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Portland State University PUBLISHED since 1946 Portland State University Published since 1946 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 • VOL. 66 NO. 57 Candidacy eligibility Tiffany Dollar and Marlon Holmes delays elected as ASPSU president, VP ASPSU Controversial Dollar and Holmes ran on the Dollar and platform of student advocacy and Holmes elections election comes tuition reduction. Both Holmes won the election and Dollar consider themselves with 741 votes. to a close to be non-traditional students, results and their candidacy statement told students that they were “just Zerework’s dismissal, iffany Dollar and Marlon like you.” subsequent reinstate- Holmes are the newly The newly elected student fee ment calls ASPSU T elected president and vice committee members are Sean president of ASPSU. The election Green, Cindy Reyes, Katie Slayden, elections procedures results of the 2012–13 Associated James Au, Tyson Jones, Nhi Vu and into question Students of Portland State Uni- Krystine McCants. versity election were released af- The new ASPSU constitu- Josh Kelety ter the resolution of the eligibility tion was passed by an over- Meredith Meier of candidate Diamond Zerework. whelming margin, with 2,731 Vanguard News Staff Zerework was initially disqualified votes received in favor of from the candidacy on Monday but the revisions. On Monday, May 21, the Associated was reinstated Tuesday. The winning senators are Rosa Students of Portland State Univer- The race was close, with Dollar Martinez, Phoenix Singer, Yes- sity elections board moved to dismiss and Holmes receiving 741 votes. enia Silva-Hernandez, Michael presidential candidate Diamond Zerework and her vice presiden- Collins, Julia Ngyuen, Anthony Zerework due to campaign infrac- tial candidate Anam Pasha came in Stine, Soledad Hernandez, Amber tions, consequently delaying public second place with 678 votes. Kelsal, Michelle Jeong, Ryan Day, release of election results. The re- Students gathered in the North Melissa Timora, Elvin Ramirez, sults for the elections were originally Park Blocks room of Smith Memori- Raz Budhathoki, Moayad Lingga scheduled to be released on May 22. al Student Union to hear the results, and Tom Worth. which were announced by Elections KARL KUCHS/VANGUARD STAFF SEE DELAY ON PAGE 5 Board Chair Jesse Hansen. SEE ASPSU ELECTIONS ON PAGE 5

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Oregon wraps up Smith entered the race later than his student solutions spring primary two opponents, trying to organize a campaign without fundraising due elections with some to a rule prohibiting it while Oregon Urban planning surprising outcomes Congress was in session. After trail- graduate students ing Hales and Brady for months at a Desmond Fuller distant third, Smith surged forward Vanguard Staff conduct research on in the two weeks before the primary. PSU transportation A spring primary with no contest in “We haven’t raised the most mon- either party’s nomination for presi- ey, but we’ve raised it from the most Katrina Petrovich dent, no governor’s race or high pro- sources,” Smith said regarding his Vanguard staff file legislature race, wasn’t expected campaign gains. “The big push now Transport PSU—a group of five to yield many surprises. However, is to activate a lot of the folks who graduate students from the Nohad A. Tuesday, May 15 saw unexpected re- want a real choice in the general Toulan School of Urban Studies and sults in the Portland mayoral race, election.” Planning—are researching potential and a neck-and-neck run off for the Hales started his campaign before solutions to Portland State’s future last contested seat on the city council, either opponent held a strong lead, transportation issues. Through stu- both of which yielded considerable most likely thanks to an extensive dent surveys and collaborations with surprises in the usual business of ground team and Hales’ familiarity PSU Transportation and Parking Portland politics. with campaigning in Portland from Services, TriMet and the Associated The surprise success of last week’s his years on the city council. Students of Portland State Univer- DREW MARTIG/VANGUARD STAFF mayoral race was Senator Jefferson “We’ve knocked on 20,000 doors, Transport PSU examines the cost of PSU student transportation. From left to right: Brooke sity, the group hopes to better inform Smith taking a strong second place to which is more than the other camps Jordan, Zef Wagner, Ryan Farncomb, Derek Dauphin. students about the increasingly com- former city council member Charlie have done. I think that will help get plicated transportation matters that “One of the biggest problems is has a university that’s so central to the Hales, beating out former frontrun- us to success next week, but it is also affect them. that the cost of transit for students city, really has very little to offer stu- ner and New Seasons co-founder the best way to camp for office,” Hales The group, composed of Derek is already expensive and it’s likely to dents in terms of reasonable ways to Eileen Brady. Hales and Smith will said a week prior to the election. Abe, Derek Dauphin, Ryan Farn- become a lot more expensive in the use the system,” he said. move into summer campaigning for In another surprising develop- comb, Brooke Jordan and Zef very near future. That’s in addition Transport PSU, which receives a run-off in November. Smith took 33 ment, Hales fired six of his seven Wagner, believe that the single to service cuts and the elimination of its funding through the Institute for percent of the vote while Hales man- campaign staffers shortly after con- biggest problem concerning PSU the Free Rail Zone,” Abe said. Sustainable Solutions, has primarily aged to keep ahead, ending the night cluding the primary leg of the may- student transportation is cost. As Dauphin was surprised at the state focused its research on PSU’s Flex- with 37 percent of the vote. oral race. The Hales campaign has yet TriMet continues to restructure its of the student transit program when Pass student transit program. The Though there were more than 20 to offer an explanation as to why they fare system, PSU’s transit program he began his master’s program at FlexPass allows a student unlimited candidates in the mayoral race, Brady, were dismissed. for students will be subject to major PSU. “I was surprised that a city that’s Hales and Smith were the only three changes as well. so well known for transportation, and SEE TRANSPORT PSU ON PAGE 4 considered to be serious contenders. SEE OREGON PRIMARY ON PAGE 5 2 VANGUARD • TTHUEUSRDAYSDAY, M, MAYAY 1, 24,2012 2012 • NE • WSNEWS NENE WSNEWS WS NE • • WS T T•UU E THE S•SDAY DAY UTRU,SE ,JDAY SJANANDAYU,U MARY,ARY MAYAY 24, 17, 1, 2012 • VANGUARD 3

EDITOR: VANESSA WENDLAND [email protected] NEWS 503-725-5690 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF [email protected] Joshua Hunt the opportunity to share what NEWS EDITOR [email protected] they know and give back to Vanessa Wendland people who need it. She also said that from the OPINION EDITOR [email protected] Coding art: combining a love CLC students’ point of view, Joseph Mantecon Friend + Mentor = they were never able to see the possibility of college. With this ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR [email protected] class, many get a door opened Erick Bengel to them that wouldn’t be there SPORTS EDITOR otherwise, and they really get [email protected] attached, emotionally and Cory Mimms of the arts and marketing mentally, to their friendtor COPY CHIEF Friendtor from PSU. Kathryn Banks “My heart is touched daily Andrew Grossman “My favorite part is that we giving wisdom and advice, but pick up on the general mood on the way that I can see how PRODUCTION MANAGER PSU graphic design class don’t really see ourselves in it’s not even about that. It’s just for the day and work off that. much these relationships Ben Patterson awarded Search Crime Blotter a kid/adult relationship. We about being two people inter- “If things are really produc- mean to me, to the PSU stu- PHOTO EDITOR Engine Marketing offers students chance to are in a design class where acting and having respect for tive, or if everyone just wants dents and to the high school Adam Wickham scholarship May 18 some of the students happen each other.” to hang out—we really just feel students,” Charman said. VIDEO EDITOR 8:30 p.m. Off campus connect with local high to be from a local high school,” Friendtorship began two it out. There’s no hard content, In a class like this, there is Jann Messer Shanna Cranston Campus Public Safety officers spoke with a student who graphic design senior Ethan years ago, and while PSU it’s just about building the re- so much more than just the Vanguard Staff ONLINE EDITOR reported that she had been a victim of an act of indecent expo- school students Allen Smith said. students aren’t able to repeat lationships with the students,” academic information avail- Bryan Morgan Whether it be practicing with sure while walking on Southwest 10th Avenue and Clay Street, “Everyone can vouch for the class for additional credit, Bush said. able for students to walk away the Portland State Chamber the fact that we learn as much some students continue to He said that it’s almost like with. Smith said that if there CALENDAR EDITOR an area just outside of the PSU campus. The student reported Choir or learning how to en- Gwen Shaw Professor Lis Charman. “The from them as they learn from participate in the program. an extended family. Often stu- was just one thing that he Erick Bengel that she had been walking north when a black sedan pulled up Vanguard staff code for websites, marketing heart of it is really the building us. We work together to create Williams said that when he dents, PSU and CLC alike, have could take with him for the beside her. The man driving the sedan asked her for directions. ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR sophomore Andrew Grossman of relationships.” work,” Smith said. first started the class, he re- big classes where it’s not about rest of his life, it would be to [email protected] is finding ways to incorporate The student provided directions to the man, but, in the midst Each Wednesday, Portland CLC is an alternative The Vanguard attended ally didn’t talk a lot. Now, he talking and working with each never underestimate anyone. Meredith Meier his passions with his life goals. of the exchange, the driver removed his pants and underwear State students and Centennial high school in Multnomah the Friendtorship class on talks all the time, according other. But in this classroom, “Their entire lives, the stu- ADVERTISING MANAGER Grossman recently received and began “touching himself,” according to the report. The Learning Center students County’s Centennial School Wednesday, May 16, and to Woolworth and graphic it’s the opposite. “Talking dents at CLC have been ig- Iris Meyers a scholarship offered by the student began quickly walking away and the black sedan drove meet in the Art Building to do District. Most students have during the opening activity, design senior Ryan Bush. “I about personal stuff here re- nored, forgotten, belittled ADVERTISING DESIGNER Search Engine Marketing away. CPSO provided the student with contact information for projects, eat lunch and hang been expelled from their pre- graphic design senior Patrick think it’s cool that we get to ally doesn’t make me feel weird and mistreated. Even when Laura Shea Association of Portland in the Women’s Resource Center and other on-campus resources out. PSU’s Design for Social vious high schools or left the Woolworth and Marcus interact with other people anymore,” Bush said. describing CLC, these stu- collaboration with PSU. The Change class and CLC’s Art school and referred back to Williams, a CLC student, outside our comfort zone,” Charman said that she hears dents are more often than not ADVISER and contacted the Portland Police Bureau, which filed its own collaborated together, exem- so many different things from described in terms that make Judson Randall scholarship, only offered report of the crime. and Social Change come to- CLC. A majority of the stu- Williams said. “It’s cool to just twice per year, will pay for gether to create the program dents in the Friendtorship plifying the kind of friendship kick it with others and we get students about what they get them seem ‘less-than’ or some- ADVERTISING ADVISER Grossman to attend the as- titled Friendtorship, a play program have been homeless built from participating in to do these cool art projects.” out of this class. Some plan how ‘below’ the rest of society. Ann Roman sociation’s spring workshop 2 p.m. Hoffman Hall on words combining friend at some point and most have the program. Bush said that on Mondays to be teachers and are able to In our class, though, they are ILLUSTRATORS and will cover the $650 cost of A student was written up for smoking marijuana on the west and mentor. bad relationships at home. Woolworth pointed to the PSU students have class, learn about working in a class- offered an opportunity to Elizabeth Thompson attending PSU’s search engine side of Hoffman Hall. Officers also referred the student to the The word was created to get But when they get to this Williams and said, “He’s men- get together and come up with room and teaching. Some say work at their pace and to their DESIGNERS marketing class. Office of Student Affairs. rid of the hierarchy that the class on Wednesday, that as- toring me as much as I’m ideas and all sorts of projects it’s just different from a regu- potential, without any labels Tom Cober, Elizabeth Thompson, After filling out an appli- words “mentor” and “mentee” pect of their lives is forgotten. mentoring him. I’m learning to do when the CLC students lar class because in this one, or fear of being ridiculed. And Colton Major cation, complete with essays imply. “We really wanted to They get to work and be a part how to keep my mouth shut come later in the week. He said they really have to be involved every single time they not only covering his experiences with 8:42 a.m. University Honors Building focus on the friendship part of something just as much as sometimes. I thought going it’s not really designed to have and engaged in every single complete the work but excel in WRITERS Mike Allen, Kat Audick, marketing as well as why he CPSO asked a non-student who had been camping outside the of this course,” said PSU art the PSU students do. into this that it would be all any hard content; they just activity. And some really like each project,” Smith said. ■ Kristen Carangi, Becca Cotton, believed he would be a good University Honors Building to vacate the area. When ques- Veronica Everett, Desmond Fuller, Terry Gaskill-Barsness, Melinda candidate for the scholarship, tioned, the suspect gave officers a fake name. Officers soon Guillén, Chelsea Hannah, Rosemary Grossman was shocked to find identified the suspect as Cassandra Barroso and found that Hanson, Isaac Hotchkiss, Josh out he won the award. “It was Adam wickham/VANGUARD STAFF tice from Portland and around Kelety, Anita Kinney, Nicholas Kula, she had an outstanding felony warrant and two additional so exciting. They made this Andrew Grossman was awarded the Search Engine Marketing scholarship, the world” on a broad range of Emily Lakehomer, Holly Laycock, which will pay for the cost of attending the associate’s spring workshop and a outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The suspect then ran from Sam Lloyd, Austin Maggs, Alex big announcement and put transportation-related topics. PSU search engine marketing class. Mierjeski, Alex Moore, Hannah my name in there,” he said. the officers, who pursued Barroso, catching up with her a block Free and open to the public, Noble, Allison O’Neill, Katrina later. According to the CPSO report, Barroso then “pretended Petrovich, Eva-Jeanette Rawlins, Since the scholarship was ad- companies and internships, porations, public relations ODOT analyst to speak the seminars are held every Jeoffry Ray, Austen Ruzicka, vertised so well, Grossman Grossman found his interests firms, consultants, ad agen- to pass out” and officers were forced to call for a medical Friday at noon in room 204 of Janieve Schnabel, Gwen Shaw, Kali assist. When American Medical Response arrived on scene, Simmons, Nilesh Tendolkar, doubted he stood a chance to lay in a different area of study. cies and anyone interested the Distance Learning Wing Ryan Winters, Aimee Zink win it. “I really found my niche in search engine marketing, they transported Barroso to Oregon Health and Science of the Urban Center. They are Originally more interested in business,” he said. “I was even students, according to University for an examination. After being screened and also streamed live on the CTS PHOTOGRAPHERS in the arts, Grossman had fortunate to come out of the the SEMpdx website. The or- website and then archived in Saria Dy, Karl Kuchs, released, Barroso again “pretended to pass out” after being at PSU on sustainable Miles Sanguinetti, Corinna Scott, no intention of pursuing a heavy art lifestyle to have ganization focuses on search released into the custody of officers. She later struggled both video and audio formats. Drew Martig business-related major when an interest in marketing…I engine marketing and social against deputies at the Multnomah County Jail and was Previous speakers have he arrived at PSU. His high looked into the job market to media marketing and holds included officials from the COPY EDITORS placed in an isolation cell. Sasha Fahrenkopf, Emily Gravlin school choir experience made see where I could apply cre- goals of developing and en- Portland Bureau of Trans- him positive that he wanted ativity and found that mar- hancing SEMpdx member portation, the New York ADVERTISING SALES transportation strategies to study the arts, especially keting and advertising can be businesses and employees as 2:00 a.m. On campus Metropolitan Transportation Sam Gressett, Jae Specht, Erik Weiss, Brittany Land dancing and music. Choosing a very creative industry.” well as informing and edu- A student was assaulted on campus by a man with a whiffle Authority and professors from PSU over Cornish College of Since he enjoys community- cating the Portland commu- ball bat. The student had been playing with the bat with a transportation and land use the recipient of many awards, “While the model and the University of Calgary and DISTRIBUTORS the Arts in Seattle, Grossman based projects and operations nity on the benefits of search group of others when the assailant took the bat and hit him Brian Gregor to present models. GreenSTEP, his most including the President’s Award analysis he describes is used the University of California, Brittany Castillo, believed he would live the such as the Portland Farmers engine marketing, according recent project, is an innovative for Planning from the American mostly for policy and plan- Berkeley. Gregor’s talk about Brandy Castillo with it. starving-artist lifestyle. Market, Grossman took an to current board member transportation model that Association of State Highway ning, one value to the public, sustainability in the transpor- “I really considered busi- interest in marketing for agri- Mike Rosenberg. seminar on GreenSTEP aims to reduce greenhouse gas Transportation Officials. and students in particular, is tation sector will follow this ness to be the bane of the culture business. “[Farmers] Students are encouraged 2:57 a.m. Montgomery Court Residence Hall emissions by factoring in By modeling factors such as that it helps us understand spring’s theme of “explaining college experience,” he said. are rarely connected and they to reach out to SEMpdx to Officers responded to a resident’s report of loud noises and transportation model what previous models didn’t: rapid change in demographics, the hard decisions we have transportation and land use “It seems like business is the thrive off of networking and get involved with events and continuous knocking on his door. The resident told officers the uncertainty and large- emerging transportation modes to make about our future,” models to a non-technical au- default major that people go the community,” he said. “It workshops. “We always have he believed another student had been making the noise. scale changes definitive of the and new vehicle technologies, Clifton said. dience interested in learning with when they don’t know really doesn’t make sense to deeply discounted event pric- When questioned, the other student said he was trying to Ravleen Kaur On Friday, May 25, Gregor 21st century. GreenSTEP answers the call for “Achieving our greenhouse more about how these tools what to do or haven’t discov- me that farm shares are not ing for students for all of our Vanguard Staff will be holding a seminar “We are leaving a stable a unique model that provides gas reduction goals is not go- are used in decision making,” The Vanguard is published find his friend’s room, which was located on the next floor. ered something better.” community focused.” events,” Rosenberg said. “We about this model, the period of time where many insight into the “long-range ing to be easy and will have according to Clifton. two days a week as an In the report, officers noted that one of the students was independent student After diving into his arts Grossman also attended typically have an educational The transportation sector Greenhouse Gas State Trans- environmental and system potential benefits and risks” of implications for the next Gregor’s message is aligned newspaper governed by studies, Grossman found that a workshop offered by the event each month (usually the intoxicated. The resident reported that the other student was is responsible for approxi- portation Planning model, at characteristics affecting trans- sustainability strategies, as well few generations. How we with the overall goals of the the PSU Publications very hostile as he “pounded” on the door. Board. Views and editorial his passion lessened and that, SEMpdx association. “It second Tuesday of the month mately 33 percent of carbon Portland State’s Center for portation were changing slow- as potential solutions to “bigger do that while maintaining seminar series. content expressed herein for him, music and dance was was an opportunity I really starting at 4:30 p.m.). Our blog dioxide emissions from fossil Transportation Studies. ly,” Gregor said. “The future picture issues,” Gregor said. our quality of life, without “We support the U.S. De- are those of the staff, contributors and readers, not about money but about the couldn’t pass up—learning is also a good resource for stu- May 15 fuel combustion. That’s the “Students at PSU and else- will be much more volatile in a Gregor will discuss the compromising our econo- partment of Transportation’s and do not necessarily art. Realizing that these pas- with professionals in the in- dents who are interested in 10 p.m. Parkway Residence Hall largest share of any end-use where who are interested in number of important respects: framework within which the my, preserving our values strategic goals of fostering liv- represent those of the PSU sions would not financially dustry for consecutive Fridays search engine marketing.” Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Yelling economic sector, according sustainability, public policy fuel prices and availability, model will operate: GreenSTEP and tending to inequality able communities, improving student body, faculty, staff or administration. One support him as much as he for hours and hours at a time,” For more information about had been reported and when the officers arrived they found to the U.S. Environmental and/or Oregon’s future will vehicle technology, climate accounts for travel in the con- is one of the greatest challeng- safety and working to achieve copy of the Vanguard is wanted, Grossman switched he said. One workshop he SEMpdx, visit www.sempdx.org. the student resident and his girlfriend, a non-student, in Protection Agency. gain something from Brian’s and the environment, effect of text of household budgets, age es facing the next generation,” environmental sustainability,” provided free of charge to to marketing, knowing that attended incorporated real- Information about available To help combat this cri- talk,” said civil and environ- computers and information and vehicle types. He will also she added. said Justin Carinci, communi- all community members, the room. Both the resident and his girlfriend admitted additional copies or the degree could also be ap- world examples of market- scholarship opportunities is to officers that they had been yelling and making noises sis, Brian Gregor, a senior mental engineering Professor technology.” outline the ways in which the Gregor’s talk is part of a cations director for OTREC. subscription issues may plied to his passion for the ing through social media posted online. Rosenberg transportation analyst for Kelly Clifton, who is organiz- Gregor developed Green- model will help policy makers larger seminar series spon- Carinci added that “the incur a 25 cent charge. while having a dispute. The resident had been drinking that arts. He also realized that the techniques and featured encourages students inter- the Oregon Department of ing the seminar. STEP when the Oregon Global draft statewide transportation sored by the CTS and the Or- seminar series helps us edu- The Vanguard is printed on 40 percent Portland area had much to of- guest speakers. ested in these scholarships to evening and told officers he had yelled at his television while Transportation, has devel- Gregor, who has a mas- Warming Commission asked strategies for greenhouse gas egon Transportation Research cate the current and future post-consumer recycled paper. fer business-wise—through SEMpdx is a local nonprofit sign up on SEMpdx’s website watching a baseball game. The resident’s girlfriend told him oped an award-winning model ter’s degree in urban and him for a model that showed emission reduction. and Education Consortium. transportation workforce by ©2011 Portland State University Vanguard 1825 SW Broadway connections gained in high organization made up of digi- and to “like” the organiza- “he was crazy and needed to stop.” Officers alerted the that accounts for greenhouse regional planning from the greenhouse gas emissions Both decision makers and According to Clifton, the providing access to the most Smith Memorial Student Union, Rm. S-26 Portland OR, 97201 school and through newer tal marketing professionals, tion on Facebook or follow it on-call Resident Assistant to the situation. gases in its analysis of the University of Oregon, is the in the transportation sector. students can find wisdom in series presents “cutting-edge inspiring and accomplished connections gained with small business owners, cor- on Twitter. ■ transportation sector. developer of several important The model has since been Gregor’s seminar. research and innovative prac- practitioners in their field.”■ 4 VANGUARD • • THTTHUUEURSRSDAYSDAYDAY, ,NOVEJ, AN MJANAYUARYU M24,ARYBER 201224, 19,15, 2012 2012 2011• NE • WS• •NE NE OWSPWSINION NEWS • THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 • VANGUARD 5

ASPSU ELECTIONS FROM PAGE 1 received the news while I was rounding the eligibility of can- 2012 ASPSU elections draw a 9.32 in a legislative delegation,” didate Zerework, Dollar said, ASPSU voter turnout What’s for lunch? Dollar said. During the time “I was dedicated to running percent voter turnout of the interview, she was in a really clean campaign…I re- Upcoming forum to discuss in-depth about the meanings Salem, where she attended a spect Diamond as a candidate, 2,771 votes cast of food justice with a specific There was a 9.32 percent higher education committee as a viable woman candidate. I 9.32 percent of all focus on Oregon. Shockingly, voter turnout for the election, meeting during the legisla- was actually glad she was not state of food at PSU Dollar and Holmes Oregon is the second hungri- a total just under ASPSU’s goal ture’s interim working days. disqualified from the race. I Write-in 21 votes enrolled students est state in the country, and of 10 percent voter turnout. are currently When asked to comment would have supported her had Austin Maggs ■ Vanguard Staff vending machines. Oregon we will learn how this affects There were a total of 2,771 votes planning on working about the controversy sur- she won the election.” Public Health Institute mem- all of us and what we can do cast in the election. Hansen On Thursday, May 31, the Sus- ber and registered dietitian to move toward a just system considered the turnout to be on several projects tainability Leadership Center Nancy Becker will lead this at the state, local and campus “fantastic.” ranging from None 95 votes and the Food Action Collective part of the discussion. level,” White added. Vice President-elect Holmes tuition regulation to 2012 election results will present a forum on food “I think students deserve Sustainable and resilient was surprised and elated over communication on at Portland State titled “Set- to have access to healthy food food systems will also be dis- the results. “I was asked to campus. President ting the Table: A Food Forum like everyone else. Sure, you cussed. A sustainable food run, and I never intended on Tiffany Dollar on Equity, Sustainability, and can be stuck in between class- system is “one that takes into running or planned on run- Alexander and Storzbach 225 votes the State of Food at PSU.” The es and not have enough time to consideration the environ- ning,” Holmes said. “I love Vice President forum will be held in Smith get a meal and have something mental, social and economic what I do here as far as ad- Broadway computer lab to sev- Memorial Student Union, to carry you through your time factors of the system, from vocating for students. I’ve en days a week,” she added. Marlon Holmes room 296, from 4–7:30 p.m. at PSU, but you don’t want to production to plate to com- learned the same issues I’ve “The main project I have The topics of discussion will feed yourself the junkiest of posting,” White said. SARIA DY/VANGUARD STAFF had are the same issues that in mind is to make a working SFC Chair Smith and Frankenhauser 340 votes be the school’s food system, the junk food,” Becker said. Michele Knaus, executive Economic sustainability taskforce spends time in Food for Thought Cafe. From left to right: Hanna David, John other students have.” group with Professor Thomas Nick Rowe Jones, Calve Scoville, Pete Daeges, Nicole McGee. and the event is divided into “Food justice refers to director of Friends of Fam- Dollar and Holmes plan Potiowsky, the chair of the two halves. The first half will a food system that is fair ily Farmers, will explain what a student-run cafe, Food for get behind. “There should be system. Many students are to hit the ground running. economics department. He is SFC Members cover food justice, food sys- to all people. That means sustainable food system should Thought, will discuss their plan less bagged chips and candy on meal plans or shop in the They are currently planning a former state economist. I was Sean Green, Cindy Reyes, Katie Slayden, James Au, Tyson Jones, Mena and Slade 646 votes tems, food sustainability and that ‘real’ food—food that is look like from a farmer’s per- to work toward a more beneficial bars, which is easy to get, but food court, and it’s important on working on several proj- going to present to him solu- Nhi Vu, Krystine McCants farming and food insecurity unprocessed, fresh, whole, spective and the benefits of local food system. Chef Craig Shaw of it doesn’t help but fill them that we understand how our ects ranging from tuition tions for funding tuition here nutritious and natural—is ac- communities supporting Ore- Aramark will be one of the up for a minute,” Larsen said. university food system func- in the state and how we can and hunger, among others, regulation to communication Senators while the second half will cov- cessible and affordable for gon food farmers. “Attendees of many guest speakers. “You got to eat and you got tions and how we can get in- on campus. present that to the next billing Rosa Martinez, Phoenix Singer, Yesenia Silvia-Hernandez, Michael er PSU’s current food system people of every race, age and Setting the Table will leave with Other topics of discussion to eat well because what you volved in making it a system “Our platform really focuses legislature.” Holmes said that Zerework and Pasha 678 votes and what actions can be taken socio-economic background,” an in-depth understanding of will be fresh food donations, take in and what you con- that benefits our health, our on community building on the goal is to come up with a Collins, Amber Kelsal, Anthony Stine, Melissa Timora, Ryan Day, to improve it, as well as how said PSU alumna Carolyn what shapes a sustainable food partnering with Oregon’s lo- sume transfers over to how communities and our planet,” campus as well,” Dollar said. way to fund education within Elvin Ramirez, Tom Worth, Raz Budhatoki, Moayad “Moa” Lingga, students can get involved. White, Food Action Collective system,” White said. cal farm worker union, and you perform in a certain de- White said. “We’ve already completed the state. Soledad Hernandez, Michelle Jeong, Julia Nguyen One project undertaken to president and co-founder, and Aramark currently pro- how food can be sourced more gree as to how your mind and For more information, visit our campaign promise by “The whole campaign was help improve food choices at one of the key coordinators of vides food for the university’s locally. body goes.” ecowiki.pdx.edu/news/view/ extending the hours in the for students, and I actually Dollar and Holmes 741 votes BEN PATTERSON/VANGUARD STAFF PSU is the healthy vending this event. “We are pleased to food courts, dining halls and The issue of healthy food on “Students should attend setting-table-food-forum- project, which aims to provide have Shawn DeCarlo from the catering services. Aramark campus is one that philosophy this meeting because we all equity-sustainability-and- healthier foods in campus Oregon Food Bank to speak and representatives of PSU’s junior Berkeley Larsen can have a stake in PSU’s food state-food-psu. ■ OREGON PRIMARY FROM PAGE 1 DELAY FROM PAGE 1 to overrule the j-board (again, sigh) and throw her out of the Mayoral candidates Hales and Candidate Zerework reinstated af- “We didn’t act in race if they make a mistake TRANSPORT PSU FROM PAGE 1 more and more expensive,” make the FlexPass’s cost in- dents are encouraged to take it system because some students ter second elections board hearing accordance with and keep her. They will not Smith will face off in November Transport PSU examines the price Wagner said. crease happen more gradually. not only because it betters the will choose to return the pass, Oregon meeting law be announcing anything until Currently, the FlexPass sub- “We’re working to make an group’s research but also be- spreading the cost among few- after the appeal in the senate elections of student FlexPasses sidy is funded through revenue agreement with TriMet that al- cause it’s also very informative. er students. Wagner claimed On Tuesday, May 22, the vast majority of them were during the hearing (if she loses in the j-board, Hales managed to weather a even though they don’t have diverted from the parking pro- lows the price of the FlexPass “The survey is also helping that the University of Wash- ASPSU judicial board over- thrown out. One was chalking, of Diamond’s she will appeal to the senate long stretch of being second to any oversight over school dis- access to all TriMet lines and ride-sharing to get to and from gram. Transportation Options to go up at a more even rate to inform the student body ington used to employ the opt- turned the elections board’s another one was postering. But infractions. [The AND WILL GO DOWN IN Brady, who raised more cam- tricts,” Shortell said. “For currently costs $190 per term. campus. Manager Ian Stude claimed over the next three years rather about these issues. There’s a out program and found that dismissal due to a violation they ruled today that I did not judicial board] FLAMES) so we’ll know to- paign money than both Smith this particular race, it is also a The group examined transit One of the reasons that the that PSU would spend about than having a really large jump lot of information in there that about 80 percent of students with Oregon Public Meeting file any frivolous infractions morrow night since there will and Hales combined. Brady function of it being early. The pass programs at several com- FlexPass is and will continue to $600,000 subsidizing the Flex- that happens next year,” Stude I don’t think is widely known decided to keep the pass. Law, reinstating Zerework as against everyone else. I only recommended we be an appeal either way. If she had begun to slip in the polls candidates are still shoring up parable universities and found be more expensive than other Pass this year. He said that as said. “It doesn’t solve the prob- about the transit pass pro- “We just wanted to get a a candidate for ASPSU presi- filed one, which was very valid hold a new hearing is thrown out, we will never around the time of Smith’s support through smaller gath- that PSU’s FlexPass is among schools’ passes is because of more people buy the pass, the lem—transit is getting more gram and the potential cost sense of what students feel dent. The elections board then and deserved to be investigat- where we act in know if she actually won be- surge. After running an ex- erings that don’t get press at- the most expensive and compli- the funding mechanism used subsidy must be spread over a expensive, but we’re softening increases,” Farncomb said. about these options, and ul- held a second infractions hear- ed,” Zerework added. cause the votes will not be tensive advertising campaign, tention. It won’t be until closer cated programs. to subsidize it, according to larger group of people. As the the blow and spreading it out The group is using the data timately student government ing for Zerework, wherein she The initial dismissal oc- accordance with the counted, but rumor has it focusing nearly her entire to election day that the candi- Wagner explained that the Transport PSU. pass becomes more popular, the over a longer period of time.” collected by the survey to de- would have to decide to take was found to remain eligible. curred due to four sepa- law,” she did, baseless as rumor campaign on the need for job dates really start differentiat- high cost of the PSU FlexPass “Right now the FlexPass is costs increase. The other serious issue iden- termine student opinion about this on and carry it forward,” Jesse Hansen, chair of the rate infractions filed against often is for what it’s worth.” creation and improving Port- ing themselves more clearly,” Jesse Hansen makes the purchase only worth cheaper than a normal tran- If TriMet goes ahead with its tified by Transport PSU is the the current transit pass sys- Wagner said. elections board, highlighted Zerework for acts committed Elections Board Chair Kenyon did not respond to land public schools, Brady he added. it to students who ride public sit pass because the university proposed changes to the fare finite amount of campus park- tem. The end result will be a The group met with ASPSU the reason for the judicial during her campaign for ASP- requests for comment prior to only garnered 22 percent of The closest contest in a gen- transit every day. This simply subsidizes it, but there’s no plan system, Transport PSU esti- ing combined with a growing series of recommendations earlier this month to discuss board vote and the additional SU executive office. The infrac- publication. the vote. erally quiet primary was the doesn’t apply to a lot of PSU or mechanism for it to grow mates that the FlexPass will university. Farncomb claimed compiled in a yet-to-be-creat- its concerns and allow sena- infractions hearing: “We didn’t tions included publicly lying In a message posted on “I don’t condone the hateful What has been a relatively race for Portland City Council students, especially those who over time, so the fare is increas- cost approximately $230 next that PSU is fast approaching ed final study report. tors to ask questions. One is- act in accordance with Oregon about obtaining official faculty Facebook, ASPSU sena- comments in Bearnard’s mes- quiet and cordial mayoral race between incumbent Amanda don’t have class five days a week ing, but the subsidy is stay- year. However, Stude claimed a breaking point where driv- “The point of all this was to sue brought up at that meet- meeting law during the hear- and PSU resource campaign tor Bearnard Kenyon wrote sage,” Tiffany Dollar, ASPSU will perhaps now become more Fritz and challenger Oregon and those who use a variety of ing the same. That means the that the university is currently ing will no longer be an option eventually generate some op- ing was the fact that TriMet’s ing of Diamond’s infractions. endorsements, a member of her about Zerework’s candidacy president-elect, said when heated as Hale and Smith Representative Mary Nolan. methods: walking, biking and FlexPass is going to get in negotiations with TriMet to but public transit won’t be af- tions and alternatives for ways transit pass programs are [The judicial board] recom- campaign being suspiciously eligibility: “We don’t know asked to comment. “I always square off in the general elec- Neither candidate achieved fordable, and something has that we may begin to think identical for both large em- mended we hold a new hear- and illegally close to an official yet, it also depends on Dia- support women in leadership tion. The two candidates share the necessary 50 percent to to give. about restructuring our own ployers and students. Wagner ing where we act in accordance ASPSU polling station—spe- mond’s appeal. She could win positions, especially women views on many positions, dif- claim victory. Fritz is the first “I think the biggest associat- transit pass program at PSU,” said that one thing students with the law,” Hansen said. cifically zero feet away, that she in the judicial board meeting from underrepresented com- ferentiated largely by style and incumbent in recent Portland ed issue with transit is the big Abe said. could advocate for would be a The problem, according to was campaigning in the library at 4 p.m. If she actually man- munities, such as women of background. political history to be at risk of projected increase in student Alternative options thought differentiation between these Hanson, was that Zerework and for filing false infractions ages to win it will go to the color,” she added. Portland State political sci- losing her seat. The final count enrollment in coming years, up by the group are based on two groups. was confused about her against other candidates. Oth- senate. I’d say the odds are “There has been a lot of dirty ence Professor Christopher put Nolan a mere few 100 votes and no increase in parking. amending the current Flex- “Students could ask for a dif- charges. “The judicial board er possible violations may have slightly in our favor that we politics, everyone has picked Shortell commented on the ahead of Fritz, making this the Driving a car is not going to be Pass system. One possibil- ferent formula. Students are was challenging the election occurred, but the infractions have 3/4 of the senate willing sides,” Zerework said. ■ tone of the race. “There isn’t a closest race of the night by far. an option,” Farncomb said. ity, the most commonly used not the same as people who board’s accordance with Or- were not pursued. An official tremendous amount of differ- Fritz, who famously refuses Farncomb is right. Stude among similar universities, is work at Intel,” Wagner said. egon Public Meeting Law. We public release from the ASPSU Diamond ence between them on high- campaign contributions over claimed that PSU has no plans the universal pass. In a uni- The group also broached apparently had adjourned elections board states: “There Zerework profile policies…In regard to $50, accused her opponent to increase the amount of versal pass program, every the notion of creating a formal and reconvened without let- were several other charges was temporarily what they agree on, it seems to of negative ads and taking parking on campus because student is issued a fully or par- transportation committee with- ting Diamond know,” Hansen against Zerework that lacked dismissed from be all very general and maybe money from interest groups. the presidential the cost is not manageable. Ac- tially subsidized transit pass, in ASPSU. Dauphin said that a explained. “She didn’t under- overwhelming evidence, but overly optimistic statements. Nolan countered that Fritz race for alleged permanent transportation com- has made few friends in her cording to Stude, current esti- usually bundled in with stu- stand that she was having in- the elections board elected not compaign For example, they all talk about mates for building a campus dent fees. Because everyone is mittee is needed because this is- fractions filed against her.” to pursue the claims.” infractions. expanding transportation ex- time in city council and that parking structure boil down given the pass, the overall cost sue is ever-evolving. Zerework felt that the elec- “It comes as no surprise that tensively in order to vitalize was why Fritz may be the first to $40,000 per parking space. is lower. It’s analogous to buy- “It’s just going to keep tions board acted in viola- Diamond Zerework ha[d] been Portland communities east of incumbent to lose her seat in “Our goal is to make sure ing transit in bulk. changing. TriMet is going tion of official elections board removed from the ballot,” said 82nd, but with TriMet cutting more than 20 years. that as the university grows, Another possible new tran- to change fares or throw in conduct. “Infractions issued presidential candidate Ethan service and jacking up prices In any case, the majority of we do whatever we can to limit sit pass program is the opt-out. more light rail lines. These against me were heard ran- Allen Smith. “Zerework was this feels like a hollow prom- the primary races settled them- the growth of the parking sup- In this structure, every student issues need to be regularly domly and immediately voted relentlessly attacked by her ise,” Shortell said. selves quietly, but the mayoral ply because parking is very is initially issued a transit pass evaluated and that’s some- on without a fair accommoda- fellow ASPSU officers…Dur- “It is quite common for po- race and the remaining race expensive,” Stude said. but, unlike the universal pro- thing that a student govern- tion process,” she said. “It was ing the presidential debate, the litical candidates at all levels for city council show potential The most integral compo- gram, students have the ability ment is better set to do that all fellow senators—members unethical and repulsive behav- to make optimistic statements to only increase in intensity as nent of Transport PSU’s re- to return the pass and get a re- a little old research group,” of ASPSU that filed every -in ior of our ASPSU officers was about what they will be able it approaches the November search is its online survey. The fund of their money. Dauphin said. fraction against me, and there on full display, as they mocked, to achieve while in office. For election—one that will likely survey can still be accessed on This option is more ex- To take Transport PSU’s sur- were a bunch of frivolous in- booed, yelled at and interrupt- example, many mayoral can- draw more voters due to the the group’s website, and stu- pensive than the universal vey, visit transportpsu.com. ■ fractions filed against me; the ed Sen. Zerework.” MILES SANGUINETTI/VANGUARD STAFF didates talk about education presidential election. ■ 6 VANGUARD • • THTTHUUEURSRSDAYSDAYDAY, ,OCTOBERJ, AN MJFANEBRAYUARYU 24,UARYARY 201210,25, 26, 2,20122011 20122012• ART •• • OSO PARTP&INIONINION CUSLT &U CREULTURE ART S ART& CUSLT & U NECREUWSLT U• RE •TH T U•U R ETHSSDAYDAYUR,,S FJDAYANEBR,U MUARYARYAY 24,26,10, 2, 2012 • VANGUARD 7

EDITOR: ERICK BENGEL [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE 503-725-5694 China’s Communist Middle Easterners united by music Amy last year. He expects the event to draw approxi- Jewish and Arab PSU Albertson, mately 400 students. They feel that this event center, a graphic is less overtly political than Stand Up for Peace student groups to throw design major and and that it’s about more than just Jews and Ar- Jewish Student abs. It is about Middle East outsiders getting to Revolution remembered Union president, peace-making dance know each other, too. speaks at a United by Music meeting. “We’re not here to teach Middle Easterners Fearless party about the Middle East because they already PSU Confucius Institute, leaders know,” Emon said. “Our goal is to get the out- Mao Zedong Mike Allen Institute for Asian (Guoqiang Vanguard staff siders to come and see that Middle Easterners Tang), right, really can work together.” Studies to screen The and Chiang Even the most apathetic media consumer has Werner described the problem of cultural Kai-Shek (Guoli probably heard something about a conflict in and political understanding—and the dance so- Founding of a Republic Zhang) agree the Middle East between Israelis and Palestin- lution—thusly: to a tentative ians. The phrase “Peace in the Middle East!” “It’s always like, ‘You’ve got to show a united Jeoffry Ray peace agree- was on the lips of just about every rapper in the front’…And I say, ‘First of all maybe we should Vanguard staff ment between U.S 10 years ago. take the focus off of that because, if we don’t talk their political The upcoming United by Music event, to be about it for one minute, the world is not going to parties. Mao Zedong remains one of the most contro- held Friday, May 25, seeks to elide the obtuse end. Why can’t we have something that’s not so SARIA DY/VANGUARD STAFF versial figures of the 20th century. politicking and faceless media positioning to politically charged? Let’s get together and hang While his leadership unified China under bring people together under something they While he spins primarily Bollywood and “It’s an ice breaker really. Often people have out and get to know each other first.’”■ Communist rule with the defeat of the Nation- can agree on: damn fine beats. bhangra (Punjabi club music) at his regular a tendency to be like, ‘Oh my god, I’m not going alist armies of Chiang Kai-shek in 1949, Mao is Organized by Portland State’s Arab Per- “Jai Ho” events, his record collection and dance to go up on the floor and dance.’ It’s not what also remembered in the West as a man whose sian Student Organization and Jewish Student skills span the map from India to the Middle every average person does. I feel like dance les- harsh rule killed millions upon millions of Union, the party will feature a masquerade East, Greece, Latin America and these shores. sons offer a way to be engaged,” Prashant said. people. theme, Middle Eastern food, an all-night slide Emon Ghassemi, president of APSO, said that “I myself learned dance from seven different Portland State students will have a chance to show of cultural sights, and opportunities to Prashant was ideal not only because of his wide languages and genres, so I know how to Samba, witness a dramatized version of his early po- meet representatives from the various Mideast popularity and his ability to bring many cultures I know West African, Latin dances, hip-hop.” litical career Friday, May 25, when the Institute student organizations. The highlight of the eve- together under a wide musical umbrella, but also Prashant, professing a sincere belief in COURTESY OF CHINA FILM GROUP The Arab Persian Student Organization and for Asian Studies and the Confucius Institute ning will be DJ Prashant from Mumbai, India. because he is a neutral ground for Middle East- the unifying power of music and dance, be- Jewish Student Union present screens The Founding of a Republic (2009), a film The film opens with a negotiation between Despite tensions between the two political fac- Prashant calls himself a DJ, but he’s so much erners. He said that they’ve been sending him lieves that they operate on a higher level and United by Music by Sanping Han and Jianxin Huang that depicts Chiang (Guoli Zhang) and Mao (Guoqiang tions, there is hope for a coalition government It is an informative telling of the more. Prashant doesn’t so much just spin re- playlists of Iranian, Arab and Hebrew songs. speak a universal language that everyone can Friday, May 25 Chairman Mao’s rise to power. The event will Tang), a meeting that suggests a coming peace to be shared between the major parties—the cords as throw a dance party that involves Prashant said he plans on spinning a vari- understand. 7–10 p.m. take place at the university’s School of Business for the Chinese people after a period of war Nationalists, the Communists and the China factional struggles in the wake of dance lessons, emceeing, live singing and per- ety of genres at the event and that, depending Max Werner, co-president of the JSU, said that University Place Colombia Falls room Administration. with Japan. Democratic League. The factions had long the Qing dynasty’s collapse and an formances. on the mood, he might give a Jai Ho dance les- the dance party concept grew out of the wildly 310 SW Lincoln St. Free for students; $5 general admission been involved in skirmishes with one another, intriguing look at the figures that “It’s pretty much like being in a Bollywood son. “Jai Ho” is the name of Prashant’s weekly popular Stand Up for Peace comedy event that and the Chinese people hungered for an end show,” he said. Indian-style dance party. various Middle Eastern student groups held PAID ADVERTISEMENT to hostilities. gave birth to one of the world’s The meeting does not bring peace, however. most powerful modern nations. As the members of the ruling Nationalist party declare they would turn none of their seats in the Peoples’ Congress over to the other parties, Chiang orders the next round of battles against The film will be hosted as part of the Confu- Riding in cars with Iranian women the Communist troops. Civil war grips China cius Institute’s weekly events focusing on Chi- once again. nese culture. As Chiang declares he will bring peace to “We host events every Friday to teach peo- Iranian filmT en makes Amin despises his new stepfather and claims Mania Akbari, China through the eradication of the Commu- ple about Chinese language and culture,” said that it was selfish of his mother to ask for a di- Ten’s lead actress, nist forces, the Nationalist army pushes into Surong Chen, a volunteer language teacher one squirm with vorce—especially, he says, because she falsely supplied the Yan’an. Mao withdraws his troops from the city, from Beijing working for the institute. “This accused his father of a drug habit during the content for much proclaiming that he would gladly lose the land film is about politics, but we host everything court proceedings. Akbari defends herself: So- of the film, which voyeuristic intimacy is loosely based to keep the people. The leaders of the Demo- from films to lectures about things like - tradi ciety forced her to lie to get a divorce, she says. on incidents from cratic League meet with him, declare their al- tional Chinese medicine.” This early confrontation sets the stage for her Anita Kinney her life. liance with the Communist cause and, soon Filmed for a Chinese audience, Republic con- Vanguard staff and her passengers to deconstruct their social after, launch a new offensive against the ruling centrates on the details of China’s political his- roles in the bizarre intimacy of a cab ride. Nationalists. tory. It is an informative telling of the factional Abbas Kiarostami’s Ten (2002) opens with a Ten’s focus on individual stories ensures Setbacks and all, the Communist Party con- struggles in the wake of the Qing dynasty’s col- confrontation between mother and son. Amin that the film never becomes heavy-handed. tinues to build popular support, gaining the lapse and an intriguing look at the figures that is furious with his mother, a beautiful, animat- Kiarostami is notable for his open-ended films. alliance of the parties of the country, which re- gave birth to one of the world’s most powerful ed taxi driver who struggles to find happiness He once told an audience member that his sults in the isolation of the Nationalist regime. modern nations. in a society that she believes denies women the films are about information. “I present certain Chiang fights to maintain control, ordering the It’s not a casual viewing experience for the right to live. things, and it’s up to you to conclude what you murder of would-be defectors in his party and uninformed. But if you’re interested in a little The Iranian director has explored many will,” he said at the 2000 San Francisco Interna- sending his own son to Shanghai in an effort to history from another perspective or enjoy po- themes in his career of 40-plus years. He is tional Film Festival. stabilize the city’s withering markets. litical drama from abroad, this might make known for his child protagonists, medita- Kiarostami is famous as one of the few Ira- Chiang’s son, Ching-kuo (Kun Chen), learns your Friday. ■ tions on contemporary Tehran and for filming nian directors who has continued to film in in Shanghai the extent of the Nationalist cor- in cars. Iran despite the government’s refusal to screen ruption when he discovers that major families In Ten, Kiarostami uses dashboard cameras his films and persistent persecution of artists. COURTESY OF ABBAS kiarostami productions in the party are involved in the black markets. to document several conversations between Ten makes a compelling case for his decision. Despite his efforts, his father is unable to fight a female taxi driver and her passengers. The Although the film is comprised exclusively of to a meek woman begging a shop owner for a love anyone else.” Variously addressed to a jilt- the corruption infecting the controlling party, results are somewhat mixed. Ten’s 10 conversa- close-up shots of the actors as they speak, Teh- parking space. ed bride, her skeptical sister and her angry son, even as the regime begins to crumble. tions often veer from electrifying to dull in sec- ran is as much a character as any of the cab’s “I think they don’t understand my films, and her mantra takes on new significance each time. The Founding of a Republic is, at its heart, a onds, and the film’s improvisational dialogue passengers. so [they] prevent them being shown, just in case Akbari, it seems, is able to struggle toward self- sweeping drama, complete with an epic score makes it impossible for viewers to predict the Akbari’s customers pepper their confessions there is a message they don’t want to get out,” actualization because of the encounters that can and a deep focus on the characters involved in twists and turns of any one conversation. with directions and daily errands, ground- Kiarostami once said of Iranian censors. occur in those odd spaces that are somewhere the Chinese Revolution. The film addresses the In this project, Kiarostami has removed him- ing the film’s occasional subversion with stark Ten often makes the viewer wonder wheth- between public and private. war in primarily abstract terms, with only brief self completely from the film. The dialogue and reminders of reality in modern Iran. When er the censors might be onto something. Is But as the noise of Tehran’s insistent traf- panoramic shots depicting soldiers charging plot are loosely based on incidents in main ac- the characters leave Akbari’s car, they transi- Kiarostami’s insistence on objectivity actually fic interrupts these rare quiet moments, Ten into battle or planes hurling bombs across the tress Mania Akbari’s life. Her character’s son, tion from the private into the public sphere. a screen for sharp social criticism? At times, it seems to remind us that someone is always countryside. Amin, is portrayed by Akbari’s son (who shares Inside the cab, they’re free to discuss self- seems like Ten has something to say that goes watching. ■ Released for the 60th anniversary of the a name with his onscreen counterpart). A cast actualization. beyond dialogue. communist People’s Republic of China, Re- of amateur actors and unpredictable, shaky But Tehran asserts itself, even inside the car’s Two passengers never appear onscreen: a public depicts Mao and his contemporaries dashboard footage completes the unpredict- otherwise liminal space. Even behind closed prostitute and an extraordinarily pious woman. in a decidedly sympathetic light. The film able, reality-show quality that makes Ten simul- doors, it seems that Akbari and her female Are these women invisible? Or does their phys- devotes no attention to Mao’s leadership PSU Confucius Institute and taneously frustrating and fascinating. passengers are somehow reacting to their sur- ical absence suggest that they could be anyone? 5th Avenue Cinema presents following the civil war, a time of contro- Institute for Asian Studies present Observing other people’s intimate conversa- roundings. Akbari’s car seems to perform some of the Ten (2002) versial policies and land reform practices The Founding of a Republic (2009) tions is profoundly uncomfortable, especially A prostitute mistakenly believes Akbari same functions as the ever-present veil. When Friday, May 25, 7 and 9:30 p.m. involving the widespread deaths of Chi- Friday, May 25 when you feel like they know you’re watch- is a male driver, and her son chastises her one passenger shifts her head covering to reveal Saturday, May 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m. nese landlords. Though it clearly portrays 6:30–8:30 p.m. ing. Ten’s conversations are devastatingly real, for not hewing to feminine conventions dur- a shaved head, it’s a clue that that there are se- Sunday, May 27, 3 p.m. Chiang’s Nationalist party as an antagonist, Education and Business Administration building, room 490 and its close-ups and unpredictable transitions ing their arguments. In a matter of moments, crets hidden in plain sight. Free for PSU students; $2 all other students and seniors; $3 Free and open to the public Chiang and his son are depicted with depth make you feel like you’re along for the ride, Akbari transforms from an enraged driver in Akbari repeats several times to her passen- general admission and dimension. whether you want to be or not. the grips of testosterone-induced road rage gers that “you must love yourself before you can 8 VANGUARD • • THTHUURRSSDAYDAY,, M JANAYU 24,ARY 2012 26, 2012• ART •S ART& CUSLT &U CREULTURE ART S ART& CUSLT & UNECREUWSLT U • RE •TH T•UU R ETHSSDAYDAYURS,, DAYFJANEBR,U MUARYAYARY 24,26,10, 2, 20122012 •• VANVANGUGUARDARD 97

A dynamic dubstep debut

Triage’s up front. Take, for example, the song “All of the Portland band Triage decision to invite Lights.” A casual Kanye fan that may not be fa- so many “guest miliar with Rihanna or Kid Cudi only has to releases by-the- stars” onto think, “Kanye…not Kanye…Kanye…definitely their first album not Kanye…” probably seemed numbers, guest-star- On this and any other electronic record, the like a good idea at the time. casual listener doesn’t have that luxury, and loaded full-length even seasoned veterans like me have a hard time distinguishing where Triage ends and album, Rage SPL begins. Or Triage and Antiserum. Or Tri- age and any other guest on the record. Nicholas Kula Vanguard staff Despite the near-fatal structuring and plan- ning errors aside, the songs are pretty good. I’m not sure why, but whenever any artist from Triage retains the style that is often imitated Portland puts out a much-hyped, slickly pro- and seldom duplicated. Triage’s patented “de- duced electronic record, I automatically as- layed drop” technique is utilized several times sume it won’t be any good. across Rage, and it’s such a simple but unex- It’s not to the discredit of Portland’s artistic COURTESY OF TRIAGE/FACEBOOK.COM pected trick that the audience falls for it every community. Indie rock? Sure. Neofolk? Yes. effect as “Party Foul,” and, once again, you’ll time. “Nebula” is a great track to wind the re- Electronic? Not so much. want to just go listen to The Bassist. cord down with, and the beat-heavy “Corrupt- Why do I feel this way? I have no idea. After It should be said that, yes, Triage Fortunately for Triage, those subversions ed” is a great finisher, bringing strong drum ’n’ Inside the all, we have Bryan Zentz, who is incredible. We does dubstep differently than most and self-inflicted wounds start and end with bass grooves together with the dubstep ethos. actors studio have Paul Dickow, better known as Strategy. artists in the game today. tracks three and four. Unfortunately, however, If anything, Rage serves as a great display Kristi Bogart, right, We have Grouper, who sort of counts. We are the structuring problems don’t end with those of potential. And although it’s very unfor- Setting the scene is one of many also at the forefront of the oft-hated dubstep tracks. tunate that the guest stars steal the show on theater majors who scene: We have SPL The Bassist and Triage. Most dubstep full-lengths seem to follow a almost every track, it’s not as if Triage gives have experienced SPL tours all over the place: From Russia to should have switched places with “Radium” paint-by-numbers scheme these days, and it’s them free reign in the studio. The important The students then have 48 hours to two the bootcamp that New Zealand, he’s been there. because, by comparison, it is much tamer yet disappointing that Triage follows the same thing to remember is that without the input is the New Script PSU theater students weeks to develop a script. From there, the di- Is Triage next? We’ll take a look inside, still retains Triage’s trademark journey-like blueprint: Throw in a Moomba or mid-tempo of Triage, the tracks wouldn’t sound the same, Development rectors and actors take the script and work Workshop. as the band just released Rage, its first full- qualities. track to change things up and, when they least though the extra personnel detract from the get a taste of ‘real to create a polished piece of theater ready length album. The song that simultaneously makes and expect it, toss in an electro house joint for good experience a bit. to be performed. ALL PHOTOS SARIA DY/VANGUARD STAFF It should be said that, yes, Triage does dub- breaks the entire record is “Party Foul,” Tri- measure. Perhaps it’s best to save the collaborations world experience’ with For the final performance, students were step differently than most artists in the game age’s collaboration with local dubstep icon The problem is that literally every dubstep for singles as so many other electronic artists asked to incorporate into their scripts two “We pay attention to what they [the audi- Peterson has been writing plays his entire today. Perhaps it’s that the band’s drum ’n’ bass SPL. “Party Foul” is good. The only problem full-length includes both of these. In fact, the do and politely decline your friends’ requests New Works Reading to five characters, a box of postcards, some- ence] clap at, what they laugh at—it’s very life, and the New Script Development Work- upbringing gives Triage a sense of dynamics is that it’s too good. In fact, it’s so good that the formula for the electro track is so specific that to “hop on a track.” Sometimes it’s just not a thing “inside a wall” and a believer in rein- helpful to have that reaction and a test audi- shop course has allowed him to really focus that most people can’t match. While most pro- rest of the record almost seems amateur by it includes an obligatory dubstep breakdown good look for you. ■ Series carnation. And, as expected, despite all of ence, so that when you perform it you can on his craft. ducers treat a dubstep track as one idea copied comparison. inserted right at the second drop. Triage does these shared elements, the performances fix the bugs before people have to pay to “The thing that I love about this is that, as and pasted six times, Triage treats the entire As you blissfully nod your head to this im- both of these things exactly, on “Aneurysm” Melinda Guillén Vanguard staff vary widely. see it,” Peterson said. “You start off with a writer, I get to hear my work performed process like a journey: Each track must be lis- maculate dubstep track, you’ll wonder why (featuring the criminally underutilized Anti- “There’s some comedic pieces, and there are a more successful play or film rather than from talented actors in the class. When tened to fully and analyzed individually. “Party Foul” utterly annihilates “Radium” and serum) for mid-tempo and “Demigod” as the Some students pen scripts, others play char- some that might push some people’s buttons bombing at the box office and learning the you sit around a circle and read a script, it And with a title like Rage, you would expect “Brawl.” Then the answer dawns on you: This token electro house song. acters, and then there are the directors, who but are still really funny,” Magaldi said. “It’s harder way.” doesn’t have the same impact as actors on such a cerebral style—as much IDM as it is is the collaboration between Triage and SPL. When nearly half of the record features make sure the stagecraft goes smoothly. just a whole spectrum of writing that will be Magaldi said that audiences not only help the stage performing it,” he said. “It’s almost heavy, body-spasming bass music. With this Right around the time you realize this, you guest spots, it’s best to trim the fat a bit. In The 25 students enrolled in the New Script happening: some are serious, some are mys- students fine-tune their scripts, they help the like that environment gives it more impor- kind of EDM cross-pollination, it’s a wonder realize that the focus is now off the primary hip-hop, guest spots are handed out like candy Development Workshop course—taught by teries, some are Western, some deal with seri- students better understand the kind of writers, tance, more validity, and you focus more and the record is so focused. artist, and you just kind of feel like listening because the layperson that grabs the hip-hop Professor Karin Magaldi, chair of the Depart- ous issues important to people and others are actors and directors they would like to be. listen harder.” ■ The record begins with “Radium,” a par- to SPL. And if you’ve never checked out SPL, album is familiar with the artist’s name on the Triage ment of Theatre and Film—spent fall and win- pure entertainment.” “I think it’s important that writers find their ticularly ferocious Triage cut. While the synth now you want to. This is a problem. cover. Guest spots are no problem, then, be- Rage ter term developing their skills for this term’s Because the class focuses more on the voice, and often in order to find your voice you stabs and gut-churning mangled bass lines The problems continue on the next track, cause there are unique voices involved that the Hollow Point Recordings New Works Reading Series, the final install- “words” and “actions” aspects of theater, the need an audience. Reading each other’s work flow freely, it seems more of a run-of-the-mill “Crossout,” which is also wonderful. But again, listener can separate. Out now ment of which will be held Monday, June 4, in performances will use no props. However, is great, but once you put it into a rehearsal dubstep track than Triage usually serves up. this track is a collaboration with The Bassist. The casual hip-hop listener buying a Kanye Lincoln Hall. a narrator will be employed to describe the process, you can invite an audience in to hear Strangely, track two, “Brawl,” sounds like it Because the track is very good, it has the same West album listens to it with the Kanye binary The workshop course is the last in a year- scenes as they unfold. it in a new way,” she said. long, three-term sequence in which students Afterward, audience members will have an This process also reflects what happens at PSU’s New Script Development Workshop presents pursuing a career in theater—be it in writing, opportunity to respond to the performance the professional level. New Works Reading Series acting, directing or a blend of each—get a taste and ask the students questions. That plays “If you’re a screenwriter or a playwright, Final performance: Monday, June 4 of how the field operates in the “real world,” a vital role in helping the troupe refine their you’re going to need to advocate for your 7:30 p.m. Sinking chip Lincoln Hall Studio Theater, room 115 Enjoy a one-of- according to Magaldi. skills. The audience serves as a new pair of script,” Magaldi said. “Writers need to know Free and open to the public a-kind snacking Throughout the term, Magaldi gave the eyes and ears, according to Richard Peterson, what it is they’re really writing, and they need Holy broccomole! experience with students certain performance “ingredients.” a theater arts graduate student. to hold onto that.” this broccoli- based dip. Guacamole dip gets a In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, juice of one lime, cumin, cayenne and salt. Mix brand new flavor thoroughly. Finely mince cilantro, shallots and garlic and set aside. Red Fang, the PBR of modern metal Kat Audick Once broccoli has chilled, place all ingredi- Vanguard staff ents in a blender or food processor and mix un- If you need any further clarification, five The ideas aren’t so big and lofty that the til texture is creamy. If broccomole is too thick, At last, a metal band of the 10 tracks on their eponymous debut music gets up its own ass with platitudes like Making a huge batch of fresh guacamole can get add small amounts of sour cream until desired have something to do with animals in their “meaning” and “dude, it’s all about the con- pricey real fast when using avocados. Avoid the texture is reached. that says ‘screw you’ to titles, and six of them barely reach the three- cept.” To hell with your concept. If I wanted perpetual battle of trying to determine whether Serve with chips or veggies and enjoy! ■ minute mark. The riffs (yes, riffs) sound good, concept, I’d listen to a flute solo on some ’80s an avocado is tenderly ripe or has been overly high concepts and lofty if that’s what you want to know. prog-rocker with an album cover of a space- handled with this recipe! It could be that I’m just a fan of the vintage ship flying out of a turtle’s ass (see Asia’s ma- A fun twist on the classic dip, broccomole meanings sound in general. If there’s any problem with ligned ’84 release, The Turtle Experience). uses freshly steamed broccoli florets to achieve popular music today, it’s that it sounds too Red Fang is for those “Screw it, I’m listen- its creamy texture and unique taste. Bright Joe Mantecon Opinion Editor clean, too processed, too thoroughly perfect- ing to Poison” moods. You might be ashamed, green and full of flavor, broccomole is great for Ingredients ed by way of the computer and drum tracks but don’t be a tool and say it never happens gatherings and can be made in abundance at a courtesy of James rexroad/relapse records An offshoot of Godwin’s Law (it might have cribbed from Trent Reznor (for example, to you (I’m looking at you, there, in the horn- fraction of the price. Serve broccomole with tor- cups fresh broccoli florets Red Fang is a band custom designed for the 2 1/2 been his brother who said it) has it that compare The Dethalbum I with The Dethal- unpretentious music lover. rimmed glasses). tilla chips or fresh green sugar snap peas for a 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream any metal band, if analyzed thoroughly, bum II, after Brendon Small had more money This is metal junk food—the kind you know delicious snack. 2 tbsp mayonnaise or vegenaise will eventually be likened to early-’70s to blow). at the dawn of the millennium. does nothing for you, but dammit, you’ve got It can also be the perfect ingredient for top- 1 lime, juiced Black Sabbath. You know: that bombas- I like to think I’m not the only one—the Is Red Fang doing it for metal in the 2010s? a hangover and you need something that goes ping off a taco salad or stuffed inside a warm 1 tbsp cilantro, minced tic faux-evil that sounded legitimately craving for the good old “roots” sound in Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This band down easy. You don’t want a pan-seared rib burrito. Or you can create a truly inspiring ap- 2 shallots, finely chopped terrifying 40 years ago. every genre is one thing that stays constant ain’t nearly that serious. eye with red wine and shallot sauce; you want petizer by serving it up with a side of chopped clove garlic, minced Portland-based Red Fang is something like in all music circles. We love to lionize the But that’s the beauty of the whole thing. a damn Big Mac. You don’t have the patience broccoli for dipping! 1 that: Faster than modern-day doom metal, bands that come out of the woodwork to tear Red Fang is the band that you head-bang to in for Mastodon or Toxic Holocaust; you want In a medium pot, bring two cups of water to 1/2 tsp cumin perkier than your average stoner metal, less out the fat. between shots of Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Red Fang, and you want it now for $1.99 with a boil, then reduce to medium heat and place 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper adventurous than psychedelic sludge and Metallica and Megadeth did it for metal in shot-gunned silver bullets. There’s an AC/ a coke. broccoli florets in a steamer and cook for 5 1/2 tsp salt way too heavy for yesterday’s classic rock re- the ’80s, Nirvana and Guns N’ Roses did it for DC, Pantera, even Motley Crue-esque ethos Sounds like: The Obsessed, The Sword, minutes until fork tender. Remove broccoli and vival led by Wolfmother. hard rock in the ’90s, as did the White Stripes behind this kind of metal. Pentagram, High on Fire. ■ place covered in fridge for one hour to chill. KARL KUCHS/VANGUARD STAFF 810 VAN VANGUGUARDARD • • TH THUURRSSDAYDAY, ,J ANMAYUARY 24, 201226, 2012 • O P• INION ARTS & CULTURE ARTS & O CPUINION LT OUPREINION • • TH T •U ERTHSSDAYDAYURS,, DAYJJANAN,UU MARYARYAY 24,10,19, 2012 • VANGUARD 11

EDITOR: JOSEPH MANTECON [email protected] 503-725-5692 OPINION

‘Good little Leftists’ Stamping out hunger

PSU Marxism class causes more trouble The problem some prefer to ignore

them as well. Normal, except couple of weeks Eva-Jeanette back, I commented for their brainwashed, ag- n Saturday, May 12, cholesterol, etc. Also, “healthy” Kristen A on the criticism Rawlins gressive Leftist views.” postal workers across and “whole” foods are gener- aimed at the Revolutionary Hmm. I’d be interested to Othe United States Carangi ally more expensive than their Marxist class PSU offers to brandishing the genocidal know what Stakelbeck’s defi- picked up more than just let- processed, full-of-corn-syrup through the Chiron Studies sign of Nazism. It’s even nition of “normal” is. Appar- ters and packages. It was the 75 million reminder post- counterparts. In many urban program. On the conserva- more confusing that a class ently anyone wearing a hijab annual Stamp Out Hunger cards to help drum up cus- areas, there aren’t even any tive website The Blaze, author that explores different eco- or a skullcap—well, a Muslim Food Drive, a program devel- tomer participation, and markets from which to buy Erica Ritz suggested that a nomic and social systems one, at any rate—is not. And, oped by the National Associa- AARP provided more than fresher foods anyway; the only “controversial” course like should be viewed as such a don’t forget tie-dyed clothing tion of Letter Carriers to assist 13.5 million special “Stamp things available are unhealthy, this should not be covered by significant threat. Agree or either. food banks in serving those in Out Hunger” grocery bags obesity-causing convenience taxpayer dollars. She added disagree about its content, It’s scary and sad. Sad, need. Along their routes, more for people to fill. Official tal- goods. that classes like this are the but why assume anyone when someone’s definition than 200,000 mail carriers lies for the outcome of this Whether the perspectives reason our country’s univer- who’s remotely interested of “normal” excludes mil- collected millions of pounds year’s drive have yet to be of Sean Hannity and Rick sity system is under fire. in broadening their knowl- lions and millions of people. of non-perishable food dona- completed or released. Santorum betray actual ig- As much as I disagreed edge about an alternative to I mean, Oregon has to have tions in their trucks and bags. Sadly, some (rich) people norance or represent shame- with her views, it seemed as capitalism is automatically a at least a few million tie-dye Although this year marks attempt to deny that hunger less political spin remains a though this was an isolated threat to Israel? enthusiasts. the national program’s 20th is even a problem at all. In mystery of the universe. Ei- blog (though I am aware she But seriously, in a time not anniversary, the idea for the April on his radio show, Sean ther way, remarks like this represents the views of a long ago, one man said that drive itself can be traced back Hannity, a Fox News person- are a huge problem because large demographic) and that It’s a bit confusing normal was blonde haired to 1970s Eugene, where mail ality who makes $10 million both of these people hold that would probably be the to see how an and blue eyed. Please tell me carriers originated the tradi- each year, said, “I don’t be- enormous influence over the end of that. we’ve moved away from such tion. It eventually spread to lieve people are going to bed opinions of actual constitu- It wasn’t. inevitable leap is dangerous tendencies. If we Oregon City, and in the early hungry…I’ve never gone to bed ents. There is already too Much to my surprise, the made from students see our enemies or just peo- 1990s, NALC’s Oregon State hungry in my life—ever.” He pervasive a sentiment among Marxist class popped back learning about ple who disagree with us as Association teamed up with suggested that poorer families the middle and upper classes up last week. And this time, abnormal, they lose their hu- national groups focused on simply eat inexpensive rice that those in poverty some- it was causing even worse Marxist theories manity and thus their innate hunger prevention. They and beans to “survive.” how deserve to be where trouble! It is now being held to brandishing the value. There is no normal. launched a test run of the Similarly, former Repub- they are (they don’t). Denial responsible for hate-speech genocidal sign of Again, I’m all for peoples’ drive in Oregon and several lican presidential nominee of hunger is a serious prob- in the form of anti-semitic Nazism. opinions being heard—ev- other states. The following hopeful Rick Santorum, in a lem, and badmouthing social graffiti on the walls of our eryone’s. But why does a year, 1992, the project went town hall meeting in Le Mars, safety net programs add dan- campus. correspondent from a major nationwide. Iowa, said some months ago, gerous fuel to that fire. Let me explain. media organization feel the Since then, the project has “If hunger is a problem in Nevertheless, the evolution PSU’s chapter of Chris- There is no question about need to insult and denigrate grown immensely. Last year, America, then why do we have of the Stamp Out Hunger tians United For Israel chap- where Stakelbeck stands on students who oppose his letter carriers collected 70.2 an obesity problem among the Food Drive from a local effort ter recently invited Christian the Israel, Palestine issue— way of thinking and assume million pounds of food, rais- people who we say have a hun- in Eugene to the largest one- Broadcasting Network cor- take one look at his blog and they’re terrorists in the mak- ing the total amount of do- ger problem?” He was speak- day food drive in the world is respondent and terrorism nothing is left to the imagina- ing? He claimed to know they nations picked up over the ing of how he would cut gov- inspirational. It shows how analyst Erick Stakelbeck to tion. There is nothing ambigu- were “brainwashed” and “ag- history of the drive to more ernment spending if he were small changes can become address their “Stand With ous about his speaking in a gressive” without them even than 1.1 billion pounds. commander-in-chief. One of big changes—how grassroots Israel” event here at the uni- “Stand With Israel” event. We opening their mouths. Stamp Out Hunger is now the main areas he would tar- efforts can make widespread versity. In the days leading know up front what he thinks. I will not be so arrogant as considered to be the larg- get, he said, were food stamps, difference. up to the event, a poster ad- It’s important that he was in- to say that I have even an in- est one-day food drive in the because poor people aren’t Here at home, the Oregon vertising Stakelbeck’s speech vited to speak, regardless of kling of the deep-seeded pain world. hungry—they’re obese and ap- Food Bank, which coordi- was defaced with a swastika his attacks on our university’s that is embedded within the Still, it’s not enough. Lack parently need to lose weight nates distribution for about and the words “Never Again supposed left-ness. That’s long struggle between these of access to food remains a anyway. 20 regional food banks, is includes Palestinians!” what institutions of higher two groups of people. To sug- growing problem in the U.S. In reality, hunger and obe- counting on the postal food On his blog, Stakelbeck On learning should be all about— gest that speaking nicely to today. Unemployment and sity can and do coexist as drive to help address their Terror, the analyst was in- freedom of speech and learn- each other will solve every- underemployment are way problems concentrated among three million pound decrease censed by the move—and ing from one another. thing would be ludicrous. But up, meaning wages are down. poorer Americans. When in donations since last year. rightly so. No matter what But the idea of learning I can’t help wondering how But food prices increased by they can afford food, people They currently feed about political side one is on or seemed furthest from his people like Stakelbeck think 4.5 percent last year alone. on a tight budget tend to buy 260,000 people per month, whatever point one is mak- agenda. Rather, it was like they are adding anything to Thus, many people are find- things that fill them up faster presumably none of whom ing, the Nazi swastika is a he was looking for a fight, the discourse by coming to ing it increasingly difficult to and last longer. These include are related to either Sean universal symbol of evil and and was all but gleeful about our campus and insulting the maintain an adequate diet. foods that are high in fat, Hannity or Rick Santorum. ■ its use can only be inter- any resistance to his mes- appearance and class choices According to NALC President preted as callous. Plain and sage. Going into great detail of its students. Frederic Rolando, “16 percent simple. about the protesters that ar- Can’t we rise above such of all Americans are at risk Where it gets surprising, rived, he actually spent more pettiness and divisiveness? of hunger—uncertain where though, is Stakelbeck didn’t time describing and insult- Isn’t a university the place their next meal may be com- leave it there. He went on to ing them than discussing the where we should be learn- ing from.” That includes one suggest that those behind the contents of his speech. ing to dialogue peacefully in five children under the age NOW HIRING vandalism were undoubtedly, The protesters, wear- and honorably? There will of 18, plus four million se- “elements of the radical left or ing tape over their mouths, always be two sides to this is- niors who are forced every Islamists on campus, or per- hardly looked like the violent sue—two equally passionate, day to choose between pay- haps a combination of both.” anarchists he seemed to be equally culpable and equally ing a utility bill and buying He followed it up with, expecting. What was telling, human sides. food. OPINION “And with Portland State however, was his description So, rather than ridicul- To make matters worse, offering courses like this of them one not wholly un- ing a university class and donations have been down [the Revolutionary Marx- usual in conversations such its “brainwashed,” “zombie” in recent years compared to ist Class], it’s not surprising as this. students, why not engage on prior ones—most likely due WRITERS that good little Leftists—who He observed that they were a higher level, one that in- to the national economic are invariably hostile to Isra- a “motley bunch of hijab vites respectful dialogue and recession. In order to raise el—are being produced.” and skullcap-clad Muslims, chooses to model tolerance awareness and encourage It’s a bit confusing to see aging ex-hippies and tie- in the midst of extreme com- contributions, NALC solic- APPLY ONLINE AT how an inevitable leap is dyed stragglers,” and then plexity and volatility? ited a few corporate sponsors made from students learn- “a handful of reasonably At the very least, leave tie- to help the project’s efforts. PSUVANGUARD.COM ing about Marxist theories normal-looking people with dying alone. ■ Campbell’s Soup donated 12 VANGUARD • • TTHTUUEUESRSDAYSDAYDAY,, J ,NOVE,AN JMANAYUARYU M24,ARYBER 10,2012 19, 22, 2012 2012 2011• O •P INION• SP • O SPORTPINIONORTS S ETCETC .ETC• • TH T •U ERTHSSDAYDAYURS,, DAYJJANAN,UU MARYARYAY 24,10,19, 2012 • VANGUARD 13

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violence, crime, substance First off: this is solid, practi- they making connections with abuse, poor academic perfor- cal volunteer experience. Un- their classmates and teach- UPCOMING EVENTS ers, as every student does, mance, absent parents or any dergraduates generally have to May 17 through May 21 number of other situations. search high and low for good but they’re also networking Edited by Will Shortz No. 0419 At-risk youth tend to have opportunities to volunteer in with community members, Across 28 Blood feud 54 Slant 1234 56789 10111213 more trouble accessing high- their field. It’s especially -dif from their mentees to the par- 1 It can change 30 One of a pair of 56 Trig function THURSDAY one’s tune items often given er education, and in many ficult to find volunteer gigs ents to teachers and beyond. 57 Blarney source 14 15 16 5 Before the at a baby cases they do not consider that have tangible rewards or They’re making themselves procedure, shower 58 Following behind 17 18 19 it as a viable option for their results. But for graphic de- recognizable to a larger group informally 31 Stellar start? 60 Barbecue fare The Department of Theatre and Film presents future. Without help, these sign students, the Friendtor- of people, and in doing so they 10 Abbr. on many a 32 “Das ___” 61 It may be broken 20 21 22 23 Fen by Caryl Churchill: low-cost preview cornerstone young people are more likely ship program makes it easy are creating a name for them- (Volkswagen into on 7:30 p.m. 14 ___ Trevelyan, slogan) 24 25 26 27 to engage in dangerous activ- to find relevant, rewarding selves. Broadway villain in the 34 Shows the door Lincoln Performance Hall ities or live below the poverty experiences. Perhaps the best part from James Bond film 62 Jean-Luc 28 29 30 35 Nonmembers … line as adults. This also looks good on a the view of an outsider is the “GoldenEye” Godard film “___ Fen is a love story, a ghost story, a story of the impact of 15 Must or what 4-, 7- Musique” 31 32 33 34 Programs designed to help resume. One of the things that legacy this program shapes multinational agribusiness on the local people of the Eng- 16 Wolf whistle and 10-Down 63 Spymaster’s 35 36 37 lish fens, whose fierce ancestors still haunt the land, and at-risk youth often don’t employers look for in poten- for itself. While there is no accompanier, lack? worry take into account all the fac- tial employees is documented guarantee that the students maybe 38 Pharmacy stock who now labor as low-wage farm workers, for the profit 64 Put in a difficult 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 17 Put in the hole of foreign conglomerates. Directed by Lorraine Bahr. This tors that can make someone volunteer experience—prefer- in this program will enter a 41 Part of a spot landscaping 18 Question asked 46 47 48 49 low-cost preview is $6. PSU Box Office: 503-725-3307. at-risk, and a good amount ably in their own field. Many graphic design program, they in Matthew team 65 Music’s Stefani fail to personalize their ap- employers also look for lead- will still be more likely to and others 26:22 42 Makeover 50 51 52 ELIZABETH THOMPSON/VANGUARD STAFF proaches. This is where ership experience, whether reach out to people who are in 19 Actress Steppat 46 Old Shaker 66 Recording artist $tart $mart Negotiation Workshop the Friendtorship program in the form of team leading or the same situations that they of “On Her leader made famous by 53 54 55 56 Majesty’s Secret the BBC series 1 to 4 p.m. shines. teaching. were. Whether this is through 48 Like horseshoes Service” on barn doors “The Celts” 57 58 59 60 Women’s Resource Center (1802 SW 10th Ave.) The mentors in the program The Friendtorship program a program like Friendtorship 20 World capital at 50 Embarks (graphic design undergradu- is exactly what these employ- or something else, the legacy 7,200+ feet 61 62 63 Learn to negotiate your highest possible salary! The Great work, awful name elevation 52 He once wrote Down ates) especially appreciate ers dream of. Students gain remains. $mart $tart Negotiation Workshop will provide you with 22 Certain “Last but not 1 Tapioca source 64 65 66 individuality. Many of these leadership experience and The Friendtorship program least, avoid the knowledge and skills to successfully negotiate your Ghostbuster 2 Ellery Queen 23 Groks clichés like the professional salary and benefits package. No charge for students view art and design show great empathy in this needs support. Moreover, it and others Puzzle by Sean Dobbin 24 “Thank you,” in plague” the workshop, but registration is required. To register as a means of self-expres- program. The blog the stu- should expand into other ar- 3 It’s decided in Swahili 53 “Star Trek: 13 Does a morning 36 Gets high, say 45 It’s far from contact Kari Anne McDonald at [email protected]. For sion, and a respect for that dents run can also provide the eas of the universety. Perhaps the fall routine 26 Carps T.N.G.” role 37 Dwarf planet shore PSU’s Friendtorship program pulling up those expression can be seen in option for potential employers the Friendtorship program 4 Checker or more information, visit www.pdx.edu/wrc. 21 Corroded beyond Pluto 47 Providing relief Domino practically all of them. If any- to look at exactly what the stu- could encompass the music or ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 25 Floride, par for who fall through the cracks 5 Fraternity 38 Most widespread one is going to see the value dents did. Additionally, these creative writing departments, DAVE CHUNG OKRA exemple FRIDAY character 39 Mistakenly 49 ___ Neuchâtel in personalizing an approach students get to work in teams too. It could form a liaison EMAG MA L E S HE ED 27 Ones protected 6 Destroy, in by a safety net, 40 Fats Domino’s 51 “You don’t have to suit someone’s needs, it’s and document their work on- with fellow outreach program FANG ONEUP I NCA Devon with “the” real first name to tell me” Quinceañera cultural movie event going to be them. line. MESA—Mathematics, Engi- ORDA I NS TOBOOT 7 It may include 29 Bottom 43 Dictionary 55 Old-looking 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. GN A R S OWE T O G I A The students they men- The documentation, which neering, Science Achievement. two weeks’ specification SAL ULNAR OLAFS 33 Ancient concert 59 Montgomery of Women’s Resource Center (1802 SW 10th Ave.) here’s no getting and mentoring, it is safe to say tor are also likely to respond is really more of a blog, is a Its influence could spread notice halls 44 So as to last jazz A ZO DER AMY L around it: These days, Janieve that Friendtorship deserves well if they’re treated as indi- nice bonus for these students, even further. 8 10th-century Magdalena is 14 and anxiously awaiting her 15th birthday, everyone seems to have Schnabel recognition for all it can, has viduals rather than a demo- as it’s another place to show For now, though, the SQUAREDANCE Holy Roman For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 a minute; or, with a credit where she’ll celebrate her quinceañera. 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It has already encouraged AT&T users: Text NYTX to 386 to download puzzles, or visit she’s kicked out of her home, abandoned by her family and ONERUN I KEBANA 10 John Calvin, e.g. nytimes.com/mobilexword for more information. latest plans designed for this higher education. design program and at-risk program has the unique abil- creased visibility is and has some of its participants to start Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 2,000 past abandoned by her baby’s father. Magdalena is then taken OPTS TITLE OREN 11 Superior things purpose. Now in its second Considering the amount of youth at the Centennial Learn- ity to do this. always been important for the thinking about college a little HOHO TAHOE LOSE puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). in by her great-granduncle, Tomas, and her gay, often- year, the Friendtorship pro- good this program does, both ing Center. Although the defi- And for these student men- artist. more seriously. 12 Drug or DNA Share tips: nytimes.com/wordplay. SPAS SNARL ANTZ home-use set Crosswords for young solvers: nytimes.com/learning/xwords. in-trouble cousin, Carlos. There she finds a new family gram seeks to fulfill one -sim for the students it seeks to help nition is a little vague, “at-risk tors, the Friendtorship program But equally important are It’s safe to say we can ex- and life. For more information, contact Nicole Johnson at ple goal: get young people— and for the undergraduates youth” are generally those offers rewards in all facets of the connections these stu- pect good things from this [email protected] or call the WRC at 503-725-5672. specifically those who haven’t getting experience teaching facing issues such as youth their lives. dents are making. Not only are program. ■

SUNDAY establishment’s point of view, universally understood to “I guess it gives people an since those percentages are af- be a dating tool (despite its opportunity if they’re going to You gonna tap that? fecting their business. But the original mission statement) bars specifically to meet a guy PSUBAC bike rides example Harper uses in his essentially a gauge for mea- or meet a girl to know the ratio 10 a.m. letter is assuming one type of suring the exact odds that and whether or not you should Bike Hub (Southwest Sixth Avenue and Harrison Street) customer―a heterosexual one. you’ll get lucky on any given even waste your time there,” “We let venues and users night. It reinforces the con- biology senior Kourtney Kuiper Casual bike rides starting from campus. This is a great decide on business rules to vention of heterosexuality by said. “But on the negative side, opportunity to connect with other cyclists in the Portland New face-recording smartphone app more cap out what statistics would drawing attention to social it almost feels like an invasion area ranging from beginner to expert level. We will show. Male percentage would identifiers like gender, age of privacy…It’s kind of creepy. explore the town by bike and learn about how to ride trouble than it’s worth never exceed 72 percent, be- and ratio of men to women. I feel like I should be able to go in a group, safety, bike-related events in Portland and cause that would negatively And by enabling business- somewhere and enjoy myself anything else you want! Don’t forget to bring your bike, impact the perception of the es to cap statistics to limit the and not worry about being re- helmet, water bottle and raincoat! venue (based on feedback). perceived “negative” impact corded.” Female percentage would of having too many guys in So there probably is a mar- MONDAY magine walking into line to guess age and gender, never exceed 58 percent, be- one place at one time, it’s al- ket here for SceneTap, but if Holly a bar knowing exactly which their website says it cause it may create a ‘correc- lowing those businesses to it ever does come to Portland, Women’s Spirituality Circle Laycock Ihow many people are in- predicts “with a high degree of tion’ from a swarm of males impose a judgment about so- I hope it’s on a small scale. 1 to 2 p.m. side. Before you even order accuracy.” However, no stud- showing up. ciety and assert what kind of There’s the off-putting camer- Spiritual Life Center a drink, you also know the innocently useful enough to ies can be found on their web- “In almost a year, we’ve bar they want or don’t want as, the questionable accuracy exact ratio of men to women work, but it brings up more site attesting to this technol- never had any complaints or to be. of gender identification and Take an hour for yourself. Begin the week with an oppor- and the average age of every- questions than it intended to. ogy’s effectiveness, and there concerns…(although opera- Since Portland is the most the reinforcement of conven- tunity for connection and grounding. Come gather with one there. Maybe your odds SceneTap was launched in are some sticky areas when tors do want to show a higher liberal city in Oregon, I de- tional heterosexuality already other women for a time filled with art, conversation and a just got better, but if they did, San Francisco on May 18 after it comes to trying to pinpoint number of females and a lower cided to see whether or not mentioned, plus a whole host chance to listen to and nurture your heart. at what cost? operating in six other cities, gender. number of males, for obvious there’s a market for SceneTap of other possible complica- From a start-up based out including Chicago and Austin. In a recent letter addressed reasons).” here despite these issues or if tions. Not only does its obvious Tuesday of Austin, Texas, SceneTap is The company has received a to San Francisco on their Based on this explana- people would react like San pick up motive sap the already a free downloadable app for lot of flak for the service’s use website, CEO of SceneTap tion, SceneTap doesn’t take Franciscans did. So, I asked remote possibility of romance smartphones that can relay of facial detection cameras, Cole Harper tried to address the implications of gender students about their poten- out of the bar scene, but it has Fifth Annual Sustainability Celebration the real-time popularity of which are not to be confused the concern of gender identi- identity into consideration at tial excitements and con- the potential to ruin businesses’ 4 to 6:30 p.m. venues. Through facial detec- with facial recognition cam- fication in a city as diverse as all. Granted, it’s not forcing cerns regarding this service. customer bases, too. If a bar has Native American Student and Community Center (710 SW tion cameras, it guesses pa- eras, the scary kind that can the City by the Bay. He wrote: itself on whole cities or be- My findings were inconclu- a slow night, less people will be Jackson St.) trons’ genders and ages upon identify people, record their “While gender is an interest- ing imposed on every bar or sive―split 50/50 between the inclined to show up, making it entry and then informs you every move within an estab- ing novelty, most of our us- smartphone user. It is an opt- gals and guys I polled (though even slower―kind of like a self- ASPSU Election Controversy All are welcome as we celebrate the year’s accomplish- of whether the scene is a “Hot lishment and connect that in- ers report using the app to in business enhancer, which that may be too official of a fulfilling prophecy. ments in sustainability at Portland State! Refreshments Spot” or not based on this in- formation to their Facebook or find the scene that is right for means that while the gender term for my very small, ran- Ultimately though, it’s the will be served, and the program includes a poster session, formation. Foursquare. them.” detection capabilities don’t domly conducted study in app’s blatant disregard for Follow the news as it develops slideshow and presentation of awards to an outstand- The initial goal of this ser- The technology SceneTap However, he also mentions really apply for certain estab- the South Park Blocks). The gender and sexual orientation ing student, faculty and staff member by President Wim vice was to save users’ money uses does not record any of that operators (the businesses lishments (like, say, your fa- general reservation of most that would keep me from us- Mobile apps available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices Wiewel. After the program, guests can join in a tour of for cab fare before showing the visual information it pro- that install these cameras) vorite local gay bar), it’s kind dissenters revolved around ing it (that, and not owning a the green roof at the Native American Student and up at a dead club when you cesses, and no one has access can cap the statistics that get of a moot point in that regard. grandiose big brother con- smartphone). The company’s Community Center. wanted to dance or at a hop- to that feed. The cameras rec- sent to your phone when you What’s more impacting spiracy theories, and those in goal of saving cab fare just isn’t @psuvanguard | www.psuvanguard.com ping bar when you wanted a ognize facial features such check out their location. This about this business model, favor predominantly viewed worth the societal judgments quieter ambiance. This seems as nose, eyes, mouth and jaw is understandable from the though, is that it’s almost the app as a dating tool. it’s upholding. ■ 14 VANGUARD • • THTUUERSSDAYDAY, ,J ANMAYUARY 24, 201210, 2012 • SP •ORT ETCS. SPORTS • THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 • VANGUARD 15

EDITOR: CORY MIMMS [email protected] SPORTS 503-725-4538

Pass the baton The women’s 4x100 relay team practices for the NCAA West Softball reflections Regional. The team broke the PSU record and Coach Echo-Hawk and pitcher Anna took home gold at the Big Sky Bertrand comment on the NCAA regionals Championship this year. Rosemary Hanson Vanguard staff first performance. “I think it in herself and to come out like was just mental,” Bertrand she did [against Mississippi Despite the dust settling said, leading the Vikings to State], that shows her maturity around the Vikings’ softball their win day two against Mis- as a player.” loss last weekend at the NCAA sissippi State in a complete “I think it was important for regionals, head coach Tobin shutout. She put the game the us to know we can win in the Echo-Hawk considers the day before out of her mind and post season and know we beat games a success. focused on the present. “That a pretty good team,” Bertrand The first loss, to the Oregon wasn’t the pitcher that I was said. “They’re in the SEC. They Ducks, was most difficult, par- [against Oregon],” Bertrand play great competition all sea- ticularly the brutal first inning said. She had to prove it in the son. It was important to see that when the Ducks registered second game. we can hang with anybody.” six runs. “When you take In the eyes of Echo-Hawk, Other returning players also away that first inning against she succeeded. “[The Missis- did well, like Carly McEachran Oregon, the whole weekend sippi game] proved that Anna and Karmen Holladay, who was really successful overall,” is great a pitcher,” Echo-Hawk both played in the Vikings Echo-Hawk said. “It’s nice to said. “All year she has been NCAA appearance in 2010. see the kids’ success. To be in consistent. One of the key rea- “I can’t say enough about that setting and knowing the sons that we were successful Karmen going out and ending games are huge games and still at all is due to her.” her career on such a great week- karl kuchs/VANGUARD STAFF being able to perform. It says a Getting back in the game after end,” Echo-Hawk said. “Carly Big game Coach Tobin Echo-Hawk encourages her players to stay positive after a losing game. The Vikings’ softball team lot about their confidence.” a big loss is difficult, especially struggled a little bit this year beat Mississippi State during the NCAA regionals last week, a win Echo-Hawk considers momentous. It was a tough day for ju- against a team like Mississippi coming off of such a successful that advanced a Viking runner softball team completed their 2-0, but in the end the BYU nior pitcher Anna Bertrand, State. Echo-Hawk emphasized sophomore year, and it was re- home, secured the Portland NCAA Regional Tournament Cougars ended the Vikings’ drew martig/VANGUARD STAFF who was a constant star this that Mississippi plays in the ally something for her to have State 2-0 victory. The team with a 1-2 record. The Vikings, progression in a 2-1 victory. season and a huge factor in the challenging SEC conference success this weekend. It just hoped for similar results against 28-25 overall and 15-5 in confer- The Vikings aren’t dwell- Vikings reaching the NCAA against some of the toughest showed she was going to keep the Brigham Young Cougars. ence, came in as the underdogs ing on the weekend losses, regionals, Echo-Hawk said, teams in the nation. Playing a going regardless of her stats, Both senior center fielder Jenna against a slate of nationally though. After a hectic sea- but the coaching staff and team of that caliber is nerve- regardless of any of the bumps Krogh and sophomore catcher ranked teams—first Oregon, son, Echo-Hawk said that BETWEEN Bertrand’s teammates reit- racking, but Bertrand managed along the road, and to have her Kayla Norrie grabbed a hit then Mississippi State and coming away with two losses Austin bound erated their support for the to do it with confidence. come up big was great.” apiece in that game, but unfor- BYU. Despite the loss to host and a win against Missis- eight-time Mountain Division “I think in the past she would McEachran slammed a home tunately for Portland State the Oregon in the opening day, sippi State is something that Vikings send five athletes it takes to throw far, so he Pitcher of the Week. have come out a little shaky the run in the game against Mis- team was not able to transfer the Vikings didn’t let that stop the team should be proud of. doesn’t need to go to a track Bertrand used the team’s next day,” Echo-Hawk said. sissippi. This, combined with those hits into runs. them. Portland State shut out “They stepped up big time,” to NCAA West Regional meet and try to throw as hard support to overcome the tough “But she has such confidence an illegal pitch by the Bulldogs The Portland State women’s the Mississippi State Bulldogs Echo-Hawk said. ■ as he can. He can relax and ex- ecute the technique.” Alex Moore Forgotten games Vanguard Staff took home the gold medal in Training paid off for other the men’s javelin, and he threw athletes as well. Black led The Big Sky Outdoor Cham- third best ever at Portland the conference all season pionships are over, but track State. Black added to her long in the 100-meter. She broke Cory Mimms game. Another quick stroll got in the Guinness Book Vanguard Staff and field season continues. list of accomplishments by Portland State records, Big down Google lane gives me of Records in 2002 after Ride with us Portland State had some very winning the 100-meter dash. Sky Conference records and I walked through Pioneer this definition of a game: “A he memorized a random successful athletes this sea- The junior sprinter has led the her own records. The junior Square last week on a beau- form of play or sport, esp. a sequence of 2,808 playing PSU Bicycle Advocacy son, and some of them will be Big Sky Conference all season was the favorite to win the tiful spring day and saw competitive one played ac- cards―(54 packs). He looked moving on to the NCAA West and hopes to continue with her conference all season, and she a group of people playing cording to rules and decided at each card only once and Collective aims to build a Regional in Austin, Texas. success in Austin. did exactly that. chess. They were mostly by skill, strength or luck.” recalled the sequence with The Vikings going are “They have been the ones “The goal we have always older men, many of who Suddenly, the “all only eight errors. cycling community Geronne Black, Sean Mackelvie that have been dedicated,” had is to get her to nationals,” wore white socks pulled squares are rectangles, Impressive, but is compet- and the 4x100 relay team, which assistant coach Seth Henson Harrison said. “It’s about set- up to their calves, hiding, I but not all rectangles are itive memorization a sport? Nilesh Tendolkar consists of Black, Sierra Brooks, said. “They have given up ting the bar high enough. We suspect, the varicose veins squares” logic jumps into To promote games where Vanguard Staff and Student Rec Center build- Anaiah Rhodes and Jazmin their time to train hard and have always wanted to make that come with age. As I my mind. All sports are the mental component out- ing among other places. Ratcliff. The relay team set the be successful. A lot of those sure that she doesn’t get stuck watched pawns advancing, games but not all games weighs the physical, the The Portland State University “Rides generally end around Portland State record during girls trained all summer to be at the conference level. We kings castling, and knights are sports? Mind Sports Olympaid was Bicycle Advocacy Collective 2 p.m. unless there is a gen- the outdoor championships and where they are at. Sean is a kid want to get national-level ath- and bishops swapping This distinction is re- formed, the first of which was formed four years ago with eral consensus to do a longer took home the gold medal. Port- who has always been willing letes to nationals.” blows, I asked myself: What sponsible for creating an- was held in 1997 in London. the mission to build commu- ride,” PSUBAC officer Margret land State is proving it can play to put in the hard work.” As far as expectations go, defines a sport? other category of sports: Thousands of competitors nity and improve conditions Harburg said. “The Sunday with the big dogs. Many athletes grew this Black, Mackelvie and the Sure, the people playing mind sports, which encom- from almost 100 countries for cyclists at Portland State. community ride is meant to be “Everybody expects to see year, specifically Mackelvie. relay team all have outside chess in front of me weren’t pass games such as back- gather at the MSO each year Since then, PSUBAC has been casual and can last a few hours, Oregon there. They expect to He’s put in the time, not just shots of advancing to the next athletic. They were a bit gammon, mahjong and to compete in more than involved in many activities and so snacks, a water bottle, cash see Texas A&M. They don’t working on his distance but round in Des Moines, Iowa. nerdy, a bit overweight and Renju. But the mind sports 100 games, from Abalone to projects focusing on physical and rain gear are good things expect to see Portland State,” also perfecting his technique. They are competing with the a bit old, but they were still aren’t snobs. They don’t Zatre. What the Olympics infrastructure changes, bicycle to bring. And, of course, no one head coach Ronnye Harrison It paid off, as he was the best top 25 athletes and teams, and competing, still winning discriminate. Card games are to skiing, curling, pole programs and building social can ride without a helmet, so said. “That’s how you make in the conference. only the best 12 will continue. and still losing. Chess may like poker, bridge and Mag- vaulting and ping-pong— networks that enable individu- bring a helmet!” your program better. You got “[He] mentally decided to be Black holds the 19th best time not require any physical ic are included, and since excuse me, table tennis—the als to join together to push for Although not a necessity, it to get people to the big show.” successful and not be afraid of the 25, and the relay team is prowess, unless you count 1991 there has even been MSO is to cribbage, scrabble, positive improvements on a is a good idea to bring along This year’s athletes definitely of success,” Henson said. “He 21st. If Mackelvie finishes in sitting for long hours toil- a World Memory Cham- speed reading and Mancala. grassroots level. a tube patch kit, as the Sun- put on a good show. Mackelvie understands that he’s got what 13th to 16th, then he will get some, but it does require pionship, with categories People, it seems, will “We want more people us- day community ride includes three more throws to try to tactics and skill. such as one-hour numbers, compete at anything. As ing manpower to get to and fro nearby destinations like Mt. make the top 12. Do all sports have to in- five-minute numbers, and the term draws to a close in their daily lives and other- Tabor and Powell Butte. “We feel like all the people volve physical activity? A names and faces. and most of the classic wise,” PSUBAC officer Kevin The ride usually consists of Drew martig/VANGUARD STAFF Switching gears Cyclists congregate outside the PSU Bike Hub, which hosts the Biker’s Breakfast every Wednesday. The PSUBAC is working to improve conditions we are taking have a good op- quick Google search gives The first winner of the sports are put on hold for Vilbig said. “We like bikes, groups of three to six riders, for Portland State’s cyclists. portunity to move on to the me this definition of a World Memory Champi- the summer, let’s not forget and we want the streets to be and they take a break when- next round,” Henson said. sport: “An activity involv- onship was British mne- about our other sports op- safer and the air cleaner.” ever required. “We’re excited this year. It’ll be ing physical exertion and monist Dominic O’Brien. tions, the ones you don’t Until June 3, PSUBAC is “The Sunday community which starts on June 7.” great exercise. It improves transportation and the City PSUBAC is also working a good experience for the stu- skill in which an individual He now holds eight memory have to be bulging with holding its weekly community ride is a great way to con- Pedalpalooza is a three self-confidence and promotes of Portland to provide more with Portland State to build dent athletes.” or team competes against championships and is the muscle or quick as lighten- bike ride on Sundays. They nect with other Portland week bike festival with over self-sufficiency,” Harburg said. bike lanes in the downtown more secure and convenient The meet will take place at another or others.” I guess inventor of the mnemonic ing to play. A desire to com- meet at 11 a.m. at Southwest State cyclists and get to know 173 events, mostly organized “It’s a zero-emissions form of area. PSUBAC says that one bike garages, working to en- the University of Texas. “It’s a by this definition, chess Dominic system, which is pete makes an athlete. A Sixth Avenue and Harrison Portland by bike,” Harburg by individuals. Nearly all transportation and therefore of the biggest barriers stop- courage secure bike locking wonderful track and field fa- isn’t a sport. It’s not physi- used to remember sequenc- clearly defined winner and Street outside the PSU Bike said. “It is also a good op- events are free. ecologically sustainable.” ping people from commuting by providing U-Locks at a cility, maybe one of the best in cally taxing enough. es of numbers. It must loser makes a sport. I think Hub, which hosts the Biker’s portunity to meet people to The fact that biking is Some of the other activi- to Portland State by bike is discount and loaning out bi- the nation,” Henson said. Chess remains only a work. After all, O’Brien that’s the real definition. ■ Breakfast every Wednesday attend other bike events in free isn’t the only reason to ties PSUBAC are involved in the fear of sharing the road cycles on a long-term basis to The NCAA Outdoor Re- morning outside the Academic Portland like Pedalpalooza, ride, though. “Biking is a include working with PSU with cars. PSU students. ■ gional is set for May 24–26. ■ 16 VANGUARD • • THTHUURRSSDAYDAY,, M NOVEAY 24,MBER 2012 10, • 2011SPORT •S SPORTS

Upcoming Dance team acquires new members Thursday, May 24 Returning dancers USL excited about potential vs

By Sam Lloyd Vanguard Staff Timbers U-23s (2-0) vs Kitsap Pumas (2-1) Portland State’s dance team recruited some new talent last Jeld-Wen Field month, creating a fresh look 11 a.m. for the 2012–13 season. A combined total of 40 peo- Motocross ple tried out in the Peter Stott Portland International Center on April 15 and 22, and Raceway a team has been assembled by coach Stephanie Sheron for the 4–10 p.m. upcoming academic year. There are going to be 14 regular team Friday, May 25 members as well as five alter- nates. The mix of returning tal- Drag racing ent and new blood has Sheron Les Schwab enthusiastic about her squad. “I took 17 girls,” Sheron said. late night drags “Nine of the girls were new Portland International members. We’re going to start Raceway practice in August. I’m excited 6–10 p.m. and hopeful. We’ve got a lot of Forecast: High of 55, overcast great, talented girls. I’m very excited for the season.” Saturday, May 26 PSU’s dance team has a sig- nificant edge over others be- cause they are able to access COURTESY OF PSU athletics MLS students with enrollments at Dance talent Zoe Pearson and the rest of PSU’s dance team entertain at a Vikings’ football game. The dance team plans to attend more events this year and looks forward to competitions. another college, which Sheron vs finds very helpful. throughout the year, given its as a team. They wish to make who still don’t know PSU has a and compete nationally.” “The team is open for people talent and enthusiasm. their team more known, and dance team, since this will only With those lofty goals com- enrolled at both PSU and PCC “We’re planning to do com- put their team, as well as PSU, be our third year.” bined with the squad’s enthu- Timbers (3-5-3) vs as long as they’ve got dual enroll- petitions, promotions, the under a national spotlight. We are still trying to build siasm, it wouldn’t be surprising Whitecaps FC (5-3-3) ment” Sheron said. “It’s a pro- Starlight Parade; really, whatev- “Each year we go to a couple our program and our reputa- to see new and exciting perfor- Jeld-Wen Field cess that’s very unique to PSU.” er comes our way,” said Sheron. of the larger high school dance tion,” Holland said. “Hope- mances that rival the best dance 7 p.m. Thus far, the dance team With eight returnees the team competitions and perform fully it will be another year of routines across the country. plans to entertain at all the PSU squad holds the experience a couple routines to try and strengthening our team. We re- “Overall it’s going to be an Bicycle and electric home football games as well as to back up boasting: they get girls aware and interested ally want to be as well known, exciting season,” Holland vehicle races all of the home men’s and wom- staunchly believe they will be in our program,” said Chelsea in a positive way, as, say, Uni- said. “We have another very Electrathon America en’s basketball games. However, successful in 2012–13. How- Holland, senior and co-captain versity of Oregon’s dance team. talented group of girls this Sheron wants her dance team ever, they have higher ambi- of the team. “This is huge for us Ideally, in the future we would year. We’ll be starting practice and HPV races involved in many more events tions than simply succeeding because there are a lot of people like to be a competitive team in August, and I can’t wait.” ■ Portland International Raceway 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Forecast: High of 70 degrees, sunny Building project could be big for athletics Sunday, May 27 MLS reserve New Viking Pavilion could offer big recruiting and publicity advantages for vs Viking sports teams Timbers Reserves (2-1) vs Randall Theil be used for more than ath- Earthquakes Reserves (1-1-2) Vanguard staff letics, with Viking sports Jeld-Wen Field Viking Hall is getting a making up less than half of 2 p.m. makeover. the new building’s 125 annual Forecast: High of 66 degrees, On May 10, the univer- events, but athletics direc- showers sity announced its intention tor Torre Chisholm said the to expand and renovate the Viking experience would re- 46-year-old Peter W. Stott main the same. Center, home to Viking bas- “They’ve designed it in ketball and volleyball. the spirit of the Viking,” The college hopes the new Chisholm said. “It’s actually building will become a desti- designed to have the feel of a nation for all kinds of events, Viking ship. We want to build COURTESY OF Portland state university Big upgrade Graphic rendering of the future Viking Pavilion. The new venue will seat 4,700, more than three times the but the new arena prom- something that enhances the current capacity. ises a big upgrade for Viking Viking spirit. There’ll be a athletics. character to the facility. It’ll are still available. The original current gym, which will re- limited basketball recruiting. “It’s something we’ve been be taller than other buildings, center was named for Peter main at the rear of the facility. “Unfortunately, for the high talking about for quite a while,” so that students can look out Stott after he donated $1 mil- “As much as we’ve tried with school kids, the arena might be men’s basketball head coach of their windows and know if lion to its construction. the existing gym, it’s not a des- more important than the team Tyler Geving said. “It would be an event is taking place. The Vice President for Univer- tination venue,” Chisholm and who they’re playing with,” nice to play in a bigger venue.” PSU Hall of Fame will be re- sity Advancement Françoise said. “With sports of all lev- Geving said. “For the junior The Stott Center is currently located to the concourse of Aylmer cautioned that the els, the facility is part of the college and Division 1 trans- the third-smallest basketball the new arena, so that people project isn’t final yet. draw. A big impact is that the fers, it doesn’t matter as much venue in the Big Sky Confer- coming in for any event will “We want to be very care- current venue limits us on re- as playing time.” ence, with a capacity of 1,500. get to experience the tradition ful,” Aylmer said. “There’s so cruiting. In terms of attracting He said high school re- The new building, dubbed the of PSU athletics.” much enthusiasm around this high school students, they’re cruits could be drawn to Viking Pavilion, would have The project is still in the project. It’s really taken on a attracted to better facilities.” glitzier venues, such as Weber room for 4,700. More than half planning stages. The univer- life of its own.” Viking athletics is hoping the State’s 12,000-seat Dee Events of the teams in the conference sity is looking for $22 million The Viking teams that cur- Viking Pavilion will be a boon Center. “I wouldn’t say it’s a play in arenas that seat more in private investment before rently play at the Stott Center to athletic recruitment. Geving disappointment,” he said. “It than 5,000. they put in a final proposal. will have the use of both the said the current building, with just isn’t what they imagined The Viking Pavilion would Naming rights for the building new arena as well as their its bare brick exterior, has themselves playing in.” ■