The Vancougar: August 24, 2009

Washington State University Vancouver’s Student Newspaper

Grant received for both science and math labs

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he M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust has granted $220,000 to Washington State University Vancouver for expanding teaching capabilities in science and math laboratories. 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 stateof-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 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 graduatestudent 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.

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Applied Science breaks ground

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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

WSUV Student earns week long trip to Kenya page 5

Artists display their graffiti work in gallery page 7

what government is doing right: universities. They benefit not only the students, but also local communities and businesses and therefore their success positively influences society as a whole.. Representative Jim Jacks agreed with Baird’s assessment of the situation and continued to stress that accomplishing such major tasks as erecting new buildings was a team effort. Jacks stated that it took six hard years of legislative arm twisting by Tim Probst up in Olympia for this project to acquire necessary funding. The Applied Technology Classroom Building was the only new building project in the WSU system to be funded by state legislature for 2009-2011 biennium. It will be located across the St. Helen’s corridor from the Engineering and Life Sciences building and adjacent to the Physical Plant Building. The project is expected to be completed in 2011 and will house the electrical engineering degree that will be offered in the future. It’s four stories will amount to 56,000 square feet and will include hi-tech laboratories and classrooms that will be environmentally friendly and energy efficient, in keeping with WSUV’s goal to become more sustainable. The total budget set for the project is $43.5 million. The teaching and research will prepare the students to meet the needs of high demand fields, such as engineering, in the SW Washington area.

Two day ROAR Orientation for freshman and transfers page 8

WSUV and NASA monitor Mt. St. Helens

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sing sensor software 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 midJuly 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 (EO1) 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 EO-1 satellite. 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 a lightning detector to search for ash cloud formation. The main instrument box is the size and shape of a microwave oven, and sits atop a three-legged tripod, which served as the inspiration for the scientists to begin referring to the system as the “spider network.” It is powered by batteries that can last for at least a year. “With these high-tech instruments, we can rapidly respond during periods of volcanic unrest to supplement our permanent monitoring network or quickly replace damaged stations without excessive exposure to personnel,” said Rick LaHusen, an instrumentation engineer with the U.S. Geological Survey at the Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Wash.

WSUV Cycling team takes first at ‘Race Across Oregon’ page 11

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Campus quickly expanding

Undergrad building up and running Katie Wells

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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 onsite 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.

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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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The computer lab holds more than 70 students. Dan provided guests with tours of the VUCB after the groundbreaking ceremony. Joe Creager/The VanCougar

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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

Check out the WSU Vancouver Campus Read page on facebook!

And more...

www.vancouver.wsu.edu/gen_ed/readingproject.html

What kind of swimsuit would you like to be? Jake Kleinschmidt

Campus News Editor

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“Um one that’s more convenient. What color? Oh it doesn’t really matter. I don’t know. Green or blue.”

Rebecca Portnoy “A wet suit because it’s really cold to swim in the Northwest. I don’t think I’d care [what color]. They tend to come in black.”

Veronica Koskavich “An itsy-bitsy, teenie-weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini.”

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Back to school survival

Tips for taking on the school year Jess Davis

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.5 seconds Take care of all financial aid and book purchases now. Put an end to World of Warcraft, romantic novels, and The Office. Avoid the blue-box favorite and eat fresh produce. The antioxidants help your brain function. You’re never too old for the Flintstones. Make sure to take your daily vitamins with a meal. Beware the soccer moms traveling in athlete-filled tanks. A small accident will surely put a damper on a midterm. Release your inner lizard and bask under new sunshine lamps. They boost energy and fight depression.

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.

Answer: Here are several suggestions 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.

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s summer comes to an abrupt close, many find themselves struggling with the transition back into brutal academics. Trading in lazy (yet fulfilling) activities for stressful tests in sheer will and intellect is not something one can always accomplish smoothly. You register and plan, keeping your eye on the “big picture,” while your bodies revolt against the thought of four hour lectures and essay exams. The promise of that elusive degree is your only hope for making the inevitable transition. Worry not, for this compiled list of essentials will assist in jumping back into the scholarly routine, and staying there: 1) DON’T PROCRASTINATE THE RED TAPE—If you haven’t accepted your loans, registered for classes, purchased books, etc. Get it done right away! Putting the “small stuff” on hold can lead to a chain of catastrophic events that ultimately costs you more money, and leaves you struggling to keep up in your classes. First, get that pesky student aid out of the way; it is the key to completing the rest of your required tasks. The staff in admissions is always ready and willing to help you in any way they can. Be patient and prepared as it is fall term, and virtually everyone needs something from admissions at this busy time. Once you complete this step, the rest will fall into place quickly. When it comes to textbooks, check out half.com, amazon.com, or similar web sites that offer products that are not marked up 500% or more. Some steadfastly avoid the Bookie in fear that a second mortgage may be required in order to afford one more text from the place. Even though classes begin today, it is still possible to spring for overnight shipping while still saving money! Also, keep an eye out for a future student book exchange right here in the VanCougar. 2) WRAP UP THAT NOVEL, SITCOM, OR COMPUTER GAME— This one is tough, but surviving Fall term means focusing directly on the task at hand. It is always best to go into something with full commitment, and minimal distraction. If you have ridiculous ADHD like some, you know that even a dish detergent commercial can suck you in. Before you know it, you are watching the Family Feud marathon and mentally noting the awful neglect you showed your poor television while the sun was shining. Get TV out of your system, and hunker down for some good old-fashioned learnin’. Also, make sure you finish up that fluff novel you treated yourself to over the summer. Edward and Bella are sure to be there during Thanksgiving break, and no, reading the Twilight Saga twelve times is probably not healthy. Most importantly, lay off the video/computer games…especially the dreaded RPG (for you non-nerds: that stands for role playing game). Some see countless hours and sleepless nights spent on games like Everquest and World of Warcraft. While this is not a problem in the summer months (womanrepellant effects aside), this will not fly during the school year. I know it seems like real life, but it is common knowledge that necromancers, elves, dwarves, and barbarians have very little interest in your world of realistic academic pressure. 3) EAT…ANYTHING—One of the most common mistakes a student can make is to

Offer to carry your crush’s’ books to class and 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

forego eating for study and/or recreation. The brain needs food to operate; so that extra few minutes of study-time are moot when neglecting to refuel. Now, “eat anything” means anything of substance of course. While Ramen noodles and Kraft Mac & Cheese is still a college favorite for the sake of time and economy, instead one might try some fresh fruit and veggies (especially dark, antioxidant rich varieties)—And since you are in the great Northwest, you had best be sure that what ever you ingest is hormone, gluten, and pesticide free or you may be tarred and feathered by the eco-mafia*. *Feathers courtesy of cage-free chickens. 4) TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN—Most of you are finally on your own and independent. The last thing you want to hear is “take your vitamin”, “wear a coat”, “be home at curfew”, etc. Please trust this advice. A multivitamin can help pick up where your college diet has left off. However, you MUST eat something in order to benefit from this pill popping ritual. That is why they are called “supplements.” Vitamins are not meant to replace food. In fact, one will usually suffer from indigestion and so called “hospital breath” if they take vitamins on an empty stomach…bad news. When you’re choosing your supplement, make sure it has plenty of vitamin D, as we are clearly lacking the “sunshine vitamin.” Can’t stand the thought of swallowing a horse pill in one swift gulp? Take the good old Flintstones chewable. Children’s varieties can often be doubled in dose to fulfill an adult requirement, but be sure and read all directions before taking any type of vitamin or supplement. Last, don’t feel too bad about doing something your parents would approve of! 5) BRUSH UP ON DEFENSIVE DRIVING— You heard it through your formative years—“The best driver is the defensive driver.”—and most steadfastly ignored this morsel of elder advice in favor of fast food and wireless everything, but be warned: the school year marks not only the beginning for WSUV students, but the beginning for thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students as well. This means two things: 1) an overabundance of barely 16s braving the road; and perhaps more frightening, 2) an entire army of soccer-moms operating vehicles the size of tanks. The best way a Coug can prepare for this natural phenomenon is to leave plenty early, and always drive cautiously. Remember, that phone call/latte/makeup/etc. can wait—hell hath no fury like a mom in a minivan. 6) BUY SOME SUN—It sounds crazy, but there are actual lights and/or bulbs that can be purchased at your local or online home improvement retailer that can provide “sunlight” in an otherwise dreary dwelling. They aren’t too ridiculous in price for a lifetime of use ($200 at sunbox.com), and they are clinically proven to combat depression while boosting energy. Face it: in a land where the phrase “partly cloudy, chance of rain” is greeted by milky students clad in cargo shorts and sundresses, it is clear that the demand for sun borders on urgent. Be warned however, that sun lamps do NOT provide vitamin D (see tip #4). When it comes right down to it, a student need only take care of him-or-herself. Remember why you are here in the first place. Here is to a bump-free ride through the rest of the school year.

of the corporate world and history of the 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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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.

“Kenya is an amazing country; Kenyans are amazing people.” -Melissa Boles

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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 shortterm 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

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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

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

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.

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Summer poverty banquet

Awareness of global and local issues Katie Wells

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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

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. Katie Wells/The VanCougar

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6 ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT

Coug’s Night Out

Essential Guide to Bars and Clubs in Vancouver

Jess Davis ACE Editor

Bar Name and Location

Bar Features and Happy Hour

Back Alley Bar & Grill 6503 E Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98660 Phone: (360) 694.6873

Six pool tables, Karaoke seven days a week, Seven big screen TV’s. Happy Hour: M-F, 3-6 p.m.

Beaches 1919 Se Columbia River Dr Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: (360) 699.1592

Waterfront location, Outdoor volleyball. Happy Hour: M-F, 4-6 p.m.

Blackstone 3200 SE 164th St. Vancouver, WA 98683 Phone: (360) 253.0523

Live music late week, Upscale atmosphere, Full menu during happy hour. Happy Hour: M-Sa, 4-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.Close, All Day Sunday

Chronis 819 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98660 Phone: (360) 690.0032

50 cent or 6/$2.50 Taco Tuesday night, Two dart boards, Pinball, Golf, Karaoke Th-Sa, 9pm. Happy Hour: M-F, 4-6 p.m.

Cinetopia/Vinetopia 11700 SE 7th St Vancouver, WA 98683 Phone: (360) 213.2800

State of the art theatres on-site, Full restaurant, Live Jazz and blues in bar and before movies, Wine tasting machines, Wine class every first Tuesday. Happy Hour: M-F, 3-6 p.m. & 8-10 p.m.

Elbow Room 1800 Broadway St Vancouver, WA 98663 Phone: (360) 694.3552

Heavy handed bartending, Attentive servers. Happy Hour: M-F, 5-7 p.m.

Irishtown 11600 SE Mill Plain Blvd # F Vancouver, WA 98684 Phone: (360) 253.1470

Full menu, Live Irish music on Wednesdays/ Rock music on Friday, Karaoke Monday, Two pool tables, Five dart boards, Big screen TV. Happy Hour: Everyday, 3-7 p.m..

Oscars Place 400 NE 112TH Ave Vancouver, WA 98684 Phone: (360) 256.7175

Three pool tables, One dart board, Shuffleboard! Happy Hour: M-F, 3-6 p.m..

Salmon Creek Brewery and Pub 108 W Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660 Phone: (360) 993.1827

Beer brewed on-site, Laid back atmosphere, Full menu. Happy Hour: M-Th and Sa, 3-6 p.m..

The QuarterDeck 4300 E Fourth Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: (360) 694.8016

Karaoke Wed. and Fri; Four pool tables, Two dart boards, Two Mega Touch’s, Pinball, Golf, Foosball, WII. Happy Hour: M-W, 4-7 p.m..

Cougar Critique

District 9 (2009)

Matthew Rafano issue through a different light. The filming was superbly executed to draw Managing Editor the viewers into the action, with just the right Rated: R, for bloody violence amount of camera shake to translate a sense of and pervasive language urgency without overly confusing the viewers Runtime: 112 minutes or making them sick. It should be noted that Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy the film is rated R and can seem very violentRelease Date: Aug. 14, 2009 ly graphic, which may deter some audiences. Box Office: $37,354,308 Also, considering the limited budget the movie eleased on Aug. 14, 2009, ‘District 9’ is had, the special effects were well implemented one of the newest alien science fiction movies and the CG blended with the rest of the scenery in theaters. The story revolves around the prob- realistically. The intricacy of the aliens and how lems arising from aliens that are stranded on they interacted with the environment lent to this Earth after their spaceship arrives over Johan- believability. It was also interesting to see the nesburg 20 years prior to the events that take stark difference between District 9 and the rest place during the movie. During these 20 years, of the human populated Johannesburg, which the aliens have been forced to live in a slum-like further enforced the idea of the District being area known as District 9, and as their population an under maintained ghetto. ‘District 9’ had a solid story that carries with continues to grow, humans have to decide how to deal with the situation. The movie follows the it metaphorical lessons for the audience while story of one human, Wikus van der Merwe and remaining enjoyable to watch. It is creative and chronicles the events following his close con- fresh in concept and the acting was well done. This movie was a pleasant watch and exceedtact with the aliens. ‘District 9’ is a fairly lower budgeted film, ed my expectations. It is a great late summer coming in at around $30 million, and featured blockbuster movie to check out. a star-free cast. However, through crafty viral marketing of tying in multiple web sites into the story line and seeding the idea to “report nonhuman activities” into the general public, it became a highly anticipated film. Peter Jackson, well known for directing the Lord of the Rings trilogy, produced this movie and also helped with the publicity. Overall, ‘District 9’ has received positive reviews from critics and viewers due to its creative nature and different approach regarding the interaction between human and alien. Rather than following the generic survival tale of humans when they encounter aliens, this movie swaps the roles of the races and explores what humans would do to aliens if they had the upper hand. The entire movie seemed to have a metaphorical focus on illegal immigrants and how the government and public deal with these issues, starting off as a mock-umentary about the process of re-housing illegal aliens and gradually shifting into a survival story of an outcast. It is an allegorical tale that harkens back to the Apartheid allows the audience insight into the Photo courtesy of SciFiCool.com

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enior Sarah Richards, whose show is fueled by her passion for music, is one of KOUG Radio’s newest DJs. That passion extends 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 music 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 component 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 music and rock music every other week. She gladly welcomes song requests via e-mail at [email protected] as well as at both her Facebook and MySpace pages.

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ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT

Graffiti in the gallery

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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 and are associated with Bullseye Gallery. Paul Estrada and Jordan Guy are emerging artists from Grant High School. At the close of the graffiti exhibit, Jenkins, Nichols and Rodriguez will be on campus to demonstrate their techniques and paint an original large-scale work of art. The demonstration will be from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the basketball court on Loop Road. The artists will answer questions and interact with anyone who stops by to watch them work. The final piece will be displayed at the WSU Vancouver community celebration, “Connections 2009” from 4 - 6 p.m. on Sept. 10 in the Firstenburg Student Commons. The demonstration is sponsored, in part, by the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver.

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Twelve Get up at crack of dawn. Twelve miles. Warm-ups, x-country shirt, shoes caked with mud. Twelve miles. Stir cream into favorite mug, black and white swirls. Twelve miles. Muscles protest, forced to stretch. Twelve miles. Hazy existence fills vision. Twelve miles. Descend to worn asphalt road. Twelve miles.

Vertical feeling, difficulty breathing. Twelve miles. Recognizable houses become rare. Twelve miles. Gone are creature comforts, come the wilderness. Twelve miles. Asphalt disappears, replaced with dust. Twelve miles. Begin to fade into another world. Twelve miles. Time no longer exists. Twelve miles.

Deep breathes, icy to nostrils. Twelve miles. Never speedy, never sluggish, steady. Twelve miles.

Silence. Twelve miles. Silence. Six miles.

Majestic, shadowy trees line road. Twelve miles. Pound, pound, never interrupted. Twelve miles.

Goodbye remote land. Six miles Asphalt reappears, steam rises. 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.

No one left empty handed

ROAR orientation informed students

Katie Wells

Editor in Chief

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,

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.

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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

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Circle K International Rup Brar

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ervice. Leadership. Fellowship. These three words perfectly depict the spirit Circle K International members. Circle K has been part of WSUV for about three years. In 2007, the club was initiated by Eric Davidson and Katie Tuck, as a medium to provide community service opportunities to students. From three initial founders, the club has grown to about 20-25 members over the last year. Circle K International is a widely recognized collegiate group nationally as well as internationally. It holds about 11,000 collegians on more than 500 campuses worldwide. Circle K International is actually a child of well known community service group known as Kiwanis club. Circle K was first organized by Kiwanis in 1936 as a way to provide opportunity for ambitious young men to get college education---by providing financial means through both scholarships and part time employment. Kiwanis still plays a major part in both organization and finances of Circle K International. Ramandeep Brar, the current president of WSUV Circle K, mentioned that WSU Circle K was chartered and sponsored by Salmon Creek Kiwanis group. Salmon Creek Kiwanis has been actively involved in progression of the club by chipping in with finances and providing connections to different organizations within

the local community. Last year, Circle K International provided several community service/outreach opportunities to its members; some of which included serving at the Share House Homeless shelter, Ridgefield Bluegrass festival, Walk’n Knock , Wa-Ri-Ki camp cleanup, Salvation Army bell ringing program, Over the summer, the CKI participated in Relay for Life to raise funds for American Cancer Association. CKI opened this opportunity to both members and nonmembers alike. The group raised about $2130 through their efforts. This was the second Relay for life for the group. Circle K International offers a great way for students to give back to the local community as well as to form lifelong connections that can go beyond one’s college career. As Ramandeep mentioned, service and leadership is at the core of this club. Cougars with strong urge to serve are welcomed; even a mild urge can be accepted. All are welcomed. Meeting times will be announced within the first two weeks of classes and can be found on a billboard near you. Along with that, new members can expect to see the club members at the annual club fair later in the year.

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.

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WSUV cycling team takes all ‘Race Across Oregon’ meets its match Katie Wells

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ith over 40,000 feet of elevation on the 527 mile track, every cyclist competing at the ‘Race Across Oregon’ had a lot of work ahead of them. The Washington State University Vancouver Cycling Club competed at the event this year along with hundreds of other riders. The WSUV team consisted of Logan and Neil Gregory, Caitlin Letts, Shawn Romine, Broke Sipe, and Tam Tran. With these six riders, a giant support team, and an incredible amount of endurance, WSUV took first place. Neil Gregory is the advisor and coach of the Cycling Club, which has been around for several years. The Cycling club, of which Brock Sipe presides, is always riding around on Sundays for both leisure and exercise. Though it is not required of a club member to ride competitively, most do. The six members who were named Champions of the ‘Race Across Oregon’ this year have been practicing together for quite awhile. In the six person division, riders are doing a relay of sorts. One rider will take on a section of the route while the other riders carpool beside the rider.

Washington State University Vancouver finished the 527 mile race in 32 hours and 58 minutes. ‘Race Across Oregon’ has been going on for 12 years. This year’s race was 8 miles shorter than last years, but the elevation increase has evened out the difference. After a one mile ride on a straight road, the rider must begin the 35 mile, 4,700 foot ride up Mt. Hood. Although the scenery is great, the endurance needed to make it up the mountain is enough to keep you focused on nothing but working through the pain. With this race, there is no restriction as to a rider staying on his bike without resting. If a team is conditioned enough, they could technically ride the whole race straight through without resting. The only rule regarding that is that if a rider, driver, or crew member shows any sign of sleep deprivation, an RAO official will require that they spend one hour off of their bike. WSUV had no problem taking the championship title in almost 33 hours. They had their support group and sponsors to thank as well as their own hard work. ASWSUV contributed over $1,600 toward the race and Helen Stewart provided the riders with food and money as well.

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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.

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Michael Hatch and Robert Chu 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.

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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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Riddle me this 1. A man was to be sentenced, and the judge told him, “You may make a statement. If it is true, I’ll sentence you to four years in prison. If it is false, I’ll sentence you to six years in prison.” After the man made his statement, the judge decided to let him go free. What did the man say? 2. A man walks into a bar and asks for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a shotgun and points it at him. The man says, thank you and leaves. Why? 3. You approach two talking doors. One door leads to the City of Truth, while the other door leads to the City of Liars. You do not know which door is which. You are able to ask only one question to determine which door is which. The door that leads to the City of Liars always speaks lies, while the door that leads to the City of Truth always speaks the truth. You want to go to the City of Truth. What question do you ask to determine which door leads to the City of Truth? 4. A man is lying dead with a backpack on, face down in the desert. What happened?

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 premed 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 never even know are there.” Another internship, with the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, let her focus on biogeochemistry. “I’d found that wildlife studies and biology weren’t for me. But working on the continuity between biology and the surrounding physical and chemical environment, I found this was what I was interested in.” It was supposed to be a summer internship, but they kept Kara on for two years. In her last six months, the project managers gave her a chance to write a paper about her research. “That was really generous of them,” Kara says. “After collecting the data and organizing the results, it was good to follow it through, to figure out how to present the work.” Kara found out about an opening in WSUV’s John Harrison’s lab through the Cary Institute scientist she had worked with. “And, by that point, I was ready to go to grad school.” She came to WSUV because of the campus and Harrison’s enthusiasm. “It’s a small community, so you can interact with everyone in the program, and the facilities are much better than on older campuses.” In spite of her interning experiences, Kara found grad school intimidating. “As an intern, they tell you what to do and how to do it. In graduate school, you’re more independent. On the other hand, having worked with all those people at various stages of their academic careers gave me confidence.” Kara is working on a computer model of the dynamics of nitrogen transport in the Central Valley of California. Nitrogen is a problem in freshwater streams and rivers, where it causes eutrophication and eventually pollutes estuaries and the ocean. Her model uses the

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 to get my foot in the door. And that time in the field gave me experience and confidence---and something to put on my resume.”

Kara Goodwin: Quick Profile Most influential book: “Ishmael,” by Daniel Quinn Favorite musical group: U2 Favorite song: Pride (In the Name of Love) Favorite comic strip: XKCD Favorite indoor spots in Vancouver/ Portland area: Amnesia Brewing Company (832 N Beech St Portland) and Andina (“a taste of Peru in the Pearl,” 1314 NW Glisan) Favorite outdoor spot in Vancouver area: Saddle Mountain, on a clear day Philosophy of life: Be willing to take chances, and keep things in perspective. Advice: Be willing to take temporary positions, even though they may be short-term and/or low-paying. Experience working on research projects or with scientists and managers is great on a resume (even if you change fields!) and the people you work with will become important resources and references as you continue on in your career.

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1. He said, “You’ll sentence me to six years in prison.” If it was true, then the judge would have to make it false by sentencing him to four years. If it was false, then he would have to give him six years, which would make it true. Rather than contradict his own word, the judge set the man free.

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2. The man had the hiccups and the water helped him stop it, and the gun scared him which also help stop his hiccups as well.

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ottled water… Why are we paying for something that we could get at home just by lifting the tap and filling up a re-useable bottle? Aquafina is Coca-Cola’s so thirst quenching brand of water. Now, I don’t know if you’ve 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 are bottled water plants putting the nutrition facts of water on the side? How did Dick Cheney manage to shoot his friend, Harry Whittington when they were duck hunting. All the hunters are supposed standing in a line, right? I still can’t understand how Dick managed to confuse the 77 year old man in shocking orange for a small bird. And Why did the victim apologize to Dick anyway. I now know why car salesmen get a bad rap. In my 7 weeks of being one at a local Vancouver lot, I realized that people just want to be left alone and not pressured into buying a car. If they want help they will come and ask for assistance. Not be thrown out to be fed on by the nearest shark that comes lurking to your car door before you get out of their car. Plus knowing what the other car salesmen say about a customer really makes me think that most cars salesmen are dirt bags trying to milk you for everything you’ve got and giving you an almost insulting amount for trade-ins.

3. You ask a door - “If I were to ask the other door which door leads to the city of truth, what would he say”. And then you pick the opposite door of what he tells you.

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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

VIRGO

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.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Feeling sad lately? Allow yourself to look for happiness 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 with respect. Don’t let anyone abuse you or take advantage of you. You are worth every good thing that has happened in your life so far, and much more.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You may be ruled by Venus, but don’t let your love life interfere with your studies. Can you turn one of those “study sessions” into a real homework fest?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your tendency to wait and see may have kept you from taking some bold and worthwhile decisions. Now is a good time to face the future as an opportunity to enjoy, not a challenge to worry about.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Ah, skeptical Gemini, both feet on the ground while your head is in the skies: Take the advice your friends have for you this semester. Even free advice is better than none.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Just signing up for classes has been a big step. But it’s only a springboard to fantastic development and experiences you will never regret. Now you’re ready to make the big leap.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Are you worried about compatibility issues? What matters is the effort you put into any relationship. Be flexible and open-minded, and 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 endear you to people, if they could see a little deeper. Don’t wait for those good traits to appear. Let your light shine now!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re an animal, but not a beast. Your power, which comes from your forceful nature and ability to voice your opinions, won’t be diminished by softening a little toward your loved ones. Try it!

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Maybe Those Clingers and Haters Don’t Deserve Health care to Town Hall Meetings,” we are still If you have managed to listen to the Flock 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 proreform 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.

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’m addicted to a few things in life. They include sleeping, playing sports, watching ‘The Office,’ and reading ‘Texts From Last Night.’ Have you ever been to that web site? It could very well be the greatest invention on earth. Or at least on the internet. If you don’t know 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.

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ello everyone! I’d like to take this time to welcome everyone back to WSUV! And 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 COUGAR! e4.

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