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Volume 76, Issue 5

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2011-02-25

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THE PIONEER LOG ~ g, ~.~ ~-~ ~·
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tlrere's
electricity
in the air
COLLEGE ENERGY NOW
CERTIFIED AS 100%
WIND POWERED
BY MICAH LEINBACH
Staff writer
As ·of last week, money raised
through the Green Energy Fee
has been used co offset Lewis &
Clark's energy consumption with
the purchase of Renewable Energy
Certificates (RECs), achieving a
longstanding energy goal for the
college.
According co LC's sustainabil­
ity website, which has a feature on
the project, "one reality any con­
sumer of electricity must face is
that we all get our energy from the
same grid."
While the energy actually
Bowing through the wires on
-campus includes coal, wind and
solar, and cannot be traced to one
particular source, LC has chosen -
co participate in a program chat
supports the development of al­
ternative energies by purchasing
RECs.
The higher energy price from
RECs is used co purchase clean en­
ergy sources, like wind, raising de­
mand for that energy as a sore of
investment.
Portland General Electric
(PGE), the company that sup­
plies our campus with its ener­
gy, purchases renewable sources
from wind farms in Washington
and Wyoming.
Ocher sources of clean ·energy
include low-impact hydro and
geothermal power from Idaho and
biomass energy generation from
British Columbia.
The move to wind energy was
facilitated by LC's student group
Students Engaged in Eco-De­
fense (SEED).
The campus organization re­
ceived over 500 signatures on a
petition to implement a "green"
fee chat would cover the higher
cost.
'Tm really happy about it,''
said SEED president Caitlin
Piserchia (' 13). "One of the ma­
jor arguments against it was chat
. the number of people partici­
pating would go way down ... so
it's kind of a big deal. It's pretty
cool chat we managed to get 100
percent.;; not many colleges can
say that.
The achievement is one pare
of a multi-faceted campaign by
. Facilities Services co make the
campus more ecologically con­
scious. SCRIPT rocks the
PANTS off PCC
"SERIOUS CLUB REALLY
INTENSE PERFORMANCE
TROUPE" PERFORMS AT
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BY ERIC PROTSMAN
Staff writer
The Serious Club, LC's improv
group, took thfir calenr co the Port­
land Community CoUege srage lase
Friday co preform alongside the PCC
group, PANTS (People Acting Not
Too Seriously). The Serious Club re­
ceived a special invite co do the joint
performance afcer a PCC student saw
one ofLC's shows lase semester. www.piolog.com Vol. 76, lss. 5
Compared co many organiza­
tions on campus, LC's improv
team is fairly new. The group ha
only been around for three years,
with the last two involving a full­
fledged, dedicated performance
J Weekly ASLC update Campus ranks
third in nation
for Peace Corps
volunteers troupe.
This year's team consists of a co­
ca! of 12 people, ten of whom were
present on Friday at PCC. The
troupe is full of young blood with
eight first-years, three sophomores
and one junior on the team.
For those who may not know
the way an improv troupe func­
tion , improv (shore for improvi­
sational theatre) is just unscript­
ed sketch comedy. If you've seen
"Whose Line is it Anyway," you've
got a pretty good understand­
ing of what goes down. Audience
members shout out prompts that
are then translated into live scenes
on stage. Every single pare of the
show is made up entirely as the
group goes along: .
To get a feel for the spirit of
the team, consider their 4-5 hour
weekly practices or simply look co
their name: "Serious Club Really
Intense Performance Troupe."
Continued I Arts 10 BY JAKE SIMONDS
Staff writer
In their weekly meeting on
Thursday, Feb. 17, the Associated
Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC)
discussed plans co back a proposal
for use of a $50,000 surplus from
the optional Green Energy Fee for
undergraduates.
ASLC increased the optional
fee lase year from 20 dollars to 85
dollars. That money was used to
purchase green energy for all three
colleges. However, due to the vol­
atility of energy usage levels, es­
pecially in regards co heating, a
$50,000 surplus from the green fee
was left over chis year after green
energy purchases.
Sustainability Manager Amy
Dvorak informed ASLC that student
proposals on how to use the surplus
will be accepted, which prompted
last Thursday's discussion. No legislation has been brought
forward yet.
Many possibilities were dis­
cussed, including bringing back
the Pioneer Express throughout the
day, bringing back the Sellwood
shunle and instituting a communal
bike-swap.
Due co the right Mar. 4 dead­
line sec· by the administration for
proposals, the notion of a perma­
nent Green Energy Fund gained
considerable traction as the meet­
ing progressed.
The Green Energy Fund idea
"gained the most support," said
Senators Miles Paterson (' 13),
Callie Rice (' 14) and Neil Mur­
ray (' 13) 0in a joint statement by
email, "as it provides the most lee­
way for future proposals and also
helps insure chat the school can·
continue ro purchase 100 percent
green energy."
Continued I News 3 PHOTO COURTESY OF SARA LEWIS
BY FIONA CORNER
Sports editor
Men ... and their makeup? For 50 years, ~tudents fresh
from the Lewis & Clark bubble
have been gallivanting into the
Peace Corps to do their part in·
helping those who are desperately
in need of clean water, NGO de­
velopment and animal husbandry
work.
WEEKLY FEMINIST COLUMN EXAMINES MAKEUP FOR MEN Now their efforts have earned .
LC a third place ranking for the
number of volunteer graduates in
the 2010-2011 Small Colleges and
Universities Division. BY MAGGIE HENNESSEY_
Staff writer
Imagine a hyper-masculine,
stereotypical male. Maybe he plays
football, likes to lift weights, or
talks about the stock market and
his various romantic conquests.
After all this, he goe$ out and grabs
a big juicy burger.
Worrying that he might have
gotten a little oily from all that
grease, he then whips out his
makeup bag and powers his nose.
Wait ... what?
2011 has brought me many sur-prises, but none as exciting as the
prospect of men wearing makeup.
Marketed as "skin correctors"
and "man powder" instead of the
more feminized "concealer" and
"blush," male makeup products
have become all the rage right here
• in America.
I found it hilarious looking at
these produces online, but not be­
cause they were for men.
In the product descriptions, the
company (KenMen) reminds us
"Men's Makeup is not meant co
be 'camouflage or combat gear,'
it is meant ro enhance and cor-
THE VOICES
OFVESP
HEAR FROM THE FACULTY AND
STAFF SLATED TO STEP DOWN
AT END OF SEMESTER I NEWS 3 rect." God forbid men's makeup
be detectable, or even worse,
feminine!
Makeup has been used since
pharaohs ruled Egypt, and Na­
tional Geographic repons that $19
million is spent yearly on cosmet­
ics, yet makeup sales remain a pre­
dominately female market.
Women can wear most any
makeup they choose, but artistic
male makeup is shunned and left
for gorgeous drag queens and emo­
screamo rock stars .
Continued I Opinions 5 The school sics comfortably be­
hind University of Mary Washing­
ton, who has 32 volunteers, and St.
Olaf College, with 24. LC is cur­
rently in a three-way tie with Gon­
zaga University and University of
Portland with 23 volunteers.
Since 2006, LC has sent be­
tween 15 and 20 students into the
Peace Corps. It was the increase
this past year that bumped the
school up to number three.
Continued I Feablres 1
WOMEN'S TEAM.
BOUNCES BACK
WOMEN'S BASKET-BALL
TEAM SCORES CONFERENCE
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FIRST TIME
SINCE 2002 I SPORTS 11 News2 . THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
3CE on the Air
Director of 3CE Minda Heyman reaches out to students through radio show
BY LAURA NASH
News Editor
It is difficult to imagine cheerful and
professional 3CE Director Minda Heyman,
with her pale pink scarf and short bouncy
curls, sitting in the KLC office surround­
ed by graffiti-covered walls. However, this
is where she is every ocher week, recording
After the Hill, an informational radio show
designed to prepare students for life after col­
lege.
KLC manager Becka Langum ('_11) said
that Heyman approached her at a Senior
Survival Seminar to inquire about the pos­
sibility of a 3CE radio show. Langllm agreed
right away.
The first show aired Feb. I 0. Heyman and
her co-hose, alumnus Brian Federico ('05), discussed how a liberal arts degree might be
used to its best advantage in the current eco­
nomic state.
"Brian and I did some prep work in ad­
vance to.figure our what we wanted to ask,
and wanted to talk about, but we wanted
to make it more conversational and not so
scripted," said Heyman.
In the future, Heyman and Federico plan
to have guests on their show including cur­
rent LC students, graduate students and job
recruiters. During the show they cake "call­
ins" by way of instant -messenger. Heyman
also uses the show to advertise 3CE's ocher
events and services.
As for_ the goals of the how, Heyman
said, "We know chat you're busy, and chat
you have a lot going on, but if I can find multiple ways to try to connect you to what
we're doing, and co the institutions, and to
the resources, [that would be great]."
The two hosts have • three more shows
planned for chis semester: "Networking Ba­
sics for the Savvy tudent: An Intervention"
on Mar. 10 at 6 p.m.; "Job earch 202: ray­
ing on crack and nailing the interview!" on
Mar. 31; and "Graduate chool and Gap
Year: Planning Basics," on Apr. 14. Although
these shows are aimed at upperclassmen,
Heyman thinks everyone can benefit.
After the Hill is part of 3CE After Dark, a
program series chat began chis semester and
which includes evening counseling hours
and meetings with alumni.
Recording of After the Hill are available
on webdisk. •
Mission statement altered in effort to maintain accreditatiQn
BY MICAH LEINBACH
Staff Writer
As part of an effort to remain an accredit­
ed institution, Lewis & Clark has begun the
lengthy process of editing its "Core Themes
and Objectives Statement." The revision was
part of a process that galvanized student ac­
cenrion and commentary from the entire
community. The statement will be used by
the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities to determine whether or not LC
retains its status as an accredited institution.
"Every seven years the whole college is
reviewed co be reaccrediced," said Associate
Provost Mervynn Brockett who has been
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are asked to lay our their statement and
"show how [they] measure up to jc, show de­
monstrative results." Without accreditation,
LC could nor receive federal aid or transfer
credit to ocher institutions.
While in the past, Brockett said, LC
would have to have "writen a telephone di­
rectory-sized book," the commission is now
looking for a "process of continual improve­
ment." Using the statement, inspectors sur­
vey the school at intervals over the next seven
years to see how LC is carrying out its goals.
Sarra Wynn ('14), a SEED member who
began a petition co change the sraremeoc,
said, "We wanted co see a stronger commit­
ment to a broader sense of sustainability, one
char would help support all aspects of insti­
tutional sustainability- academic and other­
wise." Over 350 people signed.
Student efforts cowards emphasizing sus­
tainability were marched by discussions on
the academic side. Jim Proctor, director of
the Environmenr.ai Studies program and
head of the cur.rent Sustainability Task Force
(STF), said that after the statement came our
he mer with Vice President and Provost Jane
Atkinson, "because I felt char [the students']
efforts ought co be cognizant of [STF's] ef­
forts."
"One of the things I'm conscious of is the
realization chat an undergraduate experience
i so much more than what happens in the
class room," Atkinson said, referring to an
enhanced focus on experiential learning and_
internships. Building stronger alumni rela-rions was another new focus.
At the final public meeting, Atkinson ex­
pressed how glad she was char so many stu­
dents had commenced, and acknowledged
char lines about sustainability had received
the most criticism.
Tom Lang, a student who attended one
of the meetings, agreed. "I feel like the state­
ment is lacking concreteness in the initiative
of sustainability" Lang said, comparing the
statement co how much the school casts itself
as a "green" institution. But of the meetings,
he said, "I chink they wer, productive."
The current statement can be found on
the LC website, and a system has been sec up
chat allows for comments. The statement will
be submitted at the end of the month.
ILLUSTRATION BY KATE OWENS
Messy but Informative
Dumpster Dive determines that
waste production .is normal
BY ALIX FINNEGAN
Staff Writer
A small group of ~tudenrs, administrators
and staff gathered on Tuesday to dive into
Le-wis & Clark's trash. Assisted by represen­
tatives from TrashCo, LC's waste manage­
ment provider, and a representative from the
City of Porrland, the group sifted through
waste to see what LC is throwing away.
PHOTO 8¥ ELANA WEBB
LC sifts through trash to find out how much we
are wasting and what we can do to save. Led by the school's new Sustainability
Manager Amy Dvorak, the group gathered
data about the composition of our waste
stream by digging through waste from sev­
eral sources spanning the three campuses, in­
cluding waste from several dorms, Pamplin,
the law school and the dining halls.
Though exact results from the dive are
nor yet available, Dvorak provided a general
summary of the findings. "Generally, there
was a pretty large chunk that was straight
garbage," she said. "So there's nor much we
can do there. Bue there was also a lot of pac;k­
aging that could be recycled, just nor with
our current program."
Conversely, the amount of organics and
recyclables found during the dive was mini­
mal, which speaks highly of the community's
current recycling and composting program.
However, there are still several things LC can
do to reduce the amount of waste. Accc;,rding
co Pere Cnism from the City of Portland, LC
is currently comparable co ocher schools in
the area. With a few small changes though,
such as Recyclemania, our overall consump­
tion and waste could be reduced significant­
ly.
The data collected during the dive will be
used co help guide future decisions on waste
policy and management. As for now, rhe
prospect of another dive is uncertain. De­
pending on what changes the college makes,
Dvorak said, "we'd probably do it again co
see what imr,acr our changes had on the
waste stream. ASLC
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[as the year-co-year total energy usage and
energy prices fluctuate]."
Before the meeting commenced, Dean
of Students Celiscino Limas came in bearing
homemade chocolate-chip cookies as a token
of thanks regarding the A LC's recent reso­
lution endorsing the Designated Smoking
Area (DSA) policy.
Said Senators Paterson, Rice and Murray,
"ASLC previously passed a resolution requir­
ing the administration fix the DSAs, as they
no longer fulfilled their purpose during in­
clement weather. The resolution encouraged
smokers to find shelter [during inclement
weather] without breaking Oregon stare law.
Celestino Lima spoke with us, voicing con­
cerns about the future of the DSA system,
and rook personal responsibility to make the
committee in charge of DSA's more respon­
sive. Since then the DSAs have been restored
to a functioning level and a DSA email (dsa@
lclark.edu) was established to respond to any
complaints or reports within 24 hours. As a
result, ASLC propo ed another resolution
which fully endorsed the DSA smoking poli­
cy [in alJ weather]."
ASLC Vice President Xander Blair
echoed, "We're glad they're doing their job."
Trustees approve
student fee increases
BY LAURA NASH
·New, Editor
Last weekend the Board of Trustees and
representatives met, donning their fanciest
formal wear, co make decisions regarding
various expenditures. They approved several
increased fees and campus renovations.
Previously 118 dollars a semester, the Stu­
dent Fee has increased to 180 dollars. In ad­
dition, the Student Fee will no longer be de­
termined through the Consumer Price Index
like it was in. the past. Instead, ASLC wilJ be
responsible for presenting a case to the Board
whenever if feels it is necessary to change the
Student Fee.
The Student Media Board, composed of
KLC Srudios, 7he Pioneer Log, LC Review,
Polyglot, Synergia, Meridian, Living Mosaic
and Pause, will now receive funding through
a 20 dollar opt-our rudenr Media Fee. If
enough money is raised, the Student Media
Board will stand independent of ASLC's dis­
tribution of funds.
Boch the increase in the Student Fee and
the institution of the Student Media Fee
passed unanimously.
"I chink student fees are important in
char students pay chem and they go directly
back co students," said ASLC President Dich
Pamp ('11), citing the ~aking Club, sympo­
sia and the ski shuttle co Mc. Hood as ex­
amples of programs funded by student fees.
"We had 60 percent of what groups mini­
mally asked for lase year to fund chem. With
the [Student] Fee increase, and the [imple­
mentation of] the tudenr Media Fee ... it
puts us with no growth at pretty much 100
percent of what was minimally requested lase
year," Pamp calculated.
The Board of Trustees also approved a
4.8% increase in tuit~n, as well as making
official the plan for a new residence hall.
The new hall will be five stories, including
a _basement. Ir will also be LEED gold certi­
fied with additional energy and heat savings.
A capital budget for DSAs passed, which
means char DSAs will continue for at least
another year, and two permanent structures
will be built on the residential side of cam­
pus.
Finally, the side of Pamplin Sports Center
facing the crack will be renovated.
According to Pamp, "Ir is one of the few
highly visible spots on campus char has not
been renovated and is still in poor shape."
This will cut into parking, but will also im­
prove the view and function for the space.
Attending Lewis & Clark wilJ cost more
during the 2011-2012 school year, but per­
haps the results will be worth the extra ex­
pense. / THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 News3
STEPHEN BECKHAM
Stephen Beckha~, the Pamplin Professor of History and one of Lewis & Clark College's eldest, most well published and highly respected professors, will be leaving at
the close of this year after 37 years. "In my circumstance, I had not anticipated retiring, " said Beckham, "bur some significant health issues developed in 2010 chat per­
suaded me to have to come to terms with. what my energy level was, and what I was capable o("
"I hoped to keep on," said Beckham, reflecting on how his father worked until the age of94 .. "I had hoped for a lircle more allotment of rime."
Beckham plans ro continue writing and hopes ro organize his life's assorted notes, interviews and photographs into a library of sorts. ''I'd also say that it all happened way
too fast," said Beckham. "Ir was bur yesterday that I was 17-years-old and entering college in the 1950s and life moves on like a freight train."
When asked if he was disappointed in the way VESP was handled, Beckham dedin~d ro comment.
"VESP was founded on a strategy of staff.reduction ... in particular the senior staff, because it is economically more feasible co hire younger people at lower salary than [ro keep] senior people who have
been in the ranks a long time," said Beckham. "On the.other hand," he laughed, "senior people can cell good stories!"
DAVID BECKER
After nearly three decades
of teaching and conducting, .
Senior Lecturer and Direc­
tor of Bands David Becker
is looking forward to the
retired life.
"I never sought
out a college career," said Becker, "I was
working on my doctorate and was comfort­
able there."
Bur LC saw Becker as an ideal candidate
for attracting students to the music depart­
ment .. "They thought I would be perfect,"
said Becker.
So the school made him an offer, bur
Becker was hesitant. He wanted to prove
himself as a high school teacher first.
"Then I was told' by somebody I respect­
ed quire a bit to take the job," said Becker.
So he did.
Fast forward 28 years and Becker's long list
of accomplishments stand as an impressive
testament to his talent and dedication. The
soon-to-be retiree has conducted over 200
music festivals and chaired numerous state­
wide musical associations and committees.
"All in all, I've had a wonderful career,"
said Becker. "Being at a place like this for
so long, it's hard to leave ... bur I think that
my leaving here is for the better."
Becker is excited to play music in local
GREG CALDWELL
Greg Caldwell, Director of
International Students and As­
sociate Dean of Students, has
been at Lewis & Clark
for 35 years, since
1976. "I would not
have had the cour­
age ro retire had that
program not come
along," said Caldwell, referring to VESP.
Although he'll miss his job and the students,
Caldwell is looking foiward to traveling, spending
more time with his family-including his 90-year­
old father-and finishing some projects around
the house.
After 35 years, Caldwell has high hopes for
the future, especially regarding the interna­
tional programs. Leaving projects he's person­
ally invested in will be difficult, bur Caldwell
hopes to stay connected and involved on
campus, without breathing down his replace­
ment's neck.
"Ir's going to be a big change for me. I've
been here a long·time, I've spent many, many
hours, and many weekends," said Caldwell.
"Right after I retire, in fact the day [after]
I retire, I'm going up to Vancouver ro give a
presentation on TCKs (Third Culture Kids) at
the annual NAFSA (National Association for
Foreign Student Advisers) conference. That's
a passion of mine, one of the things I devel­
oped at Lewis & Clark. Third Culture Kids
are people who grew up in a culture not their
own. We have about 103 TCKs at LC. I'll give
my talk, and then, you know, we won't have
to hurry back." FAREWELL
45 faculty, staff prepare to take their leave
WRITTEN BY NATALIE BAKER, JERRED BLANCHARD, LINDSEY BOSSE,
ADRIAN GUERRERO, ZACH HOLZ & JAKE SIMONDS
VICKY FOSTER
Director of Mail Services Vicki Foster has been at Lewis & Clark for 21 years. Retirement was
in her plans before the VESP option, and this year felt like the right time to do it. ''I'll miss the
people, I'll miss my staff, _and I'll miss the students," said Foster, who looks forward co spending
more time with her family, in particular her mother.
The wall behind her workspace is covered with letters and old campus event posters, with one faintly
yellowing issue of the Pioneer Log tacked up among the mementos. They are the correspondences and ac­
complishments of various students under Foster's employ in-rhe mailroom.
When she came to LC, Foster immediately loved the school. She has been here for 21 years, al­
most twice her initially planned duration. "[I enjoyed] the people and the students," said Foster. "It
was good place to be." Working alongside students, many of whom stay for their whole LC career,
has fostered meaningful bonds, and these interactions are what she'll miss most. "I usually call every
Saturday to check up," said Foster, "and when I don't, I'U come in Monday and the students who
were working will ask, 'Why didn't you call? We thought maybe something happened!' and I'd say,
'So now you know how your mothers feel when you don't call!'"
ANONYMOUS
"After much thought and soul searching I decided ro rake the College's
VESP. An email from Human Resources read: 'interested employees/faculty
members must contact Human Resources, ro submit their names for the pro­
gram. Applicants will be accepted on a first come/first served basis during a
specified time period window. Enrollment will be cut off when the coral
anticipated costs for the program reach $1.5 million.' I mer with HR,
and they rold me, 'no problem,' assuring me I'd get in and there would
be no need to show up early. Sign up dare was to be 8:30 a.m. Monday,
Nov.15, 2010. Being able to do the math, I knew it would only cake about
10-15 tenured/senior faculty and administrators ro reach the $1.5 million.
Approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, I decided ro drive by HR to ee if anyone was there. I'd
heard rumor that some people were going to show up the n.ighr before. To my amazement there were
nine LC employees there; each had signed up on a sheet taped to the wall. The Director of HR was
there for about 15 minutes; long enough to verify the legitimacy of the sign-up sheer.
Every new employee who arrived was directed ro sign up and given a piece of paper with their number
on it. By 11 p.m. c;here were approximately 20 employees along with their spouses and/or friends.
The South Campus Commons area looked like a homeless shelter. The main room of the com­
mons was full and people spilled over into a couple of classrooms and the area by the South Cam­
pus Cafe (which was, of course, closed). People were all over: on the couches, lounge chairs, hard
chairs, but mostly on the Aoor. They had sleeping bags, quilts, air mattresses and the works ... It
was quite bizarre to say the least. At times it felt like a mini-reunion: there were long-rime em­
ployees from the CAS, Grad School and Law School, some who were well acquainted and some
who had just become acquainted.
By 5 a.m. there were 30 on the list. Most of us did not sleep that night. The people who
showed up early Monday morning, as per the directions of HR, were very upset ro see 30 people
already there. By 8:30 a.m. there were 45 people who were anxious, upset and rited.
HR had everyone line up, by number, and we were called one at a time to enter the HR modu­
lar office ro sign the form. We were not told anything, simply given a receipt for signing up. A
week passed before they let us know whether or nor we were accepted.
I love LC. I have loved working here all these many years, but I will NEYER FORGET this
experience and the process we were subjected to. I will never forget long-time, dedicated faculty
and staff spending the night: One tenure-track faculty member, with over 30 years of service to
the college, and serious health issues, on a mar under a table, for the entire night. Another fac­
ulty member and his wife in sleeping bags with earphones and their laptops; a law school faculty
member, also with serious health issues, in a chair for 24 hours.
I also have great concern about the things I am hearing. Of course they plan to replace valued
long-term faculty-faculty who draw talented and incredible students to LC-with younger, less
experienced faculty, perhaps even part time faculty so they don't have to pay benefits. I also hear
they do nor plan ro replace most staff, bur rather hire "temporary employees" in order to avoid
paying benefits. LC will never be the same if they do this.
I can only hope the Executive Council and the Board ofTrustees will acknowledge the service,
knowledge and talent of those leaving, and plan thoughtfully and carefully as they move forward,
or the college will never survive."
CHANA COX Assistant Professor
of Anthropology Lin­
da Angst is leaving af­
ter 10 years. She'll
miss the school,
and especially her
students, bur acknowledges that
there have been problems in her
time here.
First is the lack of community.
"I don't know if we have such a
thing here, and as a social scientist,
I think I feel it a little more acutely.
Students have come to me about
this issue, too. [Since] I've been
here, the college has wrestled with
this idea of our identity."
Angst has struggled with an­
other Lewis & Clark problem: "the
question of diversity. I don't see
people in positions of authority
who are people of color.''
Lack of support for people of
color at LC has troubled her. She.
recalls a conversation with another
professor from her first semester:
"I said, 'well I'm really sorry char
I didn't get a chance to know you,
I'll look forward to getting to know
you next year,' and he said 'well,
l'm actually nor going to be here
anymore. I have a very hard time
being in a place where there is so
lircle diversity among faculty.' He
himself was Hispanic. I was actu­
ally stunned to hear that."
But that's not all. "I came from
institutions that really looked to
me as a senior Japan spe~ialist,"
said Angst. "I lived more than half
my life in Japan. And yet, I was ac­
tually ignored by the administra­
tion and many of the faculty on
chis front. I mistakenly thought
that was one of the reasons I was
hired--to be helpful as someone
knowledgeable of Japan both per­
sonally and professionally. Wrong.''
Despite this, Angst is hopeful
for the future. "I do believe that
Lewis & Clark has the potential ro
go in a really positive direction in
terms of diversity." A major turn­
ing point for her was the so-called
"poster incident," which she felt
made the community "wake up."
As for herself, 'Tm hoping for
wider possibilities. I've been an
academic for only 12 years. Before
that I worked at the Smithsonian,
in private industry for the federal
government."
Angst suggests the sch~~l in­
crease tenure transparency. There
was an incident chat occurred last
spring that really decided things for
me: I had by then successfully lob­
bied, with legal help, ro resubmit
my tenure file after my first review
was nullified due to 'procedural ir­
regularities' by the review commit­
tee," said Angst. "I resubmitted my
tenure file this past fall, but with
the intent ro leave the college no
matter what the outcome. Thank­
fully, VESP has allowed me ro re­
move myself from tenure review
and ro leave on my own terms."
Senior Lecturer Chana Cox is widely known for her ability to reach a broad range of classes and disciplines. However, teaching has starred. ro take a roll.
'Tm past retirement age, and when I reach it's very labor-intensive," said Cox. "I just didn't think I could keep it up. I needed a break or 1 needed a lesser
load, and so I decided to go for this.''
Cox has been a fundamental piece of Lewis & Clark's academic community for decades, and her work will not end once she's left. Cox plans to continue
to use her library privileges ro pursue her scholarship on 17th century political theory. "It may seem like it's trivial, but to me it was important to keep library
privileges," said Cox. "Without library privileges our lives as scholars just can't go on."
Cox has come to love Portland, so she will be staying the area to continue her reaching. However, she won't be leading any classes at LC for at least iwo
years. .
"I think most of us thought that once we retired that we would continue to occasionally reach here as adjuncts," said Cox. "Under the conditions of the
VESP agreement, as it was originally et out, we could never do that." VESP has since been updated to allow retired professors co return after iwo years.
Cox is also worried that VESP will have negative affects on the academic departments, especially given the two-year stipulation. "If you look at
Stephen Beckham, he's an essential part of alumni relations, he's an essential pan of all school activities," said Cox. "You can't replace the Stephen Beck­
hams of this world in a week and a hal("
Overall, though, Cox thinks that the program is a fair way to bring in fresh professors. "I agreed ro rhe two-year stipulation," said Cox, "and I'm a Kantian. Ifl agree, I'll stick ro it."
Future plans include looking for an adjunct teaching position in the area and writing science fiction with her son, Joseph, under the pseudonym J.C. Cox. 40pinions THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Black History Month_ degrading and unsatisfactory
BY JERRED BLANCHARD
Staff Writer
Black History Month is prob­
ably the most backward way I can
chink of to eliminate racism. Al­
though it is in praise of a race, rhe
mere fact char it blatantly points
our racial history reinforces the sep­
aration of black and white people.
This distinction need nor emr, and
according to Morgan Freeman dur­
ing a 60 Minutes interview, "Black
history is American history." I do not think chat the aim of
Black History Month is still rel­
evant. Maybe it made sense in
1926, when Carter G. Woodsen
decided to create a Negro History
Week.
Back then, there was still seg­
regation and rampant racism
throughout the country and it
made sense to force racists to rec­
ognize the achievements and hu­
manity of black people.
The week was a step in the right
direction. However, today we can­
not point out differences in race in
hopes of eliminating racism. I want
to celebrate che achievements of
Charles Mingus in December and,
hell, maybe even in July, too. important to black people around
the world. Black history month
rends to honor a bunch of black
American celebrities while forget­
ting about the rich cultural gifts
char the African nation gave our
American nation. .
Why is fried chicken served in
the Bon for Black History Month
instead of traditional West African
dishes? Fried chicken is an Ameri­
can food and Langston Hughes is
an American poet. Therefore, we
are labeling a month with che word
"black" and only talking about
Americans. Can we nor celebrate the
achievements of Langston Hughes
or Marrin Luther King Jr. in
March? Can we nor celebrate the
achievements of Bill Evans or Ste­
ven Spielberg in February? They're
not black, so they can't be includ­
ed in black history month, right?
Wrong.
This is ridiculous, because dedi­
cating a single month of the year to
black history provokes a tendency
for people to assume char black
history is separate from ocher his­
tory. Ir is not, and the more we call
people black and white, the worse
off our country's racial situation
becomes. This month is steeped in irony
and arrogance. Why do white peo­
ple feel so proud chat they need to
give the "poor blacks" their own
month? It seems like a charity ace,
which is fucking condescending
and fails to acknowledge chat a
people and a country's past should
be revered as one entity, and nor
separated into two divided points
of focus. Here's an idea: if you want to
honor a race, chink about why you
wan r to honor chem and what part
of char people as a race you find
c0It1mendable. Nothing in chis
world sets a black man apart from a
white man to the point where their
histories must be at odds.
We are one human race, and
the plight that has befallen blac~
people is a disgusting historical
mistake. We need to remember this
with something less degrading than
the shortest month of the year. which I find unfair to grocery store
owners. I mean, why do we have
to magnify blackness while there
are much more important things
to worry about? We're giving black
people much less than they deserve
while creating an unfortunate di-ILLUSTRATION BY KATE OWENS
chotomy between races. mack his­
tory month is an insincere "We're
sorry," coupled with an accidental
"Fuck you," and I don't really wane
to be part of a society char con­
dones chis.
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Do not gee me wrong, the
month is fantastic for the youth of
the nation. Children need an op­
portunity to learn about people of
all races, religions and creeds and
their contributions to our society.
It might even promote multicul­
turalism in communities, rather
than simply celebrate a race, bur The alienation and esrrange­
ment char happen_s to African
Americans during Black History
Month is unfair and the month is
handled in such a haughty and
quick-paced manner char it tends
to degrade the very people is seeks
to tribute. Boo, I say, boo! By the way, February is also
National Cherry Month, National
Children's Dental Health Month,
National Snack Food Month and
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of the African heritage char is so People usually care more about
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Vegetarianism badass, not bourgeois: a rebuttal
BY ERIN RUPRECHT
Backdoor Editor
Two articles featuring vegan-friendly
restaurants appeared in lase week's Piolog.
One, a restaurant review of Hungry Tiger
Too, praised che extensive vegan menu the
restaurant provides as an al~ernative ro its
meatier fare. The other review extolled the
all-vegan Red & Black Cafe as an example
of a successful anarchist business model.
Yer, somewhat suspiciously, this review
neglected to mention the restaurant's all­
vegan menu. Perhaps chis is because the au­
thor stated in his ocher article published lase
week char "being vegetarian fits into the cli­
che of rhe white middle class environmen­
talist and is fueled by niche-marker corpo­
rate advertising."
Why, it would seem char what we have
here is a case of cognitive dissonance! Ap­
parencly, LC vegetarians, in order to stop
yourselves from exluding what the author
perceives co be "bourgeoisie snobbery," you
muse whip our your dental floss and begin
sewing socially conscious stenciled patches
co your clothing immediately! Or, as the ar­
ticle would seem to suggest, pay $68 for a
six-course prix-.Jixe dinner at Beast.
The claim chat vegetarianism and vegan­
ism is "bourgeois" are a complicated crici-cism. Given chat the author fails co fully ex­
plain the context in which he would like the
word to be taken, I will accempt co address
the accusation from multiple angles.
To the monetary interpretation of the
word, I submit chis: at Marker of Choice,
antibiotic-free, vegetarian fed local chicken
breasts cost $5.99 a pound, bur a pound of
local organic tofu costs only $2.50. Grant­
ed, the vegetarian and vegan specialty prod­
ucts do seem a bit more "bourgeois" with
things like Vegenaise costing almost $6
a jar, and Amy's frozen burritos priced at
$2.79 apiece.
These products, however, are nor intrin­
sic co vegetarianism, and my friends who
come home to a meal of a $0.55 can of
beans and a bowl of instant rice after work­
ing 9-5 at their minimum wage service in­
dustry jobs would more than resent being
called "bourgeois."
Ir's possible, though, rhac the term was
meant to address the disgust expressed by
vegetarians ar the sight of butchered ani­
mals. I admit, I am extremely privileged co
live in a country char isn't war-torn, a coun­
try where one does not risk seeing a human
corpse around every corner, bur chis makes
me, as well as most of the population, sick­
ened at the sight of blood and loss of life.
Ir's the reaction of empathy. For vegetarians, chis empathy extends co
all beings with nervous sysrems·so similar co
our own that they can suffer and feel pain in
the same ways rhar we can. Thus, co a veg­
etarian, rhe sight of a butchered animal rep­
resents its cruel and unjust murder for rhe
sake of filling che greedy and socially con­
structed desires of overweight Americans.
Is vegetarianism really more rhe result of
"niche-marker corporate advertising" when
billboards for Double-Downs and Bacona­
tors (slogan: "Meacacarians Unite!") plague
che interstates?
I believe the "bourgeois" criticism more
accurately applies to the slew of omni­
vores who react squeamishly co an unflat­
tering display of their murdered meals-ro­
be. They're the ones ignorancly alienating
themselves from the reality of their food.
The term "bourgeois" also carries with it
definite connotations of rhe Western life­
style. Vegetarianism easily eludes this ele­
ment of rhe criticism, as the first cultures
documented to possess a moral aversion to
earing animals were Hindu, Buddhist and
Jainisr groups.
In face, a 2006 Hind~-CNN-IBN sur­
vey shows char 40% of the Indian popula­
tion is vegetarian. Many other counrries,
too, show vegetarian populations compara­
ble co chat of rhe United Scares (still a mea-ger 2.8%). While che diverse foods-available
co Americans and rhe presence of accepting
councerculcures may make it easier to be a
vegetarian in the U.S., the moral aversion
to eating meat does not belong only to mid­
dle-class culture.
To finish this response, I would like co
remind readers of last week's quoted as­
sertion by radical environmentalist Lierre
Keith, who scared char industrial agriculture
is much more damaging than livestock pro­
duction.
This ignores the glaring derail char 80%
of the corn grown in the US is used for
livesrock production and only 12% is con­
sumed by humans (EPA).
Also, despite the soy-munching habits of
vegetarians, a survey by the United Soybean
Board showed char 26.367 metric tons of
soybeans went coward livestock production
in 2009, while only 6.972 metric tons went
coward human food production.
Radical vegans also pied Lierre Keith in
the face when she went co talk on her book
7he Vegetarian Myth. I believe the author
of last week's article can learn something
from chis occurrence: if you wane co build
a vibrant, radical and anarcho-leaning com­
munity, don't estrange the vegetarians and
vegans. We'll stop inviting you co Food Nor
Bombs gatherings.
Word on the Hi 11: Every Wednesday Julia and Beau set out with a fresh question for y'all.
BY JULIA STEWART AND BEAU BROUGHTON
If you were an alum donor with $1 million, how would you want the school to spend it?
Zina Noel ('12)
"Half in SMB grants
to students and half in
a permanent Sellwood
Shuttle." Sam Roisten ('12)
"Get the ball rolling on
a particle accelerator." Cari Coe (IA professor)
''A long term exchange
program.with developing
countries based around
agriculture." Rodney Monhelt ('12) &
Aaron Gillham (Dovecote)
"Start a fermentation
sciences brewery." Tyler Reese ('11 )
"I think it's wack that
people designate where
the money goes when the
school knows best." Sean Weinstein ('12)
"I would keep some of
those teachers around
that are 'retiring' who
may not want to." ...
THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Opinions 5
Sustainability is Sexy: A weekly column dedicated to environmental dialogue
Time to reinstate the ((polluters pay" tax
2012 elections. BY RACHEL YOUNG
Staff Writer
Polluters should pay. Such was Congress'
belief Dec. 11, 1980 when they enacted the
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CER­
CLA), known as the Superfund. Superfund
was a rax on chemical manufacturers, such as
petroleum industries. The government used
the money for the cleanup of environmen­
tally degraded waste sires. Auspiciously, on Friday, Feb. 18, Envi­
ronment & Energy Daily came out with a re­
port stating President Obama's intention to
reinstate the EPA's Superfund program. He
is proposing to bring back the 9.7-cents-per­
barrel tax on crude oil. "Adding raxes seems unwise to me," said
moderate Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.). "The
truth is that I think most people want those
who pollute to pay the cost of cleanup but
not an across-the-board tax." cosr put directly on consumers through taxes
or in our water bills, the government should
demand that petroli::um and chemical com­
panies pay these costs out of their revenue.
The Superfund debate is over pollution li­
ability. When it comes to h3:zardous waste,
the intentions of petroleum and chemical
countries are not the concern: they should
still pay for their pollution. The Stiperfund tax would significantly in­
crease the speed and revenue of future Su­
perfund cleanup. Superfund cleanups slowed
significantly after the tax revenue Fan out in
2003 and now the EPA depends on treasury
funding for projects. According to the EPA,
the rax would raise $23.5 billion over ten
years for the administration.
This money would support Superfund
cleanup projects in· over 12,000 sites in 49
states, including our very own sire in Port­
land Harbor along the Willamette River. The possibility of the Superfund's inclu­
sion in 2011 does not seem likely. In June
2010, the EPA attempted to use the public
outrage from the BP oil spill in the Gulf of
Mexico to reignite the push· for reinstating
the Superfund tax. However, with little time
before the November 2010 elections, there
was not enough momentum to get a tax in­
crease into an election year.
According to the EPA website, the Super­
fund collected $1.6 billion over five years.
This money helped clean up abandoned haz­
ardous waste sires across the country.
Unfortunately, in 1995 a Republican­
controlled Congress allowed the Superfund
tax to expire. As ·a result, the corporations
that are causing pollution remain unchecked. The tax was proposed in the fiscal bud­
gets of2010 and 2011 but it has yet to make
it into the final resolutions. This year is not
looking much better. The Superfund faces a
f!lassive uphiU battle in Congress, even from
members of the Democratic Parry who are
afraid of the!r political vulnerability in the If the issue of controlling Big Oil failed
to motivate when the political climate could
not have held more outrage toward them,
then I do not see how our ADD-influenced
culture could possibly be ready to advocate
for the reinstatement of the Superfund tax
now, especially in the current politically di­
vided and anti-tax.climate.
We are paying for these cleanups one way
or the other. However, instead ?f having the PHOTO COURTESY OF RACHEL YOUNG
Environmental activists gather at the capitol lawn.
Nuclear power is not so sexy
A response to the last week's Sustainability is Sexy article in support of nuclear power.
BY MICAH LEINBACH
Staff Writer
Nuclear power isn't as sexy as it
looks. Behind the convincing wall
of environmental arguments for
nuclear power, there lurk flaws. Ra­
chel Young makes a good case in
last week's Sustainability is Sexy, tlie
nuclear option has a lot to offer en-
• vironmentalists.
While it is plagued by issues of
waste and environm_ental justice, it
is a far friendlier option than coal or
oil, and is a largely bi-partisan en­
ergy solution.
Various branches of thought are
beginning to challenge traditional
environmentalist ideas, reveling­
as environmentalist author Stewart
Brand does-in a self-proclaimed
contrarian approach.
By and large, the glorying is fair:
many of the sacred cows of envi­
ronmentalism· (and Brand takes on
many) may indeed be more blas­
phemous than their worship would
indicate. Nuclear power, however,
does not join that list. A broader,
more interdisciplinary stance shows
that to be the case.
In 2008, Hillsdale College, a
center of conservative academia,
hosted a conference on "Free Mar­
kets and Politics Today" in partner­
ship with an institute named for
Ludwig von Mises, one of the 20th
centuries' biggest market advocates.
One of the lectures was a case for
nuclear power. The irony was stag­
gering.
Economists are the rain on the
environmentalists' parade, and the .
rain fall on parades new and old.
Nuclear power is going to be a re0 suit of massive governm~nt subsidy,
period. Ir will not emerge from the
free marker for a reason. le is simply
too expensive for anyone bur a gov­
ernment relying on taxes. The nu­
clear industry also lacks infrastruc­
ture. An example from the Hillsdale
lecrure: only one company in the
world can case reactor vessels for
plants, and it "is now back-ordered
for months."
Years of lagging interest have
stalled investments that would en­
hance the nuclear option. Mean­
while, other alternative energy
industries are experiencing rapid
growth and falling prices. Nuclear
plants and uranium are more ex­
pensive than they were several years
ago, .which is hardly a sign of suc­
cessful industry.
Once established, new nuclear
power plants will be plagued by
extensive regulations and political
drama about waste disposal; three
scares are suing the Nuclear Regula­
tory Commission over the disposal
of nuclear waste within their bor­
ders as of last week, foreshadow­
ing furure dramas. Nuclear power
will be forced to run against one of
the fiercest "Noc In My Back Yard"
campaigns around, further curtail­
ing our ability to implement it suc­
cessfully.
The subsidization and lawsuits
are actual costs to citizens, but
imagine the potential costs. The
maximum cap on nuclear damages
is $10.8 billion, bur just one (un­
likely bur possible) worst-case acci­
dent could be equivalent to the re­
cent bailout ($7 billion).
A solar farm break down, by con­
trast, might not even make national headlines. And while nuclear pow­
er may not generate carbon, the
opportunity cost of a dollar spent
on nuclear power could have cut
emissions even further, and the
money could have gone to other
programs that address the same
energy issues with more cost effec­
tiveness.
Last week's article made an er­
ror i.n bringing up oil. Nuclear en­
ergy will provide electricity, and
according co the DOE, less than
1 % of U.S. electricity comes from
oil. Nuclear reactors do nothing
to counter oil-centered problems.
It competes almost exclusively
against three things: coal, natural
gas and renewable resources.
Why add another player to
the competition when you could
just help the third? A more effec­
tive use of government money is
the subsidizing of private develop­
ment of renewables, which drives
the costs down for all without kill­
ing private competition.
Nuclear energy is growing
more expensive and is slow to im­
plement. It is an inefficient use of
limited funds, a source of political
drama and an example of frustra­
tion at the geopolitical level (just
look at how the Western world re­
ceives Iran's efforts at nuclear en­
ergy). While ecological arguments
for nuclear power are sound, it is
an irresponsible and illogical· bur­
den when viewed through the lens
of other necessary disciplines.
I support nuclear energy: from
92 million miles away, using solar
panels. Keep it there. Ir's better for
ecological systems and the nation­
al budget, coo.
My eyes .are up here: A weekly feminist column for everybody
Men hit the cosmetics aisle
Story continued from page 1
Is this really about makeup and looking better, or do men avoitl the makeup world for fear of society ques­
tioning their mascu.linity? Do we really care?
Sadly, this attention to physical perfection might be part of a bigger trend. The American Society of Plastic
urgeons reports that male cosmetic surgery has gone up 16 percent from the year 2002 to 2007, and both gen­
ders are indulging in procedures with attached cultural ramifications such as eye lifts for Asian Americans and
rhinoplasties for Jewish Amerit:ans. Ir seems like society as a whole is striving for a very perfectionist, objectifying
and painful ideal.
1 may disapprove of the perfectionist connotations of the name KenMen (I'm sure Barbie's real boyfriend had
a few skin flaws), but I heartily approve of men weari!)g makeup. In face, the idea nfaJ<es me quire optimistic.
Feminism might have started as a solely female cause, bur the broader objective is rhar neither sex feels like they
must conform to any social ideal of their gender. I look forward to a future where men can wear cosmetics, but it
might be a while _before Kobe Bryant starts advertising his own custom shade of red lipstick. Letters to the Editor
In criticism of propaganda
This is a response to the presentation by AssafNisenboym, an Israeli
Jew, titled "My Life Growing up in Israel." I arrived in Council Cham­
bers under the impression I was about to hear Assaf recount his person­
al "story about life as an Israeli." I lefr feeling as ifl had been deceived
and subsequently propagandized in support of the Israeli government
and military.
Assaf began his presentation affirming that his sole purpose was
indeed to tell his personal story. For several minutes he did only that,
speaking of his family, friends, and hobbies. Then, he slowly be-
gan mixing his story with his opinions oflsrael and its enemies over
roughly the last quarter century. Using familiar symbols like the sound
of a siren, he connected the audience to the fear he and his family felt,
accompanied by shocking imagery of anti-Israel militants in masks,
giving straight armed salutes co well postured leaders, carrying AK-
47 rifles, often accompanied by wide eyed children looking helpless.
My gut told me immediately that Israel is being victimized and these
horrific enemies should be wjped clean from the earth! Bue wait, how
did this happen? Fifteen minutes ago I thought I was here to listen
to Assaf's life story and now I want to wipe Israel's enemies off the
earth? And further, without hearing anything bur personal anecdotes
from one former Israeli Navy officer, and seeing shocking photos and
video clips? I haven't even been ,told what the conflicts are about! I feel
fortunate to have studied enough psychology at this point to recognize
common techniques of effective propagandizing. Amidst my shocked
emotional state and empathy for Assaf and his family, those alarm si­
rens began to ring.
I do not doubt that these images and.Assaf's experiences are real. But
before I form an opinion regarding Israel and its enemies, I would like to
learn some of the basic history. I can only desperately hope that others
who open heartedly attend Mr. Nisenboym's presentations, will come to
similar realizations. Further, I hope Mr. Nisenboym and Stand With Us
representatives will be humble enough to apologize to the LC chapter
of Portland Hillel for propagandizing students under pretext of sharing
personal and cultural experience.
In support of internet privacy settings JeffTurre
CASStudent
Class of2012
I just read ]erred Blanchard's article, "When the advertising compa­
nies come a knockin' -in a personal way," and wanted to express my
appreciation that you are bringing privacy issues to the forefront. It is
helpful chat ]erred looks at both the positives and negatives of allowmg
advertising companies to track your online meanderings.
Should you choose co disallow cracking, there are now several easy
ways you can do so. Many advertising networks, like Network Ad­
vertising Initiative (goo.gl/re4SI) and the SRPOBA (goo.gl/HI80e)
allow you to opt-our directly from a website by choosing options and
setting a cookie in your browser. These cookies are not permanent ad­
ditions co your computer, though, so you may wane something more
long-term. lf you use Chrome, Keep My Opt-Ours (goo.gl/rOuDI),
will block these cookies permanently. Searching Firefox add-ons for
"opt-out" will also bring up several options (goo.gl/hPFFY). In face,
Microsoft thinks this is so important they are programming rhis option
directly into their upcoming IE9 browser (goo.gl/jrZ3P).
Ac Waczek, we deal with pnvacy issues on daily basis and are com­
mirted to protecting your unfettered access to information. If you have
any questions about how to protect your privacy online or off, ask at
the Reference Desk and we'll be sure tG do our best to point you in the
right direction.
Darren Heiber
Research and Instruction Librarian
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I • THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Features 7
Number of students in Pea~e Corps reaches record
Twenty-three current Peace Corps volunteers·puts LC arthird place in National Rankings in the Small Colleges and Universities Division
BY FIONA CORNER
Sports Editor
Story continued from page 1
Administrative and Recruitment Coordi­
nator at the Center for Career and Commu­
nity Engagement, Camille Jarmie, amibuces
the increase co the strengthening support for
civic engagement among students, faculty
and staff.
" tudencs come in every single day char
wane co do community service and outreach
co che Pordand community and I chink char
spirit of service continues on after students
leave the college," she explained. Peace Corps Facts and
Figures:
Positions are available in: Education,
Youth & Community Development,
Health, Business and Information &
Communication Technology, Agricul·
ture, Environment, HIV/AIDS, Food
S~curity and Earth Day
Volunteers serve in 77 countries
throughout the world for 27 months
By joining the Peace Corps, student
loans can be deferred and/or par·
tially cancelled
Volunteers are paid $7,425 after
service completion
• Living and travel expenses and
medical and dental care are covered
during service
Once back in the U.S., volunteers
can get 18 months of affordable
health insurance With the popular International Affairs
major and 70 percent of students studying
abroad or away, LC creates the perfect en­
vironment for potential Peace Corps volun­
teers. Throughout their four years, majors
develop such a high i.ncere c in the global
system around them that the push and de­
sire co serve is indisputable. With opportu­
nities like urban and regional planning and
university-level English reaching, LC grads
fall right into place.
Many graduates, particularly IA majors,
are interested in working abroad and the
Peace Corps offers the perfect opportunity
co have char experience before seeding inco
a career. PHOTO COURTESY OF SARA LEWIS
Sara Lewis (GAS '98) getting her wrist wrapped with traditional beadwork by an indigenous Kuna woman. Academic-credit can be applied to
graduate school
Eligiblity for scholarships, reduced
tuition, internships and stipends that is actually paid service [or) paid expe­
rience doesn't "really maccer, bur jobs with a
diplomat or something like chat wane char
experience abroad." where help is most needed, earning the col­
lege quire a few awards. Jarmie's first year at
LC, '07-'08, the Peace Corps came with an
honorary plaque recognizing the many stu­
dents char have given years of chei.r lives. The
plaque now hangs in the 3CE office. Representatives from the Peace Corps wifl be on
campus March 3:
"A-loc of positions abroad require some
amount of service," Jarmie said. "Wbether The Peace Corps and LC have a long
legacy of sending ambassadors co countries Table outside of Howard- 11 :30-1 :00.
Info session at 4:30-Howard 102.
Dorm Cooking:
Caprese Sandwiches
on French Bread
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread
J tomato
fresh basi.l
mozzarella cheese
olive oil (optional) BY DARYA WATNICK
Features Editor
Directions
I. Cuc the loaf at an angle (as if you
were preparing garlic bread) and
sec the slices on their sides
2. lice tomato and mozzarella
3. Apply some olive oil co the
bread, if you wane
4. On each slice of bread, place a
basil leaf, a slice of cheese and cover
with a slice of tomato
PHOTOS BY DARYA WATNICK
CLASSIFIED This snack is an·
elegant alterna­
tive to PB&J and
just as easy to
make. There are
also many ways
to dress it up
by adding other
ingredients such
as pesto or
hummus.
Babysiccer needed. I am looking for a babysiccer urgendy for my 3
kid , you will be paid $600 weekly, and car will be provided, just
cake care of our babies for us, email: pmmidas4@yahoo.com Perspectives: Chandler Gilges
A weekly look into the thoughts of people within and outside Lewis & Clark
BY JULIA STEWART
Opinions Editor
The followi.ng interview pres­
ents an 11-year-old's experience
and understanding of rime. • cay
tuned for next week, when time
is discussed from an 80-year-old's
perspective.
Do days feel fast or slow to you?
Days feel slow when I wane
something, bur fast when nothing
is really goi.ng on.
What about years, do they go
by quickly or slowly?
Ir matters what is happening
during the year. I split the year into
phases because I am always do­
ing omeching different. .. In the
ummer, I'll ·want co-wear jeans
and ... in· the winter, I'll wane co
wear horcs. [Time] is just going
through different stages of chang­
ing of stuff I wane co do.
Do you feel like most of your
tlioughts are in the past, present
or.future?
Most of my though cs are in che
furure because I am thinking about
what is going ro happen. l don't re­
ally plan ahead bur my thoughts
are in the future, and then once I
gee co it, I automatically forger and
then I'm in the past. Say I have
co cum in homework today and I
am thinking in the future and I'm
planning ahead, and then I forger,
and then I'm in the past, and I go,
"Why didn't I cum in my home­
work?" and then I'm back into the
future doing something different.
Do you feel like you're going
t!,rough life at a pretty fast pace?
Ir just maccers what I'm doing.
When f'm running around it goes
• at a pretty slow pace because che
more I run the more tired I gee and
it feels like it's been longer and lon­
ger than it actually has been. Bue
when l am going co school and
I'm geccing up, ir goes [like this]:
I wake up at 6:50 a.m. or seven
o'clock and then cen minutes go
by and I've only brushed my teeth,
and then I go downstairs and an­
other five minutes go by and it feels
so fast. Mornings eem so fast.
Do you think that depending
on what age you are, you are go­
ing to have a different under-PHOTO BY JULIA STEWART
Chandler Gilges is an 11-year-old who was interviewed about his thoughts and per·
spective of time. He is constantly thinking about the future, which sometimes causes
him to forget important things in the present.
standing of time?
Well, yeah. When l was young­
er, I can't remember any of ic, and I
can't remember even remembering
time-what rime was. I mean like
in kipdergarcen they were talking
about what year ir was, and were
like, "Tc's 2005" and I was li.ke,
"Wair, what's a year?" Bue I mean
when you gee older. .. I mean I've
never been older. .. bur when you
ger older, rime might go by fasche­
cause you don't want ir co stop, bur
it might go by low because ir's so
slo~ and boring when you're older
because you can't really run or do
anything.
So you think when you get old
it's going to be boring?
I'm just saying generally, when
you gee co 90 or 80 years old, you're basically just laying on a bed in a
rest home having people come in
every once in a while.
Do you. think about getting ol.der?
No, nor really. I cry co think
about when J [was] younger, when
I [ was] a baby, what I did, bur I
can't remember anything.
When you are watching old
people walk doum the street, what
do you think? .
I'll be playing kickball or some­
thing and I'll see an old guy run
by doing something that I do bur
that's pretty hard for an old per­
son co do. ome guys are, like, 80
or 75 year old and I look at them
and go, "] won't be able co do that
when f'm their age ... I'll be worn
out." .., 8 Features THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
LC History: Tracing the origin of names A treasure
trove of
Lebanese A weekly column dedicated to digging up the college's past
BY MICAH LEINBACH
Stoff Writer
Incoming freshmen at Lewis & Clark
find themselves with schedules directing
them to buildings named for figures of the
past. Last week I wrote about Lloyd Frank's
Manor House, but there is also history co be
found behind the names of most buildings
on campus ..
Toponymy, the study of the names of
places, has long been a popular means of un­
dersc~ding the history of a place. For LC's
own history, .the name of its buildings can
celJ today's students quite a lot. .
A scroll through Templeton wi!J reveal a
treasure trove of contributors co the histo­
ry of LC. Herbert and Ruth Templeton are
the namesakes for LC's central building, and
according co Professor Stephen Beckham's
book Fortune and Friendship: Lewis & Clark's
Heritage Properties, they "played a pivotal
role in building the campus physical plant"
through their generous donations.
Once inside the building, a new array of
names confronts observant eyes. U.G. Du­
bach was a Political Science professor. Lewis
Thayer was a former Dean of Faculty who
guided the co!Jege through its transition
from basic skills courses to the liberal arts.
The Monteith family supported LC with
significant financial donations. And regular
diners on campus should be. familiar with
former trustees Arthur Fields and Edward
Stamm.
Few buildings are free from this historical
inAuence. In thCc; 1950s, the co!Jege's music
program excelled. So many people were try­
ing to join the symphonic band that a cap
was put in place.
Twenty-one LC students played in the
Oregori Symphony, and LC had its own full
symphony in addition. A 60 person college
choir, Men's Glee, the Madrigal Singers and
a Chapel Choir could be found on campus.
In 1957, then-music director John Stark Ev­
ans retired. A new building ($410,000 of •
PHOTO BY DARYA WATNICK
John R. Howard, the former president of LC. Below is Robert Pamplin, donor and father of an alumnus.
which was covered by the Templeton fam­
ily) for the music department was named for
him: Evans Music Hall.
1960 was a tumulcuous year for all of
America. LC,: was busy leaving· the religiou.s
character of ch,e 1950s campus behind. le
would soon hose anti-Viemam War rallies,
pare of a shift cowards the political left. A
symbol of the youthful optimism that was
fast becoming part of LC, Senator John F.
Kennedy spoke at the college that year. The
college also hired 37-year-old John Howard,
m_aking him one of the nation's youngest
college presidents.
Howard replaced Morgan Odell, .who
Beckham praised as "the man who had
helped create Lewis & Clark Co!Jege." But
perhaps it was time for Odell, noted for his
religious conviction, to go. Howard cook
over as student activism, protest, drugs, dis­
enchantment with establish.me c, and rock
music came co campus. PHOTO BY DARYA WATNICK
Howard's presence on campus during this
time earned him a place of recognition in the
form of Howard Hall. • • cu1s1ne
BY DUSTIN ARMSTRONG
Guest Writer
If you are looking for an hour-long Mid­
dle Eastern vacation, look no further than
Nicholas. This place is a truly romantic es­
cape from your average, mediocre, tedious
day. Housed in a tiny yellow-bricked build­
ing shaped like a chicken coop, this dimly lie
restaurant warms the hearts of foodies such
as myself. The brilliant idea to serve authen­
tic Lebanese food came co Nicholas Dibe af­
ter he retired from the Air France Airplanes
(AFA). He and his family moved co America
in 1982 in search of a better life, and after
Dibe's 37 years of dedication and service in
AFA, he invested his retirement pension in
rhe idea of a family cooking business.
On the outside, Nicholas looks like a
yellow cube, making the place stand out
amongst the business of Grand Avenue in
. SE. Once through the broken black door, I
entered a claustrophobia inducing getaway, a
Middle Eastern paradise, where 50 or so peo­
ple sat meticulously pecking at their dishes
and cachinnacing at each other's nonsense.
Inside the warm restaurant, gold painted
walls are lined with Lebanese artwork, which
add to the soothing ambiance. Light fixtures
dangle tassels above the rabies, the searing ar­
rangement is squeezed together like an over­
sized college classroom and the bathrooms
are no larger than bathroom airplane stalls.
In other words, the place is cramped. How­
ever, it's cozy, sentimental and secure, as if
the owners purposefully designed the restau­
rant in order to bring the customers closer.
Assaf Nisenboym tells his story of being on the front line In the far right corner sat the little black
kitch n, where crimson balls of fire burst
from all sioes. With continuous rounds of
fresh pita bread cooking, the atmosphere and
scent made it seem as if you were in another
continent. I ordered the traditional Stephen's
chicken platter, a dish so generously por­
tioned that splitting it would be a wise move. BY RYE DRUZIN
Stoff Writer
Mose of us have childhood memories of
carefree fun with friends. For 26-year-old Is­
raeli Assaf Nisenboym, childhood memories
revolve around the call of an air raid siren.
Nisenboym came to speak co the Lewis &
Clark community on Feb. 16 about his expe­
riences growing up in Israel. Since birth, he
has had direct experience with the dangers
facing his country. He remembers experienc­
ing his first air raid siren at the age of six, as
Saddam Hussein sent Scud missiles co Israel
in retaliation for the beginning of the Gulf
War. As rockets zoomed overhead, Nlsen­
boym huddled in a bunker with his mother
and sister, wondering where his father, a re­
servist called up for duty, was and if he was
safe. He wouldn't know until three days later.
As an Isr3:eli citizen, Nisenboym was re­
quired co serve in the Israeli military. He
volunteered for che Navy, where he served as
an officer. In 2005 he was involved in Isra­
el's unilateral disengagement from the Gaza
Scrip, an operation that forced the Israeli military to send troops co remove religious
settlers who refused to leave. Nisenboym,
then 20, said it was an emotional experience,
but he believed that while these people were
hurt in the short-term, the stronger ties be­
ing forged between Palestinians and Israelis
in the long-term were worth it. Unfortunate­
ly, he said, we have not seen any benefit from
that disengagement.
In 2006, Nisenboym found himself on
the front line in northern Israel during the
summer campaign against Hezbollah in
south Lebanon. When the air raid siren came
qn, he rushed his men co a nearby bunker,
only co find his sister, then also in the mili­
tary, caking shelter there as welJ. His mind
turned co his mother and younger brother,
both in Tel Aviv, worrying about their family
on the front line.
The one-sidedness of Nisenboym's talk
was not surprising. As an Israeli citizen and
soldier, it was expected. But the perspective
given on why Israelis are so familiar co react­
ing with force rather than diplomacy became
clear, especially ~hen one considers that gen­
eration after generation in Israel has lived with an elevated fear ·of death, something
that Nisenboym believes is a valid fear.
Many attended the talk, including rep­
resentatives from LC's Hillel as we!J as the
school's Rabbi. A group of students was out­
side the Council Chamber, handing out pa­
pers on the Israeli occupation of the West
Bank, an issue Nisenboym barely couched
on. These students were also in attendance
for the duration of the talk and Q&A ses­
sion.
Nisenboym's talk was most enlightening
not for his life story, or for any controversy
chat his presence aroused, but because he
represented the Israeli side oft.he Israeli;Pal­
estinian conflict.
He showed how their paranoia was what
held back a potentially great state in the Mid­
dle East. He also explained why Israelis feel
justified using overwhelming force against
their enemies. It is because they believe that
their enemies will use any chance, any per­
ceived weakness, to strike and attempt to de­
stroy their scare, even in an era when their
dominance in the region is unquestioned
and even unchecked. This dish is comprised of steaming Aa­
vorful moist yellow rice, and is topped with
sliced strips of breaded chicken, diced sweet
red tomatoes and a creamy tzatziki sauce. I
do nor recommend ordering the sauce on the
side. Firstly, the sauce is meant to comple­
ment and marinate the chicken. Secondly,
you will regret doing so for. your clothing's
sake.
Waiting for the main dish is no painful
cask, for Nicholas offers free pita bread fresh
from their oven. Most dinner dishes are ac­
companied by a house salad with sweet bur
not overwhelming dressing. And those who
are willing co spend an extra buck will enjoy
dipping their easy-to-rear pita bread in a side
dish of homemade hummus. If you make
your way to this Lebanese food heaven, be
sure to bear the five o'clock rush.
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The two top scoring bands will open at The
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Fireside Dialogue
Engage with Fireside Dialogue special guest
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Tamarack Lounge, 7 p. m. Dr. Georgiana Purdy, OHSU
Lecture on cellular responses to TB in the
endolysosamal system.
Howard 115, 4 p. m. Alexander String Quartet Residency
Masterclasses, classroom demonstrations.
Evans, all day.
thursday 3 friday 4 saturday 5
"Elixir of Love"
The latest installment of Portland Opera
To Go. Its free!
Kennedy School 57_36 NE 33rdAve, 7 p.m. Mark Edmundson
The English Department sponsors a talk by
Edmunson, prof. of English at UV.
Miller 105, 3 p.m. 46th International Fair
ISLC sponsors this celebration of interna­
tional customs and traditions.
Templeton, all day. THE PIONEER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Photo of the Week
Nate Miller(' 13)
"The Born Ruffians haver been one of my favorite bands for years, but I had never gotten rhe chance to see rhem. I was cruising
'last.fm' at work this summer and saw that rhere was going to be a Born Ruffians show in LA for the release of rheir new album rhar
night. I sent out an email to their press rep requesting rwo press passes to cover rhe show that night for an online arts and music maga­
zine called Rebel (wearerebels.com). Without hearing back, my friend and~ jumped in rhe car after work and drove up, hoping to
scalp some tickers. By the rime we got there, rwo rickets were waiting for us at rhe box office. We rocked our butts off for free that night
and I snapped this picture during the raucous. Shooting for an online zine has been absolutely amazing because it's totally flexible
and I get tickers to shows and festivals all day. I'm responsible for doing my rwo favorite things: taking pictures and listening to jams."
Devotchka to return to Portland with
burlesque "troubadour frenzy"
\,
BY HAYLEY TRIVETT
Arts Editor
According to Campus Living fliers, those
looking for a "gypsy rock/ sousaphone/ bo-
• lero/ lovesick/ bouzouki /cabaret/ Ther­
emin/Russian peasantry/ polka/ accordion/
troubadour frenzy/ classical experience" can
find such an adventure at the upcoming De­
vorchka concert.
"Devotchka seemed like a solid choice,
because even though rhey're a band from
Colorado, they have a lot of musical influ­
ences from other times and places," said
event organizer Jen Schildmeyer (' 11). "I fig­
ured this would be good for LC students to
know about if rhey hadn't been exposed to
them already." SchiJdmeyer gor the idea for
Campus Living to sponsor the concert af­
ter Resident Advisor Meghan Cleland ('13)
organized a. similar event with some of her
residents.
Devotchka originally functioned as a bur-lesque band, touring with model Dita Von
Teese early in rheir career.
Since rhe inception of the band in 1997 in
Denver, CO, rheir music has become wide-
"Devotchka seemed like a
solid choice ... they have a
lot of music influenc(s from
other times and places."
spread and popular amongst a variety of au­
diences. The band's music has been featured
in films such as little Miss Sunshine, Every­
thing is Illuminated and in the soundtrack of
video game Gears of War 2. The band is set
to release rheir fifth studio album J 00 Lovers
this Tuesday. The group has toured interna­
tionally and plays in Portland regularly.
Local band Y La Bamba will perform as ILLUSTRATION BY KATE OWENS
one of the opening acts for the show. Their
Latin-influenced, classic folk sound wiU
serve as a cozy warm-up to Devotchka's com­
plex compositions. Y La Bamba realeased
their debut album Lupon in November 2010
and have been touring around the west coast.
The delicate musings of Priscilla Ahn's
(Los Angeles) ethereal acoustic music will
also provide a relaxed and soothing introduc­
tion. Ahn wiU release her new album When
You Grow Up in May. Floor tickets cost $20
through the Roseland Theater, but are only
$15 via Campus Living. The college agreed
to help sponsor a trip to rhe show for 20 stu­
dents; though only six have registered thus
far.
The exemplary lineup foretells a night of
quality folk performances. In the words of
Devotchka, "You already know how rhis will
end."
1hursday, March 3, Roseland 1heater,
8:30 p.m., $15 Arts9
The Fuzz Box
A music column devoted to bridging
the gap between Palatine Hill and
Portland
ILLUSTRATION BY ZIBBY PILLOTE
BY KEVIN MUHITCH
Staff Writer
The clouds part, the sun comes ouc, the
entire city of Portland is outside celebrat­
ing, and I'm sitting in a record store look­
ing through crates, trying to find some great
records to compile a sunny day mixtape. As
a break from my regular ramblings I would
like to share an annotated playlist for future
sunny days.
"Tally Ho!" -The Clean
A fixture of New Zealand's early lo-fi scene
and creators of the Dunedin sound The
Clean have long been one of rhe mos.r ac­
claimed bands to emerge from Oceania.
"Tally Ho!" was rhe band's biggest hit and
that's not wirhout reason.
"FreewJly" -Kurt Vile
Philadelphia native Kurt Vile recently re­
leased a new LP on Matador. However, his
previous release on Woodsist, Comtant Hit-
maker, was a near-perfect exercise in fuzzy
laid-ba<;k psych rock. "Freeway" is simple
and meloruc, the perfect afternoon jam.
"She Can't Love You" -Chemise
A bit harder to find than the previous rwo
cuts, buc once you track this one down you
won't be able_ to stop dancing.
"Cissy Strut" -The Meters
Everyone needs a little funk in their life and
no one can beat the Meters' supreme New
Orleans style.
"Tak~ Your Time (Do it Right)"
-S.O.S. Band
Classic 1980 Jam; crank this one up and
take your time to get down.
"Tell Me Something Good"
-The Upseners
Bass, warm vocals and beauciful production.
"Backyard" -Ducktails
A short interlude to set the mood. A meUow
and ethereal track from rhe psych loop wiz­
ard Matt Mondanile. •
"Sweet Jane"
-The Velvet Underground
Lou Reed has always fashioned great pop
songs and this is one of his very best.
"This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)"
-The Talking Heads
Great beat and stellar production. One
of the classics in the later Talking Heads
catalog.
"Horse Steppin"' -Sun Araw
Psyched-out, oddball, wah-wah filled fun.
Drone filled beach-y vibes. Cameron Stal­
lone's wizardry will put anyone in a daze.
"Anina" -Kenneth Gilmore
While this may seem a little too mellow
next to the previous songs, I assure you rhat
as rhe night is winrung down it will fit per­
fectly. An excellently crafted pop song from
a member of Haunted Graffiti.
"In Ewigkeit'' -Cluster
The perfect way to end a lazy sunny day.
Krautrock doesn't get any better rhan this.
So there you have it: a few jams rhat will
help you enjoy rhe sunshine and hold you
over until the summer comes. f •
10 Arts THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Environmental collective to screen multimedia show
BY ZACH HOLZ
News Editor
The lights are out, save for a small splash
on the paneling-of the podium. The back­
ground sounds of water sliding over rocks
and of a light breeze rustling in the treetops
make Council Chamber feel as if it has been
momentarily transported to a forest. An im­
age of a campfire-lit human figure flashes on
the screen and Sigur R6s music cues. The
audience is led to a mountaintop, zoomed
in on a leaf, then dropped in on a moonlit
clearing. Lines of poetry move across the
screen as music swells in and out; the dark­
ness of the image on the screen s·eems to seep
out and manifest itself in the corners of the
room. An expectant pause hovers.
Alumnus of the Law School and a found­
ing member of the creative collective Black
Lantern Synergy, Troy Payne begins one of
the concluding chapters of his show, titled
Cartesian Eco-Fem Darkanism, with the ar­
resting statement, "I am nature. Pollution of
the Earth is pollution of my body, as we are.
necessarily connected by the food I eat, the
water I drink and the air I breathe."
Some may disagree with chis conclusion;
however, the disagreement itself is an essen­
tial part of che show. Embracing the face that
humankind entertains an array of definitions
of "the natural," Black Lantern Synergy in­
tends to evok__e many of these stories with its
show, arriving at a message of hopefulness and a reconsideration of what it means to
dwell on chis planet.
Cartesian Eco-Fem Darkanism is a syn­
ergistic multimedia presentation, combining
aspects of written and spoken word, pro­
vocative experimental photography, acousric
music, compelling narrative, questions on
our current environmental and human con­
dition and how to move towards a logic of
connection.
Black Lantern Synergy visited Lewis
& Clark lase year and are anxiously await­
ing a return to Portland on Monday. For
Payne, Council Chamber is the one of the
most beautiful spots on campus ro perform.
"With a show centered on darkness in some
form, Council Chamber provides an awe­
some space to have this show," he said.
Black Lantern Synergy's event repre­
sents an unusual combination of academic
discourse with artistic expression, and the
group hopes to show chat education and en­
tertainment are not mutually exclusive.
Payne and his other collective members
have taken all of the photos for the show
throughout their travels over the past years,
and Payne himself wrote all of che text for
the show, including the bits of poetry. He
invokes a wide range of scholars, characters,
musicians and thinkers, using the words of
Aldous Huxley and R. Buckminscer Fuller
on one page and citing Pearl Jam and Yoda
on the next.
Payne hopes co provide some relief from
Serious Club improvises at PCC
PHOTO COURTESY OF NATE COHEN
SCRIPT members (left to right) David Mayberry ('14), Cheyenne Gieseke ('14), Asher Ely ('13) and Laura
Blum ('14) collaborate with Portland Community College students.
Story continued from page one ternacional, etc.
SCRIPT is not yet competitive, but is
definitely on che lookout for a competitive
college improv circle. They hope to find
more colleges and improv troupes chat are
willing to do joint shows similar to the PCC
show. Arrocher major goal of the club is to
begin using their show to benefit charitable
causes. The plan is to scare doing on-campus
fundraising shows for charities like che Red
Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Heifer In-With about half of the 30 person crowd
being·over the age of 40, the troupe had c~
perform in front of a demographic chat was
completely alien to their usual audience of
college students, but chat didn't stop chem
from putting on a great performance. The
troupe's 50-minuce set was extremely well
received.
SCRIPT's performances are sporadic and
students are urged to keep their eyes peeled
for Aiers promoting the Serious Club.
ADVERTISEMENT PHOTO COURTESY OF TROY PAYNE
Law School Alumnus Troy Payne (left) and fellow collective member Jeffrey Johnson preview last year's
show before it begins.
destructive patterns of thought: "Our as­
sumptions about humanity's separateness
from and superiority over nature represent
instinctual and cultural reAexes of sorts,
which often lie unexamined and unques­
tioned, and resonate in poor constructions
of ourselves, this planet and fife's intercon­
nectivity. But they are easy to change, if we
so choose."
Black Lantern Synergy wraps up their
show with thoughts on going forward. "I
believe chat humility, then, is best balanced
by a greater sense of imagination and myth in our relationship with the natural world ...
We and many others have discarded much of
our culture's tired and abused meta-narrative
in favor of our own story," said Payne.
Black Lantern Synergy hopes to have
your story join theirs.
Cartesian Eco-Fem Da kanism will be pre­
sented Monday, Feb. 28 at 7 p. m. in Coun­
cil Chamber. 7he event is sponsored by SEED,
members of the Progressive Coalition and
Campus Living. See their website, blacklan­
ternsynergy. com, for further information about
the show.
Student bands to bring
refreshing folk to Co-op
BY ZIBBY PILLOTE
Aris Editor
"I always cell people it's really Goth. The
sentiments are really Goth, bur I'm not that
morbid of a person," said Daniela Jimenez
(' I 4) on her upcoming performance at the
Co-op. Jimenez, part of the recently formed
campus band Gus Griswold, will perform a
solo show tonight in the Co-op under the
name Blood Orange. "Blood Orange is a
project I've been working on (since] before
I came to Lewis & Clark and before Gus
Griswold-I wane to see how it will go,"
said Jimenez. Before coming to LC, Jimenez
played accordion and glockenspiel in Los
Angeles band Moses Campbell. "I played
with them for two years," she said, "it was a
really great experience."
Blood Orange is only the first of three
bands that the Lewis & Clark Music Coali­
tion has lined up for tonight. The Neverdow­
ells, composed of Dan Byers ('13), Ian Woll­
man ('13), Sam Wene ('12) and non-student
Kyle Moderhak, offer a unique brand of
rhythmic pop with an emphasis on percus­
sion, guitar build-ups and structural songs. The Portland band's self-titled EP is made
up of a variety of lovable runes with lyrics
chat resonate with Portland ("I was walking
through the forest / I was looking for my
beer"). Hand claps and simple yet intricate
guitar pares keep this band's self-proclaimed
"freak folk" irresiscibly accessible and un­
abashedJy catchy.
HeadJining the show is eight-piece psych
folk group Ah Holly Fam'ly. The band, origi­
nally from a small town in Idaho and now
residing in Portland, is known for sentimen­
tal and pastoral songs char play on tradi­
tional American folk music. Their first full­
length album Reservoir, released in 2009,
moves through mellow yet poignant songs
about personal struggle, nature, mermaids,
Antarctica, imaginacion and self-discovery.
The avant-garde nature of Ah Holly Fam'ly's
songs is refreshing, something that LC stu­
dents may not have experienced before.
Tonight the Co-op will be transformed
into a festival of folk. With artists caking the
genre in three different directions, che show
will offer a rich variety of music that's easy
on the ears. •
Tonight, 8 p.m., the Co-op.free.
Soviet Film Series presents
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
BY RYE DRUZIN
Staff Writer
Waczek Library's Soviet Film Series con­
tinues with Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors,
a 1966 film by the Soviet-Armenian film­
maker Sergei Parajanov based on the book by
Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kocsiubynsky.
The movie cakes place in the Carpathian
Mountains of Ukraine in the 19,h century,
following the life of a young man, Ivan, who
falls in love with Marichka, the daughter of
the man who killed his father.
Their relarionship develops over many
years, as chey have known each ocher since
childhood. But Ivan, the sole surviving mem­
ber of his household ocher than his mother,
is forced to go away for che winter to work.
While he is away, Marichka slips into a
river and drowns. Ivan struggles to move on
from her memory, bur is never able to find
solace or create a family of his own. He dies
alone and bereft of love and care from the
world around him. The use of vivid color in a harsh and fore­
boding landscape creates a visually appealing
and vibrant film, and Parajanov's accurate
portrayal of the Hutsul people of Ukraine
gives the movie a depth that is hard to come
by.
A piercing soundtrack of craditio)lal
horns and songs shocks the viewer with deaf­
ening loudness. Shadows of Forgotten An­
cestors emerged our of che oviec Union to
international acclaim, highly unu ual for o­
viec films at the rime. le gives a glimp e into
the h~sh past that che Hucsul people expe­
rienced.
While the film was a clear break from o­
viec realism, it was well received by the Soviec
authorities.
Unfortunately for Parajanov, his films
faced nearly universal bans by both local and
federal Soviets, preceding his arrest.
The movie is a great piece of oviec film
history and should be seen by all.
Tonight, 7 p. m., Miller 105, free. THE PIO EER LOG. FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Sports. 11
Let's make a toast to the wolf pack Hardball
with a Pio
athlfte Q&A Women's basketball's long and successful season earns a co-champion spot with George Fox University
✓ "
BY ANTHONY RUIZ
Staff Writer
Like a fine red wine, the Lewis & Clark
women's basketball ream has gotten better
with rime. Over the course of chis season,
the Pioneers have matured and are now
fully prepared to taste NWC tournament
victory. ,
Expectations for the Pios were high
at the beginning of the season. The team
brought back several starters on top
of reeling in some of their best first­
year recruits in years. Even more im­
pres ive than the hype surrounding
the Pios are rhe high expectations
they placed on themselves. "My ex­
pectations for the team were ro win
the conference title and play in rhe
NCM tournament," said Christina
Herring (' 11 ). These high expecta­
tions finally had a chance to be real­
ized with a pair of wins last week­
end. "Our team is a unit. We're a wolf pack;
we win as one and we lose as one," said Jodi
Snider ('12). "We pick each other up and
push each other. to keep going. There's no
way we'd be where we are right now if we
were selfish. I have never been on a team
full of best friends and that's what I think
we all are," said Jodi Snider. The cohesion
of this "wolf pack" lead to a 14-2 record
_ in conference and 20 wi_ns overall this sea-and George Fox.
If the Pios went wild over the first 19
games, the last four set them off on a fren­
zied arrack. Since losing at George Fox, the
team has won four games by an average
margin of28 points. The wolf pack smelled
blood and was nor going to let the number
one seed slip away.
This year's Pios will be the first team to
earn rhe right to hose the first round of the
conference playoffs. "Being
the· first LC women's basket­
ball team to host the tourna­
ment is a way for me to know
that rhe blood, swear and
rears that we have all given to
this program was all worth it.
We have suffered heartbreak­
ing losses and celebrated nail
biting wins and chis confirms
what an awesome team this is
and how blessed I am to be
able to play with a great group
of young women," Herring
said.
PHOTO BY MAGGIE OLIVER Featuring Joe Niederriter (' 12) of crew
BY FIONA CORNER
Sports Editor
W'hy do you row and
what makes crew at LC
special?
I row because the
novice coach saw me
when I was a first-year
here at LC and I was
tall. He invited me to
row, and I'm not able to
quit things. I like getting
out rhere every morn­
ing. Just being out on
the water is the best pan
of crew. I enjoy the nice
After a dominating 75-44 win on
senior night against the Loggers, the
Pioneers had one more regular sea­
son gam~ left on their schedule. If
the Pios won at Willamette, they'd
be conference champs, purring them
in a position to snag then.umber one Sara Villanueva ('13) is greeted with camaraderie from her fellow Pios
after coming off the court. While the regular season
for the LC women's basket­
ball team has been one for the
books, one goal srill remains. Portland weather and PHOTO COURTESY OF CREW
working with tht group to get that speed out on
the water.The thing about crew is chat we have a
small team and we work very well as a ·unit. For
the most part, we all like each other and we have •
our own little community here on campus.
What .frustrates you about crew?
seed in the conference tournament. The Pi­
oneers rose to the challenge in command­
ing fashion, blowing our rhe Bearcars by
rhiriy on the road.
The win guaranteed a home playoff
game and put the Pios in a tie for first place
with George Fox University. Since George
Fox and LC split their games this season,
the playoff tiebreaker went to LC due to
their better record against Puget Sound. Af­
ter the win, the Piopeers came back home
to celebrate by curring down the net here at
Pamplin Sports Center.
"We're best friends," said Cassie Beuche­
rie (' 14). son. However, this is not to say that there
weren't bumps along the way.
Arguably, the low point of the season for
the Pioneers was their loss to Whitworth
Dec. 3rd. The three-point defeat was their
third in a, row, leaving the team at 3-3. "I
think the most difficult part of the season
was the loss to Whitworth in the first con­
ference game," said Herring. "We went
into the game with high expectations for
ourselves as well as the aspirations to win
a conference title. The loss was a little set­
back in our journey to achieve our goal,"
said Herring. Since then the Pios have gone
wild, going 17-2, losing only to Chapman "We're raking ir all the way
to March 19th," said Beucherie, the dare
of the DIII Women's National Champi­
onship. If the Pioneers win their next two
playoff games ar home, they will earri a spot
in rhe national tournament.
The Pios' journey through the season
has left them with memories they will nev­
er forget.
• "This is the best season our of the four
years that I have played at Lewis & Clark
and I wouldn't change any of it for the
world," said Herring.
The LC women's basketball ream has
certainly made the most of their season so
far. Cheers, ladies! Ir's a little frustrating how crew is nor even a
little bir a spectator sport.
What are you studying? What do you plan to
do after college?
I'm majoring in Physics with a Chinese minor.
I like figuring out how things work. I like know­
ing how to fix things and working with electron­
ics like computers. Right now I'm preparing for
the GRE so I can go to grad school. I'm keep­
ing my options open. If I can find a job I'll go
straight to that.
What other extracurriculars do you participate
in?
NCAA institutes new bat regulations I go to mass every Sunday with the Newman
club. Newman club is a Catholic club of students
at many colleges. I like the fact that the Newman
club allows us to go to a lot of different churches
in Portland, which is great because Portland has
the most churches per capita of any city. So there
are lots of interesting places to go and see. Also,
I definitely like hanging our with the Newman
people. They are a good group. BY FIONA CORNER
Sports Editor
On Jan. 1, 2011, the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
effectively instituted new certifications
and standards for college baseball bats.
AU bats must now meet the BBCOR
(Barred Ball Coefficient of Restitution)
standard. BBCOR measures the
bounciness of the ball off the bat, known
as irs "trampoline effect". When a ball
comes off a bat, it loses a certain amount
of inertia, and BBCOR measures this loss
of energy.
AU bats are now tested to make sure
that they comply with the permitted
amount of bounce or energy lost; if a ball
does nor compress enough against the bat
when hit, the bat is out of compliance. The graphs and charts from the NCAA
documents may not make the standard­
ization and compliance process look com­
plicated, but in reality it is.
If you would like to be subjected to the
information, you· are invited to visit the
NCAA websire.
For college baseball, these new stan­
dards mean that balls will be hit slower,
there will be a ten to 15 percent decrease
in bat performance and the game will be
more balanced among all players. Mose
importantly, the current safety concerns
regarding pitchers will be addressed,
"People were getting hurt because of
the reaction times you got with rhe .other
bat, " said Coach Tom Flynn. "It was just
nor enough time for some people to react.
They are moving closec and closer to a true wood bat. They are creating stricter stan­
dards on what you can put in there."
NCAA officials noted that there may
be a decrease in hirring performance as
well, bur Coach Flynn is not worried
about the potential effects on his players.
"You can see the way rhe ball is coming off
rhe bat is different, especially if you don't
hit in what we would consider the sweet
spot. However, we hit five home runs in
our first game, which is a good number
for any bar."
With bats moving closer towards MLB
bars-made from ash or maple wood­
college players are playing and practicing
more like professional athletes. NCAA
regulations tend to change every few years,
inching colleges closer towards adopting
bats similar to those used by their idols. Where are you from? How is your hometown
different from· PDX?
I'm from St. Peter, Minn. It's a town of l 0,000
people an hour from Minneapolis and Sr. Paul.
Its main employer is the Alumacraft factory for
canoes. St. Peter is very different from Portland.
Portland is much more liberal and also is a city
rather than a town. To tell you the truth, I never
really adjusted to PDX. I don't do much in Port­
land. I spent almost all my time on campus or at
the boathouse.
, What is a fun fact that most people wouldn't
know about you?
I practice Wushu, Chinese kung fu, as often as
I can. Ir's a lot of kicking and it's a little like danc­
ing. Ir's a routine you go through. Ir serves very
little practical application, but I enjoy it.
Crew sets sail for competitive spring season
HANNAH PALMER
Staff Writer
As the spring crew season gees underway,
Lewis & Clark rowers are feeling excited
and competitive. "We're going to have a
• good season this year," said Andrew Wood
(' 11). "Our goal is to retain the Norrhwesr
Conference Championship that we won
last year. We have more guys on the team
this year than we did last year, and we're all
committed to achieving this goal."
For both the men's and women's teams,
the increase in the number of LC rowers is a
major asset. Ruthie Ditzler (' 11) noted that
"chis is the biggest the team has been in the
four years.I've rowed with LC, and a bigger
ream will give us more flexibility in terms of
putting together· really fast boats."
Ditzler explains that having a larger team
is advantageous because it allows athletes to
"compete against each other before [they]
stare racing other teams."
The increase in team size is primarily due
to the large number of first-year rowers. As
Head <.:::oach Sam Taylor noted, while much
of fall crew is "about gerring new rowers into
the swing of things," spring crew allows for "more focus, more competition."
The hard work that the novice rowers put
in last fall is about to pay off: as Junior Luke
Epain of the men's ream noted, "Their learn­
ing curve is definitely high, plus they also
have a good endurance base from previous
sports, which is essential to rowing."
Despite an increase in overall numbers
and many strong new athletes, this season
also brings several new challenges. Epain
noted that on the men's side, "two of our
juniors, Louis Moore ('12) and Daniel Sax­
ton (' I 2) are abroad this spring. [In previous
years they brought] a lot [of) experience and
. strength to our program."
Another potential difficulry the te~m
must overcome this season, said Epain, is
the retiring of Lincoln LaRoe, previously the
head coach of the men's team. "He was one
of the best coaches I ever had, with experi­
ence coaching the US National Team," said
Epain. "He is now coaching Division I row­
ing full time at Clemson University."
LaRoe was replaced by former Assistant
Coach Jim Hilsenteger. Referring to Hilsen­
reger, Wood said, "While he has a different
coaching style than our old coach, Lincoln, Despite the retiring of former Head Coach Lincoln LaRoe, crew rem!lins hopeful.
[Hilsenteger) knows his stuff, and brings
many years of experience to the squad. I
think that we're in capable hands, and ulri-
• marely our success depends on the personal
commitmen°t of each of us."
Regarding his own • personal goals this
season, Wood hopes "to make our top boar
and help [the team) bring home the cham­
pionship again this year. Ir would be nice to
repeat lase year's accomplishment to cap my
rowing career at Lewis & Clark." As for Ep­
ain, his focus is on "(bringing) as much of
the experience [he] gained last summer row-ing at Elite Nationals in France as possible ...
to share with LC teammates." On ~e wom­
en's side, Ditzler stated that her "goal for
rhe women's team this season is to place at
WIRA." Coach Taylor concurred, saying the
ream will compete "as best we can, and make
a run for the NCAA qualification."
Crew has one home meet this season, the
NCRC Invitational Regatta, which will be
held in Vancouver; Wash. Apr. 2.
"Our racing ourfos (uni-suits) are bright
orange this seasQn," said Ditzler, "so you
can't miss us!" .,
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12 Backdoor THE PIO EER LOG, FEBRUARY 25, 20ll
What your in-class beverage
says. about you ...
UNRECOGNIZABLE LIQUID IN A MASON JAR -You pride yourself on your-eco­
friendly and pseudo-neo-luddice tendencies. The day your mustard was finally finished, and
you got co spend 20 minutes rinsing off the Grey Poupon label was one of the happiest days
of your life. Your jar filled with an un ectling looking liquid has become your final accessory
after putting on your fingerless gloves, s':.lrf, and requisite Aannel article. Next time you go
out, rry adding a handful of mysterious herbs co it, so even more people can marvel at how
au naturel you are. .
KOMBUCHA/YERBA MATE -You're enough of a hippie co swear by the health benefits
of these beverages, bur nor enough of one co make them on your own. Do these beverages
acrualJy improve your overalJ stare of being? Who knows? You just have co pretend that they
do in order ro justify spending $4-5 on a single beverage. If it's Kombucha you're drinking,
look around the classroom next rime ro see how many people are eagerly waiting ro watch
you sip and make the signature ''I'm drinking a beverage made from fermented bacteria
and yeast" face.
ANY BEVERAGE THAT TAKES LONGER THAN 4 SECONDS TO ORDER OR
2 MINUTES TO MAKE -Fuck you. You know who you are. You're the number one
reason that people are lare ro their 1_0:20 classes. While ir is admirable of you ro give the
fine people at the Dovecote opportunities co practice their craft, you should do it at 10:36
or 11 :45 when there isn't a long line of people behind you cursing your refined tastes. It's
called coffee, not foamy-mocha-chai-bullshit-mint-accino. Check this out: coffee + hot
chocolate packet= mocha; coffee+ straw= foam. Now hurry the fuck up, hipster.
WATER IN A STAINLESS STEEL ECO-BOTTLE -Congrarulacions, you live in Port­
land. Visit any other plate and realize that the sound of a big plastic screw turning through
a hollow metal vessel doesn't happen nearly as often as it does here. It's a bizarre sound and
we don't even register it anymore! Anyway, people carrying these are just pragmatic and care
about the environment, or they know someone pragmatic who wanes co lure them into car­
ing about the environment by buying them one with little designs on it.
WATER IN A NALGENE -Sigh. You really missed the boar, my little green friend. You
were so eager to hop on the Inconvenient Truth, save-the-world cruise ship that you jumped
in the water a lirr1e coo early. Now everyone has these even cooler stainless steel bottJes, and
you're stu~ with a buJky plastic thing that won't lee you ta.\<:e a drink without spilling all
over you. Give it time, sweet recycler. People drink out of jars and its considered cool. The
Nalgene wiJI have its heyday once again." Mark my words.
SODA -Well, dearly you're nor an athlete and you're not a hip(py/ster). What are you do­
ing at chis school? We either have to drink coffee, give a shit about our bodies, or pretend
to give a shit about our bodies because its cool. You can't drink SODA. I mean, you're in
COLLEGE. Ac lease sneak booze into it or something, you weirdo. Drink juice, for Christ's
sake! Ir's just as sweet, and you'll fie in! Seriously ... Gee your act together. You Caught My Eye
You: Hella inspiring and dope prof
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intoxicated girl who tried co gee
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ouc co be a kiddy pool.
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for being a trollop.
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T0HST OF THE WEEK:
RIC FLHIR
This fine date marks the 62nd anniversary
of professional wrestler Ric Flair's birth.
Costumed like the Liberace of kicking the
shit out of people,"The Nature Boy" is con­
sidered by many to be "the dirtiest player in
the game," due to his relentless bravado and
unapologetic rulebreaking. Truly a man of
letters, Ric coined the infamous catchphrase
of "Woooooo!" The man is also known for his
assortment of famous feuds, endorsement of
Mike Huckabee, and as the honoree of four
different cities' "Ric Flair Day." Although we
can't force Portland to become the seventh
city to offer ol' Ric a key to the city, we can
spike a protein shake with vodka and knife-
edgJe chop it into the face of a drinking buddy.
"Woooooo!" to you, Ric Flair.
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