Setting the Tone scene» section B Oregon .com Da i ly EmThe independent student newspapere at ther University of O aregon | Since 1900 l | Volumed 111, Issue 17 thursday | october 1, 2009 football health Suspended RB Blount apologizes to University for actions at Boise State Suspended Oregon football player LeGarrette Blount Swine flu spurs instructors apologized to the University community in a letter to the editor of the Oregon Daily Emerald, which he submitted Senate Wednesday afternoon. to relax attendance policies meeting The senior running back sent the letter only to the Emerald in an effort to reach out to the campus regard- Faculty, administrators ASUO holds ing his actions on Sept. 3 after a 19-8 loss at Boise State, swine flu continue to prepare for senate presidency assistant athletic director Dave Williford said. precautions at widespread effects of virus In the letter, Blount apologized for his poor judgment nominations for and said his actions “reflected poorly upon my teammates, other PAC-10 schools Anna Helland | News Reporter our football program and our University.” Arizona State University — Providing “cold With swine flu infecting an increasing num- upcoming year Blount was suspended Sept. 4 for punching Boise and flu care kits,” including hand sanitizer and ber of students, chemistry professor Tom Dyke dailyemerald.com State player Byron Hout and a subsequent altercation face masks. used the beginning of his Chemistry 221 class with Boise State fans. Oregon State University — Advising Wednesday to tell his students about the pre- Blount said in his letter that there is “no justification” students to miss a week if they have the cautions he will take to make sure their academ- for his actions, and excuses such as the “heat of the mo- f lu, but making them responsible for ics won’t be hurt if they catch the H1N1 virus. ment” or “agony of defeat” or “anything said or done by safety arrangements with instructors. Then he spent the rest of the period educating an opponent” don’t make up for the fact that he made a them about H1N1’s biochemistry. grave mistake. Stanford University — Advising students “I like people to see the light at the end of the He went on to say that being a student-athlete at Ore- to miss three to five days if they have the flu. Campus dining services will provide meals to tunnel,” Dyke said. “See, in chemistry we actu- Handgun gon is about “being a good student working to positively ally will spend a lot of time on basic things that represent the University and its football program under students who must be isolated with the f lu. are not always the most exciting. With this, they head coach Chip Kelly and handling both victories and University of Arizona — Reporting 29 can see why chemistry is important and how defeats with sportsmanship, class and character.” confirmed cases; offering vaccine. there is a lot of biochemistry there.” ban gets Blount said that it will be difficult for him to forget University of California, Berkeley — After reading the syllabus, Dyke spent the rest how he acted that night in front of a national TV au- Vaccinating students. of the class time explaining the “biochemistry dience, and he doesn’t expect to be given a second side” of the virus, starting with graphics depict- chance as a football player. His goal is just to become a University of California, Los Angeles — second ing a flying pig. His lecture covered background good student. Estimating that 25 students have the f lu; pro- from where the virus comes from to how the “Going forward, what I hope for is the opportuni- viding masks, hand sanitizer, Tamiflu; holding students can make a difference by immersing ty to show that I am able to earn a second chance as a “f lu shot fairs.” themselves in chemistry. University student. And if I am so fortunate, I believe University of Southern California — look “This is a virus that can complicate our lives,” that I also will demonstrate that I am a better man and Advising students to stay home if they exhibit Dyke said. a better human being for having lived through this symptoms after exposure to the virus. State Senate work group will University student JJ Jelmini agreed. unfortunate experience.” University of Washington — Advises “It is good to understand what is causing meet by Nov. 19 to discuss Blount is currently still a member of the football students with swine flu to stay home and all the fuss,” Jelmini said. “Most of my pro- pros and cons of issue team, and although he won’t play in games, he has been make arrangements with professors on fessors are making exceptions. They don’t practicing as a member of the scout team. Cj ciaramella | News reporter class assignments. want kids coming in with it and making other — ben schor zman Washington State University — Will people sick.” After two recent lawsuits raised ques- provide vaccine; CNN reports there have Dyke is taking precautions with his Chem- tions about the legality of state univer- Legarrette blounts’ been 2,500 suspected cases since August. istry 221 students, asking them to say at home sities’ bans on concealed handguns, apology » page 2a Turn to death | Page 3a the state Senate decided Wednesday to weigh in on the subject. At an informal hearing before the Senate’s Judiciary Committee Wednes- day morning, Bend lawyer and former Sen. Neil Bryant, who served on the committee for eight years, requested the legislature form a working group Clean streets: A mission to attempt to resolve the legal issues Officer Randy Ellis aids surrounding the bans. The main case in question was filed community in keeping by the Oregon Firearms Educational streets clean, safe Foundation and petitions the court to determine the validity of the Or- kerri anderson News reporter egon University System’s handgun ban, which affects those licensed to carry Campus-area locals have prob- concealed handguns. ably noticed Eugene police officer “It’s a basic question of whether or not Randy Ellis patrolling the streets, educational institutions have the author- but they may have overlooked his ity to regulate weapons on their campus,” quiet acts of kindness that set him Bryant said. apart from his fellow officers. However, Bryant said oral argu- The 40-year Eugene Police De- ments in the case will to be heard until partment veteran has worked at early spring of 2010. In the meantime, he the West University Neighbor- urged the Senate to “be proactive.” hood Station near campus on During the question and answer East 13th Avenue for 10 years, portion of the hearing, Bryant re- and recently has made cleaning peated the OUS’ position that hand- up the neighborhood his own guns are fundamentally unsafe in a personal mission. campus environment. Muriel Brennan, 82, knows “Let’s say you’ve got a concealed firsthand that Ellis will go out handgun,” Bryant said. “It’s there legally. of his way to make the streets You’ve got a permit. Your friends and you cleaner. had a few beers and someone says, ‘Hey, When Brennan needed some you know, I’d like to see your .357 Mag- help purchasing large trash bags num or whatever.’ And you take it out. to collect garbage off the streets You start handling it or using it. Hopefully of the University campus, Ellis it’s not loaded. Or you’ve broken up with offered her trash bags from the Shawn hatjes | Photographer your girlfriend, and you’re under extreme police station. Officer Randy Ellis of the campus Eugene Police Department uses money out of his own pocket to pay homeless men and women to pick stress because of that, or maybe you’re Turn to ellis | Page 4A up trash off the University campus. Turn to dps | Page 3a Editorial Board TOday friday saturday Robert D’Andrea | Opinion editor Allie Grasgreen | Editor in chief Emily E. Smith | Managing editor (541) 346-5511 Partly cloudy showers showers Shelley Deadmond | Columnist [email protected] 67º/47º 63º/44º 58º/41º Opinion Dylan Sylwester | Multimedia editor TALK TO US • Limit submissions to 600 words • Submissions should include name, phone number and address • The Emerald reser ves the right to edit all submissions • One submission per person per calendar month

NEWS STAFF (541) 346-5511 In my opinion | grace pettygrove Allie Grasgreen Editor in chief Emily E. Smith Managing editor Let’s Talk about reproductive rights Alex Tomchak Scott News editor This is my commentary on health Women, who “earn 78 cents to the dol- contraceptives, including Oregon since wayside. America’s twenty-somethings Kerri Anderson care. There have been a lot of them out lar of every man,” as Obama said, gener- 2008, the likely inclusion of such a man- are going to need a lot of umbrellas. CJ Ciaramella there lately. I know because, after a sum- ally pay far more for insurance than their date in the national plan has a little too By playing it safe, Obama neglected Emily Gillespie mer abroad, I spent September wading male counterparts and are sometimes left much armpit hair for the first lady to some of the most pressing issues for a Anna Helland Alex Zielinski through the muck and trying to make uncovered or under-covered because of mention it in public. certain population of commonly un- News reporters sense of how the overhaul would actually “pre-existing conditions” such as preg- Signs say that contraceptive coverage and under-insured women — the young Lauren Fox affect me. nancy. will be included in the final bill, but it’s and single. Apart from the weekly phone Scene and freelance editor At this point, the de- Obama spoke from the perspective of a a shame that the topic has been quaran- calls in which I treat my mother’s anxiety Maria Baum bate often centers on mother, daughter, and wife. tined from conversation alongside abor- with a healthy dose of white lies, I’m not Ott Tammik clearing misconceptions “If we want women to be able to care tion. As anti-abortion politicians in both taking care of my family right now. I’m Scene reporters rather than discussing for their families and pursue things that the House and the Senate use the health taking care of myself and pursuing those Ben Schorzman actual policy. We don’t they could never imagine, then we have care bill as a platform to decrease the ac- unimaginable goals that Obama touched Sports editor get to ask, “Should the to reform the system,” she said. cessibility of abortions for underprivi- upon. Lucas Clark bill provide federal sub- The speech focused on the most per- leged women, it becomes increasingly Many of my goals will require not hav- robert husseman third Patrick Malee sidies to cover abortions waves nicious yet politically correct trials that important that the bill at least improve ing babies before I’m at an age where I Sports reporters for the underprivileged?” plague women under the current health the availability of preventative contra- no longer need to find my furniture in Robert D’Andrea because the Obama administration is too care system — issues such as breast can- ceptives. dumpsters. This is not a radical concept, Opinion editor busy assuring the right that it won’t. cer, for example, that Dr. Phil would gen- As Salon.com blogger Lynn Harris and there’s no reason Mama Obama Shelley Deadmond On Sept. 18, our first lady vegetable- erally feel comfortable talking about on said, “opposing abortion and contracep- should shy away from it amidst the politi- Greg Dewar gardening super-mom Michelle Obama his daytime talk show. tion is like opposing rain and umbrellas.” cal fray. Perhaps if the issues most rele- Grace Pettygrove emerged from the mire to remind Amer- Abortion was predictably absent from If avoiding the abortion debate is nec- vant to people of my age and gender were Opinion writers ica of an obvious but often neglected fact Obama’s speech, but so was any discus- essary to pass the health care bill, then, more often included in the national dis- Edwin Ouellette in the debate: The health care system in sion of women’s reproductive rights. at the very least, women’s advocates like cussion, it would be easier for me to make Illustrator the U.S. disproportionately disenfran- Though more than half of all states now Obama need to make sure that mandated sense of the muck and get involved. Emily Peterson chises women. require insurance companies to pay for contraceptive coverage doesn’t fall by the [email protected] Senior copy chief Kaitlin Kenny Copy chief Kenny Ocker Suji Paek Drew Phillips Jacob Phillips — Letters to the editor — Copy editors Ashley Chase Design editor Actions at Boise State game regrettable; University classified staff Leslie Montgomery student-athletes must maintain positive image accepts furlough days Holly Schnackenberg Designers Though the incident at Boise State happened poor judgment and lost self-control. My actions Welcome to the new will take as many as Ivar vong before the start of classes, there probably are few reflected poorly upon my teammates, our foot- and returning students 16 furlough days with Photo editor members of our University community who are ball program, and our University. And for this, of 2009! As you make no pay, will receive no Jack hunter your way to class, take cost-of-living increase Shawn Hatjes unaware of the images and me- I offer my sincerest apologies and heartfelt re- Rena Lev-Bass dia reports of my regrettable grets. a minute to notice the over the next two years, blair ryan actions following the Oregon- On a personal note, I probably will never be service and technical and will forgo merit Photographers Boise State football game. able to erase the memories of the post-game workers who maintain increases for a year. Dylan Sylwester There is no justification for the campus around We are proud to do Multimedia editor events of that day. Given this, I do not expect my behavior — not the “heat of to be given a second chance to be a positive and you. We are members our part to help allevi- jesse radonski of the Service Em- ate the distresses of the Social media the moment,” not the “agony responsible member of the football program and of defeat,” and definitely not of this community. Going forward, what I hope ployees International Oregon University Sys- Business anything said or done by an Legarrette for is the opportunity to show that I am able to Union (SEIU), repre- tem budget. As of this (541) 346-5511 blount opponent. earn a second chance as a University student. senting approximately date, we are the only Kellee Weinhold running 1,400 employees at the group of employees on Being a student-athlete back And if I am so fortunate, I believe that I also will Publisher University. We have campus accepting this kathy carbone at the University of Oregon demonstrate that I am a better man and a better should be about being a good student working human being for having lived through this un- just concluded another degree of loss to our Business manager biennial labor agree- income. Monica Christoffels to positively represent the University and its fortunate experience. football program under coach Chip Kelly, and ment with the Chancel- Will Harmon Administrative assistant Sincerely, Classified staff handling both victories and defeats with sports- lor’s Office. Our new Logan Bingle LeGarrette Blount contract states that we Nathan Enos manship, class, and character. That night, I used University Running Back Chris Martinez Dan Tewskbury Distribution ADVERTISING Bellotti should keep classic (541) 346-3712 throwbacks, appeal to Duck fans Tara Sloan Advertising director OK folks, we need to address our football team one more Evan Baechler time this week because between all the legal and financial Andrew Baldwin allison kjar mumbo-jumbo, you may need to relax those brains just a bit lindsay nelson with something satisfyingly inane. Morgan Neptune I may have ended my tenure as a Daily Emerald columnist MIKE OSBORN over a year ago, true, but I couldn’t help feeling nostalgic af- Seen jeff pollock ter watching the utter gut-stomping we gave Cal on Saturday jose tancuan and and felt compelled to write in to my favorite publication in the Kimberly Wyman Advertising executives world. Yes, it was a beautiful and glorious beatdown that had me and my fellow Duck alum, Gamgee, singing the fight song Lacey Becker heard Ad assistant and shouting “OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” even all the way Standout quotes in up here in chilly Anchorage, Alaska. “Reporting individual cases creative Between the dozen Spencer Paysinger tackles and relentless the news on campus is not newsworthy.” services (541) 346-4381 pillaging from Jeremiah Masoli and Ed Dickson, Gamgee and — University Health Center Direc- I got bored, thus turning our attention to the only thing any and around the world tor Mike Eyster on why the health michele ross center is not confirming cases of Technology & Duck spectator can aside from the game: our jerseys. And let swine flu. creative services director it be said loud and clear: Duck Nation loved the throwbacks. I Brianne Beigh repeat, we freakin’ loved them. Mike Eyster University Creative services supervisor I realize, as I think we all do, that those jerseys are not here Health Cen- brian aebi to stay and were just part of our jersey gimmick to garner na- ter Director roger bong tional buzz, but for the love of god, Mr. Bellotti, you have the “I don’t know what kind keith chaloux power to stop this and give fans what they want: A uniform of stuff you have in New KATIE MILLER and look that isn’t tacky, bloated or inconsistent, but classy, York. But people could emma silverman traditional and endearing. Creative services designers strap all sorts of mini- If they can’t be our permanent jerseys because we’ve sim- “He kept saying ply moved on from that era and invested too much into the bombs to pigeon legs.” “O” and the 10,000 color combinations of our new uniforms, — Dong Jingbei, president of do it harder — the Dongcheng District Car- I sprained both then the least the Athletic Department can do for its fans and rier Pigeon Association on alumni is give them more of the classics. why the Chinese government thumbs, I had to I propose that these classic Duck uniforms are the staple grounded pigeons until today while celebr ating the 60th an- have cortisone for our home games from here on out, as it provides a link niversary of the republic. (New between the new and the old traditions at Autzen: Rich Brooks York Times, Sept. 29.) Barbara shots. That’s Streisand The Oregon Daily Emerald Field, the midfield “O,” Mike Bellotti’s legacy, the likes of Dan method acting!” is published by the Oregon actress Daily Emerald Publishing Co., Fouts and Dennis Dixon among countless others. I was born — Barbara Streisand, Inc. at the University of Or- a Duck (and I still have the baby shirt to prove it), and even telling a British talk show about the time egon, Eugene, OR. The Em- for someone like me, the throwbacks were more than just a Robert De niro wanted a erald operates independently sentimental treat. back massage on the set of the University with offices of “Meet the Fockers.” in Suite 300 of the Erb Me- Kamran Rouzpay morial Union. The Emerald is Former Emerald columnist private property. © 2009 Thursday, October 1, 2009 Oregon Daily Emerald 3A

and backgrounds — pro-gun dps From Page 1a and anti-gun, members from OUS, campus safety and law really unhappy with the profes- take too much of time and that enforcement and others. Move It At The Rec sor in a class. You know, just why the group “may need some guid- Meanwhile, another decision Rec Workout Schedule have the availability of a handgun ance from the courts.” is pending from the Oregon on campus?” But in the end, the judiciary Court of Appeals that, while not DPS Director Doug Tripp committee tentatively decided directly involving the OUS, still and other campus safety offi- has potential ramifications. An cers from around the state were anonymous Medford school on hand to answer questions, “It’s a basic question of teacher sued the school district but no questions were directed whether or not educational after she was fired for carry- at them. ing a concealed handgun. The Workout Schedule Fall 2009 Rep. Kim Thatcher, an out- institutions have the author- teacher claimed she feared for spoken supporter of allowing ity to regulate weapons on her safety after divorcing her licensed concealed handguns Fall Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday their campus.” abusive ex-husband. on campus, tried to speak at one Because the case concerns *Circuit *Circuit point, her policy director, Dawn former Sen. Neil Bryant 6:30-7:30 a.m. Training Training oregon university system employers’ internal policy and Phillips, said. Phillips said com- state law, the case could overlap ~SFS ~SFS mittee chair Floyd Prozanski did into the OUS debate, depending 12:00-12:50 p.m. Basic Step Basic Step Fitness Yoga not allow Thatcher to speak. to convene the working group on how broadly the court rules. Sen. Prozanski initially ex- by Nov. 19. The committee 1:00-1:50 p.m. Hip Hop pressed disinclination to form- hopes to form the group from Higher education cciaramella *Freebie Friday ing the group, saying it would a wide variety of ideologies @dailyemerald.com 2:00-2:50 p.m. 2nd Friday/Month Group Kick Box Group Kick Box 4:00-4:50 p.m. Cycling Aerobics Cycling Aerobics home sick.” From Page 1a Math professor Scott Fall- Fitness virus Fitness Yoga strom said he may turn to Core & Yoga Core & 5:00-5:50 p.m. Pilates if they are sick and to stay with mandatory attendance Blackboard’s features, too, Stretch Pilates Stretch 5:20 p.m. there until 24 hours after their policies. Weiler said that miss- in case student absence 5:10 p.m. flu breaks. ing classes, especially in lan- becomes widespread. Body “I can’t tell exactly what we’re guage and math courses, “could 6:00-6:50 p.m. Body Sculpt Body Sculpt Body Sculpt Fallstrom is enforcing Sculpt going to do, but if you are sick, have a detrimental impact on similar relaxed policies for follow the University’s guide- the ability for student to learn.” Total Body Group Total Body his Math 106 classes, allow- 7:00-7:50 p.m. Group Cycling lines and I will absolutely work “We asked professors to take ing students leniency if they Conditioning Cycling Conditioning out some arrangement with (swine flu) into consideration,” do fall ill to swine flu and need ~SFS=Strength & Fitness South *Free Class you,” he told them. Weiler said. “This was some- to miss his class. In case of an Dyke stressed that if students thing critical that we could outbreak, Fallstrom said he amend for the fall term.” September 28 - December 4, 2009 contacts him saying they are will not enforce his mandatory • Purchase a Rec Fitness punch card in 102 Esslinger Hall unable to make a class, he will One tool that some profes- attendance policy. • Maximum of 30 participants per session (first-come, first-served basis) work out arrangements that sors are taking advantage of is “Students will not be docked “won’t penalize them for not Blackboard. Like Dyke, math for attendance issues, and up • All workouts meet in Rec 41/Multi #1 (except circuit training) coming to class.” instructor Tammy Nezol is to two weeks, or five total as- • For more information contact Chantelle Russell at [email protected] University spokesperson using the online program to signments, will be dropped for Phil Weiler said a memo went help all her students stay in- all students,” Fallstrom said, Number of Member F/S Non-member out to faculty and staff in early volved and up-to-date with the “whether they are infected with Workouts Price Price September, advising them to class schedule. the flu or not.” take the same precautions as “Since late work is not ac- Fallstrom hopes these provi- 1 $5 $6 students, knowing “we all could cepted, most terms I drop two sions will encourage students to 5 $20 $26 experience the flu.” quiz and or homework scores,” stay home if they are sick. 10 $30 $43 “We are telling professors to Nezol said. “This term I have “We aren’t asking professors 541-346-4113 • 102 Esslinger self-isolate themselves (if they raised the number to five so to do away with their policies,” 20 $40 $65 are sick),” Weiler said. “Don’t that students can stay home and Weiler said. “We will evaluate http://uorec.uoregon.edu Unlimited $50 $75 go to sporting events, the gym, recover. 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Robert HussemaN Sports Reporter “It’s definitely good to have that uke Puskedra’s 2008 cross many guys just all trying to work for Women’s Tennis: country season could not USAFA Invitational. have been any better for a the better, trying to keep the Colorado Springs, Lhighly touted freshman. Oregon tradition rolling” He was a productive runner for the Colo. All day. Luke Puskedra Oregon Ducks, and he was not re- Oregon Cross Country quired to carry more than his share of the workload. The Salt Lake City, Utah native, who attended Judge Me- outs and nights for board games and morial Catholic High School in Salt card games and the occasional arm- Lake City, had posted all-classifica- wrestling match. Puskedra’s long, thin Men’s Tennis: ITA tion record times in the 1,600m and arms didn’t win him many matches, All-American the 3,200m in high school. but he felt the bonds of the team Tournament. Tulsa, But he was just as big a threat in growing stronger. Okla. All day. cross country, having taken fifth “That was a key part to our success place at the prestigious Foot Locker down the road,” he said. “There was Bulldog Classic. a family-like atmosphere where you Fresno, Calif. All day. National Cross Country Champion- Ivar Vong | Photo editor ships in 2007. The Ducks did not lack were in it not only for yourself, but for star power among the cross country your other teammates. It was bigger (Top) Luke Puskedra flew SATURDAY ranks in 2008, led by then-two-time than just, ‘Oh, I’m going to race well here.’ If you were hurting in a race, to Amman, cross country All-Americans Ga- Jordan to len Rupp and Shadrack Biwott. And you’d think ‘Oh man, we have that many guys and I’ve gotta help those compete in the don’t forget All-Americans Diego IAAF Junior and Daniel Mercado and Kenny guys out.’” World Cross Klotz, along with A.J. Acosta and Comfortable with his teammates, Country Andrew Wheating. Puskedra quickly became comfort- Championships Football: “It was definitely a different expe- able with collegiate competition. His this summer. Washington State rience (compared to high school),” first race of the season was the Bill (Left) David Kinsella of vs. Oregon. Eugene. Puskedra said. “We had Galen and Dellinger Invitational, where he held 6:15 p.m. strong with the leaders and finished a Portland was Shadrack to look up to training-wise. one of the few We had 10 guys doing all the work- surprising third — the top placer for the Ducks — behind Portland’s David to finish ahead outs — you never knew who was go- of Puskedra ing to be in the race.” Kinsella and Alfred Kipchumba. Or- last year. As is tradition, the talented bunch egon went on to take the 8,000m race of individuals that comprised the with 49 points to the Pilots’ 56. “He’s a tough kid,” Biwott said of Soccer: Oregon at team went to Sunriver for September’s Puskedra, following the Dellinger. Weber State. Ogden, training camp and became a team. Utah. 10 a.m. Days were reserved for group work- Turn to Puskedra | Page 8A taylor schefstrOm | emer ald archives

Athletics Ticket system creates source of frustration for students Online distribution system fails many, but officials offer out on Sunday. network, you’re put into a “line” in the or- sale in July,” he said. “It’s just that there She thinks it was originally a good idea der you signed in. The 60-second auto-re- is such a high demand for student tickets advice; students call for more discussion regarding system to move distribution online because she fresh helps keep those people at the front, and not that many available that causes Ben Schorzman | Sports Editor message and aren’t allowed into the sys- liked not having to stand in line, however, and when there’s an opening, you will be the frustration.” tem until as late as 6:10 p.m., by which she thinks there has to be a way to improve placed in it. When you press refresh on The kinks so far have led some students There’s a sense of excitement around time all the tickets are gone and they log how the system is now. your own, you essentially move yourself to believe that there should be a fix. football games that is rarely matched by off feeling let down. “Standing in line is a long process, but to the back of the line and you have to start Senior Ben Rieder, who got a ticket for other events on campus. Students paint “I logged on at about 5:50 p.m. and got doing it online has become just as tough,” the process all over again. the Washington State game, suggests that their faces and wait hours on end at the the ‘please wait’ message,” University se- Vigoda said. “There are some people who Nelson said the UO Ticket Office has the University create an open discussion gates so they can get the best seats avail- nior Kinsley Suer said. “It finally let me get it easily every week, then others who received many calls in the last two weeks with students to brainstorm new ideas for able at the bottom of the student section. through at about 6:15 p.m., but when I have problems.” from students complaining that the server more efficient ticket distribution. It’s an experience that many would de- tried to reserve a ticket it said that all of the The system is set up to let only a cer- had crashed, but it never did. The problem scribe as an adrenaline rush, and the exul- senior tickets had sold out.” tain amount of people in at a time to lies in a student’s computer dropping the “If I was the U of O, I would be like, tation of being in the student section for a It’s a familiar story for those who re- clear up traffic, so if you get the “please connection or students refreshing the page ‘Hey I have 20,000 students and at least big game is unforgettable. quested a ticket on the goducks.com Web wait” sign, don’t take it as the server being too often or logging on late, he said. one of them has to have a good idea,’ so But what of the process of actually get- site. The University changed from the stu- overloaded; it’s just the system creating a “The servers absolutely didn’t crash,” they need to open up the discussion,” ting a ticket so you can go to the game dent ticket distribution method from in- queue. And whatever you do, ticket office said Duck Athletic Fund director Rieder said. “They could start a Web site on Saturday? Lately, most students have person to online last year because of profes- employee Alec Nelson said, don’t hit the Garrett Klassy. where people upload ideas for problems described the ordeal as “frustrating” and sor and student complaints that students refresh button. Klassy says the new system has been like this and the student body could vote “irritating,” since many haven’t been able were missing classes on distribution days. “If you login in before 6 p.m., your great because it has generated a lot of on the ones they like. There should be to get a ticket. They’ll log in 15 minutes But it hasn’t eliminated the complaints. screen refreshes automatically every 60 interest in the team and because it’s the some kind of say from the students be- before 6 p.m. on Sunday when online Just ask University senior Emily Vigo- seconds,” he said. “If you press refresh, it most fair. cause they are the ones that have to fight ticket distribution begins, but when the da, who was kicked off the server after get- will restart the time.” “We have over 50,000 people on at one for the tickets.” time comes they’re given a “please wait” ting to the confirmation screen of check- That means when you get on the time when our single-game tickets go on [email protected] 6A Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, October 1, 2009 Centre Court Village

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Jantzer — but it is Puskedra start of 2009 and finished third “It was definitely a good ex- who must replace Rupp’s per- overall, securing one of the perience to meet those guys,” formance. As he tries to man- U.S.’s seven spots for the IAAF Puskedra said. “These guys are age his own expectations, he has World Junior Cross Country my rivals during the season, worked to get the young Ducks Championships in Amman, but they’re kind of coming comfortable with collegiate ath- Jordan, in March (between together on a bigger thing. I’d letics, rekindling the bonds of a those two races, Puskedra fin- kind of questioned how those true team. ished sixth in the 5,000m at the guys go to the World Cham- “I think at Sunriver, the best 2009 NCAA Indoor Track and pionships or go the Olympics thing was getting them into the Field Championships, earning — I always kind of wondered group. I think that’s the best All-America honors). It was how that worked, if there was part about camp,” Puskedra Puskedra’s first true interna- that pride (in teamwork). But said. “You get to know the guys tional competition — and an everyone came together as and stuff. It’s good to create experience he relished. a group. that same atmosphere so that, “It was cool to see. It was “If anyone had any feelings when race day comes around, definitely a different culture,” (of rivalry) like that, it was it’s not just you you’re trying to Puskedra said of the Middle thrown out the window the help out. Eastern nation. first day.” “It’s everybody getting out The U.S. cross country team The U.S. squad, competing of their comfort zone — it’s visited Petra, the ancient ar- on a hilly Amman golf course bringing everybody in. It’s defi- chaeological site most famous with a “packed dirt surface,” nitely good to have that many for its appearance in “Indiana performed well on the major guys just all trying to work for Jones and the Last Crusade,” stage, finishing in fifth place the better, trying to keep the and the Dead Sea on Jordan’s as a team. Fernandez was the Oregon tradition rolling.” border with Israel. The team top U.S. finisher in 11th place; [email protected]

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BLAIR RYAn | PhoToGRAPhER 2B Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, October 1, 2009 On the cover Billboard Top 10 1. “I Gotta Feeling” The Black Eyed Peas 2. “Run This Town” Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West 3. “Down” SuperHeroes Jay Seat featuring Lil Wayne The Jordan Schnitzer 4. “You Belong With Me” Museum opens its Taylor Swif t 5. “Empire State of Mind” doors to comic book Jay-Z & Alicia Keys stars and their fans 6. “Party In The U.S.A.” page 3B Miley Cyrus 7. “Paparazzi” Lady Gaga 8. “Forever” Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem 9. “Use Somebody” Kings of Leon 10. “Whatcha Say” Jason DeRulo fashion Jack Hunter | Photographer The Oregon Marching Band doesn’t limit itself to sporting events; the ensemble performs at other campus events as well, including week University convocation. NYT Best Portland show is a Sellers new-age twist on a Hardcover fiction runway tradition Just keep marching 1. “The Lost Symbol” Dan Brown page 4B The Oregon Marching Band energizes crowds with 2. “The Last Song” THe oregon Nicholas Sparks its raucous play — while earning credits to boot marching 3. “The Help” band lauren fox | scene editor member, didn’t have to try out Kathryn Stockett • OMB has memorized to be in the band. The only re- 4. “Alex Cross’s Trial” he rows of fold-out tables approximately 50 minutes and a sea of green and quirement was that she show of music and 64 pages of James Patterson and Richard DiLallo T yellow uniforms create up on Sept. 14, willing to mem- marching patterns 5. “South of Broad” an illusion of tightly packed orize more than 45 minutes of • The band has more than Pat Conroy sardines, the smell of deli sand- music for the year. 90 hours of rehearsal so far Hardcover non-fiction “If you want to make the this year wiches permeates from the ce- 1. “True Compass” commitment of time then you • The band has already ment walls of the Moshofsky logged over 11 hours of Edward M. Kennedy Saturday Sports Center, and the energy can join,” said Eric Wiltshire, performance 2. “Where Men Win Glory” Oregon Marching Band direc- Night With... of game day buzzes among the • Garter bands have Jon Krakauer musicians who help define the tor of three years. “It obviously rehearsed more than DDS. Two volunteers, helps to have experience, but 120 hours 3. “Official Book Club Autzen Stadium experience. Selection” 4 1/2 hours and a lot At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, be- we are willing to be patient and • Garter bands have Kathy Griffin fore Oregon football fans took catch students up in that area if performed for a total of 22 of drunk students hours so far this season 4. “Outliers” their seats in the stands or the they have good attitudes.” page 5B Malcolm Gladwell quarterback first stepped onto Oregon Marching Band is a draining, receiving hundreds 5. “Culture of Corruption” the field, the Oregon Marching two-credit class that is offered Michelle Malkin Band ate lunch in a crowded for $60. Once school starts, it of dollars worth of Nike band garage after having already re- meets Mondays, Wednesdays apparel has kept her motivated. hearsed for nearly three hours and Fridays from 3:15 p.m. Instrumentalists as well as the at Autzen. to 6 p.m. for a grand total of 8 color guard receive combina- Box office Of course, three hours of hours a week — significantly tions of shoes, pants, T-shirts, Top 10 hats, rain gear and warm-ups. practice seemed like nothing fewer than the number of hours 1. “Cloudy with a Chance of Although OMB members are to freshman Monica Droker, they put in during the band Meatballs” ($25,038,803) who spent her first two weeks camp days. not allowed to keep their entire 2. “Surrogates” ($14,902,692) at the University in band camp “We have already put in 90 uniform after the season, some rehearsing trombone 12 hours hours of rehearsals after two items, including the shoes, are 3. “Fame” ($10,011,682) a day. weeks,” Wiltshire said. “That theirs forever. 4. “The Informant!” ($6,624,085) For students in the Green and deco art “It was a lot of work,” she means every day of band camp 5. “I Can Do Bad All by Myself” said. “The good thing is that rehearsal we practiced for the Yellow Garter Bands, the au- ($4,759,833) Inexpensive and simple dition-only ensembles within you meet people early. I feel same amount of time that we 6. “Pandorum” ($4,424,126) ways to add pizzazz to like it gave me a boost on would in a week of rehearsal OMB, the rewards are greater than a few T-shirts and pairs 7. “Love Happens” ($4,307,980) a dull living space making friends.” during school. When you think Friends is right. There are about it like that, we just fin- of shoes. These band mem- 8. “Jennifer’s Body” ($3,664,559) bers also perform without the page 7B more than 200 members in the ished week 10 and we are pre- 9. “9” ($2,959,231) band, and each instrument paring for the final exam.” rest of OMB during tailgating, volleyball games and other 10. “Inglourious Basterds” section has its own traditions. Droker said that although the ($2,683,198) Droker, like any other OMB long hours of practice can be Turn to Marching | Page 8B

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(Above) Jack Kirby and Joseph Sinnot, Fantastic Four #73, Nov. 1967.

(Right) Steve Ditko, The Amazing Spider-Man #34, March 1966.

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Nightlife Saturday night with » Underappreciated and seldom tipped, DDS drivers and dispatchers spend their precious evenings rescuing inebriated students

Maria Baum turns on the two-way ra- Scene Reporter dio to get in touch with hile other stu- “Stop talking about French dispatchers in the DDS dents spend toast; I just had six beers office. A Diet Pepsi can W their Saturday and I look pregnant, acting as a tip jar hangs night imbibing, a couple PREGNANT!” above their heads by a DDS of University students rou- DDS rider tattered white string and tinely trade devil-may-care duct tape. Tips from col- weekend indulgence for lege students are rare, the task of dependability. but Hewlett and Ohdera Last Saturday night, “It’s just like driving any other remain hopeful as they those dependable stu- car— except it’s huge. Oh, depart for the night. dents were seniors Nikki and don’t forgot to beep The enormous van is Hewlett and Aki Ohdera while backing up. It’s like hard to miss as it exits — staff members of Des- being a trucker. We always campus and passes by ignated Driver Shuttle try our best to only take flocks of freshmen leav- ­— who say their efforts up one lane!” ing the residence halls. reward them with a touch Nikki Hewlett “Uh-oh, we have been of good karma. DDS driver spotted!” Ohdera says. DDS, the ASUO-spon- As he pushes down on sored ride with a mission the gas pedal, students of making the campus “If they can walk and get into begin to chase the van community safer, shut- the van themselves… then with their arms flailing tles intoxicated students hey, we’ll take ’em,” he said. above their heads. “DDS photos by Blair Ryan | Photographer for free every night from Aki Ohdera give us a ride! DDS come DDS Driver Close to midnight on Saturday, DDS drivers Aki Ohdera and Nikki Hewlett receive directions from DDS 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. back!” they shout. dispatchers to pick up their next passenger. The two DDS staff- Unfortunately for them, ers start their evening students are only pro- is a simple criteria for groups and encounters Find a safe at about 9:30 p.m. in the door, seats 11. vided with a ride if they whom they can provide the occasional no-shows. ride home spacious DDS office in call DDS dispatch and ar- service to. However, the van route “It’s just like driving DDS operates seven days the EMU, equipped with range for a pick-up. “If they can walk and is not an exact science any other car— except it’s a week from 10 p.m. a detailed wall map of Eu- As the van makes its get into the van them- ­— there are unexpected to 2:30 a.m. huge. Oh, and don’t forget gene, computer, two-way quick getaway, Hewl- selves… then hey, we’ll bathroom breaks and To make an appointment, to beep while backing up. radio, phones and flashy ett’s techno tunes inun- take ’em,” he said. even fast food stops call 541-346-RIDE It’s like being a trucker,” big-screen TV. date the empty van. The that interrupt on the Hewlett said. “We always As the unmistakable Hewlett and Ohdera open windows leave the Saturday night shift. try our best to only take DDS van rumbles down the have worked on staff for tip can fluttering in the At Stadium Park up one lane!” streets of Eugene, it stops more than a year, and by wind. As they drive, Oh- to pick up individuals, Turn to DDS | Page 6B now they know the drill. While Ohdera starts the dera and Hewlett imagine At 10 p.m., they venture beastly roaring engine, their riders for the night from the office to perform Hewlett connects her and review the rules their assigned jobs of dis- iPod nano to the van’s for riders. patching, navigating and stereo system and sets it “There is no alcohol al- driving. to her favorite playlist. lowed in the van, no mat- As Hewlett walks con- “The riders listen to ter what,” Hewlett stress- IT’S OUR CHOICE fidently out to the van what I want ­— after all, I es. “We need to listen for with clipboard and radio am giving them the ride,” clinking cans or bottles. in hand, Ohdera carries Hewlett says. “Our riders If we get pulled over, the keys; together they enjoy anything loud and we will be fined 10,000 appear like superheroes provocative.” dollars per person, and on a mission to save civil- As the two prepare for I can’t afford that on my ians from themselves. their departure from the college student salary!” The neon yellow DDS EMU parking lot, Ohdera Frequently picking up van, stamped with the adjusts his rear view mir- intoxicated students, Oh- DDS insignia on the side ror and seat as Hewlett dera explains that there CHOICE CHOICE The friends we make at the UO will be friends for life. It’s our choice to step in and help our friends if they’ve had too much to drink.

During the last academic year, 72% of UO students kept track of how many drinks they consumed. Blair Ryan | Photographer Source: National College Health Assessment, UO Health Center, Spring 2007. University students show their gratitude to DDS after a long ride home. 24603 O ce of Student Life, Division of Student A airs. 6B Oregon Daily Emerald Thursday, October 1, 2009 on the streets What trends have you noticed this fall?

“I’ve been noticing a lot “So many people are “Everyone seems to be “A lot of girls are wearing of ‘hipsters’ wearing using BlackBerrys and digitally connected this year, T-shirts as dresses with flannel and glasses iPhones this year — both on the street and in tights, or rocking the without lenses on road- everyone’s plugged in class. Freshmen are con- ‘jockey’ style. There are a bikes. Also, a lot of guys to their phones.” stantly looking at the clock lot of trendy kids on have scruffy facial hair.” Dana Garves in class, if that’s considered a campus this year.” senior Matt Brooks trend. It’s annoying.” Amanda Jorgenson Sophomore graduate student Javin Dimmick senior

Students This week at DDS From Page 5B arrive at their home near the movies campus after Apartments, the van stops getting a safe for junior Olivia Parker, ride from “If there were no accidents DDS. who is with a group of and no one threw up, well, four others and proudly we can’t ask for much more voices her admiration for than that.” DDS’s services. Nikki Hewlett The Invention “You are never afraid to DDS driver of Lying call DDS,” Parker said. “I A comedy about a man love that it is specifically named Mark, played by Ricky pregnant, PREGNANT!” Gervais, who discovers he for drunk people, oh my is the only man in the world God, it’s just the best When the lively group who is able to lie. Mark takes thing ever.” arrived at their destina- advantage of his newfound Despite Parker’s heart- tion, they gave Hewlett skill to take advantage of those and Ohdera an encour- around him. felt praise, the tip jar re- mained empty as her and aging round of applause her friends exited the and whistles. Photos by Blair Ryan | Photographer vans. “I love you DDS,” they echoed. The first A pick-up at 35th Av- passenger enue took Ohdera and Hewlett and Ohdera of Satur- Hewlett far beyond cam- glanced longingly at the day night Whip It boards the pus. The van struggled empty tip jar. Drew Barrymore directs a DDS near story about an off-beat Texas to pass through the nar- The DDS office turned campus. DDS row roads with no street off its phones at 2:30 a.m., dropped her teen, (Ellen Page) who goes off at her against her mother’s pageant lights or road signs. Just but Ohdera and Hewlett apartment expectations and joins a as Ohdera was about to didn’t finish giving rides near Autzen roller derby team. The miser- Stadium a able teen discovers the club reach for his road map, until 3 a.m. As the tired few minutes and uses it and the friends a loud voice came out of van crawled to its final later. she makes there to car ve out the trees and darkness, destinations and back her own path. “DDS!” to the EMU with the gas A student in high heels tank nearly empty, Hewl- came running toward the ett and Ohdera inspected van, wobbling as she tried the van for garbage, for- to gather her group. gotten items and even The long drive to their straggling passengers. Re- Capitalism: A destination allowed for lieved, they determined Love Story As Ohdera and Hewlett ployee made $2. drove home, and dur- conversation that includ- that the van was intact reached the DDS office The staff headed home ing the weekends, the The latest documentary from Michael Moore, ed talk of French toast and that it had been an- to return equipment and in the early hours of the number almost reaches “Capitalism” is an in-depth and other breakfast foods. other successful night. keys, they were pleas- morning, feeling a sense around 150 to 200 rid- look at the factors that may The chat was abruptly in- “If there were no acci- antly surprised to find a of accomplishment for ers,” Ohdera said. “It’s have contributed to the terrupted when one stu- dents and no one threw whopping $8 in the tip their efforts. great to know that we global recession with a comical take on the business dent yelled, “Stop talking up, well, we can’t ask for jar, which they split be- “At the end of every were able to safely drive leaders who run Wall Street.Evan 10.01.09 about French toast, I just much more than that,” tween themselves and night, we count the total those people home.” — L auren Fox had six beers and I look Hewlett said. the dispatchers. Each em- number of riders that we [email protected]

Bob Dylan The An American icon Bellydance Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. McArthur Court Superstars $47.50 General $37.50 Students* An One of the most important infl uences international on popular music for fi ve decades comes to the UO Campus. Presented sensation Lovers by Live Nation. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. * Student price available only through UO Ticket Lyrical Indie-Pop from PDX Offi ce in the EMU Hult Center for the Performing Arts Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18-$42, ($10 students)* EMU Amphitheater - FREE Passion Pit A sensation from London to Los Angeles, Friday, Oct 9 at 9 p.m. (doors at 8:30 p.m.) the Bellydance Superstars are mesmerizing, This Portland based music troupe sultry, gorgeous and exotic. Co-presented has reinvented themselves into an EMU Ballroom – SOLD OUT* with Hult Presents. exciting new incarnation, with a Ticket MUST be used by 9:30 pm modern, sexy, and danceable edge. *Tickets available through UO Ticket Offi ce in They’ve opened for Death Cab for Cutie, RJD2, Girl Talk, and Co-Presented with LGBTQA. the EMU or www.tickets.uoregon.edu These New Puritans – see them live here!

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These common household items can be cheap and easy additions to an otherwise drab apartment or dorm room MARIA BAUM be overcome, so don’t one or two pillows for favorite photos of friends, SCENE REPoRTER leave your room life- sleeping purposes, but pets and family in stylish Moving into your resi- less and unfinished this pile on the pillows for a photo frames. Stick them dence hall or new apart- year. Some easy and fun fuller and trendier look. on your walls, desks, ment can be the most ways to personalize and Mirrors: Your resi- shelves or night stands. exciting time of the year, customize your room: dence hall room probably Wall maps: Why not but once the school year A laundry line: Believe turned out to be much improve your geography has begun you may find it or not, laundry lines are smaller than you imag- while covering that last yourself with little time a great way to string up ined. To create a more empty wall? You can also to make your bedroom pictures or ticket stubs open feeling, mirrors can turn your map into an on- fun and fashionable. A on the wall or across the be your best resource. Not going activity by placing small budget can make walls. You can use any only can you find mirrors push pins or thumb tacks decorating a dull and un- kind of string or ribbon in varying shapes and de- into all the locations you dersized bedroom even along with clothes pins signs, but the more mir- have visited, and get your more challenging. to secure your photos rors you place around the roommates to join in on But the challenges can into place. room, the more colorful the game. Whether it is Pillows: Add both color and spacious your room a map of the U.S. or one and flavor to any bed with will become. of the world, you may some extra decorative pil- Picture frames: Show- be surprised how much lows. You may only need case your all-time ground you and your friends have covered. Flowers and plants: Not only will flowers brighten up Alive or fake, flowers or your room, they also plants will bring a lively deserve accessories and colorful element to such a vase and colored stones. your room. Real flowers can also offer a temporary air freshener. You can even place your flowers or plants in decorative PHOTOS BY MARIA BAUM vases filled with colorful SCENE REPoRTER stones or marbles to add Making the most of your curtains with both sheer and cloth material will give an extra splash of color. your windows a unique twist. Curtains: Don’t leave any windows left un- touched. Combining sheer fabric with a solid color curtain can add a Clothes line or string can be used as a valuable soft and romantic look. resource to hang photos. Select your favorite color curtains and bunch them together with ribbon. [email protected]

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In high school, my friends used to cookies lining the counters of our spa- miX TogeTHer miX THe Two seTs tease me about how much my mom cious kitchen. I am not sure why, but the 2 cups butter (softened) oF ingredienTs TogeTHer and add baked. The woman averaged two sight of all the cookies would send me 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips Bake at 375 degrees cheesecakes, a batch of brownies and into a shouting match with my mom. 2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for 8 to 9 minutes several dozens of cookies each week. It was one of the few things we fought 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg I would get home from cross coun- about. I think it was the fact that she 1 1/2 cup butterscotch chips try practice only to find triple chip baked constantly and never was tempted add to try any of it. It is true, I have never seen 4 eggs (beaten) 2 teaspoons vanilla Have a recipe yoU her eat one of those cookies. Now that I wanT To sHare wiTH am in college and don’t have access to a miX dry ingredienTs THe world? kitchen in my sorority house, I find my- 1 teaspoon salt self longing for those afternoons and all 2 teaspoons soda Send submissions to [email protected] of those cookies. Here is her recipe for all for consideration. Include your name, major, 2 teaspoons baking powder of you and your friends to enjoy. year and a brief description about your recipe. 5 cups oatmeal flour (put in — L AUREn FOx blender) 4 cups f lour

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monthly allowance when contemporary comic art villains, with guest local the tiny red cape of Su- ExHIBIT FRoM PAGE 3B she was 10 years old. carries on the tradition, comic book writers who perman, who stands “It’s just fascinating,” industry exploded and Back then, purchasing a both politically charged have written for Super- by a fence, gazing up at said museum tour guide dozens of comic book comic was a question of and exploring human na- man, Gotham Central and the super-human char- Diane Horgan , who was companies spread across nickels and dimes. ture through the elements Wonder Woman. acters, as if showing getting to know the ex- the country. Superhero stories were of heroism. The exhibit features a his respects. hibit before she begins “The fact that he’s still often political and patri- “Faster Than a Speed- separate, dimly lit room “It’s very moving. We introducing it to visitors. around is special,” said otic, born during a time ing Bullet ” also includes with a powerful piece all understand exactly Comics were a new museum tour guide Mary of war, and written by an academic conference featuring super-human what it’s trying to say. We phenomenon before Smouch , who recalled largely by immigrants titled “Understanding firefighters of Sept. 11, knew who the superhero Superman in the late going down to the com- discriminated under Hit- Superheroes,” which will 2001. Only at a second was,” Horgan said. 1930s, when the comic ics store once with her ler’s regime. The most discuss superheroes and glance does one notice [email protected]

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University functions. makes the close quarters Members of the Yel- more bearable. low Garter Band receive “It is not an option not a $750 scholarship and to be close,” she said. members of the Green The color guard main- Garter Band receive a tains the same practice larger scholarship that is schedule as the march- equivalent to 15 in-state ing band, only with the credits per term. Throughout the early lunch hour, student lead- “Game day wouldn’t be the ers set the musical tone of same without the marching game day by interrupting band or the cheerleaders. All their lunches, gathering of it is a part of game day.” their garter bands, warm- Joe williamson ing them up and march- SEASOn TICkET HOLDER ing them by bustling tailgating parties. This year, five of the 12 additional meetings to members of the Yellow sew their own flags . The Garter Band are freshmen band has four field shows — something Wiltshire that they have to prepare, said is unheard of. and that means four sets The small size of the of choreography for the Green and Yellow Garter color guard. Bands doesn’t minimize “We work just as hard their impact at games. As if not harder than the the bands rotate locations band,” Bolliger said. “We around the Moshofsky are a big family. No one Center, people stop to gets left out.” watch them play. Bolliger said the color “Game day wouldn’t guard has movie nights be the same without the and an annual beach re- marching band or the treat to help them bond. cheerleaders,” Joe Wil- At 11 a.m. the march- liamson, a season ticket ing band and color guard holder, said. “All of it is a took their places in the part of game day.” stands. The band was Meanwhile, in a dusty happy to be sitting in nice storage closet across the weather even if it meant field, the band’s color they baked in black guard rushed to get hair long sleeves. curled and makeup on. With only two mirrors to “It is better for the share between 26 girls, instruments,” senior the task was not an easy sousaphone player Anna one. Lucky for them, the Waite said. 27th member, the group’s By the time students only male, has no use for began filling the stands curling irons. Saturday, the band was “We would love a big only into a few songs in room with lots of mir- and had already had a rors,” said sophomore long day, but their energy Haley Webb . “Hey, didn’t fade. Phil Knight.” “This is when it gets Adriane Bolliger, the fun,” Waite said. “This team’s second-year cap- is when we can use tain, said the group’s rig- our music to connect orous practice schedule with them.” has created a family that [email protected]

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