Oregon State University Alumni Association March 2, 2007 Volume 7, Number 46 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics OSU scientists are skeptical of report criticizing antioxidant use Scientists at Oregon State University sprung to the defense of antioxidant supplements after a study they believe to be flawed was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The research in question concluded that supplements such as vitamins A and E may “significantly increase mortality,” and that vitamin C does nothing to reduce mortality rates. Also: • High doses of antioxidants may hurt more than help • Antioxidant supplements tied to death risk • Study finds vitamin pills not helpful • Study citing antioxidant vitamin risks based on flawed methodology Filmmaker says he's discovered tomb of Jesus With Lent under way and Easter looming came the timely announcement Monday from movie director James Cameron that he hopes to top his Oscar-winning feat of dredging up the Titanic by digging up the bones of Jesus and his family. The pitch goes like this: Tune in at 9 p.m. Sunday to the Discovery Channel for "The Lost Tomb of Jesus: The One Revelation That Could Change Everything." Biblical scholars far and wide sighed wearily -- and warily -- as soon as Cameron's pitch hit the Internet and airwaves... At Oregon State University, internationally known Bible scholar Marcus Borg said, "All I know about this is what popped up in an AOL news alert today, but bottom line, I'm very skeptical. They're claiming that the particular set of names found in this tomb make this Jesus' family, but those names are all so common that this claim is extraordinarily speculative." Beavers take Wikipedia to beavr.com Students in Leaders of Positive Innovation have put together a new Web site that could potentially be helpful to new and experienced students alike. Beavr.com is a Web site that is similar to the popular Wikipedia Web site. Fans can vote online to help OSU win scholarship money From Doug Oxsen at the Beaver Athletic Student Fund: During the OSU vs. WSU women's basketball game on February 24th, OSU was selected to have the game's Pontiac Pac-10 Game Changing Performance and was awarded $1,000 to its general scholarship fund, courtesy of Pontiac. Now it's time to compete for the Grand Prize and possibly win $10,000 to OSU's general scholarship fund, compliments of Pontiac. February 26th through March 5th, fans are encouraged to go to www.pac-10.org to view all six performances and vote. The winner will be announced March 5th during the championship game of the Pac-10 Women’s Basketball Tournament on FOX Sports Net at 7:30PM PST. Here is a direct link to the voting page. Conference title comes as no surprise to Beavers All season, coach Jim Zalesky has told his Oregon State wrestlers he believes in their ability to surprise even themselves. "No limitations," senior 174-pounder Jeremy Larson said. "He thinks we should shoot high, that we can compete with anybody. He said there's nobody out there you can't compete with if you just go after it." The 16th-ranked Beavers won their first Pacific-10 Conference championship since 1994 over the weekend at Cal State Bakersfield and they will send at least six -- possibly seven -- wrestlers to the NCAA championships March 15-17 in Detroit. Also: • Oregon State Captures Pac-10 Wrestling Championships • Pacific-10 Conference wrestling OSU takes first title since 1994

News • Family awaits body ID: Authorities may have found student who crashed into Umpqua • New study: iron in northwest rivers fuels phytoplankton, fish populations • A taste of university life: High school kids spend day learning what's in store after graduation • Global warming endangers Pacific's productivity • Director of Career Services moves toward sunshine • New energy center construction moves ahead • It's not just trash, it's the latest fashion • OSU students attend class inside Oregon State Penitentiary • Graduation guests won't need tickets • Historic home gets new yard • Caretakers of the past • Preserving roots • The 25 most influential undergraduates at OSU (Part 1) • OSU blood drive exceeds expectations • Cramming for exams • Students compete to pour out ocean of knowledge • Plant off Oregon Coast will generate 2 megawatts of electricity • The Eagles have landed • Imprints: finding his voice • OSU Extension classes prepare fishermen, scientists to survive at sea • OSU alumni, friends to celebrate "An Orange and Black Evening" in Portland • OSU to Lead ADEC/USDA delegation to Chinese universities • Governor proclaims Feb. 28 'Linus Pauling Day' throughout Oregon • Pauling birthday marked with release of catalog Sports MEN'S BASKETBALL • This is WAR: OSU heads to Eugene • No. 9 Cougars steal win from Beavers in Gill • Growing up quickly WOMEN'S BASKETBALL • Women's basketball: Nash scores career high as Beavers beat Cougars • Women win final regular season game • Nash does her best BASEBALL • Oregon State Blasts Sacramento State, 18-5 • Quick transition • New library collection batting on the past • Beavers baseball report SOFTBALL • No. 11 Softball Heads To CSUF Worth Tournament FOOTBALL • Sabby thinks he can run faster on OSU Pro Day. ... he could be OSU's first Day One pick since 2004 GYMNASTICS • Gymnasts prove they can win on road, too • Beavers finally find consistency • Smith receives conference honor WOMEN'S GOLF • Freshman leads OSU at tourney • Golfers finish 10th Of interest to OSU alumni and other friends An Orange and Black Evening: A Gala to Celebrate OSU The OSU Alumni Association proudly presents an elegant evening to celebrate the powerful spirit of Oregon State University and the myriad achievements of the university’s students, faculty and graduates. Socialize with alumni, friends and campus leaders while enjoying fine food and hosted beverages. Dance to music by OSU alumna Barbara Lusch, one of Portland’s best jazz vocalists, and her five-piece band. Renew old acquaintances, meet new friends and share your pride in the Orange and Black. Date: April 20, 2007 Location: The atrium at Montgomery Park, Portland Cost: $100 per person or $700 per reserved table of eight For more information, or to register: www.osualum.com/evening Links OSU Home | OSU Alumni Association | CH2M HILL Alumni Center | Oregon Stater online | Submit class news | Update alumni address | OSU Foundation | OSU Athletic Department | OSU Career Services | Campus web cams | My OSU News | OSU Strategic Plan How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips? Beaver Eclips is a free service of the OSU Alumni Association. Its main purpose is to provide alumni and friends of OSU with a sense of how Oregon State has been portrayed in the news media over the past week. Items are selected by the staff of the Oregon Stater and by other OSUAA employees. Inclusion of an item in Eclips means only that we think it's interesting and/or important, and does not constitute an endorsement of its point of view or its journalistic accuracy.

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