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Email Etiquette The do’s and don’t’s of writing emails. What do you say to someone when inquiring about grad school or a job?

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COUGAR FOOTBALL WSU-V entourage visits Pullman for PSU game; quarterback injured, Freshman finisher. Two page spread of photos.

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$1.6 million research grant for WSU-V Award for study of drug addiction and brain connection to involve WSU-V professor and graduate students. By Hannah Walker The VanCougar

Assistant professor of psychology, Susan Ingram, has recently been awarded $1.6 million in grant money for her continued research on how drugs of abuse work in the brain. The five-year grant, awarded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, is the largest awarded to Ingram for her research. The grant was made accessible to Ingram June 1, 2008. In speaking with Ingram, it becomes clear that this is a broad and Students join Dr. Susan Ingram in her lab at WSU-V in a study of addiction and its cause. loose statement of the nature of her work. More specifically, Ingram, have found that it actually acts like an through a process called fluorescent along with a handful of students and ion channel…the ion activity changes imaging. This process is one that uses a post-doctoral fellow, will research in response to the drug.” That the ion an isolated protein with fluorescent how dopamine transporters in the activity, she says, excites neurons, a properties to effectively “light-up” brain respond to a variety of psycho fact which is inconsistent with the the cell being monitored. When the stimulants with the use vacuum theory. protein gene is introduced into a cell, of fluorescent biosen This research the cell then produces the fluorescent sors. Confused yet? will contribute to and protein, lending its luminous quality Dopamine potentially change to the cell and allowing for researchtransporters are proteins enormously how peo- es to view activity within the cell that take released neuple who work with ad- prompted by psycho stimulants that rotransmitters like dodiction think about its target transmitters. pamine and bring them treatment. When asked So what do the students at back into the cell that about how radical that WSU-V get out of such a prestigious released them. “These An under the microscope shot change might be, In- award? Ingram is very adamant that proteins have been of a glowing brain cell. gram smiles and says any of her students interested in thought of as a vacuum, that is the very thing working with her on this process are where it would suck-up and termi- her research is meant to discover. “I more than welcome. Past students nate the responses that the released don’t know yet. That is the whole jus- have used the experience as a stepdopamine creates.” Ingram explains tification for this five year grant.” her research and its significance: “We n GRANT, p5 The research is carried out

What’s with the jelly beans? By Rosie Bartel

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Research is an inevitable part of college life. Whether you’re writing an actual research paper, an analytical essay, or are doing other projects that require literary support, you will be forced to delve into the arduous realm of research—eventually. Some students love it, some hate it, and some are utterly apathetic, but all of them can count on the campus library’s vast assortment of resources and its dedicated staff of librarians, who are there to guide students through what can sometimes be a confusing process. Nicole Campbell, the library’s Electronic Services Coordinator, talked to me about student’s frequently asked questions, the research tools offered, and how the campus librarians can help. “We can’t do your homework for you,” Campbell said. “But we can get you on the path to finding what you need.” When it comes to research, Campbell said she hears the following questions most often: “How do you find information? How do you find full text? How do you order it from other libraries? [And then] how do you get your hands on it?” To answer those questions, she covered the many tools available on the library’s website that help serve student’s research needs. “There’s lots of resources that are online, and it’s not obvious right away, but there are,” Campbell said. “We love having people in the

library, but we also make our website available so you can work wherever you need to work. So most things are available from off campus or at your local coffee shop, or wherever you are.” Most prominent perhaps are the library’s databases. “I think there’s over a hundred [databases] and each database focuses on different subject areas,” Campbell said. “A lot of them have full text content in them, so you can just find your stuff right away, which is cool.” Campbell also told me that WSU is subscribed to more than 9,000 electronic journals (represented by the jelly beans) and has access to full-text electronic books. Most students are probably already familiar with The Griffin (the WSU library catalog), which lets them search for the books located on any WSU campus. But if you need a book that WSU doesn’t have, online resources like Summit and ILLiad can help you. Campbell explained the differences between the two. “Summit is a library catalog that includes 33 colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest,” she said. “You can search it to find books and videos at other libraries and then order them through Summit. ILLiad is the WSU interlibrary loan system. So you could use that to order a journal article you can’t find full text for, or a book you need, from another library. The idea here is that whatever you need, we try to get it.”

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October 6, 2008

The VanCougar

2 The VanCougar The VanCougar is a student-run newspaper serving the students, faculty and staff of WSU Vancouver. Copies of The VanCougar are available free of charge every other Monday during the school year .

Editor-in-Chief Gregory E. Zschomler Managing Editor Kati Hughes Ad Manager Dan Rauchenstein

Man on the Street: Coug Sense for Cents

EDITORIAL

Story & Photos by Jake Kleinschmidt The VanCougar

We all know that College isn’t cheap. Cougs know that and try to find the best way they can afford to go to WSU-V but each student seems to have their own way of paying for it. TheVanCougar asked around on campus to find out how many different ways one could pay for college. Very few had actual scholarships and most paid through grants or other means. Some were lucky enough to have their family pay for them. Others worked with financial aid and loans. Loans were the most popular choice. Here is some input from students on paying for college.

Advisor Dean Baker Copy Editor Rebecka Reed

Thonda Piccola Education

ACE Editor Beau Baxter Rosser

Russell Vigi Mechanical Engineering

“I receive help from the G.I. bill and I get grants from the state. The G.I bill covers what you can’t cover on your own.”

Sports & Rec Editor Katie Wells Staff Writers & Photographers Beau Baxter Rosser, Rosann Bartel, Robert Chu, Matt Hunter, Collin Rickman, Willy Chi Shue Tsang, Louise Wynn, Jason Garcia, Hannah Walker, Shane Monroe, Kevin Raymond, Danielle Mosier, Ruth Zschomler, Kyle Ralston, Jake Kleinschmidt, Isaac Madsen, Matthew Wright

Angelica Liebhaber Business

Stephen Heath Public Affairs “I pretty much have college paid for, by my parents and grandparents who invested in an arrangement that has this year and next year covered.”

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“Grants, and small student loans help for that. It comes as being a low income student”

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“The G.I. bill doesn’t pay for everything, like books and stuff so I have to pay some of it out of my own pocket. I save my money a lot so I have some to scrounge from.” Angela Anderson Biology

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“I don’t have any scholarships. I have to find other ways to pay for college. I get half my tuition paid for through loans.”

“I got a scholarship through my biology department by qualifying in the financial and academic requirements.” This map shows the existing and under-construction parking lots on campus. Noted in yellow are the types of parking available.

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Parking meter update The VanCougar has been informed by Kris Engel, Public Safety Program Assistant, that the 30-minute free meters that have been removed from the drive near VCLS have found a new home in Orange Lot 2. According to Engel the change was the result of student and visitor requests for longer parking time near VCLS and VADM. The new location of the 30-minute free meters also allows for handy “just for a few minutes” parking near

VSSC to support increased visitor traffic caused by the Student Services move last year. O t h e r changes are also the result of student and faculty request, such as more motorcycle parking (see related newsbrief p12). Thanks Public Safety for listening.

OPINION

Bail Me Out, Scotty

I’m glad the House originally shut down the President’s bailout plan last week. Too bad they didn’t stick to it. It’s not going work in the long run. It is a bad idea. It’s just a bandage that will not heal the disease. Yes, we’re in deep doo-doo folks and something (many things) need(s) done, but it ain’t “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Back in April/May the Gov “gave” us a tax kickback to “stimulate the economy.” I guess that didn’t work. On to plan B. Now the Pres wants the money back so he can give it to the greedy big business people—you know banks and mortgage-like entities that have been robbing us blind for some time now. Oh, don’t get me started on banking institutions. They charge more and more interest, to give us less and less service. They ding us for any new fee they can dream up and reduce the interest they pay on the money we lend them. Yup! That’s how they used to look at the money you deposited. Now, they’re doing us a favor by allowing us to store our cash in the system. You may not remember, but I do: banks actually used to pay you to save; now they charge you for it. But, I digress. (I told you not to get me started.) The point is you don’t reward mismanagement. That’s what a bailout would amount to. We Americans have been warned for sometime by our financial advisors that this was coming. We should have taken steps to avoid rather than deny. (“There is no recession” my foot!)

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees

Throwing money—money we don’t have, or artificial money, or borrowed from China money—at the problem will not “save us.” Print-

October 6, 2008 ing bogus bills only compounds the problem. We don’t really have the money for this. It wouldn’t help if we did. And what about next time? There will be a next time, you know. The big corporate financial giants—those who work with money (or credit)—want a quick, easy rescue. That’s why they are so much behind this plan. That’s why King George is pushing it so hard. That’s why he will keep trying, beating his dead horse (like the Iraq war), fool that he is. Even those corporations NOT (yet) smarting from the recession want this because they’ll want a handout when they are in trouble. As for the average Joe, it won’t hurt too badly. Sure, there will be trickle down and, either way, we’ll have to tighten our belts. Some more! But, we will live through it (if we keep our heads) and be better for it. Possibly you know adults who were poor during the Great Depression. These are cool people. They know how to save for a rainy day, they’re frugal, they recycle or save everything (including gum wrappers and dental floss), they don’t waste stuff. “Waste not, want not,” you know. They learned something. Their children and children’s children, distracted by “the good life,” have forgotten.

Chimps and Chumps

If the Gov insists on monkeying with the economy here are seven practical things (just for starters) they ought to do: 1) Quit shipping jobs outside, and goods into, the U.S.—especially to/from China and other non-democratic nations; 2) Get off foreign oil; depend on no one; 3) Don’t borrow money from other nations; 4) Don’t lend money to other nations without serious collateral; 5) Control corporate greed in the banking/lending and insurance industries; 6) Raise the price of wheat/ corn (and other goods) sold to world markets; 7) Get out of Iraq! I could go on, but I will jump off my soapbox and back into my yard. I will quietly watch from behind my shrubbery and white picket fence and should the “powers that be” manage to push this bill through, I will—when the stock market crashes like King Kong off the Empire State building and pandemonium ensues—say, “Ni! I told you so.” Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. We’re talking $700 BILLION, folks! It ain’t chump change.

The views expressed on the editorial and opinion pages are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or biases of the writers, editors, or other staff members of the VanCougar.

Caffein’d By Kati Hughes Managing Editor

When I was around seven years old my Aunt Sheryl and I spent a lot of time together. My grandma had recently died, and I think my Aunt was trying to help me through. So we started having fun “Aunt Sheryl” days each week. It was on one of these fun Aunt Sheryl days that I was given my first espresso drink. I know what you’re thinking. Who gives a seven-year-old an espresso drink? For your information, one of the kindest and most loving people in the world. It was decaf, anyways. She asked if I wanted anything from the drive-thru espresso stand, and I think she was expecting me to order a hot chocolate or something. I copied what she had ordered and she got it decaf. It was a raspberry mocha. I loved spending time with her because she had a brand new dachshund puppy named Trinket who got a biscuit from the barista. She always sang me the “K-k-k-katie” song, and let me sleep on her huge sectional sofa with the puppy when I stayed over at her house. My Aunt Sheryl, my grandmareplacement, my coffee-enabler. She is the reason I started this column. Ever since that first raspberry mocha, I have loved coffee. Each time I tried a new coffee drink, I thought about her and the time we spent together when I was little. She was the first person I thought of when I decided to write a coffee column. Even after I started middle school and high school, whenever I saw my Aunt we ended up with

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coffee. My dad is a coffee drinker as well, and our Christmas’ and Thanksgiving’s have become coffee-days in a way. Dad likes plain coffee with sugar, but I always made sure we had plenty of flavored syrups and creamers to make “foo-foo” drinks. It was on a Christmas morning that I made my first home-made raspberry mocha, and I thought of Sheryl and the barista who gave Trinket a biscuit. Aunt Sheryl’s maternal love didn’t stop with her children, but seemed to grow and overflow to me and my brothers. I went to see her at work once and she told all of her coworkers, one at a time, about how I have my own column in the school newspaper. The last time I saw her she called me her “scholarship girl.” She has always been so proud of all of us, her children and her nieces and nephews. My Aunt Sheryl passed away on Friday, September 26. She was just sixty-one years old. She became ill very suddenly, and even though I tried not to keep my hopes up, it was still a shock when she left us. I didn’t review a café for this issue’s Caffein’d, because I spent most of my time at the hospital when I wasn’t doing homework. Instead of reviewing the hospital café, or just not writing anything, my mother suggested that I write about my Aunt. I hope everyone enjoys my memories as much as I do. Have a raspberry mocha and think of us. To suggest your favorite coffee shop for review, email me at kati. [email protected], or come by the VanCougar office during my office hours.

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NEWS

OPINION

December 4, 2008

The Most Exciting Election in Years

The Sluice Box By Matt Hunter Rewind to a year ago. At the time, Republicans had about eight possible presidential candidates and the Democrats had three significant presidential candidates. For the Democrats, it was widely assumed that Senator Hillary Clinton would be the nominee. For the Republicans, Rudy Giuliani seemed to be in the lead. Until a month ago, this election appeared to be a Democratic year. John Edwards, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were all lively candidates with strong supporters. Clinton had been preparing for the presidency for years, was well connected, and was married to one

of the most popular presidents of the former century. Edwards was young and had nice hair. Obama was able to inspire crowds to a turbulent frenzy without ever actually saying anything. And then there were the Republicans. Last year at this time, McCain’s campaign was, in everyone’s estimation, out of gas. Giuliani was shining his smile around the country but was failing to inspire the conservatives of the Republican party. And conservatives themselves were split between five or so different candidates who were largely uninspiring. The Surge was under way in Iraq but had still to show its potential. Even many Republicans were not hopeful about the war. The choice of McCain as the Republican presidential nominee failed to excite conservatives. Even though he has experience, he lacks passion and tends to side with democrats on many issues. A common opinion among conservatives was that their vote would be a vote against Obama not for McCain.

What makes human language unique?

Why do you ask? By Louise Wynn I asked last time where human children get their ability to learn language. An ongoing debate among linguists is whether this ability is inherent, or hard wired, so to speak. The issue will continue to provide fodder for academics as well as language teachers and speech pathologists indefinitely. There are so many aspects to human language, including vocabulary, syntax, brain functions, the vocal tract, and the ability to form abstract concepts. One way to study human language is by contrasting it with animal communication. It seems clear that while human vocal cords are unique and give us speaking abilities that apes, for instance, don’t have, the physical apparatus isn’t the only requirement for language facility. Think of those famous apes that have learned to communicate using sign language. Watch a clip of Washoe the chimpanzee, using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, for instance (http://www.friendsofwashoe.org/washoe_video.shtml). Washoe learned by the age of five to sign about 130 words, and used them in short sentences, leading some researchers to claim she had a human-like language capacity. Before she died a year ago, at age 42, Washoe was teaching sign language to younger chimps, another spectacular ability previously thought to be purely human. But other researchers pointed out that Washoe’s use of ASL lacked some qualities of human language use. It turned out that her supposed ability to put together short phrases and sentences with different subjects and objects using the same verb (the human language structure we call grammar or syntax) likely happened by chance. When she saw a swan and signed “water” and “bird,” for instance, she prob-

ably wasn’t making a sentence. And she probably wasn’t even making an expression uniquely for a swan. She might make the same sign for a duck in the water, or for a duck flying, or for a starling in a birdbath. Watching Koko the gorilla “talk” with Mr. Rogers (http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Q5RrORtDZuQ&featur e=related) will give you an idea of why most linguists don’t take seriously the idea that apes can communicate in the same way humans do. More importantly, though, all of Washoe’s, and other great apes’, communications involve the here-and-now. There is a lot of association of words with objects, with verbs describing actions that have been rewarded, with responses to questions that have been repeated many times. There is no apparent concept of the abstract, or of the future or negativity or conditionality. Human children, even at a very young age, can use language to express meanings and ideas beyond “cookie now.” An experiment that seems to show this difference was based on the Washoe experiment: Dr. Herbert S. Terrace of Columbia University raised “Nim Chimpsky” in the same way Washoe had been raised. But Nim only repeated his human keepers’ signs, learning in the same way a pigeon could learn to peck a certain key to get some grain. When Terrace and others re-examined the videos of Washoe more closely, they decided that Washoe’s supposed language ability resided mainly in the minds of her human interpreters. But others point out that Washoe and Koko and Nim used language as well as many human two-year-olds. And then there’s the case of Alex the talking parrot, who learned more than 100 words and could recognize colors and shapes, and count. (In one popular video, Alex is solving a problem that would stump most young human children (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=R6KvPN_Wt8I). But then he tested out with the cognitive ability of a human five-year-old. Next time: More about the human language faculty, and where our language ability can be found in the brain. Also, if language is a purely human faculty, is emotion also limited to humans? In fact, what’s so special about humans?

Oil prices were starting the climb. The housing bubble had burst. In short, it had the appearance of a Democratic presidential year. However, everything has changed. What had looked to be a boring election year has suddenly become a lot more interesting. McCain’s completely unexpected choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate put life into his dying campaign. The choice solidified conservative support for McCain: support that he had been lacking from the beginning. For Obama, the last few months have not been positive for him. Connections between the candidate of hope and former terrorist William Ayers put doubts in the minds of many Americans already disturbed by the Reverend Jeremiah Wright incident. But the real bane of the Obama campaign in the long term appears to be his vice presidential candidate. For many Democrats, the choice of Senator Joe Biden as Obama’s running mate is appear-

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ing an increasingly bad idea. He is a loose cannon, bombing around the country making embarrassing remarks or simply contradicting Obama’s words. So in a year, the election has gone from being one of the most predictable and boring elections to a nail-bitingly exciting toss-up. There are so many variables to consider. Iraq is now a plus for Republicans, but the present economy could give Obama a boost because Democrats are viewed as strong on the economy. Obama is taking a hit from news about his former connections. However, it is hard to believe that Palin will survive the scorching scrutiny of the media without some lose in popularity. And of course, Americans will be making history no matter which side wins. America will either have its first black president or its first woman vice-president. Just another reason this election is the most exciting in decades.

n RESEARCHfrom p.1 It’s important to note that both services are free to students. These electronic resources are wonderfully convenient for busy college students, but there is plenty of one-on-one help available as well. Every fall and spring, the library has a resource workshop to teach students how to conduct research. This fall’s session has already passed, but Campbell stressed that students are always welcome to schedule meetings with librarians to address their specific needs. This can be especially advantageous, as the librarians each have expertise in specialized fields. “That’s more practical in a way, so if you know you have a research paper in business, then you can meet with a business librarian and find the specific resources that are best for you,” Campbell said. More than anything, Campbell

n GRANT from p.1 -ping-stone into lab work after graduation. Further, anyone in the general student population is welcome to come up to the lab and have a look around. “I really feel strongly that students that take that chance to try different things as an undergraduate are going to find what they really like…so I love having students come see the lab is all about, if it is something they would at all be interested in seeing. There aren’t that many universities that have labs like WSU-V.” Still in the early stages of her research, her focus now is on securing the equipment required for the highly technical endeavor. When

emphasized that the librarians are there to help students. Research can be a daunting task, and she understands the difficulty involved. “Don’t get too frustrated,” she advised. “You can always order something from another library, so if it’s not on the screen, we can always try to get it for you. It’s very confusing, so the big thing to remember is that there’s always somebody here to help you out. That’s our job.” The library’s website can be accessed at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/library/ asked what her long term goal is for this research, she says, “The implications of there being an ion channel property to these transporters really opens up a new field of research and I’m just excited to be a part of it. All the transporters have it…so I just think it’s really exciting to be working on something people just don’t know anything about.” Up to three undergraduates and one postdoctoral fellow will be involved in this research. For more information on this grant, see http://www.researchgrantdatabase.com/g/1R01DA024041-01A1/ Dendritic-DAT-activity-monitoredwith-fluorescent-biosensors/.

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ASWSUV

From the President: Step up and be heard As WSU-V has grown over the past decade, it has become increasingly autonomous. Initially relying on WSU Pullman’s support and infrastructure, we have slowly moved away from Pullman, accepting responsibility of our own programs and services. Less and less do we rely on Pullman to aid our decisions as we have the resources and experience to make them ourselves. In this changing climate, it is

important that our student voices be heard. There are several key opportunities that have yet to be utilized by WSU-V students. The first is through involvement with the Bookie Board, the governing body that oversees the administration of the Student Book Corporation. In its history, the board has never held a student director that hailed from one of WSU’s urban campuses, and this needs to change. Job descriptions and applications will be available in the spring of 2009. Please apply if you are interested in influencing the policies and procedures of our Bookie. The second opportunity is through appointment to the Student Regent position. As you may know, the WSU system is overseen by the Board of Regents, similar to a board of directors. Board members, including the Student Regent, are appointed by the governor and oversee university policies and

procedures, university finances, and they maintain a clear vision of the university’s strategic plan. The Student Regent is a voting member. Talk about having your voice heard within the University! Student Regents also have a history of receiving lucrative job offers upon completion of their terms. Applications for this position will also be available in the spring of 2009. It is one of my goals to see WSU-V students attain these incredible roles of leadership and representation, paving the way for more WSU-V influence in the WSU community. As the fastest growing campus, it is critical that the voice of our students be heard across the State. In order for that to happen, we need strong leaders to step forward and accept this responsibility. Are you up to the challenge? ~Peter Sterr, ASWSUV President

Budget deficit: Cooler temperatures, freezing jobs By Kayla Page The VanCougar

The dropping temperatures are a reminder that school will be in session for a while longer, and many are searching for jobs to earn some cash and warm up those pockets. According to a June press release from Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire this may not be possible, “The June revenue forecast for Washington shows projected General Fund revenue down a combined $167 million for the remainder of this biennium and the next two-year budget period.” Gregoire requested that all areas of Washington reporting directly to her freeze hiring, traveling, and equipment purchasing. Other state agencies were asked to cooperate;

Washington State UniversityVancouver (WSUV) is one of those agencies. President Elson S. Floyd agreed to freeze hiring for classified, administrative and professional positions, as well as out-of-state travel. Lynn Valenter, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations at WSU-V, explained what this means for students. “The administration is most directly affected by this, so student support staff will be lacking and administrative processes will be slower.” However, Valenter assures students that there is still hope, “Direct education will not be affected by this, and student workstudy and time-card positions are exempt from the freeze.” Despite the exemption, hiring for student positions will undergo a time-consuming

process that requires authorization from higher university officials, often including President Floyd. Current students are not the only ones affected by this budget deficit; recent college graduates have something to worry about as well. One former student was surprised to learn of the repercussions this freeze would have after graduation. Brandon Duncan, who moved here from Arizona so his girlfriend could go to school, has been trying since May to join the Vancouver Police force. Duncan’s girlfriend is a WSU-V student, and both feel the effects fo the freeze as she looks for on-campus work. “I expected to graduate from school, move here, and start on my career,” says Dun-

can, “but instead I’m working a part-time job, which does not allow me to achieve my goals.” He believes that this deficit is bigger than it may seem, “This is reflective of the U.S. economy crisis, and when the economy is bad law enforcement and school systems should not have to suffer because those are two areas of the state that help to boost the economy.” Washington is experiencing a crisis, as with the rest of the United States. Recent changes in spending and hiring may seem unfavorable for recent graduates and current students, but may prove favorable for the future.

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E-mail etiquette

Subject Line One of the most crucial aspects of writing effective e-mails is grabbing the recipient’s attention, especially if you are making first contact with someone who doesn’t know you. You want to be sure your recipient will decide to open your e-mail within the first few seconds they see it in their inbox. Cote offered more advice regarding this. It’s important to include a relevant subject line, never leaving it blank, and state why you’re contacting them immediately in the body of the e-mail. You have to convince them right away that your e-mail isn’t spam, and that it’s worth reading. Convincing your reader that the email isn’t spam and is relevant specifically to them can be tricky, especially if you need to e-mail multiple people about the same thing. For example, many students will at some point need to contact former professors to ask if they can be used as references. An e-mail sent to ten different professors with a generic message won’t generate a lot of response. You may only need two or three references, but if someone sees that you’ve sent this same message to ten other people, they may not take the request seriously, or assume that someone else will take on the task. If you decide to email multiple people at once, address each of them in the salutation. For example, “Dear Susan, Robert, and Allison, I’m writing to each of you because you are familiar with my work ethic and I need three references for…” In a personalized, rather than generic message, the readers understand that each of their input is needed and appreciated, and they will be more likely to respond.

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One of the most difficult things to communicate in print or electronically is tone. In person or over the phone, tone can be picked up in the speaker’s vocal inflections. It is easy to listen for sarcasm, for example, but this can be a pitfall for e-mail writers who seek to make a good impression. Cote suggests establishing a formal, professional tone upon first contact. For example, the salutation should read, “Dear Mr. Jones,” rather than “Hi” or “Bob-“. When addressing a woman you haven’t met, and you don’t know whether she prefers Ms, Mrs, or Miss, use “Ms.” If you are unsure of the recipient’s gender, use their full name (e.g.: Dear Terry Lewis,). Tone can also get out of hand if you become more impassioned as you write. Cote

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In an increasingly technology-dependent culture, many people use e-mail as their primary means of communication. Using e-mail, messages can be quickly sent and received without the need for a lengthy conversation over the phone or in person. This is nothing new. People routinely send e-mails to casually communicate all the time. What is new is that our lives are becoming increasingly paperless and as a result, we are becoming more reliant on e-mail to communicate in our professional lives in addition to our personal lives. This shift is of particular importance for college students as they rely on e-mail to make contacts as they enter the professional world. One WSU-V student, Tanya Smith, relayed her story of agonizing over the perceived professionalism of her own e-mails when another student in her class was admonished on their class’ Google Group for not sounding professional enough in an e-mail she sent to a professional working with the class. Smith was in the process of writing an e-mail when she read her teacher’s post about the other student’s e-mail. “[I]t really made me think about what I was going to write and how to word it. Although I wouldn’t have used slang or any thing such as that, I also probably would have written the e-mail with an informal tone to it, but instead I really thought about it and tried to make it as professional sounding as possible,” said Smith. Students want to leave a good impression on advisors, teachers, professionals in their chosen field, and other contacts. If e-mail is used as an informal means of communication between family and friends, the writer may take a too informal tack when writing something that should be more formal. On the other hand, the writer might also agonize over his or her phrasing for fear of writing “the wrong thing,” delaying communication unnecessarily. In an effort to better understand the finer points of e-mail etiquette (hopefully we all know that TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS INTERPRETED AS YELLING, aNd ThAt StIcKy CaPs Is EvEn MoRe AnNoYiNg), I contacted Jane Cote Ph.D, Academic Director of Business programs, and Associate Professor in Accounting at WSU-V. She agreed that adhering to proper e-mail etiquette can be difficult to do, but advised that if you are conscious of how you’re writing, your e-mails can be both effective and courteous.

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Structure Structure is also key to writing a good e-mail. Cote says, “People don’t read e-mails the same way that they read a letter. It also should have more paragraph breaks. … People are going to move their eyes to the paragraph statements, move down and see what the progression of the paragraphs are so you want to make sure that you have lots of line spacing in there. So when you’re coming into a new topic, make sure there’s a line space in there because people are going to read that e-mail really fast.” She says it is important for the reader to be able to understand the theme of the e-mail by reading the first sentence of each paragraph. The Online Writing Lab at Purdue suggests that e-mails should have “clear, short paragraphs and be direct and to the point.” It is also important to introduce yourself in the beginning of the e-mail along with your purpose for writing if you’re writing to someone you don’t know. For example, “Dear Mr. Stevens, My name is Jessica Nicholson, and I am a student at Washington State University. I am writing to you because….” This way, the recipient knows right away who they’re corresponding with and why.

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suggests writing a draft in a word processor, saving it, and returning to it to read it over again before sending it. This time to reflect on what you’ve written can help you decide whether your e-mail says what you really intend it to say. Also, writing it in a word processor first forces you to think before deciding to send it. If you write directly into your e-mail browser, you are more likely to hit send, and possibly regret it later. Avoid making jokes or getting too personal. Even if you think you have similar tastes, you may accidentally offend someone you’ve been working very hard to impress. When deciding between a more formal or informal tone, err on the side of formality. It is more likely to leave the reader with a positive impression of you as a professional person. Cote says it is important to maintain boundaries between personal and professional relationships. If you are ever unsure if an e-mail is worded appropriately, Cote says it is a good idea to ask a third party to read the e-mail for you so he/she can let you know what their impressions are of it. Be sure that the person you ask for advice is fit to give it, though. Your academic advisor is usually a good resource, and the writing center is also a great resource for a variety of student writing needs.

Eight Edicts for E-mail Etiquette: 1. Make your subject line relevant. 2. Use a proper salutation and closing. (e.g. “Dear Mr. Jones, … body… Sincerely or Thank You, Mary Smith”). 3. State the purpose of your e-mail clearly, briefly and completely. 4. Distinguish your e-mail as relevant, not spam. 5. Be selective of who you send your e-mail to. 6. Do not send sensitive information in an e-mail. 7. Be aware of the tone you are setting in your e-mail. Re-read before sending, and have someone else read it if necessary. 8. Never assume your e-mails will be private.

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“Nights in Rodanthe” is a half baked romance about two pretty, but wounded, people who quickly fall in love whilst vacationing at an impossibly beautiful location. That about sums it up and without revealing the ending, which I correctly guessed upon learning the movie was based on a Nicolas Sparks novel (like Message In A Bottle, A Walk to Remember, and The Notebook). The man is nothing if not consistent. The premise: Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) is a busy mother of two who has recently lost her father and is separated from her cheating husband (Christopher Meloni). Now he wants her back, but she’s off to oversee her friend’s inn and will give him an answer when she returns. Little does she know that the tortured-but-dreamy Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere) is destined to be the only other guest. He’s initially brusque and reticent, but soon thaws over Adrienne’s candlelit dinners and their shared love of old, jazzy music and red wine. They are quick to divulge personal information and establish their romantic availability. We eventually learn that Dr. Paul is in town to speak to a man suing him for malpractice. Paul is emotionally repressed and angry, and Adrienne exorcises his despair by challenging him to acknowledge his insensitivity. The weather has read the script, and their heated argument and resulting passion are accompanied by a violent storm. Romance is tricky to depict in a convincing, digestible way

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Book Review: Water for Elephants

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EVENTS DIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL

By Shantel Erickson The VanCougar

Halloween Craft Night Thursday, October 23, Time TBA

FSC Building, for students, friends and family.

Movie Night

Thursday, October 16, 7-9 p.m.

Pineapple Express, rated R for pervasive language, drug use, sexual references and violence.

Indoor Archery Instruction Tuesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m.

Located at Archery World in Vancouver. Admission: $5 for students, $8 for non-students.

Being an English major, I don’t have much time to dive into a great piece of fiction and get lost in another world. However, when I do find a few spare hours to read leisurely, I need a novel to be worth the time. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen does not disappoint. For those non-fiction readers out there, Gruen’s novel is based on fact. She conducted extensive research on 1930’s train traveling circuses, and used the information to transport the reader to another time. The novel has unforgettable voice, and is told from a ninety-something year old man, Jacob Jankowski, in a nursing home. Throughout the novel, Gruen switches back to when

Richard Gere (left) and Diane Lane (right) talk over a romantic candle-lit dinner in Nights in Rodanthe.

and in this case, I just wasn’t convinced. Gere and Lane give solid performances (particularly Lane, who does most of the work), but their relationship is hollow and contrived. I am not a fan of microwaved love stories, which want us to believe that two people can fall in love and solve all of each other’s serious emotional problems in a matter of days. Things are further diluted by too many character “issues,” all obligatorily clicked off throughout the film’s swift ninetyseven minute running time. But then things take a tear jerking turn and I must admit: it worked on me. If you’re a weepy sap like I am, you’ll probably cry, too. Yes, this movie is a brutal, full blooded chick flick, and the showing I attended was indeed dominated by women (though a few

of them dragged their husbands along, one of whom was literally snoring away in the row behind me.) Despite the film’s many flaws, I loved the cinematography (especially the oceanfront dwelling house, hazardous as it is), and enjoyed Adrienne’s friend Jean (Viola Davis), who delivers her lines with perfect comedic timing and is not utilized nearly enough. Adrienne and her daughter Amanda (Mae Whitman) have some nice moments towards the end, too. Ultimately, while I can’t vouch for book-to-movie accuracy, I can say that “Nights in Rodanthe” is better than “A Walk to Remember” but falls way short of “The Notebook.” If you’re craving a deep, engaging romance, look elsewhere. The film is rated PG-13 for sensuality.

Jacob quickly found himself part of the 1930’s Benzini Bros circus. Just when you find yourself comfortable living amongst the tigers, clowns, elephants, a lunatic ring master, and everything in between, the novel leaps ahead to a cynical Jacob in the nursing home. Water for Elephants is packed with tragedy, love, violence, sex and hope. Gruen allows the reader to experience a historical era first hand. The novel is written tastefully and without hesitation. Water for Elephants is the kind of novel you don’t want to finish. The ending is a bit of a stretch, however a fitting conclusion. As a lover of all books, Water for Elephants will definitely remain on my top shelf at home. The bookie has copies for sale at 20% off. It is worth the time and money, I promise.

Entertainment and Recreation: An overwhelming number of students (and friends) showed up for a good time at last month’s FREE BOWLING and PIZZA night at Crosley Bowl.

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Game Review: Penny Arcade Adventures, Episode 1 By Beau

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For those not in the know, Penny Arcade is the world’s most popular webcomic on all things gaming. Within the gaming community, Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins’ comic counterparts, Gabe and Tycho, are as recognizable as Master Chief or Mario. What started as an every-other-day webcomic has grown into a massive business with an equally massive fan base. Over the years, Penny Arcade has evolved into selling clothing and books, created a wonderful charity called Child’s Play, and founded the annual publicly open gaming convention PAX. These feats are not too shabby for a webcomic whose punch line could be a simple F-bomb. Outside Penny Arcade’s aforementioned contributions to the gaming industry, their biggest achievement is their skewed view toward said industry by bringing in their fresh, and sometimes controversial opinions in every blog post. With almost every comic either about some game they had a problem with, or how ludicrous the video game industry can be, one would think that they would make their own game with elements that they enjoyed. And so they did. On top of being a mouthful to say, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One marks Gabe and Tycho’s first foray into the pastime they so thoroughly enjoy. At first thought, one would think that a game based on the Penny Arcade comic would be that of a satire of the video game industry at large or revolve around the premise of the characters being self-aware and knowing they are in a video game. However, at its root, Penny Arcade Adventures is traditional on all accounts. That’s not to say the game is bad; in fact, it is the exact opposite. Developed by indie game maker Hothead, the story takes place in a 1920s, H.P. Lovecraft-inspired world called New Arcadia: a place where evil mimes, villainous barbershop quartets, and fruit loving robots are the norm. Instead of playing as Gabe and Tycho, players build their own character through a simple creation process at the beginning of the game. The game is split between 3D game play and 2D cut scenes, with the player’s created character modeled out in each respectively. The 2D cut scenes play out like a living comic book and are presented in a manner most suitable to the eyes: colorful and smooth. Overall, the feel of the Penny Arcade characters translates well into 3D, with a handful of locations complimenting the art style. Speaking of locations, some would argue that the four areas in this game equal too few, but being an

episodic game, I feel the amount of areas to explore was suitable, even if each setting was a tad small. At first glance, one would think this game is set in the adventure genre due to its point-andclick navigation method; however, after the first five minutes of play, players will see that Penny Arcade Adventures is more so a role-playing game than it is an adventure game. Sure, there are a variety of puzzles one must solve to get past objectives, but fighting the correct enemy who holds the proper item generally solves all puzzles. Some gamers are turned off by the idea of turn-based combat, but Penny Arcade Adventures does a fine job at handling the pacing of each encounter. Each playable character has three different types of moves to choose from: items, attack and special attacks. Like other RPGs, each move must charge up before it can be used. The items command is the first one ready, followed shortly after by the attack command, then lastly the special attack command. I found this method of play very engaging because it forced me to keep an eye on when certain commands were ready and strategize accordingly. Adding more depth to the combat is the ability to counterattack everything the enemies throw your way via a timed spacebar click. At first, having to juggle counterattacks while keeping an eye on my attack preparation was a pain in the neck. Couple that with the over all difficult enemies, and you have a recipe for a headache. Eventually, though, the combat becomes second nature with one part passive and another part active. This first episode has a decent soundtrack for the situations the player is in, but the zero voice acting outside the beginning narrator/ tutorial does hamper the experience. For size constraints, I can see why Penny Arcade and Hothead would leave voice acting out, but it was still a pain having to read everything. Many people have been up in arms about the price of this game being $20. Personally, I had no problem shelling out the cash on this game. However, if the subsequent episodes are the same price, then I may get annoyed. It would be smart to release each following episode with a $5 cut in price, therefore making a $50 game in completion. Going into the creation of this game, Jerry and Mike must have known how people would be critiquing their game. After all, Gabe and Tycho are the first ones to bash a game if it plays horribly. But after six or so hours of playing Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One, I can gladly say that they get no harsh complaints from me.

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Van Cougs visit Pullman Student trip all fun and game

An entourage of WSU-V students “bussed” to Pullman for the WSU vs. PSU football game on September 20. The excursion included transportation, hotel, tickets to the game, and the pre-game BBQ—all for just $25. The VanCougar had a team on the sidelines to cover the event. Top: Famous fanatics. Right: ASWSUV President Peter Sterr toasts the Cougs at the pre-game BBQ. Below: The cheer squad and band perform at the BBQ. Bottom: Sea of Crimson and Grey. Left: Butch knows how to work the crowd.

Photo Credits: Katie Wells and Michael Hatch for The VanCougar

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WSU-V finally has its first outdoor fields. The two mid-sized soccer fields and an additional multi-purpose field that will host flag football and ultimate disk are ready to be used. The new soccer goals have been visible to anyone arriving from the southwest entrance. The soccer fields have already seen significant use the last couple weeks. Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. open play soccer is hosted by the WSU-V Recreation Department. Recreation Intern Denise Eyerly, runs the event. “We had a great turnout last Thursday, with about 26-28 people between 4 and 6 p.m.” said Eyerly. “We used both of the fields and at one time had four teams going with substitutes.” Teams were made up of both advanced and beginning players. Besides organizing teams, Eyerly is responsible for getting the equipment to and from the fields. That includes shin-guards. Shin-guards are required for

play. Plenty are on hand, in case someone needs a pair. The most important thing is show up! Bola Majekobaje, the Assistant Director for Student Diversity, showed up on September 11. She said, “As a beginner I felt really welcome.” She also gave the recreation department high marks for hosting the event. “It was really fun,” she said. “It was well organized and it had a good mix of students and staff.” Her advice to anybody unsure of whether they want to play is, “even if you have no skill, you should come out and play.” Unfortunate for the ultimate disk enthusiasts numbers haven’t been as strong. The first Thursday for pick-up games saw only a handful of interested players—not enough to get a game going. Eyerly indicated that the Recreation Department will organize whatever sport a “majority” of people want to play. So far volleyball and soccer have been the popular choices.

Photo Credit: Kyle Ralston

Field of Dreams: If you build it they will come

Students and staff gather on one of the new playing fields for a rousing game of soccer. Open play soccer takes place each Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Can Cougs comeback?

Story & Photos By Katie Wells Rec & Sports Editor

Jeshua Anderson, #85, scored a touchdown in the third quarter while picking up 86 yards. Christopher Ivory, #23, scored the first touchdown of the game and is the second leading rusher on the team. Dwight Tardy, #31, carried the ball for a total of 49 yards in the game against PSU and leads the team in rushing yards.

By the third quarter, PSU had eliminated WSU’s two starting quarterbacks leaving redshirted Freshman Marshall Lobbestael, #8, to run the show. Lobbestael threw two touchdown passes in the final 30 minutes of the game to add extra insurance to the Cougar victory. This was the first win of the season for WSU, and with a final score of 48-9, they earned it. The Cougs weren’t expecting such a harsh loss to OSU the following week. After such a let down, many wonder if WSU can comeback after such a radical blow. One Cougar who won’t be coming back anytime soon is Senior Quarterback Gary Roger, #17. Rogers suffered a “stable cervical spine fracture” during the PSU game and will be out for the next five months. For the next couple months, it will be imperative that Junior QB Kevin Lopina, #9, and Lobbestael stay injury-free in order to insure Cougar victories against their opponents and improve their record 1-3. The team plays the Beavers next, Oct. 11 in Corvallis and the University of Washington at home for the Apple Cup, Nov. 22.

Senior Quarterback Gary Rogers was injured on the field for over 15 minutes.

Trip packages for the next home game, Oct. 18, against USC are available from the ASWSUV for $25. Apple Cup package will be available in the near future.

Freshman Quarterback Marshall Lobbestael threw a total of 149 yards and finished 9 for 12.

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More space for motorcycles

Take a look around the WSU-V parking lots and you’ll see for increased motorcycle traffic. a lot more motorcycles these days. In fact, there’s a lot more Should the additional motorcycle spaces be removed over space for the bikes, too. Public Safety has divided several for- the winter due to disuse they will be returned in the spring as mer car spaces into those for motorcycles. need increases. The additional spaces in Orange 2 are classified as tempo“All vehicles parking at WSU-V,” notes Stephenson, “are rary/seasonal and could disrequired to purchase and disappear with disuse when the play a parking permit unless weather turns nasty. Right they are using a parking meter now that doesn’t look like a with time showing on the meproblem. The spaces seem ter.” well used. Motorcycle parking permits According to Public are sold annually for $55.85 or Safety Manager, Lt. Dave as an addition to a standard seStephenson “We are seeing mester/annual parking permit approximately 14-20 motorat a cost of $5.00 cycles on campus per day on A parking map—showing nice days.” motorcycle parking—is availStephenson says the new able from Public Safety. Admotorcycle parking was addditional lots, with motorcycle ed in the ORANGE 2 due to parking are under construction. increased motorcycle traffic GRAY 5 is expected to open this year. He cites high fuel in late October. GREEN 3 will prices and extended good open with the Undergraduate weather as possible triggers Classroom Building next year. Photo by Matt Wright