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WSU Budget Cut Governor Gregoire plans to cut budget 12 percent

Winter Weather Driving Tips and tricks for traveling through ice and snow; student’s car trapped at WSU-V

From the President Welcome back everyone! ASWSUV Election news included.

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Washington State University Vancouver

January 12, 2009

At Home At School

Mountain Madness

WSU-V program provides children with a safe place to learn and have fun; received state funding

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Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor prove to be popular places for both recreation and relaxation

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Issue 9

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Change in General Education requirements By Fall 2009, many WSUV classes will be cancelled Story and Photo by Katie Wells eDITor In ChIeF

Starting August 2009, five of WSU-V’s classes will be dropped. These campus-specific courses will no longer be required according to Karen Diller, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. In 2006, when the school supported its first class of four-year students, WSU-V began implementing their own set of Gen. Ed courses, known as “VanGER,” in hopes of bettering the system already in place at WSU Pullman. There were many committee meetings taking place over the course of the last two years in which faculty, students, and staff voted on how this system of requirements would work. In April 2008, faculty voted no on approving the WSU Vancouver General Education Program according to Faculty Organization Executive Committee (FOEC).

The official changes to the general education program are as follows: GE 105/106, GE 101, GE 303 and GE 401 will no longer be required courses. “Students will still need to complete the same number of general education credits, but they will fulfill the requirements by choosing from a wider list of courses,” said Diller. For students who have already completed the courses to be cancelled, Diller said, “there are several

committees on campus who are currently working on a transition plan for students.” Those committees will be setting up a website for students

to access more information and to courses. help make the transition as smooth as The Assistant Vice Chancellor of possible. Academic Affairs The only ( AV C A A ) “We will be returning to the provided a list change that will be taking place WSU system-wide general of pros and this semester is cons which education program.” the cancellation influenced the of GE 101. “It change. A few decreases the number of students who pros to changing the requirements will be in the transition,” said Diller. back to the Pullman system are “Students who are currently that it is easier for students to use enrolled in GE DARS system, it gives students more 106 and GE 401 scheduling options for their lower should remain division coursework, it makes it easier in these courses for advisors to work with one program because, by and it helps faculty prepare a syllabus completing these that uniformly applies to all students requirements, in a single class. they greatly The cons of the Pullman system simplify the are that there is nothing innovative transition,” said about the way they run things and the Diller. cost of implementing this program T h e will be higher for the next two years changes to the since WSU-V will be accommodating r e q u i r e m e n t s both VanGER and the Pullman model. will affect not According to the AVCAA, it will be only the courses much harder to create a freshman students take, learning community. Not only that, but also the but WSU-V will be “returning to a school’s budget. program with known problems.” According to To gather more information or an estimated read further into the issue, visit this site, budget made http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/fac/ by the General facorg/GenEd%20process%20Nov_ E d u c a t i o n 2008.htm. There are opinion and Advisory Board information pieces regarding the (GEAB), the VanGER program on the site as well difference in costs between staying as official ballots, documents, and with VanGER and switching to FAQs. Pullman’s courses is $148, 907 minus the instructional cost of added

Tips for Winter weather travel Major budget Winter snow storms and icy roads leave many trapped

break hitching rides from friends and family members as her car was trapped in the parking lot until Mother Nature decided to melt the shackles of snow and to let it free. After this experience, Haseman has learned a few lessons on preparing for a winter storm and handling a rear-wheel drive car. As Mother Nature cools her heels

ice rink. Winter has just begun, and it is possible that we have not seen the last of Jack Frost and Frosty the Snowman. By Kayla Page The VanCougar The options for winter driving equipment can be numerous and Amidst the flurry of final tests overwhelming, but knowing more and projects dear ol’ Mother Nature about what is available can help in decided to whip up a flurry of her own. times of severe winter weather. This As if having to study for the final test fi rst, and most convenient, type of wasn’t enough, many Washington driving safety equipment is snow State University Vancouver (WSUV) or traction tires. There are two main students had worry about the types of snow tires, studded and likelihood that all of their hard work non-studded. The studless varieties would go to waste due to the impeding are made for severe weather and snow and ice that covered the streets are legal year-round, but lack the leading to campus. Though most of added traction that studs provide. us were spared, one particular WSUV Studs are durable metal pieces that student was not so lucky. are placed throughout the traction on Rachel Haseman managed to arrive snow tires. Studded tires are legal in on campus Wednesday morning in Washington from November 1st until her rear-wheel drive car, which was March 31st. Brandon Duncan, an a feat in itself; however, her journey America’s Tire employee, explains did not end there. By the end of her how snow tires aid safe driving, Many cars in Vancouver were covered in as much snow Chemistry final Wednesday morning, “The tread patterns are made to grip as this truck in North Carolina. Photo Credit/ http://suthnr.com the snow began to fall, and did not better in snowy and icy conditions.” stop. Walking to the parking lot that from the work of creating such a However, Duncan cautions that, “ A afternoon, Haseman began to wonder menacing storm, it is time for WSUlot of people come in to [America’s if she would be stuck on campus for V students to collect the necessary Tire] thinking snow tires are going to the rest of winter break! Happily she preventative equipment such as snow improve driving ability, and they will made it off campus, but not in her own tires, chains, and a simple survival kit. help your car gain increased traction, car. Haseman had to hitch a ride home It is also important to understand how but you also have to change how you because her car could not make it out of to avoid a situation like Haseman’s drive in severe weather conditions.” the parking lot. As the storm got worse, and how to recover from slipping and so did her luck. Haseman spent the rest Continued on page 6 of finals week and the first week of sliding when the road turns into an

cut for WSU

Gregoire cuts budget for WSU by $31 Million By Eric Bahnmiller The VanCougar

Governor Chris Gregoire recommended

state budget cuts that include a $31 million cut to WSU. The Dec. 19 announcement is a twelve percent decrease from the current $262 million annual budget. If passed, the new budget will take effect next spring and will be upheld until 2011. Gregoire’s budget will also raise tuition seven percent a year for the next two years. If this portion of the budget is passed it will give the university an additional $9 million and will decrease the overall cut to 8.5 percent. Gregoire also plans on increasing financial aid to help cover the tuition increase, but no numbers have been stated yet. “WSU fully realizes that sacrifices must be made during these difficult financial times,” said WSU President Elson Floyd in a press release. “The governor has repeatedly made a commitment to education and her proposed budget reflects this priority. WSU will continue to take the appropriate steps to manage within this fiscal environment.”

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EDITORIAL

Voice of the Cougs: Letters to the Editors We can stop America’s addiction to foreign oil. Support the Picken’s Plan and support energy independence for America! Re: Foreign Oil

The Picken’s Plan is the only proposal on the table which will lower our dependence on foreign oil by up to 50 percent over the next 10 years. You don’t have to be an expert on the topic of energy independence to realize the importance of this issue. It is one that affects our economy, environment, and our national security. Many Americans recognized the critical nature of this issue for the first time when oil prices hit record highs this past summer. Yet, this is not a new problem for America. It is one that has been debated for decades, and one that continues to grow in intensity. In 1970, the United States imported 24% of our oil. Today the figure is near 70% and growing. Furthermore, America makes up just 4% of the world’s population, yet we account for 25% of the world’s oil demand, using 21 of 85 million barrels produced daily. This has resulted in an enormous amount of money leaving our country. At

current prices, we send $350 billion a year to other countries for oil, with spending projections over the next 10 years reaching $10 trillion. These numbers are staggering, especially considering that America is now facing an economic crisis. And let us not forget that the very countries we rely on for oil are sometimes hostile toward us and centered in regions riddled with violence and instability. This makes us vulnerable. Even worse, global oil resources peaked in 2005, oil production has fallen over the last several years, and it is getting more expensive and difficult to produce oil. The issue of energy independence has reached a crisis level. For decades, American taxpayers have heard far too many energy promises from our elected officials, with no real action. From President Richard Nixon to George W. Bush, we patiently waited for something to happen, while our energy situation continued to deteriorate. Now is the critical point in time where we absolutely need to see action. Our government representatives must demonstrate that they are committed to our best interests, and that they will actively work on a solution to

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Fat Dave’s: a small restaurant with a big personality I was looking through my mom’s old Columbia River yearbook and I noticed a blurb in her “Senior Section” about popular hangouts. Of the things listed, one really caught my eye. It was Fat Dave’s, a local restaurant I’ve been going to since I was young. This 24 hour restaurant is tucked away in a corner on Highway 99 and 99th street, being noticed by few that travel down the road. Personally, if I’d never been there before, I most likely wouldn’t stop there to eat. It always seems so deserted and looks pretty old, but a step inside the place will help one realize why Fat Dave’s is still around. The atmosphere inside is very mom-andpop with the loud and inviting waitresses and the old-school bell for the cook. Every time we eat at Fat Dave’s, my friends and

“...nothing to fear but fear itself.” I will play the jukebox. By request from the head waitress, we have to play at least one Elvis song so she can sing her heart out while serving food. As far as the food goes, you couldn’t find a more filling plate for any cheaper. The menu has everything you could possibly want on it, not to mention, you can order any meal at any time. My personal favorite is the grilled cheese sandwich and vanilla milkshake. Fat Dave’s has burgers with the strangest names and the best tastes along with crunchy fries that will satisfy your hunger. Fat Dave’s has soup, salad, sea food, sandwiches, pancakes, omelettes, and even mashed potatoes. They have everything. If you happen to be looking for a new place to eat or you’re starving at 3 a.m., I highly recommend Fat Dave’s!

There are so many things in the world we are afraid of. Fear has been a major part of our lives since we’ve been old enough to hide under the covers at night. Of course, now that we’re all grown up, we have determined that there is no monster in our closet or boogeyman hiding under our bed. Yet, we have somehow replaced those “childish” fears with worries about paying bills on time, anxiety over a certain research paper due at midnight, and more nation-wide fears of terrorism and political and economic instability. I will not be writing this column to extinguish such fears, or even to separate the rational from the irrational. I merely write to bring these fears to the surface and encourage a second thought upon why we fear the things we do. Throughout the semester, I will discuss serious topics like terrorism and foreign oil dependency, as well as more light-hearted topics like arachnophobia. Though it is not my intention to force you to be unafraid of things you fear, I do firmly believe that good old-fashioned

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knowledge is the best remedy for any fear. After all, it is said that we fear that most which we do not understand. Certainly I am not fearless. Fear is a very useful tool in some situations. I also have my share of “irrational” fears, but I can suppose that a lot of it comes from my lack of understanding of those things I fear. I’ve been working at The VanCougar for a long time, but I was still a little afraid of what I had before me when I walked into the office for the first time as Managing Editor. With that said, I am very happy and honored to serve as The VanCougar’s Managing Editor. I want to make this your student newspaper. A newspaper by the students and for the students. I strongly encourage writing Letters to the Editors for any reason your heart desires. I also encourage you to visit our website at vancougar.com and get in on the community happening there. I look forward to the rest of the year, as I hope you do. I am especially excited to see where this paper can go within the next few months - don’t hesitate to apply, freshmen! We need all the writers and photographers we can get.

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our unhealthy dependence on foreign oil. The good news is there are viable energy alternatives in the form of wind power and natural gas. T. Boone Picken has a plan for how to utilize these alternatives to wean America off foreign oil. In the process, jobs will be created for Americans and our country will become more stable. The time to act is now! This can be as simple as going online to join the more than one million supporters of the Picken’s Plan and urging our elected representatives to sign the Picken’s Pledge and take action. The Pledge calls for an energy independence plan to be enacted within the first 100 days of the Obama administration. This problem will not magically go away – we each need to do our part to make a difference! To educate yourself on this issue and to get involved in this rapidly growing grassroots movement, go to http://www.pickensplan.com/index.php

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January 12, 2009

OPINION

The Sluice Box A quick look at Agrarian Conservatism By Matt Hunter The VanCougar

Having taken a brief look at neo-conservatism in the last issue, let us now take an equally quick look at perhaps the second most popular form of conservatism in America today: agrarian conservatism. When one hears the word agrarian, it is easy to let a picture of the Amish or Hutterite lifestyle pop into one’s mind. This is not a helpful presupposition. Just as neoconservatism has as many different branches as an unpruned apple tree, agrarian conservatives often differ in their views. Given the nature of conservatism as outlined two issues ago, this should not be surprising. It is precisely the anti-ideological nature of conservatism that causes the division within these broad categories. With this in mind, what are some of the basic principles of agrarian conservatism? To a great

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degree, it is a reaction against the ment. Like agrarian conservatives, strong belief in the individual inher- liberals do not believe that the earth ent in neo-conservatism. Agrarians is environmentally indestructible, as hold that human beings are intimate- many neo-conservative thinkers imly connected to their community and ply. However, the similarity is their environment. deceptive. As environmentally conThe relationships and institu- scious as agrarian conservatism may tions of these communities—the be, it also holds that humanity has organic foundations that have de- a special role in the world. This is veloped over many years—are in blasphemy in liberal circles. fact promoters of personal freedom Similarly, agrarian conservatism rather than hindrances to individual holds very strongly to a belief in a choice. For example, modern Amer- higher power. In general, the Green icans have a greater number of oc- movement on the Left believes there cupational paths is no and lifestyles “Agrarians hold that human h i g h e r today than they beings are intimately connected p o w e r did in the past, a n d to their community and their that the but they are inenvironment.” creasingly conroute to trolled by large utopia corporations and impersonal bu- is through community. Agrarians reaucracies. We have traded social believe in local government. The and economic freedom for material Green movement sees the federal gain. government as the means by which At first glance, this seems people can be restricted to a comvery similar to the Green movement munity system. So while agrarian and the hippy sentiments of the 60s. conservatism and the Green moveLiberals of this camp also see com- ment often have similar complaints, munity as essential. They too em- they could hardly be more opposite. phasize the dangers of the modern Agrarian conservatism is a very desperate search for wealth at the old form of American conservatism. expense of culture and the environ- But because it was against foreign

ness; Lincoln freed people from physical slavery, while Darwin freed people from intellectual imIs anything for sure? prisonment; and so on. In the world where science By Louise Wynn and politics intersect, we’ll hear The VanCougar a lot of arguments about whether I was way off on this one: we should go to the Moon again, I wrote in our last issue that we or press on to Mars. (My vote is would know by the second week for Mars, and I predict that more of December who was going to and more NASA folks will start to win the Minnesota senatorial lean that way, too.) race: Republican incumbent Norm In environmental circles, anColeman, or Al Franken, the Dem- other world where science and ocratic challenger. I got this idea politics intersect, we’ll witness a from the Web site www.FiveThir- lot of battles over the Bush admintyEight.com, where economist istration’s ever more desperate efNate Silver wrote that Franken forts to sabotage Earth’s future. would win by somewhere between In the world of medicine, 48 and 136 votes. we’ll read about cures for---I Now, with the recount com- don’t know---you go ahead and pleted, Franken fill in the name appears to be “I predict less and less of some condiahead by more sleep for more and tion or diseasethan 225 votes, more students as the --cures which but we still don’t however will semester wears on” know how this unfortunately election will end. Coleman is ask- require five more years of clinical ing the Minnesota Supreme Court trials before they’re available to to order counties to re-count their the public. ballots and this time include some In the world of nutrition and absentee ballots not counted be- pseudo-nutrition, we’ll see a lot fore. of TV ads about new ways to lose Nate Silver’s under-predic- weight, gain muscle mass, run a tion seems minor compared to the marathon in our best time ever, wild—and wildly wrong—guess- and---but wait! There’s more! es that the political talking heads Readers of women’s magazines made. But this time I’m not go- will find a recipe for an 18,000ing to predict that we’ll know the calorie cake pictured on the front outcome by the time this issue is cover AND a pull-out section with printed. I will make some other 5 exercises to tone your abs in 12 predictions, though. In the world minutes per day AND an article by of science, we’ll be reading a lot a doctor or a movie star about how in 2009 about Charles Darwin. Americans need to lose weight. This year marks the 200th anniI predict we’ll see new diet/ versary of his birth and the 150th health fads that give a new name anniversary of the publication of to an old idea. Okay, that’s not re“On the Origin of Species.” Web ally a prediction, because this has sites (one example: www.darwin- already started, with “news” stoday.org) have been created to help ries about the great new discovery people all over the world partici- of “slow-release carbs” (formerly pate in the birthday celebrations known as fresh fruits and vegon February 12. etables, beans, and whole-grain In the world of pseudo-sci- breads). ence, we’ll read a lot about how In the world of students at alike Darwin and Abraham Lin- WSU-V, I predict less and less coln were, a lot of comparisons of sleep for more and more students their accomplishments. Born on as the semester wears on, but the same day (Feb. 12, 1809), they overall a happy, healthy, and proboth suffered from depression, but ductive 2009. that didn’t stop them from great-

wars, it had largely gone out of style by the time of the Cold War. During that time, agrarian conservatism was overshadowed by neo-conservatism largely because it was perceived inadequate to deal with the threat of the Soviet Union. During this time, however, there were voices crying in the wilderness. Perhaps the best known of these voices is Wendell Berry, who has perhaps done more than any one person to revive agrarian conservatism in America. In 2006, Rod Dreher wrote Crunchy Con, which questioned the materialism and desire for power that permeates Republican thought today. By his own admission, Dreher discovered agrarian thought not through its supporters but rather by seeing the problems created by the degradation of community, the family and the environment. Today, there is a popular movement among young conservatives to be “crunchy” or agrarian conservatives. I promise this is my last column on conservatism for a while. However, I hope these have been helpful surveys of a convoluted category that is often oversimplified and misrepresented.

Man on the Street

What’s your biggest fear coming to WSU-V? By Kati Hughes The VanCougar

For this edition of Man on the Street, we spoke to incoming students who attended the freshman and transfer-student orientation, ROAR.

Emily A. English

“Paying for it. Making sure that I can work my schedule out with work and classes and homework and all that.”

Dale F.

Business/Accounting

Daniel P.

“Lately I’ve been holding myself to a bit of a higher academic standard. Coming from Clark that was a lot easier, I’m expecting, than it’ll be like here. So, adjusting to the more difficult atmosphere I guess.”

Engineering

“It’s just a different experience. I’ve been in a similar sized college, but it was a private school.”

Christina H. Sociology

Elisa W.

Human Development

“Not knowing people. And really that’s not bad, because I love meeting new people. I just walk right up and I’m like ‘Hey, how’s it going?’”

“I’m not really nervous about much of anything, honestly. I’ve been here a couple of times before, I’ve already toured the campus and I actually already feel really comfortable.”

Want to start a conservative club on campus? Meet us in the Conference Room in the Firstenburg Center on Tuesday January 20 at 1:00 to discuss the formation of a conservative club at WSU-V If you can’t make it, but are still interested, please contact Matt Hunter at [email protected]

Be countercultural... be human, be wise... be a conservative!

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ASWSUV

From the President: Rec center survey prize winners Welcome back, Cougars!

I hope your winter break went well and that you are now ready to get back in the swing of another new semester. Make sure you keep your eyes open for great events around campus that will allow you to take a break from studying and have some fun or get involved. Coming up this semester is the ASWSUV election, so if you have been thinking about getting further involved with your campus now is the time to start deciding which position would be a good fit for you. Remember that your current ASWSUV representatives are always willing to answer questions or receive new ideas. Stop by the Office of Student Involvement located in the Firstenburg Student Commons or check out our website at www.ASWSUV.com for lots of information, including profiles for your ASWSUV officers, a community forum, and the lastest upcoming events. ~ Peter Sterr, President, ASWSUV

ASWSUV gave away around $1500 worth of prizes to Cougs By Michael Hatch Managing Editor

As part of ASWSUV’s efforts to determine whether this campus needs a recreation center and how much money should be spent on it, they held a university-wide survey and added an extra incentive of about $1500 worth of prizes. The survey was held for a period of a few weeks and gave students the opportunity to be entered in to a prize drawing. Prizes included gift cards to the Bookie, an orange parking pass for on-campus parking, and XBOX 360 and a 32” LCD HDTV.

Kristine Olsen expresses her approval of winning the grand prize: a 32” LCD HD Television.

President Peter Sterr with prize winners Brigida Gubala, Shirlon Moncief, Bobby Krause (winner of the XBOX 360), Kristine Olsen (winner of the HDTV), Whitney Cooper, Soren Ludwig and Ben Gross.

January 12, 2009

FEATURES

Poetry Place In Memoriam   by Lord Alfred Tennyson 

Countless Lives Inhabit Us by Fernando Pessoa

Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,    The flying cloud, the frosty light:    The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

Countless lives inhabit us. I don’t know, when I think or feel, Who it is that thinks or feels. I am merely the place Where things are thought or felt. I have more than just one soul. There are more I’s than I myself. I exist, never the less, Indifferent to them all. I silence them: I speak. The crossing urges of what I feel or do not feel Struggle in who I am, but I Ignore them. They dictate nothing To the I I know: I write. 

Ring out the old, ring in the new,    Ring, happy bells, across the snow:    The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind    For those that here we see no more;    Ring out the feud of rich and poor, Ring in redress to all mankind. Ring out a slowly dying cause,    And ancient forms of party strife;    Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws.

Courtesy of Poetry International Web.Org Translation: 1998, Richard ZenithFrom: Fernando Pessoa & Co.

Ring out the want, the care, the sin,    The faithless coldness of the times;    Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes But ring the fuller minstrel in. Ring out false pride in place and blood,    The civic slander and the spite;    Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. Ring out old shapes of foul disease;    Ring out the narrowing lust of gold;    Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and free,    The larger heart, the kindlier hand;    Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. Copyright: Academy of American Poets/Poets.org

WE’VE EXTENDED OUR DEADLINE Salmon Creek Journal has extended its submission deadline. Students currently, faculty, staff, and alumni at Washington State University Vancouver are encouraged to submit their poetry, prose, and visual art to be considered for publication in the 2009 Salmon Creek Journal. NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS

JANUARY 15, 2009 Visit our new website for submission guidelines & the submission form: W W W. S A L M O N C R E E K J O U R N A L . C O M Or contact us at: [email protected]

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At Home At School Program

Children lacking stable homes find attention and affection

cure environment that promotes active learning for those who need it. Initially housed in a shelter, with the support By Shane Monroe of the Evergreen School District the The VanCougar program moved to a location in a loJanuary is well known as a time cal school. With the move to a school, to make resolutions to accomplish the program was able to expand to special landmarks and make yourself serve low-income children struggling a better person. If you are having a in school who are not homeless (300 hard time making a unique resolution, children in total). Homeless children a great local program could give you are first priority and all are accepted that jumpstart to make a difference. for enrollment.” This program has alAt Home At School (AHAS) is a lowed for hundreds of children to find great program that allows for children a place to escape from the troubles of without a stable home to get needed at- a life which they did not ask to be put tention and affection. Dr. Susan Finley into, and feel like they finally have a started the program back in 2002, in a place to call home. shelter operated by SHARE. Dr. FinThere are three primary goals asley explained that she had been work- sociated with this rewarding program ing with, “homeless street youths in an to ensure its success. The first goal is action research and educational project to provide a community-based teacher before coming to WSU-V, but shortly education in fulfillment of WSUV’s after arriving, shelter staff alerted me charge to prepare new teachers to work that they had a sudden influx of chil- in an increasingly diverse society. dren with summer approaching.” This The second goal is to assist K-12 stuallowed for the program to literally dents who are homeless or otherwise take off and expand. Today, AHAS “low status” or underserved, in their enrolls about 400 K-12 students, with efforts to succeed in school—that is, 300 enrolling for the summer season. students who live in transitional and The students involved in AHAS, are other subsidized low-income housing, mainly from Evergreen, Vancouver, qualify for free and reduced lunch, are Battleground, Hockinson school dis- in foster care, chronically ill, English tricts. language learners, have an incarcerAHAS is integrated with WSU-V ated parent, or low school attendance. and there are roughly 40 WSU-V stu- The third and final goal is to develop dents and 17 teachers who have gradu- ongoing research about teaching and ated from WSU-V education programs learning in both primary populations: participating as AHAS volunteers. Dr. k-8 and teacher education students. Finley explained that it is important to Dr. Finley has done an amazing know that with WSU-V two courses job creating this program and keeping are integrated. Students complete their its success growing. If you are at all diversity field experiences at AHAS interested in this program, you should and there is an AHAS Scholars promake it gram. AHAS your own, Scholars repersonal ceive “educaresolutional awards” tion to get in return for involved. volunteer serAccording vice or internto Dr. Finships with ley, “There AHAS. This are many, year, about many ways $30,000 in for stuScholars funds dents to will be awardbecome inoutdoor classroom building is the first of its kind in ed to WSU-V This volved and Washington, operating on a fully green level. students. Scholwe encourars positions are available. age students from all departments When asked why this program was and programs to join the AHAS projstarted, Dr. Finley stated that, “Since ect. First, we offer the AHAS Social 2002, the Washington State Univer- Justice Scholars Program. This is an sity Vancouver School of Education Americorps program that offers finanhas recognized that two educational cial awards for students who volunteer needs within the community could with AHAS 450-675 hours. Second, be met through the establishment of AHAS hosts internships with students an academic enrichment program for in several departments. We need sumhomeless and transitional housing mer assistance with our bridge buildchildren. Realizing that many children ing program. It would be great to inin unstable housing struggle and lag volve students from engineering, for in school and precertification teachers example. Our video storytelling and need to gain experience teaching chil- public service announcement projects, dren from a variety of backgrounds as well as efforts to close the technoand home environments, a four week logical divide through technology edusummer program, At Home At School, cation always make openings for digi-  was established—bringing together tal tech majors. It would be great to get K-8 children, their families, and pre- English majors and students involved service and in-service teachers in a with your publication, The VanCoufield-based community project. gar, to help out with the AHAS Daily Teachers learn first-hand what it News and other student authorship means for children to live in a shelter, projects. We’re also hosting senior temporary apartment or tent. They projects with high school seniors who find that children, who reside in shel- serve on the AHAS Student Advisory ter or transitional housing live in a Board—topics range from anorexia to system that regulates their time—with literacy. There’s room for everybody rules for when they can bathe, sleep, at AHAS!” eat, and study. The name of the proSo make your New Year’s Resolugram refers to providing opportunities tion today! Contact Dr. Susan Finley for children to feel at home at school, today at http://AtHomeAtSchool.org/. i.e., providing a comfortable and se-

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Winter driving suggestions Professional continued from Page 1 Writers Series

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The second type of winter driving equipment is tire chains. There are two types of chains as well: classic link chains and cable chains. Classic chains are simple chain links that wrap around the tire to dig into snow and ice to provide better traction. Cable chains do the same, but resemble tightly wound coils and run horizontally along to tire’s surface like a rope ladder. Both provide equal amount of traction, but cable chains are stronger and quieter. Rules and regulations apply when driving with chains as they can be hazardous to the driver and others if used improperly. The maximum speed recommended while driving with chains is 30 miles per hour. In addition, it is necessary to check the tightness and integrity of the chains often to avoid one becoming loose and possibly falling off, therefore creating a hazard for other drivers. Chains can only be used when snow or ice is present, so it is very important to be cautious and know how to put on and remove them. It is also important to be prepared ahead of time Duncan warns, “if you think there is a chance you’ll need chains, buy them before the first snowfall because they sell out fast! Within the first two days of the recent winter storm America’s Tire was completely sold out.” Overall, snow tires are more convenient because they can be kept on throughout the winter, and provide added traction no matter the amount of snow

or ice. Aside from the important equipment mentioned above, the following items should be a staple in every car during the winter, in the unlikely event that Mother Nature decides to put you in a dangerous situation: basic tools, a flashlight, blankets, some extra warm clothes, bottled water and food, a first aid kit, battery jumper cables, and a CB radio or cell phone. All of these items should comprise an emergency weather kit for every motor vehicle. Despite the support this equipment provides, nothing can beat the solid knowledge of knowing how to handle a car during a slip or skid. The first and most important word of advice is: do not break! This will lock up the tires and cause the car to continue skidding. Instead, slowly remove your foot from accelerator until the car feels as if it is beginning to regain traction. Then steer in the direction you want car to go, but be careful not to over steer or steer too fast. The best way to avoid skidding altogether is to simply drive more cautiously. Steer and break more slowly because the distance needed to stop is twice as long as usual. Some advice for drivers like Haseman who must brave the storms in a rear wheel drive car: place bags of sand or kitty litter in the trunk to add weight over the rear tires which will add traction to the tires. Front wheel drive cars have weight of engine above driving tires so this adds traction. Despite all this good advice, the best way to avoid any hazards it to stay at home. Make a cup of coffee and snuggle up by the fire, that is, unless you have a midterm to take!

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The Spring 2009 Professional Writers Series with presentations by prominent guest writers begins January 22. The five session series opens with Washington State Poet Laureate, Sam Green. The writers/speakers will not only share portions of their own work, but share advice about their profession. All presentations begin at 6:00 p.m. According to Professor Howard Aaron, “Each of the guest speaker programs are open to all students and to the general community.” The presentations are free. At press time, two seats were still available for students interested in taking the series as a 3 credit class. The class, taught by Aaron, meets Thursday evenings, 6:00 9:00 p.m. from January 15 through March 26.

January 22

“Keeping Poetry Alive” with Sam Green, Washington State Poet Laureate

February 5

“Writing Across Genres” with Kim Stafford, poet, essayist and short story writer.

February 19

“Writing About Popular Culture” with Shawn Levy, The Oregonians film critic and former editor of American Film magazine.

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ROAR welcomes new Cougs Major budget cut for WSU By Kati Hughes The VanCougar

On Thursday, January 8, 2009 incoming freshmen and transfer students gathered in the auditorium in the multimedia classroom building for ROAR orientation. Student Ambassadors held up signs displaying different departments, and new students gathered around their respective majors. Sara Newton, a student ambassador, was there to help out. According to Newton, the most important reason for new students to attend ROAR is that it “creates sort of a comfortable situation for

[incoming students] because they get to meet fellow students before they actually have classes.” “The difference between maybe Clark and WSU-V is, [at Clark], you just go to class when you have classes. I think ROAR is WSU-V’s way of making sure students experience that sort of community,” said Newton. In addition to meeting fellow freshmen and transfers, the attendees got a chance to learn about on-campus resources like the Student Services Center and the Library. They were also able to visit with representatives of campus organizations and clubs while enjoying free pizza.

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Floyd ordered the university to slow down its hiring, leaving many vacant positions open. The university has drastically restricted travel and reduced the number of courses it offers to improve resource allocation. A committee has been established to come up with possible solutions to the cuts in funding. The University Committee has created a website, http://budget-committee.wsu.edu, to gather opinions on the situation. In

the committee’s first meeting, the main topics of discussion were how to uphold student access without lowering the quality of education and how to increase productivity while protecting current employees. Gregoire is recommending capital construction projects to boost the state’s economy. One of the top projects is WSU-V’s very own Applied Technology Classroom Building with a price tag of $38.6 million. If the proposal is passed, ground breaking on the building will begin next March according to the Governor.

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ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Cities, Gebular and Red Spades perform Local bands to entertain at WSU-V in the FSC By Katie Wells Editor in Chief

Three local bands are scheduled to perform in the Firstenburg Student Commons on January 20th. As part of the ‘Get to Know You Tuesdays’ put on by the Student Ambassadors, this concert will encourage campus involvement and help students relate to one another. The bands featured are Red Spades, Cities and Gebular. Red Spades, from Vancouver, started in February of 2008. The three members, Graham Koreski (Vocals and Guitar), Anden Oquendo (Bass) and Alex Deeley (Drums), each have many years of musical experience. Heavily influenced by The Beatles, The Moldy Peaches, and The Rolling Stones, the band has a very ‘classic-rock’ sound. With over 20 songs to their name, this newly formed band has been hard at work. Fans seem to enjoy their songs “Sunrise” and “Second Place.” For a preview of their music before the show, check out their website: redspades.org or their myspace account: myspace.com/redspadesmusic. Cities was formed in October 2007 by band members Tony McColun (Drums), Chris Perez (Bass), and Ryan Bisson (Guitar and Vocals). They has a very Pop Rock sound according to Bisson. Cities has played at venues such as Hawthorne Theatre and Satyricon. “Aww, Red Spades. I love those guys!” said Ryan Bisson when told he would be playing with them. Visit their site: myspace.com/cities

UPCOMING EVENTS January 12 - February 13 in the Administration gallery. Tripp will be displaying some new additions to the ‘Barns’ series as well other new works.

WSU Vancouver Displays Wayne Herndon’s Colorful Paintings January 12 - March 13 in the Engineering Life Sciences gallery.

Local Bands Performing for ‘Get To Know You Tuesdays’

January 20 at 3 p.m. in the FSC. Free popcorn and slushies. Sponsored by the Student Ambassadors, OSI and the ASWSUV Senate

Ferderer said he was “pretty excited,” and that this event “will probably be the best [Get To Know Ya Tuesday] so far, possibly the best ever. People will be able to relax and listen to some good music, and just have fun.” He also encourages student bands to participate in any similar, future events.

Left: Gebular plays at a Battle of the Bands. Above: The members of Cities enjoying a break. Top: This Red Spades artwork is used as their myspace picture.

Benjamin Button is wonderfully weird Brad Pitt movie received four out of five stars By Rosie Bartel The VanCougar

WSU-V Exhibits Jodi Tripp’s Digital Photography

to hear their music. Very different from the sound of Red Spades is the band Gebular. Gebular is from Aberdeen and has been around for over five years. They are influenced by bands like Tool, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Korn. Members Branden DePriest (Guitar and Vocals), Justin DePriest (Drums and Vocals), Clint Mullins (Bass) and Cody Reid (Lead Guitar) have played over 150 shows together at various locations. “Fans enjoy our music because it’s easy listening and they can relate to our songs. We are all very excited to play at WSU-V. We believe the show will be great!” said drummer Justin DePriest. Besides on their myspace page: myspace.com/gebularmusic, you can listen to them at the free concert at WSU-V. According to Student Ambassador Nick Ferderer, the show will last around two hours with each band playing a half-hour set. There will be free popcorn and slushies provided at the event.

“I was thinking how nothing lasts, and what a shame that is.” So says Benjamin Button, in what might be the movie’s overarching message. Born shriveled, arthritic, and near blind with cataracts, Benjamin’s adoptive mother, Queenie (Taraji P. Henson) is told he probably won’t live long. But she loves him immediately, unconditionally, and doesn’t spend much time questioning his bizarre condition. Benjamin grows into a wheelchair bound child, played by a doe-eyed Brad Pitt, rendered Hobbit sized via CGI magic. People assume he is an old man and treat him accordingly, which becomes problematic when he meets and is smitten with Daisy (Cate Blanchett), a child who is chronologically his age. As their friendship blossoms, she senses his youth and is fascinated. The movie steps sensitively over potentially creepy undertones by accentuating Benjamin’s innocence and naivety. Brad Pitt masterfully captures his childlike persona. His Benjamin is so sweet, so loveably frail, so perpetually awestruck, it’s easy to believe in his youth and to love him as Queenie does.

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As Benjamin grows older, he notices the movies, but the intrinsic uniqueness that he might also be growing younger. of Benjamin Button cannot be denied. Raised in the retirement home where It’s a truly special film; quirky, magiQueenie works, he is eager to venture cal and bursting with sincerity. A rarity out and see the world, where he meets today, where cliché ridden Hollywood many colorful characters and frequent- stinkers reign supreme. ly encounters the harsh realities of As Benjamin notes, nothing lasts. death. He eventually reunites with the This is perhaps a meditation on the spirited Daisy. The movie is beautifully made with glorious cinematography, a subtle but haunting musical score, seamless CGI special effects, and wonderful performances from the star studded cast. And no wonder, given how long it took to be produced. Loosely adapted from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film According to Box office Magazine, ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin began development Button’ is bringing in over $1.3 billion a day. in 1994 with Tom Cruise and John Travolta set to star at fleeting nature of youth or life itself. various stages. But through his travels and accompaComparisons have been drawn be- nying adventures, he lives his life with tween this movie and Forrest Gump, as a dignified fearlessness that is truly inthey share similar plot developments spiring. Maybe because he knows, betand characters. Both screenplays were ter than most could, the precious gifts also written by Eric Roth. But to dis- that youth, and life, truly are. miss Benjamin Button as a cheap Gump The movie is rated PG-13 for vioknockoff is a severe miscalculation. lence, sexual content, and language. Yes, you can draw parallels between It’s also a lengthy 166 minutes.

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Providing both relaxation and exercise, these two mountains have it all Story and Photos by Mark Medina

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPORTS & RECREATION

Hood and Baker offer winter recreation

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Winter break introduced many WSU-V Cougars to the joys of heavy snowfall. Brisk arctic air brought mountain conditions to the area, trapping some inside while beckoning others out. James Jefferson, a Senior Business Administration major, says he was ill, but “couldn’t resist tearing it up on the slopes anyway.” Still others chose to stay inside. When it comes to snowy weather, there are two kinds of people: those that cuddle up with a cup of hot chocolate to watch from inside and those that venture out to explore the beauty of the wild outdoors. Fortunately, Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor boast plenty of choices for both types of people. Mt. Hood, which can be seen from campus, is about an hours drive from Vancouver and has three major ski and snowboard resorts. Timberline offers year-round fun and more than 1,400 acres of terrain to explore. Ten regular lifts and five highspeed quad chair lifts means more time on the slopes and less time waiting in line. When skiers are ready to take a rest, Timberline Lodge

has several restaurants (and a bar or two) for warming up. The Ram’s Head Bar is particularly popular with those who enjoy a warm drink and a view extending halfway to California. Skibowl is famous for being America’s largest night ski and snowboard Park. For those on a budget, ladies night is every Tuesday and just $14. Visit the Mid-Mountain Warming Hut, tucked away in Ski Bowl’s Lower Bowl, for a bowl of soup, microbrew and a warm fire. This is the place to be if you want to chill out and warm up. Mt. Hood Meadows is where the thrill seekers go. Steep slopes make for long lift lines and thrilling runs. ‘Meadows,’ as it’s known to regulars, has several restaurants including a pizzeria, ice cream shop and juice bar. Every Sunday evening it costs just $15 to

ride the slopes as long as you have a Safeway Club card. Mt. Bachelor provides more than 3,600 acres of skiable terrain and has a reputation for having the best powder in the Pacific Northwest. All 360 degrees of the mountain can be explored from the Summit Express which delivers riders to the top of the mountain at 9,065 feet. From there, riders descend more than 3,300 vertical feet to the resort where they can rest up and enjoy a variety of entertainment, restaurants and shopping. If you are interested in participating in the WSU-V ski/snowboard trip to Mt. Bachelor stop by the Office of Student Involvement located across from the Bookie and next door to ASWSUV or call 360-546-9532 for more information.

No matter where you look at Mt. Hood, the scenery is something to admire. Timberline Lodge is no exception.

WSU-V TRIP

• February 20-22 • Cost: $110 students $150 non students • Lodging at Phoenix Inn in Bend • Equipment rental included • Sign up by Jan 23rd. • Transportation not included

Open Gym at Chinook Begins Wednesday Nights Sign up at Chinook Gym

Flag Football League

January 22- Sign up in OSI • • • •

Rock Climbing (PRG)

January 24- Sign up in OSI by January 21 $20.00 for students, $25.00 for non-students.

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Snow Camping

January 31- Sign up in OSI by January 30

Mt. Bachelor Rates

Daily Lift ticket: $35-$69 Season Pass: $60-$999 Hours: 8:30am to 4pm Equipment rental: $32-$48

Mt. Hood’s Ski Bowl Rates

Daily Lift ticket: $14-$43 Season Pass: $379 for Students Hours: varies; 8am-11pm Saturdays Equipment rental: $25-$30

Timberline Lodge Rates

Campus Overnighter

• Daily Lift ticket: $20-$57 • Season Pass: $349-$549 • Equipment rental: $20-$40

February 6- Sign up in OSI by February 4

Snowboard/Ski Trip

February 20-22 at Mt. Bachelor. Only a few spots left so sign up fast! $110 for students and $150 for non students.

• • • • Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood offers beautiful views of the sunrise as well as thrilling runs.

Mt. Hood Meadows Rates

Daily Lift ticket: $35-$64 Season Pass: $222-$444 Hours: 9am-10pm Equipment rental: $22-$42

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WSU-V’s City League Volleyball team is ready to play Ten experienced players are excited for the chance to play the game again By Kendal Mantzke Contributing Writer

With an hour and a half to practice and scrimmage against two teams, the WSU-V City League Volleyball team met up Thursday night at the Marshall Center. After only one night of playing volleyball, Katie Wells said, “I’m seriously pumped! I’m glad WSU-V has a team. Hopefully we dominate; this season should be an overall good experience.” The night started off with only a moment to spare to get everyone’s names and there began the start of the season. Michelle McIlvoy said, “This season will rock. I can’t wait for our first game. GO COUGS!” The ladies will be playing on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Marshall Center as of the 14th and 15th of January. Each team in the league will compete and play each other at various times throughout the season. This process will continue on from January through the month of March until the playoffs on April 1st. WSU-V’s City League Volleyball team will be competing in Division II this season. Most of the ladies on the team have had previous experience playing volleyball. According to Erika Stauffer, “I really missed

playing after graduating high school so I’m really looking forward to playing again.” The majority of the girls on the team are undergraduates with the exception of one staff member. Freshman Kayla McKee said, “Volleyball has always been my favorite sport. I’m pumped to be playing again.” The volleyball team through WSU-V offers a chance for students and faculty/ staff to not only participate in a sport they are passionate about, but also offers the chance to gain friendships and enjoy playing with each other. Andrea Yoho said, “ I’m really excited to be playing again. The girls are great!” Along with co-ed volleyball, the Marshall Center offers an assortment of activities. They offer co-ed and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s, women’s and co-ed softball. Youth sports is another example of the various activities offered through the Marshall Center. If you’re wondering how to get on a team, the answer is simple. They keep an extra player list for all of our sports. The Marshall Center needs your name, phone number, the position you play and how long you have played the sport. Also, if you watch the teams play and talk to the coaches, sometimes you can get picked up that way. For any additional information and questions, call 487-7082 for volleyball and softball or call 487-7025 for basketball.

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Jan 17: Outdoor Snowshoeing Trip Location dependent upon weather / 7:30 a.m. Free for all those with snowshoes Jan 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Firstenburg Student Commons / 9:00 a.m. Free. RSVP via www.vancouver.wsu.edu/mlk Jan 20: Resume Workshop Firstneburg Student Commons, 104 / 4:15 p.m. Free and open to all current students and alumni Jan 21: Spring Alumni Networking Social Location to be determined / 5:30 p.m. Free. RSVP via (360) 546-9109 Jan 25: College Goal Sunday Firstenburg Student Commons / 2:00 p.m. Free and open to the public Jan 26: Blazers vs Knicks Tickets On Sale See the Student Affairs Cashier / 4:00 p.m. $14.00 for students, limit two Jan 28: Nine Parts of Desire Administration Building, 110 / 6:00 p.m. Free and open to the public Jan 29: Artist Talk & Reception Administration Building Art Gallery / 4:00 p.m. Free and open to the public Jan 29: Outdoor Snowshoeing Trip Administration Building, 129 / 6:00 p.m. Free and open to the public

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