Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Evening drive Stopped in front of the bookstore. Kathleen Nutt, junior In sociology, and Katrina Bush, senior in graphic design, stop to pick up two girls during their Sunday night shift. Nutt was a paid driver, while Bush was putting in her two-hour weekly shift for the Saferide class. Contact In the dispatch station. Stmcha Lachman. freshman in UESP. talks with a van driver. Only women were allowed to drive or ride in the van. but men were allowed to work at the dispatch station. Oirey En route Riding from Weatherford Hall to the Industrial Arts Building. Melissa Rogers, junior In marine biology, talks to codriver Katrina Bush, Saferide students were educated on rape, as well as driving the van weekly.

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M §t MS SAFERIDE Transport and education on rape 3n the spring of 1989 a group of men surrounded a Saferide van and began rocking it. They continued to terrify the women inside until a police squad car pulled up and ordered the men to leave. Since that spring no other incidents have occurred and Saferide has gained considerable acceptance and recognition by both men and women on campus. Saferide was the brain child of a group of political science students winter term of 1988. By spring term it was more than a proposal: it was reality. Then, in 1990, the Saferide program became not only a safe ride, but an education in the reality of rape. “I want to educate people about rape,” Saferide director Mary Christian said. No means no. not maybe or talk me into it. Rape is any sexual activity without consent. Christian made sure that the Saferide students were educated and aware of what was happening, so that when they left the program after the term they were well-informed. Home safely Al Oak Park Apartmenu, Stephanie Bayne, freshman in German and business, exits the van Bayne rode the van at least twice a week. Students who enrolled in the course through the Women’s Studies Department had to attend a six-hour rape awareness training program. They were also given literature on rape and were required to write papers on the subject. Both men and women were encouraged to enroll in the class, but only women were allowed to drive the vans for safety reasons. Men were dispatchers for the vans, however. There was training required for each of the positions offered. Dispatchers had to go through on hand training, while drivers had to learn radios and get authorization to drive by going through an obstacle course. People working in the office had to go through office training. The Saferide vans operated from 6 p. m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 6 p. m. to 2 a. m. Friday and Saturday. The vans operated only when school was in session and did not operate summer term or during major school holidays. The vans covered the area as far south as Western Street and as far north as Monroe Avenue. They also covered the area as far east as 30th Avenue and as far west as 11th Avenue. Christian’s education of students didn’t stop with Saferide. She also went Into the residence halls and aimed her lectures at freshmen who felt false security on campus. “I’d like to inform everyone of what rape is, what it isn't, who rapists are and define rape for those who aren't sure what its real meaning is. I’d like to get into the classrooms and inform everyone, too. Saferide was also actively Involved in Rape Awareness Week. They scheduled speakers on date rape and assertiveness, a self-defense workshop, a mock rape trial and men speaking on rape issues. A candle lit march protesting women’s carelessness called Take Back the Night, also took place at Central Park. The saferide van was parked in the quad and flyers on Saferide were handed out to inform students who otherwise might not have been informed. Ridership also increased dramatically in 1990 from 1989. The total ridership after two terms was 2,586 and the total for 1988-89 was only 1,092 for all three terms. Christian attributed the increase to the increased knowledge about Saferide and its benefits for those who use it. Christian said the intent of Saferide was not to terrify women, but to inform them. — Dmt Cf ttimaKr, Oorfa Votftf 24 Saferide

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Setting up camp OuUldc Ihc Outdoor Recreation Center. Tim Pwyer, um-mer coordinator ot the ORC. put together a two-man tent. »o he can check (or hole or mltute The tent co t $8.50 per weekend to rent. See the sights The Outdoor Recreation Center t located behind the Native American Longhoute on 26th Street The Center rented equipment (or camping, crow country »kung. river rafting and back packing OUTDOORS ORC offers equipment, guides he town of Corvallis was sometimes considered a boring town especially if students didn't have a car or bike or weren't 21. What was there to do? The Outdoor Recreation Center was out to change that. The center gave students the opportunity to rent equipment and materials that aided in outdoor excursions. Since starting as a student-run club in the late 1960’s, the Outdoor Recreation Center has expanded by providing more equipment and guided tours for all students to various Oregon attractions. Whether students were hiking Mary's Peak in Corvallis or shooting the rapids in Southern Oregon, they found all sorts of equipment to use in all sorts of terrain. The ORC rented equipment to students and faculty for just about any type of outdoor activity. Although many people used the ORC as a resource center, it also offered numerous guided trips such as hiking, skiing, rafting and camping throughout each term. Several trips were offered for experienced outdoors people, but the bulk of the trips were offered for the inexperienced or slightly experienced. Most trips are for beginners, not experienced outdoors people,” said Melissa Claborn, freshman in business and rental receptionist for the ORC. The trips were guided by the ORCs staff and some professors. All guides proved their guiding competence to Peggy Douthit, coordinator of the ORC and indoor Climbing Center. Bruce Weinberg, senior in agricultural engineering. guided several rock climbing and cross country skiing trips each term. Weinberg enjoyed working at the ORC. Everyone is friendly, upbeat and interested in the outdoors.” he said. The ORC consisted of eight paid student employees and Douthit. who became the first paid coordinator in 1988. “The students work not for the money, but because they want to and enjoy it, said Weinberg. The ORC was popular among all students at OSU. “It is very popular, especially with foreign exchange students. said Claborn. Exchange students liked the center and its trips because they were able to travel to places that they normally wouldn't travel to. The ORC was also popular among students and professors performing field research. Students who were doing field testing usually rented camping gear through the ORC. The center, located behind the Native American Longhouse. rented out river rafts, crosscountry skies, canoes, ice chests, snow shoes, back packing gear as well as mountain climbing gear. —Dm Comoro 26 Outdoor Recreation Center