With the score tied 8-8 heading into the start of the second half, it was anyone’s game.

Then, California scorched Oregon lacrosse with five straight goals to start the second half and later win the game 15-13 over Oregon, despite a comeback attempt from the Ducks with under seven minutes left in the game.

The Ducks were riding high after an upset win over No. 14 USC 18-11 on Senior Day in Eugene last Sunday, but Cal’s second-half scores were enough to hold off Oregon as the Ducks head on to their final two games of the regular season.

Cal scored the first goal of the game but Oregon managed to score a pair of goals to get one of only two leads the team would have all game. The Golden Bears’ biggest lead of the first half was only 8-6 before the half finished 8-8 following back-to-back goals for Oregon to end the first half-hour of play.

Junior Shannon Williams had half of Oregon’s eight goals on six shots at halftime with senior Jill Zubillaga scoring two of the Ducks’ first-half goals.

After Cal scored the first five goals of the second half, the Ducks tried to cut down on the deficit with a goal of their own by senior JoJo Hesketh to make it 13-9 Cal. But, the Golden Bears had a response of their own just minutes later as the teams began to trade off goals until Zubillaga’s third goal of the night made it 14-11 Cal, forcing the Bears to call a timeout. The goal completed Zubillaga’s fifth straight hat trick for the Ducks.

As the Ducks drew closer though, Cal made one more push to take the game out of reach from the Ducks, beating Oregon 15-13. Zubillaga and Williams each finished the game with five goals.

Oregon next takes on Stanford on Sunday ahead of its final game of the season on April 20 at Colorado before the Ducks head back to Boulder for the Pac-12 Tournament starting on April 26.

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Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia.

And Doug Ghim.

Texas’ senior linksman put himself in exclusive company last weekend by finishing as the low amateur at the Masters, thus sharing a distinction also once held by some of golf’s biggest names. By the time Saturday morning broke at Augusta, every other non-professional had been wiped out of the field, leaving the 21-year old Ghim as the lone survivor.

After concluding play at plus-8 and 50th on the final leaderboard, Ghim delivered an encouraged-yet-unsatisfied analysis of his performance.

“It was a big step in the right direction,” Ghim said. “There were a lot of positives. But then again, I lost by 23 strokes. So (there is) plenty to work on. I know I’m better than eight over par.”

As if the hills of Augusta weren’t a formidable enough foe, Ghim was also forced to compete with anticipatory jitters — not a surprising state for a college kid entering his first pro event.  

“You never really know what it’s going to be like out there as a competitor until you are,” Ghim said. “I guess I expected to be nervous but I didn’t expect to be as nervous as I was shaking. My hands were sweating at the first tee.”

Despite the intimidating environment, Ghim had the advantage of having a familiar voice in his ear for the entirety of the tournament — his father Jeff, who was tasked with lugging his son’s golf bag across 72 holes. When asked which part of the experience he will cherish the most, Ghim pointed the moment of embrace he shared with his dad after chipping in for eagle on the last hole of the tourney, after which his father smothered him with a rib-crushing hug.

“The hole-out on 18, just experiencing that with my dad on the bag was special,” Ghim said. “Just to be in that moment of spotlight with my father is something I will never forget.”

Since his strong outing, Ghim has enjoyed semi-celebrity status on the 40 Acres. Once a secondary player, he now finds himself showered with picture requests and applauses in his classes. But despite the newfound fame, Ghim claims to be solely focused on returning to the team and adding another conference title to the trophy case.

“Much of the spring has been leading up to last week, but that is not the most important thing on my mind,” Ghim said. “I wouldn’t be here if meaning Big 12 and national championships didn’t mean anything to me.”

Ghim and Texas will compete in the Big 12 Tournament at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from April 23–25.

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The 3000m steeplechase is one of the hardest races in track & field. Redshirt senior Brian Barraza’s efficiency at it gives the men’s team a secret weapon of sorts. | Peter Scamardo/The Cougar

The 3000m steeplechase is arguably the hardest event in all of track & field. Labeled as a distance event, this race has more in common with a horse race.

Not only do athletes have to possess the endurance to run 3000m of hot track, but for every lap they have to hurdle four barriers, each three feet tall, and at one point they must jump a water pit that is two feet deep. Unlike other distance events where athletes only have to worry about their conditioning and their race execution, any athlete, regardless of talent, can have a bad race if they commit an error at any of the obstacles.

“You need the endurance of a 10k runner, the speed of a 1,500m runner and the flexibility and agility of a 400m hurdler,” said head cross country coach Steve Magness. “So you have to train to not only run fast at the distance, but ensure that you have enough left at the end to hurdle barriers that will not move if you hit them. There’s not much pain that compares to coming down the final 200 meters of the steeple and knowing that you will have to jump over a pit of water and then clear the final barrier with 50 meters to go, all while trying to sprint to the finish line.”

This makes what redshirt senior Brian Barraza has done all the more important for the track & field team.

At the Victor Lopez Classic, in his first and, so far, only steeplechase of the season, Barraza ran a time of eight minutes, 41.58s. His time broke the school record, making it the sixth school record Barraza has collected in his collegiate career. Four weeks later, his time is still No. 3 in the NCAA.

But this result didn’t come overnight. In fact, Barraza redshirted all of the outdoor season last year solely to focus on running the steeplechase. The decision came in 2016 after a poor showing in the 10,000m at the NCAA West Regional.

That June, Barraza ran at the Portland Track Festival in the steeplechase, an opportunity he had been asking coach Magness for but was denied due to the strains of the race. At Portland, Barraza finished sixth, signifying that he might have a chance to place very high at the national championship if given the opportunity.

“The redshirt year provided us with an opportunity to really experiment with the event and perfect his hurdle technique,” Magness said. “It’s a lot like training for the 5k or 10k, except there is a lot more work on technique and strength endurance. So we will do workouts where he has to hurdle barriers in the middle of doing four or five mile repeats on the track. It’s hard enough doing hard track workouts without jumping over things.”

National media have become aware of how dominant the sprinters on the men’s team are, thanks to Elijah Hall and the men’s 4x100m relay team winning a combined three national titles. But from the hurdles to the javelin to the decathlon, the Cougars have built a squad that is expected to make a run for the national title. Barraza’s success in the steeplechase is just one more weapon for the team.

“(Our sprinters are) going to dominate the way that they dominate,” Barraza said. “(So) I think having someone to take points away from other big schools in the distance events and bring those points to us could be a game changer.”

Barraza will likely not run the steeplechase again until the NCAA West Regional, due to how tiring it is. But if he can get to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, that is his goal: Steal points from larger schools with strong distance programs.

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The University announced on Thursday its plan to begin a multi-million dollar renovation to the infrastructure of the Sharpe Refectory this summer with the goal to permanently equip it with cooling abilities in summer 2019. This decision arrives amid a sustained campaign organized by students and dining workers to introduce air conditioning in the Ratty.

The University’s Plan

The efforts to construct a cooling solution in the Ratty will be structured as a two-fold process with the University beginning to work on the first phase in June, said Barbara Chernow, executive vice president for finance and administration. This first phase includes upgrades and improvements to fixtures in the Ratty’s interior such as its electrical system and backup generator, as well as its air handling fans and controls in the attic, she added. Altogether, the phase will cost $4 million and will take place from June to December of this year.

The University secured the funding for these renovations in spring 2017, Chernow added.

The second phase of the process will focus on creating “permanent cooling solutions” for the facility, she said. It begins with a feasibility report, which is currently underway, that will assess the costs and form of cooling that will be introduced in the Ratty. “The goal is that by next summer or the fall, we would have a more permanent solution … of permanent cooling,” she added.

An Ongoing Campaign for Ratty A/C

The University’s announcement comes after campaigning from students ­­— led by the Student Labor Alliance — and dining workers for the installation of air conditioning in the Ratty’s kitchen to address a reported issue with high temperatures. The SLA built off previous organizing done by Summer@Brown resident advisors last summer, said Evan Lehmann ’19, a member of the SLA.

“It’s clear that (air conditioning) would solve the issue. … People who work in the Ratty have been asking for A/C over and over again,” said Sammie Chomsky ’18.5, a member of the SLA.

The other dining hall on campus, the Verney-Woolley Dining Hall, has air conditioning, said Peter Rossi, director of Dining Services.

An employee from Brown Dining Services who worked in the Ratty during the summer told The Herald that members of the Ratty’s staff had previously asked for the installation of a cooling system, but the administration was unable to accommodate their requests due to the building’s age and structure. “We’ve been struggling there for so many years,” said the employee, who requested anonymity to protect their job.

The University installed temporary cooling towers in the Ratty’s kitchens in summer 2017 to alleviate the severity of the heat, said Emma Galvin ’18.5, a member of the SLA and an organizer for the campaign. But the employee from Dining Services said that though the units “helped for a little while, … you’d have to be close to it, which you can’t (do because) … you have to move around” on the job.

“In installing the cooling towers, (the administration) did act on the issue, but it didn’t solve the problem,” Chomsky said.

During the same summer, the University also created hydration stations and air-conditioned break rooms. Employees were allowed more frequent breaks and lighter uniforms to mitigate some of the heat’s effects, Rossi said.

These temporary changes helped to reduce the kitchen’s overall temperature by seven to nine degrees ­— causing it to hover between 70 and 80 degrees — though some spaces, such as the grilling areas, remained warmer, Chernow said.

However, these measures were insuffient to totally relieve the effects of working in the heat, the employee said. “People ha(d) to go and sit in the side room that has A/C. That doesn’t help because … you sit for like five minutes, and then you go out again and you’re still going to be in that heat,” they said.

The employee added that they continued to feel fatigued even after leaving their shift in the kitchen. “When I go home, I don’t want to do (anything), even if my kids talk to me. I’m so tired and frustrated that I take it out on my kids. It’s not great,” they said.

Employees would use their sick days to avoid working in the highest temperatures, and female employees in the Ratty would often complete their shifts without going to the bathroom, as their pants would cling to their skin from sweat, they added.

Another employee, who also requested anonymity for job protection, confirmed these claims. She added that “the pants (that) they give us: The material is (a) cheap, polyester type. … It’ll take you forever to pull them up … (or) down because your thighs and your legs are all wet.”

Other employees have reported getting sick and feeling faint from the heat, The Herald previously reported.

But the University contests these claims. “We do not have reports or evidence of people coming to the University (and) saying that they fainted or (had) gotten sick on the job … due to heat,” said Brian Clark, director of news and editorial development.

“There weren’t people fainting left and right,” he added.

“We’re fully committed to the health and safety and working conditions for all of the employeees that we have on campus, whether we’re talking about dining staff who are in the Sharpe Refectory, or facilities staff who are outside in the summer or faculty and staff who are elsewhere on campus,” Clark said.

Moving Forward

In the upcoming summer, the University intends to place temporary cooling systems in the Ratty, Clark said.

In addition to repeating the steps taken last summer, the University will rework the dining hall’s menu to reduce use of heat-producing machinery, Rossi said.

After hearing the University’s new plan, Chomsky said she would “call this a win” for the community campaign. But the campaign will continue to monitor the University’s implementation of the Ratty’s renovations through broad coalitions with workers and community meetings to keep the University accountable, she added.

“It’s about basic respect for people that are in our community,” Chomsky said. “The administration fails to respect that they need basic (things) like air conditioning so that they can work in an environment that’s safe. It’s about making sure that Brown is not a place that is disrespecting the dignity of the people that work there.”

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Collaboration to broaden student textbook affordability options

BOSTON and CHICAGO —April 12, 2018—Cengage, an education and technology company, and RedShelf, a leading provider of digital learning materials, today announced the expansion of their existing partnership to include Cengage Unlimited, while also formalizing their collaboration on inclusive access.

Through both programs, Cengage and RedShelf are providing students with more options and more access to affordable learning materials. Beginning in August, RedShelf will offer Cengage Unlimited through the RedShelf.com eCommerce site and RedShelf Bookstore, the digital content platform that powers digital distribution for 600+ college bookstores.

Cengage Unlimited is the first-of-its-kind subscription service for digital higher education materials. A subscription provides access to more than 22,000 products across 70 disciplines and more than 675 courses for one price—$119.99 a semester, no matter how many Cengage products are used. Students using the digital platforms also have the option of free print rentals, paying only a $7.99 shipping fee.

“RedShelf has been an important partner in the seamless delivery of affordable digital products to our customers and our collective growth in inclusive access is evidence of that. Today we are expanding our partnership to now sell our Cengage Unlimited subscription service, making our extensive suite of high quality learning accessible to even more students,” said Todd Markson, Chief Strategy Officer, Cengage. “We want to make Cengage Unlimited available wherever students are and, in working with RedShelf, we are making it easier than ever for students to access high quality, affordable course materials.”

In addition, Cengage’s commitment to delivering individual courses through RedShelf Inclusive provides students with access to affordable course materials and advanced learning tools on the first day of class, on an innovative platform that instructors and administrators can use to enhance student engagement. The program has more than 140 participating institutions and has experienced 600% year-over-year unit growth.

“Working closely with Cengage to support their access and affordability initiatives is perfectly aligned with the core values RedShelf was founded on,” said RedShelf CEO and co-founder Greg Fenton. “Expanding our inclusive access programs alongside the launch of Cengage Unlimited are top priorities for RedShelf over the next year.  By expanding our partnership with Cengage, we’re continuing to invest in our mission of improving education by providing affordable, accessible content and tools that drive student success.”

For more information on Cengage Unlimited visit www.Cengage.com/unlimited. For information on Inclusive access, visit https://about.redshelf.com/products/inclusive or https://www.cengage.com/institutional/inclusive-access.

About Cengage
Cengage is the education and technology company built for learners. As the largest US-based provider of teaching and learning materials for higher ed, we offer valuable options at affordable price points. Our industry-leading initiatives include Cengage Unlimited, the first-of-its-kind all-access digital subscription service.  We embrace innovation to create learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students want. Headquartered in Boston, Cengage also serves K-12, library and workforce training markets around the world. Visit us at www.cengage.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

About RedShelf
Chicago-based RedShelf is a leading provider of affordable digital learning materials helping to improve teaching and learning through technology. In collaboration with strategic partners, publishers, institutions and campus bookstores, RedShelf streamlines the discovery and distribution of digital textbooks and digital course content for all students. For more information, visit www.about.redshelf.com or follow on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

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Reading: Poet Sarah Galvin

Join critically acclaimed Seattle-based poet, essayist and performer Sarah Galvin at the McCormack Family Theater Thursday at 5:30 p.m. as she reads from her work as part of the Writers On Writing Reading Series. Galvin is the winner of a 2015 Lottery Grant in the category of performance and the author of “Ugly Time,” “The Three Einsteins” and the book of essays “The Best Party of Our Lives: Stories of Gay Weddings and True Love to Inspire Us All.”

Meredith Monk and Anne Waldman: In Performance

Composer, singer, choreographer and director Meredith Monk will stage a multidisciplinary music, dance and poetry performance with poet and activist Anne Waldman Friday in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts. Monk is a MacArthur Fellowship recepient, with work that extends from compositions on the “Big Lebowski” soundtrack to the arrangement of operas such as “Atlas.” A 2017-18 Brown Arts Initiative professor and a co-founder with Allen Ginsberg of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University, Waldman has authored such poetry collections as “Marriage: A Sentence” and “Kill or Cure.” The event is free and will start at 7 p.m.

B-Side Spring Coffeehaus

B-Side Magazine will host its annual spring Coffeehaus show in the Underground of Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center Saturday. The student-curated line-up will include Drew Wendel, Sofia Frohna & Friends, Cat Carignan, Alidade, Julia Hava, The Schapiro 17 and Tourist Tortoise. The performances will run from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Mezcla Presents: Glow Up

This Saturday at 7 p.m., Mezcla Latin Dance Troupe will put on its spring show, dubbed “Glow Up,” in Salomon 101. The student troupe endeavors to share the beauty and richness of Latinx culture with the Brown community through various types of dance, including salsa, samba, bachata, merengue and everything in between. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; go early to get spots for the troupe’s only performance of the show.

Over a billion people worldwide walk up to 4 miles every day just to collect water. And even then it’s usually not from clean water sources. The 5th Annual Hach Walk for Water Saturday, May 5th on the CSU campus is trying to help change that by raising funds to build water treatment systems for […]

It came as a surprise, to me, to hear that child marriage is still a problem in western civilization. It surprised me even further to learn that it was all legal and the people who engage in it do so with the law on their side. Generally, the legal age of marriage in America is 18. However, every state has exceptions and allows under-aged marriages to occur regardless of age. These exceptions include parental consent, pregnancy and judicial consent. This has resulted in nearly half of the states in the country to have no minimum age for marriage.

I would hope most of us find that disturbing. The fact that we live in an America where a 12-year-old can marry a 40-year-old because a judge said it was cool by him should put off most people who see an issue with child marriage. The fact of the matter is that there is a system in place allowing adults to wed children, and it’s very easy to manipulate.

27 states do have some sort of minimum age requirement for their exceptions. They all range from 13 to 17 and prevent any marriage from taking place before then no matter the circumstance. It’s a step in the right direction and is leagues ahead of the 23 states that allow you to marry whoever you want regardless of age if you meet an exception. However, even with age restrictions in place the bending of rules allows fully grown adults to take advantage of children who will go into the situation and begin their lives as a spouse before they can experience life as an independent adult.

These exceptions to the 18-year-old minimum age only allow the adults who wish to marry these children a way to access them, even if through illegal means. One of the most popular exceptions is pregnancy. If a 40-year-old manages to get a 14-year-old pregnant, they can get married. This, despite statutory rape being illegal in America, if used to secure marriage, suddenly seems to make smooth things over within the justice system.

That’s why this year, in Florida, there is a proposed bill that allows marriage to occur at 17, but the difference in age between spouses can’t exceed two years. This way if childhood marriage is to happen, it happens to someone no younger than 19. We should strive to push for common sense and less exploitative marriage laws in America that protect children and ensure they can live lives that are not chained down by a marriage they were locked into before they could even pass their driver’s test.

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