Kraayeveld
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After a game in which her shoot
ing was not up to par, Kraayeveld
can be seen taking extra shots after
practice, quietly intense and work
ing to improve. She has a dedica
tion about her that is unmatched by
few and wanted by many.
“When I’m shooting, I just make
sure I’m doing it the same way
every time,” she said. “It’s kind of
like muscle memory. If I’m consis
tently shooting the same way every
time, it will help.”
Growing up in Kirkland,
Kraayeveld was introduced to the
sporting life early on. Her father,
Dave, played on the defensive line
for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks in
1978, and although she wasn’t born
until 1981, that athletic spirit nev
er really left the household.
Kraayeveld’s mother, Cindy, also
played an important role in her up
bringing, and her parents made sure
she had her priorities straight.
Kraayeveld said her father worked
hard to help her improve, but also
knew at times he was overdoing it.
Nevertheless, she said she appreciates
what her parents have done for her.
To this day, Kraayeveld’s parents
are her biggest fans. Dave is in atten
dance at every Oregon home game,
and even manages to attend a few se
lected contests on the road as well.
“It definitely helps to see your par
ents there and knowing that they are
supporting you whether you have a
bad game, win or lose,” Kraayeveld
said. “There are those people who
say ‘good job, it’s all right,’ but it’s not
the same because they really don’t
know you as a person or know what
you’re going through.
“My parents can really relate to
me and since they raised me, they
really know what I’m feeling and
going through.”
Kraayeveld’s parents played a
large role in Kraayeveld’s psyche
last season. After being the go-to
player for Lake Washington,
Kraayeveld came to the Ducks as a
wide-eyed freshman, the only new
face on a senior-laden squad. Often,
she didn’t know what to expect and
was caught up in the turmoil that
plagued the team and its coach,
Jody Runge.
“It was tough for her last year be
cause she was the only freshman
and last year, everything that was
wrong was Kat’s fault in practice,”
junior Shaquala Williams said. “I’d
imagine that was pretty tough on
her in practice, but I saw that she
was really mentally strong and nev
er let it get to her too much. No mat
ter what was said, she just kept on
playing.”
Runge, who was known as an ag
gressive tactician, did not find
much room on the court for the
freshman. Kraayeveld averaged
only 2.1 points per game, playing
for a little more than eight minutes
per game.
“At times, I really did get frustrat
ed, but I just tried to stay focused
and know that it is just a game, and
I am doing things right, but also
making mistakes,” she said.
“Through those hard times, I just
try to stay calm, and know that I
will do things wrong, but just do
things hard and I’ll come through.”
Kraayeveld’s confidence and men
tal stability allowed her to stay fo
cused and positive through the tough
times of last season, and her ability to
take things as they come helps give
her a positive spin on the game.
These qualities have begun to
rub off on her teammates as well.
“Nothing seems to bother Kat,”
Williams said. “Everything is ho
hum, oh well. She’s really low
maintenance, so she’s the kind of
person you love to have on your
team. She’s not going to complain,
she’s not going to cause any prob
lems. She’s going to come in every
day, work hard and do her job.”
With more playing time this year,
Kraayeveld has become a focal
point of the Oregon offense. Smith,
since taking over the Ducks’ head
coaching spot, has been confident
in the sophomore. Kraayeveld has
played 35 minutes in a game twice
this season, and has yet to play un
der 10 in any contest.
“I think everybody has been hap
py with her progress and I think
everyone thinks she is a huge part of
this team,” Williams said. “She’s
probably one of the top two or three
offensive options and she’s taken
that role and done wonders with it.”
In her second year at Oregon,
Kraayeveld has opened up and al
lowed the rest of the Pac-10 to learn
her secrets. They now know her abil
ity to shoot from beyond the three
point arc in one possession, and then
come down the floor and bang on the
boards. But the one tiling they don’t
know is that her jumping ability al
lows her to dunk a volleyball.
Fredrick doesn’t believe it, but
Kraayeveld says it’s true.
“I did it my senior year (in high
school),” she said. “I was playing in
an all-star game and we were hav
ing a practice for it and I did it after
practice. I have a witness; my dad’s
seen me do it.”
With two years remaining in her
collegiate career after this season,
Kraayeveld is in the perfect posi
tion. She has begun to show flashes
of brilliance as a sophomore, and is
maturing at the right time. With this
season’s young squad, Kraayeveld
has the chance to be the leader and
go-to player of the future.
At least that’s what Smith thinks
of her young-but-seasoned forward.
“The scary thing about Cathrine
Kraayeveld is that she can get bet
ter. She can still get better,” Smith
said. “She’s still got a lot of room to
grow, as well as her understanding
of the game, and just her ability to
know that she is a competitor.
“Her mental toughness is getting
better day-by-day, and when she
gets a little bit greedier, she will be a
top Pac-10 player.”
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090 BIRTHDAYS
fast food, crash diets.
-tKe etuTcik Vi,
coming february 4th-7th
Horoscope by Linda C. Black
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 18). New information
shatters old assumptions. Old fears dissolve as
if by magic. All of a sudden, you emerge as a
warm, cuddly cutie with a heart of gold. Of
course, many people already know that's what
are. Now, everybody will. Also, an old
soui ce of income starts producing again.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10
is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21 -April 19) - Today is a 7 - A lot
of the big decisions are being made in private,
by you as well as others. This gives you more
freedom to change your mind without having to
explain everything to everybody.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 7 - Slow
down, and go through your list of pros and
cons. Eventually you’ll get sick of reviewing
things and will simply choose. You can make
corrections later.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 7 - A
friend can clue you in on the latest scoop. You
were missing pieces of the puzzle and couldn't
figure it all out. Meet privately with a person
who's in the know. It'll all start to make sense.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 7 - Don't
worry if things seem to be stalled. All in due
time. For some of the stuff on your list, the time
isn't right yet. Besides, your focus might
change. Listen to a person with strong opinions.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 - Keep
shopping till you find the right thing at a price
you can afford. You hate pinching pennies, but
you can when you have to.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Mer
cury, your ruling planet, is going retrograde.
From our vantage point here on Earth, it appears
to go backward. It's in the area of your chart that
indicates you may encounter technical difficul
ties at work over the next two weeks. Be pre
pared.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 22) - Today is a 6 - Post
pone your date for tonight. This weekend will be
much better. Besides, you don't have time. You
need every minute to keep a promise you've
made. Let somebody know they can pamper
you tomorrow.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Mer
cury's going retrograde. For you, that signals
technical difficulties at home for the next two
weeks - small appliances, computers, anything
with an engine. Better get your car serviced and
pick up batteries for the flashlights.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 -
Take your time, and read the instructions again.
It's not cheating to get a more experienced per
son's help. Going through your own notes isn't
a bad idea. You may already be able to think of
something you forgot.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 -
It's a good thing you're feeling inquisitive, be
cause you'll be running into more problems.
Most of them have to do with money. You'll get
what's coming, but it may take longer than ex
pected.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - As
you know, the only thing that’s constant is
change. Mercury, the planet symbolizing the
mind, is in your sign, and it's going retrograde,
so you may experience some confusion for the
next couple of weeks. Use this time to sort, file
and fix things.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 7 -
You're a nice person, but you don't have to be a
pushover. You don't need permission to say
what's on your mind. Don't be embarrassed if
you feel nervous or stumble over the words.
People get the point.
100 LOST & FOUND
Found on 1-13. CD case, on 16th
between hilyard and alder. Call to
claim 344-9885.
Found: Two tickets to Jack Johnson
at the Crystal Ballroom on 2/8/02.
Call Mac @ 685-2570 to claim.
105 TYPING/RESUME SERVICES
At 344-0759, ROBIN is GRAD
SCHOOL APPROVED. 30-year the
sis/dissertation background. Term
papers. Full resume service. Editing.
Laser pr ON CAMPUS!
115GARAGE/M0VING SALES
Moving Sale: APC power supply for
PC backup-$20, dorm size frig-$75,
typewriter-$10, 1 gig Jaz Drive w/3
disk-$100, bookshelf-$20, 100 meg
10mega disk-$40, TV/VCR, 17in.
$60, coat stand rack-$10. 579-4906,
e-mail:oscarmandude @ hotmail.com
120 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Toshiba 19” color TV. Excell cond.
great picture, remote, manual, &
warranty cards. $95 obo. 344-9252.
Cerwin Vega RE 38 speakers.
$175/pr. ‘99 Rossiguol levitation 162
snowboard w/step-in boots/ bind
ings, size 10.5., $350. 685-2594.
120 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Emerald City Comics
Your store for comics, games,
Anime. 770 E. 13th 345-2568.
"Give Me Five!*
Run your “FOR SALE” ad (items
under $1,000) for 5 days. If the
item(s) doesn’t sell, call us at
346-4343 and we’ll run your ad
again for another 5 days FREE!
Student/Private Party Ads Only • No Refunds ^
125 FURNITURE/APPLIANCES
Year old Pine Queen Futon
includes cove.
$175 obo. 513-6659
130 CARS/TRUCKS/CYCLES
‘88 Chevy Nova. Reliable, good gas
mileage. 4 dr, 5 spd. $1000 obo.
Call 463-1663.
Classic 1968 Ford Mustang 289-V8.
Very nice car, must see.
$6500 or? 607-0590
175 WANTED
We pay cash 7 days a week for
quality used paperback fiction and
poetry. Tsumani Books, 2585 Will
amette, 345-8986.__
190 OPPORTUNITIES
\&mm beware
The Oregon Daily Emerald assumes no
liability for ad content or response. Ads are
screened for illegal content and mail order
ads must provide a sample of item for sale.
Otherwise, ads that appear too good to be
true, probably are.
Respond at your own risk.
200 WORK STUDY POSITIONS
One work-study/tech fee receptionist
position available in Office of Inter
national Programs. Answer phones,
greet customers, schedule staff ap
pointments, word processing.
Please apply in room 330 Oregon
Hall. Application deadline: 5 pm Fri
day, 1/25/2002.
205 HELP WANTED
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans
gender, Queer Alliance is taking ap
plications for the Office Manager po
sition. Responsibilities include:
Maintain 10 office hours per week,
update the LGBTQA web site, be re
sponsible for LGBTQA newsletter,
attend weekly staff meetings, keep
office clean and orderly. Applications
and detailed job description can be
picked up in the LGBTQA office,
Suite 34 in the EMU basement. The
LGBTQA is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity/Americans
with Disabilities Employer
205 HELP WANTED
Instructors to teach workshops in
arts/crafts media at the EMU Craft
Center. Call 346-4361.
Learn to professionally manage
concerts and events crew! The
Cultural Forum seeks an EVENTS
CREW COORDINATOR for 2002
OS. Applications deadline Feb. 1.
EMU Suite 2, or
http://culturalforum.uoregon.edu.
Student position, EO/AA employer
Are you wondering how
to gain valuable leadership
experience while
still in school?
Looking for an upper
division class for
spring term?
Want to make some money
next Fall?
If you answered yes to any of these
questions Siid want to know more
about die Freshman Interest Group
TA. and FA. Fall 2002 positions,
attend an interest session and pick up
an application January 28, 2002 in the
EMU Fir Room at 4 p.m.
For more information call 346-1079
or 346-1131. Applicadons may be
picked up in 470 Oregon Hall and are
§ due February IS* at 5 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
9:30 am Eugene 8th Ward
1:00 pm Eugene 6th Ward
LDS Institute of Religion—
768 East 16th St. Eugene
687-9419
Call 346-4343 to list your
services here.
ill?:
Collegiate Christian
Fellowship
Sunday Mornings @ 11:00 a.m.
in the gym at First Baptist Church
868 High Street
345-0341
(Shuttle service also available)
Campus Ministry at
Central Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Welcomes you !
Holy Communion:
Sundays 8:15 & 10:45am; 6:30pm
Bible Study, Food & Conversation
Mondays at 8pm in the
Christus House Lounge
18th & Potter • 345-0395
■ipiiSitl
CATHOLIC CAMPUS
MINISTRY
St. Thomas More Newman Center
Daily Mass Mon-Fri. 5:15PM
Wed. Mass 9:00PM
Sat. Mass 5:00PM
Sun. Mass 9:00.11:00AM,
7:30PM (Student Mass)
1850 Emerald St. • 346-4468
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