Pilliod and Buzbee

are strongest candidates
Rachel Pilliod and Ben Buzbee are the best candidates for ASUO Executive. The pair heads into the election bolstered by a strong and, most importantly, relevant background that includes involvement on Constitution Court and Student Senate, as well as a recent appointment as ASUO Health and Wellness Coordinator.
During the recent presidential debate, Rachel and Ben exuded the professionalism necessary to hold Executive office. Together, in answering the questions posed, they exhibited a true mastery of issues most salient in the lives of Oregon students.
Pilliod, specifically, makes it clear she is more than capable of championing student rights as well as issues pertaining to health care. Additionally, I feel comfortable saying that her amazing personality ranks her as one of the most impressive people I have met on this campus. I strongly recommend that students visit Duck Web to cast their votes for Rachel and Ben during February.

Adam Petkun

freshman

political science

A penis is not

guilt by association
Let me start by commending Frye on her ability to identify a problem and having the courage to stand up and do something about it (“Are students safe from a ‘Rape Culture’?” ODE, 02/12). Cheers to you, Lezlie!
Though I agree that rape is horrible and should be stopped, the “Rape Culture” article had some comments that left a bad taste in my mouth. What is “Rape Culture?” Is it a culture that allows, even condones the rape of another human being? If it is, do we actually live in one and I’m just not aware of it?
Secondly, who do we educate on the issue of rape? The population that does not approve, consent or participate in the act of rape? What good does that do? And what do we educate “them” on?
I think the most disturbing comment in the article was Ravits’s comment, ” … management of men’s behavior.” All men’s behavior? My problem is this: Lumping the males who do not rape with the ones who do is guilt by having a penis. I am not a rapist, and I do not behave in any manner that condones the rape of another person!

Matt Nye

senior

chemistry