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Left with an empty stomach, Men’s Rugby lose championship match to the Owls

Hannah Greene | Sports Editor

Western Oregon hosted Oregon Institute of Technology for the Championship match on the turf Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. The second time this season the Wolves faced the Owls — previously on Oct. 26, beating them 17-10.

With nerves and excitement, the Wolves showed up early to jump start their day. The eagerness to begin the game was present, the focus and seriousness of what was ahead was highlighted in all the eyes of the Wolves. 

The first half started and within five minutes, the Owls scored their first try — a wakeup call for the Wolves, setting the tempo for the final game. 

There was no return from Western as the Owls grabbed their second try of the split, the score 12-0. The Wolves gathered to talk and relight their fires, keeping each others’ heads up and in the game.

A gruesome battle of tackles, runs and hard hits led to the Wolves’ first try, completed by Keegan Echevarria, a first-year and past “Man of the Match” — finally adding some points to the scoreboard. The extra two points were kicked by Braedon Eltagonde, a sophomore returner, to make the score 7-12. The Owls were ahead, but the Wolves’ hunger was growing.

Before the first half concluded, time was added, and the Wolves punted the ball only to have it blocked by the Owls, who then snagged the ball and carried it downfield to the endzone, but not before Gabriel Wai, a junior returner, was able to tackle a few of the Owls’ players.

That ended the first half, with the scoreboard reading 19-7, Owls.

The second half started out as more of a scrap than a rugby match, with the ball going either direction down field and the players all wanting a piece of their opponents. 

Many hard tackles made by the Wolves created an unbreakable wall against the Owls. Wylie Cossitt, a sophomore returner, gained yards, but not enough to complete a try.

Ten minutes in with no scoring and multiple effective Wolves out of the game including Wai, Riley Bardes, a senior returner and Andrew Reyes, a junior returner — this that demanded players step up and bring their A-game.

Hakam Nagra, a sophomore returner, got handed the ball; he stiff-armed an Owl and gained yards for the Wolves, but still no completed try.

With eight minutes left in the final half, a chill fell across the field and entered the stands; the Wolves looked tired, but kept pushing themselves to score.

Two minutes later, the Owls made for a tricky try, scoring again and pulling ahead 24-7.

The clock counted down as the fatigued Wolves persevered, however they lacked the rabbits foot. 

The whistle blew to leave the “W” in the talons of the Owls.

Western Oregon Wolves never let their heads down and played a remarkable match — one to learn from and propel themselves into the winter season.

A few of the Wolves’ players were unable to withstand injury — Eltagonde with a broken nose and Reyes with a concussion — but continued to support their teammates. 

Men’s Rugby finished their season with a 5-1 record and their boots full.

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Photos by Hannah Greene

This week in completely made up horoscopes

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[fruitful_tab title=”Aries 3/21-4/19″] The stars know you’re excited to deck the halls and listen to those sweet, sweet pipes of Michael Bublé, Aries, but don’t forget there’s a whole holiday associated to your favorite pastime ⏤ eating! [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Taurus 4/20-5/20″] Life right now is going at ludicrous speed and you feel like you’re constantly catching up. Don’t be afraid to turn to Yogurt for guidance and spiritual wisdom, he may even lend you his ring to finish off these last few weeks. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Gemini 5/21-6/20″] You’re tired? Take a nap, the stars have your best interest at heart. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Cancer 6/21-7/22″] Can you guys turn your music down, and turnip that beet? [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Leo 7/23-8/22″] It’s definitely that time of the year to play holiday music really loud, and most likely lose half of your friend group to that decision. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Virgo 8/23-9/22″] You mess with the bull, you get the horns. You mess with a Virgo, you get… them crying profusely. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Libra 9/23-10/22″] Get dat bread. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Scorpio 10/23-11/21″] Should you have listened? Maybe. Did you? No. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Sagittarius 11/22-12/21″] My name is Kyle. Nice to meet you, Tiffany. I have a reminder for you: don’t forget to drink guacamole on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2019. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Capricorn 12/22-1/19″] Christmas is right around the corner, don’t be such a salty Bublé. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Aquarius 1/20-2/18″] Aquarius, eat much gud. Always. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Pisces 2/19-3/20″] This week in history, the Xbox was released in 2001. Ah, good times. If I listen closely I can still hear the faint sounds of “GTA: Vice City”… “video killed the raaadio star…” [/fruitful_tab]

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Campus Conspiracy Theories

The Portal

OK, hear me out. WHAT IF the art students are all in a cult? WHAT IF all the art on campus is strategically placed as part of a ritual to summon Cthulhu? WHAT IF those ridiculously flamboyant electric purple flowers outside of the Triple D–k (Ed) building are actually the beginning of the portal opening? WHAT IF… it’s already too late? 

 

Robots Among Us

They’re all over campus, impossible to miss. They seem harmless enough, innocent, perhaps even cute enough to feed. Don’t be mistaken, those fluffy little squirrels on campus are most likely animatronics planted by the university. I’m not saying that it’s 100% a fact, but think about it: it kind of makes sense.

 

The Wolf in the Walls

On Columbus Day of 1962, a major storm hit campus and knocked down the bell tower that was once on Campbell Hall, Western’s oldest building. It was too expensive to repair, so where there used to be doors, there is a now a bricked-in outline of the door frames. So my theory — the spirits of all the Wolfies (previously known as Waldo’s) of Western’s past live in those rebuilt walls … watching. Waiting. For what? Who knows. 

 

It’s Below the Leaves

During the seasonal change from fall to winter, a mysterious occurrence takes over the Western campus. The leaves fall rapidly, covering the ground below us making sure to cover up the mystery — our gardening staff work hard to try and uncover this everyday, but are never on time and it has moved. This mystery has been known to grab ankles, cause students and staff to trip, given cars flat tires and even snagged squirrels rummaging for food. There have been few accounts of where this mysterious thing has been seen, but those people are long gone, stuck in the old buildings of the Western campus to haunt and scare…

 

Illustrated by Rachel Hetzel

Opinion: Now is the time to end the stigma around STIs

Caity Healy | Managing Editor

Think back to when you were in middle school or high school, when one of your teachers, sat the class down and gave you the sex ed talk. Of course, this is assuming your school actually decided to give you said talk — my school district, Battle Ground School District just outside of Vancouver, WA, just decided to cut the requirement for sex ed. Which is absolutely ridiculous, but an argument for another day and not the point I’m wanting to get at here. So, back to what I was saying: think back to that sex ed class you (hopefully) had. 

When I think of my sexual education, I remember it pretty clearly — there were visuals, so they showed us what a condom looks like and how to use it; there was the explanation on how to have safe sex (although they did tell us the only way to really be safe is to not have it at all, which is a cute idea but you’re talking to a bunch of people who just hit puberty so… good luck with that); and, what I remember most was how there was a huge display on how having unsafe sex will spread sexually transmitted infections and diseases, and they made it sound like it would ruin our lives.

Let’s look at the facts; according to Western’s Health Center’s 2018 survey, “41.8% of students did not use any method of protection the last time they had intercourse.” On top of this, also in 2018, “34.1% used the “Withdrawal” method of contraception the last time they had intercourse,” or in other words, the “pull-out method.” 

When this many people are practicing unsafe sex, it’s inevitable that someone will contract an STI. In fact, according to CDC.gov, in 2017 a total of 1,708,569 chlamydial infections were reported to the CDC in 50 states and in the District of Columbia. Similarly, CDC.gov reported 555,608 cases of gonorrhea in the U.S. in 2017, as well. So the point is, these infections are happening. Regardless of whether a sex ed class teaches safe sex, STIs and STDs are still being spread. So wouldn’t it have been nice if your sex ed class taught you what to do if you actually contracted one of these diseases, rather than try to scare you away from the thought of them?

STIs are heavily stigmatized in our culture. When sex ed courses, or “the talk” with your parents, tries to scare you away from them, or make you feel like you’re a bad person for contracting them, it further enhances that stigma surrounding STIs. When someone does contract one, rather than wanting to take care of it, this stigma will lead to them feeling ashamed or embarrassed to tell their partner(s), a friend or their health care provider. 

I can think of several films or TV shows where the parent or a physician told a kid something along the lines of, “This is what your genitals will look like if you contract an STI.” It then pans to the child in absolute horror and disgust. But we never hear them say, “If this does happen to you, here are the steps you can take to make sure you get healthy again.” That last part is important if we actually want people to be healthy, and not just want to scare them away from sex and shame them for contracting an incredibly common infection. 

At the end of the day, that’s what an STI is: an infection. People get infections every day, and when they do, they go see their doctor and get it cleared up. STIs should be treated like any other infection. If you get one, it can be taken care of, and that’s the end of it. Based on the fact that it’s an incredibly common occurance, it’s really not as big of a deal as your sex ed might have made it sound; most clear up from prescribed medication from a doctor. That said, it can become a bigger deal if it is not taken care of or if it’s being spread haphazardly. 

If someone reaches out to you and tells you they have an STI, treat them the same as if someone said, “I think this cut on my hand is infected.” Don’t be disgusted; they’re probably scared and need someone to confide in — be happy they chose you. Then reassure them that they will be okay and show them ways they can get medical attention. Ultimately, we all have to work together to minimize this stigma surrounding STIs.  

If you or someone you know believes they might have an STI or STD, they can contact Western’s Health and Counseling Center at (503) 838-8313. It’s also a good idea to get checked for STIs and STDs regularly if you are sexually active or were recently, as sometimes they don’t present with symptoms. 

 

Contact the author at chealy16@wou.edu

Infographic by Caity Healy

Where to find late season apple picking farms

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor

During the fall season, pumpkin picking isn’t the only autumn activity that’s available. Many farms offer a chance for customers to pick their own apples — whether it’s for recipes, or just a prime photo opportunity. While many have closed down for the season, here’s a few farms that are still open for apple picking.

Beilke Family Farm is located in Brooks at 4925 Rockdale Street NE, and is open through the month of November. The farm offers customers the opportunity to pick their own apples from a variety of 15 different varieties. They call their trees ‘dwarf trees,’ as they cut them to make sure they remain at a reasonable height for both adults and children to be able to reach. Twenty-five apples fill a bucket, and each bucket costs $12. If a visitor buys 10 buckets, the 11th one is free.

Currently, Beilke Family Farm is hosting an event called the Largest Apple Contest, where the customer that brings in the largest apple will win three free buckets of apples.

The farm is open on Monday–Saturday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m, and on Sundays from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. More information can be found on their website, beilkefamilyfarm.com.

Green Bridge Gardens, located at 3730 Jefferson Scio Dr SE in Jefferson, has not only apples available, but peaches, tomatoes, strawberries and peppers for customers to pick. Customers must bring their own containers to fill at this location, and availability of produce changes daily.

In addition to their u-pick produce, Green Bridge Gardens has a variety of jams, spreads and syrups for customers to purchase as well. They’re open daily from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and can be found at their website, greensbridgegardens.com. The farm recommends following their Facebook page for updates on u-pick availability.

Three Cedars Farm has fresh apples each day for customers to pick up. Located at 5751 Wallace Rd NW in West Salem, their farm stand has apples available for $1 per pound, or a 20-pound box for $12. Additionally, they have fresh pressed cider obtainable for $8 a gallon or $5 for a half-gallon. Three Cedars Farm stand is open from dawn until dusk, and further information can be found on their Facebook page.

 

Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu

Step-by-step processes of fall inspired makeup

Ashlynn Norton | Digital Media Manager  Alyssa Martin | Freelancer  Cora McClain | Editor in Chief

 

Ashlynn:

Look #1 – The every day/night look to fall for

This is one of my go-to looks for fall. For me, it’s really fast and easy. I find that as a person with glasses, my makeup can get hidden by the shadows of my glasses, so going a little darker keeps my makeup from disappearing. 

 

Products:

MaryKay Eyeshadow: Auburn

Mary Kay Eyeshadow: Coal 

Milk Kush Mascara

 

Step 1: Take any copper color (I used Mary Kay’s “Auburn”). Put the color on your eyelid and take it a little above the lid.

Step 2: With black eyeshadow (I used Mary Kay’s “Coal”), take your finger and swipe the color onto your eyelid. I find that when applying a single color to your eyelid, using your finger really helps pack the color on, in comparison to using a brush. Alternatively, if you don’t want to use black, a dark brown would work just as good.

Step 3: I like to finish this off with winged eyeliner and my favorite mascara by Milk.

Optional: I think this look pairs well with a nude brown lipstick, but would also go well with a dark brown or red.

 

Look #2 – The punk/more colorful autumn

I love super colorful makeup. I was inspired by the amazing fall sunsets to create a look that is a little more on the colorful side but is also still pretty simple. This look is great for pretty much everyone.

 

Products: 

BH Take Me Back to Brazil Eyeshadow Palette

Milk Kush Mascara

 

Step 1: For this look, you will want to use a lighter copper color and put that on your eyelid and a little above that. (Unfortunately, the palette I used doesn’t have names for the shades so I can’t tell you exactly what colors I used.)

Step 2: Using your finger, take a dark purple and apply that on your eyelid.

Step 3: Take a dark brown shade and put that in your crease to add dimension. 

Step 4: Again, I finish this look off with winged eyeliner and my Milk Kush mascara.

Optional: I really like to finish this off with a bright red lipstick, but this would also look good with a dark brown.

 

Cora:

Look: The just-out-of-the-oven-pumpkin

This is my first experimentation with warm-toned eyeshadow. What started as a fun, bright orange soon turned smokey with a touch of dark brown. Using a bold lip can help balance out the darkness of this look.

 

Products:

Elf Rose Gold – Sunset Eyeshadow : Auburn

Elf Rose Gold – Sunset Eyeshadow : Brown

Elf Rose Gold – Sunset Eyeshadow : Gold

Wet n Wild Matte Lip : A362

Loreal Paris mascara : Voluminous Original 

 

Step 1: Use a light matte auburn color as the base of this look. Cover your lid completely.

Step 2: To add some depth, take a matte dark brown and lightly add the color to the outer edge of your lid and along your crease. If it ends up outside of your eyelid, you can use concealer or foundation to clean up any mistakes once you’re done.

Step 3: Blend the two colors together; this should soften the harsh lines between the brown and auburn and soften the boldness of the brown. Usually this is best done with a soft brush with longer bristles, so I recommend using a blending brush.

Step 4: I like to highlight the middle of my lid in most of my looks, so I use a glittery dark gold to make my smokey eye pop. Highlighting the inner eye with this color can also make your look pop.

Step 5: Finish your eyes off with whatever mascara you like, either a black or brown color can work with this look. I generally like doing this instead of curling my eyelashes since it puts less stress on them.

Step 6 : Use a bold lip to balance out the bold eye, I used the “looking for truffle” color of Wet n Wild. 

 

Alyssa:

Look: The ‘Carmel Apple’ look is perfectly scrumptious to wear day or night……..

I am far from a makeup guru so this look is easy and quick. I like adding a more shimmering color as an accent but you can definitely do this look with a matte finish. 

 

Products:

Lashes – Lash Sensational by Maybelline New York

Lips – 120 Go Wild by Almay 

Eyes – Base: BB Cream-Nude by NYX 

Eyeshadow: A362 Looking For Truffle Velvet Matte Lip Color by Wet n Wild 

Accent Eyeshadow: Color Wonderland Palette (on the ‘Neutrals’ side) by Sephora 

 

Step 1: I use a small soft paintbrush to apply BB cream onto my eyelids but you can use your finger or whatever else works for you. Apply a thin layer of BB cream onto the desired area of the lid just enough to coat the entire area you want. This will help the color stay on the lid. 

Step 2: Dab the eyeshadow onto the base, evenly applying the color onto the lid. I am using a matte lipstick as the eyeshadow, but hey, when it works, it works. Continue applying the color onto the lid until you get the desired brightness. 

Step 3: Apply a small amount of BB cream at the inner corners of the lid and going until a little less than halfway across the lid. This will help the accent color pop out more. 

Step 4: Dab the accent eyeshadow directly onto the new BB cream and blend where the two eyeshadows meet.

Step 5: Apply mascara onto both the top and bottom lashes. 

Step 6: To finish the look, apply lipstick and you are done! Now you’ve got a look that can be both festive and cute. 

 

Contact the authors at amartin17@wou.edu & anorton17@wou.edu

Photos by Ashlynn Norton, Alyssa Martin, and Cora McClain

Catch a bite to eat at Greece Lightning Express

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor

Greece Lightning Express is located at 156 Catron St in Monmouth — specifically on the corner where Catron meets Jackson Street. It’s owned and operated by Pete Kalogeras, who chose to open a food truck due to their apparent popularity in Oregon.

The food truck opened on July 20, 2017, making it open for nearly two-and-a-half years. Kalogeras decided to open in Monmouth because of the town’s growing size, and chose to serve Greek food in respect  to his personal heritage.

“There are very few Greek food carts and (coming) from an ethnic Greek background I decided to open one up.” Kalogeras said.

The dish he recommends to first-time customers is a traditional beef and lamb gyro, and the truck’s signature meal is the Original Gyro. The Original Gyro consists of beef and lamb cooked with seasoning on a spit with tomatoes, red onions and tzatziki sauce all served on warm pita bread.

Greece Lightning Express also carries a Veggie Gyro, which comes with feta cheese, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, tzatziki sauce and lettuce put together onto pita bread. Other than gyros, the truck additionally serves fries — regular and Greek-style loaded fries. Both are made from fresh-cut potatoes, but the Greek fries have feta cheese, Greek seasoning and lemon.

If customers want something sweet, the food truck offers Baklava, a dessert that’s made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.

In addition to staying in Monmouth, Greece Lightning Express occasionally moves to Dallas and travels for events. Their hours of operation are 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Monmouth, and the same hours on Tuesdays in Dallas in the parking lot of the “Some Things” furniture store. Kalogeras posts events that the food truck will be at, along with additional information on Facebook and Instagram (@greecelightningexpress).

 

Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu

Photo by Cora McClain

Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star create a hit YouTube series and amazing makeup products

Never Retallack  | Entertainment Editor

On Sept. 24, Shane Dawson, a famous YouTuber, released a trailer called, “The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star.”

Shane Dawson started posting YouTube skits in 2008. As one of the original YouTube stars, Dawson has evolved with his channel, growing from inappropriate skits to making mini-documentaries.

Jeffree Star had an even earlier start on the media site; beginning in 2006, his main purpose was posting makeup tutorials, as well as discussing his personal life. 

Star has over 16 million subscribers and Dawson has over 20 million subscribers, collectively making them a powerhouse team.

On Aug. 1, 2018, Dawson posted a video called, “The Secret World of Jeffree Star,” where he showed how Star is not only a beauty influencer, but also has a multi-million dollar makeup company. During this video, Star joked about Dawson creating a makeup brand in partnership with him, but it wasn’t until later that they agreed to go through with the idea.

Starting in Sep. 2019 Dawson’s series, “The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star” shows the entire process of creating an idea for makeup, the money and time that goes into it, and the overall drama in the beauty world.

There are six videos, each running an hour long, that have been released so far, letting the world see the challenges that Star and Dawson went through for work and in their personal lives.

On Oct. 29, a new video revealed Dawson’s eyeshadow palette, “Conspiracy,” and his other products. The name and concepts for each product — even down to the name of each shadow — is connected to memes within his YouTube channel and his life. 

On Nov. 1, Dawson’s makeup was released on Star’s site which struggled to remain functioning for the first hour that the makeup was presented.

Most of Dawson’s products had sold out within a few hours, and the remaining products were there as a byproduct of the site crashing and not making them available until later in the day.

The video shows Dawson and Star trapeze through the complicated world of beauty, and Dawson will continue to produce videos covering their journey of what happens after his product has been released.

Those who would like to buy any of the merchandise released can visit https://jeffreestarcosmetics.com/collections/shane-x-jeffree-conspiracy-collection.

 

Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu

Photos courtesy of jeffreestarcosmetics.com

Nightmare Factory: water sprays, spooky maze and endless fun

Never Retallack  | Entertainment Editor

The Oregon School for the Deaf, located at 999 Locust St NE in Salem, has orchestrated a spooky haunted house for the last several years called The Nightmare Factory.
I first went in 2017 and was pleasantly surprised by the low fees and relatively small lines; this year, I decided to go on the day of Halloween in hopes of it being a slower night.
The grand amount of time spent in any of the lines added up to about an hour and a half, and the fee was only $15. For a VIP pass, it would cost $25 which is a relatively good price for what you get. The VIP pass allows customers to skip the line and go straight through to the haunted house.
Once at the actual entrance of the haunted house — or rather school — each group was sent to one of three different hallways. This allows the employees to better monitor the smaller groups of about seven to eight people by letting in one hallway at a time.
The set and props were impressive; every detail was carefully thought out, and the actors were fully committed to terrifying as many people as possible.
While this was a no contact haunt, several actors would act like they were going to touch customers’ faces, just to cause tension. There were also several points where water would be sprayed at those going through the house. The water was quite unpleasant, seeing as it was aimed right at eye level — not a fan favorite.
There may not have been one central theme, but they did have several throughout the night including clowns, zombies and ghosts. Having sets like a scary swamp and a carnival provided an immersive ambiance for the night.
There was a long portion with strobe lights, while the haunt-goers had to weave through a maze, convincing my group at one point that we were going in circles.
After a full thirty minutes of screams and fog machines, the exit led to the chilly outdoors.
Overall rating: This haunted house greatly improved from how it was two years ago; it fully developed into a heightened version of what it used to be. With actors committed to scaring each person, and a set so thorough, it seemed there was no escape — I have no complaints. I highly recommend anyone in need of a good fright to check it out next year.

 

Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu

Photo by Emily Hedges

Review: Sequels are hard to do right, “Zombieland: Double Tap” was up for the challenge

Never Retallack  | Entertainment Editor

When “Zombieland” came out in 2009 many were shocked by how fun this zombie comedy was to watch, receiving more positive reviews than not. Ten years later, Reuben Fleischer returned to direct the sequel, “Zombieland: Double Tap.” 

For those who saw the first film, they will know that the sequel title alludes to Jesse Eisenberg’s character, Columbus, rules for surviving in the zombie apocalypse. Shooting a zombie twice to ensure that they are dead — or rather, double tap.

Throughout the first and second film, Columbus is narrating the story in the past tense, delivering punchy one-liners and guiding the audience through the movie.

Along with Eisenberg, the rest of the original cast also starred in the sequel: Emma Stone as Wichita, Woody Harrelson as Tallahassee and Abigail Breslin as Little Rock.

While the only character who looks physically different is Breslin, now a young adult, Columbus’ character development was interesting to see. He was more physically daring and ready to fight the new breed of zombies that terrorize his group. 

Keeping true to the brand of “Zombieland,” the sequel was full of surprises, dark humor and lots of gore. The introduction of a new community of survivors who are weed-loving pacifists was a jab at millenials and earned some hearty laughter from the crowd. 

Zombie movies are a hard genre to nail. After “Shaun of the Dead” (2004), I think a niche for more comedy horror movies emerged. Comedy horror is one of my favorite genres; it takes situations and creatures that normally fill an audience with fear, and turn it into something laughable.

Overall rating: I prefer the first “Zombieland” but when it comes to sequels, they did a great job of creating a new idea while keeping the core elements of what made it successful in the first place. Anyone who enjoys a funny horror film with a great cast of characters should check out “Zombieland: Double Tap.” 

 

Contact the at howlentertainment@wou.edu

Photos courtesy of zombieland.com

Women’s Club Soccer team continues to raise funds for their first-ever national tournament

Hannah Greene | Sports Editor

Disclaimer: This is a firsthand account of the attempt at raising funds for the Women’s Club Soccer team expenses for the national tournament. Being that I am on the team, I was in the loop of what was going on but not in every process or agreement made. Below is an account/summary of information I received from all parties involved, the Co-President Sarah Texter, Andy Main and President Rex Fuller. I, myself, am very grateful for all the support this team has received since the announcement of us going to compete in the NIRSA tournament.

 

On Oct. 4, the Women’s Club Soccer team was selected to participate in the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association tournament in Round Rock, Texas. This was one of the rare times any club or intramural team from Western Oregon University has ever been selected or invited to something this big. It was also the first time a women’s club team would attend a national tournament. 

Women’s Club Soccer is not a varsity team, therefore funding is not equal or advantageous for these types of tournaments. Since the entry fee was paid and the team was given the “okay” to pursue their chance at a national tournament, they have been faced with several roadblocks and setbacks. With that being said, there have been enormous amounts of help and support to get these women on a plane to Texas.

Monmouth is a small community, but a large supporter of anything associated with Western — especially when it comes to athletics. The Women’s Club Soccer team wanted to take advantage of this and before doing so reached out to the WOU Foundation to follow the steps correctly in asking for sponsors or money. The WOU Foundation returned saying the team was not allowed to ask Monmouth businesses because they already donate to Western Oregon University, and to be sponsored or funded it had to come from direct donations or through “people you know.” Many, such as the co-presidents and some team members, thought this was strange because club sports don’t see any of the money donated by Monmouth businesses; most funds are distributed to support the school and varsity athletics.

This didn’t stop the women’s team and a GoFundMe page was created; families, friends and community members donated, and REBuild Salem gave some sponsorship money as well as a tour and test of the new facility and equipment.

“The amount of money the Women’s Club Soccer has raised in such a short amount of time has been incredible. It’s really a testament to how organized and motivated they are. They continue to exceed expectations both on and off the field,” said Andy Main, the assistant director of campus recreation intramural and club sports, about the team finding ways to fund their way to Texas.

As of Oct. 18, the team had raised $4,109 of the $11,500 total needed for the tournament. This money was raised through generous donations, a bake sale and the money given from the Incidental Fee Committee for travel funds.

The team continued to show gratitude and perseverance, taking every step necessary and never overstepping boundaries or rules, making for an easier but longer process.

This was when Co-President Sarah Texter, a returning player from last year, reached out to President Rex Fuller for funding. Initially, communication was rough due to delays and miscommunication from President Fuller and his staff in regards to this matter. Ultimately, in the end, Texter met with President Fuller and he apologized for the delays and discussed how this experience has been a learning opportunity for both sides.

“This process has been very long and frustrating, but in the end all the hard work we have put in to make this trip happen will be worth it,” said Texter after receiving a response from President Fuller.

On Friday, Nov. 1, an email was received stating that President Fuller would support the Women’s Club Soccer team and give them funding matching the amount given by campus recreation.

“I am very grateful to receive a generous amount of support from the school,” said Texter shortly after the email from President Fuller was received.

“They’ve faced some obstacles along the way, but everyone from family members, the IFC travel sub-committee, and even President Fuller himself have stepped up to help out,” said Main after hearing the news of funding from President Fuller. “It really makes me proud to be a part of the WOU community.”

Women’s Club Soccer continues to trudge forward and raise money for the tournament, grateful for any donations given to them. The roster has been set in stone, the plane tickets have been purchased and the team is hyped and ready. The NIRSA tournament will be held during Nov. 21-23 in Round Rock, Texas. Come out and support these women at their next home game against the Beavers on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

A feast for the Wolves, Bearcats are main dish as the Men’s Rugby team leave everything on the field to take home the semi-final win

Hannah Greene | Sports Editor

Teeth were sharpened, growls were exchanged and the Wolves were ready to start their semi-final match against the Bearcats.

The Men’s Rugby team came into the game with a 4-0 winning streak after already beating Willamette University in the past. 

At noon, Saturday, Nov. 2, the Wolves came locked and loaded, a score made by senior Riley Bardes within the first three minutes of the game .

Not even 10 minutes after, Keegan Echevarria, a first-year, scored the second try of the game. The Wolves were heating up and scored their third try after Levi Jenks, a returning senior, crossed the endzone. The two points were then completed by sophomore Braedon Eltagonde. The Wolves were ahead 17-0 in only 20 minutes — and they weren’t done yet. Trever Kahunahana, a returning senior, scored another try, and moments later, Bernard Barber, another returning senior, scored too, making the score 27-0. 

Three minutes later, Willamette retaliated with their first completed try, making the score 27-5. This didn’t even phase the Wolves; they knew they’d score again, and Wylie Cossitt, a returning sophomore, took it upon himself to get the momentum back, scoring a try and adding five more points. Following this jump, Robert Cummings “RC,” a transfer, scored the seventh try of the game — followed by Eltagonde’s two-point kick, leaving the fans and the Bearcats with a halftime score of 39-5.

The second half allowed the teams to build momentum. RC snagged the first try of the half and his second try of the game, giving the Wolves an extra little oomph. But the Bearcats weren’t ready to give up just yet; scoring their overall second try of the game gave themselves double digits but not enough to keep up with the Wolves. 

Seconds after, Barber returned the Bearcats try with one of his own, and his second of the game, driving Western forward. 

The match continued to move forward in favor of the Wolves with continuous scoring. More point-grabbers of the game include: Anu Kanoho, a returner and last week’s Man of the Match, Jenks with his second try of the game and Andrew-James Reyes, a returning junior. 

 The Wolves ended the game with a score of 70-10.

Hats off to Willamette for keeping their heads in the game, playing with a total of 15 men. The Bearcats never gave up, even after the Wolves continued to score and add to the board. 

Man of the Match was awarded to Hakam Nagra, a returning sophomore, for his defensive skills and stability, as well as being a player the Wolves could depend on for being wherever he was needed. 

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Photos by Emily Prall

OSU Women’s Basketball welcome the USA Women’s National Basketball team to their court for home opener

Hannah Greene | Sports Editor

Drums rattled the sidewalk as spectators crowded the Gill Coliseum entry — it was on, the home opener for Oregon State University Women’s Basketball team faced none other than the United States Women’s Basketball team. The feels were real, chills were sent across the bleachers and the support for women’s athletics was roaring.

On Nov. 4, fans from all over came to watch the Beavers take on the USA team, a rare opportunity.

As I stepped into the Coliseum, my eyes began to tear up and my body was filled with an indescribable feeling as the players for both teams were introduced — an image forever ingrained in my head, the epitome of what women had fought for: the right to play sports. Every single player out there was proud, excited, happy and focused, but most of all, they were on the court supporting each other. Before the whistle blew to start the game, the USA players high-fived and shook hands with the OSU players.

Throughout the entire game, the USA team was giving pointers and hints to the Beavers, consistently showing encouragement.

The first half was not dominated by either team, with the Beavers challenging USA to every ball and shot. The crowd continued to cheer only for OSU and the crickets were standing strong every time the USA made points or got the ball. No matter what color shirt was worn, one could only cheer for the Beavers — the underdogs. 

The second half started with USA being the dominant team, and this carried on until the end, with every second entertaining the spectators. The Beavers never gave up, the pep in their step never faltered. The chance to play a national team with professional players would keep any competitor on their toes.

The game came to a close with the USA Women’s National team beating the Oregon State Beavers 81-58, but that didn’t mean the court was filled with grief and disappointment – just pure joy. 

The USA team takes on the University of Oregon Ducks this Saturday, Nov. 10 in Eugene at 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $12 for general admission.

If you get the chance to go to this game, do not pass it up. Whether you are a basketball fan or not, a sports fan or not, these athletes are sure to delight and engage everyone.

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Photo by Hannah Greene

Trick or treating may be over, but the hat tricks aren’t: Women’s Club Soccer bring home a “W” and a shutout to up their standing in league

Max Carmona | Freelancer

As the Women’s Club Soccer team stepped onto the field, all cold and unwanted air was gone. The sun welcomed the team and their smiles welcomed the spectators. The Wolves warmed up with excitement and laughs while the University of Portland Vikings were nowhere to be found.

About 20 minutes before the game started, the Vikings showed up — unorganized, confused and with only a total of eleven players, enough for the field but no subs. The Wolves brought a squad of 19 giving them eight subs.

The start of the half can always tip either way, no matter how prepared or stacked a team may be. The Wolves’ defense held their line and barely allowed for any attack from the Vikings, while Portland’s defense was challenged minute by minute. Multiple opportunities were created by an assortment of Wolves returners including Hannah Greene, Kawehi Taniguchi, Chase Tokita, Haley Willmott,  and Gha Ming NG. 

After countless attacks and attempts on goals, it was surprising that the score did not reflect this. The Wolves disconnected at times, never knowing who was going for the ball first, not talking or communicating when necessary and players hiding from the ball rather than opening up to receive a pass. But, they continued strong plays on their attacking half. 

An injury was sustained on the field for the Vikings. Portland had no subs to cover this player, leaving them down one ‘man,’ and giving Western an advantage.

Quickly after this injury, a shot was kicked and kissed the back of the net by Taniguchi, making the score 1-0. This sent a ripple effect through the Western team, making everyone crave more goals.

The energy was heightened and the Wolves weren’t done; Sarah Texter, a returner, carried the ball up from defense and was able to find the goal — no one could stop her drive and determination — making the score 2-0, Wolves.

The first half came to a close and Western was able to come off the field feeling excited and confident. 

The sun dropped and coolness waved across the field, but the smiles were still there.

Second half started with a new lineup amongst the Wolves, getting fresh players on the field. Even having the new substitutes on the field, the intensity remained and the starters from first half had nothing but cheers and support for their fellow teammates. 

The ball continued to remain on the Wolves’ offensive half, giving the Wolves’ defense many opportunities to push up and get in the attack to try for more goals. By having the forwards stay high, and the midfielders on the attack with the forwards, this opened the playing field up for Texter to take the ball to goal again — and make her second goal of the game, Wolves 3 and the Vikings 0. A hat trick was on the rise.

Moments later, Kaylee Leong, a new player for the Wolves, scored the fourth goal of the game — feat for Leong, and an advantage for Western.

More subs were brought into the game giving the Wolves more ammunition and more chances for scoring. Multiple corner kick chances were given to Western, giving Greene the ball to set up her teammates.

And then, the hat trick moment came. Texter was given the ball again and took it all the way to the goal, scoring for the Wolves. And that she did, making her third goal and the final goal of the game to put the Wolves five goals ahead. The cheers were endless and the big smile across Texter’s face made for a sweet victory. 

The Wolves finished the game strong; they had won their first game, no more tying. A new month, a whole new team. Nov. 2 was a day to propel the Women’s Soccer Club forward.

The next home game for the Wolves will be on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. on the turf field against the Oregon State Beavers.

 

Contact the author at mcarmona18@wou.edu

Photo by Tobi Greene

Western’s Dia de los Muertos celebration invited students to a night of fun and remembrance featuring traditional food and dance

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor

“Our dead are never dead until we have forgotten them,” said Western’s Multicultural Student Union Representative, Paola Sumoza, during the Dia de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 30. The MSU hosts a Dia de los Muertos celebration every year; the event is free and anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about this important historical holiday.

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an ancient holiday with its roots in Aztec culture. Later, it fused with Catholic beliefs when the Spanish conquistadores began colonizing the Americas. Today, Dia de los Muertos is a two-day celebration strongly celebrated in Mexico, and in some Latin American countries as well. It is celebrated on the first and second day of November; the first day is dedicated to the children who have died and is known as Dia de los Angelitos.

With a focus on honoring ancestors and loved ones, Dia de los Muertos invites the dead to come to the land of the living to reconnect with their families. Traditionally, the families of the dead set up altars — much like the one displayed in the Werner University Center paying homage to culturally-impactful deceased Hispanic and Latinx figures. The altars are decorated with ofrendas, or offerings, which provide ancestors with a safe passage back home. Most ofrendas carry symbolic meaning; while photographs of deceased loved ones are displayed, so too is water for the dead who are thirsty after their long journey and salt for purification.

An important figure representative of Dia de los Muertos is La Catrina, or the goddess of the dead. Donned in a feathered hat typical of the bourgeoisie, La Catrina was originally a political cartoon created by Jose Guadalupe Posada in the early 1900s to symbolize that death comes for everyone — even the aristocracy.

Dia de los Muertos was also represented in the 2017 Disney movie “Coco,” a film that gave representation to many people. During Western’s Dia de los Muertos festivities, Sumoza touched on this importance, saying, “now that I have my children, I’m teaching them these traditions and customs that we have and when we first watched “Coco,” something interesting that my daughter said was ‘Look mom, “Coco” celebrates it like we celebrate it.’”

At Western’s Dia de los Muertos celebration, students were invited to participate in cultural festivities, such as consuming pan de muerto, watching traditional dances which featured performances by Ballet Folklorico Tlanese, and getting their faces painted in traditional calavera — or sugar skull — design. It was a bright and colorful approach to processing death and grief, and respecting the ancestors that came before. 

 

Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu

Photos by Sage Kiernan-Sherrow

Take Back the Night shows support for student survivors and urges a continued conversation about sexual violence going forward

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor

Taking place at the tail-end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Take Back the Night was hosted by Abby’s House on Oct. 26. Take Back the Night originated in the ‘70s after a cumulation of incidents, most predominantly, the nighttime murder of Susan Alexander Speeth. Today, Take Back the Night is usually organized as a march against sexual violence and violence against women. 

This year, Abby’s House invited Jackie Sandmeyer to speak at the event. Sandmeyer is the founder of TIX Education Specialists, an organization dedicated to working with universities, law enforcement, prosecutors and community-based service providers to identify and create some of the nation’s leading models in Title Nine and student victims’ services. 

Western’s Take Back the Night began with time to reflect; a chime sounded off every nine seconds, representing the frequency someone is beaten in the United States. Students were encouraged to walk around and reflect on their own experiences, as well as observe comforting messages written on sticky notes throughout the room.

Afterwards, Sandmeyer began by asking students to participate during their presentation.

“I’m going to ask you today, not to sit here quietly … I find it interesting that we broach a topic that we feel uncomfortable talking about and then we hope that the bravest among us who have experienced the worst among us break that silence,” said Sandmeyer.

Throughout the presentation, Sandmeyer urged the audience to question themselves. Too often, Sandmeyer said, does dialogue end after the victim or survivor has told their story. Sandmeyer would rather everyone reflect on their own accountability as perpetrators, survivors, listeners and bystanders. Sandmeyer also acknowledged their own tendency for violence. After having spent much of their adolescence on the streets, they said that everyday they reflect on “if (they are) doing (their) part to, one, acknowledge that (they) are capable of that, and two, make a different choice.” 

When it comes to discussing violence, Sandmeyer admits that their advocacy makes strategic use of more palatable narratives — predominantly the stories of white women — to initiate change and get people to listen. Of course, that leaves many identities out of the conversation.

“If we acknowledge that violence is about power and control, what we know about people who experience violence comes down to we place different values on different people’s bodies,” said Sandmeyer. 

While it is a well-known statistic that one in five women are assaulted, those numbers steadily increase for minority populations, and don’t include the statistics for other genders. However, Sandmeyer believes that relying on these statistics to initiate conversation can be problematic because “we assign really dehumanizing rates to people who experience violence,” rather than focusing on their successes. They said that, “the more (they) tell college students (statistics), the less people get shocked … we’ve normalized this to a certain point.”

Equally normalized are the ‘accepted’’ and misleading narratives surrounding violence — such as the narrative that it is always committed by a stranger. Breaking free from those confining stereotypes requires talking about consent. 

“Are we having conversations with our partners, our friends, our families, our communities about sex, consent, pleasure, autonomy, agency and so on,” challenged Sandmeyer. 

Although much of the discussion was in regards to proactive dialogue, Sandmeyer finished their presentation by urging the audience to “hold space, compassion, and love for people who choose to remain silent … resilience is not linear and it does not always look the same way … not only is there a certain way that we expect victims to look, but there is a certain way that we expect them to heal.”

This was an affirmation before the speak-out portion of the event, in which the audience members were invited to tell their stories. Later, during the candlelit march on campus, students reflected on a question posed by Sandmeyer earlier that night: “we’ve heard their stories, now what will implementing change look like?”

 

Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu

Photo by Sage Kiernan-Sherrow

UHaul partners with Western to provide additional transportation options featuring rental cars available to students

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor

Western is a fairly isolated little campus. Students without a vehicle may find it hard to get from campus to another desired location. Cherriots — the bus system that runs through campus — has sparse hours of operation and doesn’t run on weekends; Wolfride — Western’s shuttle service — only operates from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. within appropriate distances. Much of the student population, such as international and commuting students, depend on these sources of transportation for success.

Luckily, Western has implemented a new means of transportation for the busy student — UHaul CarShare. It acts as a less complicated rental service; reservations are made on the website and the cars are parked behind the Werner University Center in Lot H for pickup. Students can reserve either a small sedan or a truck depending on their needs. Currently, the daily rental rates are set at $4.95 per hour with a .49 cent charge per mile. 

Emmanuel Marzias, assistant to the vice president for student affairs, commented that “we continue to have UHaul here because of that accessibility component … we don’t have the most convenient transportation options here … (and) it’s important that we have options for students.” 

Unlike Wolfride, UHaul CarShare is independent and does not depend on Incidental Fee Committee funding. Marzias said that the lack of transportation on campus is caused primarily by a lack of financial means from the IFC.

“Our enrollment is down, which makes it difficult … (because) it determines what types of services we can provide to students based on the financial side of things,” stated Marzias.

Marzias encouraged students to go petition to the IFC about their transportation needs, adding that he’s “thankful that students are prioritizing this.”

In the meantime, students can use the UHaul services or reserve the wolfride van for $40 — a lower rate than is charged by the Oregon State Motor Pool — as long as it doesn’t interfere with regular hours. And here’s the best part: “It’s (all) right here in our backyard,” stated Marzias.

For more information, visit https://wou.edu/student/services/ and uhaulcarshare.com.

 

Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu

Photo by Sage Kiernan-Sherrow

Western is faced with a 4.5 million deficit after a 5% decrease in enrollment was reported for fall term

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor

After an unpredicted low enrollment turnout, Western is having to financially restrategize in order to minimize the effect on students. Compared to fall of 2018, enrollment is down by 5%. The effects that has on the university is huge — more than 70% of Western’s revenue is based on student’s tuition and fees, while the state provides only 30%.

Currently, Western is facing a $4.5 million deficit despite their success last year in maintaining their objective to avoid tuition increases. 

According to Western’s Vice President of Finance and Administration, Ana Karaman, low enrollment is a nation-wide issue; fewer people are graduating from high school, but those who do find appeal in community colleges, especially here in Oregon where the Oregon Opportunity Grant benefits community college attendees. Karaman explained that Western is working on a plan with local community colleges which will make transferring credits easier and hopefully increase enrollment. 

Another cause of low enrollment is in regards to the international population which has dropped significantly due to the current political and social climate, regards Karaman.

“We would love to see enrollment grow,” stated Karaman, “but we want to take care of the students that we already have.”

That includes plans to become a Hispanic Serving Institution, to cater to the large population of Hispanic students on campus, as well as first generation, underrepresented and low-income students. The most important thing is “providing these students with opportunities,” Karaman said. 

While enrollment won’t affect tuition, it will have an effect on Western’s respective departments and organizations. The plan is to cut the supplies and services expenses for departments that aren’t directly benefiting students. Furthermore, positions in departments will heretofore remain unfilled in order to generate regular savings, which will then be returned to the university to help counter the deficit. 

However, the university is taking a holistic approach in deciding which programs deserve to be cut. The University Budget Advisory Committee is planning an office meeting with every department to “engage with people in conversations,” according to Karaman. The UBAC will present the board with different scenarios and the board will make a determination based on what will provide students with the greatest opportunities.

 “For students, our objectives remain the same — affordability and student success,” assured Karaman. 

 

Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu

Opportune locations for autumn photoshoots

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor

Autumn brings a prime opportunity to take some aesthetically pleasing photos, whether it’s for a holiday card or just for the perfect Instagram post. Here’s some locations that could provide great photo opportunities.

 

Outside of NS (bench) – On the edge of campus lies the Natural Sciences building. In addition to the bench right outside the building, the newly renovated pond provides an opportune photo.

Monmouth Ave Stretch – The street that runs through campus is lined with trees; the changing leaves will be perfect for your fall aesthetic.

Fountain – Near the center of Main Street in Independence, the water glistening from the fountain enhances your photo.

Park near waterfront – Just behind the fountain and near the waterfront lies Riverview Park. The changing leaves and amphitheatre are ideal for both portraits and group pictures.

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

Photos by Cora McClain

Opinion: Is there more to self-care than Netflix and bubble baths?

Ashlynn Norton | Digital Media Manager

For a very long time, self-care felt like a very elusive thing to me. What I heard from the majority of society and my friends was that it consisted of taking bubble baths and binging on Netflix. I didn’t know how to start my journey or what it would look like for me. I tried doing things that I had seen others do: cooking, watching Netflix or drinking tea. Even today, I don’t fully know what works for me. There are so many things out there to try, what if I pick the wrong thing? 

I recently — and by recently, I mean two weeks ago — started to learn one way to perceive self-care. The little sliver of information I have regarding self-care came from my learning seminar class taught by Lizzy Harman. Harman, the Assistant Director of Student Success and Advising at the Student Success and Advising Center, has been studying self-care for a little over two years now. With a master’s in rehabilitation mental health counseling, Harman wanted to see how self-care related to advising students. 

Harman thought she knew what self-care was since she has a background in counseling. She soon discovered that she was wrong, and did not understand the subject as well as she thought she did. 

“It started as a research fascination and then became a personal fascination because it wasn’t going so well for me,” Harman said. “But also it was important to me that we could kind of talk about it in the field of advising because I think it has been seen as a weakness or a shameful act in a lot of ways and I really wanted it to be a part of the conversation of how we train new advisers.” 

Self-care can be defined in many different ways. Harman’s favorite definition is “Any act or experience (that) maintains or enhances your wellbeing.” 

“That’s very highly individualized and based on who you are as a person, and the things that you value and the things that are important to you,” Harman added. “I also prescribe to this belief that self-care is not just about yourself, it’s about the people around you. That the ability to care for yourself means that you are better able to be present and show up for the people around you.” 

Harman also believes that self-care has to be preventative and treatment-based. 

Further expanding on the idea, Harman explains “Where you are doing things to get through stress and challenge, but you’re also taking care of yourself in the long term of building things in your life so that you don’t have to take an escape or take a break from your life,” she said.

Harman has taught me that “escaping” is not the best route to take when life gets a little too hard and you need to take some time for some self-care. Self-care is about creating a strong base (prevention) and then occasionally doing something to realign yourself if you get a little off track (treatment). 

So, for those who are like me and are stuck at the fork in the road not really sure which path of self-care to take, I hope this sheds a little light on the best path for you. As for me, I’m going to stick with my salt baths and regular beach trips. 

 

Contact the author at anorton17@wou.edu

Photo by Rachel Hetzel 

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