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The program provides training Bilingual teacher program for bilingual teaching assistants already working in Portland Public university studies receives nearly $2 million in schools to become licensed teachers themselves. The intent is for these federal grant money newly licensed bilingual teachers to return to work in their home school districts. program to come Katrina Petrovich federal government’s Department “People we are preparing in the Vanguard staff of Education. The grant—dubbed Bilingual Teacher Pathway pro- The Portland State Bilingual Teach- the Futures Project—focuses on gram are from the community. er Pathway Program, a branch of the science, technology, engineering Graduate School of Education, re- and math and will bring big chang- SEE BTP GRANT ON PAGE 7 under review ceived a $1.96 million grant from the es to the bilingual teacher program. Future of general studies at Portland State unclear

Joshua Hunt faculty will have an unprecedented Vanguard Staff opportunity to critique the program. “Based on comments I have heard Portland State Provost and Vice over the years and my continuing President for Academic Affairs Roy concern with the freshman reten- Koch is set to retire at the end of June, tion rate, I have asked the provost to and, pending in-depth review, PSU’s work with the faculty senate and the University Studies program may un- University Studies Council to initiate dergo big changes in his absence. an in-depth review,” Wiewel wrote The program, implemented in via email. “Ultimately curriculum is 1993, falls under Koch’s purview and under the purview of the faculty, and I has weathered criticism throughout look forward to their review and sug- the years, but it has yet to come under gestions for possible improvements.” serious external review, according UNST, a unique model for general to Koch. studies, consists of one year of re- “We have not yet had an external quired freshman inquiry courses fol- review that I’m aware of,” Koch said. lowed by a year of sophomore inquiry, “However, UNST receives on-going junior cluster courses and, finally, oversight by a standing University a senior capstone. No aspect of the Miles Sanguinetti/VANGUARD STAFF Studies Council, a committee of fac- interdisciplinary model has been ulty appointed by the faculty senate.” more harshly and consistently Mariela Marquez is a current bilingual pathway student. PSU President Wim Wiewel re- criticized than the FRINQ com- cently offered an indication that the ponent, which is required for all program is due for serious review, and his comments suggest that SEE GENERAL STUDIES ON PAGE 8 New head librarian to join PSU Marilyn Moody Marilyn Moody will begin as PSU’s University Librarian New seats added lays out vision for on Aug. 27. library’s future

Ravleen Kaur to OUS Board of Vanguard Staff The search for a new head librarian is over. After a nationwide call for can- didates by a committee composed of library and university-wide faculty, Higher Education students and community members, Marilyn Moody was appointed as Portland State’s University Librari- board, which governs all seven state- an. She will begin work on August 27. Board to have funded higher education institu- “The University Librarian is a tions, including Portland State, has Dean-level position and is respon- 15 members seen fit to create three new positions sible for the leadership and in addition to the 12 pre-existing administration of the Portland State Josh Kelety Vanguard Staff seats, coming out to a grand total of University library,” said Roy Koch, 15. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber al- provost and vice president for The Oregon University System Board ready filled one of the new seats by Academic Affairs. of Higher Education recently added appointing Orcilia Zúñiga Forbes. “PSU has a great reputation. It new members to its ranks by filling is a university I have watched with newly created seats and replacing members vacating their seats. The SEE BOARD MEMBERS ON PAGE 6 SEE MARYLIN MOODY ON PAGE 6 COURTESY OF Boise State University 2 VANGUARD • TTHUEUSSDAYRDAY, M, JUAYNE 1, 20127, 2012 • NE• NEWSWS NENE WS WSNE NEWS • • WST T U•U E E STH•SDAY DAY TUSU,E RDAY,J SJANANDAYUU, ARY,JUARY MNEAY 24, 17, 1,7, 2012 • VANGUARD 3

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NEWS EDITOR [email protected] Vanessa Wendland It’s time to see the world Resumes and grad school applications: OPINION EDITOR [email protected] Joseph Mantecon For graduates, travel, I really became more another reason to travel. “I’ve few exceeding $100 per night. “I think that in general, cross culturally competent, I been hanging around here for Most hostels charge around the great thing about inter- ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR traveling abroad Tips from those who know [email protected] demonstrated my flexibility, a while now, I’d really like to $20 per night. Craigslist.org national travel is you get to Erick Bengel has potentially my adaptability, my ability to get out and have a change of provides a forum for those demonstrate proficiency in SPORTS EDITOR important benefits think on my feet,” Vance said. scenery,” he said. “If I can wishing to pay little or noth- a second language, cross- papers, projects and assign- choice program, Gould was [email protected] “I think you need to em- travel, work and build my ing looking for a house swap. cultural competence, flex- Students share experiences ments. You will likely need to accepted at two other pro- Cory Mimms Alex Mierjeski pathize with the employer, chances for later job opportu- With a plethora of options ibility, adaptability, juggling Application Tips supply grad programs with grams and will be starting a Vanguard StafF COPY CHIEF and in any interview, even nities, only the logistics of get- for cheap housing and airfare different aspects, thinking of getting into grad school samples of your work. It is low residency MFA at Pacific Utilize experience Kathryn Banks Emerging from college with a on your resume, what you’re ting from A to B are holding (budget airlines like Ryanair on your feet…just in general, good to have a good variety to University. crisp degree and racked with trying to anticipate is how to me back now.” offer many flights in Europe it’s great,” Vance said. Desmond Fuller reer Services Gregory Flores. Keep track of any extracurricular activities or experiences. Even experience choose from so that you can “I would suggest to any grad PRODUCTION MANAGER Vanguard Staff that does not initially appear to be relevant to what you’re applying for Ben Patterson excitement, relief and debt, demonstrate to the employer Traveling abroad doesn’t for under 20 euro) traveling For graduates, putting As the job market shifted show off all your attributes,” student to throw out at least graduating students are faced that you have the skills, the necessarily equate to thou- after graduation not only pro- aside a little extra money and into creating more informa- can give you a leg up in the competition—they’ll show off advanced com- she added. several applications to places munication and management skills. PHOTO EDITOR with an existence devoid of fi- knowledge and the experi- sands of dollars in expenses. vides a good source of plain, sourcing help from the Career s the class of 2012 tionally focused jobs, the “Keep in touch with in- you really want to go to and to Adam Wickham nal-paper anxiety and library ence that they’re looking for. On Airbnb.com, a search for relaxing vacationing but also Center may lead to both fun looks out on the emphasis on specific skills structors who know your places you think you may have Tailor resumes VIDEO EDITOR chairs familiar to the contours And so while international places to stay in Berlin, Ger- has potentially significant pro- and beneficial opportunities world beyond the has, in some cases, begun good work—every program a shot at getting into. I think it’s Jann Messer A In terms of resumes, one size does not fit all. Resumes should be altered to of one’s hindquarters (at least travel can just be hugely fun many, generates a list of prices, fessional benefits. abroad. ■ halls of academia, the big to be trumped by skills that requires letters of recom- important to be realistic too,” emphasize skills and experience that are specifically relevant for each job. ONLINE EDITOR for a while). So, what to do? and in some cases life chang- question of what’s next can be serve in an interactive set- mendation and you will need Gould said. “I was surprised at For many, laying low for ing, some employers are in- intimidating. Students look- ting. Though extracurricular several instructors who know how tight the programs are to Bryan Morgan Get a second opinion a while with a debt-heavy terested in hearing that, and ing to join the work force in a activities are not important to your potential. Participate in get into, how many slots there CALENDAR EDITOR Resumes, cover letters and any additional documents should be grammati- conscience seems to be an at- some are like, yeah, well did PSU president summarizes financial and professional line of work may some employers, any project volunteer work in your field— are. I think the more well- Erick Bengel cally perfect when submitted. Utilize resources such as the Career Center tractive option. “I’ve been you learn to speak Span- be worrying about whether in which students demon- that will help you be sure you chosen applications you put or ask someone to proofread documents before submitting them to a ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR academic affairs at town hall learning German for a while ish? Can you speak Span- their degree will get them strated people management potential employer. want to keep pursuing your in, the chances are higher that [email protected] on my own, and I’d really love ish on Monday morning?” an opening in their field. For skills or even coordination field of study and give you real you’ll get something that you Meredith Meier to go put it to use after gradu- Vance said. those looking ahead to gradu- could be considered useful life experience to talk about want. I probably should have ADVERTISING MANAGER ation. Unfortunately, I just feel If taking an extended va- ate school, it can sometimes experience. in your application essay,” sent out more applications,” Iris Meyers weird spending any money I cation on another continent be hard to know how to go Activities such as student college (or for those on the Johns added. he added. ADVERTISING DESIGNER have on anything but paying seems inappropriate in a about the application process government, publications, less-traditional path, a year Richard J. Gould Jr. was a “All you can do is the best Laura Shea off my loans,” art practices time when the importance of and what kinds of trip-ups music ensemble work or “Save everything—all or two before you plan to en- post-baccalaureate student in you can do on your end in be- senior Kyle Mader said. “I’ll paying off loans or finding a to avoid. business clubs all show ex- your papers, projects ter graduate school). This lays creative writing at PSU when ing your own advocate and ADVISER probably move home for a job trumps intercontinental In terms of readying an perience with commitment to the ground work for know- he started applying to Master get everything in on time Judson Randall and assignments. while and just work.” exploration, work and study application for a graduate planning ahead and working ing what is required (pre- of Fine Arts programs at PSU and accurately so you know ADVERTISING ADVISER For others, the idea of travel abroad opportunities should program or tailoring a re- in groups. Experiences that You will likely need requisite courses, letters of and surrounding universities. you gave it your best shot,” Ann Roman may be one among many for not be forgotten. But travel- sume for a specific job, there demonstrate communication to supply grad recommendation, standard- After a rejection from his first Gould said. ■ ILLUSTRATORS post-college options. But with ing with professional pur- are many things students skills such as second lan- programs with sam- ized tests) and allows time to Elizabeth Thompson so much angst over a dismal poses may seem a daunting can do to show their merit guage classes, study abroad ples of your work.” be prepared for the applica- DESIGNERS job market and a relatively task. Where does one start, to perspective employers or and work in technical or pub- tion process itself which typi- News Briefs Tom Cober, Elizabeth Thompson, stagnant economy, will experi- let alone in a foreign country increase their chances of get- lished writing all show essen- Jenni Johns cally has deadlines of six to 12 Graduate student Colton Major ence abroad give graduates a with a foreign language? ting accepted to the program tial communication skills. months in advance.” Oregon Board of Higher Education approves leg ahead? Vance pointed to the PSU they want. Career Center resources are majoring in English Graduate student Jenni WRITERS 2012–13 tuition increases Mike Allen, Kat Audick, “In general, yes,” said Port- Career Center and its website For recent or pending grad- available with free access to Johns, who is majoring in Kristen Carangi, Becca Cotton, land State Career Center coun- for help. Under the ‘Finding uates submitting resumes, PSU alumni for up to one year English, discussed the sur- Veronica Everett, Desmond Fuller, cilor Mary Vance. For both a Job/Getting Experience’ Portland State’s Career Center after graduation. The center find a job is through connect- prises she found in applying On June 1, the Oregon State Board of Higher Education approved Terry Gaskill-Barsness, Melinda the state tuition increases for the 2012–13 school year. State Guillén, Chelsea Hannah, Rosemary graduate school applications tab, students can explore the offers weekly workshops on also networks with employers ing with people. Well-crafted to programs and what was CORINNA SCOTT/VANGUARD STAFF Hanson, Isaac Hotchkiss, Josh and professional and non- ‘Working Outside the United constructing resumes with the looking to hire college-aged materials are essential, but helpful in retrospect. schools will experience an average increase of 3.8 percent. Kelety, Anita Kinney, Nicholas Kula, On Tuesday, June 5, Portland State President Wim Wiewel held the final town hall meeting for the academic Portland State will see a tuition increase of 3.4 percent, just Emily Lakehomer, Holly Laycock, professional job seeking, States’ link for a list of the right presentation and content. employees, with job postings it is relationships and your “The deadline for my Sam Lloyd, Austin Maggs, Alex Vance said that students who Career Center’s favorite sites year, summarizing PSU’s academic and financial outlook. “A resume is your chance updated weekly. ability to connect with people program was much earlier below the state average. Mierjeski, Alex Moore, Hannah have a trip abroad under their for obtaining jobs around the Noteworthy news includes: tuition increases; faculty and administrative cuts; the Oregon Sustainability to show an employer that you Other organizations such that will win you positions,” than the school application Noble, Allison O’Neill, Katrina “We are very happy that the tuition increase is very modest Petrovich, Eva-Jeanette Rawlins, belt might be ahead in the globe. From employment op- Center losing its funding; the passing of the Education Urban Renewal Area; record numbers of graduates; have the skills and experience as the Oregon Career Devel- Flores added. deadline, and it was not a and that some students will be able to decrease their net cost,” Jeoffry Ray, Austen Ruzicka, game. But, Vance said, it is im- portunities in the United Na- philanthropy exceeding expectations; increases in diversity; and an improvement in many list rankings. necessary to do the job. Your opment Association provide In regard to getting ready well-published piece of info. said PSU Director of Communications Scott Gallagher. Janieve Schnabel, Gwen Shaw, Kali portant to keep an eye on what tions to general international resume needs to be tailored similar resources for navi- for graduate school, Un- I actually missed it the first Simmons, Nilesh Tendolkar, Most concerning to PSU students is the 3.8 percent tuition increase for each year through 2014–15, when In a surprising shift, tuition and fees for students will be Ryan Winters, Aimee Zink practical skills can be gained job and internship listings, the budget will be reassessed. Monica Rimai, vice president of Finance and Administration, explained the specifically to the position gating the job market and de- dergraduate Advising and time I went to apply. I thought reduced. For an undergraduate student enrolled in 15 credits, or expanded upon. the website provides students and focused on the required veloping a resume, with job Support Center Associate Di- I was being proactive by get- PHOTOGRAPHERS tuition hikes: There will be 3.8 percent yearly increases for resident undergraduates; 1.1 percent for non- the total tuition and fees for the 2011–12 school years came to “It’s really important that with a wealth of information and preferred qualifications postings, scholarships and rector Becki Hunt Ingersoll ting things together three Saria Dy, Karl Kuchs, resident undergraduates; 0.9 percent for graduate residents; and 1.0 percent for graduate non-residents. the student be able to tell the on travel opportunities with a outlined in the position de- internships. Even if an intern- said: “I would suggest stu- months ahead of time, but re- $7,764. In 2012–13, tuition and fees for enrollment in the same Miles Sanguinetti, Corinna Scott, Rimai explained that the budget, a hot topic this year, is nearly finalized and will match the Oregon Drew Martig respective employer what more productive slant. scription. Your resume also ship is unpaid, it adds experi- dents think of graduate school ally I was a couple days late number of credit hours will be $7,653, a decrease of 1.4 percent. they gained from the experi- Art practices senior Tyler University System’s recommendations by 2014–15. needs to be well written and ence to a resume and is a way applications like we tradition- for the cut-off date. I had to “Essentially the reasoning for that is the change in the COPY EDITORS For the complete article covering the 2012 final town hall, visit www.psuvanguard.com. student health insurance,” Gallagher said. Sasha Fahrenkopf, Emily Gravlin ence. So, as a result of this Porterfield sees this as simply visually perfect, this will to accumulate experience and ally think of the application take another year off from communicate you profession- make connections with pro- process for college-bound school, but I think it ended up This year, PSU introduced a new health insurance program ADVERTISING SALES alism and how serious you fessionals in the field. high school students—start being good to have the extra that provides students with more coverage and new benefits, Sam Gressett, Jae Specht, Erik Weiss, Brittany Land are about your application,” “An important thing to re- researching in your soph- time to prepare,” Johns said. including maternity expenses, surgery coverage and physical said Associate Director of Ca- member is that the best way to omore or junior year of “Save everything—all your therapy coverage. DISTRIBUTORS Brittany Castillo, “The student health insurance is more robust for next year Brandy Castillo Graduating class of 2011–12 and more expensive. But, we are now allowing students who already have healthcare to opt out. About 60 percent of our students will be able to opt out which will result in a decrease in our tuition and fees costs,” Gallagher said. Degrees awarded Degrees by gender Top Majors Millar Library open 24 hours during dead week, finals BACHELOR’S BACHELOR’S The Vanguard is published 4,400 Social science two days a week as an Bachelor’s During finals week and dead week, June 4–13, the Millar Library independent student Psychology will be open 24 hours. During the extended hours, the circula- newspaper governed by 55 percent female / 45 percent male the PSU Publications tion desk, reference desk and help desk will all be open and Health studies Board. 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Fulbright scholarship winners in social sustainability, which research and that she was aims for equity and inclusion excited to see everyone’s for all. “I think that movement work. Other posters featuring A ‘green’ celebration on campus is really gaining other aspects of sustainabil- have bright future ahead traction—it is trying to make ity at PSU were also featured sustainability for everyone in addition to the Solutions PSU looks back and a high quality of life for Generator winners. PSU students head ership through food, art and Double-majoring in Inter- sessions, such as the Fulbright ticularly well-suited to students in locations all over the world. to full year of all,” she said. During the presentation, overseas sustainability.” Gorman previ- national Studies and Russian, Scholarship, which is overseen who want to work for the feder- Candidates that stand out She cited the Sustainability Allen said that when she start- ously studied abroad in Barce- senior Inna Makheddinova will by the Council for Interna- al government after they finish amongst the rest of applicants sustainability Leadership Center as encour- ed working in sustainability 25

Shanna Cranston lona, Spain, and taught Eng- be completing her nearly three- tional Exchange of Scholars. their education,” Clemans said. are noted for their innovative achievements aging social sustainability as years ago, it felt like pushing Vanguard Staff lish in South Korea. When she year study with the Russian The council promotes overseas Scholarship winners can ideas, leadership skills, a high they hold a social sustainabil- a rock up a hill. Now she says returns from Serbia, Gorman Flagship program in St. Peters- research and teaching oppor- conduct research, create proj- maturity level, an open view of Austen Ruzicka ity month every November. it feels as if the movement has This year, Portland State has wishes to continue working in burg, Russia. She participated tunities for American faculty. ects, teach English or take part the world, an optimism of ex- Vanguard staff DuVander also said that the reached the crest of the hill eight scholarship winners who the education field. in the Engalitcheff Institute on The duration of time that can be in a combination of these proj- ploring foreign countries and a university is working toward and is coming down the other have gone beyond borderlines Also graduating this term Comparative Political and Eco- spent overseas varies between a ects. Foreign governments that strong academic record. the Climate Action Plan side, “being chased by the and have overcome language is Spanish language major nomic Systems at Georgetown single term up to an entire year. support these programs and Students interested in The fifth annual sustainability goals and that it would take rock,” she joked. barriers by traveling to foreign Rebecca Haley. She will head University in Washington, D.C., According to PSU Fulbright host institutions also help par- Fulbright scholarships are celebration was held at everyone’s participation to Both Allen and PSU Presi- countries in order to conduct off to Madrid, Spain, in Septem- and studied abroad in Paris, Advisor Debra Clemans, the ticipants financially by waving asked to visit the Office of Portland State in the Native meet them. dent Wim Wiewel praised the research and gain teaching ber, where she will remain until France. Makheddinova has also Boren scholarship program tuition, providing university International Affairs website American Student and Com- Featured at the celebra- leadership at PSU. However, skills as well as invaluable life June of next year. She plans on participated in internships with sends students overseas to housing and supplying other at oia.pdx.edu or to contact munity Center on May 29. The tion were posters showcas- Wiewel lamented the fact that experience. Three of these stu- working as a Fulbright English Conservation International and learn languages and is avail- benefits. Depending on the Clemans at [email protected] event celebrated the accom- ing the 13 winners of the 2012 the Oregon Sustainability dents will be graduating this teaching assistant at a bilingual the World Affairs Council of able to both undergraduate and scholarship and program, par- for information about early plishments and progress of Solutions Generator—student Center did not get funding and spring and will begin their post- high school. There, she plans on Oregon and has volunteered graduate students. “It’s par- ticipants may study and teach fall deadlines. ■ sustainability at PSU through- group proposals for sustain- that they were not able to get college life in international loca- organizing a monthly pen-pal for LEAD International. Ad- out the 2011–12 academic year able solutions on campus and the project moving forward. tions. exchange program with Port- ditionally, she accompanied a and consisted of a poster Corinna Scott/VANGUARD STAFF in the city. He said that sustainability Judy Bluehorse L. Skelton, an educational leadership and policy faculty member, leads a tour of the green roof of Andrea Gorman is a social land students and lead a model group of PSU jazz musicians to session and a presentation. Projects included the might have to be more actively the Native American Student and Community Center after the awards ceremony. science major who also minored United Nations club. Outside of Khabarovsk, Russia, through A video was shown at the 12 Avenue Cycle Track, which cast in ways that make more in international studies. Going her work at the school, Haley a cultural exchange project To what degree? event that summarized the director of the Institute The event also celebrated everything connects with is a feasibility study on the sense to people. to Serbia as an English Teaching intends to volunteer at a medi- supported by the Portland- highlights and high points of for Sustainable Solutions; Provost and Vice President everything else,” he said. “It creation of a protected bike Wiewel also said that he Assistant, Gorman will not only cal clinic to put her nursing as- Khabarovsk Sister City Asso- More competitive The largest graduate schools as much real world experience sustainability at PSU during The Princeton Review named for Academic Affairs Roy brings us together.” lane to connect PSU to down- looks forward to seeing mar- be teaching English through the sistant experience to good use. ciation. After graduation, she job markets at PSU are the Graduate School as you can,” Flores said. “For each term on campus. PSU among the top green Koch, who will be retiring “This celebration show- town, and an agricultural run- velous change in the future. Fulbright program but also be When she returns to Portland will continue her education at of Education, housed under the anyone in graduate school or The summer of 2011 most schools; the Bike to PSU at the end of June and who cased how the diverse off bioswale research project “Really what we are all working on a photography and next year, Haley plans to attend the graduate level and pursue challenge historical College of Liberal Arts and Sci- considering it, it is important notably saw the launch of Challenge was held; and the has greatly contributed to sustainability groups at that examines the quality of about at PSU is sustainabil- storytelling project during her the PSU Master of Arts and a career within the U.S. Depart- perceptions of ences, and the College of Public to make connections with Electric Avenue, which has PSU Education Urban Renewal sustainability on campus. The PSU come together to work food being provided by a local ity,” Allen said during the session. In 2011, she co-founded Teaching program in order to ment of State. college degrees and Urban Affairs. Other large people and companies you are drawn national recognition Area was approved. first annual Roy Koch award toward common goals,” farm to campus dining before presentation. She said the cel- the Freshman Inquiry Legacy become a second language and PSU students are able to ap- graduate programs include interested in and find out what to PSU as a research project Awards were given to two for outstanding leadership in DuVander said. and after implementing a bio- ebration had a great turnout, Garden, a program that she said Spanish teacher at a middle or ply for various scholarships Kali Simmons the School of Social Work and skills, training and experience that examines charging sta- students, one staff and one sustainability was awarded DuVander thinks progress swale, among other projects. and that she hopes it grows “promotes undergraduate lead- high school level. that promote overseas study Vanguard staff Maseeh College of Engineering you need to work there. Hav- tions and electric vehicles. faculty member for contribu- to Koch in recognition of his in the field of sustainability DuVander said it was more every year. ■ and Computer Science. ing this information up front The School of Business tion and excellence in sus- achievements in the field. has been made, particularly great to see all of the student How important are graduate “We have seen an increase in will help clarify if graduate Administration also earned a tainability. Environmental “Roy Koch has done a lot for PAID ADVERTISMENT and doctoral degrees? As job the number of students explor- school is the right path for top sustainability ranking and science and management stu- sustainability on campus, and markets become even more ing graduate school, and some- your goals.” its reuse room reopened. dent Keith Nevison and soci- we want to honor his legacy,” competitive in the current times students will be explicit Kate Constable, School of In the fall, Lincoln Hall ology graduate student Frank said ISS Communications static economy, recent college that they are planning on grad- Social Work undergraduate had solar panels installed in Goulart received the student Director Jenny DuVander. graduates will need to com- uate school as an alternative adviser, agreed with Flores. an effort to achieve LEED awards; Associate Dean for Allen said that Koch had a pete with seasoned applicants or a backup plan to struggling “In terms of a graduate pro- platinum certification. The Graduate Programs and vision of PSU as a leader in for the same positions. Quali- in a tough job market,” said gram, it will be about speci- “green screen” was installed Research Scott Marshall re- sustainability before the idea fications and specialized skills Gregory Flores, PSU associ- fying your career goals,” in Smith Memorial Student ceived the faculty excellence even became popular and took could become that much more ate director of Career Services. she said. Union; an international con- award; and Associate Director hold on campus. She said Koch important. “There has not been a particu- “Both of our majors require ference on business and of Transportation and Park- was a champion in funding Between 2010 and 2020 there lar field that stands out; people a practicum to graduate,” sustainability was held; the ing Services Sarah Renkens sustainable efforts, rallied is expected to be a growth of 2.6 in a number of disciplines have Constable said. This kind of community orchard opened; received the staff award. people across the campus, laid million jobs that will require made appointments to talk hands on experience can give and the Science Research and “The awards really show the foundation for the Miller advanced degrees, according about how to apply to graduate students more guidance when Training Center achieved how deeply embedded sus- Foundation investment at to a study conducted by the school or to work on personal it comes to plans after gradua- LEED gold certification. tainability is at PSU,” Allen PSU, and had the vision for the Council of Graduate Schools. statements,” he added. tion, she said. Notable events in the winter said. “They have all shown center on campus that even- Of these 2.6 million jobs, 20 One problem Flores ob- While students wishing to included: a $3.5 million grant leadership in different areas tually became the Institute percent are expected to require served is that students often pursue jobs in education or to study sustainable trans- and really stepped up to bring for Sustainable Solutions. a doctorate degree and 22 per- decide too late to apply for engineering may have clearer portation; Electric Avenue recognition to PSU.” While accepting the award, cent are expected to require a graduate school. career goals, these decisions got a quick charger installed; Awardees were nominated Koch joked about how, when master’s degree. The George- “Most of the students I have can become more difficult for and Recyclemania was held. by peers and colleagues and asked about what sustain- town Center for Education seen who are interested in students in less specified -ma In spring, Portland Mayor were then chosen by a com- ability was, he would fumble and the Workforce conducted graduate school as a way to jors such as English or history. Sam Adams commemorated mittee based on testimonials through deciding on a a study that shows unemploy- wait out the weak job market “Another thing that helps PSU’s Earth Week; Jennifer and the number of people who succinct and complete expla- ment rates of those with gradu- have started too late to apply a student in our major is that Allen was named the new had nominated them. nation. “Sustainability is how ate degrees are lower than for this fall. Doctoral applica- they can conceptualize their those who only hold bachelor’s tions are typically due in De- career options early on,” degrees. cember, masters in February/ Constable said. “Graduate degrees tend to March. Generally you should For all students, whether outperform [bachelor’s de- start working on your appli- they choose to pursue a gradu- grees] on employment in part cations at least three months ate degree as an enhancement because advanced degrees before that, and to be competi- or as a delay, cost one of the represent higher levels of hu- tive, you should have at least biggest factors. Tuition costs man capital development and six months of relevant experi- for Oregon schools were raised because those degrees are ence on your resume to dem- an average of 3.8 percent this more closely aligned with ca- onstrate your commitment year, and the graduating class reer pathways in particular to and understanding of the of 2010 had an average student occupations and industries,” field,” he said. debt of $25,250. according to the Georgetown For some students, the deci- “Cost should be a huge Center study. sion to pursue a graduate de- consideration. Before decid- While students may choose gree can help them gain more ing to go to graduate school to pursue a doctorate or mas- experience and expertise in you should know what you ter’s degree in order to increase their field. In some cases, it is are going to get back from it their knowledge in a specific also important for students and how you are going to pay field, students are also consid- to obtain real-life experience for it. In tight budget times, ering graduate school in order before choosing to apply for there are less assistantships to delay entering a limited job graduate school. available to help offset the market caused by the economic “The most important thing costs, and starting next year, downturn. to remember if you are looking graduate students will not be In 2011, a total of 3,660 mas- at graduate school as a way to eligible for subsidized loans, ter’s degree students and 627 improve your employment op- which will further increase doctoral students were en- portunities is that you need to the cost for most students,” rolled at Portland State. use your time in school to get Flores said. ■ 6 VANGUARD • • THTTHUUSEUSRRDAYDAYSDAY, ,OCTOBERJ, AN JUJFANEBRNEUARYU 7,UARYARY 2012 10,25, 26, 2,20122011 • 20122012 NE •WS• • OO PARTPINIONINIONS & CULTURE ARTS & CULT UNEREWS NE • WS •TH T U U•RE STHSDAYDAYUS,, RDAY FJANEBRU,U ARYJUARYNE 26,10, 2,7, 2012 • VANGUARD 7

him on both personal and pro- MARILYN MOODY FROM PAGE 1 BTP GRANT FROM PAGE 1 either teaching a world lan- novative ways to recruit more help financially that students any major grant, it enhances fessional levels. Majority of $2 million grant will be used guage or language arts and people who are bilingual into can get to keep going and our reputation and faculty “I met really talented New librarian to focus on library social studies. There’s only the field.” reach their goal to become a scholarship,” Hitz said. people [at Syracuse], forged technology and resources to support students in BTP program two students in my cohort Marquez, who just missed teacher is huge.” De La Vega also believes that Passion and some of the most important who are going toward math benefitting from the grant, Besides helping to sup- this grant is simply a means relationships of my life. I had They have family ties there. are more than 25 different or science,” Marquez said. said that financial support port students, Hitz said this to improve on an already drinks with several of my lit- interest for several years,” Millar Library,” May 31]. If we prepare them, they languages that exist in the According to De La Vega, for students in the program grant betters PSU’s ability to good thing. erary heroes,” he said. “Prob- Moody said. After a review of “Academic libraries are in go back to that community Portland Public School the new STEM focus will in- is extremely important. provide local school districts “This grant is taking a re- ably the best thing to come candidates, Moody was invited the midst of all sorts of im- and they are going to stay district alone and that the clude teaching the program’s “Graduate school is hard with bilingual teachers while ally good solid program that commitment out of my degree profession- to PSU’s campus for a two-day mense change,” Moody said. there for a long time. That’s need for bilingual teach- students how to use tech- for anybody, but there’s so simultaneously benefitting the we already have and just ally was teaching experience. interview, where she had the “Especially impactful are the cost effective,” Dean of the ers is beyond desperate. nology to inform classroom many people in this program university on another level. pushing it to a different level, As a result of my degree, I’m chance to meet with a variety rapid changes in technologies. Graduate School of Educa- The most common lan- activities. Part of the grant for whom it’s a financial “We’re going to be able to enhancing it a little more,” Moving forward with arts John Brennan, Ruth Williams qualified to teach at the- uni of groups, including a session Changing faculty and student tion Randy Hitz said. guage need is in Spanish, money will be used to sup- struggle. We’ve even had recruit more people and be she said. ■ and Zsuzsa Blaskó. versity level. I teach writing at with PSU students, before she expectations of the role of li- Bilingual Teacher Pathway but Russian and Chinese ply the program with a class- a couple people leave the better able to serve school and humanities degrees However, in-depth study Clark College in Vancouver,” was hired. braries on campus have also Program Director Esperanza are growing constituencies room set of iPads. program for those reasons,” district needs for bilingual of English graduates found Chambers said. Moody, who has more than greatly affected libraries. From De La Vega said this nearly of English as a Second Lan- “Schools today are changing Marquez said. “I think any teachers, but of course, like the misconception to be more He was unsure of the big three decades of library admin- my previous positions, I bring a $2 million grant is an impor- guage students. with new technology. We want myth than reality. Titled “The picture before he applied for istrative experience at University lot of experience in dealing with tant step for the program in “PSU is one of the major our students to embrace math Isaac Hotchkiss Flores works with employers English Degree and Graduate his MFA. He simply followed of California, Santa Barbara; the these changes,” she added. many ways, one of which is producers of teachers in the and science more wholeheart- Meredith Meier wanting to hire PSU students, Careers,” the authors specifi- his passion, and while he’s not University at Buffalo; Rensselaer Library faculty vouched for the new emphasis on teaching state, and school districts are edly. We want our students to Vanguard staff plans career fairs and meets cally detail how English grad- rich from doing so, he is sat- Polytechnic Institute; and Iowa Moody’s vision. science and technology. crying out for people who are be familiar with technology with students one-on-one to uates fare post-graduation. isfied in more abstract ways State University. Additionally, “Marilyn Moody has a proven “The grant is beneficial bilingual, so it’s a responsi- and know how to use it in a June 17 is coming up fast, and provide career counseling. He What Brennan, Williams and with his degree. she has been the dean of the history of strong leadership and for the program in that it’s bility we have to prepare as classroom for engaging activ- many Portland State arts and said many students want to Blaskó found lends credence “I had no idea what I was university library at Boise State management experience as well adding a different focus to much as we can to meet the ity related to science or math,” LIKE US ON humanities students might be know the answer to one of the to the adage: Don’t judge a doing when I applied to University since 2006. She has as a vision of excellence and in- the program that is very ap- needs of the school district,” De La Vega said. trying to figure out the next big most difficult questions: What book by its cover. MFAs. I thought I just needed a master’s degree in library novation for the future of the plicable for the future,” De Hitz said. The majority of the grant step after graduation. Work, do I do with the rest of my life? Solely looking at the first some time to write so that I science and a bachelor’s de- university library. I believe she La Vega said. “Science and Mariela Marquez, a stu- will be used to provide graduate school, doctoral pro- “As a starting point, we have six months after graduation could publish a book. Then I gree in the teaching of social will also be an exciting partner technology and math are ar- dent nearing the end of her financial support for stu- grams, travel, volunteering— a ton of information on our doesn’t show the breadth got there, realized that every- studies from the University in fund-raising for the library eas where there is such need, time in the program, said dents. The program itself the options are numerous. website on choosing a major of employment for English thing I had been doing was of Illinois. and be the key leader in garner- and school districts need in- that she believes the grant’s originated from grants given FACEBOOK For some graduates the choice or career, job search skills, graduates, according to the re- crap. Took time to learn about According to Koch, Moody ing support for our resources, dividuals who can teach our focus on science and technol- by the federal government in is easy, but what about those etc. We offer career assess- port’s authors. At six months, craft. My experience benefited was the candidate who best sat- services and programs to sup- English language learners to ogy is well placed. During 1999. Federal funding ran out who haven’t decided? ments in monthly workshops, the percentage of English me tremendously, but in really isfied the committee’s criteria. port the research and learning be competitive in the future.” her student teaching experi- in 2006, but PSU was able Job prospects for those and we will meet individually graduates in full-time posi- intangible ways, as all matu- “She has a record of effective at PSU,” said library Director According to De La Vega, ence, Marquez noticed a need to sustain the program and majoring in the various arts with a student or alum and get tions is just over half, less ration processes benefit us. It interaction with faculty and ad- of Development Jennifer Wilk- traditionally school districts for more bilingual instruc- keep it afloat. and humanities studies vary a sense of where they are and than in other areas of study. was something I did for my- ministrators as demonstrated erson. have the most difficulty tion in areas outside the tra- “What we didn’t sus- widely depending on the work what they need in the process However, “over a quarter were self,” Chambers said. by some of the things she has “She is energetic and has recruiting teachers in math ditional subjects. tain was the support for VISIT FACEBOOK.COM/ experience that a graduate has of choosing a career or finding studying for a further qualifi- Flores had very conven- done at Boise State,” he said. a personal style that will fit and the various sciences. “I think there’s definitely students,” Hitz explained PORTLANDSTATEVANGUARD and what they are interested a job,” Flores said. cation,” the report states. tional advice to graduates, Qualities being sought in can- well with the university,” Proficient bilingual teach- a void in the [Science “But this grant is evidence in, according to PSU Career As a Career Center adviser, The real benchmark of which he says is still incred- didates included demonstrated Koch added. ers in these areas are even Technology Engineering and of an effort by the federal Center Executive Director Flores said that through talking employment, according to ibly valuable. He said that it is experience in the administra- Creating closer relationships harder to come by. Mathematics] area; a lot of us government to help teacher Gregory Flores. This means to students and tailoring advice Brennan, Williams and simply about putting yourself tion of an academic library as with faculty and students was Hitz claimed that there students are concentrating on education programs find in- arts and humanities gradu- to each one individually, he is Blaskó, is three to four years out there and being subject to well as a deep understanding ates could have an even less able to help students understand post-graduation. They found failures as well as successes. of the changing landscape of straightforward path ahead of how to make good decisions and that “at three to four years af- “Commitment and passion are libraries. An ideal candidate “One of the most them than other majors. point out the resources they ter graduation, 84 percent re- part of the arts, and you need would be able to translate his or successful initiatives “Working in the arts or hu- have available to them. ported being in a full-time job, to make connections with peo- her experience and knowledge has been to assign manities is a lot about expe- Going deeper into the arts a figure close to the average for ple and show them how your into an ability to deliver effec- rience and connections, the and humanities, one miscon- all graduates.” skills, experience and commit- tive leadership at PSU’s library, librarian liaisons to more of that someone brings ception is that graduates with Aaron Chambers, who has ment will serve them and their Koch explained. work with individual with them, the better their these degrees have a harder a Master of Fine Arts in fic- organization,” he said. A vacancy in the position departments and prospects,” Flores said. “Net- time finding employment. tion from Syracuse University, The report on English ca- was created when former working is kind of a dirty English degree graduates, for is at that benchmark. He ex- reers can be found on the University Librarian Helen programs. Under my word to some people, but I example, have lower percent- plained that his degree al- English department’s web- Spalding retired in 2010. leadership at Boise cannot overstate the impor- ages of initial employment lowed him the time and site www.english.pdx.edu/ Interim librarians have served State, we also very tance of finding a way to con- and wages compared to other connections to explore his Resources.php. Click on The in the position while the na- rapidly increased nect with people.” graduates, according to an passion of writing and that his English Degree and Graduate tional search for a permanent In his day to day activities, extensive report written by degree was advantageous for Careers link.■ librarian was being conducted. the library digital Moody looks forward to op- resources available to portunities that the university the campus,” college students as well. Forbes is still unsure of what librarian has to contribute to BOARD MEMBERS FROM PAGE 1 “There are two students from her exact role will be while both the library and the univer- Marilyn Moody OUS board members examine various Oregon campuses on serving on the board and sity’s success. Portland State’s University the board. Every two years won’t be certain until July 1, “The PSU library is already Librarian tuition increases, lack of public the students are switched or when the new legislation will a vibrant place, but I’d like to investment in education reappointed. A PSU student go into effect. “I don’t know look for even more ways to served two years ago. They are at this point. There will be a provide a welcoming environ- one of Moody’s major accom- full-voting members just like committee assignment. The ment for all students,” Moody plishments at Boise State. “One James Middleton will be re- The board handles adjust- any other member, with the chairman has not assigned me said. She wants to expand the of the most successful initiatives placing Preston Pulims, cur- ments in the cost to students same authorities and powers,” yet,” she said. “I don’t know connections between students has been to assign librarian liai- rent president of Portland and makes decisions regard- Saunders said. what will be on the agenda and the library while imple- sons to work with individual Community College, who has ing changes such as tuition Newly appointed Forbes until July.” menting innovative strategies departments and programs. served a full four-year term on hikes. “The board makes the made clear her strong belief While Forbes prepares to support both student Under my leadership at Boise the board. determination of the final in higher education and its to take on her new posi- success and faculty teaching State, we also very rapidly The board addresses all budget proposal for the gover- importance in establishing, tion, Middleton will take and research. increased the library digital policy affairs and issues re- nor of all Oregon public higher maintaining and promoting over for Pulims as part of the Moody said she is passionate resources available to the cam- garding Oregon’s state-funded education. They separate the strong communities. “I am an academic standards commit- about providing both physi- pus,” Moody said. universities, and the efforts it dollars into different areas,” advocate for higher education. tee. Middleton explained that cal and remote library services Moody described her philos- makes directly affect the func- Saunders said. It is so important for us as in- the committee “deals with and resources to library users. ophy as one of forward-think- tionality of PSU and the edu- Saunders noted that even dividuals to make those con- instructional issues, not legal She also enjoys the challenge ing interconnectedness. cation that students receive. with the required caps on stu- tributions not in the terms of issues. It looks at instructional of using new technologies and “While making strategic de- Affairs that the board ad- dent tuition, the lack of public careers but for communities,” programs, degree require- has been exploring ways to in- cisions for the long-term, I also dresses range from maintain- investment in education is fu- she said. ments as oppose to finance.” tegrate mobile devices into the look for ways for libraries to ing caps on maximum student eling the ever-pressing issue Forbes has extensive experi- Middleton, president of library experience. be flexible and agile enough to tuition to approving new aca- of rising costs for students. ence in the area of education. Central Oregon Community Moody’s plan comes at a time take advantage of opportunities demic programs and degrees. “Lately, we haven’t gotten a lot She has two master’s degrees College, will also officially be- when, as reported in the Va n - as they arise,” she said, adding Diane Saunders, Board of of help from the state. For ex- in public health, a doctorate in gin his term July 1. “I look to guard, the PSU library is recon- that “academic libraries have a Higher Education director of ample, if you build a new stu- educational policy and served being part of the ongoing solu- figuring a portion of its physical vital role to play as they sup- communications, explained dent center, it is now revenue as dean of Student Life and tion to the challenges that we space to create space for student port the vision, mission and the board’s roles with respect that pays for the debt, seeing vice president for Student face as a state and the opportu- support activities, with admin- strategic priorities of their uni- to tuition and costs of attend- as the state is pulling out,” Affairs at PSU. “I was at PSU nities that we see as an invest- istration officials saying that versity. The position of univer- ing university, saying, “One she said. for 23 years and have also ment board and recognition of the reduced library space was sity librarian provides many obvious one is student tuition The board comprises both worked as the vice president the importance of higher edu- supported by a growing digital opportunities to work with rate approval which board public and university admin- at University of New Mexico,” cation,” Middleton said. ■ collection of resources [“Merger others to shape and define that ultimately takes the vote on.” istration officials and Oregon she said. claims up to 4,800 square feet of role.” ■ 8 VANGUARD • • THTHUSURRDAYSDAY,, JU JANNEU 7,ARY 2012 26, •2012 NEWS • ARTS & CULTURE ARTS &ART CUSLT & UNE CREUWSLT • U RE •TH T UU•R E THSSDAYDAYUS,,RDAY FJANEBRU, UARYJUARYNE 26,10, 7,2, 20122012 •• VANVANGUGUARDARD 97

GENERAL STUDIES FROM PAGE 1 historical inquiry without an emphasis on TO OUR GRADUATES! PSU professors discuss evidence, and you can’t have evidence with- Kaitlyn Alavi Lorena Jasis-Wallace concerns with current out content. You can’t broaden yourself as a person engrossed in humane learning. The Brent Amburgey Jacob Ostrow FRINQ program compulsive multiculturalism in freshman inquiry has always offended me. The idea that Brendan Good Michael Paxson non-transfer students who aren’t participating someone who is a part of a minority or ethnic Richelle Harvey Leslie Sundquist in the PSU Honors Program. group might know more than someone else is These courses are instructed by faculty from offensive. Student journals and these other various departments throughout the univer- ways of student learning all strike me as self- sity and also include a mentor session led by indulgent and sound much better than they an undergraduate mentor. Some faculty have actually work.” protested the use of undergraduate mentors as A key rift between program supporters and well as the interdisciplinary nature of fresh- critics seems to be feelings on the efficacy man inquiry, which often requires instructors of interdisciplinary education. University to teach outside of their area of expertise. Studies Program Director Sukhwant Jhaj is a TO THE SUPER DUPER Departments throughout PSU have signed supporter of the model. a memorandum of understanding, under “To ensure PSU students are not academi- STUDENT EMPLOYEES OF CAMPUS REC which they agree to teach a given number of cally adrift, I suggest: innovative interdisci- University Studies courses in exchange for plinary programs that focus on big questions; Dustin Abbott Nicholas Hallahan Derek Norman the creation of tenured track lines within a genuine focus on assessment of student Ahmed Aissi Julie Hammond Chris Osman their department. learning and teacher effectiveness; mean- Brenda Alexander Zachary Hampton Gabrielle Pargett The review of UNST will be welcomed ingful online learning experiences; engaged Britton Allen Jarred Hansen Sharon Pearce by PSU Professor of anthropology Sharon scholarship; and robust undergraduate stu- Caitlin Anderson Thomas Hardin Kasey Pederson Carstens, who is critical of the program. dent participation in research, engagement Morgan Andrews Sean Harken Jonathan Perez “I’ve taught FRINQ before, and it’s a tre- and creative action,” Jhaj said. Janice Ballantine Taylor Hazen Alan Phan mendous waste of faculty time,” Carstens said. Horowitz, however, feels that historians pro- “You spend an enormous amount of time de- vide a good model for more traditional methods. Ben Barber Darien Henry Matthew Phipps veloping a course that you teach twice. I have “Interdisciplinary education doesn’t work. Nicole Bateham Louis Henry Hillary Picha a huge stack of materials that I developed to It doesn’t really become a conversation be- Daren Bauder Stesha Heselius-Mashinchi Dewayne Pittman teach FRINQ for two years, because we cycle tween faculty from different fields. It’s not Mackenzie Baxter Nicole Hess Bronte Pitzele in for two years, and it’s just sitting there.” integrated,” Horowitz said. “It’s true in some Travis Berrian Ryan Hofer Javiera Pobanz Carstens added that these two-year sense that the old disciplines are somewhat Benjamin Berry Megan Holden Nicholas Polenske rotations present serious problems for small antiquated, but to be honest, historians, we Molly Biehl Keahi Horowitz Patrick Poletti departments, such as anthropology, which must have to function in a variety of disciplines. Matthew Blasa William Hutchings Debra Porta hire adjuncts to fill in for departmental faculty Ethnic studies, cultural studies, literary Adam Bloomeld Matthew Hutchinson Andrea Potter on FRINQ duty. She also believes that these ro- studies, geography; a good historian is Ahmed Bohliqa Taylor Jean Hutchisson Andrew Preller tations stunt the growth of faculty focused on interdisciplinary in many ways. Just throw- Jacqueleen Bower Alexandra Je erson Hari Shankar Raghavan research, which then becomes an obstacle for ing three people together doesn’t necessarily PSU’s ascension as a research institution. mean that they will be able to combine their Kjerstin Brinton Eric Jensen Allie Ritz “For those of us who continue to be active methodologies in an effective way,” he added. Adam Brockman Bailey Johnston Thomas Robertson in research and writing, those two years are a Professor of history Linda Walton is critical Joel Brown Caterine Kalian Nina Rudd stall in our careers,” she said. of the notion that interdisciplinary education Heather Brule Brianna Kame Nik Rupp Carstens also noted that those in charge of the requires educators to teach outside of their Madeleine Burke Zachary Kanner Alexander Salazar FRINQ program re-hired a peer mentor whose field of expertise. Natalie Caceres Caitlin Keitel Luis Sanchez work Carstens found to be unsatisfactory— “‘Interdisciplinary’ has become this code Shubham Chopra Elyssa Kelly Erin Schick without bothering to ask her for any evaluation word that the current administration of Richard Cnossen Michelle Khalife Hank Schramm of the mentor’s work with students. UNST and the core UNST instructors seem Chelsea Collson Zubair Kohistany Lauren Searls Professor of history David A. Horowitz to hold up as something that only they can Tim Covell Rusne Kuzmickas Elizabeth Sederbaum has also taken issue with peer mentors in the do and that we in specific departments just Lauren Croteau Michael LaDouceur Hanny Selbak FRINQ program. don’t understand,” Walton said. “I think that “I taught one year in FRINQ,” Horowitz there are a lot of pedagogical and intellectual Cristina Cummings Alex Laughnan Ranjan Shakya said. “I found that as hard as I tried, I was problems with that. The beginnings of UNST, Kelsey Darling Dan Lauth Eric Shamsud-Din just not able to excite these students about the which I was very enthusiastic about, wasn’t Afrita Davis Nuala Lavelle Curran Shaw discipline of history, as they were too self-ab- so against the idea of teaching within your Hannah Dawson Andrea Lawrence Fadi Shaya sorbed in their own peer groups, their mentor field. Somehow expertise is identified as be- Molly Dilg Sabine Lefkowitz Michael Shreeve sessions and the feel-good aspects of univer- ing resistant to this interdisciplinary model.” Vanessa Ditto Chris Liebert Hanna Shulda sity studies. The mentor sessions just seemed Jhaj has broad, ambitious plans for the Chelsea Donaldson Jodi Lonergan Emily Skeen like a waste of time.” future of university studies. Du Juan Kelsey Long Alissa Smith Koch and other supporters of UNST argue “In the coming years, Portland State Amanda Dutra Sara Loreno Frankie Smith that to FRINQ’s undergraduate peer mentors University will be more racially diverse, Adam Edwards Katie Lukins Caleb Smith-Shuman are a success story. more likely have a higher number of first- Erika Eggers Christina Malatesta Lauren Stady “Based on the best current research, peer generation and ESL students, and more likely mentors are effective bridges for fresh- to serve an even higher number of students Allison Ehly Cammisha Manley Marco Stoller men and sophomore students to navigate coming from economically disadvantaged Francesca Faris Emily Martin Maddy Sweeney academic and social resources on campus to background,” Jhaj wrote in an email. “These Gabe Feit Megan Martin Leah Taylor support their learning,” Koch said. “Research changes are going to have a profound effect Mark Fink Mackenna Mastrud Nilesh Tendolkar at PSU shows that students in UNST con- on Portland State University. Our curricu- Tracey Florence Miki Masuhara-Page Courtney Toney sistently report favorable experiences with lum and our student services must respond Alex Flyte Shawn McCann Gri Tovey their peer mentors, resulting in an increased to these changes. We must do all we can to Tenalyn Fontaine Kat McLaughlin Jared Tracy sense of connection to academic resources improve student experience at PSU.” Solay Freeman Mitch McLean Tonya Turben and student life. Student connection is also These plans, however, fail to address lin- Lisa Fujino Kate McPike Tracy Turpen one of the known top predictors of student gering criticisms on specific issues, but Koch Andrew Gaditano Ashish Melwani Salvador Ulloa success in large institutions, and PSU sup- believes critics are the minority. “There have Dilipkumar Gangapuri Trevor Merz Jill Valdez ports this with the use of peer mentors in the always been some faculty who have been at UNST program.” least skeptical and at most outright opposed Ian Gabriel Garcia Rachel Miltenberger Phillip Walsh Part of the research that Koch refers to the program,” Koch said. “However, in Brian Garrison Matt Mitchell Ellie Waterhouse to, however, comes in the form of graded my experience based on a longstanding in- Mary Ann Gates Konane Mookini Meredith Weaver self-assessments of learning. Students are teraction with a longstanding interaction Lydia Gebken Rhys Morgan Haakon Weinstein required to report on their experiences in with a reasonably large number of faculty Victoria Geissler Jason Morris Nathan Whitby FRINQ through an e-portfolio project, which and service in various faculty governance Kian Ghorbani-Elizeh Loehn Morris Alayna White is framed not as a tool for critical evalua- roles, those faculty do not represent a Alex Glover Keller Morrison Dana Williams tion but as an assignment worth 5 percent large number.” Sarah Goodhew Ramazani Muhamed Nykol Williams of their final grade. It remains unclear to Wiewel’s commitment to open the program Amy Goodwin Hannah Muller Ben Wilson up to serious critical faculty review may final- what extent these can be taken as evidence of Caitlin Goodwin Abby Mulvihill Matt Wol program success. ly present an opportunity to find out whether Horowitz, Carstens and some other PSU or not Koch is correct. Jordan Greene Juan Navarrete Kyle Yeager faculty remain unconvinced of the value Linda Walton is just one faculty member Timothy Grith Grant Neely Reiki Young of undergraduate peer mentors, citing a who thinks it is long overdue. Maria Guerriero Emma Neiworth-Petshow Je rey Yu lack of content in favor of socializing stu- “When Sukhwant Jhaj took over, he said, Joel Gunderson Brian Nemecek dents through the peer mentor component ‘Trust the faculty,’ and I don’t think that Tenzing Gurung Rajesh Nerkar of FRINQ. has happened as much as it should have, Yangchen Gurung Richie Nguyen “The premise of the program is not much of though it has been better since he took over,” Trisha Haakonstad Alexandra Nitsche an emphasis on content, and you can’t teach Walton said. ■ pdx.edu/recreation 810 VAN VANGUGUARDARD • • TH THUUSRSRDAYDAY, ,J ANJUNEUARY 7, 2012 26, 2012 • ARTS & CULTURE ARTS & O CPUINIONLTURE • • TH TUER THSSDAYDAYUS,,RDAY JJANANUU, ARYARYJUNE 10,19, 7, 2012 • VANGUARD 11

Class of 2012: Your campus, your story Plans for a new student union The idea for a new student union by 2020 raised concerns from Portland From the passage of Senate Bill 242 and State students about the importance and timeliness of such an under- taking with tuition already on the rise. The two concepts—a renova- education reform at the state’s capitol to the tion projected to cost $90 million and a complete rebuild projected front lines at Occupy Portland, we’ve worked to cost $116 million—were unveiled the first week of April in two hard to report on the stories that matter open house meetings. most to the Portland State community. These are the stories that made you more aware of safety issues, celebrated your achievements and gave you a broader portrait of what it means to be a part of this April 17, 2012 community at this moment in history. These pages highlight just a few of the January 31, 2012 stories that made headlines at PSU during the 2011–12 school year. Students displaced after water pipe sprouts leaks On Jan. 19, more than 20 students in Portland State’s Blumel Residence Hall awoke to find their rooms damaged with water after a pipe in the building’s waterline sprouted several leaks. November 15, 2012

On the frontlines at Occupy Portland On the scene and inside the tense weekend showdown at Chapman and Lownsdale Portland State Squares on the weekend of Nov. 12 and 13. Portland made headlines around the world, in space and we were in the thick of the action. May 22, 2012 Students had the opportunity to get hands-on experience operating the October 10, 2011 complex equipment onboard the station. PSU student wins Wheel of Fortune University studies Breanna Webb participated in Wheel of Fortune’s “College Week,” which was A critical look at Portland State’s contro- shot at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The episode, which aired versial University Studies program. The Monday, May 14, featured Webb walking away as the show’s winner—with unique general studies program will $60,200 in cash. soon come up for an official review, ASPSU president arrested according to PSU President Wim Wiewel (see story on pg. 1). October 11, 2011 According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s booking January 1, 2012 log, Associated Students of Portland State University President Adam Rahmlow spent three days in Multnomah County Jail. Records indicate that PSU professor of history Rahmlow was arrested at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sexual assaults Nov. 9, booked into custody at 4:57 p.m. that earns Oregon Book Award same day and released on Friday, Nov. 11. on campus Bed bugs at PSU Professor Ken Ruoff’s latest book, Imperial Japan at its Zenith: The Wartime Celebration of the Empire’s 2,600th Anniversary, earned Students walk on the grounds of the Academic him the prestigious Oregon Book Award in the general nonfic- Jess Millar had to bag all of her belongings for a and Student Recreation Center, where a sexual tion category. Ruoff is the leading authority on the imperial pesticide treatment of her sleeper unit on Nov. 23. assault took place on Dec. 20. The incident Janurary 12, 2012 house in Japan, and his previous book won the Osaragi Jiro Millar was one of five residents of Montgomery Court was one of a series of sexual assaults that prize for commentary. who reported issues with bed bugs in November, 2011. highlighted safety concerns on campus.

December 1, 2011 November 15, 2011 Dollar and Holmes elected ASPSU president and vice president

Tiffany Dollar and Marlon Holmes were elected president and vice president of SB 242 the Associated Students of Portland State University. Senate Bill 242 gave Portland State unprecidented control over spending of tuition dollars. The bill’s passage dissolved the Oregon Portland State University System’s May 24, 2012 status as a state alumni make it big agency. Eryn Jones is headed to Germany to play professional basketball in Europe. Myles Wade, Dustin Waldron and DeShawn Shead are headed for the NFL (see story on page 19). October 1, 2011 12 VANGUARD • • TTHTUUEUUSESRSDAYRDAYSDAYDAY,, J ,NOVE,AN JJUANUNEARYUMARY 7,BER 201210, 19, 22, 2012 2012• 2011 ART • • S SP • &O SPORT PCINIONUORTLTS USRE ARTS & ETCCETCULT .•U •RE TH T U•ER THSSDAYDAYUS,,RDAY JJANANUU, ARYARYJUNE 10,19, 7, 2012 • VANGUARD 13

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

PSU’s ‘Drama! Dance! make-up,” Kominz said. “All of the song and instrumental accompaniment is live, played Drums!’ features a by authentic instruments and sung in Eng- lish. This is the first time a totally live -musi kabuki play and taiko cal accompaniment has been done by college students performing kabuki at a mainland concert U.S. university.” Before the kabuki play, however, Kiyama and the PSU Taiko Ensemble take the stage for a Hannah Noble showcase that also happens to be their debut. Vanguard staff “Since I’ve joined PSU’s Taiko Ensemble, I’ve gotten the chance to look at music and rhythm in Although no audience participation is required, a more physical sense, which requires not only a it will be tough to sit still while witnessing the heightened degree of sensing my body in space to energy on display in Professors Larry Kominz produce a focused and efficient effort, but also a and Wynn Kiyama’s upcoming Japanese arts greater musical creativity,” said Keahi Horowitz, a showcase, “Drama! Dance! Drums!” music junior and member of the group. This Sunday, a commemoration of past and Taiko is a type of Japanese drum and also refers present Japanese music, art and theater will to the action of drumming. It has been practiced take place in Portland State’s Lincoln Perfor- in Japan for more than 2,000 years and was made Corinna Scott/VANGUARD STAFF mance Hall. The celebratory event will be split popular in 1951 by Daihachi Oguchi. Though orig- Bang the drum loudly Led by Wynn Kiyama, the PSU Taiko Ensemble rehearses for Sunday’s show. into two parts: a traditional taiko concert led inally used to motivate and signal feudal Japanese by Kiyama, a professor of music, and a perfor- troops, taiko ensembles have become popularized almost immediately.” vibrant, heart-pounding drumming that is mance of the kabuki play The Medicine Peddler, and now exist worldwide. The taiko group, which meets once a week, is second to none in the world of percussion, directed by Japanese Professor Larry Kominz. In addition to being drawn to taiko music, open to both music majors and non-majors and and The Medicine Peddler is one of the most “I love working with students on projects like Horowitz finds motivation in Kiyama’s artis- does not require an audition. As for why he be- popular in kabuki history.” ■ this,” Kominz said. “Kabuki is very challenging to tic direction. lieves taiko has stuck around at PSU, Kiyama SARIA DY/VANGUARD STAFF learn and to perform, but the process is a lot of fun “Working with Professor Kiyama has been has a simple explanation: “Once you start playing Brett Campbell, a writer and PSU professor, lectures to his news writing class. for everyone involved, including the musicians, educational, engaging and sometimes down- taiko, it’s difficult to stop.” PSU Center for Japanese Studies and Department of actors, dancers and prop and costume makers.” right exhausting,” Horowitz said. “His constant “Drama! Dance! Drums!” is open to the pub- Music present Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese flow of teaching and practicing rhythms, which lic. Tickets are available at the PSU Box Office Drama! Dance! Drums! dance-drama known for its stylized, exag- we all must memorize by rote, pushes us to or Ticketmaster and cost just $8 for students. Sunday, June 10, 7 p.m. gerated movements, costumes and make-up. learn on the spot both the various rhythms and “This show will give PSU students more Lincoln Performance Hall $8 students; $10 seniors; $12 general Kabuki has been performed since the 17th various forms of playing the taiko while also bang for their buck than any entertainment in Follow your bliss century and has since progressed into a more building the sheer stamina required to perform Portland,” Kominz said. “Taiko offers exciting, modern theatrical feel. all the repertoire.” field when you’re asking for a job, that’s a fairly Weigh the costs and benefits Kominz has been working at PSU since 1984. “Wynn is a wonderful professor who creates a PSU professors and professionals offer practical stressful way to get to know people in the field, of grad school He received his doctorate in Japanese literature fun and peaceful atmosphere out of a very loud and most of the time you’re not going to get any This may seem obvious, but unless one has a from Columbia University and specializes in and chaotic setting,” senior Jonah Majure said. advice for pursuing a career in the arts information out of them because they’re trying career in mind that requires it, graduate school Japanese theater and drama. “He and his wife, Traci, are definitely experts at to get information out of you.” might best be kept in reserve as a hedge. The “We are creating an exciting and beautiful teaching taiko and creating a worry-free environ- Mike Allen Vanguard staff get close to the big six publishing companies— As Greg Flores, associate director of Career days of gratuitous over-education seem to be world of make-believe, sort of like being in the ment where we’re not afraid to yell, be silly and Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, Services, said: “If you go talk to five different coming to a close. cast that creates the film version of The Lord of get sweaty.” Newsweek recently ran a gallery titled “The 13 Random House and Simon & Schuster—to get people at five different companies, you can go For aspiring writers at least, experience the Rings,” Kominz said. “It’s hard work, and it’s Majure is one of several students who will be most useless majors from philosophy to jour- noticed. Now a good online presence, especially back to one and say, ‘I’ve talked to all these dif- may prove to be a more useful investment time consuming, but the result is magical, and breaking from the ensemble during the June 10 nalism.” Predictably, the arts fared badly. That’s via social media and blogging, allows writers to ferent people; I have a sense of the scene, of the than going more deeply into debt, according you feel good the whole time you’re working on showcase to perform as a soloist. OK, though, because Narrative Science is a com- self-promote. field.’ That’s a powerful statement that you’ve to Collins. it because everyone is sharing in making magic.” “My roommate and I will be presenting a piece pany that has devised an artificial intelligence Seniors Carl Moe and Eva Cummins, both done your homework.” Collins said that while the skills learned in The Medicine Peddler is a 35-minute, one-act that we have been working on, perfecting and algorithm for computers to write news articles. professional singers and soloists in the De- Campbell added that local news editors he’s an English program are certainly helpful, “one kabuki play that follows a young samurai— performing for the past few months that’s pretty (The lack of a byline suggests that the Newsweek partment of Music, said that the basic fact spoken with revealed that they are looking for of the nice things about writing—and I’ll scan- played by Jayne Stevens—who seeks revenge cool,” Majure added. “It has a polyrhythmic gi piece was itself written by a computer.) about plying any art is that “you are your own “writers who can be entrepreneurial, who can dalize writing programs by saying this—is that on the man who savagely killed his father that isn’t your typical shime playing style.” It’s a tough climate for the creative among us. small business.” write 200-word bits and also those who can no one ever asks what your major was.” 18 years prior. In order to gain access to the heav- Kiyama has been at PSU since fall 2010. He Adding to the implicit denigration of wasting build a big story, the in-between stuff they On the other hand, Collins said that a degree ily guarded murderer, the samurai disguises started playing taiko as a teenager with the San humanity’s precious time with such frippery as Hustle want less of, that used to be the traditional in English, with its focus on critical thinking, himself as a medicine peddler and attends a New Jose Junior Taiko Group in San Jose, Calif., and music and storytelling, student debt continues Cummins and Moe endorsed a lower-tech magazine feature. They also want people who can be the basis for getting into a whole host of Year’s party, where he encounters his lover, a later played with Soh Daiko in New York City. to far outpace inflation, hemming the prospects method of self-promotion for artists: busking. can handle public databases. They want peo- graduate programs. courtesan and a handful other obstacles between He also studied in Tokyo with Kiyonari Tosha of even hard-nosed arts grads. “Lots of people will just record a CD and go ple who can handle video and audio.” Cummins and Moe agree that music’s em- him and his enemy. of the Nihon Taiko Dojo. He began planning to But perhaps the reality is that things are busk in the park. You get exposure because Staff may be shrinking, but the need for tal- phasis on mathematics and theory means that The play was translated and published by form an ensemble at PSU after that. simply changing, and arts majors can still cre- your contact info is on your CD,” Moe said. “I ented writers who understand the basics of similar post-graduate opportunities exist for Kominz in 2002. “I met Larry soon after I arrived at PSU, and ate for themselves a more advantageous po- know people who’ve made $400 in a day sing- building a story remains high. those majors. For Moe at least, the cost of going “The play is brocade of music, dance, act- we found we had much in common,” Kiyama sition than that which the doom-screaming ing in the park.” to an expensive graduate school may be worth ing, gorgeous costumes, wigs and extravagant said. “We started talking about a collaboration headlines suggest. He told a story about a woman he knew Use those critical thinking skills the pricetag. Conversations with working professionals at who busked in New York City subways and Collins pointed out that “the liberal arts are giv- “The Manhattan School of Music, they only Portland State in the seemingly unrelated fields was hired by the personal assistant of a ing you a set of critical thinking skills that apply offer about 50 percent in merit-based student of music and English revealed common direc- wealthy arts aficionado for an exceedingly in more than one area,” so the possibilities are aid, tuition costs $36,000, and living in place tives for job-seeking arts majors. handsome sum. really much broader than the title of the degree like that…say, the $50,000 that you accrue in “It’s all about placing yourself in positions suggests. debt, you can pay that off in two or three con- Build your brand to be able to take advantage of opportunities,” Many arts majors go on to study law or go tracts. Are you going to get contracts that big English Professor Brett Campbell is a freelance Moe said. into marketing, he said. coming out of a different school that maybe writer and editor who contributes regularly to Cummins offered an anecdote of her own: What’s more, getting a job often comes down didn’t cost as much?” Moe shrugged. “Maybe.” The Wall Street Journal, Willamette Week and too “This last fall, I got an opportunity that in- to creatively representing oneself to prospective many other publications to mention. A point volved learning to sing an hour’s worth of ca- employers. Make yourself happy that he repeatedly stressed was the entrepre- lypso music. This isn’t what I’ve been studying. Campbell said that although getting onto a Flores said that what’s wrong with media sto- neurial nature of writing today. In short, writ- I had no idea how to do this, but it’s a decent news staff is increasingly difficult, it is a -bet ries like the one in Newsweek is not only that ers need to do their own marketing. They need gig, and it’s with some people that I’d like to ter time than ever for the creative to make their arts majors often end up elsewhere in the work to build a brand using online media and social know my name. So I learned, and I turned out own way. force but that there is the question of personal networking. to be decent at it.” “The changing economy is putting more of a values. Professor Paul Collins, a published author Collins said that those who wanted to get in- premium on creativity and less on formula, and “Most people who go into music, art, the- of seven volumes of nonfiction and contributor volved at a publishing house should be willing that’s something you learn in the liberal arts,” ater—they aren’t doing it to get rich; they’re and editor for McSweeney’s, majored in litera- to take on just about any job. he said. doing it because they love it,” he said. ture and doesn’t regret a thing. He pointed out “Someone will move into editing by getting Flores said that “getting a job is about being Campbell has no reservations toward that though electronic media has created a mess an entry level job, and it’s not necessarily in able to tell a story about yourself. Being able to the possibility of having a satisfying career of new (often bad) content, it continues to create editing,” he said. “A lot of people I know in say, ‘I’ve done these things,’ is a lot better story in the arts: new opportunities—especially in the realm of publishing, they started doing publicity or than, ‘I’ve taken this class.’” “I know it sounds clichéd, and it’s not self-promotion. something like that.” This also means that experience is invalu- practical, but I still think you should figure “The thing about electronic media [is] peo- Collins encouraged job seekers to get to able, whether that experience is volunteering, out what you love and figure out a way to ple’s blogs didn’t replace magazines,” Collins know people in their desired field more a student job or interning. If you’re graduating make that happen. It’s more possible now to explained. “But that said, it did open up oppor- informally. and haven’t done an internship, Flores says that make your own way than it ever has been. If tunities for some bloggers to break out.” “Ask somebody out for coffee,” he said. “If you could still do a paid internship, which get you’re good enough, you’ll find a way to make Traditionally, to be published, one had to you’re only interacting with people in your posted regularly. it happen.” ■ 14 VANGUARD • • THTUUSESRDAYDAY, ,J ANJUNEUARY 7, 2012 10, 2012 • ART • S ETC & C.ULTURE ARTS & CULTURE • THUSRDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 • VANGUARD 15

Tour de France A young man named Champion races away Animation abroad from the French mafia in The Triplets of Belleville. Voices of love Northwest Film Center to show Japan’s My Neighbor Totoro and France’s The Triplets of Belleville PSU’s opera the New York City Opera. But eventually she re- turned to Portland and began teaching. Jeoffry Ray program hosts “It’s thrilling to help people discover their Vanguard staff instruments and what they can do with them,” end-of-year Meadows said. “Everybody’s instrument is so If you’re into old-school animation, the North- different, the sound of their voices, how they west Film Center has a real treat in store. fundraiser express themselves. I love helping people dis- This weekend, Silvain Chomet’s 2003 sur- cover that.” realistic comedy The Triplets of Belleville will COURTESY OF les armaterus ‘Voce d’amore’ Moe loves opera as an art form and is passion- show alongside Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 fantasy ate about the music in opera. My Neighbor Totoro. boasts much of the polish of a newer work, but moments cutting through the film’s playfulness.

Aimee Zink “You get masterfully skillful singing and mu- The film center will screen each animated film the characters and the settings hearken back to The version of Totoro to be screened has been Vanguard staff sic with dramatic acting and visual spectacle. in multiple showings throughout the weekend, something akin to classic Disney films. Totoro, dubbed in English. Triplets features a mix of The great composers and performers of opera including afternoon and evening showings. The COURTESY OF studio ghibli produced in the late ’80s, displays the elegance English and French, but much of the film is told Spirit animal A couple of cute kids make friends with a “Opera is such a unique art,” said Christine capture the emotions behind the stories and screenings are being held in the place of the previ- of motion and vivid detail of landscape that are purely by gesture and has little need for dialogue. big, cuddly creature in My Neighbor Totoro. Meadows, professor of music and opera director grant the listener the ability to feel those emo- ously scheduled screening of A Cat in Paris (2011). common in creator Miyazaki’s work. If you have children and are looking for at Portland State. “It combines the visual arts, tions,” Moe said. “I don’t look at what I do as My Neighbor Totoro is a wistful Japanese fan- others are kidnapped mid-race during the Tour A family-friendly film, Totoro tells a simple something different to entertain them, the theater and music—that’s what I love about it.” merely a form of entertainment but as a way to tasy that follows sisters Satsuki and Me, as they de France by members of the French mafia. story with grace and depth, relating a cast of screening of Totoro is a great chance to see an This Wednesday, the PSU opera program will affect people.” move with their father to rural Japan to live Souza and Champion’s faithful hound, Bru- beloved characters through interactions both early work by Miyazaki onscreen. If you want present “Voce d’amore,” a special event on the KARL KUCHS/VANGUARD STAFF Though the award-winning program has nearer to their sick mother. The pair develops no, follow the criminals to the heart of the city, heartwarming and hilarious. Children will love something a little more witty and layered, Lincoln Hall main stage. There will be perfor- Christine Meadows, right, goes over a piece of music with her performers during a rehearsal. already shown tremendous growth and ac- a bond with a host of curious forest spirits, in- where they meet the Triplets of Belleville. These the antics of the spirits, and adults will appreci- Triplets may be for you. Seen together, they are mances by students, alumni and faculty, accom- complishment, Meadows hopes it will expand cluding the furry giant Totoro, who leads them elderly lounge singers join them as they work to ate the overarching themes of sisterhood and the quite a film-going adventure.■ panied by champagne and dessert. The event is even more. on several magical adventures. rescue Champion from servitude to the mob’s power of imagination. a fundraiser and celebration of the 50-year-old was a huge success, bringing in $60,000 for played other instruments. He wasn’t sure that “I would love to add another production some- Their father and the other adults around gambling machinations. Triplets has a deceptively simple story arc, but PSU opera program. the program. he wanted to pursue singing until he auditioned day. I’d like to do a smaller, maybe one-act opera them offer their respects to the children’s As animated foreign films, Totoro and Trip- the cunning artistry of its metaphors lend it to a Friday, June 8 PSU is the only university in Oregon that pro- “The funding for the opera has always been for the music program at PSU. But he found out in the fall,” Meadows said. “I think it would be stories about their spirit friends but never lets make for a dynamic if disparate pairing. more adult audience. It starts slow and solemn 7 p.m. My Neighbor Totoro duces a full opera every year. In the last decade, a problem,” Meadows said. “So for the last four too late that he was required to audition and only fantastic to have a full-time opera director on spot the creatures themselves. Yet the young The themes and tones of the films are very dif- and gets outright zany at times with several dark 8:45 p.m. The Triplets of Belleville the PSU opera program has won several awards years, we have been working at trying to fund a had time to prepare two songs. staff, and I’d love to have more scholarship mon- sisters find gifts and fortunes for their faith ferent, but each is powerful in its own way. from the National Opera Association. million-and-a-half-dollar endowment so that we “So it was kind of fate that I pursued singing,” ey so that we could help our students that have a and friendship, and Totoro even lends a hand Totoro is light and whimsical, bursting with Saturday, June 9 “We’ve taken on some very difficult things in can stabilize the funding for the opera. “ Moe said. “I discovered over my first two years difficult time affording to be here.” when one of the girls falls into danger. childlike energy and familial warmth. Triplets Northwest Film Center presents 5 p.m., 8:45 p.m. My Neighbor Totoro the repertoire,” Meadows said. “This last year’s Opera supporter Jeannine Cowles has gener- here that the opera program is exceptional and “I would like to see more full-time faculty The Triplets of Belleville, by contrast, is a flirts with the surreal, combining intense- tex My Neighbor Totoro (1988) 7 p.m. The Triplets of Belleville production of Dialogues of the Carmelites was a ously offered to give $50,000 for every $100,000 decided to commit to doing all of the operatic positions for voice teachers,” Moe said. “Also, dark comedy tackling more adult themes. tural detail with lumbering, abstract characters The Triplets of Belleville (2003) Whitsell Auditorium Sunday, June 10 very serious undertaking. I’m very proud of it the opera program raises until it reaches that studies and performance opportunities I could the music department is strapped for rooms for The film centers around Madame Souza, an to provide a headier viewing experience. 1219 SW Park Ave. 5 p.m. The Triplets of Belleville and also of the growth in the department.” goal. “Volce d’amore” will bring the program during my third year, and I’ve never looked teaching private lessons and for practice rooms elderly woman raising her gloomy grand- The films visually complement one another, $8 students; $9 general; $6 Friends of the Film Center 7 p.m. My Neighbor Totoro The PSU opera productions draw a large even closer. back since.” for students. The manageable lack of space does son, Champion. The somber boy grows up to each with animation styles reaching back to crowd from the Portland community. Last On the stage of Lincoln Hall, large props will Meadows grew up playing the violin, and her bring all of us music majors closer together, both become a professional bicyclist, but he and earlier influences. The relatively recent Triplets year, more than 2,200 people attended the be set up from previous productions as decora- father was a musician. When she entered col- literally and figuratively.” ■ university opera. tion. Jeff Cogen, chair of Multnomah County, will lege, she decided to branch out from playing the “What is special about the PSU opera program be the emcee, and the performances will include violin and take voice lessons. is the teachers,” said Carl Moe, an opera student large opera numbers, a solo jazz performance “Within six months, I knew that’s what I who will be performing in “Voce d’amore.” “We and more. wanted to do,” Meadows said. “I love singing. I PSU School of Fine and Performing Arts presents benefit greatly from Oregon itself just being a “The singing is spectacular,” Meadows said. like the physicality of my body being my instru- “Voce d’amore”: Voices, Champagne & Dessert great place to live in, which is mostly the reason “Our faculty are incredible performers, and ment. That’s what attracted me to it.” on the Stage of Lincoln Performance Hall so many of our highly esteemed teachers are many of our students and alums, too.” After completing a bachelor’s degree at PSU, Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. here in the first place.” With his voice teacher, Richard Zeller, Moe she studied at Indiana University. After that, Lincoln Hall main stage This is the second year the opera program will sing “The Pearl Fisher’s Duet” by Georges Meadows sang professionally around the coun- $100 individual; $800 table sponsorship has put on “Voce d’amore.” Last year the event Bizet. Moe began singing in high school but also try, a period that included a few seasons with

A symphony for summer

PSU Orchestra to Shifrin, discussed collaboration with PSU’s Brahms’ work with the orchestra, she pointed director of orchestral studies, Ken Selden. out that he served as a bridging figure between perform pre-festival “We immediately saw the opportunity to be- the two events. gin building a relationship with PSU and also “The thing about Brahms is that, in terms of concert ‘Brahms introduce a pre-festival event as a way to get time-line, he’s sort of in the middle,” she said. our audience excited about the upcoming fes- “He’s someone who, while he was certainly very and Beyond’ tival,” festival Operations Director Elizabeth forward looking, he was also deeply conserva- Harcombe. “At the same time, we knew that the tive in a sense. He was very aware of the conser- Jeoffry Ray renovation of Lincoln Hall would be complete, vative traditions and forms of the past. He was Vanguard staff and this was a possible performance space for a sort of a pivot point, musically speaking.” weekly series during our summer festival.” Chamber Music Northwest has provided If you haven’t given classical music a try, you The Brahms concert will showcase works summer festivals for the city since 1971. In ad- have a rare opportunity to see Portland State’s by early 20th century composers Alban Berg dition to the concerts, the festival also offers orchestra students perform with a world re- and Heinz Karl Gruber as well as 19th century fellowships and educational opportunities to nowned violinist. composer Johannes Brahms. Frautschi will join aspiring musicians. PSU’s orchestral program will kick off a the orchestra for the performance of the “Alban “Chamber Music Northwest has become one summer-long festival of chamber music per- Berg Violin Concerto.” Subtitled “To the Mem- of the most successful summer music festivals formances, to be hosted by Portland-based ory of an Angel,” the piece is dedicated to one in the nation and now presents concerts on a Chamber Music Northwest. PSU Symphony of Berg’s friend’s daughters, who died of polio year-round basis,” Harcombe said. “The artists Orchestra’s concert titled “Brahms and Be- at an early age. invited to perform in our concerts are among the yond” will be held this Friday at Lincoln Per- “She had just passed away when Berg wrote most sought-after soloists, chamber musicians formance Hall and will feature a guest perfor- the piece. In that sense, it’s a very emotional, and recordings artists here and abroad.” ■ mance by internationally acclaimed violinist wrenching, heartfelt piece,” Frautschi said. “It’s and festival musician Jennifer Frautschi. highly layered and quite intricate. The sound of The concert will serve as an introduction it is quite modern, but at the same time, it has a to the Chamber Music Northwest festival, very romantic center to it.” PSU Department of Music and which opens late June and runs through Frautschi will also perform at Lincoln Chamber Music Northwest presents July, with concerts taking place at colleges Hall tonight along with festival pianist Anna “Brahms and Beyond” and venues throughout the city. The con- Polonsky and horn player Eric Rusky. Hosted With guest violinist Jennifer Frautschi Friday, June 8, 8 p.m. COURTESY OF LIsA-marie mazzucco certs feature an array of visiting musicians of by Chamber Music Northwest along with the Lincoln Performance Hall international renown. university Orchestra concert, the chamber re- Jennifer Frautschi, an internationally reknowned $10 students with PSU ID; $20 general violinist, and will be a guest performer in tomorrow’s The Brahms concert was put together in cital will feature works by Bach, Beethoven and performance. 2010, when the festival’s artistic director, David Brahms. Though Frautschi will not perform 16 VANGUARD • • THTHUSURRDAYSDAY,, JU NOVENE 7,M 2012BER 10, • O2011PINON • SPORTS OPINON • THUSRDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 • VANGUARD 17 EDITOR: JOSEPH MANTECON [email protected] OPINION 503-725-5692

I had no clue how to even The point is, there’s no And that’s just plain non- open a bank account and one way—no one better path. sense—crippling and para- Commencement—I’ll You want to major in definitely had never heard of And, no, that’s not some- lyzing nonsense. I’m pretty “financial aid.” So, what did one spouting politically cor- sure when people think of I do? The first thing I knew rect theories. It’s someone Gandhi, Mother Teresa or how—got a job. Not a great balancing life, love, job and Martin Luther King Jr., their pass what? one—just one that would pay school, knowing she can first question isn’t, “When the bills. learn in each of those places. did they get their degree?” Over the next few years, Of course, there are days The point is not that de- I eventually found my way when I sit in a classroom grees are bad. They’re part of Rejecting pomp and circumstances into a community college and next to someone who looks 12 the world we live in, how we signed up for classes, while and feel like a complete loser. get jobs—it’s how the system working full time. After an And I will admit to insecure- works. The point is, learning Don’t let money stop you from pursuing orientation that any college ly easing out of conversations happens everywhere and at would be ashamed of, I still my friends have about the any time and to that, there is fter years of hard Janieve ends up with a few extra syl- what you like didn’t know what a “Fafsa” dissertations they’re writing. no limit. work, you’ve done it. Schnabel lables. At least there’s rumored was. So, despite the fact that There is still that gigantic So, congratulations to the ACollege is soon to be a to be free will in where we end I would easily have qualified, elephant called “Shame” con- class of 2012. Well done! And thing of the past. Chances are, up sitting. I paid my own way and took stantly lurking, trampling to those whose walk is still you want to rest or celebrate or so our families can talk about Worse than any of that, as many classes as my little over a sometimes frail confi- somewhere in the future, I throw yourself at any oppor- the experience and show the ev- though, is the idea that we have pay check would afford. dence. No matter how much hope you take the privilege of tunity to help you pay off your idence of our accomplishments to pay to go through this non- Needless to say, this was you know, no matter how university learning and enjoy massive debt. But before any of for years. sense. We have to pay for our very parent has that A college education is what fast becoming a journey that well you love or hard you it thoroughly. that, there’s one last hurdle to After my high school gradu- diplomas, the event itself, any moment of panic when Emily you make of it; if you work zig-zagged far off the intend- work, the lack of a piece of It’s never too late. And overcome. ation, however, I was not keen tickets for family beyond the Etheir kid comes home Lakehomer hard and enjoy what you do, ed path. Life moved on, and paper can make you believe don’t let anyone tell you oth- That’s right. The part where on going through that again. I five we’re given, our robes, hats from school with the news you will find yourself hap- one by one, people my age you’ve failed. erwise.■ you pay even more money to remember it with pangs of re- and tassels, and basically our that they’ve decided to major are all highly desirable occu- pier. After all, no one is more were graduating. I felt lost wear a tent in an arena along- gret and retrospective humilia- own time. We give up possible in philosophy. Even the most pations. Even better, they all responsible for your personal and left in the dust—a fail- side thousands of other peo- tion. We were herded together hours at work and with friends supportive of parents might have strong backgrounds in happiness than you. ELIZABETH THOMPSON/VANGUARD STAFF ure. I kept wondering why I ple—also in tents—as you’re like sheep in tarps. Our teach- who are leaving in order to take face some newly sprouted gray the liberal arts and sciences. If money is the biggest couldn’t seem to get my act sorted by department and level, ers patted us down to ensure we part in an event that is only still hairs when you announce that Law schools love getting drawback to pursuing or fin- together. culminating in a horrible mis- weren’t bringing anything fun around because family likes you will be pursuing a degree applications from students ishing a degree in one of the So, enough with the tragic pronunciation of your name with us—no phones, no games, to see you make a spectacle of in the liberal arts. majoring in psychology, his- liberal arts, just remember 97-year-old man is story, right? Suffice it to say and the admonishment by the no toys, etc. yourself and because society My parents are, as far as tory, English and philosophy that almost everyone gradu- that the “most likely to suc- crowd of anyone who tries to As we stepped out, one of the tells us it’s important. parents go, saintly. When I (see, you can use that degree!). ates college with at least some ceed” student wasn’t sure she cheer for you and celebrate organizers started handing all That’s not to say there are first announced that I’d be At the same time, medical debt. While that is not the knew how to any more. your accomplishment. And the girls flowers. If we refused no positive aspects about com- studying English literature, schools generally prefer appli- happiest of thoughts, it’s the world’s oldest graduate A few personal crises later, then, you sit back down and the flower, we were sharply told mencement. It does provide they commended me on my cants to have a degree based in true state of things right now. I dropped out of school al- wait for 7,000 other people to go that we had to carry it or we good PR for the school and can choice to study what I was the sciences, but as long as the The U.S. is a lot less friendly together. And, somewhere through the same thing. couldn’t walk. We hadn’t signed show potential students just passionate about, followed basic pre-med requirements toward its college students along the way, I decided I’d And best of all, you get to not up for that. The boys were free how many students make it to by a “just think about the job are taken care of, most schools than other countries; never missed my chance—I was in move and be completely silent to do whatever they liked with graduation. Not to mention that search after college”-esque appreciate the variety in their mind its constant “support the my mid-20s and had passed for hours. While people talk their hands—wave, wring them our commencement speaker warning. Now that I am two student body. next generation” banter. my due date. and talk and talk—regardless anxiously, make obscene ges- this year is Jean Auel, the au- years into my degree, they When I think about what Paying for college sucks, The truth was, I’d made a of whether you want to hear tures, etc.—while girls were told thor of the Clan of the Cave Bear couldn’t be happier about my use my English degree will be there’s no denying it. But in Teaching us a thing or two about timing cardinal mistake—believing I them—and you sweat uncom- to keep both their hands on the books. That is bound to be in- academic choices. after college is over, I some- our American society, that’s was on someone else’s sched- fortably in your recycled plas- stems of their flowers. teresting. We’re also in the Rose It is important to consider times question both my deci- the reality of it right now. May- ule and not my own. Believ- tic gowns. When we sat down, we were Garden Arena, which will be the financial impact majoring sions and my sanity. Then I re- be someday getting an educa- ing someone in an ivory tower You may have already not permitted to speak or do lovely this time of year. in anything liberal arts- member that having a college tion in the liberal arts will be knew what learning meant guessed it, but I’m not a big fan anything other than simply sit And again, it’s not about me. related will be. With the education already gives me a more affordable. Let’s stay and that they could tell me if of commencement. In theory, and wait. Our names were read The accomplishment and de- less-than-satisfactory job heads up. hopeful, at least. I was smart enough. you can get out of going to com- and mangled, our not-actually- gree are enough for me. This market out there, personal While I am planning on go- As awful as our college llan Stewart is 97 that would get me into a num- Today, years on, working mencement, but for those of us diplomas were handed to us spectacle is for my family, and passions sometimes have to ing to graduate school after economic climate may be, it years old and is Eva-Jeanette ber of good universities. Well with a non-profit organization whose families have reminded with a brisk handshake and we if it makes them happy, I’ll go take a backseat to a degree my initial degree is finished, should not be the one thing A graduating with a Rawlins rounded, a sportswoman and here in Portland, I find my- us our whole lives that they went back to sitting while the through with it. Even if I have to that will get you a job after I remember that I have a lot holding us back from pursu- master’s degree in clinical committed to volunteerism— self back in school, facing the can’t wait to see us walk across band played “Pomp and Cir- all but will my way through it. four-plus years. of options. With an English ing degrees in areas we’re pas- science. This June, the silver- the norm? At what point did all the ingredients for a “most old demons. But then I read the stage and get that diploma, cumstance” on endless repeat. After all, it is hardly a new But you know what? As degree, I am eligible to go on sionate about. haired Australian will enter learning get shoved into a likely to succeed” prediction, a story like Allan Stewart’s skipping out would actually be I remember being incredibly thing. Thousands of students bad as the economy might and become an educator at the I’ll be completing my de- the Guinness World Records particular timeframe? And right? Well, that was where and blush. If someone near- a very cruel move. Why take jealous, as they at least got to do have gone through with it be- be, you should always pur- high school or university level, gree on time with a some- as the oldest graduate ever. why are people ashamed the predictions ended. ing 100 years of age says it’s from them something they’ve something. fore, and thousands more will sue what you are passion- apply for law school, seek a what distressing amount of Born in 1915, Stewart told when they haven’t quite fol- I moved to the U.S alone, my never too late, where do any wanted for years? I can’t imagine that any col- in the future. At the very least, ate about. If making a lot of job in the world of publishing student debt. While paying the BBC he went back to lowed this format? parents remaining in Kenya, of us get off thinking it is? Commencement is one of lege’s commencement is that it’s not mandatory, and for that, money is what you want to or journalism or, if nothing off loans is not what I want school to “keep himself men- Because we have accepted and soon realized the path Some people will be in uni- those spectacles we take part different. The color scheme and we can all be glad. do, there will always be op- else, work as a barista at Star- to think about right after get- tally active.” With six great- an ideology that says there before me was full of potholes versity for a solid six or seven in because we love our families. location might differ, but I hon- Because at least if I’m going portunities to do so. bucks while I write my novel ting a well-deserved degree, grandchildren, Stewart will is a very clear educational and overgrown grass, almost years after high school—some It’s like recitals in elementary estly will not be surprised if I’m to do this, it’ll be of my own free Then again, liberal arts is or screenplay. In all honesty, that can’t really be helped. undoubtedly stand out a little itinerary and a specific way imperceptible at times. Our on and off over 20 or 30 years. school or elaborate family pho- frisked on my way into the are- will. And that’s something to be a pretty broad area of study. finding a job that might- ac What I am looking forward during the commencement to prove the amount of one’s family never had much mon- There are those who will bal- tos; we put ourselves on display na or if my name mysteriously happy about. ■ Historically speaking, lib- tually utilize my degree will to is all of my hard work, procession, perhaps a step or learning—two or three letters ey, so I’d had only enough in ance two or three jobs at the eral arts subjects were con- probably prove to be a chal- passion and acquired criti- two behind his classmates. after one’s name. my pocket for a plane ticket. same time; the classroom will sidered essential for a free lenge unless I decide to go on cal-thinking skills coming But there’s nothing slow Sure, it’s all very popular So, upon arrival, as green as be the office for others. Thou- person to master in order to and become a teacher. together in the physical form about this graduate. nowadays to talk about how Kermit, I suddenly wondered sands of dollars of debt await acquire qualities that would That thought has crossed of my diploma. Even if I don’t It got me thinking about the much experience matters what pond I had just found many of us, and others will distinguish a free person my mind more often than I end up becoming a famous “path” to graduation we are all and the value of life-long myself in and if I would figure pay their way gradually and from a slave. While that defi- care to admit. But you know writer or literary critic, I will supposedly on. Graduate high learning. And yet, if we’re go- out how to swim. walk out debt-free. nition does not apply to most what? Oh well. I am passion- have finished something I set school at 18, get an undergrad- ing to be honest, people who contemporary societies any- ate about my area of study, and out to do— and that’s worth uate degree in four years and don’t follow the rules still get more, a basic understanding having a background in the more to me than almost any- start a master’s degree before a second look. of the liberal arts is a large liberal arts is helping me be- thing else. you’ve had a chance to hang up I know a thing or two about part of thinking critically come a critical thinker, which The same logic can be ap- your first cap and gown. that. After graduating near and analytically. is a very applicable skill. plied to any other area of So, where did this come the top of my high school Literature, language, phi- Nearly everything pertain- study. Just because you won’t from? Who said this was class in Kenya, I had grades losophy, history, mathematics, ing to the skills acquired as generally get paid to sit around psychology and the various an English major can coincide and philosophize all day sciences all fall under the term with other majors falling into doesn’t mean you shouldn’t “liberal arts.” All of these sub- the liberal arts. While not ev- major in philosophy. And just jects work together to provide eryone feels like they have the because you won’t be the next a well-rounded educational privilege to base their major Indiana Jones doesn’t mean experience. So, in all hon- on passion over sensibility, the you shouldn’t pursue a history esty, if studying something beauty of a college education is or archaeology degree. involved with liberal arts is that you get to choose. Do what you love and what what you want to do, then you There is that age-old cliché will make you happy, even if will be fine. that states if you are truly pas- it doesn’t guarantee immedi- As far as careers go, what sionate about something, suc- ate success. That’s what I’m are the most popular jobs right cess will follow. That’s not true doing, and I haven’t regretted now? Teaching, engineering, in every single case, but you can it yet. Besides, Starbucks is law and medicinal practices glean from that what you want. always hiring new baristas. ■ SPORTS • THUSRDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 • VANGUARD 19

EDITOR: CORY MIMMS [email protected] 503-725-4538 SPORTS Replacing the rebounder Chehales Tapscott Unstoppable Chehales plans his future Tapscott grabs after leading a rebound. His days on the Vikings in the Vikings’ rebounding court are over, but his career continues. Alex Moore Vanguard Staff

“He always has a smile on his face.” Portland State basketball Karl kuchs/VANGUARD STAFF Completing passes Connor Kavanaugh launches the ball down field. He set Portland State and Big Sky head coach Tyler Geving said records for rushing. this over and over again when describing his leading re- bounder and second-leading scorer Chehales Tapscott. MVP will be missed Tapscott played his last game as a Viking, and he will Connor Kavanaugh the quarterback position and that Connor laid down for it.” be missed. The senior aver- moves out of Viking finished the season with 1,060 In 2010, Kavanaugh started aged nine rebounds a game yards. He set new Portland as well. He completed 93 out of and had a huge effect on the football State and Big Sky records for the 154 attempted passes and team this season. One of the quarterback rushing in a sea- had three interceptions, with Nilesh Tendolkar more memorable moments Vanguard staff son and a career (1,965 yards). a total of 1,109 yards and six from his career this year was He had seven touchdowns and touchdowns. The year before, a game winner against Seattle adam wickham/VANGUARD STAFF Connor Kavanaugh was the completed 127 of 219 passes for Kavanaugh made two starts in University: Tapscott hit mul- never heard anyone say a bad high school,” Geving said. “By 2011 Most Valuable Player in 1,628 yards, nine touchdowns the season. tiple shots in the final minute, word about him,” Geving said. the time he’s 30, you are go- the 2011 Vikings football sea- and six interceptions. In his senior year at including one at the buzzer to “He’s more grown up academ- ing to see a player that is twice son and will not return this fall. “We saw what Connor did Portland State, Kavanaugh give the Vikings the victory. ically. It’s always been a little as good as he is now. He’s got “Our offense is like a Ferrari,” best, and that was the focus helped the Vikings finish “That was a great moment,” bit of a struggle for him. [He] such a great upside to him.” team head coach Nigel Burton of us in 2011,” offensive coor- with a 7-4 overall record and Geving said. “Every game you realized the importance of get- Replacing Tapscott is said in a statement. “It’s fast, it’s dinator Bruce Barnum said in 5-3 record in the Big Sky Con- knew what you were getting ting a degree. He’s made some going to be a challenge next the best built and it’s designed a statement. “He ran it more ference. They finished third out of him. You were getting great strides in that area.” season, especially with all the to win races. We will give you than you will probably see among nine teams in the con- consistency, and he could do As far as his future, rebounds the senior grabbed. the tools to run the Ferrari, but our quarterbacks run in the ference. After four successive so many things to affect the Tapscott’s best basketball is Next year, a lot of players are if you don’t know how to use future. We took some things years with a losing record, game. But that game stuck out. ahead of him. The senior is going to have to step up, in- those tools, you might wrap it out of the system, mostly in the Vikings became the most He made some nice plays.” constantly making progress cluding guards that will have around a tree. So, we need to the pass game (because of improved team in the coun- Though Tapscott did strug- in his game, and he plans to to get more rebounds than see who can best use those tools Connor’s running ability), try in 2011. gle a little in academics early continue basketball in Europe they are used to. His positive before we hand over the keys.” that we will put back in now. During the spring season, the on, he made a good impression next year. attitude will be missed too. And Kavanaugh was the The package will change. How Portland State football coaching off the court over the last few “He got such a late start. He “He’s a great kid,” Geving driver of the Vikings offense in much, I’m not really sure, but staff has the difficult task of re- years. “He’s a great kid. I have didn’t really start playing until said. “I’ll miss him every day.” ■ 2011. He started 11 games from it will evolve from the base placing Kavanaugh. ■

Domination Eryn Jones in Off to Germany the paint. Jones has offers to play from two Viking basketball ever Big Sky Conference MVP German teams. grad Eryn Jones to in 2010 when she helped her team to the NCAA tournament. play abroad In her last season with Port- land State, Jones surpassed the Rosemary Hanson coveted 1,000 point club and Vanguard staff left the South Park Blocks with Women’s basketball gradu- her name on 10 of the top-10 ate Eryn Jones realized she categories for the Vikings. couldn’t imagine life without Although the senior sus- the sport during her senior tained injuries throughout her season at Portland State. Now, final season that limited some just months after the Viking of her performances compared point guard hung up her Port- to her junior year, Jones still land State jersey for the last dominated from behind the arc time, Jones took up an offer to with 76 three-point baskets in play basketball in Germany’s her senior season. Her 76 treys professional women’s circuit. were nearly triple the next Jones has not yet made her fi- leading three-point shooter. nal decision between the two “I’m very proud of Eryn and cities in Germany that made happy that all of her hard work offers: Marburg or Chemnitz. has helped her continue playing Jones is grateful for her at the professional level,” head chance to continue her bas- coach Sherri Murrell said. “She Karl kuchs/VANGUARD STAFF ketball career and for the ex- proved she was one of the best playing basketball, you don’t fourth and Chemnitz fin- perience and knowledge she point guards in our conference, get to go home the whole year,” ished 11th. gained on the court as a Vi- and her hunger to continue Jones said. “I feel like in a way The stats don’t matter too king. “I didn’t always want to to get better will shine in her going to Germany is kind of like much to Jones, though. “I’m play after college,” Jones said. next journey.” going away to another college.” just excited to live in a differ- The last two years, though, Jones is excited to live in a While Jones may have com- ent country. We don’t have she began to believe she would new country and experience pleted her time at Portland practice every day, so I’ll be be lost without basketball. it to its fullest. She said being State, the point guard will able to travel and see the sites, The point guard was best an out-of-state student athlete take her talents abroad for a and then also I won’t have known for her three-point shot. has already helped her pre- minimum of one season be- school. It’s great now because In her career with Portland pare for the transition to living ginning this fall. In the 2012 basketball will be my job,” State, Jones garnered the first away from home. “When you’re season, Marburg finished Jones said. ■ 1620 VANVANGUGUARDARD •• THTHUSURRDAYSDAY,, JUNOVENE 7,M BER2012 10, • 2011SPORT •S SPORTS

Say goodbye to star Vikings Viking football had a season Sky Championship. However, PSU well in the community the 2011 roster, libero Nicole Teams lose strong players to remember as well. After individually, Viking golfers for years to come.” Bateham. “[Bateham is] known finishing with a dismal 1-7 re- prevailed. Tiffany Schoning Women’s softball completed for her spectacular digs,” head Rosemary Hanson Vanguard staff Tournament semi-finals. They cord in 2010, the team proved and Britney Yada both claimed a stellar season and won both coach Michael Seemann said. improved nearly two fold from their worth this fall when they First Team All-Big Sky titles, the PCSC division title and “She remains one of the best de- This year was full of surpris- a 5-11 2010–11 season. improved their record and a third-time honor for Yada conference title. They also fenders in PSU volleyball his- ing successes, painful near “We learned to battle every finished 5-3. The team had and second for Schoning. sealed their season with a win tory. Her teammates frequently wins, and comebacks for possession and compete for the first winning season since Schoning is the lone senior on over SEC competitor Missis- regarded Nicole as one of the the Vikings. We became the 40 minutes the second half of 2006 and also set a new Vi- the team. sippi State in the NCAA Re- best athletes to play with.” Pacific Coast Softball Con- the season,” Geving said. “We king record for rushing yards. Off the green and on the gional tournament. The team Bateham and the rest of ference two-time softball improved as the season went After being picked second to pitch, women’s soccer became was led by Mountain Divi- her Vikings overcame a ros- division winners, women’s on, and that’s a sign of the last in pre-season polls, the the co-regular season cham- sion Pitcher of the Year Anna ter filled with more freshmen soccer took home a co- great character of our kids.” Vikings stood behind star- pions alongside Northern Bertrand. The team gradu- than returners to finish as championship title and vol- Women’s basketball com- senior quarterback Connor Colorado. Head coach Laura ates three seniors: Karmen runners up in both the regu- leyball claimed runner-up pleted less of a Cinderella sto- Kavanaugh to finish third in Schott said the team overcame Holladay, Jenna Krogh and lar season and the tourna- honors in the regular season ry. In a season plagued with conference. injuries and adversities on the Maggie Sholian. ment. Seemann said the team’s and tournament. Hard work injuries, the reigning Big Sky The team graduates an im- road to achieve the title. The Track and field registered comeback in the fifth set at does pay off. Champions fell to a sixth place mense 27 players. Some of team graduated seven seniors some of the best individual Montana, a stadium known Men’s basketball graduates finish and had their season cut their biggest losses will be this season. One of whom is performances. Geronne Black to be one of the most difficult three seniors who made their short without a shot at the Big felt with the graduation of Melissa Trammell, who scored turned heads this season road venues, was the best mo- impact on the court: Charles Sky tournament. Kavanaugh, running back the double-overtime goal that when she set the Portland ment of the season. Odum, Chehales Tapscott Despite the tough ending, Cory McCaffrey, small safety gave the Vikings their share of State and the Big Sky record While not all Viking ath- and Nate Lozeau. Head coach the team graduates three im- DeShawn Shead, defensive the Big Sky title. for the 100-meter dash. On the letics celebrated success- Tyler Geving said the three pressive seniors: Eryn Jones, tackle Myles Wade, linebacker “This year we graduate a men’s side, Sean MacKelvie ful seasons, all the coaches players will be greatly missed. Shauneice Samms and Stepha- Ryan Rau and offensive line- class that only lost a four- finished an excellent season in are proud. As teams say The men’s basketball team nie Egwuatu. All three players man Dustin Waldron. year total of five conference javelin. The team says goodbye goodbye to the seniors that finished this season with a helped the team to their 2011 Off the field and on the games,” Schott said. “They to five seniors total. led them, they also pre- 10-6 conference record in 2012 regular season title, with Jones green, women’s golf faltered are a great group of young The women’s volleyball team pare for another season in and made it to the Big Sky eclipsing the 1,000 point mark. at earning a third straight Big adults and will represent graduated just one senior from Viking history. ■

adam wickham/VANGUARD STAFF adam wickham/VANGUARD STAFF Success Charles Odum drives in the ball. Odum improved his game at Portland State and hopes to play in Europe next year. High hopes Cory McCaffrey will be missed on the field. McCaffrey suffered an injury he hopes will not affect his future in football. Hard work leads Setting Oregon to success standards

Charles Odum that game quite well.” to do well, because he’s such a Cory McCaffrey’s season-ending Achilles injury per game (247.8). In his final leaves Portland That game is just one of hard worker.” college football in week six of the season. year, the Vikings set a new many highlights for Odum His success on the court “This is it for me, as far as school record for total rushing State after leading this season. The senior guard also translated to success off career ends my college career goes. In the yards (2,726). the team in scoring was named first team All Big the court. There is a notice- future we will see how [the in- In 2010, McCaffrey started Sky Conference, Big Sky All able difference between his Nilesh Tendolkar jury] heals,” McCaffrey said. all 10 games for the Vikings. Alex Moore Vanguard staff Vanguard Staff Tournament team, the Big Sky first year at Portland State and “The main thing that I can see He rushed for a total of 1,275 Player of the Week three times now, with his last basketball is different is that the team yards and scored 10 touch- Thirty-eight points, but most and a Lou Henson Mid Major game as a Viking behind him. Despite playing only five has so much more energy and downs. He made it to the All- importantly the win: That’s All American. “I’m most impressed with games in 2011, Cory McCaffrey chemistry this year. I expect Big Sky Conference team in how Charles Odum walked Odum didn’t start off his how Charles has matured was selected to the first team big things from this program, 2010 as well. off the court in a game against basketball career at Portland as a person,” Geving said. All-Big Sky Conference in a and it’s only a matter of time.” In his senior year at Port- Sacramento State this sea- State with all this success, “He’s made a lot of growths postseason vote by the league McCaffrey ended 2011 with land State, McCaffrey played son. Odum connected on five though. He made a lot of prog- with who he is as a person, coaches. McCaffrey led the 731 rushing yards and 13 his part to help the Vikings three-pointers and shot 11 for ress since his first year as a Vi- and that’s been exciting for nation in rushing and scoring touchdowns. Despite starting finish with a 7-4 overall record 16 from the field as he led Port- king, and he put in the work to me to see, because I know before his Achilles injury in only five conference games, he and 5-3 record in the Big Sky land State to a 94-88 victory. earn all those awards. that’s going to carry on into mid-October. He is the most finished fourth among players Conference. They finished “We were in a close game, “He’s been one of our hard- the future.” successful running back in with the most rushing yards in third among nine teams in the with about six minutes to est workers over the last seven Odum is now trying to play Oregon history. the conference. conference. After four succes- go, and he just took over the years I have been here,” Geving basketball overseas. He re- McCaffrey’s senior sea- McCaffrey helped Portland sive years with a losing record, game and finished with 38 said. “He lived in the gym last cently signed an agent and son with the Portland State State lead the Big Sky Confer- the Vikings became the most points,” head coach Tyler spring and summer, and he’s hopes to be playing in Europe football team ended in tragic ence and finished eighth in improved team in the country Geving said. “I remember in there right now. He’s going next year. ■ fashion. McCaffrey suffered a the nation in rushing yards in 2011. ■