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The Clan tames the Wolves During Conference, Women’s Basketball lose to Canadian neighbors

Hannah Greene  | Sports Editor

Western Women’s Basketball started the new year with GNAC conference games. On Jan. 2 the Wolves took on the Western Washington Vikings, and brought home a win — beating them 73-70 in overtime.

Last Saturday the Wolves played against our Canadian neighbor, Simon Fraser University Clan. Unfortunately, a “dub” was not taken. 

Though the Wolves suffered a GNAC loss, their play throughout the first quarter showed for strength and strong offense. 

Heading into the third quarter, the Wolves were up by five points, not ahead enough to keep the lead – but this changed once the Wolves were able to gain five more points, to put them at 10 points more than the Clan.

The Wolves stayed strong and held their lead into the final quarter where they were met with a locomotive offense — the Clan challenged every play and took advantage of every mistake. 

The Clan was able to put up 27 points, outscoring the Wolves by 15 points. 

The Wolves weren’t done yet, multiple players took it upon themselves to try and regain the lead, among them, Shariah Green who scored 17 points and Amber Winkler who scored 14 points.

Though the Wolves inched back, it wasn’t enough to overthrow the Clan. 25 turnovers caused great effect to the Wolves, the most turnovers this season and since Feb. of last year.

The fourth quarter ended, leaving the Clan ahead 64-57.

Next, the Wolves face off against Concordia University, away at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7. Their next home game is Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m.

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Wild in wintertime, 2020 Winter term sports schedule

Hannah Greene  | Sports Editor

Winter Term Sports Schedule, home games as of January 10th.

 

January

    Men’s Basketball

    11th: 4:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Seattle Pacific

    23rd: 7:30 p.m. in NPE vs. Northwest Nazarene

    25th: 4:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Central Washington

   

    Women’s Basketball

    11th: 2 p.m. in NPE vs. Montana State Billings

    23rd: 5:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Northwest Nazarene

    25th: 2 p.m. in NPE vs. Central Washington

   

    Track & Field

    25th & 26th: away @ University of Portland

 

February

    Men’s Basketball

    13th: 7:30 p.m. in NPE vs. Western Washington

    15th: 2 p.m. in NPE vs. Simon Fraser

    27th: 7:30 p.m. in NPE vs. Alaska Anchorage

    29th: 4:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Alaska

   

Women’s Basketball

    4th: 7 p.m. in NPE vs. Concordia

    13th: 5:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Seattle Pacific

    15th: 4:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Saint Martin’s

    27th: 5:15 p.m. in NPE vs. Alaska Anchorage

    29th: 2 p.m. in NPE vs. Alaska

   

 

    Baseball

    29th: 12 p.m. home vs. Montana State Billings

   

Softball

    8th: home vs. Eastern Oregon

March

Baseball

    1st: 12 p.m. home vs. Montana State Billings

    14th: 1 p.m. home vs. Concordia University

    15th: 1 p.m. home vs. Concordia University

    18th: 2 p.m. home vs. George Fox University

 

    Softball

    13th: home vs. Montana State Billings

    14th: home vs. Montana State Billings

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Introducing the new Aquarium Science program

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow  | News Editor

The first of its kind in the state, Western has collaborated with Oregon Coast Community College to design an Aquarium Science program focused on combining foundations in biology and business and applying them in the field. A career-directed degree, Western’s Head of the Biology Department, Michael Baltzley, recognized the need for a program that would offer students real-world experience before entering the field. 

“When I went into biology … I didn’t know where that career was going to take me … you need specific training and volunteer hours for many positions, which provides little income and is impractical. As such, this degree would have been very attractive to me,” Baltzley commented. 

Baltzley partnered with OCCC’s Aquarium Science Coordinator, Larry Bowles, to create the joint program, the foundations of which were already operative at OCCC as both two-year and four-year degrees with certification, both “well-respected programs with advisors all over the country that helped design the programs,” according to Baltzley. 

At Western, the Aquarium Science degree requires students to take their first three years of biology and business courses at Western, before applying to transfer to OCCC for their final year of in-class training in preparation for the workforce. 

“The problem with an Associates degree is that you run into a ceiling when you are trying to get promoted,” Baltzley said; through Western’s Aquarium Science program, “there are more opportunities for advancement.” 

While the program was officially approved by Western’s Board of Trustees on Nov. 20, it has yet to be approved by the Provost Council which is set discuss approval during their meeting on Jan. 6. Upon approval, the final decision will be made by the Higher Education Coordinating Committee sometime in February. The program itself, however, will not appear in the catalog until next fall. Baltzley suggested that students interested in the program should contact biology professors and their advisors to begin modifying their schedules for the Aquarium Science degree in order to get a head-start. He also says that he welcomes student input on the program in the meantime. 

 

Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu

City Manager hesitant to call homelessness an issue in Monmouth

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow  | News Editor

An ongoing issue in Monmouth’s neighboring city of Salem, aspects of homelessness are beginning to become apparent here, as well, with several instances of homeless and transient camping observed in the Monmouth-Independence area. 

According to an article published by the Polk County Itemizer-Observer on Dec. 2, language has been changed to the exclusion ordinance in order to discourage both vandalism to city property, as well as homeless camps from setting up. Despite this, the ordinance changes are not explicitly anti-camping, and according to Monmouth’s interim City Manager, Chad Olsen, the city has no plans to design anti-homeless protocols. 

“I’ve seen instances, but I wouldn’t categorize homelessness as an issue in Monmouth,” said Olsen, citing a few occasions where people camped on city property and one where a transient person was travelling through town. 

“Typically, you would see more of an issue in terms of homeless or transient populations in the county seat, because we just don’t have the services here to provide for those groups,” Olsen stated.

Despite Olsen not anticipating homelessness becoming an issue, a warming center has opened in Monmouth, and the council is currently looking at creating a group with a set of bylaws eligible to become part of the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance. The group would make a request to Housing and Urban Development — which allocates funds across the state for eligible groups — and is looking to become an independent organization, according to Olsen.

Olsen also assures that homelessness is on the City Council’s radar as a potential issue and that there are currently discussions being had about what strategies to utilize in the future.

 

Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu

Slide, glide and skate at ice skating rinks

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor

An activity that becomes popular around the winter season is ice skating, and can be a fun way to get out with friends during the holiday break. Here are a few places sprinkled around the northwest.

Lloyd Center Ice Rink is located at 953 Lloyd Center in Portland, and is directly in the center of the mall. Found right across from Macy’s on the first floor, the ice rink provides an opportunity for patrons to freestyle skate, take skating lessons or even reserve for a birthday party. 

Lessons can be for people from preschool to adult level, and cost $123 for 30 minutes a week for seven weeks of classes, but is currently on sale for $113 until Jan. 4. Those who sign up for lessons get free admission to all public skating times from the sign up day through the seven weeks of lessons, along with free rental of skates on the day of class. Lessons for current registration will run from Jan. 6–Feb. 22. For advanced competitive skaters, there are 45–60 minute sessions that cost $12 for drop-ins and $105 for a 10 punch card. Admission currently for the holiday season from Dec. 14–Jan. 5 is $20 and $4 to rent skates. Their hours are Monday 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. but is closed on Christmas, Thursday 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–8:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. More information can be found at lloydice.com.

Mountain View Ice Arena, located in Vancouver, WA at 14313 Mill Plain Blvd., also has private and public lessons and availability. Potential customers have the opportunity to take private lessons for both figure skating and hockey. Each sport has different coaches available to choose from, and times that are available and fees vary from person to person. For individuals that are new to ice skating in general, their Learn to Skate program offers group lessons from four year olds to seasoned veteran skaters. Sessions are held once a week for eight or nine weeks, and are all taught by experienced skaters. The current price for public admission is about $10 with a $4 skate rental fee, and passes of various lengths can be bought for $299–$899. Their schedule varies each week and day-to-day, but generally times are from anywhere between 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Look at their website mtviewice.com for more information.

Winter Village is in Hillsboro at Jerry Willey Plaza at 943 NE Orenco Station Loop. It opened on Nov. 29 for it’s fifth season, and is an open-air ice skating area. There isn’t any online or pre-sale options to purchase at this location, however tickets are available to purchase 15 minutes before the skating session begins. General public admission costs $13 for ages 12 and older and $10 for ages 4–11. Family packages can be bought for $40; rental for skates is $5. Private sessions are available for Mondays, toddlers get to skate on Tuesdays and public skating is from 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. with schedules varying for the holidays — the rink will close early on Dec. 24 and will be closed fully on Dec. 25 for Christmas day.

 

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

Enjoy another festive holiday dessert with this Hanukkah pastry

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor

Christmas isn’t the only holiday that happens in December — Hanukkah takes place just before Christmas, and lasts eight days. Here’s a Jewish pastry recipe that can be made during this holiday.

 

NUTELLA RUGELACH

Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes

Yields: 48

For the dough:

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

½ cup sugar

3 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of coarse salt

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough

For the filling:

4 ounces walnuts 

½ cup sugar

¼ teaspoon of cinnamon

Pinch of salt

12 oz nutella (jam or chocolate chips can be substituted)

For finishing:

3 egg whites, lightly beaten

 

Make the dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and cream cheese at medium speed. Add sugar, and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition. Add vanilla and salt, and beat to combine. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour. Remove from bowl, and divide into three pieces on a lightly floured surface. Pat into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour, and up to overnight.

Make the filling: In a food processor, combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pulse until fine.

Preheat the oven to 350 F°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a 12-inch round, less than ⅛ inch thick. Spread evenly with nutella (it may help to have the nutella a bit melted so it doesn’t tear the dough while spreading). Sprinkle with ⅓  of the walnut mixture. Gently press ingredients into dough with your fingers.

Cut the round into 16 equal-sized wedges (triangle shaped like pizza slices). Beginning at the base of each wedge, roll to enclose filling, forming crescent shapes. Pinch to seal. Place on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling ingredients. Brush tops with beaten egg white. Bake until golden brown, 25 minutes.

Recipe from eatingbirdfood.com

 

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

First Year, First Race, First Record

Hannah Greene  | Sports Editor

The ending of Cross Country means the start of Indoor Track and Field, and the welcoming of new members to the team.

Maya Hopwood joined the Wolves this season and right off the blocks made an impact. 

During Hopwood’s first collegiate meet, she set a new school record in the 55 meter sprint, with a time of 7.02 seconds.

Not only did Hopwood break a Western school record, but also earned GNAC Track Athlete of the Week honors.

For a first year, Hopwood is starting on the right foot and gaining well deserved recognition.

The Wolves’ track team return Jan. 18 to start their indoor season in Seattle, Washington.

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

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