Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Paul Sacger coaches friend Nikki Tinnley at the Memorial Union rec center. Photo By Frir o it ly Jacque Smead and friend Anna Bernardo stretch to the finish line during Sibling’s Weekend events held in McAlcxandcr Fieldhousc. Photo By Elizabeth Erwin Freshman Chris Seaman and his brother Bart take out their aggressions while jousting in McAlcxandcr Fieldhousc. Photo By Elizabeth Erwin This OSU student and her younger sister took part in the Origami workshop sponsored by the Asian Cultural Center. This was just one of the many free events that occurred throughout the weekend. Photo By Lizannc Southgate 26 • student life V' .

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 5 Northwest Dodge Dealers regon State University went through many exciting changes this past year. From the renaming of Parker Stadium, to the hiring of a new football coach. Each new step helped the OSU Athletic Department in a positive way. The new Reser Stadium came through a sponsorship from the Reser family. The Reser family owns the corporation, Reser Fine Foods in Portland. As long time supporters of OSU, specifically the HOEC and athletic departments, they agreed to fund this part of the program. It became apparent, that while funds from OSU were not always available, college sports were forced to generate new revenues through sponsorships. Those sponsorship were generated through large corporations. Mitch Barnhart, OSU athletic director said, With those corporate dollars, in return for that revenue, the Reser family gets recognition in places of programs.' Depending on the amount of money donated, that sponsorship can include the renaming of a stadium, or help with the fix- ing up of Parker stadium. The new football coach, Dennis Erickson, also helped OSU Financially and competitively. With a couple of championships behind him, Erickson provided credibility to the football program, the coaching staff, and the players that he has been working with. By bringing existing credibility, Erickson helped the fans start to believe that they could compete. With a great recruiting class and a competitive returning class, Erickson had a very well prepared team on his hands. The Beavers had their first winning record in 30 years, and it was the first time they had gone to a bowl game in 35 years. An exciting change, involving the Northwest Dodge dealers buying rights to the Civil War game, created a partnership between rivals, OSU and University of Oregon. This four-year partnership was a multi-million dollar package, given that each university would receive several thousand dollars each year in revenue. Story By Rachelle Rossman a wealth of change • 25

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What could be better than spend-ing your weekend with your siblings? Approximately 600 siblings came to Oregon State University February 18 and 19 to spend quality time with their siblings. There was such a big turnout for the 1998-99 Siblings Day that the Memorial Union Program Council decided to make this a full weekend just like Mom’s and Dad's Weekends. Kat Stinson, the Memorial Union president said, 'I have always wanted Oregon State to have a Siblings Weekend ever since my older sister went to school here. Last year her wish came true. She told Kevin Lyons, then the president, her idea and together they formed a committee to put together Siblings Day which turned out to be a success. Oregon State was the only university in Oregon to have a Siblings’s Day. Most university’s only have parents days. The planning of this year's Siblings Weekend took just over seven months to complete with the hard work of thirteen committee members. Their budget for putting the weekend together was around $4,500 and they were able to make around $2,500 from ticket sales held around campus. Committee member Mindy Barker said, Registration numbers have gone up substantially from last year and our goal is to make Siblings Weekend and annual event. Approximately 400 siblings came to siblings day last year. Those that helped the MUPC with the event included the Culture Centers, the Athletic Program, Administration and other parts of the OSU community. Sophomore Angie Smith said, It was great opportunity to have my sister come down and see what my life at college is like. Program advisor of the Memorial Union Council, Machelle Kennedy said, I would like to see more interactive events put on by different departments on campus to show the talent and what is done here at OSU by students, and I really liked the involvement of the Cultural Centers in providing activities. Story by Mansa Barajas a weekend for siblings • 27