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Portland State University Published since 1946 Portland State University Published since 1946 THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 • VOL. 66 NO. 44 Portland mayoral ASPSU vote to retain Leaf Zuk candidates charge into as senate leader pre-primary push Chaotic meeting highlights inner

Campaigns seek greater conflict in Senate Alex Mierjeski At the meeting, built-up tensions visibility of platforms Vanguard Staff and personality differences mounted Desmond Fuller urmoil broke out at the ASPSU in what many ASPSU senators called Vanguard staff Senate meeting on Feb. 28. a “bashing session” against Senator T Senator Cindy Reyes, along Erasmo “Mo” Ruis, causing the sena- As of Tuesday, March 6, a total of 23 with three other supporting senators, tor to resign as a Coordinating Com- candidates had filed to run in the 2012 made a motion to remove Leaf Zuk mittee member, and setting off a string mayoral election. With the May 15 from his current position as the Senate of other grievances. Along with what primary elections fast approaching, Pro Tempore. some senators see as personal attacks the Portland mayoral race moves into The senators cited problems with on Ruis, the allowance of these attacks, a critical period of voter outreach, adhering to the Senate Coordinating inaccurate meeting minutes and other and candidates are redoubling efforts Committee meeting bylaws, but one interpersonal tensions also emerged to raise awareness of their platforms. main reason for the motions was, ac- during the meeting. CORINNA SCOTT/VANGUARD STAFF The top candidates—Jefferson Smith, cording to these senators, Zuk’s “fail- According to the recorded minutes Senator Leaf Zuk will remain in his current position as Pro Tempore. Eileen Brady and Charlie Hales—and ure to facilitate open communication, for the Feb. 20 meeting, Ruis entered alternative candidates like Cameron a safe space and a productive working 27 minutes tardy, exhibiting a concern frequent tardiness and his unwilling- personal stuff,” she said. Whitten are seeking endorsements environment.” allegedly expressed about him by other ness to join the rest of the Coordinating Although the minutes do recall some and knocking on as many doors as Particular emphasis was put on the senators. The discussion that followed Committee with functions asked of it of the more personal comments against possible, hoping to gain momentum events that took place during the Sen- concerning Ruis’ job performance re- by senators. Ruis, according to Zerework they leave going into the primary. ate Coordinating Committee on Feb. 20. sulted in the so-called “bashing ses- Senator Diamond Zerework, who out some of the more notable com- Notable for its lack of negative Slated to address newly proposed ex- sion.” Among other things, some sena- was present at the meeting, described ments, specifically the character- at campaigning, this mayoral race’s ecutive board bylaws, the meeting took tors allegedly expressed reservations how the discussion devolved: “All of tacks against Ruis. “All of us that were focus has stayed on candidates’ a turn for the worse as insults were about Ruis being their Coordinating the CC members were talking about present at the meeting—even some of thrown, leaving hurt feelings and tar- Committee member, complained about the things they did not like about this SEE MAYORAL CANDIDATES ON PAGE 4 nished reputations. his lack of reaching out to senators, particular CC member, and it was all SEE PRO TEMPORE ON PAGE 5 Bike-sharing pods Capstone landing at PSU controversy PSU senior capstone courses bring together PSU’s four Portland looks requirement draws general education goals: communica- tion, critical thinking, social respon- ahead with Bike student criticism, sibility and human diversity. “The questions capstone,” Kerrigan said, “enhances Share program those skills and requires students to Benjamin Ricker demonstrate them. It’s the culmina- Vanguard staff Desmond Fuller tion of PSU’s general education expe- Vanguard Staff rience.” The Portland State 2012 spring term Fifteen years ago, PSU faculty By this time next year, Portlanders course catalog has more than 70 list- members decided that the universi- should see a new flock of bicycles ings for UNST 421, better known as ty’s general education mission would settle in the Rose City. Part of the the senior capstone. These six-credit be most effectively promoted through new Portland Bike Share program courses cover a vast array of topics, a service learning-based senior proj- currently making its bureaucrat- like tutoring adult English language ect. Capstones were the result. ic rounds, the 740-strong bicycle learners, writing grants for wildlife One six-credit class, at $136.80 per fleet would find homes at various preservations in Africa, meditation credit for 2011–12, is a costly endeavor pods across the city, including for personal growth and social re- for Oregon resident students, but Portland State. sponsibility and mentoring Native even more so for the out-of-staters, Portland Bike Share just might American youth. Most capstones who pay $475 per credit. Students of become another commonplace facet take one term to complete and are junior standing or higher can take of Portland’s already bike-friendly required for nearly all undergraduate their capstone at any time, but with MILES SANGUINETTI/VANGUARD STAFF status. According to Ian Stude, trans- degrees at PSU. such a long list of choices, selecting Bikes for rent PSU will host up to five bike pod stations next year. portation options manager at PSU, As the final component of the one can be a daunting task. Adding up to five of the projected 74 bike University Studies requirement, to that is the fact that some capstones pods will be located near the PSU travel within the central city. Bike Europe. Programs consist of a series capstone courses place emphasis on fill up very quickly. campus with approximately 50 bikes Share is going to make it very conve- of automated stations where com- community involvement by nudging After struggling to find a cap- available for student and faculty use. nient and efficient to jump on a bike muters can check out bikes and then students out of the classroom and stone that pertained to her interests, In an email to the Vanguard, Stude ex- for short, quick trips in the urban return them. An annual membership giving them opportunities to apply psychology senior Celina Kishna plained the benefits of bringing bike core of Portland,” Stude said. of Portland Bike Share, projected to their education and skills in a real- settled on Business Outreach. Kish- sharing to PSU. Bike-sharing programs have cost between $40 and $60, would world, community-based context. na, who graduates this spring, chose “The obvious benefit is to those gained popularity and momentum in According to Capstone Program who choose to utilize the bikes to cities across the United States and in SEE BIKE PODS ON PAGE 4 Director Seanna Kerrigan, capstone SEE CAPSTONE ON PAGE 5 2 VANGUARD • THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 • NEWS NNEEWSWS • • T TTHUUEEUSSRDAYDAYSDAY, ,J JA,A NUMNUARCHARYARY 24, 15,17, 2012 • VANGUARD 3

EDITOR: VANESSA WENDLAND [email protected] NEWS 503-725-5690 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF [email protected] Joshua Hunt Part three of the CPSO Series NEWS EDITOR [email protected] PSU students travel to Panama this summer to provide Vanessa Wendland

OPINION EDITOR [email protected] Janieve Schnabel A twilight ride with CPSO humanitarian aid ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR [email protected] Vanguard reporter explaining the problems of her- Global Brigades Medical group gives sickness in the community, Hadlock said that finding medi- model; this is a huge selling from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Grand Erick Bengel tags along with oin use at the university. Usual- students and community members but does not have any medical cal professionals “is the hardest point,” Hadlock said. “Giving Cafe-Andrea’s ChaCha Club. SPORTS EDITOR Sergeant Michael ly, he said, the spaces targeted by opportunity to make social change equipment.” part of our duties; unless you a village pharmaceuticals and Talbot said, “For $10 a per- [email protected] users are unisex bathrooms that Hadlock said there is great know someone in the medical medical supplies once, and son, guests receive dinner and Randall Theil Anderson can be locked. Additionally, us- need for assistance in Panama, field it’s almost impossible to leaving, is considered medical Latin dance lessons. There Kali Simmons ers target spaces that are easy to about four years, according to as almost half of the population grab their attention.” tourism and is frowned upon will also be a raffle and an auc- COPY CHIEF Kali Simmons Andrea Vedder Noah Emmet Vanguard staff enter and exit without notice— Vanguard staff PSU Chapter President Ben lacks access to proper sanita- The recent Kony 2012 cam- in the nonprofit community tion as well.” like this particular restroom on Hadlock. Additionally, it is ex- tion. Many citizens have lim- paign by Invisible Children has because it essentially accom- Global Brigades is the largest PRODUCTION MANAGER Ben Patterson Sergeant Michael Anderson the second-floor mezzanine of While many students might panding to include a chapter ited education opportunities left some questioning the effec- plishes nothing,” he said. student-run nonprofit in the pulled up in front of Smith SMSU right across from the of- spend their summer soaking up of the Environmental Global because of underdeveloped or tiveness of many nonprofits. There are currently 22 world. According to Hadlock, PHOTO EDITOR Memorial Student Union and fices of Student Activities and the sun and relaxing, a group Brigades, another sugroup. non-existent educational pro- Hadlock said Global Brigades members of the PSU Brigades the “Global Medical Brigades Adam Wickham hopped out of his cruiser. Leadership Programs advisers. of Portland State students will Students within the combined grams. Currently, there are only invests as much as they can in chapter and students can keep is only one of the nine different ONLINE EDITOR Going inside, he snaked through According to Anderson, an ar- spend part of their summer group will go to one of two 15 doctors for every 100,000 the communities they assist. in touch with the group via skill-based programs of Global Bryan Morgan the building, on the lookout rest was made there the day in humanitarian efforts. The destinations in Panama: Torti citizens in Panama, and many “The communities that we’ll be their Facebook page. While Brigades. Aside from medical CALENDAR EDITOR for violators or trespassers. He before this ride-along. Global Brigades, a nonprofit Abajo or Piriati Embera. Ac- of those doctors are located in assisting don’t have local hos- the deadline for the Panama there is also dental, architec- Erick Bengel stopped in front of a restroom, Tana Atchley, SALP advisor organization headquartered in cording to reports released by metropolitan cities, away from pitals; in fact, they receive no trip has passed, students are en- ture, law, public health, busi- a location specifically targeted for political and multicultural the United States, focuses on Global Brigades, both locations those who live in rural areas. medical care outside of what couraged to join after the group ness, microfinance, water and ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR by Campus Public Safety be- groups, said the restroom has helping to create viable and sus- have expressed need for educa- Twenty-five students and GMB provides,” he said. returns. “As soon as we return environmental. The different [email protected] Meredith Meier cause it’s frequented by heroin been an issue. “I’ve been in this tainable community services, tion and health infrastructure. Portland community mem- “As far as nonprofits go, in July, people are able to sign up programs work collaboratively users. Anderson laughed and office space for six years, and including basic infrastructure. Torti Abajo “does not have bers are scheduled to go on you’d be surprised how many to join,” said Public Relations to aid in a more self-sustain- ADVERTISING MANAGER said, “I didn’t know this would I’ve noticed it’s a problem,” The Brigades will be sending any type of health center; how- the Panama trip, along with of them are damaging to the Officer Paige Talbot. “There is ing infrastructure within the Iris Meyers be my life, waiting outside of Atchley said. “Students have PSU students and community ever, the nearby town of Torti several trained medical profes- communities or wasteful no selection process or require- communities.” ADVERTISING DESIGNER restrooms.” reported seeing needles on the Drew Martig/VANGUARD STAFF members to Panama this July in has a Centro de Salud that is sionals. Students who joined with their donations. Global ments to join other than getting Students who would like to Sergeant Michael Anderson during one of his standard CPSO patrols. Laura Shea Patrolling is just one of the toilet seats.” Additionally, ac- order to provide essential ser- staffed by two doctors, three the program were accepted on Brigades’ overhead is only vaccines needed to travel to the make a donation to the group ADVISER officer’s duties. Aside from cording to Atchley, during the vices to those in need. nurses and two dentists,” the a first-come, first-serve basis. 12 percent, considerably low for countries of choice.” can do so at empowered.org, or Heroin Judson Randall conducting building checks, early morning hours, people “We’ve had emergencies where A chapter of the Medical report states. Additionally, Members are expected to pay nonprofits,” Hadlock added. The group has an upcoming they can get in contact with the hot spots officers escort students across are often found sleeping in the we’ve had to come to the cen- Brigades, a sub-group within the report indicates Piriati for their travel and program ex- “Global Brigades also works fundraising event, their Third group themselves and make a ADVERTISING ADVISER CPSO patrols campus and are responsible for restrooms. ter,” Anderson said. the Global Brigades umbrel- Embera “has the basic medi- penses, but the group does have towards providing sustainabil- Annual Salsa Night, which direct donation. All donations Ann Roman three on-campus locking and securing buildings After checking the rest- Other high traffic restrooms restrooms that la, has been on campus for cation needed for common some fundraising programs. ity though its secular holistic will be held on March 23 over $250 are tax deductible. ■

ILLUSTRATORS after the university closes. But, room, Anderson went up to for heroin use include the base- are frequented Elizabeth Thompson while the university has ex- the third floor then down to ment annex of Ondine Housing by heroin users. DESIGNERS panded, CPSO resources have the basement, back up to the and near the Distance Learn- Two bathrooms Tom Cober, Elizabeth Thompson, remained relatively the same. fourth floor and into the Queer ing Center on the second floor are in SMSU—one­­ Colton Major PSU Model United Nations receives national recognition, awards “The number of sworn security Resource Center in the north of the Urban Center Building. in the Mezzanine across from the WRITERS officers at CPSO is roughly the stairwell. Anderson often Another hotspot for heroin Saria Dy/VANGUARD STAFF SALP office and Kat Audick, Peter Browning, Sarah same as in 1976,” said CPSO checks in with the center on use is the Science Building 1 whichever committee they are PSU Model one in the base- Student organization U.N. members Engels, Rosemary Hanson, Ines Director Phillip Zerzan. the status of students who ex- mezzanine area. “In December placed in.” Kuna, Alexis Jewel, Ebonee Lee, ment under the (left to right) Stephen Lisle, Joe Mantecon, Natalie The restroom is occupied. perienced emotional trauma of 2010 there was an overdose Messanine—and members debate global Psychology senior and club Victor Mena, Anna Mcclintock, Erin McIntyre, Daniel Anderson remained outside or who have committed acts of leading to a fatality, after which another is near member Jenna Burke summed Ceniceros, Jennalyn Ostlund, Katrina Petrovich, Gretchen until the occupant exited, violence against themselves. the university put locks on the up the role of a PSU delegate. Sandau, Miranda Schmidt, Wendy the Distance issues, international affairs Burke, Cole Simko, Shortman, Kali Simmons, Catrice doors,” Anderson said. Now Learning Center “A delegate will research the Ellen Coughlin, Ann Stanley, Nilesh Tendolkar, Elisabeth coded locks that restrict access in the Urban topics in that committee in Coughlin and Adam Wilson, Roger Wightman, Brenda Josh Kelety Yahm, Sam Lloyd, Ben Ricker, make those areas more secure. Center Building. Vanguard Staff Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, etc,” relation to the country that Stein pose for a Jenny Woodman, Austen Ruzicka, Anderson exited SMSU Kunkel said. they are representing,” Burke photo outside of Aimee Zink, Hannah Noble, Jeoffry and continued onto the Globally minded Portland Model U.N. is both an edu- wrote in an email, “and while Shattuck Hall. Ray, Louie Opatz, Melinda Guillén, Becca Cotton, Ryan Winters, Crime Blotter Ondine and Urban Center State students take part in the cating vessel in the context at the conference will advocate Saria Dy/VANGUARD STAFF Veronica Everett, Theo Burke, Emily buildings. As he inspected changing global perspective by of international relations for resolutions that promote Lakehomer, Brent Tyner, Alex Moore, Colton Woods, Brian Kettler, March 7 the area around the Distance participating as PSU delegates and a way for students to get their representing country’s Robert Britt, Lindsay Caron, 6:25 p.m. The Broadway housing building Learning Center, he recalled a in the collegiate Model United involved and develop their ideals and values; just like a Christine Cummings, Desmond Officers responded to a fire alarm set off in the Broadway housing confrontation that happened Nations. Together, they ex- leadership skills. As stated on real U.N. committee.” Fuller, Josh Kelety, Giovanna Marrone, Mike Allen, Chelsea complex. An investigation discovered that a fifth-floor student resident during fall term between him- amine world issues, and meet its website, “The Model United PSU delegates, along with Hannah, Nicholas Kula was cooking bacon and was responsible for setting off the alarm. self, another officer and a sus- with students from other uni- Nations program at Portland students from other MUN pect. Anderson and Officer versities at MUN summits to State University strives to help clubs, gather for summits PHOTOGRAPHERS Saria Dy, Karl Kuchs, Denae Murphy were checking debate issues. students develop the skills and and conferences across the Miles Sanguinetti, Corinna Scott, March 5 the area when a man emerged Because of its success at awareness necessary to be an nation. “This past academic Drew Martig 5:36 p.m. Unknown location from a high-traffic restroom. these national events, the effective diplomat, student year, we have gone to Northwest COPY EDITORS The Campus Public Safety Office received reports of a man scream- They asked to see his identi- PSU club has been making a and global citizen.” MUN in Seattle and Harvard Kathryn Banks ing and calling for a doctor. When officers arrived they found an fication, but he refused. The name for itself. Recently, Del- These students act as del- National MUN in Boston,” Saria Dy/VANGUARD STAFF Sasha Fahrenkopf unconscious non-student male on the ground. Officers woke up the situation quickly escalated. egate Cole Simko won the egates, representing nations wrote Ceniceros in an email. ADVERTISING SALES man, who admitted to using heroin before he collapsed. The CPSO “He threw Officer Murphy from the space. Anderson rec- to serve as escorts for students. Best Delegate Award at the from around the world. Each There is also a MUN conference Sam Gressett, Jae Specht, report states that “likely he overdosed.” The man was transported onto the stairs and threw me ognized the vehicle as one that Now, CPSO has distributed Harvard MUN Summit, and student is part of a commit- in the near future that the PSU Erik Weiss, Brittany Land into a door,” Anderson said. had previously been broken those responsibilities amongst according to senior African tee that deals with various delegates will be attending, ac- to the Oregon Health and Science University for medical assistance. Murphy and Anderson were into, but he still ran the plates the entire patrol staff in order Studies and political science international issues such as cording to Kunkel. DISTRIBUTORS Brittany Castillo, forced to subdue the man and investigated the scene. No to expand the number of patrol major Emily Kunkel, sum- nuclear energy, refugees and Delegates enjoy the commu- Brandy Castillo 2:36 p.m. Ondine Residence Hall themselves until Portland objects were missing from the officers. Anderson secured the mits like the one at Harvard security issues. According to nity involved with collegiate A student who had lost their iPhone on March 2 in the second floor Police Bureau arrived to as- vehicle and there were no signs building before returning to the University give PSU students political science junior Anna MUN. “My favorite aspect restrooms of the Ondine Housing complex reported to CPSO that sist. Investigation of the man of forced entry. office to respond to a call. the opportunity to debate stu- Ceniceros: “Members attend of this student group is the they had found a listing in the “lost and found” section of Portland revealed he had no previous “Parking Structure 3 was The call sent him back to dents from various universities. Model United Nations confer- community that is fostered arrests or warrants and was part of a stolen-car dump- the science buildings. A male “Here are kids taking what they ences around the country as when we attend conferences,” The Vanguard is published Craigslist. It appeared to match the original report filed with CPSO. doctoral-chemistry student Ceniceros said. two days a week as an When the student tried to make contact with the listing’s author, not in possession of any drugs ing circuit for many years,” have learned about politics and delegates from an assigned independent student or illegal substances. Anderson explained. “Some- had trouble securing the lock international relations at PSU country. In those conferences, Kunkel agrees. “We met with they received no reply. newspaper governed by Recently, CPSO has seen times the stolen cars would on a lab door. Anderson, who and applying it in competition delegates simulate a sum- other students from all over the PSU Publications Board. Views and editorial increased car break-ins at on- be found with multiple ci- at this point was one of the to win and beat out schools like mit of the United Nations, in the U.S. and the world, and content expressed herein March 3 campus parking structures. In tations,” he added. The only officers on duty, called some friends I now have are are those of the staff, CORINNA SCOTT/VANGUARD STAFF contributors and readers, 10:46 p.m. Ondine Residence Hall response, CPSO and parking problem was addressed, in facilities and maintenance from the Netherlands, Venezu- and do not necessarily CPSO officers made contact with a seemingly intoxicated male enforcement have increased Anderson explained, and to repair the broken lock. He ela, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, programs. Our school is now the club’s partner organiza- Washington D.C., to campus represent those of the PSU their patrols of the structures. CPSO noticed a drop in the told the student to remain in France, Germany, Kenya and known in these countries, tions include Mercy Corps, to talk specifically with stu- student body, faculty, staff outside of the Ondine housing complex who was attempting to ride or administration. One a child’s red wagon in the middle of the street. He was identified as a As Anderson cruised through discovery of stolen vehicles. the lab until help arrived. elsewhere,” she said. and we slowly gain standing Bread for the World and dents about the U.N.” copy of the Vanguard is non-student who had previously been arrested on campus near the the levels of Parking Structure Not many have been seen In a mere four hours, The involvement of the in the international stud- Portland Area Global AIDS “In the past we have provided free of charge to 1, he explained that the first there since. Anderson completed all the PSU delegates also serves to ies community for how well Coalition. “In addition to at- worked with the World all community members, Harder House for Sex Abuse I. Officers approached the man after additional copies or levels are often more popular As the sun began to set, university building checks. promote and represent PSU we do.” tending conferences, we try Affairs Council of Oregon to subscription issues may he ran the wagon into the side of Ondine housing. It was discovered incur a 25 cent charge. due to the ease of access. Anderson began another one He returned to his office to both on a national and in- As well as participat- to host at least one or two organize human trafficking that the man was on parole for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Not finding anything out of his duties on campus: lock- complete the administra- ternational level. According ing in conferences, the club events on campus per year awareness events,” Burke The Vanguard is printed on 40 percent A consented search of his person revealed he carried less than an of the ordinary, Anderson ing and securing buildings. The tive duties that come with to Kunkel, “because we are organizes local events and which focus on international said. “We are currently try- post-consumer recycled paper. ounce of marijuana. The man was arrested for parole violation and then cruised over to Parking University Center Building was his new leadership posi- meeting with people from partners with organizations issues,” Kunkel wrote in an ing to work with the PSU ©2011 Portland State University Vanguard 1825 SW Broadway given a detainer. Structure 3, where he saw the first stop. Previously, CPSO tion. Soon, the evening shift all over, when we do well whose areas range from in- email. “This past year, we debate team on an event we Smith Memorial Student Union, Rm. S-26 Portland OR, 97201 a vehicle missing its rear had officers specifically- as would arrive and the cycle in conference, it reflects on ternational development to brought Will Davis, from the hope to coordinate on this window, an object dangling signed to secure buildings and would start over again. ■ PSU and our international coffee production. Some of U.N. Information Center in spring.” ■ 4 VANGUARD • TTHUEUSRDAYSDAY, NOVJ,A JMNUAARCHNUEARYMARYBER 15,24, 19,15, 2012 2012 20122011 • • •N •N E N EOPWSWSEWSINION NEWS • THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 • VANGUARD 5

BIKE PODS FROM PAGE 1 Bike Share. The general ar- MAYORAL CANDIDATES FROM PAGE 1 Charlie Hales discussed PRO TEMPORE FROM PAGE 1 “I have stated numerous gument in favor of the project his candidacy and views on Senator Zuk argues senate’s role times that I am open to criti- Bike share program garners is that it will get more people Mayoral candidates seek the mayoral race in a phone cism, that I want to hear con- Get a life support and criticism commuting by bike, which endorsements, platform interview with the Vanguard. on his removal from office is cerns, that I am willing to In production for will in turn create a higher Hales urged a greater aware- unconstitutional work to change, but that I the Vanguard’s need for development of bike independence ness and participation in re- won’t violate my integrity and Night Out Guide infrastructure. gard to student engagement the CC members—would with the minutes, Ruis’ quote my core beliefs are unlikely video. Video Editor grant free rides up to 30 budget for the project would At PSU, bike sharing could positive traits and policy in local politics and activism. agree that these words were in the minutes does reflect a to change,” Zuk wrote in an Jann Messer minutes long. At the 30-min- consist of $2 million in flex- potentially decrease traf- ideas, a contrast with much of “What makes Portland said about not liking this mem- rift between senators who see email interview. The question then directs actors ute limit, bikes can be re- funds from Metro and $2 mil- fic and free up parking. “I the current political rhetoric great doesn’t just fall out of ber’s entire existence, his being Zuk as not being suited for According to Zuk, the way Leif Fuller and turned and then re-checked lion in private funds from the think that bike sharing will at the national level. However, becomes: How do the sky like rain; it’s the result and his personality was diffi- the pro tempore position and that the issue was brought to Emily Scott in an out for longer rides. outside vendor. On March 14, be extremely beneficial to the at times the distinctions be- the candidates of decisions that are made ev- cult to work with. The passive those who do. “When I saw the senate floor didn’t adhere instructional video Senior English major Jason the Bureau of Transportation PSU community,” said PSU tween the candidates are less distinguish ery day that steer Portland’s aggressiveness never stopped,” how the pro temp facilitated to the ASPSU Constitution. on ordering and Fillo told the Vanguard that brought the project before Bike Hub supervisor Clint evident than their similari- future,” Hales said. “It’s not Zerework said. “It wasn’t con- that meeting, and I would even “The proper method for re- making classy bike sharing would have the City Council for approval Culpepper. “Most students ties. Throughout the debates, themselves from their on autopilot. It’s not that structive at all.” The misquoting argue encouraged it, that’s moving an officer is impeach- drinks. The video been handy to have on cam- to send out bid requests from and staff arrive to campus candidates have reached a opponents if they all we will automatically have in the minutes remains a point when I said this has got to ment, the process for which is now available pus when he was living in the private vendors the city. The via a mode other than bi- general consensus on improv- agree on the same a great quality of life and a of contention among senators. stop,” Zerework said. is in the constitution,” Zuk with the Night Out dorms in Ondine. “Part of me council approved the propos- cycle and don’t currently ing Portland’s outer neigh- great environment where The controversial commit- The vote to remove Zuk as wrote. “Also, in Robert’s Rules Guide on is just willing to walk any- al, and the program is slated have a bicycle on campus to borhoods, particularly east of ideas? there will be a great transit tee meeting minutes quote pro tempore failed in the senate of Order it states that offi- psuvanguard.com. where, but it would have been for implemention by next run errands during the day 82nd Avenue. Similarly, job system that will be affordable, Ruis as addressing Senate Pro meeting, needing a two-thirds cers who have fixed terms (as convenient. I definitely would spring. like grabbing lunch. The creation and public transpor- where there will be a job after Tempore Leaf Zuk, who facili- majority. Zerework expressed all of us do) may be removed have done it,” Fillo said. “We are going to continue potential for reduction in tation system improvement that Smith has past experi- graduation. It’s in people’s in- tated the exchange, in a man- that members did not necessari- only through a process akin With the proposed in- moving forward as details small car trips within the are part of each candidate’s ence in working to increase terest to pay attention and get ner threatening his position. ly expect to get that majority, but to impeachment (RORN 11th crease in TriMet bus and get worked out,” said Bureau center city is huge, and with campaign. the participation of “young engaged.” “There have been several com- instead wanted to raise aware- Section 64 pp 653-54 “Re-

MAX fare, bike sharing could of Transportation represen- the coming changes to the The question then becomes: people in politics” through the Hales, who recently gained plaints about you,” Ruis pur- ness. “What I wanted to do was moval from Office for officers KARL KUCHS/VANGUARD STAFF also serve as a replacement tative Dan Anderson. fareless rail zone, bike shar- How do the candidates distin- Oregon Bus Project. Accord- the endorsement of former portedly said. “We are forming to bring attention to this matter with fixed terms”). Since our method for quick trips. This The idea of bike shar- ing will be a great amenity,” guish themselves from their ing to Dycus, this experience, mayor Vera Katz, said that he a group that is thinking about so that everyone can look at this rules do not say that a person also could potentially de- ing has drawn some criti- Culpepper said. opponents if they all agree coupled “with his history of is the only candidate with ex- impeaching you, Leaf.” position that this gentleman has serves ‘a fixed term OR- un power through circumvention.” tion and constructive criticism the words “growing pains” to crease high-volume crowd- cism from bike commuters Putting bikes on the streets on the same ideas? This final working to register voters,” perience in Portland city poli- In an email correspondence and see for themselves whether til their successor is elected’ As much as Zuk and those and ultimately help in serving describe the general feeling of ing on public transit during who would rather see the of Portland may be a year pre-primary push gives can- gives Smith insight into cam- tics. From 1993–2002, Hales between senators, Ruis ques- he’s abusing this power,” Zere- the method for removal is who see him as unfit for the pro the greater PSU community as the executive staff on the mat- rush hours. money invested in improved out, but with funding ap- didates the chance to bring paign management. “It’s a served as a city commission- tioned the accuracy of the min- work said. in the next point and that is tempore position hold diametri- possible,” she added. “Collective ter. “There are 25 people in the “For every trip taken by street infrastructure for bik- proval from Metro and the their various backgrounds valuable skill for a mayor er and played a significant utes. “I would like [Senator] Zuk maintained that he impeachment. cally opposed views on the mat- action is what it is all about.” Senate who are passionate and bike share, that means one ers, and some voices in city approval by City Council, into the spotlight and demon- who knows how to strategize role in the installment of the Bear’s comment about having strives to emphasize openness “It was a trial held outside ter of his job performance, there Zuk echoed Zerework’s senti- highly driven people. As the less seat being taken up on a government have argued bike sharing in Portland is a strate their qualifications. campaigns, navigate political Portland Streetcar. a problem with my entire ex- and communication in re- the norms of a trial and that is is some ideological overlap. ment of teamwork. “I hope that senators gain experience and crowded bus or train, or one that bike sharing should few crucial steps closer to re- Recently, Jefferson Smith waters and know what can “I’ve tried to articulate a istence and my personality re- sponse to the motion to remove unfortunate,” Zuk continued. “What I want is, as the larg- we can come together, seek so- grow as people and as a group it less car trip adding to con- be considered a lower pri- alization. To see current up- launched a large-scale grass- get passed,” Dycus added. clear and compelling vision flected in the minutes of Feb. 20, him from the pro tempore posi- “I find it ironic that they speak est university in the state, as lutions and also recognize and is expected that things like this gestion and competing for ority and doesn’t deserve dates, visit Portland Bureau roots effort, enlisting more Twelve fellow state legisla- for our city as a place where 2012,” he said. “Also I don’t re- tion and the general concerns so much about safe space and the most diverse university in respect that we won’t always will happen,” Stine said. “We the limited number of park- priority funding. of Transportation’s website than 100 people with the hope tors have thus far endorsed our values of livability be- call ever saying that I was form- expressed by senators like abuse of power, yet their actions the state, that all of our voices agree,” he said. are confident that this will be ing spaces in the central city,” “Bike sharing is a priority at www.portlandonline.com/ to reach more than 4,000 Smith. Dycus also empha- come real,” Hales said. “A ing a ‘group’ to impeach Leaf.” Zerework about his limiting of created a very unsafe space and have validity,” Zerework said. “I ASPSU Communications fully resolved by the end of fi- Stude said. of the mayor and city council, transportation. People can citizens and educate them on sized Smith’s achievements sustainable local economy, an Apart from accuracy issues speech and safe space. made a strong attempt to abuse want as much input and sugges- Director Anthony Stine used nals week.”■ The Bike Share program so we prioritize finding the also visit the Portland Bike Smith’s campaign and the up- in the Oregon legislature and improved local school system will be run by a yet-to-be- funding,” Anderson said. Share website www.portland coming primary. his ability to work with law- and a better urban environ- chosen private vendor and As opposition mounted, bikesharestationmap.com, “Jefferson Smith knows makers. “The mayor has to ment will be the results of our CAPSTONE FROM PAGE 1 projects. He chose it because overseen by the Portland Bu- so has support. Groups like where people can suggest how to run campaigns,” said manage politicians and gain work together.” it came highly recommended reau of Transportation. The the Bicycle Transportation locations for the future Smith campaign spokesper- consensus. Managing in that Gaining attention in the Students question effectiveness of from a friend. bureau’s $4 million proposed Alliance support Portland bike pods. ■ son Stacey Dycus. She said kind of environment is an bid for Portland mayor is As a history major, Burton- important skill. Jefferson has 20-year-old Cameron Whit- capstone courses said his college experience has experience—elected to house ten. Whitten is a Portland been pretty cerebral. He hopes leadership over the last two State student with strong ties Business Outreach because have other options. Burton vol- his capstone experience will be terms,” Dycus said. to Occupy Portland. He said she gets a kick out of research unteers at his local library and different and somehow more According to Dycus, a can- that he is the candidate most and was curious about the said that he’d gladly have taken personally relevant to him. didate’s political track record understanding of student is- business world. on more hours there in lieu of “I’m looking forward to being is just as important as identi- sues and is not affected by the Kishna collaborated with the capstone. out in the field. I want lessons fying with a candidate’s val- same influences that compro- three other students and the “I’m a college senior,” Burton that will apply more broadly to ues. “It’s not just about trust- mise other candidates. owner of a local small business said. “It seems odd to me that the rest of my life,” Burton said. ing a candidate on what they “I know exactly what to improve the business model community service is a require- Behind the University Studies say, it’s about trusting a can- Portland State students are and allow expansion into other ment at this point.” Burton information desk sits adminis- didate on what they’ve done,” going through,” Whitten said. markets. However, she spent added that he feels somewhat trator Mike Millard. He strongly Dycus added. “I am very vocal in calling out most of her time doing market coddled by the capstone re- believes in the capstone require- Eileen Brady, one of the the PSU administration and research, which primarily con- quirement. ment as an important comple- original organizers of the lo- advising that if they are go- sisted of examining numbers About seven years ago, the ment to a university education cally based New Seasons Mar- ing to be raising tuition rates, gathered by other people and University Studies Program because the courses encourage ket, has no prior government then that funding should be charting trends, a stark differ- responded to student criti- students to leave their com- experience. In debates and going toward students, not ence from the kind of academic cism about the program’s lack fort zones. “The whole point of meet-the-candidate events, administrators.” research she loves. of flexibility by creating a cap- education,” Millard said, “is ex- Brady describes herself as Whitten said the cur- “I did not appreciate my cap- stone called Being an Effective posure to things you normally a concerned citizen, mother rent political system needs stone experience,” she said. Change Agent. While it doesn’t wouldn’t delve into.” and activist who is working to big changes to achieve eq- Kishna added that she didn’t allow students to substitute Millard, who would like to improve neighborhoods. The uity in the city. “The public think the capstone itself was volunteer work for capstone see service-learning become a New Seasons grocery store needs to demand control poorly conceived, but that it was credit, this course does grant bigger component of higher ed- chain is credited with help- of their government. Heav- a bad fit for her. Additionally, students the freedom to design ucation, fields a lot of questions ing to spur growth in many ily funded professional poli- she found the teamwork com- a project with a community from students about capstone Portland neighborhoods in ticians do not represent our ponent frustrating. “We’re told partner of their choice. courses. Millard’s best advice recent years. Brady has em- needs for systemic change,” at PSU that we need to learn to There is an important assess- is that students speak to their phasized that her business he added. work in teams. But, that’s to- ment component to the senior academic adviser. He suggest- experience will help with job One aspect of Whitten’s tally bogus,” she said, “because capstone that would not be ad- ed students speak to the course creation and in consolidating platform is the stress he places not all careers depend on group dressed by simply replacing it instructor regarding questions city government to run more on elected positions. He sug- work.” In her experience, group with volunteer hours, accord- or concerns and to pick a cap- efficiently. gested that positions like work is not implemented well ing to Kerrigan. Still, she recog- stone course related to general Focusing on job creation, the director of the Portland on the university level. nized that students were mak- interests and career goals. Brady has put emphasis on Development Commission, The capstone system could ing a valid point. “Seven years Part of Millard’s job at the courting commercial and the city’s chief of police and benefit from being more- flex ago,” Kerrigan said, “when stu- University Studies office—his labor organizations. She re- the city treasurer should be ible, Kishna said. It would be dents raised that question, there favorite part, in fact—is reading cently gained endorsements elected positions. Then the better, she added, if students wasn’t an option. There was student evaluations. Capstone from The Columbia Pacific community would have great- with enough volunteer experi- nothing I could tell them.” The feedback is overwhelmingly Building Trades Council, the er opportunity to become ence could opt out of having Effecting Change course, Ker- positive, Millard said. He add- Portland Business Alliance, more involved. “I see the city to complete a capstone. “It’s rigan said, addresses that issue. ed that students largely report and The American Federation pioneering civic engagement ridiculous,” she said. “My Burton wound up regis- rewarding, but demanding, of Labor and Congress of In- by having more governmen- résumé is full of volunteer tering for Portland’s Water: capstone experiences. dustrial Organizations. Brady tal positions being involved experience.” History and Challenges, which All students are welcome claims to be the candidate in forums where they have to Other students agreed with partners students with the to the upcoming Capstone that can draw business to pitch to the community how Kishna. History senior Brian Portland Water Bureau to ex- Fair on May 1 from 11 a.m. to Portland and convince estab- they are qualified for the job, Burton, who plans on gradu- amine the functions of the bu- 1 p.m. in the Smith Memo- lished economic mainstays to before they can be selected,” ating in the spring, thinks stu- reau, as well as create and im- rial Student Union rooms 327 continue doing business here. Whitten said. ■ dents that volunteer should plement community outreach and 329. ■ 6 VANGUARD • TTHUEUSRDAYSDAY, OJ,A CTJFMNUAEBRARCHONUARYBERUARYARY 15,10,25, 26, 2012 2,20122011 20122012 • •• ART • OPOP ARTIISNN I&IONSON C&UL CULTUTREURE ART ARTS &S C&UL C TUL UNTREEUWSRE • •TH• TTHUUREUSSRDAYDAYSDAY,, FJAEBR, NUMARCHUARYARY 26,10,15, 2, 2012 • VANGUARD 7

EDITOR: ERICK BENGEL [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE 503-725-5694

An Ethiopian story The witch is back!

Novelist Maaza Mengiste to speak at Mercy Corps Action Center

Mercy Corps Action Center welcomes novel- ist Maaza Mengiste for an evening of discus- sion and dialogue focusing on Ethiopia and the plight of refugees everywhere. Her lecture is titled “Through Metaphor and Memory: An Ethiopian Story.” Mengiste, an Ethiopian refugee whose ex- periences shaped her debut novel, Beneath the Lion’s Gaze, graduated with an MFA in creative writing from New York University—where she now teaches—and was a 2010–11 Fulbright scholar. Her work has garnered her a Pushcart Prize nomination, several literary grants and the title of “New Literary Idol” by New York Maga- zine. She also covered the recent democratic tumult in Libya and Egypt through the lens of COURTESY OF MIRIAM BERKLEY/WW Norton & Co. Ethiopia’s 1974 revolution. Maaza Mengiste is an acclaimed author and Mercy Corps’ global mission is to alleviate political activist. suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just com- munities. Portland’s Mercy Corps Action Cen- ter offers frequent educational exhibits, work- shops and lectures, like Mengiste’s, that focus on informing students from middle school through college about today’s global issues. The center is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for free group tours and exploration. ■

Mercy Corps and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences presents Drew Martig/VANGUARD STAFF Maaza Mengiste: “Through Metaphor and Acoustic storytelling Parfait Bassale, left, performs at Northwest Portland’s Someday Lounge, accompanied by Amor on Cajon. Memory: An Ethiopian Story” PHOTO COURTESY JOAN MARCUS/PORTLAND OPERA Wednesday, March 21 7 p.m. Mamie Parris (above) and Katie Rose Clarke star in the Broadway production of the Grammy and Tony Award- Mercy Corps Action Center winning musical Wicked, which will play at Keller Auditorium Wednesday, March 14 through Sunday, April 8. 28 SW 1st Ave. $15 general; $10 students. The story follows the unlikely friendship between the emerald-skinned Elphaba (Parris), aka “The Tickets available online at Brown Paper Tickets, by phone Wicked Witch of the West,” and self-proclaimed popular “good witch” Glinda (Clarke) as they navigate 503-896-5747, or at the door college life in the Land of Oz. Wicked is a cultural phenomenon that The New York Times recently named Out of Africa “the defining musical of the decade.” An interview with Benin-born musician and PSU home, and it allows you to see people and accept instrument. He chose guitar, which marries them for their strengths and weaknesses. It has well with African storytelling. But what ex- graduate student Parfait Bassale changed the way I relate to people.” actly is “African storytelling?” Parfait’s love for music didn’t thrill his “The key thing is that Africa has a very oral Tsugaru shamisen group parents. tradition,” Parfait said. “The way we passed “[Their approval] has been an evolution. Ini- knowledge was by sitting around the oldest tree Nicholas Kula Vanguard staff nation. He stayed there until he graduated high tially it was hard because all my family mem- in the village. We would sit and tell stories—sto- Abeya comes to PSU school, then left Senegal for Portland, following bers are academics. Music wasn’t an option,” he ries with wisdom. Eventually the stories were his older brother here. said. “It was hard for them to accept it, but a lot accompanied by a drummer. The story behind many Portland bands is sim- “Moving to Portland was really providential. of it fueled my material. They just had my best “Over the years in certain tribes, you have On Thursday, April 15, the Center to the shamisen group The Yoshida Brothers in ple: Bored people get together and play music My older brother was the pioneer. He didn’t interests in mind.” a specific lineage that is responsible for the for Japanese Studies will present composition and use of instruments. It represents with other bored people. want to go to France. A peer of his has an uncle storytelling, so you would add singing, and a creative blending of the Japanese traditional arts In the case of Benin-born, Senegal-raised in Portland who is an artist, a sculptor,” Parfait you have this whole genre of building stories the shamisen group Abeya in the with the personality and sensibility of Japan’s Parfait Bassale, however, the story is part of his said. “In Africa, if you have a friend somewhere, “It was easier to have a certain around songs. It’s a big tradition of passing on Lincoln Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. younger generation. music, and it is nothing short of breathtaking. it’s like family.” picture of the U.S. back in the day, wisdom, knowledge and eventually songs to “Expect the music to be energetic and fun,” Parfait’s shows are captivating and highly Making this transition wasn’t the easiest the next generation.” Kominz said. “This is a chance for PSU stu- engaging. Until his recent show at Someday thing to do. A notable hindrance was Portland’s but then you come, and you’re Parfait has some advice for those looking to “A shamisen is a type of Japanese guitar made dents and anyone who’s interested to see Japa- Lounge, most of his performances transpired weather. part of the West for a while, you’re start their own musical traditions. from animal skin and wood. In this case, Abeya nese music and a part of Japanese culture. For on small stages, where he and his audience “It was a challenge. If I had known about the part of this family. You’re able to “Follow your passions, never quit and be will be playing ‘tsugaru’-style shamisen, which is almost everyone who comes, this will be a to- would lock onto one another. Consisting of weather, I probably wouldn’t have come,” Parfait persistent. [Your passions] are there for a rea- the most up-tempo, percussive style,” said profes- tally new experience.” Parfait on vocals and guitar, and another musi- laughed. “I come from a tropical region, where see the shortcomings of home, and son,” he said. “Never give up school; never give sor Lawrence Kominz, the PSU faculty member General admission tickets are $10 for adults and cian named Amor on Cajón, Parfait’s stage real it’s beautiful year round. I showed up in October, it allows you to see people and up academia. As a result [of school], I am rich, helping to organize the event. “Just like flamenco $6 for students with identification. estate is minimal, but his emotion and message and I realized my brother had told me everything accept them for their strengths and the content is richer and it wouldn’t have been guitar sounds different from blues guitar, ‘tsuga- “These remarkable Japanese performing arts could fill the Rose Garden. about Portland except the weather! Coming from weaknesses. It has changed the way had I given up one or the other.” ru’ shamisen is unique in this way.” programs that Dr. Kominz brings to PSU almost The Vanguard recently caught up with Africa, we don’t talk about the weather. It’s not a Had Parfait given up, we’d likely never hear They’ll play selections from a wide- always sell out,” Ken Ruoff, director for the Cen- Parfait and asked him a few questions about conversation topic; it’s always nice!” I relate to people.” his amazing life story. Parfait has a monthly ranging repertoire that includes traditional ter for Japanese studies said. “Soon the Center life, love, family and Africa. Integrating into Western society was the crux gig every first Friday at Lents Commons cof- music from different local musical traditions for Japanese Studies will publicize this upcoming Parfait’s warm glow could illuminate an en- of his difficulties, but his conventional wisdom feehouse (9201 SE Foster Rd). He’s currently in throughout Japan, their own material and performance widely in the community, so we urge tire room, and his speech patterns command saw him through it. the process of tracking his new album, Faceless improvisations that express the creativity of the interested students, staff and faculty to purchase attention. He’s a soft-spoken man of average “There is a saying in Africa: ‘When you put a Eventually, Parfait’s persistence won them over. Love, at Ghost Studios in Portland. The record moment. Listeners will be taken on a tour of Japa- their tickets now, before the event sells out.” stature, but when he speaks, your attention is piece of dry wood in a river, it will never become “They were here last summer for my wed- is scheduled for release this year. nese folk music of the last 150 years and hear the Tickets are available at the PSU box office at not going anywhere. It is perhaps this effort- a crocodile; it will be a wet piece of wood.’ You ding. It was a groundbreaking thing. It was Whether Parfait’s story gets to the people more modern stylings Abeya has incorporated [email protected] or 503-725-3307. ■ lessly charming quality that makes Parfait such will never become ‘like them,’ but you will be their first time hearing me play. There were is ultimately in the hands of a higher pow- into their music. a terrific performer on top of being a musician. altered,” Parfait said. “I’m not the same person. cheers all over. My parents loved it, respected er. When asked about the future of Parfait, In addition to the tsugaru shamisen, mem- Want to attend this event for free? Just email editor@ The Portland State graduate student hails My views have changed, and that influences my it,” he said. “In Africa, when you win some- he replied: bers play the flute and the drums. The ensem- psuvanguard.com and tell us about a previous PSU from Benin, a small country in western Africa, music as well. one’s approval, they say, ‘You have my bless- “Honestly, only God knows. I am pursu- ble includes patriarch Hidesaburo Abe and his Center for Japanese Studies event that you attended in adjacent to Nigeria and Togo, an equally sliver- “It alters the way you’re able to empathize with ing.’ I finally got it.” ing it when there’s resistance all around. two sons, Kinzaburo and Ginzaburo Abe, the one paragraph or less. What was the event? How did like country. Parfait jokingly refers to Benin as people, and it has really influenced me,” he con- Growing up in Senegal, Parfait listened to I’m open to whatever can come of it, and I beautiful Maya Nemoto, Ryu Gokita and Tatsu- you hear about it? What did you take away from it? “the ice cream cone,” because of its shape. tinued. “It was easier to have a certain picture of many Senegalese and French hip-hop groups, cannot close down any opportunity. If I get maki Ando. Our favorite email will win its author a pair of free COURTESY OF CENTER FOR JAPANESE STUDIES When he was two years old, Parfait left the U.S. back in the day, but then you come, and which helped shaped him artistically. When exposed to a larger audience, I will take it. I’m Abeya’s performance style has been compared tickets to Abeya’s Tsugaru Shamisen performance. Abeya comes to Portland to celebrate the Japan–U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial. Benin with his family and eventually relocated to you’re part of the West for a while, you’re part of he moved to the United States, however, not worried about [if I don’t]. I’m just doing Senegal, another French-speaking African this family. You’re able to see the shortcomings of Parfait decided that he needed to learn an what I can.” ■ 8 VANGUARD • THURSDAY, JMAARCHNUARY 15, 26, 2012 2012 • ART• ARTS &S C&UL CULTUTREURE ART ARTS &S C&UL CUL T UNTREEUWSRE • ••TH TTHUUREUSSRDAYDAYSDAY,, FJ,AEBR MNUARCHUARYARY 26,15,10, 2, 20122012 •• VVAANGUNGUARDARD 97

Alain Delon Monica Vitti Filial piety stars as Rocco. plays Giuliana. The heretical science of Galileo and moral Celestial Portland Opera bodies Just a few of decay performs Philip Glass’ the period-style costumes on Galileo Galilei at Keller display in Galileo Luchino Visconti’s Galilei.

Auditorium panoramic drama Rocco COURTESY OF film duemila and His Brothers raises COURTESY OF titanus films Jeoffry Ray who flirts with them all before settling on the Vanguard staff the pitch, rends the heart muscular lout, Simone. Their romance provides Look, but don’t touch the dynamic that moves this whole film forward and rattles the family to the bone. of the trespasses and meaningful glances and Mike Allen Michelangelo Galileo Galilei, that famed 17th century Italian Vanguard staff The film is about boxing, sex, vice and crime. guilt, without the release. The sea shack retreat astronomer whose work pioneered the scien- It is about filial piety and a mother’s eternal Antonioni’s Red Desert also represents a mere performance of rustic tific method, earned the wrath of the Catholic Imagine celebrating your recent engagement love. But mostly it is about the eternal fallibil- escape. It lies eerily near a major shipping port Inquisition when he observed that the Earth re- to the classy and beautiful daughter (Claudia ity of the human spirit. If Simone is predictably is as fascinating as in what looks like a superfund site. volved around the sun. It was a concept inimical Cardinale) of Milanese bourgeoisie in their degenerate, what can we say about Rocco (Alain This strange juxtaposition embodies the major to the Catholic dogma of the time, which taught small but tasteful apartment in their home city. Delon), whose passivity and misguided rever- attractive people who theme of the movie: existential alienation in an that the Earth was the center of the universe. Wine, appetizers and boisterous conversation ence for his older brother predictably leads to industrialized world. But how are we to inter- Galileo’s theories led to his trial and house ar- flow freely, and you look singularly handsome the death of the woman who loves him and the pret this alienation? Is it simply the result of our all images COURTESY OF sue bonde/portland opera don’t like you rest by the Catholic Inquisition, despite that he and promising in your Italian suit. end of the family’s honor? limited aesthetic sensibilities? Can we not see the later recanted his findings. sonal story that chronicles “the conflict of his had experiences with opera, this is the kind of the Portland Opera several times, and each is Suddenly, your recently widowed mother The high-pitched drama is amplified by the beauty in the Euclidean simplicity of a factory? Mike Allen Galilei’s compelling life story is the subject love between his church and his science.” piece you should see first because it has a won- excited to return to the city. and four brothers arrive at the door after hav- vigorous, sing-songy Italian language. Read the Vanguard staff Antonioni even seems to imply that a sort of of composer Philip Glass’s opera Galileo Galilei, “It’s a story of love. It’s Galileo’s love of his derful theatrical quality to it,” she said. “The “I’ve spent my life doing opera, and I find it ing traveled by train from their impoverished subtitles quickly; they often have a hard time life emanates from the power plant. Great bursts which opens at the Newmark Theatre in the ideas, his inventions and everything that he did. music is mesmerizing and just colors and en- incredibly compelling,” Manson said. “To me, farm town in Italy’s deep south and barge in. keeping up with the frenetic pace of the dia- How does a modernist-existentialist Italian of steam issue forth from hidden valves and fire Keller Auditorium Friday, March 30, and will And his commitment, not only to science, but hances everything going on onstage.” what’s so compelling about opera is the combi- They accuse you of disrespecting your deceased logue. The character’s vocal range is evidently film, replete with long, uncomfortable silences, from stacks, and there is beauty to the pools of be performed by the Portland Opera. The opera also to his church. He was devout. He loved his Glass has written other operas about histo- nation of the musical, theatrical, literary and vi- father by wearing a white flower in your hair, stretched as they converse, laugh, cry, scream, odd hyper-long shots, an industrial aesthetic obviously contaminated water that the charac- will deliver encore performances throughout faith and everything about it,” Troxell explained. ry’s biggest names, such as Einstein on the Beach sual elements all coming together. To me, that’s demand that you take care of them all and derail curse and croon silently into one another’s ears. and a complete lack of narrative arc sound as a ters contemplate. the following week. “The sad part is that he gave up his science for and Satyagrahah, based on the life of Mahatma an incredibly powerful art form.” your impending marriage. The cinematography borders on the noir, and way to kill two hours over spring break? Speaking of beauty, the restored print of the A shorter, more intimate work than most op- his faith, though he kept his science secretly.” Ghandi. In addition, he has composed several “Unlike a play, where it’s just you and the text This is just the beginning of Luchino even when the scenes are sunny, the character’s Well, what if it’s filled with some of the most film is gorgeous. For example, Giuliana’s hair is eras, Galileo tells the story of the esteemed sci- Troxell is just one of many singers playing film scores, including Martin Scorsese’s Kundun and the scenery, this is you and a full orches- Visconti’s 1960 film,Rocco and His Brothers. dispositions are decidedly less so. But through- breathtaking cinematography since the dawn unmistakably red. In earlier versions it could entist as he contemplates his life’s work and the the role of Galileo. His tenor performance will and Stephen Daldry’s The Hours. Glass’s contem- tra—music and singing and dance, choreogra- What follows is a nearly three-hour odyssey out the ordeal, the men are manly, the women of color film, rivaling even Kubrick in its com- be blond with highlights. Imagine that Rene decisions he’s made. Anne Manson, conductor depict the aged scientist before baritone singer poraries have referred to him as a minimalist, due phy, everything,” Troxell said. “It’s the ultimate of big family dynamics in post-war Milan. The beautiful and the heart quintessentially Italian. ■ position, interplay of line and color, hue and Magritte painted an industrial landscape. Those for the show, described Glass’s Galileo as “a André Chiang takes over, assuming the mantle to the repetition of motifs in his work. piece of theater.” ■ family moves into a concrete-block basement tone? What if it was playing at the Northwest clean lines and cool complex pastel tones domi- chronological story that goes backwards.” of the younger Galileo. Even Galileo as a child “Philip Glass has a very distinctive style. It apartment and the brothers find jobs. Simone, Northwest Film Center presents Film Center, and you know that that cute visual nate the screen with occasional splashes of a fire- The opera opens with an aging and blind makes a brief appearance, looking to the con- is a very tonal style. It’s not dissonant and an- one of the older brothers, immediately shows po- Rocco and His Brothers (1960) arts student you’ve been eyeing thinks you’re a engine-red pipe, or a kelly-green coat for contrast. Galileo, played by tenor singer Richard Troxell, stellations as he listens to the compositions of gular, like some contemporary music. It’s ex- tential as a scoundrel, which he lives up to quite Friday and Saturday, March 23–24 bit of a philistine? The interiors are equally arresting; the wall before flashing back through the events of his life. his musician father, Vincenzo. tremely rhythmical,” Manson said. “This par- well. The beds are thin, the clothing thinner and 7 p.m. Michelangelo Antonioni’s Red Desert (1964) is surfaces seem inspired by Theran frescoes with “The story moves back in time, step by step,” Manson urges opera newcomers to try out ticular piece is very lyrical and beautiful. It has the weather cold. Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) just the film to get you in good with the art house their complex matte neutrals and rich pastels. We $9 general admission; $8 Portland Art Museum Manson said. “It goes through his recantation works like Galileo first, attributing its acces- some very beautiful vocal lines, and it’s very in- Portland Opera presents Yet the sweaty, too-close family dynamics are crowd, and it’s not bad to look at, either. To call the even see a wall patterned with wild plum trees. members, students and seniors and his trial, and it also features his daughter, sibility to its unique format. As one of Glass’s teresting, pairing his particular style with this Philip Glass’ Galileo Galilei amplified by the bold intrusion of the brassy film ambiguous is an understatement. Mercurial Whatever the critics argue about the film’s de- Maria Celeste [played by Lindsay Ohse]. They smaller-scale pieces, it adopts a more intimate subject, which relates to the stars, the earth and Opens Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. and comely prostitute Nadia (Annie Girardot), and unsatisfying come closer. piction of modern industry, there is one telling were very close, even though she was in a con- tone and focuses more on the theatrical side the sun. It feels like there’s a lot of circular mo- Additional shows April 1, 3, 5, 7 Monica Vitti plays Giuliana, the wife of Ugo scene at the end of the film. Giuliana and her son, vent for most of her teenage years and adult life.” than conventional works. It is also performed in tion in the piece.” Keller Auditorium (Carlo Chionetti), a power plant executive. An Valerio, are standing outside of a factory and Troxell, who has spent months researching English, with particular care taken to make song Both Manson and Troxell have traveled the (222 SW Clay St.) automobile accident unbalanced her mentally, Valerio has just been playing among some men- Tickets start at $20 both the historical figure and the operatic char- lines comprehensible. world, performing at opera houses throughout and she transitions from composed, silent and acingly hissing pipes. He looks to the skyline and acter of Galileo, sees the opera as a deeply per- “If you don’t know opera, if you haven’t the U.S. and beyond. Both have performed at Synth pop: never say die painfully vulnerable into paroxysms of absur- asks his mother, “Why is the smoke yellow?” dity with little provocation. Ugo, at best, is cool “Because it is poisonous,” she answers. ■ toward her damaged psyche and positively Fingerpaints indifferent at worst. Teeel’s album University Teeel’s latest Giuliana strikes up a relationship with his co- album cover. Heights reminds us why worker Corrado Zeller (Richard Harris) that, like everything potentially sexual or emotional in Northwest Film Center presents Pink party hummus the ’80s were a stellar this film, remains mostly unconsummated. They Red Desert (1964) put on the performance of an affair without all Friday and Saturday, March 30–31 Ratchet up your dip (approximately 20 minutes). You can also easily decade for music the torrid lovemaking. (Until the end. Kind of.) 7 p.m. substitute fresh beets for soft canned beets, as There’s an “orgy” scene, in a lurid red-paint- Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) long as they’re not pickled. Nicholas Kula ed room in a shack by the sea, involving dirty $9 general admission; $8 Portland Art Museum members, with sweet beets! Vanguard staff Sauté one large onion and canned chickpeas jokes, lots of leg and quail’s eggs, but no actual students and seniors with 1 tbsp. of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain Did you hear Teeel’s 2011 album Amulet? I didn’t sex. Again, it is the performance of an orgy, all Kat Audick COURTESY OF synthemesc recordings Vanguard staff beets and transfer to a blender or food proces- think so. As an avid electronic music propo- sor. Puree for 40 seconds. Add chickpeas, on- nent, I refuse to let Teeel’s new record, Univer- perched atop the piles of circuitry—the same This vibrant recipe mixes the delicious flavor of ion, garlic, lemon juice and cumin, processing sity Heights, suffer a similar fate. Simply put: unit responsible for songs by everyone from chickpea hummus with the bursting beautiful until smooth. With the blender on low, slowly If you enjoy the voltage-drenched goodness of Peter Gabriel to Mr. Oizo to KMFDM. watching WarGames or Cloak & Dagger as they ends with the instrumentation and structuring. color of deep-red beets. Throw the two together add olive oil and up to 1 cup of warm water until New Order and Pet Shop Boys, you’re going to A curious lower-spectrum completion in play. The songs sound straight out of any ’80s If anything needs work on University Heights, it’s and you’ve got one unique party dip that tastes hummus reaches desired consistency. dig this album and then some. Smith’s bass lines immediately sets his music movie featuring an abundance of mysterious Smith’s vocals. Songs like “88mph” could cer- as awesome as it looks. The rich beet flavor also Serve in a bowl sprinkled with finely chopped The baffling thing about contemporary throw- apart from any other electronic pop music. His technology. “Deadites” in particular drips with tainly benefit from a refined vocal approach or adds a distinct earthiness to this traditional green onion and enjoy! ■ back ’80s synth pop is its staggering quality-to- choice of real vintage gear for the bulk of the in- analog goodness so thick that it will feel like it a complete scrapping of the singing altogether. Middle Eastern dish. quantity ratio. While genres like black metal strumentals on University Heights immediately won’t fit in your ear canals. Some of Smith’s vocals work as “extra synth,” A favorite among vegetarians, hummus is a and grindcore have absolutely abysmal ratios, makes all bass squelches and soaring arpeggios It’s important to note that the reason the ma- i.e., atmospheric, ethereal musings that are far great way to get your protein. Not to mention, it seems like every band that attempts synth come alive. jority of the noises present on University Heights from the focal point of the tracks, such as the chickpeas contain zero saturated fats and no pop ends up putting out a stellar record. Teeel’s Smith’s song structuring is masterful. His sound so ’80s is that they were made with the album’s closer, “Marx on My Heart,” where the cholesterol. Hummus is also rich with essen- University Heights is no exception to this rule and tracks even harken back to the ’80s in terms of same equipment. When one factors in the wist- “background approach” is executed flawlessly. tial omega-3s, which are powerful components plays like a tribute to the analog synthesizer in layout and layers, something that truly keeps ful gasps of vocals that are so indicative of cold, Although the vocals aren’t enough to drag the that help maintain and promote healthy heart- contemporary music’s binary scrub-down. other synth-pop groups from sounding as if they metallic synth-pop groups, it’s easy to classify album down entirely, a little less focus on them function. Ingredients Bands like Tesla Boy and Com Truise are the were born and bred in the epoch they draw from. this as a legitimate ’80s synth-pop record—be- would have been appreciated. However, the Layer this hummus spread on small triangle acts to whom Teeel (A.K.A. Jim Smith) owes In the ’80s, the synthesizer was billed as the cause for all intents and purposes, it is. more emotive vocals laid forth by Smith work toast points, garnish with your favorite garden 8 oz. can chickpeas the greatest debt, as they are his most recent “hot new thing” in music, and nearly every Accolades aside, this isn’t to say that the album well with University Heights as a solid artistic salad greens and chopped green onion, and 1 large onion, chopped sound-alikes. Fans of those acts should appre- band had one. Some acts relied solely on the is without its fair share of sleepers. “Wraith” endeavor, one that runs the gamut of human you’ll have a crunchy and healthful snack that 1 pound beets ciate Smith’s analog swagger because his dense, synthesizer for their notoriety. Those artists sounds like it has absolutely no place on the emotions. It’s not perfect, nor does it claim to be. looks and tastes absolutely delicious. 1/2 cup tahini punchy synths hit exceptionally hard, especial- had one or two seasoned synth-men in the stu- album. It’s a sparse instrumental piece that And after all, isn’t that what art is all about? ■ 4 cloves garlic, minced ly on tracks like “Quaid.” dio pushing all the buttons and arranging every serves the purpose of differentiating University Directions 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Smith’s workroom is the stuff of gearhead line—almost nothing was left to the artists. Heights’ status as an LP instead of an EP. It’s also 1 tablespoon ground cumin legends. His is a tiny room stacked to capac- Smith sounds like he was one such knob- the only song on the record with no drums, pre- Teeel Drain and rinse chickpeas. Set aside. ity with vintage synthesizers that would make twiddling producer, tired of others taking cred- dictably sitting right in the middle of the record. University Heights (2012) 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp. olive oil, divided Skin and chop beets into 1-inch cubes. In a most aficionados jealous. The walls are - plas it for his studio chops. His stuff is that good. It Such an obvious interlude on an album that peo- Out now stalks green onion, finely chopped for garnish Karl Kuchs/VANGUARD STAFF large pot, cover beets with water and bring to 3 tered with synth ads (most of them for Moog sounds manufactured, but we know different. ple are driven to solely because of the synths and Synthemesc Records Red yum A colorful twist on a Middle Eastern dish. a boil. Cook until beets become fork-tender gear), and his computer is adorned with Some tracks, like “Moogwai” and “Deadites,” ice-cold production is a serious faux pas. 4/5 stars the Moog logo as well. A Moog Rogue sits sound so lush and full, you’ll swear you’re And unfortunately for Smith, the excellence ARTS & OP COPULINITNIONUIONRE • • TH TTHUERUSSRDAYDAYSDAY,, JJA,A MNUNUARCHARYARY 10,19,15, 2012 • VANGUARD 11

EDITOR: JANIEVE SCHNABEL [email protected] 503-725-5692 OPINION Healthcare is finally here

New health care bill has things looking up

overnor Kitzhaber that actually produces health, recently signed a bill Emily that can improve the health of G into law that should Lakehomer our population, and can save improve state-wide healthcare us millions, if not billions, of and make it more affordable the state plans to ask CCOs to dollars,” Kitzhaber said. for everyone. provide care for about 300,000 The bill has people hoping Let the trumpets ring! This school and state employees to see physicians make new bill has been passed in a time as well. Since the number of efforts to keep in touch with where quality healthcare at an CCOs should increase as per their patients, thus ensuring affordable price is an absolute the new healthcare bill, these that prescriptions are being necessity. high numbers should not be taken and appointments are ELIZABETH THOMPSON/VANGUARD STAFF Kitzhaber has expressed much of an issue. made. By doing this, costly that he believes his new HB 4164 creates a health emergency room visits would healthcare bill could aid in fix- insurance exchange for in- be cut, putting more money in ing the federal budget as well. dividuals and small busi- taxpayers’ pockets. Conspiracy theorists, The Obama administration nesses. The insurance ex- Proponents of the bill say has been keeping an eye on change would be online, in that if all 50 states were to Oregon’s healthcare happen- an attempt to make things adopt this approach, the fed- ings for some time, and now more convenient for people eral budget would save more relax! they just might find what they and employers to find the than $1.5 trillion over the next have been looking for. most affordable and suitable 10 years. This new reform is largely insurance plans. However, opponents of the due to the two new bills In more detail, HB 4164 will bill have stated that insurance Google’s privacy policy changes will not Kitzhaber signed: Senate Bill allow qualified individuals exchange won’t save the state 1580 and House Bill 4164. and small businesses to tap any money in the long run ex- adversely affect students Respectively, these bills ap- into federal subsidies and tax cept through subsidies and tax prove Oregon Health Author- breaks with standardized ben- breaks. ity proposals for coordinated efit packages, thus ensuring According to Barak Rich- care organizations (CCOs) and consumers know what they’re man, a Duke University ust when you thought Holly the Office of Information and require Oregon Health Insur- getting. Currently, around health-law expert, reduced the Internet knew you Laycock Technology, confirmed this ance Corporation to establish 173,000 Oregonians who pur- competition and fixed budgets J pretty well, Google an- stipulation. “We have a sepa- and deposit money into feder- chase their own insurance will improve neither quality nor ef- nounced that it can do a lot rate contract with Google, and ally insured accounts. be able to join the exchange ficiency. “The state is moving better. So much better, in fact, what we do on the internet is it is not impacted or changed SB 1580 allows officials to program. Also included are contrary to overwhelming sta- that users with a Gmail ac- forever recorded. by the recent Google privacy assign caseworkers to med- small businesses with up to 50 tistical evidence in assuming count will have a lot of deci- The difference this time is changes,” Kelly said. icaid patients to manage the employees who choose the use that coordination, rather than sions made for them by an that Google’s services will be There you have it. When treatments for a client’s health, the exchange program. competition, will generate de- algorithm under their new pri- in closer communication, al- you’re surfing the web, it including medical, dental and The new healthcare bill also sirable outcomes for patients, vacy policy. Which is fine for ways focusing on you and an- might actually behoove you to mental care. Kitzhaber hopes focuses on rewarding doctors consumers and taxpayers,” student accounts; it’s people ticipating your needs. The ex- do so under your PSU Gmail to eliminate redundant tests for healthy patients, starting Richman said. with personal Gmail accounts ample that Google gives is that account. Granted, many and procedures as well as re- with the 600,000 low-income But aren’t the physician in- that might want to consider a if you’re logged into Gmail on people haven’t been pleased duce expensive hospital stays. patients currently on Ore- centives being created to en- switch to a new provider. a mobile device, Google Maps with the migration to Gmail SB 1580 would work through gon’s Medicaid plan. Doctors hance competition, making With PSU’s recent mi- will be able use your location at times (myself included). CCOs, which would serve will now have an incentive to doctors strive to give the very gration to Gmail, you may and alert you of any traffic I’ve heard plenty of students mainly Oregon Health Plan keep their patients as healthy best care to their patients? be wondering whether you jams that could make you late griping about the decision, clients. as possible, which will most Despite the critics, Kitzha- should opt-out now, but not for an appointment stored in but that could be because no The state will allow each likely result in more quality ber’s healthcare-reform bill to worry—PSU’s emailing Google Calendar. This is po- one likes change—especially CCO to figure out the best way healthcare for everyone, not has been signed and parts of system will remain unaffected tentially very helpful stuff. on such a huge scale. There to spend a fixed amount of just the upper-echelon. it will go into effect as early as by the changes. If you have a However, there are draw- are bound to be some glitches, Medicaid funds. By doing this, While everyone is included this summer. Even if there are personal Gmail account, how- backs. This cached information but Gmail’s benefits outweigh the state holds the individual in the new bill, its first and some kinks to be worked out, ever, it might be worth reading can be used to target advertise the inconvenience of having to CCOs accountable, should foremost focus are patients healthcare reform has finally through the new (shortened in the wrong fashion. Any stu- learn a new system. they use up their allotted bud- with chronic diseases, men- come to Oregon, the state with and less painful) policy. dent knows that sometimes, And that’s what OIT’s get, to meet quality standards. tal illnesses and addictions some of the highest unemploy- As of March 1, Google con- you have to search bizarre Google Training is for any- Oregon is asking that the first who account for the largest ment and lowest Medicare densed its 70-plus privacy things for a paper, ranging how. They offer self-help tuto- new wave of CCOs have their portion of current healthcare reimbursement rates in the policies for each of its services from “squid reproduction” to rials on their website and free applications in by this spring spending. country. into one umbrella policy for a “‘Imagine’ chord progression.” classes for students, staff and in order to be running by Au- “By focusing on prevention Kitzhaber has accomplished more streamlined and intui- These are not isolated from faculty that can get you started gust of this year. and wellness, by focusing on one of the many things he set tive user experience. But what one’s normal searches. How consolidating your own online Currently, CCOs are able community-based manage- out to do in his third term as exactly does this entail? are students to know if the re- experience. to care for roughly 600,000 ment of chronic conditions, by governor, and he deserves The changes are not likely search for one anti-smoking Cloud storage means ac- members of the Oregon Health better coordinating care, we support—as does this bill. Go to result in too drastic an over- paper is going to make Google cessing a paper in class when Plan. Later this year, however, can create a healthcare system out and get healthy! ■ haul. However, a few of them offer them ads on quitting, fan- the dog really does eat your will allow Google to share in- cy cars or impulse behavior? homework. Document shar- formation that it collects inter- Things like this make me ing means group work gets a nally. The information will be both self-conscious and frus- lot easier than five people find- used for targeted advertising trated when I use Google, ing a time to meet up. Having NOW HIRING and to create better products because a person’s identity is everything in one place means in the future. This includes determined and reduced in- a student’s life gets a little less Google Chrome apps and stantaneously by an algorithm scattered—help that I’ll gladly more services from Google. that is just as likely to cater accept. This isn’t exactly a new to advertisers as it is to users. But as a senior, I’m going OPINION WRITERS concept; from personalized But how can you not opt-in in to have to start looking ahead advertisements to Google’s today’s world? to an email address unpro- terrifying memory regarding There’s no reason not to tected by PSU’s private con- any and all information sent, with your student email ac- tract with Google. When that APPLY ONLINE AT received or searched, we have count. Kirk Kelly, associate time comes, I might log out PSUVANGUARD.COM all become familiar with how chief information officer for altogether. ■ 12 VANGUARD • TTHT UTHUEUESURSDAYRSDAYDAYSDAY,, J ,NOVA J,NU AMNUARCHEARYMARYBER 10, 15, 19, 22, 2012 2012 2012 2011 • • • SPO •OP OP SPOIRTNINIONIRTSONS ETCETC ETC .• • TH TTHUERUSSRDAYDAYSDAY,, JJA,A MNUNUARCHARYARY 10,19,15, 2012 • VANGUARD 13

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Across 33 Most common 60 Long haul 1234 5678 910111213 first name 1 What “:” means 61 Legion 14 15 16 Thursday among U.S. at the seams on some exams 62 Travels over presidents (six) 17 18 19 5 River in W.W. I what’s hidden in 34 *July, for Major the answers to Open Lecture: “The College Research Paper: fighting League Baseball the seven 20 21 22 A Captivity Narrative” with Bruce Ballenger Is the new urban renewal plan the answer? 9 Brewing giant starred clues 37 Where lines may 23 24 25 26 27 3 to 4:30 p.m. 14 Kind of street cross 63 Average Smith Memorial Student Union 294 15 Top 40 Voluntarily, 64 Bygone fliers 28 29 30 31 perhaps The PSU English Department and the Challenge Program are ayor Sam Adams tem that is struggling to hold 16 Gray ones can 32 33 pleased to welcome Bruce Ballenger, professor of English at Boise gave his last State Eva-Jeanette on to its kids. cause 43 Those Spaniards Down arguments 34 35 36 State, to campus and invite you to an open lecture titled “The of the City address Rawlins Nobody’s against progress. 44 *Doesn’t worry 1 “___ his kiss” M 17 *Look for College Research Paper: A Captivity Narrative.” For a hundred on March 2, and predictably, it But, right now, our schools 46 TV’s onetime (repeated 1964 37 38 39 40 41 42 featured his many accomplish- provide jobs and lift income are straggling. Now is not 19 Caffè ______Club lyric) years, the research paper has been a fixture in courses across ments and the legacy he leaves through improving the value of the time to put the proverbial 20 “If only” 47 Electric ___ 2 Suckler of 43 44 45 the curriculum, and no genre of student writing has generated the “incredible” city of Portland. the land. So, that sounds harm- millstone around their necks. 21 *Entice with 48 NetZero, e.g., for Romulus and more despair. There are many reasons for this. One that rarely short 46 47 48 49 50 We got the usual run down on less enough. Or does it? President Wim Wiewel says 23 With 26-Across, Remus gets much attention is the research paper’s history, and especially 49 Zip the assumptions about the purposes of the assignment that were how our streets are safer, our It’s a great deal for PSU, un- he understands the concerns, none 3 Sellout 51 52 53 54 55 51 *It may bear a roads more bike-friendly, our doubtedly, but what about ev- but points to the future and 24 Stumble rarely challenged or theorized. The story of the research paper coat of arms 4 What we share 56 57 58 jobs increasing and, best of all, eryone else? Well, the school what the long term benefits 26 See 23-Across assignment, which begins just after the turn of the last century, 54 Relatives of 5 Derisive call is a narrative that reveals not only the history of a troubled genre our food is more compostable! district would tentatively re- of increased tax bases could 27 Some raspberries 59 60 61 investments, for 6 See 13-Down and our struggles to teach it. It’s a story that leads us to a differ- But, the mayor’s not finished ceive funds to renovate Lincoln mean for the county. 56 Succeed short 62 63 64 ent way of thinking about student research writing altogether. yet. A politician facing his or High School and Multnomah But seeing as it’s a 25–year 57 *View from 7 Exotic avian pets her final 10 months is like a County would get $19 million plan, an entire generation 28 *Drop one, say Land’s End 8 Join forces anew How can we make the assignment more meaningful? In an age Tedium? Nonsense 31 Broker’s goal Puzzle by Kevin G. Der of information overload, what might the contemporary research kid in a candy store who’s got to build a new Department of could be missing out on what 59 Order 9 Tight one minute to pick up as many County Human Services head- are only considered potential 32 “Cold Mountain” countermanded 33 Holy Roman 38 It’s south of 47 Fe, Ag, Au, etc. paper look like if freed from its own history? novelist Charles by “Down, boy!” 10 Man from Oman treats as they can. The result quarters. This makes for some benefits. emperor during Helsinki 50 Jrs. take them 11 Sony recorder the War of the 39 Government is a frenzied whirlwind, end- happy people. It’s not just schools that will PSU should be stricter on admissions 52 “The Land of ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE Spanish study, briefly? Friday ing with an armload of good- But here’s the kicker. Be- be paying, either. Aid to senior 12 Twiddled one’s Painted Caves” FRAUD SEAR COTS thumbs Succession 41 Spanish novelist ies precariously clutched at cause it’s based on tax dollars, citizens and those in finan- ANDSO ORCA A F EW husbands the heart. A trail of dropped the urban renewal area would cial hardship, as well as state- id you get into Port- small in number. Therefore, 13 6-Down in sub- 35 They include 53 Designed for Bikes, Bodies, and Public Space: The Role of Human BASSREL I EF NCAA Saharan Africa 42 flight candy follows them all the redirect $58 million away from funded youth programs, are land State on your Kat the Oregon state universities Cuba and Ophthalmologist’ Infrastructure in Urban Transport REL I C STOAT 18 Salty orange Jamaica s procedure 55 Singer Phil way home. Or, in Adams’ case, the state’s public schools. Gulp. some of the services that will first try? Were you Boyce were likely guaranteeing ad- ALG MIDASSTOUCH Noon to 1 p.m. D square 36 Smart answers 44 Musical notes 58 End of a match, dropped projects. As if our schools didn’t have be impacted by this decision, as admitted despite the fact that mission to a good portion of its ROOMIES I TE RTE Distance Learning Center Wing of Urban Center (room 204) 22 Suffix with hex- 37 Lower 45 Puts in, in a way for short One of the biggest and tasti- enough bad news, here comes Multnomah County is slated to you barely met the minimum starting next school year, UO applicants and not a select few. IKEA ST INTS 25 Stir at a The bike movement in the United States tends to support est treats Adams managed to a new headline. foot $53 million of the cost, ac- requirements? applicants for the 2012–13 aca- The fact that UO’s guaran- D I SCUSSTHROWERS speakeasy For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 a minute; or, with a credit infrastructural changes to streets. Reshaping the built environ- successfully grasp in time for It’s all well and good to make cording to the Portland Devel- Like many state universi- demic year need to go through teed-admission program has BERTHS ANAT card, 1-800-814-5554. 29 Island birthplace his speech was the Educa- sure that our universities are opment Commission estimates. ties, PSU has a minimum the essay writing and paper- ended will certainly incur U V A A Y E AWE SOME Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday ment is expected to stimulate behavior changes in road users. At of Epicurus crosswords from the last 50 years: 1-888-7-ACROSS. tion District Urban Renewal supported and improved, but One does not have to look grade point average require- work, no matter how high the wrath of next year’s ap- S I NGLESSBAR TSP the same time, this approach may overlook the transportation 30 Spartan king AT&T users: Text NYTX to 386 to download puzzles, or visit ORALS AUTOS cultures of existing urban communities and raise concerns about plan. He first introduced it if we’re doing it at the cost of far to see the consequences ment of merely a 3.0 and is their grades are. Previously, plicants, but those applicants who fought nytimes.com/mobilexword for more information. Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 2,000 past displacement and gentrification. Based on ethnographic research a year ago as a partnership the very children we hope will of urban renewal gone awry. generally not hard to get into. a student would only have can still get in by doing only a P I NE BUSST I CKET Pyrrhus ELAN ASHE CALVE puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). and advocacy experiments in Los Angeles, Adonia Lugo of UC Ir- between Portland State and one day be gracing the halls of The South Waterfront project Many people have benefited needed to do that if his or her little bit of extra work. 31 After-dinner Share tips: nytimes.com/wordplay. vine proposes the concept of “human infrastructure” to describe Multnomah County to “focus higher education, that’s just that once held so much prom- from this policy. But for the grade point average was low- PSU, like many of its neigh- NE S S HE AD AMMAN drink, maybe Crosswords for young solvers: nytimes.com/learning/xwords. on expanding Portland State plain wrong. ise largely remains just that. A sake of the school and the er than a 3.4. bors, has lower standards of the ways that social relationships impact how people experience University as a leading engine When education boards promise. Where are all the jobs student body, perhaps mak- Because a 3.4 is not signifi- admission. If UO, which cur- the built environment. By taking both physical and human in- of economic growth, prosper- are trying to make decisions that were supposed to be cre- ing PSU’s admission require- cantly high, it does not make rently has only 6,500 fewer frastructure into account, transportation planners and advocates ity and opportunity.” between closing schools, in- ated? And, as oil prices reach ments a bit stricter would not a lot of sense for a guaran- students than PSU does, is can make social justice a key part of sustainability. It’s a plan to accommodate creasing class sizes or laying off higher and higher, so will the be a bad idea. Maybe PSU will teed admission program for becoming stricter about its the growth of PSU which, ac- teachers, where is an extra $58 cost of construction and in- no longer be known as that students with a 3.4 or higher admission policy, perhaps Saturday and sunday cording to President Wim million going to come from? variably, planners will be back university that is so easy to to exist. Though the idea of it PSU should do the same. Wiewel in the Portland Busi- This could be a fatal blow to asking, “Please, sir, may I have get into. sounds interesting enough, it Admission to college should Back to School ness Journal, is “grossly under- Portland’s already-hemorrhag- some more?” University of Oregon has served as more of a promo- feel like a huge accomplish- Middle East Studies Center: Content-Based spaced.” ing education system. The prosperity of PSU is es- recently decided to end its tion for UO than as a way ment rather than something Language Instruction Workshop With a student body of Mayor Adam’s own words sential to Portland, and the guaranteed-admission pro- to get students into college. that one is entitled to. When 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30,000 people, it is projected may come back to haunt him. potential benefits of the- ex gram. Students with a 3.4 Therefore, it is understand- applying to Reed College, for Smith Memorial Student Union, Cascade Room (236) that in 25 years, that number At the beginning of his speech, pansion of this urban univer- grade point average or higher able that the program has example, one wonders how could be closer to 50,000. Ba- as he outlined the greatness sity are no doubt numerous. out of high school used to be come to an end. successful their application The Portland State University Middle East Studies Center sically, we’re outgrowing our- of Portland, the city, he said, However, it seems wrong and guaranteed admission to UO, Before UO decided to bring will be. But when one applies proudly hosts the Western Consortium of Title VI National Re- selves and need some more “What this shows is that we’ve downright unconscionable provided that they passed the their program to an end, the to Portland State, they practi- source Centers for Middle East Studies’ spring 2012 workshop. space. done a great job planning for to use money from a public required preparatory classes. universities in the Oregon cally expect to get in. Should The workshop focuses on content-based instruction for Arabic, This plan aims to give us and investing in Portland, the school system which currently These applicants would not be University System were all this continue as the norm? Hebrew, Persian and Turkish languages. more. Over the next 25 years, place. But we haven’t done the only graduates two-thirds of its required to fill out the entire supposed to grant automatic Because Portland State has tax dollars would be used to- same for our greatest asset: students to do so. application or write an essay. admission to those applicants more students than even Uni- monday wards the building up and im- our people.” We need to find the money The minimum GPA require- with a 3.4 GPA or higher. versity of Oregon, and like its provement of a 134-acre zone One of the top “unacceptable” elsewhere. And, perhaps we ment for admission to UO and If the program had guaran- Eugene-located counterpart around PSU up to Lincoln consequences he observed should be thinking about the 33 PSU is a 3.0, not much lower teed admission to those with a is willing to consider anyone Viking Visitation High School. This would al- were “steep high school and percent of our kids who won’t than the 3.4 required for auto- more impressive GPA, 3.9 for with a 3.0, it may be best for it 1:15 to 6 p.m. low the campus to expand and college drop out rates.” Hmm. be making it to university this matic admission. example, it would have made to do the same. Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom at the same time, according to So, the answer, obviously, is to year before we plan another Because the guaranteed- much more sense. But the It would hardly be fair for Take a campus tour with current PSU students. Meet with PSU the plan’s proponents, would take more money from the sys- building. ■ admission program is ending, applicants with a 3.4 are not a university to simply raise faculty and staff to discuss the benefits of a Portland State educa- its GPA requirement, seeing tion. Learn how students apply for admission, scholarships and as one’s GPA while in high financial aid. Check out the many ways that PSU students get school may be vastly different involved. Find out why PSU’s connections with the city of Portland from what they will earn dur- (those who no longer smoke) in the same 33% as opposed Telling students not talk to the media violates will benefit the students. We offer optional campus tours of the Online comments ing their college career. How- to leaving each separate? And / or combining former smok- PSU’s community relations policies. On its Portland State campus prior to each event. Check-in no later than ever, there is nothing wrong The story doesn’t stop when the print hits the page. Don’t like ers with non smokers? community relations page, PSU clearly states its 12:45 p.m. Check-in for those not participating in the optional with fixing the process so that something you read in the Vanguard? Want us to cover a story? Any light that can be shed on this would be appreciated. policy about students talking to the media: “Fac- campus tour begins at 1:15 p.m. The program officially begins at applicants are screened a little Do you feel there is more to be said? You have the opportunity Thanks for the story. ulty and staff may be contacted by members of the media 1:45 p.m. and lasts approximately four hours. When you register more carefully. If incoming to praise us or rip us apart here at the Vanguard. Post a com- to attend Viking Visitation, detailed parking information will be William directly to comment on a topic, situation, or policy at the students have to work hard to ment online or write us a letter. Tell us what you think. Here are e-mailed to you as with additional confirmation materials. Parking University.” The stated policy does add the suggestion: “It’s get in, they might appreciate First spring issue passes are also available on event days in Parking Structures 3. If some online highlights from psuvanguard.com. Not the best work? a good idea to contact the Office of University Communica- their education more and have you require accommodations in order to participate in a Viking Good job, Vanguard! I’m impressed with your willingness to tions prior to responding to reporters.” Walker apparently greater success in college. Visitation event, please contact the Disability Resource Center at A bit hazy on the details swallow whatever crap the administration wants to offer up interpreted this rather liberally. For the sake of PSU’s future least one week in advance. If you’re visiting from out-of-town and [“February 2011 audit warned of possible personnel short- graduating classes, perhaps April 3 I am having trouble understanding this statistic: “33 per- Any one of us could have talked to any one of you. Srsly. staying overnight in Portland, we recommend University Place, a UO’s lead should be followed. cent self-identified as smokers or former smokers and 67 comings in OIT,” March 6]. And would have. Because we were totally f***ed over by full-service educational conference facility with 235 comfy guest Make admissions more dif- percent self-identified as nonsmokers” [“Campus smoking Funny that the Mercury scooped you on this one by… 2 this whole thing. But, y’know, can’t have your paper pos- rooms. For additional Hotel and Travel information: go to trav- ficult, and perhaps the future policy under review,” March 8]. weeks? Also funny, they seemed to have had more informa- sibly getting its funding cut, so probably shouldn’t ask the elportland.org. Upon registration for Viking Visitation, you will will see PSU become a much http://twitter.com/psuvanguard http://www.facebook.com/portlandstatevanguard Why are they grouping smokers and former smokers tion. Incidentally… per the Mercury’s article on 2/20, hard questions, eh? receive detailed confirmation information via e-mail. If you have more competitive school on a questions about Viking Visitation, please call 503-725-5555 or national basis. ■ 800-547-8887, extension 5555, or email [email protected] 14 VANGUARD • T THUEUSRDAYSDAY, JA, MNUARCHARY 10,15, 2012 • ETCSPO.RTS SPORTS • THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 • VANGUARD 15

EDITOR: RANDALL THEIL [email protected] SPORTS 503-725-4538 Vikings finish with best record in three years

Your 2011–12 seniors

Next year’s squad will have big shoes to fill. This year was the final seasons for three impressive Viking starters. Guard Charles Odum and forward Chehales Tapscott were both named to the All-Big-Sky Con- ference first team at the end of the season. Tapscott led the league in rebounds while Odum finished second in scoring. Odum also picked up three Big Sky Player of the Week awards this season. Big Nate Lozeau anchored the Viking front court and stiffened the PSU offense.

Charles Odum Chehales Tapscott Nate Lozeau

COURTESY OF goviks .529 accuracy from the field .526 accuracy from the field .568 accuracy from the field 19.1 points averaged per game 14.1 points averaged per game 7.2 points averaged per game 3.9 rebounds averaged per 9.3 rebounds averaged per 4.8 rebounds averaged per game game game Adam wickham/VANGUARD STAFF Good luck Chuck Departing senior Charles Odum runs downcourt. Odum was second in the conference in scoring.

Men’s basketball Renado Parker could take more team sees improved of a role in the Viking offense. The Vikings were able to record under head make it to the playoffs on a coach Tyler Geving string of conference victories that reversed their mediocre Randall Theil standing early in the season. Vanguard Staff They won their round in the The Vikings finished their quarterfinals decisively, beat- 2011–12 season with a 17-15 over- ing the Montana State Grizzles, all record and a 10-6 conference a team who had beaten them record. This was their best re- twice in the regular season, 75- sult in the three years Tyler 53 at home. Things looked op- Geving has been head coach of timistic for the Vikings as they all photos karl kuchs/VANGUARD STAFF the team. The year ended with traveled to Missoula, Mont., to Rainy day blues Anna Bertrand (left), Becca Bliss (upper right) and Brittany Hendrickson (lower right) take the field during the brief game against North Dakota. the Vikings making a deep run face the Weber State Wildcats. into the playoffs, culminating Unfortunately for the Vi- in a 69-63 loss away against kings, however, the Wildcats the Weber State Wildcats in proved to be more ready than the semifinal round. the Grizzlies. Portland State “I thought we had a great held the lead briefly in the mid- year,” Geving said. “The way we dle of the game, but the Griz- Rain ruins home opener played at the end of the season, zlies rallied toward the end and I think we were always going to finished the match 69-63. Softball prepares win no matter what. That is invitational, the Vikings split Echo-Hawk said the team The Gophers are currently 8-15 overall record. The Ag- be a team that got better toward Head coach Tyler Geving, for end of pre- the kind of confidence that the weekend with two wins has recently put a lot of focus 17-6, however they play the gies have struggled to garner the end of the year.” who was awarded Coach of comes from playing at home and three losses. The wins on offensive performance, Boise State Broncos today. wins despite big offensive This season was filled with ups the Year honors by collegein- season and knowing the field and against Maine and UC Da- and that in the short amount Minnesota currently has performances from sopho- and downs. The team often went sider.com, will nevertheless knowing the situation.” vis highlighted the defensive of time against North Dakota two key leaders: sophomore more outfielder Kassandra on winning and losing streaks. It be pleased with the team’s im- Rosemary Hanson Vanguard staff The Vikings hosted top- pitching talents of four-time that practice paid off. Even pitcher Sara Moulton and Uchida, who recorded 15 hits went the entire back half of De- provement this year. The team, ranked Alabama last night, consecutive Pacific Coast though the team was down freshman utility player Kai- in a recent loss to Harvard. cember without getting a win, which was picked fifth in pre- but the results were not Softball Conference Moun- 3-5, Echo-Hawk said the tlyn Richardson. This week, “We need to work on our but also went on four three-game season polls, finished out the The Portland State women’s available as of press time. Af- tain Division Pitcher of the team was paying attention Moulton earned her third mental toughness in the up- winning streaks over the course season in third position in the softball team felt the effects ter their brief stint at home, Week Anna Bertrand. to each at-bat and getting in Big Ten Player of the Week, coming games; it’s the over- of the season. The Vikings were Big Sky Conference, finishing of playing in the Northwest the Vikings will again hit the While Echo-Hawk said good hits. and Richardson was given all main thing we’ve been in the fight to climb out of the Big with a better performance than when their first home game road to face Minnesota, Boise that Bertrand was frustrated McEachran said that the of- her second consecutive Big working on,” Mceachran Sky gutter and into the playoffs the women for the first time in was called due to weather. State and Utah State in the with her short performance fensive focus in the upcoming Ten Freshman of the Week said. “There are some inju- until nearly the end of the season, years. Now Geving will have the The game against North Da- Springhill Suites Invitational in the rained-out game against games needs to be on funda- award. ries and people being moved which they finished with a three- chance to show what he can do kota was rained out in the top this weekend. North Dakota, the pitcher has mentals and mechanics. Boise State currently holds around from positions and in game conference winning streak with a team that is entirely of of the third with the Vikings “We had a pretty intense consistently performed well “I think our goal right now a 15-10 overall record. The the lineup, so just focusing against Sacramento State, East- his own making. The Vikings down 3-5, but the cancella- week of practice,” Echo-Hawk for the Vikings and leads the is to get better each game Broncos are led defensively on the business at hand and ern Washington and Northern have already picked up a big tion makes the short sheet of said. “We had some little PCSC in three categories. and each at-bat,” McEachran by senior pitcher Aubrey getting the job done despite Colorado. signee from Sheridan Junior statistics unofficial. The Vi- things we needed to work on With Bertrand on the de- said. “So whether it is the Zell who earned her 100th anything that comes up that While this year’s squad was College, Lamont Prosser, and kings leave their home field and tweak, and the kids em- fensive front, the Vikings have outcome we want or not, we appearance as pitcher last is beyond our control.” dominated by the performanc- are expected to announce more this weekend when they play braced the toughness and did seen recent success from senior need to stay focused.” weekend. On the offensive The Vikings have the es of departing seniors Charles signings in the spring. their final pre-season invita- a good job. As far as what is lead-off hitter Karmen Holla- The Vikings open the week- side the Bronco’s have soph- Springhill Suites Invitational Odum and Chehales Tapscott, Geving said the team still had tional at Boise State. expected [for the weekend], day, sophomore third-baseman end’s invitational against the omore Tara Glover, who won along with one final pre- it was also the opportunity for two scholarships left to offer af- “It just is kind of a bum- we play some good teams. It’s Crysta Conn and junior second- Minnesota Gophers. The Vi- the Mountain Division Play- season game against Boise next year’s stars to get a feel ter picking up Prosser, and that mer,” head coach Tobin a good time to get some suc- baseman Carly McEachran. All kings follow the Minnesota er of the Week for March 8. State on March 27 before the for playing with the Vikings. further acquisitions would be Echo-Hawk said. “The kids cess and build our confidence three are among the team lead- game closely with games ver- The Utah State Aggies are team holds its regular season Guards Lateef McMullan, Mi- announced later in the year. He get excited for that first time and go into the regular season ers in batting averages, with sus Boise State and Utah State. not faring as well as the other opener against Utah Val- chael Harthun and Gary Win- said the team would take a little to put their plays in front of with that confidence.” Holladay batting a .339, Conn Portland State takes on Boise teams in the win column. ley on March 30. The results ston could step up and provide time off over the break for the our crowd…and even though As of press time the Vi- .320 and McEachran a .259. All State on Friday, with a double- The Aggies come into the and live stats for this week- a strong backcourt presence for players to decompress before we were down, the kids had kings have a 9-10 overall three made key hits in the Vi- header against Utah State and weekend off a seven-game end’s games can be found at the Vikings next year, while re- starting spring workouts and this feeling that we would record. In the most recent kings’ win over Maine. Boise State again on Sunday. losing streak and hold an goviks.com. ■ cent acquisition and bench star training. ■ 16 VANGUARD • THTHUURRSSDAYDAY,, NOV MARCHEMBER 15, 201210, 2011 • SPO • SPORTSRTS

Upcoming Vikings find the silver lining Friday, March 14 Softball Schoning and SpringHill Suites Invitational (three days) Yada lead an Vikings (9-10) vs. inexperienced team Minnesota (17-6) Boise State (15-10) Alex Moore Vanguard Staff Utah State (8-15) Boise, ID This time last year, the Port- land State women’s golf team NBA was fighting with Northern Arizona University for the number one spot in the Big at Sky Conference. Head coach Kathleen Takaishi was lead- Trail Blazers (19-19) ing a team full of talent who @ Chicago (35-9) would eventually be Big Sky United Center champions. Chicago, IL This year, the team that 5 p.m. has been champion of the Big Sky six of the last nine years is struggling. WHL The Vikings have finished second to last in two tour- at naments already this spring season. Most recently, Port- land State finished 11th of 12 Winterhawks (48-17) teams in the Peg Barnard In- @ Victoria (22-41) vitational. Save-On-Foods The team is very young this Memorial Arena year, leaving Tiffany Schoning Victoria, BC as the only senior on the team. 7:05 p.m. “It’s been a bit of a struggle,” Listen on winterhawks.com Schoning said. “We lost a load of talent. We’re just really young and that’s going to be Saturday, March 15 really hard to start out with. We are definitely seeing - im provements as far as potential Men’s Tennis and fundamentals; the scores just haven’t quite come yet. We Drew martig/VANGUARD STAFF vs Play through Senior Tiffany Schoning relaxes on the green. Schoning is the only senior on the Vikings squad this year. are hoping to see that change in the last tournaments of the Vikings (2-11) vs. Montana (4-3) season.” nothing but disappointed with “The funny thing is so far ends up being about Schon- the fact that I am the only Vancouver, WA Schoning and junior Britney herself. this spring I have been really ing and Yada helping the in- senior this year and Britney Yada are leading the Vikings “Can I cuss?” Schoning happy with where my game experienced golfers play up [Yada] is the only other ju- noon Forecast: high: 51 degrees, sunny this season. Yada leads the team said when asked about her has been at. I have been real- to their potential. Portland nior,” Schoning said. “We’re with a scoring average of 77.29 play this season. “Not good. ly happy with where my put- State has a lot of young tal- the two leaders of the team. so far, and Schoning isn’t far be- I have been extremely dis- ting is, where my chipping ent including sophomores It will be interesting to fol- MLS hind at 77.41. Behind those two, appointed with my play this is and my swing. The score’s Samantha Webb, Loren For- low how the team does af- this Portland State team is not season. The fall wasn’t what just haven’t been coming. ney and Katie Ortman. The ter I leave and after Britney at very experienced. No one else I was looking for and the That’s really difficult.” three sophomores competed leaves.” on the team has more than one spring has been even worse. If this season can’t be in Portland State’s last tour- The Vikings’ next tourna- Timbers (1-0-0) @ FC Dallas (1-0-0) year for the Vikings. So that’s definitely tough.” about winning the Big Sky nament, the Fresno State ment, the Anteater Invitational, Dallas, TX Schoning sees herself as a She said her play has been Conference for the third Lexus Classic. is on March 26 and 27 in Santa 5:30 p.m. leader on the team, being the improving this quarter, how- year in a row and the fourth “A lot of stepping up is go- Margarita, Calif. The tourna- Watch on ROOT SPORTS only senior, but she has been ever. time in the last five years, it ing to have to happen, with ment is an all-day event. ■

Sunday, March 16 Women’s tennis is down but not out Women’s Tennis Vikings hope to I think it will be a good week- February, the women won will not deter the Vikings the lineup, in singles and in vs get season back end for us to get back on a lopsided 7-0 victory over from giving their best in the doubles.” the right track and work on Montana State, Billings. The upcoming matches. Going forward, Portland Vikings (2-11) vs. Linfield (7-0) on track with win things we need to do to get on next day they got a 0-7 drub- “We are hungry for a con- State will hope to learn from Vancouver, WA against Linfield this the winning path again.” bing from sister college Mon- ference win,” Sterling said. their experience and get Doing well against Linfield tana State. ”We left at least two confer- some wins under their belt. Noon weekend Forecast: high: 65 degrees, sunny might depend on the team’s “If you look at our match- ence wins on the table. We “I am not super happy Nilesh Tendolkar performance in doubles es from week to week, we were the better team and we [with this season’s results],” Vanguard staff competition. The teams play got some girls who play and had opportunities to take the Sterling said. “We are a Men’s and women’s three doubles matches and compete really well and next win and we didn’t do it.” stronger team than we have Track and Field The Portland State women’s the team that wins at least week they don’t,” Sterling The team will welcome played. We had opportuni- Oregon Preview tennis team hasn’t had the two matches gets the doubles said. “It’s the lack of consis- freshman Ashley Spencer ties but we haven’t capital- All day best of seasons in 2012. The point. Sterling feels that con- tency that’s been frustrating. back into the lineup. This year, ized. But we are a young Eugene, OR team has a 2-11 overall record sistency in doubles games We are addressing that seri- Portland State had to cope program and we have a lot of and has yet to win a confer- has been a trouble spot for ously this week.” with more than its share of freshmen on our team. A lit- ence game after five attempts. the Vikings. With a 0-5 record in the suspensions and injuries. As tle bit of that is expected, but NBA However, the Vikings have “Doubles has been an Big Sky Conference in 2012, a result, its players had to play it’s certainly no excuse. a chance to snap their four- Achilles’ heel for us this Portland State is at the bot- one or two levels above their “We have some talent on the game losing streak and set a year,” Sterling said. “We are tom of the conference table. usual spot in the singles lines. team and the ability to do play at winning tone going into their 9-30 overall in doubles; that’s With only three conference “We have Ashley Spencer better than we have. Its just remaining conference game [a] 30 percent win percent- matches left to play, the Vi- back in our lineup, which the lack of consistency from Trail blazers (20-22) when they take on Linfield at age. We have to find some kings are unlikely to qualify will give us more depth and player to player each week,” @ Oklahoma City (32-10) home on Sunday. pairings that can work and for the Big Sky tournament. allow us to play some stron- Sterling added. “If each player Ford Center “We always expect the best bring consistency of play.” The top four teams in the ger doubles,” Sterling said. plays to her ability, we will Oklahoma City, OK from our opponents,” head The Vikings have had an table make the playoffs and “She is a two-time state have a better record than we 6:30 p.m. coach Jay Sterling said. “We uneven set of results this four Big Sky teams already doubles champion and an have. I expect us to win some expect Linfield to put up a year. In the middle of a have three more conference incredible doubles player. conference matches after good fight and a good match. month-long losing streak in wins this year. However, this Its hurt us not having her in spring break.”■