Washington State University August 24, 2009 Volume 15, Issue 1

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Grant received WSUV and

for both science
and math labs
T he M. J. Murdock
Charitable Trust has granted
$220,000 to Washington State
University Vancouver
expanding teaching capabilities
in science and math laboratories.
for
This grant will help the WSU
Vancouver campus build upon
three core areas-environment,
technology and leadership-by
allowing students to combine
field and classroom study.
Starting in the fall, WSU
Vancouver will offer revised
science courses in: environmental
data acquisition and analysis,
microscopy and imaging, and
computing. The equipment and
software upgrades made possible
by the Murdock grant will help
students improve their ability to
collect and analyze data.
“This grant from the M. J.
Murdock Charitable Trust will
allow us to significantly enhance
our biology and environmental
science programs through
curricular reform and state-
of-the-art laboratories,” said
Professor Stephen Bollens.
“Introductory and lower-division
courses will benefit from bringing
‘real world’ examples of data
collected from local habitats into
the classroom. Expanding our
ability to use new technologies
is of critical importance in
the instruction and training
of science students. Research
opportunities for undergraduates
are underdeveloped and this
grant will supplement and
complement our new classroom
curriculum.”
The Murdock grant will allow
WSU Vancouver to continue
to provide well-educated
NASA monitor
Mt. St. Helens
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written by a team of researchers
at Washington State University,
a dozen high-tech robotic pods
forming a network built to
operate in hostile environments
are currently being used in hot
spots inside and around the
mouth of the most deadly and
active volcano in the continental
United States.
Built to operate in extreme
temperatures and in treacherous
terrain, the so-called “spider”
network was lowered in mid-
July by helicopter onto the
slopes of nearby Mt. St. Helens,
where it forms a virtual wireless
network of pods that are in
communication with each other
and the Earth Observing-1 (EO-
1) satellite, operated by NASA’s
Goddard Space Flight Center, in
Greenbelt, Md.
The research project is part
of a NASA plan to develop a
sensor web to provide timely
data and analyses for scientific
research, natural hazard
mitigation and the exploration
of other planets in this solar
system and beyond. It reflects
the work of a team of engineers,
students, volcanologists and
geologists that includes the U.S.
Geological Survey staff at the
Cascades Volcano Observatory
who designed and built the
spider network’s hardware;
Washington State University,
where the sensor software to
make the spider network smart,
self-organizing and self-healing
was written; and NASA, which
developed software to make the
spiders able to detect events to
trigger space observations by the
Joe Creager/The VanCougar EO-1 satellite.

Applied Science breaks ground

graduates who will contribute to
economic development in highly
competitive fields in Southwest
Washington and state wide.
The project will be
implemented by a leadership
team of three WSU Vancouver
faculty members. Stephen
Bollens, Brian Tissot and
Dawn Banker will ensure
all instructional equipment
and software upgrades are
fully implemented into the
undergraduate- and graduate-
student curricula, with emphasis
on developing new laboratory
exercises that support classroom
lectures.
The M.J Murdock Charitable
Trust was formed with the sole
purpose of ‘enriching the quality
of life in the Pacific Northwest’
according to their web site. The
Trust typically considers grant
requests from anyone who is
promoting natural science and
especially if it involves educating
students on conducting research.
The WSUV laboratories fit the
standard preferences to a tee.
Congressman Brian Baird among those to speak
Rup Brar
Staff Writer
“W
e have big plans for expansion,” stated Hal
Dengerink, the chancellor of WSUV during the ground
breaking of the newest addition of the WSUV campus,
the Applied Technology Building. Students, professors,
faculty, legislators, builders, and designers all gathered on
the beautiful day of August 19, 2009 for this memorable
occasion..
Chancellor Hal Dengerink welcomed the crowd and
initiated the event. President Elson Floyd also spoke,
thanking the community, businesses, and the Washington
State Legislators who played a key role in bringing this
opportunity to the campus. Floyd remarked that urban
campuses must become stronger partners with the local
communities and mentioned how the addition of this new
building reflects this growing partnership between WSUV
and the community.
Following President Floyd, Congressman Brian Baird
and representatives Jim Jacks and Tim Probst took the
stage. After listening to the previous night’s Health care
Reform discussions regarding all that government is
doing wrong, Baird lightheartedly joked that he knows
Each pod contains a
seismometer to detect
earthquakes, a GPS receiver
to pinpoint its exact location
and to measure subtle ground
deformation, an infrared sounder
to sense volcanic explosions and
what government is doing right: universities. They benefit
a lightning detector to search for
not only the students, but also local communities and
ash cloud formation. The main
businesses and therefore their success positively influences
instrument box is the size and
society as a whole.. Representative Jim Jacks agreed with
shape of a microwave oven, and
Baird’s assessment of the situation and continued to stress
sits atop a three-legged tripod,
that accomplishing such major tasks as erecting new
which served as the inspiration
buildings was a team effort. Jacks stated that it took six
for the scientists to begin
hard years of legislative arm twisting by Tim Probst up in
referring to the system as the
Olympia for this project to acquire necessary funding. The
“spider network.” It is powered
Applied Technology Classroom Building was the only new
by batteries that can last for at
building project in the WSU system to be funded by state
least a year.
legislature for 2009-2011 biennium.
“With these high-tech
It will be located across the St. Helen’s corridor from
instruments, we can rapidly
the Engineering and Life Sciences building and adjacent to
respond during periods of
the Physical Plant Building. The project is expected to be
volcanic unrest to supplement our
completed in 2011 and will house the electrical engineering
permanent monitoring network or
degree that will be offered in the future. It’s four stories
quickly replace damaged stations
will amount to 56,000 square feet and will include hi-tech
without excessive exposure to
laboratories and classrooms that will be environmentally
personnel,” said Rick LaHusen,
friendly and energy efficient, in keeping with WSUV’s
an instrumentation engineer with
goal to become more sustainable. The total budget set for
the U.S. Geological Survey at the
the project is $43.5 million. The teaching and research will
Cascades Volcano Observatory,
prepare the students to meet the needs of high demand
Vancouver, Wash.
fields, such as engineering, in the SW Washington area.

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WSUV Student Artists display Two day ROAR WSUV Cycling
earns week long their graffiti Orientation for team takes first
trip to Kenya work in gallery freshman and at ‘Race Across
transfers Oregon’
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Campus quickly expanding

Undergrad building up and running
Katie Wells
Editor-in-Chief
M ost returning students have been
anticipating the opening of the Undergraduate
Classroom Building (VUCB). A project that
began a year and a half ago was displayed for
all to see last week.
Following the Applied Technology Classroom
building groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 19,
guests toured the VUCB. After more than a year
and a half of construction and planning, the
final product was revealed. To truly understand
the concept of the new building, you have to go
back and view the original plans.
January 7, 2008 Press Release
Continuing to grow as a full four-year
campus, Washington State University
Vancouver will begin construction in late
January on the new Undergraduate Classroom
building. The university awarded the project to
Triplett Wellman of Woodburn, Ore., based on
their bid of $16,234,328. Completion is planned
for the fall of 2009. The building was designed
by Thomas Hacker Architects of Portland, Ore.
The new building and its surroundings
have been designed as WSU Vancouver’s first
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design
certified project, earning the LEED Silver level
distinction under the Green Building Rating
System. In addition to continuing the use of
building materials common with other campus
buildings, the building’s interior finish will also
feature wood ceiling paneling harvested on-
site from a large Douglas fir tree required to be
removed.
“This building will finally give us a permanent
home for our programs in education,” said
WSU Vancouver Chancellor Hal Dengerink.
“But most importantly it provides some of
the additional classrooms that we need to
accommodate our four-year students.”
The project consists of approximately
55,500 gross square feet of space including
thirteen general classrooms of various sizes,
two computer labs, and faculty office and
administrative support space for the College of
Education.
...
Construction, which began in January
2008, has provided the University with 13
new classrooms as well as offices, computer
labs, and large lecture hall. Administrative
support for the College of Education will also
take up a little of the 56,000 square-feet. The
Undergraduate Classroom building is WSU
Vancouver’s first Leadership in Environmental
and Energy Design-certified project, earning a
LEED Silver level distinction under the Green
Building Rating system.
This building was the first of three new
expansions to the campus; the second being the
Applied Technology building which will open
in 2011.
Many classes have been moved to rooms in
the new building, including Political Science,
Business Ethics, and Statistics.

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2009 I 2010 Campus Reading Project

Fall 2009 Events:

Lecture on animals in popular culture, film, & TV
Close encounters at the Oregon Zoo
Lecture on Ecology & Nature
Panel on faith and religion
Slumdog Millionaire
Magical Realism workshop

Spring 2010 Events:

Survival Day
Travel Café
Mental Health Day

And more... Check out the WSU Vancouver

Campus Read page on facebook!
www.vancouver.wsu.edu/gen_ed/readingproject.html

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Campus News Editor
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Back to school survival

Tips for taking on the school year
Jess Davis forego eating for study and/or recreation.
ACE Editor The brain needs food to operate; so that extra
A s summer comes to an abrupt close, many
few minutes of study-time are moot when
neglecting to refuel. Now, “eat anything”
find themselves struggling with the transition
means anything of substance of course. While
back into brutal academics. Trading in lazy
Ramen noodles and Kraft Mac & Cheese is
(yet fulfilling) activities for stressful tests in
still a college favorite for the sake of time and
sheer will and intellect is not something one
economy, instead one might try some fresh
can always accomplish smoothly. You register
fruit and veggies (especially dark, antioxidant
and plan, keeping your eye on the “big picture,”
rich varieties)—And since you are in the great
while your bodies revolt against the thought
Northwest, you had best be sure that what ever
of four hour lectures and essay exams. The
you ingest is hormone, gluten, and pesticide
promise of that elusive degree is your only hope
free or you may be tarred and feathered by the
for making the inevitable transition. Worry not,
eco-mafia*.
for this compiled list of essentials will assist in
*Feathers courtesy of cage-free chickens.
jumping back into the scholarly routine, and
4) TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN—Most of
staying there:
you are finally on your own and independent.
1) DON’T PROCRASTINATE THE RED
The last thing you want to hear is “take your
TAPE—If you haven’t accepted your loans,
vitamin”, “wear a coat”, “be home at curfew”,
registered for classes, purchased books, etc.
etc. Please trust this advice. A multivitamin can
Get it done right away! Putting the “small stuff”
help pick up where your college diet has left off.
on hold can lead to a chain of catastrophic
However, you MUST eat something in order to
events that ultimately costs you more money,
benefit from this pill popping ritual. That is why
and leaves you struggling to keep up in your
they are called “supplements.” Vitamins are not
classes. First, get that pesky student aid out of
meant to replace food. In fact, one will usually
the way; it is the key to completing the rest of
suffer from indigestion and so called “hospital
your required tasks. The staff in admissions is
breath” if they take vitamins on an empty
always ready and willing to help you in any way
stomach…bad news. When you’re choosing
they can. Be patient and prepared as it is fall
your supplement, make sure it has plenty
term, and virtually everyone needs something
of vitamin D, as we are clearly lacking the
from admissions at this busy time. Once you
“sunshine vitamin.” Can’t stand the thought of
complete this step, the rest will fall into place
swallowing a horse pill in one swift gulp? Take
quickly. When it comes to textbooks, check out
the good old Flintstones chewable. Children’s
half.com, amazon.com, or similar web sites that
varieties can often be doubled in dose to fulfill
offer products that are not marked up 500% or
an adult requirement, but be sure and read all
more. Some steadfastly avoid the Bookie in
directions before taking any type of vitamin or
fear that a second mortgage may be required in
supplement. Last, don’t feel too bad about doing
order to afford one more text from the place.
something your parents would approve of!
Even though classes begin today, it is still
5) BRUSH UP ON DEFENSIVE DRIVING—
possible to spring for overnight shipping while
You heard it through your formative years—“The
still saving money! Also, keep an eye out for a
best driver is the defensive driver.”—and most
future student book exchange right here in the
steadfastly ignored this morsel of elder advice
VanCougar.
in favor of fast food and wireless everything,
2) WRAP UP THAT NOVEL, SITCOM, OR
but be warned: the school year marks not only
COMPUTER GAME— This one is tough, but
the beginning for WSUV students, but the
surviving Fall term means focusing directly
beginning for thousands of elementary, middle,
on the task at hand. It is always best to go into
and high school students as well. This means
something with full commitment, and minimal
two things: 1) an overabundance of barely 16s
distraction. If you have ridiculous ADHD like
braving the road; and perhaps more frightening,
some, you know that even a dish detergent
Katie Wells/The VanCougar 2) an entire army of soccer-moms operating
commercial can suck you in. Before you know it,
vehicles the size of tanks. The best way a Coug
you are watching the Family Feud marathon and
can prepare for this natural phenomenon is to
.5 seconds mentally noting the awful neglect you showed
your poor television while the sun was shining.
leave plenty early, and always drive cautiously.
Remember, that phone call/latte/makeup/etc.
Get TV out of your system, and hunker down for
can wait—hell hath no fury like a mom in a
some good old-fashioned learnin’. Also, make
Take care of all financial aid and book purchases now. sure you finish up that fluff novel you treated
minivan.
6) BUY SOME SUN—It sounds crazy, but
yourself to over the summer. Edward and Bella
there are actual lights and/or bulbs that can
Put an end to World of Warcraft, romantic novels, and The Office. are sure to be there during Thanksgiving break,
be purchased at your local or online home
and no, reading the Twilight Saga twelve times
improvement retailer that can provide “sunlight”
is probably not healthy. Most importantly, lay
Avoid the blue-box favorite and eat fresh produce. The antioxidants off the video/computer games…especially the
in an otherwise dreary dwelling. They aren’t too
ridiculous in price for a lifetime of use ($200 at
help your brain function. dreaded RPG (for you non-nerds: that stands
sunbox.com), and they are clinically proven to
for role playing game). Some see countless
combat depression while boosting energy. Face
hours and sleepless nights spent on games like
You’re never too old for the Flintstones. Make sure to take your Everquest and World of Warcraft. While this is
it: in a land where the phrase “partly cloudy,
chance of rain” is greeted by milky students
daily vitamins with a meal. not a problem in the summer months (woman-
clad in cargo shorts and sundresses, it is clear
repellant effects aside), this will not fly during
that the demand for sun borders on urgent.
the school year. I know it seems like real life,
Beware the soccer moms traveling in athlete-filled tanks. but it is common knowledge that necromancers,
Be warned however, that sun lamps do NOT
provide vitamin D (see tip #4).
A small accident will surely put a damper on a midterm. elves, dwarves, and barbarians have very little
When it comes right down to it, a student need
interest in your world of realistic academic
only take care of him-or-herself. Remember
pressure.
Release your inner lizard and bask under new sunshine lamps. 3) EAT…ANYTHING—One of the most
why you are here in the first place. Here is to
a bump-free ride through the rest of the school
They boost energy and fight depression. common mistakes a student can make is to
year.

Answer: Here are several suggestions Offer to carry your crush’s’ books to class and of the corporate world and history of the

The SEXpert
John McNett
Staff Writer
Question: “I’m a college freshman hoping
to grow out of my awkward high school stage.
How do I become a chick magnet for these older
girls at WSU Vancouver?” -Ryan S.
on how to attract the fairer sex. Use them in
conjunction; add and take them away, whatever
it takes. Find the right combination and stick
with it.
For starters, take a class where the women
folk are e.g. cultural anthropology, business, or
women’s diversity.
Then try this:
Be active- it doesn’t matter what in, just
active in something. Show off your skills in
the dodge ball tournament on campus or work
out with a hottie in the fitness center. Girls, like
lionesses in the safari, want a man with muscle.
flex the entire time you are holding them.
Be confident- There is a pool table in the
Firstenburg Student Commons where older
college guys linger, waiting for the chance to
prove just how accurately they can place a ball.
Intimidating, right? Wrong. Walk right up and
challenge them to a game. The girls that hang
around will be amazed by your self-confidence
and even more so by your game.
Be Knowledgeable – girls love it. There’s
nothing better than wearing a college sweatshirt
with a beer stain on it and talking about the
geopolitical effects of fiscal policy. Knowledge
American economic infrastructure always
comes in handy.
And if any of that doesn’t work, get rich,
wear deer musk and an expensive watch, and
don’t forget to drive a fast car- that will pull
them in.
Remember- the women at the university are
a world apart from the girls you knew in high
school. They are experienced, well connected,
and have all the men in the United States
military to choose from- so stand out and know
who your competition is.

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“Kenya is an amazing
country; Kenyans are
amazing people.”
-Melissa Boles
T
his summer, the advocacy group known
as ONE held a nationwide competition between
colleges and universities. The goal was to raise
funds and awareness in an effort to end poverty
and prevent disease worldwide. ONE’s web
site says that “students earn points for their
school[s] by taking actions that contribute to the
fight against extreme poverty. The actions range
from increasing awareness among university
peers to engaging politicians on key pieces of
legislation.”
Of the thousands of student advocates
who competed, twenty finalists were chosen
to submit proposal projects for a chance to
participate first-hand as student delegates in
ONE’s arena. WSU Vancouver’s Melissa Boles,
an ASWSUV senator, was chosen, along with
four others from across the country for the Jul.
25 to Aug. 2, 2009, trip to Kenya. These five
students were chosen by ONE, according to
the web site, “based both on their individual
contributions [during the 2008-2009 academic
year] to the ONE Campus Challenge and
through proposals each submitted outlining
how they plan to maximize their experiences
in Kenya to raise awareness in their local and
campus communities.”
Boles said that ONE began as a goal to
influence congress to allocate one percent of the
United States federal budget to foreign aid. As
of now, the Fed has invested 0.7%. Lately, the
ONE campaign has shifted its focus to point out
that one person can make a change for one other
person’s life, and that simple act begets more
change as it is repeated within and throughout
the community.
As a ONE Student Delegate, Melissa’s
unique role on the team was Women and
Development.
The opportunity to travel to other countries,
she said, should never be wasted. Whether
working, studying, or simply visiting short-
term in a foreign place, “everyone who travels
returns home with a changed perspective,” said
Boles. Melissa’s stay in Kenya, though short,
was life-changing.
Having also spent time working with her
church in Mexico, Boles is no stranger to
humanitarian work abroad.
“As soon as possible,” said Boles of a time
line for traveling overseas again.
From Melissa’s Blog:
“I’ve never missed a location so much in my
21 years. I suppose it isn’t just the location, it is
the people I met, the folks I was with, the things
that I learned. I hadn’t even arrived home yet
and I wanted to turn around and go back.
The last couple of days have been tough for
me. Not only have I missed Kenya, I’ve been
going through somewhat of an emotional roller
coaster. I received bad news when I got off the
plane, and have dealt with other personal issues
that had me feeling down. Yet, I hit my highs
when I think about Kenya, and I can’t seem to
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Boles volunteers in Kenya
Helping Africa ONE mission at a time
stop grinning. I met such beautiful people and
experienced such amazing things; I will never
forget this trip.
I’ve got a lot of thinking to do, and not much
Summer poverty banquet
Awareness of global and local issues
Katie Wells
Editor in Chief
T hough a lottery-type drawing does not
compare to what some go through for a meal,
the Civic Engagement Poverty Banquet on Jul.
10 brought some to tears.
As part of their summer class, students
from the DTC program produced short films
to exemplify the poverty issues throughout the
world. These films portrayed not only statistical
data, but gave stories of personal struggles
many face each day.
Attendees of the banquet, before viewing
the films, were fed as if from distinct classes
with food ranging from multi-course meals to
bread with water. It was set up that 15 percent
Adam Fox
Student Gov. Editor
time to do it in. How do I use the things that I
learned and the stories that I heard to get others
involved on my campus? How do I share my
experiences without getting upset when people
of attendees would eat a three-course dinner, 35
percent would have pizza, and 50 percent would
simply have bread and water.
While the water line led on, those eating
pizza began passing their extra food to anyone
with only bread.
“That wasn’t what we expected to happen. It
is really nice though! Everyone was just sharing
their food,” said Kendal Mantzke, who helped
put on the banquet.
Not only did the ‘rich’ give to the ‘poor’ in
the dinner situation, but many attendees donated
money to both Mercy Corps, and Luepke Loaves
and Fishes. Both of the aforementioned groups
provide service to those more unfortunate in an
effort to put an end to poverty and hunger.
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try to compare their trips abroad to mine? Will I
ever be able to wrap my head around everything,
or will the thoughts keep bouncing off the walls
of my over-packed brain?
Our last day in Kenya was spent in Kibera,
which was certainly an experience. The group
split up, and I spent the day with Binti Pamoja, a
women’s center for young girls in Kibera. They
were putting together an event for the parents,
so Nora and I helped them set up a bit for that,
but mostly we just learned about the program
and asked questions about Kibera. I talked with
some girls about what it is like to live in Kibera
(“You’re born in Kibera, you get married in
Kibera, you die in Kibera”) and some of them
talked with me about the 2007 election and the
violence that occurred, which hit Kibera pretty
hard. I heard about 2 and 5 year olds that were
raped, girls too young to care for themselves
that were having children, and bribes from the
police that caused both young women and men
to do things they never expected they would
do.
It’s all I can do to keep myself in Vancouver
right now. Certain things scare me; I’m a bit of a
chicken when it comes to traveling and living in
a place that is new to me, but I can feel myself
finding the courage within to be someone
that helps the women of the world find their
potential and grow to be proud of themselves.
It’s something I’m learning to do on my own,
and there’s no better way to do something than
while holding someone else’s hand. Even if that
hand is on the other side of the world.”
The visit has had a definite affect on her
immediate goals. After graduation, she has
decided to put grad school on hold for a short
time and work for a non-profit group such as
the Peace Corps.
As for the upcoming academic year,
Melissa’s work as an ASWSUV senator will
be geared more in the future toward planning
intercultural and international events here at
WSU Vancouver. She would also like to see
more students studying abroad and bringing
their changed perspectives back to our campus.
You can read more blog entries relating to
her work as a ONE Student Delegate at http://
www.one.org/campus/blog.
“ May you always be maridadi; beautiful.
May you always be the strongest women I have
ever met.
May your voices rise above all of the others.
May you forever give birth without pain drugs
and continue to be stronger than your white
counter parts.
May the water jugs always balance on your head.
May your babies outlive you.
May your children be grateful.
May your husband love you; your in-laws
welcome you; your community worship you.
May you never get HIV/AIDS and pass it on to
your children unknowingly.
May you never again have to sell your body for
food and shelter.
May you always look more beautiful working
with your hands than sitting behind a desk.
May you always have a smile that brightens a
room.
May you forever live in peace.
May your husband protect you, and may you
know how to protect yourself.
May you always sell your fruits and vegetables.
May you always be kind and willing to share.
”
May you always be maridadi; beautiful.
- Original poem by Melissa Boles
Katie Wells/The VanCougar
 6 ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT

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DJ Dossier: Sarah Richards

Amy Thielen
Staff Writer
S enior Sarah Richards, whose show is
fueled by her passion for music, is one of
KOUG Radio’s newest DJs. That passion ex-
tends into her future career plans. As a senior
in the DTC program, part of Richards’ major
focuses on music media.
“I chose to join KOUG Radio because I
want to be a music manager,” she said.
Though she had not been involved in radio
prior to joining KOUG, Richards does have
technical experience controlling sounds and
lights for school theater productions.
Her first show, which aired Monday, Aug.
17, focused on country music and her next
show, airing Monday, Aug. 24, will focus on
rock music.
Ultimately, Richards’ favorite genre of mu-
sic is rock because she grew up around it.
Her greatest influence in her exposure to rock
music is her older brother. Since Richards’
brother is several years older than her, his
musical tastes influenced her at a young age.
Today, Richards’ brother is a key com-
ponent of her weekly radio show. As her
brother currently serves as a soldier in Iraq,
Richards said, “I dedicate all of my shows to
him in support of his safe return home.”
Richards’ favorite aspect of being a DJ for
KOUG Radio can be summed up simply.
“I get to listen to music all the time,” she
said.
If you would like to listen to Richards’
show, it airs every Monday from 12 p.m. to
1 p.m., rotating between playing country mu-
sic and rock music every other week. She
gladly welcomes song requests via e-mail at
skyandair@gmail.com as well as at both her
Facebook and MySpace pages.

Listen to KOUG Radio streaming live on kougradio.com

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8/28 Farmer’s Market in downtown Vancouver at 5 p.m. - 9/4 Outdoor movie at 23rd and Main St.; music at 7:30 p.m.; playing ‘Raising Arizona’ at 8:45 p.m.
 ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT 7

Graffiti in the gallery

Local artists showcase ‘urban’ art
An exhibit of graffiti-inspired artwork is
on display at Washington State University
Vancouver though Sept. 10. The artwork can
be seen in the Administration building gallery
and in the second-floor gallery space of the
Engineering Life Sciences building.
Art collector Nancy Macklin organized the
exhibit of graffiti artists for WSU Vancouver.
The artists she selected work in a variety of
mediums: traditional spray paint, fused glass,
mixed media, and pen and ink. Some of the
artists used the graffiti tradition of painting
words in bold colors and stylized letters. Others
used a street-art sensibility in less traditional
ways.
Macklin chose both professional and
emerging artists to be a part of the exhibit. The
artists include: Denario Jenkins, Jeremy Nichols
and Josue Rodriguez, who show in Portland-
area galleries. Richard Jule, Andre Simard
and Stacy Smith collaborated on a glass piece
Poetry Place
and are associated with Bullseye Gallery. Paul Twelve
Estrada and Jordan Guy are emerging artists
from Grant High School. Get up at crack of dawn. Vertical feeling, difficulty breathing.
At the close of the graffiti exhibit, Jenkins, Twelve miles. Twelve miles.
Nichols and Rodriguez will be on campus to Warm-ups, x-country shirt, shoes caked Recognizable houses become rare.
demonstrate their techniques and paint an original with mud. Twelve miles.
large-scale work of art. The demonstration Twelve miles.
will be from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Gone are creature comforts, come the
basketball court on Loop Road. The artists will Stir cream into favorite mug, black and wilderness.
answer questions and interact with anyone who white swirls. Twelve miles.
stops by to watch them work. The final piece will Twelve miles. Asphalt disappears, replaced with dust.
be displayed at the WSU Vancouver community Muscles protest, forced to stretch. Twelve miles.
celebration, “Connections 2009” from 4 - 6 Twelve miles.
p.m. on Sept. 10 in the Firstenburg Student Begin to fade into another world.
Commons. The demonstration is sponsored, in Hazy existence fills vision. Twelve miles.
part, by the Associated Students of Washington Twelve miles. Time no longer exists.
State University Vancouver. Descend to worn asphalt road. Twelve miles.
Twelve miles.

Deep breathes, icy to nostrils. Silence.

Twelve miles. Twelve miles.
Never speedy, never sluggish, steady. Silence.
Twelve miles. Six miles.

Majestic, shadowy trees line road. Goodbye remote land.

Twelve miles. Six miles
Pound, pound, never interrupted. Asphalt reappears, steam rises.
Twelve miles. Six miles.

Home.

By Caitlin Ribera
Poetry Editor
Salmon Creek Journal
“Look for Salmon Creek Journal Submission Information Soon!”

Jess Davis/The VanCougar

Journalism Boot camp

Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in the Firstenburg Student Commons

Guest speakers include Jeff Mize from The

Columbian and Dean Baker.

Come join us to learn about reporting,

photography, ‘getting the story,’ and
much more.

Open and free to the public.

Please RSVP at vancouged@vancouver.

wsu.edu so that we can make sure to get
you a lunch.

9/9 Graffiti-inspired Art Demonstration on basketball court 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 9/12 Paint a small wood carving at 4600 SE Columbia Way from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
 8 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
“What is a Zune?”
asked the crowd when
the grand prize was
announced.
“I don’t know. It
is like an Ipod.” said
Mason O’Lennick, head
ambassador, as he held up
the prize.
Even with outside
temperatures well above
90 degrees, the man whose
ticket was drawn jogged
down to the prize table to
receive his new Zune.
The closing ceremony of
the ROAR orientation on
Wednesday, Aug. 19 was
held at the Amphitheater
on campus. The grassy
hill seated over 100 new
students following a seven
hour orientation session.
All of the attendees
filled out surveys before
the giveaway began. Once
the surveys were passed
back in, Michelle McIlvoy,
and later Ambassador
Dave, drew raffle tickets
out of a bucket to award the
prizes. Though much of the
excitement for the prizes
was sarcasm, a few prizes
caught attention; one being
the new Microsoft Office
program.
The student who won
the computer software,
like the other freshman and
transfer students, had spent
the first seven hours of
her day attending interest
sessions, meetings, group
activities and eating a BBQ
lunch provided by Patrick’s
Hawaiian Café.
The whole point of the ROAR
orientations are to help the students
become more comfortable with their
surroundings and peers. The ROAR
attendees were able to do both of those
things while meeting with their student
ambassadors and groups.
Each student was also allowed to attend
to an interest session. At these sessions,
the resources at WSUV that are available
to students were displayed. Some of those
sessions included ‘How to walk the walk
as a new student,’ ‘Activating your student
life,” “Credit cards: What you don’t know
can hurt you,” and “Marvelous mediums
and media expressions.
9/4 College Colors Day: Wear your crimson and gray and show your spirt - 9/24 Meet the Accounting Firms 6 p.m. in Firstenburg Student Commons
No one left empty handed
ROAR orientation informed students
Not only did the students attend
interest sessions and meetings, but they
toured the school to help with their
navigation on the first day of class. Many
experienced what returning students have
not had a chance to yet, and that is tour
the Undergraduate Classroom Building.
Most of the freshmen will have classes
in the building now that
there are thirteen more
classrooms on campus.
With so much to do
and learn at ROAR, it
was surprising to some
that Butch T. Cougar
didn’t stop by. Typically,
Katie Wells
Editor in Chief
he attends said events, but was absent
from both the Freshmen and Transfer
student ROAR.
Michelle McIlvoy, the Student
Involvement Manager, had spent
all summer helping plan the ROAR
activities with Cindy Morical from the
Office of Admissions. Together, with the
help of ASWSUV and the
Ambassadors, they put on
a two day which provided
more than enough
resources for the freshman
and transfer students to
learn about.
Compared to last year,
this ROAR orientation was
much larger. There was a
higher number of attendees
and more activities to
occupy their time. With the
large amount of students
attending, there was a
greater chance for diversity.
The ROAR orientation was
split up between freshmen
and transfer students so that
the directors could better
provide them with what
they needed.
The freshmen, who also
attended ROAR on Tuesday,
Aug. 18, experienced more
guidance than the transfer
students. Being freshmen,
it is expected by most
for them to feel lost and
uninvolved during their first
year. To counteract that,
the directors set up more
‘get-to-know-each other’
type games as well as more
interest groups.
The transfer students’
schedules for the day
resembled a business
meeting much more than
those of the freshmen. Even
though the transfer students
did not have the chance
to experience the game
playing like the freshman,
they were well informed
of the opportunities to get
involved on campus.
Displaying their
involvement on campus
during the ROAR
orientation were the student
ambassadors. Ambassador
Mason O’Lennick was
especially festive for the
ROAR event. He made
individual name tags for his entire group
and named them ‘Battalion Six.’ It not
only helped his group of freshmen feel
like they belonged at the school, but it
helped them stand out from the other
hundred freshmen as well.
The spirit Mason brought to the group
was present to the end of the event.
Before leaving the closing the ceremony,
O’Lennick called for his ‘battalion’ to
chant ‘We love college’ from across the
amphitheater.
ROAR ended a little after 5 p.m. with
the hope that the students were informed
enough to tackle their first day at
Washington State University Vancouver.
Katie Wells/The VanCougar
 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT 9

Circle K International
Rup Brar the local community.
Staff Writer Last year, Circle K International provided sev-
S ervice. Leadership. Fellowship. These three words
eral community service/outreach opportunities
to its members; some of which included serving
perfectly depict the spirit Circle K International members.
at the Share House Homeless shelter, Ridgefield
Circle K has been part of WSUV for about three years. In
Bluegrass festival, Walk’n Knock , Wa-Ri-Ki
2007, the club was initiated by Eric Davidson and Katie
camp cleanup, Salvation Army bell ringing pro-
Tuck, as a medium to provide community service opportu-
gram, Over the summer, the CKI participated in
nities to students. From three initial founders, the club has
Relay for Life to raise funds for American Can-
grown to about 20-25 members over the last year.
cer Association. CKI opened this opportunity to
Circle K International is a widely recognized collegiate
both members and nonmembers alike. The group
group nationally as well as internationally. It holds about
raised about $2130 through their efforts. This was
11,000 collegians on more than 500 campuses worldwide.
the second Relay for life for the group.
Circle K International is actually a child of well known
Circle K International offers a great way for
community service group known as Kiwanis club. Circle
students to give back to the local community as
K was first organized by Kiwanis in 1936 as a way to pro-
well as to form lifelong connections that can go
vide opportunity for ambitious young men to get college
beyond one’s college career. As Ramandeep men-
education---by providing financial means through both
tioned, service and leadership is at the core of
scholarships and part time employment. Kiwanis still
this club. Cougars with strong urge to serve are
plays a major part in both organization and finances of
welcomed; even a mild urge can be accepted. All
Circle K International. Ramandeep Brar, the current presi-
are welcomed. Meeting times will be announced
dent of WSUV Circle K, mentioned that WSU Circle K
within the first two weeks of classes and can be
was chartered and sponsored by Salmon Creek Kiwanis
found on a billboard near you. Along with that,
group. Salmon Creek Kiwanis has been actively involved
new members can expect to see the club members
in progression of the club by chipping in with finances and
at the annual club fair later in the year.
providing connections to different organizations within

9/25 Chancellor’s Seminar Series: Health Care Reform: A Moral and Fiscal Imperative by Steven Hill of WA State Health Care Authority; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 10 SPORTS AND RECREATION

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 SPORTS AND RECREATION 11

WSUV cycling team takes all

‘Race Across Oregon’ meets its match
Washington State University Vancouver
Katie Wells finished the 527 mile race in 32 hours and 58
Editor-in-Chief minutes.
W ith over 40,000 feet of elevation on the
‘Race Across Oregon’ has been going on for
12 years. This year’s race was 8 miles shorter
527 mile track, every cyclist competing at the
than last years, but the elevation increase has
‘Race Across Oregon’ had a lot of work ahead
evened out the difference. After a one mile ride
of them. The Washington State University
on a straight road, the rider must begin the 35
Vancouver Cycling Club competed at the event
mile, 4,700 foot ride up Mt. Hood. Although the
this year along with hundreds of other riders.
scenery is great, the endurance needed to make
The WSUV team consisted of Logan and
it up the mountain is enough to keep you focused
Neil Gregory, Caitlin Letts, Shawn Romine,
on nothing but working through the pain.
Broke Sipe, and Tam Tran. With these six riders,
With this race, there is no restriction as
a giant support team, and an incredible amount
to a rider staying on his bike without resting.
of endurance, WSUV took first place.
If a team is conditioned enough, they could
Neil Gregory is the advisor and coach of the
technically ride the whole race straight through
Cycling Club, which has been around for several
without resting. The only rule regarding that is
years. The Cycling club, of which Brock Sipe
that if a rider, driver, or crew member shows
presides, is always riding around on Sundays
any sign of sleep deprivation, an RAO official
for both leisure and exercise. Though it is not
will require that they spend one hour off of their
required of a club member to ride competitively,
bike.
most do.
WSUV had no problem taking the
The six members who were named Champions
championship title in almost 33 hours. They
of the ‘Race Across Oregon’ this year have been
had their support group and sponsors to thank
practicing together for quite awhile. In the six
as well as their own hard work. ASWSUV
person division, riders are doing a relay of sorts.
contributed over $1,600 toward the race and
One rider will take on a section of the route
Helen Stewart provided the riders with food and
while the other riders carpool beside the rider.
money as well.

9/16 Open Gym Basketball @ Alki Middle School; 1800 NW Bliss Rd, Vancouver, WA 98686; 8 p.m. - 9/22 Indoor archery $5 at 7:30 p.m. @ Archery World
 12 STUDENT GOVERNMENT

A Word with the Prez
Catching up Nick
Matthew Rafano
Managing Editor
ASWSUV student body president Nick
Ferderer is a busy man. He has been preparing
for the upcoming school year throughout the
summer, becoming acquainted with his new
position and beginning to implement the plans
he outlined during his campaigning last school
session. It was great that he was able to set aside
some time and I was able to catch up with his
ambitions for the upcoming year.
First of all, President Nick informed me that
his vision of what he wants to accomplish as
president has not altered from his initial platform.
Rather, his time in office through the summer has
allowed him to refine the three focus pillars of
his presidency: leadership, communication, and
sustainability. By concentrating on these three
interconnected ideals, President Nick hopes to
improve the student life and experience here at
WSUV.
He mentioned how the past three months in
office has allowed him to see how ambitious he
can be in achieving his core goals. He believes
that sustainability continues to be important and
may have even grown now that he sees what can
be done to improve the schools sustainability
firsthand. President Nick has pushed for and we
will be seeing recycling bins for glass around
the campus starting the first day of class. Also,
many prizes and giveaways, like the frisbees
that will be flying around campus throughout
the first week of class, are made from recycled
materials and are themselves 100% recyclable.
There are many ideas that President Nick has to
continue along the route of making this campus
more environmentally friendly.
Another really exciting new venue that Nick
wanted to share with me is the “PB&J Club.”
This was briefly mentioned by PR Director
Michael Hatch, and Nick was able to clarify
what this reoccurring event will entail. Starting
on Sept. 10, this club will be begin meeting
outside of the Firstenburg Student Commons
from noon to 1:30 p.m. biweekly to enable
students to mingle with ASWSUV staff and
a featured school administrator in order to
increase communication between students and
the leadership. During this time there will also
be peanut butter and jelly sandwiches provided
to provide a more informal, conversational
atmosphere. For the first “PB&J Club” meeting,
Nancy Youlden will be the guest administrator
that will be mingling; other potential guests may
include parking services personnel, Chancellor
Hal Dengerink, academic affairs personnel,
Dave Smith of campus planning, and hopefully
many more. I believe this is a great way to get to
know leaders around the campus and am looking
forward to the first meeting. President Nick is
also super-excited about seeing the outcome to
this new improvement to communication and
leadership.
President Nick will remain busy throughout
this school year as he continues to serve the
students of WSUV and strives to strengthen
his three core principles. And remember that he
has an open door policy and if you ever have
any questions or want to say hi, he encourages
everyone to come by his office, located in the
Firstenburg Student Commons Office Suite.
Also, be sure to check out the upcoming “PB&J
Club” meeting.
No Summer
For ASWSUV
Michael Hatch and Robert Chu
PR Director and Senate Pro-tempore
W elcome to a new year, fellow cougs! As
you’re adjusting to all your new classes, you
may rest assured knowing that your student
government has been working through the
summer to prepare for the coming months.
Nick Ferderer and Nicole Mousleh, your
student body President and Vice President, ran
on a platform of communication, leadership,
and sustainability. As such, the new ASWSUV
web site has been overhauled to include more
effective ways of communicating with us,
voicing your opinion, or even suggesting
events; a recurring “PB&J Club” will highlight
school administrators and encourage feedback
and questions from students; a new position has
been created within the Executive Staff with the
specific purpose of developing leadership on
campus; and sustainable efforts have been made
which includes deploying glass recycling bins
around campus. These are just a few ways your
student government is setting a new standard
for student life.
The Executive Staff, a group of students
hired by ASWSUV President Ferderer (and
approved by the Senate) to perform specialized
tasks, has been working since July to plan
events, organize for student representation
in state and federal legislation, and ensure all
WSUV students are provided with a unique and
engaging experience.
Janine Johnston, Activities Director, has
already planned and budgeted many events
for the coming year, which include monthly
bowling nights at Crosley Lanes, the upcoming
Back-to-School BBQ, a Cougars & Cowboys
dance, and other activities. Peter Sterr, Director
of Legislative Affairs, is looking for students
interested in participating and organizing
rallies and events on campus, and providing
testimonies in Olympia.
ASWSUV’s legislative branch, the Senate,
has also had an unprecedented level of activity
this summer. The Senate has elected their
internal leadership, passed three pieces of
legislation, and has established several goals
for the year.
One of the Senate’s goals is to further
encourage student attendance and participation
at Senate meetings. This is an opportunity to
bring your questions, comments, concerns,
objections, or praise to student government.
The Senate passed two Bills and one
Resolution. Resolution 19.001 dealt with
budgetary issues that ensured the legislative
process was followed and that multiple people
had input on the final outcome. Bill 19.001
allocated funds for a student trip to the Oregon
Zoo that complements this year’s campus book,
Yann Martel’s The Life of Pi. Bill 19.002 gave
funds to the campus Art Committee, which will
feature community artists creating graffiti art
that will be donated to the campus.
Perhaps most importantly, the Senate has
elected their internal leadership. The Senate
Chair Pro-tempore this year is Robert Chu. The
Senate Secretary is Melissa Boles. Finally, the
Senate Standing Committee Chairs are Emily
Shaw (External Affairs) and Kevin Guzman
(Finance). This team of leaders will engage the
Senate for an unparalleled level of productivity
and service.
You are encouraged to stop by the student
government offices in the Firstenburg Student
Commons to broaden your student experience.
In addition, visit our web site at ASWSUV.
com to learn about the latest upcoming events,
passed legislation, your student representatives,
and more!

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The VanCougar
The Rant by Typewriter

The VanCougar is a student-run

B ottled water… Why are we paying for
something that we could get at home just by
newspaper serving the students, faculty lifting the tap and filling up a re-useable bottle?
and staff of WSU Vancouver. Copies Aquafina is Coca-Cola’s so thirst quenching
of The VanCougar are available free of brand of water. Now, I don’t know if you’ve
charge every other Monday during the
school year.
ever tasted it before, but it leaves a taste so bad
in your mouth, that even Coca-Cola won’t even
use it in there carbonated beverages. And why
Editor-in-Chief
are bottled water plants putting the nutrition
Katie Wells facts of water on the side?
How did Dick Cheney manage to shoot his
Managing Editor friend, Harry Whittington when they were duck
Matthew Rafano hunting. All the hunters are supposed standing
in a line, right? I still can’t understand how
Adviser Dick managed to confuse the 77 year old man
Dean Baker in shocking orange for a small bird. And Why
did the victim apologize to Dick anyway.
Advertising Manager I now know why car salesmen get a bad rap.
In my 7 weeks of being one at a local Vancouver
Ben Ryan
lot, I realized that people just want to be left
Campus News Editor alone and not pressured into buying a car. If they
want help they will come and ask for assistance.
Jake Kleinschmidt
Not be thrown out to be fed on by the nearest
ACE Editor shark that comes lurking to your car door before
you get out of their car. Plus knowing what the
Jess Davis
other car salesmen say about a customer really
Feature Editor makes me think that most cars salesmen are dirt
bags trying to milk you for everything you’ve
Danielle Tanner
got and giving you an almost insulting amount
Student Involvement Editor for trade-ins.
Randeep Shergill
Kara Goodwin: Step by Step
What do you do after you graduate from
college but still don’t know what you want to do
with your life?
When Kara Goodwin graduated from Bryn
Mawr College a few years ago, she knew
she wasn’t ready for graduate school. (She’d
realized as a sophomore that her original pre-
med major wasn’t what she wanted.)
“I wanted to work in environmental science,
and I was interested in biogeochemistry, but
I didn’t know how to get into it,” she says.
“So I took some time off, and then I found
an internship with the Student Conservation
Association.”
She worked at the Fire Island National
Seashore, monitoring threatened and
endangered shorebirds and helping evaluate
deer populations for the USGS and Humane
Society. The internship provided only housing
and a small stipend, but she loved it.
“I was close to home, I was living on the
beach, I went out every morning and evening to
count deer, and I got to see places most people
Global Nutrient Export from Watersheds
(Global NEWS) model, which Harrison is
working on with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental
Oceanographic Commission.
Her work on the Central Valley as a test basin
for the larger Global NEWS model can be used
to point out areas where management should
focus in regions with limited monitoring.
Kara will finish her M.S. by the end of
the spring 2010 semester. She doesn’t know
what she’ll do next, or where she’ll go, but
she believes the M.S. will give her plenty of
opportunities.
“I’m pretty open about where to go from
here, but I think I can go as far with this degree
as I could with more schooling.”
If Kara were to offer advice to undergrads (or
anyone) uncertain about a career, she’d remind
them that it’s okay not to know when you start
where you’ll end up. And she’d tell them to be
willing to start with a short-term, low-paying
internship.
“I had to work for nothing for a little while

Riddle me
to get my foot in the door. And that time in the
Student Government Editor never even know are there.” field gave me experience and confidence---and
Another internship, with the Cary Institute something to put on my resume.”
Adam Fox
of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, let
her focus on biogeochemistry. “I’d found that

this
Sports Editor
Now Hiring! wildlife studies and biology weren’t for me. Kara Goodwin: Quick Profile
But working on the continuity between biology
Web Editor and the surrounding physical and chemical
environment, I found this was what I was Most influential book: “Ishmael,” by
Now Hiring!
interested in.” Daniel Quinn
Staff Writers 1. A man was to be sentenced, and the judge It was supposed to be a summer internship, Favorite musical group: U2
told him, “You may make a statement. If it is but they kept Kara on for two years. In her last
Louise Wynn, Matt Hunter, Amy Favorite song: Pride (In the Name of
true, I’ll sentence you to four years in prison. six months, the project managers gave her a
Thielen, Rup Brar, Dale Flamm, Charis chance to write a paper about her research. Love)
If it is false, I’ll sentence you to six years in
Jensen, and John McNett prison.” After the man made his statement, the “That was really generous of them,” Kara Favorite comic strip: XKCD
judge decided to let him go free. What did the says. “After collecting the data and organizing
Photographers man say? the results, it was good to follow it through, to Favorite indoor spots in Vancouver/
Joe Creager and Mark Balyshev figure out how to present the work.” Portland area: Amnesia Brewing
2. A man walks into a bar and asks for a Kara found out about an opening in WSUV’s Company (832 N Beech St Portland) and
Location: glass of water. The bartender pulls out a John Harrison’s lab through the Cary Institute
scientist she had worked with.
Andina (“a taste of Peru in the Pearl,”
shotgun and points it at him. The man says,
VCLS 212 thank you and leaves. Why? “And, by that point, I was ready to go to grad 1314 NW Glisan)
14024 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
school.” Favorite outdoor spot in Vancouver
Vancouver, WA 98686 3. You approach two talking doors. One She came to WSUV because of the campus
Phone: (360) 546-9524 area: Saddle Mountain, on a clear day
door leads to the City of Truth, while the other and Harrison’s enthusiasm. “It’s a small
door leads to the City of Liars. You do not community, so you can interact with everyone Philosophy of life: Be willing to take
know which door is which. You are able to ask in the program, and the facilities are much chances, and keep things in perspective.
E-mail the Editor-in-Chief better than on older campuses.”
and Managing Editor:
only one question to determine which door is Advice: Be willing to take temporary
which. The door that leads to the City of Liars In spite of her interning experiences, Kara
vancouged@vancouver.wsu.edu always speaks lies, while the door that leads to found grad school intimidating. “As an intern,
positions, even though they may
the City of Truth always speaks the truth. You they tell you what to do and how to do it. In be short-term and/or low-paying.
E-mail the Section Editors: want to go to the City of Truth. What question graduate school, you’re more independent. On Experience working on research projects
do you ask to determine which door leads to the other hand, having worked with all those
vancoug@vancouver.wsu.edu or with scientists and managers is
the City of Truth? people at various stages of their academic
careers gave me confidence.” great on a resume (even if you change
Advertising: 4. A man is lying dead with a backpack on, Kara is working on a computer model of the fields!) and the people you work with
vancougad@vancouver.wsu.edu face down in the desert. What happened? dynamics of nitrogen transport in the Central will become important resources and
Valley of California. Nitrogen is a problem
in freshwater streams and rivers, where it references as you continue on in your
We are hiring! failed to open causes eutrophication and eventually pollutes career.
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in journalistic style, photography, and digital
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wsu.edu or visit our office in CLS 212 for more
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to the city of truth, what would he
information. ask the other door which door leads
3. You ask a door - “If I were to
Letters to the Editor
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Once you’ve set your mind to do good, keep at it until
you’re satisfied. Persistence and hard work will be the best habits you can develop
this school year.

Michelle McIlvoy: Student Involvement Manager
Birthday: September 14
Personality Traits: Helpful, reliable, committed to
excellence, intelligent, witty, and practical.
Husband’s Sign: Libra
Compatibility: The Virgo gets along best with
Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, and Capricorn. One should
try to avoid both Gemini and Sagittarius.
VIRGO
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Feeling sad lately? Allow yourself to look for happi-
ness in the faces of your friends, in the beautiful natural places around campus, and in
your own heart.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re halfway between birthdays, a satisfying place to
look around at what you’ve accomplished--and set new goals for the rest of the year.
What do you want for yourself? How will you reach that?
Aries (March 21-April 19): It’s not true that Mars is going to be especially close to
Earth this month. And it doesn’t matter, anyway, because what you do know is that
your success this semester will be determined by your own hard work.

Virgo (August 23-Sept. 22): Whatever you do, expect those around you to treat you Taurus (April 20-May 20): You may be ruled by Venus, but don’t let your love life
with respect. Don’t let anyone abuse you or take advantage of you. You are worth interfere with your studies. Can you turn one of those “study sessions” into a real
every good thing that has happened in your life so far, and much more. homework fest?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your tendency to wait and see may have kept you from Gemini (May 21-June 21): Ah, skeptical Gemini, both feet on the ground while your
taking some bold and worthwhile decisions. Now is a good time to face the future as head is in the skies: Take the advice your friends have for you this semester. Even
an opportunity to enjoy, not a challenge to worry about. free advice is better than none.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Just signing up for classes has been a big step. But it’s Cancer (June 22-July 22): Are you worried about compatibility issues? What mat-
only a springboard to fantastic development and experiences you will never regret. ters is the effort you put into any relationship. Be flexible and open-minded, and
Now you’re ready to make the big leap. you’ll find that you’re compatible with just about everyone.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re hiding a lot of characteristics that would en- Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re an animal, but not a beast. Your power, which comes
dear you to people, if they could see a little deeper. Don’t wait for those good traits to from your forceful nature and ability to voice your opinions, won’t be diminished by
appear. Let your light shine now! softening a little toward your loved ones. Try it!
Madame L
Staff Astrologist

I ’m addicted to a few things in life. They

Maybe Those Clingers and Haters

include sleeping, playing sports, watching ‘The
Office,’ and reading ‘Texts From Last Night.’

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Have you ever been to that web site? It could
Don’t Deserve Health care very well be the greatest invention on earth.
Or at least on the internet. If you don’t know
ello everyone! I’d like to take this time
to welcome everyone back to WSUV! And

If you have managed to listen to the Flock to Town Hall Meetings,” we are still
being told that these concerned citizens (which
news over the summer, you will probably be
under the impression that town hall meetings
designed to discuss the health care reform bill
have been hijacked by irrational, loud, violent
protesters. These protesters, you will know,
are either employed by lobbyist groups or are
being frightened into coming by lies about the
contents of the bill.
If you have followed the news closely, you
will know that some of these annoying protestors
are “using Brown Shirt tactics” (Rep. Brian
Baird) and “carrying swastikas” (Speaker of the
House Nancy Pelosi). And, if you happened
to be watching MSNBC, you might have been
enlightened by Carlos Watson, who explained
that when opponents at these town hall meetings
call Obama a “socialist,” it is really a code word
for the dreaded “N word.”
Rarely, I fear, has the news strayed so far
from the truth. Apart from raised voices and
some shoving in Miami, the town halls have
been completely free of violence. Unless, of
course, the attack on a protester by pro-health
care reform union members in St. Louis is
included. And after much searching, it seems
that no one has a single picture of an arthritic
grandma waving a swastika.
Despite the best efforts of the media, there
is no proof that the crowds showing up at town
hall meetings to oppose the health care reform
bill are being funded by lobbyists or insurance
companies. On the contrary, special interest
groups who support the reform are openly hiring
people to fill the ranks of health care supporters
at these meetings.
According to the Los Angeles Times, an
umbrella organization called The Fund for the
Public Interest is hiring people through Craigslist
at a rate of 15 dollars an hour to demonstrate for
health care reform at the town hall meetings. A
number of unions around the nation have also
been accused of artificially swelling the pro-
reform presence at town halls.
And yet, outside the realm of right-wing
journalism, these serious errors have largely not
been criticized and have even been supported.
Instead of the headline “Passionate Citizens
polls tell us are in the majority) are dangerous,
racist misinformed bigots.
But why is this? The answer lies, I think, in
practically every video of a town hall meeting I
have seen. One of the opponents of the health
care reform bill takes the mike and with the bill
in their hand refers to a section that concerns
them. Invariably the congressman will dodge
the question, failing to even address the part of
the bill the citizen has read from.
Now, if you are a congressman who
actually believes that the health care reform
bill is something your constituents will want if
they understand what it really is, you will do
everything within your power to dispel whatever
misunderstandings they have about the bill.
But Congress knows that there are parts of the
health care reform bill that the American people
are simply not prepared to support.
But why not abandon a bill that your
constituents will not support?
Whether wittingly or not, liberals see
themselves in an epic tale of progress; members
of a world that can be improved and, indeed,
perfected if only they try hard enough. With
such an ideology, it is little wonder that liberals
are frustrated and angry when they are opposed
by loud blunt people at these town halls? They
are unable to convince these stubborn people
that more government- the agent by which
Progress can be brought about- will make their
lives better. Such people, these politicians
assume, must be filled with so much hate and
superstition that they are incapable of seeing
how much good the health care bill will bring
to America. Unabashedly, they brand their
opponents with the most taboo terms of our
age.
If only they knew history, for in this
despicable action they resemble what they most
fear to be called. Like earlier socialists, they
have shown that they are willing to use racial
and class tensions to bring about Progress.
Given the history of the 20th century, this
should be a sobering thought.
what TFLN is, you’ll need to get to a computer
immediately and look it up. The End.
Next on the agenda would be the fact that I
need to control my impulsiveness a bit more. It
is hard to do since I have ADHD, but I really
should work on it. For instance, on the final day
of school last semester, I decided I wanted a
puppy. Within one hour, I had purchased a black
lab puppy from the Humane Society and named
him Tucker. Conveniently, it rhymes with...
yeah. I love my puppy, but he is definitely a
handful. I should learn to think things through
before just doing them.
Let’s see. Did you guys read the new
‘SEXpert’ column? If not, check it out. Then,
when you’re dying to get some valid advice
from our Sexpert, just e-mail us a question.
We’ll hook you up.
Have you ever had a dance party? I did the
other day in my sister’s car. It was pretty sweet.
I think we should have one at the school. In the
VanCougar office to be exact. I’ll bring a strobe
light, KOUG will DJ, and you guys just have to
show up. Don’t worry, we won’t charge anyone
until we start to get a steady group coming in
and we are resembling something more like a
nightclub than a newspaper.
The other day in our staff meeting, we went
over crazy dreams. It was entertaining. I learned
that the majority of my staff has had a nightmare
about showing up to school in their underwear.
I take that back, they seem to have repeated
nightmares about it. Strange. That reminds me.
Yesterday I was finding clothes in my bedroom
and a giant spider came running at my face. I
woke my little brother up and made him kill it
while I was freaking out.
Where was I going with this? Oh, right. So
I used to have nightmares about being stuck
on a spider web while a giant purple spider
was coming to eat me. He had a top hat.
Arachnophobia is the only explanation for why
in the world that would scare me.
This was fun, see you in two weeks!
(919): so I was just driving [around] and
I stopped to let a pinecone cross the road
because I thought it was a hedgehog.
greetings to all the new incoming freshmen and
transfer students as well. For those that don’t
know me, I am Matthew and I am the managing
editor of this paper.
So ROAR was pretty much amazing this
year, with many incoming freshmen and transfer
students roaming the campus and learning more
about WSUV. One part that was particularly
awesome was the ending ceremony and raffle
that took place out in the amphitheater. Although
it was a bit on the warmer side that day, it was
great to get out there. And note to self: I must
learn our fight song… GO COUGS!
Ok so something that’s really exciting is the
green initiative that our student president, Nick
Ferderer, is pushing: Be Crimson. Go Green.
The campus will be trying to implement more
environmentally friendly practices, including
the addition of glass recycling bins, which I’m
personally stoked about, considering that I am
an avid SOBE drinker, and last year I had no
place to recycle my bottles.
Another exciting development here at
WSUV that has been talked about already
is the brand new, shiny Underclasspersons
Building. Although it puzzles me that they call
it an underclasspersons building while many
upperclasspeople are taking classes there. Stuff
to ponder…
If you’re looking for extra activities, be sure
to also check out the numerous registered school
organizations this campus has going. There are
at least fifty, spanning from a motorcycle club
to a chess club. The diversity of this campus’s
activities ensures that everyone can find the
right group to become involved with. And if
there isn’t one that suits you, just keep in mind
that you can always start your own club. Check
out the details at the school’s web site.
So as classes begin, remember to study hard,
have fun, and get involved! There are many
avenues to do such on this wonderful campus
and I hope to see each and every one of you
around. Especially at the Back to School BBQ
(although it is technically a Grill…) on Sept.
1 and 2 in the Quasi-Quad area wherein the
Firstenburg Fountain is located. Be there or be
square. And remember: UNLEASH THE
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