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2007-02-01

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COVER eHOTOS COURTESY LEWIS &
CLARK ATHLETICS Students have mixed feelings about first
danceless Casino Night in three years
by Anna Scott
The question entering Casino
Nighr last Saturday was whether or
not the evenr could remain a suc­
.cess wirhout rhe dance. One week
later the answer is ... maybe.
Disappoinrmenc surrounding
the absence of a dance co accompa­
ny the Casino, a so called "experi­
ment" the Activities Congress held
each of the last three years, put a
slight damper on student's spirits
Sarurday nighr. "Nor having the
dance was a-whar;s a bigger word
for mistake? I think the dance was
really what drew studems in," said
Morgan Shaw-Fox ('09). /
Some first-time attendees were
a lircle disappointed with the eve­
ning afrer hearing it built up by
upper dassmen who had sincerely
enjoyed the dance element of rhe
night. When asked whether he
had won anything in the raffle fol­
lowing the gambling, Evan Bend-·
er (' 10) simply said, ''I didn't stay
long enough." PHOTOS BY ANNA SCOTT
The Texas Hold 'Em·tables were a popular destination for students looking to parlay their
·winnings into prizes such as a karaoke machine and an iPod.
Despite the letdown some stu­
dents felt both faculty and student
volunteers created a full-Hedged ca­
sino atmosphere in rhe Fields Din­
ing Room. A long line of festively
attired srudenrs rwincd down che
balcony outside the south entrance
to Templeton and people were vis-and everyone was scaring at us Like
'what are you doing?' No one was
drunk or anything," said Julia Kir­
choff ('09).
Some students, who wouldn't al­
low che lack of an organized dance
to slow their restless feet, took mat­
ters inro their own hands. As a live
jazz ensemble played onsrage, stu-
"We started dancing like crazy and then
all of a sudden I looked up and ev~ryone
was staring at us like 'what are you do­
ing?"' -Julia Kirchoff ('09)
ibly excited• to have the chance
to dress up and play games. "We
dressed [my sister] up as James
Bond," saidJessicaJarris ('10), who
brought her enthusiastic 11-year­
old sister to the event.
Roulette rabies attracted crowds
who placed rislcy paper money
bets time and time again as facul­
ty cried their best to play the pare
of the hard-bitten dealer. Students
eagerly lined up to trade money in
for poker chips to employ at the al­
ways-filled Texas Hold 'Em rabies,
and unanimously approved of the
crackers-and-cheese refreshments.
To an extent, the abscence of the
dance provided a more subdued,
less alcohol-fueled enviroment,
"We starred dancing like crazy and
then all of a sudden I looked up dents began co dance their cares
away. "The dancing was so much
fun!" said Cally Adamson-Jackes
(' 10) to the nodding agreement of
her fellow booty-shakers.
Ultimately, it seems, that young
people want to dance and it takes
a lot to keep them down. Casino
Night delivered what it prom­
ised-gambling, music and priz­
es-bur perhaps there's no way it
will ever be as beloved by students
as it was when a dance was part of
the package. Time will cell wheth­
er the dance to be held on Feb. 24
will prove a sufficient compromise
becween fun-loving students and
pragmatic volunteers. Meanwhile,
students wilJ have to hang up their
formal attire and wait until Casino
Night rolls around again. The roulette wheel was also a big hit; students enjoyed it
so much they actually took it. After Casino Night a roulette
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Missing Pieces: filmmaker Abdul Fofanah's
discourse on the origins of hip-hop engages audience
by Rachel Schiff
Filmmaker Abdul Fofanah en-
chanted attendants of his presen­
tation: Hip-Hop and Socio-Cul­
tural Resilience in the U.S. and
Sierra Leone, on Thursday, Feb. 8
on Souch Campus. Fofanah spoke
about hip-hop's place in connect­
ing the people of Sierra Leone co
rheir government and to ocher na­
tions before showing a rough cue of
his documentary film, "Moving co
the Beat: Mobilizing the People."
The film documented the im­
pact of the civil war that ravaged
Sierra Leone from 1989-2000. and
the movement chat is using hip­
hop co heal the nation and raise
political consciousness. The docu­
mentary showed vibrant, young
citizens of Sierra Leone against a
ravaged background. While the cit­
ies and land fell apart in the war,
the people of Sierra Leone are mov­
ing forward. "When I see images of
Africa on the media, h's all suffer­
ing. That's nor what all of Africa
is," said Fofanah.
In making "Moving ro the
Bear," which is sec in boch Sierra
Leone and P6rcland, Fofanah is
trying to correct stereotypes that Africans and Americans have of
one anocfier. "In Sierra Leone, they
chink chac all Americans are rich. I
am going to show chem America's
slums;" explained Fofanah.
Fofanah, who grew up in Sierra
Leone and mo"ed to the U. S. as
a child, is convinced chat hip-hop
will open a dialogue between rhe
two narions. "Hip-hop is che cho­
sen vehicle because ic is brutally
honest," said Fofanah. "Hip-hop is
about saying, 'T)lis is our life here.
These are our slums."'
To Fofanah, hip-hop is a rep­
resentation of hardship and resis­
tance, "Part of what we're doing in
chis documentary is educating peo­
ple in Sierra Leone about the ori­
gins of hip-hop." Fofanah believes
char in mainstream media, hip­
hop is solely porcayed as opulence
and glamour. "A loc of what they
see [of American hip-hop] is the
night club, che booty shaking, and
the money, I want chem to know
chat hip-hop is nor abom imitating
what you see on TV."
. According to Fofanah, some
hip-hop artists are already embrac­
ing such ideals. Fofanah was par­
ticularly impressed with Emerson
for instance, a Sierra Leonean who raps about the "swollen bellies" of
the politicians who hoard Sierra
Leone's meager resources. Emer­
son was recencly arrested, but freed
when young Sierra Leoneans vehe­
mently protested his arrest and the
corruption char allowed ir ro oc-
cur.
Before closing his presentation,
scallment of rhe series
is "Coming Home
from Combat: Vet­
eran Perspectives" on
March l" at 4pm in~;.,, ""
conference room 101
on South Campus.
Allen purchases Rose. Garden
by Daniel Cochran
Paul Allen's chief company,
Vulcan lnc., recently announced
that it had acquired Porcland Are­
na Management LLC, a company
char owns the Rose Garden arena.
Allen, owner of the Portland Trail­
blazers, said the deal "will be a ma­
jor milestone which will strengthen
cbe long-term _financial health of
rhe Trail Blazers."
The Trail Blazers recent strug­
gles have lefr the team's Porcland
location in jeopardy, bur chis move
is considered co have entrenched
che basketball franchise in Porcland
for years to come.
Following a bankruptcy filing
in 2004 by one of Allen's compa­
nies, the Rose Garden ):ias been un­
der various ownerships, Portland
Are.na Management being the fore­
most of chem.
The co-ownership caused many
dispures among Allen's company
and PAM, mainly because the rev­
enues from ticker sales were heavily PHOTO FROM BLAZERS.COM
The Rose Garden plays host to the Portland Trail Blazers
and Lumberjax, a professional lacrosse team.
unbalancecf ~n favor of PAM.
Thomas Luther, PAM's chair­
man of the board, said the Trail
Blazers "have been an integral part
of the community, and we believe
.chis resolution benefits all interest­
ed parties."
Luther, ac odds with Allen for nearly rhree years, also said "we
look forward to working with
Vulcan, rhe Trail Blazers, and the
NBA." •
The Rose Garden has also
played home to rhe National La­
crosse League Porcland Lumberjax
for che past cwo years. CV
ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY BLOCK
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Want mane¥ for
you sta~ent
·groap?
Chatter and Budget
applications ar.e due on
February 23 at 8 P·"l·
ApP.lications are available online and outside t e ASLC offices (In TemQleton). To learn m~~1
O( get help with this process, get in touch wl}"
th'e Student Organizatfons team by, visiting
www. ctark.edu/org/aslc/organizations.h rill or
sending email lo. asfcorgs cJark.edu. _4 ___________ 1Mi11, .... the Pioneer Log, February 16, 2007
Black Student Union welcomes author
Rebecca Walker and professor RObin Kelley
Walker and Kelley are first of many speakers to visit during Black History Month
by Laura Preston
Rebecca Walker's lecrure last Thursday,
Feb. 8, did not begin formally. Her fuse words
were: "Hey. How are you doing?" followed by
a smile that charmed the audience in Flanagan
Chapel.
Daughter of esteemed writer Alice Walk­
er, who authored The Color Purple, and law­
yer Melvyn Leventhal, Ms. Walker has made On Thursday night, wim her aucobiogra­
phy in hand, she read several lengthy passages
from her life story.
Although the excerprs were interesting co
many, her soothing voice lulled some co sleep.
Nevertheless, Walker managed to recover her
audience with lively commentary between
each passage. As the night wore on, the read­
ings became shorter and the animated com­
mentary longer.
a nan1e for herself as a _______________ _ Walker read a sec­
tion of her aucobiog­
raphy describing the
difficulties she faced
living a scattered life
with divorced parents
on ~fferent. sides of
the continent, all me
while dealing with her writer on the topics of A d. • b
gender, sexuality, re-U Ience mem ers
ligion, and race. Her sought Walker's guidance
autobiography Black, . . .
White and Jewish is an by asking quest.ions re-
international bescseller, d" d 1· .
and her other works, in-gar Ing race an re 1g1on.
duding To Be Real and
What Makes a Man, have also been popular.
Walker, born amidst the Civil Rights
Movement in 1969, grew up in San Francis­
co and New York, evenrually graduating from
Yale University in 1992.
Upon graduating, Walker founded the
"Third Wave Foundation," a non-profit which
no_w.provides grancs to women and encour­
ages chem co pursue higher education. She
has received several honors, including the ti­
de of one of the 50 most influential leaclers of
America by Tune Magazine, at me age of just
twenty-five. complicated identity as a black, white, Jewish,
and bisexual woman.
The question and answer portion of Ms.
Walker's talk was very informal, the audience
cook ro her light-hearted character. Audience
members sought her'guidance by asking ques­
tions regarding race and religion, and she an­
swered with sincere suggestions as well as hu­
morous anecdotes co lighten the mood.
Ms. Walker's appearance was one of sever­
al mac the Ethnic Student Services and Black
Student Union will be holding during the
month of February.
PHOTO BY LAURA PRESTON
Ms. Walker is visiting several schools throughout the Northwest area. by Alison Barnwell
Professor Robin D.G. Kelley, the ~econd
guest of the Black Hiscory Month Speakers
Series, lectured to a full house on Tuesday at
Lewis & Clark.
One of me leading black hiscory schol­
ars in the country, Kelley discussed jazz and_
spirituality with an audience chat included
President Thomas Hochstectler, several stu­
dents and faculty members, and Bernice and
Maurice Slaughter, cwo old friends of The­
lonius Monk.
Kelley focused on the avance garde jazz
of che 1950s and '60s. He chose this era be­
cause "music was no longer limited to Chris­
tianity" as in the '20s, when, according co
Kelley, music char sounded like jazz first is­
sued from the Pentecostal Church.
PHOTO BY KATIE SUGARMAN
Kelley speaks on spirituality to a
packed crowd in Council Chambers. Islam and Buddhism inspired many of
the new performers said Kelley, although
innovators like Sun Ra looked cowards me
Bible as much as ever. Ra's theory of interga­
lactic travel, the cornerstone of his "cosmic
jazz," was drawn from the Book of Exodus.
Kell~y's presentation i~cluded many clips of cussion of the Middle Eastern influences of
music, from Arizona Drains' "Lamb's Blood jazz.
Has Washed Me Cleaned" (1926) to a re-"I was aware of the connection with Afri-
cenc recording by the Wiregrass Singers. can spirituality, but not so much of ties with
Kelley warned ·students chat the sounds Islam," she said. President Hotchsettler was
would be dissonant compared co main- also enthusiastic. "Kelley did a really mas­
scream styles. "A lot of the black sacred mu-cerful job of disentangling threads," he said,
sic you hear today is commercialized, I've referring ro me confusi(!n of what Kelley
always wondered why the movies they make called "a variety of organized and unorga­
abouc black people jumping up and.down nized movements."
in church have singers that sound like Be- He added that Kelley's presence "attested
yonce," he said. --------,---------- to the quality of the
Finishing his over-"This music teaches us institution, chat it's
view of the jazz move-h d l able co drawn people
ment's history wirh a t at We nee to rep ace of national acclaim."
nod co Randy Weston, Our sorrow songs with Kelley stayed in the
who visited Reed Col- Council Chambers
lege on February 3, freedom songs." after his lecture co
• Kelley offered an op- b ll answer questions
rimistic message co the . -Ro in Ke ey from the audience.
audience. He described che
"We need to follow me musicians' lead exerience as different from his reception at
and play for change, this music reaches us Reed College on Monday. "The audience [at
chat we need to replace our sorrow songs Reed] was more community-based-older,
with freedom songs," he said, referencing coo. Ir was different from being in a room
the phrase.coined by W.E.B. Du Bois. full of stud~nts havtng ro take notes for class
Bernice Slaughter, who hosted Theloni- and ~ondering, 'when is this guy going to
us Moqk when he came co Portland in the be done?'"
1940s, was impressed by Kellefs presenca- Having caught at USC, NYU, and Co­
tion, but her son Maurice expressed concern 'lumbia College, Kelley has encountered this
ch_ac c~e audience was disengaged. "I don't . attitude before. "Maybe academia and jazz
know if everyone was into it," he said, "I saw can't be reconciled," he seid. "Bue I see simi­
people leaving." larities in the two places. I hope people can
Reiko Hillyer, Visiting Professor of His-be uplifted, whether they're in a lecture hall
tory, said she was intrigued by Kelley's dis-or a Church." .th_e_P_1_·o_n_e_er_L_o_g_, F ••• eb_r_u_ary ___ 1_6_,.2_0_0_1 __________ -.;€\\t'A-•--------;_---~--~-----~--~---•-•-•-•----~---•----~-5~_
Budget forum explains why LC needs
a few thousand more of your dollars
by Ethan· Stone
The SAAB-sponsored Budget and Tuition
Forum held on Tuesday attracted a modest
crowd of students curious about the College's
budget, particularly next year's proposed 7%
tuition increase for undergraduate school
students. President Thomas Hochsrectler led
the College's presentation and the following
question-and-answer period, assisted by Carl
Vance, the Vice President for Budget and Fi­
nance, and Robert Nayer, the Director.of Op­
erating and Capical Budgets.
Although many of the students pres­
ent expressed their dissatisfaction with the
planned tuition hike-which will raise the
cost of tuition at the undergraduate school co
$31,624-Hochscectler and Vance's presenta­
tion on the College's budgeting process was
mostly successful in quelling gripes by offer­
ing a glimpse ar the intricacies of LC's multi­
million dollar operating budget.
The College's proposed 2007-08 bud­
get, which will be reviewed by rhe Board of
Trustees on February 23, totals $91 million,
a $3 million increase from the current year's
budget. Hochstettler cited inflation and rising
costs as chief reasons fot the increase, as well as
rising health insurance costs aod a 6% increase College of Arts & Sciences in CAS faculty salaries. A
nearly $5.5 million pay­
ment on the College's
debt (currently at $108
million) and a half-mil­
lion dollar al.location ro
Hochstertler's newly cre­
ated Strategic Initiatives
Fund made further dents
in the school's resources. Sources of Revenue -2007--08 Budget (in 000's)
EndoWTMnt
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Girt. Auxlllartea
10,348
12'4
1,945 -.......
2% '-...... .... _
"Because all of these
things are coming to­
gether, we have to rec­
ommend the the Board a
7% tuition hike for CAS
students.," Hochsreccler
said. Fedentl -----....; GrantaJContractt: .......... .--·-····· /
510 /
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1,558
2'4
He indicated chat,
although the raise in PHOTO COURTESY OF LC FINANCE DIVISION
LC's planned '07-0S_revenue includes a 7% tuition hike.
tuition may seem exag-
gerated, that LC's undergraduate tuition fees
will remain below the average of those of the
College's cohort group, a collection of similar
colleges and instutions nationwide.
"It may nor seem like ir when you see the
glazed look in your parents' eyes when they
get your tuition bill, but our tuition is actually
low relative to our competition," Hochstertler
said. Correction
In the Feb. 2 issue of the Pioneer Log, the
article "Akers resigns as V.P. of Institution­
al Advancement" incorrectly stated chat
former Lewis & Clark president Michael
Mooney "embezzled" college funds. In
face, Mooney invested college funds with­
out proper authorization. The Pioneer Log
regrets the error. Crime
Beat
• On Feb. 5, graffiti was
discovered near rhe east en­
trance to Alder Hall. Tue·word "cheese''
and a picture of cheese were drawn in
chalk on the side of the building. Cheese
Club president Brandon Wiebe ('08) de­
nied any involvement.
• On Feb. 7, a student reported his
digital camera stolen from his unlocked
room in Manzanita Hall. Next time lock
your door, dumbshit!
• On Feb. 9, an employee report­
ed green spray-painted graffiti stating,
"There is no war ·but class war" on che
side of a building near rhe eqst entrance,
and the same words in green spray paint
on an exterior wall of West Hall. The
Lewis & Clark bourgeois requested chat
the graffiti be removed as soon as pos­
sible.
• On Feb. 9, an employee reported
his swim trunks stolen from the men's
l~ker room in Pamplin. Honestly, peo­
ple, who steals a pair of swim trunks?
• On Feb. 9, a student reported a
shower curtain stolen from outside his
room. All showering individuals should
be reported to Campus Safety immedi­
ately.
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Editorial Board
Student clubs are urged to embrace the World Wide Web and update their current
sites to encourage club activity in the here and now, rather than living in 2002
Lewis & Clark boasts a wealth of student groups
whose presence on campus is meant to enrich student
life. Unfortunately, a good number of these groups
seem to be unintentionally underground. They're active
but not very visible. It's high time _rhey made use of the
resources available co them to publicize events and keep
active and potential members or participants informed
of the services they offer. It's time they embraced the
glory rhat is the World Wide Web.
Though the vastness of the World
Wide Web and the necessity of
site upkeep may seem daunting,
that fear must be overcome and
the power of the website must be
embraced.
E-mails, flyers and posters have their places, but they
lack the potential of a good web site. As rhe 21" centu­
ry ebbs on, computers are steadily becoming more and
more integral to daily life. This is undoubrably good.
Computers are no longer rbe key to the future; they
have already unlocked a vast bay of resources, including
the Imerner. •
Computer literacy has become the assumed stare of
the current college-age generation. Nevertheless, while
pn:>ficiency in word processing or spreadsheet applica­
tions is e:xpected and familiarity wlth image editing soft­
ware is common, HTML editors widely get the shaft.
It is unfair to hoist blame for mediocre support for
student groups on poor commu.nication between the student body and a vaguely defined "administration." The
groups them~elves ought co rake responsibili1:y for their own
sub-par communication with students. They instead need
to develop new publicity habits.
So!11e groups have gone this route in the past but since
abandoned it. Tue Plarteau website cites October 2002 as
the dace of ics· next art show. The Womyn's Center site is
still waiting for Fall 2006 news, and Unisex is still stuck
in 2005. Clubs like Free University and Oh For Christ's
Sake are a little more up ro date, with information about
Fall 2006, but alas, it is no lo_nger faU 2006. Information
ou events in Spring 2007 are nowhere co be found on the
World Wide Web.
Cheers to orh~r groups, like Activities Congress and the
Co-Op for having up-ro-date schedules of events on their
respective sites. They are click-able beacons of hope. Imag­
ine a Student Organizations website where all of the group
names are ·bold, blue hyperlinks ro recently updated web~
sires. Ir's not an impossibility, but unfortunately it is an im­
probability. Groups can ger webspace on the LC server; 1T
offers Dreamweaver workshops; hell, rhere could even be a
club that builds websites for other clubs.
.Certainly the web doesn'r need any more e-clutter, but a
sleek, current web page can be highly gratifying, and func­
tional. Though die vastness of the World Wide Web and
the necessity of site upkeep may seem daunting, that fear
must be overcome and the power of che website muse be
embraced. Lives, and clubs, could be forever changed. Stu­
dents at LC might actually start attending club sponsored
activities if online advertisement was indeed present.
Editorial Board is comprised of Forum Editor Maia Pencl;ansky,
Fomm Editor Liz Terhune, and Amy Pombo Letters to the Editor
Dear 'Editor,
I am very disappointed and frustrated that I was
misquoted in the arcicle "On the Verge of a Surge" in
the Feb. 2nd edition of the Piolog. When I was asked
about the size of the scudent group I co-coordinate,
Amnesty Incernarional, I simply replied with a mun­
ber-lOish. I was not asked boy,, l felr about chis num­
ber, yet in the article lam quoted as wishing for a larger
membership. I am incredibly happy with my group.
Each member is talented, rhoughrful, and hardwork­
ing, and we are having an amazing semester already. It
upsets me to know that the hardworking members of
Amnesty lncernational may have read your arcicle and
felt unappreciated. Nexr time, please listen carefully to
chose who have taken time out of their day ro answer
your questions. You do harm when you don't.
:from,
Colleen 1',1arion
Amnesty International
PioLog
Vs,.
fight
death. to the
details soon ... I .th_e_P_io_n_e_e_r_L_o
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March tneltdow-n
stresses students
by Maia Penchansky
Around chis ~ime each year, srudenrs find themselves stuck in an aca­
demic quagmire. Berween the absolure physical inability to focus on work
during these dreary pre-spring monrhs and the ever-increasing workload
closing in on midterms, srudenrs simply break down like the energizer
bunny in need of batteries.
Different schools, different ages, the story repears itself. This rime of year is
so far from rhe beginning, but the end is not yet in sight. The initial excitement of
school has fuded, but the motivation to complete the year hasn't quite kicked in.
I've felt this same anxiety for as long as I've been doing real work. I make list after
list after list but they never seem to shorten. Though work is handed in, it's almost
as if it comes from a mind that is not my own, in an unrecognizable handwriting.
Procrastination and absolute disgust for the ac­
quiring of knowledge seem to go hand in hand
with this time of year. ·
I leave class completely stunned that I pulled it off. How in the world did I finish
that assignment? 1
Weekends, of course, are no problem during this time. Our common "no home­
work on Fridays" rule stands and extends to "no homework until Sunday evening."
This leaves us in panic when we realize that we spenr three hours at the Bon on
Saturday morning, at least two of which could have been spent reading.
Every Monday, though seemingly awful at all times, is absolutely excruciating
during this cyclic meltdown. The sheer thought of spending the upcoming week
reading and writing makes our liberal arts brains pulse with haned and anxiety. In
other words, our sanity melts along with the snow. Ir might be rhe'clouds, the rain, or
the fact chat we've been sruck in an aca­
demic mindset for-too damn long, but
procrastination and absolute disgust for
the acquiring of knowledge seem to go
hand in hand' with this time of year. Sure, we all know what work must
get done. In these cases, we open a blank Word document and continue to
browse the Interner for three hours, writing a two-page paper at the speed of
one sentence every 15 minutes. Unfortunately, this method proves ineffec­
tive when we find ourselves with 300 pages of reading and two essays all
due on Friday.
I wish I could say that it's time for teachers' to recognize this sea­
sonal inability to work. Pleading and begging, however, will gee you
nowhere because as much as we all wish it were, laziness is not an excus-
able mental illness. -,.
One thing we can do is point our attention co the furure. I don't mean to induce anxi-
ety and obsessive list making (guilty as charged, by the way), but it would be one hundred
percent beneficial for all of us to recognize the general goals we would like to accomplish. Be it
good grades, an empowering career or a deeper understanding of the world based on a liberal
arcs education, thinking "big picture" could rid us of untimely anxiety and maybe provide us
with enough motivation to get by until spring break.
It's still the toughest
job you'll love.
INFO SESSION
Thursday 3/1
4 -5 p.m.
Lewis & Clark College
·Templeton Student Center
Council Chamber
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Why people hate Hillary
Clinton is the most capable and experienced candidate for the Democratic party. So why is that a problem?
by Helen Hunter
It has finally happened: a woman has an actual chance of
becoming President of the United States of America-leader
of the free world. A woman who is educated, intelligent, de­
termined, experienced and who finally embodies the policies
chat I, along with millions of Americans, have been waiting
to see in a national candidate.
Why am I the only one excited?
Politically, Clinton is just what America needs. At the Na­
tional Democratic Committee's Winter Meeting, she boldly
promised, "If we in congress don't end this war [in Iraq] be­
fore January 2009, as president, I will." According co a recent
poll taken in January, 2007, 61 % of Americans oppose the
war in Iraq. Isn't Clinton's proposal what we wanr?
In her speech, Clinton also promised "affordable, univer­
sal health care coverage to every single American," a push
for alternative energy that w~ll "move [America] in the direc­
tion of independence [from oil]," ro rebuild the middle class,
suengthe~ the economy by bringing jobs back ro America,
thus lessening dependence on China, and to "resrore the
greatness and respect for our country across the world."
Clinton, on paper, see~s co be the perfect candidate for
president in 2008. She has been in the political system for
nearly 35 years, fighting for whar she
believes in. She has been berac-ed ever since her husband entered the White House, endur­
ing every imaginable attack, only co prove char she is virtually
indesuuctible. For this, she's been likened co a super-mon­
ster, like Michael Meyers, getting stabbed, shot, blo~n up,
and just as you think you have finally gotten rid of her, she's
back again.
But wouldn't chat make for a good president?
If Clinton were a man, people would be ecstatic about
her presidential campaign. Because she is a woman and has
che powerful and determined attitude chat American voters
prize in men, the public freaks out and doesn't know if it
wants such a progressive and capable woman· in charge of
the country.
Because Clinton wasn't the pleasant passive First Lady
that represents the uaditional role of women in this country,
she has been labeled power-hungry and even been accused of
controlling her husband during his term,. Clinton, however,
represents the role women should, rhe role needed for them
in modern American society-and char scares a lot of tradi-like Clinton, in office than say they can. Although they share
many of her political beliefs, mosr o(che people I've asked
say they don't like her.
Bue why?
A person I talked to disliked Clinton because she claims
char Clinton stayed with her husband only to further her po­
litical career. Clinton's fidelity to her disloyal husband is not
a legitimate reason to think she would do poorly in office.
If she had made that choice based on positioning herself for
• presidency, which I highly doubt, then she clearly has great
scraregy-and she didn't hurc anyone, so who cares?
Another reason I've heard is char she never smiles. Like I
said before: people are looking for reasons nor to like Clinton
because she is exactly what we want and need as a nation, just
nor in a woman.
I have only heard one relatively fair argument against Clin­
ton. One person argued char had the democrats had a better
candidate than Kerry in the 2004 election, the presidency
would have gone to the democrats, inferring char Clinton
wouldn't be as tionalists.
I think char more
Americans can't ac­
cept a powerful
worn- a n , Another_ reason I've heard is that she never smiles.
Like I said before: people are looking for reasons
not to like Clinton because she is ex·actly what we
want and need as a nation, just not in a woman. strong as Barack
Obama againsr
the republicans
and would lose
che presiden-
cy for the left
again. However,
rccenc polls have
indicated that 22% percent of Americans would
support Clinton in rhe primaries over the 21 %
who would support Obama -giving no advan-
tage ro Obama.
Ar the end of her speech at the NDCWin­
ter Meeting, Clinton declared that win-
ning the presidency would nor
be for he!: personal gain, or
even for rhe gain of currenc
democrats; she said that, "chis
is about what we leave to the
next generation." Jf America
can gee past che simple fact
that Clinton is a woman,
we can have the amaz­
ingly dedicated and re­
lentlessly progressive
leader char we have
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New minimum wage gives low income Workers needed help
One of che firsc moves by che newly elected Democratic
Congress was co raise che narional minimum wage. On
February 1, the Senate voced 94-3 in favor
of the measure. Assuming the bill passes
in che Ho~se of Representatives and
gees a presidential signature, che federal
minimum wage will be raised co $7.25
per hour by 2009.
Ir's about damn time.
The current federal minimum wage is
$5.15 per hour. It was lase raised in 1997. A
decade lacer, inflacion has taken ics toll-
in 1996 dollars, an hour of work roday r· ..
translates co a mere $4.05 per hour. •
Ac the currenr minimum a wage, a full-time employee
working,a minimum wage
job earns $10,710
per year. That's •
just above the
poverty line fl,
for a single '
individual. A two­
person household,
however, requires an
income of $13,200-
significantly higher
than the amount a
single parent could
make working one full by Lexie Briggs
single person would ·make $15,080 per year.
In another example, a hypothetical first year raking
Biology I 51, Exploration & Discovery with
Lyell Asher, • less than rwo whole weeks of your summer vacacion.
Twency-one scares, including Oregon and Washington,
hav~ taken the initiative to sec a minimum wage higher
than che
Spanish
201, and h full n a r i o n a I At t e current minimum wage, a -time minimum.
• SOAN 100
and buying all
cexrbooks used ar
the bookstore would
spend $422.90
on books employee working a rpinimum wage J00b Oregon has
even decided
earns $10, 710 per year. That's just above co
mi11imum peg
the poverty line for a single individual. wage to
che race of
alone. Working a job chat
paid the current national
minimum wage, the inflation,
raising ir every year. Oregon's minimum wage is currently
$7.80, one of the highest in rhe nation.
There are arguments against a higher mrn1mum
wage. Some opponents say char the hike will hurt small
businesses, decrease che demand for labor, and drive up
prices. Small businesses with limited budgets may not
have the funds co employ as many workers as they need.
In America, however, people should not be working full
time and living below the poverty line. student would
have co
work for a
little more
than 82
hours just
to pay for
books. Before
taxes.
After the
minimum
hike, the
course new
wage
same
load Ulrimacely, despite rhe counter-arguments, the
economy will grovi if people have more money to spend.
We can have a living wage, ·a wage that allows people co
raise their children without going ba.nkrupr, co pay for
healthcare, and co live with some measure of security.
Raising the minimum wage will not end poverty, but it
is l! promise co working Americans that we can Hve up
co the ideals of the American Dream.
time job. With the new
federal minimum wage, a IMAGE COURTESY OF NATIONALSUMMARY.COM w o u Id only cake about 58
hours of work. That's still quite
a bit, to be sure, but at least it's
Gordon Smith votes for troop surge after advocating withdraw!
"I, for one, am tired of paying the price of 1 O or more of our troops dying a day. So let's
cut and run or cut and walk, but let us fight the war on terror more intelligently than we
have because we have fought this war in a very lamentable way."
-Oregon Senator Gordon Smith, Speech on the Floor of the US Senate
by Matt Savage
At times it seems like politics can't get any worse. In
light of the lasr 10 ye_ars, from rhe near impeachment
of a President for a B.J. and sending American soldiers
into their deaths for a lie, it is hard to be blown away by
the utter hypocrisy that plagues what passes for modern
political discourse. Bue every so often, something hap­
pens that shocks even the more hardened and cynic~!
follower of politics.
Last week, US Senator Gordon Smith voted for the
troop surge after he voted against ic. Weeks earlier,
Smith introduced a non-binding resolution with US
Senators John Warner and Bill Nelson char stared op­
position to Bush's proposed troop surge. Last week,
_Smith and Warner both voted to sustain a filibuster,
a parliamentary tactic used by the minority co block a
voce on a resolution or bill. This came after a tearful
and emotional speech on the senate floor insiscing we
needed an exit stracegy in Iraq, and could not afford co
send more troops into harms way.
What is perhaps most surprising about Senator Smith's decision is chat ic probably will nor help him
politically. He is a moderate Republican in a state char
it is increasingly blue (the governor, both houses, four
out of five congressional seats, and che other senator
are all Democracs), with a Presidenc and a war thac are
growing increasingly unpopular. He is also approach­
ing a potentially difficult re-eleccion bid. The two
Republicans who did vote to end debate on rhe troop
s.urge bill are also facing potentially difficult re-elec­
tion bids.
It is my sincerest hope that chis despicable ace of
hypocrisy coses Gowrdon Smith his re-election. Many
politicians hope chat their conscituencs have a short­
term memory, and ic is up co their challengers co re­
mind their consticuents of the incumbencs shortcom­
ings. Portland Congressional Represencacive and LC
Alum Earl Blumenauer is ofcen mencioned as a po­
tential opponent, and his strong record in opposition
co the Iraq War would provide far better leadership in
Washingcon than Smith has provided. Blumenauer is
~!so a scrong advocate for alcernative sources of energy,
which is what we truly need co win the War on Terror .
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Grounds keepers, students ready campus for spring
by Kelly Sullivan
Lewis & Clark's campus is known as one
of che most beautiful campuses in the Pacif­
ic Northwest. Although many aspects of the
campus grounds are natural, it still takes a Joe
of people and a loc of hours co help keep it as
striking as it is.
The grounds workers ac LC are some of rhe
most underappreciared sraff here. They can be
seen inrermitcently around campus pruning
shrubs, pulling weeds and planring flowers.
And it is thanks to these hardworking people
that LC scudenrs can brag about how gorgeous
their school is. Now char spring is coming,
there's a lor to be done ro ger the campus ouc
of hibernation.
Although Grounds Supervisor .Gabe Bish­
op has only been working for LC for three
months, he "absolutely loves it" and has big
plans for spring.
"The biggest concern right now is che irri­
gation system. The campus has a big system,
and before it gees roo warm, we have ro make
sure it's running efficiently," he said. This in­
cludes making sure none of the sprinkler heads
are broken or covered, or else all rhe water
chat's supposed ro be coming from them will
be wasted. They are also working on imple­
menting a new pump sysrem in place that uses
more well water and less city water.
"And of course we need to make sure we
gee all of the sp.ring-cime pruning and fertil­
ization done to get everything blooming," said
Bishop. workers who rake turns helping each grounds
worker. Caitlin Blood ('10), Sam Downs(' 10),
Brendan Larsen ('09), Ahrea Kean ('09), Ian
Crozier ('09), Rachel Tramel (' 1 O) and Anna
Bunk ('10) all hold jobs as srudenr grounds
workers.
Bunk works four hours in the morning,
cwice a week. Wearing hiking boots, jeans, a
jacket and garden gloves, Bunk begins her
day at the Facility Services building across
from Hartzfeld where she gees her assignment.
Then, she usually meets the seasoned grounds
keepers in the Trail Room where they're having
breakfast. "I get to listen to them talk about
great stuff, it's my favorite part of the day," she
said.
Bunk's tasks involve anything from pulling
ivy off of the buildings ro cutting back over­
grown grass. "In the fall when there are more
leaves, all I ever do is rake. ln the winter (if
it snows) I put down gravel. The whole job is
weather dependent ... but we work no martcr
whar the weather is."
When asked if she's learning a lot about
landscape, Bunk said only a little. "Our jobs
are pretry simple. l think people do it be_cause
they like being by themselves and thinking
about things. Jr's really meditative.''
Aside from the break.fast chats, Bunk says
the best part of the job is "being outside."
"Oh and sometimes it's really funny when
l'm working in front of people's dorm win­
dows and they're just kickin' it. And when they
play music it's really nice. Everyone should
play music," she laughed.
It seems like a lot of work to cake care of
the entire campus, and to gee ir all ready for
spring, bur rhe grounds workers have-imple­
mcnred a system char allows them to be as ef­
ficient as possible. The campus is divided inco
zones and each of the eighr full-time employ­
ees is in charge of taking care of his or her own
:z.one. On rop of that, there are seven student Being a grounds keeper is a lot of work, and
it's also one of the most important jobs here.
We are extremely lucky to go to school on s~ch
a picturesque campus, and it's all thanks to
these fine gardeners and their srudenr helpers.
Ir's time the grounds crew got some recogni­
tion. ln the words of Bunk, "Hug a grounds­
keeper today!n PHOTO av KELLY SUI.LIi/AN
Anna Bunk ('10) rakes up debris outside of Templeton Student Center.
Lebanese restaurant Habibi enchants diner, delights palate
by Liz Holliday
Those looking for an affordable restaurant within walk­
ing distance of Pioneer Courthouse Square should look no
further than Habibi on SW Morrison St. Habibi offers a
variety of Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine thac is sure
ro please.
Not only is Habibi's food always fresh and delicious, bur
the atnbia11ce makes dining there that much more enjoy~
able. U1e owner, M:nen, is almost always in chc restaurant
taking orders and doing eve~hing possible co make guesrs
happy. He is constantly joking with customers and treating
every person thac walks through the door as though they are
part of his extended family.
1his sore of hospiraliry is rare in the restaurant business
these days. Habibi does not rush guests in and ouc, but in­
stead encourages taking cirne and enjoying good food. Every single person in the restaurant seems to be enjoying him or her­
self-myself inck1ded.
Habibi, which means sweetheart or darling in Arabic, is just
that: adorable. The owner is so enthmiastic about his restaurant
that he radiates good vibes all around. All of the food is pre­
pared daily and ptomi~c.~ freshne~s.
The water is served with a slice of cucumber, giving it a fra~
gram and refreshing quality. Also, every rable is greeted with
complimentary. flat bread, which is quite tasty, especially when
paired with Habibi's famous hummus.
The menu is huge:: :ind varied. Prices arc reasonable, rang­
ing from abour four ro 12 dollars. Each food category {appe­
riz.ers, salads, pb:as, mtrees, etc.) is broken dowo into three
sub-can::gories: Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat. I have yer to try
somecl1ing on their extensive menu that was not delightful. Be
sure to try the pizza, which is served on an oversized pita, and
follow it with one of their desserts. The desserts are huge and
should be shared! The rice pudding is absolutely delectable. They add
something that tastes like rose exnacr, which gives the dish a
twist. It is served with four spoons and is definitely worth its
price of$4.95. For chose nor willing to jump on the rice des­
sert bandwagon, Habibi offers baklava and almond panna
cotta (creamy pudding wirh almonds and honey on top).
Habibi also hosts an outside seating area where t,"llests ar~
able co purchase and enjoy some traditional flavored tobacco
and hookah. Catering is available i:ipon request as well, belly
dancers included. Habibi offers rake-out and gives away a
fn:e meal on birthdays (valid ID required).
Simply put, Habibi has the best Lebanese food in Pon-
• land. Everyrhing about rhis restaurant. from the friendly
Staff to the amazing food, is outstanding. Take my advia:
and go there-you won't regret lt.
Habibi is located at 1012 SW Mo"ison St. Open Mon-Sat:
J0:30am-Close; Sun: 12:00pm-9:00pm... 503-274-0628. .th•e•P•i•o.ne•e•r•L-0111g111,.F•e•b•ru•ary--•l•6•, 2.o.0_1 ________ 4¥jm,@ __________________ 1 __ 1_
Recipe for a hot summer: Score a sweet
internship and avoid working atWal-Mart
by Kelly Sullivan
Alrhough spring semesrer is srill fresh, it's not roo early co
consider summer plans. While ic mighr be frightening ro chink
as far ahead as summer, it'll be even scarier when you realize the
only place char will hire you for three rnonchs is Wal-Mart. The
solution? Apply for an internship.
Since internships are geared coward college srudenrs, many
are offered just for che summer months. Not only that, but
working as an intern comes with amazing advantages: work ex­
perience in a specific field, normal hours, the possibility of col­
lege credit, and many inrernships are pa.id.
Isaac Holeman ('09) works as an intern ac rhe Oregon Pri­
mary Care Association, whose members advocate for rhe Fed­
erally Qualified Health Centers. Holeman, who researches the
effects of a hew, stricter ID requircmenr, said he gains much
more chan work experience.
''This wasn't an internship 1 applied for. I worked for the
CEO of the Archimedes Movement, and he invited me ro do
chis. lc's a great, greft opportunity because l'm interested in
working for [underprivileged] groups like chis. The biggest ben­
efit is learning how Health Care works-how it really works,
and becoming comfortable .in char environment. I'm also mak­
ing great connections. I'm meeting people working in the big
heal1h advocacy groups in Oregon," said Holeman.
Pret()' much anyone is eligible for at lea.st one internship,
however some mighr have requirements or standards.
''For example." said Prof. Eisinger, Director of Srudenr
Awards, Fellowships and internships, "if you wane an intern­
ship at lnrel, they'll wane some sciemific skills. Mercy Corps
might want experience with volunteer work. The mayor's office
might just wane people who can read and write. Some might
just have a· GPA cutoff."
-No matter what you're interested in, or what field you may
wane to go into, there's probably an internship rhar's right for
yo~, ir's just a matter of finding one. While securing an intern­
ship may seem like a daunting cask, Lewis & Clark is more
chan prepared ro help. Prof. Eisinger sends an email newslet­
ter co students highlighting various inrernships and fellowships
available to LC students. LC's Career Advising website offers
multiple resources.
One such rool, PioTRAK boasts char ir "provides intern­
ship opporrw1icies targeted by employers to Lewis & Clark stu­
dents." The sire, www.lcbtrk.edu/depr/careers, makes ir possible
to look for inrernships by job category, cype al)d location. On
top of char, it's conscancly being updated so there's bound to be
one within your interests.
TI1e Career Advising website also has links ro upcoming job
recruiting fairs and events in_ Portland. The NlC eCareer Fair,
an online nationwide job fair in which companies list oppor­
tunities, and srndents can pose resumes, will srart on Ft:b. 26.
The Firsr Avenue: Finding Directions, Making Connections,
the biggesr job exposicion in Portland, will rake place on April
4 ar the Universjcy of Portland.
TI1ere are also counrless opporruniries co search and apply
for internships both at LC and in the greater Portland area
thar can also be found on the websire. If rhe internships of­
fered through LC don't appeal to you, most companies pose
imernship listings on their respective websites. "I found [mine)
on the internet on irs own websitt;. LC's seem robe based a lor
on marketing and financial scuff and more geared toward older
srudenrs," said Madclic Cole ('10).
Cole is just scarring her "internship career." 'Tm applying
for an inrernship at Women's Wilderness lnsriture in Boulder,
Colo. You learn how to lead ten to 30 day trips in rhe back­
country and you also do a !or of the crap work like p,1cking up
food and caking inventory of gear."
She saw this job as a smart way "co break inro
.rhe ourdoor induscry. And l'm not old enough
co be a full-Hedged leader," she.said, "so [ think
being an intern will help me ger on the road ro
being a crip leader."
Applying for an internship involves more
rhan filling our an ambiguous applicarion; gen­
erally resumes, cover lerrers, and even recom­
mendations are necessary. If you've never com­
posed any of these, Career Advising, again, is
available for help. Many workshops a.re otfered,
including the "Developing a Resume and Cov­
er Letter" workshop on March 1. at 3:00pm in
Albany 207. If che dares or rimes (once more,
listed on rhe website) aren't convenient, make an
appointment for some one-on-one help.
Again, it's never coo soon ro begin look­
ing. In fact, it's becter to start earlier than later.
"The competition," Eisinger says, "is ofren rimes
fierce, although not always. Frequently many
more srudencs are applying for spots rhen can be
filled. In banking and fashion, hundreds apply
for maybe a dozen spots. You just can't assume
char you're going ro gee it. .. chink of a.II rhe col­
lege srudents in your place.''
His advice? ;,If you get an interview, dress
well, be on time, brush your teeth twice; rake
ir seriously whether it's working for a homeless
shelter or REL Your employer wanes to see your
best effort, your best side. Ir's nor to be ca.ken
casually." Summer internsh"!J7 oyyortuntties
Summer Leg a{ Internslii_p
This unpaid inrcrnsrup is offered ro undergraduate students
"with imeresr i11 gaining experience in fhe legal field co in­
tern at the office." It is offered through Catholic Charities
Immigration Legal Services.
Contact Kim Nguyen at 503-542-2855 ext. 40 or via email
at nguyenki@reed.edu before March 30, 2007.
Wi{derness .Aavocacy Internslii_p
"Wilderness Advocacy Internship program provides par­
ticipants with hands-~n experience with an organization
working ro protecr our natural )lerirage." TI1is is a paid in-·
rernshjp open ro any srudencs (and non-students) inter­
ested. Each job is catered to rhe intern's interests.
Resumes due April 30, 2007 ro info@leaveitwild.org.
PofitiCorys J'e[fows
This is a paid internship available ro recent graduates or
college juniors 4_nd seniors. 1he job description is as fol­
lows "PoliriCorps Summer is a ten-week booccamp con­
sisting of hands-on skills training, innovative public policy
inrensives, and real-world applications of leadership skills
and campaign savvy."
Apply by May 1, 2007 by email (admissions@politicorp~.
org), phone (50.3·233·3018) or mail (333 SE 2~d Ave.,
Portland, Ore., 97214).
More information for these and other internships can be fo1md
online at http:llwww.lck1rk.ed11ldtptlmreers
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PHOTO COURTESY LEWIS & CLARK ATHLETICS
David Berggren ('09) leads the Pios three-
point attack, rated ninth in the nation.
PHOTO BY HUNTER FRANKS
Besides swatting away opponents'
shots, Gene Rivera ('08) also handles
the ball and knocks down threes. Fovea the Pioneer Log, February 16, 2007
An athletic revival: the sm
Beyond the Arc
it's no secret-the Pios like co shoot rhree-poincers.
They have attempted 628 three-pointers this season, 200
more than their opponents. There are also five different
Pios that have tried ac least 54 from long distance. The
leaders of the three-point barrage are David Berggren ('09)
and Mark Robinowitz ('08). The duo gees in done differ­
endy, Robinowirz is all about efficiency, h" leads the ream
percentage wise shooting 46% from chree-poinc. range.
Berggren leads the team in actemprs with 201 and the
lefty's quick rrigger allows him to gee off a shoe regardless
of how tight he is being defended. The squad is cunenrly
raced 9th in the nation in three-point shoes made.
Puget Sound, Part 1
The Pios remember rhis one as the game that got away.
Leading the three-time conference champions on their
home Hoor in Tacoma by 13 midway through the second
half, it appeared the Pios were on their way to a defining
victory. Bur it was not to be, as the Loggers eventually
tied che game ac 78 before going on co win 94-88. The
Pios need not look any farther chan the free-throw line
to understand che defeat, the team went only 2-11 down
the srretch from the charity stripe enabling Puget Spund
ro comeback. "The kids played extremely hard on chat
night, but rudn'c return wirh che results we had wanted,"
said Assistant Coach Dinari Foreman. "That is motiva­
tion enough for them to finish the deal chi~ time."
The Pios can take some positives from che effort in
Tacoma, they had no trouble breaking the vaunted Log-
. ger pressure only committing nine turnovers (the Pios are
ranked 2nd in the nation in taking care of the basketball,
giving up only 9 turnovers a game). Thomas Tillery ('08)
and Joey Toboni ('08) also had sensational games, scoring
25 and 24 points respectively.
Block Party
Always known as a team with strong guard play, che lack
of an intimidating post presence has hurt the Pios the last
three seasons in which rhey had been mired in mediocrity.
Of course, char all changed this season with the addirion of,
you guessed it, another guard. But Junior College transfer
Gene Rivera ('08) is not your typical guard; he has already
broke the Lewis & Clark single season block record wich
39 and counting. That comes out to almost two rejeaions
a game, despite being listed at only 6'4. "Gene's defense is
great in chat we have him guard che other team's best player
whether it be the point guard all che way down to their
center," said Assistant Coach Dinari Foreman. "Gene is like
the glue to this ream. His stats just don't do him enough
justice."
Home Sweet Home
'fhe Pamplin Spores Center has been a place of horrors
for Pioneer opposition. The Pios are 1.p1defeaced ar home
this season, going 9-0 in Pamplin. Behfod their raucous
orange clad fans, the Pios have not only won games, but
dominated on their home Aoor; seven of the nine victories
have come by at least 13 points. "To be a championship
ream, you have co hold court at home. These guys under­
stand chis," said Assistant Coach Dinari Foreman. ''Nso we
have some pretty darn good fans our there that get after it
in the stands."
Friday, Feb. 16 8:00p.m.
LC (16-($) vs. Puget Sound (17-5)
@ Pamplin Sporrs Center places LC snorts ii
by Cr,
0 ver the past four years, ~hen a conversa­
tion around campus turned to athletics, one word
seemed to pop up: losing. The notion that Lew­
is & Clark teams do not win games is changing
this season, largely due to the success of the men's
and women's basketball teams. Entering the fi­
nal weekend of the regular season both teams
sic right in the ~hick of the conference champi­
ons~ip hunt and are attempting to make a new
word synonymous with Pioneer spores: champi­
onships.
Currently, the Pioneer men are tied for
first place in the Northwest Conference with a
record of 16-6, and are two wins away from at
lease finishing with a share of the regualar season
tide, their first since 2002, and assuring them­
selves of a home playoff game. The women are
tied for third in conference at 15-8 (the top three
teams qualify for _che end of year to1,1rnamenr)
Last Friday, Pio fans made the .hour drive to Linfield coae, _th_e_P_io_n_e_e_r_L_o
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ess of Pioneer Basketball
new, positive light Senior Leadership
The Pios have relied on a trio of veterans to lead
chem co a winning season. Carrie Centlivre ('07), Sar­
ah Moon ('07) and Chole Hansen ('07) have been the
driving force behind the Pios march cowards a playoff
berth. Gilden
and will likely make the tournament with two wins. "ll1e seniors have been tremendous leaders on
and off the court and rheir very different personalities
help balance our team dynamics," ~d Head Coach
Juli Fulks. "Their dedication and drive has been che
catalyst to the team turnaround and I am proud to
have worked beside them in building the foundation
of our women's basketball program at LC." Bur winning games is no easy task and this
weekend provides difficult challenges for both squads.
The men host Puget Sound tonight, Friday Feb. 16,
in a showdown of top reams. Puget Sound has owned
the NWC, winning the past three rides, and is one
of the top reams nationally ranked #21 in chis week's
poll. ~e women face an equally cough task, host­
ing a Puget Sound ream that is leading the confer­
ence. Both teams finish up on Saturday with games at
George Fox.
Pamplin will be the setting tonight as the Pi~s
keep crying ~o shed the label of a losing program. The
men can claim first place in the NWC in their quest
to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in
five years. The women can take ·a gigantic step to­
wards a conference playoff berth, it would be their
first since 1994. Needless to say, there is a lot on the
line in both team's home finale against Puget Soupd. Changing of the Guard
To appreciate this season's success, one only needs
co look at the recent history of women's hoops at LC.
The Pios have already clinched a winning record; it
will be their first since 1994. Until Lase season's fifth
place finish, the Pios had ended up either last or sec­
ond to last in the conference for eight years in a row.
In three years under coach Juli Fulks the Pios have
gone from 5-20, co last season's 12-12 and now are at
15 wins and counting. The turnaround has hdppened
behind the majority of the ream chat suffered through
only five wins rwo years ago. "l would acrribure che
continued success to the hard work our players put
in year round co basketball and the ability of the en­
tire group to contribute in practice and games," said
Fulks. "As we have incre.ased our expectations in prac­
tice over three years, we have seen the success carry
over ro games and now expect co win every game."
Rock.in' Rocklin
One ciry in Northern California has produced three of rhe Pios
key conrriburors. Sisters, Shawna and Crystal Castle, are integral
ro the ream's success along with former high school teammate Kay­
la Kennedy ('08). Crystal ('08) is che team's besc all-around player
leading che Pios in points and rebound~. Shawna ('08) has taken on
rhe role of sixth man and excelled at it, giving rhe Pios concribu­
cions in all facus of the game off the bench. While the Castle's arc
the most talked about members of the Rocklin rrio, Kennedy has
also been key to the Pios ,tecomplishments. Kenned) has raken on
rhe backup poinr guard role, bringing energy and rough defense m
rhe court whenever she is on the floor.
Key Victories
'lhe Pios did nor look like a playoff-team after the first eight
conference games. The ream entered the weekend of January 26-27
with a conference record of 3-5 and needing co win games against
both Whitman and Whirworth to have any chance of winning che
conference. 1he Pios did just char, sweeping rhe schools from east­
ern Washington in thrilling fashion. 1ne Pios defeated Whitman
by chree (61-58) on Friday before raking our Whirworch 74-65 on
Sacurday. These victories also served as revenge for the team, as they
had lost co both schools earlier in•che season. When the Pios needed
her mosr, Crysral Castle ('08) was brilliant, scoring 38 poincs and
grabbing 13 rebounds over the weekend, good enough to earn her
NWC player of the week honors.
Friday, Feb. 16 6:00p.m. .... PHOTOS COURTESY LEWIS &
CLARK ATHLETICS
Point guard Carrie Centlivre ('07) is
one of three seniors that have been
integral in leading the women's pro­
gram from perennial celler dweller,
to competing for the conference
crown.
PHOTO BY HUNTER FRANKS
Mlnville to support their teams. LC (15-8) vs. Puget Sound (19-4)
@ Pamplin Sports Center Crystal Castle ('08) leads the Pios in points and re­
bounds per game. _1_4 ____________________ llllllll@Ji!i@ ...... _________ t_he_P_io_n_e_e_r_L_o_g_,_F_e_b_ru_a_r_y_1_6_,_2_00_7
Marie Shelley ('09)
MAJOR: ART
"Kamikaze Girls is a movie
from Japan, recent and good,
full of short polka-dot skirts,
short baby-doll frills, and giant
bows that cover heads. It's sort
of like biker-chic meets Lolita
girl; that's what I like." bv.: Ka~ Miller
~'My younger sister and
.
I got obsessed with
aprons over the sum-
mer: we dressed like six
year old housewives." the Pioneer Log, February 16, 2007 --i¥\ifi@ ______________________ l __ 5_
Speaker celebrates jazz history
by Kelly Sullivan
The Associarion for the Scudy
of Afro-American Llfe and His­
rory February esrablished Febru­
ary as Black History Month in
1976, shordy afrer the Civil Rights
Movement. Lewis & Clark Col­
lege is celebrating it all month with
a handful of speakers and events,
commemorating all sides of Black
History. It began on Feb. 8, when
Rebbecca Walker gave a lecture
called Being Black, White and
Jewish.
On Feb. 13, Robin Kelley, a
professor of Hiscory and African
and American Studies and Eth­
nicity at the University of Santa
Clara, spoke abouc the relationship
between Modern Jazz and Radical
Spiritualfry. Underneath the title of
his presentation was "Psalm 66: 1-
2". This psalm rejoices: "Shout joy­
fully c9 God, all the earth; sing the
glory ofHis name; make His praise
glorious," which exactly sums up
the perspective of many early Jazz
musicians.
Kelley then began his lecture,
saying, 'Tm going to talk abour
things char may or may nor sur­
prise you." He then proceeded co
give a brief history of Jazz and its
influences during the i 950's and
'60's. •
His speech, entitled Joyful
Noise-Jazz and Spirituality, wove back and forth between certain
types of Jazz and their religious in­
fluences. From spiritual songs like
"Wade in the Water" and "Swing
Low, Sweet Chariot", wherein
themes were loosely praising God,
co Lynn Hope's Allah inspired
songs-K~lley covered an expan­
sive array of artists from the era.
"I found it completely fascinat­
ing," said Zach Kearl ('10), "The
ability to group together how jazz
can be span the religious and spiri­
tual; and the ability for musicians
to jump back and forth ... it's very
interesting."
le is common and easy to cel­
ebrate Black History Month by
focusing on African-American op­
pression in our country, and chis is
certainly an important acknoledg­
ment, but it is really refreshing and
intriguing co learn about other as­
pects of chis very complex culture.
The Black Scudent Union and
Ethnic Student Services, as well
as various ocher organizations on
campus, are hosting three more
events chis month chat will cry
to encompass the vastness d:tar is
Black History.
This Sunday, the annual Gos­
pel music concert will cake place
in Flanagan Chapel at 7:00pm. On
Monday, Feb. 26, Kwame Anthony
Appiah will speak in the Chapel at
7:00pm about Cosmopolitism.
He is the Laurance S. Rock-efeller University Professor of Phi­
losophy and the University Center
for Human Values at Princeton
University, and has written "In
My Father's House: Africa in che
Philosophy of Culture", "Color
Conscious: The Political Morality
of Race", "The Ethics of ldentiry''
and "Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in
a World of Strangers", as well as
various other novels. Jamie Wash­
ingron will speak on Wednesday,
Feb. 28, in Albany from 6:00 to
8:30pm.
Washington last served as che
Assistant Vice President for Seu­
dent Affairs at the University of
Maryland and is a founding fac­
ulty member of the Social Justice
Training Institute. This nationally
known speaker will deliver a lec­
ture entitled We're All in This To­
gether: Coalition Building Across
Difference.
If any of these speakers are even
half as interesting as Kelley, they
will be well worth attending. On
a campus that strives daily to be
more culturally diverse, it is nec­
essary to learn all the facets of our
culture. Honor this month by not
only remembering the more publi­
cized Black History, but by learn­
ing something new as well.
Check out the Black Student
Union link on the LC website for up­
coming cultural events.
PHOTOS BY KATIE SUGARAMAl!I
Above: Kelley spoke effectively and exhibited a variety of slides, rang-ing from performers
to psalms. Left: Robin Kelley, a professor at the University of Santa Clara, spread a little
light on the relationship between Modern Jazz and Radical Spirituality. _1_6 _______________________________ •th•e•P•i•on•e•e•r•L•6ilig
111, .Fe•b•ru•ary--•1•6•, .20.0.7
A resourceful guide to watching TV on the internet
1) ABC.com, FOX.com, NBC.com, CBS.com
Each of these nerwork-owned websites bas the nearly exclu­
sive righcs ro their own shows. Due to these copyright laws,
if che site does nor have the episode on the official sire, there
might be no ocher alternative. ABC.com leads che pack with
an easy -to-run launcher with up-co-date episodes from shows
like "Desperate Housewives," "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy."
Ln second place comes CBS.com. Their "lnnerrube" plays full
episodes as well, but it's more difficult to find and the selec­
rion is not quite as extensive as ABC.com. There's also an an­
noying plug-in and some connecrion problems, but at least the
episodes are theoretically available. On the ocher hand, NBC.
com does nor offer full-length episodes and instead has behjnd­
rhe-scenes cHps and blooper reels. This does no good for chose For those dorm residents who have a fav9rite show to watch on primetime TV but are too
lazy to stake out a community television, there is a saving grace: the internet. That's correct;
the domains of YouTube and Facebook also have several options for getting a television fix.
Not only do some of the top shows' networks sport full-length episodes on their own web­
sites, but there are a couple of independent sites that perform the same purpose with even
more extensive libraries. Those on-campus residents that missed last night's brand new epi­
sode due to class, homework, or laziness, should refer to this easy-to-use guide to television
on the internet.
by Daniel Garcia
who missed the episode an.d really should only supplement the
episode. FOX.com, in dead lase, provides bits of the shows and
behind-the-scenes footage. These clips are only teasers for the
actual show and do nothing for anyone who desperately needs
ro watch the show as iris.
2) YouTube.co.m
Thanks ro copyright laws being only so recendy enforced,
obvious website choices for streaming videos Hke You Tube.com
have lost che ability to play full-length television shows. Existing
uploads have been taken off and it's doubtful any new ones will
be added long enough for people to watch chem. Then again,
there might be some fun missing our on the full length episode
and instead watching YouTubers varying creadons. Nochlng·
screams quality like a Jim and Pam montage from "The Office"
put to bad music. Who needs to watch the show when some­
one else can ruin it so with bad video editing?
3) YourTvLin.ks.com and Tv-Lin.ks.co.uk
These rwo sires play as a library with multiple bookmarks to
different sires with different shows. They feature new shows like
"House," "The Office," "CSI" and "My Name is Earl," as well
as old sbows, Hke "Seinfeld" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
There are also cartoon, links for those who miss the old "X­
Men" or "Captain Planet" shows. The only problem is the reli­
abWty of the links. Like You Tube, sites are losing their ability to play certain shows, leaving some links useless. Most links lead
to a sire called Oailymorion.com, which ~ould provide episodes
co random searches. Then again, it's probably easier co just use
rhe above Hbraries which keep everything ruce and tidy. lt's all
up to personal preference.
4) iTunes and FastTvDownloads.com
When all else fails, there's always the option of buying the
shows or at least the right to see chem. With iTunes, the shows
can be put onto a video iPod, which can go everywhere and
might be more fun co stare at then a computer screen. Then
again ir is really small. As for FastTvOownloads.com, there's
not much to say. Like most things online, ir seems like a big
scam. According to the site's vague description, for rhe low
price of $34.95, one can have access to chis service for as long
as ir erists. Of course, there is no obvious or easily accessible
Hst of shows, movies, or music that are available with this ser­
vice, which makes it even more suspicious. It is the internet of
course, and nothing could be safer than giving our an e-mail
address and credit card number. It all sounds rather fishy, and
when anyone can download these shows for free from a number
of sources, it just doesn't make sense to pay for it. Friends don't
lee friends pay for episodes of "Grey's Anatomy." On second
thought, friends shouldn't lee friends watch "Grey's Anatomy."
ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY 81.0C1<
'Ain't No Other' awards show like the Grammy's
Although the Grammy Awarrlc' ~ P­
cording Academy claims that they
strictly honor artistic achievement and
not «album sales or chart position," ac­
cording to the award show's website, this
year's 49th Annual Grammy Awards
confirmed that the Recording Academy
has -disappointingly low standards for
what they call "artistic achievement"
and that they have a hard time ignoring
the opinions of music sales and charts.
The Recording Academy's partner in the Grammy Awards
show is, of course, the Grammy Foundation. According to this
group's mission scarement, its goal is "co culcivare an awareness,
appreciation and advancem~t of the contribution of recorded
music American culture from the artistic and technical legends
of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of the
furure generations of the music professionals."
If all these things were true, then these partners would be
taking it upon themselves to educate rhe masses about new
"musical breaktbroughs" and recognize chese artist's awe-in­
spiring abilities. Examining the list ·of winners from chis year's
show, however, one can't help but notice how badly rhe Record-by Sanne Stienstra
ing Academy and the Grammy Foundation are failing in their
dudes.
For example, let's examine the winner of the carego.ry Best
Female Pop Vocal Performance. Christina Aguilera rook home
chis award for her song 4Ain'r No Other Man." Are Christi­
na Ag,uilera's revamped vocal skills and musical stylings real­
ly something that should be so largely recognized? I'll admit
that when Aguilera fust entered the vast musical world on the
soundtrack of the Disney movie "Mulan," her voice was some­
thing unique and strong.
But after a couple of albums, the petite Latina released the
single "Dirrty" in 2002. From then on, her onc.e stalwart croon­
ings became comparable co Britney Spears' despicable and sad
whine. Now, in 2007, "Ain't No Other Man" is worse than
"Dirrty" and completely ordinary in every way. Why recog­
nize an artist like this who hudone nochmg but decline in her
worth and credibiUty as an artist? Because of rhe song's inspired
sampling from old '70s brass.bands? Sampling is not very in-
spired, though, is it? '
"Ain't No Other Man" did debut on Billboard's Hot 100 at
19, making it Aguilera's hlghcst hit on the charts. This strong
position on the charts cannot be ignored: when evaluating chjs
artist's :worth as a recipient of this award.
So, what about more worthy female pop vocalists like Cat
Power and Neko Case? These two artists truly do original things
on their new albums and thus, shouldn't the fact that their re­
spective new releases failed to rach the Billboard charcs not af­
fect the way they are judged? Their technique, uniqueness and abilities should truly be enough ro get them seats on the List of
chose nominated.
Obviously the record.labels have a lot to do with this awards
show. The fact char Car Power and Neko Case are on small
name labels Matador Records and Anti-Records, respecrively,
virtually pucs them out of the running from che out-sec. Bur it
is sad chat the only artists char are permitted to be recognized
are the ones char are already recognized daily because of their
p.resence on big labels like, for instance, Aguilera's label, RCA
Records, which is owned by Sony BMG.
The problems, then, that critical music fans like me find
with this awards show are innately a part of the show irsel( Ir is
hard to tackle thjs objectively because on the one hand, I think
that people should be exposed ro a wider array of music on
awards shows like these so that they are thus allowed ro actually
choose what they listen to. However, it is inevitable chat chose
who hold the reigns for all these major companies and shows do
nor want the competition of other'smaller and, frankly, more
cultured labels and artists. It is obvious that these mainstream
record labels will not be changing their ways anytime soon and
I can live with chat.
However, I guess chat what I would realistically wish is for
awards shows like these ro be honest abom what they do and
not claim sornetrung complerely different and unfair. The in­
herent nature of the Grammy's is really unchangeable, but if
they didn't put on such airs about being rhe world's source for
cultivated, in~pired, innovative music, ic:would be easier to hare
chem less. • • • • ♦
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(album review)
Arcade Fire preaches the good
word of the Neon Bible
by Jonathan Frochtzwajg
Indie darlings Arcade Ffre will release their second
full-length album Neon Bible on March 5 to a waiting
multitude of fans. Having spent much of the their four­
year-old career basking in accolades, expectations for the
band are running high, but a version of the record which
leaked last month confirms that the chamber rockers
have not caved under the pressure.
Neon Bible is a cautious triumph, staying tHe course of the
band's signature sound while switching ir up enough to stay
fresh.
Arcade Fire, who formed· in Montreal in 2003, features core
members Win Butler, his wife Regine Chassagne, his brother
William Burler and Richard Reed Parry, as well as a host of pe­
ripheral musicians. '
After releasing an oft-overlooked self-titled single in 2003,
the band signed with Merge Records. Around tliar time, the
elder Butler and Chassagne wed; shortly thereafter d1e Butlers'
grandfather, Chassagne's grandmother and Parry's aunt died.
This interplay of tragedy and uiamph inspired the making of
the group's first full-length album Funeral, which was released
in 2004. The band quickly attracted attention after the album
scored a 9.7 rating from the influe11tial music-related website
Pitcbfork Media.
Their rour in wake of Funeral swiftly outgrew the scope of
the small clubs chey had booked and ended wim me group play­
ing at large venues all over the world. By the sammer of 2006,
me frenzy over the record had died down, and word came that
the band had begun work on something new.
The first question funs wiJI ask of Neon Bible is whether ir is
better than Funeral. Tue answer is a measured yes. The new al­
bum-assuredly expands d1e group's soll!1d into darker and more
orchestral territory while remaining as lyrically literate as ever.
It brings co the forefront the dramatic soand of che strings, pia­
no, organ and choir, leaving behind the craditionahock instru­
mentation of the dancier Funeral. l11e lyrics on Neon Bible are
as poetic and funereal as on Funenzf-after all, this is me band
whose front man, Buder, was once asked in .an interview to
describe his outlook on life in three words and replied, "Death
is real."
The ominous piano and drums of "_Black Mirror" sec me
rone of Neon Bible in its first moments. Tue second song, "Keep
The Car Running," is a light and fast throwback co Funeral. The
quiet title crack comes next, plodding along ro Butler's soft-
spoken vocals and soft strings. Wim the next song, "Intervention," me albam hits its first
high point. The song .ope~J wirh an organ and a choir mac
sounds like chey came straight ouc of a cathedral and embarks
on a tale of a family head who fights for all me wrong things.
The crack builds as it progresses, but unfortllllately scops just
short of its full potential.
Next is "Black Wave/Bad Vibrations," a schizophrenic song
split into two distinct sections mat is ultimately umemarkable.
"Ocean of Noise," a highlight of me album, is about finding
somebody wim whom co connect across the oceans of separa­
tion mac divide us. Starting from a muddle of noise and form­
ing into a melody guided by bass guitar and piano, me song
culminates in a swoon of horns and strings, and then elegantly
fades.
The next cwo tracks, "The Well and me Lighmouse" and
"Building Downtown (Antichrist Television Blues)" are lyri­
cally interesting, bur they sound musically derivative of Fu­
neral. ·"Windowsill," by con~rasr, is impressive in its musical
and lyrical content. Politically-tinged lyrics are accompanied by
reserved instrumentation until me final verses, when me song
blooms.
"No Cars Go," the penulrimare track, is a polished version
of an already great song from me band's first release that tells
of "a place where no cars go ... between the click of a light and
me stare of the dream" and culminates in a rallying cry co go
there, backed by what solll1ds like the fullest choir on me ~e­
cord. Winding down the album is the soulful final track, "My
Body Is A Cage."
Butler was once asked whether he had any ideas for the al­
bum mac would eventually become Neon Bible. "We're not che
type of band that's like, 'We're gonna make something rhat
sounds like this,"' he said. "That's nor my vision. I get little
hints of sound and mere's sculf floating around ... l jusr hear
things and file them away for the future." Almost exactly two
years later, all chat "stuff Boating around," from church organs
ro ocean imagery, bas melded rnco an album chat is a welcome
addition to Arcade Fire's 'body of work. A Piologger reviews two KLC shows so
you can make the decision ...
To tune in or
to tune out?
by Daniel Garcia
Warm Cinnamon
with Wtirren Shinnamon
Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm
Contrary to tbe show's title, Warm Cinnamon is nei­
ther warm nor sweet. DJ Warren Shinnarnon ('10) plays
a show of hardcore metal. This is the real d_eal put to­
gether by a guy who truly knows the genre. For his first
show of me semester, DJ Shinnamon brought a dark,
soul-wrenching play list, along with bits of backgrouqd
information and trivia. The obvious preparation was key
to the show's success.Unforrunately; everyone does not
share DJ Shinoamon's passion. Not everyone listens to
Viking, Black or 1hrasb Metal. It is an acquired rasce.
Nevercheless, the show's genre should not scare listen­
ers away. DJ Shinnam.on knows what he's playing and
knows it well. He is rhe perfect guide into a music world
chat very few people should dare to travel.
Set for Thursday nights, the loud metal might be a
little too incense for sach a late slot. for people who wanr
to do homework or relax on a Thursday night, this show
rnighr be difficult to take in. But, for those who want to
experience something on the Nordic side of music, tlllle
into Warm Cinnamon.
**** (4 ourof5)
Lets Have an Orgy with Long Dong Silver
and the Sleazy Prodigy
Fridays from 6:00-7:00pm
The tide was the most appealing aspect of this confus­
ing and random attempt at a comedy hour. Considering
this was Br-.mdon Adams' ('10) and Scan Willson-Scha­
fer's (' 10) first arrempt of the semester, the technical dif­
ficulties mat occurred were somewhat understandable.
The first couple minutes of rhe short show were rid­
dled with music that would nor play. The play list, when
.finally played, was random, but marked by sexually ex­
plicit songs. It was disappointing mat old favorites like
che Blood Hound Gang and Sir Mix-a-Lor were absent,
but rhe show was bad enough without mem.
1f the music had played properly and the boys had
executed their "sketches" a little bcrter, the show prob­
ably would have been pretty funny. As it was last Friday,
the show was just an inside j(lke rolled up in bad rhusic.
These guys have the porenrial; rheir hour slot should not
be too hard to fill up. Here's to looking forward to whar
Adams and Wilson~Shafer can do this semester. ** (2 our of 5) _1 __ 8 ______________________________ th•e•P•1•·0.n.ee•r•L•o•g111·,.F.e•b•ru•a•ry--l•6•, .20_0_7
by Sanne Stienstra that kick
our butt
by Evelyn
Waugh-
When a loved one dies, for most people, the easiest way co plan the funeral ceremony is
often the most preferable. Ac Whispering Glades, a pretentious, idealistic funeral home in
Evelyn Waugh's The.Loved One, chis is not often the case. However, just across the sunny
Southern California street, the Happier Hunting Grounds buries deceased pees in the tra­
ditional quick and painless manner.
The contrasts between these two places are immense, including the things that they
represent and how they contribute co the unique love story. Waugh uses the business,
people and ideologies of Whispering Glades co represent class, British snobbery and suc­
cess. Meanwhile the reputation, means and persons of the Happier Hunting qrounds .
epitomize commonality, deceir and failure.
The two funeral homes in the novel are different because of their differing strategies,
ideologies, treatment of customers and endeavors for excellence. A man known as the
Dreamer, who wanted to do something profound when he established his graveyard and
funeral home, founded Whispering Glides. He also invented methods of embalming,
make-up, rypes of rooms, styles of ceremonies and even names for the dead, like ·"the
Loved One," and for the mourners, like "the Waiting Ones."
The Happier Hunting Grounds never concerned itself with more than a 20-minuce
cremation and the mailing of a card to the pee owner on the anniversary of the pet's death
each year.
Dennis Barlow, the protagonist and a British expatriate, works at the Happier Hunting
Grounds. He enjoys his work but always suggests ways that they could have a more re­
spectable business co his boss. In this way, Barlow-also a poet-would nor feel the need
co keep his shameful occupation a secret.
At Whispering Glades, when a customer comes in co plan a ceremony and embalming,
he/she is required to go through intensive questioning so as co enable the staff co prepare
the most personalized presentation of the Loved One. Dennis meets his future love, Aimee
Thanatogenos, during one of these thorough questionings, while he is arranges the cer­
emony for his uncle who committed suicide.
While Aimee and Dennis are courri.ng, Aimee has trouble deciding if she really wanes
Dennis, or if she wanes the man chat works with her at Whispering Glades, Mr. Joyboy.
fn this predicament, the Happier Hunting Grounds and Dennis represent deceit, while
·whispering Glades and Mr. Joyboy represent truth and honesty. Aimee finds herself often
. leaning cowards a love for Mr. Joyboy because of both his respectability and his position
as head embalmer at Whispering Glades, hue also because of his own truthfulness and the
truthfulness ofWhispering Glades.
English satirise Waugh paints such a haunting picture of the effects that external im­
pediments-like one's reputation and society's opinions-have on romance and one's san­
ity. His ability co inconspicuously mock both Americans and Britons at the same rime
creates what appears to be an unbiased commentary on the faults of human society on the
whole. The utter ridiculousness of some situations perfectly complements his overarching
sarcasm.
The bulk of the n.ovel is smartly sarcastic and even funny, and the ending is a frighten­
ing retribution that leaves Waugh's reader unsure and unsettled. Somehow though, this
unsetding ending compliments Waugh's audacious characters and their selfish actions per­
fectly. The Loved One is a shore, enjoyable read that encourages both laughter and serious
reBection. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE BEECHEM
Poet Marianne Boruch reading new original poems in the Manor House on
Wednesday to begin this_ year's Poetry on Palatine Hill series.
Poetry blooms in readings
on Palatine Hill, downtown
. by Stephanie Beechem
Indiana-based poet Marianne Boruch be­
gan this year's Poetry on Palatine Hill series
on Wednesday with a well-attended evening
reading in the Frank Manor House. About
fifty students and faculty attended, filling the
lounge couches and chairs and spilling onto
the back Stai rs.
"Part of what drew me to Marianne
Boruch's poems when I was young is how
they emerge from, and are accountable to, ac­
tual places and real experiences,» said assistant
• professor of English Mary Szybist, who intro­
duced Boruch. Szybisc also praised Boruch's
attention to the "true strangeness" of ordinary
events and the ''unexpected, unnerving sense
of otherness" of her best p~ems.
Boruch began her reading with three new
poems from her latest collection, Poems New
and Selected. The most impressive poems were
older: a poem about a mysterious woman run­
ning on a Chicago train as it moved along,
as if she were powering ic; a poem about the
fascination of lawn ornaments ("Lawn orna­
ments are big•where I'm from," Boruch said);
and a shore, humorous poem about a young
boy's childish desire for X-ray vision were also
strong.
Boruch's longest poem, entitled "Seven
Aubades for Summer," was a lovely extended
mourning song, segmented into days, but was
delivered so lace in the reading char it dragged,
until the words became nothing but a smooth
unintelligible cascade of sound, each word in­
distinguishable from the next.
Her final poem, however, brought the read­
ing up again; "O Gods of Smallest Clarity"
honed in on an i.magined ideal world scare, in
which everyone from the president to the Pope
co the greeter at Wal-Marr would curl up in
blissful sleep-a pristine world unreachable
from the violent chaos of roodern life.
The series, which continued on Thursday
with a joint reading between Warzek Library
consultant and.director of the William Staf­
ford Paul Merchant and visiting assistant pro-fessor of English Jerry Harp, was a rare chance
ro catch three poets read on campus in one
week. Both Merchant and Harp had new ma­
terial to read. Merchant's new col.lection of
translations, Some Business of Affinity, was pub­
lished by Five Seasons Press in 2006; Harp's
new collection of poems, Urban Flowers, Con­
crete Plains was also published in 2006.
Luckily, for aficionados of the precious and
yet all-coo-often soporific poetry reading, Port­
land-based Literary Arcs' Poetry Downtown
series has assembled an impressive slate of po­
ets for its spring series. The series' first speaker,
Mark Strand, a distinguished figure in Ameri­
can letters since his well-known 1968 collec­
tion of poems Reasons for Moving, will be read­
ing in Portland chis Tuesday, Feb. 20. Strand
will be followed by the poet Kevin Young on
March 12.
The third poet in the series, Carolyn For­
che, whose 1982 collection The Country Be­
tween Us-poems focused on civil violence
in El Salvad.or-seems especially important
in light of contemporary conflicts in Bosnia,
Somalia, Rwanda, Chechnya, and Iraq. She
will speak on March 27. The most well-known
and revered poet of the group, Charles Simic,
will speak last on April 9, a reading char will
celebrate the beginning of National Poetry
Month.
For readers unfamiliar with these four po­
ets, Lewis & Clark's Northwest Writing Insti­
tute, based on South Campus at the Gradu­
ate School of Education and Counseling, has
reamed up with Literary Arcs for a two-part
introduction co this year's Poetry Downtown
poets. The first session, held chis Tuesday, will
be led by Lewis & Clark professors of English
Jerry Harp and Mary Szybist, who will intro­
duce and faciliace further discussion of both
Strand and Young. On Monday, local poet Ju­
dith Barrington will lead an introduccion ro
Forche and Simic. Each introductory session
coses $25; info about registration can be found
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Por_clana m~i~-gQ&S ~d' up with Ameri~n Aominatioit 1
oflche silver screen ~t loc;:a) thean:rs'can find respite this
month in, ,r,h~ ?fferlngs bf the Portland International Film
Festival (PIFF), as put on by the Northwest Film Center.
The 30th season of this annual frstival began on Feb 9 and
will continue until Feb 24. '
Film festivals exist in my mind as a sort ofWoodst0ck for
movies-three days of peace and film. l had no expcrien'Ce
to correct me, so the image has endured as long as I've been
aware of Sundance and Cannes. In chis vision of the film
festival, there is a huge field and rows of chairs facing wide:
whii:e scree~s. Critics, produce.rs and fans drifr from Stage to
stage alJ night and then rerurn co their tents -Or meet around
campfires to talk about movies and the meaning oflife.
SadJy, or perhaps thankfully, for those who prefer plush
cheater seating to makeshift screening areas, P[FF is noth­
ing like that. The two-week schedule of 125 films from 36
countries disuibutes the screenings berween four downtown
theaters, with films playing all evening, every evening for
the duration of the festival (and a1I afternoon, too, on week­
ends). There are no outdoor screens and no campouts. Still,
it is probably a good thing that film festivals are just about
showcasing the movies. If d1e two PIFF films I've seen this
year are anything to go by, they're quite interesting movies.
Ten Canoes is an Australian film of stories within stories,
all set in the middle of Aboriginal daily life. A faceless
narrator, who speaks English, presents a story of a young man, Dayindi, on his 6rst goose-egg hunr wirh the men of
his tribe. The trouble is that Dayindi is in love with his older
brother's third wife. Over tbe course of the hunting trip, the
older brother narrates a more complex srory of an_other pair
of brothers, his discanr ancestors, wh.o have the same problem
of inappropriate affections. The cwo semi-parallel srories both
use spoken Ganalbingu (an Aboriginal language) with English
subtitles. While the hunting trip is shot ia black-and-white, the
story of the anc;:estral escapades is in color, which helps in dis­
tinguishing between the threads.
·The tales are told rather leisurely, which is alrighr if you feel
like sining back andlisrening to a story, but it may be coo slow
if you like plot movements co come hard and fast. Realistic dia­
logue i~ often foregone in favor of wry quips ro preserve charac­
terization 'char is, for the most part, &hallow. Ir is the wondering
how the two stories ~re going to tie together and how they are
going to end tbat keeps you in your sear as the narrative mean­
ders along beautifully. See it, and admire the art of traditional
storytelling.
The pacing of rhe second 61m I saw, The Secret Lift ofWords,
was also very relaxed. The movie is a Spanish contribution
to the festival bur is in English and stars Tim Robbins. It has
.a very soft, cautious feel due in pare to the slightly unfocused
quality of the picture, rhe dark lighting and the sparse dialogue,
and the secretiveness of many of the characters in regards ro
their motives.
The story takes place on an oil rig where a young· woman,
(album review) Hanna, is brought to care for Josef (Robbins}, who is recov­
ering from burns suffered in a recent accident on the rig.
The bulk of the film is used to create psychological portraits
of rhe people on the oil rig and secs up the cwo main charac­
ters for a rush of revelations near the finale that finaJly give
che audience some subsranrial story. It's a sweet, well-inten­
tioned film, but no masterpiece. Don't see it unless you're in
a quiet, contemplative mood.
The ocher 123 £ilms showing at rhe festival offer a variety
of comedy and drama. Some are based-on-a-true-story
films while others are fanciful fictions. These are movies you
aren't going to find topping the box office sales or showing
on three screens every weekend at the local multiplex. They
are not the products of obscenely large budgets or tried-and­
true storytelling methods. 13ut they are thoughtful, and they
arc good conversation fodder. If you can spare the time and
nine dollars for a ticker, try to check our at lease one of the
shows.
PIFF films play at the Regal Broadway Metroplex, New­
mark Theater, Cinema 21, and the Whitsell Auditorium
in tbe Portland ,e..rc Museum. Ten Canoes is playing ar the
Whitsell Auditorium at 7pm on Friday and again at 2: I 5pm
on Sunday. 7he Secret Life of Words is at the Broadway Me­
troplex on Sunday at 7:45pm and again at the Whitsell Au­
ditorit1.m at 8:45pm on Thursday, Feb 22. Synopses of all
the films, as well as a complete list of show times, are avail­
abJe at www.nwfilm.org.
Sondre Lerche successfully packs the punch
by Kit Shields
For a 24-year-old from Norway, Sondre Le­
rche has a remarkably comprehensive grasp of
American and British music, from jazz to P!->P
co rock. Lerche made his debut at the tender
age of 19, with the critically acclaimed folk
pop of Faces Down.
He has since released Two Way Monologue,
. a collection char sounds like Burr Bacha-from Norway. But Lerche remarkably does
Brit pop better than such easily-exhausted,
over-hyped artists as the Arctic Mon.keys.
"The Tape" isn't imitation London under­
ground-it's a legitimate rwo and a half min­
ute thumper with a ska breakdown ro boor.
"Say it All" sounds like a direct reference ro
rach's B-sides with Beach Boys harmo­
nies, and Duper Sessions, his successful
foray as a lounge act with Cole Porter
covers.
Having recently completed a tour
with Elvis Costello, Lerche says his new-Lerche remarkably does Brit
pop better than such easily-ex­
hausted, over-hype4 artists as
• est album, the fantastic Phantom Punch, -the Arctic Monkeys .
was inspired by the genre-hopping leg­
end. Lerche indeed seems sec co emulate
Coscello's varied and successful career-only
faster, and beginning at a much younger age.
Costello's inRuence is evident from the
opening track, ''Airport Taxi Reception." Le­
rche exhibits the bite of a late l 970's song­
writer's answer to che punk movement, but
he brings·his own pop se?l.sibilities, a constant
throughout his diverse endeavors. The boy was
dearly born to write pop music.
When Pete Doherty killed The Libertines,
surely no one expected the next wave of Clash­
like impertinent romper rock would come the Clash's "Lost in the S.upermarket," with
an extra dash of Bacharach.
The titular track "Phantom Punch," has
Lerche outdoing neo-New Wavers like The
Killers and The Bravery. The verse and vo­
cals sound like Gang of Four meets The
Jam, with a chorus that makes you want co
do the hustle. Does anyone remember Ju­
nior Senior, the short-lived duo from Den­
mark responsible for "Move Your Feet" and
"Shake Your .Coconuts"? The chorus sounds
like them. Except, you know, not a joke. Lerche brings it down on "Tragic Mirror,"
an acoustic crack with a ride perhaps inspired
by Costello's "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror,"
which it resembles lyri-
caJly as well:
"Is a man reaJly worth the ati:encion?
/ so macure but so dumb in broad daylight / the answer remains locked ·up in his head."
Lerche's previous albums have featured some
adorably incomprehensible lyrics (English is
his second language), but he cleans up njcely
here, becoming quite the poet.
songwriter. The ultimate success
of Phantom Punch rests
upon Lerche's incred­
ible ability to avoid clas­
sification by adopting any
style he wants and to do it
as well-indeed, better-
than most of the artists con­
fined to that genre. Here is
a man who knows and loves
music so well chat he can
pay homage wimour ripping
off and aJlude co without im­
itating. And Lerche succeeds
in doing so without abandon-
ing the things he learned from
bis previous musical ventures.
Phantom Punch, as rowdy as it
is, retains the sweetness of Faces
Down, the rhoughtfulness of
Two \%y Monologue, and the el­
egance of Duper Sessions. Lerche
doesn't just write songs-he's a I ,/
20
-the Pioneer Log, February 16, 2007 ------------------------
Extra Points: Swimming
The Lewis & Clark swim team finished
their season in Tacoma this weekend at the
NWC championship meet.
Day I: Friday, Feb. 9 ln the finals, the
women won third in the conference in rhe
200 free relay. Nixon fell just short of re­
claiming her title in the 200 lM, placing
second. Koy Collier followed close behind,
earning third in conference. Analise Her­
rera ('08) finished seventh in the 500 free
improving on her eighth place finish in rbe
preliminary race.
For the men, Justin Lawton ('08) placed
13w and Sam Palmer placed 14.i, in the 50
free co qualify for the consolation final.
Lawton won the 50 free in consolation but
swam fast enough ro place fourth in the
championship final had he qualified.
Day II: Saturday, Feb. 10 Nixon
earned her second NWC title in a row in
rhe 400 IM. Mandy Hamilton ('IO) cut
cen seconds off her preliminary race to
place fourth in che championship final.
Saric Gluc1. ('08) followed finishing eighth.
Nixon also placed fifth in a close-raced 100
By. Rachel Yarranron placed eighch in the
100 breast. Lawton finished fourth in the
100 back. Collier earned another All-Con­
ference honor with a second-place finish
in the 200 free. The Pio relay ream placed
third in the 800 free relay, also earning All­
Conference honors. Ac the end of the day, the women ranked third in conference with
another day of competition ahead of theru.
Day III: Sunday, Feb. 11 The Pio re­
lay team pulled in another All-Conference
designation in the 400 free relay, finishing
third. Collier placed second in the 100 free.
Pac Murray won the men cheir first All­
Conference spot, placing third in the 200
breast.Lawton placed fourth in the 100
free. Hamilton improved by four seconds
for the 200 back, finishing sixth. Herrera
placed fifth in che mile, and Glutz finished
eighth in the 200 fly for the women.
The Pio women ended the weekend
fourth overall in conference. The men fin­
ished seventh.
The women traveled to Tacoma without
their stalwart leader Theresa Likarish ('07),
who could not compete due to illness. The
other senior and team captain Sarah Col­
lins ('07) was also absent, interviewing at
Cornell for a prestigious graduate program
in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Head Coach Matt Sellman said, "I am
devastated chat Theresa Likarish and Sarah
Collins did not get to participate in what
was to be their lase college meec." Never­
theless, he thought that his team dealt very
weU with the loss of the "heart" of their
squad: "As a coach, I could not be more
proud of how my team performed this
weekend." Baseball sweeps Bearcats
by Sarah DiSabatino
Lewis & Clark baseball opened its sea­
son with rwo wins over the Willamette
Bearcats on Saturday in the first NWC
contest of the year. The artificial rurf ac
Tigard High School, which fielded the
double-header, allowed the reams to play
despite heavy and intermittent rain. The
home ream Pioneers edged the Bearcats 9-8
in the firsc game and went on to win 8-3 co
continue the sweep. The two ceams made it
through seven innings on Sunday, bur sus­
pended the game due to weather with the
Bearcats leading 5-3.
In the first game on Saturday, the Pios
capitalized on Willamette's mistakes. LC
our-hit the Bearcats 8-6 overaU bur was able
ro take advantage of four errors ro score five
unearned runs. Willamette tried to recover
in the sixth, scoring three runs on a triple
from KeUy Gilmore to puU ch~ Bearcats
within one. LC answered in th·e seventh
with a double from Michael Orr ('08) chat
brought in a run, making the score 7-5.
Again the Bearcars clawed back, tying the
game i.n the eighth. The Pios responded by
scoring two more off the bats of Greg Wil­
liams ('07) and AJ Brown ('09).Willamette
managed to scrape one more run across the
plate, bur it was nor enough and the Pios
earned the victory 9-8.
Eric Maroncelli ('09) earned the win (1-
0) coming onto the mound in rhe eighth
inning. He was supported by Jordon Smi­
ley ('08), who pitched six innings, and
Evan Fairmont ('09), who relieved. Kelsey
Nakata (0-1) rook the loss for the Bearcars.
Willamette lost momentum going into
the second game. "One of the •big differ­
ences in the games was that they made er­
rors and we didn't," said pitcher and third
baseman Sarni Morgan ('10).
"It definitely gave us some momentum,
and more importantly, rook a !or of mo­
mentum away from their ceam. We were able co capitalize on their errors and score
lots of runs as a result." That they did.
The Bearcats our-hit che Pios 9-4 in the
second game but committed three costly
errors to give LC, the advantage. The Pios
were able to score six unearned runs and (?Ut
the game beyond the Bearcars' reach. Wil­
lamette scattered their nine hits through­
out che game' failing co bring in more than
chree runs.
"Our ability ro cake advantage of their
errors and lin1ic our own are big reasons
why we came out victorious on Saturday,"
said Sam Marchinsen ('07),
After trailing 3-2, LC busted out five
runs in the sixth inning. Marthinsen cap­
italized on two errors, three walks, and a
hie-by-pitch with a single char scored rwo
runs-the only hit of the inning. Marchin­
sen_ wem 2-4 and scored one_run. Williams
was 1 for 5 and Abe Kaempf ('09) was 1
for 4 in the Pio effort. Boch contributed
one run. Senior Marchew Rasmussen, the
shortstop who batted 5-9 for the day with
three runs and two RBIs, led Willamette's
offense.
Morgan (1-0) earned the win (or che Pi­
oneers with four innings pitched. Four in­
nings from Tyler Smit ('07) and finished by
closer Eric Muraoka ('08). Morgan allowed
six hies and one run. The junior pitcher
Cline Moran picked up the loss for Willa­
mette.
Sporadic rain caused the games to be
delayed several times, to no surprise, result­
ing in a cumulative hour of delay.
"Being from the northwest, I'm not
a stranger to the rain or wind that comes
with playing a spring sport outside .... Our
ream is used to the challenges of the weath­
er by now," said Corey LoweU ('07).
In rhe preseason poll Willamette was
ranked sixth in the NWC and LC eighth.
The Pios are among the first in the league
to begin competitive play. LC and Willa­
mette will resume their incomplete game
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Skating with skis: College
Outdoors hosts ne-w clinic
PHOTO FROM COLLEGE OUTDOORS
A participant in the College Outdoors' skate-ski
clinic glides down snowy Mt. Hood on Sunday.
by Rachel Schiff
Skate skiing will kick your ass, but you
just might love it at the end of the day.
Skare skiing is a form of cross country ski­
ing in which the skier uses diagonal strides,
as one does when ice skating, pushing to­
ward a dominant side with the poles.
This year, College Outdoors is offering
skate skiing clinics for the first rime and
students are dragging themselves our of bed
Sunday mornings ro see what it's all about.
Last Sunday, l was one of those students.
Initially, one discovers that skate ski­
ing requires more strength and endurance
than classic cross-country skiing, in which
the skier pushes directly back to move for­
wards. However, skate skiing allows one to
ski faster once the technique is mastered.
The technique was nor mastered lase Sun­
day, but my perception of it dramatically
changed.
l stumbled off the van and inro a pair
of skis ar Teacup Lake, assuming that skate
skiing would be a !or like classic cross coun­
try skiing. I expected a relaxing day of glid­
ing until J planted my poles and looked
down at my skis. They seemed far too thin
and my poles far too long.
I began co worry about how I would
make my way through the thick, wet snow.
Classic skiing didn't seem to work on these
slim, precarious new skis. "Just position
your skis into a wide 'V' and push outward
toward the cabin,'' smdenr trip leader Marr
Williams ('09) instructed.
Once ac the cabin, the clinic com­
menced. Myself aod five ocher Lewis &
Clark students learned that our skis would
remain in a splayed V-shape for the remain­
der of the day. le felt awkward, bur after
lots of personal attenrion from trip leaders Williams and Micah Depper ('10), we de­
cided to ski down a nearby slope called Wa­
hoo Gulch. One by one, we gracefully Bew
-down a series of hills. Skate skiing didn't
seem so bad. We took a break in the cab­
in for lunch and hot cocoa, feeling prerry
good about what we'd learned.
After lunch we sec out on a trail that
cook us up a gentle hill. Suddenly, we'd
never looked so awkward-- or out of shape.
"Don't worry, after this hill, the first half
of the loop will be down hill," Williams
reassured us. "And rhe second half of rhe
loop?" I asked. "Well, that's uphill, but it's
gradual,'' Williams replied. I imagined my­
self in the middle of the loop, stuck, unable
to ski back up to the cabin.
I skied down hill after hill, only half
enjoying myself, knowing rhat I would
soon have to drag myself up just as many
hills. The first couple of hills were strenu­
ous. Our lower bodies looked like ducks,
waddling slowly up small hills. Our upper
bodies resembled beggars, as we dragged
ourselves up on poles thar felr more like
canes.
Although we got more tired with each
hill, the next hill was always easier to as­
cend than the lase. Dragging slowly became
skating. Before we knew ir, we were back at
the cabin. "Okay, now the structured part
of the clinic is over. You guys can do what­
ever you want. You can ch.ill at the cabin or
head out on other trails,'' Depper said. _My
body was exhausted and I quickly cook off
my skis. Minutes lacer I put them back on.
My legs burr, but I wan red more.
College Outdoors will host the next
clinic ar the Teacup Lake Nordic Area on
Mr. Hood on Saturday, Feb. 24th. $25 will
include transportation, instructors, gear,
and food. Thomas Tillery leads
play-off bound Pios
by Hannah Hultine
As LC's starting point guard and top
scorer, Thomas Tillery's ('08) game suc­
ceeds from driving into the heart of the
opposing. "Let's face it, our inside game is
dribble penerration", said LC men's basket­
ball coach, Bob Gaillard. Thomas Tillery
('08) has this down pat.
Consider this Friday night replay: Til­
lery rakes a mad drive co rhe inside and is
blocked. The ball is recovered by Pios ancj
a quick pass to che outside recovers the LC
offense. Tillery rakes his place ac rhe top
of the key and quickly cuts co the inside,
fakes and powers to the basket. Oh ... and
it's good.
In the game against Pacific Lutheran on
February 6'h, Thomas led the team's scor­
ing with 20 points. He was also 4-5 from
che three-point range and hit 9 of 11 field
goals. Tillery spat fire as he made three as­
sists, powered. up for seven rebounds, and
made three steals.
Men's basketball is far from where it was
last year and Tillery is leading rhe charge.
The Pios closed out their 2005-2006 sea­
son with a 12-13 record. They are cur­
rently 16-6. This season, Tillery has led the
Pios as top scorer in three games and as che
• top rebounder in eight. After a victory at
Linfield (2/9) 77-71, the Pios are ranked
number one in the Northwest Conference
with a guaranteed spot in the three-team
conference courney.
Tillery, the man that helped the Pio's
earn this spot, is also a serious college
student who values his friends and fam­
ily far more than his game. Tillery takes
his inspiration from his older brother,
who is now a student at OSU. Tillery
said that he "followed in his brother's
foots:reps" throughout high school and
always rried co live up to his older broth­
er's accomplishments. Senior year of high
school, his hard work paid off and he be­
came his ream's Most Valuable Player.
For three years, LC track coaches David
Fix and Keith Woodard have been try­
ing co get Tillery onto che crack. ~is
agility and speed are apparenr on che
court and his high school crack career
confirms these coaches suspicions.
Tillery's speed is obvious each cirne he
sceals the ball.
Coming from Portland's 4A power­
house, Benson Polytechnic High School,
TiUery's high school track career is just as
impressive as his basketball accomplish­
ments. Senior year, his ceam won stare, his
4X4 came in first place and he dashed ro
the bronze. (in 49.32 seconds) in the 400m
dash. However, Tillery remains undecided
as to whether he will go ouc for crack chis
year, as he remembers some of his high PHOTO FROM WWW.LCLARK.EOU
school track workoucs. "They used co try
and kill us at practice,'' remembers Tillery.
Tiliery is now a Communication ma­
j;;-r. He is hoping co minor in Economics
and to eventually go into sports marketing.
When Tillery isn't in class or ripping it up
on the basketball court, he is "chiUing with
his roommates,'' teammate Sean Brannon
('08) and Kris Woods ('08). Th,e trio live off
campus in The Shadow Hill Apartments.
Thomas also considers himself a "mov­
ie buff." His favorite movies include "The
Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Above The
Rim", al rho ugh he says that he
also loves scary movies such as
Child's Play Ilf.
Tillery plays tonight in
Pamplin at 8:00 p.m.
agai'nsr Puget
Sound.
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Softball battles weather in opening preseason losses
PHOTO FROM JEN PIPER
The Pio infield gather near the pitching mound during one of their timeouts on Sunday in between rain delays.
Upcoming Scores
·Schedule Men:
LC 77 -Linfield 71
NWC
Whitworth 12-3
LC 11-3
Fri., Feb. 16 Women's Puget Sound Pamplin 6:00pm ' Puget Sound 10-4
Sar.,Feb. 17 Basketball George Fox Newberg, Ore. 6:00pm George Fox 7-7
Pacific 6-8
Willamette 6-8
Fri., Feb. 16 Men's Puget Sound Pamplin 8:00pm Pacific Luthe.ran 5-9
Whitman 4-11
Sat., Feb. 17 Basketball George Fox Newburg, Ore. 8:00pm Linfield 3-11
Sat., Feb. 17 Softball Concordia, 0 IT Ashland, Ore. 1:00pm
Sun.,.Feb. 18 SOU, NW Christian Grants Pass, Ore. 3:00pm
Fri., Feb. 16 Baseball Cal State East Bay Hayward, Calif. 2:00pm Men:
Sat., Feb 17 Cal State East Bay Hayward, Calif. 11:00am 1. Whitworth
Sun., Feb. 18 Menlo Atherton, Calif. 11:30am 2. Linfield
3. Puget Sound
4. Whitman The first pitch of the softball season cook
place lase weekend, as the Pioneers lose all
three games. On Saturday the Pios dropped
a rough 2-1 decision to the Norrhwest Chris­
tian Beacons and on Sunday the squad lost a
pair of games ro Concordia, by scores of 12-0
and 6-3. The· Norrhwesr Christian game was
a right affair as both teams struggled to score
runs. Roxanne Rittmasrer ('07) kept the Pios
in the game, throwing five strong innings of
one hit ball. Throwing strikes was the key to
her success, as Rittmasrer walked only one
barter over the five innings. The only offense
for the Pios came from shorrscop Cristy Hat­
ton ('09), who in two at bats made two hits
and scored one run. Sarah DiSabatino ('08)
had the only RBI for the Pios. The game was
cut short due co pouring rain.
On Sunday, the Pios were dismantled in
game one against Concordia, giving up 12
runs and only getting one hit, this time from
DiSabacino. Rain caused a lengthy delay in
the middle of the game and allowed Concor­
dia co put the game out of reach. In the lasr
game the Pios battled valiantly, but could
nor overcome a stout Concordia ream.. Har­
ton led the squad with two nits and Megan
Aucutt (' 10) pitched well in her collegiate
debut.
The Pios are back in action this weekend
looking co pick up win number one with
four games in Ashland, two against Concori­
da and another pair against OIT.
& Standings
Basketball
Women:
Lin.Geld 71 -LC 66
Overall NWC Overall
21-3 Puget Sound 12-2 , 19-4
16-6 George Fox 11-3 15-6
17-5 LC 8-6 15-8
12-11 Linfield 8-6 13-9
10-13 Pacific Lutheran 7-7 12-10
10-13 Whitworth 7-8 13-011
8-13 Whitman 7-8 12-12
8-16 Pacific 2-12 8-15
8-15 Willamette 2-12 4-19
Swimming
NWCResults
Women:
1. Puget Sound
2. Whitworth
3. Whitman
4.LC Sat., Feb. 17 Men's UO Club Eugene, Ore. 12:00pm
Sun., Feb. 18 Tennis George Fox Tennis Dome 12:00pm 5. Pacific Lutheran 5. Liniield
6. Willamette 6. Pacific Lutheran
Sat., Feb. 17 Women's Pacific Lutheran Tennis Dome 10:00p 7.LC 7. Willamette
8. Pacific 8. Pacific
Sun., Feb. 18 Tennis George Fox Tennis Dome 12:00pm _th_e_P_io_n_e_e_r_L_o_g_,_F_e_b_r_u_ai_·y_1_6_, 2_0_0_7 __________ '4@1(•€1-- .. ___________________ 2 __ 3_
[ [Eight Days Out]]
Frjday,
February 16
Alexander String Quartet
8:00PM
Location: Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Cost: $15 (general}, $10 (LC employees
and alumni), $5 (student)
Widely admired for irs interpretations of
Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the
quartet has also escablishcd itself as an impor­
tant advocate of new music through over 25
commissions and numerous premiere perfor­
mances. The Quartet concludes a three-day
residency at Lewis & Clack College with an
evening recital in Agnes Flanagan Chapel.
Valentine's Day with Aphrodisiac Cuisine
4:30 PM-10:30 PM
Location: FrateUi Restaurant
Cost: $39 per person
Chef Paul Klirsie will tempt diners with in­
gredients chat lead to lustful magic ~ith• a
menu steeped in aphrodisiacs. Dinner wil1
include an exquisite menu char inspires the
palate and the heart. Call for reservations.
Tuesday,
February 20
CPSY Information Session
2:00PM
Location: Rogers Hall 219
Free and open ~o anyone who is interested
in learning more about the department of
Counseling Psychology's program offerings.•
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar:
4:00PM
Location: J. R. Howard 135
Doris Kretzschmar, professor of Molecular
and Medical Genetics at Oregon Health &
Science. University (OHSU) will lecture on
"Neurodegeneration in Drosophila."
Poetry Downtown Workshop
6:30PM
Location: Wieden and Kennedy Building,
224NW13th
Cost: $25
This discussion session, one of two offered
in conjunction with the Literary Ans' Poetry
Downtown series, offers an introduction to
and .exploration of two poers: Mark Strand
and Kevin Young. Saturday,
February 17
Southwestern Tribes
9:00AM
Location: Rogers Hall 220
Cost: $40
TI1is _series of videotaped oral history inter­
views with contemporary Native American
leaders focuses on their work to preserve
tribes' constitutionally protected status as
sovereign govemmenrs.
Reading Cultures: Mexico
9:00AM
Location: Conference Center 107
Cost: $80 .
This workshop, led by Manha Gies, is part
of a series in which participants explore di­
verse cultural worlds through selected writ-
• ers and their work.
Once Upon a Weekend
10:00 PM
Location: Fir Acres Theatre, Black Box
Cost: Free
See the production of the six winning plays
from che Once Upon a Weekend writing
competition. The student submissions were
judged on quality, variety and approach ro ,
chis year's theme, "Stages."
Wednesday,
February 21
Ash Wednesday Service •
12:30PM
3:00PM
Location: Flanagan Chapel
Pbnosophy Colloquium
3:30PM
Location:}. R. Howard 302
The Department of Philosophy presents a
lecture with Professor Jesus Ilundain of Lin­
field Col1ege.
SAAB Research Grant Deadline
4:00PM
Location: SAAB Office, Templeton 237
Need money to conduct research for your
thesis? SMB may be the answer for you!
SMB will review all grants on March 3,
2007 and decisions will be ready on March
9, 2007. Sunday,
February 18
Catholic Eucharist
11:00AM
Location: Flanagan Chapel
,Join Father Joseph McMahon from Our Lad}'
of the Lake Parish in a celebration of Biblical
proportions. Afterwards, share brunch ro­
gecher with the student readers, cup minis-
ters and musicians.
Thom Jacobs, senior recital
8:00 PM
Location: Evans M~sic Building,
Auditorium
Senior Thom Jacobs, vocal performance ma­
jor, presents a recital of tenor repertoire in;­
cluding a Bach cantata with organ and Ba-
roque ensemble.
Teach for America Final Deadline
Teach For America is looking for LC seniors
co help provide more studencs ,
growing up in low-income communities with
the educational opportunities they deserve.
Full salary and health benefits. Seeking all
academic. majors. No education courses or
experience required.
Thursday,
February 22
Hawaii Pacific University Info Tab!e
10:00AM
Location: Templeton, outside the Bon
Lisa Hanson, Direccor of Graduate Recruit­
ing, will come to campus to provide infor­
mation about the graduate opportunities at
Hawaii Pacific University.
Paradigms of Spirituality: Exploring Spiri­
tual Practices and Visions
5:15PM
Location: Odell Lounge
We will focus on engaging in a process of
personal spiritual exploration and discovery
through readings, discus~ions and a variety of
spirituality workshops.
2007 Steinhardt Lecture in Economics
7:30PM
Location: Council Chambers
Kenneth Pomeranz, Chancellor's Professor of
History at UC-Irvine, will lead a discussion
titled "China's Economy at the Crossroads:
Contemporary Chal1enges and Lessons of
the Past." Monday,
February 19
Recalling our Russian Experience
3:30 PM
Location: Miller 102
Informal talk and s1 ide show by seven Sr. Pe­
tersburg Overseas Program participants who
would tell about their life, srudy and rravel
in Russia. The event is sponsored by rhe Rus­
sian Program and is free ro the public. Bever-
ages and cookies will be served.
Vicious Fishes and Other Riches
9:30 AM-8:00 PM
Location: OMSI
Cost: $9
This exhibit rakes visirors co seven pores of
call along the most biologically diverse river
in the world, the Amazon. Here visicors en­
counter amazing creatures including nocori­
ous piranhas, enormous anacondas, beautiful
stingrays, and mysterious pink dolphins.
Friday,
February 23
NOLS Bus Visit-Creating Climate for
Change
11:00AM
.Location: Akin Parking Lot
Fueled by vegetable oil and solar power, tbe
custom-outfirced bus has already traveled
over 45,000 miles across 47 states spreading
the word about NOLS in an active, environ­
menral1y conscious way. Sponsored by Stony­
field Farm, the makers of organic yogurt, the
NOLS Bus runs on recycled vegetable oil
(RVO), a cleaner, renewable alternative to pe­
troleum. The specially adapted vehicle is refu­
eled with RVO from restaurants and dining
halls creating a trail of french fried smells as
we travel co each location. Solar panels adorn
the roof power our interior lights, compuers,
refrigerators and other electronics. •
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The Toast
... an ode to things often overlooked
by Liz Terhune
For nearly ten hours out of every week, I sir
at a desk in che base floor of che library and do
schoolwork. Here, rhe one place that's free from
the distractions of friends and the internet, I can
finally work in peace.
This isn't like any normal library scudy ses­
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studies happen on the clock. l work at Instruc­
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of IT. lri my second semester working at IMS, I
can safely say cha~ I spend about 1 a'% of my time
there doing something for the job, and chat's on
a very busy day. Productivity of a normal day is
probably closer ro 5%.
My work-study job has finally made me ap­
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low-income families and high-income families
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