Emma Bryans ('28) weight lifting in Spark's downstairs weight room on Feb. 3. Photo by Patricia Krepel. Getting into shape and keeping a healthy lifestyle have become status symbols in recent years, especially during a time when groceries are increasingly expensive, and a gym membership is an unnecessary expense for many. Willamette students may find it easier to achieve than a significant portion of the population. Now, as the cost-of-living crisis continues, everyone should use these amenities before they graduate. Vogue’s Hayley Phelan  describes how, after the 2008 recession, it became less socially acceptable to flaunt wealth with designer logos, instead leading into a new era of “stealth wealth,” one of the prime examples being a “fit” physique and merchandise from gyms and athleisure companies. There is an implied wealth in the fact that it takes lots of money for a muscular form to be achievable. Money has been poured into a diet, a fitness coach, a gym membership and even fitnesswear. The thousands upon thousands that upper-class individuals might spend on a better lifestyle are typically used by the middle and lower classes for necessities and smaller luxuries .  But how is it possible to achieve fitness goals if one is not of the upper echelon? There is a silver lining. In paying for one status symbol, another can be achieved. That is, getting a college education, which usually comes with access to a gym and a pre-cooked variety of foods to pick from, can make it easier to achieve fitness goals, however that is defined for an individual. Although college is more than just a status symbol, it’s important to acknowledge that it is one, just like fitness is.  With the stress of cooking and purchasing healthy food items stripped away, it is easier to eat balanced meals while at college. According to Nasdaq , the average American spends around $370 per month on groceries. Accounting for about eight months of classes, that number comes out to $2,960 per student for the entire year. Suddenly, the Goudy meal plans sound a bit more reasonable than before.  What’s more, this figure does not take into account the labor that goes into preparing and cooking an entire meal, as well as cleanup afterward. It is safe to say that college cafeterias make it much easier to enjoy a well-balanced meal without too much stress or work put into it. Willamette’s amenities for students also include access to an on-campus gym. A gym membership, on the lower end, usually costs around $10 to $15  per month. Not as outrageous as grocery prices, but it could still be unachievable for many, especially if they feel that they do not go to the gym often enough to warrant paying such a price on a monthly basis.  By having a gym on campus, such as the Lestle J. Sparks Center, where entrance and use of machinery are free, it is significantly simpler to complete workouts regularly. Of course, there is still an implicit price to pay for using Sparks that is included within tuition, but because tuition charges do not include an itemized list, students are not faced with the monthly decision to pay for a membership or not. The full price would still be paid even if the gym was never used, so students should make the most out of their tuition. It is clear that many Willamette students believe that Sparks is beneficial to overall health. Reagan Kometz (’29) said that she’s found that using the gym is “a great way to relieve stress.”  The campus amenities are not without their issues for some students, however. Marley Engman (’29) described the meal plans as making it “harder to eat healthier” and “reach a protein goal … or specific nutrient goal.” They added that there are “pretty limited options, and they’re all usually pretty high in calories.”  Engman said that although there are more options on the whole, they’re not always great for eating healthy regularly. For those who care, it can also be particularly challenging because there are no specific descriptions for food items other than what they are, nor are there indications of how much protein they contain.  In the future, Goudy should provide avenues for students — whether it be online or in-person — to find out more about what the food they make contains in terms of nutritional value, as it can be very important for athletes as well as other students. In the interim, however, Goudy usually has balanced food options to choose from, something that students may not have access to — without personal effort — after leaving campus. Looking back on my exercise journey, a significant part of it has taken place in Sparks since I started college. Fighting with the StairMaster every step, sweating bullets on the leg extension machine and swearing that I will never go back again, yet feeling much happier than I did before working out. It is always a Herculean task to get to the gym. Yet, in my experience, the aftermath is overwhelmingly positive. In this manner, Willamette students can call themselves privileged. Make the most out of tuition; try out Sparks.

ASWU Executive Board candidates responding to student community questions at Willamette University’s Candidate Connect on March 11, 2026. Photo by Mac Childers. Correction: A previous version of this article misinterpreted Sen. Peyton Edmunds comments on the ASWU Reserve. The Collegian apologizes for the error. ASWU Sen. Aggie Hunziker (’27) and ASWU Director of Communication Katelyn Beissel Rosales (’28) spoke about immigration enforcement and the ASWU Reserve, among other topics, at the Bistro’s annual Candidate Connect event on Wednesday. The two students are vying for the ASWU presidency in the 2026-27 school year. The event allowed the candidates to give a short speech, followed by a Q&A segment open to all Willamette students. Voting is now open for ASWU’s entire executive team, including the president, treasurer and vice president, with the election period closing on March 16.  Sen. Peyton Edmunds (’29), who is running unopposed for treasurer also spoke at the event, alongside a representative of Sen. Erica Stotts (’28), who is running unopposed for vice president. All current elected members of AWSU exec are graduating in May.  In her speech, Hunziker shared that her priorities as president would include communicating to students about the merger and addressing concerns about job opportunities on campus, as well as club funding. She also wants “to advocate for student safety under federal uncertainty.” Should she be elected, Beissel Rosales said she intends to implement “racial sensitivity training” for incoming first-years, saying “Willamette students of color are being tokenized and ignored by this predominantly white institution.” She also hopes to reintroduce Willamette President Steve Thorsett’s office hours to answer merger related questions and work toward Willamette adopting the policies of a sanctuary campus. Stotts, the vice presidential candidate, was not present at the event because she was attending a class. However, Gabriella Weis (’28), a friend speaking on her behalf, said that Stotts “will focus on strengthening and improving communication systems so they truly serve students.” Edmunds (’29), a finance board member and the lone candidate for treasurer, said she plans to address past communication errors, saying “that better communication looks like better accountability.” Part of that process would include biweekly emails to club treasurers, as well as implementing an anonymous complaint form for the ASWU treasurer. Below are candidates' responses to some of the questions brought up by students.  Concerns surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Hunziker said she “would love to facilitate conversations between admin and our students so that we can prevent any unwanted presence of ICE agents,” and she would “uplift resources” like ASWU Senator Ellie Kim’s (’26) Campus Improvement Project  to distribute ICE whistles. Beissel Rosales said while she intends to advance the policies of a sanctuary campus, she doesn’t necessarily want the label for Willamette. The label of sanctuary campus “would create sort of a microscope,” she said. A page detailing some of the university’s current policies surrounding immigration enforcement is here . The ASWU Reserve In the fall, the ASWU Endowment was pulled from university investment and transferred to a general ledger account now called the ASWU Reserve.  An audience member asked Edmunds if she had a vision for how the Reserve should be managed after this change and whether the funds are just going to sit there. In response, Edmunds said, “I think functionally having [the Reserve] sit there and having nothing to do with it is kind of like, ‘Why have it there in the first place?’”  She expanded that her vision for the Reserve is that it should be used to fund “things that are necessary,” such as the Bistro’s recently cleared debt , and to increase the impact of senators’ campus improvement projects. She also said she wants to be “wary” of how much is drawn from the reserve next school year, given how much the reserve was used during this academic year.  “We already took a pretty big dent this year,” she said. Beissel Rosales shared her support for more impactful   campus improvement projects. “If we have this money, it's worth using,” she said. Hunziker also echoed her support, adding if students want to see spaces on campus renovated, it “is an option for us to discuss.” ASWU interaction with Willamette administration A student asked how the candidates envision ASWU working with admin and staff.  Edmunds responded saying ASWU should “act more independently … not just act as an asset of admin, but act as people actually want.” In the past, ASWU has acted more as “mediators between the student body and administration,” Beissel Rosales said. She wants ASWU to “take on more autonomy,” adding that she is “willing to take a stand if necessary.” Hunziker said that ASWU needs to be more involved with clubs and organizations on campus. Additionally, she hopes to create a monthly panel to foster direct communication between President Thorsett and students.  Ballots for ASWU Executive offices will close on March 16 at 5 p.m.

Jackbox player avatars sitting around a screen playing the game. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Jackbox was one of many online games that facilitated digital socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic and thus blew up during that general time period. Clips of YouTubers playing the game circled the internet, and young people needed something to do all day that wasn’t Minecraft and Among Us. Jackbox refers to several different “party packs” all made by the same company, each containing a set of five games designed to be played casually at an in-person party, over a Discord call, or as part of a livestream. It’s quite popular on Willamette’s campus, but what many people don’t know is that the game has an ancestor in the form of “You Don’t Know Jack.”  Originally, these were a series of trivia games released in the 1990s, featuring the iconic bald man, Jack Patterson, who would later become the face of Jackbox games as a whole.  As a resident Jackbox expert, having played around 16 of these games, some are definitely better than others. Avoid Monster Seeking Monster, believe me. You’ll regret it one way or the other. 5. Talking Points Talking Points is a game that is highly dependent on improvisational skills and group coordination. The rounds take quite a bit longer than other games. This aspect holds it back as a casual game, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is fun to play, with the wait between each slide acting as its own setup for an absurd punchline and a desperate attempt by the presenter to make sense of it.  The premise is that one player gives a presentation as another player makes   the slides for it in real time. It rewards coordination and improv, and thus operates as a great way to build confidence and a sense of comradery. At the end, everyone gives out their own custom-named awards. 4. Mad Verse City It pains me to put this game so low. It’s by far my favorite game to play — when the stars align and I actually get to play   it. The premise is Mad Libs meets rap battles, forcing players to improvise sick burns with whatever prompt they’re given. This game got me into Jackbox as a whole, but it has two big issues.  One: it’s the kind of game you need a lot of social confidence to play, and when people don’t have that, they end up just giving up and writing “idk” for everything.  Two: the game requires an even number of people or else the dreaded Gene shows up, an AI agent who writes boring lines and, even worse, votes randomly . While this game is very dear to my heart, it’s held back as a “pick-up-and-play” party game due its player number requirements. 3. Quiplash This game is a classic and has several different iterations over several party packs. Each player is given a joke, and they have to come up with the punchline, somewhat like Cards Against Humanity but players have full reign over the punchline. The game is simple, and there's beauty in its elegance. It’s a test of who can come up with the funniest second half of a joke. The best moments of this game occur when two people, without communicating, put the exact same answer. 2. Patently Stupid The first drawing game on the list, Patently Stupid does suffer from a similar issue to Mad Verse City in terms of confidence in one’s skills. This game’s premise involves drawing and creating funny inventions to solve ridiculous problems posed by fellow players. In the case of this game, some people are put off by their inability to draw. But all of the drawings are done on digital restaurant napkins. They’re not supposed to be good. Each person is given a problem generated by another player, and each player has to draw a solution, name it, and even give it a tagline. This game is consistently very fun regardless of which group you play it with and often a good icebreaker. Just be warned, there will be at least one round where every single invention is some variation of a gun. 1. Champed Up Out of any of these games, I’ve probably played the most Champed Up, and for good reason. While it can be fatiguing at times, it’s hard to deny the reasons why this game is so popular.  Another drawing game, the goal is to draw a character who is the “champion of [blank]” and then draw a counter to another person’s champion without knowing what the competition is about. These messed up Pokémon duke it out, leading to incredible duels such as “Forehead Man versus the Green Grumbling.” The results of these fights are determined by the audience voting on who fits the bill better. Players can sometimes even bring in fighters from previous games, letting them build a cinematic universe. It’s accessible and consistently funny, and that’s why it takes the No. 1 spot on this list.

A Willamette student sailing on the seas. Art by Addie Martin. The Outdoor Program (ODP) has led many trips this semester, but the organization’s spring break trip has been the trip to get campus talking. The trip will take students on a sailboat called the Schooner Zodiac around the San Juan Islands, which lie along the Washington-Canada border.  According to the Schooner Zodiac website , students on the trip will learn many skills about sailing and how to manage the 160-foot sailing vessel. They will learn how to furl and unfurl the sails, steer the ship and navigate from paper charts as well as more modern technology like depth sounders and radar.  The first part of the excursion, though, will be a drive to Larrabee State Park in Washington, where students will spend the first night of the trip camping on March 22. From there, students will board the Zodiac and begin their stay on the boat for three days and two nights, as laid out by Kira Grimes (’26), the ODP coordinator.  Grimes noted that this trip is the most expensive of the semester. Students are paying $325 for the excursion, but Grimes added that “the student cost without ASWU funding would’ve been about $490 to $500.” Financial aid was also available for students going on this trip in the form of Intercultural Exchange and Inclusion (IEI) funding.  The total cost of the trip with Schooner Zodiac is $8,250, which covers the trip itself, food and paying the employees of the Zodiac. The gas for the van rides to and from Larrabee State Park falls a little shy of $1,500.  “Those fees are being split across ASWU funding that’s provided, IEI funding and the money that students are paying to go,” Grimes said.  Due to the trip’s high price tag, ODP saw it as important to maximize the number of people on the trip to ensure the cost for each student was as low as possible. As such, ODP began advertising the trip early in the semester, and, according to Grimes, the trip filled up a month ago, well before spring break was within sight. Last year, for spring break, ODP took students backpacking near San Francisco, and this year ODP wanted to do something a little closer.  “We talked about doing a multiday rafting trip, multiday kayaking trip, something along those lines,” said Grimes. They debated until they landed on the Schooner Zodiac after researching many companies and finding this one that had everyone on the board excited. The idea was settled on for reasons that include wanting a trip that is closer to home base and trying to manage the unexpected weather of spring.  The Zodiac will provide food for all the meals and snacks aboard the ship, and they have options for all dietary restrictions. The Zodiac itself has 24 bunks for guests, and with this trip, all 24 will be full. Among these are 21 students, one IEI representative and two ODP leaders. “I just hope that everybody has a good time, and it’s one of those experiences that everyone can feel like they have lifelong memories,” Grimes said.

The Dobro Slovo Slavic Honors Society pin glimmering from a recipient's lapel. Art by Adrian Axtell. Sarah Bishop, professor of Russian, reestablished the Dobro Slovo Slavic Honors Society for Willamette Students in 2019 after it had remained dormant for many years. Bishop continued to induct members every year except last, when no students qualified. This spring, she will be inducting five new members.  The purpose of the society is to honor the work that students have put into their study of Slavic culture and language. To qualify for entry into this society, students must have two years of study in a Slavic language — Willamette offers only Russian — with a GPA of 3.5 for those classes, as well as a GPA of 3.0 in all other subjects. They also must indicate a desire to continue to study Slavic culture, language, literature, or other related fields. After these qualifications are met, there is a one-time $25 induction fee for those hoping to be inducted. The society was first organized in 1926 at the University of California, Berkeley and grew into a national organization by 1963. This national organization was run from 1971-2020 by Dr. Sanford Couch at Arizona State University. He did this all on his own until finally retiring, giving the reins to the American Council for Teachers of Russian.  Since 1926, 120 universities have opened chapters. Out of these 120, Willamette is the smallest university with a chapter, and the only university that offers it in the Northwest Conference.  One of the five students being inducted this spring is Aidan Sower-Sinor (’27).  “It’s really exciting for me because I am stoked on the Russian language, and I love Slavic and Russian culture,” he said. He came to Willamette with the intent to study Greek or Latin in support of an English major but decided to give Russian a shot when he saw that it was offered. “I immediately fell in love with it,” he said. He’s considering applying for government roles that will allow him to use his Russian language skills after graduation.  When students are inducted into the Dobro Slovo Society, they are given a pin and honor cord. Designed to encapsulate the organization’s purpose, the pin is shaped as a key and has the two Glagolitic letters for Dobro Slovo, which translates to “beautiful word.” Dobro is placed in the upper left corner, with Slovo in the bottom right. Bishop remarked that many people believe Russian was written in Cyrillic, but the original alphabet for the Russian language was Glagolitic, which is what is used on the pin. Aside from the letters, there is a firebird in the upper right corner of the pin that connects with Slavic folklore. Finally, the bottom left corner depicts a page being turned to show, as the official website states, that the organization “represents the ongoing search through books and manuscripts in pursuit of greater understanding Slavic Language, Literature, and Culture.” As Bishop stated, the upcoming inductions are “really about welcoming [the students] into an academic community.” Members who are graduating will be seen wearing their newfound community on their sleeves as they walk the stage at commencement this spring, with cords and a pin decorating their caps and gowns.

President Thorsett, Provost among speakers at Thursday’s panel and Q&A event Montag Center on April 8, 2025. Photo by Iris McClure. The Associated Students of Willamette University (ASWU) will host a panel discussion on Thursday with President Steve Thorsett, Provost Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, and Director of Student Affairs Lisa Landreman to discuss updates to the intended merger with Pacific University. Coming months after the initial December announcement , the Q&A will focus on the progress and decisions made following the February meeting of the board of trustees. The board acts as Willamette’s governing body who, alongside Pacific University’s board of trustees, is currently figuring out the legal specifics of the merger .  ASWU President Stevie Bergstrom (’26), who is also the Willamette College student liaison for the board of trustees, helped organize this meeting with panelists to provide additional clarity for students on the current status of the merger, especially after its sudden announcement in December.  “As a student that also only has a limited barrier to actually understanding a lot of these conversations that are happening at the board, I just felt like I wouldn’t be able to do the due diligence for how important this is for students,” Bergstrom said.  Bergstrom previously presented  a brief overview of topics discussed at the board of trustees meeting including the timeline of events at the Feb. 26 ASWU meeting. First, a definitive agreement would be signed by May, followed by a corporate merger that would be finalized by the end of 2026, followed by the final institutional merger, which would be another 12 to 18 months after.    The panel discussion will take place during the regularly scheduled timeslot for the weekly senate meeting, which is from 7-8 p.m. in Montag Den. Bergstrom plans to send out a Q&A form to the student body ahead of the meeting to gather questions. The meeting will also be hosted on Google Meet, particularly after Bergstrom had conversations with Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) students, who also wanted to learn more about the progress of the merger.

All undergrad classes — watch for an email this Friday to place your vote! Voting begins Friday, March 13 at 8 a.m. Voting ends Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m. Bios provided by ASWU.

Mike Lenahan talks to his team during a match against Puget Sound on Jan. 10, 2026. Photo by Quinn Carbery. Willamette fell to the host Whitworth Pirates in the finals of the Northwest Conference (NWC) tournament on Feb. 28, the Bearcats’ first appearance in the championship game since 2003. They lost 87-97 to the Buccs. Despite a solid performance on the Bearcats’ side from Davis Hester (’28), who scored a career high 27 points and shot over 70% from the field, the Pirates were able to overwhelm Willamette with dominant rebounding and shot efficiency to secure the NWC title. Whitworth had been dominant in the NWC all season, and as of March 5, they ranked No. 41 in the nation in the NCAA Power Index (NPI). Their win in the NWC earned them an automatic bid to the DIII March Madness Tournament, where they lost 63-71 in the first round to Trinity University. The Bearcats only have one graduating senior in Nick Hardin (’26), and as of the time of writing, it’s expected that Willamette will be retaining the majority of their players, boding well for their tournament hopes next season. This marks the 18th time that Whitworth has claimed the NWC title in 23 championship appearances since 2000. Had the Bearcats won, they would have claimed their third title in the NCAA era. Coach Lenahan talks MBB future Despite the tough loss, head coach Mike Lenahan and the Bearcats are optimistic about the program’s future.  “We’re in a pretty unique situation where we had one senior on the team who didn’t get a ton of playing time, so every single person that played in the semifinal and championship game can come back,” he said. The Bearcats are hoping to see all their starters back next year, including NWC player of the year Tanner Overby (’28), who broke the school record for most points-per-game in a season with 24.6, and won NWC Player of the Year. The Pirates are a team of veterans, a stark contrast to the young Bearcats. All five of the players on the Buccs who average the most minutes per game are seniors, compared to the majority second-year starting roster for Willamette.  For Lenahan, although the loss hurts, there’s a lot of good to be taken from it and the season as a whole.  “[The team] accomplished what probably no one outside of the team, or at least outside of Willamette, expected: winning the first conference tournament game for the school since 2003,” he said. Some priorities for the ’Cats going into the offseason are improving their 3-point percentage and hitting the weight room to avoid having to double-team for rebounding opportunities. Willamette, compared to most other schools in the NWC, is fairly undersized, with the majority of their rotation standing at around the 6-2 mark, about 2 inches under the NWC average. “The great thing and the difficult thing about having such a good year is that you are almost guaranteed to end on a loss, unless you win a national title,” Lenahan said. “It’s so sudden and it hurts but you just try to appreciate the journey that we got to go on together and how much they accomplished and be proud of how well they represented Willamette.”  For Lenahan, the way the ’Cats stepped up when no one expected them to and the successes they saw in the playoffs are more motivation to get back and outperform again.  “The guys just came together and proved to themselves that they can perform under pressure and in those situations,” he said.

After a one-year hiatus, the Willamette Event Board’s Black Tie Affair returned last Saturday. Encouraged to dress to the theme of a royal ball, many students spun about throughout the night in fancy dresses, only stopping for the occasional bite from the appetizers on offer, which ranged from ahi on cucumber to buffalo cauliflower wings, among other charcuterie options. The dance floor’s inhabitants ebbed and flowed depending on the song, with Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” receiving — as was perhaps to be expected — a special enthusiasm from the crowd. With the event officially kicking off at 8 p.m., more students filed in around 9:30, flooding the Convention Center with new energy as the night flourished on. All photos taken by Sofie Szigeti on March 7, 2026 at the Salem Convention Center. Students pose for a photo. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. Students dress to impress. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. Beautiful colors and dresses. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. Deviled eggs, one of the appetizers offered. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. Students pose for the photo booth. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. The dance floor was full of smiles. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. Students hop in a dance circle to show off their moves. Photo by Sofie Szigeti.

A duck in a Willamette jersey about to score a goal on the soccer field while the crowd cheers behind them. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Hello, Bearcat Fan! Spring break is quickly approaching, thank god, and with it comes the inevitable arrival of conference play for our beloved spring sports. But for now we trudge through preseason and the odd limbo of the last two weeks of classes before a much-needed vacation. Let’s see how we fared! Track and field competed in the Eldon & Chuck Throwdown on Saturday, a home dual meet versus Lewis & Clark, and took a resounding W against the River Otters — resounding to the extent that for the sake of brevity, I cannot feasibly discuss all of the first place finishes. Austin Snodgrass  (’28) broke a 65-year-old school record in discus with a throw of 51.15 meters, jumping into the steeplechase pool to commemorate his achievement.  On the women’s  side of things, the ’Cats swept the top four spots in the 100-meter hurdles, with Mashani Coleman Toliver  (’26) taking the top spot. In overall points, the men’s team outscored L&C 107 to 38, and the women’s outscored them 86 to 50. Congrats, track! Softball went 3-1 in a weekend series at home against Puget Sound, losing the first game 2-1 and then sweeping the three remaining games of the series, including an extra innings battle on Sunday in which the ’Cats came away with a 7-6 win after going down 1-6 in the second inning. Baseball  went 1-2 in a series against Linfield at Roto-Rooter Park, winning the first 5-4 and then dropping the other two, one of which also went to extra innings, allowing the Wildcats the opportunity to score six straight unanswered runs in the 10th.  Women’s tennis faced the Whits away over the weekend, losing both matches 1-6, the two points coming from No. 6 and No. 3 singles wins from Katie Briggs  (’26) and Sofia Spencer  (’28), respectively. Men’s tennis also faced the Whits, but at home, losing to No. 1 Whitman 0-7 and Whitworth 1-6. The singular point came from a solid No. 4 singles performance by Hudson Snyder  (’28). Lacrosse  split the weekend series also against the Whits, beating Whitman 11-7 and then losing to the Pirates 10-11 in a frustratingly close battle. Shelby Wilkinson  (’29) scored three times and recorded five draw controls in the latter. In the wider world of sport , the Breanna Stewart-led Mist won the Unrivaled championships 80-74 against the Phantom on Wednesday, capping off the league’s second season. Texas shocked South Carolina with a 78-61 win in the women’s basketball SEC championship game, shaking up the seeding for March Madness, which begins on March 20. NFL free agency began last Monday, which has already brought some chaos to the league, and star edge rusher Maxx Crosby was traded to the Ravens for a whopping two first-round picks on March 7. In the coming weeks: Lacrosse faces the reigning George Fox Bruins on Saturday at home, and hopes to secure their first-ever win over the team. Baseball heads south to face Cal Lutheran on Friday, and softball stays in-state to face the Wildcats. Tennis matches up against Pacific, with the women’s side staying home and the men’s heading north. Track and field competes at the Rich Allen Classic in Newberg on Saturday, and golf essentially starts off their regular season at the Willamette Valley Cup. Yay Bearcats!