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Portland turns into a wonderland this seasonSpecial Section, pages 9-12
• Holiday activity guide p. 10-11
• Volunteering opportunities, p. 12
• Gifts on a budget, p. 9
THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND’S STUDENT NEWSPAPERVol. 113, Issue 12 www.upbeacon.net
ThursdayDecember 1,
2011BEACONThe
Based on UP’s 2010 Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, which the Health Center administers every other year, 22 percent of UP students frequently engage in high-risk binge drinking.
According to Health Center Counselor Kristina Houck, the national average is 20 percent.
Houck said most students think the percentage is higher.“It is frequent high-risk drinkers who tend to be more visible and can distort
the perception that ‘everyone drinks,’ when, in truth, there is a significant number of students who choose not to drink at all,” Houck said.
Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks in two hours for men, and four or more drinks in two hours for women.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, binge drinking leads to an increase in unintended injuries, violence and risky sexual behaviors. It can also lead to severe cases of alcohol poisoning.
According to senior Bryant Judge, people also make poor social decisions when they are drunk.
“It’s saying and doing things you wouldn’t normally do,” Judge said. He would know. A night of drinking got Judge and two of his friends arrested his freshman
year.“I just remember the police driving onto the premises of the park and
arresting us,” Judge said. “We were in a tussle with other people, and they had called the cops on us.”
Judge was locked in a cell with other intoxicated people, including transients. He was also given different pants because his had drawstrings.
Her eyes slowly opened. She blinked a few times, but it didn’t help.
Eight a.m. and she was still drunk in a room she didn’t recognize.She had 10 telling pink highlighter tally marks on her arm, one
for each shot of vodka she had taken the night before. She had pre-gamed on campus before the party, playing king’s
cup for an hour with her friends and killing a Colt 45. She knocked back three shots in a row and headed to a house party.
She was already wasted but took advantage of the unattended alcohol and shot glasses on the counter. Her best friend did too. You have to keep going, right?
When Portland Police showed up, it only made sense to wrap the arm of the cute boy from her Spanish class around her and sneak out the back.
She didn’t protest when he suggested they go to his house. She was glad he was still sleeping when she crept out the next
morning. Scenes like this are all too familiar for college students who
binge drink. UP is no exception.
Binge drinking is part of student life at UP and other colleges
Laura FrazierLiving Editor
See Alcohol, page 3
A standard drink:
1.5 ounces of liquor
such as rum or vodka
Five ounces of
wine
Twleve ounces of beer or
wine cooler
Happy Holidays from
ConsequenCes: drinking without thinking
Design by Rosemary Peters | THE BEACON
On Campus
Accuracy in The BeaconThe Beacon strives to be fair and accurate. The newspaper corrects any significant errors of fact brought to the attention of the editors. If you think an error has been made, contact us at [email protected]. Corrections will be printed above.
‘CONTAGION’
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, “Contagion” will play in the Buckley Center Auditorium at 10 p.m.
MUSIC FOR A WINTER’S EVENING
Saturday, Dec. 3, the University of Portland Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will present “Music for a Winter’s Evening” at 7:30 p.m. in the Buckley Center Auditorium. Admission is free.
THE BLUFFOONS Saturday, Dec. 3, The Bluffoons are holding their last show of the semester at 7:30 p.m. in the Mago Hunt Recital Hall. Admission is $2 per person or $3 for two people. Doors open at 7 p.m.
PILOT EXPRESS Today, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 9, sign up for the winter break Pilot Express in the Office of Student Activities in the St. Mary’s Student Center. Drop-off dates are Dec. 14 – 16, and pick-up dates are Jan. 14 – 15. The fee for one way is $5, and the fee for round-trip is $8. Please bring exact change. Fees for both are non-refundable. Late sign-ups and schedule changes will be taken on a space-available basis.
CORRECTIONS In the Nov. 17 article, “Mock Trial places 5th in first tournament, prepares for next,” The Beacon misreported four facts. First, the mock trial team has two squads, not three. Each squad is comprised of at least three attorneys and three witnesses. Second, the mock trial team has one case for the whole year; the case is not given a month before the tournaments. Third, the other squad at the tournament in Colorado Springs took eighth place, not ninth. Fourth, it is Calvin Tuhy’s first year on the team – he was not a member of last year’s team.
In the Nov. 17 article, “Elevation shares songs of acceptance and faith,” The Beacon misreported Y Hoang’s year. Hoang is a junior, not a sophomore.
In the Nov. 17 article, “Prayer requests: Now online!” The Beacon misreported Manny Aquino’s year. Aquino is a junior, not a sophomore.
The Beacon regrets the errors.
On Campus2 December 1, 2011
The Beacon — www.upbeacon.net 3NEWS
“They took the drawstrings off my shorts because they didn’t want me to hang myself,” he said.
“They do that to everyone.”By then, Judge considered
himself to be in serious trouble.“At that point, I had given
up,” Judge said. “I was sure I had something on my record. It was pretty awful.”
However, Judge was not given a minor in possession (MIP) citation. He was released with his friends five hours later.
According to the UP survey, 18 percent of students reported they didn’t consume alcohol in the year prior to the survey and 16 percent reported infrequently engaging in high-risk drinking. Forty-four percent drank moderately, consuming three to four drinks in a sitting.
For senior Heather Butterwegge, drinking was a way to be social her freshman year.
“Coming into college I was so ready to party,” Butterwegge said. “I was so ready to get dressed up and go out. You want to network, you want to meet people outside of your major and outside of your class, and you want to expand.”
Butterwegge thinks drinking makes it easier to approach people.
“For whatever reason, it’s so much easier to talk to anybody when you have a few in you,” Butterwegge said. “Sometimes you just can’t talk to that one intimidating girl or that one intimidating guy. But then you have a drink and you can.”
Sometimes students don’t know how much alcohol they can
handle. Senior Drew McLauchlan
witnessed how binge drinking can lead to hospitalization: When he was a Corrado Hall Resident Assistant, one of his residents was hospitalized following last year’s Dance of the Decades.
McLauchlan said from 15 to 20 people came back from the dance severely intoxicated.
“I had to make sure either they had to go to the hospital or I had to assign someone else to make sure they could sleep on their side,” McLauchlan said. “It definitely wasn’t a fun night, that’s for sure.”
Judge said drinking games significantly contributed to his drunkenness the night he was arrested.
“Drinking games tend to really let you go too far,” Judge said.
According to Director of Student Activities Jeromy Koffler, drinking games are synonymous with binge drinking.
“Drinking games scare me as a college administrator,” Koffler said. “There is no other purpose than to try and get people plastered.”
According to Butterwegge, drinking games are popular because they are socially interactive.
“It’s a group activity,” Butterwegge said. “People are always down to play a game. ”
But drinking games can get out of hand, according to Butterwegge.
“You want to show you can keep up. It gets people going and excited in general,” Butterwegge said. “But people consume more than they think they are. Games can be pretty dangerous when you don’t know when to stop.”
Students often drink too much alcohol without realizing it.
“If you are at a keg party and pour it into a 16 ounce cup, that’s more than one standard drink,” Houck said. “At that point, when individuals drink more than five in one sitting, that’s when negative consequences occur.”
For Judge, his drinking habits changed as he got older.
“Binge drinking has enough repercussions to slow down how much you are drinking over time,” he said. “The goal is not to pass out. It’s to be on the same level as everyone else.”
But sometimes drinking is hard to avoid, Judge said.
“It’s kind of hard to escape in the college atmosphere,” Judge said. “I want to take a break, but then a friend has a party. They’re generally fun nights, but you just have a couple nights that ruin that experience for you.”
Whether a binge drinker will turn into an alcoholic depends on the person, according to psychology professor Andrew Downs.
“It’s really individual,” Downs said. “Forty to 50 percent of students report engaging in binge drinking, but clearly not 40 to 50 percent of adults will have severe drinking problems.”
Downs said it’s concerning if a person is binge drinking more days than not.
Leslie Storm, Clinical Director of Oregon Partnership’s Crisis Line Program, thinks it’s important for students who binge drink to know the risk if their habits become an addiction.
“Obviously we know college
is a time for experimenting,” Storm said. “Some people graduate and they buckle down. But for some people they have set up a pattern.”
Kristina Houck, Health Center Counselor, said there are counseling sessions and alcohol assessments for students who need help.
The student can see the results of the assessment and identify their personal risks and how to make changes.
“It provides students the chance to objectively reflect on their choices related to alcohol,” Houck said. “Also, they can discuss how they drink and why they drink, as well as things associated with drinking that they don’t particularly like.”
Binge drinking can lead to alcoholism
• Believing alcohol is necessary to have fun• Lying about drinking• Significantly increased tolerance• Drinking to escape problems• Depression or mood changes• Poor academic performance
Signs of a drinking problem:- Laura Frazier
UP students don’t need to be caught throwing back a beer in order to be cited with an alcohol violation.
“When people are stumbling back from a party, you can’t ignore that,” Villa Maria Hall Director Ben Helms said. “This happens just as much as a student with a beer or shot glass in hand.”
According to Natalie Shank, student conduct coordinator, 34 percent of conduct violations last year were alcohol-related.
Helms said he sees more freshmen violate policy.
“By mid-semester they get their act together,” he said. “They find their limits and realize it’s not fun to puke all
the time.”Shank said
she meets with students of all class standings.
According to Shank, Residence Life never gives sanctionsbefore they hear the whole story.
“The hearings that we have are meant to be conversations,” Shank said. “It’s our job to put the pieces together.”
Examples of violations include excessive noise or number of people in a room, and/or charging for alcohol or public consumption.
Residence Life keeps drinking on radar
1. The Resident Assistant who handled the situation fills out an incident report.
2. Typically, the hall director writes a charge letter to the student to set up a meeting and explains how the policy was violated.
3. For a first violation, the student can be fined or sent to an alcohol education class organized by the Peer Health Educators (PHE).
4. For a second violation, the fine is increased or the student could be put on probation, which means any future violation could lead to suspension.
5. Shank meets with students if they violate policy a third time.
Punitive process:
Natalie Shank
This year, UP unveiled Pilot Pride, a new tool to deter binge drinking and other problem behaviors.
Created by Health Center Counselor Kristina Houck, the program defines a “Proud Pilot” as smart, caring, courageous and respectful. Students are encouraged to consider what it means to be a “Proud Pilot” in relation to behaviors involving substance abuse, sexual assault prevention and community involvement.
With three alcohol-related hospitalizations during the Campus Program Board sponsored Dance of the Decades last January, CPB is increasing alcohol education and promoting Pilot Pride, CPB president Sean Ducey said.
Last October, in a new approach to alcohol education, CPB hosted “A Shot of Reality,” an improv show that addresses alcohol in a comedic way with skits and fake game shows.
Patrick McIntyre, a coordinator of the show, said students tend to respond best to comedy.
“I think people tend to shut
down with the scare tactic approach because they think it won’t happen to them,” McIntyre said. “With this, there is so much interaction and so much comedy that people seem pretty engaged.”
Ducey said CPB will hold another alcohol education event the week before the dance, with discounted dance tickets as an incentive. The dance procedures will be the same as last year’s. Students will not be breathalyzed before getting on the bus or be forced to ride the bus to the dance, policy changes that CPB briefly considered last spring but discarded.
If students do choose to ride the bus, they will be patted down on campus and can skip the pat down line at the venue.
Zack Imfeld, senior and president of the Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP), hopes Pilot Pride and alcohol education will help shift campus culture.
“There’s no policy or resolution we (ASUP) can write,” Imfeld said. “It’s all about guiding students to make the right decision.”
- Laura Frazier
Pilot Pride: Adopting alcohol education
In October, the Campus Program Board hosted an alcohol education improv show, “A Shot of Reality,” that addressed alcohol in an comedic way.
ALCOHOL: Drinking games lead to bingeing
• Uncontrollable or repeated vomiting
• Seizures• Slow or irregular
breathing• Blue-tinged or pale
skin• Unconsciousness• Low body temperature
Signs of alcohol poisoning:
If you think someone has alcohol poisoning:
While you wait for help, think of what kind and how much alcohol the person consumed. Never leave the person alone or force them to vomit.
Call:• 911• Poison Control:
(503) 222- 1222• Public Safety:
(503) 943- 7161• Health Center: (503) 943-7134• Alcoholics Anonymous:
(503) 223-8569
Need help?Have an alcohol
problem?
- Laura Frazier
Continued from page 1 College culture and drinking
Knowing your limit
The effects of drinking games
Unintended consequences
Laura Frazier | THE BEACON
1. Nov. 20, 1:27 p.m. - A student came to Public Safety to report the theft of his or her bike from outside of Corrado Hall. The bike was not registered, and a report was taken.
2. Nov. 21, 4:41 p.m. - A student came to Public Safety to report the theft of his or her bike from outside of Villa Maria Hall. The bike was registered, and a report was taken.
3. Nov. 23, 8:36 a.m. - Public Safety responded to a medical call at Buckley Center where a student had experienced a seizure. The student declined medical attention and was escorted back to his or her dorm.
4. Nov. 25, 5:39 p.m. - A student reported his or her bike stolen from Shipstad Hall. The bike was locked but not registered with Public Safety. A report was taken.
5. Nov. 28, 4:10 p.m. - A student came to Public Safety to report the theft of his or her bike from outside of Schoenfeldt Hall. The bike was registered and a report was taken.
The UP Public Safety Report
Q: What is the main goal of the study?
A: The students were asking questions to understand what the occupation of Portland was, and they were studying its culture. After about five days we thought, as a team of researchers here, we are interested in their processes. The whole movement is very committed to civil discourse, consensus decision-making and processes such as those.
Q: Did you go down once together, multiple times or do students go down on their own time?
A: Both. We have been down there since week one. Usually there’s two to three of us down there at different times. We have gone down together when there was still a camp. We walked around with video cameras and
interviewed people.Q: Who have you
interviewed specifically at Occupy Portland?
A: We were interested in the organized aspects so we interviewed librarian volunteers and that included a freelance illustrator who’s published in the New Yorker. They are volunteering their time. We also interviewed a young couple with their young son who stopped in the art tent because they wanted to teach him about democracy. We interviewed the homeless, we interviewed–
Q: –everyone?A: Yes! And we are still
talking to people. Q: What is different with
Occupy Portland as opposed to other movements?
A: I study communication
processes so I’m not an expert on social movements but, definitely, this resistance movement is focused on peaceful, transparent, democratic process and very committed to not having a leader. They’re very concerned about power, so in that sense, its principles and its processes are very different than other movements we’ve experienced in this country. It is similar in the way that it’s devoted to nonviolence.
Q: What do you hope to achieve with this study and what will the outcome be?
A: Two things: I’m working with a team of folks here including my colleague Dr. Courtney Fletcher and Dr. Bill Barnes. He will help us paint the macro-economic context for the movement. That said, we
are submitting a paper in February. Dr. Fletcher would like to put together a visual exhibit, and our focus is on telling a narrative about what the movement’s about and one that’s a little richer than catching the drama of it.
Q: What do you predict will happen with the movement since the camps were terminated?
A: I think it’s energized. In a sense, the camp became a huge responsibility for the movement. They felt very committed to
each other, and I’m sure they’re still committed to each other, but the movement is going to be energized around various events and issues.
Q&A with communication studies professor Renee Heath
Talley Carlston | THE BEACON
Occupy Portland timeline
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NEWS4 December 1, 2011
It occupied Portland, then it occupied the headlines and now it’s occupying research at the University of Portland.
Communication studies professors Renee Heath and Courtney Fletcher and economics professor Bill Barnes are conducting a research study to understand what Occupy
Portland is really about. The study is a part of Heath’s organizations and natural
settings class and includes the participation and research of several volunteer undergraduate and graduate students.
Heath hopes the study will allow students to better understand Occupy Portland, its cultural phenomenon and its system of meanings, also known as ethnography.
The study will be published in February 2012 after a complete narrative is written.
Deciphering Occupy PortlandA team of researchers
at UP study the Occupy movement to better
understand its cultural meaning
Kate PeiferStaff Writer
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The UP Speech and Debate Union competed in its second tournament of the year at the Smelt Classic at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Wash., Nov. 4 and 5, taking home several team and individual awards, including the coveted Sweepstakes Award.
“We performed the best out of any college there,” sophomore Philippe Boutros said.
The Sweepstakes Award was based on the total number of points that all members of the team accumulated at the tournament.
UP took home four individual awards. Freshman Katie Wilson, a third speaker for novice Individual Parliamentary Debate Association (IPDA), received silver in novice IPDA and gold in novice impromptu
debate. Boutros received silver in novice impromptu and junior Beau Woodward received silver in open IPDA.
Team awards went to Boutros and sophomore Katie Husk, who received gold in novice British Parliamentary style debate (BP) and sophomores John Russell and Logan Heyerly, who received bronze in novice BP.
Communication studies
professor Brian Simmons, who is filling in for communication studies professor Bohn Lattin as the debate coach, believes the UP Speech and Debate program is growing in ways it has not in the past.
“The success that these students attained is a reflection of the work they put in and the talent they have,” Simmons said. “They do this for the love of the
event and I’m proud of them.” “It is the classic story of an
underdog team coming out on top despite all odds,” Boutros said. “We are excited as a team to go ahead and excel again.”
Their next tournament is Dec. 3 and 4 at Clark College in Vancouver, Wash.
- Lesley Dawson
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- Kate Peifer
College Ecology Club presents
TraSHin’FaSHionRecycled Fashion Show
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
Designer and junior Rosy Boggs (left) and model and junior Mollie Poor (right) showing off their first place outfit “Trash to Treasure.” The outfit was made of brown paper bags, magazines, and was accented by a necklace made from bottle caps.
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
Junior Emily Johnsen models a stylish dress made
of newspaper and brown paper bags. Johnsen won
most wearable outfit at the end of the night.
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
Seniors John McCarty (left) and Alistair Rokstad (right) model their respective ‘Rolling Rock Robot’ and ‘PBR Samurai’ creations. These were made of PBR and Rolling Rock boxes, tape, string and bamboo. They won the award for most outrageous outfit.
The Beacon — www.upbeacon.net 5NEWS
Most students would have preferred a dance over a carnival for the homecoming event, according to the homecoming survey conducted by Campus Program Board (CPB).
This year, instead of a homecoming dance, CPB put on a carnival for the homecoming event on Oct. 7, which 417 students attended.
CPB held an online survey to gather student feedback on the homecoming event, and 84 students responded.
About 70 percent of the respondents attended the carnival.
“For the situation we had been put in … I think CPB made a good decision to hold the carnival since Pilotpalooza is not happening this spring since the (concert) will be happening,” CPB Director and junior Sean Ducey said.
Half of the respondents said they would attend a carnival in the future.
“I was sort of expecting it to be half and half because the event was so new,” CPB Assessment Chair and junior Justine Roades said during a Nov. 17 CPB meeting.
However, many students
wished there had been a dance for homecoming instead.
“Looking at the results, people did enjoy the homecoming event, the carnival, but many more students would’ve rather had a dance,” Ducey said.
The rides at the carnival exceeded some students’ expectations, while others thought there was little variety and the rides were not age appropriate.
“I would’ve tried to find more age-specific activities,” Ducey said.
Of the students who attended, five percent bought food.
Most respondents said they did not buy food because it was too expensive, there was no vegetarian option or they forgot to purchase it ahead of time.
While some of the respondents to the survey thought the location of the carnival was convenient, others said they had class during the carnival.
“I liked it outside, and it was good that it was on campus,”
freshman Paige Reynolds said.Next year’s CPB officers will
decide whether there will be a homecoming dance next year.
“It’s a homecoming dance,” freshman Andrew Stacey said. “That’s what a homecoming is, not a homecoming carnival.”
Students prefer danceEighty-four students respond to homecoming surveySarah Hansell
Staff [email protected]
On Nov. 22, as heavy rain and winds slammed the Portland area, a large oak tree on campus split in half, taking down a power line in the backyard of University President Fr. Bill Beauchamp, C.S.C., across from Fields and Schoenfeldt Halls.
Public Safety and Physical Plant responded quickly to the hazard, blocking off the sidewalk and the adjacent road.
“It was one large branch that fell,” Public Safety Officer Manu Jauregui said. “There is no damage other than the power line. It could have been much worse.”
Sophomore Katie Robbins saw the tree split from her dorm window in Fields.
“I was doing homework on my bed when I heard a loud crack,” Robbins said. “Then I saw the tree split in half and fall down and make a big thump!”
According to Beauchamp,
the remainder of the tree was cut down because it was too dangerous to stay standing.
“I was without power until Wednesday afternoon,” Beauchamp said. “The important thing is that nobody was hurt, and when it fell it miraculously missed the house.”
According to a groundskeeper who identified himself as Ron but did not disclose his last name, the 200-year-old re-cabled oak tree was a potential hazard due to a seam in the middle of the tree.
“You see many rotted trees come down this time of year because of all the rain,” Ron said. “We recommended the University to take this tree out.”
Ron, who has 25 years experience in groundskeeping, along with arborist Jim Wells, have cited other potential hazards on campus.
“Take a look at one tree by the tennis center and the large oak by Lewis and Clark (statue),” Ron said. “We have recommended those to also be removed.”
Split tree poses hazardKate PeiferStaff Writer
Ian Hilger | THE BEACON
A large oak tree split in half, taking down a power line near the house of University President Fr. Bill Beauchamp, C.S.C., on Nov. 22.
Kayla Wong | THE BEACON
This year, instead of a homecoming dance, the Campus Program Board hosted a carnival.
FAITH & FELLOWSHIP6 December 1 , 2011
God has entered under our roofSeven UP students get ready to receive holy sacraments
The Rite of Christian Ini-
tiation of Adults (RCIA) is a
process for adults to grow in
knowledge and understanding
as they integrate themselves
more deeply into the prayer, wor-
ship and service of the Catholic
community. This year, we have
three freshmen and four juniors
who meet weekly to learn about
Scripture, prayer, Christian mo-
rality, Church History, traditions
and practices.
As in years past, my heart is
gladdened as I hear how God is
working in their lives through
roommates and friends, service
opportunities and programs,
Masses and even in our weekly
discussions together.
Each of these students bring
their own life experience, their
own questions, their own unique
relationship with Jesus. God has
lead them to this place, and God
is nourishing them here among
us.
God has entered
under the roofs of
our residence halls,
our Commons,
our chapels, our
classrooms. These
students, and each of
us, are being made
whole in Christ
Jesus.
This Sunday at
the 9 p.m. Mass,
students preparing
for the sacraments, along with
their sponsors, will give witness
to this fact. We, in turn, promise
to pray for them and support
them as they journey in faith.
During the Mass, our new
response as we prepare to go
to Communion is: “ Lord, I am
not worthy that you should enter
under my roof, but only say
the word and my soul shall be
healed.”
During this Advent Season, as
we prepare for Christ’s coming
and recall his incarnation, may
we be watchful for the amazing
signs of life and love around
us.
May we be courageous in
sharing that love and hope
especially with those less
fortunate than ourselves.
May each of us come to the
Feast of Christmas reconciled,
healed and prepared for Christ.
Vinci
Halbrook-
Paterson
Guest Commentary
Online Course EvaluationsNovember 27 at 9:01 p.m. PDT –December 11, 8:59 p.m. PDT
• Two students will be selected by the survey company at random to receive a Nintendo DS if the University achieves an 80% response rate from students.
• Your professors value your feedback as each strives to improve instruc-tion. Please support your faculty members by completing the online course evaluation.
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Pictured above: University ProvostBrother Donald Stabrowski, C.S.C.awards students prizes from thepilot study of the 2010 OnlineCoure Evaluation System.
John Hongel
freshman
Students who are already baptised and preparing for First
Communion
Cami Kornowski
freshman freshman
Greg Kang
junior
Brock Vasconcellos
junior
Daniel Rodriguez
junior
David Lee
junior
International Student Services collected photos from students who had traveled internationally. From Nov. 14-17 students could go on ISS’s Facebook page and “like” their favorite photo.
Landscapes: Mt. Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Argentina by junior Emily Hart
Best Moments Abroad: “Hope found in the Hopeless” taken in Ni-caragua by sophomore Lindsey Morris
Architecure: “Sweet Castle, Bro,” Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany by freshman Andrew Barton
Landscapes
Best Moments Abroad
Architecure
“You better have your danc-ing shoes on!” senior Beatrice Uwimana, a native of Rwanda, said about International Night.
It was the grand finale of In-ternational Education Week, a na-tionwide event Nov. 11-19 to pro-mote and celebrate international education and exchange.
“We are trying to bring di-versity to the graph here at UP,” Uwimana, who coordinated In-ternational Week, said. “We pick different themes, and this year we focused on environmental and so-cial justice.”
Cultural fusionThe Cultural Fusion event
highlighted different cultures in a night of food sampling, people meeting and cultural celebrations.
“We had people from Ger-many, American Samoa, Uganda, Kuwait, Vietnam and the U.S., and they sat as a panel,” senior Irene Niedo, who coordinated the event, said. “They answered questions like how their country deals with environmental issues.”
Chinese conversation tableThe Chinese Conversation Ta-
ble was set up in the Pilot House for anyone looking to learn or practice Mandarin Chinese. Chi-nese professor Christina Chen hosted the event, which occurs weekly.
“It serves as a bridge between native speakers and language learners,” Chen said.
Taiwanese movie nightSophomore Kevin Su present-
ed a Taiwanese film he brought from Taiwan in the Villa Maria Hall lounge on Nov. 15.
“I wanted to introduce and give a picture to students of what my country looks like,” Su said.
Art without bordersRecycling was the theme at the
Art Without Borders event in St. Mary’s Lounge on Nov. 16. Par-ticipants made crafts like recycled bead necklaces, painted ceramic
tiles and plastic bottle boats.Sophomore and International
Club Officer Daphne Pai made a necklace from recycled magazine strips.
“Just like we do back home, we make use of everything,” Pai said.
Sushi workshopThe Sushi Workshop –
equipped with sushi-making stu-dents and Bon Appétit’s very own
sushi chef – was the ultimate place for a free, authentic Japanese meal.
Students learned how to make their own sushi using bamboo mats and chopsticks.
“It was fun to be able to make and eat our own sushi,” Niedo said. “It tasted good, too!”
Find yourself outside the U.S.Getting information about trav-
eling to a foreign country got a bit easier for students who attended the “Finding Yourself Outside the U.S.” event in the International Student Center.
“We had the event to provide campus resources to students looking for a foreign experience,” Gwen Guderjohn, program assis-tant for International Student Ser-vices, said.
The Campus Connectors Pro-gram hosted the event, presenting information about the Fulbright Program, Career Services, Engi-neers Without Borders, Campus Ministry, Moreau Center and Fi-nancial Aid.Aztec dance and culture night
Members from a local Aztec dance group did several perfor-mances before inviting students join the circle at St. Mary’s Stu-dent Center.
“My favorite part was seeing
how other cultures dance,” sopho-more and Diversity Coordinator Helena Chew said.
Asian market tripThe trip to the Fubon Market in
Southeast Portland provided a cul-tural excursion for both Chinese natives and newcomers.
“I wanted to help our UP mem-bers explore their largest local Asian supermarket where they might hesitate to explore on their own,” Chen said.
Bake sale for HaitiMuffins and meringues made
their mark at the Haiti bake sale, hosted by the French Club in the Pilot House. All of the proceeds were donated to Haiti.
“As French Club, we stress diversity,” sophomore and co-president Rylan Suehisa said. “We wanted to take a step forward and help Haiti.”
International nightThe excitement was palpable in
The Commons as students dressed in their nations’ traditional garb mingled with students, faculty and guests.
“International night is the time for international students to be proud,” Uwimana said. “People normally can be shy, but this is their night to shine.”
In addition to hearing from a Mali band, student performers danced, sang and played music from their native countries.
“I danced a Hawaiian Hula number with my friend and cous-in,” sophomore Fredeliz Misay said. “It’s scary, but we practiced. At International Night, everyone’s there!”
After the celebration and per-formances came the dance party, where all cultures came together.
“This is where all UP students can participate,” Uwimana said. “We just try and make the event better every year.”
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Villans hit the stage for Holy Cross charities
Women rarely have the opportunity to collectively swoon now that the Beatles don’t tour anymore, but the 16 acts in Villa Maria Hall’s “Man Auction,” would have left even Ringo Starr impressed. UP students packed The Bauccio Commons Nov. 17 to watch the men of Villa sing and dance for Holy Cross charities.
Freshman Chris Blaydon participated in his first Man Auction this year, performing the *NSYNC song “It’s Gonna Be Me,” with a group of four other Villans in the act “Lazy Sunday.”
“Being a part of a tradition and raising so much money was great,” Blaydon said.
Each performance in the “Man Auction” is paired with a date, planned out and eventually paid for by the men in each act. The audience members bid on the dates, raising money for charity. This year, the auction raised $20,000 dollars for Holy Cross charities after an anonymous donor matched the $10,000 raised by the student performances, making this year’s auction the
most successful in history. Freshman Chelsea Shannon
and a group of seven other girls bought Lazy Sunday’s date for $500: a hike to Angel’s Rest along the Columbia River gorge and dinner at Montage.
“We bought Lazy Sunday because they used an *NSYNC song and their turn-ons included Justin Bieber,” Shannon said. “The whole experience was very similar to shopping with the catalogue of acts.”
According to assistant director for leadership in the Moreau Center and one of the auction’s original inventors Pat Ell, this year’s was the 16th Man Auction.
In 1995, as Villa Maria’s hall director, Ell was given the challenge of raising more money than all of UP’s dorms combined for an Oxfam penny drive. Ell, along with students and RAs, planned the new fundraiser.
“A student at the time, Wael Faltouh, said we should sell men,” Ell said. “If we could get people to come to a show, they would bid on a date the guys would pay for.”
According to Ell, the first Man Auction was held in the hall lobby and raised $2,000.
“So many girls came that we
had to kick the Villa guys out,” Ell said.
After the Man Auction’s initial success, it became a tradition, and was moved to The Commons the next year.
Ell hopes the auction’s message goes beyond collecting donations.
“I hope it encourages some people to go to Uganda and see what Holy Cross charities are actually doing,” Ell said.
This year, so many residents from Villa participated in the auction that the dorm was closed down while it took place because all of the hall receptionists were working on the show.
According to ASUP president and Villa resident Zach Imfeld (who has participated in four Man Auctions), the event took the entire hall working together.
“Everybody drops what they’re doing for charity,” Imfeld said. “Besides, when else are you going to get to perform for a couple hundred women at once?”
Villa’s pastoral resident Fr. Charlie McCoy, C.S.C., echoes Imfeld’s focus on charity.
“Man Auction is one of my favorite days of the year,” McCoy said. “It’s this amazing shared effort that ultimately is for charity and literally connects us to the world.”
McCoy also participated in the Man Auction along with four other Holy Cross priests, all five singing the Beatles, “With a Little
Help From My Friends.”McCoy’s date was the highest
selling item at the auction, raising $3,125 for 21 students to have dinner at University President Fr. Bill Beauchamps’s house along with other Holy Cross Priests.
Junior Julia Balistreri purchased the dinner.
“I’m chill with Fr. B, he’s a witty genius,” Balistreri said. “Man Auction’s a great way to help out.”
A couple of groups performed original songs for the auction. “The James Lange Theory,” released a new song, “First,” to the throng of women assembled.
“It’s rewarding to have feedback about your own work,” sophomore James Lange said. “Man Auction is all about doing what you love with your friends.”
Sophomore performer and Lange’s band mate Michael Sath-er put the whole night in perspec-tive.
“The Man Auction is the sum-mation of what it means to be a Villan,” Sather said. “You do the wild stuff, but it’s all for a pur-pose: craziness with a conscious.”
Wedding. Sex. Kissing. More Sex. More Kissing. Baby. Fight-ing. That’s pretty much “Breaking Dawn - Part 1” in five seconds!
As a twi-hard (a fanatic twi-light fan) I had pretty high expec-tations for “Breaking Dawn - Part 1.” I have to say my expectations were more than met.
The story leaves off where the last movie, “Eclipse,” ended. Bel-la and Edward get married, go on their honeymoon and Bella gets pregnant. This sets up the sto-ryline that Bella may not be able to survive with a half-vampire, half-human baby growing rapidly inside her, causing her body to
slowly deteriorate. Every person who has read the
books knew that this was going to be both a steamy and gory movie. Let me tell you, it was. The movie followed the books almost to a tee, and didn’t skimp on the parts Twilight aficionados were look-ing forward to most.
Don’t worry, unlike the last three movies Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart actually act-ed like they were in love. It was a nice change from the last movies, where they were very awkward with each other.
Whether you’re interested in the blood, the sex or both, this movie does not disappoint.
- Shellie Adams
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In it’s most successful year to date, the Man Auction raised $20,000. Above, the Bio-Chem Ben B-Boys perform in the 16th annual auction. Members of the audience bid on each act, raising money for charity.
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1. For your sister: Pillow Pet - $19.88 from Amazon.com. Why wouldn’t you want one of these little beau-ties? They’re cute, there are a billion different animals to choose from, and they are so comfy.2. For Grandma and Grandpa: Pilot license plate - $14.98. Grandma and Grandpa are so proud of their grand-child all grown up at college. Give them a way to make their Purple Pride visible with a UP license plate! It gives them an excuse to brag even more about you.3. For off-campus students: Magic Bullet 17-piece Ex-press Mixing Kit for $49.88 at Amazon.com. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! It’s a bit of a splurge, but whether it’s chopping vegetables, making milkshakes or grating cheese, your off-campus house is incomplete without one.4. For Dad: Forever Lazy - $29.95 (buy one get one free) plus shipping/handling. From asseenontv.com. It’s this
year’s answer to last year’s Snuggie, this glorified onesie will keep your dad warm and toasty on Christmas Day. Also, how hilarious would it be to see your dad wear one of these?5. For the white elephant gift exchange: $15 gift card to Starbucks. When you’re invited to a gift exchange and you have no idea what to bring, this gift card is a real crowd pleaser.6. For Mom: Twinings Holiday Teas, 20 count boxes - $3.49 from worldmarket.com. The perfect gift for Mom during the holidays. Pair this with some biscotti, and you’ve got a recipe for a happy mother on those cold win-ter days.7. For a friend: “Elf” on DVD. $9.99 from target.com. They say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, but giving this hilarious tale of a fun-
loving Christmas elf to a friend is a fool-proof way to keep that Christmas cheer alive.8. For your brother: Skullcandy Jib In-Ear Headphones- $9.99 from Target.com. One can never have too many headphones, especially if your brother is one of those peo-ple who likes to blast his music. Your family and sanity will thank you.9. For a female roommate: Scarf from Forever 21. $10.80 from Forever21.com. A girl can never have too many scarves, especially in this cold and wet Northwest climate. Who says fashion can’t be practical?10. General gift: Catch Phrase game - $15 from Target.com. This hilarious game is a must for any social gather-ing. Whether it’s in a dorm room with friends or at home with your family, Catch Phrase is sure to leave no one with a straight face.
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Holiday Activity Guide 2011
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ZooLights at the Oregon ZooZooLights has more than one million
colorful lights that attract our eyes like moths to a flame.
Live performances by local musicians and dancers add to the wonder with perfor-mances each night.
You can ride the Zoo Railway to see the glorious spectacle rather than traveling by foot for only an additional three dollars.
And don’t sweat the cold – hot choco-late and snacks are available for purchase to ensure a warm and splendid time.
ScheduleDate: Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24 and 25)Time: Sun.-Thurs. 5-8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 5-8:30 p.m.Cost: Adults (12-64) $10.75 Seniors (65+) $9.25 Youth (3-11) $7.75Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR.
The Grotto
The Grotto is a beautiful 62-acre shrine and botanical garden with an impres-sive outdoor light display with more than 500,000 lights and 150 choral performanc-es.
Known as The Christmas Festival of Lights, it will tickle your senses with feel-good holiday concerts, carolers and holi-day food and beverages galore.
There is also a petting zoo for the little ones and the young at heart.
The Grotto is the perfect place to be wrapped in holiday splendor.
ScheduleDate: Nov. 25-Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Day)Time: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cost: General Admission $8, Ages 3-12 $4Address: 8840 NE Skidmore St., Portland, OR.
Christmas Ship Parade A stroll along the Willamette and Co-
lumbia rivers would be much more charm-ing if a brigade of spirited and beautifully lit ships followed in stride!
Fortunately, every night for two weeks starting Dec. 8, you can experience such an event for free.
This year marks the 57th anniversary of the ship parade made possible by the cap-tains of each participating ship who vol-unteer their time and energy into making holiday cheer for all.
So leave behind your wallet and come enjoy the natural beauty of Oregon and the creations of your fellow seamen.
Time: You may check the online sched-ule at http://www.christmasships.org/.
Pittock MansionIn Northwest Portland a magnificent
mansion, home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919, sits elegantly atop a hill open to the public for viewing.
Now, the already beautiful home is transformed into a winter wonderland.
This year, the Pittock Mansion is show-casing multi-cultural holiday customs, traditions and decorations, due to the hard
work of over 100 volunteers. There is also a museum store that offers
holiday decorations, jewelry, toys, books and more.
ScheduleDates: Open daily (closed on Christmas Day and Jan. 3-31) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Cost: Adults $9 Seniors $8 Youth (6-18) $6Address: 3229 NW Pittock Dr. Portland, OR.
A Christmas Story at Portland Center Stage
We’ve all seen the 24-hour movie mara-thon of “A Christmas Story” on TBS (and if you haven’t, expect a lump of coal in your stocking this year).
This classic story about a boy who only wants an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle comes to life at Portland Center Stage. What more could you ask for?
There is one more thing: discounted ticket prices! At the Office of Student Ac-tivities, UP students can purchase a ticket to see the show for only $10.
Opening night began Nov. 20 and will extend through Dec. 24 , there is plenty of time to see this classic movie performed live and possibly stop the jolly old man from checking you off as naughty.
ScheduleDate: Nov. 20 - Dec. 24Time: Tue.-Sun. at 7:30 p.m.Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m.Thurs: NoonCost: Adults $37
Kate PeiferStaff Writer
Portland turns into a wonderland this seasonThe tree in Pioneer Square sparkles with lights, carolers’ voices are at the ready and eggnog is in hand! It’s
that time of year again folks, and what better place to spend it than in the magical land of Portlandia.
Festive facts10 Hallmark introduced its first
Christmas cards in men will wait until Christmas Eve to finish their shopping
9.1 billion Oreo cookies are sold annually, and are the most common cookie left out for Santa1915
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The light-bedecked Oregon steam engine chugs through a winter wonderland during ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo. ZooLights, presented by Fred Meyer with support from The Boeing Company, began Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 1 at the Oregon Zoo.
1. “White Christmas”2. “Winter Wonderland”3. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”4. “Jingle Bells”5. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”6. “Jingle Bell Rock”7. “Fairytale Of New York”8. “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”9. “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”10. “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Top 10 Christmas movies1. “A Christmas Story” (1983)2. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)3. “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947)4. “Scrooged” (1988)5. “White Christmas” (1954)6. “Elf” (2003)7. “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945)8. “Home Alone” (1990)9. “Babes in Toyland” (1934)10. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Get out to Portland for some holiday cheer
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“‘Winter Wonderland’ really speaks to me about the beauty of winter,” senior Sean Kendrick said.
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“National Lampoon should be in the top five along with Home Alone,” junior Kylee Green said.
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work of over 100 volunteers. There is also a museum store that offers
holiday decorations, jewelry, toys, books and more.
ScheduleDates: Open daily (closed on Christmas Day and Jan. 3-31) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Cost: Adults $9 Seniors $8 Youth (6-18) $6Address: 3229 NW Pittock Dr. Portland, OR.
A Christmas Story at Portland Center Stage
We’ve all seen the 24-hour movie mara-thon of “A Christmas Story” on TBS (and if you haven’t, expect a lump of coal in your stocking this year).
This classic story about a boy who only wants an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle comes to life at Portland Center Stage. What more could you ask for?
There is one more thing: discounted ticket prices! At the Office of Student Ac-tivities, UP students can purchase a ticket to see the show for only $10.
Opening night began Nov. 20 and will extend through Dec. 24 , there is plenty of time to see this classic movie performed live and possibly stop the jolly old man from checking you off as naughty.
ScheduleDate: Nov. 20 - Dec. 24Time: Tue.-Sun. at 7:30 p.m.Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m.Thurs: NoonCost: Adults $37
Youth/Student $20 UP student ticket: $10Address: 128 NW 11th Ave. Portland, OR.
The Lights on Peacock LaneThe popular Portland tradition is back
for another holiday celebration! From Dec. 15-31, you can walk, drive or take a horse-drawn carriage through Peacock Lane, a quaint neighborhood adorned with Christ-mas trees, lights, nativity scenes and life-like replicas of holiday characters.
The event is located in Southeast Port-land and is free for all to enjoy!
ScheduleDate: Dec.15 - 30Time: 6-11 p.m. Date: Dec. 24, 31Time: 6 p.m. - midnightAddress: SE Peacock Lane Portland, OR.
.St. John’s Winterfest
You won’t have to travel far for a home-cooked meal this winter ... if you make your own! On Sunday, Dec. 4 in St. Johns Downtown Business District, the Winter-fest Farmer’s Market will have veggies, meat, breads, cheese and sweets, along with gluten-free items.
There will be a raffle drawing, enter-tainment in the plaza, bell ringing, costume contest and ceremonial tree lighting.
ScheduleDate: Dec. 4Time: 1-5 p.m.
Portland turns into a wonderland this seasonThe tree in Pioneer Square sparkles with lights, carolers’ voices are at the ready and eggnog is in hand! It’s
that time of year again folks, and what better place to spend it than in the magical land of Portlandia.
men will wait until Christmas Eve to finish their shopping
Nicaragua team holiday craft fair
Check out the Nicaragua team holiday craft fair for some great holiday gifts. Until Dec. 2, local artists will be in The Commons between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. selling crafts and other goods to help fundraise for the Moreau Center’s Nicaragua immersion. If craft fairs aren’t your thing, check out their silent auction that’s hap-pening at the same place and time.
“Music for a Winter’s Evening” concert
Join UP’s Orchestra and Band Ensemble for some jazz and holi-day tunes on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buckley Center Auditorium. Their free concert, “Music for a Winter’s Evening,” features music from “The Polar Express,” Mozart, Prokofiev and Corelli’s “Christmas” Concerto. The concert is the perfect way to get into the holidays with the sound of music.
KDUP winter concertFor a suggested donation of
two cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank, you can join in on KDUP’s rock show. Listen to local musical acts Wizard, A La Mode and Sam Wegman + Band in the Mehling Ballroom on Sat-urday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 11 p.m. Besides dancing and live music, you’ll also have the chance to win two tickets to the Mumford and Sons concert on Dec. 6 at the Rose Garden.
Women’s Chorale & Wind Symphony
Catch the UP Women’s Cho-rale and the Wind Symphony on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Buckley Center Auditorium for a winter concert. They’ll per-form several Christmas selections to keep you in the holiday spirit.
“Christmas Bells in the Ballroom”
Enjoy a concert of Christ-mas songs by the Chapel Hand-bell Choir, the Chapel Choir and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus Fri-day, Dec. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Mehling Ballroom. Christmas carols, hot cocoa, cookies and prize drawings are all a part of this festive evening.
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The light-bedecked Oregon steam engine chugs through a winter wonderland during ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo. ZooLights, presented by Fred Meyer with support from The Boeing Company, began Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 1 at the Oregon Zoo.
Whether you are a skier, snowboard-er, diehard snowshoer, or toboggan en-thusiast, Oregon has a cornucopia of op-tions for satisfying your snow fix.
Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor offer a multitude of runs suitable for everyone from beginners to pro skiers and snow-boarders.
“I like different places under certain conditions, but I would say my favorite is the upper bowl at Ski Bowl (Mt. Hood),” business professor John Schouten said. “It’s the steepest run on Mt. Hood, and if the snow is fresh and not crappy it’s pretty fun.”
For those who prefer easy downhill runs, Timberline at Mt. Hood offers the smoothest ride.
“All the groomed runs are great here,” senior Andrew Hudak said. “Tim-berline is definitely the flattest and most groomed run on Hood.”
Riders interested in changing it up with more diverse runs would appreciate Mt. Hood’s Meadows.
“It’s a nice park with varied terrain,” Hudak said. “Coming from Montana, (Meadows) is more similar to the skiing I’m used to back home.”
For others who seek less extreme
ways of traveling through the mountains, there are many options for the more ca-sual snow goers.
“Downhill skiing is nice, but when the snow is crappy I’m just as likely to throw on some snowshoes and explore the trails,” Schouten said.
Others who prefer observing rather than participating may enjoy some of the festivities offered for the more reserved mountain visitors.
“Mt. Hood has a lot of rail jam com-petitions that are fun to watch,” Hudak said. “There is also a bar if you want to get sauced but I’ve never done it so far.”
If you do choose to engage in alterna-tive activities, make sure to have a des-ignated driver or give yourself plenty of recovery time before heading home.
“The biggest thing to keep in mind is to get sober before you get off the mountain, or make sure you have a DD because the road coming off Mt. Hood is dangerous,” Schouten said.
Adult single-day passes for Hood and Bachelor are $69 and $73, respectively. However, rates vary for group and multi-ple-day package deals. Bachelor also of-fers a season pass for $469 and Hood has a number of different deals for seasonal, midweek, night and Nordic passes. Mt. Hood is an estimated hour and 45 minute drive from campus while Mt. Bachelor is about a three and a half hour drive.
PJ MarcelloStaff Writer
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‘Mistletoe’ makes Bieber believers
Pop sensation Justin Bieber has released his first Christmas album, “Under the Mistletoe,” just in time for the holiday season. The album fea-tures Bieber’s take on Christmas clas-sics such as “Silent Night” and “The Christmas Song” (featuring Usher) sprinkled among a few original songs entitled “Christmas Eve,” “Mistletoe” and “Drummer Boy” (featuring Busta Rhymes).
Before listening to this Christmas album, I was definitely a hater of the Biebs. But after experiencing the magic Justin Bieber brings to the holiday table with his sultry yet heart-felt Christmas album, I will admit that I am a head-
over-heels Belieber. Bieber’s versatility as an artist truly shines throughout this album, from his rap about impoverished families in “Drummer Boy” to his innocent croon-ing in the Christmas classic “Silent Night.”
My favorite track on the album – a song that I honestly listen to about three times a day in preparation for Christ-mas – is “Christmas Eve.” Bieber’s voice, which has taken very kindly to age, literally seduces the listener while still making them excited for all kinds of holiday cheer.
This album is a must-have in any collection of holiday music.
- Lesley Dawson
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If you could take two hours and help a child shop for Christmas presents, would you? As the Christmas season gets started, charities all over Portland are seeking volunteers for the holiday season.
Whether you choose to volunteer through on-campus events or in Portland, volunteer opportunities of all types are available.
Mehling Hall hosts holiday dance to raise money for
Holy Cross CharitiesThe Residence Hall
Association hosts many events throughout the year to support Holy Cross charities. On Dec. 2, from 9 to 11:30 p.m., they are
hosting a “MEHry Christmas” dance in the Mehling Ballroom. To raise money they have been selling candy grams for $1 each. Buying two gets you a ticket to the dance. The last chance you have to get your candy grams is today from 11 to 2 p.m. in The Cove, or you can pay $3 at the door of the dance.
“It’s going to be a really good time before dead week and it’s really good to support Holy Cross mission,” said sophomore Tadeu Velloso, an executive board member for RHA in the Holy Cross fundraising division. “(The Candy Grams) are a good way to tell your friends you appreciate them while knowing it’s for a good cause.”
Meals on Wheels delivery service
Meals on Wheels is a program run through Loaves and Fishes. Loaves and Fishes, which started
in 1969, is an organization that provides meals to seniors in the local community. The Meals on Wheels program takes meals to homebound seniors at lunchtime everyday. Their mission is to make sure no senior goes hungry or experiences social isolation.
Julie Piper Finley, director of Marketing and Communications for Loaves and Fishes Centers, stresses the importance of volunteering for the Meals on Wheels program.
“We deliver 500 meals every day to homebound seniors,”said Finely “We have 110 employees but we rely on 500 volunteers every day.”
Meals on Wheels uses about 9,500 volunteers throughout the year. Individuals and clubs can adopt a delivery route and take shifts in the delivery process.
During the holiday season, the need for volunteers increases
drastically. Instead of delivering 500 meals a day, they deliver anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 meals per day.
Finley asks people to donate their time to help Meals on Wheels because it helps change seniors lives.
“It’s not because old people need food. Some of these people live on their own, and don’t have relatives close by,” Finley said. “Volunteering is not just making sure old people get something to eat. It’s making sure they have someone to talk to.”
For more information, visit their website feedseniors.org. You can also volunteer at any of their 36 neighborhood dining room centers for seniors to talk to the people and even help with meals.
School of Nursing sponsors sock drive for the homeless
Many people take for granted the simple things in life, like socks. This holiday season, seniors Holli Tuss and Emily Stratton brought up the idea of collecting socks for homeless people.
They will collect socks outside the School of Nursing Office in Buckley Center through Dec. 7. The socks will go to the Bud Clark Commons, a homeless facility in Portland. “It’s for a good cause. You don’t even have to buy socks. You could just bring a pair of socks that you have,” Tuss said.
Christmas for Kids For Christmas for Kids,
volunteers take underprivileged grade school children from the Portland metro area on a holiday
shopping trip. The shoppers are taken to
the Hollywood Fred Meyer in Northeast Portland for a one-day shopping event. At participating schools, the principals or counselors nominate each child, who are then paired with one or more volunteers.
“It really is a kick-off to Christmas and the holidays,” Bill Wilson, president of the Christmas for Kids program said. “I find that it really gives me and people who are involved in it a better perspective and true idea of what the holiday season is about, which is giving back.”
Generally there are about 200 kids who are selected, which means about 400 volunteers are needed.
“We live in such a rich society that a lot of times we overlook those who are not in the same economic status as we are,” Wilson said. “For a lot of these kids, they have never bought anything new. A lot of the time they will want to buy something for their family over themselves.”
The shopping day this year is Dec. 7. To volunteer go to www.christmasforkids.org.
To find more ways you can volunteer this holiday season, check out the Moreau Center’s blog www.moreaucentervolopps.blogspot.com which has multiple charities and drives you can help out this Christmas season.
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Coca Cola began using Santa Claus in its
advertisments in 1931$154 billion is spent on Christmas annually
Wrapping Paper Wreath
Materials: scraps of wrapping paper, rib-bon, tissue paper, 1 paper plate, glue,
glue stick or sta-pler.
Instructions:1. Cut out
the center of a paper plate (circle can be traced using a large mug or CD).
2. Cover plate with
glue.
3. Using old scraps of wrapping paper and tissue paper, place scraps on the plate randomly (any kind of scraps can be used, cut into strips based on personal prefer-ence).
4. Let glue dry and put tape on the back to hang on whatever surface you choose.
Christmas Cookies in a Jar Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon
baking soda, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Instructions:Mix the salt, baking soda and the flour.
Layer the ingredients in a quart-sized jar in the order listed above with the chocolate chips on top.
For decoration, cut a 6 in. by 6 in. piece of holiday fabric and tie it on the jar with a ribbon.
Write the following directions on a card and enclose it with the gift:
Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients: 1 cup unsalted butter or
margarine, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanillaPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift dry
ingredients through a colander to separate
the chocolate chips from other ingredients. Beat butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Beat sifted ingredients into butter until blended. In a small bowl, beat egg with vanilla. Mix beaten egg mixture into but-ter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake until lightly browned.
Collegiate Christmas TreeThe Charlie Brown Christmas tree
made famous in the holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a humble way to celebrate the Christmas season.
Materials: a cedar or pine branch, one piece of wood for a base (or a textbook), one red ball ornament with a hook, small rocks (like gravel) or beans to put in the ornament (for weight), pushpins.
Instructions:1. Bend branch (can be cedar or pine as
long as it can be bent without snapping).2. Fasten branch to base, standing up-
right, using a pushpin/staples/duct tape (whatever is easiest).
3. Open the top of the ornament ball and put small rocks/weight in it, put the
hook back in to cause the tree to lean over like the tree in the film.
4. Put the ornament on the tree.
Magazine Christmas TreesInstructions:
1. Find an old magazine and fold the corner of each right-hand page to the spine, pressing the crease well.
2. Fold the page over again in the same way.
3. Fold the bottom of the page up so every page is flush with the base of the magazine.
4. Rip out the front and back covers and fasten together with a stapler.
5. Decorate to your choosing!
Branch Christmas TreeBind branches gathered from the
ground outside with Christmas lights and lean against a window or wall.
Lesley DawsonStaff Writer
Get into the holiday spirit by
volunteering
Photo courtesy of Loaves and Fishes
Meals are delivered to homebound seniors 365 days of the year. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals on holidays when most of us have the day off.
7 candles are lit during Kwanzaa
The average American
eats17lbs of turkey annually
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Meet Dr. Aziz Inan: A native of Turkey, who moved to the United States at 22, graduated from Stanford and became an electrical engi-
neer. While this may be his 22nd year teaching at UP, there’s more to this engineering professor than just circuits and electromagnetic fields.
Inan used to play soccer. He enjoys jogging, walking and long- distance swimming. He loves spending time at the beach be-cause the water makes him happy.
He’s fond of the puppets on Sesame Street, especially The Count because he’s all about num-bers.
So is Inan.“In case you haven’t heard al-
ready, my hobby is numbers,” Inan said.
His fascination began about five years ago.
“It started with my interest in math puzzles,” Inan said. “I used to go to Powell’s Bookstore and buy old math puzzle books for me to solve. After a while, I started constructing math puzzles my-self.”
Since his first number game, Inan’s work with numbers has led him to make several findings in-volving calendar dates.
One such discovery is “perfect square dates” – dates that when combined into a single number make up a perfect square. It’s also a number that is made when you multiply a number by itself. For example, April Fool’s Day in 2009 – “04122009” – is the square num-ber of 2003.
“The timing of the discovery was perfect,” Inan said. “I made it at the beginning of a century that contained the highest number of perfect square dates.”
Inan also discovered palin-drome dates, which are dates that can be read the same way forwards as backwards.
Inan recently celebrated one of 12 eight-digit palindrome dates that will occur this century: Nov. 02, 2011, which makes the palin-drome date 11022011.
“I asked my freshman class to make palindrome-shaped trian-gular paper hats with the number 11022011 written symmetrically on them,” Inan said.
Many students recognize Inan for his interest in palindromes.
“Even those who aren’t engi-
neering majors know him for it,” said senior electrical engineering major Kelsey Lajoie.
Inan’s palindrome discoveries have appeared in several newspa-pers such as The New York Times, USA Today and The Los Angeles Times.
Inan’s passion for numbers in-spired him to find connections be-tween numbers and his own life, from his name to his birth country to his office room number.
“He jokes around that his room number is the highest power out of all the engineering offices in Shiley because his room number backwards is 512, or 2 to the ninth power,” junior civil engineering major Vincent Mallada said. “It’s amazing how he’s able to interpret numbers.”
So why has Inan put so much effort and interest into numbers?
“I believe numbers have their own world,” Inan said. “We use them but we don’t appreciate them.”
Inan knows that his passion for his numbers isn’t exactly normal.
“I know you’re probably think-ing, ‘This guy is crazy going on and on about numbers,’” Inan said.
However, his students don’t seem to mind at all.
“Dr. Inan is a man who em-braces the joys of exhaustive ex-ploration of numerical patterns in everyday things, be it discovering palindrome dates or manipulating seemingly arbitrary sums based on the letters in a person’s name,” senior electrical engineering major Adrian Gorman said in an email. “Dr. Inan is an intensely passion-ate man who carries a spirit of childlike wonder that is the envy of all he meets.”
In fact, Inan’s students find his interest in numbers a nice twist to engineering.
“He says he always brings in palindromes and number puzzles to keep us from falling asleep,” Lajoie said. “It really works.”
But don’t be fooled. Numbers aren’t the only thing that he counts as a hobby.
“I also enjoy buying old, used books,” Inan said. “I can go to Powell’s Bookstore and literally spend hours there without getting bored.”
Powell’s Bookstore even fea-tured him in their “Customers in the Stacks” profile.
One day, Inan hopes to com-bine his love of books and num-bers to stress the importance of numbers.
“I dream of writing a children’s storybook where numbers get up-set at people for being unappreci-ated,” Inan said.
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NCAA athletes want to have their cake and eat it too
EDITORIAL POLICYThe editorial reflects the majority view of The Beacon Editorial Board. The editorial does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the collective staff or the Administration of the University of Portland. Other submissions
in this section are signed commentaries that reflect the opinion of the individual writer. The Student Media Committee, providing recommendation to the publisher, oversees the general operation of the newspaper. Policy set by the committee and publisher dictates that the responsibility for the newspaper’s editorial and advertising content lies solely in the hands of its student employees.
Sharing is not caringRachelMcIntoshStaff Commentary
In light of the NCAA’s deci-sion that grants universities the option of adding up to $2,000 to an athlete’s scholarship (an amount that covers the full cost of attendance) Jay Paterno – not to be confused with his recently unemployed father Joe – got something right.
In a column the assistant foot-ball coach wrote for StateCol-lege.com, Paterno argued that NCAA athletes are already get-ting a great deal.
They sure are. Many student-athletes re-
ceive tuition, room and board in their scholarships. As a bonus, they are also given hundreds of dollars each semester for books and supplies. Their finances are stress-free.
However, the 300 current football and male basketball players who sent a petition to the NCAA demanding a cut of the millions of dollars generated annually by television contracts through their sports beg to differ.
Cry us a river.
In recent years, scandals sur-rounding Ohio State, Univer-sity of Miami and University of Southern California involving players selling memorabilia or accepting cash and benefits have been a catalyst to this decision, which questions whether or not a full scholarship covers the full cost of attendance.
Athletes said they violated NCAA rules because their sport did not allow them time to have jobs for extra spending money.
Essentially, the NCAA is proposing a stingy pay-for-play (money exchanged for the privi-lege to play) plan, but denies it is doing so.
On average, the University spends $9 million each year on operating costs, recruiting ex-penses, scholarships and coach-es’ salaries. The University’s athletic department has lost money each year since 2009.
If the West Coast Conference decides to implement this option – which favors larger, wealthier universities – the University of
Portland’s athletic department will be at a disadvantage because it cannot afford to do so.
If the University decides to exercise the option of pay-for-play, it will need to scrape up over half a million dollars to pay its current 259 student-athletes. This is money the University does not have. If the University opts out of pay-for-play, it will miss an opportunity to recruit skilled players because athletes will likely be more inclined to attend schools that offer greater benefits.
The pay-for-play plan is a futile attempt to curtail student-athletes from accepting illegal benefits. The plan also allows universities to cater to student-athletes even more than they already do. Instead of paying student-athletes as a way to stop these illegal actions, these stu-dents should be expelled. Mak-ing an example of wrongdoers will move to stop illegal activity more than playing – or paying – into their demands. Does the
NCAA really think that $2,000 will be enough of a motivator to stop students from accepting benefits?
We hope not. Student-athletes should not
be paid. Instead, student-ath-letes should acknowledge the incredible opportunity they are receiving to play a sport they love without having to worry about finances for college. They already have the luxury of full-ride scholarships. The NCAA al-lows men’s basketball teams, for example, to award 13 full-ride scholarships each year. These 13 athletes will graduate with a degree from our prestigious Uni-versity debt-free, having played a sport they love.
Very few students are given full-ride scholarships or handed extra spending money. This bur-den should fall upon the parents of student-athletes – parents who aren’t spending a dime on their child’s college tuition.
A university should not be responsible for giving students
pocket money. Many non-athlete students must also carry the bur-den of paying for college on their own and do not have the comfort of having everything handed to them. Why should athletes be any different?
There are many students who cannot find on-campus jobs or, like student-athletes, do not have the time to have one, yet they are not given a $2,000 scholarship to spend on food and entertain-ment.
To all the student-athletes who want to have their cake and eat it too, remember all the perks you are getting that other stu-dents aren’t.
Jay Paterno said it best: “No one sells the student-athletes on the idea that they are getting paid more than $80 an hour for a part-time job. No one tells the student-athlete to go talk to other students on campus who work 30 or 40 hours some weeks and will still owe tens of thousands of dollars when they graduate.”
Take a moment, will you, and imagine yourself sitting in your fourth class of the day, eyes burn-ing from the contacts you weren’t supposed to fall asleep in and head swaying back and forth like a top-heavy Jenga puzzle that’s about to crumble down onto the desk. But you did make it to class, awake, alert (more or less) and ready to take in the lesson.
Now imagine that eager little participator in the front of the room (obviously well rested) anx-
iously waving his or her (gender neutral, but for the sake of time let’s go with “her”) hand, hoping that her voice will be heard. Af-ter each bullet on the PowerPoint slide, the internal monologue of our fervent front-row friend is bursting with commentary. She doesn’t hold back as she express-es how the topic has impacted her on a personal level and what life lesson applies to the current sub-ject.
Participation is a topic that is near and dear to my heart be-cause I seem to struggle with it on a daily basis.
I’m not a bad student. I attend every class (unless I am actually ill). I complete every assignment to the best of my ability. I do not text in class. My eyes may get
heavy, but I never sleep in class either. Yet, when I am prompted to express my thoughts, feelings and emotions, I hesitate.
Verbal participation is like pulling teeth. I fear it. I cannot condone the idea of disclosing my own personal thoughts and reflections to a group of mere acquaintances. Now please un-derstand I am more than happy to acquiesce when directly prompt-
ed for a response, but open dis-cussion time has never been my forte. Yet, professors dock points when I remain silent. They pun-ish me for exercising my inter-nal monologue and keeping my thoughts and opinions to myself.
In elementary school, I was scolded for telling the teacher how I felt. Now professors seem to idolize that opinionated zealot I was trained to suppress. You can see how conflicting this can be for a person, can you not?
So when you are sitting in class reflecting on the world around, and you feel the urge to share your observations, please think about it. If the first thing out of your mouth is going to be that this comment you have rack-ing your brain may not apply, I
urge you to stop. Please, please just stop. I want to hear your opinions just as much as you want to hear mine. And profes-sors, please leave me be. I’m sure you’re not dying to hear my opin-ion. If you are, Passionate Patty talks enough for the both of us.
Now you may be thinking, why is she choosing to share her thoughts and opinions with us now? Well, because my editors are making me.
Rachel McIntosh is a sophomore secondary education and English
major. She can be contacted at [email protected].
“Please, please just stop. I want to hear your opinions just as much as you want to hear mine.”
Rachel McIntoshsophomore
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“Argyle sweaters and matching shoes.”
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“Dorky Christmas sweaters.”
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Letters to the EditorFeminism comic inappropriate
I’m so happy that sexual as-sault and other forms of harass-ment on campus received sig-nificant attention in last week’s issue of The Beacon. I think it is important to attempt to make students aware of these sorts of things because not all people tend to observe or even recognize ha-rassment and assault on our cam-pus as issues.
I am also grateful that my review of “I Am Feminism” re-ceived a spot in the paper. Thank you!
However, in regards to the comic that was drawn in con-junction with the Opinions sec-tion, I would like to note that I by no means support the use of violence to promote women’s
rights (or the rights of any person or group for that matter). I find it inimical to the feminist message to advertise the fight for women’s rights as an aggressive and physi-cal “fight” in the literal sense. Additionally, Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon intended to repre-sent the empowerment of women through labor and economic gain, not aggression.
Thus, while I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to share my message, I would like to clarify that the image of femi-nism I attempt to convey does not coincide with the storyline of the “Women’s Rights” comic strip.
Madeline Forinash is a senior psychology major. She can be
contacted at [email protected].
Jason HortschStaff Commentary
University of Portland’s Wi-Fi disappoints
Having lived in on-campus housing the past three years, a gripe I have constantly heard re-peated among residents (myself included) has been the internet speed in on-campus buildings. Of particular irritation is what many considered to be subpar wireless (Wi-Fi) internet speeds. Decid-ing to take an objective view of the matter, I tested out the speeds myself in various campus build-ings.
I visited nearly every major academic building and dormitory on campus and took five mea-surements of the building’s Wi-Fi internet speed. I used Speed-Test.com, an accepted standard for testing internet connections. Then to be fair, I dropped the lowest and highest speeds from consideration. All measurements were taken in the afternoon or
early evening, in order to mimic typical usage patterns.
I found that the overall aver-age on-campus Wi-Fi speed was 4.70 megabits per second (Mb/s). Academic buildings were higher, with a 6.05 Mb/s average speed. Dormitories were lower, with a 3.57 Mb/s average speed. I took a second round of tests two weeks later, and all speeds were similar, but in most cases actually slower.
While not surprised given my past experiences, I was still dis-appointed with the results. Quite simply, UP should hold itself to a higher technological standard. The U.S. Federal Communica-tions Commission defines broad-band internet as having down-load speeds of at least 4 Mb/s. It is apparent that UP is barely meeting this standard, and not even meeting this benchmark in most dormitories.
We are a small, private lib-eral arts university, and the year is 2011. UP should not just be meeting the minimum broad-band internet speed, but exceed-ing it. Technology is the way of the future. For example, Finland has made internet access a hu-
man right. Seoul, South Korea is now planning to offer free Wi-Fi throughout the entire city.
Press releases and awards for UP constantly take pride in the school being one of the top colleges on the West Coast, yet internet speeds are barely up to standard.
As a basis for comparison, I moved off campus this year and signed my new house up for Comcast Internet. We chose a mid-level priced internet package and consistently get 30+ Mb/s over our Wi-Fi. This is still not even on the higher side of things, as packages offering speeds of up to 100 Mb/s are now available from Comcast.
I am not saying our school should be offering 100 Mb/s Wi-Fi throughout the entire cam-pus. I understand bandwidth is expensive, having many people using the resources at the same time leads to slowness and using a physical Ethernet cord would likely lead to faster internet speeds. None of these are legiti-mate excuses, though.
With most people on laptops these days, using an Ethernet
cord is just not an option for the typical user. As for cost, invest-ing in technology is only an in-vestment in the future. With services such as Netflix, Hulu and iTunes becoming the norm, bandwidth problems will only grow, especially with the advent of high definition video. The lon-ger the school continues to lag behind, the harder it will be later to get up to speed.
We are a school. The entire purpose of this institution is to disseminate knowledge and in-formation, which is starting to be done more and more over the in-ternet. If internet speed becomes a hindrance instead of an advan-tage, this purpose will become unfulfilled. The school must start taking immediate steps to pre-vent this from happening.
Jason Hortsch is a senior mathematics major. He can be
contacted at [email protected].
Hungry for a remedy for overpriced campus food
Among the student body, clearly there is growing frustra-tion, especially within opinion pieces in the past few weeks, against Bon Appétit’s absurd prices. Like all on-campus resi-dents, I am a victim of heinous prices for the sake of conve-nience.
It is true: I am to blame. I like to eat, I cannot function without coffee and I like food that does not ding from a dimly-lit cave when it’s done.
I signed up for the second meal plan ($1,750 meal points) – the same plan I had last year – because I made even last year and could still feed my caffeine addiction on top of feeding my stress-induced, growing-boy ap-
petite. This year, in spite of the economic downturn, I signed up for the same plan, thinking that Bon Appétit was in it for the stu-dents. Maybe they are, I can’t tell, but what I do know is that I ran out of meal points on Nov. 11. I’ve been spending money out of my own pocket since. I’ve changed my habits, sometimes eating once a day, which is not healthy for a young adult, who needs food to function in college, but economically smart on my part. I can barely afford this col-lege – and now I can barely feed myself through the rest of the se-mester. Now, it’s not, “What am I going to eat?” it’s “How am I going to pay for food – how am I going to survive today?”
Yeah, I bought a coffee maker that never sleeps, I eat breakfast in my room, I snack instead of eating meals, but really? I’m forced into a system that has failed, and I have to climb back up with no help? I could mooch off friends and grovel for points,
but why should I impede on oth-ers who have to go through the same situation? We are forced to pay more than $1,000 per se-mester to eat on campus (To be clear, my anger is not directed towards the Office of Residence Life, who, with good intentions, requires meal plans to ensure that students have a reliable balance for food to maintain healthy and caffeinated lives), but there are few to no buffers to prevent stu-dents from losing points quickly – and there is no remedy in place for students who do overspend. We just have to suck it up and deal with it.
To Matthew Abely (“Be angry with the government, not Bon Appétit,” Oct. 17), it’s idealis-tic, anarchy-inspiring, and damn easy to blame the government, as if Bon Appétit has no control over itself. In reality Bon Appétit had control on how it reacted to the government’s policies, which were not consumer-friendly. We can’t blame the government and
let Bon Appétit slide by free of blame for its capitalistic ideals. If Bon Appétit wants to reward its loyal customers, perhaps they could have sales, or more dis-counts that relate to events, just something – anything – that puts money back in our pockets. We don’t have a choice but to spend our points here. Bon Appétit knows this, but hasn’t lowered the cost to eat in any way and decides to blame us – cool beans.
Today, I’ve had coffee (lots of it) and poptarts: I’m hungry, I’m relatively tired, I’m broke and, quite frankly, I’m scared. As the semester comes to a close, so do many people’s accounts with Bon Appétit as they reach $0. What is Bon Appétit going to do about it next semester? Hopefully they do something impactful, and not shoot sh*t and watch students go to h*ll.
Jonathan Cruz is a sophomore secondary education and English
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UP was in a close match with Hawaii on Nov. 18 for the first half, leading 36-32 at halftime, before stepping on the gas and beating the Warriors in an 83-63 win.
Senior guard Natalie Day, who earned her third straight WCC Player of the Week recognition, led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds. Fellow senior point guard ReZina TecleMariam played a balanced game with 12 points, seven assists and five re-bounds.
Against DePaul on Nov. 19, UP’s points were hard to come by as the Blue Demons held the Pilots to 32 percent shooting for the night. Despite only turning the ball over 13 times and hitting their free throws (21 of 23), the Pilots couldn’t contain DePaul, losing 99-64 with five DePaul players scoring in double-digits.
In the final game of the tour-nament, UP found themselves in a dogfight against SDSU. Despite UP leading the entire game, the Aztecs took the lead off a layup with eight seconds left. Unfazed, TecleMariam raced down the court, missing the game-win-ning layup. Day went up for the game-saving rebound and was fouled hard, earning a pair of free throws.
Down one, Day calmly swished both free throws to give the Pilots a 59-58 win. Day led the team with 21 points and sev-en rebounds. TecleMariam fin-ished with 10 points and five as-sists while sophomore Cassandra Brown added 12 points and five rebounds.
Hosting PSU on Nov. 25, UP was again in a close game until the last two minutes. Sophomore forward Amy Pupa, who grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds to go with six points, was able to score while being fouled, to turn the tide UP’s way. After hitting the “and-one” free throw, UP pulled away, winning 62-54.
Sophomore guard Alexis Byrd hit her career-high 20 points to go along with Day’s team-lead-ing 22 points. Byrd also hit 11 straight free throws in the game, which is a Chiles Center record for women’s basketball, topping former great Laiken Dollente by one and just missing the UP re-cord held by Lorena Legarde in 1984 by one.
The Pilots were in a physical battle with WSU on Nov. 20 with a total of 50 fouls being handed out throughout the game. The Pilots were able to share the ball well with five players reaching double figures in scoring and out-rebounding the Cougars 39-28. However, the Pilots were hurt by foul trouble and only shot 40 percent from the field including a pitiful 23 percent from three point range, dooming them to a 83-73 loss.
UP came away with a loss at UC-Santa Barbra on Nov. 22 83-69 as the young Pilots ran into a senior-filled UCSB team featur-ing future pro prospect Orlando Johnson, who led the way with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
The Pilots struggled all game with foul trouble on their big men which led to the team being out-rebounded for the first time this year 45-28. Despite UP playing strong zone defense and limit-ing their turnovers to just eight, UCSB continued to rain jumpers, scorching the field at 47 percent
including hitting seven three-pointers in the second half. Se-nior Nemanja Mitrovic finished with 12 points, with sophomore guard Tanner Riley putting up the same to lead the team.
The Pilots walked into the famously hostile Rudd Arena as huge underdogs against No. 2 Kentucky, one of the best teams in the country, who, despite a strong effort by UP, beat the Pi-lots 87-63. The Pilots kept it re-spectful with good three-point shooting (11-23) and winning the rebound battle 39-38.
UP trailed by 12 points at the half and came as close as six early in the second half, fueled by hot shooting by Mitrovic, who tallied 20 points with six three-pointers. Riley also chipped in 14 points off the bench, nailing four three pointers, and sophomore point guard Tim Douglas added 12 points, four rebounds and four assists.
The talent level for Kentucky was overwhelming with the team stacked with as many as seven future NBA prospects. Ken-tucky forced 17 UP turnovers and scored 22 points off those turnovers. Sophomore Portland native forward Terrence Jones (Jefferson High School) led Ken-tucky with 19 points.
The Pilots were able to snap their four-game losing streak af-ter gutting out a win in the sec-ond half against a scrappy Lewis & Clark team. Freshman center Thomas van der Mars had a ca-reer high 19 points and freshman forward Kevin Bailey matched his career high with 14 points.
UP was in a fight with L&C the entire game with the Pioneers coming within three points with less than two minutes left. The Pilots were able to win by win-ning the rebound battle 40-29 and taking advantage of their second chance points.
The win puts UP’s record at 5-4 for the season thus far as they head out on the road on Dec. 3 to face St. Louis and to Boise State on Dec. 7. The Pilots return home on Dec. 10 to take on Ohio Uni-versity at 7 p.m.
The women’s 2011 soccer sea-son came to an end on Nov. 18 against No. 1 seed Florida State in Memphis, Tenn. losing 3-1. Despite overcoming season-long injuries, making a comeback at the end of the season to be select-ed in the NCAA Tournament and rewarding their fans with a first-round victory at cross-state rival Oregon State, UP wasn’t able to take down national power house FSU.
Despite the Pilots beating FSU in their season opener 2-1 on Aug. 21, they were unable to stop a potent Seminole offensive attack as FSU scored twice by halftime, hitting two of their first four shots. Sophomore forward Kaila Cameli had two close shots denied by FSU goalkeeper Kelsey Wys, draining UP’s confidence.
With a 2-0 lead coming out of halftime, FSU scored again in the 59th minute to put an official end to UP’s season. Junior midfielder Taylor Brooke was able to score her first goal of the season with five minutes left, but the game well out of reach.
Post-break sports update
The Pilots were once again successful at the Chiles Center as they beat Montana on Nov. 27, winning 55-46. Despite Mon-tana coming within single digits a few times in the second half, UP was able to hold off the Lady Griz with Day’s 14 points and a career-high 19 rebounds. The 19 rebounds were the most by a Pi-lot since 1998 when Sarah Green had 20 against San Francisco.
UP’s lockdown defense has held their opponents to less than 60 points in the last four games, which hasn’t been done since 2009. Led by Day, UP has raised its record to 5-2.
Even with Day accomplishing her fourth 20-point game with 22 points, the Pilots were unable to overcome 20 turnovers and nine three-pointers buried by Eastern Washington to bring their record to 5-3 with a 76-60 loss.
Despite the Pilots handing out the ball well with 19 assists and hitting nine three-pointers of their own, the turnovers kept UP out of the game and they never came within single digits in the second half.
The Pilots head out on the road to face tough NW rivals next week, taking on Oregon in Eu-gene on Dec. 4 before travelling to Seattle to play Washington on Dec. 9 and Seattle University on Dec. 11
Kyle Cape-LindelinStaff Writer
UP vs. Hawaii 83-63 Win
UP vs. DePaul 99-64 Loss
UP vs. San Diego State 59-58 Win
UP vs. Portland State 62-54 Win
UP vs. Montana 55-46 Win
UP vs. E. Washington 76-60 Loss
UP vs. Washington State 83-73 Loss
UP vs. Kentucky 87-63 Loss
UP vs. UC Santa Barbara 83-69 Loss
UP vs. Lewis & Clark 76-64 Win
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After years of listening to calls for reform, the NCAA recently voted on a package of sweeping changes, the largest of which gives conferences the ability to vote to add a $2,000 stipend to college athletic scholarships.
It’s about time. Critics are calling the stipend
pay-for-play. NCAA President Mark Emmert vehemently denies this.
He is correct.For decades, college athletes
have been generating huge sums of revenue for their respective universities and have gone largely unpaid for this service. You don’t have to look much further for evidence than the consistently packed football stadiums housing up to 100,000 rabid fans Saturday
after Saturday at any major university.
It is only fair that these money-making athletes are properly compensated. Yes, tuition, books, room and board were previously covered, but no matter how you slice it, the athletes got the rough side of the pineapple since they were earning their respective universities amounts of money far greater than these benefits.
Even athletes who are not part of huge money-making teams such as basketball and football stand to benefit greatly from the stipend. Athletes of any sport have to put in countless hours practicing and training. They simply do not have the time or the same opportunities to hold more traditional jobs. The new stipend will help alleviate this discrepancy.
According to the Department of Education, during the 2009-2010 academic year, seven schools generated more than $70 million in revenue from their
football teams alone, with profit exceeding $40 million in each case. Assuming a typical college football roster has 100 players, each player was responsible for roughly $400,000 in profit over one year.
Taking even a high estimate of $25,000 a year for the basic costs of attendance that players were previously getting compensated for, that is still only $100,000 over the course of a four-year career that colleges gave football athletes in compensation.
A mere $2,000 stipend isn’t the birth of a pay-for-play system. It is simply one step closer to fairness for college athletes. Compared to the millions that any major college rakes in from athletics, an additional $2,000 a year for one athlete is pennies for these schools. Such a stipend is simply fair.
The problem is that athletes, particularly football players, generally have no other alternative to the NCAA once they graduate
high school. The NCAA has a monopoly on their talents. There is no viable non-NFL option for football players to turn toward after high school if they want to continue playing.
Basketball is little better. Players are forced to wait one year after high school in order to be eligible for the NBA draft. If players want to stay in the country and not deal with the hassle of playing overseas (à la Brandon Jennings), they are essentially forced to play for the NCAA for that interim year.
We have to look no further than the world’s largest sport, soccer, to see a stark contrast. From the time they are children, instead of dealing with high school systems and the NCAA, soccer players usually attend teams’ training academies where they hone their skills. This past summer Real Madrid, a Spanish-based soccer team, went as far as to sign a prodigy who was only seven years old.
While that may be extreme, it is apparent that the team recognized the future ability of the kid to generate money, and justly compensated him for it. This at least seems fairer than what we have in America, where college-level athletes are compensated far below their true worth.
What about those athletes that are not going to turn professional? For these players, the system is still not fair. They work just as hard, and are an integral part of a team that can earn a university millions of dollars. While their talents may not be enough to eventually make it to the pros, they are still substantial enough to draw a paying crowd.
The NCAA and its system have been taking advantage of college athletes for years. Athletes have been compensated at a far lower rate than what their talents are worth. The new $2,000 stipend is a step in the right direction towards fixing this situation.
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Stipend: How will it affect UP?
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“Relative to this particular it-eration, yeah, I would expect that we would participate and figure out how to get this one done,” Williams said. “We all want to compete. It doesn’t make much sense to be at the Division 1 level if you’re not going to compete.”
According to Williams, there are approximately two dozen schools whose athletic depart-ments turn a large profit, gener-ally schools with large football and basketball programs.
“We don’t typically get to participate in media revenue streams, so we’re competing against schools that have quite an advantage over us from an in-vestment standpoint in that they can draw media revenue, bowl payouts and sources of revenue that aren’t available to us,” Wil-liams said.
For example, the Longhorn Network, a recent television deal between the University of Texas and ESPN, will provide nearly $11 million to the school each year.
According to Williams, the University of Portland pays television networks such as Fox Sports Net to broadcast its games, citing exposure as justifi-cation for the expense.
“It’s never been a revenue- positive ef-fort,” Williams
said. “It’s to build aware-ness and to
share our story.”
Aside from Gonzaga, Brigham Young University and the University of San Diego, ev-ery school’s athletic department in the WCC has lost money since 2009.
Gonzaga’s basketball pro-gram helps it stay in the black due to high ticket and jersey sales that helped generate $6,128,191 last year.
BYU and USD are the only schools in the WCC that field football teams, adding more than $1 mil-lion in revenue for USD and more than $15 million for BYU.
Reveno’s takeMen’s head basketball coach
Eric Reveno sees a stipend program as a step in the right direction.
“Part of a scholarship is that they get money in their pocket, not just tuition, room and board and books,” Reveno said. “To limit a scholarship in that way is over restrictive.”
Reveno said providing a sti-pend to student-athletes creates a new element in the recruiting landscape, but said he doesn’t think it will seriously alter it.
“This kind of recruiting is already used, like being able to provide charter planes for trips, that’s essentially extra money,” he said. “I like to think an athlete will choose a school based on an experience, not because they’ll get an extra $2,000.”
Senior point guard Eric Wa-terford, on the other hand, said it
would be an enticing addition.
“Any player would seriously
consider going to a school that was going to give you an extra $2,000 over a school that wouldn’t. Especially if the decision between those two schools is close,” he said.
Williams said he thinks the NCAA’s decision will undermine the amateurism of college athlet-
ics.“I firmly believe that the op-
portunity to have a fully funded educational experience is far greater than what I (an athlete) am giving to the institution,” he said
Reveno said he doesn’t believe a stipend will curtail the taking of il-legal benefits, which is arguably the driving
force behind the de-cision.
“There is just normal human greed. I
don’t think it will solve that problem,” Reveno
said. “That money is available now if they really need it.”
ExpensesWhile collegiate
athletic programs gen-er- ate millions in revenue,
most accumulate more in expenses.
Last year, UP’s expenses reached $12,167,639.
Basic operating expenses including lodging, transporta-tion, uniforms and equipment for players, coaches and other team members reached $1,776,113 last year.
Other expenses include coaches’ salaries, recruiting ex-penses, student-athlete related fi-nancial aid and institutional costs such as bonuses.
The men’s teams’ expenses totaled $5,122,285. That figure is $492,842 more than women’s teams, which can be explained by the more than $200,000 men’s teams tallied in operating ex-penses compared to women’s teams and a large gap in average coaching salaries. The average salary of a men’s head coach at UP is $102,024 while the aver-age women’s head coaching sal-ary is $66,434, which could be explained by Reveno’s $198,953 base salary as reported in the school’s 2009 W-990 tax form. That salary, combined with Reve-no’s additional pay including bo-
nuses, retirement, and what the IRS calls “other reportable com-pensation”, brings Reveno’s total 2009 compensation to $275,231, making him the second highest paid University employee after Beauchamp.
“The reason for the difference is all market-based,” Williams said.
The men’s teams also ex-ceeded the women’s in recruiting expenses by more than $30,000, but women’s teams gave out $200,000 more than men’s teams in student-athlete financial aid.
Still, many question whether or not the NCAA’s decision is, in fact, pay-for-play, and if further compensation is necessary. With tuition costs on the rise and student debt exceeding credit card debt this year, many argue that an athletic scholarship is already adequate compensation for athletic participation.
Although Beauchamp ac-knowledged there are costs be-yond a scholarship that student-athletes could struggle with, he underscoredthe benefits of a college edu-
cation.“I would like to think that a scholarship has value,” he said. “Not only the money they receive as a scholarship, but after they graduate from the University there is certainly a value to a col-lege degree for the rest of their lives which can typically add up to millions of dollars.”
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In the last couple of years, the term “pay-for-play” has gath-ered growing relevance in col-lege sports in the wake of several scandals involving athletes tak-ing illegal benefits.
Many argue offenders were pushed to violate NCAA rules because the amount of time com-mitted to their sport didn’t al-low them to have jobs for extra money.
The NCAA responded with an unprecedented vote grant-ing conferences the option of allowing universities to award a stipend of up to $2,000 to cover the “incidental costs” of a college education that go beyond tuition, room and board and the cost of books. In other words, spending money.
The West Coast Conference has not yet made a decision whether WCC schools, includ-ing UP, will permit additional stipends for athletes. But UP Athletic Director (AD) Larry Williams said he and other AD’s are struggling with where they would find the money for a sti-pend program if given the green light.
“The difficulty right now is how do we fund it,” Wil-
liams said. “Can you do it, how will
you do it? Do we have to cut checks
for the kids? We’re all strug-gling with how we do it, the mechanics, the philosophy be-hind it.”
University President Fr. Bill Beauchamp, C.S.C., who sits on the NCAA Board of Directors, said he voted against the $2,000 payment option, but not because he doesn’t see a gap between a full scholarship and the actual cost of attending college.
“The reason I voted against is because it can become a huge amount when multiplied through all the sports, and I do struggle with the issue of pay-for-play,” he said.
With the $2,000 payment op-tion, smaller schools will have to compete for recruits against larg-er schools with bigger budgets.
Williams added that there are already opportunities in place for student-athletes who need fi-nancial aid, such as a Pell grant, which any student, athlete or not, can apply for and receive up to $5,500 a year.
In addition, the federal government created the Student Athlete Opportunity Fund (SOAF), which is intended to provide direct benefits to student- athletes and their families as determined by the conference.
Is Basketball the answer?Ac- cording to Wil-
liams, the athletic de-part- ment’s largest
revenue streams are ticket sales and
donations. According to the Equity in
Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report, UP generated $12,167,639 in revenue (some of which was a University subsidy) last year, an increase of $1,937,113 from the year before.
Despite UP leading the na-tion for the last couple of years in attendance at women’s soc-cer games, Williams said men’s basketball, which generated $2,060,816 last year, is the pri-mary money driver.
“Soccer is in another lan-guage,” he said. “We have to teach people this other language. Everybody speaks college basket-ball. We have so much potential to increase our revenue and de-
crease our depen- dency on University subsidies by having our basketball team be more suc-cessful.”
The men’s basketball team has seen recent success, recording three 20-win seasons in the last three years and increasing revenue almost every year since 2007.
Williams said the Uni-versity is looking to en-hance game day experi- ences in order to fill seats.
“We have a great thing going on here with soccer, but there is nothing unique or palpable for basketball,” he said. “What we need to do is fill that arena with engaged fans and in order to do that we need to of-fer different amenities that make it comfortable and enticing to come to the games.”
The University has plans to diversify concessions and recent-ly installed 12 flatscreen televi-sions for fans to watch while they are at concession stands. The new video board installed last
year was also part of that plan.Adding preseason games
against top-tier programs has allowed UP to tap into a
new revenue stream. Last year, the Pilots signed a contract with the University of Kentucky to play three games over the course of three
seasons. The two teams met last year in the Rose Garden, and this year’s matchup resulted in an 87-63 loss in Kentucky’s Rupp Arena. The final game will also be in Kentucky because they paid UP to play away.
Williams said it is com-mon for large programs to
pay teams like UP to travel and play them. Although it is an addi- tional
source of rev-
enue, Williams said “being bought” isn’t always in the University’s best interest.
“We want to build commu-nity and enhance awareness and it’s hard to do that when they are playing on the East Coast,” he said. “We would rather play big games here.”
UP Athletics, most WCC schools lose money
According to reports submitted as required by the EADA, UP’s athletic department has lost money every year since 2009.
A $2,000 stipend granted to the UP’s current 259 student-athletes would mean $518,000 in ex- penses added to the average $9 million the athletic department has spent every year since 2003.
Williams said he expects UP would to have to fund a stipend program if the WCC were to al-low it.
Finding theBalance
Bruce Garlinghouse Staff Writer [email protected]
Full Academic Scholarship
Play-by-play breakdown
Average annual expenses: just over $9 million
Projected total athlete stipend: $518,000
UP has 259 student- atheletes
UP’s largest athletic revenue streams come from ticket sales and donations.In 2010, UP generated $12,167,639 in revenue
WHAT: A full scholar-ship includes full cover-age of tuition, room and board and books. Ac-cording to UP’s Out -of -Pocket Expenses Work-sheet 2011-2012 on the school’s website, out -of- pocket expenses for this academic year are $45,390 which excludes the cost of books and individual class fees.
TWO TYPES:1. Head count sports- Both the men and women’s bas-ketball teams can give 13 full scholarships and vol-leyball can give 4.5. Wil-liams said all three teams have given the max amount of scholarships. UP’s only head count sports are bas-ketball and volleyball.
2. Equivalency sports- All other UP sports besides basketball and volleyball can distribute a certain amount of money that is the equivalent of a certain number of full scholar-ships. That money can be distributed at the Univer-sity’s discretion.
All EADA reports are required to be balanced, which explains why reports such as the one submitted by the University of Portland show exact figures for total expenses and revenue. According to Williams, the University subsidizes any shortfall, so it can be assumed that the University lost money when the report shows total revenue matches total expenses. Williams declined to provide that exact figure. In addition, basketball is the only sport in this report with total revenues and expenses reported separately. All other sports’ total revenues and expenses were reported as combined. Nonetheless, we believe UP’s financial information reported to the Department of Education, as required by the EADA, is a fair representation of its overall financial situation and is valid for the purposes of this report.
EDITOR’S NOTE
See Stipend, page 19
Male: $8,606
Female: $7,343
$10,947
Male: $18,353
Female: $16,211
New NCAA policy on paying athletes raises questions for UP Athletics
Cost to field each player, not including scholarships
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