A Farewell at Fairbanks Analysis That Go on Within the Brain; Conscious Analyses and Unconscious Analyses That Are Inaccessible

OREGON STATE THURSDAY UNIVERSITY JUNE 4, 2015 CORVALLIS, OREGON 97331 The Daily Barometer VOL. CXVII, NO. 150 DAILYBAROMETER.COM • 541-737-2231 DAILYBAROMETER @DAILYBARO, @BAROSPORTS Getting inside their heads n Social Interaction Lab members share what makes them interested about research in psychology By Courtnee’ Morin THE DAILY BAROMETER Associate Professor Frank Bernieri leads one of 13 labs in the School of Psychological Sciences: the Oregon State University Social Interaction Lab within the Behavioral Science Lab in Reed Lodge. “The main emphasis in the lab at present is to investigate perceptual and intellectual processes involved with judging people,” Bernieri said. Bernieri has always been interested in the field of the psychology because it is not as intuitive as other scientific fields and does not make use of common sense. “I’m always interested in what’s not expected,” Bernieri said. “Self- awareness is an intellectual activ- Courtesy of Shae Williams ity. Interestingly, when it comes to “The Memory of Wings,” photographed and modeled by Shae Williams, a senior photography major, is one of the art- our social intelligence, people are works to be on display for the Graduating Seniors’ Art Exhibit Thursday evening in Fairbanks Gallery. unaware. “Even though we think that we’re thinking, some portion of our brain has already made the decisions. All of that thinking is just post-decision rationalization” Bernieri explained that this is because of the separate levels of A farewell at Fairbanks analysis that go on within the brain; conscious analyses and unconscious analyses that are inaccessible. n university has to offer. 19 graduating art seniors honored June 1 through June 14 — it has “Our research in the lab shows in their final exhibit at OSU been a long endeavor getting from a The Fairbanks Gallery will hold a pub- that everything an expert tells you budding interest in artistry to finally lic reception for the Graduating Seniors’ is bogus,” Bernieri said. “It’s not that By Chris Correll earning his degree. Art Exhibit this Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 they’re lying; they just aren’t telling the THE DAILY BAROMETER Every year, students leaving the art p.m. for several distinguished Bachelor of unconscious processes.” For Stirling Gorsuch, a senior in department to start careers of their own Fine Arts recipients who have displayed Ameer Almuaybid’s Work fine arts and one of 19 participants are recognized with a special exhibit exceptional work in their time at Oregon Ameer Almuaybid, a first-year in the 2015 gallery — running from comprising some of the best pieces the See Fairbanks | page 4 graduate student in the School of Psychological Sciences, is working on his thesis in Bernieri’s lab. Almuaybid’s thesis focuses on nonverbal behaviors between people and how those nonverbal behaviors compare to the concurrent verbal behaviors. Casino Royale: OSU seniors like to live dangerously “My interest is in nonverbal behavior,” Almuaybid said. “Facial expres- n Graduation Celebration offers Photo illustration by sions, body language; anything but Chris Correll words.” seniors 1 last chance to THE DAILY BAROMETER Almuaybid works with the nonver-

party as undergrads bal behaviors that have to do with the level of intimacy between two people. By Chris Correll The levels of intimacy that THE DAILY BAROMETER Almuaybid looks at do not have to The Student Alumni Ambassadors be romantic, and can include other Association, called kinds such as those between family are hosting Senior Send-off, a grand Casino Royale night farewell event for 2015’s graduating members. a “celebration of graduation and So far, Almuaybid has found that seniors. This Thursday from 7 to 10 commencement.” the more intimate a topic becomes, p.m., the CH2M HILL Alumni Center “It’s just a way the association annual memberships the further away people get from each will be transformed to a Vegas-style is saying thank you to the seniors for to Oregon State’s Alumni other and the more closed their body casino floor. everything they’ve done, and then Association.” language becomes. Biology senior Courtney Calleros welcoming them into the alumni Alcohol will be available via a cash- Almuaybid’s interest in psychol- has been hearing rumors about a family,” Fenstermaker said. bar for students of age. Fenstermaker ogy, and specifically nonverbal com- casino night on campus for a while, Each senior will be given a fixed said that while “you don’t need to munication, started when after his and said it would make a valuable last amount of fun-money to spend at be 21 to attend,” bartenders will be tradition for years, though not every appendix removal surgery when he chance to “interact with other seniors” poker, roulette and a variety of other checking IDs. The first 300 graduating class of seniors is fortunate enough to was a teenager. During his recovery while everyone’s still together. games. Earnings can be exchanged attendees will each receive a free OSU have one. Event Director Emily Amort period at the hospital, he received a Matt Fenstermaker, early engage- for chips to win real prizes at the end pint glass as a souvenir. encouraged students to come out and book about body language. ment director for the Alumni of the evening, including “a GoPro, Casino nights have been an OSU Kindle Fire, several gift cards, and free See CASINO | page 3 See PSYCHOLOGY | page 3

“Chemistry is Awesome” gathering Jacob Vandever lists potential women Kat Kothen discusses upcoming takes place near Gilbert Hall for U.S. presidential candidacy activities for the summer

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The man violated the no alcohol contact her. The ex-boyfriend in told the officer that he lost control make the arrest, provided the clause of his probation, and his question was later contacted by the of his vehicle while trying to avoid a police officer was acting under reported blood alcohol content was responding officer, and was issued deer in the road. While speaking to color of official authority.” .20 percent. a citation in lieu of custody for tel- the driver, the officer smelled alco- Violation of a Class A misde- ephonic harassment. hol on his breath. The driver con- meanor is punishable with a Correction Criminal trespass I sented to field tests and was taken fine of up to $2,500, up to one into custody for driving under the In the article “Parking Services A woman reported that someone Drugs, safe, stolen handgun year imprisonment or both a fine influence. 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The K9 unit The Daily Barometer [email protected] Barometer regrets the error. moved and items had been knocked alerted on the vehicle and prompt- [email protected] Department shares wonders of chemistry n Chemistry is Awesome Party draws crowds to Gilbert Hall breezeway By Minelle Merwin THE DAILY BAROMETER The Department of Chemistry hosted an end- of-year Chemistry is Awesome (CIA) Party that featured a dunk tank, free pizza and a live musician in the Gilbert Hall breezeway Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff gathered together to take in the undergraduate research projects and to enjoy the many chemistry-related activities. Undergraduate research students vied for position with their poster presentations, as this was the first year to offer a cash prize of $200 for first place and $100 for second place. Minelle Merwin | THE DAILY BAROMETER Minelle Merwin | THE DAILY BAROMETER Many people were excited to see such a great Crystalline bismuth, shown by Dylan Fast, a second Benny Beaver and students watch the dunk tank during the Chemistry is Awesome party turnout for the second year of this special event. year graduate student in chemistry. in the Gilbert Hall breezeway Wednesday afternoon. The dunk tank was certainly a crowd pleaser, as more than one faculty member plunged into the cold water to applause and cheers. “This party is about getting everyone together to have a good time and to make people realize that chemists aren’t as serious and stuck-up as people think they are,” said Kyle Almlie, a graduate student in chemistry. “It helps to mix the undergraduate and graduate students, which is really important, and also blends the two buildings (Linus Pauling and Gilbert Hall), so it really leads to a more cohe- sive department.” One poster, put forth by graduate students, showed the newly-minted mentoring program called CHUMA, which seeks to assist undergraduates by partnering them with a graduate mentor.

Chemistry Senior Instructor Margie Haak agreed it would have been nice to have had this type of program when she was an undergraduate. “This event is really to show that chemistry is awesome,” said Sumit Saha, a postdoctoral scholar ‘‘ who works for the Center for Sustainable Materials Minelle Merwin | THE DAILY BAROMETER Minelle Merwin | THE DAILY BAROMETER Chemistry. “Everything’s presented in a very visual Paul Weatherford, a science storekeeper, dunks chemistry professor Neal Chemistry instructor Neal Sleszynski sprays the crowd with a supersized water way to show that chemistry is really not that com- Sleszynski at the Chemistry is Awesome Party Wednesday afternoon. gun in the Gilbert Hall breezeway during the CIA party Wednesday afternoon. plicated, that it’s actually very easy to understand once you get the basic theories down.” Almlie shared a desire for more widespread interest in chemistry. This party is about getting everyone together to have “I just want to see more people excited about a good time and to make people realize that chemists chemistry — excited about the challenge,” Almlie said. aren’t as serious and stuck-up as people think they are.

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By Hillary Borrud, Capital Bureau Patridge said a loosely regulated actually launches the licensing system “Last year it was ‘The PORTLAND TRIBUNE system could invite federal law enforce- sometime next year. Great Gatsby’ theme when ment scrutiny not only of Oregon’s the movie was popular, so SALEM — Oregon is less than a OLCC would ‘‘ Ferrioli said with the seed-to-sale recreational pot system, but also the we tried to come up with month away from the July 1 legalization just like to stress medical marijuana program. tracking system for recreational mari- of recreational marijuana, yet there is juana also not expected to launch until a theme that would allow still no outlet for adults to legally pur- to this Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, who 2016, it would be difficult to enforce us to incorporate that style, chase the drug. committee that we has been working on the recreational any rules on where people could obtain the red and black, that sales concept with Ferrioli, said he pot seeds. A less rigorous system to classy look,” Amort said. “We Lawmakers are searching for a work- really want to get it believed the proposal would actually track the medical marijuana supply like to have it be more of a around until the state’s recreational pot right and provide greater assurance to federal formal event, something that regulator, the Oregon Liquor Control system also would not take effect until ‘‘ law enforcement that Oregon is work- 2016, and it is included in a bill that people can dress up to.” Commission, begins to license mari- Oregon really wants ing to provide a legal way for adults to has yet to receive a vote in the Oregon The Casino Royale juana retail outlets sometime in 2016. to get it right. purchase pot so that legalization does House. Graduation Celebration is free A legislative proposal unveiled this not cause “a more entrenched under- for graduating seniors and $5 week would allow existing medical Rob Patridge ground market to flourish.” For Stoney Girl Gardens in Clackamas, marijuana dispensaries to sell cannabis Klamath County District Attorney the prospect of pot consumers who can for guests, with a requested Meanwhile, lawmakers have given seedlings and small quantities of the legally start growing the drug July 1 is a limit of one guest per senior. up worrying about where people will plant’s leaves and flowers to any adult Oregon Liquor Control Commission, business opportunity. Formal attire is encouraged, get the four pot plants allowed per but not necessarily required. age 21 or older, starting Oct. 1. Medical whose officials pleaded with the legis- dispensaries could only sell up to one- household July 1, or the seeds to grow This spring, the medical marijuana lative committee to hold off until the Fenstermaker said this quarter ounce of marijuana per day to those plants. seed breeders, growers and cannabis commission launches the full recre- event is part of a larger effort a recreational customer. oil producers expanded their busi- ational pot system. Early this year, the committee dis- to revive the Student Alumni Senate Minority Leader Ted Ferrioli, cussed whether to require all seeds and ness to add pot growing classes for the Ambassadors, a group of vol- R-John Day, first pitched the idea in “OLCC would just like to stress to plants in the new recreational system public. On July 1, Stoney Girl Gardens unteers that work with current April to allow early recreational sales this committee that we really want to to come form state-sanctioned medical plans to give away free cannabis seeds students to help them engage at dispensaries. Ferrioli and other get it right and Oregon really wants to marijuana grows. to adults age 21 and over. with alums, network for jobs get it right,” said Rob Patridge, Klamath lawmakers on the House-Senate com- As drafted, legislation related to “We’re America’s first (cannabis) seed and internships, and explore mittee working on marijuana issues County District Attorney and chairman setting up the recreational pot sys- company, and we’ve been doing what the benefits of university are adamant that Oregon provide an of the OLCC Board of Commissioners, tem contains no requirements on the we do since 1999,” Jessica Fuller, a can- involvement after graduation. earlier option for adults to legally pur- earlier this week. “There’s also the origin of plants for legal pot. It would nabis therapeutic specialist and patient The SAA will be actively chase recreational pot, and they have setting of public expectation of less require the Oregon Liquor Control consultant for Stoney Girl Gardens, said recruiting this fall to fill roles said this is crucial for the state to cut regulation, when I think the covenant Commission to certify cannabis seed Wednesday. “So we just kind of want to left behind by graduates. off consumers’ reliance on the black with many voters was we were going to breeders, but the requirement for these spread the word and love of growing, market. have a system similar to what the OLCC businesses to obtain a state license and educate people or get people to Chris Correll, news reporter That puts them at odds with the does with respect to alcohol.” would not take effect until the state know about our classes we offer.” [email protected]

labs with the researchers here entific research, using scientific Bernieri said. about the correlation between Saperia plans on continuing PSYCHOLOGY and the faculty is that we rely hypotheses and experiments in Almuaybid explains that emotional intelligence and pet her education with a graduate n Continued from page 1 almost entirely on undergradu- their research. the challenge comes from the ownership. degree, though she’s not sure “I’d always been interested ates,” Bernieri said. “And where “We strive to be as scien- required objectivity in most Their project is in the analy- whether that will take the form of in psychology, but that’s what that provides challenges, it also tific as possible,” Almuaybid aspects of psychology, but he sis stages, having already col- a master’s degree or a Ph.D. But made me look at it as a career,” provides an amazing opportu- said. “We won’t be perfect enjoys the scientific challenge lected the data. Saperia expects Saperia is looking at the master’s Almuaybid said. nity for undergraduates.” ever though, since we deal that is posed in Bernieri’s lab. to be done by the end of the program offered by OSU. “I feel lucky to have Dr. Bernieri credits the amaz- with abstract processes and summer. “I know the professors pretty Bernieri as my mentor,” ing opportunities that OSU constructs.” Saperia had previously well here,” Saperia said. “So it Undergraduate work Almuaybid said. “Not only did provides for its undergraduate Bernieri agrees that it can be worked on a poster concern- would be nice to stay where I Almuaybid has been working he make me a better student ing the connection between students in the area of research hard to have a purely scientific know people.” in Bernieri’s lab since he was an to Kevin Ahern, the director for approach with psychology. in his lab, but a better person.” an individual’s own intelligence undergraduate student, start- undergraduate research. “What gets in our way is and attractiveness and how Saperia recommends the ing in the summer of 2011. “Dr. Ahern, he has been the common sense,” Bernieri said. Jenna Saperia’s work that affects how they rated the research experience. “It’s reciprocal; you get a lot man,” Bernieri said. “He’s done “People underestimate uncon- One of the undergradu- attractiveness of others. “If you have the opportunity of help on your thesis from a lot.” scious processes. A lot of the ate students working in the This poster led to further to do research you definitely undergraduates,” Almuaybid Almuaybid thinks that psy- science in psychological sci- Social Interaction Lab is Jenna research that ended up being should,” Saperia said. “It gives said. “And they get more experi- chology and body behavior is an ences deals with making sure Saperia, a sophomore major- published. you the opportunity to see what ence and start their own proj- important area of study because to do the science without bias, ing in psychology and sociol- “Dr. Bernieri likes to give you want to do in life and puts ects as the years go on.” of the inherent lack of knowl- and it’s hard if you haven’t been ogy with a focus in criminal opportunities for everyone to do you ahead of others to get a The way that the lab is set up edge associated with it. While trained.” justice. posters or research,” Saperia said. graduate degree or job.” has Bernieri as the principal the field of psychology is large Bernieri compared this Saperia has been a member “He gives you free range to do you investigator, with three gradu- now, the study body language to pharmaceutical tests that of the lab since fall of last 2014, own projects, but guides you and Courtnee’ Morin, news reporter ate students working on two is relatively new. involve placebos and end up after taking a Psychology 202 points you in the right direction.” [email protected] to three large projects. These “We don’t have grammar having to be double-blind course taught by Bernieri. projects can generate many for body language, though we experiments to ensure that the “I love it,” Saperia said. “It’s separate research papers and have grammar for our words,” researchers have no unintended given me a lot of opportunities projects. Almuaybid said. “But most of effect on the research. and it’s fun.” Today’s “A lot of work is done by our communication is in body “There’s a lot more sophisti- Saperia is working on her su • do • ku undergraduates,” Almuaybid language.” cation in doing psychological own project with another said. “Which I’m proud of.” research than people realize,” undergraduate in the lab Hard The undergraduates help The scientific with data collection for the 87 5 larger projects ongoing in the method in psychology SCHOOL OF ARTS & COMMUNICATION lab and form their own projects. Bernieri’s lab strives toward “One thing that I think that using the scientific method The President’s Concert 24 7 6 is interesting with psychology used in most other areas of sci- 1 Classifieds Voyages 1 2 3 18 69 Help Wanted Buyer Beware OSU Chamber Choir ATTENTION: All returning OSU students and The Oregon State University Dr. Steven M. Zielke, Director 2 4 8 staff. 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Chris Correll | THE DAILY BAROMETER Chris Correll | THE DAILY BAROMETER “True North,” by Stirling Gorsuch, a senior applied visual arts major, is one of the works on “The Peacekeeper,” a sculptural piece by Marissa Solini, a senior applied visual arts major, is one of the many display for the Graduating Seniors Art Exhibit opening Thursday evening in the Fairbanks Gallery. works on display in Fairbanks Gallery as part of the Graduating Seniors Art Exhibit opening Thursday evening.

that art, as a major, can be kind of his Masters in Fine Arts. FAIRBANKS a dubious one. It’s really up to the Graduating Seniors For now, he’s content with where n Continued from page 1 individual what they do with that Art Exhibit he stands as a soon-to-be college State University. This event is free and four years.” graduate, and said it “feels great” to open to the community. Jerome Stretch, another fine arts What: Art gallery reception be part of the senior’s gallery. It’s hard to know Where: Fairbanks Gallery senior, said “it’s hard to know what “Art students are usually their own what the next step is Gorsuch said he had always been When: Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. drawn to visual design, but didn’t the next step is” after a diploma. worst critics,” Gorsuch said. “I don’t (after a diploma). ... pursue his own work until attend- “There’s not that direct path. You tions in the art community, where really feel like I’m at the point I’d There’s not that direct ing Clatsop Community College in don’t necessarily go right into a job. newcomers need all the exposure like to be at, but I know that I’ll just

Astoria, Ore., and learning about Being a fine artist is more like an they can get. continue growing. It’s an ongoing path. You don’t printmaking from instructor Royal entrepreneurship in a sense, where process, but I think I’m happy with necessarily go right Nebeker. you have to find ways of supporting Hiratsuka said often times stu- where I’m at now.” ‘‘ dents “take a break” from art for into a job. Being a After leaving Clatsop, his fascina- yourself while producing work,” Each of the 19 entries has the ‘‘ a year or so after graduating, only tion led him to OSU, where he stud- Stretch said. potential to take home prestigious fine artist is more like to gradually lose touch with their ied printmaking under Professor Yuji Many students with a talent for the awards at Thursday’s reception, craft. He believes Gorsuch’s sense an entrepreneurship Hiratsuka and eventually became his visual arts don’t wait until they’ve according to Gallery Director Doug of “professionalism” when it came in a sense, where you teaching assistant. finished school to start building a Russell. to his future career helped make This is where Gorsuch claims he reputation for themselves. Gorsuch Winners of the Provost’s Purchase have to find ways of their time together “a big success” learned the other half of survival already has experience present- Award and CLA Dean’s Purchase for both of them. supporting after graduation — promoting his ing his prints — which are largely Award will have their art bought for yourself while pieces once the production stage inspired by the Oregon Coast — in “We don’t see many of that kind of $1,000 and $750, respectively, and was done, and how to “be successful galleries, as well as selling to third dedicated students here,” Hiratsuka displayed in the respective admin- producing work. as an artist in the real world.” parties. Some of his pieces can fetch said. istrator’s office. More than a dozen “That’s been huge, because I think anywhere from $300 to $800. Gorsuch has an internship in scholarships for upcoming students Jerome Stretch Senior in fine arts it’s a lot of times overlooked, what The college environment is a gold- Bend, Ore., that should keep him will also be announced. you’ll do with your art once you en opportunity to meet professionals busy through fall. However, he still Chris Correll, news reporter graduate,” Gorsuch said. “I think and form valuable lifelong connec- plans to return someday and earn [email protected]

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‘We’re always going to be family’ n Senior centerfielder Dani Gilmore program, having just wrapped up her fourth and final year in Corvallis. Senior to graduate and leave OSU Though she was joined by four other centerfielder softball, but will never truly leave seniors on the roster this season, Dani Gilmore Gilmore is the only player in her class makes contact By Josh Worden` who stayed with the Beavers all four with the ball THE DAILY BAROMETER years; her fellow seniors all transferred during the At an Oregon State softball practice in during their careers. Gilmore and Beavers’ final near the end of the 2015 season, Dani Berg arrived at OSU the same year, series of the Gilmore stepped to the plate dur- Berg spending one year as an assistant season against coach to Kirk Reynolds before taking ing batting practice with her coach, the UCLA Bruins Laura Berg, ready to pitch. The senior the head coaching position in 2013. in Corvalls centerfielder shot the first delivery or “I also had Kirk for a year, so I know A p r i l 2 7. two into right field, a sight seen many the past Oregon State and the Oregon times by her teammates in practices State now, and so I think I’ve been and games. through all the cycles of what this But then, coach Berg stopped and program has gone through and what called out something along the lines this program wants to be,” Gilmore of, “Dani! We know you can go deep. said just days before her final game Show us your bunting!” in a Beaver uniform. That oftentimes seemed like the “Her senior leadership is vital,” narrative of Dani Gilmore’s time at added Berg. Its so good for this team OSU. What can’t she do? to see, especially for the younger justin quinn She’s had plenty of time to cement THE DAILY BAROMETER that reputation in the Beaver softball See GILMORE | page 6

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By Chris Hansen Magness, who is now the head Magness said Salazar had Rupp THE REGISTER-GUARD cross-country coach at the University take prednisone, a corticosteroid allegations your sources are making are based of Houston, later questioned Salazar EUGENE — A detailed investiga- often used for asthma, before a 2011 about the document, who said it had tive report released today by the upon false assumptions and half-truths in an meet in Germany, without an official been a mistake, according to the BBC. BBC and the U.S. website ProPublica attempt to further their personal agendas therapeutic exemption. Magness was accuses legendary U.S. track coach Salazar told the BBC in a statement then directed by Salazar to fly to the Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon that the legal nutritional supple- Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to have Project of violating anti-doping rules Alberto Salazar ment Testoboost had been incorrectly Rupp’s urine tested. and pressuring athletes to use pre- U.S. track coach recorded in the document as “testos- “They did that to see if it tested scription medication. ‘‘ terone medication.” positive,” Magness says. “I hand-car- Former University of Oregon track of gaining a competitive advantage Project uses a medication against the He also said the “allegations your ried Galen’s urine through the airport, star Galen Rupp is at the center of the from their side effects. spirit of the sport we love,” Salazar sources are making are based upon onto the plane, and into my rental car report, which claims that Rupp has Goucher alleges Salazar wanted her wrote in an email to the BBC and false assumptions and half-truths in and drove to this clinic and dropped it been on performance enhancers of to take the thyroid drug Cytomel to ProPublica. “Any medication taken an attempt to further their personal off, and that was it.” He never learned some form for many years. lose weight in 2011 after the birth of is done so on the advice and under agendas.” the result of the test. the supervision of registered medical Salazar and Rupp deny any her son. She said Salazar knew she did Rupp also strongly denied taking Later in Germany, according to professionals.” wrongdoing. not have a prescription for Cytomel banned substances. Magness, Rupp received a box at his and her doctor advised her against Salazar today didn’t return an email Rupp won the silver medal in the “I am completely against the use of hotel room from Salazar that con- taking the drug. from The Register-Guard seeking 10,000 meters at the Olympic Games performance-enhancing drugs,” he tained a book with a section of pages comment. Neither did Rupp’s agent, The story said Goucher and at least in London in 2012, finishing behind told the BBC. “I have not taken any hollowed out to form a compartment Ricky Simms. six other former Salazar athletes and another of Salazar’s leading runners, banned substances and Alberto has holding two pills that Rupp prompt- In the report, former Nike Oregon staff members have gone to the U.S. Mo Farah of Great Britain. The story never suggested that I take a banned ly took. Neither Salazar nor Rupp Project athletes and a former assistant Anti-Doping Agency with their con- said no doping accusations have been substance.” responded to questions about the cerns. It said the USADA has not con- made against Farah, who won the coach spoke out against Salazar and In other allegations detailed in the hollowed-out book containing pills. the Portland-based project. firmed or denied any investigations. men’s 10,000 meters last Friday during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward report: Salazar, a former world-class dis- “He is sort of a win-at-all-costs The report states Rupp uses asthma Field. Rupp finished third in the 5,000 In 2008, massage therapist John tance runner, ran at the UO for anoth- person and it’s hurting the sport,” and thyroid medication and alleges meters that same night in what was Stiner told ProPublica that he found er legendary coach, Bill Dellinger. Olympic distance runner Kara his use of testosterone goes as far back his first race of the outdoor season. testosterone medication in Salazar’s He went on to win the New York City Goucher told reporter David Epstein as 2002 when he was 16 and attend- condo in Park City, Utah, where Marathon three times, and in 1981 of ProPublica. ing Central Catholic High School in In an interview with Magness, who Oregon Project does its altitude set a world record for the marathon Portland. worked at the Oregon project in 2011, Goucher left the Oregon Project training. At Salazar’s request, Stiner of 2:08.13. Rupp, now 29, has never failed a the former assistant coach said he in 2011 after seven years with the cleaned up the condo and shipped drug test, nor has any member of saw a document containing Rupp’s He started the Oregon Project professional training group. She won items back to Salazar in Portland, the Oregon Project. According to the blood levels that showed he was on in 2001 in an attempt to build an a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters including a tube of Androgel, a tes- USADA’s public testing data, Rupp “testosterone medication.” American distance program that at the 2007 World Championships. tosterone medication prescribed for passed 28 drug tests in 2013 — more could contend on the world stage According to the report, allegations “When I saw that, I kind of jumped men who aren’t producing enough than any other American — and 17 with the Kenyans and Ethiopians. against Salazar — from Goucher, for- backward,” Magness told the BBC. testosterone naturally. Salazar told in 2012. mer assistant coach Steve Magness “Testosterone is obviously banned.... Stiner it was for his heart. Stiner grew Among the other athletes Salazar and others — include experimenting Salazar says he’s “strictly followed” Everybody knew that. When I looked suspicious later when he discovered coaches as part of the Oregon Project with doping aids, such as testoster- rules of the World Anti-Doping a little further I saw it was all the way Androgel isn’t for people with serious are former UO standouts Matthew one; and giving athletes prescription Agency. back in high school — and that was heart trouble. Salazar had a heart Centrowitz and Jordan Hasay. Neither medications they didn’t need in hopes “No athlete within the Oregon incredibly shocking.” attack the previous year. was mentioned in the report.

an error-less year in 2013, the one error the whole season. GILMORE fourth-highest batting average “I know if anything goes out n Continued from page 5 in school history in 2014, and behind me in center field, she’s kids who are in their first year All-Conference Second Team going to catch it,” Miller said, experiencing Division 1; this in 2015. who spent nearly 200 innings is their first year experiencing Coach Berg calls Gilmore a pitching this year with Gilmore the Pac-12.” “needle in the haystack.” Players behind her. “I’ve been on teams like her don’t come around before where if it goes in the That same sentiment was very often, and one of the few outfield, its like ‘Hold your echoed firsthand by freshman unfortunate parts of her col- breath, we don’t know what’s joining the OSU team and the legiate career was her limited going to happen.’ But with transfers who did not have the opportunities to shine in the her out there, I always have same background knowledge national spotlight: OSU did not confidence.” of OSU softball that Gilmore make the NCAA Tournament But now, Gilmore’s career has offered. her junior or senior years. It come to an end, and the center “It’s great to have Dani being was in the postseason in 2012 fielding spot she’s made her own such a strong presence,” said when Gilmore registered some will be home to a new face next junior pitcher Beverly Miller, of her finest games, logging a year. Even so, she feels confident who transferred from Monterrey hit in every contest and batting about OSU’s prospects in future Peninsula Junior College this .454 in the NCAA Regional in years. year. “She’s our leader. She’s the Norman, Okla. “There are some great leaders one we look to for everything Of course, there were plenty on this team, so even after I leave on the team. When we have a of other offensive highlights I’m not worried about where this question, we go to her. She’s during her tenure — a team- program is going to be,” Gilmore our rock.” leading nine home runs in said. “I think they’re going to be It isn’t hard to see why Gilmore 2012 that were the most for just fine and coach Berg is going justin quinn | THE DAILY BAROMETER has been the face of the program an OSU freshman in 15 years, to bring in some good prospects. for some time. She is the all-time the second-highest slugging It’s going to be a great Oregon Senior centerfielder Dani Gilmore is escorted by her mother Concepcion Gilmore on senior career leader in runs scored percentage in school history State program regardless.” day against UCLA at home April 27. and in the top 10 in home runs, of .700 last year and a game- Gilmore, whose younger sis- doubles, batting average, hits winning home run against No. ter Madi is a freshman at El even if there is a geographical “I’m going to be bugging “You don’t really leave family. and walks. Every season she 21 Arizona State this season — Camino Real High School in break. She won’t be hitting them as long as I can,” she said. I’ll be in a different place, but spent in Corvallis was riddled but her defense has also been West Hills, Calif. and is already any more homers in a Beaver “If they come down to Southern we’re always going to be family.” with accolades and accomplish- stalwart. She nearly repeated considering playing softball for uniform, but that doesn’t mean California, I’ll be at every game, Josh Worden, sports reporter ments of varying kinds: Pac-12 her spotless campaign of 2013 OSU, isn’t planning on separat- she won’t have an impact on making fun of coach Berg and On Twitter @BrightTies All-Freshman Team in 2012, again this year, committing just ing herself from the program, the team. giving them a hard time.” [email protected]

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Editorial Dr. Erica Who I want to see as the first female president Woekel

Ask Dr. Fit think the time has come for Petition to a woman President of the Jacob United States of America. Vandever Yet pundits continue I ‘‘ Around the world women such as Columnist to ask: Is America German Chancellor Angela Merkel Hiking and revoke Jenner’s and former British Prime Minister ready for a female Margaret Thatcher have proven that ing across the aisle. women are more than capable to Being a former corporate lawyer President? For taking up the mantle of leadership from New York, she has a lot of myself at least I biking in the medal is absurd similarities with Hillary Clinton, but at the highest levels of government. can answer that Yet pundits continue to ask: nowhere near the same amount of ‘‘ n June 3, a petition was Is America ready for a female political baggage. posted to change.org urging question with a Willamette Valley President? Next is South Carolina Governor the International Olympic O For myself at least I can answer Nikki Haley, who is currently serv- resounding ‘YES.’ ith the splurge of sun- Committee to revoke Caitlyn Jenner’s that question with a resounding ing in her second term. Haley is the shine coming back, being gold medal won during the 1976 decath- “YES.” daughter of Indian immigrants, who outdoors for our physi- lon in the Montreal Olympic Games. W I just really don’t want it to be was able to ride the 2010 Tea Party segregated Birmingham, Ala. to cal activity is rejuvenating to our The petition claims that since Caitlyn Hillary Clinton. wave into the governorship. become an international rela- wellbeing. — formally known as Bruce Jenner — So here is a list of very capable While she hasn’t been in the news tions specialist attending Notre Oregon offers a lot of amazing hik- “has always believed herself to be truly women in American politics that I as much lately as she was when she Dame University, going on to be ing and biking trails like Smith Rock, female, and therefore, was in violation of would like to see as the first woman was first elected, she played the role the Provost at Stanford University, Crater Lake, Mount Hood, Deschutes committee rules regarding women com- President. of kingmaker in 2012 by endorsing a National Security Adviser for the National Forest, Oregon Caves, Three peting in men’s sports and vice versa.” First off is Senator Kirsten Mitt Romney for the Republican Bush administration, then the first Sisters and Silver Falls, but these Disturbingly, the petition — started by Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). nomination, and she will likely play female African American Secretary excursions could take a day or two, one Jennifer Bradford — has garnered Gillibrand was selected to take a similar role in 2016. of State in U.S. History. which might be more time than you much support in the few hours that it over Hillary’s Senate seat when she Since 1980, only once has the Her primary focus and foreign have at this point in the term. has existed. took on the role of Secretary of State. Republican candidate who won affairs experience is in working with A short distance from campus is Most news outlets have expressed that Prior to being appointed to South Carolina not gone on to win Russian and former Soviet states, many hiking, running and biking they feel the IOC will not take the peti- the Senate, Gillibrand served the party’s nomination. which with the growing tensions trails that you can explore while tion seriously and Jenner will continue several terms in the US House In 2010, The Nation magazine between America and Putin’s Russia enjoying the beauty of nature. to possess her medal. of Representatives as the named Haley the “New Face for would be invaluable. West of campus passed the covered But we have to address the outright bridge, Midge Cramer path will take Representative from New York’s Old Politics in South Carolina” When I heard about the possibil- absurdity and disrespect that this peti- you to Bald Hill. Bald Hill offers a 20th District. because of her ability to bring youth ity of her running to replace Barbara tion is emanating. multitude of paved paths and trails In the Senate Gillibrand has and diversity to South Carolina Boxer as the Senator from California for all types of walking, mountain We will try to accomplish this with as worked across the aisle to get Republican politics. I was quite excited, but she has since biking or hiking. few (redacted) inserts as humanly pos- the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy By the 2020 or 2024 Presidential ruled out that possibility. sible, since the technology to bleep out repealed, secure health coverage for contests, she will be an accom- The view from the top of Bald Hill While I would love for her to newspaper print doesn’t exist yet. 9/11 workers and make it illegal for plished two-term governor from a is fantastic. have run for the Senate or make We’re sure that Bradford probably lawmakers and their staff to partici- very important early primary state, It’s a close and easy option to enjoy a run for the White House I guess thinks she’s being very funny or mak- pate in insider trading. where she could make a good run at nature, although can be a little busy I would also be satisfied with her ing some kind of point by requesting a Gillibrand also worked with becoming the nation’s first female after 5 p.m. or on the weekend. taking over for Roger Goodell as NFL removal of Jenner’s medal, some logic Republican Senators Rand Paul and/or Indian-American President If you are looking for a less busy Commissioner. that, “Oh, you want to be a woman, and Ted Cruz on reforming sexual — unless Hillary Clinton or Bobby path, try heading up to Fitten Green well here are the stipulations involved assault reporting in the military, Jindal beat her to either of those. t at the very west end of Harrison. The with that.” but unfortunately those efforts were Finally we have Sarah Palin. Jacob Vandever is a senior in Political Science. The loop trail — Allen Throop loop — is a The point is here. And Bradford has unsuccessful. Gillibrand is a capable Nah, just kidding — it is opinions expressed in Vandever’s columns do not worthwhile hike or run in a relatively necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer short time frame with a nice bench gracefully flown right over it. fundraiser with an Ivy League edu- Condoleezza Rice. staff. Vandever can be reached at forum@dailyba- Yes, Jenner identifies as a woman and cation and a lot of experience work- Condoleezza Rice rose out of rometer.com. seat to enjoy the view. has — personally and publicly — for Anywhere throughout the some time now. Good for her. MacDonald-Dunn Forest trail sys- In 1976, Jenner was not participat- tem is an enjoyable escape from the ing in hormone therapy, according to hustle and bustle of campus. a piece from Yahoo News by Robert Whether you enter from Peavy Kessler. Kessler went on to argue that Arboretum, Chip Ross or Oak Creek, even if Jenner had, it would have been this forest is a little bit of heaven. to suppress her natural testosterone, The trails are great for hiking, which would have put her at a possible biking or running by yourself, with disadvantage to her male competitors. friends, or your dog for any distance or length of time. Which pretty much means that Jenner It is possible (and easy) to get lost is frigging awesome all day, any day. up there, so download the map from Point being, Jenner won that medal the OSU College of Forestry or enable fair and square in 1976, and in terms of your GPS. Lately I’ve ‘re-discovered’ physicality was male. On a physical level, the trails at the Oak Creek Access she violated no rules against the IOC and road. Oak Creek to McCulloch Peak her participation in the decathlon. Loop is about nine and a half miles Something else to be taken into of forest, streams, mountains and account is the danger that would have wildlife. been very real for someone to publicly Gorgeous. identify as transgender. Being outside also helps you with According to a Planet Transgender spiritual wellness, as it supports piece by Kelli Busey from Feb. 23, “a trans your connection to nature while woman is slain every 29 hours.” enjoying the elements and enrich- Because it took until August 2013 for ing your perspective on the beauty the House of Delegates of the American surrounding us. Bar Association to pass a resolution to Outdoor exercise uses all your combat the filthy defense of “panic rage” senses and connects your body and or “trans panic,” according to a 2014 mind in a way that a gym facility scholarly article by Cynthia Lee and Peter can’t. Ka Yu Kwan. Trails or constantly changing ter- Society may have progressed some- rain allow the mind to focus on the what these last few years, but it still has current activity and environment a long way to go in terms of treating its awareness. This mental shift of citizens with decency, respect and safety. attention to the outdoors from study- People such as Bradford do not help ing, to-do lists, finals, papers, proj- that process. ects and packing allows for greater t stress management and relaxation. Editorials serve as means for Barometer editors to offer As the academic year comes to a commentary and opinions on issues both global and close, I encourage you to get out into local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed nature and enjoy the different trails here are a reflection of the editorial board’s majority. Corvallis has to offer. Remember: Active study breaks will keep our minds fresh so we are Letters more productive during our study Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be printed time. on a first-received basis. Letters must be 300 words or fewer and include the author’s signature, academic Enjoying the rejuvenation of the major, class standing or job title, department name sun, trees, and wildlife on a short and phone number. Authors of e-mailed letters will trip to the Mac-Dunn forest is good receive a reply for the purpose of verification. Letters for your heart, soul and mind as we are subject to editing for space and clarity. The Daily Barometer reserves the right to refuse publication of prepare for finals week. any submissions. t e-mail: [email protected] or Dr. Erica Woekel is an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Program Director of the Lifetime Fitness for Health The Daily Barometer Program. The opinions expressed in Woekel’s columns c/o Letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer 2251 SW Jefferson Way staff. They can be reached at forum@dailybarometer. Oregon State University com. Corvallis, OR 97331 Ryan Mason is a senior in graphic design 8•Thursday, June 4, 2015 [email protected] • 541-737-2231

Kat Kothen Artist of Summer 2015: Six feet of sass Why summer Maudlin Strangers Corvallis is the best Corvallis s the year winds down, some of you may be gearing up Ato head back home for the summer season. Others may be bumming around Corvallis until fall term begins. For those who stay in Corvallis, research, classes or work may be on the agenda. And if you haven’t spent a summer in Corvallis, you might wonder why any would voluntarily choose to stick around. But let’s be real: Corvallis in the summer is amazing, and here’s why: No people. Campus is gorgeous, especially when you can appreciate its beauty without having to carefully weave between bicyclists and slow walkers at the same time. Same goes for Corvallis. Yes — downtown you will probably run into locals, but during the summer calm, it gives you the chance to chat with sweet elderly ladies, who are the best. It’s also a wonderful experience to eat Chipotle in the middle of the day in the peace and quiet. Downtown Corvallis Speaking of downtown, the summer Farmers’ Market is a way to gather and socialize with other summer Corvallis citizens. Plus, fresh fruits and veggies and artisan honey, cheese and jam. The market runs on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. along the downtown courtesy of maudlinstrangers.com waterfront.

ashed away in a sea of Currie from the Runaways, has turned that it will get better / No more wasting Float the river mediocre musicians who Skye J. a small project that stemmed from the thoughts on her / I’ve bought her time If the Farmers’ Market isn’t Wclaim to be the next “big Lyon confines of his bedroom to now steadily and I’ve given her every penny / I paint your kind of scene, you can spend thing” around the block seems to grow A & E making a distinct name for themselves her ‘lover’ / a ruse for the comfort / Her your Saturday afternoon on the so redundant in my eyes. Columnist along the West and East coast. smile makes you wonder what blooms water instead of the waterfront. Even glancing at Billboard’s Hot 100 Dripping in soothing, dark electro- in the covers.” Beautiful summer weather means the forefront of it all: Maudlin Strangers. inflicts a yawn. pop that is exquisitely led by Hays’ One can draw conclusions from this the Willamette is almost bearable to This four man-band originating from seductive vocals can transcend beyond lone instance of recollection to be a spent time on. Grab an intertube or It is not like Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran Agoura Hills, Calif. released their first the boundaries of “modern music are “original” artists, contributing any- longing for that one “lover” who only pool float, and hop in the river. The EP, “Overdose,” Jan. 20 and have been monotony” and place one into a world fulfilled a physical aspect in a tired path a lot of people take begins over thing different out into the music scene on tour with the Bad Suns ever since. where the ocean waves foam and break that isn’t already in existence. relationship; yet, even with such melan- in South-town and ends by the Super Needless to say, the seamless cock- just beneath a tangerine painted sky. cholic poetry, the listener is drawn into 8 Motel on First Street. However, after scavenging the depths tail of sounds emanating strong SoCal Much like a tightly produced, dream- this indie, sexual appeal of a gently com- of my mind and recalling every concert vibrations that can warm even the most pop album, “Overdose” infuses many posed guitar solo scattered throughout Opportunity to explore nature I have attended within the span of six frigid of hearts. facets of the alternative genre and the song. months, one group kept seeping into Front man, Jake Hays, son of Cherrie creates an ethereal sound that stands Generally, most people have expo- An album crafted for tender healing alone, even when heard beside similar nentially more free-time in the sum- after a whirlwind of chaos, Maudlin artists. mer than they do during the rest of Strangers’ “Overdose” can ignite those Giving the EP a listen, it is clear to the year. seemingly infinite summer days with see that track four, “Penny,” is Maudlin Which means there’s time to go out a rush of lovely memories to be made Strangers’ strongest piece. and adventure through the beautiful and to be forever remembered along Not only do their acoustics sound woods that surround Corvallis. A the scenic West coast or in your own incredible when heard alone or in quick drive over to Peavy Arboretum backyard. concert, but the subtle magnitude this or the McDonald-Dunn Forest song carries regarding their thoughtful t provides ample space to breathe lyrics and sultry sounds can have any Skye J. Lyon is a junior liberal studies with an emphasis and revel in the beauty of Pacific snobbish listener in a swoon. in creative writing and ethnic studies. The opinions Northwest forests. There are hiking expressed in Lyon’s columns do not necessarily represent Hays starts by crooning, “It’s just one trails that weave through both these those of The Daily Barometer staff. Lyon can be reached areas; McDonald-Dunn’s in particu- against the world / and every day I hope at [email protected]. lar are a joy to explore. Social scene Nightlife in the summer is so much better than during the school year. I think this is because no one has anything urgent to do most nights. So, everyone fills their evenings with hanging out with friends and hosting parties. House parties are at the peak fun level and there is at least one is going on any given night. Most people are a lot more relaxed and the overall vibe is fun and easy-going. t Kat Kothen is a junior in biology. The opinions expressed in Kothen’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Kothen can be reached at courtesy of maudlinstrangers.com Courtesy of maudlinstrangers.com [email protected].