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Thursday, March 8, 2007 PULSE EDITOR| Lindsay Funston [email protected] pulseYour thumb on t (541) 346-5511 he beat of entertainment A STYLE ALL THEIR OWN Brands like LRGand Upper phased The Discovery Channel aired a Playgr to express ideas about art, music, cul ound are helping men - individualize their wardrobes ture and less about following specific CARRIE HAMM trends, Faulkner said. FREELANCE REPORTER The hip-hop-themed LRG ith new brand- brand, wh ich Faulkner considers ing and design fairly underground, is popula r concepts for men among University men and sells out strutting into stores, quickly at Boardspo W rts Inc. even Eugene males are starting to Every shipment o documentary that some say is just notice their buttons. f the skate, DJ and hip hop-inspired Jonathan Faulkner, LRG clothes has buyer of 11 years at a list of 30 to 40 Eugene’s Boardsports people, Faul Inc. on 13th Avenue kner sells what guys said. Part of the want: T-shirts and brand’s popu- jeans with a spin, larity stems an attempt to make money from music Faulkner said. artists who The men’s fash- ion industry is promote the brand, still fairly main- including stream. But dif- ferences can still Kanye West, be achieved when DJ Shadow and beatmaker Hi-Tek. out? people create their stylish mix. There is Upper Play- ground is an artistic no specific type of men’s brand of mixed- person and everyone media pieces, such has their own way, as photography, Faulkner said. sculpture and vide As a retail indus o. - Brands s try professional uch as LRG and Upper Playground for more than 20 years, use men’s fashion as an avenue Faulkner has decided the for creativity. University junior most important piece to Paul Swanson prefers to dre take away, for men and ss in clothes he will not The National Education women, is having the spot on another student, but he does own BY TESS MCBRIDE ability to sift through the LRG clothes, which his sister bought bra nds and find one’s for him. own style. The Seattle native seeks under “Fashion - is about represented brands to keep his closet finding what looks interesting and competitive. NEWS REPORTER good o n you that “I am really into the way things look makes you feel good,” and the design of things , lik Association says universities Faulkner said. e cars, bikes, and computers. I am attracted to Men use fashion unique stuff,” Swanson, a more as a vehicle

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music9 exhibit keep professors off tenure track Throughout the millennia, the sub- 10 movie11

Check out Lo-Fi- jects of Jesus and Christianity have be- Fnk, a Swedish duo swinging through Eugene this wee This exhibit captures oneman’s kend 482-mile trek across Oregon Robert Downey, Jr. and Jake Gyllenhaal star in new filmZodiac’ ‘ come as much historical as religious. BY ALLIE GRASGREEN “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” a documen- MEN’S FASHION NEWS REPORTER tary which aired Sunday on the Discov- ery Channel, claimed Jesus’ family tomb New brands make In the world of professorial em- was discovered, fueling both possibility it easier for guys to ployment, “tenure” denotes to PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRENNA CHEYNEY individualize their and controversy as viewers examined most outside the ivory tower a kind the science behind Christianity. wardrobes. PAGE 7 of job security long gone from the American market. The policy pro- Produced by James Cameron, the di- SPORTS vides academic and intellectual rector of “Titanic,” the two-hour docu- freedom to University professors, DANGEROUSDANGEROUS mentary began gaining publicity early but depending on whom you talk last week when questions started aris- to, tenure is either being phased- ing over the accuracy of Cameron’s out of academe or is solidly in place claims that this is Jesus of Nazareth’s as a key policy. tomb, and whether he was married COMBINATIONSCOMBINATIONS and had a son. What is 307 Since the airing of the show, schol- Number of non- Some prescription and over-the-counter drugs ars, religious leaders and students have tenure? commented on what they saw, if they “It protects the tenured full-time have dangerous side effects when combined LACROSSE faculty during that believe it’s accurate and what effect faculty member they think it will have on Christianity. After four games on from being dis- same time. the east coast, the Ducks hope a home missed because What the documentary says of the nature or BY TREVOR DAVIS AT A GLANCE stand will reverse a NEWS REPORTER The documentary begins by explaining outcome of their What: Patients may be mixing losing streak. 404 the basics of what was found before ven- PAGE 13 research,” said tudents may want to think twice when dangerous combinations of Number of ten- turing into what it could possibly mean. Russ Tomlin, ured full-time purchasing prescription and over-the- over-the-counter and prescrip- MEN’S Vice Provost for faculty during counter drugs. As more medications are tion drugs that can cause a In 1980 in Talpiot, the suburbs of Je- Academic Af- prescribed each year, the chances of un- range of side effects, some of rusalem, Israeli construction workers BASKETBALL the 2005-06 aca- S which are fatal. fairs. “They can’t knowingly creating deadly over-the-counter and discovered the 2,000-year-old tomb Malik Hairston has demic year. Why: Some 3.6 billion prescrip- struggled at times, but be fired because prescription drug combinations also increase. Ex- while digging the foundations for an perts say open communication with doctors and tions were purchased in the apartment building. hopes to step up in the people find their Source: Oregon Univer- United States in 2005, accord- Pac-10 tournament. opinions unac- sity System Fact Book. pharmacists can prevent problems. ing to the Kaiser Family Founda- On the outside of the tomb, above PAGE 13 ceptable or con- INSIDE A report recently released by the Centers tion — an increase of more than the entrance, there was a decorative troversial or of- for Disease Control and Prevention found that 70 percent from 1994. symbol, a chevron — an upside-down Terms to know about COLUMN fensive.” What to do: Talk openly to your V — and a circle below it. Found on professor titles. deaths from accidental drug interactions rose Jacob May proposes Despite some 68 percent between 1999 and 2004, and has pharmacist and doctor about the inside were ten ossuaries, which that not winning the national speculation that universi- been on a steady climb since the early 1990s. your health, medical history, are limestone boxes used to store the Pac-10 tournament and medications. Stick to one may help the Ducks. ties are trying to abolish tenure be- Unintentional drug poisonings accounted for bones of the dead. nearly 20,000 deaths in 2004, according to pharmacy so pharmacists can PAGE 13 cause it is more costly, Tomlin said look for any potential complica- “Five of the 10 discovered boxes the University of Oregon approves the CDC, and is the second-leading cause of tions. in the Talpiot tomb were inscribed about 90 to 95 percent of tenure accidental death in the United States, behind OPINION More info: Web sites such as with names believed to be associated cases. vehicle collisions. Drugs.com, Eckerd, Discovery with key figures in the New Testa- This doesn’t mean that the A coroner recently discovered that R&B Health and Drugstore.com al- ment: Jesus, Mary, Matthew, Joseph EDITORIAL University’s tenured faculty rate singer Gerald Levert, 40, died late last year low patients to search for drug and Mary Magdalene. A sixth inscrip- The $17,000 report is high because not all University when he mixed the pain medications Darvocet, interactions, but they warn that tion, written in Aramaic, translates to was an expensive bad patients should always talk to deal for the University. TENURE, page 6 PILLS, page 4 a doctor. TOMB, page 16 PAGE 2

NEWS LADUKE The former Green THE SCIENCE OF Party vice presidential candidate spoke on campus. PAGE 3

POETS Two award-winning WALKING poets, including one University professor shared their work. E. 13TH AVE PAGE 4 Research shows that people are willing to walk up to half a mile to get to their destination

WEATHER BY ERIC FLORIP SENIOR NEWS REPORTER

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T not unusual for residents to throw on their shoes and, Recent research I

S weather permitting, hoof it a few blocks. But accord- involving Univer- TODAY R ing to a University professor’s recent research, pedes- sity professor Marc PM Showers 52°/42° VE I trians all over may be willing to walk twice as far as most Schlossberg has found that people UNI experts previously expected. The study, co-authored by University public policy are willing to walk and management professor Marc Schlossberg and San an average of half a mile before deciding Jose State University researcher Asha Weinstein, might FRIDAY ST AGATE to drive. The findings Rain 52°/45° E. 18TH AVE have a significant impact on how city planners lay out could allow city plan- the blueprints for urban areas. ners a wider scope in The research found that, though it was generally ac- which to plan future cepted that most people are only willing to walk a quar- urban development ter-mile to get somewhere, subjects averaged about a projects, he said. SATURDAY half-mile stroll in their day-to-day routines. The findings Rain 57°/51° GRAPHIC BY STEVE NEUMAN STUDY, page 5 EDIToRIaL boaRD tYLer GrAF | opinion editor rYAN KNUtSoN | editor in chief MoLLY BedFord | Managing editor thursday, March 8, 2007 opINIoN LAUrA poWerS | Senior copy chief neWs staff (541) 346-5511 editorial ryaN kNuTsoN editor in ChieF MoLLy BeDForD ManaGinG editor JILL aHo Athletic report a waste of money for University sTeVeN r. NeuMaN neWs editors erIc FLorIP The University recently paid $17,250 for former Stan- doors in that department senior neWs reporter TreVor DaVIs ford Athletic Director Ted Leland to advise the Athletic will remain shrouded. aLLIe GrasGreeN Department on how to best position itself over the next Because Leland and caLVIN HaLL JoBeTTa HeDeLMaN 10 to 15 years. He was reportedly paid $2,300 a day for Frohnmayer both knew Tess McBrIDe neWs reporters his efforts, and was asked only to give separate oral the public would comb eDwarD oser presentations to University of Oregon President Dave over the written report, it FreelanCe editor Luke aNDrews Frohnmayer and outgoing Athletic Director Bill Moos. is baffling that they would sports editor The fact that the University would pay so much for release it with at least 20 JeFFrey DraNsFeLDT sTeFaNIe LoH a report — which Frohnmayer said simply confirmed blatant errors in grammar and JacoB May what he and outgoing Athletic Director Moos already syntax that make the report diffi- sports reporters LINDsay FuNsToN knew — seems, at its most basic level, like a bad deal cult to understand. We can’t imag- pulse editor for the University. If the University simply wanted to ine Frohnmayer accepting this if it karyN caMPBeLL assoCiate pulse editor hear a third party say that the Athletic Department was were an assignment turned in by MaTTHew TIFFaNy on the right track to break up the administration’s echo one of his students, let alone an pulse reporter TyLer GraF chamber, we’re certain any of the University’s thou- expensive report that re- opinion editor sands of students who are facing massive debt would flects the overall image of roB aDaMs Grayce BeNTLey have done it for $5,000 — hell, they probably would the University. illustrators have settled on class credit and a $300 gift certificate Aside from the errors Joe BaILey PHILIP ossIe BLaDINe to the University Bookstore. The average UO student in grammar, the report eLoN GLucHLIcH graduates with as much debt as this report cost. Lucas PoLLock is seriously lacking sub- ColuMnists But more troubling than the expense of the report is stance. Leland says in Laura Powers senior CopY ChieF the fact that none of it was documented until faculty the report that he inter- MaTTHew seVITs and the press learned of its existence and pressured the viewed about 85 people, CopY ChieF president to entreat Leland to write down his findings. distributed a question- DouG BoNHaM karyN caMPBeLL Because the report was not initially written down naire and reviewed plan- BryN JaNssoN kaTIe MIcHaeL — which technically defied Leland’s contract and the ning documents. He dedi- JosH NorrIs CopY editors standard, ethical practice of departmental reviews cates most of the space BrIaN VaN PeskI — it calls into question the integrity of the report and to say positive-yet-vague online editor whether the public will ever know what was disclosed things about the depart- MIcHaeL caLcaGNo MultiMedia editor during those private conversations. ment without mentioning kerI sPaNGLer specifics. For example, desiGn editor Frohnmayer told Leland to write something af- sHeLLey BowerMaN ter the press already knew there was never anything Leland writes: “Pacific 10 improvements should or could be achieved. The re- erIc BreTT Conference: This is a real strength of the department asHLey cHase documented. One would hope that Frohnmayer and port states that “it is imperative that the university HoLLy soV Leland are trustworthy people, but we can’t be sure of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Pac 10 Conference has move forward quickly with its planning for a new/ desiGners benefited from Oregon’s presents (sic) but the recep- Zac GooDwIN if Leland mentioned something in his oral report that renovated facility.” Leland doesn’t say why, but lat- photo editor was omitted from the written report, which was put tacle (sic) is also true; the Pac 10 is a great fit for the er in the report he says that the department has lost coNNer Jay senior photoGrapher together with the knowledge that it was going to be University of Oregon.” credibility with some of its significant donors, which MaTT NIcHoLsoN publicly scrutinized. Leland, who states in the report that “The program leads us to speculate that the University has upset Phil cHrIsTIN PaLaZZoLo photoGraphers It also begs the question: Was there something Le- is well positioned to move forward and continue to Knight and needs to make him happy by building him kyLe aNDrew carNes land reported on that the University didn’t want any- ensure that student athletics have (sic) a great expe- an arena. BreNNa cHeyNey Junior photoGraphers one to know about? There is one thing it could be: A rience... ”, only interviewed two students. How he For the greater half of the school year, the Ath- Business few months after the oral report, Moos’ contract was could make a statement about student athletes while letic Department has been embroiled in controver- (541) 346-5511 bought out by donors for $2 million, and the donor who only talking to two of them is unclear. sy. For good reason, students and faculty members JuDy rIeDL bankrolled most of the payment, Pat Kilkenny, is now The few improvements articulated by the re- are concerned that the Athletic Department and the General ManaGer kaTHy carBoNe the new athletic director. What went on behind close port provide no insight as to why, or how, these Administration is acting surreptitiously. Business ManaGer sTePHaNIe DyBsky reCeptionist saraH GreeN Mark HoLLINGsworTH in my opinion | PHILIP oSSIE bLaDINE BILLy JoHNsoN Grace sHrIck ZaNe rITT distriBution adVertisinG The absurdity of an online culture (541) 346-3712 LINDsey FerGusoN I believe it was Christmas of ‘93. My father and Life. “Each and every keystroke becomes part of our adVertisinG direCtor Laura DaVIs his friend were really building up the importance consumer profile; every attempt at self-expression is MILes HurwITZ of my Christmas gift. What could it be? A new bike? reduced to a brand preference.” HILary JoNes aNDrea keLLy A Nintendo? eBoNy LawreNce Information on Web 2.0 is following the same rag- JeaNNe LoNG “It’s the World,” his friend said. keLLI Maks tag path as communication and entertainment. Wiki- Laura Meyer A vacation? A deluxe computer version of “Where pedia is a great idea to begin with — an educational sTacey sTewarT In The World Is Carmen San Diego?” MaTTHew yuN database written and edited by the people. Of course, rIeHeL ZereyHouNe When I found out it was the Internet, along with sales representatiVes phil in the BlanK a few flaws and miscues creep in, but overall it’s a eMMa sILVerMaN a personal e-mail account, my reaction could be ad assistant good source of info on nearly everything. But now summed up with a half-shrug and an “eh?” magazine said we are “seizing the reins of the global classified there is Conservapedia, which lists 36 reasons why (541) 346-4343 The World Wide Web has been good to me over the media” and “beating the pros at their own game.” Wikipedia is “six times more liberal than the Ameri- DawN coLeMaN years: Online chess matches, that frog Web site that Time praised Internet bloggers, YouTube contributors asHLeIGH FosTer can public.” Or perhaps you’d prefer Uncyclopedia, was really cool, Yahoo! chat rooms and helping me and all the MySpace sheep, skanks and sluts for their erIcka GouGeoN “the content-free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.” cassaNDra ray turn procrastination into an art form. I have learned a part in the “revolution.” If you buy into this claptrap, ClassiFied adVertisinG This trend of pedias will likely continue until they all assistants lot along the way, from when the older boys corrupt- take note: you can’t beat the pros. become competing cesspools of lies owned by large production ed my innocent mind by showing me people have sex The absurdity of Time’s announcement is laid out (541) 346-4381 corporations — kinda like a Republican primary race. in an article by Douglas Rushkoff in the latest issue of MIcHeLe ross with animals (zoosex.com), to my higher education produCtion ManaGer years, where the information super-highway taught Discover magazine. While YouTube is a fresh means But in the end, it’s all relative. I can hiss and scowl kIra Park produCtion Coordinator me that bestiality, or zoophilia, dates back to prehis- of entertainment, “we’re still glued to a tube, watch- as much as I want, but you will still find me on the ryaN DuFF ing mostly crap,” and though blogs give the Average Web most days. I stay away from MySpace and blogs, sHawNa HuaNG toric men and “it was often incorporated into religious eMMa sILVerMaN rituals.” (thank you, Wikipedia.com) Joe a political voice to be heard, “most political dis- but you can find me everywhere else. This week Drew TraN desiGner I obtained an attitude from the start, how- cussions are so inane they make cable news shout- alone, I’ve downloaded a Ry Cooder album in min- ever, that the Internet destroys valuable social ing matches look intelligent.” Furthermore, corporate utes, caught up with some old and new friends via and cultural traditions. Despite this, it has slow- America (the pros) has set it so we (the Joes) dish out Facebook and was even featured in a YouTube video, ly broken me down to the point that it’s part of personal information for their benefit. The content river surfing the McKenzie River with Eli Mack of daily life. But when Time Magazine honored in our Gmail accounts, our e-mail, determine what E&J’s Mos Faded Barbershop. So I guess the Internet the oregon daily emerald is me — and you, and the near 300 million other ads are displayed on our screen, Rushkoff said, and can be pretty cool. Thanks, Dad. published daily Monday through Americans — as Person of the Year in Decem- personal and social interests, preferences and trends Friday during the school year by are being collected by iTunes, MySpace and Second [email protected] the oregon daily emerald pub- ber, I once again felt something was not right. The lishing Co. inc., at the univer- sity of oregon, eugene, ore. the emerald operates independently correction of the university with offices in suite 300 of the erb Memorial Because of a reporter’s error the article in Monday’s Emerald (“Alumni Center exact construction timeline will be set after that. The schedule will be partially union. the emerald is private proposed for east corner of campus”) misstated the construction timeline for the driven by other construction projects in that area and around campus. The Em- property. Alumni Center. The anticipated completion of fundraising is fall 2008, and the erald regrets the error.

TALK TO US | [email protected] • Limit your submission to 600 words •Submissions should include name, phone number and address • The Emerald reserves the right to edit all submissions Thursday, March 8, 2007 Oregon Daily Emerald 3 speaker LaDuke discusses her motivations, work The two-time vice presidential candidate with the At a glance Green Party said she has seen progress in society Who: Winona LaDuke, former vice presidential candidate, founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project and graduate of Harvard University. What: Spoke Tuesday on campus desiree Aflleje she sets for her kids. The Freelance reporter about her motivations, her work and U.S. government steals her ideas about effecting change. In a lecture Tuesday, two- land from Native Ameri- time vice presidential can- can reservations, American Coordinator Erica Reiko didate and founder of the society is obsessed with Anderson said she ap- White Earth Land Recovery accumulation, our envi- preciates how LaDuke Project Winona LaDuke dis- ronment is saturated with unites environmental and cussed her motivations for nuclear waste and the gov- social issues. creating change — the cul- ernment is unwilling to be The White Earth Land tural teachings of her people fully accountable for its Recovery Project works for and lessons she has learned wrongdoings, she said. structural change on issues as a mother. “So the question is… if I of land, culture and the LaDuke, an Oregon na- tell my children not to steal, environment, LaDuke said. should I not tell the govern- tive, graduated from Har- LaDuke did not claim ment not to steal?” LaDuke vard University with a to have a perfect answer said. “I say, ‘Is it wrong degree in economic devel- — to know The Way to cre- to tell my kids not to be opment and now lives on ate change — but offered greedy?’ No, it is the right the White Earth Reserva- advice based on her expe- thing. But should we not tion in northern Minnesota. riences. She stressed that ask the same She ran as the change is a gradual process. questions in Green Party’s She’s spent 30 years doing this larger vice presiden- the same political work, society?” tial candidate “There’s a lot of she said. in both 1996 She said things that we have She said that if she were a n d 2 0 0 0 . that despite to run for political of- On Tuesday been able to change t h e c h a l - fice again, it would be evening, she lenges soci- over the past 30 in Minnesota. spoke about ety presents, her motiva- years, but there’s a she has seen “There’s a lot of things t i o n s , h e r lot of work to do and progress. that we have been able w o r k a n d that change does not She said to change over the past ways to ef- the Nixon 30 years,” she said, “but fect change happen overnight. administra- there’s a lot of work to do to about 200 So figure out how to tion planned and that change does not happen overnight. So figure people in 180 pace yourself. to expand the PLC in an production out how to pace yourself.” event hosted ” Winona LaDuke of nuclear The issue of commitment by the ASUO Speaker power plants impacted University student Women’s t o 1 , 0 0 0 Robin Nelson, who attended Center. sites by the the lecture. As a member of the An- year 2000. Today, she said, “If you want results, you ishinabe Native American thanks to the efforts of com- must have perseverance and people, cultural teachings mitted activists, there are endurance,” Nelson said, motivate LaDuke’s work. only 109. who is involved in spread- She said her people’s cul- She considers the fight ing awareness about geno- tural teachings call for the against the expansion of cide in Darfur. “I have to be creation of a society “which nuclear power plants in ready to stick with it.” is based on a just set of rela- the United States to have LaDuke, who received a tionships with people, and a been extremely successful, standing ovation at the end Please Join the University of Oregon just set of relationships with and added that it’s a vital of her talk, told people to the natural world.” necessity to cease further reach outside of their com- Health, Counseling & Testing Centers Motherhood also motivates production of nuclear energy. fort zones and learn how to in celebrating . . LaDuke’s political work. “If you want to know work with people holding Rules for her kids include: what to do with nuclear opposing opinions. don’t steal, don’t be greedy, waste, first of all you’ve got “Don’t always say what’s clean up one mess before to quit making it,” LaDuke wrong; also say what’s The making another and “learn said. “The bath is flowing right,” LaDuke said. “Cel- how to say you’re sorry.” over, you’ve got to turn off ebrate how much joy there She said society bla- the faucet.” is in life and how much joy tantly breaks the standards Women’s Center Diversity there is in movement.” Grand scholarships those with disabilities and Educational and Cultural students who choose non- Affairs. Each year, the Gil- Students receive aid traditional destinations. man program tracks the for overseas study The student population that number of students from Openingof the newly studies abroad is signifi- American Colleges and Uni- The Gilman program an- cantly enlarged because of versities and ranks them ac- nounced last month that these awards. cordingly. The likelihood of remodeled the University ranks sixth During the 2006-07 aca- an applicant receiving the and expanded nationally for the number of demic year, 10 University award is about one in three students receiving the pres- students received the schol- nationally and about 50 tigious Benjamin A. Gilman arship. The sixth-place slot percent of the University’s building. International scholarships. is shared by the Univer- applicants became Gilman The scholarship is award- sity of Puerto Rico, Rio Pie- Scholars last year. ed to qualified undergradu- dras and the University of This year’s University of Ribbon cutting, refreshments, ate students who will take California, San Diego. Oregon Gilman Scholars students’ & directors’ comments part in an overseas study “Students who receive will study or intern in Ec- or internship during the this award are ecstatic be- uador, China, Mexico, Sen- academic year. Recipients cause it makes it possible egal, Taiwan and Ethiopia. collect up to $5,000 for an for them to go abroad,” The University supports Friday, March 9th entire year of study abroad said Roger Adkins, the Uni- study abroad programs and and pro-rated amounts for versity’s overseas program internships in more than 80 shorter programs. Upon re- coordinator. “The UO In- different countries. @ 4:00 p.m. turn home, award winners ternational Program really Students who receive Pell are asked to complete a encourages students receiv- Grant funding at 2-year or service requirement. ing the Pell Grant to think 4-year universities and plan in the main lobby The intent of the scholar- about the scholarship and to study or intern abroad for ship is to enable and pre- studying abroad.” at least four weeks are eli- pare students of restricted The Gilman program is gible to apply. Students can A special thank you financial capability to suc- a congressionally funded apply for the scholarship ceed in an increasingly program that is spon- at the Office of Overseas to the students global society. The award is sored by the U.S. Depart- Programs in Oregon Hall. targeted toward minorities, ment of State’s Bureau of — Mandee Pearson for funding this project. d_3x4p_1v

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culture Oregon Book Award winners share poems Laton Carter and University professor Dorianne of her books, including her most recent publica- Laux both read from their books Tuesday night tion, titled “Facts About the Moon.” “I never read from my other books any- Jill Kimball at a glance more, and they were feeling lonely,” she said. Freelance reporter Excerpts of Laton Carter’s poetry are Award-winning poets being featured on the sides of public The poem “Death comes Laton Carter and Dorianne buses and trains in Portland. According to me again, a girl” from her to Literary Arts, a non-profit that pro- book “Smoke”, a naïve and Laux read selections from motes the written word in Oregon, the their own publications optimistic outlook on life point is to surround “commuters with after death, momentarily Tuesday night in front of an ever-changing literary exhibit.” an group of people who stunned the audience. In For more information, visit www.liter- contrast, the audience burst ranged from students to ary-arts.org/pim/ senior citizens seated in into fits of laughter when folding chairs, couches and the poet recounted a recent sonnet sequence from his interview with a reporter in on the floor all around the newest book “Leaving,” Gerlinger Alumni Lounge. which she was asked wheth- which connected the lives er people were surprised “Have you ever checked of a bird, a single woman, to meet her after reading out a library book and taken it and a single man with a her sexually charged poem somewhere you thought was daughter. The connections “Vacation Sucks.” exotic? I did once,” said Cart- of all three lives led to his er, Eugene poet and winner of conclusion that “one’s way “I didn’t quite know how the 2005 Oregon Book Award. becomes one’s two ways;” to respond to that,” Laux “I mean, if you consider that everyone has two admitted. “I told her, ‘55- California to be exotic.” separate entities within. year-old people do have sex, you know, and you can put The library book an- Laux, win- that in your ecdote, Carter explained, ner of the newspaper!’” was the inspiration for an 2006 Oregon untitled poem within his Book Award y interior After the manuscript titled “Patience.” and a profes- “M readings, t i m e w a s The poem, one of the ten sor of creative world was some- set aside for he read from the manu- writing at the thing I would attach members of script, depicted a book as University, to a domestic the audience an “inanimate thing never said she bases to ask the to know its own touch…on her poems on landscape — one I two poets its way to California.” the interac- knew well. tions between about their Most of Carter’s poetry people and ” work. When was characterized by de- Dorianne Laux the endless asked what scriptions of seemingly ordi- Poet contradic- time of day nary objects or people that tions of life. she found opened up into profound best to write poetry, Laux “My interior world was philosophical musings. answered that she always something I would attach to Carter said that he “lets found inspiration while a domestic landscape — one the world go on breaking” amongst other people. and then ponders connec- I knew well,” said Laux. Much of her poetry “I always think of things tions and distances between while I’m sitting on the breaks in an otherworldly contains an innate opti- mism, exploring people’s bus,” she said. “Faculty way. To illustrate an ex- meetings are the best time, ample of this, Carter read possibilities and aspirations. “Finding One’s Way,” a Laux read from all four Poets, page16

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Continued from page 1 thumb to a half-mile could a walker-friendly environ- disprove a largely unexplored allow city planners more flex- ment, both aesthetically and notion, he said. ibility to plan certain areas in with design. “There hasn’t been a lot of the works, he said. “Eugene is a phenomenal research done on this. It’s just “I think that’s a very posi- place to walk,” he said. “In popular lore,” Schlossberg tive sign, that people are will- terms of the general infra- said. “The idea of expand- ing to walk a little more than structure, we have a great ing it from a quarter-mile to we thought,” Inerfeld said. place.” a half-mile becomes a sig- In the study, the research- One challenge the city nificant increase in what city ers approached 328 pedes- does face, as most others do, planners can play with ... It trians in urban areas near is having residential, com- really alters the landscape of San Francisco and Portland mercial and business dis- what we know.” with surveys about what tricts segregated. As a result, City planners typically factors most affected their most residents are forced cluster popular destinations decisions to walk. While to drive the long distance around transit stations so shortness of distance was from one region to another, users don’t have to walk as the clear choice among Schlossberg said. far to reach them. Chang- most, some also expressed Eugene has taken steps to ing the scope in which they environment — the pres- counter this problem in fu- work could allow develop- ence of trees or other aes- ture development projects by ers more room to design, thetically pleasing features combining separate districts Schlossberg said. — as another determining into one “mixed-use” district, Rob Inerfeld, senior trans- factor, something Schloss- Inerfeld said. portation planner with the berg said developers have “The idea of mixed-use City of Eugene, said the city already taken to heart. areas is that you have a mix is already taking steps to ca- “In the last five years, this of uses in close proximity to ter to pedestrians and bicy- has become a hot topic in each other in an area that clists. At a recent Walking planning and development is very walkable and bike- and Biking Summit held on circles,” he said. able, and with good transit campus, Inerfeld said, more Weinstein said she would service,” he said. than 200 residents attended like to see the study lead to Less dependence on ve- to discuss related urban further research into other hicles in favor of walking planning topics. factors that affect walk- can also reduce emissions “That tells me that people ability, such as the type of problems, but the initiative here really care about this neighborhood examined. might have to come from the issue,” he said. “It also might be inter- city, not from environmental Even if people decide to esting to repeat this study campaigns, Schlosser said. drive on a trip, walkability somewhere that’s not as well “If that’s one of the goals, still comes into play after the maintained — a problem you’re not going to get it by car is parked, Inerfeld said. neighborhood where build- guilting people out of their “Almost every trip people ings are less maintained, and cars,” he said. “It’s got to come take involves some walking crime is more of a problem,” from city planning, too.” to get to your destination,” Weinstein said. he said. As for Eugene, Schloss- Contact the business, science Your campus news The idea of doubling the berg said he felt the city and technology reporter at source since 1900 d_3x3p_1Oregon Daily Emerald generally accepted rule of does a good job of providing [email protected] 6 Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, March 8, 2007 Tenure: Professors undergo review in third year Continued from page 1 what is tenure? tention is really to be there, to be supportive and kind faculty members are allowed Tenure is a policy that provides job security to University professors, awarding to work toward tenure. lifelong academic appointment with no contract termination date. After a long, of give you a little bit of Faculty are either tenure- vigorous process, an associate professor cannot be fired for exercising intellectual the experience.” related faculty or non-ten- or academic freedom. Firing for other reasons is still possible, but highly unlikely. Merskin earned her ten- ure in 2000, and now teach- ure track faculty, a distinc- Terms to Know tion made at the discretion es in the School of Journal- of the University. The latter General Faculty •Associate Professor: an assistant ism and Communication. are not eligible for tenure. •Officer of Instruction: class professor professor who earns tenure She said the tenure process whose appointment includes responsi- •Professor: promotion from associate is stressful but important. “The Truth About Ten- bility for instruction and research ure in Higher Education,” a professor “You’ve got some practi- •Officer of Research: professor who cal anxiety there because National Education Associa- focuses specifically on research Non-Tenure Track Faculty tion publication, asserts the tenure is an up-or-out deci- activities •Career Instructors: appointments sion,” she said. “One never importance of tenure and •Officer of Administration: academic renewed on a regular basis that are questions university motives. professional who does administrative designed to continue knows for sure. There’s a lot work, such as the president and office of superstitious behavior; Tenure “gives faculty the •Adjunct Instructors: temporary independence to speak out managers you never say ‘when,’ you appointments with rarely renewed always say ‘if.’ It’s increas- about troubling matters and Tenure Track Faculty contracts; generally hired for a short to challenge the adminis- •Assistant Professor: the starting time because their area of expertise ingly competitive for people tration on issues of new position requires instructors to get jobs.” curriculum and quality,” Getting tenure according to the article. right solution. Still, he said the time is about the third year. University has “very qualified In most fields that’s a good For faculty who move be- The NEA stated that no non-tenure faculty.” time to get a pretty good more than one-third of all col- yond the third-year review, Associate Professor Deb sense of where the person’s the actual tenure acquisi- lege and university faculty scholarly work is headed.” members are tenured because Merskin said she can see tion process is drawn-out some schools nationally The third-year review can and complicated. an increasing number of col- make or break an associate phasing out tenure, and it’s At the beginning of the leges are hiring part-time or professor; if he or she does detrimental to intellectual untenured faculty mem- temporary non-tenure track not pass, a terminal contract freedom in higher education. ber’s sixth year, that person faculty. It said as tenured is given and the person has compiles a file documenting professors retire, colleges “It will have a chill- one final year of employ- activity in the three key ar- keep the replacements off ing effect on innovative ment, providing time to find eas of teaching, service, and the tenure track in order to research,” she said. “One a job elsewhere. school might start turning to research or scholarly activ- save money. The Faculty Guide to Pro- that as a policy and it just sort ity. That file will be evalu- Tomlin agrees with the motion and Tenure provides of spreads. With increasingly ated on three levels: The NEA on the question of aca- a comprehensive review shrinking state support for departmental level, the ad- demic freedom, but he said of the tenure process and higher education, universities visory committee level and the NEA’s conspiracy the- third-year review. are forced to look at different the dean level. At each stop, ory-like assertions are not “Your supervisor does you necessarily accurate. ways of hiring people.” discussion and advice are a favor by being frank and recorded. The dean passes “I don’t think in general The path to tenure thorough at this stage of your the file on with a recom- that we’re see- career,” it reads. “If there is mendation of either sup- ing major pub- In order for a clear mismatch between a faculty mem- porting or not supporting lic or private individual and institution, it the tenure, as well as a re- universities “A really criti- ber to earn is better for everyone to ac- tenure, he or port on how that conclusion entertaining cal time is about knowledge that sooner rather was drawn. the process of she must suc- than later.” reducing or the third year. In cessfully make If the assistant professor From there, the file is de- Free Public Nanotechnology Forum limiting op- most fields that’s a it through the shows satisfactory progress livered to the FPC, an elected third-year committee that conducts the Discussing the Benefits and Risks of Nanotechnology portunities for good time to get a toward “establishing a record tenure,” he evaluation. appropriate for tenure,” he or final review of all tenure cases When: Monday, March 12, 7 - 9 p.m. said. “The real pretty good sense of Assistant pro- she is provided with perfor- before they are handed to the pressure is in where the person’s fessors seeking mance analysis designed to provost for the final decision. Where: University of Oregon, finding ade- to earn tenure help the assistant professor The FPC looks at the Erb Memorial Union, Gumwood Room quate funding scholarly work is are evaluated improve before the tenure entire folder, including to offer com- headed. on the basis of review. But if the evaluation all of the additions that OMSI, in collaboration with the UO, the Oregon Nanosci- petitive sala- teaching, ser- is not up to par, the assis- have been made along ence and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI) and the ” ries, research Ken Doxsee vice, and, de- the way, and submits its Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative will tant professor’s work at the support and Committee chair pending on the University is through. own recommendations. present a public forum on nanotechnology. There will be a department of other kinds “It’s not a time to be shy,” At long last, Provost Lin- few brief presentations on what nanoscience is, how it can the person in benefit society, and its possible risks, followed by small of compensa- Doxsee said. “It can be hard da Brady determines the question, either research or group discussions that will allow participants to weigh tion to attract the quality of to be honest and not posi- assistant professor’s fate. individuals that we need for scholarly activity. The review tive with someone, but it’s the benefits and risks of nanotechnology in the context of “Every step of the way tenure-related appointments. is conducted at this point be- really important.” nanoparticle-based solar cells. it is advice and discussion Financial pressures have in- cause initial contracts for un- Daunting as it sounds, that is designed to help The event is free, but because space is limited, registration creased the appointments tenured faculty are usually for the review is said to be the provost make the final is required. To register, please visit our website at of people in non-tenure three years. extremely beneficial. http://greennano.org/register.html or call 541.713.1330. decision,” Doxsee said. related positions.” “We want to make every “I found (the review) Tomlin said although it is effort to see our young fac- to be a really support- cheaper for universities to ulty succeed,” said Faculty ive experience and I was Contact the higher education hire non-tenure faculty, it’s Personnel Committee Chair really glad that they did reporter at not necessarily always the Ken Doxsee. “A really critical that,” said Merskin. “The in- [email protected] 15862

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d_4x1p6_1 82% of UO students read the Emerald - tell them about your activities and events. 346-3712 pulse editor| Lindsay Funston [email protected] Thursday, March 8, 2007 (541) 346-5511 pulseYour thumb on the beat of entertainment A style all their own

Brands like LRG and Upper to express ideas about art, music, cul- Playground are helping men ture and less about following specific individualize their wardrobes trends, Faulkner said. Carrie Hamm The hip-hop-themed LRG Freelance Reporter brand, which Faulkner considers ith new brand- fairly underground, is popular ing and design among University men and sells out concepts for men quickly at Boardsports Inc. strutting into stores, W Every shipment of the skate, DJ even Eugene males are starting to and hip hop-inspired notice their buttons. LRG clothes has Jonathan Faulkner, a list of 30 to 40 buyer of 11 years at people, Faulkner Eugene’s Boardsports said. Part of the Inc. on 13th Avenue brand’s popu- sells what guys larity stems want: T-shirts and from music jeans with a spin, artists who Faulkner said. promote The men’s fash- the brand, ion industry is including still fairly main- Kanye West, stream. But dif- DJ Shadow and ferences can still beatmaker Hi-Tek. be achieved when Upper Play- people create their ground is an artistic stylish mix. There is men’s brand of mixed- no specific type of media pieces, such person and everyone as photography, has their own way, sculpture and video. Faulkner said. Brands such as LRG As a retail indus- and Upper Playground try professional use men’s fashion as an avenue for more than 20 years, for creativity. University junior Faulkner has decided the Paul Swanson prefers to dress in most important piece to clothes he will not spot on take away, for men and another student, but he does own women, is having the LRG clothes, which his sister bought ability to sift through the for him. brands and find one’s The Seattle native seeks under- own style. represented brands to keep his closet “Fashion is about interesting and competitive. finding what looks “I am really into the way things look good on you that and the design of things, like cars, makes you feel good,” bikes, and computers. I am attracted to Faulkner said. unique stuff,” Swanson, a Men use fashion more as a vehicle fashion, page 12

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Check out Lo-Fi-Fnk, a Swedish duo This exhibit captures one man’s Robert Downey, Jr. and Jake swinging through Eugene this weekend 482-mile trek across Oregon Gyllenhaal star in new film ‘Zodiac’ 8 OregOn daily eMerald Thursday, March 8, 2007 This week’s py e S lJessie Weitzel major: Art and Psychology

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. . . great events UO Cultural Forum •pulse• your campus connection to music, film, speakers, visual arts, contemporary issues, and performing arts events pIcks ;dkcW;b_i^f[h\ehcWdY[ marcH 8-11 Enuma Elish performing live to film Fantastic Planet tHursday | 3/8 Music: Friday, March 9 @ 7 p.m. • International Women’s Day Celebration, Cozmic Pizza, 7:30 p.m. Willamette 100 — FREE • Brett Dennen, John Henry’s, 7 p.m. Woodwind/percussion/electronics duo Theater: • “The Trojan Women,” Robinson Theater, 7:30 p.m. Enuma Elish will be performing a live soundtrack to 1973 sci-fi cult classic “Fantastic Planet,” truly a spectacle for all the senses. frIday | 3/9 film: • “Dispatches from Iraq,” DIVA Center, 7 p.m. • Bijou LateNite “In-Concert” Film Series: Peter Tosh, Bijou Art Cinemas, 11:55 p.m. Music: • Linda Di Fiore, Beall Concert Hall, 8 p.m. L_l[h8hWi_b:WdY[9ecfWdo • An Evening with Banyan, WOW Hall, 9 p.m. Theater: National • “The Trojan Women,” Robinson Theater, 7:30 p.m. award-winning • Regal Cinemas 15 at Valley River Center Grand Opening, Valley River Center, free popcorn LA based and soft drinks with ticket purchase VIVER BRASIL DANCE COMPANY Friday, March 16 saturday | 3/10 @ 8 p .m. film: McDonald Theatre • Bijou LateNite “In-Concert” Film Series: Peter Tosh, Bijou Art Cinemas, 11:55 p.m. High energy Music: Afro-Brazilian • Eugene Poetry Slam featuring Indira Allegra, Fenario Gallery, 8 p.m. • The Insomniacs, Mac’s, 9:30 p.m. music and dance! • An Evening with Banyan, WOW Hall, 9 p.m. $15 student price Theater: through UO Ticket Office • “The Trojan Women,” Robinson Theater, 7:30 p.m. General $20-25 available through Ticketwest.com

sunday | 3/11 film: • Bijou LateNite “In-Concert” Film Series: Peter Tosh, Bijou Art Cinemas, 11:55 p.m. Music:

15290 • Nolan R. Stolz, Beall Concert Hall, 4 p.m. Theater: • “The Trojan Women,” Robinson Theater, 2 p.m. d_3x4p_1v HOROSCOPES in the Emerald Classifieds Thursday, March 8, 2007 Oregon Daily Emerald 9 FREE CONCERT TOMORROW Lo-Fi-Fnk = AT THE REC @ 10 P.M. Hi-Fi fun Don’t become a statistic. The Swedish duo brings its unique brand of electropop to the Indigo District this Sunday and will have you dancing to out-of-this-country beats SPEAKUniversity of Oregon Substance Awareness WeekOUT | March 5th - 9th Thom Brekke Freelance Reporter Patrons of the Indigo District will be treated to sunny electropop this Sunday, courtesy of Leo Drougge and August Hells- ing, known to fans as Lo-Fi-Fnk, coming all the way from Stockholm, Sweden on their first major U.S. tour. The duo debuted their first full-length 15848 album, “Boylife,” on Moshi Moshi Records last August. Now, Lo-Fi-Fnk has steadily built momentum, spurred by a storm of positive online press of their sophomore EP, “(…And the JFG?),” in 2005. While pervasive domination may seem a Courtesy ON STANDS lofty goal for any electronic musician, Lo-Fi- but still captures the boyish TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Fnk is atop the wave of synthesizer-driven exuberance that jump-started Lo-Fi-Fnk, music. Making its way to the who has made music together United States, the band plays Who: Lo-Fi-Fnk, a Swedish since 2001. The songs, exploring a light-hearted, treble-heavy electropop duo a softer, less manic side of the style of electropop, made for Where: Indigo District band than listeners have both dancing and everyday When: Sunday, 9 p.m., 21+ heard, still employ similar listening. The duo has even Why: It’s happy music that techniques that made “Change garnered a comparison to Daft moves feet. Fans of groups Channel” a hit. The two-part Punk and earned its single from Hot Chip to Daft Punk take note. harmonies, off-kilter beats “Change Channel” a spot on and sound-effect-riddled gold-standard electronic label instrumentals are still vital to Kitsuné’s “Kitsuné Maison” in 2005. the duo’s style, sounding as charming According to Lo-Fi-Fnk’s Web site, “Boy- than ever. life” represents “their farewell to the irre- Concertgoers at Indigo District on Sunday NCAA BASKETBALL sponsible day-2-day life they’ve been living can expect a healthy dose of newer tunes in since high school.” The 11-track album anticipation of Moshi Moshi’s re-release of TOURNAMENT PREVIEW 2007 sounds more refined than previous efforts “Boylife” in April.

™ In my opinion | lindsay funston Dreams of fashion life The independent student newspaper at the University of Oregon. help ignore stereotypes 11902 I leave to intern abroad in less than one month. I pack my suitcases (yes, two) and kiss my parents and boyfriend good-bye until August. The reality didn’t set in until Saturday. I drove to Oregon State University for a full-day prep of what I have gotten myself into. I don’t mean to sound bratty, but I chose to not really study abroad per se; I absolutely fabulous am interning… with Italians who know corporate business. Sandwiched between little English. them at the round dining table, I labeled us When I got to the orientation early Saturday “the shallow table,” probably like everyone morning, after rushing to the steamy coffee else did silently. pot, I observed the situation, naturally. But why do I have to label myself shallow Nearly 30 students mingled around because I am trying to pursue my career me: business majors with dress shirts and path? Sure, when I contemplated study slacks, females with companions and a abroad programs, I considered working handful of international studies majors and at a women’s center in a less-developed pre-med peers. As the clock approached country, but my parents ruled out the idea 9:15 a.m., we introduced ourselves and our without argument. Well, apparently no one plans abroad. I sat with students going to else at the orientation received such criti- Europe: a marketing major from Western cism. As we went around the room, student Oregon University and an accounting upon student described their internships, major from Portland State. Both will move to major German cities and intern in FUNSTON, page 11

SUDOKU in the Emerald Classifieds d_3x18p_1 10 Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, March 8, 2007 A Walk, or two, to remember Edward J. Pabor’s feet have carried him up glaciers, across all of Oregon and over the grueling Pacific Crest Trail

by lindsay funston sunshine at low elevations. Pulse Editor “We got snowed off the moun- After ice-climbing up glaciers tain,” said Pabor, who has been on the South Sister mountain in trekking mountains for nearly 40 2001, Edward J. Pabor needed years. “In July, there was 12 feet a rest. He and his hiking buddy of snow. ...You couldn’t see the found a nearby shelter, where a trail and you didn’t know where fellow climber encouraged them to to walk.” embark on a challenge difficult for Mosquitoes also presented even seasoned hikers: the Pacific a challenge during July 2006, Crest Trail. “heavy mosquito Pabor opted What: “Oregon, from the Pacific time,” when thou- Crest Trail,” a photography ex- sands of the blood- to tackle a more- hibit of a Eugenean’s journey on the feasible feat trail’s 482-mile Oregon territory. hungry insects would nip at the hik- than the full Who: Edward J. Pabor ers, Pabor said. trail, a physi- Why: The exhibit features 15 cally grueling picturesque shots, journal Above all, the foot path of entries and trail maps of Oregon’s “mental discipline 2,650 miles. natural landmarks of walking 17 Pabor, a buyer When: On Friday, Pabor will discuss miles a day” yielded for the city of his photographs and experiences the biggest defeat, throughout the adventure at a free he added. Eugene, and his reception at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit friend decided runs from March 2 to June 24. “We had a goal,” Pabor said matter-of- to hike from Where: The University’s Museum Oregon’s north of Natural and Cultural History factly. “We wanted to south border. (1680 E. 15th Ave.) to walk across Or- Over the course Cost: Free for students egon. Oregon is a beautiful place of the past two Courtesy summers, Pabor covered 482 miles and there is just so in 44 days, starting at the Colum- many beautiful places to see...mile man also catalogued his venture prolong the 525-mile legwork a bit “Oregon, from the Pacific Crest bia River, where he had to climb after mile.” by writing regular journal entries, more than his Oregon triumph, al- Trail,” at the University’s Museum to the Timberline Lodge, and Months after finishing his goal, noting the day’s milestones. lowing himself more time to cross of Natural and Cultural History conquering the adventure at the Pabor feels he has mastered the “Woke up at 7 a.m. Hit the the state. until June 24. California-Oregon border near Mt. knowledge of Oregon’s geography. trail by 8:30 a.m. Saw a waterfall. Fifteen of his picturesque pho- “There’s a lot of adventure on Ashland. A typical day entailed Hiking with an extra 16 pounds Got stung by a bee,” a journal tos from towering sites, such as that trail,” Pabor said. “We are crossing 17 miles of diverse of camera gear, he captured his page reads. Mount Jefferson, Hillman Peak lucky to have such a good resource terrain, sometimes trudging life during the summer excursions Pabor now begins to plan his and the Sister Mountains, maps so close to us.” through feet of snow for days, only with scenic shots of Oregon’s next feat: hiking Washington, of the trail and his journal entries catching glimpses of the summer landscape. The Michigan-born border-to-border. But Pabor will are now featured in his exhibit, [email protected] book review | karyn campbell A futuristic, voyeuristic look at Internet culture ‘The Unbinding’ provides a satiric look at what the Web portrayal of American society. America’s problems. But he uses his quick read of a blog or an has become through rapid technological advancements “The Unbinding” was first pub- wealth of information in the AidSat e-mail interception. lished online at Slate Magazine, database to help him seduce his Kirn illustrates this world Imagine a world where your and corporations. Welcome to gradually telling the story of Kent attractive neighbor, a subscriber to through a series of blogs and other identity can be altered by the our world. Selkirk, an operator at AidSat, a his employer. electronic-text exchanges. His click of a mouse. You can be “The Unbinding” by Walter ubiquitous electronic service, ready Kent isn’t the only watcher. writing style mirrors the cyber background-checked through your Kirn, author of “Thumbsucker” to help citizens with life’s never- He, too, is being watched by a world itself, where identity has cyber meanderings and constantly and “Up In the Air,” illustrates ending obstacles: toaster fires, car government agent who tracks little to do with flesh and bones, monitored by friends, family the overwhelming power of the repairs or even domestic violence. Kent’s personal information. It’s conversations or education. In the members, government agencies Internet in a comic, yet agitated, Selkirk sits on his phone solving as easy as a click on MySpace, a UNBINDING, page 11

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Director David Fincher’s “Zodiac” isn’t the elusiveness of the killer, who enjoys goading first movie based on the series of murders the police and scaring the public with that terrorized the San Francisco area in freaky letters to the editor that he sends to the late 1960s and throughout the ‘70s. Clint area newspapers. The media, headed by Paul Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry,” released in 1971, Avery (Robert Downey, Jr., drinking and when paranoia about the killings was still drugging it up like, well, Robert Downey, Jr.), rampant, and the city’s wounds were the Chronicle’s crime reporter at the time, still raw, has that claim. But and Graysmith (Jake Gyllen- where Eastwood’s Harry Cal- “Zodiac” haal), engage in a tug-of-war lahan grimly blasts his way over the case with the though the streets of San Fran police. The newspapers with his .44 Magnum until he Director: David Fincher want everything on the front blows a hole the size of Alca- starring: Robert Downey, Jr., page — if it bleeds, it leads traz in the bad guy, Fincher Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo — while the police call shows the investigation for Rating: R for “some strong kill- for restraint. what it was: a long, agonizing ings, language, drug material and The detectives who are and ultimately fruitless en- brief sexual images” leading the San Francisco deavor. And he makes it work. Theaters: Cinemark 17 and Valley case, David Toschi (Mark In this age of “Saw,” “Hos- River Center Ruffalo) and William Arm- tel” and other torturous fare, Pros: The story is fraught, strong (Anthony “Goose” Courtesy “Zodiac” isn’t what you’d FRAUGHT I say, with tension; fine Edwards, with hair), make the murders and the ultimate futility into his basement, a female acting; excellent soundtrack. expect, especially considering little headway over the of the investigation, but it is the characters’ moviegoer pleaded openly (and loudly) it comes from Fincher, who Cons: The movie is a tad long and years, investigating hun- has so many details, if you sneeze, reactions to the investigation that make with Graysmith to leave. Fincher makes this directed the wickedly stylized you could miss something. dreds of leads (while dis- this film so compelling. As Avery slowly fades palatable, heart-pounding tension so real, “Se7en” and “Fight Club.” missing thousands of bogus to oblivion, living on a boat and at the bottom so menacing, he doesn’t even need a Nine Fincher sticks to the facts as ones). This is not CSI: Bay of a bottle of gin, Graysmith’s obsession takes Inch Nails song in the background to help they’re laid out in the two Zodiac-themed Area. There is no “Aha!” moment, no guns- him deeper into the depths of the Zodiac’s it along. books by Robert Graysmith, an editorial car- blasting chase sequence; the investigation is world. So deep, in fact, that he begins The murders were never officially solved — toonist with the San Francisco Chronicle dur- merely a decade of fascinating frustration. receiving foreboding phone calls in the middle some of the investigations remain open to this ing the time of the murders, and the facts are Creepy bad guys are investigated, but there of the night with the man on the other end day, in fact — but the film offers a wink and enough. Fincher guides this story more than is never enough definitive evidence to of the line breathing heavily, saying nothing. a nod to the real Graysmith’s idea of who the he drives it, making sure the relevant details even make an arrest. Eventually, the police At one point, he investigates a lead at the killer actually was. The conclusion is subtle come forth while the unimportant minutiae move on. house of a suspect’s friend, a man who could — no JFK grassy knoll here — but satisfying. fade to the background. Yes, the story is about the Zodiac killer’s de- believably be a serial killer even if he isn’t It’s a simple story, made complex by the pravity and guile, the media’s fascination with the Zodiac. When Graysmith follows the man [email protected] funston: Living without electricity not my idea of a good time

Continued from page 9 elicited excitement. activity. I was embarrassed. industry. And I am fine with admitting that. including working at a small Caribbean is- It was no better when it came to me. “I’m After joking with my corporate buddies It is an internship. I would hope it would land eco-lodge, living in Madagascar without working at a fashion… publication… in Flor- about how we created the table that “wanted help me with my career. electricity at an animal refuge and working ence… but it’s not…a big consumer maga- to make money, not help the world,” I real- So, whatever abroad program you choose, with women and children in the outskirts of zine or anything.” Everyone quickly eyed my ized I am paying a hefty amount for this choose for yourself. I could have argued with a Mexican town. outfit, wondering if I was sincerely qualified experience — to live without electricity? No, my parents and be packing my bag for Africa You can sense the guilt I felt when it or if fashion had been like, my dream, like not me. right now, but I didn’t. Travel to where you came to my turn, and not only was I follow- my whole life. I hadn’t felt such strong ste- I am going abroad for an immeasurable envision yourself and for whatever reason ing the corporate-destined accountant, reotyping in months. opportunity, to experience Italian culture, to motivates you because when it comes down but he had just talked about how his pro- For the next 45 minutes, I regretted my become more fluent in a foreign language, to to your last 25 days in Oregon, you won’t spective firm recently underwent a major internship decision. I cringed when other savor my independence and to learn about care about being stereotyped. corporate merger. You could practically see students talked about going to Africa and myself and life. I am also paying for my fellow students flinching in their seats as he Mexico, wishing I had chosen a more noble résumé to set myself apart in a competitive [email protected]

unbinding: Internet’s role in your life will come into question

Continued from page 10 feel plugged in, on-call and impersonally new, Web world, your hobbies are whatever interacting everyday. you choose to list; your face is as beautiful as “I think we’ve known each other your Photoshop abilities are savvy. You can long enough that you can call me ‘What’s- steal, manipulate and create his-face,’” Kent says to his identities in seconds. Even government-issued “personal” relationships are “The monitor. Is he Kent Selkirk, as fleeting as the time it takes Cass B. Kirksell, Curtis Or- to refresh a page. Unbinding” mand or Chewnucca Smith? Terrorist or aide? Will he As the characters progress, burn down the Library of we find names have been Congress — can we trust his changed and faces skewed. blog? In this modern world, The characters lock into a forming and reforming cycle of personal journalism personal identity may end that recounts and rewrites up destroying a sense of their pasts. Conspiracy theo- human self. ries begin to float around: Kirn’s satire is subtly fu- Perhaps the government turistic and will have you invented Tom Cruise. Maybe questioning the role of the Rob, the government agent, Internet in your own life. is really a spy for AidSat’s The recently bound version competitors. Kirn creates of “The Unbinding” proves articulate, agitated, modern easier on the eyes while read- American characters, dis- ing, but loses the interactivity tracted by alcohol and Netf- — the integrated links and lix and ready to complain or timely references — provided preach to whoever, out there What: First published online but recently released on paper. in the book’s initial publica- get in the world, will read. style: Written through intersect- tion, which can still be found EDUCATED The novel’s humor evolves ing blogs and e-mails that depict online at Slate Magazine. into horror when it becomes an American society filled with Kirn uses his original Internet evident that technology has identity crises resulting from the publication to his advantage, growing presence of technology become a generator of un- in our lives. making the medium part of bound, fragmented person- the story — a social commen- alities, unsure of their place tary on a culture increasingly in society and quickly trying to find ways plugged in and unbound. to give their existence meaning. The rEAD ThE EmErAlD horror will resonate with those of us who [email protected] d_1x14p_1 12 OregOn daily eMerald Thursday, March 8, 2007

cd revIew | matt tIffany Arcade Fire’s ‘Neon Bible’ shines With its first offering since 2004, the Canadian septet released undoubtedly be countless comparisons because of the first album's popularity, another full-length album to rival its last record, “Funeral” is the band's reservation in the latter. While “Funeral” offered “Neon Bible,” Arcade Fire's fol- music. The septet employs a variety instant gratification with its high-en- low-up to its critically acclaimed 2004 of instruments, each one complement- ergy songs, “Neon Bible,” which debut “Funeral,” may ing the other, building takes its name from Pulitzer Prize- be another angst-rid- “Neon Bible” on their individual winning author John Kennedy Toole's den collection of songs austerity and book, forces listeners to be patient, lamenting the world's combining into a Ge- waiting as the band builds up songs, anxious condition, but staltian marvel of ar- and the album in general, to their Located @ 23 W. 6th www.tabooeugene.com for being so ominous, rangement. The satisfying apexes. Every time it's lis- across from the 338-8787 it sure is a fun listen. church organ open- tened to, the album gets better. The Hult Center Tackling such ing up “Intervention” penultimate song, “No Cars Go,” is the heady fare as faith, along with the simple album's grandest accomplishment, a religion and the forth- strumming of an track that could easily fit in on com- coming apocalypse, acoustic guitar mercial radio or the snobbiest of indie Arcade Fire manages aptly introduce lead rock playlists. to infuse enough en- singer Win Butler's In 2005, Time magazine named Ar- FADED BUS TOUR ergy and grandeur in aching vocals as he cade Fire “Canada's Most Intriguing Hosted by DJ Tekneek Every Friday & Saturday night from 10 p .m . - 2 a.m. the music to keep the sings about the Band.” With “Neon Bible,” Arcade Fire Taboo is your shuttle bus from campus album from being just another bit of price a family pays for a member's is becoming one of the world's most (Shuttle bus will depart from U of O Bookstore depressing indie rock. It's a spry, en- unwavering dedication. intriguing bands. and The Commons 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.) gaging piece of intellectual pop, The difference between “Neon driven by the simple complexity of the Bible” and “Funeral,” and there will [email protected]

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fashion: Baggs sees dismal future ahead

Continued from page 7 fashion designers are positive. dress nicely and students with limited Spanish major, said. His interest in de- “Fashion is not important for guys,” finances, male students don’t worry as sign extends to the contents of his clos- Baggs said. much about fashion, Baggs said. The lack of de- The need for men to pres- et. Swanson, who won Best Dressed LooKinG GooD: iT’s noT JUsT mand for men’s ent themselves fashionably his senior year of high school, stocks foR WoMEn anYMoRE up on classic brands Polo and Nike fashion and alters when they begin to and embellishes his wardrobe with designers’ prefer- Men in Eugene are catching on to work in big cities when it brands Crooks and Castles, Reason ences contribute what women have known all along becomes more important — that fashion can be an outlet for and Upper Playground. to the shortage to present their financial of creativity in exploring their artistic, musical and From a local student and designer’s creative side. Really fashionable men status, Baggs said. standpoint, men’s fashion in Eugene men’s fashion, know it is not just what is in vogue But for now, Baggs has not taken off. Jonny Baggs, a Baggs said. Even that counts, but rather how you wear and the other stylishly University Digital Design and Multi- Baggs doesn’t what you wear and the urge to try inclined Eugene men something new. media major who used to work at the consider men’s will follow the women’s Emerald, sketches clothing designs shapes and styles lead and selectively buy and but recognizes the dismal market for when he designs. thrift while in town. Eugene males can men’s fashion. He attended the recent “I got the ladies to take care of,” take comfort in the fact that however the 7QXXU 3M^e MZP 2XMbU[ UZbU`Q e[a `[ Eugene fashion show and believes he said. men’s market lacks in diversity, it will connections among local women’s With no pressure on campus to make up for in creativity and intensity. Breakfast at Quizno’s VOTED BEST Quizno’s BAR FOOD & BEST HAPPY HOUR BY THE EUGENE WEEKLY 2006

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SPIRITUAL DIRECTORY ENSURE ATTENDANCE AT YOUR NEXT EVENT. 346-3712 every Friday in the Emerald classifieds. d_2x3p_1 d_2x2p_1 Sports editor| Luke Andrews [email protected] Thursday, March 8, 2007 sports (541) 346-5511 Men’s Basketball Hairston looking for bright end to tough year The junior, who has struggled with injuries all season, hopes to turn his play around starting in tonight’s Pacific-10 Conference Tournament opener against Arizona

By Jacob May empty and you can’t get up to play in those big games, Sports Reporter then you shouldn’t be playing college basketball,” Malik Hairston hasn’t had an easy season. Hairston said. After suffering a heel injury that kept him out for The Ducks (23-7 overall, 11-7 Pac-10 Conference) the first five games, a groin injury forced him to watch may need all the help it can get from Hairston against his team for another five, including Oregon’s win over Arizona (20-9, 11-7). then-No. 1 UCLA on Jan. 6. The last time the two teams met, the Wildcats While he’s still shown flashes of his athleticism by walked away with a 77-74 victory in Eugene, thanks dunking over defenders or blocking opponents’ shots, to a late basket by Ivan Radenovic and Oregon’s the injuries have lingered and hampered his production Aaron Brooks being called for a charging foul in the at times this season. Most recently, he’s been held from final seconds. scoring more than nine points since the last time the “The last four games, as I recall, have all been close Ducks played Arizona on Feb. 10. ballgames,” Kent said. “We match up with them well Last week Oregon coach Ernie Kent said Hair- and to me, it’s going to be who pays that price on the ston was playing at around 60 percent of his defensive end because we both score the ball so well.” capable production. Specifically, Oregon will have to watch out for Rad- Pacific-10 Hairston won’t use his enovic, who scored 37 points on 12-of-18 shooting, Conference injuries as an excuse for while also dishing out seven assists and grabbing nine Tournament any poor performance rebounds on March 3 against Stanford and Pac-10 Schedule in the Ducks’ Pacific-10 Freshman of the Year Chase Budinger, who scored 30 Los Angeles Conference Tournament points against Oregon in Eugene. TV: FSN opener today against Ari- Kent said that many of Budinger’s points came while Wednesday’s results zona, but he’ll admit that the team was in defensive transition. No. 8 Cal: 70, it’s slowed his production in “We didn’t do our responsibilities and gave up a lot No. 9 Oregon State: 51 recent games. of points,” Kent said. “There’s some things we can do No. 7 Washington: 59, “I’ve been through a differently that, hopefully, he doesn’t have a monster No. 10 Arizona State: 51 medley of different injuries game. And certainly Radenovic doesn’t have a game that have kind of kept me like he did against Stanford. If you have one of those Today’s games down,” Hairston said. “Ari- guys having one of those big games, you’re going to be in trouble.” No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 5 Arizona, zona isn’t going to know or 12:20 p.m. care that I’m 70-75 percent Maarty Leunen, who will likely match up against Radenovic, was impressed by the Arizona big man’s No.1 UCLA vs. No. 8 Cal, or whatever the case may 2:50 p.m. be. I’m going to go out there most recent game but knows there’s more than one guy to watch out for on that roster. No. 3 USC vs. No. 6 Stanford, and give it my all.” 6:20 p.m. Twice this season Hair- “We’ll do our best against him, but we know he’s not the only threat on that team so we’re just going to try No. 2 Washington State vs. ston has sat out through a No. 7 Washington, 8:50 p.m. stretch of games to allow and stop everybody,” Leunen said. ample time to heal. But when he’s trying to recover from one thing, the reliance New Look on one part of the body resulted in another injury. Arizona is one of four basketball teams debuting new “It was the groin first and then the foot,” Hairston Nike uniforms that accentuate the upper bodies, the said. “You focus on the foot so much and you’re groin Associated Press reported. starts to hurt again.” The Wildcats, along with the University of Not only have Hairston’s critics blamed his inju- Florida, Ohio State University and Syracuse Uni- ries for underwhelming games, but the fatigue issue is versity, will wear the uniforms in the teams’ brought up as well. Does Oregon want to win all of its conference tournaments. games in the Pac-10 Tournament if it means that the The jerseys are made to conform to the player’s body Ducks may be a bit tired heading into a nearly assured while the baggier shorts are made of a lightweight NCAA Tournament berth? Might Oregon want to lose breathable material, Nike said. a game before it gets too winded? Hairston, however, Nike plans on introducing personalized uniforms to said it will never matter how tired you are heading into all of its NCAA partner schools in the fall. Photo Illustration by Matt Nicholson one of the biggest games of a player’s season. Malik Hairston has shown flashes of brilliance this season, including rising up and throwing “If you get to the tournament and your tank’s on [email protected] down a powerful dunk against Arizona. lacrosse in my opinion | Jacob may Ducks hope final home Kent’s crew shouldn’t worry too much stand will end loss streak if they don’t win the Pac-10 tourney Be thankful that Oregon bas- The result? Washington reached Oregon may be without starting goalkeeper Anna Poponyak for the ketball has reached a point where the Sweet 16 as a No. 5 seed, four-game stretch, the team’s last games at Papé Field for the season its performance in the Pacific-10 beating Utah State and Illinois Conference tournament only fac- before losing to No. 1 University tors into its seeding for March of Connecticut. Madness rather than being its Of course, UCLA was the win- Dan Jones Maryland County on Sunday. Await- only method of reaching it. ner of the Pac-10 regular season Freelance Reporter ing the results of an MRI, freshman This team’s come a long way and conference tournament (a from the one that was playing for likely scenario for this year as They’re back, but only for four more Sam Debow will replace Poponyak as its life last year. Every Duck fan Chin Music well) and ended up playing in the home matches. the Ducks’ starting goalkeeper until should be grateful that they can NCAA Finals (less likely). After playing their last four matches Poponyak is healthy enough to play, You can have your own opinion watch the Pac-10 tournament Because Oregon won’t be a No. in three different states and losing three Larsen said Tuesday. of whether or not Oregon should knowing Oregon’s postseason 2 seed like UCLA was last year of them, the Ducks (3-3, 2-0 Mountain Debow has played in all of Oregon’s try to win the thing. I say they fate doesn’t hang in the balance. and will likely be seeded between Pacific Sports Federation) look to get matches this season except for the should know better than to play While that’s the reasoning and a No. 4 and 6, the Ducks should back on track in their final home stretch Stanford match like its season is at stake. beauty of the conference tourna- consider saving themselves for the of the season. Lacrosse Game at home and ment season — that any team can This Ducks have already been tournament that matters most. Oregon hosts St. Bonaventure, Ver- Info Box: against George- make the Big Dance regardless of accused of playing tired too many With that, I’m not saying that mont, Colgate and Longwood this week Oregon vs. St. Bonaventure town on its its record — it’s also the reason times this season and if they Oregon should give up in today’s through next week on Papé Field. Tonight, 7 p.m. most recent why Oregon shouldn’t play with look tired before bouncing out game. Tanking exclusively for the “We are excited to be back in class,” Papé Field road trip. In the same reckless abandon that of the first round of the NCAA’s, benefit of having energy for play- coach Jen Larsen said. “The girls Eugene 131.33 minutes, it did last year. It has its NCAA well, that’ll be disappointing ing a game that’s a week away have been bringing their laptops and she has allowed bid secured and the difference for everyone. is likely to be more detrimental doing their homework on the plane 21 goals and made 15 saves, including between the Ducks winning the Washington might have ben- than beneficial for the team. The and hotels.” seven against UC Davis in the Ducks’ Pac-10 tourney and losing its first efited from losing to Oregon last Ducks have been playing with But when Oregon battles St. Bo- second MPSF conference victory of or second game will result on be- year in the second round of the a new-found intensity as of late naventure at 7 p.m., the Ducks will the season. ing two or three seeds higher. conference tournament. While and hopefully translate that in be without the services of their “Sam has stepped up and has gotten Is that worth it? Is playing the Ducks were trying to make up today’s game in order to build starting goalkeeper. some playing time, and this is precisely three intense, beat-em-up games for a disappointing regular sea- some confidence before March Sophomore Anna Poponyak injured why we give her the time,” Larsen said. against the best teams in the con- son, the Huskies weren’t inspired Madness begins. If they pur- her left knee early in the first half of “Sam went in there and made some ference worth the effort to be to expend the energy necessary to posely lose, they’ll likely lose any an 11-10 overtime loss to Baltimore, key saves in a time when you don’t seeded as a three instead of six? keep up with Oregon. Lacrosse, page 14 MAY, page 16 14 Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, March 8, 2007

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Rashad nominated for Vegas tournament next up for college hall of fame Former Oregon running back Ahmad Rashad, then surging Duck softball squad known as Bobby Moore, is one of 75 football players and eight coaches who are up for induc- tion into the College Football The No. 16 Oregon team, second in the Pac-10, Hall of Fame. starts its home season afterwards on March 16 The National Football Foun- dation made the announce- ment Monday for the names making up the 2007 Football by luke andrews on Saturday. Bowl Subdivision Ballot. Sports Editor UNLV enters the contest The ballot was sent to winners of three straight with 12,000 NFF members and hon- The rest of the nation is be- a record 15-9. The Rebels are orees will be selected by that ginning to take notice of the 0-3 against Pac-10 opponents group. With more than 4.5 Oregon softball team. this season, having lost to Or- million people to have played After starting the season egon State (6-5), UCLA (8-0), college football, just 813 play- 20-2, including a champi- and Cal (5-4). ers have been inducted. On the onship in the Malihini Kipa Oregon enters having won coaching side, there have been Aloha Tournament after two straight following an ex- 174 individuals inducted. two victories against No. 23 tra-inning 2-1 setback against Rashad played running Georgia and a victory over St. Mary’s — a loss that end- back and wide receiver at No. 24 Hawaii, the Ducks ed the Ducks’ school-record Oregon and was named First recently jumped up to No. 18-game winning streak. Team All-America in 1971. He 17 in the USA Today/NFCA In that stretch following was First Team All-Conference Top 25 Poll and to No. 15, from 1969 to 1971. Rashad ahead of Pacific-10 Con- the loss to Florida, the Ducks had 10 shutouts behind a had the distinction of becom- ference foes UCLA (No. ing the first player to lead the 16) and Oregon State (No. strong defensive squad, fea- turing just 14 errors on the Pacific-10 Conference in scor- 17), in the ESPN.com/USA ing in consecutive years at two Softball Collegiate Top season and the pitching arms of junior ace Alicia Cook and different positions. He broke 25 Poll. 14 Oregon records. Oregon currently sits sec- sophomore Melissa Rice. Both Cook and Rice boast Kate Horton | Emerald archives He later went on to play in ond in the loaded Pac-10 the NFL for 11 seasons be- behind Arizona State (21-2). 10-1 records, but Rice’s ERA Sophomore pitcher Melissa Rice, who currently has a 0.63 ERA and is slightly better at 0.63 to a 10-1 record, has helped Oregon to a record start this season. fore retiring and becoming a All eight Pac-10 teams are sportscaster for NBC. ranked in the top 23 of both 0.81 for Cook. home runs and, seven bat- week, the Ducks host the First-time ballot participants major polls. And Oregon’s new of- ters hold an average above Cascade Clash next Friday, include Tim Brown (Notre Today, Oregon travels fensive approach to try and .300. As a team, the Ducks March 16 at Howe Field. Or- Dame), Randy Cross (UCLA), to Las Vegas for the Eller overcome last season’s are hitting .304. egon takes on Utah State on Doug Flutie (Boston Col- Media Stadium Classic and hitting woes, has led to five In last week’s Malihini Friday in a doubleheader be- lege), Pat Fitzgerald (North- its final tournament before runs or more in 14 victories Kipa Aloha Tournament, ginning at 1 p.m. The Ducks western) and Curt Warner playing its first home game this season as well as dou- Oregon junior third base- then have doubleheaders the (Penn State). next Friday. ble-digit run totals in four man Joanna Gail was following two days also be- The Ducks take on UNLV of those. awarded tournament MVP ginning at 1 p.m. The Ducks Penn State coach Joe Pater- in a doubleheader today, Redshirt freshman Jen- after she hit .462 during the face Towson University no is going to be automatically beginning at 5 p.m., before nifer Salling leads the team six games. (MD) on Saturday and South inducted after the sideline in- taking on New Mexico and with a .475 average, 29 hits Rice, Salling and Dakota State on Sunday. jury he suffered in 2006 pre- Miami (of Ohio) on Friday and 25 RBIs, but the offense Topps also joined the vented him from going to the at 1:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. has come via many different all-tournament team. formal induction ceremonies landrews@dailyemerald. in 2006. The Ducks close out the sources. Ann Marie Topps Following the four-game com weekend against Longwood boasts a team-high eight stretch in Las Vegas this — Jeffrey Dransfeldt WWW.DAILYEMERALD.COM d_1x1p6_1 Lacrosse: Oregon looking for first wins over Longwood and Colgate

Continued from page 13 want to just throw in any goalkeeper.” After playing St. Bonaven- ture, the Ducks play Vermont at 7 p.m. on Monday and take on Longwood at 7 p.m. Finally, the Ducks will play Colgate at 1 p.m. the follow- ing Saturday. In other action at Papé Field, St. Bonaven- ture takes on Vermont on Saturday at 1 p.m., Colgate faces Vermont on Thursday at 5 p.m. and Vermont takes on Longwood on Saturday at 11 a.m. Last year, Oregon lost to Longwood 15-10 in Farm- ville, Va., and 10-7 in the 2004-05 season on the road. The Ducks were defeated by Colgate 15-7 in Hamilton, N.Y., and, in the program’s first year, lost 15-9. The Ducks defeated Vermont 15- 7 in Burlington, Vt., last sea- son and have never played St. Bonaventure. The home stretch marks Oregon’s last battles at Papé Field this year, coming be- fore the Ducks play their final seven matches on the road. “We are just trying to piece together our game and that’s all we want to do,” Larsen said of the upcoming matches. “We need to take care of the ball and be con- sistent with the level of play. We need to work our offense that gives us quality shooting opportunities and limit the transition goals against us.” Oregon received six votes in the latest Inside Lacrosse Women’s Media Poll and sev- Kyle Andrew Carnes | Photographer en points in the Intercollegiate Jen May and the Ducks return to Eugene for four straight games begin- Women’s Lacrosse Coaches ning tonight against St. Bonaventure. Oregon also hosts Vermont, Long- Association Poll. wood, and Colgate through next Saturday. Thursday, March 8, 2007 Oregon Daily Emerald 15 TO PLACE An AD CALL 541-346-4343 FAX 541-346-5578 OnLInE dailyemerald.com E-mAIL [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS vIsIT Suite 300, Erb Memorial Union

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www.dailyemerald.com c_1x2p_1 16 Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, March 8, 2007 Tomb: Professor says documentary has unsound factual base, is irresponsible Continued from page 1 the inscriptions). What a student says religion’s followers. James ossuary came from at a glance “You can’t just take away the same tomb,” Falk said. “Judah Son of Jesus,” ac- The film also documents University student Bassel Who: “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” a something that touches so The documentary said cording to a Discovery mitochondrial DNA testing Menzalji said even though Discovery Channel documentary, pro- many people’s lives,” he experts could test the min- duced by James Cameron. Channel news article. of the mother line, gathered he’s Muslim and doesn’t said. “Science and religion eral particles gathered from Because of the extreme from human residue found follow Christian beliefs, What: Claimed the tomb of Jesus and don’t really mix.” James’ ossuary and com- his family was found and that Jesus commonality of these in the ossuaries of Jesus he watched the documen- pare them with particles and Mary Magdalene were married names, the ossuaries were and Mary Magdalene. The tary because the subject is from the other ossuaries and had a son. recorded and written about tests proved the two were sparking controversy. What a professor says in the tomb, also including Student opinion: “James Cameron in scholarly journals, but not maternally related. University religious stud- “I believe in Jesus, but I random ossuary samples in said he was doing it for archaeology the idea that these were ies professor Daniel Falk “That means a couple also believe in Mohammed the study, to prove James’ reasons, but they don’t say how much the remains of Jesus and said the documentary was of things. They were not and I also believe in Bud- ossuary came from the he got paid,” said Bassel Menzalji, a his family, including his based on unsound facts and University student. siblings. They were not dha,” Menzalji said, who same tomb. wife, Mary Magdalene (also was irresponsibly made. mother and child or father added that he didn’t know Falk said this would not Professor opinion: “This is part of a known as Mariamne) and He said it exploited ar- broader problem in archaeology today, and daughter. They were if he thinks the documen- conclude the ossuaries are their son, Judah, were not cheology and was created partly in the Bible, where stuff gets unrelated. People buried in tary was accurate or if it from the same tomb be- widely considered. for economic, rather than exploited for making money,” said tombs are related in one of was made for the money cause many of those buried The documentary states two ways: either by blood and headlines. He said, “It scientific, gain. Daniel Falk, a University religious stud- “This is part of a broad- in Jerusalem came from the ies professor. according to a statistical or by marriage. The results doesn’t matter is it’s fake same area of land, which study, “the probability fac- revealed an explosive pos- or real,” because it caught er problem in archeology Pastor opinion: “If you study Christian he has visited, and it would history over the past 2,000 years, tor is 600 to 1 in favor of sibility: that these two in- peoples’ attention. today, partly in the Bible, where stuff gets exploit- be likely they had the same it’s a blood bath. If we didn’t destroy this tomb being the tomb dividuals, Jesus, son of Jo- Either way, Menzalji mineral deposits. Christianity, nobody else would,” said of Jesus of Nazareth and seph, and Mariamne, were found the documentary in- ed for making money,” Dr. Britt Minshall, a pastor and theolo- his family” according to the likely related by marriage,” teresting and doesn’t think he said. “The fundamen- What a pastor says gian of the United Church of Christ in grouping of the names (in- the Discovery Channel Web the controversy will af- tal arguments behind the Baltimore. cluding “father” or “son” on site stated. fect Christianity and the documentary have yet to Dr. Britt Minshall, a pas- be proven.” tor and theologian of the “It’s possible some rich Falk, who specializes in United Church of Christ in guy who lived in Jerusalem early Judaism and Biblical Baltimore, has appeared as at the time wanted to make studies, said the knowledge a religious consultant on a shrine,” he said. of this tomb and the names FOX News Channel, CNN, and ABC. Another possibility he said on the ossuaries have been was that the tomb was “like known and studied by ex- Minshall said that he, a circus side show,” cre- perts, the majority of whom too, believes the Discov- ated for the crusaders who are not convinced this was ery Channel’s motives are would often purchase bones the tomb of the Biblical Je- financial in airing the doc- of alleged Biblical mentions sus due to the commonalty umentary, which, in his to show their friends and of the names. opinion, is not authoritative families at home. The tomb “These were known by in any way. could have been a form of experts in the field and then The engraved chevron entertainment for them, you (have) someone know- and circle symbol over the Minshall said. ing nothing about arche- entrance to the tomb is not Despite “doing wonders for ology making these huge consistent with that of the the Discovery Channel’s rat- claims,” he said. time of Jesus, said Minshall, ings,” Minshall doesn’t believe Falk added that a signifi- who “has served as a reli- this will harm Christianity. cant error in the documen- gious consultant for archae- tary was the assumption ological expeditions in Af- “If you study Christian that the ossuary of James, rica, Central America, and history over the past 2,000 Jesus’ brother, came from the Middle East,” according years, it’s a blood bath. If the same tomb, which the to his bio. we didn’t destroy Christi- show said turned up on Minshall said he believes anity, nobody else would,” the black market in 2002 the tomb was set up, not by he said. and is inscribed, “James, the show’s producers, but son of Joseph, brother by worshipers and/or entre- Contact the people, culture of Jesus.” preneurs around the eighth and faith reporter at “It remains doubtful the or ninth century. [email protected]

ASUO PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENT Poets: Carter began ASUO PROGRAMS FINANCE SENATORS writing poetry in a class EMU BOARD FINANCE SENATORS Continued from page 3 were “easier to relate to,” because you can appear and Gabriel agreed, adding to be studiously taking that “‘Vacation Sucks’ made ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FINANCE SENATORS notes when really you’re me chuckle.” writing poetry.” University student Megan ACADEMIC SENATORS Carter talked about his Gex agreed. “I thought that beginnings as a poet. Dorianne’s poetry was per- sonal, while Carter’s was GET “I tried not to be (a poet). more general.” ASSOCIATED STUDENTS PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY BOARD I tried to be a fiction writer, Creative Writing grad stu- but the classes filled up, so dent Vanessa Norton said STUDENT RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD I was forced to take poetry she has “heard Dorianne a classes,” he said. “I thought number of times and I think I was rebellious when I she’s amazing,” but was ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FINANCE COMMITTEE AT-LARGE turned in short stories in- also “glad that Laton Carter stead of poems, but gradu- was recognized.” INVOLVED ally those stories started taking the shape of poems.” “We have two recent Or- ASUO PROGRAMS FINANCE COMMITTEE AT-LARGE egon Book Award winners Undergraduate students living here in Eugene,” said Alex Gabriel and Rachel Cecilia Hagen, Alignment EMU BOARD AT-LARGE White enjoyed Laux’s Project Manager for the Or- poetry the most. egon University System. “Is it ASUO PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENT White said that her poems in the water or what?” ASUO PROGRAMS FINANCE SENATORS May: Ducks must have EMU BOARD FINANCE SENATORS one eye on NCAA games ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FINANCE SENATORS Continued from page 13 Oguchi nearly carried the momentum they had. team to the tournament finals The best case scenario? Beat last year, scoring 63 points in ACADEMIC2007 SENATORS Arizona today, lose to UCLA in three games. a contested game Friday and While Oguchi has been end up as a four or five seed unable to match that per- ASSOCIATEDELECTIONS STUDENTS PRESIDENTIAL PETITIONS ADVISORY BOARD on Selection Sunday. formance for the entirety of And, if Oregon’s playing in this season, hopefully he can games that have little impact regain his magic three-point STUDENT RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD on their season, maybe Kent stroke just in time when a DUE MARCH 15 should consider (and hope- team may need to rely on a fully is) giving Chamberlain sixth man the most. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FINANCE COMMITTEE AT-LARGE Oguchi extended playing time BY 5 P.M. in Los Angeles. [email protected] ASUO PROGRAMS FINANCE COMMITTEE AT-LARGE SPIRITUAL DIRECTORY ASUO EMU SUITE 4 every Friday in the Emerald classifieds. 15884 EMU BOARD AT-LARGE d_2x3p_1