousand year old Celtic crosses and castles, and the hospitable and warm Welsh people. While visiting the St. Fagans National History Museum in Wales, I really began to feel the pulse of the country as I and a fellow student had a conversation with a Welsh man. This man, Geraint, was so eager to share his life, so passionate about his country and so adamant about the importance of the Welsh identity. Growing up in a time when the Tanzania Welsh language was looked down upon and considered “weird,” Geraint, who spoke only Welsh in the first years of his life, ex– Jacqueline Goldman plained that the youth and younger generation of Wales are changing the perception of the Welsh language. When I think about our trip to Tanzania, so The language is now celebrated. Geraint emphamany things come to mind: amazing food, wonderful people and new opsized how important it is for a person to have portunities. But one specific incident comes to mind that really had an imB pact on us all. the right to speak in their language; lanCultu ritish re th We were staying in town at a local place called Mary’s Nice Place, or our guage is great part of their identity. Marynice Place, and we had made plans that evening to attend a local club to dance the A rough rts the night away (by dance the night away I mean dance until 11 p.m.). Anticipating the attendance of many “mambas” (Swahili for “crocodile” or “men who seek women”), some of the veteran club goers gave some advice to protect yourself. “Never go South Africa to the bathroom alone,” “Cover your drink at all times,” “Don’t set your drink down,” – Pam Bauthues and, of course, “Don’t ever use the sprinkler as a legitimate dance move.” All very sound advice, we left our Marynice place and arrived at the hip-happenOf all the places to travel for Jan Term, I think ing Millennium club. We waited in line outside to pay our cover and were allowed South Africa was literally as far as we could get from in by a bouncer, but by bouncer I mean a Tanzanian soldier. We could hear the Spokane. While some of the trip embodied that other-worldly music and see the lights as we all anticipated a crazy night similar to Footloose feeling, at other times it didn’t feel so distant from home. I’m or Grease, and then we opened the doors. grateful that we had the opportunity to stay with a diverse range of We were the only ones there. Shoot. Thirteen American girls come to host families and experience slices of life that opened our eyes and dance their hearts out only to find the light up floor empty and crappy challenged our perceptions. Their sheer hospitality and willingness to music playing. But, like the Honey Badger, we did not care. We open up was incredible. In Durban, we had the privilege of spending a danced like no one was watching, because in all reality, no night with Muslim host families. The opportunity to share stories, opinions one was. and engage in so much worthwhile dialogue was a refreshing highlight. I especially enjoyed speaking with the two teenage sisters in our family who are growing up in entirely different circumstances than myself, but were still able to find so many cross-cultural connections. Learning from individuals who have lived through what we can learn about in the classroom makes the devastation of apartheid and injustice a Educ reality that isn’t so far in the past. This a program was the trip of a lifetime. in Ta tion iwan I feel so blessed to have been this enriched in such a short amount of time.
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Whistling Wizard I heard you before I saw you. You were whistling the Harry Potter theme while walking into the HUB. So I turned around to see who you were. Just thought I’d let you know you’re my hero now. :)
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I was a part of this year’s freshman trip to the Costa Rica Center where we combined classroom learning in Dr. Terry McGonigal’s Biblical Theme of Shalom class with learning that came from our excellent interactions and experiences with the Costa Rican community around us. One of my favorite aspects of this trip was the fact that good stewardship of the earth was a recurrent theme. The foundation for learning about this was in our reflection of the story of Genesis 1, which outlines an ideal world that God intended in which we as humans care for and work the earth, and it in turn cares for and provides for us. Our broad range of experiences about this subject included our hikes in the cloud forest, the excellent projects with the greenhouse and composting that are happening at the CRC, experiencing a artisanal fishing village, a presentation about permaculture from a local expert, and our experience at the YWAM base where being “green” is the focus. Essentially, we took full advantage of the fact that many in Costa Rica are trying to live in a way that reflects a return to God’s original plan, or as it is said in His native tongue, “El plan original de Dios”.
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In order to practice teaching diverse groups of students, I spent the month of January teaching children in San Francisco — the home of the 49ers, Alcatraz, and hipsters. As I stood in the front of my classroom preparing for a strenuous interrogation, I found myself wondering whether I could order a last meal from Alcatraz Prison. Allowing students to ask their visiting teachers questions on the first day might seem innocent enough, but students have a knack at asking some of the most unexpected and potentially awkward questions. Sure enough, my avid class did not disappoint. After a few standard questions (like “How old are you?” and “Do you have a girlfriend?”), one of the girls in my class initiated a barrage of questions that left my head spinning. “Have you done any shopping in San Francisco?” “Can I take you shopping?” “Do you always dress like that?” “Have you ever considered dressing like a hipster?” My students subsequently spent the remainder of the class attempting to persuade me to unleash my inner hipster. My mentor teacher jokingly assigned her students an unusual homework assignment at the end of class — to design a new hipster wardrobe for me. While their hipster plans never truly materialized, they never stopped trying. The card they gave me at the end of the trip included one short command — “better go shopping!”
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opinions Acceptance of same-sex marriage is crucial saRaH BeRenTson COLUmNIST
As I hope you have heard, Washington state will soon be the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage. As contentious as this issue is, it is a step in the right direction and a victory for humanity. This argument is key in the presidential campaigns, and generally the stance on this one particular issue can make or break a candidate’s chance at election. Opponents have aggressively vowed to gather signatures in order to overturn the new law. However, it is strange that this issue is such a controversial argument when the government should be seemingly unbiased, and respect separation of church and state, among other things. And yet, same-sex marriage continues to be at the forefront of political strife, backed by arguments that don’t hold up against the Constitution. Despite the separation of church and state, religious groups seem to be spearheading the fight against same-sex marriage in order to protect traditional marriage and uphold the values taught in the Bible. Leaving Old Testament ideas of marriage aside, the New Testament doesn’t provide the most moral implications regarding marriage either. For example, the apostle Paul regarded marriage to be only for those who could not contain their lustful desires. Today’s concept of marriage is by no means scripted from the Bible. Polygamy, no longer sanctioned today, was a valid manifestation of marriage in the Bible. What would Jacob, or Abraham say now, if he had to choose only one wife? A book that does blatantly condemn homosexuality is Leviticus, a book that hardly contains modern universal truths. Leviticus also condemns eating shellfish, provides punishments for adultery that range from being burnt to death to being condemned to isolation, and women must be isolated during menstruation. It even provides us with a cure for leprosy consisting of two dead birds and cedar. Though someone can certainly disapprove of something he or she feels goes against their belief, it is unjust and unconstitutional to enforce those beliefs on an entire country. If the Bible doesn’t provide the idea of traditional marriage and a legitimate abomination of homosexuality, this argument does not lie in the teachings of the Bible, but in the tradition of marriage. Many argue that we should not change the definition of marriage. Well, in the world of linguistics, that is all but wishful thinking. Anyone who has studied the English language understands its fluid and everchanging nature. Definitions change all of the time. Bill Bryson, an award-winning author, writes about and studies the English language. In “The Mother
Graphic Artist: Hannah Charlton Tongue” he notes, “more than half of all words adopted into English from Latin now have a meaning quite different from the original ones”. For example, the word “nice” originally meant stupid or foolish. Its meaning has changed from elegant, to slothful, to luxurious, to modest, and by 1769, it meant pleasant and agreeable. If changing the definition of this particular word is such a contentious issue, than there should be outraged uprising regarding the progression of the entire English language. Aside from religious groups, many people against same-sex marriage are simply uncomfortable with the idea. That attitude reflects fear of what is different from us, and what we don’t understand. It seems much worse to oppose same-sex marriage because it is something foreign to you. At least religious arguments provide something considerably more substantial than their comfort level. I wonder if people who hold this opinion have any friends who are gay. Just because something is foreign to you does not make it wrong. Though it really shouldn’t matter one way or another, America is preoccupied with the question “is homosexuality a choice?” I will just say this: Though I have no biological proof to validate my opinion, it is absolutely not a choice. When homosexuality is such a controversial issue, and we live in a society that has only just started recognizing homosexuals as equals, and further, often condemns them to hell, would anyone choose to be gay? People that are homosexual can’t hand you biological proof that shows why they are gay, but they will certainly tell you that it is what feels right. You’ll notice the same argument goes for religion; you cannot produce physical proof that your religion is truth, but it feels right to you, and that is faith. If it were up to me, I would try to find a way to
eliminate the government from playing any role in marriage; but as it goes, eliminating the government’s role in marriage would only cause more problems regarding divorce, child custody, property rights and more. The fact is the government does play a role in marriage, but it is unconstitutional for the government to discriminate based on religion or tradition of a particular community. Two adults should be able to marry whomever they choose. Same-sex marriage will not threaten the tradition of heterosexual marriage, just as my neighbor’s marriage would not affect my own. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, and the legalization of same-sex marriage does not enforce the acceptance of homosexuality, though I hope it will encourage it. I am proud of Washington, and excited for those who are now able to equally and justly declare their love for their significant other. This will not only promote a society of acceptance, but also hopefully will put an end to hate-crimes, an end to bullying, and will create more awareness about these issues. It will finally encourage, if not demand, humanity to accept what they don’t understand. I hope this is a step toward living in a society that revolves around love in all facets of life. An equal opportunity to marry, and to receive equal marital rights, but more importantly, a society that can love and accept one another despite our differences. In the words of Mother Teresa, “if you love until it hurts, there can no more hurt, and only more love.” And there can never be enough love.
BEREnTson is a senior majoring in English and Spanish. Comments can be sent to sberentson12@my.whitworth.edu.
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The movie “Taken” was released in theatres in 2008 and depicted the world of human trafficking through the kidnapping and selling of two American teenage girls in Europe. However, human trafficking does not start and end in Europe. It also takes place here in the United States, and is just as real as it is overseas. According to notforsalecampaign.org, people are trafficked in and out of large cities like Chicago. They are kidnapped and either sold and abused within the states, or sent overseas. Women make up a majority of the 30 million people enslaved; men and children also fall victim to the sex trade. Human trafficking is a result of men and women being brought into the business by pimps (those who run the business) who say they can provide a better life for them, they love them and will protect them. Then once the victims are drawn in, the pimps take them and sell them. They are abused not only physically, but mentally as well. In the case of women being trafficked, pimps make their profit by letting other men sexually abuse
and inform people of this form of slavery. and take advantage of the young women. Being informed is one of the first steps people Then there are places like Haiti where the men start brothels (a branch of human trafficking that need to take in order to fight this social injustice. If involves sexual abuse but does not sell and kidnap you do not know what you are talking about or know any details of the severity of the the women) knowing women situation, how can you spread need to make money somehow the word and take action? and providing a way for them “No matter what country Those organizations also to make it. find fun ways to raise money They start a business where human trafficking and and more awareness of the women can come and have a sex slavery is taking place cause. room and get a share of what Each organization see their the men pay to have their way in, one thing remains the logo on t-shirts, bracelets and with them. same: It is a disgusting bags, and the profit goes to For those women in Haiti, as well as other countries, this form of business and needs help end human trafficking. Most of them also put on speform of work is the only way to be put to an end.” cial events. they can provide for their famA21, for example, holds anily. It is sick that men who run nual Key To Freedom cambrothels take advantage of that paigns where they ask their followers to wear a key fact in order to make profit themselves. No matter what country human trafficking and around their neck. If anyone approaches them and sex slavery is taking place in, one thing remains the asks about the key their response is simple: Tell them same: It is a disgusting form of business and needs to about the reality of human trafficking. Not For Sale’s campaign slogan is “re-abolish slavbe put to an end. Luckily there are people in the world who are not ery,” and that is exactly what we must do. Speak out for those who cannot. only passionate about seeing sex slavery come to an end, but they start companies to do exactly that. WIlliamson is a freshman majoring in journalism Companies like A21, Not For Sale and Love 146 are and mass communication. Comments can be sent to all organizations that want to end human trafficking hwilliamson15@my.whitworth.edu.
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New flat tax rate will promote strong economy linDsey HUBBaRT COLUmNIST
As election season rolls around, one controversial topic will be forefront on the minds of millions of Americans: taxes. Surely, taxes will be a key element that all presidential candidates must address if they want to help bring prosperity back to the United States. With a struggling economy and high unemployment, we are in desperate need of tax reform. No one can deny the incredible complexity and inefficiency of our current tax system. According to a study in 2010 by the Tax Foundation, “dealing with the tax code — measured by the time, energy, money and other resources that we devote to simply trying to figure out the right number to put on our tax returns — will cost us $338 billion next year.” That is an enormous waste of our precious time and money, and it doesn’t even account for what we actually pay in taxes. Amongst all of the tax reform plans circulating the political arena, one stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, ability to promote global competitiveness and fairness. What is that plan? The flat tax. Simply put, a flat tax would eliminate our current tax system and require everyone to pay the same rate. It would replace the current progressive income tax, and would completely eliminate the payroll tax, death tax and excise taxes. Also, it would remove a number of loopholes that allow
crease the number of tax credits that further complicate our system. As college students at a private university, we know all too well about the rising tuition rates. The flat tax plan put forth by The Heritage Foundation would provide a deduction to help with the cost of college. The deduction for charitable giving would be maintained under this plan. Additionally, homeowners can choose to deduct their mortgage interest. To help the lower class, there would be a $3,500 cut for families and $2,000 cut for individuals to take the burden off of paying for health insurance. One important reason we need to implement the fair tax is so we can regain our competitive edge in the global business environment. Historically, we have had a favorable tax code that encourages businesses to come to America. However, we are losing companies to foreign countries because we currently have the highest corporate tax rate among all industrialized nations. The loss of business is slowing down our economic growth and contributing to the high unemployment rate. There are currently 23 foreign countries that have a flat tax. Eight of those are members of the former Soviet Union. The economies in those countries are growing much faster than the economies of Western Europe, which has the highest tax rates in the world. In 2004, Slovakia chose to implement a flat tax and experienced tremendous growth. The government “swept away 21 categories of personal income taxes, five tax brackets, and scores of exemptions and deductions, replacing them with a flat 19 percent rate.” Foreign investments increased by 600 percent and the country’s friendly business environment attracted many employers. If the US. implemented this system, it would encourage businesses to come and invest here, therefore increasing revenues and providing thousands of jobs. Many people believe that we must raise the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans because it is “only fair,” but what could be more fair than asking every American to pay an equal percentage? Clearly, we value the idea of “equal justice under the law,” because it is a central theme of our Constitution. It is definitely not equal justice if a small number of Americans must pay a large percentage of their wealth, while a majority don’t pay anything or pay very little. One common misconception about the flat tax is that everyone is paying the same amount, when in fact they are just paying the same percentage. A flat tax system would still have the wealthy paying a much higher amount of money than the poor. If someone makes 100 times more money than his or her neighbor, that person will pay 100 times more in taxes. Our current tax code is clearly failing us and is contributing to our economic difficulties. If we want a true reform that will simplify our taxes and help restore the economy, we must seriously consider implementing a flat tax rate.
individuals and businesses to get out of paying their fair share. The Heritage Foundation has laid out a specific plan for a flat tax as part of “The Heritage Plan to Fix the Debt, Cut Spending, and Restore Prosperity.” They have suggested a tax rate that falls between 25 percent and 28 percent. Under that proposal, working class families would end up paying either the same or significantly less than they currently pay to the federal government. Even though families making between $12,401 and $47,350 currently pay a payroll tax of 15 percent, they must pay an additional tax that ranges from 10 percent to 28 percent for the individual income tax rate. That means they pay between 25.3 percent and 43.3 percent annually. Families earning more than $388,351 would have their rates reduced from 35 percent, which would encourage them to create jobs and re-invest in the economy. The lower rate would also encourage them to actually pay the amount due, rather than find any possible way to avoid the excessive taxes. One extremely appealing aspect of the flat tax is its simplicity. With a fair tax system in place, there would be only two post-card sized forms; one would be used by individuals and families, and the other by businesses. That would make drastic cuts to the amount of paperwork, which would be a major cost- and time-saving factor. Additionally, Americans wouldn’t need to pay as much to get the help they need to navigate the complex tax code. HUBBaRT is a sophomore majoring in business In addition to cutting out the massive amount management. Comments can be sent to of paperwork, a flat tax would drastically de- lhubbart15@my.whitworth.edu.
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if we say a modern level of education is a human right, then where does that leave children being educated 50 or 100 or 200 years ago? They could not have maXFoRD nelsen COLUmNIST had a right to the same kind of education we demand today, since the technology and resources simply did not exist yet. Thus, a modern education is not a huQuality education is a human right. Everyone also man birthright, but dependent upon circumstances. Another way to tell if something is truly a right is has a right to Social Security and health care. Sound familiar? Those are just a few examples of to examine the practicality of providing it. If it is not things commonly assumed to be fundamental rights. always possible for a right to exist, then it is not funHowever, while I agree that things like quality educa- damental. For instance, take the supposed right to tion, secure retirement and adequate health care are “protection against unemployment.” Obviously, it certainly good and worth pursuing, I do not believe is simply impossible for the government to provide jobs for everyone; it has a hard enough time affordthey should be classified as human rights. For practical purposes, it is impossible to separate ing to pay unemployment benefits. The government rights from government. However, there are two ways of Greece is drastically cutting its generous social serto think about rights. First, there are negative rights. vices because trying to provide for so many supposed In essence, negative rights are protections against rights has bankrupted the country. However, there are no circumstances under which government interference. They include things like freedoms of speech, religion and the press. They also the government would be incapable of recognizing include being free from other types of government in- the right to free speech, religion or similar negative terference, like being searched or detained arbitrari- rights, because those rights only require government ly. Those were the types of rights the Constitution was inaction; it does not cost the government anything to not censure political speech, for instance. initially created to protect. That is not to say education or unemployment But after a time, happy, prosperous America grew protection and the like are not tired of having only those good and desirable; they are rights. We wanted more. Americans now believe they “...while I agree that things just not fundamental human rights. have a God-given right to anylike quality education, So why does any of that matthing they want badly enough, secure retirement and ter? Simply put, it distorts our including government propriorities. We have become grams or services. adequate health care are so fixated on demanding the For instance, Glenn Derene certainly good and worth government do things for us of Popular Mechanics explains that we have forgotten the imhow all U.S. TV broadcasts pursuing, I do not believe portance of the government went digital in 2009. People they should be classified leaving us alone. As Barry getting their TV from analog as human rights.” Goldwater aptly observed, “a broadcasts would lose their government that is big enough service without a converter to give you all you want is big box. According to Derene, the National Telecommunications and Information Ad- enough to take it all away.” Where was the outcry when the Syrian government ministration provided free coupons for the boxes, at a cost to taxpayers of around $1.5 billion. Apparently, began shelling civilians in Homs, or when Obama signed the 2012 Defense Authorization Act into law, Americans have a right to watch TV. While that example is on a different level than allowing for the indefinite detention of American education, it illustrates what are referred to as posi- citizens without warrant? But on any given day, Whittive rights: guarantees of government services, as op- worth students can be found advocating equal eduposed to protections from government interference. cation or health care. Instead of crusading for those causes as basic Those include government-provided services like education and now health care. The U.N. Declaration rights, we should work towards providing them in a of Human Rights states that everyone has a human sound and efficient manner. Instead of striving for right to “periodic holidays with pay” and “protection government-enforced equality, we should work toward providing the best services possible for the against unemployment.” But are those really rights? First, it must be established that universal human most people, recognizing that a free market, though rights must be grounded in a conception of God. The not perfectly equal, often provides services better Founding Fathers appealed to God as the authority than the government. In this way, we can keep our which stood above government as the source of hu- real rights in perspective and get down to the practiman rights. Without an external standard to govern cal business of improving people’s quality of life. human behavior, we each become our own law. A relativistic system simply cannot provide a moral basis for even the most basic human rights. Second, if God is the source of human rights, then those rights must be fundamental to all humans, at nElsEn is a senior majoring in political science. all times and in all places. However, positive rights to Comments can be sent to government services fail that standard. For instance, mnelsen13@my.whitworth.edu.
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yourself a date in the season of love
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So it’s that time of year again: Valentine’s day. A day full of red, sappy love letters and bitter singles. All around campus singles have been saying “I hate Valentine’s day!” or “It’s just a holiday invented by card companies to make money.” Singles, do not be bitter! There is hope. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself for everything you need to know about attracting someone of the opposite sex. Let’s start off with advice for the guys. To begin with: the first date. The first date is incredibly important since first impressions stick in a girl’s mind. The way you stand counts for 80 percent of a woman’s first impression, so stand up straight. It shows that you are more confident, and confidence, not to be confused with cockiness, is attractive. Also, based on a Chicago University study, wearing blue on a first date can attract women. Here are the top five turnoffs for women, according to an online eHarmony survey. 1. Raggedy nails: Be a man and get a manicure. 2. Farting and burping: For the sake of the first few dates, hold it back. 3. Body odor: Take a shower, wear deodorant, and spray on some cologne. 4. Bad breath: Bad breath does not only make the girl want you to stop breathing, it also destroys any
hope of getting a kiss. Brush your teeth. 5. Hairy nostrils: If you have a massive amount of hair, try investing in a man-scaping kit. Now that I have made you self-conscious, here are some tips about deciphering whether a girl is into you. Here are the top five signs that a girl might be into you based on what women said on eHarmony: 1. She will smile at your jokes: Even if you aren’t funny, a girl with smile at your jokes just because she likes your smile. 2. She will play with her hair: If you see her playing with her hair, comment on how nice it looks. 3. She will fidget with something: This is a good thing. If she’s nervous then she is worried about whether or not you’ll like her. 4. She will blush when you compliment her: If you see her blush, congratulations! She thinks you’re genuine. 5. She will lean toward you: Whatever you do, do not lean away from her. If you do, it will seem like you don’t like her. Lastly, be confident. Don’t be scared to make the first move. A lot of girls like a man who isn’t scared to ask her out. Alright, on to the ladies. Initially getting a guy’s attention can be tough. It is even tougher to get him to somehow approach you. Know that being in a loud group of girls can get the guy to look your way, but the guy will not come up to the group to talk to you. Guys are put off by loud groups of girls. If you are looking for a man, make yourself available
to him. Break away from your group to give him the opportunity to introduce himself to you. Also, don’t overdo it with the clothes and makeup. Guys tend to prefer girls who look presentable rather than ones who look “sexy.” Average looking girls are actually more likely to be asked out because they don’t seem out of the guy’s league. Have the appearance of the type of girl that a guy would want to introduce to his parents. Don’t be a desperate dater. That means give your man some space. Guys don’t like a clingy girl. Let him hang out with his friends without making him feel guilty. Besides, you need some time to hang out with your friends, too. Also, avoid fishing for compliments. If you fish for them, they’re not going to seem as sincere, which will only lower your self esteem. Most importantly, do not settle for someone who isn’t what you’re looking for or who does not treat you right. Respecting yourself is more important than having a boyfriend. Do not be with someone you don’t really have feelings for and definitely don’t be in a relationship with verbal or physical abuse. One more thing, never talk about an exboyfriend. So don’t be bitter around this time of the year if you’re single. According to a census report, 70 percent of Washington is, so there are plenty of people to choose from. BaRnEs is a freshman majoring in English and French. Comments can be sent to jbarnes15@my.whitworth.edu.
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From 1947 until 1962, the New York Yankees took home 10 World Series Rings in 15 years. The Montreal Canadians won five consecutive National Hockey League Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960. The UCLA Bruins won 10 NCAA men’s basketball National Championships in 12 years between 1964 and 1975. And now, there is the Whitworth swim team. On Sunday in Federal Way, Wash., the Whitworth Pirates men’s swim team became the first Whitworth team to ever take home 10 consecutive Northwest Conference Championships. Furthermore, the men Photographer: Michael Locatell capped 10 perfect seasons in NWC dual meets. Freshman Wesley Tatum took fourth overall in the 100 fly at the Northwest Conference championships. “I’m very proud of the guys [and] very proud of the team,” senior Rory Buck said. “It’s great to honor the butterfly. The 200-yard freestyle was all Whitworth. competing in western Washington this weekend, who last 10 years of alumni. It’s a relief and it’s an ecstatic Senior Austin Vierra took first with teammates Oliver stopped in to watch part of Saturday’s meet. “It’s just fun to have this much support,” Barringer Durand, Mitchell Beck, Ranno and Callum MacKintosh feeling.” said Saturday. The Whitworth women’s swim team placed second following in second through fifth places, respectively. The men soared to their title Sunday, finishing with a “As a team, you know it’s always great to see everyone behind the University of Puget Sound Loggers in a tight competition. That is their fifth consecutive top do well,” Durand said. “We kind of have a saying, ‘As final score of 796 — a 224 point gap above second place two finish. The women also finished the season with a champions we expect ourselves to succeed.’ We expect finisher, Whitman. Walton took home another gold in ourselves to swim fast. And when you watch others the 200-yard backstroke. perfect dual-meet record. “I’ve just swam to swim and just tried to have fun,” “This meet this weekend went better than we could swim fast it really jazzes you.” Buck topped nothing but his own NWC Walton said. “For me, at the heart of it, all it really is is have ever anticipated,” junior captain Anna Case said. “We had a rough year with injuries and sickness, so Championship meet time while defending his title having fun.” Buck defended his title as 200-yard breaststroke numbers-wise we were the underdogs. The girls swam in the 100-yard breaststroke and posting a nationaltheir hearts out and swam amazingly. To finish in the qualifying time. Still, he said his best performance is champion. Vaccaro took second in the 100-yard freestyle. Durand placed second in the 1,650-yard yet to come. top two is awesome.” “I have goals for myself in 100 and 200 breast- freestyle. The weekend started off with a splash for the Pirates. “For me individually, it was really great to see the On Friday, freshman Wes Walton took home his stroke,” Buck said. “I would like to go out with a bang work I’ve put in the last two years really pay off in my first-ever collegiate conference title in the 200-yard [at nationals]. I still have unfinished business.” The Loggers began to creep up on the Whitworth events,” Durand said. individual medley. The women didn’t “After I raced it I felt really, really good,” Walton said. women on Saturday, quite have enough “During finals I didn’t focus on the race at all and just but the Bucs were “It’s great to honor the last 10 years to overcome UPS on temporarily able to swam my best and ended up on top.” of alumni. It’s a relief Sunday. Duvall defended Walton swam later in the day with teammates Buck, maintain control of first her title in the 200-yard junior Nathan Ranno and sophomore Aaron Vaccaro place. Barringer broke a and it’s an ecstatic feeling” backstroke, also setting as they set a meet-record in the 400-yard medley relay. 16-year standing school — Senior Rory Buck a NWC record. Pavelko “I think we just have a solid group of guys,” Buck record in the 100-yard and Benson both earned said. “We’ve got the depth, we’ve got the challenge. It’s breaststroke preliminary second place finishes in the 1,650-yard and 100-yard rounds to start the day. just a great group of guys right now.” “I’m happy with my swim after working for six freestyle races, respectively. Benson, Duvall, Lecoq On the women’s side, senior Jennifer Benson, junior Melissa Barringer, and freshmen Marit Borth and Alisa months and finally getting to taper down and getting a and Case finished the meet strong for the women, Stang combined to take first in the 200-yard freestyle chance to show what I was working for,” Barringer said. winning the 400-yard freestyle relay. Team members anxiously anticipate the postings relay. Barringer and Stang competed with sophomore “It’s really rewarding and fun to be able to do that.” The women’s 200-yard medley relay team consisting regarding NCAA qualifying times, but for now the Bucs Kate Duvall and freshman Samantha Smith to take second in the 400-yard medley relay, but still broke a of Barringer, Benson, Smith and Stang also earned have much to be proud of. “I’m incredibly proud to be part of Whitworth first for a Whitworth sweep of the event. Junior Abby Whitworth school record. “Those girls swam terrifically,” head coach Steve Pavelko defended her NWC title in the 400-yard swimming,” Buck said. “It’s been a huge influence in Schadt said Saturday. “Each one of them did about as individual medley. Duvall posted an upset win in the my life. It’s a great bunch of people, it’s a great family 100-yard backstroke, then was joined by Benson, Stang that stands for great goals and great aspiration, and well as they could have.” Saturday, the Whitworth men maintained a and freshman Nicole Lecoq in the 800-yard freestyle you know when you swim for something greater than commanding lead. Buck, Walton and Vaccaro were relay and collected another first place finish for the yourself amazing things can happen.” joined by freshman Wes Tatum to take home gold in Pirates. Barringer mentioned getting some extra support Contact Sena Hughes at the 200-yard medley relay. Vaccaro also pulled out an excruciatingly close third-place finish in the 100-yard from the Whitworth track & field team, also shughes15@my.whitworth.edu.
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Corina Gebbers Staff Writer The Whitworth men’s basketball team clinched the Northwest Conference title after wins on the road against Linfield College and Pacific University on Feb. 10 and 11. “I think that everything we’ve been working for is much closer and much more tangible,” said head coach Matt Logie. “[Motivating the players] is easier in this point in time with the opportunity to accomplish the goals we set at the beginning of the year.” The Pirates kicked off the weekend with a 9567 win against Linfield. The Wildcats nearly upset Whitworth on Jan. 14, but Whitworth learned from their mistakes and overcame the Wildcats the second time around. “The first time we didn’t execute defensively the way we would have like to,” Logie said. Senior guard Wade Gebbers sparked the Bucs’ offense with two treys, and a bucket by junior forward Mack Larkin boosted Whitworth to an early lead. Senior forward Jack Loofburrow rallied the Pirates with five consecutive points, but Linfield managed to answer with a 7-0 run. Contributions from the bench supplied another flare for the Pirate offense. Junior guard Colton McCargar went four for four from three-point range in the first half, while Loofburrow generated offensive momentum for Whitworth, scoring 10 of his 13 points during the first half. “Everyone’s contributing,” said redshirt freshman File Photo: Chrissy Roach guard Austin Ehlo. “And if someone gets tired there’s Senior Felix Friedt was named 2nd Team All-NWC last year. The Pirates play their last conference game someone to step up.” on Feb. 18. Whitworth powered over the Wildcats in the second half despite foul trouble for senior post a three-point basket to spark an 8-2 run for the Pirates month’s importance to his team. “Every weekend we had important games on our Felix Freidt and senior post Michael Taylor. Linfield and Gebbers hit his 71st trey of the season to put struggled to defend the Pirate offense, and Whitworth Whitworth up 20-13. But Pacific played relentlessly schedule,” Logie said. “We were really able to have a and stayed within 10 points until just eight minutes lot of success during that time and put ourselves in went on to shoot 61.35 percent in the second half. the lead in the conference.” remained in the first half. “We were really ready to go The Pirates took a hit losing Loofburrow, Larkin “We lost our energy for a few and pumped to come out this “I think we’ve really kind possessions,” Gebbers said. and junior forward Zach Payne to injuries, but found weekend,” McCargar said. “We “[But] we came right back at strength off the bench, and formed an identity of really executed well.” of figured out who we are them with a run of our own hard work and confidence in each other. Whitworth pulled ahead 72Everybody knows their role every time they started to get “I think we’ve really kind of figured out who we 55 on a Gebbers’ trey. Linfield are,” Logie said. “Everybody knows their role and couldn’t endure Whitworth’s and we’re playing really well their confidence up.” The Pirates combined we’re playing really well together because everyone fast-paced offense and solid together because everyone aggressive offense with tough has had to step up.” defense, and the Pirates The Pirates battled close games both at home defense to gradually extend sustained their significant has had to step up.” their lead to 48-25 going into and on the road, including a double overtime win lead. — Matt Logie over Pacific Lutheran University and a victory at the halftime. “Toward the end of the University of Puget Sound. “We did a good job of locating game we really pushed the head coach “Our trip to Tacoma in early January was a critical shooters and playing good ball and played faster and defense in the post,” Gebbers moment for us,” Logie said. “We had a lot of different were able to score points in said. “We were able to string some stops together guys step up and help us to those victories, [and] I bunches,” Logie said. think that gave us a lot of confidence through the rest Senior forward Idris Lasisi and McCargar led the and that fueled our offense.” Pacific scored the first points of the second half, of the month.” Bucs with 15 points apiece. Larkin finished with 13 Whitworth, ranked ninth in the nation as of last points and junior guard Dustin McConnell, Ehlo and but Friedt answered with a bucket for Whitworth, and the Pirates extended their lead to as many as 30 Sunday, hosts its final conference game on Feb. 18 Friedt each contributed 10 points. against Willamette. On Saturday night the Pirates beat Pacific points by game’s end. Lasisi led all players with 24 points, Loofburrow University 76-54 to secure the NWC title. “Tonight we came in with a plan and from the start contributed 14 points, and Gebbers added 10 points and five assists for the Pirates. we played with a lot of energy,” Gebbers said. Contact Corina Gebbers at Before the games Logie reflected on the past cgebbers15@my.whitworth.edu. After four lead changes to start the game, Lasisi hit
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clearing 1.60 meters. Dobbins also broke the school record in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 9.61 seconds. Freshman Rachel Palmquist competed well on the women’s long jump, reaching a distance of 10.49 meters. Palmquist also had a distance of 4.95 meters in the women’s long jump and ran the 60 meter dash in 8.51 seconds. Her teammate in the 60 meter dash, sophomore Stephanie Barrong, ran the race in 8.37 seconds. “I was really happy about our performance today,” Acosta said. “Everyone is on the same level of mental readiness there so the atmosphere was pretty chill, easy to focus.” Both Pirate track and field teams will travel to Moscow, Idaho on Feb. 18 to compete in the Vandal (Indoor) Collegiate on the University of Idaho campus.
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The Whitworth track & field teams went to Seattle Feb. 12 to compete in the University of Washington Open Meet at Dempsey Indoor Track. Two Whitworth shot putters placed in the top 10 including junior Carter Comito who finished in third place with a throw of 16.18 meters. Sophomore Sam Wright placed seventh with a throw of 14.46 meters. The two placed second and third in the same arena on Jan. 28 of this year at the University of Washington Track and Field Invitational. The Bucs competed against multiple Division I schools this past weekend, including Sacramento State, The University of Idaho, Seattle University and Long Beach State. “I like playing against Division I competition a lot,” junior Steven Acosta said. “It pushes me to be faster. I also like beating people with scholarships when we don’t have any.” The men’s team had a solid day in the long jump and in the high jump. Three Pirates finished in the top
30 long jumpers, being led by a 13th place finish from sophomore Jonathan Hoff with a jump of 6.45 meters. Sophomore Peter Delap placed 27 with a jump of 6.11 meters and junior Shannon Winant placed 28 with a jump of 6.09 meters. Delap and Winant also finished 12th and 18th in the triple jump. Junior Frank Lima finished third in the high jump clearing a height of two meters and fourth in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.98 seconds. That was 0.05 seconds from winner Ryan O’Dell from Warner Pacific with a time of 8.93 seconds. Junior Spokane native Chibron Tomeo placed eighth in the pole vault clearing a height of 4.55 meters and Acosta finished strong in the men’s 800 meter run as he finished in 16th with a time of 1:55.68. “The track (at Dempsey Indoor) is shorter than our track” Acosta said. “Theirs is 300 meters around while ours is 400 so it throws off the planning on what you want to do during the race.” The Whitworth women were led by freshman Christina Dobbins and sophomore Jheri Gates who both finished ninth in the women’s high jump, each
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Photographer: Rebekah Daniels Sophomore Keegan Shea winds the inside practice hammer with 16 pounds of chains as he does continuous turns to improve his technique.
sports recap Men’s tennis earns first win over College of Idaho Andrew Forhan Assistant Sports Editor The Whitworth men’s tennis team opened the 2012 season with three non-conference matches, earning its first season win against the College of Idaho after dropping two matches against Eastern Washington University and Lewis-Clark State College. On Jan. 29, the Bucs were swept 9-0 by the NCAA Division I Eastern Washington Eagles. Senior Daniel Redfern performed well for the Pirates, playing a close match at No. 1 singles before eventually falling 6-2, 6-4. He also teamed up with junior Cameron Williams at No. 1 doubles in an 8-4 loss to James Russell and Chris Eriksson. Lewis-Clark State defeated Whitworth 8-1 on Feb. 4, before bouncing back with a victory over the College of
Idaho later that day. Redfern had the only individual win for the Pirates against Lewis-Clark State, defeating Cesar Uauy 6-1, 6-4. But it was a different story against the College of Idaho, as the Pirates swept the Yotes 9-0. Redfern’s 6-1, 6-4 victory at No. 1 singles was his second of the young season, and junior Micah Spaun stepped in at No. 2 singles to claim a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory. The closest match-up was at No. 6 singles, where freshman Matt Goebel defeated Taylor Gordon 7-5, 6-1 for his first collegiate victory. The Pirates open up conference play against Puget Sound on Feb. 24.
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Whitworth offense swings the bats well in Pasco Nathan Webber Staff Writer The 2012 Whitworth baseball season is underway. The Pirates have posted a 4-3 record while exploding for 54 runs in their first seven games. Over the weekend, the Bucs were in the Swing into Spring Baseball Classic in Pasco, Wash. Whitworth had a strong first two days of the tournament as the team beat Lewis & Clark College twice (14-5, 15-1), but lost 4-3 in a close contest with Corban College. The Pirates also beat the University of Puget Sound 7-3 on Sunday. “We went into the weekend with the expectation of coming away 4-0,” head coach Dan Ramsay said. “We ended up going 3-1, which is not a bad way to finish. I’m pretty happy with the way we performed and hope to continue with the momentum we gained from this tournament next weekend.” In Whitworth’s Friday game against File Photo: Chrissy Roach Lewis & Clark, the Pirates started off Sophomore Gerhard Muelheims had an RBI double against the strong, collecting 11 hits in the game
University of Puget Sound. Currently, the Pirates’ record is 4-3.
and 10 walks in the winning effort. The game against Corban College started in similar fashion as the Bucs scored three runs in the first inning but then surrendered the lead in a 4-3 loss. The Bucs ended Saturday the way they ended Friday, though, as they roughed up Lewis & Clark 15-1. The Bucs had a solid outing from senior pitcher CJ Perry as he gave up only one run in seven strong innings. An eightrun seventh inning for the Bucs finished off the Pioneers. In Sunday’s game, the Pirates scored early and often again with four runs in the first two innings. Senior Landon Scott drove in one run and had two hits, and Muelheims had an RBI double in the 7-3 win over Puget Sound. Whitworth will play again on Feb. 18 as it takes on Concordia University at 11 a.m. and University of Puget Sound at 1 p.m.
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7-7
10-13
Pacific (Ore.)
3-11
9-14
Willamette
3-11
5-18
linfield
2-12
4-19
Next Pirate game:
23
NEWS
whitworth
NWC ALL 13-1 20-3
CONTENTS
Spotted from the crow's nest
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Whitworth vs. Willamette @ Home
Women’s Basketball NWC ALL 14-0 23-0
lewis & clark
12-2
21-2
whitman
10-4
14-9
Puget sound
8-6
12-11
whItworth
6-8
10-13
Pacific (Ore.)
5-9
12-10
Linfield
4-10
10-13
Pacific lutheran
4-10
7-16
Willamette
0-14
1-22
Next Pirate Game:
Whitworth vs. Whitman @ Whitman
Photographer: Greg Moser Before coming to Whitworth, senior Austin Vierra was already a two-time All-American swimmer.
BASEBALL
Whitworth
0-0
4-3
pacific lutheran
0-0
1-1
willamette
0-0
1-3
linfield
0-0
0-0
Pacific (Ore.)
0-0
0-0
Whitman
0-0
0-4
George fox
0-0
0-4
lewis & Clark
0-0
0-4
NEXT PIRATE Game:
Whitworth vs. Concordia (Ore.) and Puget Sound @ Home Saturday, Feb. 18 @ 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Men’s Tennis Whitworth
NWC ALL 0-0 1-2
Whitman
0-0
1-3
george Fox
0-0
0-0
Lewis & clark
0-0
0-0
linfield
0-0
0-0
Pacific (Ore)
0-0
0-0
Pacific Lutheran
0-0
0-0
Puget sound
0-0
0-0
Willamette
0-0
0-0
Next Pirate match:
Whitworth vs. Puget Sound @ Home Friday, Feb. 24 @ 5 p.m.
VOL 102 ISSUE 9
Contact Sena Huges at shughes15@my.whitworth.edu.
Puget sound
NWC ALL 0-0 2-1
FEB. 15, 2012
But for Vierra, being at Whitworth has been about more than just swimming. “He’s a very good student,” Ranno said. “He’s really involved in academics. He’s [a student athlete who] takes both the student and the athlete part seriously.” Vierra, an international business and economics double-major, has a passion for making a global difference. “For me, the best part of being here at Whitworth has been this transformation about what I care about,” Vierra said. Willing to set swimming aside for awhile, he traveled last summer to study in Hong Kong for six weeks before teaching English to students in the Fujian province for another six weeks. “They changed me more than I changed them,” Vierra said. “They have so little and I have so much. They changed my outlook on how I can have an impact in the world by doing such small things.” Consequently, Vierra said he desires to pursue a career in political risk in the developing world following college. More imminently, Vierra wants to finish his swimming career strong. Following nationals this spring, Vierra plans to represent Whitworth in a U.S. swimming grand prix, in which his ultimate goal is making Olympic trials in the 400-meter freestyle. Schadt is excited to see where the future takes Vierra. “I’m really proud of him,” Schadt said. “He’s been a wonderful addition to our team. I’ve loved working with him. I’m excited to see what he does when he graduates.”
WHITPICS
Whitworth senior swimmer Austin Vierra has a background unparalleled by any of his swimming teammates. “Part of what makes Austin unique and exceptional is his life experience,” swimming head coach Steve Schadt said. “He’s seen more and done more than your typical college student.” Vierra learned to swim young. “My mom was a big water skier so she said she didn’t want me to drown if I ever fell out of the boat,” Vierra said. By the time he was 6, Vierra was swimming competitively and has done so year-round since he was 10. “It’s been more than part of my life,” Vierra said. “It’s been a lot of what’s defined my existence.” After two years at Denison University in Ohio, a NCAA Division III swimming powerhouse, Vierra said he needed a change. He admits Whitworth was not on his radar, but he praised Schadt and the Whitworth administration for accommodating him and making it possible for Vierra to join the Whitworth squad. “Once I got here, the people at this school literally transformed my life,” Vierra said. Already a two-time All-American, Vierra was a welcome addition to the Whitworth team not only in the pool, but also as a leader. “I really like his charisma,” teammate Nathan Ranno said. “He’s just able to be a leader and [an] influence on the team. It’s really easy to be his friend.” Vierra was crowned Northwest Conference Champion last season in both the 500-yard freestyle and the mile freestyle races, earning his third trip to the NCAA national meet.
Tuesday, Feb. 22 @ 6 p.m.
SPORTS
Sena Hughes Staff Writer
OPINIONS
George fox
ARTS&CULTURE
Saturday, Feb. 18 @ 8 p.m.
Whitpics
Costa Rica JAN TERM 2012
Center
ABOVE: The Costa Rica Center dorms overlook the building on the left, where classes are held and meals are eaten.
TOP: Las Tres MarĂas (The Three Marys) are three mountain peaks visible from the Costa Rica Center. TOP RIGHT: Innumerable streams, rivers and waterfalls can be found on a short hike from the Costa Rica Center. BOTTOM RIGHT: Freshmen Jacob Hunter, Kiana Young, Megan Montzingo and Ali Ulstad work together with a Costa Rican student named Monica to pick up trash from in and around a river during a service project. RIGHT: Freshmen Ali Ulstad, Kiana Young and Megan Montzingo enjoy a walk around the Costa Rica campus during Jan Term. Photographer: Tanner Scholten