Punk Icon A WOW Hall concert will honor Joe Strummer and raise money to build a new skate park Page 5

O r e g o n

www.dailyemerald.com DailyThursday | August 14, 2008 EmeralThe independent student newspaper at the University of Oregon | Since 1900d Volume 110, Issue 24 University gets go-ahead for alley vacation

The city will allow the UO with a 5-3 vote after discussing the issue Bonny Bettman said. “My motivation constructing a sidewalk. which may be granted after it receives to purchase the alley and for over an hour. To approve a property here is to make the alley vacation be in However, after several councilors a Conditional Use Permit, before it can vacation, the council must rule that it is the public interest.” pointed out that it would be difficult to begin construction. a neighboring plot of land in the public interest to sell the land. Bettman began the work session assign another value to the properties “The UO manufactured this sense of University spokesperson Phil Wei- yesterday with a motion to increase the without postponing the decision to re- Jessie Higgins | News Reporter urgency to get us to prematurely grant ler said the University requested the purchase price of the parcels by nearly negotiate the price with the University, them this alley vacation so that they can The Eugene City Council approved vacation because it already owns $1 million. Bettman withdrew the amendment, get this part under their belt, but they’re the vacation of an alley way and another property on three sides of the Vil- The University had already depos- opting to instead table the decision and going to really sit on this for several small area of land near the site of the lard Alley from East 13th Avenue to ited $482,950 with the city as payment re-negotiate the cost of the properties. months,” Councilor Alan Zelenka said. University’s proposed new arena. East 15th Avenue and the triangu- for the properties pending the council’s At a public hearing on the topic July Other members saw the situation The approval means the University lar portion of East 13th Avenue near approval, Steve Ochs, associate planner 21, University officials said postponing differently. can now buy these two properties from Franklin Boulevard. for the City of Eugene, said. the decision on vacating the properties “We’ve had all the time and informa- the city, which brings the University Before agreeing to sell the proper- Bettman said she felt the proposed could potentially cost the University tion we need to make a well informed one step closer to constructing the $200 ties, council members debated the val- price did not accurately reflect the millions of dollars. and thoughtful decision,” Councilor million arena that will be located at East ue of the land to the Eugene tax payers. cost the tax payers would incur by los- Even with the acquisition of these Jennifer Solomon said. 13th Avenue and Franklin Boulevard. “I think that rushing this decision is ing public land, including the loss of two properties, the University must Jessie Higgins The city council approved the sale not in the public interest,” Councilor four parking meters and the cost of obtain a building permit from the city, [email protected]

FILM The class is really about experiencing what is happening and seeing what it is like down there. My “ hope is that students will be able to better relate to the immigrant population.” — edward olivos professor Crossing the border A two-week University summer course allowed students to study immigration first-hand

tristan coolen | freel ance Participants can bring 8mm, Super 8mm and 16 mm films to be played during Home Movie Day. Home Movie Day to allow a glimpse into history courtesy of edward olivos The class left for San Diego on August 2 and returned Tuesday with a unique learning experience. Tristan Coolen | Freel ance writer Jessie Higgins | News Reporter Rodriguez and her 14 classmates returning from organization devoted to helping Latino Home movies always seem to be one a week-long expedition to the U.S.-Mexico border immigrants on both sides of the border. of those things that get better with age. If or Ermila Rodriguez , the topic of viewed too soon, the holiday recording immigration has always been close to her to study immigration first-hand tried to express “The class is really about experiencing what is or graduation video can seem corny and, and her family. Her mother migrated to the to their fellow students and several University happening and seeing what it is like down there,” frankly, rather embarrassing. But footage of years past — of youthful parents wearing United States from El Salvador years ago, officials what they had learned during the newly Olivos said before departing for San Diego and vintage clothes and happy smiles — can be a F developed two-week summer course. Tijuana, Mexico. “My hope is that students will be Rodriguez told a solemn audience last Tuesday. real treasure. She paused, struggling to maintain composure. The class, founded by education professor able to better relate to the immigrant population.” Unfortunately, few people still have the “People don’t understand,” Rodriguez said. Edward Olivos, left for San Diego on August 2 for The students registered for the new course came projectors to view these old film reels, and Through tears of guilt, anger and frustration, an intensive week working with a local non-profit Turn to immigration | Page 4 Turn to film | Page 3 Editor [email protected] (541) 365-5511 dailyemerald.com/opinion World briefly TALK TO US letters @dailyemerald.com • Limit your submis- sion to 600 words •Submissions should include name, phone number and address • The Emerald reserves the right to edit all submissions • One submission per person per calendar month 5 1 4 WEEKEND WEATHER 3 Today 2

sunny 95º/61º

Friday

Sunny 93º/61º

Saturday

Gori, Georgia Sunny 1 Indian and Pacific oceans that probably es- The bus — coming from Akkar, a region But the world’s press ridiculed the move 91º/60º caped from a Florida fish tank, is showing farther north where many military person- on front pages from Romania to Australia. Bush to send massive U.S. aid up everywhere — from the coasts of Cuba nel live — was pockmarked with holes, its “The counterfeit Games: designed to package to conflicted Georgia and Hispaniola to Little Cayman’s pristine windows shattered. Soldiers and bystand- look good from every angle,” said a headline OUTSIDE GORI, Georgia — A Russian Bloody Bay Wall, one of the region’s prime ers carried away the dozens of wounded on in The Times of London. The Daily Tele- military convoy defied a cease-fire agree- destinations for divers. downtown Banks Street, which was littered graph urged organizers of the 2012 London NEWS STAFF (541) 346-5511 ment Wednesday and rolled through a stra- Wherever it appears, the adaptable pred- with glass. Games to “bring some sanity and propor- ator corners fish and crustaceans up to half “I jumped out of my car and saw bodies tion back to both the opening ceremony and ashley chase tegically important city in the former Soviet Editor in Chief republic of Georgia, which claimed fresh its size with its billowy fins and sucks them in the streets,” said Nabil Sebaei, owner of the games themselves.” Robert D’Andrea looting and bombing by the Russians and down in one violent gulp. the nearby Rivoli theater. “Wherever I saw a Senior News Editor Research teams observed one lionfish body moving, I helped carry them to a car to 5 Canada Jessie Higgins their allies. eating 20 small fish in less than 30 minutes. drive them to the hospital.” News Reporter President Bush said a massive U.S. aid U.S. Army specialist ordered Andrew Greif package was on the way for tens of thou- “This may very well become the most “There is no religion in the world that ac- Sports Editor devastating marine invasion in his- cepts such acts,” Sebaei said, visibly shaken. back to the states after fleeing Benjamin Schorzman sands uprooted in the conflict and demand- Sports Reporter ed Russia “keep its word and act to end tory,” said Mark Hixon, an Oregon State Security officials told The Associated Press TORONTO — A U.S. Army specialist who Tiffany Reagan this crisis.” University marine ecology expert who that 10 soldiers and eight civilians were killed fled Fort Bragg for Canada after learning his Pulse Editor compared lionfish to a plague of locusts. and 46 people wounded, while a senior mili- Kelli Curtis “The United States stands with the dem- unit was to be deployed to Iraq was ordered Copy Chief ocratically elected government of Georgia “There is probably no way to stop the tary officer said 15 died. The security officials, deported Wednesday. Robert Husseman and insists that the sovereignty and territo- invasion completely.” speaking on condition of anonymity because Jeremy Hinzman, 29, is likely to be court- Matt Sevits Copy Editors rial integrity of Georgia be respected,” Bush A white creature with maroon stripes, the they weren’t authorized to speak with re- martialed when he returns to the United Jose Tancuan said sternly in Washington. red lionfish has the face of an alien and the porters, said several bodies had been torn to States and could face up to five years in pris- Designer One day after the Kremlin and its small- ribbony look of something that survived a pieces, complicating the count. on. Hinzman said Canada’s Border Services Jarod Opperman Photo Editor er neighbor agreed to a French-brokered paper shredder — with poisonous spikes The army described the blast as a “terrorist Agency ordered him to leave the country Dave martinez cease-fire to end the dispute over two pro- along its spine to ward off enemies. attack directly targeting the army.” by Sept. 23 and he would be handed over to Senior Photographer Russian breakaway territories, the pact The invasion is similar to that of other U.S. authorities. appeared fragile at best. aquarium escapees such as walking catfish 4 Beijing Before he fled Fort Bragg, N.C., in January Business and caulerpa, a fast-growing form of al- (541) 346-5511 An Associated Press reporter saw doz- Chinese officials call lip-synch- 2004, Hinzman had already served a tour of ens of Russian trucks and armored vehicles gae known as “killer seaweed” for its abil- duty with the 82nd Airborne Division in Af- Michele Ross ing girl a simple casting choice Interim General Manager leaving the city of Gori, some 20 miles south ity to crowd out native plants. The catfish ghanistan. He served in a non-combat position kathy carbone of the separatist region of South Ossetia and are now common in South Florida, where BEIJING — Chinese officials defended because before his unit left in 2002, he applied Business Manager home of a key highway that divides Georgia they threaten smaller fish in wetlands and their decision to pass off the voice of a 7- AMANDA BURHOP for conscientious objector status. Administrative Assistant in two, and moving deeper into Georgia. fish farms. year-old songbird as that of another girl at In December 2003, the unit was ordered to David Huang Soldiers waved at journalists and one the Olympic opening ceremony, calling it Iraq, but he left for Canada with his wife and son Bronwynn Manaois Lebanon Nick Morgan jokingly shouted, “Come with us, beauty, 3 a simple casting choice. Critics said it was shortly thereafter. He had served three years in Distribution we’re going to Tbilisi.” The convoy roared Suspected al-Qaida inpired a step too far in China’s obsession with the the Army and was one of the first U.S. deserters southeast, toward the Georgian capital, but perfect Olympic Games. from Iraq to seek refugee status in Canada. ADVERTISING then turned north and set up camp about an bombing kills 18, 46 wounded Beijing organizers of the games faced (541) 346-3712 He said he refused to participate in what he hour’s drive away from it. TRIPOLI, Lebanon — A roadside bomb tough criticism Wednesday after a whistle- calls an immoral and illegal war. LINDsEY FERGUSON Georgian officials said the Russians had packed with nuts and bolts exploded near a blower revealed that the 9-year-old who Advertising Director “I’m disappointed, but I think that every sol- Tara Sloan looted and bombed Gori before they left. bus in this northern city Wednesday, killing performed a song during the spectacular dier that has refused to fight in Iraq has done a Asst. Advertising Director Moscow denied the accusation, but it ap- 18 soldiers and civilians in Lebanon’s dead- opening ceremony was lip-synching to good thing and I’m not ashamed,” Hinzman Erin Davis peared to be on a technicality: A BBC re- liest bombing in more than three years. another girl’s vocal track. Adam Ryan told The Associated Press moments after learn- Crystal stanford porter in Gori said Russian tanks were in the Many suspected the attack was staged Yang Peiyi, a 7-year-old with bright eyes ing of the decision. “I don’t know how political Sales Representatives streets while their South Ossetian allies seized by an al-Qaida-inspired group to avenge a and a smile made crooked by the stubs of it was. I had a high profile case,” he added. Lacey Becker cars, looted homes and set houses on fire. 2007 military offensive. Some questioned her first grown-up teeth, was heard by an Ad Assistant He said Canada’s Border Services agency As confusion reigned on the first day of whether it was an attempt to disrupt a trip audience estimated in the billions during said there would not be any undue hardship creative the cease-fire agreement, Bush called a Rose by Lebanese President Michel Suleiman to Friday night’s ceremony, singing “Ode to on him if was deported. An agency spokes- services Garden speech to express concern about re- Syria later in the day to patch up relations the Motherland.” woman Vanessa Barrasa confirmed he was (541) 346-4381 ports the Russians were already breaking it. between the neighboring nations. But they never saw her face. ordered deported. michele ross He said he was sending Secretary of State That visit brought a key agreement for Organizers passed the song off as being The Immigration and Refugee Board re- Technology & Condoleezza Rice first to France and then to the two countries to establish full diplo- sung by Lin Miaoke, another perky school- Creative Services Director jected his claim for refugee status in 2005 and Tbilisi to reinforce U.S. efforts to “rally the matic relations for the first time, a move girl who donned a sparkly red dress and Brianne Beigh the Federal Court of Appeal held that he would Creative Services Supervisor world in defense of a free Georgia.” that could ease tensions that have fueled soared on wires above the 91,000-strong not face any serious punishment if returned to KATIE MILLER For her part, Rice said: “This is not 1968 Lebanon’s turmoil. crowd at the Bird’s Nest stadium. Adam Ryan the United States. Creative Services Designers and the invasion of Czechoslovakia where On Tuesday, the Lebanese parliament Beijing officials on Wednesday defended Hinzman took his pleas to the Supreme Russia can threaten a neighbor, occupy a approved a new national unity government the decision to use both girls, saying the Court of Canada, which also refused to hear capital, overthrow a government and get in Beirut that groups pro-Western factions artistic directors could cast whoever they the case. away with it. Things have changed.” and Syria’s ally, the Hezbollah militant saw fit. And they were unapologetic about group — another step that Lebanese hope keeping the lip-synch a secret. Hinzman enlisted voluntarily and said he 2 Puerto Rico will move the country past three years of “There were a number of candidates to joined the army for a variety of reasons, includ- political crisis. ing the college fund, the adventure and the sta- Venomous red lionfish wreaking sing that song and at the end of the day the But the attack in Lebanon’s second largest artistic directors picked the best voice and bility. But after joining, he realized he could not The Oregon Daily Emerald havoc in Caribbean waters city cast a shadow over political progress. the best performer,” Beijing organizing bring himself to kill any one. is published by the Oregon “I went through all the training. I served Daily Emerald Publishing Co., SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A maroon- The bomb, detonated by remote control, committee spokesman Sun Weide said. Inc. at the University of Or- striped marauder with venomous spikes went off around 8 a.m. during rush hour just Wang Wei, executive vice president of honorably in my unit. I used army provisions to egon, Eugene, OR. The Em- is rapidly multiplying in the Caribbean’s as the bus pulled to the curb to pick up pas- the organizing committee, said the job of try become a noncombatant and remain in the erald operates independently warm waters, swallowing native species, sengers on a main street in Tripoli. It flung the ceremony’s directors was “to achieve the army as a medic or something, but I still would of the University with offices be subject to going on combat missions as a in Suite 300 of the Erb Me- stinging divers and generally wreaking shrapnel through the bus and the nearby most theatrical effect.” morial Union. The Emerald is havoc on an ecologically delicate region. sidewalk crowded with people headed “I don’t see there is anything wrong with medic,” Hinzman said. private property. © 2008 The red lionfish, a tropical native of the to work. it if everybody concerned agrees,” he said. — The Associated Press Thursday, August 14, 2008 Oregon Daily Emerald 3

Tasers “verbal warnings and/or the dis- Autism play of a Taser without activa- EPD to discuss data on tion” were used, according to a Taser pilot project police release. Disruptive behavior spurs discussion The Eugene Police Commis- The data will not be analyzed sion will discuss preliminary until March 2009 after more DAVE KOLPACK Ariz., who writes the conserva- are the ones where the general understood, that they can’t help data documenting the use of time has elapsed; a formal re- the Associated Press Tasers during the initial six port is anticipated at that time, tive Wake Up America blog, public can absolutely identify it when they act up, and that they months of the Eugene Police De- according to the release. FARGO, N.D. — When a called the Race story a “horrible with the other side of the story,” need interaction with the public. partment’s Taser pilot project at The EDP purchased 40 Tasers 13-year-old Minnesota boy situation all around.” Rudy said. Barbara Coppo, whose 30- its regularly scheduled meeting for the pilot project beginning in was banned from church after “I have known a few people Jason Goldtrap of Davenport, year-old son, Kenny, was banned today at 5:30 p.m. at city hall. January 2008. parishioners complained about over my lifetime who have had Fla., said too many people diag- from a Vallejo, Calif., health club According to the data, The preliminary data on the his behavior, it exposed a pain- to deal with autism with their nosed with autism are out and for screaming, said Americans the EPD documented 16 use of Tasers over the past six ful truth so politically incorrect children,” Duclos said. “It’s as about in public because of politi- need to learn about living with Taser activations during 10 months was released to the Eu- that some people feel guilty just frustrating for them as it is for cal correctness. Goldtrap, 40, has autistic children. different incidents. gene Police Commission on saying it out loud: Some autistic the public.” two nephews, ages 3 and 21, with “Autism may frighten people Similar cases involving peo- autism, and said the older one because so little is known about The EPD also recorded a total August 8. children can be annoying and ple with autism have played out has become so violent at times the disorder,” said Coppo, who of 48 additional incidents where —Jessie Higgins disruptive in public. The case of Adam Race and in public recently. A California that the police have been called. wrote a book about her son. others like him has laid bare man was kicked out of a health “I certainly sympathize with “The cause has not been sci- conflicted feelings — among club for screaming. A North all the families who are in this entifically proven and the vic- both parents of these children Carolina boy was taken off a situation,” Goldtrap said. “But tims often act in ways society Film | Event will include some and other people — over autis- plane before takeoff after having when we got away from the doesn’t understand.” tic youngsters in public places. a meltdown. A South Carolina concept of institutionalization However, some parents won- pieces from the library’s own And it has stirred debate over girl was ordered out of a restau- in America, we lost an impor- der how much understanding how much consideration one rant by the town’s police chief tant element of trying to main- can be gained in grocery stores, side owes the other. for crying. tain civility. There is a place for churches or other public places. collection of movies on film In the case of Adam Race, Syndicated radio talk show mental institutions.” Nikki Wilmoth-Williams of From Page 1 a judge agreed with a priest in host Michael Savage added to Goldtrap added: “If it were up Rockport, Texas, said certain librarian Elizabeth Peterson, who is the furor last month when he to me, he would be in an institu- high-traffic areas are off-lim- organizing the event. Bertha, Minn., who said the 225- many of the reels have spent de- pound teenager was disruptive charged that doctors and drug tion. My brother doesn’t agree, its for her autistic 14-year-old cades boxed up in dusty attics in Owners of home movies, or just companies are overdiagnos- and that’s his prerogative.” He son, Zach. those interested in seeing a glimpse and dangerous, and upheld a an unknown state of disrepair. ing autism, and said, “I’ll tell declined to identify his brother, “I’m an advocate for my of history, can visit the Media Ser- restraining order barring him Often this means that people do you what autism is: In 99 per- saying, “I don’t want to start an- child, but we all have to play vices wing on the ground floor of from services. The priest said not get an opportunity to view cent of the cases, it’s a brat who other argument.” on the same playground,” she the library. Adam spit, wet his pants, made these mementos of the past. loud noises and nearly ran over hasn’t been told to cut the act Autism is a disorder that in- said. “It’s not about clearing You can finally do something Volunteers will be looking at people while bolting from the out.” Several major companies hibits a person’s ability to com- the playground so my child can about that this Saturday, Aug. 16, 8mm, Super 8mm and 16mm church after services. pulled their advertising from municate and can include a be on it.” at the Knight Library from noon films. While the focus is on home Carol Race, Adam’s mother, Savage’s show. host of complications. It varies Wilmoth-Williams recalled until 4 p.m. movies, Peterson said that the li- said the congregation’s claims Lisa Jo Rudy, who is the widely in its severity. Some peo- one day after Sunday school The library is hosting its second brary will also be showing some were exaggerated. But in a let- mother of an autistic child and ple are well-behaved; others are class, when Zach licked several bi-annual Home Movie Day, where of the films out of its own collec- ter to the Star Tribune of Min- writes and consults on autism, prone to outbursts or self-abu- trays full of Oreo cookies set out people can bring their film reel tion, such as training videos shot neapolis, JoAnn Brinda of said Savage’s words were “truly sive behavior such as biting or for students. He was asked to movies to volunteers who will give by legendary Oregon track coach Crystal, Minn., said the Race nasty and hurtful.” At the same head-banging. find a different class. storage advice, make any necessary Bill Bowerman, as well as a few family should have shown more time, Rudy said the talk show A recent study by the Centers “We’re talking 50 to 60 Oreos. repairs and project them on site. “quirky surprises.” consideration for others. host has raised awareness of for Disease Control and Pre- He didn’t understand the effect it Home Movie Day is an inter- “Home movies allow us to revis- “I don’t understand why fam- some of the frustrations of par- vention estimates that one out had on the entire class,” Wilmo- national event, with many cit- it the past through film,” Peterson ilies that have a challenged child ents of autistic children and the of every 150 U.S. children over th-Williams said. “I had to make ies hosting events around the said. “We are the pioneer diaries who becomes loud and abusive wider public, too. the age of 8 is autistic or suffers amends. I had to volunteer.” globe. Eugene and Portland al- that people 100 years from now will remain at a service where all Rudy said there are times from a related disorder. About Rudy advises parents of autis- ternate each year, with Eugene’s want to watch.” participants are quiet and con- when parents should not put 560,000 Americans under 21 are tic children to arrange forays out last Home Movie Day being Find more information templative most of the time,” their children in situations believed to have autism. in public with care, which may one of the most successful in the about the event at www.home Brinda wrote. where they may be disruptive. Many parents say that their mean five minutes in the grocery nation, according to University movieday.com. Susan Duclos of Peoria, “Some of these stories really autistic children are largely mis- store instead of 45 minutes.

Election ‘08 Now Serving Smith won’t chair McCain’s Oregon campaign Mississippi The decision may be reported on The Oregonian’s Obama, and former Demo- an for Smith. “But this year, Sen- a move to distance politics blog, former Gov. Vic cratic presidential hopeful John ator Smith will remain focused BAYOU BBQ! Atiyeh was formally announced Kerry - not his relationship on his own re-election battle.” Smith from the GOP Wednesday as McCain’s with McCain. Rick Gorka, a spokesman JULIA SILVERMAN state chairman. Smith and his campaign ad- for McCain, pointed out that The Associated Press That left Democrats, particu- visers are well aware of the latest Smith is still listed as a member SPECIALS: larly Smith’s opponent, Oregon Oregon voter registration totals: of McCain’s national campaign $7.00 CAR BOMBS In-house dining only PORTLAND, Ore. — When House Speaker Jeff Merkley, 879,151 registered Democrats committee, a group of informal Arizona Sen. John McCain re- speculating that Smith was to just 671,766 Republicans, advisers. Smith was an early sup- $2.25 PABST Tuesday leased the list of his “Oregon again trying to distance himself a gap that’s been widening in porter of McCain’s, and stuck Burgers & Fries Grassroots Leadership Team” from Republicans as he tries recent months. by him even when McCain’s $6.25 DOUBLE WELLS $5.50 Wednesday, one name was con- to retain his seat in a race that’s “Senator Smith is willing presidential hopes looked all add cheese: $0.75, add bacon: $1.25 spicuously absent: Oregon Sen. $5.50 LONG ISLANDS ranked as one of the country’s to throw his good friend John but dead. Wednesday Gordon Smith’s. most competitive. McCain under the bus to win As the state chairman, Atiyeh As the only Republican to Just last week, Smith an- re-election,” Merkley said in a will be expected to attend events 16 oz. Steak & 2 Sides hold statewide office in Oregon, nounced that he’s skipping the news release. and do surrogate work on behalf $13.00 and a longtime FOJ - friend of KITCHEN HOURS GOP convention in Minne- Spokespeople for Smith of McCain, Gorka said, work 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Friday John - Smith might have been apolis, in favor of campaigning and McCain dismissed that as for which Smith won’t have expected to lead off that list, at home. political spin. much time. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Big BBQ Burger particularly after he chaired And in recent campaign com- “(Sen. Smith) is a staunch, As to whether Smith would Expanded brunch menu SAT - SUN & Fries President Bush’s campaigns in mercials, he’s highlighted his longtime supporter of Senator appear with McCain in Oregon Breakfast served all day! $9.50 Oregon in 2004 and 2000. legislative ties to Democratic McCain and his candidacy,” said before Election day, Gilbride Instead, though, as first presidential candidate Barack Lindsay Gilbride, a spokeswom- said, “It’s possible, sure.” 99 WEST BROADWAY • 683-3154 21041

Population Brookings Institution, a Wash- Studies, a Washington ington think tank. “The future group that advocates tighter White Americans no of America is epitomized by immigration policies. longer majority by 2042 the young people today. They White non-Hispanics make WASHINGTON — White are basically the melting pot we up about two-thirds of the people will no longer make up a are going to see in the future.” population, but only 55 per- majority of Americans by 2042, The Census Bureau Thurs- cent of those younger than 5. according to new government day released population pro- By 2050, whites will make projections. That’s eight years jections through 2050, based up 46 percent of the popula- sooner than previous estimates, on rates for births, deaths and tion and blacks will make up made in 2004. immigration. They are subject 15 percent, a relatively small The nation has been grow- to big revisions, depending increase from today. Hispan- ing more diverse for de- on immigration policy, cul- ics, who make up about 15 cades, but the process has tural changes and natural or percent of the population to- sped up through immigra- manmade disasters. day, will account for 30 per- tion and higher birth rates The U.S. has nearly 305 cent in 2050, according to the among minority residents, million people today. The pop- new projections. especially Hispanics. ulation is projected to hit 400 Asians, which make up It is also growing older. million in 2039 and 439 million about 5 percent of the popula- “The white population is in 2050. tion, are projected to increase older and very much centered That’s like adding all the to 9 percent by 2050. around the aging baby boom- people from France and The population 85 and older ers who are well past their high Britain, said Steve A. Cama- is projected to more than triple fertility years,” said William rota, director of research at by 2050, to 19 million. Frey, a demographer at the the Center for Immigration — The associated Press 4 Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, August 14, 2008

Transportation Fewer Americans hit the road in June than last year

Americans drove said the June driving decline “is released Wednesday. 12.2 billion fewer not surprising, given the envi- Elinor Ginzler, AARP’s se- ronment that we were in.” But nior vice president for livable miles than June 2007 she predicted the recent drop communities, said she’s con- JOAN LOWY in gas prices to below $4 a gal- cerned that communities don’t the Associated Press lon in many parts of the coun- have adequate sidewalks, bus try will have travelers on the shelters, bike lanes and pub- WASHINGTON — The road again. lic transportation options as summer vacation season be- “I think people have started more people look for other gan this year with Americans to take the increase in gas pric- means to get around. behind the wheel less. In all, we es somewhat more in stride,” “More Americans age drove 12.2 billion fewer miles Keefe said. The trade associa- 50-plus are trying to leave in June than a year earlier, the tion is anticipating only a 1.2 their cars behind but face ob- biggest monthly decrease in percent decline in all forms stacles as soon as they walk a downward trend that began of business and leisure travel out the door, climb on their in November. this year. bikes or head for the bus,” That decrease, reported by Some of the biggest de- Ginzler said. courtesy of edward olivos the Federal Highway Adminis- clines in June, compared with AARP polled 1,006 people Students from a class that recently took a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border met to discuss their experiences. The class, tration, coincided with the na- a year ago, were in such popu- nationally between July 9 and created by professor Edward Olivos, worked with a local non-profit group while on the trip. tional average price for unlead- lar vacation states as Maine, July 15. The poll had a mar- ed gasoline hitting $4 a gallon down 7 percent, and Florida, gin of error of plus or minus for the first time on June 8. It down 6 percent. Western 3 percentage points. Immigration | ‘Honestly, this class did peaked in mid-July at $4.11 and states with wide-open spaces Gas consumption was was down to $3.78 on Wednes- were also part of the trend down, too. The highway ad- day, according to AAA. — down 7.7 percent in Idaho, ministration said motorists change my life,’ Maggie Gonzalez says “Clearly, more Americans 6.9 percent in Utah, 6.8 per- consumed 400 million fewer chose to stay close to home in cent in Washington, 6.7 per- gallons of gasoline and 318 June than in previous years,” cent in Nevada, 6.2 percent million fewer gallons of diesel From Page 1 border, according to its website. potential immigrants, according Transportation Secretary Mary in Kansas and 6.1 percent in the first quarter of 2008 than During the expedition, the to its website. from a variety of backgrounds Peters said Wednesday. in Alaska. in the same period in 2007. temperature reached 107 de- Olivos said the class is pri- and occupations. Some — like Overall, Americans drove The June driving data, col- Rocky Twyman — a choir grees, a far cry from the 130 de- marily designed to give the Rodriguez, a family and human 53.2 billion fewer miles from lected by more than 4,000 auto- director from Rockville, grees the area has been known students enough background services major — come from im- November through June than matic traffic recorders operated Md., who has traveled to gas for, said Enrique Morones, and first-hand knowledge on migrant families, while others they did over the same eight- around-the-clock by state high- stations across the country founder of Border Angels. immigration to continue work- were experiencing the issue for month period a year ear- way agencies, were supported leading prayers for cheaper “The desert was really de- ing in the field, or at least leave the first time. lier, according to the highway by an AARP telephone survey gasoline — held a victory cele- manding,” Medina said. “And with a better understanding of it. “I don’t know what to say agency’s latest monthly report of people age 50 and over in bration Wednesday at a Wash- all I could think about was how Many students said that the class still,” said Brooke Fischer, a on driving. That’s a larger de- which 67 percent said they ington Shell station to thank strong those men are I had talk- has motivated them to continue Woodburn native and pre- cline than the 49.3 billion fewer have cut back on their driving God for lowering prices. ed to the day before, crossing for working in the field. education major. “This class miles driven by Americans because of high gas prices. “So many people are be- three days and three nights with “Honestly, this class did is everything I should have al- over the entire decade of the Four in 10 said they have ing hurt by these high gas no food or water.” change my life,” said Maggie ready learned (after growing 1970s, a period marked by oil used public transportation, prices and it just caught Many of the students were Gonzalez, a graduate student up in a town with such a large embargoes and gas lines, the and walked or ridden a bicycle America by surprise, they just sobered by the expedition. studying communication disor- immigrant population).” agency said. more frequently since gas pric- weren’t ready for these adjust- “A lot of people mix up the ders and science. “I don’t think Travel Industry Association es have risen, according to the ments that need to be made,” During their week at the bor- politics of immigration with I’ve ever felt this strongly about spokeswoman Cathy Keefe AARP poll, which was being Twyman said. der, students alternated between the human aspect,” said Alison (anything) in my life.” fieldwork with the non-profit Ecker, an ethnic studies major. In addition to the fieldwork, organization Border Angels “The fact that there are groups the students spent roughly and seminars at St. Rose of Lima that vandalize the water stations a week in class studying im- Parish. Olivos said the students — to deny someone something migration globally, especially spent the first day meeting with as basic as water is just cruel.” the changes seen since the immigrant men who live in the your campus The students also spent a day North American Free Trade canyons near San Diego try- working with refugees in Tijua- Agreement was signed. ing to find work whenever and na, Olivos said, and went to view “The class is about under- however they can. the U.S.-Mexico border fence. standing immigration under the outdoor store The class arrived in several “I want students to see what context of the global economy,” large vans to talk to the men the fence really looks like, and Olivos said, “not as a human where they gathered to look for what the other side of Tijuana choice that people suddenly work, and this lead the men to looks like ... (And) to get to feel woke up one day and decided believe that the students had what it is like to cross in these to migrate, but as a necessity. 30-50% off come to offer them a job for The U.S. is not the only place selected North Face, the day. getting immigrants.” “Getting off that van was so A lot of people mix up Olivos said the class will be- daypacks & sports wear hard for me,” said Juliana Guz- the politics of immigra- come a permanent fixture in the (not to be honored with other offers man, whose parents migrated to College of Education curricu- the country. “These men were “tion with the human or previous sales) lum next year, but he does not like my uncles, and I didn’t want aspect. The fact that know if or when it will head to to be disrespectful to them.” there are groups that the border again, though some 849 E. 13th Ave (campus store only) • 485-0557 • mckenzieoutfi tters.com 21265 Many of these men will only vandalize the water of the students feel very strong- find work a few days out of the ly that the trip to the border week and struggle to provide stations — to deny should continue. for their families, Guzman said. someone something “This is an experience we will Other students were also moved as basic as water is never forget and I will never for- by the visit. just cruel.” get,” a tear-choked Medina said. “One of the men said to me, She added that she hoped that ‘God doesn’t punish. These are Alison Ecker Olivos can find funding to take just challenges that we have ethnic studies the class to the border again be- major to overcome,’” said Cynthia cause it is such an important part Medina, a graduate student in of the class. counseling and psychology. conditions,” Morones said The class was able to take the “That was an emotional part of before the students arrived. summer trip this year because of the trip.” The class attended various a grant provided by the Wayne Medina said she migrated seminars during the evenings Morris Center for Law and to the U.S. as a child with her at a local Catholic church. Oli- Politics, which provided the mother and had a green card for vos said the Church, which has students with a travel stipend to several years before becoming a faced a great deal of criticism in help cover some of the expenses U.S. citizen in high school. the United States for supporting at the border. The class also headed into immigrants’ rights, gave sev- “This class is something that the Mexican desert for a day to eral presentations to students the school can actually pride it- fill water stations maintained by about the Catholic Campaign self on,” Guzman said. “Classes Border Angels, which devotes for Immigration Reform. The like this actually impact people.” itself to minimizing unneces- campaign hopes to bring more Jessie Higgins sary immigrant deaths along the benefits to immigrants and [email protected] getEXPERIENCE Freelance for the Emerald. 346-5511 d_3x12p_1 Joe Strummer, one of will will be remembered influential artists, punk rock’s most Saturday PUNK ICON rock its spirited and righteous sensibilities no matter the genre, The Clash gave punk an unparalleled ability to compose songs with sharp, tongue-in-cheek consciousness political satire worldly and a Fusing was called “the only band that mattered.” T ALEX GABRIEL GABRIEL ALEX “london Calling,” The Clash Clash The seminal Calling,” the “london of release the of verge the on ago, decades hree before completely blowing the the blowing completely before entire genre out of the wa- the of out genre entire ter. The Clash’s albums, albums, Clash’s The ter. from the grit of the garage to the profoundness of | FREEL ANCE WRITER ANCE FREEL | TURN TO TO TURN ICON | PAGE 6 PAGE | of action. with gore, big laughs and a lot “Tropic Thunder.” It’s filled film turned jungle comedy director’s chair with his war Ben Stiller returns to the Tropic Thunder 6 OREYO H UUEI NRTTEN UNWRIT IS FUTURE THE OF COURTESY Coswill from 6 to 9 p.m. music of Jackie Jae & Jason and enjoy the harmonious invited to pack a picnic dinner Live tomorrow. Guests are relaxing music at Friday Night Saginaw Vineyards will host Pulse Pick .

EDITORPulse • TIFFANY REAGAN • [email protected] • (541) 365-5511 6 OregOn daily emerald Thursday, augusT 14, 2008 ICON | Strummer will be remembered by ZZ Clash, Casey Neill and The Underlings FROM PAGE 5 roots rock and roll, constantly pushed the envelope of what mu- sic could be and have since gone on to become timeless staples. at the forefront was Joe strummer, a son of a foreign diplomat and a pioneering father of punk rock. his fascination with the world’s music — from calypso to funk to rockabilly to dub, rap and techno — and concern with the dynamics of class, race and national relations transcended him above his ni- hilistic punk rock peers and into COURTESY OF THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN a stratosphere only occupied by A tribute to Joe Strummer happens Saturday, Aug 16, at the WOW Hall. such cultural icons as Bob dylan and Bob marley. Pass Out Kings, and bassist dan fan and skateboarding advocate, Though it has been six years schmid from the Cherry Poppin’ has sponsored the event and COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS since his untimely death, his daddies. drummer Jivan Valpey rented the hall in order to make “Tropic Thunder” stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black and includes an endless list of celebrity cameos music and his spirit are alive and of just about every band already the strummer Tribute a reality. including Tyra Banks, Tom Cruise, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jon Voight, Lance Bass and Alicia Silverstone. well and will be on display at the listed fills out the lineup that will “i’ve always been a huge WOW hall on saturday with play such standards as “Tommy Clash fan and i wanted to do a night of tribute from some of gun,” “Police on my Back,” and this strummer tribute show, eugene’s most revered rock ‘n’ “london Calling.” but i couldn’t think to do it for Ben Stiller heads back to the roll musicians. profit. as the punk rock ethos The night’s lineup will cover go, i wanted to do it for someone nearly all of the eras of strum- AN EVENING OF else,” sutton said. “strummer’s mer’s vast catalogue and array of TRIBUTE TO JOE positivity and the ethics he lived director’s chair with ‘Tropic’ stylings. The show kicks off in the by are a huge part of why i’m STRUMMER doing this.” same way that strummer’s career ‘Tropic Thunder’ has Fearing for the quality of the did: with bluesy garage rock. eu- The proposed skate park What: A literal “who’s it all: big action, big film version of his story, author gene’s The underlings play their who” in Eugene rock would be eugene’s biggest and of the fact-based source mate- own take on northwest garage comes together to pay only undercover skatepark. it laughs and big stars rial “Four leaf” Tayback (nick “TROPIC in the same vein as the wild and homage to the late would not only benefit the skat- nolte), urges Cockburn to fly THUNDER” wooly sonics, dead moon, and COLLIN SHERWOOD ELWYN punk rock god ing community, but the entire FREELANCE WRITER his stars to a dangerous part of the Wipers. The band will play city of eugene as well. The chal- the jungle. unfortunately for What: Ben Stiller’s a couple tunes by strummer’s When: 8:30 p.m. lenging terrains and the variety no one in hollywood seems comedic take on a Saturday, Aug. 16 them, the danger turns out to pub rock act The 101ers as well of ramps and obstacles would to be suffering more at the hands be real, as the director and his war film as cuts off the Clash’s first release, Where: The WOW Hall, appeal to skateboarders of all of the apatow factory than stars find themselves unwit- Who: Starring Stiller, including “White riot.” 291 W. 8th Ave. ages, causing a potential resur- Ben stiller. The likes of Will tingly encroaching on the terri- Robert Downey Jr. next up is multifaceted musi- gence to the park and its neigh- Ferrell, steve Carell and seth tory of some particularly violent cian and songwriter Casey neill, Cost: $10 at the door boring areas. local restaurants rogen have reinvented the and Jack Black; directed drug manufacturers, eventually by Stiller who will take on the daunt- More: A raffle will be held and businesses in the Whiteaker comedy industry, a fact that creating a war of their own. ing task of performing some of neighborhood could expect to stiller was rudely awakened to to give away a replica Joe as “Tropic Thunder” is at Where: Now showing at strummer’s later and more eclec- Strummer Telecaster. see increases in business as a re- in 2007 when his “The heart- Regal Valley River Center tic work with the mescaleros, sult of the park’s development. break Kid” remake flopped. in least in some ways a movie about Visit www.wowhall.org movies, the references to silly Stadium 15 and Cinemark including the rollicking acoustic for more information. “i’m an advocate for youth,” order to return to his winning 17 piece “mega Bottle ride.” said sutton, “making a skate ways, stiller is doing something war movie clichés and direct allusions to classics of the genre ZZ Clash will end the night park in the middle of eugene that he hasn’t done since 2001’s More: Visit www. seem almost innumerable, with songs from the “london every penny of the night’s would benefit all of the kids who “Zoolander”: directing his tropicthunder.com ranging from “apocalypse now” Calling” era and abound. Formed proceeds will go toward the may not be able to make it out to own movie. for more information to “Platoon.” also near uncount- exclusively for saturday’s trib- strummerville Foundation for the suburban parks.” “Tropic Thunder,” stiller’s about the film ute, ZZ Clash is a eugene super new music, and the skaters for skaters for eugene skate- return to the director’s chair, able is the number of celebrity cameos, a dangerous play for group featuring a who’s who eugene skateparks’ mission to park have set a goal of reaching is the story of three major will cause more still to become any movie that takes itself even of players including front man build a flagship park under the $200,000 by december of 2009 film stars and the Vietnam delirious with laughter. a little bit seriously. Thankfully, dan Jones from dan Jones and Washington-Jefferson street in order to launch this lofty and War movie that they set out to however, as fun as the film “Tropic Thunder” does not. the squids, guitarists Jake Pavlak Bridge. eric sutton of Tactics ambitious venture that would make. The trinity of actors is can be for parts of its runtime, from yeltsin and scott K. from Boardshop, a long-time Clash add to the character of the city. headlined by Tugg speedman much like “Pineapple it experiences major setbacks (stiller), an action movie star express,” “Tropic Thunder” whenever it nears anything con- whose career is quickly spiraling is a comedy that doesn’t pull ventional. The film suffers from downward. Joining him are Jeff punches on the action front. in a surprising lack of quotable ma- Portnoy (Jack Black), a come- fact, a tremendous amount of terial, which is a make-or-break dian who makes adam sandler the film’s enjoyment depends deal for a summer comedy. and look like socrates, and Kirk on the viewer’s ability to find while the action can occasionally lazarus (robert downey Jr.), a excessive gore funny and ironic. be humorous, it mostly serves five-time Oscar winner fresh off a in the theme of its blood-spurt- as another reminder of what controversial procedure ing jests, the movie is at its best makes the comedic value of ed- designed to darken the when it is at its most tasteless. gar Wright’s action scenes so pigment of his skin so that a subplot involving special: making people laugh at he can play the squad’s speedman’s last performance, a explosions and gunfire for more african-american lieutenant. mentally retarded man in the than a few minutes is really hard The combination of the feature “simple Jack,” pulls some to do. “Tropic Thunder” is a trio’s prima donna character of the movie’s biggest laughs, as pleasant enough diversion, and traits, the film’s absurdly large well as a slew of criticism from not a bad way to pass a couple budget, and the inept helming of representatives of the disabled of hours, but it’s nothing that first-time director damien community. The same can be you will remember in a month’s Cockburn (steve Coogan), said for downey Jr.’s portrayal time, and not nearly enough to leads people close to the film’s of a late ‘60s african american: launch stiller back to comedy production to call it a disaster it has already offended some, superstardom. Chances are he after only five days of filming. it’s sure to offend more, and it still has it in him; this just isn’t it.

™ d_1x24p_1 Thursday, August 14, 2008 Oregon Daily Emerald 7

find more ads at

PRINT: 25¢ / word / day (announcements, for sale) • 50¢ / word / day (services, events, employment, housing) ONLINE: free! TO PLACE YOUR AD: call 541.346.3712 or visit dailyemerald.com

Today’s Whatzit Puzzle ANNOUNCEMENTS EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE RENTALS/REAL ESTATE is brought to you by this sponsor: 104 Miscellaneous 205 Help Wanted 120 Miscellaneous 210 Houses for Rent Quiet 3bd/2ba. Washer & dryer. 2912 Gain experience Riverview St. $1,100/mo 1-year Take a look at lease. Avail. Sept. 1st. 953-8665 the and get paid! reprints.dailyemerald.com buy Sales, Advertising 213 Houses for Sale clothes and Media Planning Find a photo sell The Oregon Daily Emerald Adver- and print it on a mug, Why rent when you can own?? horse tising Office is Hiring Account Ex- Beautiful completely remodeled (next to DQ) t-shirt, B.B.Q. apron, River Road area 2 bedroom 1940’s trade ecutives to start immediately. If you coaster, tote bag, are hard working, organized, self- cottage with charm galore! Original Since 1992, motivated and enjoy working with or blow it up h/wood floors, new carpet, paint, f/air women dress better people this is the job for you. Earn to poster size! gas heat & appliances. Huge coun- and spend less generous commissions and set try kitchen, private, secluded,fenced

20150 20855 your own hours. For more informa- yard w/ trees, flowers & garden c_1x1p6_1 space. Cedar siding, o/sized garage. Can’t Pick Up an Emerald? tion, contact Advertising Director Classifieds are online at www.dailyemerald.com Lindsey Ferguson at 346.3712 or Find memorable 5 miles to campus, on bus route. of- at [email protected]. Appli- fered @ only $166,500! Call Chuck cation and job description online at at Harrison/All State Real Estate 541- photos 953-3170 for directions. Ads with this icon www.dailyemerald.com/hiring. reprints.dailyemerald.com have online photos. Receptionist and purchase a print The Oregon Daily Emerald is seek- for your friend, 215 Apartments Furnished ing a person with a friendly person- Studio, micro/dishes/TV/DVD etc. ality and pleasant phone voice to parents or 10 min. by bus to UO/LCC $450. work at our front desk. Must be able yourself! Including util. & garbage. Great for to perform clerical and bookkeeping international students. Available tasks with attention to detail and ac- 20854 9/15/08 345-9321. kingsburyw@ curacy while managing a busy front dailyemerald.com/classifieds msn.com desk. This is a full-time position dur- 20280 ing the school year. Summer off, or Do your 220 Apartments Unfurnished part-time in summer are options. Looking for Roommate. UO fresh- Advertising in the Oregon Daily Emerald Send resume and cover letter to Re- is easy and inexpensive! bills need to man female needing a female room- ceptionist, Oregon Daily Emerald, mate. Patterson House, 3 blocks Box 3159, Eugene, OR 97403. The be paid? from UO. $595 rent, plus half utilities. Oregon Daily Emerald is an equal Contact [email protected] call now! opportunity employer committed to a See “help wanted” culturally diverse workplace. HERE’S A THOUGHT: c_1x5p_1 346-3712 c_1x7p_1 Place your classified online.

www.dailyemerald.com c_1x2p_1 Quality 1 & 2 bedroom campus apartments. No pets. $540- $850. Can’t get enough Crossword? Office 1528 Ferry. 541-343-8545. Summer/Fall reservations. High Oak try our new interactive crossword Studios, 766 E. 15th, $425-530; 1 bdrm townhouses 1355 East 19th, at $525-660. Parking included/ laundry. 21115 Call 687-0922. NEWS NOW. RSS news feed. DayorNight c_1x1p6_3 Why pay more to reach the people you need to? 4 bedroom townhome, plus den or study room. Very spacious. Call for Place your ad online Advertise in the Oregon Daily Emerald for the appointment 541-954-2431. great rates! SERVICES dailyemerald.com c_3x6p_1 c_2x9p_1 105 Typing/Resume Today’s New York Times Crossword Puzzle is brought to you by this sponsor: EXPERT THESIS/DISSERTATION Editor, Grad School approved Today’s horoscope since 1974! Papers, resumes. is brought to you by this sponsor: ON CAMPUS! ROBIN, 344-0759 EDITING FOR WRITERS WHO STRUGGLE WITH ENGLISH APA, Turabian. Proofreading specialist. Mary Sharon, 687-2046; [email protected] CLASSIFIED AD INDEX Greek Announcements Announcements Lost & Found Typing & Resume Ser- vices Instructional/Tutoring Horoscope Miscellaneous for Sale by Holiday Mathis Furniture/Appliances

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (AUGUST 14). This year get the full effect, either. Get out and do some- Cars/Trucks/Cycles you are expecting good things to happen -- thing different and you’ll be glad to return to and they really do! You’re coming into your your familiar people and activities tonight. Bicycles own as a professional. There’s an explosion of activity on the work front over the next seven LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re already a Computers/Electronic weeks. A mentor or inspiring love helps you visually oriented person, but today your aes- find yourself in new ways in November -- and thetic sense is even more honed than usual. you didn’t even know you were lost! Scorpio You know what you like and what you don’t, Internships and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers and will enjoy being in a position to make your are: 5, 20, 15, 43 and 1. environment more beautiful. Work Study ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your solo projects SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The work that get a push. Supportive people offer to help you, follows a formula isn’t as fun for you now as Help Wanted which could come as a surprise. You’ve been the unexpected, complicated and challenging doing so well on your own that you’re not even jobs that come along. The same goes for your Houses for Rent sure how to accept the aid you’re given. fun. It’s no accident that you choose to play with a difficult person. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A water-sign Houses for Sale friend (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces) is so dialed SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You think into you that he or she seems able to read your you’re being observant, but conclusions are Apartments-Furnished mind. To this person, even in your quiet con- difficult to draw. Nothing is adding up. The templation you are living out loud. truth of the matter may be quite opposite to how it appears. Give this puzzle a little more Apartments-Unfurnished GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re bold. time. You’re inclined to approach that unapproach- Quads able someone. Your efforts to extend yourself CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Family dy- in a bigger and more confident way have im- namics are changing due to your positive in- Duplexes mediate benefits. fluence. It’s not always easy for you to stay on the bright side, but it’s important. Life rewards SponSor CANCER (June 22-July 22). Tonight, get out- you fully every time you do. Rooms side and look at the moon, your guiding lumi- nary. That loveable glowing orbiter acts as a AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The rules for a puzzle, Dorms point of concentration that centers you. The the airport and the rules for life are the same: mental chatter goes away. Ah, sweet clarity. Don’t pick up any baggage that doesn’t belong Housing Wanted for you. At best, doing so is an awkward mis- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your social swirl is an take and at worst, it’s downright dangerous. get great easy equation to figure out. All you need are Services three things to stay happily in the mix: You PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you’re slightly need time alone, time with loved ones and uncomfortable in a new role, chalk it up to expoSure. time with people you don’t know at all. Make growing pains. Pat yourself on the back for Health & Fitness it happen. being willing to expand your awareness and Call influence. You’re going to be ready for the big Arts & Entertainment VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Travel is favored, opportunities on the horizon. 346-3712. and it doesn’t have to be far in order for you to COPYRIGHT 2008 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. and much more . . . c_1x35p_1 8 Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, August 14, 2008