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Jess Davis
ACE Editor n exhibit of graffiti-
D r. Kandy Robertson,
inspired artwork is on display
at Washington State University
Clinical Associate Professor for Vancouver through Sept. 10.
the Department of English, has The artwork can be seen in the
founded a volunteer program Administration building gallery
with the help of Karen Diller, and in the second-floor gallery
Vice Chancellor of Academic space of the Engineering Life
Affairs, and its right here on Sciences building.
campus! Students now have the Art collector Nancy Macklin
opportunity to make a difference organized the exhibit of graffiti
in their spare time, helping 5th artists for WSU Vancouver. The
graders improve their reading artists she selected work in a
skills. “Too often students fall variety of mediums: traditional
behind in reading, and this puts spray paint, fused glass, mixed
them at a serious disadvantage media, and pen and ink.
as they enter middle school. Some of the artists used the
Government programs help graffiti tradition of painting
some, but too many students words in bold colors and stylized
fall through the cracks and face letters. Others used a street-art
the challenges of middle school sensibility in less traditional
underprepared,” said Robertson, ways.
who volunteered as a reading Macklin chose both
tutor at Image Elementary last professional and emerging
year. “I worked with a total artists to be a part of the exhibit.
of 17 students on Fridays and The artists include: Denario
quickly realized that there was Jenkins, Jeremy Nichols and
more need than one person could Josue Rodriguez, who show in
handle.” Portland-area galleries.
This program offers a unique Richard Jule, Andre Simard
opportunity for students to and Stacy Smith collaborated on
volunteer as little as one hour a glass piece and are associated
per week, and it is great way with Bullseye Gallery. Paul
for those majoring in Education Estrada and Jordan Guy are
to fulfill their requirement of emerging artists from Grant
80 community service hours. High School.
The idea was conceived by At the close of the graffiti
Robertson and Kathleen Keller, exhibit, Jenkins, Nichols and
principal of Image elementary, Rodriguez will be on campus
after recognizing the need for to demonstrate their techniques
more volunteers. “We began and paint an original large-scale
to talk about what a cadre of work of art. The demonstration
volunteers could do to help will be from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on
students,” Robertson notes. The Sept. 9 at the basketball court on
need has always been there, and Loop Road.
now WSUV Cougars have the The artists will answer
chance to play an important role questions and interact with
in the future of our children. anyone who stops by to watch
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Outdoor soccer Freshman trip to Local artist WSUV’s 2009
photo spread Merwin Park at creates functional Convocation;
and information Merwin Lake artwork choir provides
entertainment
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2 STUDENT GOVERNMENT
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Chu is Chair Pro-tempore of ASWSUV’s can be accomplished by emphasizing strong
senate. As Chair Pro-tempore, Chu’s job is to internal leadership. Chu plans to increase office
lead discussion in the senate and preside over hours for senators across the board. All senators
meetings. This will be Chu’s second year on will have more guaranteed time where students
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the senate. Last year, Chu was a member of the will be able to see them. Senators in higher
external affairs committee, but was not able to leadership roles will have even more office
accomplish very much. Chu admits “Last year, hours. Chu, as the Chair Pro-Tempore, will
the senate was less productive than I would have the most.
have liked.” Finally, Chu would
This year, Robert
Chu has a vision for “[Activities are] not like to the senate to
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what the senate will be
able to accomplish.
something that the for the student body.
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and activities,” Chu - Robert Chu While specific
quoted from the senate activities are still in
mission statement. the works, the senate
Speaking on behalf of the senate, Robert already has some ideas including a volunteer
Chu outlined some of the goals the senate has fair and fun run. Chu is also encouraging a lot Salm on Cree k hea lth cent er is back !
for advocacy, leadership and activities in the of student feedback in order to put on programs
upcoming year. 2105 NE 129t h Stre et in Van couv er,
that students will want to attend. The senate
Traditionally, the senate has acted as would like to focus on non-traditional students 1-88 8-57 6-PL AN
advocates to larger political bodies on and making programs that they would like to
behalf of the students of WSUV. In the past, attend.
this advocacy mainly focused on the state A good idea, considering as Chu said, “The
legislature, and particularly on the Higher average age on campus is 26.”
Education Coordinating Board. Last year, the While the expansion of the senate’s
senate focused advocacy resources on fighting productivity may seem like a lofty goal, Chu
the proposed tuition increases. This year, the does not seem worried. He says he has very high
senate plans to continue advocacy at the state standards. And if everything goes according to
level in addition to expanding to the local and plan, maybe those high standards will work in
federal levels. On the local level, the senate the favor of the students here at WSUV.
would like to increase involvement by holding
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4 SPORTS AND RECREATION
Outdoor Adventurer
Beacon Rock: NW natural playground
displayed at several locations around the base,
Jess Davis and at the summit. During my first visit to
ACE Editor Beacon Rock—I’ve been several times since
A s our small window of summer comes
then—I found it hard to tear myself away from
the scenery long enough to read the seemingly
to a close, locals begin to give up on the great
endless literature, but I would urge any outdoor
Northwest outdoors. Several gloriously sunny
sportsman to read up on the places that you
days in a row are hard to follow, and many feel
enjoy. I’ve found that learning only enhances
bogged down by the impending grey that so
the experience, and helps you to build a respect
defines the greater aspect of our climate. It is too
and reverence for nature.
easy to put outdoor sports on the back burner,
The hiking trail, located only on the west
and students especially, find themselves locked
and south faces of the rock, is just short of one
indoors with takeout and stacks of homework
mile from trail head to summit. It is composed
for company.
of almost constant switchbacks, and it provides
Having grown up in the Portland metro
handrails and smooth surfaces for easy footing.
area, I realize the tendency to take this region
You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to
for granted. After years of wondering why
enjoy the rewarding view that extends from
everyone else in the nation held the Northwest
Bonneville Dam to Cape Horn. This hike is
to such high esteem, I decided to strap on some
for anyone, especially those who would like to
trail shoes and find out for myself. Whenever
gain the greatest reward from a fairly minimal
the summer offered a mild day, I would pack
input. For those of you looking for a bit more
up and head out to the Washington side of the
challenge, both physically and mentally,
Columbia River Gorge. In the beginning I
Beacon Rock boasts two faces reserved just for
did minimal preparation for these impromptu
rock climbing.
treks. I know now just how lucky I am to
The experienced climber will enjoy the
have happened upon Beacon Rock as my
challenges of dihedral rock climbing on the 400-
introduction to outdoor adventure. Having
foot southern face. The climb is multi-pitch, and
quickly understood the strenuous nature of even
technically demanding for even strong climbers,
a modest hike, I vowed to use the climate, that
so don’t brave it if you are a novice! There is
I have so loathed, to my advantage. Enjoying
enough risk in this climb to warn beginners
the outdoors in Washington and Oregon is not
not to use it to practice skills. If you do think
reserved for summer time only. In fact, fall
you’re ready for this rock, be sure and check out
semester is a fantastic time to take a breather,
Washington State Parks online before making
and explore the natural wonders around you!
the trip. Faces close seasonally, and times can
While there are countless hikes and climbs
vary depending on natural circumstances.
throughout the Gorge, Beacon Rock, located just
Even on the most overcast Vancouver day,
28.8 miles east of Vancouver, offers a unique
you can rest assured that this short trip will be
opportunity that few other outdoor experiences
worth your time and effort.
can offer. This 848 foot-high spire is believed
For more information on hiking Beacon
to be the basaltic andesite plug of an ancient
Rock, visit http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.
volcano, the only piece that survived the ice age
org/wiki/Beacon_Rock. For Beacon Rock
Missoula floods while the rest of the mountain
climbing information, visit http://www.
was washed away. This second largest monolith
portlandrockclimbs.com/beacon-rock.
in the world is chalk full of history that is neatly
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6 FEATURE
DJ, mother, and automobile lover Fort Vancouver High School. It was not until
after graduation though, that the sparks flew.
Learning to change is nothing new to
Stephanie’s family. They are adapting to a
unless I had a bachelor’s degree,” said Roche. Speaking of flying, Stephanie is a firm large obstacle in their lives right now. As a
Triana Collins believer in traveling. professional photographer, Stephanie’s husband
Roche is a Digital Technology & Culture
Staff Writer
“I believe in taking vacations. We go to Las relies on his fingers and hands to manipulate
I met Stephanie in front of the library on a
with an emphasis on Informatics.
“I was planning on majoring in computer Vegas every year and we are going to Disneyland
in May. We took our son to Maui when he was
the sensitive lenses of his cameras. A form
of muscular dystrophy called Charcot–Marie-
sunny Tuesday afternoon. Although she had science, but I needed Calculus 3 and failed it 3
just come from class, was eager to check out times. It just didn’t work.” ten months old. I just like traveling. It’s fun.” Tooth has been gradually deteriorating the
the club fair, and was looking forward to going After class, Roche spends her time in KOUG One thing Stephanie loves as much as nerves in his extremities since high school,
home and spending some quality time with her radio as a DJ. Stephanie plays old school traveling would have to be cars. Cars, cars, and affecting his feet, legs, hands, and arms. Right
family after a hectic day at school, she took the metal and alternative rock from 8 p.m. to 9 more cars. So far, Roche has 18 automobiles, now, he has trouble picking up small objects,
time to let me into her world. p.m. every Wednesday. She will ‘definitely’ ten of which are Datsun Z’s, including 2 that standing for long periods, and stumbles while
From Outrage to Opportunity: After working be broadcasting KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s were imported from Japan with the steering walking.
12 years at a company, Stephanie got laid off Addiction, and her all time favorite, Tenacious wheel on the right side. “He’s not going to be able to take pictures
and decided to attend WSU-Vancouver. D, whom she has met twice. “I just think they look really good, get good much longer so it’s important that I go to school
“I was looking for a job and couldn’t find She is also a volunteer with the WSUV’s gas mileage, and are fast,” she said. and get a good job,” said Roche of why she is
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shouldn’t be too hard. And just remember:
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Amy Thielen
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10 ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT
Attention
for objects that can be used in my art.” Crawford so cheap that fund-raising will only require
I’m driving through East Vancouver in search
admits. Her preoccupation with noticing every Poor Students. I repeat: a short shuffle through the couch cushions).
of one particular residence. The last glimpse
possible creative contribution is evident as she Attention Cheap/Broke Students. Is your bank And yes, while I’m well aware that there are
of summer sun is burning hot into my eyes,
points to a pile of odds and ends salvaged from account in the double digits? Do you shop infinite free activities, museums, lush gardens
propelling me forward with urgency. I pass
demolished buildings. exclusively in the Bargain a.k.a. Decaying and plush libraries to stroll through, I am
countless cinder block walls that are meant for
Crawford, a Northwest native found an Bin of your local chain supermarket? Have limiting the cheap choices to Vancouver and
soundproofing neighborhoods, and find my turn.
interest in art early on in life. “I started showing your friends stopped calling because they’re surrounding Washington towns for numerous
At the edge of the city, where residential and
artistic interest in middle school. I was really tired of smoking you out? Are you this close reasons. One of which is that it costs money
commercial developing has temporarily ceased,
inspired by a Battleground high school teacher, (my index and thumb are very close together in gas (or food fuel if you are on foot) to head
there are numerous farms and dairies, bits of
Ms. Empie. She took some of my oil paintings yet not quite touching), to plotting out a map down to Portland, and another being the fact
property scattered between a pressing suburbia.
up to a Seattle museum along with some other of area pay phones (or what’s left of them) that I enjoy finding interesting and low cost,
The entrance to this particular development
student art. I became more interested in art when because your parents are “sick and tired” of fun memories here. And being the adventure
opens into a familiar scene of repetition,
someone took an interest in what I was doing.” paying your cell bill again? type person that I am, I want a challenge!
Vancouver track housing at its best. I can’t
Like many artists, she is reluctant to praise Well then, my poor dears, you are in luck! I ENJOY searching high and low for free
help but wonder at the unusual location of such
her own work. She is a steadfast perfectionist, Because this new column is dedicated to stuff in Vancouver, and trust me, it is most
a forward thinking, artistic individual. Then,
demonstrating an attention to detail that is found you. Free Coug is a listing of area events definitely a challenge. So here you are: the
not two identical houses in, there it is. A sky-
in today’s most driven business executives. and all around fun stuff to do for free (or else free fruits of my free labor.
grey colored two-story, towering between two
This humble, yet
ranch style homes. The
borderline depreciative
front yard is bursting,
flowers overflowing
“The is beauty in quality seems to fuel What: Movie While the theatre is a winery, you don’t
the perfection and Where: Rusty Grape Vineyard have to be 21 to enjoy this free showing of
every inch of the functionality... I wanted soundness in each 16712 NE 219th St. “Wizard of Oz.” Okay, I know you’ve seen
garden, vines wrapping Battle Ground, WA
their way through to create something that piece. It is clear that a
When: Friday September 11
it, but when was the last time? And when
did you view it at with a bottle of wine that
great deal of thought
railings and cracks
in the awning. There
could beautify a space and planning must go Time: Dusk was made at the very same place where
into working with such Cost: FREE you are watching the film? Hmmm? Yea,
are two white, antique while serving a purpose” a delicate canvas. “The thought so.
windows hanging from
process takes at least a
the porch, glinting with - Charlene Crawford week. The most difficult What: Festival The sixth annual Vancouver Peace and
Justice Fair is dedicated to helping you find
the translucent color of Where: Esther Short Park, Downtown
and time consuming ways to further your commitment to peace
objects that were once Vancouver
part is preparing the and justice, because of course, that’s what
destined for the nearest landfill. It is welcoming When: Saturday September 12
windows.” As the evening progressed, I was you’re committed to, you peaceful person
and warm, and an anomaly within a predictable Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
drawn to a particular piece that used a window you. I mean, isn’t everyone? Well, whether
setting. Now this made sense. Cost: FREE
as the frame for another artist’s print. Crawford or not we get around to that worldwide
I am greeted by local artist Charlene
explained that her windows could be used as peace and justice commitment survey, there
Crawford, who seems to instinctively groom
frames. She was open and enthusiastic about the is still a pretty sweet party going on that
and tidy the garden as we walk, never missing
potential to customize anything using recycled includes entertainment like strolling actors,
a beat. She wastes no time in sharing with me
and reused materials. “I can create a piece exhibits, and kids activities.
the many creations that fill her home, garage,
that represents an individual or a family. They
and outdoor spaces. “Windows” she smiles, as
make great wedding gifts when combining The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is rather
if knowing something that nobody else knows. I What: Lecture
names, dates, photos, and personal items. hard to sound out if you’re a lazy reader and
immediately notice the extremely unique quality Where: The Cathlapotle Plankhouse
The possibilities are endless when it comes to like to skim. Like me, you probably read
in each piece. Crawford does not seem to limit Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
customizing pieces.” it as Cathy Pot Playhouse or something the
herself, subconsciously or purposefully, to any www.plankhouse.org
It is the kind of art that is easy to enjoy. It first time through. But I urge you to get it
one style. Her pieces range from that which When: Sunday September 13,
makes a statement through the very materials right because it’s really quite a cool place: a
could be found in a Renaissance novel to Asian Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
it is composed of rather than using content full scale Chinookan-style cedar plankhouse
inspired with a modern twist, most of which Cost: FREE
or loud color. The artist herself is open and with relevant cool stuff in it that will bring
feature a functional quality. Many windows
honest about what drives her creativity. She you right back to the days when Native
double as coat/umbrella/object hangers, with
is committed to the idea that anything can be Americans ruled present day Vancouver
vintage knobs and hooks attached to the bottom
made into something. When she is not gathering and Lewis and Clark were shaking in their
corners, and some pieces even incorporate flower
or preparing for a new piece, she is finding ways boots at the magnificent sight of this large,
pots and vases, evidence of her passion for
to beautify her own life and the lives of those warm, dry, and colorful building. On this
gardening and a nod to her idol, Claude Monet.
around her through sustainable creation. A few particular day, educators will lecture about
“There is beauty in functionality” Crawford
hours later, I left satisfied and enlightened. My new research from the latest excavations,
says. “I wanted to create something that could
car weighted down by impromptu purchases of meaning you could be the one of the first
beautify a space while serving a purpose.” She
windows I couldn’t just leave there. I was proud to lay eyes on really cool, really old, and
has created a few pieces that make use of natural
to do my small part in supporting sustainable probably really dirty archaeological stuff.
elements such as fall leaves, and even baby
living through a local female artist.
coconuts gathered in the Hawaiian Islands. This
What: Movie Another free movie! “Pretty in Pink” is a
Where: Rusty Grape Vineyard 1986 comedy/romance/drama about teenage
16712 NE 219th St. love in a typical American High School. If
Battle Ground, WA you’re like me and never had a desire to see
When: Friday September 18 it, maybe some homemade, local wine will
Time: Dusk be the final shove.
Cost: FREE
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Accommodating students
Services help almost 60 at WSUV
Rup Brar and administration regarding the University as
Staff Writer well as meet a featured school administrator, all
while enjoying a bite of delicious sandwiches.
President Ferderer mentioned that PB&J will
O n Aug. 28, 2009, WSUV held the annual be the perfect ingredient to open a dialogue
between these two very important entities on
convocation, welcoming back the faculty
and staff for the upcoming year. Every year, our campus.
convocation focuses on a set theme addressing This year’s convocation strived to raise
the needs of the WSUV population. Last year, awareness about the diverse population within
Student Involvement was chosen. This year, the WSUV and especially focused on students with
convocation highlighted the Disability Services disabilities. Therefore, the keynote speaker of
on campus. This theme was chosen by Randy the day was the Director of Disabilities Resource
Boose, the HR director who organized the event Center, David Owens. Owens discussed WSU’s
with the collaboration of the Diversity Council. commitment to serve the needs of all students,
At the event, Chancellor Dengerink gave including students with disabilities. Sally Dost,
his annual “State of the Campus” address, WSUV Disability Program Coordinator, further
where he discussed the recent happenings of emphasized Owens’ point, while presenting the
the University. Chancellor Dengerink spoke disability services offered on this Campus. Dost
about the state’s educational budget cuts and also arranged a student panel for discussion.
the effect they had on the inner workings of The student panel provided insight into the
the University and its future plans. He also everyday experiences and challenges faced by
informed the crowd about the recent Swine students with disabilities. The panel also made
Flu outbreaks in Pullman, and asked to take recommendations to the Disability Services
necessary precautions to keep our community Department.
safe. In addition, Chancellor Dengerink had The WSUV Disability Services currently
some good news for the crowd. Even through serve around 60 students, with diverse needs
tough economic times, WSUV has managed for accommodations. Services such as testing
to add two new buildings to its campus: the accommodation, alternative prints, ASL
Undergraduate Classroom Building, which translators, note taking services, and disability
opened this fall, and the Applied Technology identification are all part of Dost’s daily agenda.
Building, which will open its door to students Dost mentioned that WSUV provides a very
in 2011. These buildings will help serve the welcoming environment to students needing
growing Cougar population. special accommodations, but there are still
Following the Chancellor’s address, new students who do not seek the provided services.
ASWSUV president Nick Ferderer presented There are many students who have hidden
his plans for the upcoming year. President disabilities or who do not even realize that
Ferderer stated that he plans to stand firmly services available on campus. Dost stated that
behind his campaign promises. Leadership, there is a need for awareness of the challenges
Communication, and Sustainability were at the faced by students with disabilities. It is an issue
heart of his campaign, and he plans to enforce that is often overlooked. In the future, Dost
these principles through his work. One new plans to become the advisor to newborn Student
event that he implemented and is enthusiastically with Disabilities Club. Any student seeking
promoting is the “PB&J Club”. This peanut accommodations can contact the Disability
butter and jelly club will hold biweekly meetings Services office located in the Student Resource
Dr. David Owens, WSU Director of Disability Resource Center, spoke at the Convocation on where students will have a chance to share Center.
equal opportunities for every student. Hal Dengerink presented to the Convocation attendees their thoughts and concerns with ASWSUV
the effect of the budget deficiency on the WSUV campus. Mark Balyshev/The VanCougar
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Hollywood D.C.?
One writer’s opinion on politics
Randeep Shergill Thompson cast as District Attorney Arthur
Student Involvement Editor Branch on Law & Order.
W ith last year’s presidential election, When presidential candidate Bill Clinton
appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show playing
one thing was evident: politicians were the
new Hollywood stars. From appearances on Heartbreak Hotel on the saxophone, it boosted
Saturday Night Live to The Tonight Show with his popularity with minorities and younger
Jay Leno, the question arises, when did the line voters. The rock star of all presidents, Clinton
between Hollywood and Washington become obviously knew how to have a good time.
so blurred? But even Clinton didn’t have the star studded
It isn’t anything new to have celebrity inauguration that Obama enjoyed. Complete
endorsements when campaigning, but the with a fashion show, hip hop concert, children’s
2008 election went above and beyond anything evening concert and luncheon, it was three days
we’ve ever seen before. We first saw Senator of pure entertainment. Beyonce, U2, Bruce
Obama on Oprah Winfrey’s show promoting his Springstein, Usher, Shakira, Sheryl Crow,
book “The Audacity of Hope.” His appearance Miley Cyrus, and LL Cool J, among others, all
on Oprah, the most influential woman of our performed.
time, catapulted Barack Obama into his own In 2008 we came across the best TV we’ve
celebrity. What was to follow was a 24 hour had in a long time. Saturday Night Live
Obama channel, Obama t-shirts, Twitter and couldn’t have created a better character without
Facebook pages, appearance on The Tonight Sarah Palin. Referencing the vice presidential
Show and finally, Obama Girl. candidate’s good looks and her proximity to
The shift into this new celebrity may have Russia quote, the jokes were endless. Tina
started in 1961 with the election of John F. Fey’s Sarah Palin character propelled SNL’s
Kennedy, the charismatic, young president ratings, with her striking resemblance and witty
whose image was more aligned with those dialogue: “Every morning when Alaskans wake
of movie stars than with politicians. With a up, one of the first things they do is look outside
wife known for being a fashion icon and the to see if there are any Russians hanging around.
First Family appearing in numerous, popular If they are, you gotta ask them, ‘What are you
magazine spreads; it’s easy to see where the doing here?’ If they can’t give you a good
transition into stardom began. reason it’s our responsibility to say, ‘Shoo, get
Twenty years later in 1981, we elected back over there,’” Television host Jon Stewart
an actual movie star, Ronald Reagan, and joked “When you think about it, Alaska is also
First Lady, actress Nancy Davis. This started near the North Pole, so she must also be friends
a trend in Hollywood crossing over into with Santa.”
politics. Initially, entering politics meant you These days, California has “The Governator”
had experience, worked your way up, all the and Arizona’s senator is a “Maverick.” There
while gaining knowledge of local legislature. are, however, benefits when the lines distort
Today it means, cough up the money to run for between politics and entertainment. Young
Senator and you’re in. It’s been back and forth people are more aware of political issues,
between the two worlds. We’ve had comedian fueling involvement in causes and letting their Apply online at vancougar.com. Applications are due by
Al Franken in the Senate, former wrestler Jesse voice be heard. Young voters came out in record
numbers; the largest turnout since the 1960s. Friday, Sept. 11 to the Editor-in-Chief in the VanCougar Office.
Ventura as governor, and singer Sonny Bono
But when a respectable politician like John
Candid Cougs
in the House of Representatives. Then we’ve
seen former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer McCain feuds with the likes of Paris Hilton, we
host his notorious talk show, and Senator Fred have to ask, have we gone too far?
Ryan Seifert
“...Be Proud.”
Jenny Tran
“...and Grey.”
Lakisha Dillinger
“...Think Red.”
Abe Robles
“...Be Grey?”
Steffen Silvis
“...and Grey.”
Kimber-Lee Borja
“...Go Green!”
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Just be glad it didn’t work out. Working out, in this
case, would have been far worse. And that’s all I’m going to say about that.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Yes, it’s a crazy idea, but if there’s anyone who can
make it work, it’s you. And, no, not because you’re crazier than a junebug (though
Virgo’s Love Compatibility you are, and you know it.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If they had it here, you wouldn’t want it. It’s that
Taurus simple. Try wanting something you can actually achieve. Know what I mean?
These two signs have the amazing ability to communicate with one
another. They will provide each other with exactly what the other needs; Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Yes, your time will come. Probably around mid-semes-
whether in the financial, emotional, or sexual aspects of the relationship. You ter. You’ll be studying for a midterm, and all of a sudden, you’ll know. It will be time.
couldn’t find a better match for a Virgo.
Scorpio Aries (March 21-April 19): You may not have realized you had any questions,
Virgo finds a great friend and lover in the Scorpio. The deep friendship but you do, and here’s the answer to the most important one: (No, it’s not 42.) Look
that these two have is the bond that holds them together. under the compost pile.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): And now, to answer your question with two of my own:
Madame L answers your questions: What made you think that would work, anyway? What were you thinking of?
Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’ve signed up for five classes, and you’ve got to drop
Virgo (August 23-Sept. 22): Dude. What kind of question is that? Yes, I do know the one of them. Yes, that’s the answer. You didn’t think I was going to tell you which
answer, but I’m not going to tell you. That’s the kind of question you should only ask one, did you?
your mom.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): If beauty were really only skin deep, you wouldn’t be
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t wait another minute. This is the moment you’ve asking this question. That said, you think you already know the answer, and you’re
been waiting for. Go for it. Jump all over it. Attack it with vigor. And then get a good right.
night’s sleep.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):So you want to know where love is. Well, love is right here,
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Of course you need to do the whole assignment! Even bay-bee. It’s in your heart, waiting for you to set it free. Or something like that.
if you know the prof isn’t going to read the whole thing, do it. Why? Do it for your-
self. Madame L
Staff Astrologist
The Passing of Two Men and what M arijuana, its green, its sticky, and it can
The safety of a drug is determined by its
therapeutic index. A therapeutic index is
get you high. Sadly, that’s probably the full determined by dividing the dose that is lethal in
it tells us about our Culture extent of most people’s understanding of the
Cannabis plant. For this reason it has become
50% of test subjects by the dose that is effective
in 50% of test subjects. The therapeutic index
the most controversial drug, rather, the most for heroin is 6, meaning that it is lethal at a dose
A year ago, I would have laughed if the United States. The plan was to discredit the
then very popular President Reagan, reducing
controversial plant on the planet. As of right
now, it is strictly illegal in the United States, save
six times its therapeutic dose. For alcohol it
is 10, for cocaine 15, aspirin 20. Marijuana’s
someone had told me that Michael Jackson his chances of winning the election in 1984. the few states that allow the use of marijuana therapeutic index is so high that it is probably
would be mourned by millions of people and This might easily be interpreted as an act of for medicinal purposes in spite of superseding impossible to quantify, although it is usually
reverently remembered for months by the treason by the late senator, made all the more federal laws. However, the cannabis plant’s listed as <1000, however some sources say
media. It would have seemed impossible at the repugnant by the secrecy in which it was done. expansive industrial and medicinal value and it could be as high as 20,000 to 40,000. That
time. How could a nation devote the front of Moreover, it shows that Kennedy was willing to remarkably large margin of safety warrant it’s means a smoker would need to consume about
practically every newspaper and magazine to ally himself with a regime that had murdered 62 immediate legalization. 1500 pounds in 15 minutes to cause a lethal
a disturbing child molester? How could the million people to advance his political ends. To begin, the cannabis plant has vast reaction.
memory of a monster bring tears to millions of And yet the media will not mention this industrial and medicinal value. Most people As a medicinal and recreational drug,
American eyes? extraordinary memo despite the fact that they probably don’t know this, but the cannabis marijuana is extremely safe, safer than most
And yet this is precisely what we have are well aware of it. The memo appeared in plant is possibly the most valuable renewable substances that we consume regularly. In fact, in
beheld in the aftermath of Jackson’s unexpected the London Times in 1992, but since then it resource on the planet. Almost everything 5000 years of human experience with cannabis,
demise. This incredible spilling of grief goes has hardly been mentioned by the mainstream that we produce today could be made with there is not one credible record that indicates that
far beyond the usual fascination people have for media. the cannabis plant. Just one acre of hemp is anyone has ever died from consuming cannabis.
celebrities. A bizarre blind awe seems to have But this is only one of the skeletons in Senator the equivalent to 4.5 acres of trees for paper By comparison, tobacco causes 435,000 deaths
consumed Jackson’s Kennedy’s closet. In
fans, allowing them to “The point is that we 1969, Senator Kennedy
production. It is extremely easy to cultivate,
requires little to no pesticides, and returns most
per year, and alcohol causes 85,000 deaths per
ignore- or even glory in- year, even over the counter pain medicines such
his strange side.
as a nation decide whose ran his speeding
car off a bridge into
of its nutrients to the soil. An acre of hemp as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen
can be grown in one season, while an acre of
The last few weeks memory we will a tidal channel on trees may require ten to twenty. On top of that
(Advil), and naproxen (Aleve) manage to pull
down a couple thousand deaths a year.
has seen national Chappaquiddick
mourning of a celebrity publicly honor...” Island. Inside the
it can be used to make fuel for cars, clothing
more durable and comfortable than cotton, and
Given that tobacco and alcohol are perfectly
of the political arena- car was Mary Jo legal, and kill plenty of people every year,
about 25,000 other commercial products, heck, does cannabis use even matter at all? Yes and
Senator Ted Kennedy. Very few in the media Kopechne, a girl the married senator had picked we could build house made completely from no. The amount of harm done by cannabis is
has had ill to say of “The Lion of the Senate,” up at a party that evening. The senator made hemp. virtually non-existent, with the exception of the
speaking fondly of his likable personality, his it to safety but left Ms. Kopechne underwater As a drug, there are a multitude of ailments artificial harm that has been fabricated by the
long fight for civil rights and his perseverance in the car. Moreover, he didn’t call emergency that can be treated with cannabis. Some of Justice Department via arrest and conviction.
in the 80s against conservative policies. The personnel. If he had, Kopechne might have the more common ailments include glaucoma, However if cannabis were legal, the tax revenue
praises have come thick and fast. He is well on survived. It is suspected that it could have taken post-chemotherapy nausea, epilepsy, HIV/ from cannabis and all of its constituents would
his way to being canonized as one of the great the car as long as 5 hours to fill with water: a AIDS, migraines, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, be massive, and its legalization could even save
men of the 20th century. horrible way to die. spinal chord injury, and various other painful our ailing economy, while displacing many if
Alas, this canonization of Senator Kennedy is Only when the car and body were found did and debilitating conditions. However the not most harmful and high pollution industries.
nearly as remarkable as the revolting idolization Kennedy reveal that he had been the driver of the list doesn’t end there and it is believed that Now that matters.
of Jackson. In the 1990s, a 1983 KGB memo car. Only excellent political connections kept cannabis may be useful for the treatment of So know you know, cannabis is remarkably
between the head of the KGB and his superior, him from going to jail. According to Kennedy’s many more conditions. In addition to that, not safe, and incredibly useful. Of course, this isn’t
General Secretary Yuri Andopov, was made close friend Ed Klein, the late senator liked to only is it possible to treat many conditions with new information; people have known this for
public. The memo dealt with a secret offer hear jokes about Chappaquiddick. One can cannabis, cannabis itself may even be safer than centuries. It has only been the last century that
Senator Kennedy had made to the Kremlin to only call such a sense of humor revolting. the treatments already in place. cannabis has had any formal sanctions against
help discredit President Reagan’s military None of this is news. It is a matter of record. That’s all well and good, but it’s still a its production and use. The question remains,
expansion policy towards the Soviet Union. I’m not trying to convince you that Ted Kennedy drug isn’t it? Well, yes it is a drug, however how can we reverse a century of flawed policy?
Kennedy’s plan was two part. First, he would be and Michael Jackson were talented men who according to the DEA’s Chief Administrative Education; educate yourself, and then educate
invited to Moscow. During this visit, he would did bad things. The point is that we as a nation Law Judge, Francis L. Young, in a 1988 ruling, others.
be able to help the Kremlin come up with the decide whose memory we will publicly honor “Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the Next Time: Find out how cannabis’s legal
best answers to the concerns Americans had and what we will remember about them. Thus, safest therapeutically active substances known status fosters an environment for organized
about nuclear disarmament. we can learn a great deal about our culture’s to man.” Yet the federal government still list crime to profit.
The second part was to arrange huge numbers values by how it remembers Ted Kennedy and marijuana a Schedule I controlled substance,
of televised interviews with Soviet officials in Michael Jackson. which means that it has no medical value, it is
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Guest speakers include Jeffrey Mize (the city hall and political
reporter for the Columbian), Kelly Adams (former cops and
social service reporter for The Columbian and several other
papers, and now a community activist), and Dean Baker
(former military and agriculture reporter for The Columbian;
former reporter also for The Oregonian, The Register-Guard,
United Press International and other publications).