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NEWS TRANSGENDER WHAT A COMMEMORATION Hate crime victims remembered with candlelight vigil at EMU. WEEKEND PAGE 3

PAGE 9: More coverage of the rollercoaster weekend in sports.

ATHLETICS: BILL MOOS HOOKAHS AND STEPS YOUR HEALTH DOWN Study finds hookah smoking AFTER ZAC GOODWIN | PHOTOGRAPHER AI UEI AU | PHOTO EDITOR may be worse than some 12 YEARS K -H Y think. PAGE 4 VOLLEYBALL: OREGON MAKES IT TO THE NCAA FOOTBALL: THE CIVIL WAR COMES DOWN TO MISSED KICKS TOURNAMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1989 AND A FINAL SCORE OF OREGON STATE 30, OREGON 28 FOURPLAY | 4 Find out how to keep your sanity during Dead Week.

COMMENTARY TURKEY DAY (MINUS THE TURKEY) Innocence SELLING OUT, Vegetarians see a different THE RIGHT WAY project Commentary editor Lucas Thanksgiving table than the Pollock sounds off on carnivores they sit with why the University should expand its corporate funded suspended research. PAGE 2 BY ERIC FLORIP NEWS REPORTER EDITORIAL| 2 Why Democrats’ supposed To most Ameri- for now ‘mandate’ allows them less cans, the Thanks- power than they would like. giving holiday is synonymous Third-year law students sought with a large to clear wrongfully convicted SPORTS turkey dinner, but not every- prisoners doing time in Oregon one is bound to tradition. Many local veg- BY SANJAY SHENAI etarians and vegans FREELANCE REPORTER spent Thanksgiving Law students’ efforts to re-establish the Or- finding ways to en- egon Innocence Project at the University have joy a meatless holiday stalled for the remainder of the fall semester. RECAP: WOMEN’S with their meat-eating Program director Westbrook Johnson and BASKETBALL families, and the task other classmates who are in their final year Carolyn Ganes’ big second can be a challenge of law school have assumed the challenge half leads the Ducks in their for some. of turning the post-conviction investiga- second-half comeback. University sopho- tion program into a student-run organi- PAGE 10 more Kate Melnychuk zation separate from University funding said she has been a veg- and management. DUCKS FOOTBALL etarian for most of her life. “A lot of people have papers due,” said EDITOR GOES DOWN As a native of Grants Pass, Johnson, a third-year law student.

Ore. she said life isn’t always EWS A last-second blocked “Student work loads are a constant jug- easy for a vegetarian in an environ- field goal, one of four kicks N | gling act, but somehow we manage to make it missed on the day, decides ment that does not cater well to her eating habits. SUSPENDED, page 8 the Civil War. PAGE 9 EUMAN “I have a very carnivorous family,” Melnychuk VOLLEYBALL | 9 said. “I’m the only vegetarian.” N S. Losses to the L.A. teams Melnychuk said her mother is very willing to are softened by an NCAA VEGANS, page 7 tournament invitation. 1.1 Youth vote The number of pounds the ONLINE VEGETARIAN average college student gains OR VEGAN? over Thanksgiving weekend, sets record according to a recent study at A vegetarian is someone who does not eat any 13 the University of Oklahoma. meat, but may still eat some animal products like dairy items. The approximate number of for midterm A vegan does not eat meat or any other animal pounds of turkey eaten by the av- products, instead consuming foods like veg- erage American each year, most 256 Organized registration drives etables, beans and soy products. of which is consumed on or near The approximate number of CIVIL WAR GAME the Thanksgiving holiday. turkeys raised in the U.S. in 2005. and campaigns aimed at young COVERAGE people see local election success Go online to view more photos from Friday’s game against Oregon State. Traffic spares some, snags others BY CALVIN HALL SLIDESHOW NEWS REPORTER

TAPESTRY | STORY Thanksgiving travel on I-5 was unpredictable for Youth voter turnout YOUTH VOTER INCLEMENT WEATHER AHEAD for the 2006 elections Weaver speaks of group students and transportation agency officials alike TURNOUT effort to recreate a famous nearly doubled from tapestry in Scotland. The National Weather Service’s Portland 2002, creating a record bureau is predicting near- or below-freezing turnout after organiz- 34,000 temperatures for Eugene this week. Snow BY JOBETTA HEDELMAN Wednesday and two-hour delays ers registered more Voters aged 18 to 34 WEATHER showers are likely for Monday night and Tues- NEWS REPORTER Sunday, traffic moved along at than 34,000 youth vot- registered across Oregon, day, and temperatures are predicted to drop Despite predictions that con- the 45 m.p.h. speed limit for most ers between the ages according to the Student TODAY Vote Coalition to a low of 23 degrees Tuesday evening. struction on the Pit River Bridge of the weekend. The longest de- of 18 to 34 across the Rain/ 39°/33° Oregon state law requires that anyone over Lake Shasta, Calif. would lead lay came Saturday evening, when state, according to wind Precip:60% 11.2 traveling in snow zones carry chains or have to delays of up to two hours this southbound traffic was delayed Student Vote Coali- Percent increase in overall traction tires on their cars. There is a $144 fine weekend, there was “smooth sail- for 45 minutes. Even that delay tion numbers released Lane County voter turnout TUESDAY for not carrying traction devices. ing” for California-bound drivers, cleared up fairly soon, Mayor said. last week. since 2002 Rain/ 39°/23° Travelers can check ODOT’s 200 roadside “I think people heeded the In Lane County, vot- snow Precip: 30% a California highway department 43 Web cams for live updates of the weather on spokesman said. warnings,” he said. er turnout for all ages Oregon highways at www.tripcheck.com. The Percent increase in youth WEDNESDAY Michael Mayor said that al- Caltrans did report heavy traffic increased by 11.15 per- voter turnout in West Uni- site also provides live views of the roads and on I-5 Sunday evening, however, gives information on wind, temperature and though the California Depart- cent from 2002. In Eu- versity neighborhood and Partly 36°/27° when vehicles were being stopped Autzen Stadium precincts Precip: 10% other weather conditions statewide. ment of Transportation (Caltrans) gene, voting precincts cloudy over 2002 predicted 35 minute backups on TRAFFIC, page 7 TURNOUT, page 8 commentary editor| Lucas Pollock [email protected] Monday, November 27, 2006 commentary (541) 346-5511 NEWS STAFF (541) 346-5511 n In my opinion n Editorial RYAN KNUTSON editor in chief Molly BeDford managing editor If we’re going to sell out, let’s try a little harder Democrats Parker Howell STEVEN NEUMAN A controversy that holds the values evaluation of colleges and universi- news editors of academic pursuit at odds with the ties, the veritable bible for prospec- Jill Aho Eric Florip values of capitalism has long been tive freshmen, the University of Lindsay Funston brewing within institutions of higher Oregon ranks a paltry 120th among should not Calvin hall Jobetta Hedelman education nationwide. While the the nation’s top schools. In regards News reporters lines between government and the to research, a 2005 evaluation by the Meghan Eigo private sector become increasingly University of Florida, titled The Top Tess Mcbride overstate Junior News reporters muddled in our nation’s capital, so American Research Universities, edward oser too do those that separate our insti- ranked the University of Oregon 49th Freelance/supplements tutions of higher education as islands Lucas Pollock of the top 50 public research universi- editor of disinterested research across the Progressively Minded ties. These rankings are even more Luke andrews ‘mandate’ sports Editor country. It seems that the days may investments and launch subsidiaries. disappointing when juxtaposed with Jeffrey Dransfeldt be long gone when academic ideal- They increasingly work toward the one of the highest tuition rates for a Needless to say, Democrats are pleased by StefaniE Loh Jacob may ism in research played a large role goals of their beneficiaries, which in public university in the country. the outcome of the midterm elections. With sports reporters determining progress. turn help to bolster their resources. While the debate regarding the their new-found majorities in both the Sen- Trevor Davis As state and federal funding for Almost every university in the merits of unattached, academic re- ate and the House of Representatives, some pulse editor university research continue to de- country maintains a department for search, as opposed to research driven Michael calcagno feel the time is right to take a hard-line stance Matthew tiffany cline, the market increasingly is technology licensing, the develop- by market demand and corporate and spend the political capital the Democrats pulse Reporters playing the role of proprietor in the ment of startup businesses using re- funding is as multifaceted as one can worked so hard to earn. Lucas Pollock advancement and general direction search findings and the recruitment be, its implications become slightly commentary editor At every opportunity they get, leaders of the Rob Adams of academic inquiry. The private of corporate partners with which to more simple when applied to a specif- Democratic party and news media are eager to illustrator sector is picking up the slack where collaborate in their respective areas ic institution with dwindling national claim a new political climate. Rep. Nancy Pelo- Tyler Graf the public is falling short. And of interest. While there are exam- credibility, such as the University of si, who will most likely become the first female Ben Lenet with this support, there are always Oregon. In order for the University ty schwoeffermann ples of greed and unethical behavior speaker of the House, said Americans “voted Columnists strings attached. within these departments, their fiscal to reach a level of research accom- for Democrats to take our country in a new di- liz adams Here lies the point where two ideo- success is perhaps one of the best in- plishment where it is even relevant to rection.” Time Magazine called the election re- Laura Powers copy Chiefs logical roads diverge into a crucial dicators of how useful the research make the argument against increased sults a “robust whupping on the Republicans” Doug bonham debate for the future of higher educa- being conducted at the University is corporate funding, it’s going to need in its Nov. 20 issue. Even President Bush called Karyn campbell tion at the University of Oregon and to the public. a lot more of it. it “a thumping.” josh norris matthew sevits perhaps more crucially, across the At the University, there is the Of- The research reputation of the Rather than what nearly every news source copy editors entire nation. It is also here that I fice of Technology Transfer (OTT), University is falling and that may has called a “mandate,” the midterm elections Victoria Stephens be due in large part to its inability to Brian van peski wish I could begin to argue why the which is responsible for managing should serve as a wake up call to Democrats. Online staff University should take the higher the intellectual property assets of attract the type of private research They did win a significant portion of the House Sarah Davis moral ground and detach itself from the university, bridging the gap be- partnerships that can bolster depart- of Representatives, but will have only a very Design editor corporate interest in the name of edu- tween academia and the commercial mental capabilities. It is time for slim majority in the Senate, and both of these eric brett Ashley Chase cational values and freedom. This market. In the 2005-06 fiscal year, us to revamp our concept of what victories came only after a series of politically holly sov however is both a counterproductive according to its Web site, the OTT an institution of higher education disastrous Republican missteps. Democrats KERI SPANGLER designers and unrealistic argument for the fu- brought in $4.3 million in licensing serves to accomplish in terms of the need to look at their platform with a critical Kai-huei Yau ture of this institution. We need to revenue for the University, a new public. Apparently, the research ef- eye to determine why, if the Republicans are photo editor work toward more private-backed record at Oregon. forts at the University need market as inept and misguided as they contend, it took Zac goodwin direction to become more nationally Petra horn-keller research on the cutting edge of indus- This record, however, does not voters six years, an unpopular war and myriad conner jay try. We need to increase the extent amount to much at all in comparison relevant. Rather than continually ethics scandals to choose an alternative. photographers to which private research funding to other public research universities raising tuition to account for a lack in Additionally, Democrats should remember matt nicholson christin palazzolo supplements a lacking state budget of our size. During the 2005-06 fiscal state funding, the University should the 2004 election, after which President Bush, Junior photographers for higher education. year the Tech Transfer department at pool more resources into to the who had won a mere 51 percent majority of business The nation’s top research institu- the University of Washington brought commercial viability of its research the vote, asserted that voters had given him (541) 346-5511 tions are becoming more and more in $18.6 million in revenue. projects in order to attract funding. a “mandate” to continue with more of the judy riedl like businesses. They create products According to the 2007 edition of same. They should look at the two years that general manager for profit, heavily recruit research the U.S. News and World Report [email protected] followed, which saw Bush discover he had kathy carbone considerably less political capital in the minds business manager stephanie dybsky of the American public than he had thought, RECEPTIONIST n and inevitably they should come to the same Michael allen Off-campus commentary conclusion about their own victory that they mark hollingsworth Robbie newport readily jumped to about his: A slim margin of em smith victory is not a mandate. distribution All that can be gleaned from a 51 percent ADVERTISING Stealth government regulations majority is that the country is divided. Rather (541) 346-3712 than taking it as a green light to go for a plat- LINDsEY FERGUSON form that strictly follows the party line, they advertising director should take it as a warning to go slowly and to laura davis force Internet poker sites to fold Jacob espinoza not expend what limited political capital they miles hurwitz have on divisive issues. kate israels (U-WIRE) BOSTON — On Oct. 13, the flaws in this legislation is because at its source. Gambling is and always hilary jones 2006, the Port and Securities Bill was it is political suicide to come out and will be a problem across America, but Although the thought of revenge against andrea kelly Republicans for “No Child Left Behind” and JeanNe long passed through the Senate with some publicly support gambling. the online poker ban does nothing laura meyer unknown and unrecognized ramifica- Congress’ role is not to take stances except send mixed messages. “Operation: Iraqi Freedom” may indeed be mckenna olson Matthew yun tions. The bill, lengthy and dull to the on issues of morality, but even if this Instead of attempting to regulate tempting, the Democrats must resist the riehel zereyhoune casual reader, quietly set a precedent was its job, why not ban all forms of the game, Congress eliminated it. siren song of vengeance in order to have any sales representatives to restrict Americans’ freedoms. Internet gaming? It is still completely Following this logic, all inappropri- chance of effecting change in the upcoming aileen tolentino ad assistant Attached to this bill was the Un- legal to place bets on horse races, ate material should be eliminated legislative session. play keno and buy lottery tickets from the Internet. Why stop at poker? The war in Iraq is, perhaps after abortion, CLASSIFIED lawful Internet Gambling Enforce- (541) 346-4343 ment Act, an act basically prohibiting with the click of a mouse. Why are Children are undoubtedly looking at the most divisive issue facing the United States these exempt from Congress’ partial illegal and explicit pornography ev- today. As the Iraqi death toll hits a record TRINA SHANAMAN a specific few of the many forms of CLASSIFIED MANAGER online gambling including: Poker, cleansing of the Internet? ery day, yet the online adult industry, high the American public’s discontent grows Lisa clark sports-betting and blackjack. The av- These are deemed acceptable to so- which exploits plenty of American with a war that has now lasted longer than U.S. dawn coleman involvement in World War II. ashleigh foster erage citizen does not understand this ciety simply because Uncle Sam has citizens, is thriving as much as ever. ericka Gougeon legislation, let alone care. However, developed a reasonably effective way Many Web sites use language inap- Those calling for change are justified in their classified advertising propriate for children, yet they still plea. With the coalition death toll approaching assistants this bit of pork tacked onto this mas- of taxing these media. Online poker is sive bill worries me tremendously. no worse than any other form of gam- exist. Destroying a fixture simply be- 3,000 and everpresent news of turmoil and vio- PRODUCTION cause a solution cannot be easily de- lence, the climate among Americans is tired. (541) 346-4381 The Internet was one of the last un- bling, it is just more difficult to tax. censored frontiers for American citi- The poker industry was a multi- veloped is not the correct way to deal The party does seem to be moving forward michele ross with a problem. in a moderate direction. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer production manager zens. It was viewed as off-limits up billion dollar industry in America in Kira Park until stealthy legislation was recently legal limbo until this unjust act was There is a devastating lack of con- was chosen over the more liberal Rep. John production coordinator proposed and passed by the prior passed because Congress could not sistency in legislation regarding “pro- Murtha, who has called for the immediate ryan duff conservative Congress. One would tection” of the Internet. Online poker withdrawal of troops from Iraq. “The Ameri- shawna huang effectively regulate it. All online bet- Emma silverman believe that before the U.S. govern- ting companies are based outside simply fell victim to a struggling con- can people voted for change,” as Pelosi said, drew tran ment took steps toward censorship, servative Congress looking for pam- but they are hoping for change that is quite a DESIGNER of America so technically every bet much debate would occur along with placed and hand played is deter- phlet material to maintain the sup- bit less drastic than that. intense interest and press coverage. mined in Gibralter, Canada or some port of the skeptical religious right. Although it may not be the sweeping change Well, to an extent this is true, polls other country. These companies pay My solution to this unjust bill? Al- that some have hoped for, the best course for were taken in the House and Senate taxes in the countries they are based low the Internet to exist unrestricted the nation as a whole is to avoid polarizing, and the gambling regulations were in and many are accepted and re- as it has for years or at least decipher hard-line stances and to instead make an ear- predicted not to pass on their own spectable publicly traded companies a method of taxing online poker and nest attempt to draft legislation that serves the The Oregon Daily Emerald is bill. Instead of killing the idea, Sen. on worldwide stock exchanges. Frist exempt it from the crusade to filter interests of more than 51 percent of Americans. published daily Monday through content off the Internet. Loopholes Friday during the school year by Bill Frist attached the act to the Port ignored all of these facts and support- This, we hope, will be the Democrats’ goal. the Oregon Daily Emerald Pub- Bill, a bill so great in size and impor- ed this act so the Republican Party will be discovered and Internet gam- In the wake of the election, Pelosi said “to- lishing Co. Inc., at the Univer- tance that it could not be voted down could go back to the religious right ing will continue in one way or an- day we have made history, now let us make sity of Oregon, Eugene, Ore. The simply in support of Internet gaming. with a conquered evil. other. The government should recog- progress.” We wish her and the Democrats the Emerald operates independently nize this and if not embrace it, learn of the University with offices in The Unlawful Internet Gambling The justification behind the act was best luck in that endeavor. We urge the new Suite 300 of the Erb Memorial Enforcement Act is the first step taken that America’s youth were getting to work with it and tax it. majority party to take the political high road Union. The Emerald is private to censor American Internet and no caught up in gambling at a younger and in the spirit of cooperation to treat the property. one has noticed. The reason no orga- age than ever, and it could only be Grant Kassel is a columnist for The Republicans better than it has been treated for nization or party has shed light upon stopped by eliminating the problem Daily Free Press at Boston University the past six years. mOnDay, nOvember 27, 2006 OregOn Daily emeralD 3 Transgendered victims remembered in vigil Several University groups gathered Monday to commemorate gender-related murders DeFInItIon transgendered: having personal characteristics (as transsexuality TAliA SCHMiDT may also be cross-dressers or or transvestism ) that transcend FReeLANCe RepoRteR intersexed persons. traditional gender boundaries and In the Erb Memorial Union “People need to see that corresponding sexual norms Gumwood Room on Mon- trans people are out there — Merriam-Webster day, 19 profiles hung on the and that they’re normal. They wall in memory of those need to have space to have who were murdered. The events and be represented, as five sisters and admitted that details displayed on the cut- well,” said Jazz McGinnis, a not only did they frequently outs included the victim’s University junior who helped dress her up in girls’ clothes, name, hometown, loca- lead the vigil. but that she liked it. Unfortu- tion and date of death and a “People should generally nately for her, there came a brief description of how the have an awareness of gen- time when this was no longer person died. der spaces and genderness acceptable because she was Continuing a tradition that goes on,” McGinnis said. born male. “There is a trans community started in 1999 with a candle- “I got beat up a lot by the around you and even if you light vigil in San Francisco, same sisters that used to don’t sense it, it’s there.” the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, dress me up,” she said. “I had University Transgender, this long, slender nightgown student and Queer Alliance that I would wear, it was very LGBTQA staff (LGBTQA), sexy and I really enjoyed it. I member Opey the Women’s think what’s got beat up so many times for “I Freedle said a Center and important to wearing it.” the Q-Center person’s gen- der is not what Allison Cleveland, the exec- sponsored a acknowledge is utive director of The Gender ceremony to sexual organs that everybody they have, Center, provided the audience commemorate of 30 with some background those who who is a student, but rather a socially-con- information about hate crimes were mur- staff or part of the and violence. dered for be- structed ideol- UO community is As a transsexual person, ing open about ogy to which she encouraged the audi- their gender, gendered, whether individuals ence to “celebrate your in- or in the case subscribe. that’s male or dividuality, embrace your of a couple “I think diversity and to cheer on of three year female or what’s im- all people.” olds, exhibit- transgender or portant to acknowledge Cleveland spoke about ing “sissy” gender queer. behavior. is that every- meeting the mother of Mat- The Trans- Everybody’s body who is a thew Shepard, a gay col- gender Day of gendered. student, staff lege student who was Remembrance or part of the tied to a fence and beaten ” UO communi- to death eight years ago served to raise OPey FreeDle awareness University student and ty is gendered, by two young men in his of violence LGBTQA staff member whether that’s Wyoming hometown. against the male or female “When I got my few oft-neglected or transgen- minutes alone with Judy group of peo- der or gender Shepard, I wondered what I ple whose gender identity or queer. Everybody’s gen- would talk to her about. The gender expression differ from dered. And our society puts only thing I could think of at conventional expectations of us in these boxes. When one the time, was the fact that I their physical sex. Accord- group of people isn’t allowed should never have known ing to a pamphlet compiled to celebrate their gender and Matthew Shepard’s name, by the Transgender Network when violence occurs against Cleveland said. of Parents, Families and one community of people, In the freezing weather Friends of Lesbians and Gays that kind of violence is rein- outside the EMU more than (PFLAG’s TNET), transgender forced across the board for all 30 people gathered in a circle people may be those who are genders,” Freedle said. to mourn the loss of those pre-operative, post-operative Sporting a wig and black victimized by injustices. In and non-operative transsexu- heels, Freedle shared some the evening dark, their sol- als who believe they were personal experiences about emn faces illuminated by born into the wrong physi- being transgender. She dis- the bright candle light, they cal sex. Transgender people cussed the impact of having reflected on lives past.

H O ROSC O PE S in the Emerald Classifieds. 4 Oregon Daily Emerald Monday, November 27, 2006 Hookahs and your health A study compared At a glance FOURHOW TO PEOPLE ISSUES MEDIALUST NEWSMAKERS smoking the water What: More young adults and col- How to: keep your sanity pipe to cigarettes lege students are smoking tobacco from water pipes called hookahs. during dead week For many years the University has used bloated Dead Week By linDSAY FUNSTON Health risks: A recent study sug- News Reporter gests that the health effects of a 30- work-loads as revenge against students who have the audacity minute to 60-minute hookah session to both pay tuition and take classes. To ease the crush of the University junior Shayna are equivalent to those of inhaling a University’s unconscionable cruelty, the Emerald offers these Brown occasionally puffs pack of cigarettes. humble suggestions for relieving Dead Week stress: tobacco from a hookah with friends. She first smoked shisha, hookah’s four 1. Responsibly hookah tobacco, while visit- components drink heavily. ing Israel a few years ago, and she doesn’t think her spo- 2. Have protected, radic, strictly social use of the 1. The base, vase or smoke cham- Indian water pipe has health ber, which is partially filled with water consensual, kinky, risks, she said. to help cool the smoke. dirty sex. A recently released George- town University study, how- 2. The bowl or head, which contains 3. Go out for tacos. ever, suggests that a 30- 60- the tobacco; the heating apparatus (often a coal) is placed on top. minute hookah session can pose dramatic health hazards, 3. The pipe or stem which connects mirroring warnings from the bowl to the base by a tube that public health officials about descends into the water. 4. Have someone massage the similar effects of smoking your feet. shisha and cigarettes. 4. The hose, which connects from Christopher Loffredo, di- the pipe and is the device used for 5. Take a shower until the rector of the Cancer Genetics smoking. Hookahs can have mul- hot water runs out. and Epidemiology program at tiple hoses. Georgetown University Medi- 6. Go to the gym and pump cal Center, who led the study, away the pressure. compares a typical water pipe vocabulary session to inhaling a pack Kyle Andrew Carnes | Freelance photographer 7. Put on some sweats, of cigarettes. Hookah: The common name for a Hookahs, pipes that draw watch cartoons and eat affects college-aged women all toxins, but tar, the carcino- type of water pipe originating in India smoke from flavored-tobacco Cheetos. who fear the social stigma of gen found in tobacco, is not used for smoking tobacco and other coals through water, cooling substances. Users inhale through a lighting up a cigarette and opt water-soluble, Staight said. 8. Responsibly drink more. it before it enters the lungs, hose, drawing smoke from the top of to smoke a hookah instead, have gained popularity in “I think there’s been an the pipe through water at the base 9. Call friends from back the study says. the U.S. in recent years after attempt to make it seem less that cools the smoke before it enters home and talk about the success in the Middle East “There hasn’t been a lot harmful,” said Laura Ham- the lungs. good ol’ days. and elsewhere. of research done in the U.S. mond, Lane County Public because it’s a new phenome- Shisha tobacco: Another name 10. Take a constitutional His study, one of the first Health tobacco prevention non,” said Paula Staight, Uni- and education program coor- for hookah, “shisha” is sometimes walk in a quiet neighbor- researching the health effects used to describe flavored tobacco of hookah smoking, analyzes versity Health Center health dinator. “It’s another way to hood after dark. education director. lure people in.” often used for hookah smoking. an emerging trend of hookah It comes in flavors such as apple, — Edward Oser Some people believe smok- lounges nationwide, particu- The tobacco industry can- strawberry and peach. ing hookah is less harmful From our lawyers: The Emerald is not liable for any injuries or low grades that larly in college towns. The not market to anyone under result from following these easy steps nor does it suggest you try all of these myth that smoking hookah is than cigarettes, but health 18 years of age, so 18 to 24 Hookah bar: An establishment tactics at the same time. less harmful than other forms experts dispute that claim. where people can rent hookahs, buy of tobacco disproportionately People think water absorbs hookah, page 8 tobacco and smoke on the premises.

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House Energy and Commerce responsible for the war’s The president stops in Es- Committee is promising an ar- deadliest attack. tonia en route to a NATO ray of oversight investigations But as they went on nation- summit in neighboring Latvia that could provoke sharp dis- al television to try to keep Iraq where a debate over peace- agreement with Republicans come from sliding into an all-out keeping operations in Afghan- and the White House. istan is expected to dominate. civil war, fighting between Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., Estonia and Latvia have Iraqi security forces and pledged that Democrats, sent troops to both Iraq and Sunni Arab insurgents raged swept to power in the Nov. 7 Afghanistan and the U.S. con- work for a second day in Baqouba, elections, would govern “in here siders the two former Soviet the capital of Diyala province the middle” next year. But republics important allies. north of Baghdad. the veteran lawmaker has The Emerald will be hiring: From Latvia, the presi- By the end of the day, the a reputation as one who has ■ ■ dent heads to Amman, Jor- Photographers Columnists province’s latest casualty fig- never avoided a fight and he dan, for two days of talks ■ Reporters ■ Pulse Reporter ures were a microcosm of the did not back away from that with Iraqi Prime Minister ■ Page Designers ■ Copy Editor brutality in Iraq: 17 insurgents reputation on Sunday. Nouri al-Maliki. ■ Graphic Artists killed, 15 detained, 20 civil- Among the investiga- ians kidnapped, three bodies tions he said he wants the Go to dailyemerald.com for job found, one U.S. Marine killed Israeli-Palestinian truce raises hope committee to undertake: descriptions. Applications due Nov. 28. and two wounded. 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Box 3159, Eugene, OR 97403 | www.dailyemerald.com wounded three. for an end to five months of During Saturday’s fight- contractors in Iraq, including bloody destruction and a new Halliburton Co., the Texas- ing in Baqouba, police killed opening toward peace talks. at least 36 insurgents and based oil services conglomer- The surprise truce was sup- ate once led by Vice President wounded dozens after scores posed to take effect at 6 a.m., of militants armed with as- Dick Cheney. but in the four hours that fol- oregon sault rifles and rocket-pro- lowed, 11 rockets were fired Crowd demands daily pelled grenades attacked emerald from Gaza at Israeli towns and answers from NYPD government buildings in the villages and some Palestinian 13002 e Oregon Daily Emerald is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workplace. city center, police said. The militants threatened to keep NEW YORK — An angry fighting raged for hours in the up the attacks. crowd demanded Sunday city, about 35 miles northeast Israel did not retaliate, say- to know why police officers of Baghdad. ing it wanted to give the truce killed an unarmed man on the On Saturday, officials in- a chance. day of his wedding, firing doz- cluding Defense Minister Ab- “Even though there are ens of shots that also wound- dul-Qader al-Obaidi and Gen. still violations of the cease- ed two of the man’s friends. George Casey, the top U.S. fire by the Palestinian side, I Some called for the ouster commander in Iraq, met and have instructed our defense of the city’s police commis- decided to fire Diyala’s police officials not to respond, to sioner. At a vigil and rally the commander, saying he was show restraint, and to give day after 23-year-old Sean Bell unable to stop infiltration of this cease-fire a chance to was supposed to have married the force by Sunni insurgents, take full effect,” Prime Minis- the mother of his two young two Iraqi officials said on ter Ehud Olmert said during a children, a crowd led by the condition of anonymity. ceremony in southern Israel. Rev. Al Sharpton shouted “No Rivals Hamas and Fatah, justice, no peace.” British minister the two main factions in the criticizes Putin Palestinian government, also Snow slows holiday LONDON — A British Cabi- publicly backed the truce and travel in the West net minister accused Russian by nightfall, it appeared to ATLANTA — The journey President Vladimir Putin of take hold. Palestinian Prime home at the end of the long “attacks on individual liberty Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the Thanksgiving weekend was and on democracy” and said ruling Hamas movement said smooth sailing for many trav- Sunday that relations with he had contacted the lead- elers Sunday, although snow Moscow were strained af- ers of all Palestinian factions slowed the journey for some ter a former KGB agent was Sunday and they reassured in the West. In Washington, poisoned to death in London. him they were committed to 15 inches of snow fell near Peter Hain, the govern- the cease-fire. the Canadian border and traf- ment’s Northern Ireland fic slowed to a crawl on the Secretary, said Putin’s ten- Thousands denounce state’s main east-west cor- ure had been clouded by upcoming papal visit ridor. Farther south, chains incidents “including an ex- ISTANBUL, Turkey — Tens were mandatory on vehicles tremely murky murder of the of thousands of protesters de- traveling on two major high- senior Russian journalist” nounced Pope Benedict XVI ways linking Sacramento, Ca- Anna Politkovskaya. as an enemy of Islam at a rally lif., to ski resorts in Nevada’s They were the strongest Sunday that underlined deep Lake Tahoe area. comments leveled at Moscow divisions straining Turkey — The Associated Press 6 Oregon Daily Emerald Monday, November 27, 2006

n Health and nutrition

COUPON STUDENT BUFFET Welcome back to campus Students gain pounds from holiday feasting By MARILYNN MARCHIONE pressure to please the doting you don’t have a piece of Bring in this coupon for THE Associated Press relatives who dish it out. pie, you’re going to be the Nutrition scientist Holly family stinker,” warned BOSTON — If there are $1 off our buffet only $4.95. Hull and her colleagues at the Wansink, who is as thin as a college kids at your Thanks- (all you can eat: pizza, salad, soup) University of Oklahoma in picked-clean wishbone. giving table, don’t encour- with your student ID. Norman set out to do such a He also suggests “banking” age them to gobble so much. study, weighing 94 students calories by being especially New research suggests that 11 a.m.-2 p.m. M-F the week before Thanksgiv- virtuous the week or so be-

11950 the typical student leaves the ing and within a week of their fore a holiday. It’s too late to 1809 Franklin Blvd. • 284-8484 Expires December 31, 2006 holiday weekend as stuffed return to classes — a span of do this for Thanksgiving, but as the turkey, gaining more roughly 12 days. not for the winter holidays, than a pound during the Students gained an average another vulnerable time, as short break. of 1.1 pounds. That translates Hull’s research showed. 12953 Students who started out to an extra 320 daily calories, Of the 94 students in her overweight or obese tended to “which would be about a study, 84 came back for a (541) 342-7661 waddle back to campus with slice of pumpkin pie per day,” third weigh-in after the winter 119 Commons Dr., even more weight — more she said. break in mid-January. Most Eugene, 97401 than 2 additional pounds on No one is suggesting you of the extra “Thanksgiving average, the study found. skip the pie. “It only comes pound” had disappeared for A pound may not seem like • Perms around once a year, and the normal-weight students, but Introducing Tandome much, but “when put in the last thing a person wants to do not for those who started • Magic Straight Perm context of such a short time is start a diet on the holidays,” out overweight. • Digital Setting Perm frame ... is rather disturbing said Brian Wansink, director The study also found a dis- with potential long-term con- • Haircut and Styling of Cornell University’s Food turbing reason for some of STAND-UP sequences,” says a report on and Brand Lab and author of the weight loss: Students had • Specializing in Asian Hair the research, which was pre- the new book “Mindless Eat- replaced some muscle mass • Hair Coloring Tanning sented at the recent annual ing: Why We Eat More Than with lighter-weight fat, a • Highlighting meeting of the Obesity Society We Think.” finding documented by body in Boston. However, “you want to go composition X-rays. • Tanning It’s common lore that with a normal appetite” to “If you’re losing muscle people gain weight over the Thanksgiving dinner, without mass, you’re losing weight. Buy any tanning package and receive UV eye protection holidays, when it is tempt- having filled up on snack mix It’s just not a good way to FREE ing to gorge on treats that or appetizers beforehand, he lose weight,” and means that aren’t available year-round. suggested. That way you will students are not exercising But no one has specifically have room for reasonable por- over the holidays, Hull said. studied what happens to col- tions of each relative’s contri- “They’re not even getting any lege students, who have the bution to the meal without activity, such as walking, be- added baggage of pent-up de- hurting someone’s feelings. tween classes. They’re prob- Lingerie mand for home cooking and “If it gets to dessert and ably just sitting at home.” Body Jewelry Gag Gifts Parkinson’s patients try DVDs Pilates to ease symptoms Magazines By SARAH SKIDMORE A few Pilates instructors the exercises aren’t a strain, THE Associated Press elsewhere around the coun- which makes the program try also are offering classes more approachable for pa- Novelties PORTLAND — Movements specifically for people with tients who don’t exercise at in Pilates exercises are con- the disease. all. Additionally, they say, trolled, sometimes moving the “It could be any exercise” it’s supportive to be in a posi- body only inches, but those that might help people, said tive environment with other small motions are making a Kristi Sesso, owner of the people with Parkinson’s. big difference to some people FREE Membership Harmony Group Pilates and with Parkinson’s disease. Many Parkinson’s patients Gyrotonics studio in Engle- No research has been done struggle with depression and wood, N.J. “But Pilates is a some say the exercise has to prove Pilates’ effective- great point of access.” ness in reducing Parkinson’s helped them. Good for 1 free movie Instructors say the basic “A lot of times exercise is as symptoms, but a growing principal of Pilates — in- much for the head as it is for number of patients say they creasing core strength and are finding some relief. the body,” said John White rental or 10% off improving flexibility and bal- of Corvallis, Ore. “To feel like “I love it, it’s great,” said ance — is extremely helpful you can help yourself in some Karen Smith, 62. “It exercises in countering the effects of muscles that otherwise don’t way is really important.” your purchase. Expires 11/30/06 Parkinson’s in some people. get exercised.” “I never dreamed of try- White, a former track and Parkinson’s, a degenerative ing to do Pilates or anything wrestling coach, says Parkin- disorder, inhibits a person’s like that,” said Greg Moore, son’s is a “seven-day-a-week 12692 OPEN 24/7 2727 Willamette • 767-6816 ability to control movement. 59, who was diagnosed with job.” But he says he exercises Its most common symptoms Parkinson’s 17 years ago and religiously and it allows him include tremors, slowness just started practicing Pilates. to continue hiking, golfing of movement, rigidity and “Now I realized how stiff and and running. poor balance. boxed up I am.” Debi LaVietes Clark, own- Smith is part of a group There are studies that show er of Body Balance Pilates that meets twice a week at the exercise can ease the sever- where White practices, says TOUCHDOWN. Parkinson Center at Oregon ity of Parkinson’s symptoms, she is seeing an increasing Health and Science University said Michael S. Okun, na- number of people brought in Portland. The center held a tional medical director for the in by participants who have Pilates pilot program earlier National Medical Foundation. described how the program this year, and after it found However, it needs much fur- helps with flexibility, agility improvement in the partici- ther research, he said. and balance. pants’ rigidity and balance it “I tell my patients that ex- “But what I’ve noticed, first launched a twice-weekly class ercise is like a drug — if they and foremost, is confidence,” open to the public. exercise religiously or stretch Clark said. “Just because you The center already has a religiously, they do great,” are diagnosed with a disease waiting list for its next round Okun said. doesn’t mean the end of of classes. Pilates participants say the world.”

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Vegans: Tofurkey sales on the rise, owner says Continued from page 1 prepare alternative meals without meat for her at home. She said the city of Grants Pass was much less veg- TOFURKEY VS. TURKEY etarian-friendly, but she has found salvation in Eugene since coming to the University CALORIES in 2005 . Roasted Turkey (4 oz.) — 240 “If you go somewhere (in Grants Pass) and ask for no Tofurky Roast (4 oz.) — 190 meat, they look at you like, ‘Are you insane?’” Melny- FAT (GRAMS) chuk said. “Eugene is much Roasted Turkey — 9 more accommodating. The overall attitude is the Tofurky Roast — 5 complete opposite.” One popular option veg- etarians have for Thanksgiv- ing is Tofurky , a tofu-based turkey substitute manufac- SATURATED FAT (GRAMS) 12333 tured by Hood River -based CHOLESTEROL (MG) Roasted Turkey — 3 Turtle Island Foods, Inc. since Roasted Turkey — 85 Tofurky Roast — 0 1995 . The meat-free alterna- Tofurky Roast — 0 tive is sold at all five Market of Choice locations and in other natural foods stores in Eugene. PROTEIN (GRAMS) Seth Tibbott , president Roasted Turkey — 32 and founder of Turtle Is- Tofurky Roast — 26 land Foods, said Tofurky and already ee in the deli at the Frank- is a healthy alternative for preferred lin Boulevard Market of those who don’t eat meat more tradi- Choice, said last week that on Thanksgiving. The soy- tional vegetar- the Tofurky products were based product contains ian foods like beans selling “fairly well,” espe- fewer calories and fat grams and vegetables. cially as the Thanksgiving than a normal roasted tur- said SETA sponsored a free “I think that they’re in the holiday approached. key and no saturated fat or vegetarian meal Thursday demographic of people who Melnychuk said there are cholesterol, according to open to any local vegetarians really don’t want to have their plenty of other options for United States Department of or vegans. She said there are tofu flavored and textured Eugene vegetarians who Agriculture data. plenty of options for non-meat like meat,” he said. “I respect aren’t into the various To- Tibbott said this is one rea- eaters, and they often come that, but there is a large part furky products, and Mar- son why many vegetarians from dishes they are already of the puzzle that are just ket of Choice is her favorite and vegans, persons who do familiar with. like, ‘Hey, the more meat-like place to shop for such foods. not eat any animal products, “You can pretty much take the better.’” She also said several res- adopt the lifestyles in the any recipe that you’ve grown Tibbott said the sales of taurants, such as Glenwood first place. up on, and modify it to be veg Tofurky have increased every Cafe near campus, offer large “Most vegetarians become or vegan,” Riddell said. year since its introduction in vegetarian menus. vegetarians because of health Melnychuk and Riddell 1995, though the response to Riddell said there are places or ethical reasons, not be- said they had never tried it has remained divided, even for vegetarians and vegans to cause they’re disgusted by Tofurky, both leery of try- as it gets more attention. find inspiration simply by meat,” he said. ing a product that tried to “It’s like a lightning rod searching online. University student Lindsay imitate a meat with tofu. product,” Tibbott said. “They Riddell , Director of Students Tibbott said this was not un- either think it’s great or it’s an Contact the business, science for the Ethical Treatment of common for people who had abomination.” and technology reporter at Animals at the University, not tried the product before Josh Huckins , an employ- [email protected] Traffic: Travel conditions may worsen, official says

Continued from page 1 drivers either got their de- King was waiting for her par- expected tonight with the pos- from snow chain control in liveries done early or took ents to arrive from Beaverton. sibility of snow on the ground Oregon, although the con- alternate routes because They were driving to South- in the Portland area. 7QXXU 3M^e MZP 2XMbU[ UZbU`Q e[a `[ gestion was unrelated to of the anticipated delays, ern California and were stop- “Travel will be much more the construction. Mayor said. ping to pick up King on the difficult, so people need to Prior to the start of the holi- The only unanticipated way. After leaving Beaverton give themselves much more day weekend, Caltrans sent problem came when the Web at 2 p.m., they did not arrive time to get around and have Breakfast at out news releases, ran news- cam near the bridge stopped in Eugene until 5:45 — ac- an alternate plan in case it paper advertisements and working on Wednesday night cording to Mapquest the drive gets really bad,” he said. after a storm came through. from Beaverton to Eugene People driving in inclement Quizno’s posted signs along Interstate 5 warning drivers of the pos- Mayor said the camera may should take one hour and weather conditions, particu- sible delays. Motorists were have been struck by lightning 49 minutes. larly if there is snow, should encouraged to travel at alter- but was working again by King said she looked up make sure their cars are in nate dates and times and were Friday afternoon. traffic conditions online and good working order, have provided phone numbers to Although traffic along I-5 saw that two accidents were a full gas tank and should call for information. between Portland and Eugene causing a bottleneck between carry water with them, Mayor said that callers was slow on Sunday after- Salem and Albany, Ore. so Thompson said. can leave messages on the noon, the Oregon Department she “knew what they were He also said state law re- Caltrans information line of Transportation said the de- getting into.” quires anyone traveling in if they have any concerns lays were mostly due to the By the time King’s parents snow zones to carry chains about the traffic, but he number of people who travel passed the accident sites, or have traction tires on their had not received any as of this weekend and not the they had been cleared away, cars. There is a $144 fine for Sunday afternoon. stormy weather. but traffic crawled along as not carrying traction devices. ODOT has a Web site Between 800 and 900 vehi- “There has been pretty people stopped to look. where travelers can check cles per hour cross the bridge heavy traffic because people The family did not arrive one of 200 Web cams for live on a normal day. On Sunday have been coming back,” in Southern California until updates of the weather on afternoon, Mayor said there ODOT spokesman Dave 4 a.m., several hours later Oregon highways. The site, were about 1,200 per hour Thompson said. “People can than expected. www.tripcheck.com, pro- passing on Saturday and pos- fully expect to have delays “It threw our schedule off, vides live views of the roads sibly 2,200 on Sunday, al- just because there are so but it was OK because we got and also give information on though exact counts were not many people on the road.” there safe,” King said. the wind, temperature and available. That constituted On Wednesday afternoon, Thompson said there were other conditions. a smaller number of motor- the large volume of travelers no unanticipated weather-re- ists than Caltrans expected, tied up traffic along I-5 north lated problems over the week- Mayor said, and there was of Salem as motorists slowed end, although the mountain Contact the higher education $   MY QbQ^ePMe also less commercial truck to look at two accidents. roads did have a lot of snow. reporter at jhedelman@  `T MZP -XPQ^ UZ_UPQ cU`T ?`M^NaOW_ traffic than expected. Truck University student Kathy He said more storms are dailyemerald.com 12701 8 Oregon Daily Emerald Monday, November 27, 2006 Turnout: Volunteers helped voters until the last minute on election day Continued from page 1 registered at other addresses, phone calls and knocked on worked up until election in the West University neigh- said Emily McLain, ASUO 7,138 doors, she said. day, Nov. 7, when students borhood and around Autzen state affairs coordinator and “Students have so many at the EMU continued to Stadium reported an increase OSA member. things going on in their life cast their ballots up until the in youth voter turnout of The goal was to register at that they need to be remind- 8 p.m. deadline. about 43 percent, according least 5,000 new voters and ed,” McLain said. “The Stu- “We literally had students to the coalition. to encourage increased voter dent Vote Coalition was the running to get them in on time, The coalition partially attri- turnout, she said. largest presence on campus all the way up to the dead- butes the overall 42 percent in- “That’s pretty exciting that this year when it came to get line,” McLain said. “It was crease in youth voter turnout we were able to have such a out the vote activities and good that we could be there to from the last midterm election significant impact on the way reminding students about help them get them turned in, to its efforts. The Student Vote that these elections turned out the issues.” make sure their there on time, Coalition is a student-led voter and helping students at our Aronson said Building and make sure the election registration and mobilization university have their voices Votes targeted voter precincts people didn’t leave without organization composed pri- heard,” McLain said. in Portland, Eugene and Cor- any ballots.” marily of the Oregon Student The coalition started reg- vallis that had a high num- Aronson said the groups Association, which represents istering voters during sum- ber of potential youth voters. hope to continue their efforts nine Oregon universities and mer, but the biggest regis- Young volunteers reminded Kai-Huei Yau | Photo editor to increase voter registration community colleges, OSPIRG tration campaign started on people to vote by knocking on Ralph Smeed works to unload the ballot drop box while his wife, Ma- and turnout. They are already and Building Votes, a program the first day of school and doors, calling registered voters rylou, watches over him. Both a Democrat and a Republican must planning for 2008. affiliated with the Oregon continued until the voter reg- and passing out information be present when the ballots are collected, so Marylou filled in as the “We’re organizing volun- Bus Project. istration deadline on Oct. 17, about state ballot measures. Democrat for Ralph’s brother, who was sick. Ralph, who has been teer events and ways for the In terms of percentage in- McLain said. “We believe that peer-to- doing this for five years, said that this was the largest number of bal- lots he has ever seen at this drop. “I’d say at least double of what we volunteers who were apart creases from 2002, the Lane After the deadline for regis- peer contact from one young picked up before,” he said. of this program to feed back County precincts “definitely tering passed, the coalition fo- person to another young their ideas so we can build won” in comparison to the cused on reminding students person is the most effective volunteers had a 54 percent lack of organization of these the program for the future, rest of the state, said Alex Ar- to vote. way to get them to vote,” Ar- voter turnout, while the state young voting precincts in because it’s going to be a onson, a lead organizer for onson said. “It’s not only a average for registered voters 2002,” Aronson said. “This Coalition volunteers passed pretty crazy year in 2008,” Building Votes. process of registering young in Oregon was 42 percent, shows that when organizers out voter guides about candi- Aronson said. Approximately 100 stu- dates and measures, hosted people to vote, but it’s also Aronson said. At one precinct start to work to encourage dent volunteers helped to debates between candidates, about engaging them in in Portland, the youth voter these young people to vote, register 6,876 students at the and made presentations in the conversation.” turnout was 66 percent. they will actually respond and Contact the city, state University, including stu- classes, McLain said. Coalition Voting precincts that were “I think a lot of these in- go vote.” politics reporter at chall@ dents who were previously members also made 18,650 targeted by the coalition’s creases in turnout point to a The mobilization efforts dailyemerald.com Suspended: Professor says UO’s Innocence Project benefits law students Continued from page 1 Communication. Originally it nization dedicated to helping the program. a second-year law student The program would help work,” she said. was a clinic for third-year law wrongly convicted inmates “Both deans were enthu- who will inherit the leader- students “understand the na- A student-staffed operation students with a student group prove their innocence, ac- siastic supporters,” said Ra- ship of the program next fall. ture of why people are falsely to exonerate Oregon prison called the Oregon Innocence cording to past news reports. dostitz, a former Texas capital “We’re going to have to do it convicted at a rate that sur- inmates serving lengthy sen- Network that got other stu- The program has under- case defense attorney. “Both by ourselves.” prises many,” Metcalfe said. tences who may have been dents involved and got fund- gone reorganization during were only able to give very Reorganization has been Johnson and other third- wrongly convicted, the Or- ing for the project through the its two-year existence despite limited financial support.” difficult, Gutierrez said. year law students are unlikely egon Innocence Project began ASUO, Johnson said. vocal support from the Uni- No faculty members “We keep running into all to see these benefits. In order in 2004 as a combination law Until the project’s incep- versity. It has experienced emerged to head the program, these brick walls,” he said. to rebuild, the program has course and legal clinic oper- tion, Oregon was one of only problems with funding and she said. “It’s frustrating, but I think stopped accepting new cases ated by the School of Law and two states in the country that staffing, said Rita Radostitz, Now Johnson and class- it’s worth the fight.” from inmates. the School of Journalism and didn’t have a non-profit orga- former adjunct professor for mates Luke McConnell, Aar- Joe Metcalfe, assistant pro- The program may take on Gutierrez and James Har- fessor of law and faculty liai- new cases in 12 to 18 months, pold are working to establish son to the program, said stu- Metcalfe said. tax-exempt, non-profit status dents would benefit greatly Yet the students con- for the program and to secure from having an Innocence tinue their mission to re- funding from grants. They Project on campus, gaining build the project, working are also working to establish pro bono hours, networking out of a single filing cabinet a network of legal resources with practicing lawyers and in the law school’s student and to secure the services of learning about Oregon law. activities room. an attorney with experience They would also learn a so- “I want to know that there’s in Oregon’s post-conviction bering lesson about the U.S. some recourse for these folks appeals process. justice system: Innocent peo- out there — that they have “We’re in an info-gather- ple are sometimes convicted some option to turn to,” ing phase,” said McConnell, of crimes. Gutierrez said.

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Continued from page 4 lounge and rents hookah for smoking hookah published year olds are a major target, $15 an hour. in the journal Pediatrics also Staight said. Schlotzhauer said she found evidence of cancer thinks smoking hookah is risks from hookah smoke. It Hunky Dory Pipe and To- “definitely” better health- states that passing the hoo- bacco assistant manager wise than smoking ciga- kah tube among users could Aleena Schlotzhauer said the rettes because “there’s pose a risk of spreading dis- local store, whose largest cus- only five percent tar and eases such as tuberculosis tomer base is young, college- no nicotine. That’s very, and hepatitis. NEW! on www.dailyemerald.com aged individuals, sells nearly very little.” Several University Face- 25 different flavors of shisha “Most other tobaccos are book groups exist for students and sometimes sells out of its dry in cigarettes,” she said. who enjoy smoking hookah, stock of hookahs. “Shisha has a molasses or including “Hookah Lovers,” The store has a hookah honey base. It’s almost like which has 69 members. vaporizing when you’re University freshman Mar- using coals to burn it.” garet Dixon-McDonald be- Local health experts gan smoking hookah when counter the claim that she entered college three shisha doesn’t have months ago. SEND US nicotine and say it is a She smokes twice a month “total myth” that water and thinks the harms compare pipes are safer because equally to smoking cigarettes, they allow smokers to she said. YOUR PHOTOS inhale more tobacco. “I think that in both situ- and we’ll create a slideshow for your event, photo album “The tobacco leaf con- ations, it depends more on or photography clips in our multimedia section. tains five percent nico- the frequency and dura- tine,” Hammond said. tion in which the hookah or cigarette is smoked,” E-mail your photos to [email protected] “Nicotine is inherent in the tobacco plant.” Dixon-McDonald said. Regardless of the nico- Several types of cancer tine level, students are have been linked to hoo- playing with an addictive kah smoking, and “tobacco substance, and tar is the cannot be considered safe cancer-causing agent, in any amount or form,” ac- ™ Staight said. cording to the American “You are still exposed Cancer Society. to all of the carcinogens,” she said. “It’s not safe.” Contact the crime, health and A 2005 review of stud- safety reporter at lfunston@ ies about the effects of dailyemerald.com The independent student newspaper at the University of Oregon.

13003 ENSURE ATTENDANCE AT YOUR NEXT EVENT. 346-3712 Sports editor| Luke Andrews [email protected] Monday, November 27, 2006 sports (541) 346-5511 n Duck volleyball n Duck administration Ducks slide into tournament Athletic Oregon finishes sixth in the Pac-10, but still earns an NCAA invite and faces Hawaii Friday Director

By Jeffrey Dransfeldt the season and see how far we announces Sports reporter could get.” Sonja Newcombe flashed a Sunday, the Oregon volleyball smile through the bright earned one of seven lights of Sunday after- NCAA Tournament resignation Making noon’s press conference. bids awarded to the The freshman outside History Pacific-10 Conference. Bill Moos will step down Oregon travels to Long hitter joined the Oregon The Oregon after 12 years of leading Oregon volleyball team expect- Beach, Calif. Friday for women’s volleyball a first-round match-up ing to make an improve- team is making its athletics to its greatest success ment. She had no idea the first NCAA Tourna- with No. 12 Hawaii. Ducks would make the ment appearance Hawaii (26-5) earned an automatic bid by NCAA Tournament. since 1989. by Jacob May winning the West- Sports reporter “I was expecting to come ern Athletic Confer- in and change things, but I didn’t ence Tournament in Reno, Nev. University President Dave Frohnmayer and want to get my hopes up too In an interesting twist, Hawaii’s John Givot | Freelance photographer Oregon Athletics Director Bill Moos will hold a high,” said Newcombe, who came roster includes senior Sarah Kristen Bitter, center, and Sonja Newcombe, right, talk with Senior Associate press conference today at 11 a.m. to announce to Eugene from Lake Arrowhead, Athletic Director Renee Baumgartner after Sunday’s press conference to discuss Moos’ official resignation after nearly 12 years Calif. “I just wanted to go with volleyball, page 12 Oregon’s NCAA Tournament bid. with the athletics department. Frohnmayer and Moos made the decision after discussions re- garding the “future direction of the Univer- sity of Oregon athletics program and Moos’ professional and per- sonal goals,” according to a University press release issued Sunday. “As my family and I considered our future, it became apparent that bill moos Athletic director the time was right to enter into a new chapter in our lives. Though we will miss our many friends, we will forever savor the memories we shared with them,” the 55-year-old Moos said in the press release. “I am proud of what we have accomplished and feel that the program is in solid shape.” Moos, page 12

n In my opinion

Jeffrey dransfeldt Three to win

Kai-Huei Yau | Photo editor No matter the Oregon quarterback Brady Leaf walks off the field after the Ducks’ game-winning field goal attempt was blocked. Leaf posted career-high numbers in his first-ever start and nearly led Oregon back from a 27-14 second-half deficit. invites, teams without a leg to stand on made progress Jim Moore glanced down and saw the text Three missed field goals and one blocked PAT mar a classic Civil obviously gave ourselves opportunities to win message on his cell phone. and our kicking game let us down.” He saw the word sorry, and feared the War and a career day by quarterback Brady Leaf in his first start The Ducks were fortunate to be in a posi- worst. He read the full message: “Sorry, the tion to win the game, however, as they trailed season isn’t over.” 27-14 midway through the third quarter. The Oregon volleyball coach could relax — By Jacob May bench Martinez in favor of sophomore back- Oregon responded with touchdowns on Sports Reporter the Ducks had made the NCAA Tournament. up Matt Evensen with the game on the line. consecutive possessions including a 57-yard The Oregon football team nearly reversed Evensen’s attempt from 44 yards with 20 drive that ended with a 26-yard touchdown Oregon flew from Los Angeles to Bend, Ore. a trend in recent history by almost being the seconds remaining was low and blocked by reception by senior wide receiver Jordan Sunday following its final two Pacific-10 Con- first visiting team to win the Civil War since Oregon State defensive lineman Ben Siegert. Kent on a floating pass from first-time start- ference matches of the season. The second 1996, but three failed field goal attempts, “It felt like a good kick off my foot and then ing quarterback Brady Leaf with 3:07 remain- flight to Eugene was getting underway as the including one blocked in the final seconds, (I heard) that dreadful sound,” Evensen said. ing. Leaf’s successful two-point conversion NCAA selection show aired simultaneously at sealed the Ducks’ fate in a 30-28 loss Friday. “I wasn’t ready until the coach told me that keeper gave the Ducks a 28-27 lead. 12:10 p.m. on ESPNEWS. Senior kicker Paul Martinez missed two I was going to be kicking. I didn’t think I’d Leaf finished a career-best 25-of-42 for 274 Passengers had already been told to turn off field goal attempts in the second quarter and be put in that position but it’s part of the job yards and one touchdown. He shook off an their cell phones, but Moore kept his on — just had an extra point attempt blocked in the — you’ve always got to be ready.” interception in the second quarter that was in case. fourth quarter. Said Bellotti: “That’s a difficult one to returned for a touchdown, giving Oregon “I really did it to make sure we didn’t have That led Oregon coach Mike Bellotti to swallow because we came back and football, page 12 the soccer situation,” said Moore, referring to the soccer team being snubbed despite a sec- ond place finish in the Pac-10. “I didn’t want 3 10 43.3 129 144 to depress anybody. I was just going to bring them in and say, ‘Sorry, we don’t go.’” Field goals by Alexis Serna Straight years the Average number Points the Ducks have Straight passes by of Oregon State, including home team has of yards on three kick given up off of turnovers Oregon State’s Matt Instead, Oregon earned its spot in the ones from 49, 50 and the won in the Civil returns by Oregon’s this season, including Moore without NCAA Tournament. Having learned of the game-winner from 40 yards. War series. Jonathan Stewart. 14 Friday. an interception. dransfeldt, page 12 10 Oregon Daily Emerald Monday, November 27, 2006 n Duck football Ducks’ loss clarifies bowl picture Las Vegas and San Francisco are the likely Young University on Dec. 21. seconds remaining. The Emerald Bowl, on Dec. For Serna it marked an- December destinations for the 7-5 team 27, pits the Pacific-10 Con- other chapter in his storied ference against the Atlantic career that began with three Coast Conference’s fifth, missed extra points at defend- by luke andrews wins overall, which guaran- ing-champion LSU, one that Sports Editor sixth or seventh place team, tees each a bowl berth while which will likely be Florida ended the game in overtime Oregon State’s dramatic 30- all the six-win teams, Arizona, State or Virginia. as the Beavers fell 22-21. 28 victory in the 110th Civil Washington State and UCLA, The recipient of the Ha- Last season he won the War all but assured the Bea- must wait to be selected. waii Bowl berth will play the Groza Award for the nation’s vers their first invitation to The available bowl games hometown Hawaii Warriors top kicker. the Sun Bowl played on Dec. include the fourth-place on Dec. 24. “Stud,” said Oregon State 29 in El Paso, Texas. Las Vegas Bowl, the fifth- quarterback Matt Moore of But what about Oregon, place Emerald Bowl and the Civil War Notes Serna. “We knew if we got which now sits tied for fourth sixth-place Hawaii Bowl. Oregon State kicker down there, he would put at 4-5 in the conference and With a UCLA loss, the Las Alexis Serna knows a thing it through for us and he did. 7-5 overall? Vegas Bowl would pick be- or two about overcoming With everything he’s been The Ducks’ bowl plans tween Oregon and Arizona adversity. Oregon’s kick- through, to win a game like became a little bit clearer State with the other going to ers would be wise to take a this was awesome.” after the weekend, but are the Emerald Bowl in San Fran- page out of his book after Martinez knows there will not certain. cisco. Oregon defeated Arizo- Friday’s performance. be brighter days. Arizona State’s victory na State this season 48-13 on Serna connected on kicks “Me personally, it was against Arizona created a Sept. 30 in Tempe, Ariz. of 49 and 50 yards as well the worst game I’ve ever four-way tie between Or- A UCLA victory against as the game-winner from 40 played,” he said, noting that egon, Arizona, Washington USC creates a three-way tie to lead the Beavers, while he wasn’t getting his natural State, and Arizona State at for the three remaining bowl the Ducks’ Paul Martinez pull to the left on his two field 4-5. UCLA is currently 4-4 but games and Oregon could go missed twice from 35 and 34 goal attempts that missed has a meeting with No. 2 USC to any of them. yards and had an extra-point wide right. “But I’m not next Saturday. If the Ducks end up in the kick blocked. His replace- tripping about it, I’m going to Kai-Huei Yau | Photo editor If UCLA loses, that leaves Las Vegas Bowl, they would ment, Matt Evensen, had bounce back.” Oregon’s Paul Martinez (36) missed this kick wide right and Oregon and Arizona State as face Mountain West Con- his game-winning attempt also missed just before halftime in a Civil War decided by kickers. the only teams with seven ference champion Brigham from 44 blocked with 20 [email protected]

n Women’s basketball Ganes leads comeback over Utah 14 second-half points from the senior post pulled the Ducks out of a halftime deficit

to give us some space and By Jeffrey Dransfeldt make us prove that we could Sports reporter hit our shots,” said Ganes, Carolyn Ganes faked the who earned a spot on the three-pointer, drove the lane all-tournament team. and flipped in a lay-up. Ganes made a three-pointer “Their big player tried to along the right wing and three really jam her on the wing more from the top of the key. and she swept and went by “Someone who can shoot her. I was looking for the the ball at Carolyn’s size is dunk, but we took the lay- someone who until you see up and that was nice,” said it, you can’t really believe coach Bev Smith, only half it,” Smith said. “She’s just kidding. “That was a really got such great touch from nice versatility move.” that area.” On Saturday night, ev- As if long-distance shooting erything was falling for the wasn’t enough, Ganes took 6-foot-3-inch the ball on the right forward in wing, flashed to the second half the key and made of Oregon’s “It seemed a lay-up with a de- 50-44 win over pretty obvious fender draped all the Univer- when I was on over her. sity of Utah Haring escaped in the Oregon the bench that foul trouble, which Thanksgiving they were going had plagued her in Tournament. four of Oregon’s Ganes set a to give us some first five games, career high for space and make including the two three-pointers us prove that exhibition games. made (four) She’s also struggled and attempts we could hit to find her shot this (nine) in scor- our shots. season, and in the ing 18 points ” first half Saturday, — 14 coming Carolyn Ganes shot 1 for 6. in the second Forward “Personally, I half. The sec- think I just went in ond-half surge the locker room at helped Oregon (3-1) over- halftime and was like, ‘Law of come a 25-17 halftime deficit Averages,’ it’s got to even out Kai-Huei Yau | Photo editor Dinner SpecialS with the Ducks shooting just at some point,” Haring said. Oregon forward Carolyn Ganes makes a driving lay-up Saturday night. 19.2 percent from the field. “I just wanted to keep being Ganes poured in 14 points in the second half of Oregon’s 50-44 win Forward Eleanor Haring aggressive and keep putting against the Utah Utes. initiated the offensive flow. them up and it evened out in scoring eight points and grab- guard Kaela Chapdelaine. On She made a jumper to beat the the end.” bing seven rebounds, as she the next Ducks possession, $4.95 It did indeed. Haring had shot clock, a fast break lay-up continues to try and shake off Lilley passed to Chapdelaine, and a jumper in the key. 5 of 6 shots fall in the second her early-season struggles. who dished it back for a game tonight starts at 7p.m. “El really toughed it out half to close with 14 points “Jamie sort of relaxed a tying three-pointer. and six rebounds. there and got a couple of re- little bit,” Smith said. “I think Haring, Oregon’s leading ally tough shots to drop for we went to her. I think we got Miserable reunion scorer with 11 points, picked Meatloaf her,” Smith said. “Our whole her going. We got her to the up her fourth foul less than a Served with: team, you could just hear Boise State’s Jessica free-throw line and that’s my minute later and Boise State this collective sigh of relief Thompson spoiled Jamie point is that we went away oup or alad aked otato took advantage. The Bron- S S , B p like ‘Yes, OK; We’re going to Hawkins’ reunion with from her.” cos closed the game with a teamed roccoli be OK.’” her former school Friday. “We have to have more decisive 17-8 run. S B Trailing 27-25 with 13 min- Thompson poured in 17 of and stronger leadership in her game-high 25 points that point guard position with Lilley rarely found open- 13005 & deSSert utes left, Oregon went to the outside, sparked by a jumper in the second half to give Tamika (Nurse) and Micaela ings in Boise State’s de- by Taylor Lilley and Ganes’ Boise State a 56-47 win on (Cocks) really to stay true to fense, making 2 of 6 offensive fireworks. During the opening night of the what we’re doing — to milk shots for six points after The Cooler Tavern scoring 27 and 14 points, Restaurant & Bar her time on the sideline, Ga- two-day tournament. that until they stop it.” nes had noticed a trend in Hawkins, who spent Boise State led most of the respectively, in games the www.thecoolerbar.com Utah’s defense. three years in Boise, is in the second half and held a 39- previous weekend. 20 Centenial Loop, Eugene OR, 97405• 541.484-.4355 “It seemed pretty ob- Broncos’ record books for 33 lead with eight minutes vious when I was on the rebounds and points. She left. Oregon answered with jdransfeldt@ Student ID required. bench that they were going nearly had a double-double, a wide open three-pointer by dailyemerald.com Monday, November 27, 2006 Oregon Daily Emerald 11 TO PLACE AN AD CALL 541-346-4343 FAX 541-346-5578 ONLINE dailyemerald.com E-MAIL [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS VISIT Suite 300, Erb Memorial Union

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01507743 to you by UO Career Center. 12 Oregon Daily Emerald Monday, November 27, 2006 Football: Bellotti declines to name bowl starter Volleyball: First winning Continued from page 9 “It was fun,” Leaf said. season for senior class State a 17-7 lead. “I love playing in games “Give Brady Leaf credit like this. That’s why I came Continued from page 9 in that process.” for coming in and leading to Oregon.” Mason, who transferred The NCAA Tournament is us, shaking off an intercep- He added: “You could from Oregon in the spring single elimination — anything tion in the first half,” Bellotti tell that I was first-time of 2005 after two years with can happen. There are upsets said. “I’m proud of him.” starter there at times, defi- the program. of top seeds. Teams find mo- nitely. I feel like the (entire Leaf started in place of The last two weeks, Or- mentum and make long runs offense) had my back the struggling quarterback egon went through a difficult through the tournament. whole time.” Dennis Dixon who started stretch with four matches “It’s a clean slate,” Bitter the first 11 games but had The decision to start Leaf against four top-15 programs. said. “We talked about there thrown one touchdown and for the game was made Overall, Oregon has lost sev- being three seasons — pre- eight interceptions in the last Sunday by Bellotti but en consecutive matches to go season, regular season and previous five games. the team didn’t alert any from a 17-4 record to a cur- postseason and we’re in the outsiders until the day of rent record of 17-11. third season. We made it Leaf’s favorite target the game. Oregon coach Jim Moore all afternoon was Kent, here. Everybody is 0-0. ‘No Although Bellotti was said he saw positive signs in expectations, no limitations’ who caught four passes for proud of Leaf’s perfor- Oregon’s most recent losses, 102 yards. has always been our motto. mance, he declined to name Friday at USC and Saturday This is no different.” “You felt his confidence Leaf the starter for Oregon’s at UCLA. Two years transpire to you,” Kent said bowl game, saying that the “If we attack ago, Senior As- of Leaf. “Everybody just felt position will continue to be the ball the way sociate Athletic like when it was their turn to evaluated but that “there’s we played (Sat- e’ve Director Renee make a play, they could.” a possibility he would start” urday) and we “W Baumgartner and based on his performance play the defense been saying Zac Goodwin | Photographer Despite starting for the Athletic Director against Oregon State. we played all Oregon State’s Jason Vandiver celebrates with fellow tight end Joe Newton first time, Leaf said the jit- since day one Bill Moos played year long, I think after Vandiver’s first career touchdown and the first score of the Beavers’ ters didn’t affect him once parts in the hir- we’re a difficult this is a new 30-28 win Friday against Oregon. he took his first snap. [email protected] ing of Moore. team to deal era of Oregon Including this with,” Moore volleyball and I season, Moore said. “We block has enjoyed suc- pretty well. We think this is just Moos: Legacy includes Autzen remodel, women’s soccer cessful stints at serve tough and another step in Northern Michi- Continued from page 9 decade. Together we reached that added 12,000 seats to his rocky relationship with we pass well.” that process. gan University the decision that now Autzen Stadium and created Nike co-founder and major Kristen Bit- Frohnmayer and Moos (twice), Kansas was the appropriate time the Ed Moshofsky Sports Oregon donor Phil Knight as ter joins fellow ” reached an agreement Kristen Bitter State University, to make this change,” Center. Moos has also add- the two have sparred in re- seniors Heather for Moos to remain as the Middle blocker the University Frohnmayer said. ed women’s lacrosse and cent years, notably over the Madison and athletic director until March of Texas-Austin, He added: “I greatly ap- women’s soccer, hired every resignation of track coach Erin Little in 31, 2007. Chico State and preciate the progress that current Oregon coach except Martin Smith. continuing their first win- Frohnmayer said the now Oregon. search for Moos’ replacement has been made during Bill’s football head coach Mike Knight was also expect- ning season of their Oregon “He’s the turnaround mas- will start immediately. tenure as athletic director.” Bellotti and has witnessed ed to be a major donor for careers, including two years ter,” Baumgartner said. “He “Bill and I agreed this was Moos guided the de- Oregon win or share 10 Pa- Moos’ new basketball arena under Carl Ferreira and two just gets it done. It’s incred- a good time to reflect on that partment during its most cific-10 Conference titles project but has yet to pledge years under Jim Moore. ible the programs that he has progress and look closely successful years. His ac- during his tenure. any monetary backing. “This is huge,” Bitter said. turned around.” at what it will take to be complishments include a $160- There is speculation that “We’ve been saying since successful over the next million facilities renovation Moos’ decision stems from [email protected] day one this is a new era of Oregon volleyball and I jdransfeldt@ think this is just another step dailyemerald.com

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Continued from page 9 made it clear Oregon didn’t positive news, Moore kept it to need the NCAA bid to show himself, waiting to tell the the program’s progress. team until they had arrived at “No, absolutely not,” said his house. Moore at Sunday’s press con- The 2006 season has been ference discussing the selec- a series of breakthroughs tion. “I don’t believe that at for the Oregon volleyball all. Maybe, if we weren’t in, program. Let’s be clear that but I had convinced myself while making the NCAA at least before the selection Tournament is a nice accom- had occurred — this doesn’t plishment, it shouldn’t define change anything that we have Oregon’s season. The same done all year long. We were goes for the soccer team. the same team whether we Both programs had suc- are in or we’re not in.” cessful seasons exceeding the Oregon went undefeated in expectations of Pac-10 coach- their non-conference match- es. Moore and soccer coach es and won seven of its first Tara Erickson’s respective 11 Pac-10 matches, before programs have both shown losing seven straight to end they are on the way to becom- the season. ing perennial NCAA Tourna- “Obviously, we didn’t play ment teams with wins against well coming down the stretch, YOUR CAMPUS ANSWER TO ranked opponents and strong but to set themselves up to recruiting classes. get them in that early — four Volleyball enjoyed its high- weeks before the tournament est Pac-10 finish since Oregon starts, says a lot and you can’t tied for seventh place in 1990. take that away,” Moore said. Oregon placed fourth in the CRAIGSLIST For the three seniors — conference in 1989 — also the Kristen Bitter, Heather Madi- last time the Ducks made the son, and Erin Little — this is NCAA Tournament. Free classifieds for UO students, faculty & staff another accomplishment in a The individual accomplish- season of breakthroughs. ments followed with a career Submit at NOW SERVING CHEF year by outside hitter Erin On Sunday, Bitter reflected JEVON BAYOU BBQ! Little, who was third on the on a memorable senior sea- www.dailyemerald.com team with 303 kills. Libero son. For her, she didn’t need to make the tournament to Offer applies to University of Oregon students, FREE POOL TILL 10 PM Katie Swoboda made 1,003 FOR SALE faculty and staff with University e-mail accounts. (TIL CLOSE SUN & MON) digs and became the seventh validate the success Oregon’s Limit 25 words per post. Five-day limit. Oregon player to record 1,000 had this season. Excludes employment, housing, entertainment, digs in a career. “No, but it sure is a cherry events, services and commercial use. on top,” Bitter said. bicycles Inclusion in print edition is not guaranteed. $7.00 CAR BOMBS So no, the NCAA Tourna- ment bid isn’t everything. The Free ads must be submitted online $2.25 PABST at www.dailyemerald.com. $5.75 DOUBLE WELLS program has accomplished jdransfeldt@ Please, no phone calls. too much this season. Moore dailyemerald.com

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